Maximizing my Training Cycle: UHCougar05's Maximize V2 Log

[UHCougar05]

Been a long time since I've posted over here (many, many moons). But I'm logging a bottle of Maximize V2 that iForce Dave was nice enough to send me. I'm currently 13 weeks away from the 2010 Texas Strongest Man and will be training for that. Here are the events:
Max Axle (PR: 255)
Farmers for Distance (PR: 270 for 60')
Yoke (PR: 750 for 49')
Conan's Wheel (PR: N/A)
Stone Series (PR: Let's not go there )

Here are my last two workouts:

9/2 - Week 34 Upper/Lower Accumulation

Bench (3 grips - Thumb off of Smooth, POR, Comp Grip)
185x5x9 (RPE 7-8)

SSB GMs
235x5 - Too Heavy
145x5x3

CSR
3pl+25x5x3

Face Pulls
Avg. Bandx15x4

Hammer Curls
15x15x4
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9/4 - Week 34 Lower Accumulation

Box Squat
135x5
225x3
315x3
365x3x8 (RPE 6-7)

Log Cleans
110x5x4

GHR
BWx25
BWx15
BWx10

Random Ab Work

[JoHNnyNuTZ]

Good luck man, will be following this one closely.

[UHCougar05]

Good luck man, will be following this one closely.

Thanks Johnny.

9/11 - Week 13 Transmutation (Kinda)

Axle Zerchers off Pins (Beltless)
barx3
165x3
215x3
235x2
255x2

Axle Clean and Press
165x1
215x1
235x1 - ~92% of 1RM

Stones
159 Stone to 56" platform for multiple reps
Heavier Stones to 48" platform (no clue on weights, guesstimating 200 to 275ish)

[brad1224]

right along with you

lets see what you got!

[criticalbench]

Looking good! Glad david gave you the opportunity to try this leading up to your comp to help you out and achieve your goals!

Although a bodybuilder myself and powerlifting being on the other side of the fence from me, I am looking forward to following this because I know the hard work that you guys most put in!

Mike

[kingjameskjf]

This ought to be pretty interesting! Good luck in the comp BTW. I know it's still a few months out but it come up quick!

[UHCougar05]

right along with you

lets see what you got!

Thanks Brad.

Looking good! Glad david gave you the opportunity to try this leading up to your comp to help you out and achieve your goals!

Although a bodybuilder myself and powerlifting being on the other side of the fence from me, I am looking forward to following this because I know the hard work that you guys most put in!

Mike

Thanks Mike, I like strongman, as it gives me a break from powerlifting and allows me to try different things.

This ought to be pretty interesting! Good luck in the comp BTW. I know it's still a few months out but it come up quick!

Thanks, yeah, contests do tend to show up out of nowhere, lol!

[iForce Dave]

love the workouts, i have been doing powerlifting workouts for some time now and i love it!

How are you liking the maximize v2? Post up your thoughts on the effects, taste, etc!

[UHCougar05]

love the workouts, i have been doing powerlifting workouts for some time now and i love it!

How are you liking the maximize v2? Post up your thoughts on the effects, taste, etc!

Thanks Dave. I'll try and post up my thoughts after my workout tonight. It's the first night I'm trying 1.5 scoops, so we'll see how that works as compared to 1 scoop.

[VaughnTrue]

bummmp! hows it going?

[UHCougar05]

bummmp! hows it going?

What's goin on stranger? Things have been busy after the birth of my son in January, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. How are things with you?

[UHCougar05]

Well, I couldn't make it to the gym. The boy was having a meltdown and mama needed me at home.

9/18 - Transmutation (Events)

Axle
57kgx1 Clean/3 Strict Press
87kgx1 C/ 3 Push Press
97kgx1 C/ 3 Push Jerkx2
107.5x1 C/ 3 PJx2 ~90% of Contest PR

Yoke
550x60'x2

Stones
159x56" Platformx1
Misc Stones to 48" Platformx3
Heavier Stone to Lap, had trouble loading. I just need to get stronger.

Tried 1.5 scoops today. The focus was a little better, but the intensity and recovery between sets was similar to 1 scoop, so I'll stay at one scoop for the duration.

[UHCougar05]

9/20 - Cardio

1/2 scoop
30 minutes

[UHCougar05]

Been super busy with work this week. Here's Tuesday's workout:

9/21 - Week 11 Upper Accumulation

13" Log Clean and Press (1 Clean)
Logx5x2
165x5x2 - Strict Press
185x5x2 - Strict Press
205x5 - Push Press/ Push Jerk

BB Rows
135x10x2

Sledge Hammer Swings
16lb Sledgex10,10x2

Super Yoke
350x~60'x2 Trips

[UHCougar05]

9/27 - Cardio
1 Scoop

30 Minutes

I think I'll dial it back down to half a scoop for Cardio.

I'm also down to 252. One thing I've noticed from taking the Maximize in the morning is an appetite suppressing effect which is a nice perk since I'm trying to lose a bit of fat before my contest.

[UHCougar05]

9/28 - Cardio and Accumulation

AM Cardio - 50 Minutes (1 Scoop)

PM - Week 10 Accumulation

Axle C&P (Short Axle) - 1 Clean
57.5kgx5
72.5kgx3x2 (RPE 6)
77.5kgx3x2 (RPE 7)
87.5kgx3x2 (RPE 7)
97.5kgx8 (RPE 9)

SLDL
245X3
295X3
365X3

Farmers Walk
180(per hand)x170' (85' w/ Turn)

Keg Rows
168x10x3
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9/29 - Cardio
1 hour (1/2 Scoop)

[JoHNnyNuTZ]

Looking good my man. One scoop seems to be the sweet spot for you. I think I like mine at about a scoop and a half. The focus as you stated at that dose is sweet. I tried 2 scoops and I felt a bit over stimmed..lOL

[UHCougar05]

Looking good my man. One scoop seems to be the sweet spot for you. I think I like mine at about a scoop and a half. The focus as you stated at that dose is sweet. I tried 2 scoops and I felt a bit over stimmed..lOL

Thanks J. Yeah, one scoop seems to work well. After trying 1.5 scoops, I think 2 scoops would be WAY too much 1,3 for me. 1/2 - 1 scoop seems just right. Strength is up and BW is trending down, so I can't complain.

[UHCougar05]

9/30 - Cardio and Lower Accumulation

AM - Cardio 30 minutes - 1/2 Scoop

PM - Week 10 Lower Accumulation - 1 Scoop

Front Squats (w/ Straps around the Bar)
70kgx5
90kgx3 - RPE 6
110kgx3 - RPE 7
130kgx3 - RPE 7
Add Belt
150kgx1 - RPE 8-9
170kgx1 - RPE 9-10
190kgxmiss

Zerchers from Pins (Mimicking The Pick for Conan's Wheel)
165x3
255x1+1 15 Sec Hold
255x1 30 Sec Hold

Arch Back GMs
70kgx5
120kgx5
160kgx5

Standing Abs
Avg Bandx12x3

Had the gym to myself. Focus was ridiculous.

[JoHNnyNuTZ]

hows the 1/2 scoop and cardio. Ive yet to try it?