breezy's training, supplementation, and food log

[jimbuick]

One or two scoops

I assumed two, and would be shocked if he said 1.

 

[wasme]

Sounds awesome Breezy..

 

[breezy11]

Glad to hear it bro! I wouldn't expect anything less from team USPlabs! I will be grabbing a tub once it hits NP.

Thanks man! Yeah, my expectations were pretty high and they were definitely met. There aren't many pre-workouts that I use (more than once) and I'm pumped to have another solid option available. I'd recommend that you do.

One or two scoops

I assumed two, and would be shocked if he said 1.

Just shy of 2, although I'd strongly advise starting with 1 scoop. My stim tolerance is absurd (higher than the majority of people that say theirs is high/regardless of stim breaks) and I have experience with the stim ingredients. I think most people will end up having their sweet spot be 1-1.5 scoops.

Sounds awesome Breezy..

Yeah, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to try it again tomorrow.

 

[jimbuick]

Just shy of 2, although I'd strongly advise starting with 1 scoop. My stim tolerance is absurd (higher than the majority of people that say theirs is high/regardless of stim breaks) and I have experience with the stim ingredients. I think most people will end up having their sweet spot be 1-1.5 scoops.

The only reviews I've seen thus far are two scoop servings.

 

[breezy11]

The only reviews I've seen thus far are two scoop servings.

Yeah, the only one I've seen was Piston's. Based on my experience, 2 seems like it would be too much for some people. I'd definitely recommend starting low and working up if needed.

 

[breezy11]

I came home to find this waiting for me...

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...and was excited because I forgot that it was arriving.

 

[Piston Honda]

Yeah, the only one I've seen was Piston's. Based on my experience, 2 seems like it would be too much for some people. I'd definitely recommend starting low and working up if needed.

I must be numb to stims. 2 scoops of Jack3d Advanced, or a full scoop of Gameday, or a full scoop Muscle Marinade...several cups of coffee throughout the day - doesnt matter!

 

[breezy11]

I must be numb to stims. 2 scoops of Jack3d Advanced, or a full scoop of Gameday, or a full scoop Muscle Marinade...several cups of coffee throughout the day - doesnt matter!

I figured that you had a very high tolerance to most stims. It takes a lot to get me going as well. I don't drink coffee or any other caffeinated drinks though.

 

[Danb2285]

I drink monster zeros like water lol if u drink one before I workout ill usualy only do around 200mgs more caffine if its been within 45-60 mins

 

[breezy11]

I drink monster zeros like water lol if u drink one before I workout ill usualy only do around 200mgs more caffine if its been within 45-60 mins

Haha I used to drink caffeine all day, but gave it up a few years ago.


I unexpectedly have to visit my parents tonight. Today's workout and Jack3d AF update/thoughts will most likely have to wait until tomorrow.

 

[Piston Honda]

Prepare to sweat like a pig on 2 scoops and a leg day

 

[breezy11]

Prepare to sweat like a pig on 2 scoops and a leg day

I actually worked legs this morning and was going to mention the sweat. I always look like I went swimming by the end of any workout, but got off to a fast start today. All it took was some standing leg curls lol.

 

[RegisterJr]

Prepare to sweat like a pig on 2 scoops and a leg day

Ha. I'm scared to do more than half still.

I actually worked legs this morning and was going to mention the sweat. I always look like I went swimming by the end of any workout, but got off to a fast start today. All it took was some standing leg curls lol.

Nice!

 

[bolt10]

Hnggg at OM Twist Glycofuse. Keep killing it in here breezy.

 

[breezy11]

Hnggg at OM Twist Glycofuse. Keep killing it in here breezy.

Yeah, its awesome. I used 3 scoops (75g carbs) for a long chest and shoulder session this morning, without the slightest bit of stomach discomfort...just fast gastric clearing deliciousness.

 

[breezy11]

I’m busy spending time with family this weekend, but want to get a couple workouts posted before I fall too far behind. I should have a diet/supplementation/physique/weight update tomorrow.


One thing that I’ve noticed the last couple sessions is that my endurance has been great. I believe this is due to a few things that I’ll go into detail about in tomorrow’s update.

