jimbuick
Legend
Solid work on the PR's! That feel when Drive is no more
How'd your weekend go?
It was alright. 4 day weekends are always a good thing. Didn't leave the house much, except to train.
Jim Goes NUTS with AppNut!
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It was alright. 4 day weekends are always a good thing. Didn't leave the house much, except to train.
Dewey99
Well-known member
In my experience, this is when you really start to appreciate what Drive was doing for you.
jimbuick
Legend
I'm sure it'll hit me when I go to pull the sled this week. :laugh: :scared:
Obey46
Member
That feeling I know too well.
Rucksdaddy
Member
Are you getting more Drive?
jimbuick
Legend
Probably not for this log.
Ultimately I'm sure I'll have more, I'll probably wait for a sale though.
jimbuick
Legend
Hit the gym hard today. Had an extended warm up, because I had more time today. Was in the gym longer than I wanted, so now it's post workout pizza before I cook steak for dinner.
Possibly just had the most strenuous DE session of my life...
DE Lower: 28MAY13
Pre: 4 Uptake, 3 Uncut, 5g Mono
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Agile 8, LBBSx45#xa lot, x135#xa lot, x185#xa little
Pause Squats: 230x1x5, 250x1x3 (3 sec pause)
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Front Squat: 175x5, 185x5, 225x5
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GHR: BWx8, +45x8, +50x8
45 deg. Hyper: +50x8, +100x8, +100x6
Called it here because it was getting late. I was initially going to do some core stuff as well, but decided to put that off and will hit it hard tomorrow with anti-extension/anti-rotation work tomorrow (to supplement carries). I did a better job today with spinal extension and sitting back. Still have the core deficiency, but focusing on not allowing it to happen as much made a big difference in how comfortable I was in the hole. Shins looked near vertical (according to my training partner) and he said my front squats were beautiful (enough so that it made him mad because I had so much more weight than him lol).
Possibly just had the most strenuous DE session of my life...
DE Lower: 28MAY13
Pre: 4 Uptake, 3 Uncut, 5g Mono
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Agile 8, LBBSx45#xa lot, x135#xa lot, x185#xa little
Pause Squats: 230x1x5, 250x1x3 (3 sec pause)
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Front Squat: 175x5, 185x5, 225x5
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GHR: BWx8, +45x8, +50x8
45 deg. Hyper: +50x8, +100x8, +100x6
Called it here because it was getting late. I was initially going to do some core stuff as well, but decided to put that off and will hit it hard tomorrow with anti-extension/anti-rotation work tomorrow (to supplement carries). I did a better job today with spinal extension and sitting back. Still have the core deficiency, but focusing on not allowing it to happen as much made a big difference in how comfortable I was in the hole. Shins looked near vertical (according to my training partner) and he said my front squats were beautiful (enough so that it made him mad because I had so much more weight than him lol).
jimbuick
Legend
jimbuick
Legend
Went in today and got some GPP+core work in. It was awful but had some fun with it.
Pre: 7 Uptake, 2 Uncut
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-Up: Shoulder Dislocate, Push-ups, Scapula Retraction, Lunges into HF stretch, Foam Roll ITB/Hammie/Add. + Delt/Lat
Pallof Press: MD(band)x8x2 (per side)
Trap Bar Farmer Carry: 315x60yards
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Arm Over Arm Pull: 225#(+sled)x30yards, 270(+sled)x30yards
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BB Roll Outs: BWx5x4
Sled Pull: 540#(+sled)x30yards
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Sprints: 30yardsx3
Notes: Hmmmm, workout went well. Focus was good. Can't say whether or not I was affected by the loss of drive, mostly because today would probably have been awful with or without it. Legs were on FIRE during the sled drags (which you can see in my video). My second set of farmers carries were more stable, kinda look like I'm drunk walking in the video. Arm over Arm pulls were fun, had a really comfortable pump in the upper back. I can't say I wasn't winded during them (which again, can be seen in the video).
