Epi pulse cycle Log

[jfuller]

This is my first log on AM....Some background information..
I have been lifting for 7 years...on and off the first 3 years. I took 1-AD from egro pharm about 6 years ago when I had no clue about PCT, and had no bad reactions. I am going to pulse this just to see how my body reacts...I may end up doing a straight cycle, just depends on how my body reacts.
I am 5'10", 178lbs, 14-15% BF. My goal is 185lbs, and stay below 15% body fat.



EPISTANE TUES WED FRI SAT
WEEK1 10/20/30/30
WEEK2 30/40/40/40
WEEK3 40/40/40/40
WEEK4 40/40/40/40
week5 40/40/40/40
week6 40/40/40/40
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Every day I will be taking
fish oil
hawthorne berry
cycle support- MORNING AND NIGHT
igf-2 at night
DHEA- off days only
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PCT
fish oil
hawthorne berry
post cycle support
t-911- starting week 2 of PCT, then taper it off into week6.
sustain alpha
lean xtreme
I do have a SERM - Toremifene, just in case
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MY Diet Mon-Sat.

300 grams protein, 170 grams carbs, 50 grams Fat....So my daily percentage intake is 50% PROTEIN, 30-35% CARBS, 15-20% FAT
1-1.5 gallons of water every day

 

[UnrealMachine]

Good luck bulking up 20 pounds on a pulse with only 2,330 calories.

So first off, you need to eat more if you want to reach those goals. Other than that, how often are you pulsing, 3x a week or 4x a week? If you're pulsing 3x a week you'll want to increase that dose, start at 30 and work up to 50. For 4x a week your doses are OK but don't expect a ton.

Your PCT is fine... easy to recover from a pulse.

 

[jfuller]

Good luck bulking up 20 pounds on a pulse with only 2,330 calories.

So first off, you need to eat more if you want to reach those goals. Other than that, how often are you pulsing, 3x a week or 4x a week? If you're pulsing 3x a week you'll want to increase that dose, start at 30 and work up to 50. For 4x a week your doses are OK but don't expect a ton.

Your PCT is fine... easy to recover from a pulse.

You just misunderstood me, I am not expecting to gain 20 pounds during this cycle, that is just a goal that I have, I would be happy to get 5-10 lbs on this cycle.
I am pulsing 4x a week, like it says above....I just want to see how my body reacts before I do a straight cycle.....
Glad you think my PCT is fine....that is one thing I wanted to make sure I have right.

 

[jfuller]

Well day one is here and gone.
I took my first dose of Epi this morning.
Over all I feel no different, I cant wait till week 2-3 to really start feeling this, I am really considering not pulsing and just do a normal cycle, I will wait until the end of next week to see How I feel.
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I worked on Shoulders today. I will just post my last set and the amount.
Military Press-125lbs x 8
Seated Dumbbell Press -40lbs x 10
Seated Dumbbell Lat. Raise- 15lbs x 12
Dumbbell Shrug 90lbs x 8
Smith Machine Upright Row- 110lbs x 12
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I feel like I could have lifted more, I am trying this new program and I am not sure if I like it. Normally on my last set I do drop downs, I really like the burn and pump I get doing it..... Afterwards I can barely lift my arms up above my head when I am done working shoulders. With this program I did not feel that, even though I could barely get that full last set........

What do you all recommend? I am trying to bulk, not tone..So normally my sets have no more than 8 reps, usually my last set I can barely get 6, then I start dropping weight....

Is lifting to absolute failure good? Or am I working the muscles to hard?

 

[Jesse80]

good luck will be watching this

 

[Tomahawk88]

I will sub. Have an Epi pulse of my own going on. It will be nice to see how some1 else's goes.
I must say 30 preworkout is money.

 

[jfuller]

good luck will be watching this

Thanks for watching!!!

I will sub. Have an Epi pulse of my own going on. It will be nice to see how some1 else's goes.
I must say 30 preworkout is money.

Hey Tomahawk, glad to have ya! I will check yours out too.....
I really look forward to 30 preworkout!!!

 

[Tomahawk88]

Ya 30 is just crazy. U get so pumped up. I wish I could just walk around shirtless the rest of the day after my workout lol.

