JDybya
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Thanks brother!
Battle Ready with MST RagNOroc
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Thanks brother!
JDybya
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3rd week of Endurance/Fitness base block. Peak enduro session with lots of sets, 12-30 reps each, 2 hours of fun!
So I did 1/2 scoop extra pre workout. Didn't really notice a huge differance over 1 scoop. But still noticed a huge difference over no scoops!
Again, I was able to improve on every metric I track. Reps up, rest time shortened, volume increased, intensity increased. Felt focused and pushed hard for the full workout. Could have been easily have gone longer (if I didn't constantly remind myself that I have a habit of over doing it to the point of injury).
1:00 Rag x 1.5 scoops
1:15 Foam rolling, theraband mobility warmup.
1:30 Climbing warmup - sustained low level climbing for 30 minutes.
Climbing Intervals - 4 sets of Max effort @ 2:1, work:rest ratio
-awesome pump! So energized!
HIIT Circuit: 5 rounds of prone body weight rows, Ring dips, dumbbell straight leg deads , leg raises
-bicycle kicks, neck and back bridge finishers
-had to stop myself. Wanted to do a couple more sets to exhaustion!
P.T. - 3 sets of reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds
Foam Roll, Self Massage, Stretch/yoga
Awesome workout. Psyched to be done with serious every other day endurance work...for a couple months....
So I did 1/2 scoop extra pre workout. Didn't really notice a huge differance over 1 scoop. But still noticed a huge difference over no scoops!
Again, I was able to improve on every metric I track. Reps up, rest time shortened, volume increased, intensity increased. Felt focused and pushed hard for the full workout. Could have been easily have gone longer (if I didn't constantly remind myself that I have a habit of over doing it to the point of injury).
1:00 Rag x 1.5 scoops
1:15 Foam rolling, theraband mobility warmup.
1:30 Climbing warmup - sustained low level climbing for 30 minutes.
Climbing Intervals - 4 sets of Max effort @ 2:1, work:rest ratio
-awesome pump! So energized!
HIIT Circuit: 5 rounds of prone body weight rows, Ring dips, dumbbell straight leg deads , leg raises
-bicycle kicks, neck and back bridge finishers
-had to stop myself. Wanted to do a couple more sets to exhaustion!
P.T. - 3 sets of reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds
Foam Roll, Self Massage, Stretch/yoga
Awesome workout. Psyched to be done with serious every other day endurance work...for a couple months....
jalfrey
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I've experimented with 1.5-2 scoops and can't tell enough of a difference to justify burning through a tub either. I'm glad to say that RagNOrok is a true one-scooper!
That does look like a killer workout! So, endurance block is over. What's the next phase?
JDybya
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Strength block of four weeks is next (then POWER!). This week should be a pretty easy deload to start off the block. Way lower volume and a little more intensity...psyched.
After such a killer foundation block, I'm pretty psyched to get into strength/hypertrophy. Just gotta keep reminding myself to keep it easy this week, which is tough after enjoying such a hard push this last week.
jalfrey
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I have a de-load week next week. I constantly have to tell myself the same thing during it. "Take it easy. Bitch, be COOL!"
JDybya
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The struggle is real. Stay strong brother.
smith_69
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[video=youtube;Lv3AY1zTzaE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv3AY1zTzaE[/video]
jalfrey
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Haha! Yes! Classic scene!
JDybya
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Today was day one of strength block, deload week. Hit the climbing gym for half climbing, half strength training. Quick short (1 hour session)
5:00 drank my delicious RagNOroc punch.....mmmmm....feel dem tingles...get psyched...
5:30: Theraband shoulder mobility warmup
Hang board, mobility drills warmup
Bouldering pyramid - 8 climbs from V0 up to about V5. Each climb about 8 to 15 moves, focusing on hard overhanging climbs. 3 minute rests between climbs
Strength Circuit
One arm push-ups 3x6, hanging leg raises on rings 3x10, pistol squats 3x5,
Finishers to failure: hanging side leg raises, neck to back bridge
Elbow P.T.: concentric reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds.
Awesome quick session. Still making progress on some hard (for me) climbs.
Tons of energy to spare, but sticking to deload training plan...so hard
5:00 drank my delicious RagNOroc punch.....mmmmm....feel dem tingles...get psyched...
5:30: Theraband shoulder mobility warmup
Hang board, mobility drills warmup
Bouldering pyramid - 8 climbs from V0 up to about V5. Each climb about 8 to 15 moves, focusing on hard overhanging climbs. 3 minute rests between climbs
Strength Circuit
One arm push-ups 3x6, hanging leg raises on rings 3x10, pistol squats 3x5,
Finishers to failure: hanging side leg raises, neck to back bridge
Elbow P.T.: concentric reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds.
