Big Boy Basics

[Andalite]

Excellent.

Only thing I would add is when the barbell on your deadlift hits knee level squeeze your ass hard and push your hips forward more.

Other than that really solid lifting man.

Thanks and that is exactly what I am trying to do, buddy.

 

[Andalite]

SQUAT TRAINING - Mesocycle 24 Week 4

I worked on 4 days straight.
Last Saturday = Deadlifts
Sunday = Full Body with Pistols, pulls, etc.
Monday = Squat Training
Tuesday = Press Training

This is the Squat workout...

Front Squats:
295 lbs x 1 rep @ 92.5%
255 lbs x 3 reps x 3 sets @ 81%
255 lbs x 6 reps @ 81%
That last set was a killer.

Back Squats:
275 lbs x 4 reps
315 lbs x 3 reps
275 lbs x 7 reps
Tried really hard to not do the butt wink. I hate back squats.

Supine GHR:
BW x 12 reps x 3 sets

Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes:
BW x 12 reps x 2 sets

Video:

 

[Andalite]

PRESS TRAINING - Mesocycle 24 Week 4

This workout took place on Tuesday.

Overhead Press:
165 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets
This was damn difficult!

Close Grip Bench Press:
185 lbs x 8 reps x 2 sets

BodyWeight Pull-ups:
10 + 10 + 11 + 10 + 10 + 9 + 8 + 7
TOTAL = 75 REPS
This killed me.

Video:

 

[Tblock1]

fantastic overhead pressing man!

 

[Andalite]

fantastic overhead pressing man!

Thanks buddy

 

[Andalite]

Ground Up Strength members in India:

 

[Andalite]

DEADLIFT TRAINING - Mesocycle 25 Week 1

This is what happened on Saturday.

Firstly, Friday was a difficult day because I had a fever and a slight throat ache. Later that evening it developed into a cough. On Saturday I felt ok all day..just a little meh but I shrugged it off thinking it wasn't a big deal - especially since the fever had left. Well, I worked out @ 8 pm and I took a 2 hour nap from 5 to 7. When I woke up at 7 pm I had a pretty nasty cough but I figured it wasn't a big deal. Big Mistake on my part.

The goal was to start Singles Scene and do 7 reps with a minimum of 90% of my max after working up to a relative max for that day.

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
425 lbs x 2 reps

Deadlift Work Sets:
465 lbs x 1 rep @ 93%
465 lbs x 1 rep @ 93%
500 lbs x FAIL
475 lbs x 1 rep @ 95%
465 lbs x 1 rep @ 93%
455 lbs x 1 rep @ 91%
455 lbs x 1 rep @ 91%
465 lbs x 1 rep @ 93%

Damn this was hard. Because of that cough I just couldn't keep my core tight and everything felt "off". I should've done the smart thing and gone home but I just grinded through it. Y'all can see that on almost all the reps the lockout was an issue but I just stuck through it like a bull lol.

So the plan is that next week will be a repeat of this workout. Hopefully this week will be good to me and I won't go in to the gym next Saturday feeling like this.

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[ghettostudmuffin]

I have to say for your look and size you are quite strong man.

What are your stats? Height and weight?

I was watching your back squats vid and a couple things stuck out at me:

Imo, you are riding the bar too high on your traps for an athletic style squat. I would see if you can drop the bar an inch or 2 even if it means taking a thumbless grip on the bar.

Second, on the reps that you really have to dig deep for try to push your elbows forward. This will pull your chest up and forward and work to counter-act excessive lean.

Other than those 2 minor details I think your squat form looks very good.

Keep up the great work man.

 

[Andalite]

I have to say for your look and size you are quite strong man.

What are your stats? Height and weight?

Thanks. I'm 5'7 @ 202 or something whereabouts 200-210 right now. Though I wouldn't be surprised if I weighed myself and I was at 195 lol....I don't know where I am right now. I know I'm not above 210 because my waist is the same (I did measure that yesterday).

I was watching your back squats vid and a couple things stuck out at me:

Imo, you are riding the bar too high on your traps for an athletic style squat. I would see if you can drop the bar an inch or 2 even if it means taking a thumbless grip on the bar.

I actually prefer a thumbless grip on the bar. I will try to drop the bar down an inch or two but with my shoulder history I don't think it is going to happen. Doing back squats hurts my shoulders too much in the first place and dropping the bar will only make it worse I am afraid. But, I will give it a shot tonight (Squat Training).

Second, on the reps that you really have to dig deep for try to push your elbows forward. This will pull your chest up and forward and work to counter-act excessive lean.

Other than those 2 minor details I think your squat form looks very good.

Keep up the great work man.

Thanks. To be honest though: I hate the back squat and it isn't one of my core lifts at all. However, I do want to improve it and I appreciate your tips. Like I said earlier: I don't know if my shoulders will feel comfortable with the lower bar positioning but I will give it a shot.

The digging deep down thingy: that is something I can definitely focus a lot more on

 

[Andalite]

FULL BODY TRAINING - Mesocycle 25 Week 1

This is yesterday's training.

Pistol Squats:
+50 lbs x 3 reps
+60 lbs x 3 reps
+50 lbs x 4 reps
+50 lbs x 5 reps
I am probably gonna look into buying some chains so that I can do these more easily.

Weighted Pull-ups:
+35 lbs x 4 reps
+35 lbs x 6 reps
+35 lbs x 7 reps
+35 lbs x 4 reps
I'm gonna work on adding reps to this over the next 4 weeks.

Front Planks:
BW x 60 seconds x 3 sets

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