Deadlifts took place this past Friday and it was a decent session.
Top Set: 410/10
Leg press: 3pl/12, 4pl/12, 6pl/6,6
(pl stands for plates per side) Finished off with some cardio and called it a day.
On Saturday I threw the rule book out the window for military press and wanted to go all Mortal Kombat and "Test my Might" on it. If you've ever played the Original mortal Kombat you know what I mean.
Lets just say I'm glad I wasn't breaking digital 2x4's as it was nasty. I got it on my second set but lost balance and had to step forward a little bit to get it up. It also felt like my head was going to explode a bit. I'm glad I was able to grab some heavier weights and push a bit. I'll be throwing the rule book out the window also and pushing up weight again.
I also plan on going into the UPA nationals in April. I will use Juggernaut until the meet and after the meet, take a week "off" and then roll into some Westside style training and have even more fun. I've been wanting to go back to a Westside style program for awhile and this is a great opportunity to do so.
The 1600 raw barrier will be SMASHED at BOTH meets. The UPA Nationals and the USPF nationals. I'll stay in the 242's until I total elite USPF style while being gear deficient. USPF style is feet flat on the floor while benching and walk your squats out and single ply gear.
So thats that. i got a paper to write and a piece for my creative writing club and plenty of reading to do. Deload and stuff this week too so plenty of rest and ice.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Bench Training-Realization Phase- 16 Feb 2011
Did some bench after class on Wednesday and longstory short, the top set went like this
230/12
The one thing I did with this new program is that I underestimated my training max quite a bit for bench and overhead presses. That will be addressed after I test my one rep maxes here in a few weeks. Hell, I may do a meet (UPA Nationals) and just see what I can do. I'm not afraid to rumble on the platform for more than once a year. I feel good, and everything is going right, so why not, however, I don't want to just compete to compete. I want to make statements when I get under the bar and I want people to say that "Hey, thats Larry Brown. He aint no joke!" So I'll see whats what here in a few and talk with some people. If I feel I'm ready to go, I'll pull the trigger. If I feel I can't do it, then it is what it is.
Also cleaning up my eating.
Life
For all inclusive purposes, It's good. I've decided to take the typical meathead job and go back to bouncing at a bar during baseball season. Thankfully the management thought well enough of me for me to come back. And no summer school means extra hours I hope since I dont have to go to school.
Speaking of school, it's not too bad. I have an interest in international relations and I enjoyed my Social Science 102 class last year. i'm also enjoying ethics class too. I'm starting to wonder, is a political science class or some politics related next at my next school? I don't know, but I will say this, I think for one to understand the current state of politics and the international arena with as minimal slant as possible(there are teachers who will slant it however) then if you can, a class with a historical emphasis will help you understand a bit better, but certainly not all the way. I have a genuine interest in my classes that has to deal with some form of thought in the realm of politics and social issues.
Technology
Verizon gets the iphone. Okay, so what.
Heres the thing, is ATT a shitty network? Yes it is.
Is it the best network as far as being able to multitask on a handheld device? Yes it is. And please keep your tired ass Androids and Blackberrys. Iphone owns all, and when iphone 5 comes out you'll hate on that and wish you had it.
In other tech stuff, the new Mortal Kombat is coming soon. Trust when I say that it will be a site to behold!
Thats it on my end. I'll holla
230/12
The one thing I did with this new program is that I underestimated my training max quite a bit for bench and overhead presses. That will be addressed after I test my one rep maxes here in a few weeks. Hell, I may do a meet (UPA Nationals) and just see what I can do. I'm not afraid to rumble on the platform for more than once a year. I feel good, and everything is going right, so why not, however, I don't want to just compete to compete. I want to make statements when I get under the bar and I want people to say that "Hey, thats Larry Brown. He aint no joke!" So I'll see whats what here in a few and talk with some people. If I feel I'm ready to go, I'll pull the trigger. If I feel I can't do it, then it is what it is.
