Kenpo is Volatile!

[kenpoengineer]

Sponsored Formutech Nutrition Volatile PreWorkout Log.

My thanks goes out to TheSwanks and Formutech Nutrition for allowing me the opportunity to log this PWO.

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This PWO has a pretty good profile of ingredients for a balance of pump and stim. Let's see how this older lifter's body responds.

In honesty I'm currently running a cycle of IML Osta RX. I figured this wouldn't interfere with logging a PWO.

Othersupplements I'll be taking:
iForce Compete, iForce Joint Help, Modern BCAA, Glucosamine, Multivitamin and Fish Oil. Please let me know if you want me to drop any of these during the log period.

As of now here are my stats:
Height 5'6". Weight 167 lbs Age 53

Max Lifts Starting (1RM off cycle)
Machine Bench: 255 lbs
Machine Squat: 275
BB Deadlift: 355
Machine Shoulder Press: 115

Workouts:
All my workouts are on a daily basis in my garage gym. They are generally 1 to 1.5 hours long and utilize combinations of an Ironmaster machine and free-weights:

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I train using a 7 day split and I use a HR monitor to time when my HR returns to a point that I can begin the next set.

Feel free to post anything you'd like to motivate or make me do my best. If my weights for any lift seem "off" it might be due to incorrect form. Don't flame me (PM me instead) as I'm still learning. Welcome to my log!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Final Rating and Thoughts on Formutech Nutrition's PWO called Volatile. I am a confessed stimulant PWO lover that has tried over 20 PWOs before this log. I enjoy a good PWO's energy level and like the results for my early morning workouts. With this said here are my observations:

Mixability: 10/10 It only took a few swirls to mix. Do not shake as this results in a significant amount of foam.

Taste: 9/10
Flavor reminded me of tropical punch jello. There is no chemical aftertaste.

Effectiveness: 9/10
Smooth and clean energy from 1 scoop. Since I like more energy than the average person, my sweet spot was 1.5 scoops. I train with a heart rate monitor and noticed my heart rate would be consistently lower than usual once I dosed 1.5 scoops. This is not a bad thing since it allowed more sets to be performed in the same time period. Hang time was about 3 hours.

Sides
None. No crash or GI issues at all.

Recommendation I would definitely recommend Volatile as a low stim PWO to my lifting friends.

 

[RegisterJr]

First, biatchez!

 

[RegisterJr]

I still can't get over how awesome your gym is.

In for flaming!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 167.8 Goal 175

Let the Volatility begin! I took my first scoop of Formutech Nutrition's Volatile PWO 30 mins before my workout. This mixed very well in 6 oz of water with no floaters or sinkers. The fruit punch flavor was a little sweet but overall it tasted like candy.

In 30 mins I felt a mild sensation of the BA tingles and hit my first set.

Smith Machine Bench Press 269.5
Set 1 : 145x10
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 225x5
Set 4 : 245x3
Set 5 : 255x0 Fail
Set 6 : 225x5
Set 7 : 225x5
Set 8 : 225x4
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Smith Machine Reverse Grip Bench Press 246 Set 1 : 185x8
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 205x6 New PR
Set 4 : 205x6
Set 5 : 205x5
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Dumbbell Close Grip Press 66.67
Set 1 : 50x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 50x10
Set 4 : 50x10
Set 5 : 50x10
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Notes
Energy was clean and lasted about 2 hours with no crash. I'm a definitive stim lover so next time I'm increasing to 1.5 scoops.

 

[kenpoengineer]

I still can't get over how awesome your gym is. In for flaming!

LMAO! Welcome Thomas! You've been following my logs so long, and I know you want to help me improve, that I'll let you flame me. ISYMFS

 

[RegisterJr]

Nice work man. I know you could hit 275x1 easy with the proper work-up.

 

[TheSwanks]

Weight 167.8 Goal 175

Let the Volatility begin! I took my first scoop of Formutech Nutrition's Volatile PWO 30 mins before my workout. This mixed very well in 6 oz of water with no floaters or sinkers. The fruit punch flavor was a little sweet but overall it tasted like candy.

In 30 mins I felt a mild sensation of the BA tingles and hit my first set.

Smith Machine Bench Press 269.5
Set 1 : 145x10
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 225x5
Set 4 : 245x3
Set 5 : 255x0 Fail
Set 6 : 225x5
Set 7 : 225x5
Set 8 : 225x4
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Smith Machine Reverse Grip Bench Press 246 Set 1 : 185x8
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 205x6 New PR
Set 4 : 205x6
Set 5 : 205x5
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Dumbbell Close Grip Press 66.67
Set 1 : 50x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 50x10
Set 4 : 50x10
Set 5 : 50x10
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Notes
Energy was clean and lasted about 2 hours with no crash. I'm a definitive stim lover so next time I'm increasing to 1.5 scoops.

