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The Solution & Olympus Labs Ostar1ne

booneman77 said:
What about rested feeling or dreams? I had very vivid dreams and woke feeling very well rested at the beginning of my run. Obviously that changed but it was great at the start as I also am a pretty light sleeper (tho I can also fall asleep/back to sleep nearly instantly)
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My sleep has never been my strong point being a light sleeper. So dreams or rested feeling is a far stretch regardless of Osta or not. That is just my typical sleeping patterns.

I can not fall asleep instantly unlike my brother who can lay down and be passed out 3 minutes later. Me more like 30-45 minutes.
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 1 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

DB Incline Bench (3:1:1:3)
70 x 6
80's x 6
85's x 6
90's x 6
100'x 6 --> 70's x 6 --> 50's x 10

A1. HS Machine Chest Press (1:2:1:2)
3 Plates/Side x 10 (3 Sets)

A2. HS Chest Fly (1:2:1:2)
150 x 8 (3 Sets)

Stretch Push-Up
BW x Fail (3 Sets)

T-Bar Row (1:1:1:1)
1 Plate x 8
2 Plates x 8
2 Plates + 25 x 8 (2 Sets)

Wide Lat Pulldown (1:2:1:2)
100 x 10 (4 Sets)

Underhand Single Arm Pulldowns
40 Each Hand x 8 (4 Sets)

Rope Pullovers
100 x 12 (4 Sets)

B1. Leg Raise
BW x 25 (3 Sets)

B2. Cable Crunch
100 x 30 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Cinnamon Swirl and Molten Chocolate Swirled Cheesecake:

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The Solution said:
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 1 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

DB Incline Bench (3:1:1:3)
70 x 6
80's x 6
85's x 6
90's x 6
100'x 6 --> 70's x 6 --> 50's x 10

A1. HS Machine Chest Press (1:2:1:2)
3 Plates/Side x 10 (3 Sets)

A2. HS Chest Fly (1:2:1:2)
150 x 8 (3 Sets)

Stretch Push-Up
BW x Fail (3 Sets)

T-Bar Row (1:1:1:1)
1 Plate x 8
2 Plates x 8
2 Plates + 25 x 8 (2 Sets)

Wide Lat Pulldown (1:2:1:2)
100 x 10 (4 Sets)

Underhand Single Arm Pulldowns
40 Each Hand x 8 (4 Sets)

Rope Pullovers
100 x 12 (4 Sets)

B1. Leg Raise
BW x 25 (3 Sets)

B2. Cable Crunch
100 x 30 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Cinnamon Swirl and Molten Chocolate Swirled Cheesecake:

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Are you a chef or something?
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 1 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

6 way DB Shoulder Raise:
10's x 8 (4 Sets)

Seated DB Shoulder Press (2:1:1:1)
70's x 8
65's x 10
60's x 10
50's x 15

DB Side Lateral Partial Swing
15's x 15 (4 Sets)

Single Arm Rear Delt on cables (rotate arms without rest)
5 x 12 (3 sets)

Band Pull-Aparts (1:1:1:2)
Thick Orange Band x 12 (3 Sets)

A1. Rope Pressdown
150 x 15 (3 Sets)

A2. DB Hammer Curl
25's Each Hand x 10 (3 Sets)

A3. HS Dip Machine (3:1:1:1)
3 Plates/Side x Fail (3 Sets)

A4. Cambared Bar Cable Curl (3:1:1:1)
60 x 8 (3 Sets)

Seated Calf Raise:
2 Plates x 10 + 10 Partials (4 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Graeters Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip:

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Maybe it is just me but I gloss over the workout routine and focus on the pint!

I figure if you smashed a pint after the workout you did well :)
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 1 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

A1. Rope Pullover
100 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2. Face Pull (Seated)
140 x 12 (3 Sets)

Just like in video:
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A3. V Bar Pulldown
140 x 12 (3 Sets)

Wide Grip Pull-Up
BW x 30 (Rest Pause until 30 reps)

Weighted Hyperextension (1:1:1:2)
BW + 25lb Chain x 10 (3 Sets)

HS Shrugs (1:1:1:2)
2 Plates/Side x 10 (4 Sets)

Incline Bench Press (5:2:1:1)
185 x 5 (4 Sets)

Cable Crossover (1:2:1:1)
25 Each hand x 12 (5 Sets)

Weighted Abs Crunch Machine
50 x 12 (4 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Volcano Shrimp + Shrimp Tempura Sushi Roll:

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Used to do a lot of seated face pulls but it seems I have forgotten it in favor of other exercises, thanks for reminding it!
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 1 Day 5

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Wide Behind The Neck Press
65 x 10 (3 Sets)

** Very slow and controlled, squeezing the rear delts the entire movement.

Front Hammer Grip DB Raise
20's x 12 (3 Sets)