7/12/13

Banded Standing Leg Curl
20x20
20x20
30x15
40x10
40x10, 20x10, 50x20 partials



BB Back Squat
135x15
225x15
315x6
365x6
405x6
425x6
315x15



Leg Press / Teardrop Busters
360x25 / 12
450x20 / 12
540x15 / 12
630x12 / 12

-Leg Press: close stance/feet positioned high



Quad Stretch
1 min per leg



Leg Press / Leg Extension
540x10 / 60x12
540x10 / 60x12
540x10 / 60x12
540x10 / 60x12

-Leg Press: wide stance/toes pointed out

-Leg Extensions: working top half of movement/2 sec hold in contracted position



Quad Stretch
1 min per leg



1.5 Hack Squat
180x8
180x7
180x7, 90x8

-constant tension/no lockout/pause at bottom

-drop set: 3 sec pause/not 1.5 rep

Here’s my second set. I stopped taking these all the way to the bottom because I was losing tension with that approach.

[video=youtube_share;o0ys3tQhnfo]http://youtu.be/o0ys3tQhnfo[/video]

 

[breezy11]

HS RDL (HS squat/lunge machine)
90x15
180x12
180x12
180x12

Example

[video=youtube_share;ZoprIfUBqhw]http://youtu.be/ZoprIfUBqhw[/video]

-I brought them all the way up.

 

[Piston Honda]

HS RDL (HS squat/lunge machine)
[video=youtube_share;ZoprIfUBqhw]http://youtu.be/ZoprIfUBqhw[/video]

Love this machine. I'll often substitute this for deadlifts. Only difference is arms are at the side of your shins instead of directly in front. Good for a bit of lat work on the lockout at the top. Just gets tricky finding the right starting stance so your back isn't getting killed and you can maintain your balance. I only see people at my gym doing shrugs with this, and I don't think it ever occurs to them that it works legs.

 

[breezy11]

7/13/13

HS Incline Press
90x10
180x10
230x8
270x6
270x6
270x6
270x6, x6 partials (out of top)

-explosive concentric/2 sec squeeze



Fat Bar Incline Press
205x8
205x8
205x8
205x8

-25lb plates used for slight incline

-ROM: ~1inch above chest to ¾ lockout

-explosive concentric



Fat Bar Decline Press
205x5
215x5
215x5
215x5
215x5

-25lb plates used for slight decline

-3 sec negative/1 sec pause ~1inch above chest/explosive concentric



Hex Press / Pec Minor Dip / Partial Dip / Band Over and Backs
65x8 / 8 / 8 / 6
65x8 / 8 / 8 / 6
65x8 / 8 / 8 / 6

-Hex Press: 2 sec squeeze at top



High Pulley Rear Delt Cable Flyes
35x10, 15x15
35x8, x8 partials, 15x12, x12 partials (out of top)
40x6, 10x25, x10 partials

-ridiculous pump



DB Swings
45x35
60x25
70x20, 40x20



Reverse Machine Shoulder Press
180x6
190x6
190x6, x10 partials (out of top)
190x6, x10 partials

-tempo shown in video

2nd set

[video=youtube_share;9cWYQPtanGM]http://youtu.be/9cWYQPtanGM[/video]



BB Over and Backs (Bradford Press) / Band Over and Backs
45x20 / 10
65x15 / 10
75x12 / 10
75x12 / 10



Incline DB Swings (destroyer set)
60x60, 30x30, 15x12

 

[breezy11]

Love this machine. I'll often substitute this for deadlifts. Only difference is arms are at the side of your shins instead of directly in front. Good for a bit of lat work on the lockout at the top. Just gets tricky finding the right starting stance so your back isn't getting killed and you can maintain your balance. I only see people at my gym doing shrugs with this, and I don't think it ever occurs to them that it works legs.

That thing is great. Yeah, I had to adjust my foot placement a couple times, but it smoked my hamstrings when I got it right. I'm pretty sure that I'm the only one who uses it at my gym lol (at least I haven't seen anyone). Have you ever used it for "Dante" Rows? They're another great option for that machine. There's a recent video in here if you haven't seen them.

 

[Piston Honda]

That thing is great. Yeah, I had to adjust my foot placement a couple times, but it smoked my hamstrings when I got it right. I'm pretty sure that I'm the only one who uses it at my gym lol (at least I haven't seen anyone). Have you ever used it for "Dante" Rows? They're another grerat option for that machine. There's a recent video in here if you haven't seen them.

I'll have to check those out. I do the meadows rows that you posted previously though.

 

[breezy11]

I'll have to check those out. I do the meadows rows that you posted previously though.

I recommend that you do. Nice, they've been a big help with my lat growth.

 

[804]

Love this machine. I'll often substitute this for deadlifts. Only difference is arms are at the side of your shins instead of directly in front. Good for a bit of lat work on the lockout at the top. Just gets tricky finding the right starting stance so your back isn't getting killed and you can maintain your balance. I only see people at my gym doing shrugs with this, and I don't think it ever occurs to them that it works legs.

