tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953153883721916182024-03-04T12:22:21.299-08:00rockhard physiqueWeight loss – bodybuilding – fat reduction – weight training – weight lifting – power lifting – physique contest – 6 pack abs – fitness at 40 – fitness at 50Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-76845614701639130842024-03-01T12:22:00.000-08:002024-03-01T12:22:59.987-08:00Golden era bodybuilding workout Arnold Schwarzenegger to Frank Zane every legend loved training and those were the golden days of bodybuilding. I absolutely love to train hard and heavy duty style. Training should be intense and rewarding. I believe it's how hard you train and not how long you train.
Its been a while since I posted videos or wrote articles. I just have been very busy with life, like we all sometimes do. But then again you get back to doing what you really love to do. For me its training and writing sharing experience and learning.
As far as i can remember i started blogging or YouTube videos out of passion to share and document. This week has been productive and sharing a little shoulder workout session. I juggle between training at home and gym.
here is my quick workout
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weight plate halos
enjoy the video and chat to you soon people.Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-21365113730969898992023-07-08T09:06:00.002-07:002024-03-01T12:24:07.427-08:00Mike Mentzer style of Training - EP 7Welcome to the episode 7 of Mike mentzer style of training. Mike mentzer is an huge inspiration in terms of not only a great bodybuilder but a great mind who went against the grains and came up with his own system of training. I feel his method of training is very good for general public and bodybuilders and athletes.
yes, there may be few points which i disagree, but overall he was correct. likewise I like Arthur Jones too. Arthur jones was the one who came with this style of training. He said training should be brief and intense and not long like marathon. There has always been debate whether this form of training can yield great results, well the answer is yes. but again there needs to be little bit of twicking.In terms of bodybuilding many have trained this way, like mike mentzer, Casey victor, Dorian Yates and many more.
For past week it's been raining heavily and can't even go out without getting drenched. so i started working out from home whenever I can't make it to gym.
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Home workout using Mike Mentzer.
ARNOLD PRESS
3 SETS OF 20 REPS
LAST SET BEING TO FAILURE
BICEPS CURLS
4 SETS OF 3 REPS
LAST SET BEING TO FAILURE
TRICEPS DUMBBELL KICK BACKS
4 SETS OF 3 REPS
LAST SET BEING TO FAILURE
When the moments are slow you feel Tremendous amount of pump. The key to growth is control over Weights.
Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-28550055430051689442023-06-15T23:56:00.001-07:002023-06-15T23:58:49.928-07:00Mike Mentzer style of Training - EP 6The transformation is going good and one thing i would like to point out is whe. I start to lift weights i tend to put on muscle quick. Ofcourse, you do gain fat with that as well. There is no way you can just gain muscle and not fat. This episode on my YouTube channel i share and talk about best training methods, what's worked for me interms of training, rep range and sets.<div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> </span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">If you are not aware high intensity Workout or heavy Duty Workout style was started by aurther jones, followed by Casey viator and then by Mike mentzer and he add his own observation and recommendation to it. He made it popular. Train Less and make gain more muscle and cutting down the frequency of workouts.
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</div>leg press and few other exercises are the only ones i do multiple sets to warm up and get the body ready and avoid injury.</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Subscribe to my YouTube channel and the blog and follow my transformation journey.</span></div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-76269786580746223892023-06-07T13:39:00.000-07:002023-06-07T13:39:14.677-07:00Body Transformation Leg and Conditioning workout Build muscle, cut fat and stay jacked. Well, that's what I intended to do. Most of the times we ignore the conditioning of our cardio and body and just focus on one form of training or exercise routine or diet plan.We need variety and fluidity in our approach, sure, use what's worked well for you but always be up for change.
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If you follow me be it on YouTube, where I have ton of fitness and bodybuilding videos or Instagram where i share my diet and travel and food and body transformation pictures. You will know I like to train smart and time efficient. This week I did leg day and cardio, jumping rope for good 45 minutes. I did functional fitness and dumbell thrusters.
mixing traditional bodybuilding workouts with functional fitness is great and can yield great results. Diet has been pretty clean and cut down on sugar and junk food. My transformation is going good so far and will keep you friends updated.Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-51430120509934527792023-05-11T15:32:00.002-07:002023-05-11T15:39:05.535-07:00Mike Mentzer Style Training - Workout 1mike mentzer heavy duty training has been a great way to train for me personally and i am happy with the results so far.
