FireTitan
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Im in!!
M-Test...the last thing keeping me from the darkside
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Im in!!
ryane87
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Cookies........lol
Studhorse
Legend
That is so true got rid of two and the action has tripled!
FireTitan
Legend
Really? Mine doesnt care if my son is awake and has friends over... she just looks at me and nods her head. Maybe that means itll be over when hes gone. She does everything backwards. Lol
Studhorse
Legend
LOL, I use to have to beg for it. Now I'm like can I take a night off and just sleep!
ryane87
Well-known member
A little update. Yesterday and today turned out to be kinda rough. I had been telling everyone at my job I can't play football because of my knee and hip. They kept bugging me and bugging. College-age kids, some played high school ball, some played college ball. I finally gave in. I was doing alright until I got my second pick. I returned the length of our field for a TD. Knee started hurting BAD. Didn't do anything specific, my knee just doesn't like running and change of direction right now. Hell it barely likes leg training.
That trickled into today where I had a total shyt hamstring workout. I had severe pain trying to do one legged seated curls with 20 lbs!!!! Da fuq?!?! Rest of the day was shyt. My knee hates it when I lift it up to walk. It has gotten a little better as the day has gone on. We will also see what the weekend holds. But I may have to adjust my training for a week or two if this shyt doesn't calm down. Fcking dumb. I can't even participate in shyt I spent most of the 1st 30 or so years of my life doing. I just wish I knew what the hell is going on. It never bruised, isn't swollen. So I don't know.
That trickled into today where I had a total shyt hamstring workout. I had severe pain trying to do one legged seated curls with 20 lbs!!!! Da fuq?!?! Rest of the day was shyt. My knee hates it when I lift it up to walk. It has gotten a little better as the day has gone on. We will also see what the weekend holds. But I may have to adjust my training for a week or two if this shyt doesn't calm down. Fcking dumb. I can't even participate in shyt I spent most of the 1st 30 or so years of my life doing. I just wish I knew what the hell is going on. It never bruised, isn't swollen. So I don't know.
SFreed
Board Supporter
Next time people try to talk you into shyt just repeat after me; "I don't need to impress none of you f**kers".
Hope it's nothing too serious
ryane87
Well-known member
Appreciate it studly. We will see after the weekend. I am thinking about a one week Monday, Wednesday, Friday chest, back, and shoulder blast. 6 or 7 sets of each, each day. Or maybe a push/pull for the week without the leg work. I am hoping that isn't the case. I have been making good progress.
Studhorse
Legend
That day comes for us all. By my Jr. Year in college I was done playing football. Made it through about 5 years of men's beer league softball taping my ankles to get through a BS practice. Just got tired of the pain and said no more. I still get bugged at church to play. It's tough but I just tell them the body just can't do it anymore. Not worth it. Hell I turn my anckle if I step on a weed clump! Fu cken sad!
ryane87
Well-known member
Oh man....the fcking ankles dude...turrble
Misfit28
Well-known member
Aww man, I'm sorry to hear that. Hope it feels better soon!
ryane87
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Knee is feeling better. So far, I feel like I will be able to continue my leg training as planned. I guess I won't know until Monday morning! The end of my week didn't finish out as I would like. Seated barbell press went well because I didn't feel like tempting fate with the standing version. Going to get some rest this weekend and start fresh Monday.
Overall feels are very good. Mood is going strong. Have an extra strong desire to do the wife all the time. Feeling stronger. I will be going into my last week on my initial bottle and am ordering one more and a bottle of Inhibit-E. Woot woot! Haha
Hope everyone has a fantastical weekend!
Overall feels are very good. Mood is going strong. Have an extra strong desire to do the wife all the time. Feeling stronger. I will be going into my last week on my initial bottle and am ordering one more and a bottle of Inhibit-E. Woot woot! Haha
Hope everyone has a fantastical weekend!
Studhorse
Legend
Good to hear the knee is feeling better. Hit all my workouts this week and have the weekend off. I love having the weekend off! Usually Makes for a great Monday workout.
ArkAngel86
Member
So far, what are you liking better? M-test or Alphamax XT?
ryane87
Well-known member
It's relative to what you are looking for. IMO, M-Test feels like an 8 on, 4 off product that you would enjoy all year. If I had to lose weight, I would choose AM XT because some of the ingredients are geared more towards that. You could probably do the same with M-Test as well. It just kind of feels like something I would want to be using more frequently.
ryane87
Well-known member
Quad training earlier this morning. Just now able to get this update in. Knee was, for the most part, feeling up to the challenge. The problem from last week didn't rear it's head too much. It kinda talked to me, but still went well.
