Time to get Stoked Biatch!
- Thread starter TheHardOne
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jiggamanbill
Active member
I have the same problem... I could go for 3 hours in the gym killing myself, failure on everything
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Delts/Traps +make up work 4/21/12
-Seated/Standing DB Military Press 2x8 last set a drop set
-Dumbbell Side Laterals 2x8 last set a triple drop set
-Ez-Bar Shrugs 1x8 + drop sets
-Reverse Pec Deck 2x8 last set drop sets
-Hammer Machine Shrugs 1x8 (one arm at a time)
-Make up work-
Arms-
Cable Extensions 2x8 last set drop sets
DB Curls 2x8 last set drop sets
Chest/Back-
Hammer Grip Chins 3x8
Wide Grip Dips 3x12
Abs-
Weighted Leg Raises 3x15
*Notes*
-Aslong as im taking a day off after each session to physiologically recover from each session, I can train this intense
-Only listed sets to failure
-Had so much energy today (didnt train fasted for the first time in awhile!)
-Started with barbell seated presses, I got so much weaker? Like....alot weaker? Just on this movement though, everything else, setting PR's!
-Never went this heavy on my db side laterals before, time to get wide!
-Trained for a little over an hour today....something I rarely do, but it was just one of those days!
-Seated/Standing DB Military Press 2x8 last set a drop set
-Dumbbell Side Laterals 2x8 last set a triple drop set
-Ez-Bar Shrugs 1x8 + drop sets
-Reverse Pec Deck 2x8 last set drop sets
-Hammer Machine Shrugs 1x8 (one arm at a time)
-Make up work-
Arms-
Cable Extensions 2x8 last set drop sets
DB Curls 2x8 last set drop sets
Chest/Back-
Hammer Grip Chins 3x8
Wide Grip Dips 3x12
Abs-
Weighted Leg Raises 3x15
*Notes*
-Aslong as im taking a day off after each session to physiologically recover from each session, I can train this intense
-Only listed sets to failure
-Had so much energy today (didnt train fasted for the first time in awhile!)
-Started with barbell seated presses, I got so much weaker? Like....alot weaker? Just on this movement though, everything else, setting PR's!
-Never went this heavy on my db side laterals before, time to get wide!
-Trained for a little over an hour today....something I rarely do, but it was just one of those days!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Ughhh ive been slacking it with the tip of the days, don't worry, I got some time on my hands tonight!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Tip of the day! 4/21/12
*Carbs will make you fat! Or will they?
The trend / theory in the fitness industry is that, eating carbs in general will automatically make you fat, carbs are demonized in this industry, no carbs past 6 pm, low carbs to stay lean, never eat high glycemic carbs! Im sure you have heard it all, most of those theories do have a place don't get me wrong, a typical person isn't that active at night, lower carbs can keep you lean, and if your insulin sensitivity is as low as an obese person, High GI carbs will most likely be stored as fat.
What will carbs do for you?
-Energy
-ATP during training
-Keep your muscles full / dense
-Taking in an adequate amount of carbs will keep your body more "anabolic" (protein sparing)
-Enhance your Thyroid for fat loss / muscle building benefits (insulin sensitivity / amount of carbs each day / cycled obviously has to be in check)
All carbs convert to glucose, high GI or low GI, it all turns into glucose, if your insulin sensitivity is on point, taking in carbs no matter if its a high GI or low GI carb will go towards your physical goals(obviously amount will be varried from person to person), and yes taking in high GI carbs will slightly lower insulin sensitivty when taken at a time when your body doesn't necessarily need carbs, for example before bed. Im going to list all the ways/techniques to use to increase your "insulin sensitivity". But first!! Lets see the negative impact on a low carb diet!
Low carb diet negative impacts (and yes AAS users will obviously be more anabolic than a natural would, so a AAS user could get away with a low carb diet, only slightly though!)
-Catabolism
-Flat muscles
-Low thyroid
-Testosterone levels will NOT be as high as they could be
-Low energy levels
-Lack of or poor pumps in the gym
-Moodiness
-Fat loss may seem rapid at first, but once your thyroid / testosterone starts plummeting, say goodbye to your muscles, and your fat loss goals will plateau (there is a place for "low carbs" of course! Best used when your using more of a specific diet, like a carb cycling diet)
Alright, scary isn't it? Heres what you can do to improve your "insulin sensitivity"!
-HIIT cardio
-Daily exercise in general!
-Intense weight training
-Lemon water! (so easy and results are outstanding, you should feel a instant burst of energy after drinking this! love it!)
-Keeping stress low!
-Fish oils
-Kril oils
-GDA's
-Green Tea
-Zinc / Magnesium
-BCAA's!
-Getting in a adequate amount of sleep everynight
Those are some pretty simple ways to improve the way your body uses insulin if you ask me!
*Carbs will make you fat! Or will they?
The trend / theory in the fitness industry is that, eating carbs in general will automatically make you fat, carbs are demonized in this industry, no carbs past 6 pm, low carbs to stay lean, never eat high glycemic carbs! Im sure you have heard it all, most of those theories do have a place don't get me wrong, a typical person isn't that active at night, lower carbs can keep you lean, and if your insulin sensitivity is as low as an obese person, High GI carbs will most likely be stored as fat.
