The Swole Stack, Part II (Semi-Sponsored)

[thebigt]

Yes he did problem was it was expensive. He had to buy the wife a fur coat.

WRONG!
















IT WAS A NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARRINGS, LOL.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

WRONG!
















IT WAS A NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARRINGS, LOL.

Ooops my bad LMAO!!!

 

[stxnas]

WRONG!
















IT WAS A NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARRINGS, LOL.

LOL. So you weren't joking?

 

[Bnatural]

Nice workout and glad it is working for you.

question are you doing hammies tomorrow or taking tomorrow off?

I didn't end up doing hammies. I don't have the right equipment to do decent leg curls, and my wraps kill my wrists and so does holding the bar.
I've done ok and dealt with the pain on most lifts, I will update them, but I found out today, I'm jobless friday, so it's been rough goin.

I'll update soon though, I'm NOT stopping this log

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

LOL. So you weren't joking?

The SWOLE STACK with Perform would have cost him a new car.:silly:

 

[John Smeton]

I didn't end up doing hammies. I don't have the right equipment to do decent leg curls, and my wraps kill my wrists and so does holding the bar.

Can you do the stiff leg dead-lift?

 

[stxnas]

I didn't end up doing hammies. I don't have the right equipment to do decent leg curls, and my wraps kill my wrists and so does holding the bar.
I've done ok and dealt with the pain on most lifts, I will update them, but I found out today, I'm jobless friday, so it's been rough goin.

I'll update soon though, I'm NOT stopping this log

Sorry to hear that. At least they gave you a little notice. I got laid off around this time last year. They waited til Friday around 3pm, called me into the office, and then escorted me out :AR15firing:

Best of luck and keep your chin up. I ended up finding a job in a completely different field and I actually really enjoy going to work now!

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Sorry about the job. I been out for over a year and only do some deliveries for a friend who has a small business. Hang in there bro.

 

[CROWLER]

I didn't end up doing hammies. I don't have the right equipment to do decent leg curls, and my wraps kill my wrists and so does holding the bar.
I've done ok and dealt with the pain on most lifts, I will update them, but I found out today, I'm jobless friday, so it's been rough goin.

I'll update soon though, I'm NOT stopping this log

Hey Buddy that is very tough to find out. Sorry to hear that.

Best wishes and encouragement going your way!

 

[DreamWeaver]

Rough luck about the job...sometimes one door closes so another can open, hang in and it will all work out.

 

[Mr Aestheticz]

WENT THROUGH THE HWOL ELOG AND VERY AMPED TO SEE THE RESULTS YOU HAVE ACHIEVED!

SOLID WORK BEING THROWN DOW IN HERE, ALSO SAW ABOUT THE JOB SITUATION, EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON CHIN UP AND KEEP KICKIN ASS AND TAKING NAMES

...EASY

P.S. SUBBED!

 

[Bnatural]

Day 12-18​

This entire weeks should go down as the worst week of my life, between job, a person I knew going missing, and then closing the gym, wow....

I don't have much to say other than being embarassed that I let this create a whirlwind of ****. I won't be posting the workouts, i apologize, but they weren't much to speak of including todays workout which somehow my bench went down by about 3 reps on inc bench so I did mega drops and called it good.


The Workout
Craziness, the good thing is I did get a cable crossover tower (quite old) that I need to do a little work on but each stack is either 150 or 180, can't remember, I believe 150, only bad thing is it'll be a garage thing vs in my basement, have to get someone to shave the frame and guiderails down to fit in my basement, need about 4 inches down (never thought I'd say that:hmmm

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ***, down for now, attitude lift is necessary for tomorrow, and I'm setting up the crossover with my newfound free time so bi's and tri's will be phenomenal
Vascularity: ****.5 so so, haven't shaved in a bit so I'm between man and trimmed beast.
Leanness/Recomp: ****.5 A bit better now
Libido: **** Rising


Eviscerate: ***** I find this doesn't really burn if you don't get warm enough, very interesting, it's heated activate.


Wrist still slightly tweaked...
hopefully life is on the rise once I can get things settled, being done with work will be somewhat settling, even though I'll be struggling a little, but we make do with what the Lord provides.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Day 12-18​

This entire weeks should go down as the worst week of my life, between job, a person I knew going missing, and then closing the gym, wow....

I don't have much to say other than being embarassed that I let this create a whirlwind of ****. I won't be posting the workouts, i apologize, but they weren't much to speak of including todays workout which somehow my bench went down by about 3 reps on inc bench so I did mega drops and called it good.


