bolt10
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The heat should be hitting soon..6 caps today. Idk if I'll venture above that but should be good regardless.
Bolt hits up NO Uptake, Free Test, and IGF-2
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The heat should be hitting soon..6 caps today. Idk if I'll venture above that but should be good regardless.
Force of Green
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Glad that this product is treating you well. I'd imagine that the amount of nitrates in the 6 cap dosing is all that one could dose without having some sides or too much of a pump. I love me some nitrates.
bolt10
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Ya I think 6 is my limit. 5 is still really solid as well and I won't be pushing up to 7. I haven't used nitrates in awhile...and with how this is going idk why I haven't.
Jan. 4:
Took 2 scoops ABC + 2 scoops Origin + 6 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. Took 3 Neovar post-workout.
Training:
DE Upper:
-Bench Press @ 145lbs: 8 sets x 3 w/60s rest.
Assistance work:
B1)DB Slight Incline Press: 4 x 20,20,15,15 @ 60lbs
B2)Seated Row: 4 x 20 @ 140lbs
C1)Shoulder Press: 2 x 25 @ 30lbs
C2)Supinated Lat Pull Down: 2 x 25,23 @ 110lbs
D1)Face Pulls w/Cable and Rope: 2 x 25 @ 35lbs
D2)Hammer Strength Preacher Curl: 2 x 25 @ 60lbs
D3)Triceps Rope Pressdown: 3 x 25 @ 50lbs
Hardly ever push the reps this high but tend to every so often. It is a crazy change of pace and TUT is insane (I hate anything above 10 reps but you gotta just man up sometimes). Stopped a rep or so before failure on a couple so didn't hit the same amount of reps every set. Rest was kept short and was pretty much moving back and forth with enough time to catch breath and get a slight decrease in HR before going.
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-6 NO Up + 3 Drive was intense. Hard to totally rate the pump when doing that high of reps with such short rest (pump would probably be intense regardless of supplementation) but I was getting ROM struggles after (reaching over my head, etc etc).
-Endurance was impressive. Like I noted I don't tend to delve into this range very often (and despise when I do) but was able to push through effectively today. Goal has been to give joints a break with some of these high rep movements and shoulders, wrists, and elbows all feel awesome (only ever have some shoulder issues but whole upper body feels great).
-Veins are popping up in more places again (chest, all over shoulders, triceps) that have been hidden or less noticeable before. Impressive considering I feel a slight increase in fat has been added (but a nice bit of LBM has as well based on appearance).
-Typing this has my forarms pumped and hurting...this is annoying.
-No stomach issues at all the last several days with increased Drive.
Not related to the AN stack, but dosed my Origin + ABC a little later than usual after my pre-workout meal and BAM. I got hit with some insane focus today. I was all tunnel vision reading some books and almost didn't leave for the gym to meet my lifting partner on time.
Force of Green
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Bolt10 and Kbayne, most definitely. Nitrates are the best thing I've used for vascularity, along with agmatine in second place. I am switching my creatine back to creatine nitrate and I'm using Power Shock again (BCAA nitrates along with beta alanine nitrate and citrulline nitrate). 1 scoop of Power Shock in the morning sipped slowly, 1 serving of creatine nitrate 1 hour before the workout, and 1 scoop of Power Shock sipped throughout the workout is the absolute sweet spot for nitrate consumption and gives insidious pumps all day long with roadmap vascularity. I cap my own agmatine and take 1.25 grams, twice a day (before breakfast and before pre-workout meal) along with na-r-ala (100mg) and 200 mg of norvaline capped from bulk powder. In...credible.
kbayne
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Force of Green
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You're welcome! Let me know how it works, por favor.Ill have to check into that protocol. Thanks for advice
bolt10
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Nice update Bolt. I have never ran Nitrates before, but from your log so far it seems that I should be looking more into them and giving them a try
Ya FOG is right no the money. They are solid. Just start low with dosing and work up. Nitrates are one of those more isn't always better. Endurance and vascularity are always present when used IME.
kbayne
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Ya I'm gonna do a little researching before I jump into the nitrates. But thanks bolt. Pry will hit you up when I decide what I'm gonna run.
bolt10
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Jan. 5:
Took 2 scoops ABC + 2 scoops Origin + 4 NO Uptake + 3 Drive 30 minutes pre-workout. 3 Neovar + 2 NO Up post-workout.
