[luke1984]

Looks good! I'm thinking about picking some up soon!

[TheNinja]

Day 33 (Saturday's hike)
Workout - Cardio:
7 hour, approximately 10 mile hike part way up Yosemite's Half Dome trail (including mist trail, and nevada falls).

Diet: All over the charts here. Friday nite we hit the buffet and I loaded up on chicken and roasted red potatoes as well as some mac and cheese. Most of saturday was gatorade, dried fruit with nuts, peanut butter and jelly sandwhichs and water with Poseidon in it. At night to celebrate we hit the pizza parlor and beer bar
Overall Feeling: I don't know how much to attribute to adreniline or IGF-2 but I would have thought during a hike that strenuous that I'd be wearing out during the day. However I felt pretty good the whole time. I feel fine now as well. I have no way to compare this hike pre IGF-2 but I have to believe it helped my stamina and recovery times.
Notes: What was supposed to be a 17 mile round trip hike with elevation gain of around 4000 feet turned into a 10 mile hike with elevation gain of 2300 feet.

Bad news - We didn't make it to the top b/c of weather. About 3/4 of the way up we ran into a rain/hail storm. I was wearing shorts, t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, nice socks and boots. Not prepared to say the least but I wasn't cold (due to my body making heat while hiking) until we stopped for 10 or more minutes, or until it started pouring rain. Also there was about 6-8 inches of snow on top and we heard a little thunder. Standing on the highest point of granite and holding onto metal cables in the snow while lightning was going on didn't seem the smartest thing to do at the time .

Good news - We got in about 10 miles round trip. Elevation went from 4500 feet to about 6800 feet. It was absolutely awesome scenery. At some points we were going up a "staircase" of granite with each step anywhere from 8 inches to 16 inches tall to climb up. Some places were roughly 4-5 feet wide with an edge you REALLY would not want to fall over unless you like free falling.

Great news - I feel fine today. Feet, calves, and quads are a little stiff but overall not bad. I did not get overly tired during the hike despite not being in great cardio shape. I have no doubt that the IGF-2 cycle I am on and the Poseidon that I was drinking during the day helped me out quite a bit. I was surprised how my body was able to handle it actually. Now I'm hooked and have to wait until next spring to finish it off (after the snow melts).

[TheNinja]

Originally Posted by Lanbane

While the log is great, the avy is in a class of it's own. lol

lol - thanks - I'm also hoping people realize that it isn't me wearing that underwear

[TheNinja]

Day 36
Workout - Chest/Tris:
Bench Press:
12 @ 185
8 @ 225 = +1 rep
7 @ 230 = +2 reps +5 lbs
7 @ 230 = +2 reps +5 lbs
9 @ 210 = +1 rep
7 @ 210 = -1 rep +5 lbs
13 @ 185 = +3 reps
Dumbell Pullover:
11 @ 45 = -1 rep +5 lbs
10 @ 45
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
12 @ 50 = +5 lbs
12 @ 50 = +5 lbs
Tricep Pushdown:
8 @ 110 = -2 reps +10lbs
12 @ 105 = +1 rep +5lbs
10 @ 105 = +1 rep +5lbs
Single Overhead Tricep Dumbell:
12 @ 20 = +4 reps
11 @ 20 = +1 rep
Pushups:
18 = +5 reps
14 = +4 reps

Diet: Normal - didn't get to eat much before workout though.
Overall Feeling: Today was one of those days that tests your mental toughness. I didn't feel like working out as I feel tired, rundown, and have a sore throat. However I can't let AppNut (and all my fans ) down so I pressed on and hit the gym. My bench suffered. Obviously I'm up from when I started but I went down from last week. The good news is that about 25 minutes into my workout my body woke up and went into aggressive mode! My tricep and incline fly work was great as well as extra pushups at the end.
Notes: I'm hoping I feel better tomorrow as I"m going to try and get some extra sleep tonight, at least a good 8 hours. Another note, I looked HUGE (by my standards anyway) and pretty cut after the chest and tricep workout. I've been bigger but that's only when I'm retaining creatine water so I don't look as cut in my opinion.

