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Big thanks to DKGreene88 for hooking up this bottle of Alphadex. It took me FOREVER to start this log. The damn box was stuck in my PO box, they either lost it or thought it was a controlled substance. Anyways, I bet he's happy I didn't rip them off.

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172cm

80.3kg
Body Composition Chart at the moment looks as follows:


Training experience: 10 years, 1 year powerlifting, 2 years bodybuilding/competing

Currently running a modified 2x 5/3/1 for the past year.
I'm combining a weekly pyramid schedule of 15/12/8/6 for my hypertrophy work with my 5/3/1 2x method.

Thus, the week is as follows:
Monday - Quads (low bar wide stance)/Chest + calves
Tuesday - Back/Hamstrings (conventional deadlift) + abs
Wednesday -Arms/Shoulders + calves
Thursday - Quads (high bar narrow stance)/Chest + abs
Friday - Back/Hamstrings (sumo deadlift) + calves
Saturday -Arms/Shoulders + abs
Sunday - Rest, thank god.

Deads, squats, bench, and OHP are done 2x per week.

Hypertrophy work is 4-5 exercises 6-8 sets and rep scheme is as follows on top of my 5/3/1 schedule.
5/5/5
12s week

3/3/3
8s week

5/3/1
5s week

Deload
15s week

Normal session 2.5-3 hours.
500-800 cal surplus above 2500. Landmark goals of 200-250g protein and the rest to carbs and fats depending on the workout of the day.
No cardio.

5/3/1 set at:
Squat: 185kg
Deadlift: 185kg
Bench: 150kg
OHP: 95kg

[highlight][size=+2]Goals, Hopes, Dweams?[/size][/highlight]
Lean mean and jacked machine? Yes, please. Alphadex promises to
Lower estrogen
Increase strength and muscle

The 2nd two are easiest to show progress from and InBody, while inaccurate, can help show if this is making a difference as well.

Really looking forward to the leaning effects since I've been eating over maintenance cals the past 3 months and been getting chubbier in the love handles for sure.

Little worried about hair loss from a hormonal product as this effected me a bit on some test boosters last year.

The goods:


[highlight][size=+2]Let's see that big floppy... belly... in those starting pics[/size][/highlight]


[highlight][size=+2]Starting Stats[/size][/highlight]
Neck: 36cm
Shoulders: 56cm ish
Chest relaxed: 100cm
Chest deep breath: 103cm
Left Arm: 39cm
Waist directly above hip bone: 84cm
Left Upper Leg under groin: 56.5cm
Left Upper Leg across bottom of vastus lateralis: 49cm
Left Calf: 37.5cm

I measured only the left side, because everything is slightly smaller than the right. More important to bring up the weakness than measure the good side.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 1[/size][/highlight]
78.3kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 5x10
Set 2 : 5x10
Set 3 : 5x10
Set 4 : 5x10
Set 5 : 5x10
Set 6 : 5x10
Set 7 : 5x10
Set 8 : 5x10
Set 9 : 5x10
Set 10 : 5x10

Hyperextension Partial GHR
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12

Welsh Dragon Curls
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

Big Split Dumbbell SLDL
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 14x12

Hanging Dumbbell Leg Curl
Set 1 : 8x12
Set 2 : 8x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Cable Lying Leg Curl
Set 1 : 9x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 18x12

Cable Standing Leg Curl (Supersetted with above)
Set 1 : 9x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 18x12

Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises
Set 1 : 100x20
Set 2 : 100x20
Set 3 : 100x20
Set 4 : 100x20
Set 5 : 100x20

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 100x20
Set 2 : 100x20
Set 3 : 100x20
Set 4 : 100x20
Set 5 : 100x20

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 70x12
Set 2 : 70x12
Set 3 : 70x12
Set 4 : 70x12
Set 5 : 40x25
Set 6 : 40x25

Cable Lower Chest Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x15

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12

Cable Straight Bar Overhead Extension
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12

Cable Straight Bar Pushdown (Supersetted with above)
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12

Cable Kneeling Pulldown
Set 1 : 76.5x12
Set 2 : 76.5x12
Set 3 : 76.5x12
Set 4 : 76.5x12
Set 5 : 76.5x12
Set 6 : 76.5x12

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Nice day for the hammies. Tried a bunch of new stuff. A trainer at my gym today told me my chest and triceps have grown a lot in the past 6 months, but my legs look practically the same. That sucks. Gotta start crushing legs harder and eating more.

My weight is all over the place lately... I don't feel like I've put on much mass the last 2 weeks. It was a deload week though and I was eating under 3k a day... time to bump up to 3200-3500 and GROWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

Hoping that Alphadex will help lean down this holiday weight or AT BEST keep things at bay while I drink and eat ridiculous.

 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 2[/size][/highlight]
81.7kg morning weight

BLEWD UP over the weekend. Had a great time drinking some amazing beer at my friend's wedding reception on Saturday night, and then on Sunday we crushed a huge thing of Baskin Robins. No regrets.

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 108x5
Set 6 : 125x5
Set 7 : 141x5

Cake... speed was great and solid depth.

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 100x5
Set 2 : 100x5
Set 3 : 100x5
Set 4 : 100x5

Smith Machine Ghetto Rig Floor Leg Press
Set 1 : 190x5
Set 2 : 190x5
Set 3 : 190x5
Set 4 : 190x5
Set 5 : 210x5
Set 6 : 210x5
Set 7 : 210x5
Set 8 : 210x5

Barbell Hack Squat
Set 1 : 60x5
Set 2 : 100x5
Set 3 : 100x5
Set 4 : 100x5
Set 5 : 100x5
Set 6 : 100x5

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 81.5x5
Set 2 : 81.5x5
Set 3 : 81.5x5
Set 4 : 81.5x5
Set 5 : 81.5x5
Set 6 : 81.5x5
Set 7 : 81.5x5
Set 8 : 81.5x5
Set 9 : 81.5x5
Set 10 : 81.5x5

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 88x5
Set 6 : 101x5
Set 7 : 115x5

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12
Set 7 : 60x12
Set 8 : 60x12

Machine Fly
Set 1 : 31.5x12
Set 2 : 31.5x10
Set 3 : 31.5x12
Set 4 : 31.5x10
Set 5 : 31.5x12
Set 6 : 31.5x10

Cable Lower Chest Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12

Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises
Set 1 : 120x20
Set 2 : 120x15
Set 3 : 120x15
Set 4 : 120x15
Set 5 : 120x15

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 120x20
Set 2 : 120x20
Set 3 : 120x20
Set 4 : 120x20
Set 5 : 120x20


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Shots from today:




What's that crazy mask you might be wondering... well, they opened the windows at the gym tonight as per usual... but the AQI (air quality index) was over 200 today. That's like low Beijing levels... meaning it's gray outside and you can't see the sky or 400m in front of you. This kind of pollution is killer so I mask up.
 