Bent Over Rear Delt DB Swings
10's x 15 (3 Sets)

Seated DB Curls (both arms together) 3:1:1:2
25's x 8 (3 Sets)

Smith Close Grip Bench Press (2:1:1:1)
225 x 8 (4 Sets)

DB Concentration Curls (1:1:1:2)
15's x 15 (3 Sets)

Single Arm Overhead DB Ext (rotating without rest)
25 x 12 (3 Sets)

A1. Lying Leg Curl (1:1:1:2)
110 x 10 (3 Sets)

A2. Leg Ext (1:1:1:2)
60 Each leg x 12 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Sea & Land Dinner Entree @ Ayoama Japanese Steakhouse:

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Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 2 Day 1

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Leg Extension (3:1:1:2) 45 sec 3 10
60 Each leg x 10 (3 Sets)

Rack Deadlift (below knee) (1:2:1:1)
225 x 10
275 x 10
315 x 10
365 x 10

Smith Front Squat (in smith) (3:1:1:1)
185 x 12 (3 Sets)

Squatting Isometric Hold
225 x 35 Second Hold (3 Sets)

Glute Bridge in Leg Extension (1:1:1:2)
110 x 10 (5 Sets)

BB RDL (3:3:1:2)
225 x 8 (4 Sets)

A1. Abductor (1:1:1:1)
135 x 10 (3 Sets)

A2. Adductor (1:1:1:1)
135 x 15 (3 Sets)

Leg Press Calf Press (1:3:1:3)
130 x 12 (5 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Layered Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake with a Strawberry Compote + Banana's:

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^^^ interesting idea on the cheesecake.
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 2 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

DB Incline Bench (3:1:1:3)
70 x 6
80's x 6
85's x 6
90's x 6
100'x 6 --> 70's x 6 --> 50's x 10

A1. HS Machine Chest Press (1:2:1:2)
3 Plates/Side x 12 (3 Sets)

A2. HS Chest Fly (1:2:1:2)
150 x 8 (3 Sets)

Stretch Push-Up
BW x Fail (3 Sets)

T-Bar Row (1:1:1:1)
1 Plate x 8
2 Plates x 8
2 Plates + 25 x 8 (2 Sets)

Wide Lat Pulldown (1:2:1:2)
100 x 10 (4 Sets)

Underhand Single Arm Pulldowns
40 Each Hand x 8 (4 Sets)

Rope Pullovers
100 x 12 (4 Sets)

B1. Leg Raise
BW x 25 (3 Sets)

B2. Cable Crunch
100 x 30 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Cookie Butter Cheesecake (Trader Joe's)

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^^^ CB cheesecake is back?
 
The Solution said:
You in contest prep? Tell me why you can't enjoy moderation then...
you must be collecting paychecks for eating X or Y macros everyday :)
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nope IIFYM approach over here, however, the cheapest "protein" in the area is some ground beef 88/12 so I get a lot of fat from that. couple that with the SL im taking for phosphatidic acid and that leaves me with about 20g of fat to play with for the rest of the day ;)
 
iThrow said:
nope IIFYM approach over here, however, the cheapest "protein" in the area is some ground beef 88/12 so I get a lot of fat from that. couple that with the SL im taking for phosphatidic acid and that leaves me with about 20g of fat to play with for the rest of the day ;)
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A cheat meal once a week never hurt anyone. This is a lifestyle, we do not get paid to hit calories or macros. If you want to go out and have a few donuts so be it, if you want to go out to dinner and can't track a meal so what. in 2-3 days it wont matter in a year it wont matter. If someone was 2 weeks out from a bodybuilding show then i could see the case. But for the majority of people who just workout to get in better shape, have fun, and throw around some iron an uncounted meal or a few treats here or there are just that..
Live life, weightlifting is a hobby, we do this for fun, its something we enjoy. Not a thing to say we cannot have this or that. Food is food, just gonna always be there. Just how i look at it.
 
agreed! Just trying to drop some weight that's all, and I tend to "cheat" 3-4 times this week or not count a meal, THATS the issue :D
 
Any updates on the actual osta? The workouts and food are good and all, but people want to see how the product is treating you...
 
booneman77 said:
Any updates on the actual osta? The workouts and food are good and all, but people want to see how the product is treating you...
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If you actually read my workouts, you will see the strength gains are continued throughout this log and the increases in weight from workout to workout..

I have posted a few videos of PR's and also bolded some lifetime PR's
Body Recomp i will save for the end with pictures.

Not much else you can comment on with this product, libido has not changed much (never really does on anything i take)
Sleep is hit or miss (osta has had 0 effect on sleep) honestly i am a light sleeper, most sleep aids help to a small degree.
 