[HHHTheGame]

hey ninja, check your PM

[Lanbane]

That hike sounds awesome Ninja. Picturing myself on the "steps" that close to a free fall seriously just triggered a chill type feeling. Me no likey heights where edges are nearby.

[TheNinja]

Day 37 (yesterday's workout)
Workout - Legs/Shoulders:
Barbell Squat:
14 @ 135
12 @ 185
12 @ 225 = +20lbs
10 @ 235 = +1 rep +10lbs
10 @ 235 = +2 reps +10lbs
9 @ 235 = +2 reps +15lbs
drop set immediately into
3 @ 100 = -7 reps....lol must have been tired
Military Press with Barbell:
14 @ 95
12 @ 125
10 @ 135 = +2 reps
10 @ 135 = +3 reps
9 @ 135 = +1 rep +5lbs
drop set immediately into
12 @ 35 dumbells = +3 reps
Upright Row - Barbell:
12 @ 85 = +10 lbs
12 @ 85 = +5 lbs
11 @ 85 = +5 lbs
immediately drop into Shrugs:
12 @ 50s
12 @ 50s
12 @ 50s
Good Morning:
12 @ 70 = +2 reps
11 @ 75 = +1 rep +5lbs
12 @ 75 = +2 reps +5lbs


Diet: Missed my morning snack at 10am - but had a nice lunch of meaty pizza to make up for it.
Overall Feeling: I thought my squats might suffer from my long hike but in reality my legs recovered very nicely. I was again able to make gains in squats, which is awesome. It goes up every week. I'm having some problems with Military press though. In a little more than a month I've only managed to put up a few more reps per set. I'm not sure what to do here, possibly move Military further away from Chest/Tricep day might help.
I also felt sort of sick yesterday but was able to push through. I felt good lifting though, just a nagging headache and runny nose.
Notes: Today (Thursday) I feel like crap though. It feels like I have a fever. I have a headache and a little bit of body aches. I'll probably take today off of lifting as I was planning to do back workout and I want all my energy and focus for that. I'm still getting good pumps and a leaner feeling. I have about 8-10 days of IGF-2 left so I hope to tear it up in the next week and a half if I can kick this cold.

[TheNinja]

Originally Posted by Lanbane

That hike sounds awesome Ninja. Picturing myself on the "steps" that close to a free fall seriously just triggered a chill type feeling. Me no likey heights where edges are nearby.

It was pretty fun indeed. Backpacking and hicking is something I never really go into before but something I will do in the future for sure. I'm not scared of heights really but I'm kind of a hands guy, where I feel more comfortable if I have something to hold. I'm much more confident in my hand and upper body than my legs, knees, and feet . Next spring I will conquer the top though. Now I have some time to train at least, to make it more enjoyable and not feel dead tired.

[Lanbane]

Good gains on those squats man!

[TheNinja]

Day 38 (Friday's workout)
Workout - Back:
Bent over Barbell Row:
12 @ 135 = +2 reps
12 @ 140 = +4 reps + 5 lbs
10 @ 145 = +10lbs
10 @ 145 = +10lbs
9 @ 145 = +10lbs
T-Bar Row (actually the barbell stuffed into the corner with weights on one end):
12 @ 80 = +10lbs
10 @ 85 = -1 rep +5lbs
10 @ 85 = +1 rep +5lbs
11 @ 85 = +1 rep +5lbs
10 @ 80 = +5lbs

Diet: Normal
Overall Feeling: I'm fighting this head cold going around. I don't feel to great and the lung capacity is suffering. That being said, my workout still went great. I don't feel as good after workout but during the workout I was focused and felt very strong muscular-wise.
Notes: Hopefully I can kick this head cold. - I'm liking the overall affects of IGF-2 still. A good lean feel. I think a change in diet would really affect it as well. I think this stuff would work for a bulk or a cut quite well.

[Lanbane]

Strange you mention head cold.... it got me as well.

No people.... we haven't had contact.

[TheNinja]

Originally Posted by Lanbane

Strange you mention head cold.... it got me as well.

