The Road Back to Diesel with Purus Labs ConDense

[CATdiesel76]

Man I just noticed he recommends using straps but I have always done them strapless and it is hell on your grip

[bcazo]

Man I just noticed he recommends using straps but I have always done them strapless and it is hell on your grip

I always use straps when doing back. Broke both of my hands at different time when I has young (football, some dudes face) grip has never been the same. Also when going heavier lets me focus on the movement not holding the weight..

[AZMIDLYF]

I'm struggling with some tendonitis in my forearm right now and straps are the only thing getting me thru.

[StephenGarcia]

I always use straps when doing back. Broke both of my hands at different time when I has young (football, some dudes face) grip has never been the same. Also when going heavier lets me focus on the movement not holding the weight..

same situation here I just broke my hand this summer as well, it sucks not being able to go as heavy as I would like cuz it still hurts from time to time. Straps are a must on back day now sadly

[CATdiesel76]

I've injured a lot of things but thank god my hands have always been ok. I know I could use more weight on some things with straps but I like never using them because Of the extra arm and forearm work. Plus I love having a ton of grip strength. I completely understand why a lot people like using them (such as injuries, focus on the movement, etc)

[AaronJP1]

So tell me, what's the most valuable part of ConDense pertaining to your work outs?
Basically what has it help you achieve?

[CATdiesel76]

So tell me, what's the most valuable part of ConDense pertaining to your work outs?
Basically what has it help you achieve?

I would say that 3 things come to mind. The main benefit that I have noticed is endurance. I am having to do some much higher rep work than usual and I have always been terrible with higher reps, longer runs, anything endurance related. Since adding ConDense, my endurance has benefited majorly. I am able to do a noticable increase in reps and since I have added cardio again I feel that I don't get as burnt out as quickly. I have always gotten good pumps but they have definitely had a very noticable increase with ConDense. Finally, I work long days so having that extra boost to make it to the gym is a major plus. These are the biggest changes I have noticed since incorporating ConDense.

[CATdiesel76]

Last night I got some conditioning in. I took one scoop of ConDense and head to the always dreaded hill sprints. Decided to do a hill near my local hs track. It was about 50 yards long and pretty steep. I ran two warm up laps on the track and headed to my sprint workout. Sprint up, walk down, repeat.

1 hillx50%
1 hillx75%
5 hillsx100%

I underestimated this hill and it definitely got the best of me. It was much steeper than it looked and my I could not feel my legs at the end of the last two. Its hard to judge the endurance aspect with sprints since it is short quick bursts. I do have a theory that the shorter rest and recovery times between sets while lifting on Condense has decreased a noticable amount and this had led to quicker workouts. So without realizing it, I believe my cardio has slightly improved from this alone. 4 weeks ago I wouldnt have even been able to do this workout as sad as it sounds. Hoping to get a leg/tricep workout in tonight so we will see how my legs feel squatting after those sprints.

[bcazo]

I agree, condense has help me alot with endurance.

[CATdiesel76]

Hit up a a quick leg and tricep workout last night. I took 2 scoops of ConDense as I was driving to the gym.

Song of the Day: Rock 4 Soundtrack - Hearts on Fire (F**k yes)

Front Squats:

barx20
135x10
135x8
185x5
225x5
275x5
315x3 (PR)

Barbell Lunges:

135x10
185x10

SLDL:

135x12
185x12
225x10

Lying Dumbell Tricep Extensions:

30'sx10
40'sx10
50'sx10
60'sx10

Tricep Rope Extensions:

Whole Stack for 3 sets of 12

Abs

Had a pretty solid workout I was pleased with it. I am only going to take one scoop of ConDense before legs from here on out. Honestly, the pump with 2 scoops is too much. After warming up with the bar my legs were pumped and I feel when my legs get pumped it hinders my strength in my legs. Back was a little tight so I did front squats and was able to push it more without effecting it. I have never tried 315 on front squats so it was a pretty substantial PR over anything I have done before so that was good. It was mostly a problem of balance as I was trying to keep the weight off my bad shoulder so it would pull me forward. Once again my endurance was great. Seems to be getting better every workout. I never have the energy in my legs to do barbell lunges that heavy after squatting but it went by today without a problem. Have a few more workouts and cardio sessions with this tub. I plan on purchasing more this week and playing around with some other additions such as caffiene free Focus XT.

And of course I had to post this:

[Airborne42]

Grats on PR brother

[Diesel0022]

In on this

[CATdiesel76]

Grats on PR brother

Thanks man weight was not really the problem so I expect this to rise quickly.

[CATdiesel76]

In on this

Liking the name haha

[AZMIDLYF]

Nice PR big D! That is a ton of weight to hold up there.

[bcazo]

Great job on the PR! I need to get my legs up to your level!

[AaronJP1]

Three 1 5 on the front squats is nice. I need to get back to the lunges.

[Diesel0022]

Liking the name haha

Likewise

[CATdiesel76]

Three 1 5 on the front squats is nice. I need to get back to the lunges.

I think barbell lunges are my least favorite exercise in the world. They make you want to puke and and you can't walk for a week after. Damn effective though

[CATdiesel76]

Ok guys I am going to be out of town until Monday so I will update as soon as I return. ConDense will most definitely be making the trip with me