The Workout
Craziness, the good thing is I did get a cable crossover tower (quite old) that I need to do a little work on but each stack is either 150 or 180, can't remember, I believe 150, only bad thing is it'll be a garage thing vs in my basement, have to get someone to shave the frame and guiderails down to fit in my basement, need about 4 inches down (never thought I'd say that:hmmm

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ***, down for now, attitude lift is necessary for tomorrow, and I'm setting up the crossover with my newfound free time so bi's and tri's will be phenomenal
Vascularity: ****.5 so so, haven't shaved in a bit so I'm between man and trimmed beast.
Leanness/Recomp: ****.5 A bit better now
Libido: **** Rising


Eviscerate: ***** I find this doesn't really burn if you don't get warm enough, very interesting, it's heated activate.


Wrist still slightly tweaked...
hopefully life is on the rise once I can get things settled, being done with work will be somewhat settling, even though I'll be struggling a little, but we make do with what the Lord provides.

Hope things get better soon.

 

[Mr Aestheticz]

CHIN UP CHEST OUT HOMIE!

 

[John Smeton]

It is not the success we have but the times we get up when life knocks us down that makes us champions.

If every one were to quit after getting knocked down there would be no winners.

A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

It is not the success we have but the times we get up when life knocks us down that makes us champions.

If every one were to quit after getting knocked down there would be no winners.

A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.

100% true statement!!!

 

[Bnatural]

Day 19​

Well, I've decided to slowly transition some moves to DB movements. I pretty much did a solid DB workout today, and it went, so so.

I'm nervous to weigh myself, as all of the work issues left me thinking of that and less on food, so we'll see what happens.

Onto the workout!


The Workout
DB Shoulder Press 75sx12x3
DB Uprights 75s x 8,7,7
DB Behind Back Uprights 75s x 14/12/10/8

*big flippin wrist issue, it felt broke, so... here's what I do, I used a wrist wrap and locked that in, then before each set I strapped up my straps around my wrist as well, I have the harbinger ones that velcro around the wrist, and damn near cut off all circulation but it worked, carrying on...

DB Hammers 75s x 5,4 (I got a little lazy but it actually went well and I knew to stop before I started swinging)
Rev BB Curl 85x8,8
BB Curl 85x10,8

No tricep moves, I wanted to get my cable crossover setup, but due to my father in law leaving up fence posts and then leaving the chain link rolls in my garage (for 10 months now :thinking I have to move those and situate a little, save it for another day...

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** back up a point especially after the hammers, I do recommend getting this stack already, but for the sake of keepin it "rill" I gotta keep the point system accurate as my strength is down slightly, due to my own issues though
Vascularity: ****.5 so so, haven't shaved in a bit so I'm between man and trimmed beast, still not shaved down, my arms look fugly with half grown arm hair, I did shave my face though, I'm no tom hanks in cast away
Leanness/Recomp: ***** This gets a full point as I am leaner now
Libido: ****.5 It took a little bit, but I did run a natadrol log which has the potential to be slightly suppressive (especially if it requires a mild pct)


Eviscerate: ***** How is the heat less intense as I get leaner, before it was so damn intense around my belly button it was crazy, oh well, all good, solid product here as well.


OFF DAY!

Day 20​

OFF DAY, demo stuff plus driving = bad workout, so today is off

Day 21 is legs

 

[thebigt]

b- i have known you long enough to know you have the fortitude to conquer most any obstacle, hang in there my friend.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Yes hang in but watch out for the wrist.

 

[DreamWeaver]

b- i have known you long enough to know you have the fortitude to conquer most any obstacle, hang in there my friend.

Yes hang in but watch out for the wrist.

Yah appears to be exactly what he's doing ... good job....

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Yah appears to be exactly what he's doing ... good job....

Cannot agree more he is doing a really good job.

 

[stxnas]

Persistance overcomes resistance.

Has your friend come back on the radar yet?

 

[Bnatural]

Day 21​

Wow, really was expecting more from myself on leg day, but I did what I could.