Leg extensions: upped the weight this week and hoped for the best and it went well enough. 195x12, 210x12, 225x10. Each rep had a 2 second hold at the top.
Front squats: 135x7, 155x7, 175x7, 195x7, 205x5. Got an extra rep from last week and really felt like I could have done more. Almost ready to move up to 215. Dropped to 135x8 for a 2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, then another set for 8 with a 4 second negative each rep. Will be upping the weight next week. I feel like these ending sets are improving my strength and size.
One leg press: 3 ppsx12, +25sx12, 4 ppsx12. Dropped down to 2 pps+25 and got it for 20 with a 4 second negative each rep. Real good set and I need to up the wei again!
Leg extensions: Finished with 3 sets of leg extensions. Lighter than my 1st 3 sets, but with more focus on both a little higher reps and a 3-4 second negative versus a 1-2.
Didn't have time to do anymore. Next week I will be making more of an effort to hit calves on leg day again instead of pushing them off to chest....lol will also be looking to add core training to my 2 leg days. Oh, got my 2nd bottle of M-Test!
Leg extensions: upped the weight this week and hoped for the best and it went well enough. 195x12, 210x12, 225x10. Each rep had a 2 second hold at the top.
Front squats: 135x7, 155x7, 175x7, 195x7, 205x5. Got an extra rep from last week and really felt like I could have done more. Almost ready to move up to 215. Dropped to 135x8 for a 2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, then another set for 8 with a 4 second negative each rep. Will be upping the weight next week. I feel like these ending sets are improving my strength and size.
One leg press: 3 ppsx12, +25sx12, 4 ppsx12. Dropped down to 2 pps+25 and got it for 20 with a 4 second negative each rep. Real good set and I need to up the wei again!
Leg extensions: Finished with 3 sets of leg extensions. Lighter than my 1st 3 sets, but with more focus on both a little higher reps and a 3-4 second negative versus a 1-2.
Didn't have time to do anymore. Next week I will be making more of an effort to hit calves on leg day again instead of pushing them off to chest....lol will also be looking to add core training to my 2 leg days. Oh, got my 2nd bottle of M-Test!
cheftepesh1
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Damn fine leg workouts
ryane87
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This morning's pressing didn't go as I would have liked. Last night I was thinking about trying the 95s. Got to bed late, had to get up extra early because of OT at work. So the 75s felt kinda heavy lol....
Incline dumbbell press: 75x8, 85x7, 90x5, 70x8 with a 2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, 70s again for 7, this time with a 4 second negative each rep.
Reverse grip bench press: 135x5, 155x5, 175x5, 195x4.
Reverse grip incline press/Incline flyes superset: 95x8 with a 4 second negative each rep/35x8, 105x8 with a 4 second negative each rep/40x8, 115x6 with a 4 second negative each rep/40x8.
I think next week will be the last week of this exercise rotation. Then I will go back to either barbell incline press or start with reverse grip bench press and may try and throw in some regular bench. I haven't done that really in months. Hope everyone is having a kick @ss day!
Incline dumbbell press: 75x8, 85x7, 90x5, 70x8 with a 2 second pause at the bottom of each rep, 70s again for 7, this time with a 4 second negative each rep.
Reverse grip bench press: 135x5, 155x5, 175x5, 195x4.
Reverse grip incline press/Incline flyes superset: 95x8 with a 4 second negative each rep/35x8, 105x8 with a 4 second negative each rep/40x8, 115x6 with a 4 second negative each rep/40x8.
I think next week will be the last week of this exercise rotation. Then I will go back to either barbell incline press or start with reverse grip bench press and may try and throw in some regular bench. I haven't done that really in months. Hope everyone is having a kick @ss day!
ryane87
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I will do a training update later. Right now, exciting news. TJ stopped me this morning and I am going in early Monday so he can look me over and put a plan together for the summer. Again, I don't know how much help he is offering, but this is an awesome start. I know his time and services are valuable, so whatever he wants to throw my way, I will be grateful. He knows I am shooting for 2 shows this summer with the goal of at some point trying to qualify for nationals and try to get my card. So I guess we will see how realistic those are to him when we talk more in depth Monday. Super excited, though!
angcd3
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Nice!! definitely exciting stuff.. has always been a dream of mine to compete.
