Guest viewing limit reached
  • You have reached the maximum number of guest views allowed
  • Please register below to remove this limitation

Finaflex providing some STIMUL8'tion (sponsored)


You have so much to learn :)

Haney Rambod FST-7 training. It's a fun program. I ran it for quite a while and absolutely loved it. Very well suited for a bulk although with some small tweaks it can be run nicely for cutting as well. Ant questions just ask. I think Simon stole it from me even:)
 
You have so much to learn :)

Haney Rambod FST-7 training. It's a fun program. I ran it for quite a while and absolutely loved it. Very well suited for a bulk although with some small tweaks it can be run nicely for cutting as well. Ant questions just ask. I think Simon stole it from me even:)

Nah I was running it when I first saw you on the forums (got it from chedapalooza)... you even repped me for it. Now your GVT setup I STOLE! lol
 
I will no longer read your log until I get the noods I was promised. :no:
 
11/17/13

Warmup with 1/2 scoop of Stimul8: 5 km jog

GVT: Shoulders and Back Width

Seated Barbell Press:
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10

-tempo was 4-0-2
-last two sets were a huge struggle and tempo might not have been accurate.

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10

-tempo was 4-0-2

Face Pulls:
110x15
110x15
110x15
110x15

D-Grip Pulldowns:
180x15
180x15
180x12
180x14

Shrugs:
60x10
60x10
60x10

- 3 count at the top

Stretchers:
150x10
150x10
150x10

- 2 count on the stretch

This was supposed to be a day off weights, but being Sunday with no plans I figured I would just get in tomorrows workout. Was solid, shoulder felt pretty good. Great focus, major chills too. Seems when I use less I get more of that thermo vs chill battle going on.
 
Damn those presses. I hope I can get up there soon.

How do you like doing shoulders with back?
 
11/18/2013

No run or weights today.

Arms will be either late tonight, or tomorrow (supposed to be tomorrow).
 
11/18/2013

No run or weights today.

Arms will be either late tonight, or tomorrow (supposed to be tomorrow).

Then wait for tomorrow! The extra rest had treated me well.
 
11/18/13

Dosed 1/2 scoop of Stimul8 after work, raked up yet some more leaves for 20 minutes as a warmup. No run today.. tomorrow will be off day from weights so will go for 6km in the am.


Arms

SuperSet 1

Close Grip Bench Press:
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10

Tempo 4-0-2 got all 10 in very nicely. Weights goes up next week.

Incline Dumbbell Curls:
30x10
30x10
30x10
30x10
30x10
30x10
30x9
30x8
30x8
30x7

- Incline set to approx 60 degrees. Never done these before and found them a tad uncomfortable/awkward. Made sure my elbows stayed back. Did experience a good burn, and could not complete all 10 sets in their entirety.


Superset 2

Overhead Tricep Extension:
100x15
100x15
100x13
100x13

EZ Curls:
85x10
85x10
85x10
85x10



Superset 3

Rope Pushdown:
90x15
90x15
90x15

Preacher Curls:
90x10
90x10
90x8

- really had to dig down deep to get these done, fell short on the last set.


I have just over a scoop left. So in a couple of days I will post my final review. However, I am thinking I will continue with the log on a fresh tub (purchased) as I am just enjoying this too much and appreciate everyones comments and input.
 
Very nice workout!

Got home, and got annoyed very quickly. Figured the best way to avoid a domestic was to go to the garage... Tomorrow definitely a rest day.

What's up with the annoyance? Everything ok?
 
I do miss my garage :(
of course, it's a bit different when the entire place is all yours not just one specific area, but still..
was good times, me & my garage

I have 2/3's of it sectioned off with office baffles of all things. My equipment in the back 2/3, and bikes, tools, etc in the front 1/3. Works well for me.
 
11/19/2013

Weights: Day off

Run: 6km upon rising - fasted (with some BCAA's)

As today wears on, bicep doms are getting worse - sign of a successful battle in the garage last night!
 
11/20/13

Warmup: 5km run. Dosed 1/2 scoop of Stimul8 prior to leaving.

GVT: Chest, Back Thickness - Tempo 4-0-2

Superset 1

Flat Bench Press
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x9
175x9
175x8

Bent Over Barbell Rows
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10



Superset 2

Machine Flies
110x15
110x15
110x15
110x14

Deadlifts
160x10
160x10
160x10
160x10



Superset 3

Flat Dumbbell Bench - Neutral Grip
60x8
60x8
50x10

- my shoulder was horribly sore after the machine flies.. lowered the weight to ease pressure.

Seated Cable Rows
140x10
140x10
140x10

- Solid session this morning before work.
- Go here and found out today I needed to unbox and shelf 90 PC's and 50 LCD's for a new roll out. A full scoop of Stimul8 prior would have been great lol.
 
I need to try rows before the pull-ups next week too. I'm usually spent by the time the rows come up.

- Go here and found out today I needed to unbox and shelf 90 PC's and 50 LCD's for a new roll out. A full scoop of Stimul8 prior would have been great lol.

Ha! That would've helped!
 
