Farmtire's road to the show-me state game with the help anabeta/prime (sponsored)

[farmtireguy]

First off thanks to Natty, PES and Upslabs for this great opportunity. Ok first off a little back ground
Age 39
Height 5'7"
Weight 175 lb
Bf% approx 25 %
Ok now the story I have been working out off and on since high school (the last time that I was really serious football) kinda a whole stop and go thing life always seemed to get in the way. Well now we come to 2011 and guess you could call this my midlife crisis. Instead of a car or a motorcycle I decided to get serious about weight lifting and my overall health. Especially since my wife lost a 140 lbs. since the birth of our second son. I have been Smoke free for about a year now. This past December I got a wild hair up my a$$ and decide to compete in power lifting in the Show me State games. Actually AM has been a great help in my journey since joining last August. I feel I'm the better prepared in the gym that I have ever been.

 

[farmtireguy]

Place holder for final ;-)

 

[kevinhy]

in!

 

[Colbicide]

Looking forward to trading secrets. Good luck.

 

[farmtireguy]

in!

Cool should be quite a ride

Looking forward to trading secrets. Good luck.

thanks you too ;-)

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok day 1
Chest day I know it is the cliché.
Now the workout
Chest 3-12-12
Bench bb
5x5x155
Incline db
1x10x45 Got interrupted and lost my bench >:-/
Overhead press
1x5x80 lb.
1x5x90 lb.
1x5x100 lb.
1x4x100 lb.
1x4x100 lb.
Cable flys
1x12x12.5 lb.
1x12x17.5 lb.
1x12x22.5 lb.
1x9x27.5 lb.
1x7x32.5 lb.
Shoulder press mech
1x12x70 lb.
1x12x90 lb.
1x8x100 lb.
1x5x110 lb.
Dips
1x7 bw. Did these for hell of it at the end surprised myself being able to do that many.
Otherwise nothing else really to report at this point.
EDIT. Dosing. Prime 6/9 protocol with sat/sun off anabeta 4 a day

 

[wasme]

In for this and will be joining in on the fun as soon as mine arrives!

 

[farmtireguy]

Cool glad to have ya along

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok gonna throw some measurements out
Neck 15 1/8"
Chest 40 3/4"
Waist 37" at the belly button
Right bicep 14 3/4 " flexed
Left bicep 14 " flexed
Right thigh 22"
Left thigh 22"
Bench max approx 185 will try new max next week
Dead lift approx 335 lb
Squat haven't tried to max
Overhead press same.

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok day 3
First the workout.
Back 3-14-12
Dead lift
12x135
10x205
1x5x315 new PR
1x3x315
1x3x315
1x6x225 right under
1x6x225 left under
Pull ups
3x bw. Overhand wide
5x bw. Underhand narrow
4x bw. Underhand narrow
Pull down
12x80
7x100
Pendlay rows
3x5x100
Face pull
12x55
12x70
12x85
Lateral raises/front raises
12x10/10x10
5x15/5x15
5x17.5/3x17.5

Background of the workout
I just move deads from my leg day to back day at the suggestion of a friend who is way more advanced in lifting then I am. It made a difference as seen by my PR before it has been 315x3.
Now I did get one hella pump in my biceps kick in as I started the pull downs. Not sure if I can chalk that up to the stack or the change in routine. I also had a noticeable pump in my traps in the locker room when I changed my shirt.

 

[farmtireguy]

Day 4 thurs
The workout
Arms calfs abs

Arms abs calfs
Cg bench
12x55
12x95
10x115
6x135
9x115
bb curls
12x30
12x40
10x50
8x60
Overhead tricep ext Db.
12x15
12x22.5
10x25
5x30
Hammer curls
12x10
12x12.5
10x15
8x20
Leg press calf press
Sled x 30
Sled+90 x25
Sled+90 x25
Roman chair bent leg
15
15
15
Cable crunches
20x7.5
20x22.5
15x37.5
The weights seemed to move pretty easily. My appetite seems to be increasing. I keep a bag of almonds in my locker at work to munch on I have been hitting it more often over the past couple days. That will probably do it for now. Any suggestion questions are always welcome. Probably won't post anything on fri ( non-workout day) unless something pops up.