 

[jfuller]

Well...at the end of Day two, I still dont feel much different..wasnt expecting to though.
I did sleep like a baby last night...I did not want to wake up at all!! Could have been the long work day though.
I have added some more calories, I have been thinking what unrealmachine stated above, I really want to get the best results...So added the healthiest calories I could, I am at about 3000 calories a day...except Sundays!
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I worked Back today......

Wide Grip Pull Ups- 4 sets to failure...1 sec hold at top, 2 sec negatives, 1 sec positives.
*set 1- 13
*set 2- 12
*set 3- 10
*set 4- 8

Lat Pull Downs/ Seated Row SUPERSET-
* Pull downs-4 x 10 @ 120lbs
* Seated Row- 4 x 10 @ 100lbs

Bent Over Barbell Row
* 4 X 10 @ 80 LBS
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[jfuller]

I forgot to add My measurements...

*chest- 40.5 "
*waist- 35 " (but I wear 32 inch pants....wierd)
*thigh- 23.5 "
*Arms- 16 "

 

[UnrealMachine]

good idea, you need food to build muscle!

@ the barbell rows, try going heavier, i'll bet you can surprise yourself and increase that one quite a bit.

 

[Tomahawk88]

Ya don't be afraid to eat on cycle. Especially if u r looking to make some gains in size. Just don't eat like a fatty.

 

[jfuller]

good idea, you need food to build muscle!

@ the barbell rows, try going heavier, i'll bet you can surprise yourself and increase that one quite a bit.

This is a new program for me...I felt like I could of lifted more...Next week I am going to try 170. It is hard for me to get more food..I dont have a huge appetite...Breakfast is my week spot...I usually just make a protein smoothy...quick and easy. I am going to add eggs and protein pancakes.

Ya don't be afraid to eat on cycle. Especially if u r looking to make some gains in size. Just don't eat like a fatty.

Very good point..I try my hardest to keep my fat intake under 20% of my daily intake. And it is hard!!

 

[Tomahawk88]

Ya barbell rows are pretty easy. U can do more than u think. When I get back to the weights I am thinking 225 will be a good start.

Force urself to eat. My problem is I have a slow metabolism so I have to eat less than I want.

Right now I am cut/recomping and my fat intake is through the roof.

 

[UnrealMachine]

Yeah you have to forcefeed, it can suck hard, there's ways to increase appetite tho.

I wouldn't worry if your fat intake exceeds 20%, i'll interchange fat and carbs with each other depending on whether i want to go keto or not, they're both just energy, if you're not gaining fat then don't worry.

 

[jfuller]

Day three and still feel the same. Today was rest/cardio. Cant wait till tomorrow to hit the weights again!!!!

 

[jfuller]

Day three and still feel the same. Today was rest/cardio. Cant wait till tomorrow to hit the weights again!!!!

Well Day 4 has been great! I am still sore from my back workout!! I like it when that happens. I am still sleeping great, I feel great, and eating like I always do.....

Today was chest day with 90 sec rests:

Swiss Ball Dumbbell Press
4 X 10- 80LBS
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Superset Incline Bench Press/ Push-ups
*Incline- 4 x 8- 205lbs
*Push-ups- to failure (using the perfect push-ups)
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Chest Dips

4 sets to failure
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Cable Crossovers

4 x 15- 20 lbs

 

[jfuller]

Just got done lifting arms. I still feel real good, the last two mornings I have awake feeling great and ready to get up. Normally I drag out of bed...not sure if this has do to with the epi cycle or not.
I can honestly say I have done real good with eating. I have constantly stayed between 2800-3100 calories, and a low 20%fat intake. I physically dont see any changes, but I was not expecting to this early.
I will weigh myself tomorrow morning before breakfast. Then I can finally eat something good, Like a big fat greasy burger with cheese and Bacon!!!

Today was arms/legs:

Biceps
Barbell Curl- 5 x 8 - 85lbs
Barbell Curl- 1 x 20 -45lbs
Incline Dumbbell Curl- 5 x 8 - 25lbs
Incline Dumbbell Curl- 1 x 20- 15lbs
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Triceps

Close grip Bench Press- 5 x 8 - 215lbs
Close grip Bench Press- 1 x 20- 135lbs
Cable Lying Tricep Extension- 3x8 -130lbs
Cable Lying Tricep Extension- 1 x 20- 70lbs
Rope Pull Downs- 2 x 8-100lbs
Pushdowns- 5 x 8-130lbs
Pushdowns- 1 x 20- 80lbs
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Legs

Squats- 3 x 8- 280lbs
lunges- 3 x 10- bodyweight
Leg Press-3 x 8 - 350lbs
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[TGD]

Haha looks like you put more focus on the beach muscles over those wheels in that last workout!