Pre: 7 Uptake, 2 Uncut
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-Up: Shoulder Dislocate, Push-ups, Scapula Retraction, Lunges into HF stretch, Foam Roll ITB/Hammie/Add. + Delt/Lat
Pallof Press: MD(band)x8x2 (per side)
Trap Bar Farmer Carry: 315x60yards
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Arm Over Arm Pull: 225#(+sled)x30yards, 270(+sled)x30yards
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BB Roll Outs: BWx5x4
Sled Pull: 540#(+sled)x30yards
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Sprints: 30yardsx3
Notes: Hmmmm, workout went well. Focus was good. Can't say whether or not I was affected by the loss of drive, mostly because today would probably have been awful with or without it. Legs were on FIRE during the sled drags (which you can see in my video). My second set of farmers carries were more stable, kinda look like I'm drunk walking in the video. Arm over Arm pulls were fun, had a really comfortable pump in the upper back. I can't say I wasn't winded during them (which again, can be seen in the video).
jimbuick
Legend
Had a decent workout today. Was a little pressed for time because work went later than it should have (for me, not for everyone. I had to supervise some dumb stuff after everyone else got released...).
DE Upper 30MAY13
Pre: 7 Uptake, 3 Uncut
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Bar x 15
DE Bench: 145x1x5, 165x1x4
Tate Press: 45x5x2, 50x5x2, 55x4
a1. Hammer Grip Chin-Up: BWx8x3
a2. Low Pulley Face Pull: 70x10, 90x8, 110x8
Bradford Press: 95x8, 105x6, 105x7.5
DE Upper 30MAY13
Pre: 7 Uptake, 3 Uncut
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Bar x 15
DE Bench: 145x1x5, 165x1x4
Tate Press: 45x5x2, 50x5x2, 55x4
a1. Hammer Grip Chin-Up: BWx8x3
a2. Low Pulley Face Pull: 70x10, 90x8, 110x8
Bradford Press: 95x8, 105x6, 105x7.5
jimbuick
Legend
When I'm just lifting I go to a world gym. My agility and conditioning work is done at one of the performance centers on post.
jimbuick
Legend
ME Lower 31MAY13
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm up: Barx15. Gym closes at 8 on Friday and I didn't get in the gym til 7......
Conventional DL: 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5, +belt 315x5 (PR), 325x5 (PR)
Front Squat: 155x5, 185x5 (wanted 1 more set, didn't have time)
Good Morning: 135x8, 155x8, 185x8, 225x8 (wanted 1 more set, didn't have time)
Hanging Leg Raise: N/A (gym closed, will do tomorrow)
Notes: Focus was good, put the headphones in for the 315 and 325 set. Might have had 10-15 more pounds in me for a 5RM but I didn't want to miss a lift. Didn't have any real issues with set up of the pull itself. Grip was steady. Did a full reset at the bottom between reps so there was no bounce or loss of tightness. Can't say I noticed too much by way of pumps (a little bit in the spinal erectors during the GMs) but the strength was there. Was sweating like a pig today, might have just been hotter in the gym though. Only gave myself 3 minutes of rest between the 315 and 325 (had to move on to assistance) and maybe got :45 between each set of GM/Front Squat.
Slept good last night. Been having some issues with that this week, waking up a good bit in the middle of the night. I'm not really sure why that is. Outside of that my sleep has been good this whole time, so....I don't really know what the deal with that is. Everything else is going well for me right now, my bicep was acting up yesterday (almost like the beginnings of tendinitis), but it wasn't an issue today. I think I might have about a week left with these products, and then I will mull over my results over these 4 weeks and weigh in on them as a stack!
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm up: Barx15. Gym closes at 8 on Friday and I didn't get in the gym til 7......