No people.... we haven't had contact.

you don't have to lie to everyone else - actually I hear it's going around. I think it's just the start of the school year where everyone is exchanging germs and bringing it to the workplace or out in public or something, who knows? I feel pretty good today though. A little shallow in the lung capacity department but overall much better than last week. Hope you are feeling better as well.

[TheNinja]

Day 41 (Sunday's workout)
Workout - Biceps / Calves / Abs:

Well I normally have my notebook at my work gym. Since today is Sunday I didn't have my notebook when I went to my gym.

Biceps:
Feeling very strong again. Dumbell curling 50s if I do them on their own day, 45s if I combine with back day.

Calves:
It's hard for me to actually see increase in the size, but the tightness and pump feels pretty good

Abs:
I detest doing abs, which is why you rarely see it in my workout log. I don't do them enough on their own for IGF-2 to really make a difference in my opinion.

Diet: Normal "weekend" diet consisting of larger meals and usually some alcohol at some point
Overall Feeling: Head cold still there a little but it is going away. Felt good and strong.
Notes: Got some good sleep over the weekend and felt much better and refreshed ready to rip up some weights this week.

[TheNinja]

Day 43
Workout - Chest/Tris:
Bench Press:
12 @ 185
8 @ 225 = +1 rep
5 @ 235 = +10 lbs
5 @ 235 = +10 lbs
10 @ 210 = +2 reps
8 @ 210 = +5 lbs
12 @ 185 = +2 reps
Incline Flys - Dumbell:
13 @ 55 = +1 rep +10 lbs
12 @ 55 = +10 lbs
10 @ 55 = +10 lbs
Skull Crushers / Narrow Grip Press (superset):
10/12 @ 35s = +1rep/+4reps +10lbs
9/8 @ 35s = 0reps/-1rep +10 lbs
8/6 @ 35s = +1rep/-1rep +10 lbs
OverHead Tricep Dumbell:
11 @ 60 = -1rep +10 lbs
11 @ 60 = -1rep +10 lbs
Pushups (ok, I was dead tired :
15 = +2
13 = +3

Diet: Normal. Very good today actually.
Overall Feeling: Felt great today. I've been sleeping great and have been in a good mood. The dreams that I had when I first started aren't as noticable but I'm sleeping like a baby and waking up refreshed (as long as I get 7+ hours).
Notes: This is probably my last chest workout while on IGF-2. I'll include more in my summary, but I'm pretty excited about the gains. I just hope I don't lose any when I go off this product. I notice 0 negative side effects and again, my recovery time cardio-wise is far better than when I'm off IGF-2

[Lanbane]

You've made some GREAT gains man! Drive will only keep them going............................

[TheNinja]

Day 44
Workout - Back/Bis:
Pull Down (don't know if the numbers are pounds but it is just the number I use on the stack):
12 @ 120
11 @ 140 = +3 reps
8 @ 145 = +5 lbs
7 @ 150 = +10 lbs
7 @ 150 = +10 lbs
16 @ 100
Bent over Barbell Row:
10 @ 135 = +2 reps
10 @ 145 = +10 lbs
9 @ 145 = -1 rep +10 lbs
10 @ 145 = +10 lbs
9 @ 145 = +10 lbs
Bicep Barbell (with large 45lb bar)
11 @ 85 = +1 rep +5 lbs
9 @ 90 = +10 lbs
7 @ 90 = -1 rep +10 lbs
Alternating Seated Dumbell Hammer:
10 @ 35 = -2 reps +5 lbs
9 @ 35 = -2 reps +5 lbs
Reverse Forum Curl (behind the back with large 45lb bar):
14 @ 105 = +10 lbs
11 @ 105 = -2 reps +10 lbs

Diet: Normal - Had probably a 1000 calorie lunch of chinese food....mmm tasty.
Overall Feeling: WOW! - I'm not sure if there were roids in my chinese food, if MSG helps when lifting, or what but my lifts were off the chart today. I have a feeling this IGF-2 certainly doesn't hurt either