BDiamond's Beastly Bulletin

[benjobb]

Great lifts Brandon. I like how your channel promotes scientific and fact-based information about bodybuilding without the controversy and drama that other similar channels have. Keep up the good work!

[BDiamond]

Dam strong lifts Brandon you are killing it man!

Thanks, this was a tough week. Looking forward to getting back after it on Monday.

You needed someone to scream in your ear on that last set of dips

Def could have helped!

[BDiamond]

Great lifts Brandon. I like how your channel promotes scientific and fact-based information about bodybuilding without the controversy and drama that other similar channels have. Keep up the good work!

Appreciate it! Just spent way too long wasting my time on bro-science!

[audieswu]

Thanks, this was a tough week. Looking forward to getting back after it on Monday.

Oh man hope all is good.

I'm started my deload week today brotha.

[BDiamond]

Forgot to post yesterdays workout:

Deadlift
345x3
395x3
440x3+ (only got 3)

Bent Over Rows
205x10x10x10x10

Rack Pulls
225x10
245x10
265x10
275x10

SLDL
225x12x12x11x8 (grip went)

And here's video recap:

[BDiamond]

Today's workout...

OHP
125x3 (was supposed to be 120, oops)
135x3
155x3+ (got 8)

DB Press
65x12x12x12x12

Rear Fly
130x12x12x12x12

Barbell Curl
95x12x10x9x9

Preacher Curl
95x10xx7x6x6

Video:

[audieswu]

Srs man watching your strong lifts around 2 months ago made me re-evaluate everything in my lifting. I actually focused on form and contractions now over weight that I can move. I believe I'm making better gains and strides when I started doing this.

[therockap1]

Solid work B!

[BDiamond]

Srs man watching your strong lifts around 2 months ago made me re-evaluate everything in my lifting. I actually focused on form and contractions now over weight that I can move. I believe I'm making better gains and strides when I started doing this.

Means a lot coming from you dude, respect.

Solid work B!

Thanks, any info on the new log?!

[BDiamond]

Today's workout is below. Had my ipod die right before my 1+ set, killed my mojo. On a side note all last week I worked on hip mobility and form so I played around with it today. Def a different feeling (trying to use more hams/glutes). Didn't move as much as I wanted to, but felt a lot better and got a little deeper. Looking forward to progress.

Squat
135x10
225x5
320x5
365x3
410x1+ (got 3)

Leg Press
550x15x15x15x15x15

Lying Leg Curl
145x12x12x12x12

Front Squat
135x10x10x10x10

[audieswu]

Still a strong session Brandon! I agree I can tell the difference when I am lifting and listening to my mp3 player than just lifting without it. I can focus better and block out any distractions.

[therockap1]

Thanks, any info on the new log?!

I should be getting my product on Wed so once I have it I will link it up for you to check in

Today's workout is below. Had my ipod die right before my 1+ set, killed my mojo. On a side note all last week I worked on hip mobility and form so I played around with it today. Def a different feeling (trying to use more hams/glutes). Didn't move as much as I wanted to, but felt a lot better and got a little deeper. Looking forward to progress.

Squat
135x10
225x5
320x5
365x3
410x1+ (got 3)

Leg Press
550x15x15x15x15x15

Lying Leg Curl
145x12x12x12x12

Front Squat
135x10x10x10x10

Strong squats B! Hate when my music dies, nothing gets you pumped to lift heavy weights like Justin Beiber...

[BDiamond]

Just some numbers from today. Finally got all 5 sets of tri pushdowns for 20 reps each (been stuck on it for a few weeks).

Bench
215x5
245x3
270x1+ (got 7)

Dips
105x10x10x10x10

Pec Deck
200x12x12x12x12

Tri Push Down
70x20x20x20x20x20

Push Up To Failure
30
25
21
20

[DieselFlip]

I like sort of gauging my current strength with you bro. I mean you are taller but we are the same weight.

Strong ass benching day man.

[therockap1]

New Log B!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post989600793

[BDiamond]

I like sort of gauging my current strength with you bro. I mean you are taller but we are the same weight.

Strong ass benching day man.

Got to be honest, I've been feeling like a real big pussy lately. I have a deload week next week to get my mind and body right and then it's go time! Hope you're ready!

New Log B!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post989600793

Will go sub up!

[BDiamond]

Today's DL workout, some notes after the break...

Deadlift (double overhand)
135x10
225x5
315x3
370x5
420x3
465x1+ (got 2*)

Deficit Deadlifts
135x10
185x6
225x5

Bent Over Row
225x8
235x8
245x8
250x6

One Arm Lat Pull Down
70x12x12
85x12x12
100x10x10
105x8x8

SLDL
230x8
235x8
240x8
245x7

Notes: Did the entire workout without straps or chalk, probably led to a fail on my part. Deads felt really good initially but on my last 1+ set my grip struggled after the 1st rep. I don't want to go the strap route so I ordered some more liquid grip. Moved on to deficit deads as I'd like to work on my form more. Def helped keep my butt a bit lower. I've been noticing on Wendler I do a lot better with the 5+ rep weeks and as the cycle moves on my numbers seem to drop a bit. Will continue to monitor.