Conventional DL: 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5, +belt 315x5 (PR), 325x5 (PR)
Front Squat: 155x5, 185x5 (wanted 1 more set, didn't have time)
Good Morning: 135x8, 155x8, 185x8, 225x8 (wanted 1 more set, didn't have time)
Hanging Leg Raise: N/A (gym closed, will do tomorrow)
Notes: Focus was good, put the headphones in for the 315 and 325 set. Might have had 10-15 more pounds in me for a 5RM but I didn't want to miss a lift. Didn't have any real issues with set up of the pull itself. Grip was steady. Did a full reset at the bottom between reps so there was no bounce or loss of tightness. Can't say I noticed too much by way of pumps (a little bit in the spinal erectors during the GMs) but the strength was there. Was sweating like a pig today, might have just been hotter in the gym though. Only gave myself 3 minutes of rest between the 315 and 325 (had to move on to assistance) and maybe got :45 between each set of GM/Front Squat.
Slept good last night. Been having some issues with that this week, waking up a good bit in the middle of the night. I'm not really sure why that is. Outside of that my sleep has been good this whole time, so....I don't really know what the deal with that is. Everything else is going well for me right now, my bicep was acting up yesterday (almost like the beginnings of tendinitis), but it wasn't an issue today. I think I might have about a week left with these products, and then I will mull over my results over these 4 weeks and weigh in on them as a stack!
Obey46
Member
I always check my stims if I encounter sleep issues. Though sometimes it could be other factors. Solid training facility on base. Do you pay a fee or is it free for you?
jimbuick
Legend
If I have issues falling asleep I usually assume its stims. Waking up in the middle of the night though....
Its free
jimbuick
Legend
1Jun13 GPP
Pre: 7 Uptake, 1 Uncut
Intra: Gatorade + MBCAA
Warm-up: PVC Over and Back/Dislocate, Assisted Hip Stretches/Mobility, Med Ball mash, Scapula Pull-ups
Band Pushdown: MDx8, HYx7x2 //
MDx5 (1 arm. Left to failure, match with right)
a1. BB Rows: 132x5x2, 132x8
a2. BB Bridge: ---, 132x13, 132x18
Hanging Leg Raise: BWx6x3
Hammer Curls: 25x15, 30x13
Sprints
6x10yds
4x20yds
2x30yds
1x40yds
Notes: Sprint then walk back and repeat. Kept the intensity fairly low until the sprints. Just went in to work some weak point training and do some acceleration work.
Pre: 7 Uptake, 1 Uncut
Intra: Gatorade + MBCAA
Warm-up: PVC Over and Back/Dislocate, Assisted Hip Stretches/Mobility, Med Ball mash, Scapula Pull-ups
Band Pushdown: MDx8, HYx7x2 //
MDx5 (1 arm. Left to failure, match with right)
a1. BB Rows: 132x5x2, 132x8
a2. BB Bridge: ---, 132x13, 132x18
Hanging Leg Raise: BWx6x3
Hammer Curls: 25x15, 30x13
Sprints
6x10yds
4x20yds
2x30yds
1x40yds
Notes: Sprint then walk back and repeat. Kept the intensity fairly low until the sprints. Just went in to work some weak point training and do some acceleration work.
jimbuick
Legend
I've done some kind of athletic training all my life.
My strength has been steadily climbing, I can't say I notice much for vascularity though. The main thing I tend to notice with IGF-2 is decreased recovery time.
Obey46
Member
Sounds good. Just started PHAT and I think I'll start IGF-2 sooner than later. Working out sore is one thing, but not feeling 100% everyday is another.
Rucksdaddy
Member
So it seems like you are seeing improvements then as the log has progressed....
jimbuick
Legend
Yep, what I am experiencing is exactly what I expected to notice.
jimbuick
Legend
3Jun13 ME Upper
Got off work today and had to pick my wife up from the hospital (her friend went into labor) so I didn't get my usual pre workout meal. Took the usual pre workout supps and felt like the focus was much stronger without that meal. Had a bit of a headache when I got to the gym, had it for a few hours before (no water today....) but it finally went away during the latter half of the workout after drinking a ton of my intra. Didn't get my usual warm up today, so I did it in between sets.
Pre: 3 Uncut, 7 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Bar x a lot
Inc. Bench Press: 95x3, 135x3, 165x3, 185x3 (PR?), 195x3 (PR) Notes: Did band ext. rotation and shoulder dislocates between sets.