What will carbs do for you?
-Energy
-ATP during training
-Keep your muscles full / dense
-Taking in an adequate amount of carbs will keep your body more "anabolic" (protein sparing)
-Enhance your Thyroid for fat loss / muscle building benefits (insulin sensitivity / amount of carbs each day / cycled obviously has to be in check)
All carbs convert to glucose, high GI or low GI, it all turns into glucose, if your insulin sensitivity is on point, taking in carbs no matter if its a high GI or low GI carb will go towards your physical goals(obviously amount will be varried from person to person), and yes taking in high GI carbs will slightly lower insulin sensitivty when taken at a time when your body doesn't necessarily need carbs, for example before bed. Im going to list all the ways/techniques to use to increase your "insulin sensitivity". But first!! Lets see the negative impact on a low carb diet!
Low carb diet negative impacts (and yes AAS users will obviously be more anabolic than a natural would, so a AAS user could get away with a low carb diet, only slightly though!)
-Catabolism
-Flat muscles
-Low thyroid
-Testosterone levels will NOT be as high as they could be
-Low energy levels
-Lack of or poor pumps in the gym
-Moodiness
-Fat loss may seem rapid at first, but once your thyroid / testosterone starts plummeting, say goodbye to your muscles, and your fat loss goals will plateau (there is a place for "low carbs" of course! Best used when your using more of a specific diet, like a carb cycling diet)
Alright, scary isn't it? Heres what you can do to improve your "insulin sensitivity"!
-HIIT cardio
-Daily exercise in general!
-Intense weight training
-Lemon water! (so easy and results are outstanding, you should feel a instant burst of energy after drinking this! love it!)
-Keeping stress low!
-Fish oils
-Kril oils
-GDA's
-Green Tea
-Zinc / Magnesium
-BCAA's!
-Getting in a adequate amount of sleep everynight
Those are some pretty simple ways to improve the way your body uses insulin if you ask me!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/23/12 Where do I start?!!?
Alright, one of those days when bad things turn into good things.....
Warming up with some heavy ass lunges part of my cns warm up, tweeked my right knee, thought my workout was gonna suffer, already did some light extensions before that, and then did some more just to get more blood around the knee area.....really thought I had to ditch squats for this workout.....so im warming up with the bar, squeezing my glutes, driving through the heels to prevent "knee grinding", worked like a charm! Ended up placing a HUGE PR, did a heavy ass weight that I could usually handle for only 5 while staying "in the hole", aka keeping constant tension on my quads/glutes, usually if your going too heavy your body wants to use a full range of motion to prevent injuries, I ended up getting 17 f'ing reps without any sort of pause or knee grinding.....outstanding, I never compliment myself, but I consider myself a MAN now! lol!!
Quads/Glutes
CNS Warm up-
Leg extensions 2x20
Heavy Dumbbell Lunges 6x6-12 each leg (heaviest dumbbells in the gym baby, warm up!)
Leg extensions 1x10 + 10 pulses
^^ Most would call that a day, or be in fear of getting weaker when moving on to squats, son.....when your cns is warmed up and activated, get ready to place some huge pr's, train with alpha male intensity, and release a cascade of anabolic hormones when the real work is done.
Quads/Glutes-
-Barbell Squats (pr) (pyramid up to my heaviest poundage around the 8-12 range....ended up getting 17....was aiming for 20
)
Calves-
Bent Knee Calf Press (pr) (soleus focus) (12 range)
Slight Bent Knee Calf Press (pr) (gastroc focus) (8 range)
*Notes*
-Fasted
-Monster Workout
-Feelin' good!
-2 stoked caps pre workout
-Weight is still around that 220 range and getting leaner baby!!
-I love me.
Alright, one of those days when bad things turn into good things.....
Warming up with some heavy ass lunges part of my cns warm up, tweeked my right knee, thought my workout was gonna suffer, already did some light extensions before that, and then did some more just to get more blood around the knee area.....really thought I had to ditch squats for this workout.....so im warming up with the bar, squeezing my glutes, driving through the heels to prevent "knee grinding", worked like a charm! Ended up placing a HUGE PR, did a heavy ass weight that I could usually handle for only 5 while staying "in the hole", aka keeping constant tension on my quads/glutes, usually if your going too heavy your body wants to use a full range of motion to prevent injuries, I ended up getting 17 f'ing reps without any sort of pause or knee grinding.....outstanding, I never compliment myself, but I consider myself a MAN now! lol!!
Quads/Glutes
CNS Warm up-
Leg extensions 2x20
Heavy Dumbbell Lunges 6x6-12 each leg (heaviest dumbbells in the gym baby, warm up!)
Leg extensions 1x10 + 10 pulses
^^ Most would call that a day, or be in fear of getting weaker when moving on to squats, son.....when your cns is warmed up and activated, get ready to place some huge pr's, train with alpha male intensity, and release a cascade of anabolic hormones when the real work is done.