Training:
ME Lower:
-High Box Squat: 395lbs x 3. **PR
Guess it is a PR. Don't really do high box but since this is the most ever loaded on my back it was nice. Box was slightly higher than I wanted but I was aiming for just above parallel, regardless it went great. Stance was slightly wider than my high bar work last week, but not real wide. 395 for 3 was a real grind when I was driving off the box, but my back felt great. Partly went with high to limit any strain on my back even though I felt 100% today, better safe than sorry.
Assistance work:
B1)GHR: 4 x 12 @ 10lbs.
B2)DB Shrugs: 4 x 12 @ 75lbs + Bands
C1)Reverse Hyper: 2 x 15 @ 15lbs
C2)Stir The Post: 2 x 8/8
C3)Reverse Sled Pull: 2 x ~20yds @ 315lbs + sled.
The gym I train lower body movements at unfortunately has dumbbells up to 75 and then jumps to 100s. Annoying so to up the intensity I configured some bands around the DBs (not even 100% sure how I would describe it without a picture). Made them harder than I anticipated (was going to aim for 15 reps) and 12 just felt right. Sled felt super light today and no burn until the last 5 yards of the final set. Didn't add weight as that was already more than last week.
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-4 pre for NO Uptake with 3 Drive.
-Endurance was awesome today. Pump was lower than usual, but I didn't get as much lactic acid build up today. Contraction at the top of the shrugs with the bands was vicious.
-Strength felt great. Felt very solid and secure on max effort work, no pains anywhere.
-The extra forskolin is making me more regular with bathroom trips, but zero stomach pain, unrest, or even bad bowel movements. Just have to go more often. May bump to 8 caps next week.
Other Random Notes:
-Took Origin nearly 2 hours after my pre-workout meal and it hit pretty hard again. Not as hard as yesterday but I am very impressed. Hits hard, hits with focus, and gives a smooth feel for several hours. Most stims don't "hit" me other than mood elevation and Craze with its insane focus. Really wanna try 1 scoop Origin + 1 scoop Craze sometime.
-Got this cool gift from a client yesterday. If you don't know I am a HUGE nerd and read insane amounts of fiction and comics. Comics are my biggest addiction and vice next to lifting. Very nice gesture that I appreciated:
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Dewey99
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Lowering the No Uptake and increasing the Drive? That should be a good combo for endurance and it will make your NO Uptake last longer.
I love forskolin and feel bad for people that can't handle it. Drive and Decimate are two of my favorite supplements and I don't think they would be nearly as good with out forskolin.
I love forskolin and feel bad for people that can't handle it. Drive and Decimate are two of my favorite supplements and I don't think they would be nearly as good with out forskolin.
bolt10
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Lowering NO Up to 5 on Leg days and keeping it at 6 on upper days. Should still be solid still. I agree on the forskolin comment. I feel no discomfort at this current dose but feel bad for those who do.
How's it going in here? Little late, but better then never
Don't want to skim through the whole thing since I'm short on time, but how are like liking the combo thus far?
Ya enjoying NO Up + Free Test quite a bit and the addition of Drive has been nice so far (1 week in). Pumps, endurance, and recovery are great at the moment.
Just got home from a lift...hopefully an update before I head back to work. Things are ramping up for the last several weeks of this stack. The couple of weeks at real high rep assistance work seems to have made me feel awesome.
Was afraid a deload was needed soon, but based off of today I will be working hard next 2 (maybe 3 weeks) then hit a deload. More on that with the update tho.
bolt10
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Jan. 7:
Took 2 scoops ABC + 2 scoops Origin + 6 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. 3 Neovar post-workout.
Training:
ME Upper:
-Banded Bench Press
-Never really tried max effort with bands before (and have limited band bench experience), but figured I'd go for this today. Got up to 175lbs with the bands for a triple. No idea what the tension at top or bottom was, but stopped increasing the weight when it got to be a real grind at the top. Definitely need some more speed and tri emphasis based on what I saw today.
Assistance work:
B1)JM Press: 4 x 8 @ 145lbs
B2)Chest supported row: 4 x 10 @ 115lbs
C1)Overhead Press: 2 x 10 @ 95lbs
C2)Pull Ups: 2 x 10 @ BWT
D1)Band Pull Aparts: 2 x 15 @ Red Band
D2)Hammer Curl: 2 x 15 @ 25lbs
D3)Triceps Pressdown: 2 x 15 @ 50lbs
Changed it up again this week. Upping the intensity while dropping some volume. JM Press felt oddly light despite adding weight (and dropping reps) today. Didn't really push any of the assistance work (wanted today to be pretty easy), but it was still a great lift. Back has been feeling great but didn't wanna do bent over rows with a bar to keep stress off the lower back. The OHP and Pull ups were tossed in to get a feel and the last tri set was done real controlled and was fairly easy (but just those couple sets pumped me up). Intensity (weight) will build next week then hopefully top off in two weeks then I will hit a deload (should be the end of the log
).Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-6 NO + 3 Drive pre-workout. 3 Drive prior to last meal of the day.
