If you want a sample of HGHpro along with Perform and Motivate just send me a PM and I will tell you how to get them.Awesome job bro, lookin good! Now thats hard work!
Also AI is a great company, sooner or later I will give HGHPRO a shot
If you want a sample of HGHpro along with Perform and Motivate just send me a PM and I will tell you how to get them.Awesome job bro, lookin good! Now thats hard work!
Also AI is a great company, sooner or later I will give HGHPRO a shot
This log more than merits being there. In fact it is going there right now.Ok guys, here's the long awaited mammoth update, resulting in the pics I took yesterday, yes the hard work did continue! I will try to be as accurate as I can from my increasingly failing memory and the notes I took from each session BUT I do expect to have some blanks in terms of details, for this I apologise (just glad this isn't a sponsored log otherwise AI Sports might be inclined to open up a a can of virtual whoop a$$ on me!!
for my next logging marathon, I might try and get better at logging my thoughts as well as stats on paper, if not straight away in the log, so that I'm less reliant on my memory.
As always thanks for your continued support, thoughts, guidance and kind words throughout this log, it has been very much appreciated I can tell you :bigok:
Hopefully, Don will after next Saturday's conclusion, feel this log merits a link in the “go to” threads that I have seen appear in the AI Sports sub-forum for others to share in the experience and ascertain whether or not running some of their products would benefit them – I do hope that this log helps with some sales for AI Sports as notwithstanding the hard work I put in, I do believe the AI Sports Product range has tremendously helped over this gruelling 10-11 week period (the log officially started on the 2nd September 2010, with the first workout on the 1st along with starting the supps)
Next week I will post a summary of thoughts, final pics and measurements to compare, and hopefully decide where I go to next... I suspect that I will start my main log back up again with my new stack, which will be a mixture of USP/PES/AI Sports/Genomyx
Saturday 23rd October
Gym
Barbell Curl
5 x 8 x 75 lbs
Standing EZ-Bar Triceps Press (supersetted with bent over rows)
5 x 8 x 64 lbs
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
5 x 8 x 26 lbs
Two Hand DB Overhead Triceps Extension
5 x 8 x 53 lbs
Dips
5 x 8 x BW
Barbell Rollout
5 x 8 x 44 lbs
Plank
5 x 40 secs
TaeKwonDo
Ok so this was one and a half hours of pure hell, very little TaeKwonDo and a huge amount of fitness. Basically running around the Dojang, occasionally switching to side steps, and varying speeds according to instruction BUT absolutely no walking! Every now and then we were stopped on the spot to perform the following
Diamond Press-Ups
One Hand Press-Ups
Burpees (knees to chest on the jump
Mountain Climbers
Sit Ups
V-Sits
A TaeKwonDo Pattern
The number count started a 10 for everything except patterns which was always 1, and everything except for the pattern increased in increments of 5 each... so run, stop and circuit, run, stop and circuit +5, run stop and circuit +10, etc... we got to 25!!!
On my newly developed “puke in mouth” scale this was a 5/5, I managed to puke in my mouth each circuit whilst performing burpees... the first 45 mins were the worst (bearing in mind i've already been at the gym beforehand and had a recovery protein shake between the gym and dojang) but after this I actually felt pretty good – one of our better Saturday sessions!
Monday 25th October
TaeKwonDo
2.5hrs, first session was focused on fitness and the technical aspects of sparring and the second session was sparring – nothing strange or startling to report but a good workout. I really think that this is drastically improving my fitness levels at the moment
Tuesday 26th October
Gym
Incline Barbell Bench Press
5 x 8 x 110lbs
Chin Up
5 x 8 x (BW - 44lbs)
Dumbbell Bench Press
5 x 8 x 48lbs
Single Arm Dumbbell Row (each side)
5 x 8 x 48lbs
Medicine Ball Reverse Crunch
5 x 8 x 7lbs
Reverse Seated Crunch
5 x 20
Wednesday 27th October
TaeKwonDo
With the team competing at the weekend, the focus this evening was more sparring and some limited time on pattern work. I have the basic moves of the pattern down, but i'm battling with the required “exactness” required for the first 3 moves, a combination of a double outer forearm block, followed by an inward knife-hand strike and then a side punch, the three moves also switch between 2 stances. These “move” is then repeated as a mirror image and also occurs again later in the pattern. You could say it's pretty fundamental part of the pattern, less than two months to go until next grading exam!
Thursday 28th October
Gym
Front Squat (cross hand grip)
5 x 8 x 132lbs
Barbell Squat
4 x 8 x 154 lbs
1 x 8 x 198 lbs
Deadlift & Shrug
5 x 8 x 154 lbs
Leg Press
1 x 8 x 352 lbs
1 x 8 x 374 lbs
1 x 8 x 396 lbs
1 x 8 x 418 lbs
1 x 8 x 440 lbs
Leg Curl
5 x 8 x 99 lbs
Leg Extension
5 x 8 x 99 lbs
Puke in mouth factor 3/5 (PIMF), I'm getting kinda used to this... is it weird to actually now think I haven't really pushed myself hard enough if it doesn't happen
Saturday 30th October
TaeKwonDo
OK no sparring!!! team have gone to tournament, I love sparring obviously but I am now starting to really worry about the lack of work on patterns. No fear - intense session, all on grading material, but I didn't get berated so maybe my pattern isn't as bad as I think ?!?
