Reggie's American Muscle Gets Restored sponsored by Androg

[niners4reggie]

I started them at the advice of Airborne42 to help with my lockout going heavier with deadlifts. I failed to lock out 420 over the weekend by no more than 3 inches. So I started rack pulls up to 450 and heavy forced bb shrugs to help me lock it out next time

Well he certainly knows his stuff!!

 

[TheSwanks]

Well he certainly knows his stuff!!

Yeah, dudes strong as hell its ridiculous.

I haven't told anyone yet so I guess I'll break the news here lol. One year from now I'm going to enter and compete in the new York state powerlifting championships. I'm psyched!

 

[RegisterJr]

Yeah, dudes strong as hell its ridiculous.

I haven't told anyone yet so I guess I'll break the news here lol. One year from now I'm going to enter and compete in the new York state powerlifting championships. I'm psyched!

Good luck bro!

 

[TheSwanks]

Good luck bro!

Thanks buddy!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Good luck Swanky! Sounds great!

 

[niners4reggie]

Yeah, dudes strong as hell its ridiculous.

I haven't told anyone yet so I guess I'll break the news here lol. One year from now I'm going to enter and compete in the new York state powerlifting championships. I'm psyched!

What??????? That's effin awesome Chris!!!! I will definitely be pulling for you brother!!!!!

 

[TheSwanks]

Good luck Swanky! Sounds great!

What??????? That's effin awesome Chris!!!! I will definitely be pulling for you brother!!!!!

Thanks guys! I've got a long road of training ahead of me but I'm really excited

 

[niners4reggie]

Thanks guys! I've got a long road of training ahead of me but I'm really excited

With your hard work and dedication, you'll do great!!

 

[TheSwanks]

With your hard work and dedication, you'll do great!!

I appreciate your vote of confidence!

 

[niners4reggie]

I appreciate your vote of confidence!

Your my boy Blue!

 

[drewsicle3210]

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Thanks buddy I won't let it discourage me and will get it next time!





QUOTE=cswalczakny;4067421]Pretty common for ph/ds/aas to screw with your sleep

Ya I'm waiting on some G8 which I think will help with it, if not I may look into some ZMA[/QUOTE]

ZMA is money for good sleep. I tried Ergozzz, has melatonin in it as well, slept like a baby.
I wish that stuff wasn't so expensive though. It's only zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B6. These aren't that expensive by themselves.

 

[niners4reggie]

Never tried Ergozzz, but your right about ZMA works like a champ!!

 

[Hyde]

Yeah, dudes strong as hell its ridiculous.

I haven't told anyone yet so I guess I'll break the news here lol. One year from now I'm going to enter and compete in the new York state powerlifting championships. I'm psyched!

No offense, but for the most part, none of us will ever set any world PL'ing records - meaning the end goal is largely to just come in & be as strong as we can be. If you set a PR in a meet or improve from your previous total, you're a winner my man. Powerlifting is about competing against yourself, & only you know if you really won on the day of comp or not.

Bet you'll love it Swankster. What weight class you gonna shoot for? Raw or geared?

 

[Hyde]

And Reggie, it's fairly common for orals to cause acid reflux - I got heartburn last 2 wks of Epi, & same on Methylsten

 

[niners4reggie]

And Reggie, it's fairly common for orals to cause acid reflux - I got heartburn last 2 wks of Epi, & same on Methylsten

Now that you mention it I do remember getting it pretty bad on the Msten

 

[Hyde]

Which you are currently on again lol

 

[niners4reggie]

Which you are currently on again lol

True and this is actually a stronger dose

 

[TheSwanks]

No offense, but for the most part, none of us will ever set any world PL'ing records - meaning the end goal is largely to just come in & be as strong as we can be. If you set a PR in a meet or improve from your previous total, you're a winner my man. Powerlifting is about competing against yourself, & only you know if you really won on the day of comp or not.

