Busting Plateaus with DermaSTRENGTH!

Upper Power, 5/3/1 Bench

Supplements
AM: .5 pumps of DermaStrength
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast + 1.5 scoops of Hemavol
Intra: N/A
Post: .5 pumps of DermaStrength


The Work Out

Bench

Warm Up (on a Smith Machine) // SS with Rear Delt Flyes
45s per side X 8 // ---------
75s per side X 5 // 15s X 15
75s per side X 5 // 15s X 15
--In this gym there is only one barbell and it's in a power rack. So I warmed up here while a guy was squatting in the power rack. What made me mad though is I had to wait a while and his form was the worst I've ever seen. His squats were shallow even if his goal was a quarter squat. I was just thinking "I'm getting delayed for that?!" Anyways...

Work Sets (with a real BB)
165 X 3
190 X 3
210 X 6

Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
155 X 10
155 X 10
155 X 10
--I didn't mean to put on this much. But not only did I get all my reps, I did them pretty fast!

Pendlay Row
135 X 6
135 X 6
135 X 6
175 X 3
--Figured if I can use the heaviest DB for 3 sets of 10 I need to start using a BB for rows! Although this was my first time doing a Pendlay Row and my lower back got such an unpleasant pump...

Standing BB OHP
105 X 10
105 X 8
105 X 8
--Very tough here. Going to keep the weight the same next week

Pull Ups
BW X 12 -- Wide Grip
BW X 12 -- Wide Grip
+25 (DB) X 10 -- Narrow Grip
+25 (DB) X 10 -- Narrow Grip
BW X 10 --Wide Grip

Standing BB Curls
60 X 10
60 X 10
60 X 10


[video=youtube;BSINdbWPtss]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSINdbWPtss[/video]
 
jarod86 said:
I'm in week 2 of dermastrength. Haven't noticed much as yet fellas. Heavy and high volume. Diet spot on.
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Really? Sorry to hear brother. Have you noticed any reduction in DOMS? That was the first thing DermaSTRENGTH did for me
 
Yo I hate when I have to wait on equipment! Great session tho
 
ODoyle99 said:
What I've noticed so far from DermaSTRENGTH has been strength and endurance in the gym. I've been able to do more weight with more reps than before. I think 315x5 on deadlifts might've been a 5RM, but I can't remember (1RM is 410).
Appetite is normal (thankfully! I don't have an issue with eating enough lol)
Strangely, I have been sweating considerably more than usual and it's been consistent.

Really liking it so far! Been seeing some good progress with my numbers in the gym


EDIT: First thing I was able to notice (forgot to mention it) was recovery has improved drastically. No DOMS whatsoever even on this volume intensive workout on very limited carbs.
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Looking good in here bro. You are definitely not disappointing with this log man. The increased sweating seems to be universal. From most logs that I've seen, sweating has definitely gone up, that and the increased recovery. Keep it up man thank you for the detailed log my man
 
tyga tyga said:
Yo I hate when I have to wait on equipment! Great session tho
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McCrew530 said:
For sure. Especially if you see the dude texting or some Sh!t
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Normally I don't mind but there are some exceptions lol. If they're texting or just chit chatting then it's annoying (and I've walked up and said something before). And this time it was because his form was just so ridiculously bad. His squats were literally too shallow to even be called quarter squats. He barely moved..
Anyway, the workout felt great today! Top set for bench and CGBP felt awesome


Spaniard said:
Looking good in here bro. You are definitely not disappointing with this log man. The increased sweating seems to be universal. From most logs that I've seen, sweating has definitely gone up, that and the increased recovery. Keep it up man thank you for the detailed log my man
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Of course man! Told ya I wouldn't disappoint! :p
The increased sweating took me by surprise, was not expecting that at all. The longer I'm taking Dermastrength the more I'm noticing how it positively affects almost every aspect I'd want it to. Recovery, endurance, and strength are all up and this is just the start of week 2!
I'm pretty dang broke right now but if this keeps up I'll probably try to get another bottle to extend the log another 4 weeks
 
Rearranged this workout week due to being in the car all day the other day.

