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How VOLATILE can Mountainman get? (Sponsered)

mountainman33

mountainman33

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Running a tub of Formutech's Volatile PWO in fruit punch flavor. Ingredient profile is top notch, and I'm looking forward to see what results I can get out of this run. I do need to preface with the fact that I am also logging Androfactory's Max-Bulk at the same time. Due to my extensive PWO experience I know that I will possibly need to dose at a scoop and half, but I will start at 1 scoop to assess how well the profile works for me. First dose today went down smooth. It tastes pretty good, but does have a slight after taste. Nothing gut wrenching, just a hint of an ingredient that I can't quite put my finger on yet.

Here is a link to my Max-Bulk log as well in order to keep up with where I'm at so far for comparison:

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Today was supposed to be chest and traps, and even though my elbow is improving, given all super krill oil and cissus I've been taking (forgot to get more cissus while I was out today dammit) it's still not up to par. I tried pressing just the bar and that brought on an ache right away. Almost there though. So I managed a pretty good back workout with flys and raises mixed in.

Neutral Grip Pull Ups / Incline Flys / Lateral Raises
BW x 8 / 20s x 12 / 10s x 15
BW x 8 / 20s x 12 / 10s x 15
BW x 6 / 20s x 10/ 10s x 12
BW x 5 / 20s x 10 / 10s x 12

During the Flys I focused on bringing my hands down towards my hips during the eccentrics, and raising them in a straight line to above my chin to really focus on upper chest activation.

WMD BB Rows / Pec Deck / DB Front Raises
L = 135
H = 185

L x 8, H x 5 / *50* x 12 / 20s x 10
H x 6, L x 6 / *50* x 10 / 20s x 10
L x 7, H x 4 / *50* x 9 / 20s x 9
H x 3, L x 6 / *50* x 8 / 20s x 8

I focused very hard on not cheating during the rows, but towards the end a few cheating rows snuck there way in. And during the front raises I brought the DBs up in front of my face and pressed them together to help get a little added chest work.

Skier Pull Downs / Slight Incline Flys / Drop Set Laterals
55 x 10 / 20s x 10 / 20s x 5, 10s x 6
55 x 10 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 6
55 x 10 / 20s x 8 / 20s x 4, 10s x 5

Underhand Pull Downs / Flat Bench Flys / Drop Set: Front Raises to Horseshoe Front Raises
*100* x 12 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 8
*100* x 11 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 7
*100* x 10 / 20s x 8 / 20s x 3, 10s x 6

My elbow is starting to flare up so that tells me time to call it a day, unfortunately. I have way more gas in the tank too. I had my first dose of Volatile for PWO, so that combined with the Max-Bulk have really jumped up my endurance. I feel like I could go for another hour minimum. Vascularity and pump level are better than before as well. I think the combo is having a good synergy effect here also. Good stuff.
 
First!

Nice WO! What do you track your WO's with? Or did you just type it in?

Nice log start.
 
RegisterJr said:
First!

Nice WO! What do you track your WO's with? Or did you just type it in?

Nice log start.
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Thanks! I've always been able to keep track in my head. I twits using a log a few times and found it just complicated things in my head. Thanks for joining in.
 
In for results!
 
In to see mountains of iron move!
 
Forgot my vascularity pic:


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mountainman33 said:
Running a tub of Formutech's Volatile PWO in fruit punch flavor. Ingredient profile is top notch, and I'm looking forward to see what results I can get out of this run. I do need to preface with the fact that I am also logging Androfactory's Max-Bulk at the same time. Due to my extensive PWO experience I know that I will possibly need to dose at a scoop and half, but I will start at 1 scoop to assess how well the profile works for me. First dose today went down smooth. It tastes pretty good, but does have a slight after taste. Nothing gut wrenching, just a hint of an ingredient that I can't quite put my finger on yet.

Here is a link to my Max-Bulk log as well in order to keep up with where I'm at so far for comparison:

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Today was supposed to be chest and traps, and even though my elbow is improving, given all super krill oil and cissus I've been taking (forgot to get more cissus while I was out today dammit) it's still not up to par. I tried pressing just the bar and that brought on an ache right away. Almost there though. So I managed a pretty good back workout with flys and raises mixed in.