Quads/Glutes-
-Barbell Squats (pr) (pyramid up to my heaviest poundage around the 8-12 range....ended up getting 17....was aiming for 20
)Calves-
Bent Knee Calf Press (pr) (soleus focus) (12 range)
Slight Bent Knee Calf Press (pr) (gastroc focus) (8 range)
*Notes*
-Fasted
-Monster Workout
-Feelin' good!
-2 stoked caps pre workout
-Weight is still around that 220 range and getting leaner baby!!
-I love me.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Having a strong appetite is something I wish I had aswell! Though lately its been pretty good, really just force down those calories man.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Just was thinking of yesterday's workout....my alpha male intensity was never this good before....AWESOME!
Anyone in here basketball fans? If so, who do you have getting passed the first round?
Anyone in here basketball fans? If so, who do you have getting passed the first round?
John Smeton
Legend
good to hear on the alpha male mentality
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Rest day today! Pounding the calories!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/24/12 Tip of the day!
*How many of you are afraid of bulking because of fear of excess fat gain?
If your gaining fat that typically means your insulin sensitivity is horrible, your testosterone levels are no where they should be, so to sum it up, your body IS NOT "RECEPTIVE" to nutrients!
The world we live in now is filled with pollutants, processed foods, and excess drugs, your typical human body(depending where you live and how you were raised) nowa days are NOT that "receptive" to nutrients, meaning...for example, if Billy Bobby Bodybuilder ate even a quarter of what your ifbb pro's eat the nutrients wouldn't go towards Billy Bobby Bodybuilder's physical goals, they would go against them.
So for any fitness/bodybuilder/high intensity athlete, we need to find every possible way to make our bodies more "receptive" to nutrients. Thats why we take certain supplements, its all about nutrients, delivery, and partioning. Heres a small list to keep your body receptive to nutrients! (below)
1)Stay away from processed foods!
2)Keep stress levels down! (huge)
3)High Dose of fish oil (I got this from Charles Poliquin, and fish oil is one of those supplements, the higher dose, the better!) 3g is enough daily, 20g would just make your life even better!
4)Do a 14-28 day detox every 9 months or so (once a year atleast!) And incorporate detoxing methods daily, like Green Tea 2-4x a day, tons of water!
5)Take a good GDA and Nutrient Partioner supplement
6)Stay active! HIIT cardio atleast 2x a week, other various exercise at least 3x a week
7)Sex! (your testosterone levels will reward you!)
8)Supplement with your vitamin B's!
9)Cancel your subscription to Flex Magazine, Mens Fitness/health!! "Generic" misleading info = Confusion / frustration = Little to no results!
Simple and effective!
*How many of you are afraid of bulking because of fear of excess fat gain?
If your gaining fat that typically means your insulin sensitivity is horrible, your testosterone levels are no where they should be, so to sum it up, your body IS NOT "RECEPTIVE" to nutrients!
The world we live in now is filled with pollutants, processed foods, and excess drugs, your typical human body(depending where you live and how you were raised) nowa days are NOT that "receptive" to nutrients, meaning...for example, if Billy Bobby Bodybuilder ate even a quarter of what your ifbb pro's eat the nutrients wouldn't go towards Billy Bobby Bodybuilder's physical goals, they would go against them.
So for any fitness/bodybuilder/high intensity athlete, we need to find every possible way to make our bodies more "receptive" to nutrients. Thats why we take certain supplements, its all about nutrients, delivery, and partioning. Heres a small list to keep your body receptive to nutrients! (below)
1)Stay away from processed foods!
2)Keep stress levels down! (huge)
3)High Dose of fish oil (I got this from Charles Poliquin, and fish oil is one of those supplements, the higher dose, the better!) 3g is enough daily, 20g would just make your life even better!
4)Do a 14-28 day detox every 9 months or so (once a year atleast!) And incorporate detoxing methods daily, like Green Tea 2-4x a day, tons of water!
5)Take a good GDA and Nutrient Partioner supplement
6)Stay active! HIIT cardio atleast 2x a week, other various exercise at least 3x a week
7)Sex! (your testosterone levels will reward you!)
8)Supplement with your vitamin B's!
9)Cancel your subscription to Flex Magazine, Mens Fitness/health!! "Generic" misleading info = Confusion / frustration = Little to no results!
Simple and effective!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/25/12 Chest / Triceps
CNS Warm up-
-barbell flat bench press 4x2-6 (no where near failure)
Chest-
-Dumbbell Pullovers 2x12
-Dumbbell Flat Bench Press 2x12
-Wide Grip Dips 2x12
-Cable Flys 2x12
-Incline DB Press 2x12 (varried elbow positions, activating your upper pecs is a workout itself....)
-Incline DB Fly Extreme Stretch 3x30 seconds
Triceps-
V-Bar Pushdowns 2x10
Upright Dips 2x8
One Arm DB Ext 2x10
*Notes*
-Activating your pecs is a must for developing pecs, obviously! But people don't realise how difficult it is, you CANNOT train with super heavy weights!
