Mattrag's Rubs to Riches with Need 2Build Muscle's Transaderm (Sponsored)
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Meister
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I'm in this. Did you post a link in my log? I did not see it. If not, post one so that everyone can benefit.
Since we're both using the same product, it will help to broaden peoples knowledge base on what the supplement can help to achieve.
[video]http://anabolicminds.com/forum/cycle-info/184888-epi-transaderm-all.html[/video]
You going to post starting pics?
You are already slinging steel like it aint sh!t!!!! Fugging Nice!
Since we're both using the same product, it will help to broaden peoples knowledge base on what the supplement can help to achieve.
[video]http://anabolicminds.com/forum/cycle-info/184888-epi-transaderm-all.html[/video]
You going to post starting pics?
You are already slinging steel like it aint sh!t!!!! Fugging Nice!
TheDarkHalf
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Some good volume in that workout....time to start upping the weight 
steppinRazor
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Sick workout man! hit some back and shoulder work myself tonight
How's that transaderm got you feelin?
How's that transaderm got you feelin?
mattrag
Legend
Yea man I gotta make sure when I go back home to hawaii I look massive!
Thanks gymrat! You are a strong dude too man! Seen some of your logs.
Man, that SUX!! having the little fingers screwed up is not good. CLeans and deads are super fun though haha. I missed them for sure.
Interesting.... I'm late. Subbed anyway.
Always down for PRs.
Plans for PCT? Or no?
Nice to have you here! My PCT is going to be Stoked/HGHpro/TestoPro
Might start running that new Cabergolean too. Though I think HGHpro is good enough for prolactin problems. Going to start running my DAA cycle again too during this time.
Haha, I think i posted a link..? I know i'm subbed for your log. Pics? Yea, I'll be posting some up... though you maybe tom selick, i'm an actual yeti...
Some good volume in that workout....time to start upping the weight
haha yea I am going to kill it soon. Next week starts the 5x5 intermediate + accessory/speed days
Didn't notice much yet, I "think" my muscles are fuller... I'm not sure yet. More to come soon I hope.Sick workout man! hit some back and shoulder work myself tonight
How's that transaderm got you feelin?
packers6211
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Yeah he could enter strong man fo sure!! You keep getting stronger every routine bro and always good to keep progressing.
mattrag
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quite honestly this is the kinda strength I have always wanted. The strength I like is the strength be STRONG. Sadly, I have always been doing slower movements and working on the ability to HOLD weights. Now I need some force generation so I'm working speed and force generation with a lot of my lifts. Thus the incorporation of the oly lifts. I hope to pull 405 from the floor in 8 months. And front squat 275.
RickRock13
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Incredible numbers on your workouts man. Nice job! Keep up the great work
CountryLiftin
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Yeah, It does its sore lol. Ima make it over to the gym though and do what I can. Never quit.
I miss deads and powercleans. I was deadlifting 405 for between 5 and 7 reps per set, and powercleaning 205 for sets of 5-7 before my back...
fml now... lol.
thats what the game is all about, overcoming adversity.
steppinRazor
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lookin forward to it
Onlychevy6
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Matt are you forgetting something? Like an email to be sent? Lol
thetinyguy
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Nice session man looks like your really killing yourself with the weights. Siiiiick
RickRock13
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mattrag said:Noticed the transaderm did give me mood "kick". Feeling better. But I can tell I'm retaining a bit more water... Well I'm not a physique competitor and I am kinda on lean bulk now. So I guess it's okay. I'll be adding pics and cal count soon.
We are in the same boat man. I started Transaderm 5 days ago. I already notice a better sense of well being, appetite increase, and aggression. I'm also up a couple lbs in water weight, but I just switched to more of a lean bulk so its all good
mattrag
Legend
strong numbers man! Heres to getting back in the swing of things!!!
mattrag
Legend
Just taking care of a few things first then Ill be postin more. (Thinking of buying that shaver... then my results will be a bit more visable)
Haha, sorry!! Had a REALLY busy weekend... man... It seems im on here more at work than I am at home lol.
