TAKING BULKING TO THE PEAK. (Sponsored Log)

[bloodnthunder]

K. I've been pain free for two days and felt great today.

Chest and back

Bench
135x12,185x12,225x8,255x5,265x3,4. 225x7

Short rest periods. Excellent recovery. Was hoping for 5 at 265. But just didn't have it. That's ok. Not gonna pr every workout.

Incline
135x12,155x7,165x7,185x5,145x10

My incline numbers have decreased last few times bc I made a choice to switch my grip to wide grip and I find that I'm able to get a more ch deeper stretch but can't get as much weight/as many reps at higher weights going this route

Hoist pec fly machine
70x12. 130x12,170x12,190x10

I like this machine be bc it has this rotating handles. Which allow you to take an under hand grip for a different angle.

Bent over row

I missed doing these last weeks. They're my favorite lift and was a bit confusing concerned the week away and coming back from the pain would make these stink today but they felt great
45x10. 3x12. 135,155,185

Seated row
3x10. 200,220,240
Pr fir 10 reps. These felt absolutely crazy good. Lats were engorged with blood and the pump was insane

Wide pulldown
3x12. 150,160,170

25 minutes MISS. Jogging

I haven't jogged since my bulk started and really thought my endurance would b in the tank. The first five minutes I have to admit stunk. But then something kicked in and breathing regulated fast and I eventually found myself feeling like I was jogging too slow and had to bump the speed in order to keep the pace up. At the end of the time I really feel like I could've gone longer. Brings me back to remembering how my cardio increased in performance tremendously back when cutting after I incorporated perform into my regimen. The same thing seems to b the car with just using the peako2 as well

 

[bloodnthunder]

Today was sick. I put together a brutal workout. Lots of high rep work, hardly any rest. Seeing I only have a few more days left I really wanted to put peako2 to the ultimate test. And it passed with flying colors. In addition to making it through with such little actual rest I prd on the majority of lifts today as well.

Behind neck press
3x12. 45,65,85

Seated bb shoulder press
135x12,155x10,185x7,215x6,185x8

Hoist rear fly machine
4x12. 70,150,170,170

Machine lateral raises
3x12 140,145,150

Upright bb row
4x12 45,65,95,115. Moving outside grip to close grip

Hang clean
3x10. 115,125,135

Bb shrug
5x20 135,140,145,150,155

Bar curl
2x15. 45,65. 2x12. 85,95

Skull
3x12. 70,80,90

Ss
Db preacher
35x12,40x10,45x8
Db overhead tri ext
50x15,70x15,90x12

Ss
Rope hammer
50x15,65x12,70x12
Rope pd
50x15,65x12,70x10

Hanging leg raises 3x15
Crunch 3x20
Oblique crunch 3x20
An roller 3x15

Recovery aspect outdid itself today. I really thought I'd b shot really quickly, even after a couple of weeks of use already and knowing this aspect of peako2, but I found I was actually feeling stronger as I was going on

I burned 800 calories in this workout, which was about 300 more than normal.

Bob, I have app 3 more workouts left. Would u like me to save one for Saturday

 

[The Solution]

Today was sick. I put together a brutal workout. Lots of high rep work, hardly any rest. Seeing I only have a few more days left I really wanted to put peako2 to the ultimate test. And it passed with flying colors. In addition to making it through with such little actual rest I prd on the majority of lifts today as well.

Behind neck press
3x12. 45,65,85

Seated bb shoulder press
135x12,155x10,185x7,215x6,185x8

Hoist rear fly machine
4x12. 70,150,170,170

Machine lateral raises
3x12 140,145,150

Upright bb row
4x12 45,65,95,115. Moving outside grip to close grip

Hang clean
3x10. 115,125,135

Bb shrug
5x20 135,140,145,150,155

Bar curl
2x15. 45,65. 2x12. 85,95

Skull
3x12. 70,80,90

Ss
Db preacher
35x12,40x10,45x8
Db overhead tri ext
50x15,70x15,90x12

Ss
Rope hammer
50x15,65x12,70x12
Rope pd
50x15,65x12,70x10

Hanging leg raises 3x15
Crunch 3x20
Oblique crunch 3x20
An roller 3x15

Recovery aspect outdid itself today. I really thought I'd b shot really quickly, even after a couple of weeks of use already and knowing this aspect of peako2, but I found I was actually feeling stronger as I was going on

I burned 800 calories in this workout, which was about 300 more than normal.