Neutral Grip Pull Ups / Incline Flys / Lateral Raises
BW x 8 / 20s x 12 / 10s x 15
BW x 8 / 20s x 12 / 10s x 15
BW x 6 / 20s x 10/ 10s x 12
BW x 5 / 20s x 10 / 10s x 12

During the Flys I focused on bringing my hands down towards my hips during the eccentrics, and raising them in a straight line to above my chin to really focus on upper chest activation.

WMD BB Rows / Pec Deck / DB Front Raises
L = 135
H = 185

L x 8, H x 5 / *50* x 12 / 20s x 10
H x 6, L x 6 / *50* x 10 / 20s x 10
L x 7, H x 4 / *50* x 9 / 20s x 9
H x 3, L x 6 / *50* x 8 / 20s x 8

I focused very hard on not cheating during the rows, but towards the end a few cheating rows snuck there way in. And during the front raises I brought the DBs up in front of my face and pressed them together to help get a little added chest work.

Skier Pull Downs / Slight Incline Flys / Drop Set Laterals
55 x 10 / 20s x 10 / 20s x 5, 10s x 6
55 x 10 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 6
55 x 10 / 20s x 8 / 20s x 4, 10s x 5

Underhand Pull Downs / Flat Bench Flys / Drop Set: Front Raises to Horseshoe Front Raises
*100* x 12 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 8
*100* x 11 / 20s x 9 / 20s x 4, 10s x 7
*100* x 10 / 20s x 8 / 20s x 3, 10s x 6

My elbow is starting to flare up so that tells me time to call it a day, unfortunately. I have way more gas in the tank too. I had my first dose of Volatile for PWO, so that combined with the Max-Bulk have really jumped up my endurance. I feel like I could go for another hour minimum. Vascularity and pump level are better than before as well. I think the combo is having a good synergy effect here also. Good stuff.
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Nice work dude!! That wo is hardcore!!

You have some elbow tendonitis? I get that sometimes too it sucks
 
TheSwanks said:
Nice work dude!! That wo is hardcore!!

You have some elbow tendonitis? I get that sometimes too it sucks
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Yeah, came out of nowhere a few weeks ago. Wasn't bad, then it got to the point (which is currently) where I couldn't do any pressing movements. It's getting better though, hence all the Flys and delt raises.
 
I like the jefit app to track workouts. Great way to start this log. Looks like we're going to see some gainz.
 
mountainman33 said:
Yeah, came out of nowhere a few weeks ago. Wasn't bad, then it got to the point (which is currently) where I couldn't do any pressing movements. It's getting better though, hence all the Flys and delt raises.
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I get the same thing doing any bicep work with a bar instead of db. I always use dbs now and haven't had an issue since!

cheftepesh1 said:
I like the jefit app to track workouts. Great way to start this log. Looks like we're going to see some gainz.
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I use jefit too I love it other than if you're shaking from the effort of your last set and screw up entering the weight or reps you can't go back and fix it lol
 
TheSwanks said:
I use jefit too I love it other than if you're shaking from the effort of your last set and screw up entering the weight or reps you can't go back and fix it lol
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You can correct that by clicking the sheet icon at the bottom right then when log is displayed click the current set and it'll take you to a page to edit.
 
kenpoengineer said:
You can correct that by clicking the sheet icon at the bottom right then when log is displayed click the current set and it'll take you to a page to edit.
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^^^

Yup. Works well when you hit PR's of 305x100 on squat...
 
kenpoengineer said:
You can correct that by clicking the sheet icon at the bottom right then when log is displayed click the current set and it'll take you to a page to edit.
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Omfg thank you!!!!
 
This guy just can't seem to catch a break. Petting my dog yesterday when he jumped up to bark at a deer in our yard. When he jumped up he jammed my finger and now I have "mallet" finger.

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Hard to tell from the picture but I can't completely straighten my index finger. Doesn't hurt too much, just really friggin annoying. Did the same thing to my ring finger this past summer during a tournament while blocking. I hate picking my nose with my left hand.
 
mountainman33 said:
This guy just can't seem to catch a break. Petting my dog yesterday when he jumped up to bark at a deer in our yard. When he jumped up he jammed my finger and now I have "mallet" finger.