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<div><br></div><div>High intensity training full body routine is a <span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">15 to 30 minutes in the gym is all it takes and it can be as infrequent as once in 8 days based on one's recovery and ability to train intense.</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">The workout uses 80/20 principle to</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">breakdown traditional weight training into its minimalist element that are essential for muscle growth.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>1. Progressive overload</div><div>2. focus on negative part of the moment.</div><div>3. safe on joints and tendons.</div><div>4. one set to failure</div><div>5. saves time while builds you tremendous muscle based on one's genetic potential.</div><div><br></div><div>Please subscribe to my youtube channel and blog to support the journey.</div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-87735185308724567172022-12-23T07:43:00.001-08:002022-12-23T07:43:03.512-08:00Best Kettlebell Exercises for building Muscle Kettlebell workouts are one of the best workouts to do if you want to get in shape quick and at home. It's a break from a regular bro split pumping iron workout. Plus it builds functional strength and good muscle mass as get to heavier kettlebells and beorw frequent in training.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here i did a workout compromising of both upper and lower body. A total body workout.</div><div><br></div><div>Do let me know your thoughts on kettlebell.</div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-82365729924084042292022-08-31T08:04:00.001-07:002022-08-31T08:19:57.835-07:00Heavy Dumbbell CleansHeavy Dumbbell cleans or heavy Dumbbell snatch are excellent of you are trying to build quality muscle with amazing strength. I always use these exercises to build not only raw strength but raw power. Typical cleans are done on barbell or a kettlebell. But for beginners and people who have no experience handling weight on barbell or heavy kettlebell are great choice. What about experienced lifters you may say. Well, it helps with fixing muscle imbalances. That's great way to take care of one's asthetics.<div><br></div><div>The dumbbell clean can be performed with one hand at a time depending on your choice and comfort. Please watch the video for demonstration.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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Taking only one day of rest. I believe it's very less productive and taxing on body of natural lifters and recovery is the key to muscle building. Here is a what I do to get great gains and it works well for me based on my recovery. I train my entire body two times a week. So only 2 days of workout.Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-1584012192917608922022-08-04T03:31:00.001-07:002022-08-04T03:31:12.520-07:00Can you get ripped at 50?Yes, one get ripped at 50 but needs lot of dedication and deligency. Right from workout routine to diet plan.
So many people who have trained naturally all throughout life have maintained fair bit of muscle. Getting jacked as you age requires more knowledge and dedication than in your 20s and 30s. I believe one should train high intensity and low volume and low frequency in order to gain muscle and maintain good joint health.
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Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-5445492227443563092022-07-15T13:58:00.001-07:002022-07-15T20:30:48.690-07:00Heavy Duty Training Day 2 of Gaining Muscle mass Bodybuilding I am back to share my training I did on my day 2 of Heavy Duty Training Gaining Muscle mass Bodybuilding.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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muscles Trained
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I did overall 23 sets for entire session.
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I have trained high volume and low volume, but i felt i grew on low volume training and my body responds well to low or mordate volume. I have never detailed all aspects ofy training completely. If log training i wouldn't capture diet oe visa versa, but this time i intend to it all and share my progress and thesis.
here are some of the pictures of me after 2 days of rest after my fist workout.
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I chose <a href="https://rockhardphysique.blogspot.com/2018/08/mike-mentzer-tribute.html" target="_blank">mike mentzer</a>'s heavy duty training program to see hownmy body responds. I must tell you I was great workout and I am sore like hell frok past two days. I suspect most of it might be due to me not working out for more than 2 months. As I do my second workout I will be able to shed more light in to it.
Right now enjoying DOMS lol.
<a href="http://rockhardphysique.blogspot.com/2022/06/why-do-our-muscles-get-sore-after.html?m=1" target="_blank">Here is a article link to DOMS</a>.
here is the workout i did on my day one of workout.
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Till next time train hard and enjoy the process.
Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-50894417910691234342022-06-30T22:43:00.001-07:002022-06-30T22:43:03.820-07:00bodybuilding vs strength training Bodybuilding vs strength training are two different things and let me explain you the difference between both also how to get big and Strong.
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It's seen the soreness is set in after a day or two and may be there for 3/4 days.
I can say based on my personal experience that I get sore now even after so many years of training under my belt. However, not after every workout but after some of workouts. I train Heavy duty training and H.I.T high intensity training and I do get sore.