-Lower reps led to less of a pump, but I was surprised how much pump hit me with just the two sets of my Ds at the end. I wasn't aiming for much but still got it...
-No stomach discomfort at all.
-Libido jumping up even more right now. Past week been a little crazy.
-Vascularity is up again. Really surprised how prominent some of these veins are currently. Must be some healthy doses of nitrates and extra in the NO Uptake (and with the added forskolin and icariin in Drive helping add to that currently).
Random notes:
-Tried a RecoverPro Lemon sample today. Wasn't very impressed. Wasn't bad, but wasn't as good as some of the reviews. Mixed up with not too much problem after sitting for a bit.
-Going to aim for a deload in several weeks. The changing of assistance has continued to keep me fresh (weights feel light, no joint pains, no serious knots, or loss of motivation) but still feel I will have to take one eventually. Hopefully it will coincide with the end of the log (as planned). Finally feel I am getting a little better grasp on my weaknesses and hope to address them over the coming weeks and months.
Dewey99
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I have never done band work before. It seems like it would be an odd transition from free weights to band and then back again. I guess that's a good thing though, always good to keep the body guessing.
Free Test + Drive is almost too much libido for one man. Hopefully you have a healthy outlet... :hump:
Free Test + Drive is almost too much libido for one man. Hopefully you have a healthy outlet... :hump:
Force of Green
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The grip strength of my right hand would greatly improve.
snagencyV2.0
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love me a bolt log. :cool2:
bolt10
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Ya my shoulders have been feeling awesome but still wanted to give them an easier ME (my workout partner's shoulder was acting up) and the band allows less weight at the bottom easing the shoulder stress. I will be adding bands for DE work as well, the ME was just spur of the moment and went well.
More experimenting going on in this log than when I typically run one for someone, and I hope that isn't much of a problem, but things have been great so I am trying to be intuitive and go with feel (on top of my base plans).
Force of Green
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Get 'er done.Ya my shoulders have been feeling awesome but still wanted to give them an easier ME (my workout partner's shoulder was acting up) and the band allows less weight at the bottom easing the shoulder stress. I will be adding bands for DE work as well, the ME was just spur of the moment and went well.
More experimenting going on in this log than when I typically run one for someone, and I hope that isn't much of a problem, but things have been great so I am trying to be intuitive and go with feel (on top of my base plans).
Dewey99
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Dead tired..update will be in tomorrow. Mad rush of stuff the last two days. Actually very excited about all that has happened just can't fully concentrate on a solid update...will do once I get sufficient sleep tonight.
Hopefully you have some good news to share with us with tomorrow's update!
bolt10
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Ya I am kind of out of it...but I crushed my legs today. Best I have felt this log (not best workout just overall healthy, loose, and strong). Will update when I can give the update full justice and not just slap something up there.
Dewey99
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Ya I am kind of out of it...but I crushed my legs today. Best I have felt this log (not best workout just overall healthy, loose, and strong). Will update when I can give the update full justice and not just slap something up there.
Gotcha.....now go read your comic books!
jdg76
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bolt10
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January 9:
1 scoop Origin + 1 scoop Craze + 4 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. Took 3 Neovar + 2 NO Uptake post-workout.
Training:
DE Lower:
-Squats @ 185lbs w/Chains: 8 sets x 2 w/45-60s rest.
-Clean Style Deadlifts @ 205lbs w/Pro Short Mini Bands: 8 sets x 2 w/45-60s rest.
Box and chains were added today. Chains totaled only 30-40lbs at the top but added them just for the heck of it. Will add more chains next week.
Funny how much a week can change. I was worried about the back last week but it felt really good. Weights were moving fast today. Solid work.
Assistance work:
B1)SLDL: 3 x 15 @ 175lbs
B2)Pull Ups: 4 x 5 @ BWT
C1)Reverse Sled Pulls: 2 x 30yds @ 320lbs + Sled
C2)Band Good Morning: 2 x 30 @ Green Band
C3)Hanging Leg Raise: 2 x 12
SLDL was similar but not as slow and controlled. Really attempted to pop the hips through to drive the weight up past the knees. Pull ups were more as active recovery to help get some blood into my lats and stretch.
