Kenpo Needs Fruits! CL OxiMega Reds

[kenpoengineer]

My wife used to laugh at me every time she saw me using mine !

Did the neck training work for you Rocket? What max weight did you hang on it?

 

[Rocket3015]

Did the neck training work for you Rocket? What max weight did you hang on it?

I think it was 25 or 35lbs. I got a BFS neck machine about a year ago and have not used the harness since.

 

[turff49]

My wife gave me one of those, but it has a ball I put in my mouth...lol

 

[kenpoengineer]

I think it was 25 or 35lbs. I got a BFS neck machine about a year ago and have not used the harness since.

I'm chasing your numbers! Lol. What kind of neck size did you add? I'm noticing way less neck "pain" and no stiff neck issues any more.

 

[Rocket3015]

I'm chasing your numbers! Lol. What kind of neck size did you add? I'm noticing way less neck "pain" and no stiff neck issues any more.

I definitely do not have the stiff neck I used to have. I went for 15 1/2" to 16 1/2' in about a year, makes it harder to find shirts that fit and I can wear a tie with. When the neck size is right the waist is way to big. Oh well it is the price we pay.

 

[turff49]

You gotta buy tapered/Taylored shirts. Worth it if you want to fit right for that special occasion.

 

[Rocket3015]

You gotta buy tapered/Taylored shirts. Worth it if you want to fit right for that special occasion.

Yes, I do have a few of those and I found some the are Athletic Fit that are ok.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ "Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you."

Speed Bag Warmup

Barbell Bench Press Medium Grip
Set 1 : 155x8
Set 2 : 175x5
Set 3 : 195x3
Set 4 : 215x2
Set 5 : 240x1 PR!!
Set 6 : 235x1
Set 7 : 215x1
Set 8 : 195x3
Set 9 : 175x5
Set 10 : 175x5

Neck Front/Back/Sides
Set 1 : 20x20
Out of time.

 

[Rocket3015]

PR it never gets old !!!

 

[Sean1332]

Strong PR!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Thank you guys! I've been concentrating on my bench press numbers for a long time now and finally feel they are climbing.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Week 1 Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds:

1) Mixes perfectly! It even changes color if you let it sit (from a rusty orange to red in about 2 mins - it's cool to watch)
2) My older GI system has not had any issues with and it's actually improved some "things".
3) My wife is happy that I'm taking this after she read the label!
4) My digestion issues continue to improve. I'm lactose intolerant and I still eat cheese and ice cream. Normally I'd "suffer" from the "effects" but not this week.

So far, very good!!

 

[kenpoengineer]

I'm so freakin cold! Even after my speed bag warmup I still had cold feet/toes! Minus 2 out!

DQ Worry is interest due before it's paid.

Speed Bag Warmup

Leg Extensions
Set 1: 170x10
Set 2: 170x8
Set 3: 170x9
Set 4: 170x9
Set 5: 170x8
Set 6: 170x8

Game called due to weather!!!!

 

[wasme]

Always working those heavy extensions...

 

[kenpoengineer]

Warmer today 24 degrees! Woohoo! NOT!

DQ: No matter how hard life gets, go to bed each night being grateful you have one.

Weight Lifted 9900 lbs
Multi Grip Bar Bench Press
3 Grips: Outer standard, hammer grip and 45 degree grip (-- then || then /\)
Set 1 : 155x6
Set 2 : 155x6
Set 3 : 155x5
Set 4 : 165x6
Set 5 : 165x6
Set 6 : 165x3
Set 7 : 175x5
Set 8 : 175x3
Set 9 : 175x3
Set 10 : 185x5
Set 11 : 185x3
Set 12 : 185x1

Neck Strengthening
Set 1 : 20x20
Set 2 : 20x20
Set 3 : 20x20

 

[wasme]

How was the " / \ " grip?

 

[kenpoengineer]

How was the " / \ " grip?

That grip is the toughest but I'm determined to strengthen that lift! Thanks Simon!

 

[wasme]

That grip is the toughest but I'm determined to strengthen that lift! Thanks Simon!

Ya it would be for sure.. and I am sure you will! no doubt there

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared and humble when victorious.

Incorporating more back now that it's healed.

Decline Crunches at Varying Bench Angles
Set 1 : 30 Lap/Rep 1 notch down
Set 2 : 30 Lap/Rep
Set 3 : 30 Lap/Rep 2 notches down
Set 4 : 30 Lap/Rep
Set 5 : 20 Lap/Rep 3 notches down, etc
Set 6 : 20 Lap/Rep
Set 7 : 15 Lap/Rep
Set 8 : 15 Lap/Rep
Set 9 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 10 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 11 : 8 Lap/Rep
Set 12 : 10 Lap/Rep

Wheel-o-Death
Set 1 : 20 Laps

 

[wasme]

Glad to hear your back is doing better!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Glad to hear your back is doing better!