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That's crazy about the pollution. Hopefully it'll all get better sooner rather than later
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 3[/size][/highlight]
79.6kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Conventional Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 90x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 80x10
Set 9 : 60x10
Set 10 : 60x10

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x10
Set 5 : 0x10
Set 6 : 0x10
Set 7 : 0x10
Set 8 : 0x10
Set 9 : 0x10
Set 10 : 0x10

Dumbbell Seated Spinal Flexion
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12

Welsh Dragon Curls
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

Cable Lying Leg Curl
Set 1 : 18x12
Set 2 : 18x12
Set 3 : 18x12

Prisoner's Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12

Banded Romanian Deadlift
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12

Hip Abduction
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 49.5x12
Set 3 : 49.5x12

Hip Adduction
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 49.5x12
Set 3 : 49.5x12

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x8
Set 5 : 0x8
Set 6 : 0x10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Dumbbell One Arm Row
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12

Cable Crunch
Set 1 : 49.5x20
Set 2 : 49.5x20
Set 3 : 49.5x20
Set 4 : 49.5x20
Set 5 : 49.5x20

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So much volume. Finally feeling my hamstrings working. I think it's a great idea to get the deadlifts in with high reps and low weight so I can focus on my form. I felt really good activation today and was actually able to sit back some... feel so positive about the workout and looking forward to my progress.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 4[/size][/highlight]
82.1kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 34x5
Set 3 : 43x5
Set 4 : 55x5
Set 5 : 64x5
Set 6 : 72x5

Easy

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x20
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

Ed's Front Delt SuperSet
Set 1 : 17.5x12
Set 2 : 17.5x12
Set 3 : 17.5x12
Set 4 : 17.5x12
Set 5 : 17.5x12
Set 6 : 17.5x12

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Facepull
Set 1 : 25x15
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12

Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 108x5
Set 6 : 125x5
Set 7 : 141x5

Bar felt heavier than usual... but the weights went up quickly. Must be from drinking the night before.

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12
Set 7 : 40x12
Set 8 : 40x12
Set 9 : 40x12
Set 10 : 40x12

Leg Press One Leg
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12
Set 7 : 20x12
Set 8 : 20x12

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12
Set 7 : 25x12
Set 8 : 25x12

Cable Standing Biceps Curl
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 15x12
Set 5 : 15x12
Set 6 : 15x12
Set 7 : 15x12
Set 8 : 15x12

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This was a fun gym session. I worked out at my girlfriend's gym... everything felt different. I'll be moving up there in March/April so I was getting used to it over there. I think I can make due... but it's 3x more expensive than my gym. Not looking forward to that.

Pump on my arms was unreal. Biceps were gonna blow up and they actually have some tricep machines here that hit mine really well whatever the angle is. I can really dig it. I wish they had a hack squat and another huge downside is that there dumbbells only go up to 30kg... da faq.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 5[/size][/highlight]
81.4kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 90x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 80x10
Set 9 : 60x10
Set 10 : 60x10

On the way up to 100kg I wasn't sure if I was going to make it... once I moved the weight back down though all those reps were so easy and fast.

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x10
Set 5 : 0x10
Set 6 : 0x10
Set 7 : 0x10
Set 8 : 0x10
Set 9 : 0x10
Set 10 : 0x10

Barbell Rack Pulls
Set 1 : 100x12
Set 2 : 100x12
Set 3 : 100x12

Cable Lying Leg Curl
Set 1 : 18x12
Set 2 : 18x12
Set 3 : 18x12
Set 4 : 18x12
Set 5 : 18x12
Set 6 : 18x12

Cable Standing Leg Curl
Set 1 : 18x12
Set 2 : 18x12
Set 3 : 18x12

Cable Standing Leg Curl
Set 1 : 18x12
Set 2 : 18x12
Set 3 : 18x12
Set 4 : 18x12
Set 5 : 18x12
Set 6 : 18x12

Barbell Good Morning
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12
Set 7 : 40x12
Set 8 : 40x12

Thigh Abductor
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 49.5x12
Set 3 : 49.5x12

Thigh Adductor
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 49.5x12
Set 3 : 49.5x12

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 88x5
Set 6 : 101x5
Set 7 : 115x5

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 45.5x12
Set 2 : 45.5x12
Set 3 : 45.5x12
Set 4 : 45.5x12
Set 5 : 45.5x12
Set 6 : 45.5x12
Set 7 : 45.5x12
Set 8 : 45.5x11

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12
Set 7 : 50x12
Set 8 : 50x12

Cable One Arm Fly
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12

Smith Machine Donkey Calf Raises
Set 1 : 100x20
Set 2 : 100x20
Set 3 : 100x20
Set 4 : 100x20
Set 5 : 100x20
Set 6 : 100x20
Set 7 : 100x20
Set 8 : 100x20

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Feeling fat... need to go on a diet. I think I'll try to keep cals around 2500 for 2 weeks to see if I can lean down some. I think I'm around 12-13%... ****ing drinking to celebrate New Years stuff this past weekend. Can't believe how much that can throw you off your game. Actually screw that, I'll just add morning cardio... nah I can't wake up. Lower cals it is.

Sumos went well today... really trying to get low so I can use my glutes to start the pull rather than my low back... slowly but surely. Need to hypertrophy the area a bit more and get the proper movement patterns in place.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 6[/size][/highlight]
79.6kg morning weight

Hrmm weight is coming down again.

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 34x5
Set 3 : 43x5
Set 4 : 55x5
Set 5 : 64x5
Set 6 : 72x5

Felt like I was going to faint on the last set so I stopped at 3 reps and did 2 singles. I worked shoulders on Thursday so only had a day of rest in between. Usually I have two days no issues.

Arnold Press
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 18x12
Set 4 : 18x12
Set 5 : 16x12
Set 6 : 16x12

Haven't done dumbbell work in a while I usually do smith machine, but it was taken.

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Facepull
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12
Set 7 : 25x12
Set 8 : 25x12

Cable Reverse One Arm Tricep Extension
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x12
Set 4 : 9x12
Set 5 : 9x12
Set 6 : 9x12

Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Preacher Curl
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 6x12
Set 5 : 6x12
Set 6 : 6x12

Ab Crunch Machine
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Torso Rotation Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 13.5x12
Set 5 : 13.5x12
Set 6 : 13.5x12

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What a great shoulder workout... also tried some new ab work today. I think I'm going to utilize these two machines until the end of my gym membership here... going to be moving in 2 months so might as well soak it up while I can. I heard the torso rotation can be dangerous, but I also feel at light weight it might be useful for my erector strength and core stability. Let's see what happens.