[therockap1]

Today's DL workout, some notes after the break...

Deadlift (double overhand)
135x10
225x5
315x3
370x5
420x3
465x1+ (got 2*)

Deficit Deadlifts
135x10
185x6
225x5

Bent Over Row
225x8
235x8
245x8
250x6

One Arm Lat Pull Down
70x12x12
85x12x12
100x10x10
105x8x8

SLDL
230x8
235x8
240x8
245x7

Notes: Did the entire workout without straps or chalk, probably led to a fail on my part. Deads felt really good initially but on my last 1+ set my grip struggled after the 1st rep. I don't want to go the strap route so I ordered some more liquid grip. Moved on to deficit deads as I'd like to work on my form more. Def helped keep my butt a bit lower. I've been noticing on Wendler I do a lot better with the 5+ rep weeks and as the cycle moves on my numbers seem to drop a bit. Will continue to monitor.

Nice stuff B!!! Hope the liquid grip comes in quick

[BDiamond]

Nice stuff B!!! Hope the liquid grip comes in quick

Same here, also want to pick up a better belt!

[BDiamond]

Here's today's workout:

OHPH
45x10
95x8
130x5
145x3
165x1+ (got 6)

Seated DB Press
65x10
70x8
75x6

Reverse Fly
145x10
160x10
175x10

Face Pull
30x10
35x10
42.5x10

Barbell Curl
115x6
115x6
115x6

Alt DB Curl
45x20
50x16
55x12

Machine Preacher (Rest Pause Set)
140x10x8x6x4

Overall good workout. Decided to go off on my own a bit for the assistance work and enjoyed it more.

[audieswu]

^^^Awesome gym session bro. So are you deloading now or still waiting until next week?

Same here, also want to pick up a better belt!

Time to get your Inzer Forever Belt

I am using a Schiek one that I bought here on bb.com, it's two prong, 10mm PL style.

It's basically built like an Inzer without the Inzer price tag or waiting time.

[BDiamond]

^^^Awesome gym session bro. So are you deloading now or still waiting until next week?



Time to get your Inzer Forever Belt

I am using a Schiek one that I bought here on bb.com, it's two prong, 10mm PL style.

It's basically built like an Inzer without the Inzer price tag or waiting time.

Deload is next week. I had a really nice 2 prong 10mm belt a few years back but misplaced it in a move. I think I'm going to go the lever route, my only issue is getting the right size. I wear a 34" waist, but that's right on the border of their m/l

[audieswu]

Deload is next week. I had a really nice 2 prong 10mm belt a few years back but misplaced it in a move. I think I'm going to go the lever route, my only issue is getting the right size. I wear a 34" waist, but that's right on the border of their m/l

I wear a size 34 on jeans but pretty sure I'm 35. I wear a size Medium on those PL style belts. Mine is 2 prong also. Mine is well broken in and I wear it 3 notches down now I like Omar's review vid on his Inzer belt.
I'm sure you've seen it.

[BDiamond]

I wear a size 34 on jeans but pretty sure I'm 35. I wear a size Medium on those PL style belts. Mine is 2 prong also. Mine is well broken in and I wear it 3 notches down now I like Omar's review vid on his Inzer belt.
I'm sure you've seen it.

Good point. I have a 2 prong now that I wear a medium in, so probably should just bite the bullet and pick one up!

[BDiamond]

Deload week this week. I try to work on form and technique during this time so today I used some "steps" to help with depth. Video attached as well.

Squats
135x10
170x5
220x5
270x5
225x5
225x5
225x5

Leg Press
180x10
180x10
180x10
180x10
180x10
180x10

Lying Leg Curl
100x10
100x10
100x10

Video

[audieswu]

Man your deload lifts are still strong! That depth is crazy deep especially guy your height. Mad respect bro and digging the new intro

[therockap1]

Great deload session B!

[BDiamond]

Man your deload lifts are still strong! That depth is crazy deep especially guy your height. Mad respect bro and digging the new intro

Hope you don't get too attached, I'll have a new full time one up later this week!

Great deload session B!

Thanks, nice change of pace both mentally and physically!

[BDiamond]

Deload chest day today, will keep the chatter to a minimum as I filmed it and gave my feelings.

Flat Bench
115x5
145x5
170x5

Incline Bench
135x10
135x10
135x10

Decline Bench
135x10
135x10
135x10

Cable Fly
25x10
25x10
25x10

Video

[scoveg13]

Solid deload work man. Those numbers are some peoples working numbers! Impressive.