JohnyQ in: "attack of the AN stack: Neovar, RPM, DRIVE, and lipotrophin PM"

**johnyq** · 10-18-2007, 09:08 PM

10/18 Day 15

Morning cardio
none

workout

Third day of the new program.

Incline DB bench
(target: for max reps)

I didn't really know what max reps meant, I assumed 20-30ish.

30s x40ish
35s x 25
35s x 22
40s x 20
40s x 18

Pull-ups with SS of scarecrows

12 PUs SS 20s x 10
9 PUs SS 20s x 8
8 PUs SS 20s x 8

DB Mil Press
(target 8-12 reps)

35s x 12
35s x 11
40s x 8
40s x 8

BB Shrugs w/ SS BB curls
(8-10 reps)

135 x 12 SS 95 x 8
185 x 8 SS 95 x 7
185 x 8 SS 90 x 7

15 fairly intense HIITS on the treadmill

dosing
6 DRIVEtoday.

3 in the morning, 3 preworkout. 2 RPM preworkout as well.

Overall feelings:

This new program is a lot of fun. The low reps, long rest periods, I was sticking to was obviously boring me. This feels radically different and very intense.

workout felt great, I was focused and had tons of energy. The HIITs at the end was the most intense I have done yet (sprint on every minute for 30 seconds, then a jog).

6 drive was definitely a step up, and it felt good. I'll continue this dosing for a bit.

Stats:

Weight: 179 (+0)

I can't even believe my weight hasn't done a damn thing! Even with all of this new cardio!

Well the good news is my belt when down a loop

**johnyq** · 10-20-2007, 12:00 PM

10/19 Day 16

Morning cardio
none

workout

Day 4 of the new program.

Squat
10/9
135 x8 ---135 x8
155 x5 ---155 x 5
185 x5 ---185 x5
----------190 x 5
----------195 x 5
----------200 x 5
205 x4 ---205 x 3
205 x3 ---------

Bulgarian split squats w/DBs
25s x 8x 8
30s x 7 x 7
30s x 7 x 7

Romanian deadlift

135 x 8 x 8 x 8

high rep ab circuit

no cardio

dosing
6 DRIVEtoday.

3 in the morning, 3 preworkout. 2 RPM preworkout as well.

Overall feelings:
I honestly feel like I'm trimming up nicely now. I'll definitely take an updated picture next week. I hope it verifies what I'm seeing in the mirror.

workout felt great. Intensity is up there, and endurance was good. I didn't see any real strength gains, although the only thing I have to compare was squats, everything else was new.

Stats:

Weight: 179 (+0)

**johnyq** · 10-22-2007, 09:04 PM

10/22 Day 19

workout

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

10/15-------today
warmup ---- warmup
185 x 5 ---- 185 x 5
190 x 5 -----------
195 x 5 ---- 195 x 5
200 x 5------------
205 x 4 ---- 205 x 5
------------ 210 x 4
------------ 215 x 3 (slight assist on rep 3)

Incline DB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

50s x 16
50s x 14

Bent BB rows, with SS of scarecrows
135 x 9 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 6

BB shrugs

155 x 11
165 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8

seated incline DB curls

30s x 8
30s x 8
30s x 6
30s x 6

dosing

as of now: Out of neovar

Tomorrow I will start taking 3g of creatine gluconate post workout, as it is what I have sitting around. I'll comment on if I see a difference from the change in creatine.

Otherwise, I took standard dosing today. Recap of what that means:

morning: swell, 1 egcg, 3 drive

pre-workout: swell, 3 drive, 2 RPM

post workout: whey protein, creatine

before bed: 2 lipotrophin PM

Overall feelings:
It looks like my bench press went up slightly, I think if I did a 1RM it would be up 5 pounds.

Pump was good today. Gym felt good as well. I had energy for cardio after the workout, but not the drive. It was time to head home and get some dinner.

Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

**slow-mun** · 10-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnyq

10/22 Day 19

workout

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

10/15-------today
warmup ---- warmup
185 x 5 ---- 185 x 5
190 x 5 -----------
195 x 5 ---- 195 x 5
200 x 5------------
205 x 4 ---- 205 x 5
------------ 210 x 4
------------ 215 x 3 (slight assist on rep 3)

Incline DB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

50s x 16
50s x 14

Bent BB rows, with SS of scarecrows
135 x 9 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 8
145 x 8 SS 5s x 6

BB shrugs

155 x 11
165 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8

seated incline DB curls

30s x 8
30s x 8
30s x 6
30s x 6

dosing

as of now: Out of neovar

Tomorrow I will start taking 3g of creatine gluconate post workout, as it is what I have sitting around. I'll comment on if I see a difference from the change in creatine.

Otherwise, I took standard dosing today. Recap of what that means:

morning: swell, 1 egcg, 3 drive

pre-workout: swell, 3 drive, 2 RPM

post workout: whey protein, creatine

Overall feelings:
It looks like my bench press went up slightly, I think if I did a 1RM it would be up 5 pounds.

Pump was good today. Gym felt good as well. I had energy for cardio after the workout, but not the drive. It was time to head home and get some dinner.

Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

Do you notice any stomach discomfort at 3 caps of Drive in the am? I had some when I experimented with 4 caps in the am, so I was just wondering.