Feeling good... but also like I need more daily sleep. Feeling strong and feeling bigger. Getting a bit leaner after each consecutive day post-alcohol :x
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 7[/size][/highlight]
79.8kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 34x5
Set 3 : 43x5
Set 4 : 60x5
Set 5 : 66x3
Set 6 : 77x3

PHEW that top set sucked. I've done it before, but I got the first 2 reps clean and then the last one I had to do a grinding push press to finish. In my defence, this was the first workout I did since I've been sick and I was still coming off of it.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x8
Set 2 : 50x8
Set 3 : 50x8
Set 4 : 50x8
Set 5 : 50x8
Set 6 : 50x8

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 14x8
Set 2 : 14x8
Set 3 : 14x8
Set 4 : 14x8
Set 5 : 14x8
Set 6 : 14x8

Ed's Front Delt SuperSet
Set 1 : 25x8
Set 2 : 25x8
Set 3 : 25x8
Set 4 : 25x8
Set 5 : 25x8
Set 6 : 25x8

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 12x8
Set 2 : 12x8
Set 3 : 12x8
Set 4 : 12x8
Set 5 : 12x8
Set 6 : 12x8

Facepull
Set 1 : 25x8
Set 2 : 25x8
Set 3 : 25x8
Set 4 : 25x8
Set 5 : 25x8
Set 6 : 25x8

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 30x8
Set 2 : 30x8
Set 3 : 30x8
Set 4 : 30x8
Set 5 : 30x8
Set 6 : 30x8
Set 7 : 30x8
Set 8 : 30x8

Cable Standing Biceps Curl
Set 1 : 35x8
Set 2 : 35x8
Set 3 : 35x8
Set 4 : 35x8
Set 5 : 35x8
Set 6 : 35x8
Set 7 : 35x8
Set 8 : 35x8

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown
Set 1 : 45x8
Set 2 : 45x8
Set 3 : 45x8
Set 4 : 45x8
Set 5 : 45x8
Set 6 : 45x8
Set 7 : 45x8
Set 8 : 45x8

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Sooooo I was sick all week with bronchitis. SUCKS. Didn't want to go in the gym and push it and make it worse. Woke up Saturday feeling a bit iffy, but maybe around 90% better. I had planned on Monday to workout with a buddy and help push him. I was really looking forward to it so when I woke up I texted him and hoped for the best.

Energy was low... had a TON of Nitraflex and a Pit Bull energy bar. Too much caffeine, but I don't think I could have finished without it. Major super sets and work on and off together. It was great training with someone. He said he usually does like 30 sets for an entire workout, but we ended up doing 60. Double his normal work load, and we still left early before we finished what I usually do.

Went out to dinner with some couples and everyone was drinking afterwards. Took a few shots of Jack, how can you pass up free shots?, to help clear out the remnants of the sickness... it worked! Sunday I felt great, fully healed. Girlfriend made chicken pot pie and chicken soup and we just chilled all day. Happy days.

PORK CHOPS FOR DINNER


CHICKEN POT PIE FOR LUNCH


CHICKEN SOUP FOR LUNCH'S APPETIZER


Tricep DOMS are awful though. Almost never get DOMs but DAMN!

Been a bit worried lately while on Alphadex. I was taking some test boosters back in Fall and it really started bombing my hair... was coming out covering my hands when I would shower. I stopped in mid November and all was well, stopped falling out, and maybe started to grow back some? Started Alphadex and it was fine the first week. I drank a bit and then it increased a lot the next day... during the week it was minor. Drank again that following weekend and then even more hair loss. Had some shots like I mentioned and the hairloss today is pretty rough. I'm HOPING that this is not permanent hairloss but moreso related to high levels of DHT from the test boosting effects.

At the moment there are two areas that are thinning RAPIDLY, kind of freaking out and don't want to finish the bottle....

this proves that it does effect hormones though... maybe not the best way for me ATM
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 8[/size][/highlight]
79.6kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 116x3
Set 6 : 133x3
Set 7 : 149x3

Right glute felt weird... firing harder and taking more of the stress.

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8
Set 4 : 80x8
Set 5 : 80x8

Leg Press
Set 1 : 180x8
Set 2 : 180x8
Set 3 : 180x8
Set 4 : 180x8
Set 5 : 180x8
Set 6 : 180x8
Set 7 : 180x8
Set 8 : 180x8

Barbell Hack Squat
Set 1 : 40x8
Set 2 : 40x8
Set 3 : 40x8
Set 4 : 40x8
Set 5 : 40x8
Set 6 : 40x8

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.5x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8
Set 4 : 58.5x8
Set 5 : 58.5x8
Set 6 : 58.5x8
Set 7 : 58.5x8
Set 8 : 58.5x8
Set 9 : 58.5x8
Set 10 : 58.5x8

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 95x3
Set 6 : 108x3
Set 7 : 122x3

[video=youtube_share;Uj2xfquor9U]http://youtu.be/Uj2xfquor9U[/video]

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 70x8
Set 2 : 70x8
Set 3 : 70x8
Set 4 : 70x8
Set 5 : 70x8
Set 6 : 70x8
Set 7 : 70x8
Set 8 : 70x8

Machine Fly
Set 1 : 40.5x8
Set 2 : 40.5x8
Set 3 : 40.5x8
Set 4 : 40.5x8
Set 5 : 40.5x8
Set 6 : 40.5x8

Cable Lower Chest Raise
Set 1 : 15x8
Set 2 : 15x8
Set 3 : 15x8
Set 4 : 15x8
Set 5 : 15x8
Set 6 : 15x8

Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises
Set 1 : 150x8
Set 2 : 150x8
Set 3 : 150x8
Set 4 : 150x8
Set 5 : 150x8
Set 6 : 150x8

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 150x8
Set 2 : 150x8
Set 3 : 150x8
Set 4 : 150x8
Set 5 : 150x8
Set 6 : 150x8


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Felt good... nice day back doing legs again. Felt strong, but still a bit sore from last week. I ran an EMS session on my quads on Thursday night and on my hammies on Friday night. I still felt it a bit today, so I wasn't 100% fresh going in. Everything still felt fine.

Squats had lots of speed and rebound out of the hole. Glutes weren't kicking in all the way. I should have done a glutes session too on EMS. Hard to get through all that fat.

Bench is feeling real good.

Did an extra drop set of leg extensions on the way out cause a friend said he was doing this:
Set 1 : 103.5x5
Set 2 : 94.5x5
Set 3 : 85.5x5
Set 4 : 76.5x5
Set 5 : 68.5x5
Set 6 : 54.5x5
Set 7: 49.5x10
Set 8: 40.5x15
Set 9: 31.5x20
Set 10: 22.5x25
Set 11: 13.5x30
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 9[/size][/highlight]
80.4kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Conventional Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 90x10
Set 7 : 100x13
Set 8 : 80x10
Set 9 : 80x10
Set 10 : 80x10

Wanted to go for my top sets at 100kg from set 7-10 but this trainer came up and distracted me for ****ing 20 minutes or something.
Left glute and low back seemed to be MUCH less activated... right glute was taking over hardcore and after feeling my ass for a few minutes seems to be far more developed... and my right glute used to be underdeveloped in comparison. Guess I over compensated when doing rehab work post-injury. Damnit.

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x10
Set 5 : 0x10
Set 6 : 0x10
Set 7 : 0x10
Set 8 : 0x10
Set 9 : 0x10
Set 10 : 0x10

Hip Abduction
Set 1 : 49.5x12
Set 2 : 58.5x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8

Hip Adduction
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.5x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8

Prisoner's Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.2x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8
Set 4 : 58.5x8
Set 5 : 58.5x8
Set 6 : 58.5x8
Set 7 : 58.5x8
Set 8 : 58.5x8

Dumbbell One Arm Row
Set 1 : 22x8
Set 2 : 22x8
Set 3 : 22x8
Set 4 : 22x8
Set 5 : 22x8
Set 6 : 22x8

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8
Set 4 : 80x8
Set 5 : 80x8
Set 6 : 80x8

Banded Romanian Deadlift
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8

Cable Crunch
Set 1 : 67.5x8
Set 2 : 67.5x8
Set 3 : 67.5x8
Set 4 : 67.5x8
Set 5 : 67.5x8

Held these for 2-5 seconds on each rep while breathing ... burn was ferocious.