 

[jfuller]

Haha looks like you put more focus on the beach muscles over those wheels in that last workout!

LOL...YEAH..its the last time I do arms and legs on the same day.....Bad idea for me. I will be moving legs to Wed. I was not happy with how I performed, but I wanted to be honest.

 

[jfuller]

Today I noticed something that I have not seen in prob 10 years..........ACNE. Just a few bumps on my forehead. Looks like I better start washing my face more. I am waking up feeling great and ready to go. I really am starting to like this stuff!!!

 

[Tomahawk88]

I just started week 3 of mine. If u have the same reaction I am I hope u have a gf or wife or some1 u can have on call lol. I am at 50mg and it is getting ridiculous. I am getting good results though so I am going to keep it at 50mg.

 

[jfuller]

I just started week 3 of mine. If u have the same reaction I am I hope u have a gf or wife or some1 u can have on call lol. I am at 50mg and it is getting ridiculous. I am getting good results though so I am going to keep it at 50mg.

Yeah..acne def doesnt help the game. Luckily I am married, so no worries here. Are you still pulsing? When did you hit 50, I orignally was just going to go to 40mg, but I am thinking 50mg will be better!

 

[Tomahawk88]

Ya and right now my acne is weird. My left isn't too bad but my right side is terrible. I have a naturally oily face. Ya I am doing 7 weeks. So I still have plenty more fun ahead. I went 20, 30, 40, and then 50 so at the start of week 2. Id do it depending on how much u have. I have another full bottle I COULD use. But I think I am going to keep it and either use it as part of a stack/bridge or do another pulse depending on how everything turns out.

 

[jfuller]

Ya and right now my acne is weird. My left isn't too bad but my right side is terrible. I have a naturally oily face. Ya I am doing 7 weeks. So I still have plenty more fun ahead. I went 20, 30, 40, and then 50 so at the start of week 2. Id do it depending on how much u have. I have another full bottle I COULD use. But I think I am going to keep it and either use it as part of a stack/bridge or do another pulse depending on how everything turns out.

I would have to buy another bottle if I go to 50mg for a 6 wk pulse, I think I better go ahead and order it! lol

 

[Tomahawk88]

Ya I got Performance Design's EFX and I think i saw it for $20.

 

[UnrealMachine]

Ya I got Performance Design's EFX and I think i saw it for $20.

Yea at the planet
http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/performance-design/efx-90-capsules.html

 

[jfuller]

Yea at the planet
http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/performance-design/efx-90-capsules.html

That is a good price, but I have IBE epi right now, so I will go ahead and order another bottle from IBE. Even though they may be the same, I dont want to chance it.

 

[jfuller]

What a Day!!!! I cant even read MENS FITNESS magazine because I end up staring at every picture of girl in a dreaming daze. I am going to have to wear a cup to the gym to keep the soldier from saluting every female.
When I finally got into my routine, I was focused and loving it!

Shoulder Day

Upright Row/ Barbell Shrug Superset
* Row- 4 x 8
* Shrug- 4 x 8
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Arnold Press
3 x 8
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Cable Front Raise
3 x 12
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One arm Cable laterial Raise
3 x 12
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Dumbbell Reverse Fly
3 x 12
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[Tomahawk88]

Ya that is how I am reacting to my epi pulse.

 

[jfuller]

Today was my first day at 40mg, and I felt it. The pump I had was great. The workout today was so intense that afterwards my stomach was a little queezy. I usually only feel that after my leg workouts. I forced some protein and carbs down, then it went away eventually. Tomorrow is legs, cant wait to see how that goes!!