The Solution said:
If you actually read my workouts, you will see the strength gains are continued throughout this log and the increases in weight from workout to workout..

I have posted a few videos of PR's and also bolded some lifetime PR's
Body Recomp i will save for the end with pictures.

Not much else you can comment on with this product, libido has not changed much (never really does on anything i take)
Sleep is hit or miss (osta has had 0 effect on sleep) honestly i am a light sleeper, most sleep aids help to a small degree.
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this is exactly the type of feedback I would want to see... Obviously I can read the workouts and see the reps/sets, but overall body comp changes, mood, libido, sleep, endurance, lethargy, energy etc etc are the things that you can't gather from sets/reps and are important factors when deciding to use or not.
 
booneman77 said:
this is exactly the type of feedback I would want to see... Obviously I can read the workouts and see the reps/sets, but overall body comp changes, mood, libido, sleep, endurance, lethargy, energy etc etc are the things that you can't gather from sets/reps and are important factors when deciding to use or not.
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Hence why i did the massive 3 week update, and since then nothing much has changed ( 1 week). Therefore the additional feedback of the same thing.
The final review will which will be coming up in a week or so with pictures, and an overall rundown from start to finish.
 
gagandugan said:
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Yeah, a recap would be nice.
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I just did for the 3 week mark, go back a page.
Final review will be up when its all said and done.

The Solution said:
so lets break down what i thought i may experience during this run so far as an update
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3 Week Update



- Increases Lean Muscle Mass

So far you can see I have hit some great PR's, and actually life time PR's with 315 x 6 on bench, I am very happy to see progress in the gym going very well. I have also bumped my kcals twice during this run with no noticible fat gain as well, Kcals are starting to get around 2700ish if i even out both workout and non workout days. Austin has my kcals lower on Non-Workout days and higher on workout days (mostly carbs)


- Increases Strength & Endurance

As noted above, Endurance has been noted with rest times. This upcoming mesocycle will really test my rest periods and time in the gym. There is a lot more volume and also some more intensity techniques that will be a challenge. I am looking forward to this next mesocycle and change of pace in training. Which starts tomorrow

- Promotes Fat Loss

I would not say fatloss in a reverse diet (currently 12 weeks since i ended my cut) as kcals continue to increase as I am not as lean as i was. I am now pushing over 10+ pounds when i was my leanest, so that may be a far stretch, but still holding my conditioning

- Promotes Recovery

I do feel better, with less cardio (2 HIIT sessions a week) and spending more time on rumble rolling, stretching, and forms of ART i have never felt better. Doing those things in my spare time has helped me feel great, and recovery better. The supplement may have a small impact on this, but again 100% not sure because of increased recovery techniques and time for stretching/rumble rolling etc.

- Increases Libido

Small Change in libido, nothing to rave over, but present. Overall libido is pretty normal on a day to day basis
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Thanks man; there is so much info in this thread, it's easy to miss essential stuff, such as this. Good stuff, it seems ostarine is working for you.
 
Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 2 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

6 way DB Shoulder Raise:
10's x 10 (4 Sets)

Seated DB Shoulder Press (2:1:1:1)
70's x 8
65's x 10
60's x 10
50's x 15

DB Side Lateral Partial Swing
15's x 15 (4 Sets)

Single Arm Rear Delt on cables (rotate arms without rest)
5 x 15 (3 sets)

Band Pull-Aparts (1:1:1:2)
Thick Orange Band x 12 (3 Sets)

A1. Rope Pressdown
150 x 15 (3 Sets)

A2. DB Hammer Curl
25's Each Hand x 10 (3 Sets)

A3. HS Dip Machine (3:1:1:1)
3 Plates/Side x Fail (3 Sets)

A4. Cambared Bar Cable Curl (3:1:1:1)
60 x 8 (3 Sets)

Seated Calf Raise:
2 Plates x 10 + 10 Partials (4 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Ben & Jerry PB Cookie Core:

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Inov8 Elite Performance
Mesocycle #23
Week 2 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

A1. Rope Pullover
100 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2. Face Pull (Seated)
140 x 15 (3 Sets)

Just like in video:
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A3. V Bar Pulldown
140 x 15 (3 Sets)

Wide Grip Pull-Up
BW x 30 (Rest Pause until 30 reps)

Weighted Hyperextension (1:1:1:2)
BW + 25lb Chain x 10 (3 Sets)

HS Shrugs (1:1:1:2)
2 Plates/Side x 10 (4 Sets)

Incline Bench Press (5:2:1:1)
185 x 5 (4 Sets)

Cable Crossover (1:2:1:1)
25 Each hand x 12 (5 Sets)

Weighted Abs Crunch Machine
50 x 12 (4 Sets)

Post-Workout:

Burger + Sweet Potato Fries:

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