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Hard to tell from the picture but I can't completely straighten my index finger. Doesn't hurt too much, just really friggin annoying. Did the same thing to my ring finger this past summer during a tournament while blocking. I hate picking my nose with my left hand.
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Lol that sucks! But also funny lmao
 
mountainman33 said:
This guy just can't seem to catch a break. Petting my dog yesterday when he jumped up to bark at a deer in our yard. When he jumped up he jammed my finger and now I have "mallet" finger.

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Hard to tell from the picture but I can't completely straighten my index finger. Doesn't hurt too much, just really friggin annoying. Did the same thing to my ring finger this past summer during a tournament while blocking. I hate picking my nose with my left hand.
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Damn Gina.....:yikes: I jammed my thumb a while back scraping hardened grout off tile I laid. .....

Speedy recovery and we appreciate you running this log for us.
 
Always happy to run a log. Just hope I don't disappoint.
 
Damn, bro. That sucks.
 
Trying to type emails and system info sucks. Keep hitting the wrong keys cuz I can't straighten this stupid index finger. :lame:
 
Time for a leg workout, Vermont hard core style.


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mountainman33 said:
Time for a leg workout, Vermont hard core style.

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Kill dem furry wheels!
 
Still a tad sore from my last leg day, and normally my split would have been hamstrings and calves, but I felt so good about my last leg routine that I was fired up to do it again.

I took my dose of Volatile and one that beta alanine flush really hit I felt the major itch to throw some weights around. I haven't had beta alanine in a PWO in months so that flush is a great indicator of when it's time to light the fuse.

WMD Squats and Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises
Squats
Heavy = 185
Light = 135

Seated Calf Raises
Heavy = 185
Light = 135

Seated SM Calf Raises / Squats
L x 15, H x 10 / L x 10, H x 6
H x 12, L x 12 / H x 6, L x 8
L x 12, H x 10 / L x 8, H x 5
H x 10, L x 10 / H x 4, L x 7

Started to get major back pumps during squats so I had switch out to front squats to finish my wave sets.

Standing SM Calf Raises / Front Squats

Calf Raises
H = 205
L = 135

Front Squats
H = 145
L = 95

L x 12, H x 8 / L x 8, H x 5
H x 10, L x 10 / H x 4, L x 6

I tried using lifting straps on the front squats like I read about in the article from last week or the week before, but they just made the lift harder so I ditched them for my normal crossed arm grip. My back felt better but it's always a touch disheartening because of the lighter weights.

Leg Extensions / Machine Leg Press Calf Raises, No rest
*50* x 15 / *130* x 15
*50* x 12 / *130* x 12
*50* x 10 / *130* x 12

Like the song says "Burn MF, Burn". These sets burn like crazy, but I love the punishment I'm putting my legs through.

Machine Leg Press / Standing SM Machine Calf Raises, w/ to w/o weight
*160* x 15 / 135 x 8 TI, 6 TO - BW x 10
*170* x 15 / 135 x 8 TO, 6 TI - BW x 9
*180* x 12 / 135 x 7 TI, 5 TO - BW x 8

The leg presses burned pretty good, but the calf raises were excruciating. My calves were pumped beyond belief. I thought they were pumped last workout but this time around the pump was almost unbearable.

The amount of endurance Volatile is affording me is awesome. And the pumps (as previously mentioned) are outstanding. Unfortunately it's late and I have to cut my workout short in order to get my nutrition in before bed time. But not before I squeezed out 2 sets of jumping squats with 25 lb. plates. Supposed to be upper body tomorrow so we'll see how the elbow feels so I can start annihilating more body parts.
 
Nice leg day. I mix volatile with endurance BCAA for a extra boost on leg day. Pushing those dead cleans it helps
 
mountainman33 said:
Still a tad sore from my last leg day, and normally my split would have been hamstrings and calves, but I felt so good about my last leg routine that I was fired up to do it again.

I took my dose of Volatile and one that beta alanine flush really hit I felt the major itch to throw some weights around. I haven't had beta alanine in a PWO in months so that flush is a great indicator of when it's time to light the fuse.

WMD Squats and Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises
Squats
Heavy = 185
Light = 135

Seated Calf Raises
Heavy = 185
Light = 135

Seated SM Calf Raises / Squats
L x 15, H x 10 / L x 10, H x 6
H x 12, L x 12 / H x 6, L x 8
L x 12, H x 10 / L x 8, H x 5
H x 10, L x 10 / H x 4, L x 7

Started to get major back pumps during squats so I had switch out to front squats to finish my wave sets.

