Bulgarian Training with ERGOBLAST

[wishiwasdivin]

That pump sounds as good as that session looks.

ErgoBlast an you have been killing these training sessions.

[ODoyle99]

That pump sounds as good as that session looks.

ErgoBlast an you have been killing these training sessions.

Thanks man! Just wish I could get past this 5x5 on bench. Gotta tell myself that even though I'm not getting stronger in the 5 rep range, my 1RM has still skyrocketed since switching to this routine.


Oh, I forgot! Weighed in today at 167. Gained two pounds, still dropping fat!

[Woody-5]

Doing good work matey
Don't sweat the bench 5x5- you smashed a huge 1rm PR and your OHP has been steady rising.
Reset sounds like a good idea as does a rest day- this routine looks taxing!

[mvd546]

Training is looking good OD! Benching is still looking pretty impressive, especially for your weight. I struggle to get 5 reps at 215....

[wishiwasdivin]

Just stopping in man hope you enjoy the weekend

[ODoyle99]

Doing good work matey
Don't sweat the bench 5x5- you smashed a huge 1rm PR and your OHP has been steady rising.
Reset sounds like a good idea as does a rest day- this routine looks taxing!

Thanks brother.
Ya, feel like the rest did me some good. Unintentionally took another rest day (yesterday) since I was in the library all day studying.
The routine isn't as taxing as it looks, actually. You acclimate pretty quick and then it's really enjoyable.

Training is looking good OD! Benching is still looking pretty impressive, especially for your weight. I struggle to get 5 reps at 215....

Thanks for the encouragement man, it's appreciated. Feel like bench is my weakest lift and it takes a ton to get it to budge an inch. We'll all get there though

Just stopping in man hope you enjoy the weekend

So far so good man. Gonna be homework filled though

[ODoyle99]

So yesterday was an unintentional rest day. In my 8am class yesterday, I found out there was a test later that day (at 7pm). Of course I started freaking out, so I immediately went to the library and was studying almost constantly the entire time. The average was an 80, and I got a 90!

Also, emailed my coach about my bench being stuck and he gave me something to do instead of resetting the weight. Going to switch up rep ranges for a while and then go back to 5x5. Right now it's 5x6 for 2 weeks, and then 3x3 for 2 weeks.

Today's weights incoming

[ODoyle99]

Keeping this update short and sweet!

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Ergoblast
Intra/Post: N/A


The Work Out

Warm Up
Foam Rolled IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Squats
The Bar X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
225 X 1
250 X 1
275 X 1
285 X 1
295 X 1
305 X 1
305 X 1
305 X 1
225 X 3

Flat BB Bench
190 X 6
190 X 6
190 X 6
190 X 6
190 X 6

Flat DB Bench Press
55s X 15
60s X 12
60s X 12
60s X 12
60s X 12

Pull Ups
BW X 6 -- Wide Grip; 3 second pause on dead hang + 3 second pause at the top
BW X 6 -- Wide Grip; 3 second pause on dead hang + 3 second pause at the top
BW X 8 -- Narrow Grip; 3 second pause on dead hang
BW X 6 -- Narrow Grip

Low Cable Rows
110 X 10
110 X 10
110 X 10

Hammer Curls // SS with Lateral DB Raises
35s X 12 // 25s X 10
35s X 12 // 25s X 10
35s X 12 // 25s X 10

[wishiwasdivin]

Congrats on scoring 90!!!

That's good switching up the reps on bench an not resetting the program

Like the singles work on squats

[Woody-5]

Smoked that test with a 90! Win right there

Strong squats- loving those 305 singles! In4 315 singles!

Liking the bench scheme. The 6 reps will be some nice volume then the 3x3 will really let you pile some extra weight on the bar.

Enjoy your weekend homie!

[ODoyle99]

Congrats on scoring 90!!!