Weighted Bent Knee Hip Raise
Set 1 : 12x8
Set 2 : 12x8
Set 3 : 12x8
Set 4 : 12x8
Set 5 : 12x8

Barbell Good Morning
Set 1 : 50x8
Set 2 : 50x8
Set 3 : 50x8
Set 4 : 50x8
Set 5 : 50x8
Set 6 : 50x8

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Wish I had a calculated diet plan for gaining and knew exactly how to manipulate my macros for lean bulking. I think this is the biggest thing holding me back at the moment.

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Overall, good workout. Tried to put more work on my left glute, left erector, and left hamstring since these are less developed than my right side. Left lat is a bit smaller as well :(

Gotta wake up early to hit the gym since I'm going to be crushing some sushi at a friend's restaurant after work. Right now that looks like 5-7 hours of sleep. Can't wait to sleep in on Thursday morning until 12. I need a solid 10-12 hours soon... hooray for weekends.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 10[/size][/highlight]
80.4kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 116x3
Set 6 : 133x3
Set 7 : 149x3

Hrmm... my quads were just really achey and my knees felt a bit crunchy. Must be from getting in on Monday and ****ing raging after that week off. Anyways, I had to do this top set as singles, because I couldn't bust out 3 reps together.

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8
Set 4 : 80x8
Set 5 : 80x8

Right leg felt like someone thought it was a hot potato and jabbed a fork all over my quad. Ouch.

Leg Press One Leg (Only left leg)
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8
Set 4 : 80x8
Set 5 : 80x8
Set 6 : 80x8

My leg is weaker and has a poorer rate of contraction anyways. Thought I should bring it up... especially since my right quad was all forked up.

Leg Extension with One Leg (Again just left leg)
Set 1 : 22.5x8
Set 2 : 31.5x8
Set 3 : 30x8
Set 4 : 27.5x8
Set 5 : 25x8
Set 6 : 25x8
Set 7 : 25x8
Set 8 : 25x8
Set 9 : 22.5x8
Set 10 : 22.5x8

EQUAL OUT YOU DAMN LEGS!

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 95x3
Set 6 : 108x3
Set 7 : 122x3

Went for 3 second pauses on the first 2 reps and a nice long 5 second rep on the 3rd rep... came up muchhhh slower with a 5 second pause lol

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 60x8
Set 2 : 60x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 60x8
Set 5 : 60x8
Set 6 : 60x8
Set 7 : 60x8
Set 8 : 60x8

Dumbbell Decline Fly With End Range Rotation
Set 1 : 12x8
Set 2 : 12x8
Set 3 : 12x8
Set 4 : 12x8
Set 5 : 12x8
Set 6 : 12x8

Parallel Bar Leg Raise (Supersetted with above)
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

Ab Crunch Machine
Set 1 : 67.5x8
Set 2 : 67.5x8
Set 3 : 67.5x8
Set 4 : 67.5x8
Set 5 : 67.5x8

Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover (Supersetted with above)
Set 1 : 22x8
Set 2 : 22x8
Set 3 : 22x8
Set 4 : 22x8
Set 5 : 22x8
Set 6 : 22x8

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I have been gaining weight which is good. Felt like I was kind of stalling and not putting on mass or anything for 2-3 weeks. Bumped my cals up again to 3000-3300 and the scale is moving. Now... I'm not sure that's the best thing because I'm clearly a bit chubbier, but I'm going with the old broscience that says you need to eat over maintenance cals to gain size and that along the way some fat is going to happen regardless. My goal is to keep it under 81kg until February and then work on another kg for each consecutive month following... so by June I should be around 85kg. Slow and steady wins the race right? Maybe 90kg by December 2015... and then start cutting for a show in April 2016.

I spoke with Swolbraham about the hair loss. He's not heard of that issue before. Like I said it's been happening with various test boosters etc. this past year. I was hoping this would not be the case with an AI, but it still seems to be falling out.

I was sick through a week of this review so I took time off from the gym, but I still took the Alphadex twice a day. I think I've got a weeks worth left.

As of now, strength seems the same. Bench is better, but legs are not recovering well. It could be because of that long break I took while sick and then hitting the gym with the same ferocity on Monday as usual. Still sore and today's leg workout as you can see was not cake.

In terms of leanness... not really helping me get any leaner. I am eating around 3000 cals a day and putting on mass slowly, but a lot is fat as well, definitely chubbier. I was hoping the claims for helping stay lean would also go along with higher cals and maybe just keep me about the same, but not seeing it.

I can't tell if I've gained more muscle either... I'll have to check the before and after pics.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 11[/size][/highlight]
80.1kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 90x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 100x10
Set 9 : 100x10
Set 10 : 100x10

Ohhhh yeah 4 top sets with 100kg... niceuh. Working on keeping that torso as upright as possible... hard. Smidgelet of back rounding... but definitely improving!

Welsh Dragon Curls
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

Cable Lying Leg Curl
Set 1 : 27x8
Set 2 : 27x8
Set 3 : 27x8

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 49.5x8
Set 2 : 49.5x8
Set 3 : 13.5x35

First two with both legs... left hammie and glute felt weak so I tried to isolate them... couldn't do much weight and contraction was tough. I burned out on 13.5 dropped to 10 dropped to 5 then kept going back and forth through them all... really need to fix this because I can feel it significantly when I'm sumoing a sway to my left side first and then right because of the strength imbalance.

Smith Machine Ghetto Rig Floor Leg Press
Set 1 : 180x8
Set 2 : 180x8
Set 3 : 180x8
Set 4 : 180x8
Set 5 : 180x8
Set 6 : 180x8

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x10
Set 5 : 0x10
Set 6 : 0x10
Set 7 : 0x10
Set 8 : 0x10
Set 9 : 0x10
Set 10 : 0x10

Thigh Abductor
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.5x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8

Thigh Adductor
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.5x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 80x8
Set 3 : 80x8
Set 4 : 80x8
Set 5 : 80x8
Set 6 : 80x8

Dumbbell Seated Spinal Flexion
Set 1 : 12x8
Set 2 : 12x8
Set 3 : 12x8
Set 4 : 12x8
Set 5 : 12x8
Set 6 : 12x8

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x8
Set 2 : 0x8
Set 3 : 0x8
Set 4 : 0x8
Set 5 : 0x8
Set 6 : 0x8

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 58.5x8
Set 2 : 58.2x8
Set 3 : 58.5x8
Set 4 : 58.5x8
Set 5 : 58.5x8
Set 6 : 58.5x8
Set 7 : 58.5x8
Set 8 : 58.5x8