-Pump was ok, was extreme in the beginning, then kind of over stretched on my barbell warm up presses, and overstretched the dips a bit too much when warming up, which kind of ruined my pump, chest is the one bodypart I hate training because its a "thought process" workout.
-Im sure I set PR's, I did exercises I usually didn;t do, while keeping constant tension on my pecs
-Just one of those workouts when mentally...."Just wasnt there"......
-Will try barbell presses for my incline range of motion next week, anyone with the knowledge of biomachanics as far as learning the fully lenthened and fully shortened of your muscles will tell you its still VERY difficult training "chest".
-No sleep last night
-Took my Stoked pre
-Successfull workout for the future I suppose, gotta stay positive.
CNS Warm up-
-barbell flat bench press 4x2-6 (no where near failure)
Chest-
-Dumbbell Pullovers 2x12
-Dumbbell Flat Bench Press 2x12
-Wide Grip Dips 2x12
-Cable Flys 2x12
-Incline DB Press 2x12 (varried elbow positions, activating your upper pecs is a workout itself....)
-Incline DB Fly Extreme Stretch 3x30 seconds
Triceps-
V-Bar Pushdowns 2x10
Upright Dips 2x8
One Arm DB Ext 2x10
*Notes*
-Activating your pecs is a must for developing pecs, obviously! But people don't realise how difficult it is, you CANNOT train with super heavy weights!
-Pump was ok, was extreme in the beginning, then kind of over stretched on my barbell warm up presses, and overstretched the dips a bit too much when warming up, which kind of ruined my pump, chest is the one bodypart I hate training because its a "thought process" workout.
-Im sure I set PR's, I did exercises I usually didn;t do, while keeping constant tension on my pecs
-Just one of those workouts when mentally...."Just wasnt there"......
-Will try barbell presses for my incline range of motion next week, anyone with the knowledge of biomachanics as far as learning the fully lenthened and fully shortened of your muscles will tell you its still VERY difficult training "chest".
-No sleep last night
-Took my Stoked pre
-Successfull workout for the future I suppose, gotta stay positive.
jiggamanbill
Active member
Alpha Male intestity! hahaa LOVE IT
jiggamanbill
Active member
I think I learn a key in each post you do brother
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/26/12 Mixture of High Intensity and Low Intensity Cardio
-About 40 mins
-About 40 mins
zubda345
Member
Love the **** man... It's awesome.... But it's old... U already told me this... tell me something new
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Love the **** man... It's awesome.... But it's old... U already told me this... tell me something new
Bro these tips are for everyone not just you haha, I understand and appreciate you remember some tips from animalpak forums!
zubda345
Member
Bro these tips are for everyone not just you haha, I understand and appreciate you remember some tips from animalpak forums!
haha I was just ****ing around bro...
I also appreciate your helping tips... and old ones or new ones, dosen't matter, sometimes old tips also make me remember what I have forgotten.
D2footballjrc
Well-known member
Nice tips. I've just started using GDA's and seeing great results.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/27/12 Rest Day!
*Notes
-2 Stoked's Morning and PM meals
-Going to have to take some days off because on my right foot a blister/calus developed and I can barely walk without limping with very short steps, literally painful! I need this rest anyways, everything happens for a reason!
-Weighed in at a whopping 227....grow time indeed.
*Notes
-2 Stoked's Morning and PM meals
-Going to have to take some days off because on my right foot a blister/calus developed and I can barely walk without limping with very short steps, literally painful! I need this rest anyways, everything happens for a reason!
-Weighed in at a whopping 227....grow time indeed.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
4/27/12 Tip of the Day! (ill do these atleast every couple of days, remember quality is what I want to give you guys!)
*Want the BEST possible pump every training session?
The pump?! What benefits does a pump even offer?! I thought its pointless!!!
*Pump benefits*
-Increase Protein Synthesis
-Increase Glycogen Synthesis
-Glut 4 benefits
-Growth Hormone secretion
-Fascia Stretch (for long term hypertrophy)
-VEGF benefits (vascular endothilial growth factor) (basically the veign creating hormone)
-The pump feels damn good! Arnold was right, the pump feels just as good as shootin' your load! haha!
How can you increase your chances of getting a maximum pump? Here's a couple simple steps!
1)Stay Anabolic (if your natural, take a rest day before and after every session, if you can take 2 days off before and after every session in my that would mentally drive people insane, but it would literally set every workout out to ensure you are fully recovered before going back in the gym, keeping your endocrine system / cns / adrenal glands in check is one of my keys for maximum hypertrophy!) (ensure your body has the proper amount of protein/carbs/fats) (getting enough sleep) (keeping stress under control, remember....CORTISOL IS A PUMP KILLER!!)
2)Increase your potassium/sodium/water intake! (cell volumization benefits in thsi department BIG TIME!)
Heres my Pre workout protocol to maximize your pump!
*1.5 hours Pre
-Lean Protein Source of your choice
-Large White or Red Potato
-Large Green Salad
-1 avocado
-1 banana
-multivitamin
-GDA / Nutrient Partioner of your choice
*10 mins Pre
-Agmatine based supplement
-BCAA's
-Fast Carb (gatorade / karbolyn....etc...)