Off to a great start!!! I find 12-16 oz to be my ideal serving size of water for a scoop of volatile.

 

[tyga tyga]

In! Ken you have an awesome set up!

I spy a speed bag. Color me jelly

How long have you been on the osta rx?

 

[kenpoengineer]

In! Ken you have an awesome set up! I spy a speed bag. Color me jelly How long have you been on the osta rx?

Thanks for joining brother! I love my gym and feel blessed to have it. I've been running Osta RX for 2 weeks out of a planned 6 weeks. There is indeed a speed and heavy bag in the gym. I use them both for the cardio portion of my workouts.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 168.8/175

Was a balmy 17 this morning when I mixed Volatile at 1.5 scoops per 12 oz of water. I figured out that this tastes like tropical fruit jello and I like it!

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Daily Quote: Each day's a gift and not a given right! ... Nickelback

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 221.67
Set 1 : 175x8 PR for reps
Set 2 : 175x8
Set 3 : 175x8
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Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown 221.67
Set 1 : 175x8 PR
Set 2 : 175x8
Set 3 : 175x8
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Face Pull 145.67
Set 1 : 115x8
Set 2 : 115x8
Set 3 : 115x8
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Chin Up 269.5
Set 1 : 165x19 Lost my 3 sets of 20 goal!
Set 2 : 165x18
Set 3 : 165x15
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Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Curl 88.67
Set 1 : 70x8 Slightly bad form but no swinging.
Set 2 : 65x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 55x8
Set 5 : 50x8
Set 6 : 50x8
Set 7 : 50x8
Set 8 : 55x8
Set 9 : 55x8
Set 10 : 55x8
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Notes
Smoked! Good lifting all! ISYMFS!

 

[TheSwanks]

Weight 168.8/175

Was a balmy 17 this morning when I mixed Volatile at 1.5 scoops per 12 oz of water. I figured out that this tastes like tropical fruit jello and I like it!

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Daily Quote: Each day's a gift and not a given right! ... Nickelback

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 221.67
Set 1 : 175x8 PR for reps
Set 2 : 175x8
Set 3 : 175x8
|
Close Grip Front Lat Pulldown 221.67
Set 1 : 175x8 PR
Set 2 : 175x8
Set 3 : 175x8
|
Face Pull 145.67
Set 1 : 115x8
Set 2 : 115x8
Set 3 : 115x8
|
Chin Up 269.5
Set 1 : 165x19 Lost my 3 sets of 20 goal!
Set 2 : 165x18
Set 3 : 165x15
|
Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Curl 88.67
Set 1 : 70x8 Slightly bad form but no swinging.
Set 2 : 65x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 55x8
Set 5 : 50x8
Set 6 : 50x8
Set 7 : 50x8
Set 8 : 55x8
Set 9 : 55x8
Set 10 : 55x8
|
Notes
Smoked! Good lifting all! ISYMFS!

Damn nice back and bi day!!! Beast curls too!

 

[RegisterJr]

Beast curls indeed!

You'll have those chins up at 25x3 in no time.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Beast curls indeed! You'll have those chins up at 25x3 in no time.

You guys are too kind! Thanks.

 

[mountainman33]

In to following along. Always fun to catch your sessions KE. Plus, home gymers gotta stick together.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 166.6/175 The Devil's Weight!

Another 1.5 scoops today and the desired energy level was achieved. I'm noticing that my pulse rate is running lower than usual (I train with a HRM). This is an interesting effect.

Minus 5 today with the gym running at 40! Woohoo! Crazy!

Chest/Tri Workout

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press 234.33 Set 1 : 145x8
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 205x4
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Cable Triceps Pushdown 120.33
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 95x8
Set 3 : 95x8
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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension 120.33
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 95x8
Set 3 : 95x8
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Weighted Tricep Dips 275
Set 1 : 165x20 BW = 165
Set 2 : 165x20
Set 3 : 165x20
Set 4 : 165x20
Set 5 : 165x20
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Notes
Stay warm fellas!

 

[TheSwanks]

Weight 166.6/175 The Devil's Weight!

Another 1.5 scoops today and the desired energy level was achieved. I'm noticing that my pulse rate is running lower than usual (I train with a HRM). This is an interesting effect.

Minus 5 today with the gym running at 40! Woohoo! Crazy!

Chest/Tri Workout

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press 234.33 Set 1 : 145x8
Set 2 : 185x8
Set 3 : 205x4
|
Cable Triceps Pushdown 120.33
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 95x8
Set 3 : 95x8
|
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension 120.33
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 95x8
Set 3 : 95x8
|
Weighted Tricep Dips 275
Set 1 : 165x20 BW = 165
Set 2 : 165x20
Set 3 : 165x20
Set 4 : 165x20
Set 5 : 165x20
|
Notes
Stay warm fellas!