Switched up the other exercises because I find the hanging leg raise is the best movement for my abs. Need to more good mornings so went with some banded work to get back into the groove and will be adding good mornings probably as soon as next month.
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-4 NO Up. + 3 Drive pre-workout, 2 NO Up post. 3 Drive + 2 Slin-sane prior to final meal.
-Pump wasn't extreme today (and my forearms weren't pumped to death) but I got a nice overall pump going on.
-I did feel extremely good. Had to resist just doing more than planned. The endurance was very high. Sled work was still easy at 30 yards (usually anything over 20 yards demolishes me) and I hardly even got to 45s for each of my DE sets.
-No sides or anything to note of that sort in awhile. Things are humming along very effectively.
-Thirst is still up and I seem to require large levels of water, upping my intake has seemed to keep things going without a hitch.
Random Notes:
-Been a really busy last few days and I was a little more fatigued than usual so I crushed 1 scoop Origin + 1 scoop Craze and it was a very nice combo. Taste wasn't as good as Origin on its own, but I got great energy plus the mood elevation and focus I get on Craze.
-Really think I have a good feel for how effective Free Test and NO Uptake have been so far. This stack so far has been awesome for performance enhancing and just making my training more effective. I have altered some of my original plans on the training (higher reps, shorter rest assistance work, etc) due to the very nice endurance factor I have seen over the first month. The added Drive seems to be increasing this as well, but NO Uptake really seemed to boost this a noticeable level pretty quickly. Free Test seems to be a great "base" product with great overall effects, while I feel it is the NO Uptake having the biggest effect directly on training so far.
bolt10
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Funny you bring that up...I was going to comment on what appears to be a change (slight leaning out) so far this week but I wanted to wait for the week to end to make sure it was concrete and not just looking better on one day. Possibly due to diet being more standardized (as opposed to all the changes during the holidays) and dropping some water, but will be more sure after this weekend if it sticks.
OrganicShadow
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You should really post it in the Testify promo going on. Just a thought.
-OS-Team AppNut
bolt10
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Saw that thread..was hoping to post a review in there. How long does it go on for? If it ends soon I'll write something up otherwise I will have a nice end of the month review on all this so far.
Jan. 11:
Took 2 scoops ABC + 2 scoops Origin + 6 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. Took 3 Neovar post-workout.
Training:
DE Upper:
-Bench Press @ 105lbs + Bands: 8 sets x 3 w/60s rest.
Went with bands on this (will use for this next mini wave of DE). Warmed up and added small increments until I got to 105 and felt any more might slow down the concentric action too much. Really hammered these out today. Form was stellar on 99% and felt great (bringing low to chest, keeping entire body tight, and driving up fast).
Assistance work:
B1)CGBP: 3 x 10 @ 175lbs
B2)Scap Pull Ups: 3 x 10 @ BWT
C1)Shoulder Press: 2 x 15 @ 35lbs
C2)Inverted Row: 3 x 15 @ BWT
D1)Rear Delt Raises: 2 x 15 @ 15lbs
D2)Incline DB Curl: 2 x 15 @ 25lbs
D3)Triceps Wide Grip Underhand Pressdown: 2 x 15 @ 35lbs
Changed it up from last week. Still feel the endurance factor on this stack is incredible so didn't drop reps down too low (next month will probably stay around 10-12 as the highest rep range). The close grip work today was pretty rough. I feel my triceps have been taking a beating lately (more focus on them) so I may be starting to overreach (planned). The subscap pull-ups were a random thought today, I started my pull ups and at the top was like I haven't done these in forever so went with that change up. Vid below demonstrates close to what I did but my eccentric phase wasn't as long.
Hammered some shoulder press with neutral grip with inverted rows in succession with short rest. Got an awesome back contraction with each rep on the inverted rows (great mind muscle connection overall today).
Finished with a tri-set of rear delts, tris, and bis as usual per this log. I was already crazy pumped all over so didn't push the weight very high but kept nice controlled motions on all three. Was a painful way to end today.
Diet:
Been moving more of my CHO around my workout and less at later meals just as a change of pace. More just to change some meals I eat and to keep from getting tired of the same schedule.
Supplement Notes:
-6 NO Up + 3 Drive pre-workout is a money combo. Got a nice dense pump going pretty quick. It is almost addicting. I am not a guy who chases pumps but have really enjoyed them on this run so far.
-Been sticking with the higher reps longer than I usually do (don't enjoy them too much so compliance can waver). Been keeping the rest intervals quite short throughout most things (other than ME work) and throughout the log have noticed a decreased RPE. Heart rate seems lower and respiration is not as intense as when I first started. I remember the first tri-set during this log...I got quite a dizzy head despite it not being that intense (man I was out of shape). Pump is very high throughout but am able to keep pushing reps out regardless.
-Veins, veins, veins. Honestly want to use NO Up after or during the end of my next cut. Based on how veiny I am now it should be crazy.
-Bumped up to 7 drive (3 at one dose 4 at another) the last couple days. 4 at one time did seem to irritate my stomach just a tad (hence why I haven't tried 4 pre-workout). May bump to 8 if I don't notice much with tonight's dose (not very bad last night so may have adjusted quickly).
Side notes:
-Origin kicked in hard again today. I really like it so far. Cherry Origin + Watermelon ABC tastes awesome together and therefore I am pretty excited to try Creignite + Origin one day.
-Will check weight change tomorrow morning..interested to see what it says.
Dewey99
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Another great workout! The quality of your workouts seems to be improving overall, so that's a positive sign. A lot of that is owed to your diet of course, but you have a pretty solid supplement stack going (even in addition to the AppNut stuff).
Are you a stim junkie? 2 scoops of Origin seems like a lot, but whatever works for you! That Origin and Core ABC combo is super solid though. I have not tried Origin yet, but I will get around to it at some point. With pwo's it seems like I am always either reviewing/logging something or lately beta testing for Uncut. Uncut is a handful for sure. I will see if I can get you some samples once it's available.
Are you a stim junkie? 2 scoops of Origin seems like a lot, but whatever works for you! That Origin and Core ABC combo is super solid though. I have not tried Origin yet, but I will get around to it at some point. With pwo's it seems like I am always either reviewing/logging something or lately beta testing for Uncut. Uncut is a handful for sure. I will see if I can get you some samples once it's available.
bolt10
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I wouldn't say a stim junkie but I am very stim resistant. Takes a lot to get me to "feel" stims. That is why I tend to stick to stim-free pre-workouts and things that really enhance focus. That is why I have found Origin impressive I can feel it kick in rather than the subtle effects of most. Usually I get hit with nausea or other jitters on super high stim products even if I don't get much energy out of them.
I feel in the zone these last couple months. Kicked some work issues out the way and feel in control of my future, which has directly helped my training. The products are definitely a component in that though.
snagencyV2.0
Legend
i laffed.
why is it if you use more than average, you gotta be a junkie? :think:
what about the guys with natural higher tolerance levels, due to individual metabolism, rather than too much exposure?
enquiring minds want to know.
Dewey99
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I ask because I am a stim junkie myself. I often use more than I need to - partly due to high tolerance (even after taking a month off) and partly because I feel better with higher stim intake. I was a fan of DMAA myself and miss that euphoric buzz. Our new pwo, Uncut should have that same feeling to it, but of course it's DMAA-free. We are just about done with the beta testing, but I loved how it made me feel. I have a feeling it's going to be pretty popular.
snagencyV2.0
Legend
ahhh i understand man, no worries.
it sucks to be naturally tolerant, and need more of a product than the average joe does, just to feel the same way.
i personally just don't care for the term stim junkie, delineates negative images of addiction to me.
altho - certainly i do not disagree there is a mentality of excess that bb'ing can sometimes perpetuate
Dewey99
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How about stim aficionado? Kind of has a nice ring to it...
snagencyV2.0
Legend
i like it
bolt10
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i like it
I like this....
Honestly have been using more stims the past half year than usual. Usually do not use them just due to lack of efficacy..have found a few good combos recently though.
Jan. 12:
1 scoop Craze + 1 scoop Origin + 4 NO Uptake + 3 Drive 30 minutes pre-workout. 3 Neovar + 2 NO Up post-workout.
Training:
ME Lower:
-Reverse Band Squat: 425lbs x 2.
Never done reverse band work. Had no idea what to truly expect (have read up on it but you know). Went with a low box just to maintain constant depth due to changes in ease with lowering. Felt really good, but probably should have quit at 415. Got three (second was hard but third rep was easier) so I decided to try more. Couldn't bang out a third at 425 unfortunately. No idea how to determine the exact weight being taken off due to the bands but it was an interesting experience. Liked having to unrack the bar with it real heavy and keep everything really tight, but the lowering and it getting easier was nice on the back and allowed me to drive out the hole.
Assistance work:
B1)Hip Thrust: 3 x 10 @ 205lbs.
B2)BB Shrugs: 3 x 12 @ 205lbs
C1)Reverse Hyper: 2 x 10 @ 25lbs
C2)Stir The Post: 2 x 8/8
C3)Reverse Sled Pull: 2 x ~20yds @ 360lbs + sled.
Nice additions today. Haven't done the hip thrusts in awhile so took a set to get used to (even after warming up). Didn't push this instead held for a pause at the top. Decided to add a bit more weight on the sleds due to the ease of the last several sessions. Was hammered by the end of the workout but still felt great.
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-4 pre for NO Uptake with 3 Drive.
-Lower reps than usual but still got a solid pump and some great mind muscle contraction.
-Weight was down a half pound from last week.
-Overall I have been trying to push hings to grind me down before some deloading but regardless I feel awesome most of the day. Some interesting mood increases.
-Strength seems to be still moving up on leg days without too much struggle. Interested to see max outs on the conventional deadlift and squat.
-Should note that I haven't mentioned it much, but noticing great recovery between workouts. Not much DOMS between workouts and not feeling run down throughout.
Other Random Notes:
-Wanted to try the Craze + Origin combo again today. Great combo and workout was awesome.
OrganicShadow
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I can roll with that. Makes you sound well versed in the realm of energy boosting supplements. I, myself, claim to be a stim connoisseur.
-OS-Team AppNut
bolt10
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Jan. 14:
1 scoop Craze + 1 scoop Origin + 5g SNS Leucine + 6 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. 3 Neovar post-workout.
Training:
ME Upper:
-Reverse Band Bench Press: 265lbs x 3
-Again new exercise. Wasn't sure how it would work out so I went conservative on the band tension. Didn't seem to be helping very much at all at the top of the movement but I could feel it helping at the bottom. Moved up pretty easily so may have been more helpful than I thought. Was a great way to work on form with it being easier off the chest and felt I got a great back arch and tightness today. Great start to the workout.
Assistance work:
B1)JM Press: 5 x 8 @ 145lbs
B2)Chest supported row: 5 x 10 @ 115lbs
C1)Shoulder Raises: 2 x 15 @ 20lbs
C2)Pull Ups: 2 x 12 @ BWT
D1)Rear Delt Raise: 2 x 12 @ 17.5lbs
D2)Hammer Curl: 2 x 12 @ 30lbs
D3)Triceps Pressdown: 2 x 12 @ 65lbs
Gym was hot and muggy, which really drained me towards the end. I actually even did the wrong assistance work at the very end for rear delts (which isn't really a big deal), came home wrote it down, looked at last week and just shook my head.
Either way I was feeling pretty beat by the end of the lift. Was sweating an insane amount and feeling light headed (I pounded a ton of water after the workout and felt better within half an hour). JM Press felt easier than last week and the rows also were easier (so I focused on a harder contraction at the top). Still, I felt beat by the end of my Bs so I decided to opt out of OHP and just did some front raises (not straight in front and with the thumbs pointed up). Great pump and endurance didn't hinder me despite feeling like crap.
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-6 NO + 3 Drive pre-workout. Took the Drive much closer to the FT than usual (due to change in gym time), and got some slight discomfort. Didn't effect my lift and was gone by the time I got to the gym anyways.
-Solid pump despite some of the lowest reps since the start of the log. Triceps were solid, back and shoulders were quite pumped. Even two sets of curls blew my arms up.
-Gym was hot so I lifted in a sleeveless for the first time in forever (typically wear a short sleeve and sweatshirt, but it was so hot I didn't
). While it just felt weird with no sleeves, I did see some intense shoulder veins and definition. May be leaner in my upper body than I had thought.-Sleep has been pretty deep lately. Feeling pretty rested when I wake, but having a little trouble getting out of bed. Would rather just lay there and go back to sleep.
Random notes:
-Felt run down today. May have been related to the gym's temperature, but have noticed some signs of it creeping in (wanting to get more sleep being the biggest). Overall that is kind of to be expected. I have been pushing it pretty hard and am coming up on a planned deload soon. If I wasn't feeling at least somewhat beat up I may have underestimated the amount of work I needed to be doing. Still felt it should be mentioned as I am surprised with how heavy I have been going how it hasn't hit sooner.
bolt10
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January 16:
2 scoops Origin + 4 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. Took 3 Neovar + 2 NO Uptake post-workout.
Training:
DE Lower:
-Squats @ 185lbs w/Bands: 8 sets x 2 w/45-60s rest.
-Clean Style Deadlifts @ 225lbs w/Pro Short Mini Bands: 8 sets x 2 w/45-60s rest.
Went with bands rather than chains this week. Solid dynamic work on both.
Assistance work:
B1)SLDL: 4 x 12 @ 185lbs
B2)Pull Ups: 5 x 5 @ BWT
C1)Reverse Sled Pulls: 2 x 30yds @ 360lbs + Sled
C2)Band Good Morning: 2 x 30 @ Green Band
C3)Plank Sled Drags: 2 x 10yards @ 90lbs
Was feeling pretty fatigued after the Dymanic Effort work but grinded through this rather intense workout. Grip was struggling on pull ups (another indicator for some needed rest) but the actual pull ups themselves were easy. Felt easier to get through my Cs at the end fatigue wise, but chose to try the plank sled drags on the fly. These were brutal. My abs were crushed (and I have some nice DOMS in them today).
Diet:
Supplement Notes:
-Blood flow throughout was great. Felt pumped and solid but not overly pumped throughout. Got great contractions on most movements of the day.
-Starting to feel the onset of some rundown/fatigue. Had to push mentally a little more throughout the workout but physically didn't notice any detrimental effects.
Random Notes:
-Slightly supplement related but more so training related, but the last several days I have felt more beat up mentally. Don't have many aches or pains in joints or muscles (although there are a few increases in trigger points during foam rolling), but mentally tired. This is mostly due to the fact I have been having trouble falling asleep. Mind has been racing and I feel awake until after midnight and then subsequently have trouble waking up. Honestly surprised this is the first that anything like this has happened based off how hard I have been hitting some things.
-Only have enough Free Test to last the rest of the week. Will continue NO Uptake and Drive for this week and next (should be close to being out of NO Uptake by then).
I am about to have another hectic day tomorrow...hope to make it through until Friday night.
Dewey99
Well-known member
Man, solid work considering you haven't been feeling it as much.
You need to get some sleep. Not only is it going to make a huge difference in your recovery and energy levels but you have to be careful with the flu going around. You don't want your immune system to be compromises by lack of rest.
Do you ever take anything to sleep? I'm the same way where I can't shut my brain off at night. I am a fan of bulk GABA, HGH-Up and Poseidon NT for sleep.
You need to get some sleep. Not only is it going to make a huge difference in your recovery and energy levels but you have to be careful with the flu going around. You don't want your immune system to be compromises by lack of rest.
Do you ever take anything to sleep? I'm the same way where I can't shut my brain off at night. I am a fan of bulk GABA, HGH-Up and Poseidon NT for sleep.
snagencyV2.0
Legend
agreed with Dewey here
been having some sleep issues myself. picked up some G8 and that did the trick initially, but then these last 2 days (the OFF days in 5/2 dosing pattern) have been rather screwed..
same issues as you bolt, mind racing cannot relax or sleep, but even worse - been waking 6x an hour and never deep REM
and THAT is what will eventually get ya, as i noticed steps backward in musculature/recovery etc not to mention my sanity (we're talking couple weeks straight extended of that nonsense before i got G8)
as hard as we train and as much as our minds go (and we have other similarities bolt as you know, stresses etc), you can only go so long w/o quality sleep before it spirals and wrecks your world
i always thought i could catch up on sleep when i die lulz..
lack of sleep will get ya there quicker tho (dead, that is)
lookin forward to resuming my G8 tonight :yup:
been having some sleep issues myself. picked up some G8 and that did the trick initially, but then these last 2 days (the OFF days in 5/2 dosing pattern) have been rather screwed..
same issues as you bolt, mind racing cannot relax or sleep, but even worse - been waking 6x an hour and never deep REM
and THAT is what will eventually get ya, as i noticed steps backward in musculature/recovery etc not to mention my sanity (we're talking couple weeks straight extended of that nonsense before i got G8)
as hard as we train and as much as our minds go (and we have other similarities bolt as you know, stresses etc), you can only go so long w/o quality sleep before it spirals and wrecks your world
i always thought i could catch up on sleep when i die lulz..
lack of sleep will get ya there quicker tho (dead, that is)
lookin forward to resuming my G8 tonight :yup:
bolt10
Well-known member
agreed with Dewey here
been having some sleep issues myself. picked up some G8 and that did the trick initially, but then these last 2 days (the OFF days in 5/2 dosing pattern) have been rather screwed..