-Beta Alanine
-Ensure your body is saturated with creatine already
-Glutamine
-Alpha Lipoic Acid
I mean who doesn't love an arm pump?
*Want the BEST possible pump every training session?
The pump?! What benefits does a pump even offer?! I thought its pointless!!!
*Pump benefits*
-Increase Protein Synthesis
-Increase Glycogen Synthesis
-Glut 4 benefits
-Growth Hormone secretion
-Fascia Stretch (for long term hypertrophy)
-VEGF benefits (vascular endothilial growth factor) (basically the veign creating hormone)
-The pump feels damn good! Arnold was right, the pump feels just as good as shootin' your load! haha!
How can you increase your chances of getting a maximum pump? Here's a couple simple steps!
1)Stay Anabolic (if your natural, take a rest day before and after every session, if you can take 2 days off before and after every session in my that would mentally drive people insane, but it would literally set every workout out to ensure you are fully recovered before going back in the gym, keeping your endocrine system / cns / adrenal glands in check is one of my keys for maximum hypertrophy!) (ensure your body has the proper amount of protein/carbs/fats) (getting enough sleep) (keeping stress under control, remember....CORTISOL IS A PUMP KILLER!!)
2)Increase your potassium/sodium/water intake! (cell volumization benefits in thsi department BIG TIME!)
Heres my Pre workout protocol to maximize your pump!
*1.5 hours Pre
-Lean Protein Source of your choice
-Large White or Red Potato
-Large Green Salad
-1 avocado
-1 banana
-multivitamin
-GDA / Nutrient Partioner of your choice
*10 mins Pre
-Agmatine based supplement
-BCAA's
-Fast Carb (gatorade / karbolyn....etc...)
-Beta Alanine
-Ensure your body is saturated with creatine already
-Glutamine
-Alpha Lipoic Acid
I mean who doesn't love an arm pump?
jiggamanbill
Active member
Have to love the pump!
D2footballjrc
Well-known member
Great tips, pretty sure stress is my biggest issue!
John Smeton
Legend
the pump feels great , training so much better with a pump.
nice pre pump stack there
nice pre pump stack there
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Still resting my foot!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
5/1/12 Im back....with a vengeance!
-Upper body-
-Warm up (lunges / presses / clean and presses, get heart rate up)
-Flat Barbell Bench Press
-Rack Deadlifts
-Overhand / Underhand / Hammer Grip Chins
-DB Seated Shoulder Press
-Upright Rows
-Ab work
*Notes*
-PR'S ON EVERYTHING
-Chasing performance instead of chasing fatigue is how I utilize my volume, pretty much 2 working sets for each exercise is enough to overload the muscle while keeping high intensity / performance, usually by that 3rd working set im starting to fatigue rapidly which is pretty much has no benefits in the hypertrophy / strength department. Reps are always around the 8-12 range, once I start getting under that 8 range, its time to move on.
-Brutal workout!
-Intensity maintained until I reached my ab work, so thats when I left the gym, once intensity starts dropping even by a little bit, LEAVE THE GYM!
-Arm isolation work will most likely be done with lower body
-My whole body is taxed....im feelin' it big time haha!
-Pump was good!
-Gotta control myself at the beginning of the workout....for example for my bench presses, I could of went and done a few more sets just to fulfill my ego, performance was about to drop, so I moved on.....close call. (yes im that specific when im on a mission!)
-Intensity, Overload, Maintain High Performance, Drop ego, leave, recover, repeat.
-Upper body-
-Warm up (lunges / presses / clean and presses, get heart rate up)
-Flat Barbell Bench Press
-Rack Deadlifts
-Overhand / Underhand / Hammer Grip Chins
-DB Seated Shoulder Press
-Upright Rows
-Ab work
*Notes*
-PR'S ON EVERYTHING
-Chasing performance instead of chasing fatigue is how I utilize my volume, pretty much 2 working sets for each exercise is enough to overload the muscle while keeping high intensity / performance, usually by that 3rd working set im starting to fatigue rapidly which is pretty much has no benefits in the hypertrophy / strength department. Reps are always around the 8-12 range, once I start getting under that 8 range, its time to move on.
-Brutal workout!
-Intensity maintained until I reached my ab work, so thats when I left the gym, once intensity starts dropping even by a little bit, LEAVE THE GYM!
-Arm isolation work will most likely be done with lower body
-My whole body is taxed....im feelin' it big time haha!
-Pump was good!
-Gotta control myself at the beginning of the workout....for example for my bench presses, I could of went and done a few more sets just to fulfill my ego, performance was about to drop, so I moved on.....close call. (yes im that specific when im on a mission!)
-Intensity, Overload, Maintain High Performance, Drop ego, leave, recover, repeat.
jiggamanbill
Active member
Very hard to stop / limit yourself when you start out! Keep up the good work brother
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Bro either I had low test levels or this epic Stoked product is magic! Because im really feeling like a man / having intensity during my workouts that ive never had before!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Tip of the day! Errr....lets start calling this "Mini Article of the day"! 5/2/12
*HERE are the top 5 reasons why your efforts are not rewarding you.
