A Month of R&R w/ FinaFlex

I can vouch for that as well - It's a whole different level of passing out. I was thinking about that it's sorta like the difference between setting a PC to sleep vs shutting it down.
 
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Warmup
Agile 8
Hip Distractions
SuperD's Hip Alignment

Sumo 376x5x5
446x3 + 4"
Block 446x1 Hook Grip Experiment

SSB Squat, beltless w/ knee sleeves & oly shoes 215x8
265x8
285x8
305x8
325x8

Leg Press
495x3x15

GHR
BW x2x10
+25x2x8
BW x15

Standing Banded Crunches
Strong blue x5x15

Agile 8 and various distractions

Annnnnnnnnnd 1 scoop BCAA+SAA in 12oz of water during the GHRs to finish things off. Yum
 
I full scooped it last night.

I dosed around 930 and was sound asleep by 10. Didnt wake up once throughout the night. Mini-me woke me up around 630. It felt like I slept until 9-10am because of how strong I slept.
 
Psh, who mixes BCAA's with a spoon? This guy does.

Took 1 scoop BCAA+SAA and 1/2 scoop G8 last night, spoon stirred in 8oz of water and an ice cube for 20 seconds. No grit. The BCAAs actually mixed instead of floated at the top.

I slept past 7am for the first time in months. Asleep at midnight and awake at 1030. Didnt wake up once.
 
I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or not with it, but last night was one of the nights without it and I had all kinds of dreams.


Can't say I recall any dreams from any of the nights I've used it either....
 
jimbuick said:
I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or not with it, but last night was one of the nights without it and I had all kinds of dreams.

Can't say I recall any dreams from any of the nights I've used it either....
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The nights I take a break from it, I'll dream. Nothing super in depth, but I know there was something in my mind thinking.

Nights with G8, I'm dead asleep. I'm not so dead that I can't be woken up. It's just good dreamless sleep.
 
Week 1 Cycle 2 OHP 5's Week

Warmup
Defranco Simple 6, substitute ball for roller Banded Bully, strong

OHP
115x5 (65%)
135x5 (75%)
150x9 (85% AMRAP)
135x5

Rest Pause Set @ 65%, Rest 20"
115x12/6/4

Standing Unilateral DB Press
35x3x20

Pull-ups
BW x5x8 x7 x6

JM Press
135x3x15

Facepulls/Barbell Curls

Made it as fast of a workout as I could. I feel pretty wrecked from the last two workouts after the crap week. Getting the blood moving in there felt great though. Had my BCAA+SAA intra workout today.
 
wasme said:
Thanks... I can see that would be a good way to go.
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Three on one of, two in one off works well to. As long as you get that break then there shouldn't be any diminished returns.
 
Montego1 said:
Three on one of, two in one off works well to. As long as you get that break then there shouldn't be any diminished returns.
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Thanks Monte.. probably the way I'll go as I do 2 heavy days, day off, 3 hypertrophy days, one off.. so my off days I wont use.
 
Squats 5x3@85% of T1RM

Squats
445x5x3

Romanian Deadlift
315x8

Annnnnnnd work interrupted.

Sippin on some BCAA/SAA as we speak.
 
Bench 5x3@85% of T1RM

Warmup
Simple 6
Agile 8

Bench
235x5x3

Pin Press
235x3
275x2x3

DB Press
80x10
85x2x8
90x8

Meadows Rows
90x10
100x10
110x10
120x8
130x7

Low Pulley Facepulls
55x5x15

V-Grip Tri Pressdown
160x5x12

Banded Crunches

So....2 scoops of BCAA+SAA's with 32oz of ice water during this session. I was in the gym for about 2 hours and didnt get as much food in me as I had wanted beforehand. It kept me going and we'll see how the DOMS is.

So I took off G8 the last 2 nights. I was laying in bed at work with my mind running 100mph, wishing I had some G8 on me.

That being said, I'll take advantage of having to do nothing tomorrow morning for once, and take a full scoop of G8.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
damn work anyway :rant:
what are they thinking, interrupting you?

you're a machine bro, great looking training going on in here
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I know right?? I have things to pick up and put down.

