Performing with PEAK 02 (sponsored log)
Thank you! Feeling fortunate.You are winning left and right today! Congrats bud!
I am keen on seeing how I respond. It's great timing.def following on this, I haven't gotten it yet and glad to see you are logging it
Thanks bro!In on yours as well brother!
Ha!!! Yeah. Only if it were.This is becoming like another job, isn't it? My interest is "Peaked".
(See what I did there?)
what he said.....def following on this, I haven't gotten it yet and glad to see you are logging it
mayor west, only you could pull that offThis is becoming like another job, isn't it? My interest is "Peaked".
(See what I did there?)
Fastest Delivery Ever! Just in time as well. ** Incredibly generous!!!Gonna be a GOOD Time in here brother. Ill get this out ASAP for you
Got mine today to brother .. beating me to it ! Crazy sports weekend with the kids so I'm stating Monday .Fastest Delivery Ever! Just in time as well.
This log will begin officially tomorrow morning.
On the deck!
Chest / Arms + Cardio
Will do!take 2 scoops (4g total pre/intra). always aim for 4G
confusing the muscles especially when taking a new product is awesome-Legs Pre workout routine
- Coffee
- 1 cup of Oatmeal + PA
- Peak 02 (2 grams)
- Powermax XT and Modern Pre+
- Follidrone 2.0 (2 caps)
- Incinderine
Today, I am venturing into something a little different. I decided to stay within a framework of 10 sets of 10 while changing the angle of attack on my legs. After injuring my back again slightly I still wanted to hit my legs with squats instead of using the Hack Squat or Leg Press Sled 45 degrees.
I think it is in my better interest for growth to lighten the load, increase reps, focus on the mind muscle connection, rest less, and tax the crap out of my hams and quads. This is going to do it.
Legs
Start time 5:00a
Squats Dumbbells 35 lbs (**super-set)
1 x 15
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
Deadlifts Dumbbells 35 lbs **
1 x 15
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
1 x 10
Sip Intra every 3rd set (MBCAA with PEAK 02, 2grams)
Calf Raises (Standing)
5 sets @ body weight
Stop time 5:45a
Finish rest of Intra
15 minutes of post workout cardio on recombinant bike
Post Workout
- Whey Protein (ON, Hydro Isolate)
- MBCAA (USPlabs)
Notes:
**See above post where I have outlined my basic research on PEAK 02’s ingredients.
That was an incredible workout, and I felt it in my quads and hams. I think it was a great and necessary changeup to my routine to confuse those particular muscles further. Exasperating pre-exhaustion with the first set, really pushed things off to a good start with such a light weight. I’m quite surprised.
I heavy dose NAC and BRONKAID. Im thinking about trying this .Observation.
I'm noticing the ability to breath deeper and it feels great.
I think this supplement mixes well with my MBCAAs, and the profile is just ridiculously geared towards so much more than performance of O2. The immunity qualities have me intrigued because of my family health background (cancer), I assume I already have cancer and it's my job to build my immunity so much, it can't grow. (Both parents died from cancer).I heavy dose NAC and BRONKAID. Im thinking about trying this .
squat challenge, daaaaam-Pre Workout Routine
- Coffee
- PowerMax XT plus Modern Pre+ PEAK 02 (2 grams)
- Intra MBCAA w/ PEAK 02 (2 grams)
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- 2.5 grams of PA
LEGS!
Got off to a late start today, prepping for a trip to Chicago this weekend.
Start Time: 1:00p
Dumbbell Squats
1 x 50 x 35
1 x 40 x 35
1 x 30 x 35
1 x 20 x 35
1 x 10 x 35
Leg Extensions
3 x 10 x 145
Leg Curls
3 x 10 x 160
Calve Raises (Hack Squat)
3 x 20 x 4 plates
End Time 1:45p
15 minutes of cardio on recombinant bike
Post Workout Routine
- Whey Protein (ON, Hydro Isolate)
- Finish MBCAAs
Notes:
Today I went another direction with my legs, after suffering a mild low back injury during a squat challenge, I decided to stand down for another few workouts going heavy. It’s probably for the best! I’m really enjoying the light weights and higher numbers. It’s incredibly mentally straining but rewarding at the same time. I love the intense mind muscle connection that this forces, at least from my point of view.