Thanks Simon. Hopefully after the weather warms I can add in squats and DLs.

 

[wasme]

Thanks Simon. Hopefully after the weather warms I can add in squats and DLs.

I hear you. It will be so much easier with warmer days.

 

[Sean1332]

So many damn crunches!

 

[kenpoengineer]

So many damn crunches!

I like your new AVI. Hey Sean, I've been using OxiMega Reds now for a little over a week. It's been working great and my digestion has never felt better. Is it OK to start adding in some other supplements from various companies? (Like adding it to BCAA mixes, etc)

 

[Sean1332]

I like your new AVI. Hey Sean, I've been using OxiMega Reds now for a little over a week. It's been working great and my digestion has never felt better. Is it OK to start adding in some other supplements from various companies? (Like adding it to BCAA mixes, etc)

Absolutely! I appreciate you giving it a go by itself. Let me know how it mixes with whatever you try.

 

[kenpoengineer]

First mixer was Athletix Ergonine (blue ice) at one scoop to one scoop OxiMega Reds in fasted state before morning workout. Taste and mixing was good. Just finished a heavy cardio session and there were no GI issues.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ Don't allow your hurt to hijack your future.

Boxer's Workout

Speed Bag

Kicking Drills

FocusMaster Drills

Neck Strengthening
Set 1: 20x20
Set 2: 20x20
Set 3: 20x20 Going heavier next time.

 

[wasme]

I should try some kicking drills with my heavy bag. Do you do them barefoot? (I know the floor is cold)

 

[kenpoengineer]

I should try some kicking drills with my heavy bag. Do you do them barefoot? (I know the floor is cold)

No barefoot kicking. I'm in Sambo soccer shoes and on a 1.25 inch closed cell foam mat. My Focus Master is my opponent:

 

[wasme]

That is pretty slick... I like that set up ..

 

[kenpoengineer]

Same mix, Ergonine plus OxiMega Reds:

DQ: If you don't continually improve yourself you've already started the death spiral.

Weight Lifted 10385 lbs
Multi Grip Bar Bench Press
3 Grips: Outer standard, hammer grip and 45 degree grip (-- then || then /\)
Set 1 : 155x6
Set 2 : 155x6
Set 3 : 155x5
Set 4 : 165x6
Set 5 : 165x6
Set 6 : 165x4 +1
Set 7 : 175x6 +1
Set 8 : 175x4 +1
Set 9 : 175x3
Set 10 : 185x4 -1
Set 11 : 185x3
Set 12 : 185x2 +1
Set 13: 195x3 New sets from here on
Set 14: 195x2
Set 15: 195x1

 

[wasme]

Same mix, Ergonine plus OxiMega Reds:

DQ: If you don't continually improve yourself you've already started the death spiral.

Ugh... now i gotta do more! Good post man

 

[Hyde]

Nice benching!

 

[kenpoengineer]

All of you volume freaks inspire me!! Thank you!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Added a high caffeine PWO to the mix this morning and won't do it again. Lol

DQ: Tell me who you run with and I'll tell you who you are.

Weight Lifted 7000 lbs
EZ Bar Standing Curls
Set 1 : 70x10
Set 2 : 70x10
Set 3 : 70x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 70x10
Set 6 : 70x10
Set 7 : 70x10
Set 8 : 70x10
Set 9 : 70x10
Set 10 : 70x10

 

[wasme]

Those last few sets must have been intense...

 

[kenpoengineer]

Those last few sets must have been intense...

They were. With this OLAD program the last 3 sets are always the worst. The muscles are exhausted and screaming "no" but you have to push through.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Week 2 Summary of Controlled Labs OxiMega Reds:

1) GI system continues to improve.
2) Digestion improvement. I can eat bean soup and not have issues! Normally one bowl would kill me but I've eaten 3 bowls in the last 3 days without any issues!

Digestion problems? Not if taking OxiMega Reds!

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ Whether it's a mile at a time, or just an inch at a time...put every effort towards moving forward.

Minus 4 windchill today! Last day for these temps as it's supposed to climb into middle 30's.

Boxer's Workout
Speed Bag
Kicking Drills

Neck Strengthening
Set 1: 25x20. PR lol!!
Set 2: 25x20

 

[turff49]

Love your dedication to get out there and do something regardless of the temp! True Beast right there. Reminds me of military logic of never giving up!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Love your dedication to get out there and do something regardless of the temp! True Beast right there. Reminds me of military logic of never giving up!

