Post by 1705total on Apr 1, 2006 17:39:56 GMT -5
Gustavo Badell
“Common Sense”
This is Gustavo’s first training dvd. His previously released dvd is more of a chronological posing and competition history of his career. This new dvd was filmed by Mitsuru Okabe, on location in Las Vegas, 4 weeks prior to the 2005 Mr. Olympia. The total length of the dvd is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
The dvd starts out with an intense back work out. One thing you will quickly learn about Gustavo is the many warm up sets he does before hitting the heavy weights. In this workout he starts out with one arm rows. His first set is done with very light dumbbells, about 20 lbs, he ultimately ends up with dumbbells weighing 140-160 or so. His technique is somewhat different then most in that he leans forward, bracing his hands on the dumbbell rack, but his feet are next to one another. Most will place one foot in front of the other to increase support. But this technique will force you to be more strict with the movement. His bent rows are done on a platform and he extends the weight all the way down , so that the plates go past his feet. This causes an intense stretch at the bottom. He eventually ends up with 365 lbs on the bar. Gustavo then runs through the gym using just about every back machine there is. His form is excellent as is his concentration.
The next workout is arms, and like back he takes his time warming up. As the viewer you will learn that extensive sets are the norm for Gustavo. He hits every muscle from every conceivable angle. Shoulders are next and in true Gustavo form he starts out with bent over laterals. Here is an example of the number of exercises he does:
Bent over laterals
Press behind the neck
Hammer shoulder press
Front press
Front alternate raises
Side laterals
Cable side laterals
Dumbbell shrugs
Upright rows
9 exercises!! No wonder he has some one changing the weights for him! Speaking of that on many of his trips to the gym Gustavo is accompanied by his son and a young looking kid named Brian. Brian changes all the weights for Gustavo. Gustavo calls his family, and Brian, his “team.”
This is a full body workout and you basically see what Gustavo goes through leading up to the Mr. Olympia. There are 2 discs, and on each disc is an extensive interview, in which he details competition, diet, his career, among other things.
Let me take a few moments to tell you why you should get this dvd. First off it doesn’t appear for this dvd to be any special. I mean the market for training dvd’s is over populated with training videos. Everyone has at least one video out.
So why buy Gustavo’s? Well the dvd is much like Gustavo himself. Its very well done, and offers just the right amount of everything you need. Just like Gustavo. Gustavo physique is complete and looks good from every angle.
You will not see the biggest guy in bodybuilding, nor will you see the freakiest guy, nor the heaviest weight to ever be used, (although he does go pretty heavy 405 lbs front squats and 495 lbs regular squats). What you do see is a quality physique going through an intense workout each and every time. In my opinion Gustavo is a cross between Lee Labrada and Rich Gaspari. Very symmetrical, but still powerfully built and hyper muscular. If you want to know how this man trains and how he diets, as well as a little home life, get this dvd. You won’t be sorry you did.