Bet you'll love it Swankster. What weight class you gonna shoot for? Raw or geared?

You're 100% correct, I'm not going into it even expecting to place. Just cool to have a future goal and to put myself out there against some other folks. I always compete against myself. I lift solo, every day. No one to motivate me for that last rep or that extra 5lbs but me and its served me well

The meet I'm looking at is untested. Not sure of the weight class I'm going to shoot for yet, need to do some calculations and research to see where I'll do best

 

[niners4reggie]

A little non flex pic for my hommies

 

[kenpoengineer]

<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=84237"/>
A little non flex pic for my hommies

Not an ounce of fat on you! Looking great Reggie! Hard work is paying off.

 

[niners4reggie]

Not an ounce of fat on you! Looking great Reggie! Hard work is paying off.

Thanks Ken!!

 

[TheSwanks]

Not an ounce of fat on you! Looking great Reggie! Making me rock hard.

ditto!

 

[niners4reggie]

ditto!

Thanks buddy!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Looking good, my man!

 

[niners4reggie]

Thanks brother!!

 

[niners4reggie]

Day 19
What's up fellas?? Sorry I'm getting my log in so late, but it's been a pretty busy, stressful day today. Trained shoulders today as I wasn't able to get back to the gym last night to train them.

Standing Press
135x10
165x10
225x9
225x8
135x12

Delt Destroyers
(45x30 + 30x15 + 25x10)x4 45 is a pr for this

Overhead db press ss with side raises
(40x20 + 25x10)x3

BB Shrugs
135x15
225x10
275x9
315x8x2 PR
225x15 quick reps

Front raises with 45 pound plate
25x4 8 second rests this worked great to really burn out my shoulders

Got a tetanus shot today in my left shoulder so feeling a little stiff right now.

adding this to my arsenal starting tomorrow!!

 

[TheSwanks]

Day 19
What's up fellas?? Sorry I'm getting my log in so late, but it's been a pretty busy, stressful day today. Trained shoulders today as I wasn't able to get back to the gym last night to train them.

Standing Press
135x10
165x10
225x9
225x8
135x12

Delt Destroyers
(45x30 + 30x15 + 25x10)x4 45 is a pr for this

Overhead db press ss with side raises
(40x20 + 25x10)x3

BB Shrugs
135x15
225x10
275x9
315x8x2 PR
225x15 quick reps

Front raises with 45 pound plate
25x4 8 second rests this worked great to really burn out my shoulders

Got a tetanus shot today in my left shoulder so feeling a little stiff right now.
adding this to my arsenal starting tomorrow!!

Tetanus shots suck balls!!! Its going to be really sore today dude

I have yet to try focus xt, curious what you think of it

 

[drewsicle3210]

Looking friggin ripped!
I tried a couple samples of Focus XT, not bad, if you like lemonade flavored stuff. Personally I can't stand lemonade.

 

[niners4reggie]

Looking friggin ripped!
I tried a couple samples of Focus XT, not bad, if you like lemonade flavored stuff. Personally I can't stand lemonade.

Thanks Drew! I can't stand lemonade either. This one is Cotton Candy flavor

 

[Hyde]

Fruit punch caffeine free samples Mack lemme try were great - they stack in well with other preworkouts or make a nice difference on their own. I really noticed the music I was listening to when I used it. Tat doesn't sound like much, but when you feel as ruthless as Pantera can sound you'd be surprised the weight you find yourself managing...

I'd be inclined to say you'll be pleased with the experience. Just a bit better drive, really. And that was the stim-less version.

Sick standing presses man, just great IMO.

 

[niners4reggie]

Fruit punch caffeine free samples Mack lemme try were great - they stack in well with other preworkouts or make a nice difference on their own. I really noticed the music I was listening to when I used it. Tat doesn't sound like much, but when you feel as ruthless as Pantera can sound you'd be surprised the weight you find yourself managing...