Bob, I have app 3 more workouts left. Would u like me to save one for Saturday

Your call.
I will have to be fast Saturday because I still have a drive home and who knows it could be snowing and some places are said to have around 1 feet of snow. So I told mkretz we will prob be to 90-120 minutes tops. It usually never takes me that long to train. 90 minutes usually for legs tops.

Will be a lot of Time Under Tension, Mind Muscle Connection, and high volume sets. Nothing too crazy/heavy, more on feeling the muscle working.

 

[bloodnthunder]

Too bad u could t stick around for the game on Sunday, a lot of ppl r really down on our chances so u might've got a cheap ticket

 

[bloodnthunder]

Yeah 90 minutes is solid timing for a leg workout. Especially if using an up tempo training protocol

 

[The Solution]

Too bad u could t stick around for the game on Sunday, a lot of ppl r really down on our chances so u might've got a cheap ticket

I work 6 days a week about 55 hours this week. I won't have time man. Its a 2 hour trip up and a 2 hour trip back, not to mention the time in Buffalo. Plus I have to be up early to train Sunday morning before work. So i can't really hang around, thats why I got to be home depending on road conditions. It could take a while.

 

[bloodnthunder]

I hear ya. Looking forward to training

 

[bloodnthunder]

First real leg day in two weeks. Really didn't know what to expect. I assumed my lifts would've dropped dramatically but as it turns out, although there was a drop, two weeks off doesn't really hinder you that much

Abduction adduction ss 100x30
Kb swing 40x20
Bw butt bridge 1x20

Squat
Bwx10,45x10, 135x12,185x12,225x12,275x10,315x8,345x8

Racks were taken so I had to work for n with a guy, so rest periods were a lot longer than I actually needed. Prob should've done less reps and gone heavier seeing doing high rep again on Saturday but legs grow quickest with high reps so all good

Front squat
135x12,185x10,225x8

Sumo dl
135x12,185x12,225x10,225x7

Ss
Leg press. 3x12. 360,540,630. 720x8

Calf on leg press. 4x20. Same weights

Seated calf raises
90x26,135x16,15,14

10 min good pace on bike

I really love how quickly u can recover between sets with peako2. Its a game changer. The recovery between workouts has been excellent so far as well. I think this aspect will b tested thoroughly after today's workout.

 

[bloodnthunder]

Well only a cpl workouts left with peako2 and it's been as advertised.

Totally crushed it today. Energy through the roof. Felt strong as an ox. No real doms from that brutal leg day yesterday either.

Bat wings. 50. 4x5

Incline db bench
50x12,70x12,80x10,90x10,100x7

Idk what I ate but damn I never got 100 up for more than 3 b4. Unreal

1 arm row
5x10. 60,100x3,110

Gym only goes up to 110 and I can rep this for 15+ fast so went slow with a pause at top and a full stretch on bottom

Bb bench
135x20,155x15,185x12

Db neutral grip bench
3x10. 55,65x2

Straight arm pulldown
60x15,70x12,75x10

Underhand pulldown
120x15,160x10,180x8

Crossover
25x20,30x15,35x12

Great stretch and squeeze here

Wide grip seated row
2x12. 140,160. 180x10

High pulley oblique bend
3x12. 35,42.5x2

Hanging leg raises 3x18

20 minutes stair master level 5

Felt great throughout entire workout and still feel great now. I love how this product allows u to really go heavy for reps with little to no rest in between sets and keeps your energy level/endurance up to keep going.

I know I haven't really done crazy cardio on this run but that's more a factor of bulking, but it def helps with the kind of done. I tried mixing styles up a bit, prob could've done a better job with cardio intensity techniques though. But seeing this is included in perform I can vouch wholeheartedly its effectiveness with high levels of cardio which was used extensively during cuts. I'll try to do some hiit tomorrow to just give this log one more example to gauge things off of

 

[The Solution]

If i can make it up (due to how much snow we are getting here in Erie) and how roads are. Ill try to bring you some xtend Perform samples.
If there will be 4 of us we may have to split up 2 and 2 to keep moving or else waiting for 3 people and then going would take forever. So me and you may pair up and marty and his girl may pair up. and ill run you through one of my leg workouts. Very fast paced, minimal rest, and some brutal intensity techniques you have probably never done before.