DB Floor Press: 55x12, 65x10, 65x12 (possible rep PR?)
a1. Chest Supported T-Bar Row: 70x10, 90x10, 115x8, 135x8
a2. Hex Bar Rows: 135x10x3, 155x9
Notes: The pump with this superset was ridiculous!
b1. Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown: 50x8, 60x6, 60x8 Note: Start with left, match with right
b2. Rope Curls: 90x10, 110x10, 120x9
Bent Over Rear Delt Rows: 35x5, 45x5, 55x5
Overall: Had a great workout today. Worked up a sweat, had a great pump going and was all kinds of focused. Finished the workout and went and did some grocery shopping before heading to Golden Corral for dinner. Tried making the protein ice cream but found out I didn't have any gallon bags and just ended up with a cold, chunky shake.....lesson learned. Need gallon bags.
Got off work today and had to pick my wife up from the hospital (her friend went into labor) so I didn't get my usual pre workout meal. Took the usual pre workout supps and felt like the focus was much stronger without that meal. Had a bit of a headache when I got to the gym, had it for a few hours before (no water today....) but it finally went away during the latter half of the workout after drinking a ton of my intra. Didn't get my usual warm up today, so I did it in between sets.
Pre: 3 Uncut, 7 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Bar x a lot
Inc. Bench Press: 95x3, 135x3, 165x3, 185x3 (PR?), 195x3 (PR) Notes: Did band ext. rotation and shoulder dislocates between sets.
DB Floor Press: 55x12, 65x10, 65x12 (possible rep PR?)
a1. Chest Supported T-Bar Row: 70x10, 90x10, 115x8, 135x8
a2. Hex Bar Rows: 135x10x3, 155x9
Notes: The pump with this superset was ridiculous!
b1. Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown: 50x8, 60x6, 60x8 Note: Start with left, match with right
b2. Rope Curls: 90x10, 110x10, 120x9
Bent Over Rear Delt Rows: 35x5, 45x5, 55x5
Overall: Had a great workout today. Worked up a sweat, had a great pump going and was all kinds of focused. Finished the workout and went and did some grocery shopping before heading to Golden Corral for dinner. Tried making the protein ice cream but found out I didn't have any gallon bags and just ended up with a cold, chunky shake.....lesson learned. Need gallon bags.
Rucksdaddy
Member
I train fasted and I find it much better. I like having an empty stomach.
jimbuick
Legend
Went in today for DE Lower body, this is the last week of my pendulum wave and it went well. Technique was a lot better today on the back squat, but I didn't film anything today.
DE Lower 4Jun13
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Assisted hip opening, IT Band/Adductor Foam Roll, Bar x a lot, 135x5, 225x3. Shoulder Over and Backs between sets
DE Pause Squat (2-3 sec pause): 75% 1RM / 265x1x6
2" Block Pulls (standing on 45# plate): 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5 (these actually felt easy, a lot more glute activation with the deficit pulls)
Front Squat: 135x8, 185x7x2
45 deg. Hyper: Average Band x5x2
Pallof Press: Monster Mini x8x3 (per side)
Notes: Again, my focus was much improved. And the energy was good. I went in feeling pretty strong and did much better with maintaining spinal extension with the back squats. Having a little discomfort with that left shoulder, really it just feels sore more than anything. Worked up a darn good sweat today, and the deficit pulls felt a lot easier than I expected. I probably could have gone heavier, but it wasn't worth risking it considering it was my first time doing them. Lesson learned for next time. Counted my IGF-2 and it looks like I have about 2 days left (a little over) and my Uptake is dwindling. This log looks like it will draw to a close this weekend :sad:.