I'd be inclined to say you'll be pleased with the experience. Just a bit better drive, really. And that was the stim-less version.

Sick standing presses man, just great IMO.

Thanks Hyde!!

The Cotton Candy flavor is delicious!! Unfortunately my Ipod died 10 minutes into training today so had to finish up in complete silence!! Swanky you were right my shoulder was SAS today!! Made benching tough. Decided to go for reps rather than heavy weight. Kept my rest periods to under 30 seconds.

Flat BB Bench
135x10
135x15
225x15x3
135x10

Incline Db Bench
50x15x4

Cable Cross Highest Position
20x15x5

Cable Cross Middle Position
20x15x5

Cable Cross Lowest Position
20x15x5

Pec Dec
110x16x3

Left shoulder is very stiff right now!!

 

[niners4reggie]

So I haven't put on any weight, was 179.5 this morning but definitely looking bigger or leaner I guess. Can't really keep much down for food. Strength is still good however so it's been a very interesting cycle

 

[Hyde]

Never too late to start eating more, or throwing a few homemade mass shakes down each day, especially around the workout - you can get away with straight simple carbs around a workout on cycle usually.

Natty pb, honey, quick oats, protein, a fattier milk or (my preference) flavored/unflavored almond milk, bananas, berries (bananas are waaaay cheaper & the better gainer tho). Calories can be 600-1200 in one big drink with 50-60g protein no prob with all kinds of macro profiles if you pay attention to what you're using. I used to call em 'Big Boy' shakes lol. I use them on cycle if appetite isn't strong only, or I get big in the wrong way QUICK lol

If you stick with water, pb, oats, honey, bananas, & protein you can blend it in the morning & take it with you un-refrigerated anywhere, along with all kinds of nuts for more calories & fats if you want them. But drinking a couple homemade mass shakes is cheap & helps drive the total up each day. Or you can use pre-made mass powders, but usually these are expensive as heck/serving or lowwww quality nutrients - might as well blend icecream with a couple protein shakes or hit McD's each day; cheaper & waaay more enjoyable for same effect.

 

[niners4reggie]

Never too late to start eating more, or throwing a few homemade mass shakes down each day, especially around the workout - you can get away with straight simple carbs around a workout on cycle usually.

Natty pb, honey, quick oats, protein, a fattier milk or (my preference) flavored/unflavored almond milk, bananas, berries (bananas are waaaay cheaper & the better gainer tho). Calories can be 600-1200 in one big drink with 50-60g protein no prob with all kinds of macro profiles if you pay attention to what you're using. I used to call em 'Big Boy' shakes lol. I use them on cycle if appetite isn't strong only, or I get big in the wrong way QUICK lol

If you stick with water, pb, oats, honey, bananas, & protein you can blend it in the morning & take it with you un-refrigerated anywhere, along with all kinds of nuts for more calories & fats if you want them. But drinking a couple homemade mass shakes is cheap & helps drive the total up each day. Or you can use pre-made mass powders, but usually these are expensive as heck/serving or lowwww quality nutrients - might as well blend icecream with a couple protein shakes or hit McD's each day; cheaper & waaay more enjoyable for same effect.

I've been trying but for some reason it comes back up as soon as it goes down

 

[Hyde]

:sour: well that's not kewl....

 

[niners4reggie]

:sour: well that's not kewl....

Right??

 

[RegisterJr]

Wow. Your standing presses, destroyers, and BB presses are frickin' beast mode!

I wish I had your problem... being all ripped up complaining about gaining a couple pounds.

 

[niners4reggie]

Wow. Your standing presses, destroyers, and BB presses are frickin' beast mode!

I wish I had your problem... being all ripped up complaining about gaining a couple pounds.

Thanks bro, I'm just never satisfied when it comes to training

 

[RegisterJr]

Thanks bro, I'm just never satisfied when it comes to training

I hear ya'.

