+ 1 NO LIFTING IN APRIL/PREPARING FOR CYCLE
As most of you know I have been dieting down and upping the cardio (natty)in preparation for my next cycle (start date May 15) I've been rocking a super clean low cal diet and burning it up quickly(a lil too quickly) so I've upped my cals to 3200 and will probably make adjustments during my next phase of preparation.
NO WEIGHTS! Thats right, for the month of April there will not be a single *weighted press, curl or even pull...
MY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY - Pull ups, Push ups, Dips
TUESDAY - Cardio and Core
WEDNESDAY - BOOTCAMP CLASS
THURSDAY - Cardio and Core
FRIDAY - Pull ups, Push ups, Dips
Each day will also consist of very light reverse curls (bar only) to prepare my elbows (ulna nerve) for heavy lifting
MAY 1ST:
*Begin upping my calorie intake
*Begin kettle bell regiment
MAY 15TH:
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! (Cycle TBA)
CONFUSION! CONFUSION! CONFUSION! ONE OF THE KEYS TO SUCCESS : )
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very interesting...im am actually scared to even take a week off bc i lose my strength, and once you start losing your strength everything else seems to go out the window too. for your pull ups, push ups, and dips days what rep range are you doing? e.g. till failure? how many sets of each, and how much time do you spend in the gym while doing this regimen?
Only doing pyramids of 200 ea and will ramp to 300 bro, going to failure would defeat the purpose of my goal... estimating in and out in 45
not concerned with 'strength' per say, already diminished coming OFF and have been dieting WAY down so "fuel" is limited anyway... this is the well needed "rest" in preparation for the NEXT cycle
Anonnice.. this what my workout looks like when im on cycle lmao... jus kiddin lol
I take a whole month off every year----no weights....no diet....no cardio.
Two weeks after you start back, you'll be bigger and harder than ever.
Healing is one of the most overlooked aspects in this game.
knuckle-headHey mr upper body only where are ur squats on push up day lol u don't work legs do ya?
He works his legs every time he puts his foot up the ass of a smart-ass newb.
Sometimes I even spot him.
yeah, won't even dignify... I would think everybody understands legs get some during cardio and core work (as well, they will get blasted in the class)
Forgive him Father Goth... For he knows not...
knuckle-headLet's see these great legs then lol u think I care abt u subtracting a WEBSITE RATING LOL I can say this bc it's a serious fucking givin... And that is U GOTTA SQUAT NEWBS
have a nice vacation!
sgtstedankoAh, damnit! I thought I had a new recruit; now you went & banned him. I wanted him to get started tomorrow... Where did you come from Hollywood? You weren't here a second ago, when I started typing : (
sgtstedankoGive it up, bubba. There are lots & lots of body weight squats, & jump squats, lunges, etc. In boot camp. It will be covered through those as well as running sprints. All to help strengthen stabilizing muscles & tendons. & since you don't care, I'll subtract 1, for your elitist attitude. Let it go
knuckle-headLOL ONE DAY and it's not even directly targeting legs keep it coming please!!! If you can't see the issue here then Y'ALL ARE NEWBS TO LIFTING HAHAHA
sgtstedankoThat's why god invented running, big bubba, you should try it sometime : ) This isn't lifting for body building, dude. This is PT, Designed to STAY ALIVE! Try this, Big Bubba... You tell me what you think about doing exercises targeting legs... This is bad ass boot camp 101. You're welcome. I took it upon myself to help you glean some knowledge outside of the gym, brother. With your attitude. YOU REALLY, REALLY NEED THIS! We won't include any weapons/tactics, or shooting exercises of any kind. We don't want you to hurt yourself
Wake up @ 0400 am Everyday!
PT: Every Other Day
Pullups, 100 reps (10 sets of 10 reps)
Pushups, 300 reps (15 sets of 20 reps)
Situps, 500 reps (10 sets of 50 reps)
2 times per week, 2,000 meters swim
1 day per week, swim wearing your clothes and boots for 100 meters
Always, before your run/sprint mornings; Do 24 ea of body weight squats, lunges, jump lunges, alternating legs. Jump squats, then hold a reg plank for 1 min, 1st, then Rest for up to 5 min before your Sprint, &/OR run.
4 times per week: Sprint as long as you can, as fast as you can, until you can't sprint any longer. Immediately stop, drop to the ground & do as many mountain climbers as you can in 45 seconds. Jump up to your feet, continue sprinting, at the next stop, do as many slow motion wide pushups as you can in 45 seconds (holding in the hardest position for 5 seconds), alternating w/ slow mo, & ballistic forms of pushups (reg, military, wide, etc, etc, etc) @ each stop from sprinting. For at least 10 minutes
Afterwards, Immediately go to some sort of Combat Conditioning & Self Defense/Martial art class.
Five times per week: Run 3-5 miles as fast as you can. Absolutely no longer than 35 min for 5 mile run. If it takes you longer, Immediately drop & Do 50 pushups as fast as you can. Spring to your feet & stand at attention. No Movement, eyes front for at least 2 minutes, if you wipe away sweat, a mosquito, fly, ANTYTHING. Drop & do 25 pushups.
Do 1 set of pushups, chinups, & dips to failure; then run: 100 pullups in as few sets as possible Run 1/4 mile in 90 seconds in between sets of pullups
200 pushups in as few sets as possible, Run 1/4 mile in 90 seconds in between sets of push-ups
300 situps in as few sets as possible, Run 1/4 mile in 90 seconds in between sets of situps. Always try to beat your prev times...