Appreciate it. Finally have some G8 flowing through me as we speak.

Lights out for this mofo. I like the calming effect it has.
 
Family is at the beach this week and my only days off are Wed/Thurs, outside of that, I'm at work overnight. That being said, scooped a full G8 last night. Woke up at 630 to let the dog out then slept until 11. It was absolutely beautiful. It's been a long while since I've slept that well, and for so long.

Today's 2+ hour long session was fueled by 1.5 scoops of BCAA+SAA

Deadlift 5x3@85% of T1RM
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Sumo
416x5x3

4" Sumo Block Pull
466x1
466 + minibands x1
486 + minibands x1
506 + minibands x1

Cambered Bar Good Mornings
245x10
265x2x10
155x15

Front Squat
135x5 + Knee sleeves
225x5
275x5 + Belt
315x5

Cable Crunches/Wood Choppers/Upside down kettlebell holds/Bodyweight lunges

Abother callouse ripped open. Had super glue with me this time at least. 506+bands was the ugliest rep ever. I caught myself trying to shimmy up the bands. Oh well. Good session. Been here a few hours.
 
Sean1332 said:
Family is at the beach this week and my only days off are Wed/Thurs, outside of that, I'm at work overnight. That being said, scooped a full G8 last night. Woke up at 630 to let the dog out then slept until 11. It was absolutely beautiful. It's been a long while since I've slept that well, and for so long.

Today's 2+ hour long session was fueled by 1.5 scoops of BCAA+SAA

Deadlift 5x3@85% of T1RM
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Sumo
416x5x3

4" Sumo Block Pull
466x1
466 + minibands x1
486 + minibands x1
506 + minibands x1

Cambered Bar Good Mornings
245x10
265x2x10
155x15

Front Squat
135x5 + Knee sleeves
225x5
275x5 + Belt
315x5

Cable Crunches/Wood Choppers/Upside down kettlebell holds/Bodyweight lunges

Abother callouse ripped open. Had super glue with me this time at least. 506+bands was the ugliest rep ever. I caught myself trying to shimmy up the bands. Oh well. Good session. Been here a few hours.
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Super glue. Be careful with that lol. I used to be an avid bowler and would have calluses of my thumb rip open. Got some wicked sickness once when super glue got into my blood after patching up one during a two day tournament.
 
Montego1 said:
Super glue. Be careful with that lol. I used to be an avid bowler and would have calluses of my thumb rip open. Got some wicked sickness once when super glue got into my blood after patching up one during a two day tournament.
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Damn! Good to know. The dried super glue just got ripped off anyways. May be the last time I try that
 
Sean1332 said:
Damn! Good to know. The dried super glue just got ripped off anyways. May be the last time I try that
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I used it hundreds of times with no problem but that one time turned me off. I used skin patch but that stuff burns like crazy lol.
 
OHP 3's Week

Warmup
Shoulder Pullapart Series x2
Simple 6
Hip flossing/distractions throughout session

OHP
125x3
145x3
160x6, push press 7th
135x10

Standing Neutral Grip DB Press/Pull-ups 65x3x8/BW 3x8
60x2x8/BW 1x7

Pendlay Rows-PR every set I guess
295x2x4
305x2x3
225x1x8

Tate Press/Cambered Barbell Curls
50x3x10/ ? x5x15 50x2x8

Cambered Bar Ab Rollouts
5x10

Shoulder Pullapart Series x1

Did 3 of the pullapart series this morning. Done well over 500 pullaparts today. No shoulder pops whatsoever

However the **** I setup for Tate Press/DB bench Press/any DB movement on a flat bench, is how I need to be setting up for my competition bench. I'm driven onto my traps, butt just touching, no back slide, packed shoulders, and an ungodly amount of leg drive. This may sound dumb, but when I bench Tuesday I'm going to setup with dumbells and drop em and grab the bar. Maybe something is mind ****ing me with the barbell.

