xxAMPxx and Hercules - Spartan Training! Sponsored Log

One Week Recap!

One week into my cycle with Hercules!

So far i'm feeling great. Last week i had to travel quite a bit with my work and was gym hopping.
And usually caus of limited time, i only can spend an hour training. So my normal routine
is cut at least in half. But i make good use of my time and keep my set and rep range concise.

Had a great weekend and looking forward to getting back to the late afternoon/early evening
LA madhouse ;) But as i always do.. while everyones standing in line waiting for a bench,
i'm gonna go straight in hittin legs. Start my week off right!

As most of you my AM brudhas, i do like to know as much as possible about anything im putting into
my body, from the food i eat, to the supps i take. And theres great info and some studies out there on
Laxogenin and its anobolic/androgenic ratio effects.

Gott a run some errands to catch up a bit. check back in later Hercules pre-workout mode!
 
xxAMPxx said:
One week into my cycle with Hercules!

So far i'm feeling great. Last week i had to travel quite a bit with my work and was gym hopping.
And usually caus of limited time, i only can spend an hour training. So my normal routine
is cut at least in half. But i make good use of my time and keep my set and rep range concise.

Had a great weekend and looking forward to getting back to the late afternoon/early evening
LA madhouse ;) But as i always do.. while everyones standing in line waiting for a bench,
i'm gonna go straight in hittin legs. Start my week off right!

As most of you my AM brudhas, i do like to know as much as possible about anything im putting into
my body, from the food i eat, to the supps i take. And theres great info and some studies out there on
Laxogenin and its anobolic/androgenic ratio effects.

Gott a run some errands to catch up a bit. check back in later Hercules pre-workout mode!
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the whole "monday=chest day" is the sole reason I have monday scheduled as my off day haha. Every monday should just be called "start my fitness journey that I'll quit by wednesday" day. Friggin amateur hour
 
booneman77 said:
the whole "monday=chest day" is the sole reason I have monday scheduled as my off day haha.
Every monday should just be called "start my fitness journey that I'll quit by wednesday" day. Friggin amateur hour
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I do legs on Monday like a boss...!

I like to do Chest on Fridays when the gym is dead... :biggthumpup:
 
I really do bench on Mondays right now...but in my defense, I'm training for a push-pull and also bench on Thurs, and often ohp on Saturday lol
 
Hyde said:
I really do bench on Mondays right now...but in my defense, I'm training for a push-pull and also bench on Thurs, and often ohp on Saturday lol
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i've gone the "program my life around lifting" route vs the "program my lifts around life" haha. obsession problems
 
booneman77 said:
the whole "monday=chest day" is the sole reason I have monday scheduled as my off day haha. Every monday should just be called "start my fitness journey that I'll quit by wednesday" day. Friggin amateur hour
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right! ...the only thing you gotta contend with workin legs on mondays is how to share the leg press with all the females. At least theres alot of hotties early in the week workin off all those Petron shotz from the wknd!)

Thats what i think im gonna call my leg routine from now on... "Eye Candy Mondays" :)
 
Hyde said:
I really do bench on Mondays right now...but in my defense, I'm training for a push-pull and also bench on Thurs, and often ohp on Saturday lol
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well in all fairness.. ive done the schedule you got goin now for many years as well.
Im actually tryin the leg routine mondays only the past year or so,
to switch it up. And it helped with my growth and changing my routine regulerly.
I also found it kicks in my GH rather well and metabolism for the next few days
after trainin my legs off first..
 
How Does Laxogenin Work?

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How does Laxogenin work?

In detail, Laxogenin is a sapogenin, a steroidal constituent of the non-sugar portion of a saponin,
isolated from the plant Smilax Sieboldii, which is slightly similar to asparagus.
The compound is a spirostanic analogue of the brassinosteroid,
meaning that it’s in a group of plant-based steroids found in small quantities
in plants and foods such as pollen, seeds, and leaves.

Laxogenin is often compared to oxandrolone since it is believed to have a similar anabolic/androgenic ratio.
You may know oxandrolone by its trade name, Anavar.