Man I know what you are saying. I would love to be able to slam some protein with my Pre, cause the pre isn't going anywhere. I have to have my stims!
It takes less than 10 minutes for your pre to get into the intestines tops, take it 30 minutes prior wait 10 minutes have a scoop of protein problem solved. If your pre has creatine this will be better anyway since creatine uptake takes longer than the stims...
Will check your thread to see how last night went. Yes it also reads to go 6 rotations and then change things to 10x6 with a 5-0-x tempo. What are your thoughts on that?
I thing that sounds about right. There may have been some negatives there but I can't remember. I only went into the latter portion 2 times out of the 4 I have done GVT.
Yes there are some exercises that you are just too exhausted to do after the big 10..
Suck it up Sally! ;)
 
It takes less than 10 minutes for your pre to get into the intestines tops, take it 30 minutes prior wait 10 minutes have a scoop of protein problem solved. If your pre has creatine this will be better anyway since creatine uptake takes longer than the stims...

I was under the impression (was told) that a protein shake or food should be taken 45min pre-WO. What are your thoughts on that?
 
Oh i do them... Err, I thought you weren't going to tell anyone my pet name ????
Wait I thought it was butter bottom now after the other night... Oh boy now I did it...

I was under the impression (was told) that a protein shake or food should be taken 45min pre-WO. What are your thoughts on that?
I think timing has more to do with when you can eat and be comfortable when working out. Some whey isolate 20 minutes before isn't going to bother most people. However you don't have to have it. Amino acids are great in that situation and still feed the muscle. I was just saying if you want protein prior to the workout without messing up the stim effects of a pre workout.
 
Wait I thought it was butter bottom now after the other night... Oh boy now I did it...


I think timing has more to do with when you can eat and be comfortable when working out. Some whey isolate 20 minutes before isn't going to bother most people. However you don't have to have it. Amino acids are great in that situation and still feed the muscle. I was just saying if you want protein prior to the workout without messing up the stim effects of a pre workout.

Always good info Chris! And yes...yes you have..
 
11/21/2013

Day started as per norm with a run (5 km) fasted.

Dosed 1/2 of a scoop of Stimul8 right before my run.


GVT: Legs 4-0-2

SUPERSET 1

Squats (ATG)
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x9
195x7

- Felt great pushing through a few extra reps this week.

Lying Legs Curls
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10


TRI-SUPERSET

Leg Extensions
110x15
110x15
110x15
110x15


Stiffleg Deadlifts
160x10
160x10
160x10
160x10

Standing Barbell Calf Raises - hard squeeze at the top - count of 3.
185x20
185x20
185x19
185x17

Great workout... legs pretty shaky going back in the house and up to take a shower. Good stuff! That also pretty much puts my tub of Stimul8 to bed. I am going to be opening a purchased one though immediately and keep things going here just a tad longer. I will get a final review up this week. Thanks for all the helpful info along the way - and of course to the Finaflex team for this opportunity.
 
Nice update and log, brother. Nice work on those squats, too!
 
Awesome stuff Simon. Was a wonderful log so far and I'll be here for the durationtin :)
 
Was a wonderful log so far and I'll be here for the durationtin :)
agreed - you already know I admire the consistency shown thruout your logs
big shout out to you sir!
I will be here for the duration, and whatever the hell word Montana is trying to say up there as well
 
Awesome stuff Simon. Was a wonderful log so far and I'll be here for the durationtin :)

Thanks Montana..

agreed - you already know I admire the consistency shown thruout your logs
big shout out to you sir!
I will be here for the duration, and whatever the hell word Montana is trying to say up there as well

Thanks Steve, means a lot.

- I am thinking his fingers are even growing muscles!

keep up the great work brother!

Thanks Bro
 
11/22/13

Warmup with 1 scoop of Stimul8: 5 km jog

- Something to note here. Big difference with running performance with a full scoop in me. 2nd half of the run, pace was faster...Came home in the zone!

GVT: Shoulders and Back Width

Seated Barbell Press: 4-0-2
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10

- got interupted by a neighbour at set 6, which probably gave me too much rest. I so do not want to close the garage door, but if I must - I will. "Looks like your busy working hard in there" - "Yes heads up as a toss a dumbbell at your head"!

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10

-tempo was 4-0-2

Face Pulls:
120x15
120x15
120x15
120x13,2

- I have decided on accessory movements to work to my full rep range - utilizing a pause where needed.

Wide Hammer Grip Pulldowns:
190x15
190x15
190x12,3
190x11,3,1

Shrugs:
60x10
60x10
60x10

- 3 count at the top

Stretchers:
160x10
160x9,1
160x7,3

- 2 count on the stretch

What a great session this morning. Broke open a new tub of Stimul8. Going to add Maxpump to the mix next Saturday I think. Full scoop in me energy, focus, thermo were all just where I like them. Neighbor totally annoyed me though. Hard to say pi$$ off in a polite way. Guy rarely talks to me, picks mid workout of all times to wander into my garage!
 
Ha! See, you have gym drama at home too!

Nice work bro.
 
I was reading up on GVT....

Tempo: For long-range movements such as squats, dips and chins, use a 4-0-2 tempo; this means you would lower the weight in four seconds and immediately change direction and lift for two seconds. For movements such as curls and triceps extensions, use a 3-0-2 tempo.

Why thy 3-0-2, do you think?
 
Back
Top