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« on: April 08, 2011, 01:19:03 pm »
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Hello! I'm new to the forum. I have some questions that I will post later but just wanted to record my first 'Introductory Block' workout that I did today (gotta head out in a min). Cheers for all the free information and tips on here...

Warmup:
Bike for five mins
superman 2x10 (each side)
cobra 2x10 sec hold

Workout:
Squat: 4x5 @ 70kg

S1 Bench: 3x5 @ 55kg
S2 Pull-ups: 3x6 @ bodyweight

Bulgarian Split Squats: 3x5 @ 35kg (is doing these at such a low weight normal?)

S1 DB Row: 3x5 @ 15kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press: 3x5 @ (each DB) 17.5kg

Calf Raises: 3x15 @ (each DB) 17.5kg

Stretching
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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2011, 02:20:18 pm »
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Welcome!  Good workout.  I wouldn't worry about the weight too much.  Once you learn the exercises you'll be adding a stupid amount each workout.  The great thing about being a beginner is that you will see huge gains really early.  Most of that comes from coordination and confidence in the lifts.
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 07:52:00 am »
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Warmup:
Bike for eight mins
mobility stretching
superman
cobra

Workout:
Squat: 4x10 @ 55kg

S1 Bench: 3x10 @ 45kg
S2 Pull-ups: 3x7 @ bodyweight

Bulgarian Split Squats: 3x5 @ 35kg (used db's this time)

S1 DB Row: 3x10 @ 12.5kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press: 3x10 @ (each DB) 15kg

Calf Raises: 3x15 @ 2x10kg plates

Stretching (did more stretching, feel better for it)

...Got a question if anyone can answer it. I'd like to do walking lunges as having balance issues on the bulgarian split, but theres only room in the gym to do lunges before having to turn around  is it worth it or should I stick to bulgarian splits?
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2011, 08:03:17 am »
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sorry meant to write only room to do two lunges before having to turn around. Also is the unilateral lift supposed to be 3x5 both workouts or 3x10 on the volume one?
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2011, 08:04:30 am »
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I would say if you are having balancing issues with BSS, then you need them as part of your workout.  That way you are training a weakness out of your body.  If you are not feeling challenged by the weight, you can always add additional Lunges if you want.
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2011, 01:29:20 pm »
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Yeah, that makes sense. I'll keep doing them then. Thanks for the response Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 10:23:12 am »
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Warmup:
Rode to gym
Bike for four mins
leg activation (knee ups, bum kicks, leg swings)

Workout:
Squat: 4x5 @ 75kg

S1 Bench: 3x5 @ 60kg
S2 Pull-ups: 8/7/6 @ bodyweight

Bulgarian Split Squats: 3x5 @ 40kg (2x20kg DB)

S1 DB Row: 3x5 @ 17.5kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press: 3x5 @ (each DB) 20kg

Calf Raises: 3x15 @ (each DB) 15kg

Stretching

notes:
good workout, left with more energy than going in, not sure how that works...
probably only going to up weight on Bulgarian split once a week (on strength workout), will see how that goes...
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2011, 05:57:07 am »
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Warmup:
cycled to gym
Bike for six mins
dynamic stretching

S1 Bench: 3x10 @ 50kg
S2 Pull-ups: 8/7/7 @ bodyweight

Workout:
Squat: 4x10 @ 60kg

S1 DB Row: 3x10 @ 15kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press: 3x10 @ (each DB) 17.5kg

Bulgarian Split Squats: 1x10 @ 12.5kg, 2x10 @ 9kg (no 10kg DB's and 12.5kg was bit too much)

note:
had to do upper body first as equipment was being used.
going to do 10 reps on unilaterals on high volume days, will see how this works out.
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2011, 06:23:38 am »
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Warmup:
Rode to gym
Bike for five mins
dynamic warmup

Workout:
Squat: 4x5 @ 80kg

S1 Bench: 1x5 @ 65kg, 2x5 @ 62.5
S2 Pull-ups: 8/5/4 @ bodyweight

Reverse lunges: 3x5 @ 35kg (2x17.5kg DB)

S1 DB Row: 3x5 @ 20kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press: 3x5 @ (each DB) 22.5kg

Core:
Side plank: 3x30sec with 30sec intervals (each side)
Normal plank: 2x45sec with 45sec intervals
Alternating leg six inch off ground (no idea what this is called): 2x5 each leg (hold for 2sec at bottom and top)

Stretching

Notes:
Completed first set of bench press @ 65kg but was very hard (nearly didn't do it) so moved weight down to 62.5 and finished the sets, again was very hard and didn't do well on pull ups in between... not sure if this was because I tired out my arms trying for 65kg at the start? I think on the strength day next week I may possibly stick to 62.5kg, see how it feels on the day.
Did core work today that we did at basketball training this week.
Also did reverse lunges instead of Bulgarian split squat - been playing a lot of basketball and Bulgarian split has been exhausting on my legs (I know that means it's working! but it's just a bit too much with all the basketball).
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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 06:48:56 am »
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Had a busy few days work wise, so that's why I'm late updating.