Hold a pushup position plank (keeping your abs tight) for 5 min
Same days as Sprints (4 times per week): Do 1 body weight squat & 10 military pushups, rest for 30 seconds, & then do 2 squats & 9 standard pushups. Work your way up to 10 squats & down to 1 push up (alternating styles at each switch)
Add in balance training We've been doing this a lot lately! Place your knees / shins on a Balance ball, etc, etc, etc. Then use all the regular dumbbell exercises that you normally do while standing. Also use the ball as a bench and do your bench press/flies on it as well with dumbbells & barbell.
Saturday & Sunday: Pyramids
Go Up the Pyramid:
Step 1: 1 pullups/2 pushups/3 situps (Mix in Dips same as pushups)
Step 2: 2 pullups/4 pushups/6 situps
Step 3: 3 pullups/6 pushups/9 situps (Your 1st few sets are a warmup)
Step 4: 4 pullups/8 pushups/12 situps
Step 5: 5 pullups/10 pushups/15 situps
Step 6: 6 pullups/12 pushups/18 situps
Now go down the pyramid:
Step 5: 5 pullups/10 pushups/15 situps
Step 4: 4 pullups/8 pushups/12 situps
Step 3: 3 pullups/6 pushups/9 situps (Finish cool down)
Step 2: 2 pullups/4 pushups/6 situps
Step 1: 1 pullups/2 pushups/3 situps
Always add Dips: I do the same # of dips as pushups.
20 mile hike w/70lb pack (Cross country) Maximum of 5 hours
When you're done w/hike, Run 100 yd
Hit the rack
Now, that's better than a keebler elf waterboarding 2 smurfs! ;'(
Fuck bro, this brings a tear to my eye...
sgtstedankoLOL! It's gonna give me flashbacks tonight, i just know it : ) I really hope he tries that at least for a week though. All these tough guy, body building boneheads : ( He lacks discipline. Maniacal laugh "HAHAHAHAHAHA"!!!
"Me lift big weight... strong like bull" ((LOL))
sgtstedankoLMFAO! Now THAT, brings a tear to my eye! That's good shit
sure does make alot of sense!!!!!...keep us updated hllwd!!!....i def want to hear the results on how this works for you.....best of luck!!!
Hey rhino! you mentioned in pm last nite about your cardio blast! woods way may be just the ticket for you bro why dont you give it a blast?
You never know it may become part of your yearly plan too
sgtstedankoHell yeah, brother! Get some! That's what I'm talking about. 2 & 5 mile runs every other : ) You're gonna live it, as it will help tremendously! I do this all the time, & like it. But hey, that's my style. Myself, I'd do core every other day. I personally think everybody should do this before cycling. Keep us informed. If you need somebody yell @ you, & wake you up @0400, that can be arranged... Good luck & have fun! Ooh, make sure to mix in different kinds pushups, etc. Slow mo, hold @ bottom, yada, yada, yada. Kmi
Clever brother! after reading a lot of your posts about your style of training i do understand your theories and what works for you! you clearly have your own style and your years have proven it works well for you,"thats good" we both preach on a daily basis that time is what moulds the man!
This proves you listen to your body and know how to get the best from it for your desired results.
I like your style brother this is walking the talk 101 real deal stuff i dont have to wish you luck with this cycle I KNOW you will make it result 100%.
Thank you brutha! That means alot coming from you. As I've said time and time again I AM NOT a BB and my goals are NOT competitive. I don't want to be the biggest guy in the room, I just want to be the guy in the room you don't want to fuck with! ((LOL)) And to maintain that into my 40's has taken alot more than a "pin in the ass." It has been paying attention to how my body has changed over the years and making adjustments as needed (OFF as well as ON) As excited as I am about this upcomng cycle I am even MORE excited about my April regiment. I have no qualms with admitting cardio and core has been an achilles heel for me (for no other reason than its hard and I don't like it) and to lean into it with excitement is new for me. I have gone "the cheat" route for alot of years (Bring up the back, shoulders and chest for "the illusion") NOT THIS YEAR! I am committed and have actually grown to look forward to my tuesdays and thursdays ((LOL)) YUP! It's going to be a good year!
sgtstedankoI wish everybody luck. It's a big part of it. Good luck
So are u kinda like recomping? I figured since ur dieting and doing alot of cardio and what not ur trying to recomp and drop some bf to ready yourself for the next cycle, Good luck bro I hope your next cycle works out I know ur last one u cut it short due to some Injury right?
The blessing of losing that last cycle is the thought and dedication going into this next one bro... and recomp is right, I am leaning out niiiicely. Getting many compliments, which helps throw off ppls theory that I may (or may not) be juicing. My dedication doesn't only apply when I'm ON bro.. Time inbetween cycles is time preparing for the next cycle
I like thisss idea and layout nothin like good ole pull up pushups and dips :)...would it be smart to do that after a cycle as well?
(IMO) The time coming off cycle should be treated as maintenance... SOME go by the rule of training harder but I believe as levels drop, training should drop in correlation
This time off cycle im gonna do the same thing but ill probably still hit the weights but nothing heavy, just gonna try and maintain what I've accomplished. Actually once i thought about no i won't be lifting any weights ill hit the machines instead.