Damn dude hitting weight in 40 degrees? No thanks! Lol

 

[mountainman33]

Damn dude hitting weight in 40 degrees? No thanks! Lol

Come on, that's good stuff. Temp in my gym typed out at 34 yesterday. Keeps you from over heating.

 

[RegisterJr]

That is interesting. I'm going to take Volatile today and see if I notice anything similar, at least w/o a HRM. I've been eyeballing getting one too.

Way to destroy those triceps!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Damn dude hitting weight in 40 degrees? No thanks! Lol

"This" is what separates "crazy" from "Insane"! Lol

 

[kenpoengineer]

That is interesting. I'm going to take Volatile today and see if I notice anything similar, at least w/o a HRM. I've been eyeballing getting one too. Way to destroy those triceps!

Very interesting effect and it has happened 2 days in a row. Will see if it happens today. I lift by those HR numbers, as soon as the HR drops then I immediately start the next set.

I command triceps to grow!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 165.8/175

Snow was knee deep and it was fun just trudging through it to the gym.

1.5 scoops volatile in 14 oz water is the sweet spot for me. I noticed the pulse rate lowering effect again today. Nothing wrong and I feel great!

DQ: "Fighting does not build character, it reveals it"

Rest day today:

Speed Bag
Duration : 00:06:00
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Crunches 30
Set 1 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 3 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 4 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 5 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 6 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 7 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 8 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 9 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 10 : 30 Laps/Reps
|
Dumbbell Side Bend 146.67
Set 1 : 110x10
Set 2 : 110x10
Set 3 : 110x10
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Weighted Crunches 45.83
Set 1 : 25x25
Set 2 : 25x25
Set 3 : 25x18

 

[TheSwanks]

Weight 165.8/175

Snow was knee deep and it was fun just trudging through it to the gym.

1.5 scoops volatile in 14 oz water is the sweet spot for me. I noticed the pulse rate lowering effect again today. Nothing wrong and I feel great!

DQ: "Fighting does not build character, it reveals it"

Rest day today:

Speed Bag
Duration : 00:06:00
|
Crunches 30
Set 1 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 3 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 4 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 5 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 6 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 7 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 8 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 9 : 30 Laps/Reps
Set 10 : 30 Laps/Reps
|
Dumbbell Side Bend 146.67
Set 1 : 110x10
Set 2 : 110x10
Set 3 : 110x10
|
Weighted Crunches 45.83
Set 1 : 25x25
Set 2 : 25x25
Set 3 : 25x18

Good work for a rest day!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Lol. How far is the trudge from the house?

 

[kenpoengineer]

Lol. How far is the trudge from the house?

About 300 feet. Snow in the boots and freezing wet feet! How much fun can you have! It's supposed to be 38 today! Woooohoooooo!

 

[mountainman33]

About 300 feet. Snow in the boots and freezing wet feet! How much fun can you have! It's supposed to be 38 today! Woooohoooooo!

38?! Lucky bast@rd. We're only supposed to get 29 today and I'm supposed to try and hammer hamstrings and calves today while I'm still sore as sh!t.

 

[kenpoengineer]

38?! Lucky bast@rd. We're only supposed to get 29 today and I'm supposed to try and hammer hamstrings and calves today while I'm still sore as sh!t.

Remember, home gymers are tough mudders! Lol

 

[TheSwanks]

Remember, home gymers are tough mudders! Lol

Got that right, home gymmer right here too

 

[tyga tyga]

So glad it's around 60 here today lol

 

[kenpoengineer]

So glad it's around 60 here today lol

You! Are "not" a home gymmer, with your 60 degree, warm and comfortable gym there! LMAO

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 167.4/175

Volatile is smooth and clean without any cracked out feeling or jitters. Hang time is about 3 hours. I haven't noticed any crash either.

DQ: Though surrounded by many enemies, treat them as a single foe and fight on!

Biceps today:
Barbell Drag Curl 141.83
Set 1 : 115x6
Set 2 : 115x7
Set 3 : 115x6 These still feel weird. Only dragging the bar up to my sternum to avoid shoulder impingement.
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Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl 69.67
Set 1 : 55x8 PR
Set 2 : 55x8
Set 3 : 55x6
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Dumbbell Zottman Curl 52.5
Set 1 : 40x8
Set 2 : 40x8
Set 3 : 45x5 PR now that I've corrected my form
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EZ Bar Curl 126.67
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 100x8
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Notes
Warm weather really is good for the spirit!

 

[TheSwanks]

Weight 167.4/175

Volatile is smooth and clean without any cracked out feeling or jitters. Hang time is about 3 hours. I haven't noticed any crash either.

DQ: Though surrounded by many enemies, treat them as a single foe and fight on!