Tiny, you are a motivational dude man, coming from you that means a lot! Todays workout will be bound to impress!
Like I said, Im on a lean bulk as well so I should be getting some MEAN numbers up!
Food plus the strength of DHEA and the pre workout madness of White flood (which I must say taste pretty good, almost a nostalgic taste for me lol)
We are in the same boat man. I started Transaderm 5 days ago. I already notice a better sense of well being, appetite increase, and aggression. I'm also up a couple lbs in water weight, but I just switched to more of a lean bulk so its all good
Aggression was up this weekend... was almost looking for reasons to blow up at the wife. Never did once though. Plus the extra stress of speech contest and debate contest... man... I wanted to strangle someone, and damn im hungry a lot lol.
Onlychevy6
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LOL yeah the hunger was a beatch. I never really got all that agro until the end. Of course I bumped up the dose big time.
mattrag
Legend
Last workout doing statics (or is it?!)
Rack holds.
135X5 (pulls)
135X5
225X5
225X3
275X3
345X2
Gripped up.
PR 365X2 15s,15s
365X2 15s, PR 30s (yes 30s)
Felt really strong today. I donno why, Must have been that popcorn I ate last night while watching Chuck lol.
Super sets Supposed to be squats and SLDL but I modified it to front squats (shoulder problems), good mornings, and one leg SLDL
had to get form, and see if I coudl hold the bar across my back
45x8/45x8/0
45x8/45x8/0
45x8/45x8/0
65x5/65x5/0
95x5/95x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
First time doing front squats, I must say I have to get the form down on just holding the dang bar.... I use the cross over grip. Definitely feeling new muscles being taxed on the stability.
Roman dead lifts. (stretch the bottom)
115x8
205X6
205X6
205x6
Good workout today. didnt sweat much but its getting cold.
Not sure if its because its cold but my nips are starting to feel some sensitivity. As a precaution I lowered the dose to 4 pumps, added calcium di glucarate as well.
Kinda worried as I dont have a SERM and the recent research industry removal of research SERMs has me a bit concerned...
Other than that mood is up, aggression is up, and so is libido. Gotta head off to a speech contest my students are entering so today is going to be another hard day to get in my food.... sigh lol.
Rack holds.
135X5 (pulls)
135X5
225X5
225X3
275X3
345X2
Gripped up.
PR 365X2 15s,15s
365X2 15s, PR 30s (yes 30s)
Felt really strong today. I donno why, Must have been that popcorn I ate last night while watching Chuck lol.
Super sets Supposed to be squats and SLDL but I modified it to front squats (shoulder problems), good mornings, and one leg SLDL
had to get form, and see if I coudl hold the bar across my back
45x8/45x8/0
45x8/45x8/0
45x8/45x8/0
65x5/65x5/0
95x5/95x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
115x5/115x5/35x5
First time doing front squats, I must say I have to get the form down on just holding the dang bar.... I use the cross over grip. Definitely feeling new muscles being taxed on the stability.
Roman dead lifts. (stretch the bottom)
115x8
205X6
205X6
205x6
Good workout today. didnt sweat much but its getting cold.
Not sure if its because its cold but my nips are starting to feel some sensitivity. As a precaution I lowered the dose to 4 pumps, added calcium di glucarate as well.
Kinda worried as I dont have a SERM and the recent research industry removal of research SERMs has me a bit concerned...
Other than that mood is up, aggression is up, and so is libido. Gotta head off to a speech contest my students are entering so today is going to be another hard day to get in my food.... sigh lol.
mattrag
Legend
The hunger I can deal with... it's the damn unavailability of food that I can actually eat... I cant eat anything at a restaurant that's fried, and in Japan (as most would find odd) everything that is 'ready to do' is deep fried. And in flour... even if the oil has flour in it I cant eat it... Soups, everything is pretty much inedible. I cook everything... complaining yea... haha Ill stop. Anyway, Im looking to gain strength and any thing that I can do to fix my poor digestive system.
