Better yet, stick to the assault bike. Heavy guys shouldn't sprint unless their structural base handles it.

Switch to low-impact conditioning. Airdyne bike or rowing handles intervals without structural compression pounding.

Saves the hands and the shoulder joints! Train safe out there.

Do backward walking on a treadmill or just pushing an unloaded sled. Excellent non-impact knee warmers.

My absolute specialty! Jump rope for 5 minutes or jump on a stationary bike if you have space. Get a sweat going before holding a barbell.

You will notice you don't pant like a freight train between your main squat sets now.

Also, make sure your rear delt work matches your pressing volume. Balance prevents the forward shoulder dump.

Exactly. High intensity cardio will just rob your strength adaptation recovery cycles.

Agreed on thoracic mobility. Foam rolling the upper back before benching helps me get a much tighter arch.

Kettlebell swings for high reps or EMOM configurations. Keeps the heart racing without high structural wear.