DE Lower 4Jun13
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Assisted hip opening, IT Band/Adductor Foam Roll, Bar x a lot, 135x5, 225x3. Shoulder Over and Backs between sets
DE Pause Squat (2-3 sec pause): 75% 1RM / 265x1x6
2" Block Pulls (standing on 45# plate): 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5 (these actually felt easy, a lot more glute activation with the deficit pulls)
Front Squat: 135x8, 185x7x2
45 deg. Hyper: Average Band x5x2
Pallof Press: Monster Mini x8x3 (per side)
Notes: Again, my focus was much improved. And the energy was good. I went in feeling pretty strong and did much better with maintaining spinal extension with the back squats. Having a little discomfort with that left shoulder, really it just feels sore more than anything. Worked up a darn good sweat today, and the deficit pulls felt a lot easier than I expected. I probably could have gone heavier, but it wasn't worth risking it considering it was my first time doing them. Lesson learned for next time. Counted my IGF-2 and it looks like I have about 2 days left (a little over) and my Uptake is dwindling. This log looks like it will draw to a close this weekend :sad:.
Rucksdaddy
Member
Take some extra time and warm up the shoulder, you don't want to injure it. Take it from someone who has had 3 shoulder surgeries.
Obey46
Member
Good idea with not going heavier. Solid workout as usual though. Glad Uncut has continued to shine for you. Sadly everything has to come to an end. You've been killing this log!
jimbuick
Legend
Yeah, I was having a lot of success in other areas with uncut (breathing easier, sustained energy) but the focus has really picked up since I started taking it 2 hours after my last meal.
Obey46
Member
Oh have you been taking it about an hour or so post meal?
jimbuick
Legend
It had been closer to 45 minutes.
Not necessarily optimal, but I would get off work and eat. Maybe get 30-45 (sometimes 10-15) before I'd have to leave for the gym. So it all became pretty cramped.
Obey46
Member
I hear yah, what can you do w/ the schedule you have. You were still digesting food at that point. Unfortunately Uncut doesn't work too well under those conditions.
jimbuick
Legend
Yeah, now I just bring a snack to work and eat around 3. Which has been working out well.
jimbuick
Legend
Had a 28 hour work shift yesterday....
Got home around 0900, showered and slept til 2:30. When I woke up I ate breakfast and then hit the gym around 5:45. Didn't have as much food in my system as I usually do, but still had a solid workout. Had a bit of a headache the whole time I was working out, still do right now.
DE Upper: 6Jun13
Pre: 3 Uncut, 7 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Band Pull Aparts, Shoulder Dislocates/Over and Backs, Lacrosse Ball Pec Minor, Bicep, Upper Back, Push-ups, MM Band Pushdowns, MM External Rotation, MM Bicep Curls, Bench Press: Bar x 15, 135 x 5
DE Bench: 175x2x6
Band Pushdown: AVGx5, MMx5x3, AVGx5
a1. HG Chin-Up: BWx10, x8, x6, --
a2. High Pulley Face Pull: 90x10, 100x10, 110x10, 130x8
Standing Military Press: 115x6, 135x6 (PR?), 135x1 (lol burnt out)
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Close Grip Cable Row: 100x6, 120x6, 140x6, 120x6
Post Workout: SEALs : 1 Bin Laden : 0
Notes: Pump was good, a little painful and I started having a little discomfort in my left brachialis during the OH Press. Focus was good, but that headache was obnoxious (not abnormally painful, but noticeable). Lots of energy.
Got home around 0900, showered and slept til 2:30. When I woke up I ate breakfast and then hit the gym around 5:45. Didn't have as much food in my system as I usually do, but still had a solid workout. Had a bit of a headache the whole time I was working out, still do right now.
DE Upper: 6Jun13
Pre: 3 Uncut, 7 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-up: Band Pull Aparts, Shoulder Dislocates/Over and Backs, Lacrosse Ball Pec Minor, Bicep, Upper Back, Push-ups, MM Band Pushdowns, MM External Rotation, MM Bicep Curls, Bench Press: Bar x 15, 135 x 5
DE Bench: 175x2x6
Band Pushdown: AVGx5, MMx5x3, AVGx5
a1. HG Chin-Up: BWx10, x8, x6, --
a2. High Pulley Face Pull: 90x10, 100x10, 110x10, 130x8
Standing Military Press: 115x6, 135x6 (PR?), 135x1 (lol burnt out)
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Close Grip Cable Row: 100x6, 120x6, 140x6, 120x6
Post Workout: SEALs : 1 Bin Laden : 0
Notes: Pump was good, a little painful and I started having a little discomfort in my left brachialis during the OH Press. Focus was good, but that headache was obnoxious (not abnormally painful, but noticeable). Lots of energy.
