Workout today was fulfilling. Woke up knowing this was my last day to get it!!
Flat Bench:
Worked up to max attempt, 95, 135, 185, 225 a few reps each.
305 x 1
315 failed
Standing OHP Behind Neck:
95 x 10
115 x 8
135 x 6
145 x 5 PR
145 x 4
Incline DB Press:
65's x 8 x 3 sets
HS Wide Press:
70 on each side drop to 35 to failure w/ half reps x 3 sets
DB Shrugs working up to 120's x 12
Seated DB Shoulder Press / DB Side Raises Super Set x 3 rotations light weight
So I almost matched my PR on Bench. 305 went up pretty easy, but couldn't get 315 out of the hole. Overall it's a 30 pound increase from the start to finish of this cycle.
Just started doing Standing OHP, so I have no prior weight to compare it to, but each workout they has progressively gone up in weight.
Deadlift increased by at least 30 pounds. I would say more like 50. I could have pulled more than that last max attempt. It saddens me that this strain in my side is putting them to a halt. They are my favorite exercise. Nothing makes you feel as powerful as heavy deads.
Every power rowing move is stronger, making every lighter rowing movement better and easier. Pendlay Rows are up 30 pounds for a set of 5. Started at 205 x 5, now at 235 x 5. Just started doing Kroc Rows a couple months ago, but they also are progressively getting heavier with eack workout. Without looking back, think I'm using the 120's for 6.
Broke a Squat PR on this cycle. I don't do heavy squats regularly so they don't progress as fast. Without looking back I believe I got 365 x 2. Just started doing Front Squats and they are also getting progressively stronger.
Basically I am stronger at everything, majorly. DMZ is the shiit to put it simply. The aggression and focus in the gym is fantastic. The vascularity is ridiculous.
The sides are definitely there to deal with. Mostly BP for me. Pretty much from like day 2. But I deal with it. Affects my sleep bad. So I will be glad to give the ole heart a break and sleep without an aid. I would definitely recommend adding more BP support supps than what CEL Cycle Assist has in it. I believe the Dermacrine kept the lethargy away but did not help libido one bit. I could have cared less about sex. Only did it when my wife instigated it, where as normally if she looks at me funny I'm pulling her in the bedroom!! So, I will be glad to get my boys back!!!
Comparing the 2 DMZ's I used, well they are pretty much the same. But the 20mg per cap in Olympus and 90 caps in a bottle makes it a no-brainer when it comes to value. LGI is 15mg per cap, 75 per bottle. And 20mg per cap made it easier to get a 40mg pwo dose, and then only take 20mg the other part of the day to be at 60. With the LGI to be at 60, had to split it 30 and 30 and I feel like that took away the intensity from my workouts.
So it's chill time. Between this and the previous Osta run, I have been "on" for 14 weeks. Made a huge body composition change in that time. Landed me an awesome opportunity to rep for the company that has helped me do it all.
I will update once or twice a week through pct to keep a check on weight and strength. Planning a run of some natural products for the first part of the new year. Will probably at some point start an on-going training/supplementation log, but for now want a break from it. Going to keep adding some mass hopefully with those other products and get my mind right for cutting cycle and season.
Thanks everybody who has helped and inspired me along both logs. This site has changed my life and taught me a shiit ton of new things to improve not only my workout and physique, but health and mind. And discovered a brotherhood. So thank you everybody.