Thanks for all your support Jeff, in and out of AM.
CountryLiftin
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hell yeah and I was gaining too, gah. Now I'm at like 60% of those numbers lol. lots of work to do in the gym. just get a little better everyday and never settle for anything. Thats what I keep tellin myself.
lets do it man!
Onlychevy6
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The hunger I can deal with... it's the damn unavailability of food that I can actually eat... I cant eat anything at a restaurant that's fried, and in Japan (as most would find odd) everything that is 'ready to do' is deep fried. And in flour... even if the oil has flour in it I cant eat it... Soups, everything is pretty much inedible. I cook everything... complaining yea... haha Ill stop. Anyway, Im looking to gain strength and any thing that I can do to fix my poor digestive system.
Thanks for all your support Jeff, in and out of AM.
No problem Matt. I am here when needed. Or of course you know how to reach me outside of AM.
steppinRazor
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Nice work out Matt..I'm loving those dead lifts..about to YouTube Roman deads, see what that's all about
You've ran hdrol? Right? Or something similar...no gyno issues..I wouldn't worry too much about the transaderm..JMO.
I'm not too sure what to think about this SERM scare, I prefer tabs anyhow..cheaper and..well they're tabs lol.
Btw if your in the market for a new shaver check out Philips norelco body groomer.its a trimer and shaver, I like it..its good to go for the sac too
You've ran hdrol? Right? Or something similar...no gyno issues..I wouldn't worry too much about the transaderm..JMO.
I'm not too sure what to think about this SERM scare, I prefer tabs anyhow..cheaper and..well they're tabs lol.
Btw if your in the market for a new shaver check out Philips norelco body groomer.its a trimer and shaver, I like it..its good to go for the sac too
mattrag
Legend
Nice work out Matt..I'm loving those dead lifts..about to YouTube Roman deads, see what that's all about
You've ran hdrol? Right? Or something similar...no gyno issues..I wouldn't worry too much about the transaderm..JMO.
I'm not too sure what to think about this SERM scare, I prefer tabs anyhow..cheaper and..well they're tabs lol.
Btw if your in the market for a new shaver check out Philips norelco body groomer.its a trimer and shaver, I like it..its good to go for the sac too
I actually never could find tabs online... Id just buy the chems cause I thought it was safer... lol.
I am in the market, I will give it look. Might order one today. lol. if I do, when it comes in you can expect pics every week.. I love taking pics when I dont have this damn fur coat...
packers6211
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Solid workout brother, like the rom deads!!
mattrag
Legend
Love the Roman Deads lol. Im going to do 315 on them one day! haha. That'll bring up my power clean numbers for sure. Off the floor im pretty damn strong. it's the middle of the second pull that im a little weak. Hopefully, my cleans go up regardless lol.
mattrag
Legend
SLDL you actually have the bar further out in front of you while the roman dead you ride it on your legs.
One works the pull for the clean movement and the other works the movement for the heavy "crane" like deadlifts that power lifters use. Both are accessory exercises for another movment. The SLDL taxes mostly the lower back, while the roman dead hits the hams harder (you have to use less weight), Heavy SLDL or Roman deads are controversial, just like really heavy good mornings. I like um heavy though. lol
taman6886
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I have used Romanians in the past, get a good work out but sometimes the kill my lower back. If you have ever had back pumps from a PH, these will bring them on very quickly. Hate the damn things, but they are effective.
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I have used Romanians in the past, get a good work out but sometimes the kill my lower back. If you have ever had back pumps from a PH, these will bring them on very quickly. Hate the damn things, but they are effective.
taman6886
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Am not so sure they are. I had never heard of "Romans" before, so I figured it was a slang term for romanians (Hence my question that started this.) In looking at the 2 videos' there are differences, but they are subtle.
CountryLiftin
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I think they are the same from watching the vids, mostly keeping the legs straight on the 2nd stage and a slight bend back in the first.
