Anthony21's Training Log

[Anthony21]

Nice! Congrats on the new purchase.
You've been stringing together some great workouts.

Thanks man. Training has definitely been going good.

Real solid training this morning before work.

May 31, 2022
Bodyweight 203

531 C1, W3, D3

Barbell overhead press
90x5
100x5
110x5
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10

Pulldowns
125x12 +2 reps
125x12 +2 reps
125x12 +2 reps

DB skull crusher
35x10 +5lbs
35x10
35x10

Db spider curl
20x12
20x12
20x12

Face pulls
35x15
35x15
35x15

[Anthony21]

This morning was a solid training session and a good end to the first cycle. I will say for my deadlifts I don't think the Boring But Big is something I could continue for multiple cycles. The 5x10 sets just take too much out of me and I literally feel like doing nothing after the last set. It's just too taxing. Other then that though things felt good. My pulls felt fast and strong so I'll take that.

Jun 1, 2022
Bodyweight 202

531 BBB C1, W3, D4

Deadlift
200x5
230x5
260x5
160x10
160x10
160x10
160x10
160x10

Barbell Row
160x10
160x10
160x10

Reverse hyper
180x25
180x25

[CW47]

Yeah, BBB with deads is a killer. I did 10 sets of 5 for a while as an alternative and it was slightly better. Brutal either way though, and certainly wasn't sustainable for me for very long.

[Anthony21]

Yeah, BBB with deads is a killer. I did 10 sets of 5 for a while as an alternative and it was slightly better. Brutal either way though, and certainly wasn't sustainable for me for very long.

Yeah, the volume on deadlifts is a bit too high for me. I'll run one more cycle before calling it for deads with that set up.

[Anthony21]

I got my EliteFTS American Cambered bar today and thought I'd show you guys a couple pics. The bar feels amazing, stout, and what I'd expect from EliteFTS.

[CW47]

Nice, it looks great. Congrats on the new toy!

[Anthony21]

Nice, it looks great. Congrats on the new toy!

Thanks man. I recommend adding it to your gym when you can.

This morning was a solid training session. I'm leaving to Mexico on Saturday and won't be back until Sunday. I decided to train today and tomorrow instead of Saturday/Sunday. This was Sunday will be my rest day while I drive back from Mexico to AZ. 4

I decided to break out my new EliteFTS bar for my 5x10 sets and the thing is great to bench with. I'm definitely happy that I have it at my disposal.

Jun 3, 2022
Bodyweight 200.4

531 BBB C2, W1, D1

Bench Press
130x5
150x5
170x5
100x10 Cambered bar
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10

Inverted row
0x10
0x10
0x10
0x10
0x10

Dips
30x12 +2 reps
30x10
30x6
5 (stripped the weight and knocked out 5 more reps)

Barbell Bicep Curl
70x10 +5lbs
70x8
70x8

[Anthony21]

This was the training session before my drive down to Mexico.

Jun 4, 2022
Bodyweight 199 (lowest bodyweight hit during cut)

531 BBB C2, W2, D2

Squat
140x5
160x5
180x5
105x10
105x10
105x10

Trap bar SLDL
165x8
165x8
165x8

Dead bug
0x6
0x6

Trap bar shrug
165x10
165x10
165x10

[Anthony21]

This morning's training session was great! I had some real nice energy, focus, and a solid pump thanks to SNS Vaso Force Rush.

Using the EliteFTS Cambered bar for pull ups felt awesome as did the hammer curls.

Jun 6, 2022
Bodyweight 202.8

531 BBB C2, W1, D3

Barbell overhead press
80x5
90x5
100x5
60x10
60x10
60x10
60x10
60x10

Pull Up
10 Using my cambered EFTS bar
8
8
6

Rolling dumbbell triceps extension
35x12
35x12
35x12

Cambered bar hammer curl
40x15
40x15
40x15

Face pulls
37.5x15
37.5x15
37.5x15

[CW47]

Trap Bar SLDL is something I never thought of doing before. What's your opinion on it?

How are you doing the pullups with the new bar? Is the bar just sitting on J-Hooks?

[Anthony21]

Trap Bar SLDL is something I never thought of doing before. What's your opinion on it?

How are you doing the pullups with the new bar? Is the bar just sitting on J-Hooks?

I prefer SLDL or RDLs with my trap bar. I feel I'm in a better starting position vs using a power bar. I feel it puts my shoulders in a better position along with the versatility of knee/hip angles.

I set my j-cups the highest I can on my front uprights on my rack and set the cambered bar there and just bang out pull-ups.

[CW47]

I prefer SLDL or RDLs with my trap bar. I feel I'm in a better starting position vs using a power bar. I feel it puts my shoulders in a better position along with the versatility of knee/hip angles.

I set my j-cups the highest I can on my front uprights on my rack and set the cambered bar there and just bang out pull-ups.

Makes sense

[Anthony21]

Jun 7, 2022
Bodyweight 201

531 BBB C2, W1, D4

Deadlift
180x5
210x5
240x5
140x10
140x10
140x10

Barbell Row (using Angles 90 attachment)
95x15
95x15
95x15

Reverse hyper
90x20
90x20
90x20

[Anthony21]

So I went ahead and made a big boy decision. I just ordered a blemished Kabuki Transformer Bar

Being excited is an understatement. I just couldn't swallow the fact that the Marrs Bar I wanted is $800 total. The reason it's so expensive is due to it being shipped by freight since it's all completely one piece vs the Transformer Bar is broken down to save on shipping.