Oxandrolone reduces Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) hormones,
which promote higher levels of free testosterone and increases nitrogen
retention that will leads to anabolism. Oxandrolone has been shown to
directly promote lipolysis by binding to androgen receptor,
reducing thyroid-binding globulin and enhanced utilization of triiodothyronine (T3).
It also increases red blood cell count resulting in an increase in muscular endurance.
 
Pre Workout

Pre-Workout Log:

Protein Shake 1 hour out from training

Pre-Workout drink / bcaa's 20 mins out (consumed up till my first set)
bcaa's mixed down with liter alkaline water during my training

ECA Stack
500 mg PEA

Vitamins:
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc + Calcium
Q10

And just to let it be known for in the future i will be posting videos with music ,
i'm a house head..
that being said while working out from start to finish i listen to some positive
126 bpm dance music to keep me amped throughout my session.
Always complete dj 'sets' so theres never a pause in the music or silence
i hate radio and playlist for that reason..
no break in my music.
no break in my pulse..
no break in my training..

ill log my training routine this eve..

cheers bruhdas
 
Second Week HERCULES Training

DAY 8

So i went into the gym feeling good today and little stronger than last week.

Heres a log of todays training program as a SPARTA!

Legs


Seated leg press
warm-up
25x85
20x100

Linear Leg Press
180x15
270x12
360x10
450x8
540x6

270x12
270x12
180x15
180x15

Leg Curls
15x80 lbs.
12x75
12x70
12x65
12x60
12x55

Kettle Sumo Squats - one handed (all way down to the floor)
20x20 lbs x 5 sets

Glute raises
100

Seated Calves Raises
Drop sets (no break)
65x20 lbs.
55x15
45x10
35x10
25x10

1 min pause... Repeat x2

Sauna
190 %
10 min

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Post Work-out & Recovery

Post Work-out & Recovery

20 mins after training

40 mg SPARTA "Hercules"
Muscle Recovery & Growth

25g Protein Shake

1 liter Alkaline water

Potassium + Magnesium
500 mg sodium bicarbonate
350 mg 1-Lauroyl-glycerol
6000 mg Collagen (type 1,2 and 3 blend)

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xxAMPxx said:
Nice work today bro in the gym!

Spartans! AHHHH-uuuhhhhh AHHHH-UUUUHHHH
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Loved it bro..! Was good to get back in there with you..!

Looking forward to the next few weeks hitting it hard with you...

Here's my new log....

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vujade said:
Loved it bro..! Was good to get back in there with you..!

Looking forward to the next few weeks hitting it hard with you...
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most def bro your attitude and approach looks and sounds positive.
Lookin forward to a fresh go in the gym training with you at least a couple days mixed in our schedules

And good luck with the new cycle and log! :)
 
Do you use a specific music player like Spotify or something for your music. I'd like to try your way. I have a set list that I've used for like the last whole year.
 
blueline438 said:
Do you use a specific music player like Spotify or something for your music. I'd like to try your way.
I have a set list that I've used for like the last whole year.
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I download sets to Podcast on my iPhone.

I know xxAMPxx does that as well and i think he also uses SoundCloud too, but he can clarify.
 
vujade said:
I download sets to Podcast on my iPhone.

I know xxAMPxx does that as well and i think he also uses SoundCloud too, but he can clarify.
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lol...my basement gym has a garrard turntable, a pioneer amp, and original bose 901 direct reflecting speakers with the built in equalizer ....nothing tops vinynl!!!

I tried to soundproof the basement, but whole house still shakes when I turn it up past 5, lol.
 
vujade said:
I download sets to Podcast on my iPhone.

I know xxAMPxx does that as well and i think he also uses SoundCloud too, but he can clarify.
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sound cloud is great
 
blueline438

OMG! i couldnt handle listening to same play list anymore.
im addicted to new beats and new sets everyday.

I use Soundcloud and mostly apples PODCAST.
You can either stream them, or download them so when your not
connected online you have it ready to listen to and most podcast are
at least an hour of music.

Soundcloud is free and every and any artist is on there.
It's streaming, but theres endless dj mixes on there so you just
hit play and never worry bout breaks or commercials...
 
Where does Laxogenin come from?