Gym
Barbell Curl
5 x 8 x 75 lbs
Standing EZ-Bar Triceps Press (supersetted with bent over rows)
5 x 8 x 75 lbs
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
5 x 8 x 31 lbs
Two Hand DB Overhead Triceps Extension
5 x 8 x 66 lbs
Dips
5 x 8 x BW
Barbell Rollout
5 x 8 x 44 lbs
ViPR VSit
5 x 20 x 13 lbs
Monday 1st November
TaeKwonDo
2.5 hrs, hmmm pattern work, and apparently I was right the first time, my first three moves suck!! He was nice about it though apparently everyone has a weak pattern and so far this one is mine, good session but I left annoyed with myself.
Tuesday 2nd November
Gym
Feet Up Close Grip Press Up
4 x 12
Reverse Grip Bent-over row
4 x 12 x 40
Dip
4 x 12 x BW
Alternate Grip Pull-up (assisted)
4 x 12 x BW-44lbs
The alternate grip thing is really difficult, wow! I have enough problems doing these normally, but with the alternate grip it's a whole new ball game!
Hanging Knee Raise
4 x 12 x BW
VIPR Russian Twist
4 x 12 x 13lbs
Wednesday 3rd November
TaeKwonDo
Ok so tonight we managed a little bit better on my pattern it still wouldn't get me through the exam but at least we've identified the problem of sorts, I twist my body on the last of the three moves BUT we still haven't worked out why... he suspects my weight training isn't helping but i'm sure we'll crack it in time.
Thursday 4th November
Gym
Front Squat
4 x 12 x 132 lbs
Barbell Squat
1 x 12 x 154 lbs
1 x 12 x 176 lbs
1 x 12 x 198 lbs
1 x 12 x 220 lbs
Deadlift & Shrug
2 x 12 x 154 lbs
2 x 12 x 176 lbs
Leg Press
4 x 12 x 440 lbs
Adductor Machine
4 x 12 x 110lbs
Abductor Machine
4 x 12 x 110lbs
Saturday 6th November
TaeKwonDo
Ok I think we've cracked it! Simple case of taking my eye of the target on the transition during the movements, results in an incorrect foot placement and a twist of the body on the side punch – unfortunately i've made it a bit of a habit now, so we've now had to de-construct the pattern and start over... pressure is on just over a month till grading....
Gym
Alternate Dumbbell Hammer Curl
4 x 12 x 26 lbs
Cable Triceps Press Down
4 x 12 x 66 lbs
Close Grip EZ Bar Preacher Curl
4 x 12 x 75 lbs
Barbell Triceps Press
4 x 12 x 75 lbs
Dips
4 x 12 x BW
Decline Crunch
4 x 12 x BW
Thanks mate! Hoping it continues, can't wait to see your results on Halo... Watching with interest for obvious reasons!You are making some nice progress. If only I could keep my diet in better control...
John I followed the following protocolGwls what rep ranges are you training in now and what rep ranges did you just finish?
(or are you training in the same rep ranges)
Thanks HtS!!! Yes very tough at the moment, but looking great in many aspects, and if don't get, well I can look back with pride knowing I gave all that I had... I'd be a pretty young VP for our company, so it would be very cool!!!Awesome news with work man. Looks like things are going pretty well
Arms looking good man
Arms looking good and congrats on the promotion bro!
Arms looking strong bro. Great work!!!
Looking much leaner ...
Continuing with great progress!
THANKS GUYS!!!Man those arms are looking great. Nice peak on that biceps and shoulders have some nice separation in them. Nice!
what are your goals for your body to look like?John I followed the following protocol
I am currently in week 6 and doing 4 sets of 12
- Week 1 & 2 - 3 sets, 12-14 reps
- Week 3 & 4 - 5 sets, 6-8 reps
- Week 5 & 6 - 4 sets 10-12 reps
I haven't yet decided what programme I will run next, I've really enjoyed this programme for the last 6 weeks and I'm very tempted to run it again, but I'm going to think about that over the next few days....
I agree he did a great job.Looking good gwls!!
Looks like everything is coming together really well.
LOL John, no strangely not Arnold... I'd like to just be lean and muscular without being too big, I guess I could get big if I really wanted too but the missus doesn't find that attractive! So, I guess we're talking fitness cover model, Daniel Craig in Casino Royale... Yes ambitious but a goal nonetheless, I guess I'll know when I get there!what are your goals for your body to look like?
Would Arnold be it? It seems everyone at one time once wanted to look like Arnold. You are doing great thus far.
Thanks mate!! Appreciate it! How are things going your end?Looking good gwls!!
