John Smeton
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Might need to take a break. great log Rodja. im doing an xfaxtor stack whenever my elbow heals up.Still doing the deads though=)
Rodja's DCP/XF Log-Round 2
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Can't take a break until after 8/23. I got fights coming up, so I got ~8 weeks before I can take a much needed break.
Rodja
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I dropped squats because I don't need my thighs to grow and my left patella tendon can't bear the tension right now.
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FINAL REVIEW
First, the quantitative:
Wt: 184 lbs (-2)
BF%: ~7(-2%)
Major Lifts:
Dips: +10 lbs
CG BP: +20 lbs
BB Rows: +30 lbs
Push-Press: +35 lbs
Deads: +35 lbs
Almost all other lifts improved 5-10 lbs
Now, the qualitative:
1. I had a different training style than last time I used XF, which kinda changed the efficacy. Instead of low volume, low rep, strength/power oriented training, I switched to a more traditional hypertrophy with strength/power included.
2. I got much more intense DOMS due to the different training style and more strength, but it did not have the same effect on my physique. Last time I was able to cut about 4 lbs of fat and add 7 lbs of muscle.
3. I still lost a good chunk of fat and gained some much needed strength from this stack. Wish I would've eaten more throughout to take advantage of the recovery improvements.
4. I experienced only slight lethargy throughout. Nothing more than just a little more difficult to pry myself out of bad in the morning.
5. I really enjoyed the synergy of the XF and Drive. Made for some great WO's and also my cardio improved and stayed consistent even during the periods when I wasn't training as much as usual.
6. Didn't have nearly the amount of nagging pains/inflammation as last time, which made training much easier.
7. My power, not just strength, improved dramatically. My training partners would all comment about how much more snap I have on my strikes and takedowns.
On a scale of 1-10, I would give this run a 7. I gained strength, lost fat, and improved my cardio, but I didn't see much in the LBM department. This is partially my fault and I am really just happy that I didn't have setbacks in my performance because logic says that I should have. I want to thank Jjohn for the XF and I want to apologize to RPN for me losing the DCP. The Drive included was from my own stash, not from AN.
First, the quantitative:
Wt: 184 lbs (-2)
BF%: ~7(-2%)
Major Lifts:
Dips: +10 lbs
CG BP: +20 lbs
BB Rows: +30 lbs
Push-Press: +35 lbs
Deads: +35 lbs
Almost all other lifts improved 5-10 lbs
Now, the qualitative:
1. I had a different training style than last time I used XF, which kinda changed the efficacy. Instead of low volume, low rep, strength/power oriented training, I switched to a more traditional hypertrophy with strength/power included.
2. I got much more intense DOMS due to the different training style and more strength, but it did not have the same effect on my physique. Last time I was able to cut about 4 lbs of fat and add 7 lbs of muscle.
3. I still lost a good chunk of fat and gained some much needed strength from this stack. Wish I would've eaten more throughout to take advantage of the recovery improvements.
4. I experienced only slight lethargy throughout. Nothing more than just a little more difficult to pry myself out of bad in the morning.
5. I really enjoyed the synergy of the XF and Drive. Made for some great WO's and also my cardio improved and stayed consistent even during the periods when I wasn't training as much as usual.
6. Didn't have nearly the amount of nagging pains/inflammation as last time, which made training much easier.
7. My power, not just strength, improved dramatically. My training partners would all comment about how much more snap I have on my strikes and takedowns.
On a scale of 1-10, I would give this run a 7. I gained strength, lost fat, and improved my cardio, but I didn't see much in the LBM department. This is partially my fault and I am really just happy that I didn't have setbacks in my performance because logic says that I should have. I want to thank Jjohn for the XF and I want to apologize to RPN for me losing the DCP. The Drive included was from my own stash, not from AN.
John Smeton
Legend
Great log R. I'll be keeping on my deadlift routine and max out in a week or two. I know I'm about , it's still something to motivate me. My best competition is myself.Will be satisfied with 425.Hoping for the 455 =)
O and you are very strong at your body weight.
O and you are very strong at your body weight.