The Workout
Leg Press 280x18,15,14 SS Leg Ext 80x15,15,12
Leg Press 280 x 14,14,13 SS Lying leg Curls(this looks real goofy but works) 60x12,12,11

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** Strength was so so today, not sure whats up, other than feeling down due to well everything
Vascularity: ****.5 again so so
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Slightly leaner in the waist, I peeked this a.m.
Libido: ****.5 Up a little more, not the full 5 yet as I've used a full bottle of stoked before and it can get a lil higher


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Day 22​

Today was feeling ok, then I lifted, feelin a little better on the "emotional" end, but this lift was awful

Weight: 199 -2.4lbs
Waist: 34 -.75in

Rack Chins 85x12,10,8
Neutral Grip wide Pullups BW x12,10,7
BB Rows 245x8,7,7

35 Inc BB Bench 245 x 5,5,5 ???????
15 Inc Bb Bench 245 x 8,6 Drop 225 x8 Drop 185 x 10

Done for today...

Noted Factors: ****SAME****
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** Strength was so so today, not sure whats up, other than feeling down due to well everything
Vascularity: ****.5 again so so
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Slightly leaner in the waist, I peeked this a.m.
Libido: ****.5 Up a little more, not the full 5 yet as I've used a full bottle of stoked before and it can get a lil higher

the waist factor is nice....

Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

 

[John Smeton]

Persistance overcomes resistance.

Has your friend come back on the radar yet?

Love the motivational stuff

Day 21​

Wow, really was expecting more from myself on leg day, but I did what I could.


The Workout
Leg Press 280x18,15,14 SS Leg Ext 80x15,15,12
Leg Press 280 x 14,14,13 SS Lying leg Curls(this looks real goofy but works) 60x12,12,11

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** Strength was so so today, not sure whats up, other than feeling down due to well everything
Vascularity: ****.5 again so so
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Slightly leaner in the waist, I peeked this a.m.
Libido: ****.5 Up a little more, not the full 5 yet as I've used a full bottle of stoked before and it can get a lil higher


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Day 22​

Today was feeling ok, then I lifted, feelin a little better on the "emotional" end, but this lift was awful

Weight: 199 -2.4lbs
Waist: 34 -.75in

Rack Chins 85x12,10,8
Neutral Grip wide Pullups BW x12,10,7
BB Rows 245x8,7,7

35 Inc BB Bench 245 x 5,5,5 ???????
15 Inc Bb Bench 245 x 8,6 Drop 225 x8 Drop 185 x 10

Done for today...

Noted Factors: ****SAME****
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** Strength was so so today, not sure whats up, other than feeling down due to well everything
Vascularity: ****.5 again so so
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Slightly leaner in the waist, I peeked this a.m.
Libido: ****.5 Up a little more, not the full 5 yet as I've used a full bottle of stoked before and it can get a lil higher

the waist factor is nice....

Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

34 inch waist is awesome.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Looking good bro.

 

[Bnatural]

Love the motivational stuff



34 inch waist is awesome.

its better than where I was, but not close to where it should be, I think I need a hyperextension bench. its craigslist time! tighten up around the back side of the problem

Looking good bro.

todays workout went better, will post up tomorrow, got my cable cross machine rollin, it's not really a smooth gem, but she'll do.
My triceps usually rock the damn thing, today I got reverse tri pushdowns 150x12, usually its 15-16, I supersetted with tri pushdowns and got them for 15 as well, we'll see what happens. Biceps went real well, phenomenal squeeze. Yard work got did, AND I got an INTERVIEW, woohoo!!!!!! This monday! Thanks for the support fellas, the official day will be up tomorrow

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

its better than where I was, but not close to where it should be, I think I need a hyperextension bench. its craigslist time! tighten up around the back side of the problem


todays workout went better, will post up tomorrow, got my cable cross machine rollin, it's not really a smooth gem, but she'll do.
My triceps usually rock the damn thing, today I got reverse tri pushdowns 150x12, usually its 15-16, I supersetted with tri pushdowns and got them for 15 as well, we'll see what happens. Biceps went real well, phenomenal squeeze. Yard work got did, AND I got an INTERVIEW, woohoo!!!!!! This monday! Thanks for the support fellas, the official day will be up tomorrow

Keep rocking bro.

 

[thebigt]

its better than where I was, but not close to where it should be, I think I need a hyperextension bench. its craigslist time! tighten up around the back side of the problem


todays workout went better, will post up tomorrow, got my cable cross machine rollin, it's not really a smooth gem, but she'll do.
My triceps usually rock the damn thing, today I got reverse tri pushdowns 150x12, usually its 15-16, I supersetted with tri pushdowns and got them for 15 as well, we'll see what happens. Biceps went real well, phenomenal squeeze. Yard work got did, AND I got an INTERVIEW, woohoo!!!!!! This monday! Thanks for the support fellas, the official day will be up tomorrow

DUDE

 

[Bnatural]