This made me LOL

 

[breezy11]

7/14/13

I'm currently on the bike doing some fastest cardio with OxyELITE Pro powder, VERSA-1, and Compound 20 taken prior. I'll be heading out on the ocean and spending most of the day at the beach (only accessible by boat). I took a few update pics this morning that I'll try to post before leaving.

 

[804]

7/14/13I'm currently on the bike doing some fastest cardio with OxyELITE Pro powder, VERSA-1, and Compound 20 taken prior. I'll be heading out on the ocean and spending most of the day at the beach (only accessible by boat). I took a few update pics this morning that I'll try to post before leaving.

Always stoked for breezy noods!!! Have fun at the beach brotha!

 

[breezy11]

Always stoked for breezy noods!!! Have fun at the beach brotha!

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to it.



The lighting isn't the best, but I didn't want to wait for the sun to come up anymore. I'll get better pics within the next couple of weeks either way. You can see my lack of upper chest in the third pic, which I'm currently trying to correct. I'm not sure, but the "pose" that I attempted might make it look a little worse than it is as well lol. I'm holding some extra water from yesterday's 500g of carbs, but it's not too bad.


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[804]

Thanks man. I'm looking forward to it.



The lighting isn't the best, but I didn't want to wait for the sun to come up anymore. I'll get better pics within the next couple of weeks either way. You can see my lack of upper chest in the third pic, which I'm currently trying to correct. I'm not sure, but the "pose" that I attempted might make it look a little worse than it is as well lol. I'm holding some extra water from yesterday's 500g of carbs, but it's not too bad.


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Holy smokes bro! Vascularity is at an all time high from what I can tell! Crazy vascularity in the lower abs, and road-map arms! I think you're right about the pose for the side pic. whenever you put your arms around the back, you skin pulls tight in the chest.. which makes it look flatter.

Dude A+ on the progress report! :clap2:

 

[breezy11]

Holy smokes bro! Vascularity is at an all time high from what I can tell! Crazy vascularity in the lower abs, and road-map arms! I think you're right about the pose for the side pic. whenever you put your arms around the back, you skin pulls tight in the chest.. which makes it look flatter.

Dude A+ on the progress report! :clap2:

Thanks dude! Vascularity is good, but actually a little weak in those pics. Now that I've had some food and moved around, there's visible veins on both sides of my lower abdomen and a few along my obliques and shoulders. I'll take another pic when I get a chance. Yeah, the pose probably didn't help, but my upper chest needs a lot of work regardless.

 

[Distilled Water]

Looking good bro, you sure you don't have a show in 6 weeks?!?

 

[Danb2285]

Lookin jacked as usual brother. Its crazy your pics how goid you are at growing while keeping the same or even lowering your bf.

 

[bean5er]

Seriously breezy!!!!! Your condition is great as always. Very very great physique my friend. You could put a tan on and step on stage next week IMO

Lacking a bit of upper chest but nothing major and def not something you cannot remedy.

Very very impressed my friend

:thumbsup:

 

[aceroni]

Looking good brother.

Your Delts are very round.

I agree on the upper chest though.
Everyone could use more upper chest.


Also, I haven't seen a pic of your upper back (middle trap/rhomboid/scap muscles) but adding more muscle there has actually helped my chest get bigger and the combo of the two growing together has made me look much thicker.


I suggest everyone try it- just like upper chest, you cannot have too big an upper back

 

[Budman7811]

Heck ya 156 pages behind, man I'm good.

 

[wasme]

Impressed Breezy, lookin' jacked...

 

[iparatroop]

Looking pretty ripped there Breezy. Hell yeah. Enjoy the beach buddy.

 

[breezy11]

Looking good bro, you sure you don't have a show in 6 weeks?!?

Thanks man. A little under 16 weeks.

Lookin jacked as usual brother. Its crazy your pics how goid you are at growing while keeping the same or even lowering your bf.

Thanks Dan. These pics and the one before aren't the best comparison of my progress. The previous pic was a couple weeks old when it was posted and I continued eating below maintenance (and got a little leaner) for over a month following. At this point, I've been eating carbs for a month and in caloric surplus for 2+ weeks. I'm holding more weight recently and haven't added much fat though. I made a few small adjustments to my diet today in hopes of eliminating the minimal fat gain that I'm seeing.

Seriously breezy!!!!! Your condition is great as always. Very very great physique my friend. You could put a tan on and step on stage next week IMO

Lacking a bit of upper chest but nothing major and def not something you cannot remedy.

Very very impressed my friend

:thumbsup:

Haha thanks bean. It means a lot coming from a competitor like yourself.

Yeah, I'm not too worried about it and will continue to focus on my upper chest twice a week.

Thanks again man.

Looking good brother.

Your Delts are very round.

I agree on the upper chest though.
Everyone could use more upper chest.


Also, I haven't seen a pic of your upper back (middle trap/rhomboid/scap muscles) but adding more muscle there has actually helped my chest get bigger and the combo of the two growing together has made me look much thicker.


I suggest everyone try it- just like upper chest, you cannot have too big an upper back

Thanks ace. I've always had big shoulders, but Meadows' approach to delt training has helped round them out nicely. My rear delt size has definitely improved a good amount.

Yeah, it's been a weakness for a while and doesn't want to grow.

My upper back is decent, but I've been focusing on that area as well. Now that my calories are up, hopefully I'll see more improvement.

Heck ya 156 pages behind, man I'm good.

Welcome buddy.

Impressed Breezy, lookin' jacked...

Thanks wasme.

Looking pretty ripped there Breezy. Hell yeah. Enjoy the beach buddy.

Thanks man. The beach was great.

 

[breezy11]

I've had a few workouts with Jack3d® Advanced Formula and really enjoy it. Here are my thoughts.

I don't care much about the taste, but it's awesome. I honestly can't think of another pre-workout product that I've liked the taste of more. I'd say that it has a "candy" Fruit Punch flavor. It kind of reminds me of an old Gatorade flavor (berry something?) that I loved, which also reminds me of gummy bears (red ones).

It mixes up perfectly. There hasn't been any residue left in my shaker when finished.

The energy has been solid. I feel it creeping in about 10 minutes after my first sip and it continues to build for another 20-30 minutes. I've been drinking it slowly on my ride to the gym because I enjoy the taste, which probably affects how the energy kicks in. Either way, the stim effect has been smooth, but strong, and lasts through my workouts. Focus has been great and builds up like the energy as well. I've been locked into my sessions and not wanting to leave the gym. The first day that I tried it, ¾ of my workout went by before realizing that I didn't put any music on and was just wearing my headphones lol. I'm currently using VERSA-1, but held off when first trying Jack3d AF.

I've sweat like crazy the 3 times that I've used it. I thought about taking a picture today, but it would've just looked like I was wearing a "darker" grey t-shirt because every inch was completely soaked through.

Pumps have been solid as well. With some of my training, I'll get a decent pump regardless, but have noticed an improvement. I recall during squats, that the pump was much greater than it normally is when performing them.

My endurance has been fantastic, which could be from a number of things (calories/carbs/VERSA-1/PRIME); however, the last 3 workouts there has been a notable improvement. I've been adding a couple extra sets or another exercise before feeling ready to leave.

Overall, I'm loving Jack3d Advanced Formula and would recommend giving it a shot.





7/15/13

Pull-Ups
25x10 wide grip
25x10 shoulder width
25x10 close (palms facing in)
25x8 wide grip
25x8 shoulder width
25x8 close (palms facing in)

2nd round: I was focused on keeping my sternum raised/arched and tension on my lats as opposed ROM.

[video=youtube_share;w7zncYsvzeg]http://youtu.be/w7zncYsvzeg[/video]

 

[breezy11]

Smith Rows
200x6
200x6
200x6
200x6

-explosive

-20lbs bar resistance

Final set

[video=youtube_share;M1H_XnnJMcQ]http://youtu.be/M1H_XnnJMcQ[/video]


DB Pullovers (lying on bench)
70x10
70x10
70x10



Neutral Grip Pulldowns
170x8 (wide grip)
170x8, x6 partials (wide grip)
170x8, x8 partials (shoulder width)
170x8, x8 partials (shoulder width)

-2 different bars used

-1 sec flex at peak contraction

 

[breezy11]

High Pull Low Rows
50x12
60x12
40x12

-I hadn’t done these before and tried a few different weights. They all felt effective, but 40lbs worked the targeted muscles best.

Example

[video=youtube_share;4GyLvYkoB2M]http://youtu.be/4GyLvYkoB2M[/video]



BB Deadlift
135x10
225x10
275x15
315x12
335x10

-At this point in the workout these were absolutely brutal.