Workout was really tough on Monday, just felt tired from the off. I've decided it's a bit too much with all the basketball I've been playing. Can feel myself heading towards beings injured if I stay doing what I am at the moment, so reading through the Introductory Blog again I'm going try the JackM split starting on friday and do something like this...

Friday:
Squat 3x5
S1 Military Press 3x5
S2 Pull ups
Natural GHR 3x8 (or as close to)

Monday:
Bulgarian Split 3x6
S1 Bench Press 3x5
S2 Pull ups
Natural GHR 3x8

with an emphasis on stretching and foam-rolling after workouts

This way I'll be doing Bulgarian on one day and squat on the other rather than both exercises each workout. I realise this isn't an extremely intense routine, but getting better at basketball needs to be my focus at the moment, but I still want to go the gym because I enjoy it Smiley

Anyone have any opinions/advice?
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 04:40:48 pm »
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Monday's failed workout:

Squat 4x10 @ 65kg

S1 DB Row 3x10 @ 17.5kg (each arm)
S2 DB Press 1x10 @ 20kg, 2x10 @ 17.5kg

Bulgarian Split 1x5 @ 40kg (2 DB), 2x5 @ 17.5kg (2 DB)

S1 Bench Press 1x10 @ 52.5kg
S2 Pull ups 2

had a go on the foam roller... well good!
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2011, 01:11:13 pm »
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Warmup:
Cycled to gym
6min running machine
Glute bridge raises 1x10
Cobras 2x10sec

Main Workout:
Squat 3x5 @ 82.5kg
S1 Military Press 3x5 @ 42.5kg
S2 Pull ups, 5/5/5 @ BW
Natural GHR* 3x8 @ BW

Cool Down:
Stretching 10mins
Foam Roller 10mins

*Did GHR on a bosu ball with legs pinned under barbell with 80kg on it... worked pretty well. Going to try it using the lat pull down next workout, for convenience sake. Also had to use hands to help me complete reps a lot, will try for more and more unassisted reps each workout.
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« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2011, 11:02:31 am »
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Going to start recording my basketball training/progress as well (I'm at a very basic level at the moment)...

Duration:
1hr 15mins

Warmup/dribble drills:
Low figure-of-eight, 2mins
Spiders (forward and back), 2mins
Pound and cross x 50
Pound and cross behind back x 50
In-out, forward back combo x 50 (each hand)
Figure-of-Eight One bounce x 50

Layups drills:
One bounce layup (focus on footwork and explosiveness) x 20 right side, x 30 left side
Ball on floor, pivot layup (same focus as above) x 20 right side, x 30 left side
Sprint full length of court layup (same focus as above) x 5 each side

Shooting:
Free-throws x 31 makes




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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2011, 03:40:14 pm »
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Basketball Workout:

Duration:
1hr 10mins

Warmup/dribble drills:
Pound and cross x 50
Pound and cross behind back x 50
In-out, forward back combo x 50 (each hand)
Figure-of-Eight One bounce x 50

Layups drills:
Shot fake, cross step, one bounce layup (focus on footwork) x 10 right side, x 15 left side
Shot fake, open step, two bounce layup (same as above) x 10 right side, x 15 left side
Ball on floor, fake opposite side, pivot layup (same as above) x 20 right side, x 30 left side
Sprint full length of court layup (same as above) x 5 each side

Shooting:
Free-throws x 30 makes (interspersed between dribble/layup drills)

Did 30mins of relaxed yoga in the evening as well...
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« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2011, 07:49:36 am »
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Warmup:
Cycled to gym
6min running machine
Glute bridge raises 1x15 (did some leg lift alterations as well)
Cobras 3x10sec

Main Workout:
Bulgarian Split Squat 3x5* @ 40kg (2 x 20kg DB)
S1 Bench Press 3x5 @ 65kg
S2 Pull ups, 6/5/5 @ BW
Natural GHR** 3x8 @ BW

Cool Down:
Stretching 15mins
Foam Roller 10mins

Yoga stretching focused class for an hour... feeling limber ha Smiley...

*going to go for six or seven reps next week, and try and progress to eight before moving up in weight
**did these on the lat pull down machine with the half bosu ball in front, worked well and was a lot less hassle to setup than using a barbell etc.
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