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 60x8
Set 2 : 60x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 60x8
Set 5 : 60x8
Set 6 : 60x8

Smith Machine Donkey Calf Raises
Set 1 : 120x20
Set 2 : 120x15
Set 3 : 120x15
Set 4 : 120x15
Set 5 : 120x15
Set 6 : 120x15

One Leg Calf Press on Leg Press
Set 1 : 58.5x15
Set 2 : 58.5x15
Set 3 : 58.5x15
Set 4 : 58.5x15
Set 5 : 58.5x15
Set 6 : 58.5x15

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For some reason my right lower back is getting a CRAZY PUMP after hyperextensions, but I hardly feel it at all in my left lower back. Left glute and ham are weaker noticeably... today on the leg curl I could hardly do 13.5kg single leg and did some drop sets with my left leg... right leg tossed it around like nothing... DAMN YOU IMBALANCES!!!
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 12[/size][/highlight]
81.3kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 34x5
Set 3 : 43x5
Set 4 : 60x3
Set 5 : 68x3
Set 6 : 77x3

CLEAN... finished them up smoothly.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x8
Set 2 : 60x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 60x8
Set 5 : 60x8
Set 6 : 60x8

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 14x8
Set 2 : 14x8
Set 3 : 14x8
Set 4 : 14x8
Set 5 : 14x8
Set 6 : 14x8

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 12x8
Set 2 : 12x8
Set 3 : 12x8
Set 4 : 12x8
Set 5 : 12x8
Set 6 : 12x8

Facepull
Set 1 : 27x8
Set 2 : 27x8
Set 3 : 27x8
Set 4 : 27x8
Set 5 : 27x8
Set 6 : 27x8

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 30x8
Set 2 : 30x8
Set 3 : 30x8
Set 4 : 30x8
Set 5 : 30x8
Set 6 : 30x8
Set 7 : 30x8
Set 8 : 30x8

Cable Kneeling Triceps Extension
Set 1 : 27x8
Set 2 : 31.5x8
Set 3 : 31.5x8
Set 4 : 31.5x8
Set 5 : 31.5x8
Set 6 : 31.5x8

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x8
Set 2 : 0x8
Set 3 : 0x8
Set 4 : 0x8
Set 5 : 0x8
Set 6 : 0x8

Ab Crunch Machine
Set 1 : 67.5x8
Set 2 : 67.5x8
Set 3 : 62.5x8
Set 4 : 67.5x8
Set 5 : 67.5x8

Torso Rotation Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x8
Set 2 : 22.5x8
Set 3 : 22.5x8
Set 4 : 22.5x8
Set 5 : 22.5x8

Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
Set 1 : 30x25
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x20

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl Over Bench
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x8
Set 3 : 15x8

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Decided to add some forearm work... my friend was doing this Lazar Angelov routine with forearm work twice per week. His upper forearm is absolutely insane. Never seen anyone's like that before. Time to start blasting them to see how much they'll grow. Should get some good noob gains because the last time I trained forearms was probably in college 8 years ago.

Only about 4 days left to go. I've only been logging days I work out, but I've been taking them twice a day even that week I was sick between.
 
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Wow! That's a lot of volume. Excellent looking workout
 
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Wow! That's a lot of volume. Excellent looking workout
Haha thanks man, I've built up to it over a while. It always feels like I need more time, but my gym kicks me out at 12AM :D
 
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Sorry for the late in, but IN on this, looking great man keep it up
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 13[/size][/highlight]
80.6kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 125x5
Set 6 : 141x3
Set 7 : 158x1
Set 8 : 170x1
Set 9 : 180x0 with wraps
Set 10 : 140x5 with wraps

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 90x6
Set 2 : 90x6
Set 3 : 90x6
Set 4 : 90x6
Set 5 : 90x6

Leg Press
Set 1 : 200x6
Set 2 : 200x6
Set 3 : 200x6
Set 4 : 200x6
Set 5 : 200x6
Set 6 : 200x6
Set 7 : 200x6
Set 8 : 200x6

Barbell Hack Squat
Set 1 : 40x6
Set 2 : 40x6
Set 3 : 40x6
Set 4 : 40x6
Set 5 : 40x6
Set 6 : 40x6

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 67.5x6
Set 2 : 67.5x6
Set 3 : 67.5x6
Set 4 : 67.5x6
Set 5 : 67.5x6
Set 6 : 67.5x6
Set 7 : 67.5x6
Set 8 : 67.5x6
Set 9 : 67.5x6
Set 10 : 67.5x6

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 101x5
Set 6 : 115x3
Set 7 : 128x1
Set 8 : 128x10
Set 9 : 128x10

[video=youtube_share;4HHTAaV9Ox8]http://youtu.be/4HHTAaV9Ox8[/video]

Machine Fly
Set 1 : 49.5x6
Set 2 : 49.5x6
Set 3 : 49.5x6
Set 4 : 49.5x6
Set 5 : 49.5x6
Set 6 : 49.5x6

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 80x6
Set 2 : 80x6
Set 3 : 80x6
Set 4 : 80x6
Set 5 : 80x6
Set 6 : 80x6
Set 7 : 80x6
Set 8 : 80x6

Cable Lower Chest Raise
Set 1 : 20x6
Set 2 : 20x6
Set 3 : 20x6
Set 4 : 20x6
Set 5 : 20x6
Set 6 : 20x6

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x6
Set 2 : 0x6
Set 3 : 0x6

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Good workout, lots of energy for my upper body... but lower body could not cut it at all today. Squats were weakkkkk glutes still felt sore from the previous week. Couldn't get any drive. Even the 125kg squat felt heavy. Geared up for a 180kg but didn't hit it. Whatevs I know I can do it on a day when I get more than 7 hrs sleep.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 14[/size][/highlight]
81.5kg morning weight

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Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 66x5
Set 4 : 83x5
Set 5 : 125x5
Set 6 : 141x3
Set 7 : 158x1

Glutes are pretty sore still so there was some moderate difficulty sticking points going on.

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 90x6
Set 2 : 90x6
Set 3 : 90x6
Set 4 : 90x6
Set 5 : 90x6

Felt great.

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 67.5x6
Set 2 : 67.5x6
Set 3 : 67.5x6
Set 4 : 67.5x6
Set 5 : 67.5x6
Set 6 : 67.5x6
Set 7 : 67.5x6
Set 8 : 67.5x6
Set 9 : 67.5x6
Set 10 : 67.5x6

Leg Press One Leg
Set 1 : 90x6
Set 2 : 90x6
Set 3 : 90x6
Set 4 : 90x6
Set 5 : 90x6
Set 6 : 90x6

Dumbbell Lunges
Set 1 : 30x6
Set 2 : 30x6
Set 3 : 30x6
Set 4 : 30x6
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Phew, my glutes were dead after the 4th set and I wasn't sure if I was going to pull anything with that heavier weight 30kg in each hand for 12 walking lunges. Rough.

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 54x5
Set 4 : 68x5
Set 5 : 101x5
Set 6 : 115x3
Set 7 : 128x1

For some reason 115kg felt heavy. Probably cause of those two sets with 128kgx10 with the RAM on Monday.

