Big Boy Basics bodybuilding log

[Sentinel]

BACK TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 1

All I had eaten prior to this workout was a 2 scoop whey shake plus 2 grams of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and half a cup of almonds.

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 20 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 4 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 50 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 50 lbs x 3 reps
Very good stuff!!!

Dumbbell Rows:
120 lbs x 4 reps
120 lbs x 5 reps
120 lbs x 6 reps
120 lbs x 7 reps
Such a long time since I've done these....

Seated Cable Rows: 120 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets, 100 lbs x 13 reps

Decline Dumbbell Punches: 25 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets

Facepulls: 75 lbs x 15 reps, 87.5 lbs x 12 reps

Hammer Curls: 45 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets

I am going to try to increase the reps on the dumbbell rows. I want to get 3x13 with them.

Here's the video of the Dumbbell Rows:

 

[PrinceVegeta]

Lots of strong back work man, love it!

 

[Sentinel]

Lots of strong back work man, love it!

I want 120x13. Thanks for dropping by!!!

 

[Sentinel]

PRESS TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 1

This was Saturday night. Devraj, Kanishk and I went in for this workout. It was Kanishk's Deadlift Day, Devraj's Squat Training and Press Day for me.

Unilateral OHP: 70 lbs x 5 reps x 4 sets
I thought I'd be able to do more on this but my right and left biceps were in pain from the Friday's Back Training session.

Close Grip Bench Press:
185 lbs x 5 reps
205 lbs x 4 reps
205 lbs x 3 reps
205 lbs x 3 reps
185 lbs x 7 reps
This exercise was extremely frustrating. My right bicep was hurting like hell from the previous day's back session. It was damn painful once the bar hit my chest and on the second and third sets with 205 lbs I just failed. Pretty darn annoying and painful!

Banded Push-ups: Black Band x 10 reps x 2 sets
I had no idea what to do after that CGBP debacle....My elbow hurt doing any movement.

Front Planks with Elevation of Alternate Arm and Leg: BW x 60 seconds x 3 sets

Here's the long video...Clips of Kanishk, Devraj and me:

 

[jonathan]

nice man

 

[Sentinel]

nice man

Thanks, J!

 

[Sentinel]

DEADLIFT TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 2

Went in to train on an empty stomach.

Deadlift Warm-ups:
Mobility Drills
135 lbs x 7 reps
245 lbs x 5 reps
295 lbs x 5 reps
345 lbs x 3 reps
385 lbs x 3 reps

Deadlift Work Sets:
415 lbs x 3 reps
455 lbs x 3 reps
455 lbs x 2 reps
415 lbs x 5 reps
Added one rep to the first set with 455. Using this new equipment is taking some getting used to. Next week I'm gonna aim for some more reps.

Jackknife Pikes on a Swiss Ball: BW x 10 reps x 3 sets

Hammer Curls: 50 lbs x 8 reps x 2 sets

Lots of stuff going on right now....Tomorrow is Pistol Squats Training...

Video for today:

 

[Sentinel]

PISTOL SQUAT TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 2

Ate like a pig today....

Pistol Squats Density Training @ 13 minutes:
8 + 7 + 6 + 6 + 7 + 7 = 41 reps TOTAL
Killed me. Next week back to regular straight sets.

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 20 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 4 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps
Total = 10 reps

BodyWeight Pull-ups: BW x 10 reps x 2 sets

I have a video which I've edited to fit YouTube. It's 8:55 long. The Pull-ups, etc begin at roughly 7:10 or so.

 

[Sentinel]

SQUAT TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 2

I have turned into a pig this whole week. All I've eaten is ice cream and junk! Disgusting!!!

Front Squats:
275 lbs x 3 reps
285 lbs x 2 reps
295 lbs x 2 reps
275 lbs x 2 reps
Pretty difficult. I'm glad I pushed it.

Back Squats:
275 lbs x 5 reps
275 lbs x 7 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps
I cannot describe how much I loathe this lift!

Reverse Lunges with Front Foot Elevated: 14 kgs x 7 reps x 2 sets

Supine Glute Ham Raises: BW x 12 reps x 2 sets

Ab Roller: BW x 15 reps x 2 sets

Pretty darn difficult!!!

In other news, I'm excited to see Inception sometime this weekend. I saw Knight and Day last week and it was meh but The Last Airbender sucked so it make KnD look better haha..

 

[Xiva]

Hey man!
Did you get my message, spend like 30 min or smt, writing like an A school paper for ya, but when i look in my "Sent item" your name doesn't pop up.

 

[jonathan]

nice squats,

 

[Sentinel]

Hey man!
Did you get my message, spend like 30 min or smt, writing like an A school paper for ya, but when i look in my "Sent item" your name doesn't pop up.

I replied back as well, Mike!!! Shit...don't tell me this stuff failed!!!

 

[Anabolicus]

Impressive squatting. Those back squats must have felt like hell after the fronties.

 

[Xiva]

I replied back as well, Mike!!! Shit...don't tell me this stuff failed!!!

Well Anuj, i haven't recieved anything :'(

 

[PrinceVegeta]

Solid squatting man, good job

 

[El Freako]

Solid squatting!

 

[Sentinel]

Hey guys!

sorry I haven't updated this in a week or so. I dunno how to adapt to this new design on the site.

In any case, I'll begin regularly updating from today onwards

 

[jonathan]

thumbs up mate

 

[PrinceVegeta]

Updates?!! lol.

 

[Sentinel]

BACK TRAINING - Mesocycle 23 Week 4

This is yesterday's training...

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 50 lbs x 3 reps x 4 sets

Dumbbell Rows:
120 lbs x 6 reps
120 lbs x 7 reps
140 lbs x 4 reps
140 lbs x 6 reps

Seated Cable Rows:
140 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets
120 lbs x 12 reps x 2 sets

Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes:
BW x 12 reps x 3 sets

Video: