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RegisterJr said:
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?
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Not as much range of motion so that would make for some terribly long TUT and strain on the shorter muscles.

With the longer muscles the slower tempo allows the entire muscle length to come under stress.
 
Montego1 said:
Not as much range of motion so that would make for some terribly long TUT and strain on the shorter muscles.

With the longer muscles the slower tempo allows the entire muscle length to come under stress.
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What's TUT stand for?
 
wasme said:
Oh really? See the plan I read up on had a different tempo for most accessory exercises... hmm noted
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It's just a personal preference. I feel like the longer negative makes a huge difference on chest and back.
 
Makes sense. I know with certain exercises if I drag out that negative DOMS are way more predominant the next day.
 
Great work and lots of good convo in here.

Favorite quote of recent posts:

"Looks like your busy working hard in there" - "Yes heads up as a toss a dumbbell at your head"!


Completely Awesome!!!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Great work and lots of good convo in here.

Favorite quote of recent posts:

"Looks like your busy working hard in there" - "Yes heads up as a toss a dumbbell at your head"!


Completely Awesome!!!
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Thanks Chris... Hmmm some say I am anti-social... I was just in the zone!
 
wasme said:
Oh really? See the plan I read up on had a different tempo for most accessory exercises... hmm noted
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Montego1 said:
It's just a personal preference. I feel like the longer negative makes a huge difference on chest and back.
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wasme said:
Makes sense. I know with certain exercises if I drag out that negative DOMS are way more predominant the next day.
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I enjoy the DOMs, and have been using 402 on everything. I struggled with incline curls this week, so I could see where an extra second NOT doing a neg helps, but honestly, I've noticed I'm not always at the very bottom when I hit '4', so it ends up being a 5-count.

wasme said:
Thanks Chris... Hmmm some say I am anti-social... I was just in the zone!
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I don't like talking much when I'm working out at all. Ain't nobody got time for that!
 
11/23/13

Dosed 1 scoop of Stimul8 prior to my run. 5.5 km this morning. And would be the first run where it was snowing...mind you it didn't stay on the ground.

Arms

SuperSet 1

Close Grip Bench Press:
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x10
140x9

Tempo 4-0-2

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

- Did slightly better on these this time around. However, they were not as awkward to perform as the first time. Biceps are already providing some DOMS 45 minutes after my workout.


Superset 2

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

Preacher Curls:
90x10
90x10
90x10
90x7

- ran out of gas on this one.


Superset 3

Rope Pushdown:
90x15
90x15
90x15

Hammer Curls:
30x10
30x10
30x10

- Hammer curl weight might have been a bit on the light side here. Will try 40's next time.

- Going to try to get my final review up today.

- Montana just for you I will take some pics after....but again guys, I am a huge work in progress...
 
RegisterJr said:
I enjoy the DOMs, and have been using 402 on everything. I struggled with incline curls this week, so I could see where an extra second NOT doing a neg helps, but honestly, I've noticed I'm not always at the very bottom when I hit '4', so it ends up being a 5-count.



I don't like talking much when I'm working out at all. Ain't nobody got time for that!
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Well I can attest to the fact that you have been killing it Thomas!

And same here, I just wanna do what I am in the garage to do. No interruptions, no cell phone, no chit chat. Mind on the task at hand, and music pumping.
 
Yay, noods!

wasme said:
Well I can attest to the fact that you have been killing it Thomas!

And same here, I just wanna do what I am in the garage to do. No interruptions, no cell phone, no chit chat. Mind on the task at hand, and music pumping.
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Thanks man, I just try and keep up with you, which is hard, and that's without actually keeping up!

Man, my Stimul8 just started kicking in, I did my two warmup sets on deads, and I made the mistake of waving at some guy that I normally avoid during the week because he's a talker. I was then stuck in a 5 min convo about his joints.

Your workout here was no joke.
 