**johnyq** · 10-22-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow-mun

Do you notice any stomach discomfort at 3 caps of Drive in the am? I had some when I experimented with 4 caps in the am, so I was just wondering.

nope. I had some good bowel movements in the morning for the first 3 days or so, but nothing odd for a while now.

I haven't noticed any bad sides at all in fact, although I did have trouble falling asleep on thursday night. I need to get some abyss!

**johnyq** · 10-22-2007, 09:56 PM

Updated pictures, first set are "befores, then the afters (today). Sorry that I changed the format of the pictures, but I get better images when I let my wife take the pictures for me.

10/02

9/17

10/02

Today:

imprezivr6 · 10-22-2007, 10:45 PM

Looked to have leaned out! Good work. Keep it up!

Jet · 10-23-2007, 01:56 AM

Definitely look leaner

**johnyq** · 10-24-2007, 08:47 PM

Thanks! I'm very pleased with how those images compare, although I think the current images came out better than I really look (maybe the light washed out some chub). I have no complaints, It was only 5 months ago that I had no definable muscle and was fairly ROUND, I'm very happy with how I have changed.

I have to think this stack is working to see that much change in 3 weeks....plenty of work to be done though!

As a recap: I haven't altered my diet any, in fact it may have been worse these past 3 weeks. I did add in more cardio, and yet lost NO weight. I'm just dropping fat and keeping my strength.

10/24 Day 21

workout

Box jumps

worked up to 15 of the aerobic steps stacked on eachother

7 sets x 3 reps

Reverse lunges, front foot raised 1 stepper
25s x 8
20s x 8
20s x 8
20s x 8

Pull throughs
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 8

leg raises

+5lbs x 8
+0 x 12
+0 x 12
+0 x 12

dosing
Night: 2 lipotrophin
morning: 3 drive, 1 whey shake
pre-workout: 3 drive, 3 RPM (1 rpm more than normal)
post workout: 3g creatine gluconate (out of neovar), whey shake

Overall feelings:
Great workout, very tiring. I love this new program.

It rained today, I think it made me depressed. On top of the fact its supposed to be an off day (I couldn't go yesterday), so I was REALLY unmotivated. Drive and RPM got me there, and I busted my ass while I was there.

My libido continues to be through the roof. I probably have a slightly higher one than normal as it is, but now its almost become a nuisance...

Bowel movements have been abnormal, but not bothersome in any way.

My sleep has been pretty crappy. I think I've become accustomed to the lipoptrophin PM. I haven't been able to wake up for cardio all week so far because of it, which really sucks. I'll probably cycle off of it for 2 weeks once my abyss gets here.

Stats:

ARM: 15.25 (+.25")
weight: 178 (-1lb)

EasyEJL · 10-24-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnyq

Bowel movements have been abnormal, but not bothersome in any way.

My sleep has been pretty crappy.

man that has to be messy

**johnyq** · 10-24-2007, 09:29 PM

That is THE WORST way to wake up .....

ok so my sleep hasn't been crappy, its just been hard to fall asleep and not good quality.

**johnyq** · 10-29-2007, 09:54 PM

last week wasn't too great. I tried to workout friday and completely lacked motivation/energy for the first time in a while. Oh well, back in the game today...

10/29 Day 26

workout

BB bench, flat
(3-5 reps)

10/22-------today
warmup ---- warmup
185 x 5 ---- 185 x 5
195 x 5 ------------
205 x 5 ---- 205 x 5
210 x 4 ---- 210 x 4
215 x 2 ---- 215 x 3
------------ 220 x2
------------ 225 x 1

Incline DB bench
(target 15-20 reps)

50s x 15
50s x 15

Bent BB rows, with SS of scarecrows
155 x 9 SS 5s x 8
155 x 8 SS 5s x 8
135 x 10 SS 5s x 6

BB shrugs

155 x 11
165 x 8
165 x 8

seated incline DB curls

30s x 9
30s x 8
30s x 6

dosing

dropped back down to 5 drive a day. 2 RPM pre workout.

Started by 2 week break from lipotrophin on saturday. So my stack no longer includes lipotrophin or neovar.

Stats:

ARM: 14.75 (-.25") <wth happened

weight: 178 (-1lb)

Overall feelings:
Not much change in my workout. I had good energy, and it felt good working out, but no strength gains.

My arm is suddenly a lot smaller (.5" from last week). I have to wonder if I wasn't permanently pumped from the noevar, and now that I haven't been taking it, the pump is gone. Very odd. Its not a measurement I'm particularly concerned about, but its one of the easiest to record and track.

Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on the morning cardio train. I have been longboarding to work, and that is a little bit of cardio at least.

**johnyq** · 10-30-2007, 08:34 PM

10/30 Day 27

workout

Box jumps

worked up to 15 of the aerobic steps stacked on eachother

7 sets x 3 reps

stack didn't get higher, but I worked on doing the 3 reps, one right after another. Much harder that way..

Bulgarian split squats
35s x 4
20s x 8
20s x 8

Pull throughs
50 x 12
60 x 12
70 x 10

leg raises

x 8
x 12
x 12
x 12

dosing

2 drive in the morning, 3 drive and 3 RPM pre workout. This was 1 RPM more than normal.

Overall feelings:

This workout day really kicks my ass, but I had great energy/intensity for it. Good day.

Stats:

weight: 177 (-2lb)

my arm is still deflated...