Standing SM Calf Raises / Front Squats

Calf Raises
H = 205
L = 135

Front Squats
H = 145
L = 95

L x 12, H x 8 / L x 8, H x 5
H x 10, L x 10 / H x 4, L x 6

I tried using lifting straps on the front squats like I read about in the article from last week or the week before, but they just made the lift harder so I ditched them for my normal crossed arm grip. My back felt better but it's always a touch disheartening because of the lighter weights.

Leg Extensions / Machine Leg Press Calf Raises, No rest
*50* x 15 / *130* x 15
*50* x 12 / *130* x 12
*50* x 10 / *130* x 12

Like the song says "Burn MF, Burn". These sets burn like crazy, but I love the punishment I'm putting my legs through.

Machine Leg Press / Standing SM Machine Calf Raises, w/ to w/o weight
*160* x 15 / 135 x 8 TI, 6 TO - BW x 10
*170* x 15 / 135 x 8 TO, 6 TI - BW x 9
*180* x 12 / 135 x 7 TI, 5 TO - BW x 8

The leg presses burned pretty good, but the calf raises were excruciating. My calves were pumped beyond belief. I thought they were pumped last workout but this time around the pump was almost unbearable.

The amount of endurance Volatile is affording me is awesome. And the pumps (as previously mentioned) are outstanding. Unfortunately it's late and I have to cut my workout short in order to get my nutrition in before bed time. But not before I squeezed out 2 sets of jumping squats with 25 lb. plates. Supposed to be upper body tomorrow so we'll see how the elbow feels so I can start annihilating more body parts.
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That's a lot of volume nice work!
 
Thanks Swanks, I would have done a little more of it weren't getting so late.
 
Elbow is feeling pretty good today so I think I'll try some pressing tonight. Not too heavy though.

I took a little longer on warm ups to make sure circulation is at its maximum for my elbow.

DB Flat Bench Press / TRX Elbows Out Horizontal Pull Ups / Hanging Leg Raises
45s x 15 / BW x 10 / 12
55s x 13 / BW x 10 / 12
65s x 12 / BW x 8 / 10
65s x 12 / BW x 8 / 10

Maxed or my dumbells with the standard plates I have. Time to purchase more 10# plates. With part of my tax return maybe?
And I ran from one exercise to the next and tried to keep my heart rate up. I was huffing and puffing by the end of each super set.

TRX Push Ups / DB Overhand Bent Over Rows/ Decline Crunches
BW x 10 / 65s x 10 / BW x 8
BW x 10 / 65s x 10 / BW x 8
BW x 8 / 65s x 10 / BW x 7
BW x 7 / 65s x 10 / BW x 6

Those TRX push ups are a killer, especially when I focused on making sure my hands touched at the peak of the concentric. And I very rarely do ab work so I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a sore tummy tomorrow. But after what the wifey said you better believe I'm going to start working them.

Smith Machine Incline Press / Machine Overhand Rows
115 x 15 / *110* x 12, No rest
115 x 12 / *110* x 10
Rest 1 minute
115 x 12 / *110* x 10, No rest
115 x 10 / *110* x 8

My chest and traps are pumped hard core. The Volatile is making for insane pumps, and once again my endurance is still there and I want to do more but it's late and I need to get in my nutrition before bed.
 
mountainman33 said:
Elbow is feeling pretty good today so I think I'll try some pressing tonight. Not too heavy though.

I took a little longer on warm ups to make sure circulation is at its maximum for my elbow.

DB Flat Bench Press / TRX Elbows Out Horizontal Pull Ups / Hanging Leg Raises
45s x 15 / BW x 10 / 12
55s x 13 / BW x 10 / 12
65s x 12 / BW x 8 / 10
65s x 12 / BW x 8 / 10

Maxed or my dumbells with the standard plates I have. Time to purchase more 10# plates. With part of my tax return maybe?
And I ran from one exercise to the next and tried to keep my heart rate up. I was huffing and puffing by the end of each super set.

TRX Push Ups / DB Overhand Bent Over Rows/ Decline Crunches
BW x 10 / 65s x 10 / BW x 8
BW x 10 / 65s x 10 / BW x 8
BW x 8 / 65s x 10 / BW x 7
BW x 7 / 65s x 10 / BW x 6

Those TRX push ups are a killer, especially when I focused on making sure my hands touched at the peak of the concentric. And I very rarely do ab work so I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a sore tummy tomorrow. But after what the wifey said you better believe I'm going to start working them.