 

[lukehayd]

Little late (not much) but here!

 

[farmtireguy]

Little late (not much) but here!

Glad to have you along

 

[farmtireguy]

Btw most recent pic up on my profile

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok saturday workout
Leg day ;-)
squats
15x45
15x45
8x95
8x115
1x135
1x155
1x175
1x180
1x1x1x200
Leg press
10x2 plates
10x4 plates
8x6 plates
6x8 plates
5x8 plates ( tried for another 6 but my legs basically gave my the finger half way up and said not gonna happen )
Good mornings
12x45
10x55
10x65
10x70
Farmer walks (my favorite exercise behind dead lifts)
360' x 90 lb.
180 x 120 lb.
180x 120 lb.

Not too bad of a workout kinda was up in the air since I moved deads to my back day so this workout maybe tweaked a little. I'm open to suggestions as always.
Ok I do have to say the farmer walk seemed easier this workout. I think I could have gone more on the squats but with change in the workout I didn't want burn out at the beginning.
Weight was up to 179 but that was because I ate at HuHot Friday night great food but the sauces have a ton of salt :-(.
I have notice some new veins making an appearance.

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok Monday day 7
First the workout
Chest
Flat bench
5x155 lb.
5x160 lb.
3x165 lb. Mind got in the way
5x165 Lb. Had spotter
Incline bench db
12x30
10x40
8x50
Over head press
5x80 lb.
5x90 lb.
5x100 lb.
5x100 lb.
Cable flys
12x12.5 lb.
12x17.5 lb.
10x22.5 lb.
8x27.5 lb.
Should press mech
12x60 lb.
12x 90 lb.
8x100 lb.
8x100 lb.
Dips
7x bw.
5x bw.
5x bw.

Ok workout was bad thing is my mind got in my way on the flat bench once I had a spotter 165 went up easy :-/. Muscles have felt full all day. After my workout my shoulders was showing quite a bit striation. I tend to carry my weight low so the skin on my shoulders has always been pretty "thin" but the striations haven't been as prominent as they were tonight. Well that seems to be it for now. Any question/suggestion just let me know.

 

[wasme]

Any noticeable difference after 7 days, even the overall feeling of wellbeing?

 

[farmtireguy]

So far I am noticing a difference in vascularity my arms it doesn't take much but last night I noticed some vein making an appearance in my legs. As for a sense of overall well being I'm one hell of a laid back guy so I haven't noticed any change there. Overall my muscles are feeling fuller

 

[wasme]

Sounds very positive after just a week. Psyched to get started, mine is probably still in customs-hell lol .

 

[lukehayd]

I always enjoyed Prime at a higher dose but when USP Labs came out with Pink Magic and I was able to stack the two, it was sweet! That being said, I'm sure that this combo is also a pretty sweet stack. How about the libido? Is your wife about to kill you yet? LOL!

 

[farmtireguy]

Well not really a libido increase as of yet but I have noticed more "endurance"

 

[lukehayd]

Endurance is always a plus ----where ever it might be!

 

[farmtireguy]

Wednesday day 9
First the workout
Back
Dead lifts
12x115
12x135
10x225
7x315
4x315
pull up
4x bw. Overhand wide
2x bw. Overhand wide
5x bw. Underhand narrow
4x bw. Underhand narrow
Pull downs
12x80
10x100
8x110
Pendley row
3x5x100
Straight arm pull down/hammer shrugs
12x45/15x90
10x50/15x180
6x55/15x270
Finished one last shrug set
12x360

Ok not sure if is the stack or just moving deads to back day but 315 seems to be moving easier along with my work up weights. Still having the full muscle feeling and loving it ;-). Appetite is still up. Sleep is great waking up pretty well rested. I did start using chalk on my deads which really helped with my 225. I usually Could only get about 7 before the bar started to slip tonight I hit 10. ;-)
EDIT: ok the wife says I look "thicker". I have notice it myself. I have pictures posted in an album on my profile

 

[Colbicide]

Noticing that moving the weight is easier as well. Same with the muscle fullness. Great log btw.