Also cleaning up my eating.
Life
For all inclusive purposes, It's good. I've decided to take the typical meathead job and go back to bouncing at a bar during baseball season. Thankfully the management thought well enough of me for me to come back. And no summer school means extra hours I hope since I dont have to go to school.
Speaking of school, it's not too bad. I have an interest in international relations and I enjoyed my Social Science 102 class last year. i'm also enjoying ethics class too. I'm starting to wonder, is a political science class or some politics related next at my next school? I don't know, but I will say this, I think for one to understand the current state of politics and the international arena with as minimal slant as possible(there are teachers who will slant it however) then if you can, a class with a historical emphasis will help you understand a bit better, but certainly not all the way. I have a genuine interest in my classes that has to deal with some form of thought in the realm of politics and social issues.
Technology
Verizon gets the iphone. Okay, so what.
Heres the thing, is ATT a shitty network? Yes it is.
Is it the best network as far as being able to multitask on a handheld device? Yes it is. And please keep your tired ass Androids and Blackberrys. Iphone owns all, and when iphone 5 comes out you'll hate on that and wish you had it.
In other tech stuff, the new Mortal Kombat is coming soon. Trust when I say that it will be a site to behold!
Thats it on my end. I'll holla
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Training and life update
Training update:
I am in my realization phase of the Juggernaut Method and see it was a mistake to go straight into another phase with no deload. But I squatted on Monday alone and miscalculated the weights I was supposed to do. Long story short, I did 405 for 4. That was not supposed to be what I squatted it. It was supposed to 380. Only a few pounds off, but off nonetheless. I will only be hitting the gym on Wednesday and Thursday this week, so i can rest up on the weekend and roll into my deload. I'm also getting a bit sick, and that is a sign of overtraining.
Life Update:
Going back to bouncing so I can get a paycheck. Thats about it.
Posting squat and bench vids tommorow.
I am in my realization phase of the Juggernaut Method and see it was a mistake to go straight into another phase with no deload. But I squatted on Monday alone and miscalculated the weights I was supposed to do. Long story short, I did 405 for 4. That was not supposed to be what I squatted it. It was supposed to 380. Only a few pounds off, but off nonetheless. I will only be hitting the gym on Wednesday and Thursday this week, so i can rest up on the weekend and roll into my deload. I'm also getting a bit sick, and that is a sign of overtraining.
Life Update:
Going back to bouncing so I can get a paycheck. Thats about it.
Posting squat and bench vids tommorow.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Flex pro rundown.
Fouad Abiad: Fouad is making his way back to the stage after a lengthy and productive offseason. Obvious improvements to his back and thighs during that the offseason will be seen onstage. Whats so good about Fouad is that he can carry a lot of good, conditioned muscle. He has a great structure to pull off power poses such as a most muscular, but is shapely enough to pull off more artistic poses. Teaming up with Hany has helped immensely as Hany is ridiculous taskmaster that demands a lot from his clients. One thing Fouad needs to watch for is keeping his waist tight. Hopefully his arms have filled out a bit more also.
Grigori Atoyan: Winner of his pro-card at the 2009 USA's in the super heavyweight class. This man carries a lot of muscle. On the unfortunate side, he's not very conditioned. Even though he netted a 6th place at the 2010 Europa Pro show in Dallas last year, that field was not as strong as this field. He will need to come in his BEST condition to date to even have a hope of qualifying for the Olympia here. Grigori has pretty even development across the board with no glaring weakspots. Unless he comes in condition, he wont make any noise.
Robert Belisle: Our second Canadian competitor is a 202 competitor and with the field of big boys that are competing, I'm afraid he'll get lost in the lineup. He has great condition though, but jumping from a 10th place finish in the 202's in 2009 to the open class in 2011 may not bode well for him.
