I'm a 17 year-old Tri-athlete. I stared going to the gym three years ago and then became more interested in triathlons. Since then I've gotten quite lean and I am quite fit. However i'm looking for a more built aesthetic.
I swim, run and cycle throughout the week and have two days a week allocated to gym work but I feel as though i'm doing it wrong. What exercises should i be doing, should i be doing high rep low weight or low rep high weight etc.
Looking for advice really on how to maximise my aesthetic while not focusing too much on strength.
Thanks.
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Thread: Triathlon/ Bodybuilding advice
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04-02-2019, 12:56 PM #1
Triathlon/ Bodybuilding advice
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04-02-2019, 01:40 PM #2
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Aesthetics are subjective, but if by that you mean increase in muscle mass you're going to need to start eating more. You probably burn a ton of calories daily. You can lift all the weights you want, but if you're not eating at a caloric surplus to what you burn, you're not going to grow.
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04-02-2019, 03:32 PM #3
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04-08-2019, 11:59 AM #4
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04-11-2019, 06:43 AM #5
Your best bet would be to go on a two day a week strength program that lets you **** around with percentages, 5/3/1 2 day option or tactical barbell fighter is pretty good. Reason I say this over linear 5x5 is because im not sure if youll be able to handle full body LP programs while also doing the **** loads of endurance training you tri-athletes are known for. Also; sport tends to dictate how you look. Look at most good tri-athetles, they tend to have a very specific body type and "aesthetic" across the board. Its for a reason.
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