First of all a huge thanks to the Finaflex team for hooking me up with the opportunity to log Stimul8. Averaging a 3/4 of a scoop per dosing - this log seemed to last forever (which is a great thing in my books). A couple of hightlights for me were the clean energy matched with a long hang time and no crash, the appetite suppresion and the powerful focus. Finaflex certainly nailed it (again) with Stimul8.

This product was a great source of clean energy/good mood: 5/5

I'd typically dose Stimul8 right before my warm up run in the mornings. Which is about 40 minutes before lifting my first weight. This really worked to my advantage as I felt the energy kick in usually around the midway mark of my run - this resulted in a quicker pace, deeper breathing and a 'feel good feeling'. By the time I hit the garage most days, my focus, energy, and state of being were right in the zone. From 1/2 a scoop to a rounded scoop my energy levels were always great. Of course the more powder in me, the more powerful the kick and the stronger the thermo properties. It was always a clean ride, with hang time being anywhere from 4-7 hours and with no crash at all.

This product helped me power through my training sessions: 5/5

This is an understatement as I truly owned some of my sessions while taking Stimul8. The physical aspect of German Volume Training was perfectly matched with Stimul8. I had the power and drive to push through my workouts with confidence and a physical ability to push out my reps even when typically there would be nothing left in the tank.

This product enhanced my mental focus: 5/5

As mentioned throughout my log, I experienced tremendous focus while using Stimul8. With exception of 2-3 workouts (where I was just suffering from outside stress) I was always in the zone. Mind and muscle connection was great and my focus was on point. There were some days where the outside world just didn't exist - it was like 'I was at one with the bar'.

This product did not give me the jitters: 5/5

I found the energy I got from Stimul8 very smooth. No 'stimmed out', or 'jittery' feeling at all. After dosing, the first thing I always felt was the beta-alanine 'fuzzies', which would quickly be followed with an abundance in energy. Even when running and my breathing would intensify my heart rate never got rapid, nor did I have any strange feelings.

This product tasted great: 5/5

It seems most preworkouts are better tasting then as little as a year ago. Stimul8's flavoring system is top notch. A quick shake was all that was needed, resulting in a nice smooth texture, and a tasty flavor. Not too strong, nor mild.

I really enjoyed this product and would recommend it to friends and family: Absolutely.

I enjoyed more effective workouts, faster runs, appetite suppression, focus and thermo effect. Anyone who needs a strong preworkout that will enable them to push themselves to their fullest potential, with superb hang time would really benefit from Stimul8. The fact that most users will find 3/4 of a scoop their sweet spot, makes Stimul8 very cost effectiveness as the tub seems to last forever.

On the flipside, those who cannot handle stims would need to tread lightly. Even though I did not get the 'jitters' from Stimul8, others might. That said, starting as low as 1/4 to 1/3 of a scoop would be a great way for this type of user to feel the benefits and evaluate the affects of the ingredients.

Finally, thanks to everyone else for following along and making this a more enjoyable experience. The engaging conversation and encouragement by all is what makes these logs what they are.
 
RegisterJr said:
Thanks man, I just try and keep up with you, which is hard, and that's without actually keeping up!

Man, my Stimul8 just started kicking in, I did my two warmup sets on deads, and I made the mistake of waving at some guy that I normally avoid during the week because he's a talker. I was then stuck in a 5 min convo about his joints.

Your workout here was no joke.
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You keep up just fine...

Him lucky you no breaka his joints!

THanks bro... rest day tomorrow..
 
Ok here goes. Still lots of work ahead and obviously need to pay even closer attention to nutritional values.

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Looking good bro! All around thick, especially in the delts, chest, and biceps.

Grey review, and I can't argue with anything you said regarding Stimul8.
 
****ZZZZZ check out them damn shoulder boulders!! Bro that is wicked update pics! Sick sick sick!!!
 
Awesome pics brother! No wonder your shoulder numbers are so good. Dem der delts! You can definitely tell all the hard work you've put in to get where you are. Keep it up buddy
 
RegisterJr said:
Looking good bro! All around thick, especially in the delts, chest, and biceps.