Not only am I excited that I ordered it but it's also set to ship out today.

[CW47]

Nice! You're amassing quite the selection of specialty items. I'm jealous, lol.

[Anthony21]

Nice! You're amassing quite the selection of specialty items. I'm jealous, lol.

I want a place where I have better equipment than my local gym lmao.

[CW47]

I want a place where I have better equipment then my local gym lmao.

You and me both, lol. If only the square footage of my workout space would stop foiling my plans!

[Anthony21]

You and me both, lol. If only the square footage of my workout space would stop foiling my plans!

That's why I stoked for this bar. The versatility it provides all in one bar is awesome and is a space saver. The next thing I want to add are heavier dumbbells.

[Anthony21]

Well with the ok from my wife I went ahead and made one last purchase for my garage gym. Since being out of a commercial gym I miss access to a lat pull-down and low row machine. Well this purchase went ahead and solved that. Instead of getting a dedicated lat pull-down/low row combo I went ahead and got one that attaches to my Rep Fitness rack.

[CW47]

Well with the ok from my wife I went ahead and made one last purchase for my garage gym. Since being out of a commercial gym I miss access to a lat pull-down and low row machine. Well this purchase went ahead and solved that. Instead of getting a dedicated lat pull-down/low row combo I went ahead and got one that attaches to my Rep Fitness rack.

You'll love it, I have no doubt. It's really well made.

[Anthony21]

You'll love it, I have no doubt. It's well made.

I’m excited to get it, man. Getting a stand-alone lat pull-down didn’t make much sense and this also saves a large amount of space.

[Anthony21]

Well I thought I was done with adding equipment to my garage gym but.....

I've been wanting to get heavier dumbbells but two things were stopping me. The price for dumbbells from 55lbs on up get expensive. On top of that they take a lot of space in your home gym. So my other option was adjustable dumbbells and there are several to choose from.

I was scrolling through Offer Up and found these beauties. They are the Power Block Elite and go from 5-90lbs. Not only are they in pristine condition from the looks of it, comes with a stand, but now I just added dumbbells from 55-90 (I already have a set of traditional dumbbells 5-50lbs) all while saving a lot of space and money.

I'll be picking these up after work.

[CW47]

Well I thought I was done with adding equipment to my garage gym but.....

I have exactly the same pair of Powerblocks, lmao! Were cost and space not concerns I'd 100% prefer traditional dumbbells, but the Powerblocks are excellent and serve their purpose very well.

[Anthony21]

I have exactly the same pair of Powerblocks, lmao! Were cost and space not concerns I'd 100% prefer traditional dumbbells, but the Powerblocks are excellent and serve their purpose very well.

If cost and space wasn't a concern I'd complete my Rep Fitness hex dumbbells. We're talking about close to $3k to go from 55-100lbs unfortunately.

I just got home from picking the PowerBlocks up and they are even more gorgeous in person. I'm fortunate the seller took great care of them while having them for 2 years.

These things are going to be great to use in my training.

[Anthony21]

The start of week 2 went good this morning. I like using my EliteFTS American Cambered bar for the 5x10 sets so I'll continue to do that. I was excited to break in my new Power Blocks with some chest supported DB rows and they felt great. I was worried they would be constricting since the design is completely different than a normal dumbbell. They felt amazing and the design isn't an issue at all.

Jun 10, 2022
Bodyweight 200

531 BBB C2, W2, D1

Bench Press
140x5
160x5
180x5
110x10 Cambered bar
110x10
110x10
110x10
110x10

Chest supported DB row
45x15
55x15
55x15
55x15

Dips
35x8 +5lbs
35x8
35x8

[Filmbuff81]

Great work and awesome equipment purchases.

If you need heavier DBs at some point just peruse ******** marketplace

People are always selling wholesale stuff from china pretty cheap.

I once got a pair of 120s for $240

[Anthony21]

Great work and awesome equipment purchases.

If you need heavier DBs at some point just peruse ******** marketplace

People are always selling wholesale stuff from china pretty cheap.

I once got a pair of 120s for $240

Yeah I’m always looking on ******** marketplace and Offer Up. I’ll eventually get dumbbells like 100,110, etc but for now this is definitely sufficient.

Next Tuesday I’m getting my Transformer bar in so I’m looking forward to that.

[Anthony21]

Jun 11, 2022
Bodyweight 200

531 BBB C2, W2, D2

Squat
150x5
170x5
190x5
120x10
120x10
120x10

Trap Bar RDL
155x12
155x12
155x12

Reverse hyper
90x25
90x25
90x25

[Anthony21]

Jun 13, 2022
Bodyweight 198.6

531 BBB C2, W2, D3

Barbell overhead press
80x5
100x5
110x5
70x10 Cambered bar
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10

A. Incline Dumbbell Press
50x12
50x12
50x12

B. Pulldowns
130x10 +5lbs
130x10
130x10

Dumbbell rear row
50x12
50x12

Hammer Curl
45x10
45x10

[Anthony21]

Jun 14, 2022
Bodyweight 198

531 BBB C2, W2, D4

Deadlift
200x5
220x5
250x5
150x10
150x10
150x10

Dumbbell Row
70x12
70x12
70x12

Reverse hyper
90x30
90x30
90x25