Thank you Brian. You and the others here inspire me!

 

[wasme]

Boxer's Workout
Speed Bag
Kicking Drills

I gotta get using my heavy bag.

 

[kenpoengineer]

I gotta get using my heavy bag.

Do it! Heck of a cardio session. You could substitute your subzero runs for twelve 3 minute rounds on the bag. Guaranteed heart racing out of your chest.

 

[kenpoengineer]

We are starting to thaw with highs predicted at 38! It's 28 but the mere thought of warm weather has fired me up today.

I'm really loving this Swiss bar! My entire chest is pumped!

DQ "There are no traffic jams on the extra mile."

Speed bag warmup.

Weight Lifted 13200 lbs
Multi Grip Bar Bench Press
3 Grips: Outer standard, hammer grip and 45 degree grip (-- then || then /\)
Set 1 : 155x8 +2
Set 2 : 155x6
Set 3 : 155x6 +1
Set 4 : 165x6
Set 5 : 165x6
Set 6 : 165x5 +1
Set 7 : 175x6
Set 8 : 175x5 +1
Set 9 : 175x3
Set 10 : 185x5 +1
Set 11 : 185x3
Set 12 : 185x2
Set 13: 195x4 +1
Set 14: 195x3 +1
Set 15: 195x2 +1 New sets here on
Set 16: 205x2
Set 17: 205x1 Not pretty!
Set 18: 205x1
Set 19: 210x1
Set 20: 210x1 Really not pretty
Stopped before the /\ grip! This time!

 

[Sean1332]

The Swiss bar is great!

 

[Hyde]

Had access to a really nice swiss bar today, but ended up sticking with the bbell because this week I wanted to start programming my OHP as well and I knew I wouldn't have access to it next week. I really enjoy them though.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ. Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully.

Speed Bag Warmup

Lateral Delt Raises
Set 1: 25x10
Set 2: 25x10
Set 3: 25x10
Set 4: 25x10
Set 5: 25x10

Lying Rear Delt Raises at Varying Bench Angles
Set 1: 25x8 Flat bench on stomach
Set 2: 25x8
Set 3: 25x8 Up one notch
Set 4: 25x8
Set 5: 25x7 up 2
Set 6: 25x7
Set 7: 25x8 up 3
Set 8: 25x7
Set 9: 25x5 up 4
Set 10: 25x5

Cross Body Hammer Curls
Set 1: 50x8
Set 2: 50x8
Set 3: 50x8

Neck Strengthening
Set 1: 25x20
Set 2: 25x20
Set 3: 25x20 going to feel this later!

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ Outstanding people have one thing in common: an absolute sense of mission.

Time change! Argh!!

Decline Crunches at Varying Bench Angles
Set 1 : 30 Lap/Rep Flat
Set 2 : 30 Lap/Rep
Set 3 : 30 Lap/Rep 1 notch down
Set 4 : 30 Lap/Rep
Set 5 : 20 Lap/Rep 2 notches down, etc
Set 6 : 20 Lap/Rep
Set 7 : 15 Lap/Rep
Set 8 : 15 Lap/Rep
Set 9 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 10 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 11 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 12 : 10 Lap/Rep
Set 13: 8 Lap/Rep
Set 14: 8 Lap/Rep

 

[kenpoengineer]

Monday night we had a phone call at 2 AM that MIL fell out of bed. She's 85 so we rushed over and thank God there was no injury! Between this and time change I'm in a brain fog.

DQ Life never gets easier, you just get stronger!

Weight Lifted 15000 lbs

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 100x10 supposed to be 105! Brain fog!
Set 2 : 100x10
Set 3 : 100x10
Set 4 : 100x10
Set 5 : 100x10
Set 6 : 100x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 100x10
Set 9 : 100x10
Set 10 : 100x10
Set 11 : 100x10
Set 12 : 100x10
Set 13 : 100x10
Set 14 : 100x10
Set 15 : 100x10

 

[wasme]

Monday night we had a phone call at 2 AM that MIL fell out of bed. She's 85 so we rushed over and thank God there was no injury! Between this and time change I'm in a brain fog.

DQ Life never gets easier, you just get stronger!

Weight Lifted 15000 lbs

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 100x10 supposed to be 105! Brain fog!
Set 2 : 100x10
Set 3 : 100x10
Set 4 : 100x10
Set 5 : 100x10
Set 6 : 100x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 100x10
Set 9 : 100x10
Set 10 : 100x10
Set 11 : 100x10
Set 12 : 100x10
Set 13 : 100x10
Set 14 : 100x10
Set 15 : 100x10

Glad the MIL is ok!

150 reps.... crazy!