Edit:
Tire Drags
Long ass lunges x4x40 yards
Sprint x2x40 yards
Backwards Drag x2x40 yards
Pulling with arms x1

I'm definetly giving credit where it's due, to the BCAA+SAA. Though I still suffer some moderate DOMS, I believe it's definetly helping me recover from these harsh workouts a lot faster.

And it's tasty..
 
So here's a late entry:

Friday night, I took shy over a half scoop of G8, on duty. I went to be at 1130 was woken up at 2am for a case and head to head out on the boat. Surprisingly, after only a few short hours of sleep, I was able to wake up and be fully alert and operate, as if I had slept for 6+ hours. When I got back, I was able to fall right back asleep for a nap.

I didnt take any G8 last night. I tossed and turned, woke up to urinate at 3am, and kept having random dreams.

G8 is by far, a stellar product. I admit, I hate the taste/smell of it when it's not mixed with something. With any other product, that's enough to make me NOT want to purchase it again. With G8, it's effectiveness supersedes taste by a longshot, and I'll continue to purchase this down the road. This sounds like a final review, but it's not. I'm just sold after a half tub of it already.
 
I've been off g8 s few nights now and can tell a huge difference in sleep. Eben being dog tired the rest is just not the same. I've been using the BCAA+SAA to mix pre bed but when I don't I normally use a bit of water enhancer to change the flavor some. Grape is a good one :)
 
Squats 5x1@95% of T1RM

Body weight 207

Warmup
Lacrosse ball mash
Hip mobility drills

Squats
496x5x1

Deficit Deadlift (1 3/4 inch)
320x3x8

Dumbell Lunges/GHR
45x2x10/BW x2x10

What a crap day. I had trouble hitting depth. I was there but I wasnt burying it. I only slept 4 hours last night and maybe a 2 hour nap when I got home from work so I called it quits early.I regret not taking G8 last night. Hit my sets at least so it wasnt too terrible of a day. No videos. Phone barely has battery. Benching tomorrow.
 
I'm having an affair with G8.

She seduces me into a deep, satisfying sleep and allows me to wake up feeling like a million bucks ready to make the day my bitch.

Seriously, I look forward to the nights I can take because of how well I feel after an awesome nights rest.

With that, I'm walking into the gym now with 1.5 scoops of BCAA+SAA's in 32oz of ice water.
 
Sean1332 said:
I'm having an affair with G8.

She seduces me into a deep, satisfying sleep and allows me to wake up feeling like a million bucks ready to make the day my bitch.

Seriously, I look forward to the nights I can take because of how well I feel after an awesome nights rest.

With that, I'm walking into the gym now with 1.5 scoops of BCAA+SAA's in 32oz of ice water.
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This temptress is indeed amazing
 
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Warmup
Lacrosse ball mash everything mashable
Oly Wall squat followed by ER/IR
More hip mobility drills
Agile 8
Trunk twist hanging from pull-up bar

Bench Press
260x5x1 (Working set, ~95%)
285x1
305x0
305x1 + Titan Ram
315x1
345x0 I was told to exhale, so I did, and lost it

Incline DB Press
70x3x10
70x15
70x12

Chest Supported Row
150x5x15

Facepulls/Rolling Tri Ext/DB Curls

Cable Crunches/Battle Ropes/Upside down kettlebell hold

Benching was good so I thought I'd go all out. Was going to attempt 300 but figured "Why not get a 5lb PR?" For some reason I thought I'd switch to the wrestling shoes at 285. It worked out but I think the Oly shoes are better. Oh well. My prescribed sets/reps were hit and that's what counts.

**** these bitches
 

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No lifting yesterday or today. Low carb days each day which sucks ass but I'm still under 210. My lumbar felt pretty wrecked after benching on Tuesday and it's just now feeling better.

Last two days activities:
-Lacrosse ball mash 3x a day, everything mashable
-Periformis and couch stretches
-Bodyweight lunges
-Olympic wall squats
-Lateral hip distraction
-Pullapart series, about 400 reps/day

My hips are slightly better. Still some pretty tender tissue. I may go to the sports masseuse I went to before to have it worked out. I realized while standing at parade rest for a while today that my shoulder mobility is absolute crap. Working on that now as well.

