Getting started#1850

Hi,

Having trouble getting started.
My challenge is paralysis of analysis.lol
I can get stuck in overthinking. No doubt social media influences this.

A little bit of context about me.
I figure more information about me is better than less, so bear with me.

I’m 56 and I weigh 220 lb.
I work in the production kitchen and lead pretty active lifestyle outside of work.
I eat hea

Training History
2022–2025
I was doing routines out of convict conditioning. I really like the simplicity of that program approach. I got as far as 7 to 8 months of consistent training and would work out 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

This past year, I’ve e worked with a personal trainer.. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m..
I did mostly kettlebell training which was ok.

To my point. I’d like to continue working out early mornings moving forward but having trouble deciding which program to start with….SOLID START or WORK WEEK.
Id also like to add things like Dips, Grip work, lunges, bicep curls and mobility work to one of these routines.

Given the 100’s of variations one can do in any routine, what are some things to remember when starting out?

How does one when know if the routine their doing is balanced enough to create strength in all areas? i.e.. Your doing squats but your hamstrings and glutes are weak.

Thanks
Glenn

Hey. This is Chrys, one of the trainers at Hybrid.

Honestly, your biggest challenge probably isn’t picking the perfect routine. Its probably picking one and leaving it alone long enough to work 😄

Between those two , I’d probably choose the one that fits your schedule best and looks easiest to repeat Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Since you already know that setup works for you, I wouldn’t reinvent everything.

I’d also avoid adding dips, curls, grip work, lunges, and mobility all at once. Start with the base routine for a few weeks, then add one or two things you actually feel are missing. Otherwise the simple plan slowly turns into a 90-minute side quest.

For balance, you mainly want some kind of push, pull, squat or lunge, hip-dominant movement, and core work across the week. It doesn’t have to hit every muscle perfectly in every workout.

And yeah, squats do train the glutes and hamstrings some, but if you feel like they need extra work, you can add bridges, hinges, or leg curls later. You don’t need to solve every possible weakness before you even start.

My best guess is to pick one program, run it as written for a few weeks, and only adjust it once you have a real reason to.

Hey Chrys,

Thanks for getting back to me.
I’ll try keeping it simple moving forward.

Glenn