1)Your execution is horrible, yeah your going all the way and all the way down, full range of motion, that means thats perfect form!!! ERRRR!! WRONG!!! Your going to have to find that sweet spot on every exercise so you can feel the muscle constantly being stretched and contracted, that means NOT USING A FULL RANGE OF MOTION, stop utilizing a full contraction / full stretch where the joint is being compromised(WHEN GOING HEAVY!, you can use a full contraction / full stretch when going light without any possible future injuries, but honestly their are "major" benefits of utilizing a full contraction, plus going light isn't gonna do jack crack for ya!. We want tension on the muscle with no extra joint/tendon grinding.
2)Your most likely doing too many isolation low motor unit exercisers or doing too many sets(volume), if your having trouble adding muscle, stick to high motor unit firing exercises, such as free weight decline presses / barbell rows / squats / dips / chins...etc...
3)Ensure your adrenal glands / endocrine system / central nervous system are always firing optimally for your hypertrophy / strength goals, so structure your frequency by taking a day off between each workout(this will vary person to person obviously), shop for supplements that aid in adrenal health, make sure your mag / vitamin b's intake are on point every day.
4)Stop following "programs", all these cookie cutter programs are all the same ****, just with a different theme, the maker of the program will do his best to hype it up, obviously its his "so called" creation, he has to back it up! Look muscle growth happens via myofibrillar hypertrophy and sarcoplasm hypertropy, a quick google search and you'll know what that is.
5)Only supplements you should worry about is the follow (below)
-magnesium (not in oxide form)
-zinc (not in oxide)
-vitamin b's
-GDA supp (ai nutrition's glycobol is a great choice!)
-Nutrient Partioner (usp labs prime is a great choice)
-creatine mono (other forms are gimmicks, creatine mono works just as good)
-herbal tea's to constantly give your body / liver a detox effect, which will aid in endothielial health and your endocrine system / cns aswell
Improve daily, learn something new everyday, the day you start thinking "you know everything", thats the day you stop growing!
*HERE are the top 5 reasons why your efforts are not rewarding you.
1)Your execution is horrible, yeah your going all the way and all the way down, full range of motion, that means thats perfect form!!! ERRRR!! WRONG!!! Your going to have to find that sweet spot on every exercise so you can feel the muscle constantly being stretched and contracted, that means NOT USING A FULL RANGE OF MOTION, stop utilizing a full contraction / full stretch where the joint is being compromised(WHEN GOING HEAVY!, you can use a full contraction / full stretch when going light without any possible future injuries, but honestly their are "major" benefits of utilizing a full contraction, plus going light isn't gonna do jack crack for ya!. We want tension on the muscle with no extra joint/tendon grinding.
2)Your most likely doing too many isolation low motor unit exercisers or doing too many sets(volume), if your having trouble adding muscle, stick to high motor unit firing exercises, such as free weight decline presses / barbell rows / squats / dips / chins...etc...
3)Ensure your adrenal glands / endocrine system / central nervous system are always firing optimally for your hypertrophy / strength goals, so structure your frequency by taking a day off between each workout(this will vary person to person obviously), shop for supplements that aid in adrenal health, make sure your mag / vitamin b's intake are on point every day.
4)Stop following "programs", all these cookie cutter programs are all the same ****, just with a different theme, the maker of the program will do his best to hype it up, obviously its his "so called" creation, he has to back it up! Look muscle growth happens via myofibrillar hypertrophy and sarcoplasm hypertropy, a quick google search and you'll know what that is.
5)Only supplements you should worry about is the follow (below)
-magnesium (not in oxide form)
-zinc (not in oxide)
-vitamin b's
-GDA supp (ai nutrition's glycobol is a great choice!)
-Nutrient Partioner (usp labs prime is a great choice)
-creatine mono (other forms are gimmicks, creatine mono works just as good)
-herbal tea's to constantly give your body / liver a detox effect, which will aid in endothielial health and your endocrine system / cns aswell
Improve daily, learn something new everyday, the day you start thinking "you know everything", thats the day you stop growing!
jiggamanbill
Active member
You can never know too much! Great tips. Everyone needs to check out our Magic Matcha as well... I know you mentioned herbal tea....this products will blow the doors off of normal tea!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
5/3/12 Arms
-Top Portion Bench Press 1x6 + drop set
-Rope Pushdowns 1x8 + drop set
-One Arm Ext 1x8
-Dips 1x8
-DB Hammer Curls (cross body) 1x6 + drop set
-High Cable Curls 1x8 + drop set
-One Arm Preacher Curls 1x8
-DB Curls 1x8 + drop set
*Notes*
-Been slacking on my fuel intake.....
-Ok pump I suppose...
-Great Intensity
-Need my foot to get better so I can start doing my cardio again, body is starting to hold too much water
-Crap day, foot get better please, HIIT cardio misses me!
-Top Portion Bench Press 1x6 + drop set
-Rope Pushdowns 1x8 + drop set
-One Arm Ext 1x8
-Dips 1x8
-DB Hammer Curls (cross body) 1x6 + drop set
-High Cable Curls 1x8 + drop set
-One Arm Preacher Curls 1x8
-DB Curls 1x8 + drop set
*Notes*
-Been slacking on my fuel intake.....