 

[farmtireguy]

Noticing that moving the weight is easier as well. Same with the muscle fullness. Great log btw.

Thank you my first one. have you noticed an increase in craving carbs?

 

[Colbicide]

Thank you my first one. have you noticed an increase in craving carbs?

I am not having cravings or hunger. My issue right now is not feeling satisfied or full. I think I have a full blown black hole in my gut. This week I've been able to just pack food away like I was 16 again... But this time I'm paying the grocery bill.

 

[farmtireguy]

Thursday
The workout
Arms abs and calfs
Cg bench
12x65
10x95
10x115
7x135
Bb curl
12x30
12x40
10x50
9x60
overhead tricep ext db
12x15
12x20
10x25
8x30
Hammer curls
12x10
12x15
10x20
8x25
Rolling triceps ext
12x10
10x15

Ok first off had to cut out early :-/ so abs and calfs will be added to Saturdays workout. The weights or reps on my exercises have increased since last week. I'm definitely starting to like the muscle fullness feeling. Libido is up ;-). Appetite is still up. Think I might have to up my cals with a shake or something just so I'm not getting to far off my cleaner than most plan. I really seem to be craving carbs. I think that is weird because I'm not restricting them at all.

 

[farmtireguy]

Btw here's the link to my aminolytes log http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplement-reviews-logs/196583-farmtireguy-stops-going.htm

 

[farmtireguy]

Saturday
The work out
Legs
Squats
12x45
10x115
8x135
3x165
3x165
3x165
3x165
Squat press
10x2 plate
10x4 plate
8x6 plate
6x8 plate
5x8 plates
Good mornings
12x40
10x60
10x70
10x80
Seated calf raises
15x45
20x90
17x90
Free motion crunches
20x20
20x35
16x50
Farmer walks
90 x 360'
120 x 180'
120 x 180'
120 x 180' added extra walk forearms was getting used to it

Ok the switching deads to my back day was an excellent idea. I'm now able to really pour more into my squats. ;-) On the anabeta/prime front appetite still up. Libido has increased. Strength seems to be increasing.

 

[wasme]

Finally got mine over the weekend.. I will be starting my log a week from today.. after seeing how you guys are doing ..I am psyched to get it started.

 

[farmtireguy]

Finally got mine over the weekend.. I will be starting my log a week from today.. after seeing how you guys are doing ..I am psyched to get it started.

Grats man hit it hard ;-)

 

[lukehayd]

Strength up is nice to hear!

 

[farmtireguy]

Yeah moving up will post workout and thoughts later. Kinda exciting today ;-) well at least for me. Lol

 

[farmtireguy]

Here we go beginning of week 3
The workout
Chest
Flat bench bb
1x5x165
1x3x165 no spotter
1x5x165 spotter
1x5x165 spotter
1x5x165 spotter
Incline bench db
12x30
10x40
3x50
Cable flys
12x12.5
12x17.5
10x22.5
Overhead press
3x5x70
2x5x80
Mech shoulder press
12x60
8x90
6x100
Dips
5x bw
4x bw
3x bw
3x bw

Ok I love the fact that I can say the flat bench was PR time for me. I had a guy ask to work in. Since my normal partner failed to show he spotted for me. That coupled with the fact he was working out with 230-250 range of weights. With that said as you can see the rest of the workout suffered. Kinda bittersweet. Just means I'll have to hit it harder next time. I really like the full feeling you get off this stack. Vascularity still going full force. I can say I'm definitely getting an alpha feeling. I have no idea what feeling "on" is like but if is like this but more I might have just started a new "itch" to scratch. Lol ;-). As always any tips, hints, or suggestions are welcome.
Btw weight was at 177 saturday morning.

 

[Colbicide]

How's the hunger?

 

[farmtireguy]

Still there lol. Keeping it in check with muscle milk RTDs . You know they make them caffeinated now lol

 

[Colbicide]

Still there lol. Keeping it in check with muscle milk RTDs . You know they make them caffeinated now lol

Really? I may have to hunt me down some. Thanks!

 

[farmtireguy]

Really? I may have to hunt me down some. Thanks!

