Big Boy Basics

[Andalite]

Yeah after that stomach flu I haven't been eating nearly as well, I used to not be able to get full my metabolism was going so fast lol! I also only log special cardio days too. But still, how much you have eaten and your energy levels really shouldn't affect hoe high your heart rate goes.

Well energy levels naturally would because if you haven't eaten you're straining and everything is more of an effort which results in higher heart beat. Thats why everyone gets tired in the first place. If your energy levels don't affect your heart rate then we'd have people during endurance training 24x7 and never missing a beat...literally.

How much have I eaten? I had a 2 scoop protein shake at noon. I worked out at 9 pm. I only had water between noon and 9 pm. Wow...Just looking at this tells me how low I've fallen. I need to get back to my Leigh Peele diet plan...Fuck me.

 

[Andalite]

Deadlift Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 2​

Beginning Thoughts:

Tonight's training...​

Workout:

Deadlift Singles @ > 90%:
455 lbs @ 96%
475 lbs @ 100%
455 lbs @ 96%
455 lbs @ 96%
455 lbs @ 96%
So, to recap:
Week 1 = 7 Singles = Average Weight @ 445.7 lbs
Week 2 = 5 Singles = Average Weight @ 459.0 lbs
Next week is gonna be tres difficult with 10 singles. Should be quite an experience...

Pistol Squats:
3 + 3 = 6 reps
Was running out of time. Didn't record these.

Hand Extensions:
2 bands x 20 reps x 3 sets​

Videos:

Mobility Drills:


Deadlifts:
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Overall Impression:

Have a good weekend, everyone! ​

 

[JDid23]

i like the mobility drills video.... Do you do anything else for your upper body besides the trap stretch? I know you said you don't have great shoulder joints

 

[Andalite]

i like the mobility drills video.... Do you do anything else for your upper body besides the trap stretch? I know you said you don't have great shoulder joints

Yes I do plate halos and a bunch of other acclimation stuff. I don't need mobility in my upper body because I suffer from having too much shoulder mobility (hence the dislocations). So I do thoracic flexibility stuff in addition to unilateral presses and halos. I'll record that before my next upper body workout.

 

[ExtraMile]

just wondering what sets did u do before those dead singles to warmup?

 

[Andalite]

just wondering what sets did u do before those dead singles to warmup?

Sure,

135 x 7
245 x 5
295 x 5
345 x 3
395 x 2
415 x 3

If you want, I can list my warm-up from now on (regarding Deadlifts because honestly, I can't remember what I do for each and every other exercise).

 

[ExtraMile]

that would be cool, I normally just do 3 lighter sets then get straight into it but I do alot less volume than you...

 

[Andalite]

that would be cool, I normally just do 3 lighter sets then get straight into it but I do alot less volume than you...

Yeah I really need a good warm-up because without that I can't hit my required sets. I'll include the warm-up from now on.

 

[Andalite]

Back Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 2​

Beginning Thoughts:

This is yesterday's workout..​

Workout:

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 50 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 2 reps
Total = 10 reps
Decent.

Dumbbell Rows:
120 lbs x 5 reps
120 lbs x 7 reps
120 lbs x 9 reps
This was pretty difficult.

Cable Rows:
180 lbs x 12 reps
200 lbs x 10 reps
220 lbs x 5 reps
180 lbs x 12 reps

Weird Ab Exercise:
BW x 5 reps x 3 sets

Pallof Press:
47.5 lbs x 12 reps x 3 sets​

Videos:

Pull-ups, Rows and Core Training:
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Overall Impression:

I wish I had more time because I would've liked to do some inverted rows. Oh well...next week ​

 

[JDid23]

dam. you make the rows look like cake- great job