Evan Centopani: Throwing his hat into the show is the winner of the 2009 New York Pro and MD athlete. From the videos that have been posted, he appears to have made big improvements to his chest and arms which was also apparent in the 2 week out picture that was posted in his gym. I still would like to know if he made width and thickness improvements to his back and if he has filled out his legs a bit more. I do believe that taking prep into his own hands will help him more than hinder him.
Stan Efferding: "Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder" winner will have his work cut out for him. He carries a lot of mass up top, but the same can's be said for his lower body. He loses a bit when he turns around because his just aren't even with his upper body. He's also a pretty blocky bodybuilder. I don't see him getting a qualifying spot here, but you never know.
Wendell Floyd: Another 202 competitor throwing his hat into the open ring. He looks good, but he's just small, and in the front lat spread, his wast is a bit on the thick side. Another competitor, much like Robert Belisle who should concentrate on making a splash in the 202 class before moving up to an open class where they will be out weighed and out muscled.
Dan Hill: Ok, the good is that he has an INCREDIBLE frame that can carry a LOT of muscle. The bad is that he doen't carry the muscle nor does he display the conditioning to compliment such a frame. In his back double bicep he still has a way to go and his side chest has a LONG way to go. You can see the potential in his side tricep, front lat spread and front double bicep. Other than that, he's out his league here. He has to get big and thicker all over if he hopes to do anything at this level.
Dexter Jackson: Former Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic winner is no stranger to competing out here as he won the now defunct Ironman pro. What is not to say about this guy. He is pretty complete from head to toe and has density that just comes from years of being in the sport and killer genetics. If he can come in sharper than he did at the Olympia, then the show is his. Even though he is giving up pounds, this is Dexter Jackson and a tight, dense and hard Dexter puts this field to bed.
Ben Pakulski: Pak Man is coming hard. After taking more time off after the NY Pro last year, it can be pretty well speculated that he is coming in guns blazing. Just like Fouad he is a Rambod disciple and like I said before, Hany doe's not play when it comes to prep. The obvious with Ben is that he's bottom heavy and his upper body, while great, could use more filling out around the chest area along with a bit more back width. He's like Grigori in that he has no real weaknesses. A solid competitor that doesn't have to travel far as he is living and training in Cali.
Ben White: Ben White has what it takes to upset a lot of applecarts in the sport. He just comes in way to small for his frame. He's a big man, and while I am a fan of being in condition, you also have to have the mass to go along with it. I feel like been gives up too much muscle while dieting and instead of coming in full, he comes in tight, sharp and just flat. Could he win this show? Absolutely, but only if he nails the right combo of size and condition.
Dennis Wolf:The Wolfman is roaring on all cylinders! Bottom line is that he has to contend with Evan and Dex for the top spot. Me personally, I think he needs bigger hamstrings as they seem to disappear from the side and i hope he improves the presentation of his side chest. A thick and wide back are among the weapons he has in his arsenal and a long torso than can hold even more muscle. I would like to see him tighter though.
Now this is a GREAT lineup and an excellent way to kick off the pro season that a lot of us have been waiting for. If I were a betting man (and I'm not so don't ask) I'd say the final placings go like this
1: Dex
2: Evan
3: Dennis
4: Fouad
5: Pak Man
6: Ben White
Now 1-3 can go a myriad of ways, but I think 4th-6th is pretty solid.
Well, thnaks for letting me ramble and giving out my picks (awaiting nasty grams in his private message inbox declaring "Hey man, why you got me that placing?!")
Grigori Atoyan: Winner of his pro-card at the 2009 USA's in the super heavyweight class. This man carries a lot of muscle. On the unfortunate side, he's not very conditioned. Even though he netted a 6th place at the 2010 Europa Pro show in Dallas last year, that field was not as strong as this field. He will need to come in his BEST condition to date to even have a hope of qualifying for the Olympia here. Grigori has pretty even development across the board with no glaring weakspots. Unless he comes in condition, he wont make any noise.