RickRock13
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Just started my log bro. would love to have you along for the ride!
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mattrag
Legend
The Roman Deadlift seems to be the guys name lol. But thats not how I do it. I do the romanian one.
mattrag
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CountryLiftin
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I showed a guy a vid of me deadlifting today, and basically sarcasticly said "I know you hurt your back because your form is awful" which, granted it wasn't perfect, it wasn't bad, and I doubt he has good form when maxing or can lift near that. But anyways, I told him about romanian deadlift and explained there is more than just one style of lifting. I have never hurt myself deadlifting, so that was kinda offensive. Gona go link him to the romanian demonstration now
mattrag
Legend
I showed a guy a vid of me deadlifting today, and basically sarcasticly said "I know you hurt your back because your form is awful" which, granted it wasn't perfect, it wasn't bad, and I doubt he has good form when maxing or can lift near that. But anyways, I told him about romanian deadlift and explained there is more than just one style of lifting. I have never hurt myself deadlifting, so that was kinda offensive. Gona go link him to the romanian demonstration now
Form is #1 man. Yea I think most times its just "what are you doing it for?". If you are romanian deadlifting for size, you are going to be doing the lift slower and probably use full range of motion that doesn't put your lower back in any type of stress. If you lift for weight lifting (the clean), you are going to be taking it from just below the knees and putting emphasis on keeping the bar close to your body and embedding that feeling of riding on top your legs while pulling with force. In both cases I'd say use "appropriate" weight. As you sure know, injury is no one's friend.
CountryLiftin
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yep, then he said he knew what the romanian deadlift was, and that he was referring to my "rounded back" which, I watched the vid 20 more times, and while there is a slight curvature to it, I don't think its possible to keep your back straight as a board while picking up 500lbs at my size, lol. and it wasn't outrageous at all IMO. if there was somehting bad, I am not too stubborn to learn but this guy just came across as an Ahole... anyways I posted the vid over on TINYs thread if you wana take a peek.
CountryLiftin
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mattrag
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Noticeable libido increases and over all feeling of well being. Aggression has somewhat leveled off at i'd say +2 (+10 being equated to wanting to kill everyone, at least by my scale).
Libido is a pretty good +6. Most PH's I've taken (aside from Andro Hard), actually killed my libido... hell on Hdrol I just wanted to die most times...
Strength. Good. Hoping to increase it
Hunger: Okay hunger... damn you. I'm hungry but I have digestive problems so I can't really "eat" all that much. Liquid food, unless it's like something i'd blend to drink, is not viable because I don't digest milk, most of the carb drinks actually have some form of substance that poses some threat to me... haha i'm a fragile little flower. sigh..
I'm liking it though. I'm glad I jumped on to try this product.
Libido is a pretty good +6. Most PH's I've taken (aside from Andro Hard), actually killed my libido... hell on Hdrol I just wanted to die most times...
Strength. Good. Hoping to increase it
Hunger: Okay hunger... damn you. I'm hungry but I have digestive problems so I can't really "eat" all that much. Liquid food, unless it's like something i'd blend to drink, is not viable because I don't digest milk, most of the carb drinks actually have some form of substance that poses some threat to me... haha i'm a fragile little flower. sigh..
I'm liking it though. I'm glad I jumped on to try this product.
CountryLiftin
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glad your likin the trans man! sucks about the food though. just keep doing your best and the gains will show.
mattrag
Legend
Hehee, yea I watched it. Now honestly, for the Deadlift for a competition lift rounded back, or slight bend in it is not a bad thing. As your lower back stabilizers are no way stronger than your legs. Thus the "crane" like deadlift where you use a lot of upward force to pop to bar off the ground and carry that momentum upwards while using your side and back stabilizers to mainly stop you from breaking. The only thing you're after is getting that bar to lock out w/o dying. Now this is the other end of the spectrum. We shouldn't do this ALL the time, but for a meet, or a ME day it's probably not a bad idea to push for heavy weights. Maybe 3-4 times a year tops. Other times I'd say minimize risk of injury, keep that back straight, and core tight.
nice lift btw. lol.