Biceps today:
Barbell Drag Curl 141.83
Set 1 : 115x6
Set 2 : 115x7
Set 3 : 115x6 These still feel weird. Only dragging the bar up to my sternum to avoid shoulder impingement.
|
Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl 69.67
Set 1 : 55x8 PR
Set 2 : 55x8
Set 3 : 55x6
|
Dumbbell Zottman Curl 52.5
Set 1 : 40x8
Set 2 : 40x8
Set 3 : 45x5 PR now that I've corrected my form
|
EZ Bar Curl 126.67
Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 100x8
|
Notes
Warm weather really is good for the spirit!

Great bicep day! I'm going to be switching mine up a little in the next 3-4 weeks. Might steal some ideas

 

[kenpoengineer]

Great bicep day! I'm going to be switching mine up a little in the next 3-4 weeks. Might steal some ideas

Steal away brother. I'm recommending cross body curl and the drag curls.

 

[TheSwanks]

Steal away brother. I'm recommending cross body curl and the drag curls.

Those are the ones I was looking at

 

[mountainman33]

You! Are "not" a home gymmer, with your 60 degree, warm and comfortable gym there! LMAO

Yeah, that's horse sh!t man.

 

[pete8407]

I'm late but I'm in!

 

[kenpoengineer]

I'm late but I'm in!

Pete! Welcome brother, good to have you join in here!

 

[RegisterJr]

I want to try those Zottman's. I bet they're killer on your forearms too.

 

[tyga tyga]

I want to try those Zottman's. I bet they're killer on your forearms too.

Haven't seen zottmans mention in a looooong time

 

[RegisterJr]

Haven't seen zottmans mention in a looooong time

Kenpo is bringing them back!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Haven't seen zottmans mention in a looooong time

Originally I did them with alternating arms. Wrong way. Switched to doing them simultaneously and bam! Killer!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Weight 165.2/175

I have the start of a head cold or sinus infection! Damn! Too sick to go to work but, thanks to Volatile, I could lift!

I've taken Airborne early this morning and 1.5 scoops of Volatile. Volatile cleared my sinuses right up but I noticed my HR was higher than normal during the lifts. Had to take some extra time to allow it to drop. New PRs!

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press 259.67
Set 1 : 145x10 lowest notch
Set 2 : 205x8 up 1 notch
Set 3 : 185x8 up 2 notches
Set 4 : 175x6 up 3
Set 5 : 165x5 up 4
Set 6 : 145x8 45 degrees here PR for reps!
Set 7 : 145x8
Set 8 : 145x8
Set 9 : 145x8
Set 10 : 145x8
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Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press 162
Set 1 : 125x8 45 degrees
Set 2 : 135x6 PR!
Set 3 : 135x6
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Notes
Feeling great! Good lifting all!

 

[hurdlemaker]

I hope you feel better man

 

[pete8407]

Hope the airborne mixed with Volatile kicks that cold for you. Nice job on the PR!

 

[mountainman33]

Weight 165.2/175

I have the start of a head cold or sinus infection! Damn! Too sick to go to work but, thanks to Volatile, I could lift!

I've taken Airborne early this morning and 1.5 scoops of Volatile. Volatile cleared my sinuses right up but I noticed my HR was higher than normal during the lifts. Had to take some extra time to allow it to drop. New PRs!

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press 259.67
Set 1 : 145x10 lowest notch
Set 2 : 205x8 up 1 notch
Set 3 : 185x8 up 2 notches
Set 4 : 175x6 up 3
Set 5 : 165x5 up 4
Set 6 : 145x8 45 degrees here PR for reps!
Set 7 : 145x8
Set 8 : 145x8
Set 9 : 145x8
Set 10 : 145x8
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Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press 162
Set 1 : 125x8 45 degrees
Set 2 : 135x6 PR!
Set 3 : 135x6
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Notes
Feeling great! Good lifting all!

That's some nice volume on the inclines, nicely done on the PR!

My magic cure all for colds and sinus infections, as simple as it sounds, is vitamin C every morning, and zinc every night about and hour before bed. Should have you back to almost normal in about week.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Full on head cold! No lifting today.

 

[mountainman33]

Full on head cold! No lifting today.

Sorry man, I hope you feel better soon.

 

[02sixxer]

Get better kempo!!! I ve had a small cold lately. Not over the top but stuffy nose or runny nose and tired. But been able to battle through it.

 

[pete8407]

Get better man. It seems like a lot of guys on AM are getting sick lately

 

[hurdlemaker]

I was almost gonna stay to steer clear of the gym yesterday, but I didn't wanna stomp out your fire, haha. I never lift when I feel like I'm fighting off a cold, it's almost always a sure fire way for me to get sick. I figure if my body is already fighting off infection or illness it doesn't need to be worn out and have to repair itself.