Awesome quick session. Still making progress on some hard (for me) climbs.
Tons of energy to spare, but sticking to deload training plan...so hard
JDybya
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Since my endurance block is over, I'm switching up to using RagNOroc only preworkout, to get the most out of the jar. Though this just means I won't take it Tuesday's or Friday's.
Yesterday was my first day not taking it, and I miss the cool tropical punchy goodness...
Today - strength week 1 - deload - that's what she said, session 2:
7:00 RagNOroc, 7:30 Rock n' Roll!
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 37.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 55 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 15 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-45* sloper - 55 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Pull-ups- body weight x 5, +10 lbs x 5, +20 lbs x 5, +30 lbs x 5
Arnold Press - 30x5, 40x5, 50x5, 55x5
Squat: 135x5, 170x5, 190x5, 210x5, 250x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Felt good and focused. Short session, but needed that Rag for the late feeling 7:30pm workout (after long day of commuting, working, kids, wife, dog...sooo tired). Rag definitely held up its end of the bargain, and I think I did mine as well.
Yesterday was my first day not taking it, and I miss the cool tropical punchy goodness...
Today - strength week 1 - deload - that's what she said, session 2:
7:00 RagNOroc, 7:30 Rock n' Roll!
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 37.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 55 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 15 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-45* sloper - 55 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Pull-ups- body weight x 5, +10 lbs x 5, +20 lbs x 5, +30 lbs x 5
Arnold Press - 30x5, 40x5, 50x5, 55x5
Squat: 135x5, 170x5, 190x5, 210x5, 250x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Felt good and focused. Short session, but needed that Rag for the late feeling 7:30pm workout (after long day of commuting, working, kids, wife, dog...sooo tired). Rag definitely held up its end of the bargain, and I think I did mine as well.
smith_69
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I went back and forth but stayed at the 5- worked better for me
JDybya
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Can I add tequila?
smith_69
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duh of course lol
jalfrey
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JDybya
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Last night had a great recovery/mobility session. Unusually I'm low/no carb pre workout, but the kids got Sonic gift cards from their grandparents, so I begrudgingly had a Sonic grilled chicken sandwich (after a dose of Slinmax).
Two hours later, RagNOroc. Then the pumps.... Amazing pump, that I usually don't get. But the carbs, and the Rag with high rep work, felt amazing.
Rumble Roller
Internal rotator cuff rotations 3x25
External rotations 3x15
Supine lat raises 3x20
Y raises 3x20
Reverse flys 3x20
Dumbbell Curls 3x15 to 25
Single leg calf raises 3x20+
Reverse wrist curls 3x15 to 20
Wrist Curls 3x 15-20
Sledge pronation 3 x 15-25
Sledge Supination 3 x 15-25
Roll, massage, stretch, yoga
Two hours later, RagNOroc. Then the pumps.... Amazing pump, that I usually don't get. But the carbs, and the Rag with high rep work, felt amazing.
Rumble Roller
Internal rotator cuff rotations 3x25
External rotations 3x15
Supine lat raises 3x20
Y raises 3x20
Reverse flys 3x20
Dumbbell Curls 3x15 to 25
Single leg calf raises 3x20+
Reverse wrist curls 3x15 to 20
Wrist Curls 3x 15-20
Sledge pronation 3 x 15-25
Sledge Supination 3 x 15-25
Roll, massage, stretch, yoga
JDybya
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5/21/16
5:00 am RagNOroc
5:30 am: 1st week (of 4) strength phase, deload/easy-peasy week
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 42.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 57.5 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 20 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Inverted Rows on rings- body weight x 5, legs raised x5, legs raised/ one arm x 7 left + 7 right
Ring dips: 170 x 5, 200x5, 220x7
Thick bar (2") Dead lift: 190x5, 230x5, 270x5, 300x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Great training session.
Was able to add 5 lbs to all deadhangs. On track with reps and weights, for other lifts, to have a good strength block.
Felt focused, amped, pumped. Even fasted and with no caffeine! Stim break ain't got nothin on Rag!
5:00 am RagNOroc
5:30 am: 1st week (of 4) strength phase, deload/easy-peasy week
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 42.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 57.5 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 20 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Inverted Rows on rings- body weight x 5, legs raised x5, legs raised/ one arm x 7 left + 7 right
Ring dips: 170 x 5, 200x5, 220x7
Thick bar (2") Dead lift: 190x5, 230x5, 270x5, 300x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Great training session.
