Soldier gets shredded with Pro Xanthine 500-xt(sponsored)

Lifting Back, Bi's and Tri's today after my test at 5:30. Grind week is a bitch, putting my head in the books. Supp updates, Px is working good still! Epi-V dryness is reallyyyyyyy kicking in, back of my neck feels a weight to it. No pain but I can feel dryness without a doubt! That bonecrunching sensation haha
 
IrishSoldier said:
Lifting Back, Bi's and Tri's today after my test at 5:30. Grind week is a bitch, putting my head in the books. Supp updates, Px is working good still! Epi-V dryness is reallyyyyyyy kicking in, back of my neck feels a weight to it. No pain but I can feel dryness without a doubt! That bonecrunching sensation haha
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Make sure to get that fish oil in man. Don't want you snapping nothing lol
 
Day 18 Lifts: Back and Shoulders

Assisted Chin Ups:
2x10 - 204-20lbs

Lat Pulldown:
3x115x10

Converging Shoulder Press:
2x100x10

Trap Raise Machine:
160x15
210x10
160x15

Seated Rows:
3x80x10

Front Lateral Raises:
2x30x8

Low Cable Side Raises:
2x17.5x10

Updates: Been running a big deficit in my diet for the past 2-3 days during the last week of classes before finals week. Lifting today was not easy for a couple of factors:

1- Didn't really eat anything today

2- Heart Palpitations (Been having em for a couple days but they havn't been bad at all.. At the rec today, it definitely affected my performance)

Current Bodyweight: 204lbs while weighing in after eating my meals, drinking a lot of water, and drinking my post lift protein.

Still looking leaner! My back muscles for once in my life are visible. It's great to see some progress in them, I need to fix up my symmetry. My face and neck are also leaner, my friend told me he noticed that and when I checked the mirror, I saw it as well. This week is basically done with and I can fix up my diet and get a good lift in on Friday and Saturday. Planning on working biceps and triceps, and then legs and core the the day after.

Epi V- While taking Fish Oil and MSM, the dry joints are here to stay. I am cautious and avoiding injuries, no pain but it's noticeable. Also, from the stress of finishing up this semester and Epi-V really kicking in, a lot of acne is on the rise! Got some painful ones on my spine, neck, face, etc.
 
How much fish oil are you taking? I suggest about five to six grams.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Each fishoil pill is a gram. Says to take 3 a day so I was taking 3g daily. I can easily up it to 5 or 6.
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Some studies say that you should take 1g for each body fat % so 15% is 15 fish oils spread throughout day.

Then, taper down after several weeks to 3-4g
 
Well 2 things I've noticed today. First, my gf said I was looking really lean lately and I saw for myself. Also, my heart pain has not subsided. I have been real edgy about finals week and studying, normally I wouldnt really care, I'd just do it. Could this scenario be related to an increase in estrogen from epi-v's low conversion. I am thinking about using some of my leftover purus labs recycle until I run my pct with revolution black and pure test. Lemme know your thoughts on this.
 
off the top: you are the ONLY person that i've heard so far that states any palpitation issues from product..
I would assess this to be an individual thing with you, and as such would advise both to see a doc and to cease the PX

as for EpiV - there are no estrogen issues associated with this product at all, as you espouse
recycle would do nothing to aid the issue you speak of..

my personal assessment here is, you are simply stressed out
you're running new product, making changes in diet while concurrently increasing your physical exertion; logging couple threads, cramming finals in..
seems like stress would be the logical issue, and would explain these effects you pinpoint (stress-based)

again - I would still say to cease product, until you figure out what the cause is
 
I agree, there are a lot of factors involved, can't really pinpoint what it is yet. I'll take it easy for the next couple days.
 
Might be acid reflux. Been burping for the last couple days with the expected bad taste in your mouth. I made my post about it at like 3am because when I lay down, I can feel the most pressure. I actually feel a good amount better right now.
 
Day 21: Biceps and Triceps

Laid off all the pills I have been taking today. However I did take 1 scoop of Ignite 2 to hit the rec center. CT Fletcher videos on youtube have forced me to get into the gym and just kill it.

Dumbbell Curls:
45x8 Warm-Up
55x6 (PR)
40x10

Hammer Curls:
50x8
45x8

EZ Bar Cable Curls:
70x8
80x10
70x10

Tricep Pressdown Bar:
52.5x10
62.5x10(PR)
72.5x10(PR)

Tricep Pulldown Rope:
52.5x8
47.5x8

Seated Dip Machine:
130x10 Warm-Up
180x10
180x10(Starting to become easier for me)

Isolated Dumbbell Curls:
30x10
30x10

Reverse Cable Curls: One arm at a time
22.5x10
27.5x6
17.5x15

This workout was different today. I have been lifting mainly high volume for this cycle. It has been doing me good so far but today I really wanted to push myself strength wise. Normally, I do good weights for lifts so I can do my sets but not burn my energy for all the other lifts. To me today, every lift I performed pretty high weights for which I normally don't do. Personally, it was one of my favorite days. Have not had heart pumps affecting me today, feeling a bit better! Still going to take it easy on the supps for a while.
 