Now how do we heal the soreness?
Rest well
Do proper warm up
massage
Get adequate sleep.Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-88513720475812614352022-06-26T22:59:00.002-07:002022-06-27T09:10:33.600-07:00Can we Build Muscles without supplements Fat to Fit Natural Bodybuilding without supplements is a new series on my youtube channel.I shall share my diet, training routine and progress. I have always been a Big fan of Mike Mentzer and I believe in his training methods.
Can we Build Muscles without supplements you may ask, I say yes.
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Like Arthur Jones, mike Mentzer, Casey viator and Dorian Yates I love the heavy duty training methods. I believe if you are able to create the intensity to stimulate the muscle growth then high volume is not necessary.The uniqueness of this series is I train without any supplements and train at home so it eliminates machines and its all about free weights. Thats where it deviates from mike Mentzer routine since machines are involved more in his routine, like the Nautilus machines.
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This is Episode 1 od my Training. Please comment and share your feedbackPrathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-58830707062817032792022-06-22T13:41:00.001-07:002022-06-23T14:58:04.003-07:00Heavy duty workout - Mike Mentzer Inspired Leg DayThis is heavy duty training for naturals and natural bodybuilding. I am a big fan of Mike Mentzer and this heavy duty training is Mike Mentzer Inspired not the same routine or rep range but the tempo and intensity is the same. I have been busy more so than ever, but my passion always remains fitness and bodybuilding. No matter how busy I am, I always make time and plan my training method and program or training routine. The core of my training Philosophy remains the same, it heavy duty workouts and high intensity training.
It's been 10 days since my last workout and I fell sick for few days and that was very painful and took time to get back to workout. Naturally the style and intensity with which I train demands more days of rest and recuperation. yes,definitely not 10 days but would have been 3 to 4 days for sure. After all I trained legs last time and coincidentally I start with legs again. People who are busy and train on a tight schedule should try it. I have decided to document the whole journey and share the results of heavy duty workouts.
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There have been many experiments like the Colorado experiment where Arthur Jones, Casey vietor were involved and got great results but it was not far from controversy. Here I train in modest of place and with bare minimum training tools be dumbells or barbells or weight plates.an
I certainly would like you to join my journey and comment, share and follow my blog.
Till next time, good bye.Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-25878132138088791762022-06-10T14:29:00.012-07:002022-06-13T00:48:18.111-07:00At Home Barbell Only Chest WorkoutToday on Natural Bodybuilding without Supplements Episode 3, I do at home barbell only chest workout with barbell bench press. If you have followed me and my natural bodybuilding life style and journey you would know I follow HEAVY DUTY TRAINING method with High intensity exercises. Created by ARTHUR JONES and refined by Mike Mentzer who wrote numerous articles did seminars and trained lot of clients. He completed in Mr Olympia and mr. Universe, he was a legend in the sport of bodybuilding.
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Do we really need Supplements to build muscle ? This is the question I get asked the most.I want to this transformation and get in best shape I can be in and prove it's not mandatory to take supplements, it's just a personal choice. I believe in adding whole some foods in one's diet and workout diligently and hard. In course of this transformation I will increase intensity level and you will see me putting mow lot of muscle and be in good physical condition. subscribe to my YouTube channel. Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-25942456901920383192022-05-31T13:34:00.002-07:002022-05-31T13:37:51.086-07:00Natural Body Transformation Report 2022 Week 1 Day 2Natural Body Transformation Report 2022 has officially begun. The last Transformation was a great success and i lost lots of fat and maintained a good body with more of dieting and exercising. How is it different this time you may ask. Well, last year and the year prior it was more focused on getting a lean physique now it's more of getting a hurclean physique with more focus on health and wellbeing.<div><br></div><div>
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People who follow my blog and youtube channel already know that i Don't take any suppliments or steroids. I try to get to the best version of myself. People often believe these are the only route, however there is a healthier way and that's what I am exponentially exploring now.</div><div><br></div><div>For today's workout i did kettlebell cleans and Turkish get ups. I used a 32 kg Kettlebell to do exercise. I believe kettlebells are the only of best training tools to hit the market. They are versitle and very productive. I am yet to start some serious Trianing, however day 2 had been productive. Here is a short except from my day 2 training.</div><div><br></div><div>Follow along my series both on blog and youtube.</div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-73583827923024879252022-05-19T04:02:00.002-07:002022-05-19T04:06:06.410-07:00Natural body transformation Day 1Today I am starting my natural body transformation series day 1. I trained chest and triceps. chest has been one of my strongest body part but off lately I have not trained it at all. Hence I started day 1 with chest and triceps.<div><br></div><div>Typically I use to train in a commercial gym but now I have made a conscious decision to set up a home gym and train over here. I stay in Udupi now and let me tell you i have been loving my stay so far. This series is going to be not only training at home in a home gym but also natural body transformation no supplement and protein powder.</div><div><br></div><div>
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Here is my workout for today</div><div><br></div><div>Flat dumbbell bench press 4x10</div><div>Flat dumbbell Flys 4x10</div><div>Triceps dips using a bench 4X7 to 10</div><div>Triceps dumbbell skull crusher 4x10</div><div><br></div><div>Please subscribe to my youtube channel for the video format of the series and drop a like and comment on the YouTube channel and I will reply.</div><div><br></div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-54435718681358874522022-05-17T15:27:00.000-07:002022-05-17T15:27:36.029-07:0032 kg kettlebell clean and press Workout I have fallen in love with kettlebell training not only because its compact and versatile but also its a great tool to have in your home gym.