Additionally, I think this was an excellent test for PEAK 02 for recovering between sets as I took very little rest and relied more on my heart rate than timing. I felt recovered sooner for my next set, it was the lactic acid burn which caused me pause later into the 4th and 5th stretch of the dumbbell squats.
I think one or two more of these, and then I’m going to jump into 5 x 5, or even 10 x 3 for my next leg day.
One note however regarding PEAK 02. I have noticed that it has been lingering at the bottom of my tumbler as it separates from solution, so, I think the solution for this, (no pun) would be to have a small tumbler to mix and dose during my routine with a quick chug. Or, just bring the powder, put 2 grams on my tongue and then drink up some BCAA. (Probably somehere in the middle of my routine.
I will be pausing this log as I am taking a trip to Chicago this weekend and will resume on Monday evening, or Tuesday morning as I am not sure I will secure a gym to workout while there, and I’m not sure of my travel arrangements once there as I am relying on my family, which some of you may know, are not the most reliable. I’m not going to stress it. I’d love to hit the gym while there, but will enjoy the decompress, deload, what have you, and hit it hard when I return!
All my best to you who follow this log, and are my compadre’s in iron. I think of you often when I’m causing temporary harm to myself in the gym in an effort to become stronger; bigger; better version of myself. Iv’e come a long way since that almost 300 lb gentle 5’9” giant. I’m just a more muscular; lighter; gentle giant at 205lbs.
Feeling greatly fortunate and blessed.
I blame myself. Lol.squat challenge, daaaaam-
Will do! Thanks.Mix the peak02 the night before and let it sit in the shaker cup. Works like a charm on the mixing issues.
You da man TS!Told you mixing it up would be NO Problem!!!
Fasted pre workout just coffee.How was your nutrition?
sorry about your parents...my condolences.I think this supplement mixes well with my MBCAAs, and the profile is just ridiculously geared towards so much more than performance of O2. The immunity qualities have me intrigued because of my family health background (cancer), I assume I already have cancer and it's my job to build my immunity so much, it can't grow. (Both parents died from cancer).
One of the reasons I am here on AM. Don't get me wrong, looking better in my 50's is a by product of being healthier, and so far, I'm liking that aspect of this life too. Not to mention all the great friends here whom are incredibly supportive!
Thank you kindly.sorry about your parents...my condolences.
How did this differ from your usual nutrition setup?
I usually eat far cleaner than this. If I eat potatoes I keep it rather simple with the fats, sodium, and any other content.
In this case, there was gravy, and lots of it. I tasted copious amounts of sodium well above what I usually take in.
Whats your current goal?
My current goal is pretty much like anyone else which is unreasonable and slightly on the edge of unobtainable.
Lose fat, gain muscle. It's a recomposition disguised as a cut.
Do you always train fasted or do you train fed? And if you do train fasted/fed and alternate what have you noted?
I don't always train fasted, but when I do... (Sorry, couldn't resist). I usually alternate between fasted and non-fasted pre-workouts, but mostly I will consume some kind of carbs an hour prior to working out. (Oatmeal).
I actually seem to prefer fasted, but enjoy my pre workout (i.e., Maxreps+, Modern Pre, RagNOrok a fave, etc.) If fasted however, I think the inclusion of an intra helps me along quite well.
Sodium should always be high regardless of goal. Sodium is essential to push nutrients into the cells.
Yes!, I do recall seeing an interesting video from a power lifter, (forgot his name) about sodium and how important it is, which isn't a concern really. I don't stress about it, but also like to know the source of it. My in-laws are really free with that table salt. I would add it to my pre.
Another reason to always pack some sea salt on any trip (Super easy to take), and i always baggy up my pre-workouts/intra-workouts for traveling or have sample packs. Yeah it looks ghetto but it gets the job done
Easy things to take with you if you prefer to train with some carbs in you are rice cakes, granola bars, dried fruit, or pick up some fresh fruit when you are wherever you need to go. Very portable and easy to utilize. or pack some carb powders with your other powders (pre workout, non stim pre, intra workout, peak 02, and carb powder)
be a great and easy way to stay on track with a touch of prep.
when I was a kid I used to like this sappy song called 'alone again' by gilbert o'sullivan....back then I never really paid attention to the lyrics, but when it came on the radio one day and my wife explained it was his personal story of losing his parents it took on new meaning. now I still like that song, it just makes me a little sad when I hear it.Thank you kindly.