With horrible roads and me having to drive back and forth it could be a nightmare, but i am going to try and make it up man!

^^ That was going to be my email to you basically.

 

[bloodnthunder]

Sounds good. Yeah man that drive could b bad so keep an eye out on weather. Especially look at the Fredonia area that's always brutal in bad weather. If u can't make it just hit me up when u can

 

[The Solution]

They closed i 90 tonight after a 15 car pile up.
Snow is supposed to be only 1-3 inches tomorrow and light on saturday.
well see whats up!

 

[bloodnthunder]

Well today I had a nice workout but unfortunately bc I was a chatty Kathy it took over 3 hrs. It's a dbl edged sword when some of your boys show up and r all working out in same area of gym.

Standing db press
35x12,50x12,55x10

Seated db press
70x12,80x10,90x6

Prs on both those lifts

Victory press
3x15. 30,35,40

Ss
Seated db front raises 25. 3x12
Seated side lateral 25. 3x12

Seated rear db fly 3x15. 25,40,55

Db shrug. 3x12. 110lbs. Pr

Overhead db shrug. 3x20. 20,25x2

Close grip bench
135x12,155x10,175x8. 3x6 195,205,215

Alt db curl. 30x12,35x12. 2x10. 40,45. Pr for 10 reps

Hoist dip machine 165x15,205x15,245x12

Db hammer 3x12. 55lbs

Cable kickbacks 10x15,15x12,20x10

Reverse cable curl. 25x20,50x15,65x12

Treadmill 5min warm up
15 min hiit 20/40
5 min cool down

Lol. Felt really out of shape sprinting here at first. But after first five sprints. It regulated and everything ran really smoothly. The peako2 as I remembered with perform, really makes high intensity cardio much more manageable where u can max out on each and every rep.

 

[bloodnthunder]

Went to new gym today.

Warm up
Abduction adduction. 110x30

Leg curl. 4x10 70
1x8. 90 lbs with super slow negative on last set

Squat
4x12. 45,135,185,225. 275x7, 315x6, 365x5

That last set would have been a 5 rep or but after I did it my buddy informed me I was no where near parallel on more than a cpl of the reps. So I'm not counting it as a pr

Db sldl. 3x10. 50,45,40

Leg extensions 3x12 100,110,120. No idea why I was maxing out so light today but that's what I had to give

Ghr. 2x15

Seated calf. 70x30,90x25,115x23

12 min in sauna

I really miss using a sauna post workout, as my regular gym doesn't have one. Got a killer sweat in there

Had a good time working out with others today, definitely adds an element to the day compared to working out solo like normal.

Recovery was quick as usual, however I think going for so many reps in squat actually took its toll on my energy level for rest of workout, something I haven't really experienced since starting to take peako2. Could b a variety of factors involved though, new gym, different equipment etc.

Actually have one more day in my peako2 bottle so Monday will b final day of this log

 

[The Solution]

Personally you need to go another 1-2 inches on your squat
another thing that you do that is causing problems is you are not breathing properly or embracing your core/lats/back (make them very tight)
you tilt forward very bad. You want to stay strong and stay upright throughout the squat.
This shows you need to improve your core strength and fill your stomach with air before squatting (an expand your abs)
should help you greatly

[video=youtube;TPNmkTIQTpM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPNmkTIQTpM[/video]
[video=youtube;o16lQzNxABc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o16lQzNxABc[/video]

"Walk over to a mirror. Take a look at your shoulders and take a deep breath. Did they rise? If they did, then you're pulling all the air into your chest, not your belly. You need to learn how to breath into your belly. This is how we teach everyone to squat. For the squat, we advise the use of a weight belt worn one notch loose. This is to teach you to pull air into your belly then push out into the belt. The belt acts as a great training aid to push against.
As a side note, we use the same technique for all of our max-effort work, but don't use the belt in that situation. This is one aspect of our training that has been misunderstood for too long. We use the belt to teach how to use the abdominals for the squat, bench, and deadlift, and do not advocate its use for anything else unless the lifter feels it's needed. Many in the gym have worked up to 600 and 700 pound good mornings without any adverse effects and have been doing them this way for over ten years."