 

[drewsicle3210]

Thanks bro, I'm just never satisfied when it comes to training

I definitely suffer from the same complex. But sometimes it's a good thing, other times it isn't so great. Sure helps me push hard though

 

[niners4reggie]

Day 22
I am one bad mutha fugger!! I really got a feeling of badassedness going on right now!! Was walking around Walmart just hoping someone would look at me funny lol!!
Had a great day today although came up short of increasing my rack pull 1RM
Rack Pulls
135x15
225x15
305x10
355x9
405x7
455x5
500x1
510x0 Fail!!
225x15

Tri-Set Stiff Arm Pushdowns/Face Pulls/Reverse Flys
12 per x 4 sets
great pump here my upper back was on fire!!

Full Range Pulldowns
110x10
130x10
140x8x2
110x10

Wide Grip Lat Pulls Front
130x10x4

Face down Incline Front Raises
15x20x3 5 second rest
15x20x3 8 second rest
15x20x3 15 second rest

Delt Destroyers
(40x30 + 25x15 + 20x10)x4
Here's a video of today destroyers
https://www.facebook.com/video/video...51752393937594

 

[niners4reggie]

A link to my SNS Focus XT log I figured I'd start since I have alot of people asking me how I like it.
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-reviews-logs/232762-reggies-getting-focused.html

 

[niners4reggie]

Day 23 pre training pic

 

[drewsicle3210]

Day 23 pre training pic
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Damn bro! Getting some size on!

 

[Hyde]

Day 22
I am one bad mutha fugger!! I really got a feeling of badassedness going on right now!! Was walking around Walmart just hoping someone would look at me funny lol!!
Had a great day today although came up short of increasing my rack pull 1RM
Rack Pulls
135x15
225x15
305x10
355x9
405x7
455x5
500x1
510x0 Fail!!
225x15

I feel like most people I see at Walmart look funny....so convenient, but dang there's a reason that website People of Walmart exists...

If you had tried that 510 straight up instead of the 500 before you'd have pulled it; no question. It's only a 2% increase, but pulling it after 500 is asking too much of your nervous system - if it's really at the threshold of your 1RM capability, no trained lifter can lift more or less their true 1RM and then immediately back it up with the same or higher number. If they pull 500, then pull 510 again after, their true 1RM is probably a good bit better. Id guess at least 530. It's extremely difficult for the body to truly pull out all the stops & go balls-to-the-wall, & if you do, you're gonna be done after.

Especially with the anabolics, go straight for it next time. Honestly in another wk on the drugs, might as well go for 515. You'll nail it - the programming & gear will take care of the rest if you just go all out.

 

[niners4reggie]

I feel like most people I see at Walmart look funny....so convenient, but dang there's a reason that website People of Walmart exists...

If you had tried that 510 straight up instead of the 500 before you'd have pulled it; no question. It's only a 2% increase, but pulling it after 500 is asking too much of your nervous system - if it's really at the threshold of your 1RM capability, no trained lifter can lift more or less their true 1RM and then immediately back it up with the same or higher number. If they pull 500, then pull 510 again after, their true 1RM is probably a good bit better. Id guess at least 530. It's extremely difficult for the body to truly pull out all the stops & go balls-to-the-wall, & if you do, you're gonna be done after.

Especially with the anabolics, go straight for it next time. Honestly in another wk on the drugs, might as well go for 515. You'll nail it - the programming & gear will take care of the rest if you just go all out.

Thanks for the tip buddy!! Do you think I should cut out some of the other lifts I have in there leading up to it as well?

 

[niners4reggie]

Damn bro! Getting some size on!

Thanks brother!! Actually dropping weight but like I said before I feel like I look "bigger" if that's possible. My weight this morning was 175 when I took that pic which is actually down 4 pounds from when I started.