Lower Hypertrophy, 5/3/1 Squats

Supplements
AM: .5 pumps of Dermastrength
Pre: 1 scoop of SES Prime Blast
PM: .5 pumps of Dermastrength

The Work Out

BB Back Squat
205 X 3
230 X 3
260 X 4

Front Squat
105 X 12
110 X 10
110 X 10

BB Good Mornings
95 X 10
95 X 10
95 X 10

Leg Press // SS with Calf Raises on Leg Press
1.5 PPS X 15 // 1.5 PPS X 15
2.5 PPS X 15 // 2.5 PPS X 15
------------ // 2.5 PPS X 15

Leg Extensions // SS with Seated Leg Curls
160 X 15 // 160 X 15
175 X 15 // 175 X 15
190 X 12 // 175 X 15
190 X 12 // 175 X 12

Seated Calf Raise
45 X 10
45 X 10
45 X 10
45 X 10

Gotta get studying...I have my PCAT (pharmacy school admissions test) on Friday :(
 
Sorry for my brief absence yall. Had to take my PCAT the other day (the most important test of my entire life...) so I missed workouts and was a shut in for extra study time. And it paid off! :D The average score for the pharmacy schools I'm applying to is an 80, my score was a 96!!!!! :D

Today I really felt like doing deadlifts. I've been recovering really really well, but I've been getting mentally burned out so after this week I'm going to restructure some things. Got some figuring out to do

Pull Hypertrophy, 5/3/1 Deads

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of SES Prime Blast + 1.5 scoops of Hemavol
Post: 1 scoop of MuscleTech Iso-Whey + 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH

The Work Out

Main Lift(s)

Warm Up
Deadlift
135 X 5
150 X 5
180 X 3

Work Sets
Deadlift
230 X 5
260 X 3
290 X 3
315 X 1
315 X 1
375 X 1

Assistance Work
Pendlay Rows
135 X 8
135 X 8
135 X 8

[video=youtube;Hd6g8Yk3c-w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd6g8Yk3c-w[/video]
^Alright yall, how's this form look?

Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW X 12
BW X 12
BW X 10

Cable Rows
100 X 12
100 X 12
100 X 12

Cardio - Treadmill
5 minutes of walking
3 minutes of running, 1 minute of walking, repeat for 30 minutes total
5 minutes of walking

[video=youtube;FXPAa0vkWOk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXPAa0vkWOk[/video]
 
Hey congrats on the score! Big things coming in the future bud. Awesome session as well
 
Congrats man, and way to get things done!
 
Awesome day today!

5/3/1 Bench

Supplements
AM: Half pump of DermaSTRENGTH
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast + 1.5 scoops of Hemavol
Intra: N/A
Post: 1 scoop of Prime Protein + Half pump of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Bench

Warm Up // SS with Rear Delt Flyes
95 X 10 // ---------
120 X 5 // 20s X 10
140 X 3 // 20s X 10

Work Sets
175 X 5
200 X 3
225 X 3
230 X 1 -- Matched Current 1RM
235 X 1 -- 1RM PR!
240 X 1 --1RM PR!! Feels great! Beat my old max by 10 pounds!!!

Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
160 X 10
160 X 10
160 X 10

Called it a day here. Spent about 45 minutes talking to the personal trainer at the gym. This guy, unlike most personal trainers, knows what he's talking about. (He's a competitive powerlifter with some records under his belt. And a video of his 330 OHP! ) I'll talk about it in the next post (it's worthy of a separate post!)
 
Anyway, a friend turned me on to russian routines so I started asking the trainer's opinion on a few and just generally how to get increased frequency. After talking a bit he started basically writing me a program. It isn't a russian routine though, it's bulgarian inspired. Something that he's used as a basic outline for a lot of people and he said it's worked extremely well for everyone he's had try it. With this routine, frequency is king. Here's what it'll look like:

Sunday: Rest
Monday: Squats + Chest + Back
Tuesday: Squats
Wednesday: Squats + Shoulders + Back
Thursday: Squats
Friday: Squats + Chest + Back
Saturday: GPP

Squats: All working sets will be singles but never maxing out. If going up takes less than 1.9 seconds, increase the weight. If it takes 1.9 seconds or above, call it a day. I'll have to film all my sets when I'm solo to determine this
Chest: BB Flat Bench 5sets X 3reps or 5sets X 5reps. With one assistance 5X10
Shoulder: BB OHP same rep scheme as bench. With one assistance (probably bench) 5x10
Back: Pendlay Row (forgot rep scheme here, I'll ask Wednesday when I get this started with him)
 