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Here I demonstrate Clean and press with a 32 kg kettlebell. I used a decathlon 24 kg kettlebell for almost a year before progressing to the 32 kg kettlebell.Can i call my physique a kettlebell physique? yes and no. Kettlebell workout is complementary to muscle and strength building at the same time helps with fat loss.
Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-4722112665808309422022-05-11T10:04:00.004-07:002022-05-11T10:45:37.728-07:0032 kg Kettlebell Cleans I have been on a quest to get fit and get muscular right from my teens to into my late 30s. I have trained from body weight training to bodybuilding, to powerlifting and finally kettlebell training.<div><br></div><div>All of these forms of training have their own flavour and benifits. I loved them all and used them all to my advantage. Now let's talk about kettlebell. Like any other form of training kettlebell is a tool but a great peace of equipment. It has numerous benifits but to answer to your question is it the ultimate training equipment? I would say yes and no simply because it's very subjective.
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<div><br></div><div>By subjective I mean it depends on your goals is it that you want speed and explosive power with toned physique or you want a bodybuilder kind of physique?. If you want a bodybuilder kind of physique then you have to bodybuild. But what i recommend is add kettlebell training to your regime. May be like a cardio day or if you progressively get better and stronger at it then it will build over muscle as well.</div><div><br></div><div>You would believe how i was humbled by a 24 kg Kettlebell i couldn't even clean it in the beginning not even a partial clean. The way it shifts weight and puts stress on your body is very different from how it happens in bodybuilding weight training. With bodybuilding it's more of training and building muscle more of Static moments where as with kettlebell it's very dynamic and has lots of benifits. Now after a year of training i switched to a 32 kg Kettlebell. </div><div><br></div><div>Do subscribe to my youtube channel and share the videos.</div><div><br></div><div>Untill next time train hard and stay strong.</div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295315388372191618.post-61749348560015091022022-04-20T14:16:00.000-07:002022-04-20T14:16:51.059-07:00Push Workout PlanToday I want discuss about push workout, now for a newbie it might sound Greek and Latin. well matter of fact it's a great routine for a newbie or an intermediate to add to their workout schedule. It will save time and will produce great gains.So here me out.<div><br><div>Before you follow my routine do subscribe to my YouTube channel as well.
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<div>Now that you have subscribed to my YouTube channel, you will have access to ton of information on diet, workout routine and bodybuilding history as well as some of travel videos. </div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Lets deep dive on what push workout routine or a plan actually is. You perform all pushing exercises like bench press, shoulder press, triceps skull crushes or French press as they call it. You add all these exercises to cover or hit muscles like chest, shoulders and triceps. One workout and 3 body parts trained in one session. Do an adequate number of sets and reps depending on your goals and level of training and adjust the weights lifted accordingly.</div><div><br></div><div>Now let's look at the benefits of push workout:</div><div>1. Easy programming </div><div>2. Time saving </div><div>3. Covers multiple muscles in one session </div><div>4. Develops stamina with strength.</div><div>5. Very basic yet rewarding </div><div><br></div><div>Follow my routine as outlined in the video If you wish to and love to answer your question.</div>Prathap Umeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09247829323848564487noreply@blogger.com0