 

[niners4reggie]

Day 23
Got very little sleep last night and honestly was trying to make excuses all day as to why I should just skip training, however I decided to suck it up and see what I could do. Obviously the Androgenix is helping because I had one of my best training days to date. Going with drop super sets and tri sets. These are killers but I'm able to power through them each and every time. I really haven't noticed any sides to be honest, my joints feel good, although today my right wrist started hurting a little bit but that could be because of the number of sets I did with very little rest between. My liver must be good as I'm not turning yellow. Anger level is in check. Libido is great, the boys are normal and I have an extreme Alpha feeling!! Trained bis/tris today.

Cable Curl Drop Sets supersetted with Guillotine Drop Sets
57.5x10 drop 42.5x10 ss 50x10 drop 35x6
(57.5x10 drop 42.5x10 ss 50x9 drop 35x5)x2

Tri Sets
Incline bench Spider Curls ss with Incline Db Spider Curls ss with Standing Db Curls
45x10 ez bar + 25x16 db +30x16 db
(65x8 ez bar + 25x16 db + 30x16 db)x3
Video of the Spider curl standing db tri sets I do realize now after watching it that I should not have been chewing gum. Also my right wrist started hurting during this so my form is a little off

Spider Curls/Db Curls Tri Sets - YouTube


Hammer Curl tri drop set
(30x20 held at the top drop 20x20 speed drop 10x20 speed)x4
By this point my biceps were destroyed and so hard I could hardly take a drink of my bcaa's

Tri set
Vbar Pushdowns ss with Reverse Grip Pushdowns ss with Seated Hammer Dips
(72.5x12 ss 42.5x12 ss 90x12)x3

Tricep Kickbacks
15x12x3 per arm

Dips bw
20x1

This was probably the hardest workout I've had but I really had no problems getting through it. It did however take around 1 hour and 45 mins which is 45 minutes longer than I normally like to train but I got an amazing sweat and pump, and literally couldn't lift my arms when I was done!!

 

[Hyde]

No worries about how long you trained - when you're on gear, you're not catabolizing the same way as natty time if you train for long periods. That's why roids rock - in addition to being able to lift greater loads, synthesize more protein, & recover faster, you can also train MUCH longer. If you feel ready to lift when you're on, do it. And if you feel like you can keep training, grab another set. Now is the time. Off time is where you want to cap the sessions around an hour (due to declining test & peaking cortisol).

If you're explicitly training that day to nail that PR, def cut the volume down before. 135x10, all the other sets cut down to 5 reps, & only 3 reps on 405 & 1 on 455. Hit your PR, then do your work sets after the PR (maybe 3x5-8 at a good weight or pyramid back down if you prefer more volume still).

You are def looking more full, despite being leaner man. Guy at the local supp shop said he just came off pct off this stuff - said it made him feel like a monster in the gym, & he had run a 6 month test, sust, & primo cycle kicked and capped with a month of anadrol on either side shortly before it. Yikes.

 

[niners4reggie]

No worries about how long you trained - when you're on gear, you're not catabolizing the same way as natty time if you train for long periods. That's why roids rock - in addition to being able to lift greater loads, synthesize more protein, & recover faster, you can also train MUCH longer. If you feel ready to lift when you're on, do it. And if you feel like you can keep training, grab another set. Now is the time. Off time is where you want to cap the sessions around an hour (due to declining test & peaking cortisol).

If you're explicitly training that day to nail that PR, def cut the volume down before. 135x10, all the other sets cut down to 5 reps, & only 3 reps on 405 & 1 on 455. Hit your PR, then do your work sets after the PR (maybe 3x5-8 at a good weight or pyramid back down if you prefer more volume still).

You are def looking more full, despite being leaner man. Guy at the local supp shop said he just came off pct off this stuff - said it made him feel like a monster in the gym, & he had run a 6 month test, sust, & primo cycle kicked and capped with a month of anadrol on either side shortly before it. Yikes.

Wow! Now that's a cycle!! Thanks man I will keep that in mind then and not worry about keeping my training to an hour. I've still got plenty of drive anyway, no sense wasting it!!