 

[bloodnthunder]

Yeah breathing has always been an issue with me. Which is weird as I deep breathe when I meditate but for some reason the combination of movement and breathing always gets disjointed. I'll pay even closer attention to that going forward. It's good bc when u lift solo u almost never get good feedback like or this. I know just from a few months ago when Marty first told me my squat was off I've made huge strides since then so I'm sure I'll get it all together soon enough and as far as the breathing I'm just hoping one day it'll all just click

 

[bloodnthunder]

Had a really good workout today.

Bench
135x12,185x12,225x10,265x5,275x4,285x0,225x6

Ok. I'm stoked. Been trying for weeks to get 10@225 and finally got it clean. Then I hit 275x4. Felt awesome. But right after humbling moment happens when the couldn't get it again for even 1. But all in all today's workout could've ended there and it would've been a great day imo

Incline bb
135x12,185x5,205x4,185x6

Db fly
35x12,40x12,45x9
Crushed these prs hit

Deadlift

Ok it's been 3 weeks since I last pulled and so I thought I'd get back on the horse. They felt so good. I really went in not knowing what I'd get today and really wasn't planning on going heavy at all but they just felt easy early so I kept bumping

135x12,225x10,275x8,325x6

I stopped there bc although those six still felt good I just didn't want to tempt fate by going any heavier today. Am very pleased I did what I got here

Bent over row very wide grip
4x12. 135,155,185,205

Seated vbar row 200x12, 260-3x6

Wg pd. 180x10,200x6,7

Hanging leg raises 3x19

Cross body crunches 3x20

Incline treadmill 20 mins

Felt great today. Really loved I had so much energy throughout today. It really shouldn't surprise me anymore bc of this whole run on peako2 but still it dies amaze me st how long the energy keeps going

I must b terrible at assessing how much I have left bc I really though today was my last day but I definitely have two scoops left in the bottle so will return tomorrow with shoulder arm traps

 

[bloodnthunder]

Last day on peako2. Dosed as usual. 1 in pre and 1 with watermelon Xtend.

Logged a 2 hr workout today and did a ton of work today.

Switched things up with shoulder press today. Instead of seated I went into the power rack and did

Dead stop military press
45x12,95x12,115x10,135x-6,5,7

These were really hard and I couldn't do nearly the amount of weight I get up on the seated and a decent drop from the normal military. But felt great doing these today and really tore the muscle up good

Behind neck deadstop press
95x12,105x10,115x7

I'm still making up my mind if I want to keep this move in my regular rotation. It's awkward and i feel like it puts a lot more stress on the shoulder.

1 arm side lateral 3x12,55,60,70

Ss
Seated side lateral raises 3x12 25
Seated db Front raises 3x12 25

Seated rear db fly 3x12. 60,55x2

Face pull 50x20,65x15,70x15-drop set-30x10

Calf machine shrug 3x20 310,315,330

Bar shrug 3x20. 135,155,175

Bar curl 45x15,65x12,85x10,105x8

Ez curl 21s. 50 lbs 3 sets

Db hammer 3x12 60,55x2

Reverse bar curl 3x12 45,50,55

Close grip bench reverse grip
135x15,145x12,155x10

Rope pd 30x30,50-2x12

1 arm reverse grip push down
15x12,20x12,25x10

An roller 3x12

20 minutes jogging treadmill

Basically I was soaked at the end of the workout but had no problem with energy or recovery throughout and really credit peako2 with my ability to do so

I'll post a final review either Tonight or tomorrow

 

[The Solution]

Look forward to the final review man.

 

[bloodnthunder]

Final review

Taste: tasteless. Did not alter taste in any of the seven different pre workouts used throughout this log or so n the watermelon Xtend which I used exclusively intra workout

Mixability: mixes smoothly whether stirred in cup or in blender bottle. Mixed undetected, not eveb any sediment in any of the pres or with Xtend intra workout

Timing: Took this along with pre typically 20 minutes before lifting began and intra workout. The first day I took the second scoop post workout as directed on the bottle but to me there really isn't any logic to using it post workout. My only thought would be to help assist in recovery between workouts but using pre and intra to me seemed to be a far more effective protocol for dosing

Lifting:

The number one aspect of this product imo, which should have lifters rebuying and rebuying again and again is this products unreal ability to decrease the needed rest period between sets without sacrificing power in any of the following sets.

The second feature, while related to the above mentioned feature is peako2s ability to keep you chugging along with the ability to keep max effort at all time highs.