Grey review, and I can't argue with anything you said regarding Stimul8.
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Montego1 said:
Big fella!
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packers6211 said:
****ZZZZZ check out them damn shoulder boulders!! Bro that is wicked update pics! Sick sick sick!!!
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Danb2285 said:
Awesome pics brother! No wonder your shoulder numbers are so good. Dem der delts! You can definitely tell all the hard work you've put in to get where you are. Keep it up buddy
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Thanks guys, the positive feedback really means a lot. Seriously.

That said, advice is welcome.
 
Advice...hrrrmmmm......what is your goal? That's the question that needs to be answered first.

You have an awesome base especially up top. You're shoulders are huge and you're back is damn wide as well. With the right dietary guidance (I know a guy :) ) you could cut up some and look freakish.

All the things are there for a great physique you just need to decide what you want to do long term. Compete? Look good? Powerlift? With your size that last option jumped to mind first.
 
Montego1 said:
Advice...hrrrmmmm......what is your goal? That's the question that needs to be answered first.

You have an awesome base especially up top. You're shoulders are huge and you're back is damn wide as well. With the right dietary guidance (I know a guy :) ) you could cut up some and look freakish.

All the things are there for a great physique you just need to decide what you want to do long term. Compete? Look good? Powerlift? With your size that last option jumped to mind first.
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Ever ongoing struggle to not be or look fat. I just want to look good. Go down south with my kids, and not feel self conscious all the time.

As amazing as it would be, I seriously doubt I could ever get on a stage - lets face it if I got down to a very low bf I would have far too much loose skin. That said, in the end I just want to have a great physique. Large lean mass, but definite cuts. In essence I would really like to be on a level that approaches guys like yourself, Kleen, Snags, Breezy, etc. I know, and think I have proven to myself, I can do the work. But obviously there is a big piece missing to this puzzle for me.

I dunno, just thinking aloud. Not sure what I am saying is physically possible for me or not.
 
wasme said:
Ever ongoing struggle to not be or look fat. I just want to look good. Go down south with my kids, and not feel self conscious all the time.

As amazing as it would be, I seriously doubt I could ever get on a stage - lets face it if I got down to a very low bf I would have far too much loose skin. That said, in the end I just want to have a great physique. Large lean mass, but definite cuts. In essence I would really like to be on a level that approaches guys like yourself, Kleen, Snags, Breezy, etc. I know, and think I have proven to myself, I can do the work. But obviously there is a big piece missing to this puzzle for me.

I dunno, just thinking aloud. Not sure what I am saying is physically possible for me or not.
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You'd be amazed what a little nutritional guidance can do bud. Dont count yourself out for anything
 
Not to sound took cliche but anything is possible.

If you were to get your diet lined out and perfected with your work ethic you could definitely look awesome.
 
Danb2285 said:
You'd be amazed what a little nutritional guidance can do bud. Dont count yourself out for anything
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Thanks Dan.

Montego1 said:
Not to sound took cliche but anything is possible.

If you were to get your diet lined out and perfected with your work ethic you could definitely look awesome.
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Doesn't sound cliche at all. I will really put some emphasis into the nutritional side of things.
 
Did I read that this log is done? Or are you starting another tub??
Either way, I am here to stay.
I have to catch up later bro, limited time right now.
Keep killing it!
 
drewsicle3210 said:
Did I read that this log is done? Or are you starting another tub??
Either way, I am here to stay.
I have to catch up later bro, limited time right now.
Keep killing it!
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Thanks Drew... pics on the previous page. The log is done and review is posted but I am going to keep this going for now as yes I have started another container of Stimul8.
 
heyyyy..simon put up some pics! :clap2:
looking good brogan - and great log, awesome review, glad you enjoyed just as I enjoyed watching!
 
Impressive physique Brother Simon! You have definitely put the work in and have a lot of muscle and great shape.