*BACK DAY*

Widegrip Pull-ups/ Lat pulldown Superset
*Pull-ups- 4 x Max
*Pulldown- 4 x 10
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Seated Row Dropset
*3 X Max
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One Arm Cable Row (3-1-3 rep timing)
*3 x 10
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Bent-over Barbell Row
*4 x 10 ( 135lbs ) your right....I could do more!...170lbs-I was dreaming
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Straight Arm Pulldown
*4 x 10
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[jfuller]

Whatever you do, do not take Anabolic Innovations Cycle support with water. I have taken some nasty stuff before, but that is by far the worst. It says to take with protein, but I already ate 40 grams of protein and I needed to take the Cycle support, so I just mixed it with water...I took one gulp, then added milk and a small amount of protein powder to help get it down...That will be the last time I forget to take it with protein.
My back is nice a sore today, I love it when I feel sore the next day, that way I know I did hit that muscle hard!
Today was leg day, I was expecting to feel the post workout nausea. I hit them hard, could barely walk out, and felt fine. That is a first for me, I usually always feel sick afterwards...I hope this keeps up!

THURSDAY: LEGS

QUADS
* Leg Extensions- 4 x 12
* Leg Press- 4 x 8-10
* Squats- 3 x 8-10
* Lunges- 3 x 8-10
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Hamstrings
* Lying Leg Curl- 4 x 10
* Standing one-legged Curls- 4 x 10
* Stiff-legged Deadlifts- 3x10
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[the GUNSHOW]

so how much LB have you put on now?

 

[jfuller]

so how much LB have you put on now?

As of this morning, 1 pound. It hasnt been a full 2 weeks yet though, I have a long way to go.......

 

[jfuller]

Well, today I was extremely Tired. I normally am after working legs real hard. My wrist is also hurting pretty bad, I think it may be drying out. I am going to up my Fish Oil intake and hope that it will go away.

CHEST DAY

Incline Dumbbells
* 4 x 10
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Chest Dips
* 4 x Max
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Bench Press/ Dumbbell Fly Superset
*Bench- 4 x 8
*Fly- 4 x 12
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Bench Cable Fly/ Pushups Superset
*Fly- 4 X 12
*Pushup- 4 x max
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[jfuller]

I woke up on Sat. with my wrist still in pain. No swelling at all. Just pain in the wrist when I bend it. I went ahead to the gym and tried to workout my biceps. I was unable to hold the weight through the curl. So I am going to rest it until Tuesday hoping it will go away. This really sucks!!!

 

[jfuller]

My wrist feels better, I wanted to rest it one more day, so I worked my legs today. I did feel nausea today, but not bad. My legs could barely get me out of the gym, they were so swollen...I loved it! I stretched the entire time during the workout, and 15 min after.

TUESDAY: LEGS

QUADS
* Leg Extensions- 4 x 10
* Leg Press- 4 x 8-10
* Squats- 3 x 8-10
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Hamstrings
* Lying Leg Curl- 4 x 10
* Standing one-legged Curls- 4 x 10
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Calves

 

[TGD]

So how many days are you in now? Thoughts on strength or weight gains?

 

[TGD]

As of this morning, 1 pound. It hasnt been a full 2 weeks yet though, I have a long way to go.......

Sorry, I guess this still applies given it was only a few days back.

 

[jfuller]

Sorry, I guess this still applies given it was only a few days back.

I will check Sunday Morning. I really am not the type of person to check the scale every day. I usually check it once a month, but for this Log I am doing it once a week. I will post it up on Sunday. Thanks for your interest.rivateeye:

 

[jfuller]

So how many days are you in now? Thoughts on strength or weight gains?

To be honest I dont feel that different. But it is still early. I have logged everything I have done in the gym. In another week or so I will Post the current weight and we will see how much I have increased from the first week I started.
On Wed. I just did cardio, I was unable to make it to the gym. Today I worked my Shoulders. My wrist feels real good again, but I still am wearing the brace when I lift just in case.

Shoulder Workout

Dumbbell Press/ Barbell Front Raise Superset
*Dumbell Press- 4 x 8
*Barbell Front Raise - 4 x 12
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Dumbbell Lateral Raise- Drop Set
* 4 x 8/Max
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Dumbbelle Reverse Fly- Drop Set
*4 X 8/Max
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Barbell Shrug
*3 x 12
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Cable Upright Row
*3 x 10

 

[Tomahawk88]

U know what this log is miss? Weights! Come on dont be shy.

 

[jfuller]

U know what this log is miss? Weights! Come on dont be shy.