-Ok pump I suppose...
-Great Intensity
-Need my foot to get better so I can start doing my cardio again, body is starting to hold too much water
-Crap day, foot get better please, HIIT cardio misses me!
John Smeton
Legend
nice workouts.
I agree on the long winded cardio, it feels soooo great to air out your body like that
I agree on the long winded cardio, it feels soooo great to air out your body like that
TheHardOne
Well-known member
5/5/12
*2 Week Stoked Review*
-Libido has sky rocketed! I thought my libido was "ok" before, now its on a new level, YES!! haha
-Body Composition, im about 3 weeks into this, I can honestly say this has really enhanced my hypertrophy goals, also ensured I don't gain any fat via high calories, and low physical activity because of my foot problem.
-Alpha Male Mood, lets just say, I feel like im better than everyone else. Must I say more? Haha, I feel as human's we strive to feel "dominate", and baby....I FEEL DOMINATE! (stay classy though!)
-Stay tuned!
*2 Week Stoked Review*
-Libido has sky rocketed! I thought my libido was "ok" before, now its on a new level, YES!! haha
-Body Composition, im about 3 weeks into this, I can honestly say this has really enhanced my hypertrophy goals, also ensured I don't gain any fat via high calories, and low physical activity because of my foot problem.
-Alpha Male Mood, lets just say, I feel like im better than everyone else. Must I say more? Haha, I feel as human's we strive to feel "dominate", and baby....I FEEL DOMINATE! (stay classy though!)
-Stay tuned!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Letting my foot recover, still a nasty scar there, I don't want to get it infected.
Feelin' large and in charge!
Feelin' large and in charge!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
My birthday is next month! On the 5th of June! Hmmm what shall I do.....if anyone has any kickass ideas, shoot em to me!
zubda345
Member
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Sponser me to U.S well do epic things together, well make ur birthday our bitch!
Haha time to take over the world I see.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Almost done with this Stoked cycle! Its always a sad feeling when your running out of a product!
zubda345
Member
Yeah it's always a sad feeling, but it's a good feeling to see that a log is gonna complete. \
Yeah time to dominate! So when U callin me?
TheHardOne
Well-known member
5 Benefits for your Physical Goals (5/7/12)
1)Balance your electrolytes! Electrolytes are responsible for muscle contraction, preventing cramps,
increasing overall athletic performance, which doesn't sound big, but when you take care of the little
things, it makes the big picture that much bigger!
What can you do to increase / balance your electrolytes?
-Eat plenty of Raw veggies, Potatoes, Bananas!
-Make your carbohydrate sources from various types of Potatoes, carb sources like rice / bread / pasta
are great, but various types of Potatoes like sweet, red, and white potatoes are filled with vitamins
and minerals unlike rice/bread/pasta.
-Balance your potassium and sodium!
-Supplement with Zinc and Magnesieum, unless your eating Organic foods on a daily basis, your most
likely VERY deficient with these 2 minerals, they are also a must if you want to aid your testosterone
and igf-1, which are 2 very anabolic hormones that will aid in fat loss and muscle growth. Easy basic
techniques, will aid in getting great results.
For you bodybuilders, increasing / balancing your electrolytes will aid in your muscle pumps,
strength, and will you a "full" appearance! (full meaning a slightly pumped appearance)
2)Increase your healthy fat intake! Increasing your omega 3-6-9 intake will aid in the following.
-testosterone levels
-growth hormone levels
-joint health
-mood
-sleep
-libido
-insulin sensitivity
What are some great sources for healthy fats?
-Omega 3 fish or krill Oils
-Natural Peanut Butter
-Whole Eggs
-Avocado
3)Boost your "Insulin Sensitivty"! If your body is more "insulin resistant" you will be a fat storing
machine, your carbohydrates will most likely NOT go towards your goals, instead they will be stored as
fat instead of muscle glycogen and energy, which would mean you are more "insulin sensitive".
What are some simple steps to making you more "Insulin Sensitive"?
-HIIT
-Balanced Omega 3-6-9's
-Fish Oils
-Greens (green leafy veggies, Green Tea)
-Intense Weight Training
-Fasted Training
4)Detox Daily! Utilizing detoxing techniques will aid in the following
-Increase Nutrient Partioning (basically making you more receptive to nutrients)
-Mood benefits
-Sexual Performance
-Pumps in the gym (less toxins in your body will aid in numerous benefits)
-Burn fat faster
-Better Sleep (this comes down to healthy Adrenal Glands, detoxing will aid your adrenals)
-Insulin Sensitivty
-Protein synthesis
What basic Detoxing techniques can you do on a daily basis?
-Green Tea
-Green Leafy Veggies
-Greens Supplements (Spirulina, Alfalfa, kelp just to name some...)
-Magnesieum (not in Oxide form)
-Increase Water Intake
-Organic Lemon Water
Simple and effective right? Majority of your typical trainees around the world overlook the most basic
fundamentals....Thats what makes them "typical" right?