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 70x6
Set 2 : 70x6
Set 3 : 70x6
Set 4 : 70x6
Set 5 : 70x6
Set 6 : 70x6
Set 7 : 70x6
Set 8 : 70x6

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

Ever since doing more weighted work... these are as easy as breathing. It's getting to the point where I can easily distinguish and use my hip flexors or only my low abs.

Ab Crunch Machine
Set 1 : 76.5x6
Set 2 : 76.5x6
Set 3 : 76.5x6
Set 4 : 76.5x6
Set 5 : 76.5x6

Dumbbell Decline Fly With End Range Rotation
Set 1 : 14x6
Set 2 : 14x6
Set 3 : 14x6
Set 4 : 14x6
Set 5 : 14x6
Set 6 : 14x6

Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover
Set 1 : 26x6
Set 2 : 26x6
Set 3 : 26x6
Set 4 : 26x6
Set 5 : 26x6
Set 6 : 26x6

Cable One Arm Fly
Set 1 : 18x6
Set 2 : 18x6
Set 3 : 18x6
Set 4 : 18x6
Set 5 : 18x6
Set 6 : 18x6

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This is actually yesterdays meal which accounts for my 1kg weight gain and is much more bad ass... and behold my ability to put a buffet out of business.



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All is well in the neighborhood. Can't wait for deload week. Got some awesome rest last night. I haven't been sleeping enough. Doing morning classes right now and getting up earlier sucks.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 15[/size][/highlight]
80.3kg morning weight

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Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 90x10
Set 7 : 100x10
Set 8 : 100x10
Set 9 : 100x10
Set 10 : 100x10

Getting easier and easier, wish I could say the same for my conventional.

Barbell Good Morning
Set 1 : 60x6
Set 2 : 60x6
Set 3 : 60x6
Set 4 : 60x6
Set 5 : 60x6
Set 6 : 60x6
Set 7 : 20x20
Set 8 : 20x20

Smith Machine Ghetto Rig Floor Leg Press
Set 1 : 200x6
Set 2 : 200x6
Set 3 : 200x6
Set 4 : 200x6
Set 5 : 200x6
Set 6 : 200x6

Smith Machine Shrug
Set 1 : 200x6
Set 2 : 200x6
Set 3 : 200x6
Set 4 : 200x6
Set 5 : 200x6
Set 6 : 200x20

[video=youtube_share;LsYj0iEGM6s]http://youtu.be/LsYj0iEGM6s[/video]

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x10
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x10
Set 5 : 0x10
Set 6 : 0x10
Set 7 : 0x10
Set 8 : 0x10
Set 9 : 0x10
Set 10 : 0x10

Thigh Abductor
Set 1 : 67.5x6
Set 2 : 67.5x6
Set 3 : 67.5x6

Thigh Adductor
Set 1 : 67.5x6
Set 2 : 67.5x6
Set 3 : 67.5x6

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 58.5x6
Set 2 : 58.5x6
Set 3 : 58.5x6

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 90x6
Set 2 : 90x6
Set 3 : 90x6
Set 4 : 90x6
Set 5 : 90x6
Set 6 : 90x6

Dumbbell Seated Spinal Flexion
Set 1 : 14x6
Set 2 : 14x6
Set 3 : 14x6
Set 4 : 14x6
Set 5 : 14x6
Set 6 : 14x6

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x6
Set 2 : 0x6
Set 3 : 0x6
Set 4 : 0x6
Set 5 : 0x6
Set 6 : 0x6

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 65x6
Set 2 : 65x6
Set 3 : 65x6
Set 4 : 65x6
Set 5 : 65x6
Set 6 : 65x6

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 67.5x6
Set 2 : 67.5x6
Set 3 : 67.5x6
Set 4 : 67.5x6
Set 5 : 67.5x6
Set 6 : 67.5x6
Set 7 : 67.5x6
Set 8 : 67.5x6

Welsh Dragon Curls
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

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Really looking forward to a deload. I got sick once per month since November. I was sick 2 weeks ago... the past 2 weeks I've felt pretty beaten down. My resting heart rate in the mornings has been around 62 recently, it was about 56 a few months back so I think I may have been overtraining a bit and not recovering enough. I need to get more sleep, damn morning classes this whole month f'ed me up.
 
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Late on this but definitely in! Loving all the detail man, your hard work definitely shows
 
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Late on this but definitely in! Loving all the detail man, your hard work definitely shows
Cheers man! Welcome aboard... not too many days left of logging before the bottles up and my final review will be in!
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 16[/size][/highlight]
81.5kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 34x5
Set 3 : 43x5
Set 4 : 64x5
Set 5 : 72x3
Set 6 : 81x1

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 70x6
Set 2 : 70x6
Set 3 : 70x6
Set 4 : 70x6
Set 5 : 70x6
Set 6 : 70x6

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 16x6
Set 2 : 16x6
Set 3 : 16x6
Set 4 : 16x6
Set 5 : 16x6
Set 6 : 16x6

Ed's Front Delt SuperSet
Set 1 : 27x6
Set 2 : 27x6
Set 3 : 27x6
Set 4 : 27x6
Set 5 : 27x6
Set 6 : 27x6

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 14x6
Set 2 : 14x6
Set 3 : 14x6
Set 4 : 14x6
Set 5 : 14x6
Set 6 : 14x6

Facepull
Set 1 : 31.5x6
Set 2 : 31.5x6
Set 3 : 31.5x6
Set 4 : 31.5x6
Set 5 : 31.5x6
Set 6 : 31.5x6

Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
Set 1 : 30x30
Set 2 : 30x25
Set 3 : 30x20

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl Over Bench
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x10
Set 3 : 15x10

One Leg Calf Press on Leg Press
Set 1 : 67.5x12
Set 2 : 67.5x12
Set 3 : 67.5x12
Set 4 : 67.5x12
Set 5 : 67.5x12
Set 6 : 67.5x12

Torso Rotation Machine
Set 1 : 31.5x6
Set 2 : 31.5x6
Set 3 : 31.5x6
Set 4 : 31.5x6
Set 5 : 31.5x6

Cable Rope Crunch
Set 1 : 76.5x6
Set 2 : 76.5x6
Set 3 : 76.5x6
Set 4 : 76.5x6
Set 5 : 76.5x6

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Alls been going well. Happy with my progress. Lots of videos up of my lifts on my Instagram: CheslinK

Size wise I feel like I'm slowly gaining. Just decided to start doing isolation work for my rear delts. They're going to blow up quickly since I never hit them directly. Same thing happened with my front delts which have almost outgrown my rear delts from all the work I put in. Shrugs as well.

Quads/hams are still lagging in comparison to my upper body. Calves are my biggest weak point and then hams. This year is leg focus and I'll slowly double my leg volume over the next few months.
 
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I'll start following you! Jacknock7 but anyways glad you are liking the product and seeing great results. I can't wait to run it myself. Thank you for how much detail you are putting in this log, myokem and I appreciate it!!