Looks like everything is coming together really well.
Forever the gentleman and a scholar, thanks DonI agree he did a great job.
Stxnas - can u translate that one for me?No mas?
LOL John, no strangely not Arnold... I'd like to just be lean and muscular without being too big, I guess I could get big if I really wanted too but the missus doesn't find that attractive! So, I guess we're talking fitness cover model, Daniel Craig in Casino Royale... Yes ambitious but a goal nonetheless, I guess I'll know when I get there!
Thanks mate!! Appreciate it! How are things going your end?
Forever the gentleman and a scholar, thanks Don
Stxnas - can u translate that one for me
Ok - so I'm SICK!!! I have a bad cold, fever, tight chest etc... So I'm going to have a deload week, which probably isn't a bad thing and hope to shake off this lurgy asap and hit it hard again next week
I was asking if there was anymore (in reference to updates)Stxnas - can u translate that one for me
Ok - so I'm SICK!!! I have a bad cold, fever, tight chest etc... So I'm going to have a deload week, which probably isn't a bad thing and hope to shake off this lurgy asap and hit it hard again next week
LMAO!!!I was asking if there was anymore
Lurgy? I've never heard that one before.
I like the positive attitude.LOL John, no strangely not Arnold... I'd like to just be lean and muscular without being too big, I guess I could get big if I really wanted too but the missus doesn't find that attractive! So, I guess we're talking fitness cover model, Daniel Craig in Casino Royale... Yes ambitious but a goal nonetheless, I guess I'll know when I get there!
Someone has been busy.:439:QWLS.... My man, I have not checked in on you in a while. Holy cow, you've done some leaning and growing!
I did not read all of what I have missed. Still totally natural or dip into the PP products you grabbed? I picked up some PP fun and have also snatched up some of the AI Cycle Support / PCS and some TestoPro. Looking forward to running it!
Either way, those lifts are going up and you look great.
Someone has been spending some cash on GREAT sales and gettig things in store to get busy... Looking forward to an EPIC 2011!!!!Someone has been busy.:439:
I do see some epic things for you in 2011.Someone has been spending some cash on GREAT sales and gettig things in store to get busy... Looking forward to an EPIC 2011!!!!
Hope all is well brother.
:lol:HAPPY NEW YEAR FELLAS!!!
All well Griswald family Christmas over, relatives gone and quiet new years with the missus and the kids!
Hope you all have a great one, here's to a safe, injury free free year ahead! To our goals brothers, to our goals
Gary
Kick that Turkey in the BUTT MAN!!!!! Just started my T-Bol / Dermacrine cycle today. Doing it up with the AI Cycle Support.Love that movie!!! I think I'm looking a bit like chevy chase.. Not good, time to get my my Christmas turkey butt back to the gym!
Thursday is the day chaps, 2011 here we come! (got some catching up to do from my totally unneccesary Xmas "mini-bulk")
I am... http://anabolicminds.com/forum/primordial-performance/166365-flying-face-reason.htmlAre you logging that Emartin? If not, can you at least give a final review on it?
Agreed go with the orange CS.Best idea is to start cycle support 2 weeks pre cycle, and also run thru pct. So 3 tubs would be best. You could get away with 2 tubs, as with the 2.0 that's 72 servings so would last partway into PCT. Definitely get the orange flavor, its pretty good in a vanilla protein shake.
Hello all, well I'm hoping work gets better, but I've been working nights and weekends and little time for anything else... But back to taekwondo and did my blue tag grading yesterday - Results tomorrow!!!
So I've got about twelve weeks before a weekend away with some friends were I need to be in shape as much as can ( not that I need a timeline goal, but it helps focus!) and I've got my PP cycles sitting in the cupboard, so my friends I think it's time
So quick questions here for my favourite friends, some of whom just happen to be reps
1) cycle support - how long should I pre-load? ( cycle will be 6 weeks turinbol LV and dermacrine LV) followed by TRS and TCF-1 for PCT (not intending to go the serm route, don't think it is required from what I have read)
2) how much cycle support should I buy?and do I run into PCT? or just run pre and during cycle?
3) right, I hear the taste is NOT GOOD, (not sure how much worse it could be vs. the original Andraulic State) but what is the best flavour and the best way to take? I was thinking orange with orange juice BUT I heard chocolate was the better flavour and mix with protein, but just read EM's log and not sounding like choc is that good! I also see there is PB flavour, which I could mix with real PB or my banana protein shake. So honest opinion here chaps please, I'm buying AI either way, just need the best option
4) any other things you guys things I should stock up on? I'll have a ready supply on Erase but shouldn't need it on cycle, I have some alpha T2 if i feel the need (I know there are mixed views on fat burners while on cycle), will I need extra Taurine outside of CS? (thinking of headache prevention here) I'll stock up on fish oil... Anything I'm missing?
Will do my best to log in my usual way but some entries are going to have to be shorter if work continues this way, but I'm just going to have to find a way to get in the work and deal with work so to speak, all work and no gym makes me very lazy and grumpy!