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Laxogenin was isolated in 1992 from rhizomes of smilax sieboldii
(a plant species found throughout the world, but native to Asia).
It is considered to be a type of steroidal sapogenin, and part of a group called brassinosteroids,
which are part of a group of 40 different steroids that are synthesized from species of plants.
Within the plant, these amazing compounds promote growth and vitality.

A study from the FASEB journal in 2010 showed that these brassinosteroids
actually trigger anabolic effects by increasing protein synthesis, while halting protein breakdown.
As we all know, protein is the building block of muscle, but with laxogenin you also get such benefits
as fat loss and performance enhancement.

As a matter of fact, laxogenin is known to be the only product available that can
give you anabolic gains in mass and strength without the steroidal suppression,
or other side effects. Therefore, athletes can use it on a caloric restricted diet
to prevent loss of muscle and strength. Furthermore, it will also help control glucose
and increase thyroid function (metabolism). Besides, according to one experiment from
the late 80's in Japan, laxogenin has been shown to have anti inflammatory benefits
and a prominent anti-tumor potential.
 
Hyde said:
Looking lean and sounds like you're having a good time!
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Thanks Hyde!

Yeah im really focusing on my diet this past few months and getting
it clocked in as normal and normal. I have lost some mass but happy
with shedding the 10 lbs i was looking to.

And definately having fun with giving this a run. As well as sharing
my experience with anyone in the future interested in Hercules or in
the Laxogenin supp.

Sparta!
 
DAY 13: Chest & Stomach

DAY 13:

Feelin good going into the gym. Started day off different than usual.
Hit Dennys with my mum, and couldnt resist them pancakes which
i prob only have twice a year. slowed me down for a couple hours
but afterward new i had some xtra fuel to burn in the gym.

Morning dose of 40 mg "Hercules" by SPARTA NUTRITION

Pre-workout supps

here it is..

CHEST

Incline Machine Warm up
85 lbs x 20

Free motion fly machine
50 lbs x 20

Flat Bench dumbell press (15% incline)
65 x 10
70 x 8
80 x 6
85 x 6
85 x 5

Incline Dumbell Champagnes
50 x 8
45 x 8
42.5 x 8
40 x 8

Incline bench
100 x 8 (2 second pause)
4 sets (10 second pause between each set)

Flys on a ball
25 lbs x 15
4 sets

Stomach

Decline leg raises
10 sets of 20 reps (continuously just catch my breath between each set)

Ab Crunches & Side Crunches w/Rope Pull Downs
65 lbs x 25 x 8sets

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Nice workout

Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday
 
Denny's is excellent for a hard day of training...as long as I have 3 hours to get out of the coma beforehand!
 
Hyde said:
Denny's is excellent for a hard day of training...as long as I have 3 hours to get out of the coma beforehand!
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lol nice one mate! yeah i actually didnt go hard this time. since i been holdin down 50 to 75 g carbs a day
i got to the point now where i dont even crave them like i normally use to.
And still weighing this one out heavily on my mind and its now becoming an inner issue,
caus even cheat meals and cheat days, turn me off and i removed it from my thinking and routine all together.

So the $4 slam was quite enough and didnt even finish the pancakes.
I was upset cause i love maple syrup
and forgot to bring my own... ;)

yeah it did put me in a slumber for couple hours after..
but paid off later in the gym with some extra fuel..

Till next year... ha!
 
yea, it felt good to hit it hard again :biggthumpup:
 
Laxogenin FACT: Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW…

Interest in Laxogenin took off in 2007 when Yahoo Sports!
detailed an article on NFL Quarterback Tim Couch, who staged
an impressive comeback and credited Laxogenin as a
component for his physical recovery.[8]

Couch was the former Cleveland Browns QB who was their #1 draft pick in 1999,
but was absolutely battered for five painful years and was forced to have multiple
shoulder in the mid 2000s.

SPARTA NUTRITION
"Hercules"
 
xxAMPxx said:
DID YOU KNOW…

Interest in Laxogenin took off in 2007 when Yahoo Sports!
detailed an article on NFL Quarterback Tim Couch, who staged
an impressive comeback and credited Laxogenin as a
component for his physical recovery.[8]

Couch was the former Cleveland Browns QB who was their #1 draft pick in 1999,
but was absolutely battered for five painful years and was forced to have multiple
shoulder in the mid 2000s.