That's good switching up the reps on bench an not resetting the program

Like the singles work on squats

Thanks brother! Very pleased with the 90 considering I didn't study until the day of haha
Ya, I'm glad I emailed coach and he had an alternative. Think it'll do me good

Smoked that test with a 90! Win right there

Strong squats- loving those 305 singles! In4 315 singles!

Liking the bench scheme. The 6 reps will be some nice volume then the 3x3 will really let you pile some extra weight on the bar.

Enjoy your weekend homie!

315 singles are definitely next. I think I actually like multiple top sets instead of 3 back off sets.
And for the bench change, those were exactly my thoughts too.

Weekend is going good! Hope yall are having a good one

[ODoyle99]

Hit some good numbers today. It's a friend's bday today, had to keep the workout short in order to get to dinner on time.

I should have done better. I was just didn't really have any energy today and my stomach was kinda upset (which was fun with ATG front squats...)

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Ergoblast -- Not much effect today
Intra/Post: N/A


The Work Out

Warm Up
Foam Rolled IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Front Squats (ATG)
The Bar X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
205 X 3
225 X 3 -- Matched Current 3RM
235 X 2 -- PR! Got 2 reps with my previous 1RM. I should have gotten 3 and then another weight increase, stomach isn't feeling good though.

And that's it!

[Woody-5]

Moving some big weight on those front squats dude! Very nice!

[ODoyle99]

Moving some big weight on those front squats dude! Very nice!

Thanks brother! Trying to inch toward your 275

[ODoyle99]

Good workout today! Had some good energy that lasted through the workout. I have about one more workout with Ergoblast so I'll save updated thoughts until the final review.

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Ergoblast
Intra/Post: N/A


The Work Out

Warm Up
Foam Rolled IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Squats
The Bar X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
225 X 1
250 X 1
275 X 1
285 X 1
295 X 1
305 X 1
315 X 1
315 X 1 -- 2 singles with 3 plates! Feels good
225 X 5


Standing OHP
150 X 5 -- 5RM PR!
150 X 5
150 X 5
150 X 5
150 X 5 -- 5x5 PR! No idea how I did this, honestly. But was excited I pulled it off! Triceps were hurting though

Standing DB French Press // SS with Wide Hammer Grip Pull Ups
50 X 10 // BW X 12
55 X 10 // BW X 10
60 X 8 // BW X 10
------- // BW X 10
--This is all I had the energy to do..

Hammer Curls
35s X 12
40s X 10
40s X 10
40s X 10

Now dinner, church, homework is on the docket

[wishiwasdivin]

Solid PR's man but that 235 FS PR mirin that

[Woody-5]

315 singles!!! Sick squatting

Mirin the hell out of that OHP- 150 5x5 is huge! Making mad gains my man

[ODoyle99]

Solid PR's man but that 235 FS PR mirin that

Thanks man! Happy with how front squats are progressing for sure

315 singles!!! Sick squatting

Mirin the hell out of that OHP- 150 5x5 is huge! Making mad gains my man

Thanks Woody! Working up to 315 (and 315 itself) is definitely getting easier. Faster and deeper is progress even if the weight isn't increasing. Also happy with how OHP is progressing. Three more increases (which I know 3 is significant, but still..) and it'll be 5x5 with bodyweight!

[ODoyle99]

This is the last workout with Ergoblast. Ended on a good note with the last few workouts, and even though I didn't set a PR or anything, 305 and 315 are definitely getting easier. So I'm happy with it.

Final Review will be up later today or tomorrow

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Ergoblast
Intra/Post: N/A


The Work Out

Warm Up
Foam Rolled IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

Squats
The Bar X 5
135 X 3
185 X 1
225 X 1
250 X 1
275 X 1
285 X 1
295 X 1
305 X 1
315 X 1 -- Shoulder and elbows are kinda starting to ache. Called it here. I'm happy!

[wishiwasdivin]

Mirin them squats 315x1 gj

Looking forward to your final thoughts

[mvd546]

Finished off the log strong OD! Hit a good amount of PR's during this log.

[wishiwasdivin]

Just stopping by, hope things are going good for you?