ODoyle99 said:
Of course man! Told ya I wouldn't disappoint! :p
The increased sweating took me by surprise, was not expecting that at all. The longer I'm taking Dermastrength the more I'm noticing how it positively affects almost every aspect I'd want it to. Recovery, endurance, and strength are all up and this is just the start of week 2!
I'm pretty dang broke right now but if this keeps up I'll probably try to get another bottle to extend the log another 4 weeks
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I knew you wouldn't ;) I'm really glad that you're enjoying it to the extent you are. It seems this is a pretty big hit man.
ODoyle99 said:
Sorry for my brief absence yall. Had to take my PCAT the other day (the most important test of my entire life...) so I missed workouts and was a shut in for extra study time. And it paid off! :D The average score for the pharmacy schools I'm applying to is an 80, my score was a 96!!!!! :D

Today I really felt like doing deadlifts. I've been recovering really really well, but I've been getting mentally burned out so after this week I'm going to restructure some things. Got some figuring out to do

Pull Hypertrophy, 5/3/1 Deads

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of SES Prime Blast + 1.5 scoops of Hemavol
Post: 1 scoop of MuscleTech Iso-Whey + 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH

The Work Out

Main Lift(s)

Warm Up
Deadlift
135 X 5
150 X 5
180 X 3

Work Sets
Deadlift
230 X 5
260 X 3
290 X 3
315 X 1
315 X 1
375 X 1

Assistance Work
Pendlay Rows
135 X 8
135 X 8
135 X 8

[video=youtube;Hd6g8Yk3c-w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd6g8Yk3c-w[/video]
^Alright yall, how's this form look?

Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW X 12
BW X 12
BW X 10

Cable Rows
100 X 12
100 X 12
100 X 12

Cardio - Treadmill
5 minutes of walking
3 minutes of running, 1 minute of walking, repeat for 30 minutes total
5 minutes of walking

[video=youtube;FXPAa0vkWOk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXPAa0vkWOk[/video]
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It's understandable that you were gone for a bit. Congrats on your score man, that's incredible dude! Hard work pays off man and it paid off for you in a major way! Keep it up, I may hit ya up for some chem help in the future with scores like that :p
 
Spaniard said:
I knew you wouldn't ;) I'm really glad that you're enjoying it to the extent you are. It seems this is a pretty big hit man.

It's understandable that you were gone for a bit. Congrats on your score man, that's incredible dude! Hard work pays off man and it paid off for you in a major way! Keep it up, I may hit ya up for some chem help in the future with scores like that :p
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Loving this run! Trying to scrape cash together to run two bottles back to back but also trying to plan a trip soon with the gf so not sure if I'll be able

Appreciate it man. And I'm here to help with chem anytime haha
 
ODoyle99 said:
Sorry for my brief absence yall. Had to take my PCAT the other day (the most important test of my entire life...) so I missed workouts and was a shut in for extra study time. And it paid off! :D The average score for the pharmacy schools I'm applying to is an 80, my score was a 96!!!!! :D

Today I really felt like doing deadlifts. I've been recovering really really well, but I've been getting mentally burned out so after this week I'm going to restructure some things. Got some figuring out to do

Pull Hypertrophy, 5/3/1 Deads

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of SES Prime Blast + 1.5 scoops of Hemavol
Post: 1 scoop of MuscleTech Iso-Whey + 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH

The Work Out

Main Lift(s)

Warm Up
Deadlift
135 X 5
150 X 5
180 X 3

Work Sets
Deadlift
230 X 5
260 X 3
290 X 3
315 X 1
315 X 1
375 X 1

Assistance Work
Pendlay Rows
135 X 8
135 X 8
135 X 8

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^Alright yall, how's this form look?

Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW X 12
BW X 12
BW X 10

Cable Rows
100 X 12
100 X 12
100 X 12

Cardio - Treadmill
5 minutes of walking
3 minutes of running, 1 minute of walking, repeat for 30 minutes total
5 minutes of walking

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Congrats on the test man! Really good stuff!
 