I haven't dosed any G8 or BCAA+SAA's Wednesday or today. Have been on duty both days/nights so I'm refraining from too much sleep aid usage when I'm on. Looking forward to some G8 tomorrow night! Deadlifts tomorrow mornin when I get off
 
Ahhhhhhhh get those kinks worked out brother and smash the deads.
 
Deadlift 5x1@95% of T1RM
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Warmup
Agile 8

Sumo Deadlift
461x5x1
496x1

4" Block Pull
526x1
545x1

EFS Yoke Bar Good Mornings
175x10
265x2x8
225x10

Walking DB Lunges
50 x4 x a lot

Orange band rigged up from one stanchion, held with hands. Grey average rigged up behind me around my waist. I centered myself between them, stretched out like a good morning/superman, then used hip thrust and lats to stand upright

^that x2x20

Cambered Bar Ab Rollouts

2 scoops BCAA+SAA intra/post
 
OHP 5/3/1 Week 75/85/95

Prewo
-Neurosurge
-9g Citrulline Malate

Intra
-1.5x FinaFlex BCAA+SAA

Warmup
-DeFranco Simple 6 (replace foam roller with lacrosse ball)
-Banded Bully (strong blue)
-Doubled mini spider wall crawl

Sets x Reps

Pull-ups
BWx3x5

OHP (belt + Oly shoe)
135x5
155x3
170x4 AMRAP
155x3
135x4x8

Appalons Axle JM Floor Press
83+40lb chain x10
83+80lb chain x8
83+120lb chain x2x6
103+120lb chain x3
103+80lb chain x6
103+40lb chain x8

Chest Support Inclined 4" Cambered Barbell Row
135x5x15, 20 sec rest, 3-1-2 count

FacePulls/Ez-Bar Curls

Shoulders feel incredible. Triceps are rock solid now. Good session.

G8 Notes:
I had a meatball sandwich last night around 8pm (late dinner, was on the road) I then dosed 3/4 scoop of G8 around 845. It definetly wasnt enough time away from the carbs to dose the G8. My sleep was interrupted a couple of times and has a couple of random dreams. I knew before hand that it shouldn't be taken with carbs. Oh well.

The BCAA's are becoming a favorite of mine. The mixability and taste is way above par.
 
Sean1332 said:
I had a meatball sandwich last night around 8pm (late dinner, was on the road) I then dosed 3/4 scoop of G8 around 845. It definetly wasnt enough time away from the carbs to dose the G8. My sleep was interrupted a couple of times and has a couple of random dreams. I knew before hand that it shouldn't be taken with carbs. Oh well.

The BCAA's are becoming a favorite of mine. The mixability and taste is way above par.
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Great workout... I had that exact same experience last week when dosing too close to carbs..
 
Sean1332 said:
The one and only time!
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Protein, carbs and fat all have there place.... you can never go without them, but only manipulate the volume and timing....

Can't imagine a day without any carbs....my brain would fail instantly:)
 
Deadlift Deload (Swap w/ squat day this week)

Conventional Speed Pulls (60% of T1RM) 315x10, 20 second rest in between pulls

Toe Elevated Romanian Deadlift
225x5x10

Dumbell Step-Ups
40x way too many

Quick workout. I'm letting my hips and lumbar recover this week. Completed in about 40 minutes and have a decent sweat going on.

Just pounding my BCAA+SAA. I haven't been experiencing any DOMS lately, so I'm sure it's daily usage is contributing to that...which is awesome.

I still have nothing but good things to say about G8.
 
Sean1332 said:
Just pounding my BCAA+SAA. I haven't been experiencing any DOMS lately, so I'm sure it's daily usage is contributing to that...which is awesome.

I still have nothing but good things to say about G8.
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I love being gone for awhile, and coming back to this kind of feedback :D
very nice, glad to hear you are enjoying and all is productive sean :biggthumpup:
 
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