Robert Belisle: Our second Canadian competitor is a 202 competitor and with the field of big boys that are competing, I'm afraid he'll get lost in the lineup. He has great condition though, but jumping from a 10th place finish in the 202's in 2009 to the open class in 2011 may not bode well for him.
Evan Centopani: Throwing his hat into the show is the winner of the 2009 New York Pro and MD athlete. From the videos that have been posted, he appears to have made big improvements to his chest and arms which was also apparent in the 2 week out picture that was posted in his gym. I still would like to know if he made width and thickness improvements to his back and if he has filled out his legs a bit more. I do believe that taking prep into his own hands will help him more than hinder him.
Stan Efferding: "Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder" winner will have his work cut out for him. He carries a lot of mass up top, but the same can's be said for his lower body. He loses a bit when he turns around because his just aren't even with his upper body. He's also a pretty blocky bodybuilder. I don't see him getting a qualifying spot here, but you never know.
Wendell Floyd: Another 202 competitor throwing his hat into the open ring. He looks good, but he's just small, and in the front lat spread, his wast is a bit on the thick side. Another competitor, much like Robert Belisle who should concentrate on making a splash in the 202 class before moving up to an open class where they will be out weighed and out muscled.
Dan Hill: Ok, the good is that he has an INCREDIBLE frame that can carry a LOT of muscle. The bad is that he doen't carry the muscle nor does he display the conditioning to compliment such a frame. In his back double bicep he still has a way to go and his side chest has a LONG way to go. You can see the potential in his side tricep, front lat spread and front double bicep. Other than that, he's out his league here. He has to get big and thicker all over if he hopes to do anything at this level.
Dexter Jackson: Former Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic winner is no stranger to competing out here as he won the now defunct Ironman pro. What is not to say about this guy. He is pretty complete from head to toe and has density that just comes from years of being in the sport and killer genetics. If he can come in sharper than he did at the Olympia, then the show is his. Even though he is giving up pounds, this is Dexter Jackson and a tight, dense and hard Dexter puts this field to bed.
Ben Pakulski: Pak Man is coming hard. After taking more time off after the NY Pro last year, it can be pretty well speculated that he is coming in guns blazing. Just like Fouad he is a Rambod disciple and like I said before, Hany doe's not play when it comes to prep. The obvious with Ben is that he's bottom heavy and his upper body, while great, could use more filling out around the chest area along with a bit more back width. He's like Grigori in that he has no real weaknesses. A solid competitor that doesn't have to travel far as he is living and training in Cali.
Ben White: Ben White has what it takes to upset a lot of applecarts in the sport. He just comes in way to small for his frame. He's a big man, and while I am a fan of being in condition, you also have to have the mass to go along with it. I feel like been gives up too much muscle while dieting and instead of coming in full, he comes in tight, sharp and just flat. Could he win this show? Absolutely, but only if he nails the right combo of size and condition.
Dennis Wolf:The Wolfman is roaring on all cylinders! Bottom line is that he has to contend with Evan and Dex for the top spot. Me personally, I think he needs bigger hamstrings as they seem to disappear from the side and i hope he improves the presentation of his side chest. A thick and wide back are among the weapons he has in his arsenal and a long torso than can hold even more muscle. I would like to see him tighter though.
Now this is a GREAT lineup and an excellent way to kick off the pro season that a lot of us have been waiting for. If I were a betting man (and I'm not so don't ask) I'd say the final placings go like this
1: Dex
2: Evan
3: Dennis
4: Fouad
5: Pak Man
6: Ben White
Now 1-3 can go a myriad of ways, but I think 4th-6th is pretty solid.
Well, thnaks for letting me ramble and giving out my picks (awaiting nasty grams in his private message inbox declaring "Hey man, why you got me that placing?!")