Was able to add 5 lbs to all deadhangs. On track with reps and weights, for other lifts, to have a good strength block.
Felt focused, amped, pumped. Even fasted and with no caffeine! Stim break ain't got nothin on Rag!
JDybya
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Tubs getting low! Not cool.
Yesterday's recover rehab/prehab, 5am:
Rumble Roller
Internal rotator cuff rotations 3x25
External rotations 3x15
Supine lat raises 3x20
Y raises 3x20
Reverse flys 3x20
Dumbbell Hammer curls 3x15 to 25
Single leg calf raises 3x20+
Reverse wrist curls 3x15 to 20
Wrist Curls 3x 15-20
Sledge pronation 3 x 15-25
Sledge Supination 3 x 15-25
Roll, massage, stretch, yoga
Tonight, 6pm, strength block, week 2, 1st session - climbing specific with some accessory work:
Theraband shoulder mobility warmup
Hang board, mobility drills warmup
Bouldering pyramid - 12 (up from 8) climbs from V0 up to about V5. Each climb about 8 to 15 moves, focusing on hard overhanging climbs. 3 minute rests between climbs
Strength Circuit
One arm push-ups 3x6, hanging leg raises 3x10, pistol squats 3x5,
Finishers to failure: hanging side leg raises, neck to back bridge
Elbow P.T.: concentric reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds.
RagNOroc has really kept me going during this stim break. Sleep has sucked. Work and life are exhausting. But my training keeps on keepin on with awesome energy focus and intensity. I will definitely be ordering another tub. Can't wait to stack this with some caffeine etc...
Yesterday's recover rehab/prehab, 5am:
Rumble Roller
Internal rotator cuff rotations 3x25
External rotations 3x15
Supine lat raises 3x20
Y raises 3x20
Reverse flys 3x20
Dumbbell Hammer curls 3x15 to 25
Single leg calf raises 3x20+
Reverse wrist curls 3x15 to 20
Wrist Curls 3x 15-20
Sledge pronation 3 x 15-25
Sledge Supination 3 x 15-25
Roll, massage, stretch, yoga
Tonight, 6pm, strength block, week 2, 1st session - climbing specific with some accessory work:
Theraband shoulder mobility warmup
Hang board, mobility drills warmup
Bouldering pyramid - 12 (up from 8) climbs from V0 up to about V5. Each climb about 8 to 15 moves, focusing on hard overhanging climbs. 3 minute rests between climbs
Strength Circuit
One arm push-ups 3x6, hanging leg raises 3x10, pistol squats 3x5,
Finishers to failure: hanging side leg raises, neck to back bridge
Elbow P.T.: concentric reverse wrist curls and sledge pronations with isometric holds.
RagNOroc has really kept me going during this stim break. Sleep has sucked. Work and life are exhausting. But my training keeps on keepin on with awesome energy focus and intensity. I will definitely be ordering another tub. Can't wait to stack this with some caffeine etc...
JDybya
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At 7:00 last night I reached the end of my RagNOroc. Cried a little...
7:30:
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 42.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 60 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 20 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-45* sloper - 60 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Pull-ups- body weight x 5, +10 lbs x 5, +20 lbs x 5, +30 lbs x 5, +35 lbs x 5
Arnold Press - 30x5, 40x5, 50x5, 55x5, 55x5, 55x5
Squat: 135x5, 170x5, 190x5, 210x5, 250x5, 250x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Awesome workout. Pumps, focus, and intensity for days. All without caffeine, and after a long stressful day that had me considering skipping my workout. Glad I didn't!
As others have noted, I am getting used to the flavor a bit. It's still good, but not as world changing as the first week or so.
Final Review forthcoming...
7:30:
Rumble Roller, Theraband shoulder mobility drill, Climbing movement warmup drills on vertical climbing wall.
Bouldering ladder: complete increasingly difficult climbs, on vertical, 15*, 30*, and 45* walls; 8-16 moves, 6 total climbs.
Hang board Deadhangs:
-10mm edge four fingers - 42.5 lbs added to dip belt - 3 x ten second hangs with 2 minute rests between sets
-3" pinch blocks - 60 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-middle+ring finger 15mm edge - 20 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
-45* sloper - 60 lbs x 3 sets of ten second hangs
Pull-ups- body weight x 5, +10 lbs x 5, +20 lbs x 5, +30 lbs x 5, +35 lbs x 5
Arnold Press - 30x5, 40x5, 50x5, 55x5, 55x5, 55x5
Squat: 135x5, 170x5, 190x5, 210x5, 250x5, 250x5
Leg raises - 4 sets of 20
Bicycles x50
Neck bridge and back bridge
Elbow p.t. - concentric wrist curls and sledge pronations
Awesome workout. Pumps, focus, and intensity for days. All without caffeine, and after a long stressful day that had me considering skipping my workout. Glad I didn't!