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So today I was going to start that new program that powerlifter wrote me. He's the trainer at my dad's apartment gym so only he has the key to unlock the closet with the real BB in it (otherwise there's just a smith). But today he decided to cancel his session with everyone so he could pick up a dog :( Pretty disappointed. And because it was in an apartment gym and the BB was locked, I had nothing good to use. So my improv workout:

Wide Grip Pull Ups
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10
BW X 10

Narrow Grip Chin Ups
+30 X 5
+30 X 5
+30 X 5
+30 X 5

Total: 100

Then called it a day. Guess my bulgarian style workout will start Saturday (the next time he's working)
 
Had to set my alarm early today in order to work out with the trainer. I felt good once I chugged down my pre and got going though. Glad I established my TM today because if I can hit it easily today, I can definitely hit it easily regardless of any other circumstance! (I am not a morning person...at all)

Bulgarian Day 1

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: N/A
Post: 1.5 scoops of MuscleTech Iso-Whey + .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH
PM: .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Squats
The Bar X 5
--Felt tight. Instead of warming up more he had me foam roll with a PVC pipe. IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Ouch. But it did the trick. There was absolutely no tightness at all from here on out!
The Bar X 5 -- Much better!
85 X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
235 X 1
265 X 1
275 X 1
275 X 1
275 X 1

Decline DB Bench // SS with Rear Delt Flyes
--There is supposed to be flat BB bench before this but only thing available was the smith. He said it's better to just skip it than use the smith. (The real BB and rack had to go to other (readaying) people. No worries though)
--The decline was very slight. Used a flat bench but put a plate under the front of it
60s X 10 // 20s X 10
70s X 10 // 20s X 10
70s X 10
70s X 8
70s X 8

One Arm DB Rows
75s X 12
75s X 12
75s X 10
75s X 10
75s X 8

Think I'm going to enjoy the new workout!!

Different video today lol. It's funnier if you're familiar with Halo and remember some quotes from 300:

[video=youtube;mgVwv0ZuPhM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgVwv0ZuPhM[/video]
 
Thoughts on DermaSTRENGTH:

Leaning out pretty nicely, vascularity is up from the beginning which feels awesome! Still sweating a ton, pumps are much easier to get and they're fuller.
Strength is increasing nicely and recovery is still elevated! No DOMS whatsoever from 100 reps of pull ups. I'm glad I have dermastrength for this new program--gonna make getting used to it MUCH easier!
 
ODoyle99 said:
Thoughts on DermaSTRENGTH: Leaning out pretty nicely, vascularity is up from the beginning which feels awesome! Still sweating a ton, pumps are much easier to get and they're fuller. Strength is increasing nicely and recovery is still elevated! No DOMS whatsoever from 100 reps of pull ups. I'm glad I have dermastrength for this new program--gonna make getting used to it MUCH easier!
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Good info man
 
ODoyle99 said:
Thoughts on DermaSTRENGTH: Leaning out pretty nicely, vascularity is up from the beginning which feels awesome! Still sweating a ton, pumps are much easier to get and they're fuller. Strength is increasing nicely and recovery is still elevated! No DOMS whatsoever from 100 reps of pull ups. I'm glad I have dermastrength for this new program--gonna make getting used to it MUCH easier!
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100 rep pull ups sound like my protocol 8)

Good feedback bud
 
Good day today! No DOMS whatsoever except, strangely enough, my obliques. Realized that this kind of frequency will work on my core a lot more than I realized.

Supplements
AM: .5 scoops of DermaSTRENGTH
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: Half serving of PES Amino IV
Post: Burgers
PM: .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 8
85 X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
235 X 1
265 X 1 -- Was about an inch shallow so redid the set.
265 X 1 -- Below parallel again
275 X 1 -- Hit depth but getting back up took more than 1.9 seconds so called it after this.

Pull Ups
--Used varying grips throughout the sets.
BW X 8
BW X 8
BW X 8
BW X 8
BW X 8

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, calves, and back.


Looking forward to more squats tomorrow with shoulders and back as well

[video=youtube;ySjXFjLTagQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjXFjLTagQ[/video]
 
ODoyle99 said:
Had to set my alarm early today in order to work out with the trainer. I felt good once I chugged down my pre and got going though. Glad I established my TM today because if I can hit it easily today, I can definitely hit it easily regardless of any other circumstance! (I am not a morning person...at all)

Bulgarian Day 1

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: N/A
Post: 1.5 scoops of MuscleTech Iso-Whey + .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH
PM: .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Squats
The Bar X 5
--Felt tight. Instead of warming up more he had me foam roll with a PVC pipe. IT bands, quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Ouch. But it did the trick. There was absolutely no tightness at all from here on out!
The Bar X 5 -- Much better!
85 X 5
135 X 5
185 X 3
235 X 1
265 X 1
275 X 1
275 X 1
275 X 1

Decline DB Bench // SS with Rear Delt Flyes
--There is supposed to be flat BB bench before this but only thing available was the smith. He said it's better to just skip it than use the smith. (The real BB and rack had to go to other (readaying) people. No worries though)
--The decline was very slight. Used a flat bench but put a plate under the front of it
60s X 10 // 20s X 10
70s X 10 // 20s X 10
70s X 10
70s X 8
70s X 8

One Arm DB Rows
75s X 12
75s X 12
75s X 10
75s X 10
75s X 8

Think I'm going to enjoy the new workout!!

Different video today lol. It's funnier if you're familiar with Halo and remember some quotes from 300:

[video=youtube;mgVwv0ZuPhM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgVwv0ZuPhM[/video]
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PVC pipe eh? That ****er hurts bro we used that at my CSCS gym where I interned for a bit. That thing is the real deal lol and not for the sensitive AT ALL.
Glad to see you're enjoying the DS my man.
 
Spaniard said:
PVC pipe eh? That ****er hurts bro we used that at my CSCS gym where I interned for a bit. That thing is the real deal lol and not for the sensitive AT ALL.
Glad to see you're enjoying the DS my man.
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Don't got to tell me! That dang PVC pipe was terrible lol.
Definitely enjoying the DermaSTRENGTH man. Vascularity is definitely on the increase. Veins in biceps are starting to pop--which is awesome for me! lol
 
Another good day! Didn't feel 100% this morning, but the only DOMS I had were in my back. Spinal erectors I think? Although it was pretty localized so maybe rhomboids? Either way, once I got going it cleared up and I felt great

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend
Post: .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH + 1 scoop of Scivation Whey
PM: .5 pumps of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 8
85 X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3
235 X 1 -- Felt really slow, watched the vid and got it up in .5 seconds! Glad I record these instead of going by feel
265 X 1 -- Easy. Although this is the start of hitting parallel instead of going way under
275 X 1 -- Surprisingly, hit depth and went up relatively quickly.
285 X 1 -- Super slow. So this was it

Standing BB OHP
The Bar X 8
95 X 5
110 X 5
110 X 5
120 X 5
120 X 5
120 X 5

CGBP
135 X 10
135 X 10
135 X 10
135 X 10
135 X 10
--Since I've done a lot of work before this, and frequency is up for chest work, I lightened it a little bit. Was tough but not close to max which is where I want to be.

Low Cable Rows
120 X 12
120 X 12
120 X 12
120 X 12
120 X 12
--Quickly got a monster pump in forearms and bis

Standing BB Curl
45 X 10
45 X 10
45 X 10
--This was very light (intentionally). Tris got hammered and bis not so much so added this thinking it'd be good for elbow health

Speed Walking around my neighborhood with my step dad in order to motivate him to get more active.

[video=youtube;5ixlPowYRpw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ixlPowYRpw[/video]



Like I said in my last post, vascularity is really starting to take off. Didn't start off lean or anything but forearms are looking good and bis are starting to get there too.
 
Dude you and me both on that forearm vascularity! Solid Overhead press numbers
 
Update pics:

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Muscles have been very full lately!
 
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Looking good in here bro.
 
McCrew530 said:
Dude you and me both on that forearm vascularity! Solid Overhead press numbers
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Appreciate it man! I'm liking the results I'm getting. Where I am right now is really the first time I've had nutrition under control and understand it. Started lifting > got fat > lost weight > not enough muscle, looked scrawny > got fat > Today. So right now is really the first time I've started having vascularity to the extent I do. Partly because I'm starting to lean out, but vascularity is definitely getting increased from DS which is awesome--makes me feel like progress is coming around haha
 
First day of no DOMS whatsoever, even minor. Didn't feel super energetic but still felt strong

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend
Post: 1 scoop of Scivation Whey + 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 8 -- Still felt just a little tight
The Bar X 5 -- Perfect
85 X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3
235 X 1
265 X 1
275 X 1 -- About an inch shallow
275 X 1 -- Now an inch below parallel Took exactly 1.9 seconds to get up so made a judgement call to end here for the day.

Pull Ups
BW X 10 -- Very Wide Grip
BW X 10 -- Wide Grip
BW X 10 -- Narrow Grip
-60 X 10/arm -- Assisted One Armed Close Grip
-60 X 10/arm -- Assisted One Armed Close Grip

[video=youtube;Yo5fE-Zl-V4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo5fE-Zl-V4[/video]
^Intro ends at 1:00 (Don't care for the intro, but its a good song)
 
ODoyle99 said:
Thoughts on DermaSTRENGTH:

Leaning out pretty nicely, vascularity is up from the beginning which feels awesome! Still sweating a ton, pumps are much easier to get and they're fuller.
Strength is increasing nicely and recovery is still elevated! No DOMS whatsoever from 100 reps of pull ups. I'm glad I have dermastrength for this new program--gonna make getting used to it MUCH easier!
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Man that is really saying something last time I did 100 chins I was sore for a week.

ODoyle99 said:
First day of no DOMS whatsoever, even minor. Didn't feel super energetic but still felt strong

Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend
Post: 1 scoop of Scivation Whey + 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 8 -- Still felt just a little tight
The Bar X 5 -- Perfect
85 X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3
235 X 1
265 X 1
275 X 1 -- About an inch shallow
275 X 1 -- Now an inch below parallel Took exactly 1.9 seconds to get up so made a judgement call to end here for the day.

Pull Ups
BW X 10 -- Very Wide Grip
BW X 10 -- Wide Grip
BW X 10 -- Narrow Grip
-60 X 10/arm -- Assisted One Armed Close Grip
-60 X 10/arm -- Assisted One Armed Close Grip

[video=youtube;Yo5fE-Zl-V4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo5fE-Zl-V4[/video]
^Intro ends at 1:00 (Don't care for the intro, but its a good song)
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Awesome to hear you are not even getting sore now with these intense workouts.

Oh yeah boack on the Pendlay rows, they looked good but don't look over to the camera when you are lowering the weight. You are asking for a pulled muscle or worse by doing that. I know you were just checking the camera but not a safe practice. Same with pressing and squatting neutral head position should be maintained at all times.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Man that is really saying something last time I did 100 chins I was sore for a week.
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Thanks man. Chins have always been a strong point for me, so I didn't expect anything too bad but I expected SOME kind of soreness. Pleasantly surprised! haha

MrKleen73 said:
Awesome to hear you are not even getting sore now with these intense workouts.

Oh yeah boack on the Pendlay rows, they looked good but don't look over to the camera when you are lowering the weight. You are asking for a pulled muscle or worse by doing that. I know you were just checking the camera but not a safe practice. Same with pressing and squatting neutral head position should be maintained at all times.
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Thanks for the tips on Pendlay Rows, I'll make sure I keep a neutral head position (for everything). I talked to the powerlifter who wrote me this routine, asking about back work and he strongly recommended cable rows or one armed db rows to make sure the lower back doesn't get over worked (especially since I squat low bar). I'll add them back in some day and keep that in mind.
 
No DOMS again. But today the weight just felt heavy. Was warned about days like this though, still pushed through and got my numbers.

Bulgarian Training Day 5


Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend
Post: 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 8
85 X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3 -- Even this felt heavy. Why?? Ugh..pushing through
235 X 1
265 X 1
265 X 1 -- Inch shallow
265 X 1 -- perfect
275 X 1
285 X 1 -- Depth was good but sloooow (~2.2 seconds)

Flat BB Bench
The Bar X 8 // 20s X 10 (Rear Delt Flyes)
95 X 5 // 20s X 10 (Rear Delt Flyes)
135 X 5
185 X 5
190 X 3
190 X 3
190 X 3
190 X 3
--Not close to a max but still a struggle

One Armed DB Row
100s X 7
100s X 7
100s X 5
100s X 5
100s X 5

Tricep Pushdowns // SS with Low Cable Rows
65 X 12 // 120 X 12
65 X 12 // 120 X 12
65 X 12 // 120 X 12
65 X 12 // 120 X 12
65 X 12 // 120 X 12

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, calves, quads, and back.