Studhorse
Legend
That is freakin awesome! just stay on course and love the process and you will be fine brother.
ryane87
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Finally getting around to posting my back training. Obviously, my session wasn't as long as I wanted due to my conversation this morning. Really looking forward to Monday! Anyway, I mentioned gym has a new power rack. Didn't realize all the fancy shyt it has! It has a land mine attachment, so Meadows rows, one arm barbell rows, t-bar rows are all possible without having to find a damn corner! HAHA
One arm barbell row: these I perform these with the barbell on my working side and a dip in my hips on the opposite side to get a real good stretch. I also use the 25s. 50x8 with 2-3 second peak contraction each rep. 75x8, 80x8 with a 1-2 second peak contraction hold, and 85x7 straight through but controlled. Finished with 50 again with 4 second negatives each rep for 8.
Pull ups: bw x 5 with 2 second hold at the top of each rep. +25x4+2+2. Bw x 5 with 2 second hold at the top of each rep. Kind of disappointing again. I was running out of time so I cut these short.
Seated cable rows: we have a new attachment at my gym for these. You can move your hands in 3 different positions, so I did to sets from all 3 different positions. I did them like an extended set.
Face pulls: did these positioned at shoulder level, all the way to the top, and kneeling. A tri-set. Did 2 sets of these like this.
Obviously, I didn't get done what I wanted to, but it was still productive.
One arm barbell row: these I perform these with the barbell on my working side and a dip in my hips on the opposite side to get a real good stretch. I also use the 25s. 50x8 with 2-3 second peak contraction each rep. 75x8, 80x8 with a 1-2 second peak contraction hold, and 85x7 straight through but controlled. Finished with 50 again with 4 second negatives each rep for 8.
Pull ups: bw x 5 with 2 second hold at the top of each rep. +25x4+2+2. Bw x 5 with 2 second hold at the top of each rep. Kind of disappointing again. I was running out of time so I cut these short.
Seated cable rows: we have a new attachment at my gym for these. You can move your hands in 3 different positions, so I did to sets from all 3 different positions. I did them like an extended set.
Face pulls: did these positioned at shoulder level, all the way to the top, and kneeling. A tri-set. Did 2 sets of these like this.
Obviously, I didn't get done what I wanted to, but it was still productive.
Studhorse
Legend
Nice back workout! Your going to love that sweet power rack.
ryane87
Well-known member
Already do!!!
ryane87
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A little update with a full review coming later as tomorrow is the last day of the CEL provided M-Test. I will be continuing this log for the next 4 weeks as my second bottle of M-Test has arrived along with my Inhibit-E and SNS creatine. Nothing special to report as I still trained Thursday and Friday. I have been feeling like poo, so I backed off the negative and paused sets and did straight set work. No rushed reps and still thinking about the negative, just giving my body a slight break to fight off whatever this is BEFORE it becomes a full-blown illness that steals gym time.
I will post thoughts and pics here as I finish this run, but I will probably get back into my training log, which I will post if anyone wants to follow.
I am thrilled with this product and I think it will be interesting to see how the addition of Inhibit-E plays out.
I will post thoughts and pics here as I finish this run, but I will probably get back into my training log, which I will post if anyone wants to follow.
I am thrilled with this product and I think it will be interesting to see how the addition of Inhibit-E plays out.
blueline438
Board Sponsor
I'm in the same boat brother. I met with my coach the other and he sent me over a few things to fill out and get started on. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen. I'm not sure what show I wanna try and get in to but it'll be this summer I believe.
ryane87
Well-known member
He said he was going to look through the schedule. There are a lot of shows in TX, I just prefer one that doesn't involve 3+ hours of travel unless it was something bigger....haha
I am very excited about Monday, though. Of course, I could leave disappointed. There is always that thought in the back of my mind.
blueline438
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I'm not sure if your following my lifting log but my guy has competed several times and is wanting to start coaching. I'll be his first client. I'm really excited even just to have some guidance. He seems very positive about it and very excited. He said he's helping a guy out online but the fact I'm local and in the same facility as him he can actually train me. I'm super pumped.
ryane87
Well-known member
I saw that and I believe I even commented on it. That is an awesome scenario. I wouldn't mind being a guinea pig for somebody experienced. I think you will enjoy it. Things like that sometimes happen for a reason and that is a very big opportunity.
Like I said in my training log back in November-December, he approached me on the idea and offered help. So I believe he has solid intentions, I just like to not get too high on anything. I am never really too high or too low.
blueline438
Board Sponsor
Being approached by someone offering in my opinion is awesome. The fact that he can see potential in you and wants to get you there is awesome.
I can't remember if you were there or not. I remember us talking about being on stage together and getting some AM gear though.
ryane87
Well-known member
How far along are you in your injury rehab?
ryane87
Well-known member
Today went pretty well. First, he is providing me a lot more than I thought. Second, obviously after giving me a look over, he thinks I have potential. He told me pretty much the obvious, at least to myself. I need to bring my chest up and bring my right side in more with my left. He was happy at my shape and my conditioning considering I don't do cardio and haven't really trained towards that yet.