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Training highlights for 8's realization phase
Squat- 350/10
Bench- 270/10
Deadlift-385/12
I'm in the 5's wave now, just started the accumulation phase on Monday, so the load is pretty low. I'l be posting a video of today's workout later but I will not be following the Juggernaut method for military press this phase or the next one which is the 3's.
Bench- 270/10
Deadlift-385/12
I'm in the 5's wave now, just started the accumulation phase on Monday, so the load is pretty low. I'l be posting a video of today's workout later but I will not be following the Juggernaut method for military press this phase or the next one which is the 3's.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Training update.
I am way behind in updates. I basically didn't update the last half of my training from the intensification phase and none of the realization phase. I posted them up on my youtube page, so just type in bblb1234 and the videos will show up from last week.
We had a big snowstorm here in Chicago and I have to say that in my most sarcastic voice ever that it was a great time!. Lake Shore Drive looked like a winter scene from the walking dead and a lot of people were STRANDED ON AN EXPRESSWAY. Hopefully all those people got home. The city is towing cars that were stuck on the expressway for free of charge so thats a good thing.
Greg is doing well on his new program. I'll hold final judgement for the Juggernaut Method after our test day, week or however it gets tested. I will say this, I feel stronger than I ever have. I do however need to bring down the fat a bit, so I wil be adding in more cardio. It's just that the stuff is boring. My dietary changes will be quite simple.
Less pop and more water. I fall off the wagon sometimes in regards to the happy liquid and indulge in carbonated goodness a bit too much. Oh and donuts also......they must go I guess.
Job situation.........It s what it is. Greg gave me a solid piece of advice in saying "A watched pot never boils" So in that, I'll handle my business, but I'll also just do something I can do pretty well. Stay calm and see the forest for the trees. I'm Just thankful to God I have people who believe in me and help me along the way, Family as well as friends
Oh yeah, almost forgot. My wonderful sister took me to a Bulls game last Saturday. This was signifigant for two reasons. It was my first Bulls game, and I havent been to the United Center since Shawn Michaels was intercontenetal champion (1995) so it was really fun. I have to say I enjoy basketball much more in person.
Last note.........thank you Bears for a season of ups and downs and although you didn't win the NFC, you proved a lot of people wrong. Work begins now. Don't rely on genetics, this is the time to get more explosive, bigger, faster, stronger.
Later
Larry
www.twitter.com/badbadleroyb
We had a big snowstorm here in Chicago and I have to say that in my most sarcastic voice ever that it was a great time!. Lake Shore Drive looked like a winter scene from the walking dead and a lot of people were STRANDED ON AN EXPRESSWAY. Hopefully all those people got home. The city is towing cars that were stuck on the expressway for free of charge so thats a good thing.
Greg is doing well on his new program. I'll hold final judgement for the Juggernaut Method after our test day, week or however it gets tested. I will say this, I feel stronger than I ever have. I do however need to bring down the fat a bit, so I wil be adding in more cardio. It's just that the stuff is boring. My dietary changes will be quite simple.
Less pop and more water. I fall off the wagon sometimes in regards to the happy liquid and indulge in carbonated goodness a bit too much. Oh and donuts also......they must go I guess.
Job situation.........It s what it is. Greg gave me a solid piece of advice in saying "A watched pot never boils" So in that, I'll handle my business, but I'll also just do something I can do pretty well. Stay calm and see the forest for the trees. I'm Just thankful to God I have people who believe in me and help me along the way, Family as well as friends
Oh yeah, almost forgot. My wonderful sister took me to a Bulls game last Saturday. This was signifigant for two reasons. It was my first Bulls game, and I havent been to the United Center since Shawn Michaels was intercontenetal champion (1995) so it was really fun. I have to say I enjoy basketball much more in person.
Last note.........thank you Bears for a season of ups and downs and although you didn't win the NFC, you proved a lot of people wrong. Work begins now. Don't rely on genetics, this is the time to get more explosive, bigger, faster, stronger.
Later
Larry
www.twitter.com/badbadleroyb
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