same issues as you bolt, mind racing cannot relax or sleep, but even worse - been waking 6x an hour and never deep REM
and THAT is what will eventually get ya, as i noticed steps backward in musculature/recovery etc not to mention my sanity (we're talking couple weeks straight extended of that nonsense before i got G8)
as hard as we train and as much as our minds go (and we have other similarities bolt as you know, stresses etc), you can only go so long w/o quality sleep before it spirals and wrecks your world
i always thought i could catch up on sleep when i die lulz..
lack of sleep will get ya there quicker tho (dead, that is)
lookin forward to resuming my G8 tonight :yup:
Ya guys I agree 100%. I have conquered my sleep problems over the years by learning how to relax my mind and through many stress relief techniques. So nowadays I only struggle to fall asleep when i start to overreach, which I was expecting soon so it is right in line with how I saw this month concluding.
On a good note I took some melatonin last night, got nearly 8 straight hours (no waking up during the night) last night. Crushed my lift today beyond expectations so I may not be too far gone. Update coming soon.
Dewey99
Well-known member
That's awesome. A good night's sleep is the best pwo there is.
bolt10
Well-known member
Definitely is!
Jan. 18:
Hectic morning and not much time for food so I went with the normal protocol fasted:
Took 2 scoops ABC + 2 scoops Origin + 7 NO Uptake + 3 Drive pre-workout today. Took 3 Neovar post-workout.
Training:
DE Upper:
-Bench Press @ 115lbs + Bands: 8 sets x 3 w/60s rest.
Bar had a good pop so I went a little heavier today (after a couple sets at 105 it didn't seem enough). Perfect amount and great work.
Assistance work:
B1)CGBP: 3 x 8 @ 185lbs [Last set I put a 3 board down and banged out 6 more reps right after]
B2)Scap Pull Ups: 2 x 10 @ BWT, 1 x 15 @ BWT
C1)Shoulder Press: 3 x 12 @ 45lbs
C2)Inverted Row: 2 x 15 @ BWT, 1 x 20 @ BWT
D1)Band Pull Aparts: 2 x 15 @ 15lbs
D2)Incline DB Curl: 2 x 15 @ 30lbs
D3)Triceps Wide Grip Underhand Pressdown: 2 x 15 @ 50lbs
Was feeling amazing today. Got a solid amount of sleep so felt good then slammed my pre-workout combo and was humming. Planned to hit some crazier things in the final week before the deload and based on how I was feeling I went through with it. Tris were fried after the board addition and pull ups felt 100 x easier today than last week and earlier this week. Pushed pretty much all out (maybe 1 left in the tank) on the pull ups and inverted rows for the final sets. Otherwise I avoided failure even with heavier weights on everything (zero assistance from spotter..I usually avoid failure tho). Pumped up crazy before heading out today.
Diet:
Busy with work then meetings and squeezing in my workout in the time I had so haven't consumed as much as normal by now, still hope to hit at least 3200 maybe more.
Supplement Notes:
-4 FT + 1 Na-R-ALA upon waking.
-7 NO Up + 3 Drive pre-workout. Had 7 NO in my pocket so figured what the hell (must have counted wrong when taking them out the bottle this morning). Was a little light headed by the end of the workout but nothing major.
-Lower reps and more weight than usual on the DE days but was feeling in the zone with that so just went with it.
-Veins everywhere. Loving the effects of the Nitrates + extra goodies right now.
Side notes:
-2 scoops Origin fasted kicked me HARD today. Was wired and ready to go. The good rest and sleep last night was definitely a major factor here.
-Weight holding steady right now. Feel a little leaner than in January.
-Based on how I feel now I will hit my legs pretty hard tomorrow (unless things change) and hit a pretty solid deload next week. Look for a final review coming sometime after that.
Edit: Posted more updated pictures later so these aren't necessary anymore.
snagencyV2.0
Legend
bolt you are maintaining very strongly man, look amazing!
big kudos :clap2:
big kudos :clap2:
bolt10
Well-known member
Thanks! I honestly was surprised when I compared some of the photos I have (from this log and then from the 2012-2013). Weight is similar to 1 year ago but body comp is better and I am much stronger.
Dewey99
Well-known member
Real solid workout today. Will update sometime tomorrow. Crazy busy last night and got another social occasion I am heading out to now but I definitely ended the final workout before my deload on a positive note.
Nice. Have fun tonight!