As far as nutritional guidance, Invalid Link Removed if you want to learn for yourself how to get cut up and more importantly WHY they work efficiently. Check out the books here every one of them is worth the read and great for self education. Oh yeah they are all FREE!!!!! Otherwise get a coach and it may make you more accountable to yourself.

A good place to start is the CHA Diet or the Diet Solution. I used the Game Over diet for my competition prep many years ago and got shredded!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Impressive physique Brother Simon! You have definitely put the work in and have a lot of muscle and great shape.

As far as nutritional guidance, Invalid Link Removed if you want to learn for yourself how to get cut up and more importantly WHY they work efficiently. Check out the books here every one of them is worth the read and great for self education. Oh yeah they are all FREE!!!!! Otherwise get a coach and it may make you more accountable to yourself.

A good place to start is the CHA Diet or the Diet Solution. I used the Game Over diet for my competition prep many years ago and got shredded!
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Thanks for the kind words Chris! Will definitely check these books out.
 
wasme said:
Thanks Drew... pics on the previous page. The log is done and review is posted but I am going to keep this going for now as yes I have started another container of Stimul8.
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Just saw the pics Simon, great work brother. Looking swole. True inspiration, just shows what hard work and consistency can accomplish.
 
Simon my man! Looking huge buddy. You could set a martini on dem upper chesticles. Very impressive my friend. Don't ever count yourself out of anything. Great log as always
 
bean5er said:
Simon my man! Looking huge buddy. You could set a martini on dem upper chesticles. Very impressive my friend. Don't ever count yourself out of anything. Great log as always
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Thanks brother.

I will certainly keep pushing forward.
 
11/25/13

- Couldn't post this update last night, as my son needed some help with a college essay. Which in the end took far longer to re-work than expected.

Session was after work.

Warmup: 5km run. Dosed 1 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
175x10
175x10

Bent Over Barbell Rows
150x10
150x10
150x10
150x10
150x10
150x10
150x9
150x9
150x7
140x8

- upped the weight today, which got very tough near the end.

Superset 2

Machine Flies
110x15
110x15
110x15
110x15

Deadlifts
175x10
175x10
175x10
175x10



Superset 3

Incline Dumbbell Bench - Hands turned in just slightly
50x10
50x10
50x10

- Shoulder was pretty achy. I think it was a smart move to use 50's and not 60's

Seated Cable Rows
140x10
140x10
140x10
 
11/26/13

Today is my 43rd birthday.

Started the morning with a 6km fasted run. After work will do a leg session before heading out for a nice dinner.
 
Happy birthday Simon! Hope it's an awesome day for an awesome dude!

Oh and eat some cake for me....with ice cream on top.....and sprinkles......and Reeses Cups......mmmmmmmm Reeses
 
I can see why the rows felt heavy. That's a lot at that tempo.

Happy Birthday Simon!
 
Happy birthday buddy
 
Montego1 said:
Happy birthday Simon! Hope it's an awesome day for an awesome dude!

Oh and eat some cake for me....with ice cream on top.....and sprinkles......and Reeses Cups......mmmmmmmm Reeses
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Thanks bro... oh that does sound yummy! lol

RegisterJr said:
I can see why the rows felt heavy. That's a lot at that tempo.

Happy Birthday Simon!
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I think as the sets went on I was a little more upright but still go the work in. Thanks!

bean5er said:
Happy birthday buddy
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Danb2285 said:
Happy birthday buddy
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breezy11 said:
Happy Birthday man!
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Thanks guys!!
 
11/26/2013

After work: Dosed 3/4 of a scoop of Stimul8


GVT: Legs 4-0-2

SUPERSET 1

Squats (ATG)
205x10
205x10
205x10
205x10
205x10
205x10
205x9
205x7
205x6
205x5

- Damn, these got heavy.

Lying Legs Curls
80x10
80x10
80x10
80x10
80x10
80x10
80x10
80x9
80x7
80x7


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
185x20
185x18


Solid workout... Now time to shower up and go for a nice steak dinner!
 
Enjoy your steak. You def earned it with those squats.
 
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