SPARTA NUTRITION
"Hercules"
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Did not know that. Nice find :biggthumpup:
 
Day 15: TrapS!

Feelin good this week. Definately feeling better recovery after training.

Went in and hit Traps hard:

Barbell Shrug
135 x 8
145 x 8
155 x 8
155 x 8

Behind the Back Shrug
135 x 8
135 x 8
115 x 8
115 x 8

Cable Shrugs
50 x 12
50 x 12
60 x 12
60 x 12

Cable Pulls
50 x 12
50 x 12
60 x 12
60 x 12

Kettle Ball High Pull
25 x 15
25 x 15
35 x 15
35 x 15

Dumbbell Shrug
50 x 10
50 x 10
50 x 10
50 x 10

Behind the Neck Press
45 x 15
45 x 15
45 x 15
45 x 15

Upright Rows
65 x 15
65 x 15
55 x 15
55 x 15

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Is this a different trap workout then we did Saturday...?
 
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Phytosterol spirostane and spirostene derivatives having a wide variety of utilities in humans.

Laxogenin Patent:
US 20140274978 A1

Claim: wherein the spirostane is selected from the group consisting of laxogenin,
5-hydroxy-laxogenin, laxogenin acetate, 5-hydroxy-laxogenin acetate
and combinations thereof and the spirostene is selected from the group consisting
of 7-keto-diosgenin, 7-keto-diosgenin acetate and combinations thereof.

Let’s revisit the question again: is it worth taking?

On paper, Laxogenin seems too good to be true;
a plant based steroid that will noticeably increase strength
and lean body mass with no androgenic side effects,
making it safe for both men and women.
 
Is it Worth Taking?

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Phytosterol spirostane and spirostene derivatives having a wide variety of utilities in humans.

Laxogenin Patent:
US 20140274978 A1

Claim: wherein the spirostane is selected from the group consisting of laxogenin,
5-hydroxy-laxogenin, laxogenin acetate, 5-hydroxy-laxogenin acetate
and combinations thereof and the spirostene is selected from the group consisting
of 7-keto-diosgenin, 7-keto-diosgenin acetate and combinations thereof.

Let’s revisit the question again: is it worth taking?

On paper, Laxogenin seems too good to be true;
a plant based steroid that will noticeably increase strength
and lean body mass with no androgenic side effects,
making it safe for both men and women.
 
xxAMPxx said:
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Phytosterol spirostane and spirostene derivatives having a wide variety of utilities in humans.

Laxogenin Patent:
US 20140274978 A1

Claim: wherein the spirostane is selected from the group consisting of laxogenin,
5-hydroxy-laxogenin, laxogenin acetate, 5-hydroxy-laxogenin acetate
and combinations thereof and the spirostene is selected from the group consisting
of 7-keto-diosgenin, 7-keto-diosgenin acetate and combinations thereof.

Let’s revisit the question again: is it worth taking?

On paper, Laxogenin seems too good to be true;
a plant based steroid that will noticeably increase strength
and lean body mass with no androgenic side effects,
making it safe for both men and women.
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nice!!!
 
Sparta Hercules Log: Day 19

Morning Dose 40 mgs.

Legs

Leg press machine

100 x 20
130 x 15
145 x 15
160 x 15
175 x 15

Reverse calf raise
150 x 15
5 sets

Linear Leg Press
135 x 20
5 sets with 10 second pause between sets

Seated calf raises
25 x 20
25 x 15
5 sets w/5 second pause between

Hammer strength leg extensions
100 lbs x 25
80 x 25
4 sets

Sumo Squats
35 x 20
4 sets w/10 second rest between
 
Recovery

Tests showed that protein synthesis increased by over 200%,
the key to lean muscle growth and accelerated repair.
In testing, 5a-Hydroxy Laxogenin has balanced cortisol response,
which is the major cornerstone to healthy recovery and reduction of muscle wasting.

Recovery after training has been getting better. My healing time post workout is quicker.
Im really looking forward to what this can do for my shoulder issues as i continue the log.
 
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