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[highlight][size=+3]Day 17[/size][/highlight]
81.3kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Deload week... just get to play around

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 31.5x15

Thigh Abductor
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 31.5x15

Leg Press Machine
Set 1 : 85.5x15
Set 2 : 85.5x15
Set 3 : 85.5x15
Set 4 : 85.5x15
Set 5 : 85.5x15
Set 6 : 85.5x15

Thigh Adductor
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 31.5x15

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 31.5x15

Hyperextensions - Back Extensions
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15
Set 4 : 0x15
Set 5 : 0x15
Set 6 : 0x15

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 140x15
Set 2 : 140x15
Set 3 : 140x15
Set 4 : 140x15
Set 5 : 140x15
Set 6 : 140x15

Elliptical On Toes
Set 1 : 5:00

Seated Machine One Arm Row
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15

Push Up
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep

Cable Straight Bar Pushdown
Set 1 : 25x15
Set 2 : 25x15
Set 3 : 25x15

Cable Straight Bar Overhead Extension
Set 1 : 25x15
Set 2 : 25x15
Set 3 : 25x15

Prisoner's Deadlift
Set 1 : 20x15
Set 2 : 20x15
Set 3 : 20x15
Set 4 : 20x15
Set 5 : 20x15
Set 6 : 20x15

Cable Kneeling Pulldown
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15

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Gotta love deload week. I was really needing it. I haven't been sleeping all that well recently. Been feeling pretty run down. Last night I got in bed around 4:30AM and couldn't sleep until 7AM. God awful.

Feeling fat. Got drunk over the weekend... alcohol ruins my bodyfat in a single day. Very bloated... abs are hiding. Feel gross.
 
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Yea, if I drink too many beers I'm bloated for a few days. Bounce back pretty quickly though! How long were you in the gym with all that work?
 
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Yea, if I drink too many beers I'm bloated for a few days. Bounce back pretty quickly though! How long were you in the gym with all that work?
True, the bloat goes away. Impermanence as the Buddha would say. Average sessions are about 2.5 hours. Rest time varies but always less than a minute unless I'm doing heavy squats/deads.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 18[/size][/highlight]
80.8kg morning weight

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Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Kettlebell Swing
Set 1 : 20x15
Set 2 : 20x15
Set 3 : 20x15
Set 4 : 20x15
Set 5 : 20x15
Set 6 : 20x15

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 150x15
Set 2 : 150x15
Set 3 : 150x15
Set 4 : 150x15
Set 5 : 150x15

Elliptical On Toes
Set 1 : 5:00

Cable High Curl
Set 1 : 10x15
Set 2 : 10x15
Set 3 : 10x15
Set 4 : 10x15
Set 5 : 10x15

Cable Cross Over
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x15
Set 3 : 15x15
Set 4 : 15x15
Set 5 : 15x15

Machine Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Titan Tricep Set
Set 1 : 9x15
Set 2 : 9x15
Set 3 : 9x15

Torso Rotation Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15

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Mmmmm deload week

Just chillin... eating well... sleeping lots. Resting heart rate is a bit lower at 59 today. Money.
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 19[/size][/highlight]
82.5kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 13.5x50
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 40.5x15

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 13.5x50
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 40.5x15

Thigh Adductor
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15
Set 6 : 31.5x15

Thigh Abductor
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15
Set 5 : 22.5x15
Set 6 : 22.5x15

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 160x15
Set 2 : 160x15
Set 3 : 160x15
Set 4 : 160x15
Set 5 : 160x15

Elliptical On Toes
Set 1 : 6:00

Torso Rotation Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15

Machine Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Cable Cross Over
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x15
Set 3 : 15x15
Set 4 : 15x15
Set 5 : 15x15

Cable Straight Arm Push Down
Set 1 : 40x15
Set 2 : 40x15
Set 3 : 40x15
Set 4 : 40x15
Set 5 : 35x15
Set 6 : 30x15

Titan Tricep Set
Set 1 : 9x15
Set 2 : 9x15
Set 3 : 9x15

Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
Set 1 : 30x25
Set 2 : 30x20
Set 3 : 30x15

Barbell Reverse Curl
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x12
Set 3 : 15x12

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Got featured on #ImSoHotAsianMan on Instagram and my followers just blew up. Not sure it's the kind of fitness followers I was hoping for... more like lots of skinny guys without shirts twerking etc. Errr.... uhhh.... followers are followers!

During the deload week I was still eating pretty heavily and gained a bit too quickly. I should have dropped cals back this past week. I'm going to need to do a 2 week diet or so coming up soon to lean out again.

I recently had a friend tell me he was competing in a show in April, but he flaked out. While he was saying that I thought how much I'd really like to get lean again, but then I realized I was letting my goals slip. I want to mass out this year! I'll let myself diet down a bit maybe down to 10-11% again, but then it's back to higher cals. I think I am also going to start implementing some sort of calorie waves and be more precise with my macros/cals rather than just ball park this bulk. Getting fat is out of the question.

I wish Myokem made a great fat burner/mass gainer I could log... eh? Eh?
 

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we do have a fat burner (Pyroxamine) and a mass gainer (Magnitropin) but both are low on inventory right now as the demand through our distributor has increased dramatically. the gift and curse of being a rapidly growing company...

anyway most definitely won't be logs on those for awhile as we've already sold stock before our manufacturer has finished their runs lol we're playing catch up
 
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we do have a fat burner (Pyroxamine) and a mass gainer (Magnitropin) but both are low on inventory right now as the demand through our distributor has increased dramatically. the gift and curse of being a rapidly growing company...

anyway most definitely won't be logs on those for awhile as we've already sold stock before our manufacturer has finished their runs lol we're playing catch up
I was gunning for that Magnitropin due to the epicathechin. Sounded great. Oh wells :D
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 20[/size][/highlight]
79.9kg morning weight

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Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 13.5x50
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 67.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 13.5x50
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 67.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Prisoner's Deadlift
Set 1 : 20x15
Set 2 : 20x15
Set 3 : 20x15
Set 4 : 20x15
Set 5 : 20x15
Set 6 : 20x15

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 140x15
Set 2 : 140x15
Set 3 : 140x15
Set 4 : 140x15
Set 5 : 140x15
Set 6 : 140x15

Elliptical On Toes
Set 1 : 7:00


Machine Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 13.5x15
Set 3 : 13.5x15
Set 4 : 13.5x15
Set 5 : 13.5x15
Set 6 : 13.5x15

Facepull
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 18x15
Set 5 : 18x15
Set 6 : 18x15

Titan Tricep Set
Set 1 : 9x15
Set 2 : 9x15
Set 3 : 9x15

Cable Kneeling Pulldown
Set 1 : 31.5x15
Set 2 : 31.5x15
Set 3 : 31.5x15
Set 4 : 31.5x15
Set 5 : 31.5x15

Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
Set 1 : 30x25
Set 2 : 30x20
Set 3 : 30x15

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl Over Bench
Set 1 : 15x15
Set 2 : 15x15
Set 3 : 15x15

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And that's all she wrote.

Alphadex has been emptied.

Final Review coming up shortly.
 