LOL. I was going to log the weight at the end of a 4 week cycle, that way you can see the difference month by month, I will go ahead and start logging every month since thats what the people want.:147:

 

[jfuller]

I apologize on not logging the past few days. Been real busy. I weighed in on Sunday Morning, up another pound. I hope this continues!!! I also had a few compliments Sat. night on my arms and definition. My wife says I should post some pics up from the beggining. I was going to wait to the end of the Cycle to show the before and after pics....Still thinking about this one.


Friday- BACK DAY

Wide Grip Pullups
* 4 x 12, 10, 8, 7
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Lat Pull Downs
* 3 x 10 - 150lbs
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Bent-over Row
* 4 x 8,6,6,5 - 145lbs
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One Arm Cable Row
* 4 x 15 - 30lbs
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Straight arm Pull downs
* 4 x 10 - 70lbs
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Sat- Chest Day

Incline Barbell Bench Press
* 4 x 10 - 245lbs
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Barbell Flat Bench Press
* 4 x 8-10 - 205lbs
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Fly Machine
* 3 x 12 - 70lbs
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Cable Crossovers
* 3 x 12 - 30lbs
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[Tomahawk88]

Well damn now this log looks a whole lot better lol. Good work and congrats on the compliments. I plan on just walking around in boxers when I go watch a friend play football at another college when I sleep at an apartment with 4 girls oh so many choices lol. That will be my measure of improvement.

 

[jfuller]

I still feel good and healthy, no bad side effects.

Tuesday Shoulders

Military Press
* 3 X 8 - 145LBS
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Seated Dumbbell Press
* 3 x 10 - 55lbs
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Dumbbell Lat. Raise
* 3 x 12 - 15lbs
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Dumbbell Reverse Fly
* 3 x 12 - 15lbs
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Dumbbell Shrug
* 3 x 8 - 90lbs
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Smith Machine Upright Row
* 3 x 12- 110lbs
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Wed. Back

Wide Grip Pull-ups/ Lat Pull Down SuperSet
* Pull-ups- 3 x 15, 10, 8
* Pull-downs- 3 x 10 - 120lbs
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Straight Arm Lat Pull downs
* 3 X 12 - 70 LBS
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Seated Row Drop Set
* 3 x Max - 90lbs (I got 15 on first set, 12 on second, 10 on third set at 90lbs, I dropped 20 lbs twice before the set was over, for example: 15reps @ 90lbs, then drop to 70lbs and I got 10 more reps, then drop to 50lbs, And I got 10 more, that is one set)

 

[jfuller]

I have been hunting all weekend, so I was unable to post. I will post this evening all the updates.

 

[jfuller]

Ok..
Thursday I worked my chest and Friday I did legs. Yes, I missed biceps because of being in the woods hunting. I still feel the same, no bad sides at all.

Thursday Chest

Dumbbell Bench Press
* 4 x Max. set 1 @75lbs x 17
set 2 @80lbs x 15
set 3 @95lbs x 12
set 4 @110lbs x 6
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Bench Press( 4-1-4 count, focus on control, weight not important)
*4 x 12 x 135lbs
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Cable Crossovers
*4 x 8-12 (30lbs x 12, 40lbs x 12, 50lbs x 8, 50lbs x 8)
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Pushup burnout
*3 sets of Max pushups in 60seconds
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Friday Legs

Leg Extensions
* 4 x 12 x 70lbs
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Squats
* 3 x 10 x 185lbs
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Leg Press
* 4 x 8-10 x 450lbs
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Lying Leg Curl
* 4 x 10 x 70lbs
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Stiff Legged Dead Lifts
*3 x 10-12
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Tuesday Shoulders

Upright Cable Row/ Barbell Shrug
*Row- 4 x 8 x 130lbs
*Shrugs- 4 x 8 x 240lbs
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Arnold Press
* 3 x 8 x 65lbs on set 1 & 2, 70lb set 3
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Cable Front Press
* 3 x 12 x 50lbs
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One Arm Cable Laterial Raise
* 3 x 12 x 15lbs
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Dumbbell Reverse Fly
* 3 x 12 x 15lbs
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[AnabolicFrenz]

subd, looks good so far, im starting an epi pulse soon too

 

[jfuller]

subd, looks good so far, im starting an epi pulse soon too

Thanks..You will love this stuff!