Rucksdaddy
Member
Agreed, this has been a very good log.
CountryLiftin
Well-known member
In, even if I am incredibly late.
Squats you say?
Squats you say?
jimbuick
Legend
Final workout update. And it was a hell of a workout to finish off with.
IGF-2 officially ran out this morning :sad: and all I have left is a small amount of my own Uncut and Uptake (which are going to become consistent players in my pre workout ritual)
7JUN13 ME Lower
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-Up: Foam Roll IT Band/Adductor, Lacrosse Ball Glute, MM Banded GM, LBBSxbarx15, 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 275x2
Low Bar Back Squat: +belt 315x2, +knee wraps 335x2, 355x2, 375x2 (PR)
Deficit Pulls (standing on plate): 225x3, 275x3, 315x3
Banded Good Morning: AVG(1 side)x15, AVG(both sides)x15
Zercher Squat: 135x8
And....then the gym closed and I had to leave. Focus was unbelievable today, my planned end set was the 355x2 but it felt so good that I decided to throw 375 on. Pump was noticeable (even with only four caps) during the Good Mornings. Strength is definitely up right now.
I will be taking all of my final measurements and pictures tomorrow morning. I will post them up but will mull over my results for a few days before I post the final write up of this run.
IGF-2 officially ran out this morning :sad: and all I have left is a small amount of my own Uncut and Uptake (which are going to become consistent players in my pre workout ritual)
7JUN13 ME Lower
Pre: 3 Uncut, 4 Uptake
Intra: Gator + MBCAA
Warm-Up: Foam Roll IT Band/Adductor, Lacrosse Ball Glute, MM Banded GM, LBBSxbarx15, 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 275x2
Low Bar Back Squat: +belt 315x2, +knee wraps 335x2, 355x2, 375x2 (PR)
Deficit Pulls (standing on plate): 225x3, 275x3, 315x3
Banded Good Morning: AVG(1 side)x15, AVG(both sides)x15
Zercher Squat: 135x8
And....then the gym closed and I had to leave. Focus was unbelievable today, my planned end set was the 355x2 but it felt so good that I decided to throw 375 on. Pump was noticeable (even with only four caps) during the Good Mornings. Strength is definitely up right now.
I will be taking all of my final measurements and pictures tomorrow morning. I will post them up but will mull over my results for a few days before I post the final write up of this run.
jimbuick
Legend
Yeah you are.....
Especially since it ended today lol.
Sub to the training log bro!
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Obey46
Member
Solid squat PR! Glad the effects of IGF-2 and Uncut are helping you out. Appreciate you taking the time to log these products for us Jim. Yeah with IGF-2 or HGH Up, it's best to take a good look back.
CountryLiftin
Well-known member
I was trying to find your log on my phone didnt see the other one. Thanks.
Obey46
Member
Nice results! Looks like you gained and lost some. Do you happen to know your weight and BF before/after?
jimbuick
Legend
The before weight and measurements were in the initial post.
I don't track body fat usually, don't have a consistent way of doing it.
Obey46
Member
Derp, I see it.
I use skin calipers every week and measure 3 sites. Not as accurate as taking more sites, but it does the trick. Sometimes your gym can take readings for you, but I find the digital scales inaccurate due to water fluctuations.
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Rucksdaddy
Member
Could have been holding some water, differences are minute in some of your measurements. Do you feel like you made progress? Feel bigger, etc?
jimbuick
Legend
I've definitely made progress. I've gained 4 pounds with a minimal rise in waist measurement (in 4 weeks I might add) and have gotten much stronger and more well conditioned.
CountryLiftin
Well-known member
If you gained muscle and lost fat while gaining a small amount of weight then your measurement changes make sense if you think you leaned out some and got bigger.
jimbuick
Legend
I feel like I definitely got bigger, leaning out however....
Shirts fit a little snugger around the chest and shoulders, but measurements were smaller. Oh well, I'm stronger now so its the right kind of progress.
CountryLiftin
Well-known member
That's how I look at it. Stronger is good. I could care less about size. But size does help strength 9 times out of ten. At our weights were not on danger of being too big or fat... Lol.
jimbuick
Legend
Well, for some reason I am unable to edit my post for the final review, so.....now it's going to the end of the log.
So without further ado, here is my final review!
As always, I will not assign numbers to these results, I will just post my thoughts on certain aspects and note anything I noticed during this 4 week run. Note, I have run most of these products for 8 weeks and firmly believe that the results are MUCH better when the products are given the extra 4 weeks to work their magic.
First, and most importantly:
Strength:
My strength consistently climbed during this run. I attribute most of this to the performance enhancing effects of Uncut and IGF-2. I have run IGF-2 once before, and I noticed the same thing; consistent strength gains. I hit PR's on my Squat, OHP, Deadlift, and Bench Press: along with almost every assistance exercise I rotated out. For strength, this may very well be one of my go to products from now on.
Recovery:
My recovery during this run was greatly improved. I noticed some severe DOMS during the first week, but after that I rarely noticed it at all. I have noticed since I have been off of the IGF-2 that I have been a little more prone to DOMS (actually have a little bicep DOMS from my stone loads on Saturday) and I rarely had any of that happening during my run. My sleep was generally improved during this run, and it normally is when I use products like this, big thumbs up as far as recovery goes.
Energy:
The energy I got from Uncut as a preworkout was consistent and clean, no jitters or crashes. It was always enough to get me through my workouts, even when they were event based GPP, which take a lot of you mentally and physically. On top of that my all day energy was generally improved as well, most likely because of the better sleep I noticed from the IGF-2. Big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Focus:
My focus during the workouts was phenomenal; for me, this is where Uncut truly shined. It was a little spotty at first, but as I gave myself more time from my last meal, to my dose I can easily say it is the best focus I have ever gotten from a preworkout. I would HIGHLY suggest you try this preworkout, especially if you're looking for more focus.
Pump:
With Uptake I have always had good success as far as pump is concerned. It has even become an issue before with the pump being so painful I would have to stop in between reps to stretch out the muscle so I could continue on with full ROM. At one point on my RE Lower body session I was physically incapable of going on because the pump was so ridiculous it was borderline cramping. Great pump product, probably one of the best on the market.
Endurance:
The muscular endurance I noticed from this stack was awesome, I was able to use more weights for more reps more often. This is something that any lifter could benefit from, whether they be bodybuilders, strength athletes, or powerlifters. And the cardiovascular benefits gleaned from Uncut were extremely noticeable during the more high intensity GPP sessions, and gym sessions. I found myself short of breath less often, and it was almost as if my lungs had been forcibly opened. This effect was noticeably impacted by the loss of drive, but even Uncut alone made a noticeable improvement.
Body Composition:
It is important to note, that I do not track this regularly. If it happens, it is welcomed, but generally I train to be better, faster, and stronger. I don't particularly care if girls think I look good on the beach (I'm married anyway). Even without meticulous care taken for my diet I was able to gain close to 5 pounds (because I lost a little weight before the start of this log) and still lose inches on most bodyparts. Initial assumptions would be that I built muscle, while losing fat. My shirts fit tighter around my chest/shoulders and this is saying something considering I wear XLs. My waist only went up about .3 inches, the morning after a MAJOR carb meal. So, overall I am happy with the body composition results.
Overall:
These are all products I would recommend people give a try. I was initially put off by them, especially the preworkouts, because they were capped and would take longer to hit me, but it soon became apparent that the major appeal comes from the ease of downing an encapsulated preworkout and the time release it allows for the stimulants to hit. This stack was very effective for me as a wannabe strength athlete and I made some major progress while using these products. These are products that I would recommend to people, and often do. If you haven't tried these 4 products you are missing out on gains. Period.