As others have noted, I am getting used to the flavor a bit. It's still good, but not as world changing as the first week or so.
Final Review forthcoming...
smith_69
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I had the same feeling all without the caffeine - if you get all of that without a stim, you know its a good product
JDybya
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Seriously! And I AM a stim junkie....this reverse diet on a stim break has been a F@!&$ pain. But Rag has really made the workouts fantastic. If I could just get away with drinking it ten or twelve times a day....
JDybya
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Final Review
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RagNOroc Elite, caffeine free Preworkout Intensifier.
Profile - 9/10
The profile on this got me really excited and didn't disappoint on delivery. The inclusion of cordyceps, dmae, and rhodiola, along with staples like beta alanine, Betaine, and creatine, AND in caffeine free with no added artificial favors, colors or dyes, was all that I could ask for in a preworkout that would take me into a stim break while training multiple facets of endurance, strength, and technique.
My only complaint is the transparency of the dosage of rhodiola, Betaine, and beta alanine. Rhodiola is becoming more popular, and if taking this at the same time as other sups containing rhodiola, I'd like to know that I'm not taking too much. Regarding Betaine and beta alanine, these are ingredients that I would like to ensure I get clinical doses of, and I tend to split pre and post. I was left guessing how much to add to my post workout shake.
Taste - 9/10
The Crushing Punch is amazingly tropical with heavy coconut flavor and hints of citrus with pear and apple. Extremely palatable and enjoyable. It took several weeks to become accustomed to the flavor, and I would imagine with a little cycling of other flavored pre's, it would retain its intensity much longer.
Effectiveness - 10/10
The endurance benefits from start to finish, were nothing short of amazing. I pr'd every week of the endurance phase of my training, and almost all my strength sessions as well. Endurance benafits did seem to increase as the weeks progressed, and the focus was always fantastic. All this while I was in a calorie deficit, coming off of stimulants, and getting sub-optimal sleep. Amazing!
Overall - 9/10
Only the most minor of quibbles here. I would whole heartedly recommend this as a preworkout, for anyone interested in trying it, and intent on training hard to take advantage of its benefits.
RagNOroc was absolutely awesome for my stim break, for endurance work, strength training and practice of technical skills and movement patterns. And I can't wait to try the caffeinated version as well! It helped me focus and push through some grueling sessions, and provided a solid pump and increased vascularity that added another level of motivation.
A HUGE thank you to jalfrey for the chance to log this. I had a great time and really enjoyed it!
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RagNOroc Elite, caffeine free Preworkout Intensifier.
Profile - 9/10
The profile on this got me really excited and didn't disappoint on delivery. The inclusion of cordyceps, dmae, and rhodiola, along with staples like beta alanine, Betaine, and creatine, AND in caffeine free with no added artificial favors, colors or dyes, was all that I could ask for in a preworkout that would take me into a stim break while training multiple facets of endurance, strength, and technique.
My only complaint is the transparency of the dosage of rhodiola, Betaine, and beta alanine. Rhodiola is becoming more popular, and if taking this at the same time as other sups containing rhodiola, I'd like to know that I'm not taking too much. Regarding Betaine and beta alanine, these are ingredients that I would like to ensure I get clinical doses of, and I tend to split pre and post. I was left guessing how much to add to my post workout shake.
Taste - 9/10
The Crushing Punch is amazingly tropical with heavy coconut flavor and hints of citrus with pear and apple. Extremely palatable and enjoyable. It took several weeks to become accustomed to the flavor, and I would imagine with a little cycling of other flavored pre's, it would retain its intensity much longer.
Effectiveness - 10/10
The endurance benefits from start to finish, were nothing short of amazing. I pr'd every week of the endurance phase of my training, and almost all my strength sessions as well. Endurance benafits did seem to increase as the weeks progressed, and the focus was always fantastic. All this while I was in a calorie deficit, coming off of stimulants, and getting sub-optimal sleep. Amazing!
Overall - 9/10
Only the most minor of quibbles here. I would whole heartedly recommend this as a preworkout, for anyone interested in trying it, and intent on training hard to take advantage of its benefits.
RagNOroc was absolutely awesome for my stim break, for endurance work, strength training and practice of technical skills and movement patterns. And I can't wait to try the caffeinated version as well! It helped me focus and push through some grueling sessions, and provided a solid pump and increased vascularity that added another level of motivation.
A HUGE thank you to jalfrey for the chance to log this. I had a great time and really enjoyed it!