My Big and Dumb Log

[BendtheBar]

I'm making the move to a new log. Why? Because I am a little beat up, and think it's time to try something a bit new. I've been using the same core workout structure for most of the last 16 months, and want to shake things up a bit.

I will detail my approach a bit later after the kiddies hit the hay. I am calling this training style big and dumb. It's simple, and far from rocket science.

02/16/2010: Shoulders

Workout Time: 50 minutes

Workout Grade: A+

Probably the best shoulder workout I've had in quite some time. My shoulders were still feeling a little beat up from heavy squats 10 (or so) days ago, so I switched to military presses to relieve some of the strain. Great pumps. My shoulders are a pile of rubble right now.

Seated Military Press - 2 minutes between sets
135 x 10
155 x 8
175 x 5
175 x 4
155 x 7
155 x 6
155 x 5
135 x 7
135 x 6
135 x 6

Rear Laterals - 60 seconds rest between sets
30's x 10/10/10/10/10

Seated Military Press
95 x 20

[Shaolinkiwi]

84 reps on the MP!! No wonder your shoulders feel like rubble.

[kman025]

in for the new log. good luck man and looking forward to your approach

[nighttrain]

wow thats some serious shoulder volume!!!!

kick tail Steve

[BendtheBar]

Thanks guys.

[BendtheBar]

Here's my Big and Dumb approach:

Monday Back
Tuesday Shoulders
Wednesday Crap (Calves-Traps-Biceps)
Thursday OFF
Friday Legs
Saturday Chest + Triceps
Sunday OFF

I will be pretty much sticking to one movement throughout the workout, and finishing with a 5x5 or 5x10 for smaller muscle groups. Workouts will look like:

Back - Deadlift plus 5 sets of secondary back exercise.
Shoulders - Overhead press plus 5 sets of rear laterals.
Legs - Squats/Front Squats plus a 5x5 on Romanian deadlifts.
Chest - Bench plus a 5x5 on CGBP or DB Bench.
CRAP - Whatever I feel like doing.

[jwood]

I am in for this BTB, looks like a solid approach. I like the focus of one big movement a day. I think it will really help your overall strength, and help your compound movements a lot. Great stuff

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jwood

I am in for this BTB, looks like a solid approach. I like the focus of one big movement a day. I think it will really help your overall strength, and help your compound movements a lot. Great stuff

Thanks Jwood. I have such ADD when it comes to training. And to be honest, I really don't like to do much other than the big lifts any way.

[jslep]

just off of the name alone i want to ditch everthing i am doin and join you in the same journey. looks good so far man tear it up!!

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jslep

just off of the name alone i want to ditch everthing i am doin and join you in the same journey. looks good so far man tear it up!!

Well you're welcome to join this elite club...but only if you're feeling big and dumb.