CountryLiftin
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lol I agree completely. Realise that was the first time I had done over 450. I was like lets just try 10 plates and see what happens. lol. I have only done over 500 once in my life. Other than that I would do sets of 405 for 3 every 3rd or so exercise, and would usually do functional warm up sets of 225 and then 315. 315 was my staple for reps, getting around 12-15 per set using a straight bar. and of course my form was picture perfect on these (okay maybe not perfect) but, I was very purposeful with those lifts. Anyone doing a 100% max is going to break form, watch the WSM lifting, hell they fail half the time, form is all over the place. The thing is they aren't doing that all the time, but heck they DO get hurt. just a year or two ago derek poundstone hurt his foot somehow at WSM, and he still ended up a close 2nd , should have won, with that injury.
My whole point is I hate bitches who like to complain about the littlest thing they can find wrong with your routine. at the point of that video, I was 16 years old, 185 pounds, and deadlifting over 500 pounds, isn't too shabby. Obviously still had a ton to learn and I have learned alot since that point.
okay, rant is over. I just realised its morning over there for you! haha
My whole point is I hate bitches who like to complain about the littlest thing they can find wrong with your routine. at the point of that video, I was 16 years old, 185 pounds, and deadlifting over 500 pounds, isn't too shabby. Obviously still had a ton to learn and I have learned alot since that point.
okay, rant is over. I just realised its morning over there for you! haha
mattrag
Legend
haha yea just had my lunch.
dude for 16 years old and pulling off a near 3x bw Deadlift is damn impressive!
RickRock13
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mattrag said:
I'm pretty much noticing the same things so far. Good update. Hope to see you get some big strength gains soon
mattrag
Legend
I'm pretty much noticing the same things so far. Good update. Hope to see you get some big strength gains soon
Yea and Im running it for 4 weeks pretty much solo. Unless I get some bad flare ups, or something gyno related I will not jump on AndroHard (just as a precaution for the gyno, DHT conversion, should prevent Gyno by neg feedback on the the estrogen path...Im hoping). If all goes well itll be 4 weeks, then a PCT then maybe a 4 weeker on this stacked with UD....
Or Epi strong. Donno yet. Depends on when/if my PCT goes through customs.... if not... hmmm I guess I will be running it pulsed....? I donno haha PCT better come in! Damn customs!
RickRock13
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mattrag said:Yea and Im running it for 4 weeks pretty much solo. Unless I get some bad flare ups, or something gyno related I will not jump on AndroHard (just as a precaution for the gyno, DHT conversion, should prevent Gyno by neg feedback on the the estrogen path...Im hoping). If all goes well itll be 4 weeks, then a PCT then maybe a 4 weeker on this stacked with UD....
Either ultradrol or Epi-strong would be nice, though I don't know a lot about the ultra. Epi-strong however, is my drug of choice!:sgrin:
Hope you get your PCT sh1t man!
VolcomX311
Legend
If you were 16 years old pulling 5 plates, then you're uncommonly strong.
VolcomX311
Legend
I think that guy in the "Roman Deadlifts" video is named Roman and he named his version of the deadlift because he performs a traditional concetric movment, but uses a SLDL for the eccentric portion, thus, the "Roman Deadlift." I think it's just easier to call deads coventional or SLDL or "Romans" I guess if you decide to combine the two.
CountryLiftin
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The link up in post 89 has the link to my vid, I do believe. And thats just 1RM, I could only rep 7-8 plates. Now not so much haha. Plus I deadlifted for about 18 months once every 1-2 weeks among my other back and leg exercises, alternating with squats, hack squats, leg press, etc and trained for strength. Plus alot of good eating. It was slow but that was my peak.
and I agree, the guy in the video himself said he changed the name from spartan to roman or something, so not romanian at all.