Again, big thanks to Dewey (who is no longer with AppNut) and AppNut for allowing me to run these and share my thoughts, and to everyone who followed me to support me as I continued down this path to greatness (or above averageness lol).
So without further ado, here is my final review!
As always, I will not assign numbers to these results, I will just post my thoughts on certain aspects and note anything I noticed during this 4 week run. Note, I have run most of these products for 8 weeks and firmly believe that the results are MUCH better when the products are given the extra 4 weeks to work their magic.
First, and most importantly:
Strength:
My strength consistently climbed during this run. I attribute most of this to the performance enhancing effects of Uncut and IGF-2. I have run IGF-2 once before, and I noticed the same thing; consistent strength gains. I hit PR's on my Squat, OHP, Deadlift, and Bench Press: along with almost every assistance exercise I rotated out. For strength, this may very well be one of my go to products from now on.
Recovery:
My recovery during this run was greatly improved. I noticed some severe DOMS during the first week, but after that I rarely noticed it at all. I have noticed since I have been off of the IGF-2 that I have been a little more prone to DOMS (actually have a little bicep DOMS from my stone loads on Saturday) and I rarely had any of that happening during my run. My sleep was generally improved during this run, and it normally is when I use products like this, big thumbs up as far as recovery goes.
Energy:
The energy I got from Uncut as a preworkout was consistent and clean, no jitters or crashes. It was always enough to get me through my workouts, even when they were event based GPP, which take a lot of you mentally and physically. On top of that my all day energy was generally improved as well, most likely because of the better sleep I noticed from the IGF-2. Big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Focus:
My focus during the workouts was phenomenal; for me, this is where Uncut truly shined. It was a little spotty at first, but as I gave myself more time from my last meal, to my dose I can easily say it is the best focus I have ever gotten from a preworkout. I would HIGHLY suggest you try this preworkout, especially if you're looking for more focus.
Pump:
With Uptake I have always had good success as far as pump is concerned. It has even become an issue before with the pump being so painful I would have to stop in between reps to stretch out the muscle so I could continue on with full ROM. At one point on my RE Lower body session I was physically incapable of going on because the pump was so ridiculous it was borderline cramping. Great pump product, probably one of the best on the market.
Endurance:
The muscular endurance I noticed from this stack was awesome, I was able to use more weights for more reps more often. This is something that any lifter could benefit from, whether they be bodybuilders, strength athletes, or powerlifters. And the cardiovascular benefits gleaned from Uncut were extremely noticeable during the more high intensity GPP sessions, and gym sessions. I found myself short of breath less often, and it was almost as if my lungs had been forcibly opened. This effect was noticeably impacted by the loss of drive, but even Uncut alone made a noticeable improvement.
Body Composition:
It is important to note, that I do not track this regularly. If it happens, it is welcomed, but generally I train to be better, faster, and stronger. I don't particularly care if girls think I look good on the beach (I'm married anyway). Even without meticulous care taken for my diet I was able to gain close to 5 pounds (because I lost a little weight before the start of this log) and still lose inches on most bodyparts. Initial assumptions would be that I built muscle, while losing fat. My shirts fit tighter around my chest/shoulders and this is saying something considering I wear XLs. My waist only went up about .3 inches, the morning after a MAJOR carb meal. So, overall I am happy with the body composition results.
Overall:
These are all products I would recommend people give a try. I was initially put off by them, especially the preworkouts, because they were capped and would take longer to hit me, but it soon became apparent that the major appeal comes from the ease of downing an encapsulated preworkout and the time release it allows for the stimulants to hit. This stack was very effective for me as a wannabe strength athlete and I made some major progress while using these products. These are products that I would recommend to people, and often do. If you haven't tried these 4 products you are missing out on gains. Period.
Again, big thanks to Dewey (who is no longer with AppNut) and AppNut for allowing me to run these and share my thoughts, and to everyone who followed me to support me as I continued down this path to greatness (or above averageness lol).