Multiple prs in one session. Awesome work. Glad the heart palpitations went away too.
 
Yeah I just attempted weights I normally never try. Not too bad! Got 1 final today, 1 on Wednesday and 1 on Thursday. The workload has decreased. Got a lot of time to study, relax, and lift. Leaving college this Thursday or Friday!
 
Just kicked off my log over on the Finaflex Forums if anybody is interested in following. Max Pump and Ignite 2! Going to hit the gym in 30. My lifting logs will be the same on both forums obviously.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Just kicked off my log over on the Finaflex Forums if anybody is interested in following. Max Pump and Ignite 2! Going to hit the gym in 30. My lifting logs will be the same on both forums obviously.
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Youre going to love that combo
 
chefbo said:
so are you off the pro x for now ?
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Yep, been off it for 2 days. Heart problems have definitely gone down but I cannot claim that it was the PX at all. There are too many things I am taking, change in lifestyle, etc. etc. I'm still on Epi-V though and doing good. Some dry joints and acne but hey, got 8 days left before PCT. After finals week, I am planning on bringing PX back into the cycle for sure. I have noticed caffeine headaches and sleepiness without taking PX because I have not been drinking coffee for a while. Drank coffee, headache went away. Last final is on Thursday.
 
Day 22: Chest Day

Flat Dumbbell Bench Press:
55x10
60x10
60x10

Assisted Tricep Dips: Bodyweight-20... [203.5-20]
183.5x10
183.5x10

Converging Chest Press:
115x8
120x8
115x8

Chest Fly Machine:
140x10
165x10
165x10

Supine Chest Press[Close Grip/Palms Facing Eachother]:
160x10
250x8
250x6

I think I might have actually done a third set on the assisted dips but I didn't write it down, forgot to bring my phone to log it all. Trying out some different wants to hit chest lately so numbers weren't at max potential. Started off with the flat DB bench press with 55's thinking that it has been a while since I used that lift that requires stabilizing muscles. I easily threw it up 10 times, upped it to 160, and my next 2 sets at 160 were also pretty easy for me. Assisted dips were hard for me since I am trying to be able to perform sets of dips again without using any assistance. From lifting at college, I went from 164 to 212 in a year and a halfs time. Ever since, I need to perform pullups and dips assisted to do full sets. I had a really good focus, only took max pump today though! It was getting late and I didn't want to run Ignite because I know that will keep me up for a while o.o! Again, really good focus from first day of Max Pump at 4 caps, 30 minutes before lifting. After my chest was done, I might of done some biceps because I got carried away. Had some full lookin veins by the time I was done lifting.
 
Day 23: Back Day

Bent over barbell rows-
95x10
145x10
145x10

Deadlifts-
135x10
185x8
135x10

Lat pulldown-
100x10
130x10
130x10

Rear delt machine-
115x10
115x10
100x15

Ahh back day. Still need to get my back up to par with the rest of my body. My Deadlifts are a workout that I have never really gotten into and need to do. My lower back strength is really behind as you can tell with my numbers. As for my bent over barbell rows, the form felt good and I could breath correctly this time because I simply held my head up haha. Again for Deadlifts, I can do the sets but after them I am completely winded with a lot of blood flow to my domepiece. I will keep doing moderate weight, get the form down, and get used to the blood rush before moving up in weight for that lift. Felt good today though on max pump and ignite 2. Stomach felt a little off from the ignite and I kept burping, but that is also because Deadlifts rly hit my body. Progress!
 
Just compared my volume numbers from my first back Day barbell row lift to this day. 4400lbs compared to 3850 today. Although I did 110x10 for 4 sets the first day. Could have easily done more today though ill tell ya that!
 
IrishSoldier said:
Just compared my volume numbers from my first back Day barbell row lift to this day. 4400lbs compared to 3850 today. Although I did 110x10 for 4 sets the first day. Could have easily done more today though ill tell ya that!
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Wwheeww nice increases bud.
 
Only reason I did more the first back day is because I did high volume, today I did higher weights. Could have kept going though so I am very happy right now =] also Lat Pulldowns don't seem so bad either anymore. Pulling it down for the full range of motion at 130 with great focus, really in the zone. Back is starting to look like something after all! Can't wait to see where I can get it to.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Only reason I did more the first back day is because I did high volume, today I did higher weights. Could have kept going though so I am very happy right now =] also Lat Pulldowns don't seem so bad either anymore. Pulling it down for the full range of motion at 130 with great focus, really in the zone. Back is starting to look like something after all! Can't wait to see where I can get it to.
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All about that mind muscls connection bud. Its so important to feel the muscles working.
 
