Big Boy Basics

[miked8c]

Like I said take your time.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

hey bro just checking in, hows the training?

 

[Andalite]

I've been very very busy with stuff, Glad. Thanks for checking in, mate.

I have lost about 10 lbs of weight over the last 8 weeks or so. I am now in the 180s at the most. I was 195-200 before.

Hmm....training has been very regular. I got a lot of shit going on in my life which is why I haven't had the time to update the log.

But, after next week this log will be fully functional once again

Thanks for asking, mate!

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Nice man, im trying to see how your training is more and more because its different but still involves heavy lifting. I like lifting for mobility, strength, size, and athleticism not just 1 and you seem to do that. I also am 184 because i have just been sick for 2 weeks and not eating, sucks but I am def leaner

 

[Andalite]

Nice man, im trying to see how your training is more and more because its different but still involves heavy lifting. I like lifting for mobility, strength, size, and athleticism not just 1 and you seem to do that. I also am 184 because i have just been sick for 2 weeks and not eating, sucks but I am def leaner

Dude you're more than welcome to ask me any questions you like.

The only way we are different is because you lift more for aesthetics than me. But, I believe in dieting being a key factor in aesthetics. And I am not disciplined right now (or as much as I should be plus it isn't like losing weight is a walk on the block lol).

I am more than happy to share my progression methods....all you have to do is ask and most of what I say will go against shit you've read online but hey....results speak for themselves

 

[miked8c]

Yeah man not to be a pest but have you had any time to give what I said some thought? You seem busy so its all good. I'll thoroughly read what you write so dont worry about it going to waste because of my laziness to read.

 

[Andalite]

Yeah man not to be a pest but have you had any time to give what I said some thought? You seem busy so its all good. I'll thoroughly read what you write so dont worry about it going to waste because of my laziness to read.

Gimme 24 hours...I'll get back to you properly.

 

[miked8c]

Feel free to message instead of posting if you'd like, thanks alot bro.

 

[Andalite]

Firstly, I apologize for the long absence. I have been training like normal but there are too many changes going on so I haven't been able to have too many satisfying workouts. So, there haven't been any recent updates.

I was extremely dejected after today's workout, but after conferring with Eric, I am accepting things better.

There are a lot of changes going on in my life and I had expected lifting to be a constant but I was wrong.

I have also become very unmotivated with my training and the lack of equipment and stuff at my gym is bothering me a lot.

I should have my home gym set up sometime in the next 3-4 weeks.

So, in the interim I am going to be focusing my training around 3 exercises: Pistol Squats, Pull-ups and Unilateral Overhead Presses.

In short, a whole lot more pulling and pushing and whatever lower body work I do right now is going to be either Pistol Squats or Overhead Squats or Front Squats. No more Deadlifting regularly. Each workout will be taken as it is. This is just a heads up to everybody.

I will update this log regularly as well.

Here is the 4 day layout as of now:

Full Body 1

• Pistol Squats
• Pull-ups
• Close Grip Bench Press
• Core Training

Upper

• Unilateral Overhead Press
• Chest Supported Rows
• High Cable Rows
• Core Training

Lower

• Front Squats
• Unilateral RDLs
• Reverse Lunges
• Core Training

Full Body 2

• Overhead Squats
• Pull-ups (weighted)
• Facepulls
• Core Training

The way this will be laid out is:

Day 1: Full Body 1
Day 2: Off
Day 3: Upper
Day 4: Lower
Day 5: Off
Day 6: Full Body 2
Day 7: Off
Day 8: Off
Day 9: Repeat

 

[Andalite]

Firstly, I apologize for the long absence. I have been training like normal but there are too many changes going on so I haven't been able to have too many satisfying workouts. So, there haven't been any recent updates.

I was extremely dejected after today's workout, but after conferring with Eric, I am accepting things better.

There are a lot of changes going on in my life and I had expected lifting to be a constant but I was wrong.

I have also become very unmotivated with my training and the lack of equipment and stuff at my gym is bothering me a lot.

I should have my home gym set up sometime in the next 3-4 weeks.

So, in the interim I am going to be focusing my training around 3 exercises: Pistol Squats, Pull-ups and Unilateral Overhead Presses.

In short, a whole lot more pulling and pushing and whatever lower body work I do right now is going to be either Pistol Squats or Overhead Squats or Front Squats. No more Deadlifting regularly. Each workout will be taken as it is. This is just a heads up to everybody.

I will update this log regularly as well.

Here is the 4 day layout as of now:

Full Body 1

• Pistol Squats
• Pull-ups
• Close Grip Bench Press
• Core Training

Upper

• Unilateral Overhead Press
• Chest Supported Rows
• High Cable Rows
• Core Training

Lower

• Front Squats
• Unilateral RDLs
• Reverse Lunges
• Core Training

Full Body 2

• Overhead Squats
• Pull-ups (weighted)
• Facepulls
• Core Training

The way this will be laid out is:

Day 1: Full Body 1
Day 2: Off
Day 3: Upper
Day 4: Lower
Day 5: Off
Day 6: Full Body 2
Day 7: Off
Day 8: Off
Day 9: Repeat