Day 23​

Definitely feeling better today, especially having the cables setup, unfortunately through all the fun, I forgot to buy carbiner's, yay.
So.... b-nat had to get a lil risk-ay and use a flippin key clip carbiner, the ones not tested to hold weight.... eee.. as briefly listed I still did some weight. I also need some low cost D handle attachments for this and some others as well, currently have a straight bar and wide neutral grip bar.
The Workout
DB Shoulder Press 85s x12x3
BB upright row (lazy, didn't wanna mess with the DB weight I had setup) 135x10x3
Behind Back DB Uprights 85sx14/13/11/8

Neutral Grip Cable Curl 120 x 12 x2
Cable Curl 120 x 10 x 2
Rev Cable Curl 100 x 10 x 2

Reverse tri pushdowns 150x12x3 SS tri pushdowns 150 x 15x3

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ****.5 Back on the rise, and I'm feelin a lot better
Vascularity: ****.5 Some tiny veins rollin through my shoulders Overall slightly more vascular, which is another motivator
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Feelin good, the post workout cereal was a bad idea, but I had quite a bit of lawn work to do and knew I wouldn't take a break until it was finished
Libido: ****.5 Still risin


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Day 24​

Unfortunately my count of pills was a little off, so this is coming to a close in a little over a week according to the remaining pills I have. Stoked is about 6 days from being gone. It's not over yet

The Workout
SLDL 225 x12,10,9 SS Leg Ext 90 x16,15,15
Leg Press 290x16,15,14 SS Lying Leg Curls 80x15,14,12 (290 is max for bands on my "leg press" machine)

Legs felt smoked today

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ****.5 Going up, I've given the squats a break for now as my knees were getting really sore, and yes I pay attention to form
Vascularity: ****.5 In the legs during workout, disappeared after
Leanness/Recomp: ***** More cereal, more yard work, not a very good unemployed diet lol, I figured I'd eat better during this, but my wife is on a health kick so next week this should all start kickin, unfortunately next week is pry the end, well next sat or sun.
Libido: ****.5 Still goin up but not peaked


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Feelin good, havin the cables tomorrow will be nice, especially since I can start hittin the FST stuff for my chest, really hard to do before. Gotta get those D handles though... walmart maybe... or dunhams

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Day 23​

Definitely feeling better today, especially having the cables setup, unfortunately through all the fun, I forgot to buy carbiner's, yay.
So.... b-nat had to get a lil risk-ay and use a flippin key clip carbiner, the ones not tested to hold weight.... eee.. as briefly listed I still did some weight. I also need some low cost D handle attachments for this and some others as well, currently have a straight bar and wide neutral grip bar.
The Workout
DB Shoulder Press 85s x12x3
BB upright row (lazy, didn't wanna mess with the DB weight I had setup) 135x10x3
Behind Back DB Uprights 85sx14/13/11/8

Neutral Grip Cable Curl 120 x 12 x2
Cable Curl 120 x 10 x 2
Rev Cable Curl 100 x 10 x 2

Reverse tri pushdowns 150x12x3 SS tri pushdowns 150 x 15x3

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ****.5 Back on the rise, and I'm feelin a lot better
Vascularity: ****.5 Some tiny veins rollin through my shoulders Overall slightly more vascular, which is another motivator
Leanness/Recomp: ***** Feelin good, the post workout cereal was a bad idea, but I had quite a bit of lawn work to do and knew I wouldn't take a break until it was finished
Libido: ****.5 Still risin


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Day 24​

Unfortunately my count of pills was a little off, so this is coming to a close in a little over a week according to the remaining pills I have. Stoked is about 6 days from being gone. It's not over yet

The Workout
SLDL 225 x12,10,9 SS Leg Ext 90 x16,15,15
Leg Press 290x16,15,14 SS Lying Leg Curls 80x15,14,12 (290 is max for bands on my "leg press" machine)

Legs felt smoked today

Noted Factors:
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: ****.5 Going up, I've given the squats a break for now as my knees were getting really sore, and yes I pay attention to form
Vascularity: ****.5 In the legs during workout, disappeared after
Leanness/Recomp: ***** More cereal, more yard work, not a very good unemployed diet lol, I figured I'd eat better during this, but my wife is on a health kick so next week this should all start kickin, unfortunately next week is pry the end, well next sat or sun.
Libido: ****.5 Still goin up but not peaked


Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

Feelin good, havin the cables tomorrow will be nice, especially since I can start hittin the FST stuff for my chest, really hard to do before. Gotta get those D handles though... walmart maybe... or dunhams

Good workout bro.