Stay tuned for future articles, looks like the next one in line is for our Adrenal Glands.
1)Balance your electrolytes! Electrolytes are responsible for muscle contraction, preventing cramps,
increasing overall athletic performance, which doesn't sound big, but when you take care of the little
things, it makes the big picture that much bigger!
What can you do to increase / balance your electrolytes?
-Eat plenty of Raw veggies, Potatoes, Bananas!
-Make your carbohydrate sources from various types of Potatoes, carb sources like rice / bread / pasta
are great, but various types of Potatoes like sweet, red, and white potatoes are filled with vitamins
and minerals unlike rice/bread/pasta.
-Balance your potassium and sodium!
-Supplement with Zinc and Magnesieum, unless your eating Organic foods on a daily basis, your most
likely VERY deficient with these 2 minerals, they are also a must if you want to aid your testosterone
and igf-1, which are 2 very anabolic hormones that will aid in fat loss and muscle growth. Easy basic
techniques, will aid in getting great results.
For you bodybuilders, increasing / balancing your electrolytes will aid in your muscle pumps,
strength, and will you a "full" appearance! (full meaning a slightly pumped appearance)
2)Increase your healthy fat intake! Increasing your omega 3-6-9 intake will aid in the following.
-testosterone levels
-growth hormone levels
-joint health
-mood
-sleep
-libido
-insulin sensitivity
What are some great sources for healthy fats?
-Omega 3 fish or krill Oils
-Natural Peanut Butter
-Whole Eggs
-Avocado
3)Boost your "Insulin Sensitivty"! If your body is more "insulin resistant" you will be a fat storing
machine, your carbohydrates will most likely NOT go towards your goals, instead they will be stored as
fat instead of muscle glycogen and energy, which would mean you are more "insulin sensitive".
What are some simple steps to making you more "Insulin Sensitive"?
-HIIT
-Balanced Omega 3-6-9's
-Fish Oils
-Greens (green leafy veggies, Green Tea)
-Intense Weight Training
-Fasted Training
4)Detox Daily! Utilizing detoxing techniques will aid in the following
-Increase Nutrient Partioning (basically making you more receptive to nutrients)
-Mood benefits
-Sexual Performance
-Pumps in the gym (less toxins in your body will aid in numerous benefits)
-Burn fat faster
-Better Sleep (this comes down to healthy Adrenal Glands, detoxing will aid your adrenals)
-Insulin Sensitivty
-Protein synthesis
What basic Detoxing techniques can you do on a daily basis?
-Green Tea
-Green Leafy Veggies
-Greens Supplements (Spirulina, Alfalfa, kelp just to name some...)
-Magnesieum (not in Oxide form)
-Increase Water Intake
-Organic Lemon Water
Simple and effective right? Majority of your typical trainees around the world overlook the most basic
fundamentals....Thats what makes them "typical" right?
Stay tuned for future articles, looks like the next one in line is for our Adrenal Glands.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Sorry for the huge spaces between sentences, only typing document I had on the pc I made this was notepad lol.
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Quads 5/9/12
-Barbell Squats 5 sets of 8-12 (60 sec rest periods)
-Leg Extensions 5 sets of 8-12 (40 sec rest periods)
*Notes*
-Wtf....I got weaker....Had to go like 100 pounds lighter on my squats today?!?! WOA....
-Right knee was weak so that had to be the problem, I did some HIIT cardio with flat footed shoes a couple days ago and it was alot of knee tension, and I accidently warmed up with heavy lunges instead of starting out light....
-Weight dropped like 10 pounds since last week.....and that ain't fat.
-See HardOne...that what happens when you don't stay consistent with your diet, not utilizing a proper warm up, and not staying consistent with your training!
-Stoked is one helluva sexual enhancer.
-Had to "force" intensity today, felt very stressed out, devestated by how much lighter I had to train, I mean I don't have a "Ego" by any means, but when you have to go about 100 pounds lighter than your previous workout......thats f'ing devestating.
-Only positive effects of the workout today were I was able to handle higher volume, short rest periods, so endurance is surpringly increased....try doing 5 working sets of squats with 60-90 sec rest periods and tell me how you feel. And the lighter weight ensure my targeted muscles were doing all the work instead of my glutes dominating the movement.
-Was thinking my last chest workout was responsible for this, because my last chest workout I used drop sets, forced negatives, really going to failure.....funny, I just read 2 studies how training to failure with drop sets, rest pause, forced negatives wrecks havok on the central nervous system, endocrine system, that can last up to a few days.....hmmm oh no wonder why something negative always happens when I up the intensity! Silly HardOne, keep it basic!
jiggamanbill
Active member
love the mini review 2 weeks in!
TheHardOne
Well-known member
The biggest effect im noticing ever since starting Stoked is the sexual performance and the "alpha male" feeling really increased, people don't dare to make eye contact with me anymore, they sense the high T levels! lol
TheHardOne
Well-known member
Rest day, all hell as broken loose in my life. I don't understand, my family and myself are good people, we don't deserve whats happening to us right now.