Big Boy Basics bodybuilding log

[Xiva]

Awesome FSQ's bro! Keep it up!

 

[Sentinel]

Thanks guys Just about to upload tonight's workout...

 

[Sentinel]

Full Body Training
Mesocycle 18 - Week 4​

Beginning Thoughts:

Tonight's workout...​

Workout:

Front Squats:​

190 lbs x 8 reps x 2 sets @ 67.5 lbs​

I was sooooo sore today!!! ​

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Pull-ups:​

BW x 11 reps​

BW x 10 reps​

BW x 9 reps​

BW x 7 reps​

Total = 37 reps​

I learnt a new tactic to do these...I am very proud of the first set. ​

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Unilateral Press:​

70 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets​

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Overhead Press:​

135 lbs x 5 reps​

145 lbs x 5 reps​

155 lbs x 5 reps​

Very difficult...​

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Weird Ab Exercise:​

BW x 7 reps x 2 sets​

Videos:

Front Squats, Pull-ups, Unilateral Press, Overhead Press and Weird Ab Exercise:​

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Overall Impression:

My plan is to sleep for 8 hours Wednesday night. I am going to strive to make it happen. These 3-6 hour nights are destroying me.​

 

[PrinceVegeta]

solid session man! get your sleep in!!

 

[Xiva]

Why so little sleep bro?

good effort

 

[Sentinel]

Thanks PV.

Xiva: Mike, my man....I've been busy with school. Lots of exams and projects and homework not to mention job hunting now that I graduate in May takes a LOT out of me. I slept like 10 hours last night to make up for the last 5 nights where I have slept for like 4 hours each....Tonight's gonna be another 4 nighter but tomorrow night I'm going for 8

 

[Xiva]

I see, 4 hours of sleep. I would die. Anyway good luck with the exam and everything

 

[Sentinel]

^^^ Thanks, man

 

[Xiva]

When is next article out? - Cant wait

 

[Sentinel]

When is next article out? - Cant wait

Which article?

 

[Xiva]

Which article?

Meant newsletter

 

[Sentinel]

Meant newsletter

Soon. I'm in the process of doing an article on core strength which will be a 3 part series with a total of 15 exercise ranging from easy to difficult in terms of effort with various ideas about progression, execution and also how to build up to these exercises. I am swamped with work otherwise that article would've been published by me last week. In the next week though it should be up

 

[Xiva]

Soon. I'm in the process of doing an article on core strength which will be a 3 part series with a total of 15 exercise ranging from easy to difficult in terms of effort with various ideas about progression, execution and also how to build up to these exercises. I am swamped with work otherwise that article would've been published by me last week. In the next week though it should be up

Awesome champ

Core strength, sounds awesome. Core is really something i lag

 

[Sentinel]

Awesome champ

Core strength, sounds awesome. Core is really something i lag

I attest every single lift on mine - even pistol squats, to core strength. I never had it so I had to work hard to get it.

 

[Sentinel]

Deadlift Training
Mesocycle 19 - Week 1​

Beginning Thoughts:

Just got back from the gym...So tired!​

Workout:

Deadlifts:​

415 lbs x 3 reps​

455 lbs x 3 reps​

455 lbs x 3 reps​

435 lbs x 3 reps​

435 lbs x 3 reps​

The goal was to add density to today's training in comparison to M18 W3 Doubles training....My grip was better than last week but it gave me some trouble on the last reps of every set. Lots of rest in between sets - over 10 minutes every time. This workout took a lot out of me. ​

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Hand Extensions:​

2 bands x 15 reps x 3 sets​

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Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes:​

Skipped​

Videos:

Deadlifts:​

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Overall Impression:

So I ran this little experiment. I can't help but sleep on my stomach spread eagled on the bed. I just cannot sleep in any other position. But, this awkward position has lead to some hyperextension of the back at night and it's been affecting my negatively because I've been experiencing some back pains - lower back tightness and easy fatigue in general. But, over the last 10 days I have struggled and tried my very best to sleep strictly on my back and it's been a pain in the ass but I have managed to sleep in that fashion for almost all the nights. And I could REALLY sense the difference right from day one actually. Almost NO lower back tightness! I hope this lasts. It's not a big deal but I hate sleeping on my back. Zero comfort.​

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I hope everyone's had a good week. My weekend has already begun! ​

 

[jonathan]

sleeping on your stomach is indeed not good for your back, I can tell. Have a nice weekend

 

[Xiva]

Have a nice weekend do. Fine round of deadlift, and interessting thoughts about sleeping at stomach

 

[_ROBERTiNHO_]

Heavy and strong deads!

 

[PrinceVegeta]

strong deads man!

 

[Sentinel]

Thanks a lot, guys. I hope I can sustain this progress