 

[Mr Aestheticz]

SOLID WORK GOIGN DOWN IN HERE, KEEP AT IT HOMIE!

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Bnat is doing a great job!!!

 

[MrKleen73]

Good stuff and good luck with the interview!

 

[DreamWeaver]

Yah good luck...

 

[Bnatural]

Thanks for the support fellas, ya, fingers crossed for the interview

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Thanks for the support fellas, ya, fingers crossed for the interview

Will do.

 

[thebigt]

Will do.

me too!

 

[Bnatural]

Day 25​

OFF DAY, removed the brush pile from my backyard, I live in the township, so I'm sure my neighbors appreciate it.

Day 26​

Workout was a little rushed today, but I got to use my cable crossover with actual carbiners and I bought 2 D handles and a dual d Handle (seated row attachment)

35 Inc BB Bench 245 x 8,8,7 SS Neutral Wide Pullups BW x 13,12,11
15 Inc Bb Bench 245 x 7, 225 x8,8 SS Pullups BW x 10,9,8
Hi Pulley Cable Crossover 60x10,10,10,9,9,9 SS Straight Bar/Arm Pushdown 110x10,10,10,10,10,10

Done for today...

Noted Factors: ****SAME****
5 * rating: *= wtf, *****=dude you gotta get a bottle
Strength: **** Strength seemed somewhat down, and for some reason I've noticed that this bottle of testopro smells a little syrupy? Not sure whats up, and I failed to mention this, but I'm not sayin it's effected the gains, thats all me and my up/down days and eating habits
Vascularity: ****.5 4.5 is damn good and an improvement, if they stick out a little more throughout the day, we'll put it at 5
Leanness/Recomp: ***** I really gotta get my eating under control, I'm hungry, but I know to eat better, had pizza, BUT I put up a fence today and that was 5 straight hours of work
Libido: ***** Wish I had one more bottle of stoked, oh well, leaves me wanting another bottle, which is a good thing, and I'll def. be buyin more

Eviscerate: ***** thumbs up

 

[thebigt]

i see libido finally hit 5-bout f'ing time.:sasmokin:

 

[MrKleen73]

Good stuff B! I need to start picking up stuff for the home gym again.

 

[thebigt]

Good stuff B! I need to start picking up stuff for the home gym again.

there is a christy's auction house here in indy that once a week does nothing but athletic and workout equipment. i have been able to get some really great stuff VERY cheap. i am a cheap basturd-when i say cheap-i mean cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

i see libido finally hit 5-bout f'ing time.:sasmokin:

He must not be a natural(pun intended)horn dog like us LOL!!!!!

 

[MrKleen73]

AMEN!

 

[Bnatural]

He must not be a natural(pun intended)horn dog like us LOL!!!!!

Well, I used to work in a gym, so I have to keep my thoughts contained, kind of like chi, a harnessed energy, but I think someone stole it when I was sleeping last night:thinking: ya SHE definitely did

 

[thebigt]

Well, I used to work in a gym, so I have to keep my thoughts contained, kind of like chi, a harnessed energy, but I think someone stole it when I was sleeping last night:thinking: ya SHE definitely did

while you were sleeping? damn bro-you are sleeping with an incubus!:shocked:

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Well, I used to work in a gym, so I have to keep my thoughts contained, kind of like chi, a harnessed energy, but I think someone stole it when I was sleeping last night:thinking: ya SHE definitely did

Your a better man than me I cannot contain my thought. Stopped trying years ago LOL.

 

[Bnatural]

lol, well I like my balls where they are, and they like where they are, they wouldn't like being in a jar

 

[thebigt]

lol, well I like my balls where they are, and they like where they are, they wouldn't like being in a jar

well you could put them on a rope and bring them out at christmas time, lol. i may have to do that myself if my wife finds out how much i spent on supps this last month-not kidding.:shocked:

 

[DreamWeaver]

well you could put them on a rope and bring them out at christmas time, lol. i may have to do that myself if my wife finds out how much i spent on supps this last month-not kidding.:shocked:

Yah I blew my supp budget for the year already except for maybe one more purchase. I am very well stocked so no worries... Got that nice long Swole HghPro run to look forward to... on above maintenance calories... I think I just shed a tear!

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Yah I blew my supp budget for the year already except for maybe one more purchase. I am very well stocked so no worries... Got that nice long Swole HghPro run to look forward to... on above maintenance calories... I think I just shed a tear!

Was that tear caused by thinking about the wood you will have from the Stoked and TestoPRO LOL!!!!.