Big Boy Basics

[Andalite]

Deadlift Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 1​

Beginning Thoughts:

Just got back from my workout....It's been a LONG day and an even longer week. I really thought that Senior year last semester would be a blast but it's been an awfully painful experience and trying to balance school, diet, gf, friends, working out, etc is very very difficult.​

Workout:

Deadlift Singles @ > 90%:
430 lbs @ 90%
455 lbs @ 96%
445 lbs @ 94%
475 lbs @ 100%
430 lbs @ 90%
455 lbs @ 96%
430 lbs @ 90%
This was very tiring. Week 1 of this system has me doing 6-8 singles so I did 7 and called it quits. It's funny that the last set was actually the easiest.

Pistol Squats:
3 + 3 = 6 reps
I've been slacking off on this exercise for too long. I'm gonna get back to doing these regularly now.

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

Videos:

Deadlifts and Pistol Squats:
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Overall Impression:

I got accepted into a national Economics society called Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) which is awesome.

I am gonna rest this weekend. I didn't sleep enough on Spring Break and I need to play catch up.

I hope everyone's having a good week. Thanks for reading! ​

 

[JDid23]

Congrats on the great workout and the acceptance into ODE

 

[Andalite]

Congrats on the great workout and the acceptance into ODE

Thank you, Josh

 

[SouthernLord]

Very impressive pulls! I can't wait to start handling heavy weights again.

 

[Andalite]

Very impressive pulls! I can't wait to start handling heavy weights again.

Thanks, sir. Much appreciated!

 

[Andalite]

Grip Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 1​

Beginning Thoughts:

I hadn't eaten enough so I decided to skip working out today. Decided to do some grip training instead.​

Workout:

Walmart Gripper:
5 reps x 2 sets
Set 1 was done slow and Set 2 was done faster. 1.5 minutes rest between sets.

Heavy Gripper 150:
2 reps x 2 sets
No setting for the gripper for this. It felt kinda difficult. Rest Interval was 2 minutes.

Captain of Crush (CoC) #1:
4 Singles
2 Doubles
This was very difficult and took everything I had. Naturally, I used a setting for this because I'm still new at this. I managed a clean close on two of the singles. Everything else was really close. But this is an improvement from last time where I couldn't even close one.

Heavy Gripper 150:
6 reps
With setting and done quick. A good finisher.

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

Videos:

Nothing special.​

Overall Impression:

Looking forward to tomorrow's workout....​

 

[Andalite]

Squat Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 1​

Beginning Thoughts:

Worked out late tonight....I had barely eaten any food all day. Weird.​

Workout:

Pull-ups:
BW x 14 reps
BW x 11 reps
BW x 10 reps
BW x 9 reps
Total = 44 reps
Tiring....

Front Squats:
270 lbs x 1 rep @ 95%
230 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets @ 82.5%
This is Week 9 of Brad Gillingham's cycle. Last week is max-out session of sorts. I paused at the bottom of the 270 lbs. Felt really awesome.

Metabolic Conditioning for 2 rounds:
Lunge with Unilateral Press = 40 lbs x 5 reps
Renegade Rows = 40 lbs x 5 reps
Kettlebell Swings = 60 lbs x 10 reps
Dumbbell Windmills = 30 lbs x 8 reps
Felt gooooood.....I almost threw up after the second round.​

Videos:

Pull-ups, Front Squats & Metabolic Conditioning:
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Overall Impression:

Decent workout.​

 

[Tblock1]

Squat Training
Mesocycle 20 - Week 1​

Beginning Thoughts:

Worked out late tonight....I had barely eaten any food all day. Weird.​

Workout:

Pull-ups:
BW x 14 reps
BW x 11 reps
BW x 10 reps
BW x 9 reps
Total = 44 reps
Tiring....

Front Squats:
270 lbs x 1 rep @ 95%
230 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets @ 82.5%
This is Week 9 of Brad Gillingham's cycle. Last week is max-out session of sorts. I paused at the bottom of the 270 lbs. Felt really awesome.

Metabolic Conditioning for 2 rounds:
Lunge with Unilateral Press = 40 lbs x 5 reps
Renegade Rows = 40 lbs x 5 reps
Kettlebell Swings = 60 lbs x 10 reps
Dumbbell Windmills = 30 lbs x 8 reps
Felt gooooood.....I almost threw up after the second round.​

Videos:

Pull-ups, Front Squats & Metabolic Conditioning:
​

Overall Impression:

Decent workout.​

Wow great work on those pullups! Is that a p........oh never mind I won't ask lol! One criticism though, and I mean this with no disrespect: But I really think you should do some more cardio work of some sort because if a metabolic conditioning circuit like that at a pretty slow pace has you almost puking it is likely your heart is pretty out of shape. I know your goal is strength, not cardio, but for general health I think cardio conditioning is really important.

 

[Andalite]

Wow great work on those pullups! Is that a p........oh never mind I won't ask lol! One criticism though, and I mean this with no disrespect: But I really think you should do some more cardio work of some sort because if a metabolic conditioning circuit like that at a pretty slow pace has you almost puking it is likely your heart is pretty out of shape. I know your goal is strength, not cardio, but for general health I think cardio conditioning is really important.

Dude...I hadn't eaten a single meal all day save a protein shake at like noon...and I worked out at 9 pm. I was exhausted before I even hit the gym.

I do cardio though...I've mentioned this before. I just don't log it in because it's not worth an update to me.

Infact, I am pretty sure IA would diagnose me with a shot metabolism. I need to eat better. It's my #1 goal right now. I need to get my metabolism back on track because without it I am fucked....I will keep getting fat no matter whether I eat 2000 cals or 3000 cals. I also barely consume 1500 cals per day and for someone weighing close to 200 lbs that is a TERRIBLE diet. Right now, my primary goal is to start eating correctly. I'm gonna start using fitday again to get the ball rolling.

 

[Tblock1]

Dude...I hadn't eaten a single meal all day save a protein shake at like noon...and I worked out at 9 pm. I was exhausted before I even hit the gym.

I do cardio though...I've mentioned this before. I just don't log it in because it's not worth an update to me.

Infact, I am pretty sure IA would diagnose me with a shot metabolism. I need to eat better. It's my #1 goal right now. I need to get my metabolism back on track because without it I am fucked....I will keep getting fat no matter whether I eat 2000 cals or 3000 cals. I also barely consume 1500 cals per day and for someone weighing close to 200 lbs that is a TERRIBLE diet. Right now, my primary goal is to start eating correctly. I'm gonna start using fitday again to get the ball rolling.

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.