[video=youtube;shwOv_J7QGo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shwOv_J7QGo[/video]
 
Strangely enough, I'm feeling really good right now and (as of right now) really want to work out tomorrow. Going to see how I feel tomorrow but may be able to have another squat day tomorrow to try to get 285 up fast
 
Very glad I got in the gym today! 6 days of squatting in a row and not run down a bit!

Bulgarian Training Day 6


Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast + Handful of carbs
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend + .75 scoops of Hemavol (flavoring was awesome)
Post: 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH + Steaks


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3
235 X 1
250 X 1 -- Few inches below parallel and fast! Felt good
265 X 1
275 X 1 -- Still feeling very good!
285 X 1 -- Deep and fast!
295 X 1 -- 2.2 seconds so called it here.

Pull Ups
BW X 12 -- Narrow Grip
BW X 12 -- Wide Grip
BW X 12 -- Hammer Grip
BW X 12 -- Wide Grip
BW X 12 -- Narrow Grip

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, calves, and quads.


[video=youtube;bTSbT-Gu00E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTSbT-Gu00E[/video]
 
DermaSTRENGTH still helping me out with recovery (thankfully!) No DOMS whatsoever and feeling good still! Getting big pumps quick! I had a painful pump in forearms and bis today from the pull ups. Even with hemavol that normally doesn't happen that quickly (by set 2 I had to stretch cause it was big!)
 
6 straight days of squats?

Wha?

Sounds like DermaSTRENGTH is treating you well.
 
Love hearing the kind of feedback you are giving and way to crush it man!
 
RegisterJr said:
6 straight days of squats?

Wha?

Sounds like DermaSTRENGTH is treating you well.
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Make it 7! :D
DermaSTRENGTH is definitely treating me very well

edje007 said:
My legs would fall off for sure....
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haha it's not so bad. Volume and intensity are dialed down quite a bit so it's very manageable (and enjoyable)

MrKleen73 said:
Love hearing the kind of feedback you are giving and way to crush it man!
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Appreciate it man! Think I have one more day of DermaSTRENGTH left...makes me sad lol
 
Bulgarian Training Day 7


Supplements
Pre: 1 scoop of Prime Blast + Handful of glucose/fructose
Intra: 1.5 scoops of Xtend + .75 scoops of Hemavol -- No more hemavol intra! Pumps hurt lol
Post: 1 pump of DermaSTRENGTH + Sushi


The Work Out

Foam Rolled IT bands, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and calves.

Squats
The Bar X 5
135 X 3
185 X 3
235 X 1
250 X 1
265 X 1
275 X 1
285 X 1
295 X 1 -- Depth was good, took 1.8 seconds which is under 1.9...Let's do this
305 X 1 -- Depth was good but slow (2.5 seconds)

OHP
Warm Ups SS with Rear Delt Flyes
135 X 4 -- too heavy for after squats..
115 X 5
115 X 5
115 X 5
115 X 5
115 X 5
--Upping weight to 120 next time

--Did a set of dips but my tris were so fried and pumped that it was painful. I'm done with pressing..

Low Cable Rows
130 X 12
130 X 12
130 X 10
130 X 10
130 X 8

Drag Curls // SS with Lateral Delt Flyes
55 X 10 // 20s X 10
55 X 10 // 20s X 10
55 X 10 // 20s X 10
--Liked this as a finisher. Kept it very light but think it'll be good for elbow/shoulder health (Training with coach tomorrow, I'll ask him)
 
Good looking routine there.

How do you time your squats down to the 10th-second? I have a hard enough time counting in my head. If the weight feels heavy, I'll be like, "one, twwwwwoooooooo, thhreeeeee......"
 
RegisterJr said:
Good looking routine there.

How do you time your squats down to the 10th-second? I have a hard enough time counting in my head. If the weight feels heavy, I'll be like, "one, twwwwwoooooooo, thhreeeeee......"
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I'm the same way man lol. I record all my sets starting with the singles. First thing I do is check for depth to verify and then I time how long it takes me to get it up. There's been many times I was like "wow that was soo slow" but it turns out to be less than a second haha
 
So I took my last serving of DermaSTRENGTH yesterday during the rest day :( Figured it'd help with recovery, which it did!
Already have my after video recorded, I'll get it up soon and then I'll have a review up shortly after that. (Spoiler: It was awesome)
 
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