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Glad you got through the bottle! from looking over your log it seems like it was a amazing run! Great log and thank you for your time, can't wait to see what you think
 
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[highlight][size=+3]Alphadex Final Review[/size][/highlight]

[highlight][size=+2]Profile : 9/10[/size][/highlight]

Alphadex Estro-Control Matrix – 455mg

Safflower seed extract (std. min. 10% tracheloside) – the lignan tracheloside is the heavy lifter in this ingredient, as it has been shown to inhibit aromatase enzymes in extra-gonadal tissues. According to one Korean study, tracheloside at 0.31ug/ml had an effect comparable to Nolvadex at 0.43ug/ml. So basically, more effective at a lower concentration than a prescription AI. Cool.

Brassiopsis glomerulata extract (20:1) – as stated on Myokem’s website, the entire herb is used as an estrogen-controlling ingredient, due to in vitro studies that show multiple active compounds. According to studies, these active compounds (dehydrolololide, N-benzoyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, and 6B-Hydroxystigmasta-4-en-3-one) were inactive in enzyme-only assays, but active in cell assays, suggesting that they don’t bind to the aromatase enzymes directly, as tracheloside does, but inhibit aromatizing processes by some other means. These two top ingredients seem to complement each other nicely, one acting directly on the enzyme, the other acting on the whole cell process.

Garcinia mangostana extract (std. min. 9% Gamma Mangostin) – much like safflower, compounds in this plant were discovered to be anti-estrogenic in studies concerning hormone-dependent cancer cells. Gamma mangostin, the xanthone of note here, has AI effects rivaling that of letrozole. Aside from this, however, other compounds in this plant have immune-boosting, anti-oxidizing, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Acacetin – another plant-derived compound, showing anti-estrogenic and AI action, acacetin comes from the Damiana plant. I found a ton of literature on acacetin, with some very interesting potential benefits. A nice touch to round out an already solid selection of ingredients.

Black pepper extract – you know the drill.

Even with a prop blend, the science behind these particular ingredients strikes me as so promising, I can’t help but give an A here. I like how even with black pepper extract, which a lot of suppliers and consumers might consider a “throw-away” ingredient, Myokem strives to provide the highest potency – 98%. A lot of companies don’t do that.

[highlight][size=+2]Dosing : 9/10[/size][/highlight]
Couldn't be much easier... 1 pill a day maybe lol. 1 pill in the morning upon waking and another pill pre-workout. I took it on off days as well.

[highlight][size=+2]Taste : 5/10[/size][/highlight]
Didn't taste at all, but I'm giving it a **** score for having yellow dyed capsules. I hate dyed supps.

[highlight][size=+2]Effectiveness : 4/10[/size][/highlight]
Estrogen Control – I was going to get tests done, but I think the fact that my hair started falling out in clumps is a pretty good indicator it was having an effect on my hormone levels.

Increased Hard, Lean Muscle – I can't be 100% sure, but I did find an increased growth in my back. This seems to be the only area that has blown up recently, while everything else has stayed fairly similar. But this has been taking place prior to Alphadex, but has continued while on it. Even though I was bulking I did not put on any more muscle in a month more than usual. Possibly only about 500g and weight went up 1kg, but fat definitely went up as well.

Increased Strength – No, nothing out of the norm and some of my lifts even started to stall like OHP and high bar back squats started being grinders this month.

I think it would probably be more useful for someone who uses PHs or PEDs.

[highlight][size=+2]Recommendable : 7/10[/size][/highlight]
As mentioned above, I really do think it works to lower estrogen. Is that really necessary for a natty lifter? Probably not, as I saw no real benefits... and miss my hair.

[highlight][size=+2]Overall : 6.5/10[/size][/highlight]
Overall, FOR A NATTY, I failed to notice any tell-tale signs of benefits such as libido, aggression, "alpha" sense of well-being, strength increases or endurance gains. But my hair did fall out.

Here are my before and after measurements over the course of about 6 weeks.

Starting Stats: 79.1kg
Neck: 36cm
Shoulders: 56cm ish (stupid I should have measured size around)
Chest relaxed: 100cm
Chest deep breath: 103cm
Left Arm: 39cm
Waist directly above hip bone: 84cm
Left Upper Leg under groin: 56.5cm
Left Upper Leg across bottom of vastus lateralis: 49cm
Left Calf: 37.5cm

Ending Stats: 81.5kg
Neck: 38cm
Shoulders: 122cm around
Chest relaxed: 101cm
Chest deep breath: 106cm
Left Upper Arm: 40cm
Left Forearm: 30cm
Waist directly above hip bone: 86cm
Left Upper Leg under groin: 60cm
Left Upper Leg across bottom of vastus lateralis: 46cm (decrease? possible measuring discrepancy)
Left Calf: 38cm
 
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Thank you for your time and effort you put into this log.
 
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Noticed heaps of hair loss about 2 weeks in and stopped. Wonder what is in it that does this
 
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Were you on anything else? As a fellow member of the thinning hair club I noticed the opposite on alphadex.
 
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Nothing at all.
I am also on finastride

It is only temporary though as I am suspect to any androgens affecting my hair
 

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Should be the opposite effect with an AI, from the interactions between Testosterone, DHT, and e2. Low T, High e2 and out of whack DHT = MPB and hair loss if I remember correctly. Controlling, and lowering estradiol, would help prevent the issue
 

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of the hundreds and hundreds of people I've heard of running Alphadex to throughout the country (I do sales for the east coast), I've only heard of two people (in this thread) who've noticed the hair loss side.

What other products are you taking bud? Just trying to figure it all out
 
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of the hundreds and hundreds of people I've heard of running Alphadex to throughout the country (I do sales for the east coast), I've only heard of two people (in this thread) who've noticed the hair loss side.

What other products are you taking bud? Just trying to figure it all out
I suppose it's a rare side effect.
Any anti-estrogen will increase DHT, I think people seem to forget that.

Letro and formestane destroyed my hair but I have been lucky that I've grown it all back and then some after discontinuing

I am currently taking nothing but alphadex and EP1C. Still got half a bottle left as I stopped it yesterday due to me noticing the diffuse thinning
 
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that stinks man, im sorry to hear that
It's all good! Should have researched before hand but my hair is extremely sensitive to any androgens

Just hope for the OP who did this log that once he stops the hair loss should subside :)
 
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My hair loss slowed down considerably after stopping with the Alphadex.
 

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Lurching for a couple weeks now in unrelated threads to this one. This is my first post. I found this thread by Googling Aplhadex Hair loss after running alphadex solo and shedding a little bit after 2 weeks (noticed it yesterday, i stopped immediately and may start downing some saw palmetto for the next week or 2). I'm sure it's rare, but it did happen to me too.

I'm also running it with pyroxamine, but I've taken that multiple times for 8 weeks and didn't shed any hair, so i'm confident that it had nothing to do with it.

I'm 30, and have ran h-drol twice. Once at 25, once at 28. Those are the only other times i've done ANYTHING to mess with my hormones. This is my first AI (PCT with nolva off of the halo) And this is the first time in my life i've noticed shedding.
 
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it destroyed my hair way worse than letro. And for a natural product it is questionable (not making claims)

I've never had any issues with inhibit e/erase/triazole etc
 

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