Kayak Row
70x10
70x10

-5R/5L x2, 10F partials

 

[wasme]

Solid workout Breezy. Jack3d Advanced sounds awesome. My wife and I are going to NYC for 3 nights in August. I am planning to have a few things shipped to the hotel, this will be one of them.

 

[804]

High Pull Low Rows
50x12
60x12
40x12

-I hadn’t done these before and tried a few different weights. They all felt effective, but 40lbs worked the targeted muscles best.

Example

[video=youtube_share;4GyLvYkoB2M]http://youtu.be/4GyLvYkoB2M[/video]



BB Deadlift
135x10
225x10
275x15
315x12
335x10

-At this point in the workout these were absolutely brutal.



Kayak Row
70x10
70x10

-5R/5L x2, 10F partials

Great workout brother. Those High pull low rows will be added to my workout tomorrow

 

[Jiigzz]

If I looked like you I would be at the beach everyday. In a humble way of course :lol:

 

[breezy11]

Solid workout Breezy. Jack3d Advanced sounds awesome. My wife and I are going to NYC for 3 nights in August. I am planning to have a few things shipped to the hotel, this will be one of them.

Thanks wasme. I had another great workout fueled by Jack3d AF this morning. Look forward to hearing what you think man.

Great workout brother. Those High pull low rows will be added to my workout tomorrow

Thanks man. Awesome, let me know how it goes.

If I looked like you I would be at the beach everyday. In a humble way of course :lol:

Haha. I took my shirt off for a little while...I burn easily.

 

[breezy11]

I picked up a couple of these this morning.

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It's one of the newer, high fiber, low net carb, "Quest like" bars that have been coming out (still has 8g net carbs coming from sugar). I tried cookie dough, which was pretty tasty, but not up there with Quest IMO. I've tried the VPX Life Lift cookie dough as well and wasn't a fan at all. It made me hesitant to try any of the other flavors. I was actually looking to get the white chocolate raspberry Quest bars, but they weren't available.

 

[wasme]

I picked up a couple of these this morning.

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It's one of the newer, high fiber, low net carb, "Quest like" bars that have been coming out (still has 8g net carbs coming from sugar). I tried cookie dough, which was pretty tasty, but not up there with Quest IMO. I've tried the VPX Life Lift cookie dough as well and wasn't a fan at all. It made me hesitant to try any of the other flavors. I was actually looking to get the white chocolate raspberry Quest bars, but they weren't available.

The store I mentioned before here in Toronto, now has CCCD Quest bars.. need to head over there this weekend and get some. I have seen these Victory bars online in Canada - and was going to order a box to try. But I think I will just buy some extra CCCD. Thanks for the mini-review.

 

[breezy11]

The store I mentioned before here in Toronto, now has CCCD Quest bars.. need to head over there this weekend and get some. I have seen these Victory bars online in Canada - and was going to order a box to try. But I think I will just buy some extra CCCD. Thanks for the mini-review.

Good to hear that they're finally available. I haven't had one in a couple months (they were sold out today). The Victory bar was good, but I'd definitely choose CCCD Quest out of the two. You should give them a shot sometime and see what you think. I'll let you know when I try PB Chip.

 

[wasme]

Good to hear that they're finally available. I haven't had one in a couple months (they were sold out today). The Victory bar was good, but I'd definitely choose CCCD Quest out of the two. You should give them a shot sometime and see what you think. I'll let you know when I try PB Chip.

Sounds like a plan. I will actually see if I can find some singles to try. At this point the CDN retailer I saw only has cases.

 

[bolt10]

Ya I am picking up some CCCD and gonna grab the new WCR as well to try soon (probably today ). I have been working on getting my family to eat healthier and my sister loves the Quest Bars so I am getting her some since she has been consistent with her training and diet (but of course I am going to keep some all to myself ).

 

[breezy11]

Ya I am picking up some CCCD and gonna grab the new WCR as well to try soon (probably today ). I have been working on getting my family to eat healthier and my sister loves the Quest Bars so I am getting her some since she has been consistent with her training and diet (but of course I am going to keep some all to myself ).

Let me know how WCR is. I wasn't happy when I got to the store and they weren't available . I actually just picked up some OxyELITE Protein today for my mother and sister. I made them a shake over the weekend (similar to the blueberry one that I made last week) and they were hooked. I've been getting them to exercise more and eat healthier as well. My mother is in her late 60's and knocking out sets of 6 ways with 2lb dumbbells lol.

 

[Danb2285]

This may be blasphemy in this thread but I think I actualy like the cinnamon roll quest bars better than the cccd lol