Smith Machine Incline Press / Machine Overhand Rows
115 x 15 / *110* x 12, No rest
115 x 12 / *110* x 10
Rest 1 minute
115 x 12 / *110* x 10, No rest
115 x 10 / *110* x 8

My chest and traps are pumped hard core. The Volatile is making for insane pumps, and once again my endurance is still there and I want to do more but it's late and I need to get in my nutrition before bed.
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Nice work dude!!! Volatile is all about the pump bro!

I need to get another set of 45s for my gym. I've got 510lbs of plates and I'm about to max them out again :/ its so expensive
 
TheSwanks said:
Nice work dude!!! Volatile is all about the pump bro!

I need to get another set of 45s for my gym. I've got 510lbs of plates and I'm about to max them out again :/ its so expensive
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It's SO expensive. But there's this guy that lists things on his Web site, I think his name is Craig, he usually has some good equipment deals. I'm looking at a power rack that some guy is selling for $200 because he's moving. It's in great condition.
 
mountainman33 said:
It's SO expensive. But there's this guy that lists things on his Web site, I think his name is Craig, he usually has some good equipment deals. I'm looking at a power rack that some guy is selling for $200 because he's moving. It's in great condition.
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Craig has some good lists.

That's a really good deal on a power rack.
 
RegisterJr said:
Craig has some good lists.

That's a really good deal on a power rack.
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Yeah it is, and if I wait until my wife leaves for training I won't catch a rash of sh!t for spending the money to buy it. :biggthumpup:
 
I buy all my equipment on craigs list
 
mountainman33 said:
Can't go wrong. Usually a good deal, and around here No one actually uses it.
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I've taken advantage of many deals on Craig's list. Lots of times the seller will throw in other equipment as well.
 
Not sure which part of my workout from last night is causing it, but my boobies are getting sore.
 
cheftepesh1 said:
I buy all my equipment on craigs list
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Only place to get stuff. Spring is always a great time to scoop great deals. People get all gung ho for New Years, but their stuff and within 3-4 months realize they aren't using it and sell it to hardcore people like us.:yup:
 
28 degrees in my gym, but Volatile is keeping me warm:



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Had dinner with my parents last night, and stuffed my face silly with these awesome pork tender loin medallions and some amazing sweet potato concoction that I couldn't get enough of. So needless to say, I need to burn some major calories. But the other side of this is that my wife has to split for her group fitness class. I need to bust this out in intense fashion. I chug my Volatile and as soon as that BA flush hits it's time to toss some iron.

DB OHP / Wide Grip Pull Ups
45s x 12 / BW x 8
45s x 12 / BW x 8
45s x 10 / BW x 6
45s x 10 / BW x 6
45s x 8 / BW x 5

My elbow felt pretty good during the presses with the lighter weights which is a promising sign that's it's on the mend. One slight twinge on the 3rd set but it was just one quick pinch. I focused on my elbows and their path of travel and it seemed to right the ship.

WMD Lateral Raises / Skier Pull Downs
20s x 8, 10s x 6 / 55 x 12
10s x 10 / 20s x 5 / 55 x 12
20s x 6, 10s x 6 / 55 x 12

Plate Front Raises / Bent Over BB Rows, underhand' 20 seconds rest
35 x 8 / 135 x 10
35 x 8 / 135 x 10
35 x 7 / 135 x 9

Triple Threat Trifecta
BB OHP / Lateral Raises / Upright Rows, No rest
95 x 8 / 20s x 5 / 85 x 6
Reverse Trifecta, No rest
105 x 6 / 20s x 4 / 95 x 5
Trifecta
95 x 6 / 20s x 4 / 105 x 5

My shoulders are pretty well fried at this point but I still have 2 minutes before I have to go back inside, so what the heck, rest pause chin ups.

BW x 4, 3, 3, 2, 2
 
Nice way to attack the back.
 
Nice shoulder workout MM! That 28 degree gym fuels the fire, doesn't it? Lol
 
Screw that 28° stuff. Nice workout homie!
 
Dang bro you are one lucky SOB getting to log all kinds of products lately! Im down to see what this PWO does for you!
 
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