I tested this endurance aspect in several manners throughout this log and despite intentionally trying to find a technique that would thwart this products ability to consistently provide increased recovery between sets and prolonged durations of endurance, i could not do any such thwarting:

Some of the techniques used:
Drop sets
Super/giant sets
Circuits
Zero/suboptimal rest techniques between sets
High rep ranges
Low rep ranges
Partial reps
Rest pauses
Single body splits
Working multiple groups in single workout
Short workouts with limited sets
Long workouts with crazy number of sets
Progressive loading
CEp protocol
Fst-7 protocol

All were enhanced by peako2s ability to maximize effectiveness between sets and to provide insane endurance without a sacrifice of power

Recovery between workouts were also enhanced as outside of an actual injury sustained there were no other instances of doms to appear throughout this log. And no other post workout products were utilized outside of protein until the past few days where I added some finish line. Which my determination on peako2s effectiveness at recovering between workouts was already well established imo

Cardio:

I have to say that out of everything I wish I could've provided better cardio feedback. I'm not going to make any excuses but I was ill for a time and then was battling through a lower back injury which I probably should've taken a break earlier than I had. But that said:

I did find the cardio I did do enhanced by this product. The most pertinent aspects I found were this products ability to greatly assist regulating breathing throughout, the way you actually got more efficient as your cardio session went on and this was after completing extended time lifting heavy and with high intensity.

Types of cardio performed:

Short sessions due to bulking:

Incline treadmill-
found sessions got easier as I continued and wound up on more than 1 occasion increasing speed or incline

Stair master-
Similarly I frequently found I could add levels to my training as the session went on

Bike-
too short of periods to really notice products effectiveness but being able to complete even a short session post intensive leg day is notable

Rowing-
See above but note for post back workout

Tabata-
Really found the four minutes bouts flew by with the 10 sec of rest enough time to hit the next round maximally

Hiit
The 40 sec rest periods were too long while using peako2. When I was cutting and using perform, which contains peako2 I actually went 30/30 instead of 20/40

Swimming
Was great at keeping endurance up for long stretches of lap work as well as the ability to keep recovery at optimal levels during sprint work

Overall take away:

This product works. Period. It enhances recovery, in between sets, throughout a workout and between workouts without sacrificing maximal effort or power. Endurance with this product is very strong. Whether you are working out for thirty minutes or two hours this product will enhance your ability to perform at your best.

This product should be a staple for anyone who hits the gym. On a bulk it allows u to really rep out, which helps build unique muscle fibers while also allowing you to go heavy with shallow rest periods for different fiber recruitment. Bulking cardio is short and sweet for the most part but I found that it certainly was enhanced with this product.

On a cut though is really where this product would shine. My only experience with this was using perform extensively on my last cut. Where even while in caloric deficit your ability to compete in the gym is not hindered and certainly enhanced. This is especially true bc the cardio aspect of this product is so effective, was for me back then anyhow, while frequently running for sessions s if 40-60 minutes.

Whether you use this product while you are using perform or as a solo product itself your giving yourself a great advantage over not using it. And what I really like is by using it on its own you can make any flavor you want by mixing it with xtend or whatever intra product u choose.

I would like to thank TheSolution for choosing me as one of the loggers for this fantastic product

 

[The Solution]

1Fast400 is going to love that feedback man.
Does not get any more detailed then that!
Congrats again on the Xtend guessing promo! You should have a nice care package coming soon!

 

[bloodnthunder]

I can't wait for that care package. Been dreaming of trying that go since winning

 

[The Solution]

I can't wait for that care package. Been dreaming of trying that go since winning

Post it up in the "in this mail" thread when you get it all bud!
Shipping times are backed up due to the holidays but its on the way.

 

[mkretz]

Yeah breathing has always been an issue with me. Which is weird as I deep breathe when I meditate but for some reason the combination of movement and breathing always gets disjointed. I'll pay even closer attention to that going forward. It's good bc when u lift solo u almost never get good feedback like or this. I know just from a few months ago when Marty first told me my squat was off I've made huge strides since then so I'm sure I'll get it all together soon enough and as far as the breathing I'm just hoping one day it'll all just click

You have definitely improved...just keep working on it....I'm glad u take the criticism constructively.....that's what it is we are not trying to bash you....you'll have it down in no time and be reppjng 405

 

[mkretz]

Awesome log man...looking forward to your continued progress ...sky is the limit