No arms day today. Need to give the joints a break today anyways but I finished by Business Law Final. Got my big Biology final tomorrow morning and I'll be done with college! Officially 2 years down after tomorrow, and 2 more to go.
 
IrishSoldier said:
No arms day today. Need to give the joints a break today anyways but I finished by Business Law Final. Got my big Biology final tomorrow morning and I'll be done with college! Officially 2 years down after tomorrow, and 2 more to go.
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Half way home buddy.
 
3clipseGT said:
All about that mind muscls connection bud. Its so important to feel the muscles working.
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Yah that way you can use the weight to cause the effect you need. You can use really light weight for this effect and then applay progression to increase the benefit. Once that connection is there it's there to stay and you progress will be much faster.
 
Time to get back on track! Finals week is over, and I am finally at home! I have a basement gym that I love to lift in. Going water only again and cleaning up my diet again. Last 2 days have been pretty bad with everything going on.
 
Day 26: Shoulders and Traps

Seated Military Press:
95x10
100x10
100x10

Barbell Shrugs:
135x15
185x10
135x10
135x10

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises:
15x10
25x10
25x10

Dumbbell Front Raises:
35x8
35x8
25x10

Finished with the Convict Trap Workout:
Arms all the way out, palms toward the sky.
60 shrugs forward (in sets of 3 - 20 sets)
60 shrugs backwards (in sets of 3 - 20 sets)
60 claps above your head (in sets of 3 - 20 sets)

Feeling great, it is good to be home. I weighed in today at 203 but I can tell I've put on some water weight since I've stopped cycling the Pro Xanthine. I am planning on starting them again tomorrow. Ate clean today, didn't count food but I have a nicer variety of food here than at college.
 
Starting to become a fan of barbell shrugs. I had 1 more set to go but my left wrist is a bit painful for this movement so I decided not to push it. 4 days left of taking Epi-V and then moving onto PCT Revolution Black and PureTest! I will start using PX again as of tomorrow because I miss it. Thinking of taking some pics of Iron City, food, etc. Glad the diet is going to be corrected again. I let myself slip for 2 days during finals. Time to keep moving forward.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Starting to become a fan of barbell shrugs. I had 1 more set to go but my left wrist is a bit painful for this movement so I decided not to push it. 4 days left of taking Epi-V and then moving onto PCT Revolution Black and PureTest! I will start using PX again as of tomorrow because I miss it. Thinking of taking some pics of Iron City, food, etc. Glad the diet is going to be corrected again. I let myself slip for 2 days during finals. Time to keep moving forward.
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Barbell shrugs are great. I do a behind the back variation on the smiith machine that really puts a lot of tension on the lower part of the trap. These usually require straps because of the weight needed but I attribute a lot of my trap size to this exercise.
 
Montego1 said:
Barbell shrugs are great. I do a behind the back variation on the smiith machine that really puts a lot of tension on the lower part of the trap. These usually require straps because of the weight needed but I attribute a lot of my trap size to this exercise.
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I did a super set of barbell shrugs and face pulls today.

Holy shyt, did I feel my traps working....:)

I switch between barbells and dumbbells al the time. Depends on how they feel that day.
 
Montego1 said:
Barbell shrugs are great. I do a behind the back variation on the smiith machine that really puts a lot of tension on the lower part of the trap. These usually require straps because of the weight needed but I attribute a lot of my trap size to this exercise.
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I love this exercise. It really hits the traps at a different angle quite nicely.
 
Day 27: Leg Day

Squatting:
135x15
135x15
205x15
205x15
135x15
135x15

Calf raises:
4x25 (slow and controlled)

Did really high volume squatting today. Gotta adjust some of my workouts since I am back at my basement gym. Will adjust squatting numbers better next time, just gauging where I am at. Any hamstring workouts I can do besides Deadlifts? After my squatting regimene, it was difficult to perform the calf raises. Ignite 2 was not sitting right with me today, had to opt out of my core exercises. Might hit em in an hour or so.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Day 27: Leg Day

Squatting:
135x15
135x15
205x15
205x15
135x15
135x15

Calf raises:
4x25 (slow and controlled)

Did really high volume squatting today. Gotta adjust some of my workouts since I am back at my basement gym. Will adjust squatting numbers better next time, just gauging where I am at. Any hamstring workouts I can do besides Deadlifts? After my squatting regimene, it was difficult to perform the calf raises. Ignite 2 was not sitting right with me today, had to opt out of my core exercises. Might hit em in an hour or so.
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Another hamstring exercise? with deadlift, you mean the stiff leg deadlift.....:)

It's a bit difficult to perform, but you could do a lying hamstring curl with a dumbbell.

Or maybe this one: remember those gymnastic racks on the walls? wooden things. You can sit on your knees, heels under the wooden bar, and go forward with your body( negative hamstring curl), when you hit the floor, you push yourself back up.
 
Barbell hip bridge? Stiff leg DL?
Single leg RDL
 
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