Gas stations are where I have found them. Welcome

 

[farmtireguy]

ok update my chest andshoulders are SORE. lol guess thats telling me i need to step it up.:scared:

 

[farmtireguy]

Progress notes to come but for now a video for critique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SH2iKXiDK4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SH2iKXiDK4

 

[pigpen75]

Cool bro, I've wrestled in the show me state games a couple times. Goodluck

 

[farmtireguy]

Thank you. First time for me ;-)

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok tonight is a double feature yesterday and today workouts.
Wednesday.
Back
Deadlifts
12x135
10x205
5x225
5x315 with straps
Pull up chin up
3xbw over hand
4xbw underhand
4xbw underhand
Pendlay row
3x5x100
Face pull
1x12x55
1x12x70
1x12x85
1x7x100
Hammer shrug
20x90
15x180
15x270
Farmer walk
45 x 180' x2
60 x 90 x 2
Ok it was a great workout. need to continue working on my grip strength but chalk has gone a long way in helping though. Still working on getting my pull up/ chin ups up lol.

Arms abs calfs
Cg bench
3x5x135
Bb curl
2x5x70
1x4x70
Overhead tri ext
12x20
10x25
8x30
Hammer curls
12x10
12x15
10x20
10x30 PR
Calf raise leg press
Sled x 20
15x 2 plates
20 x 2 plates
Seated calf
20x45
15x90
Roman chair
2x20
1x16
Very nice workout here. Decided to change up some set/reps. definitely gaining strength in my tris and bis. On the stack front still feeling the fullness. Libido is still going strong. ( the wife has threatened to lock me out lol ) hunger is still up. Will have to take some measurement this weekend to see if there might be a bf change. Weight has hovered around 177 which is up 2 pounds from the beginning of this trek.

 

[farmtireguy]

I will post up vids of my squat and bench just for Sh!t and giggles. That and any comments suggestion. ;-)

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok here's the workout
Legs
Squat
8x95
8x135
5x185
5x165
5x165
Squat press
12x2 plates
10x4 plates
8x6 plates
6x8 plates
6x8 plates nailed it finally
Good mornings
12x45
12x65
12x85
10x105
8x115
Free motion crunch
20x25
16x40
12x60
Hypers
15x bw.
12x bw+10
10x bw+20
Farmer walks
360'' x 90
180' x 130 x 3
Hammer gripper
45x failure
2x90x failure
good workout legs are still weak this afternoon. Strength seems to be consistently improving. Had to increase the weight on my walks seems my forearms are pretty adaptable to increased loads. I'm hoping this will carryover into my dead lift as under advice of Rodja I'm dropping strap use in them. Anabeta/prime stack has started to shine weights are seeming lighter and I'm starting to notice body differences. Even the wife said the other night that my arms are filling out. Btw squat video for your viewing pleasure or laughs
;-) Tip and suggestion always welcome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZU2oTMKxaM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[farmtireguy]

Oh yeah one of best thing about working for a tire company is I have a tire to bring home to flip ;-)

 

[lukehayd]

Couldn't tell real good from the video but it almost looked like you might be holding the bar a bit high. Where do you hold it?

 

[farmtireguy]

I pull my shoulders back and bar rides on my rear delts

 

[lukehayd]

Ok almost looked like you might have it right at the base of your neck. If you're holding it down lower than that you're good.

 

[farmtireguy]

Ok I'm in the process of revamping my routines. I have been told by Rodja I need to focus on the movements. BTW a HUGE Thanks to Rodja for the help so far. So here's the workout.
Chest
Flat bench
1x5x155
1x4x165
1x5x165
1x4x165
1x4x165
Incline db
12x30
10x40
7x50
Tate press
12x20
10x25
9x30
Overhead press
5x5x90

On the stack front things still going strong. Libido is going strong. I know the stack is working. Acne has popped back up on my upper arms like it had back in my teens and twenties. I hadn't noticed but my aggression is up :-/ good and bad thing. My wife pointed it out over the weekend that I seemed to be getting easily aggravated. Anyhoo first time trying Tate presses I'm loving them .