I think, most importantly, he believes my goals are attainable if I put in the work. I made sure to stress that I am competing to do well, not to just be up there. I am not wired that way. I wouldn't be doing it otherwise. He thinks I could qualify for nationals this year. He didn't suggest I do the nationals if I did because I have a lot of work to do. But that was definitely motivating. I am not chasing emptiness....haha
The only part is I might be pushing my cycling WAY up. I wanted to wait for a bit, but he suggested test-e at 500 mg a week for 20 weeks and anavar the last 6-8 weeks. A mild cycle, but still my first. He also said it will even the playing field for me if I truly want to reach my goals.The test seems long to me, but we shall see. I will have to have a huge conversation with the wife. That is all for now. The meeting took about an hour and fifteen minutes. So my session wasn't as long as I wanted.
I think, most importantly, he believes my goals are attainable if I put in the work. I made sure to stress that I am competing to do well, not to just be up there. I am not wired that way. I wouldn't be doing it otherwise. He thinks I could qualify for nationals this year. He didn't suggest I do the nationals if I did because I have a lot of work to do. But that was definitely motivating. I am not chasing emptiness....haha
The only part is I might be pushing my cycling WAY up. I wanted to wait for a bit, but he suggested test-e at 500 mg a week for 20 weeks and anavar the last 6-8 weeks. A mild cycle, but still my first. He also said it will even the playing field for me if I truly want to reach my goals.The test seems long to me, but we shall see. I will have to have a huge conversation with the wife. That is all for now. The meeting took about an hour and fifteen minutes. So my session wasn't as long as I wanted.
tyga tyga
Legend
Man, few months now. I'm going to incorporate pulls into my next three week block (after this four week block ends)
Still doing:
Pallof presses
Leg raises
Bird dogs
ryane87
Well-known member
How are you going to incorporate them?
Studhorse
Legend
Great feedback! Thanks for sharing, this is good stuff!
blueline438
Board Sponsor
That's awesome man!! That sounds like a long time for test e. But I guess not. It doesn't seem like a huge dose just a significant boost.
I didn't get to meet with my guy. He said he still had some things to look over and would email me some more stuff. Still haven't gotten anything from him yet. Let me know how that conversation goes with the wife. I have to have the same one soon too.
ryane87
Well-known member
My review:
Thanks to the gentlemen at SNS/CEL for giving me an opportunity to log this outstanding product. I can't say enough good things about this product. The initial effects began to kick in a little over a week in for me. Increased libido, increased feeling of well-being, increased load volume, the types of things you want from a good natural test booster. Week 3 is when everything really settles in. I am getting ready to start the 6th week and the effects haven't diminished.
Now, I know when a lot of people hear the words "test booster", they expect things akin to steroid results. This isn't that. You WILL get a better body composition if you put the work in. The confidence in your strength will allow you to push harder. For example, I had NEVER tried the 90s on dumbbell incline press. Now I do them with regularity. I would love to use this product on an 8 week off, 4 week on regular basis. I also think this product could be an invaluable part of PCT as a way to get back to homeostasis faster.
I am really going to miss using this product. The nice thing is that you can get all of this for around $30 a month. I don't know how this would help people in their 20s, but as someone who will be 37 next Sunday, it was awesome. Thanks again guys! I highly, HIGHLY recommend this.
Thanks to the gentlemen at SNS/CEL for giving me an opportunity to log this outstanding product. I can't say enough good things about this product. The initial effects began to kick in a little over a week in for me. Increased libido, increased feeling of well-being, increased load volume, the types of things you want from a good natural test booster. Week 3 is when everything really settles in. I am getting ready to start the 6th week and the effects haven't diminished.
Now, I know when a lot of people hear the words "test booster", they expect things akin to steroid results. This isn't that. You WILL get a better body composition if you put the work in. The confidence in your strength will allow you to push harder. For example, I had NEVER tried the 90s on dumbbell incline press. Now I do them with regularity. I would love to use this product on an 8 week off, 4 week on regular basis. I also think this product could be an invaluable part of PCT as a way to get back to homeostasis faster.
I am really going to miss using this product. The nice thing is that you can get all of this for around $30 a month. I don't know how this would help people in their 20s, but as someone who will be 37 next Sunday, it was awesome. Thanks again guys! I highly, HIGHLY recommend this.
booneman77
Legend
Thanks a lot for your time and detail. Glad to see it delivered what you were looking for too.
I'll be interested to see if some of the effects "wear off" when you stop and how that impacts strength and confidence
