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Evomuse 5000-Supernova Makes the Abs Go Pop

Jebrook, you could be more committed to your followers here on AM.
Take your computer/tablet to the bathroom. LOL

Or do it like this:

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Yuck JEBrook. That sucks. Hope you feel better soon. Sorry for you.
 
Day 14. Another late-night update. I hit the gym around 6 pm for an hour or so. Another lackluster training session. Stomach was still giving me pains that killed my intensity. Feeling pretty good at the moment since supper and ice cream before bed;). Hope to be 100% by tomorrow. In the mirror I'm also continuing to see little improvements each day. Also, I sweated my *ss off at work today even though I work in AC and my job isn't physical taxing.
 
Jebrook said:
Day 14. Another late-night update. I hit the gym around 6 pm for an hour or so. Another lackluster training session. Stomach was still giving me pains that killed my intensity. Feeling pretty good at the moment since supper and ice cream before bed;). Hope to be 100% by tomorrow. In the mirror I'm also continuing to see little improvements each day. Also, I sweated my *ss off at work today even though I work in AC and my job isn't physical taxing.
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here's to tomorrow:cheers:
 
Day 15- Worked out at 6 pm. I was pressed for time but got a solid 60 minutes of intense and fairly heavy biceps/triceps/calves/abs circuits. Took two scoops of my PWO and slathered on my Supernova about 45 min before the gym. Maybe a total of 3-5 minutes rest for the whole hour. Kept my rests to 10-20 seconds as needed. Had an amazing pump all around and was completely fatigued and drenched in sweat. First decent workout in almost a week. My stomach was empty and doing flip flops by the time I was done but after supper no worries. Devoured a pizza but it was 1200 calories total( halfway healthy grocery store pizza). Had about 1100 cals at lunch and a 500 calorie shake for breakfast. Not bad. Das about it for today:).
 
Jebrook said:
Day 15- Worked out at 6 pm. I was pressed for time but got a solid 60 minutes of intense and fairly heavy biceps/triceps/calves/abs circuits. Took two scoops of my PWO and slathered on my Supernova about 45 min before the gym. Maybe a total of 3-5 minutes rest for the whole hour. Kept my rests to 10-20 seconds as needed. Had an amazing pump all around and was completely fatigued and drenched in sweat. First decent workout in almost a week. My stomach was empty and doing flip flops by the time I was done but after supper no worries. Devoured a pizza but it was 1200 calories total( halfway healthy grocery store pizza). Had about 1100 cals at lunch and a 500 calorie shake for breakfast. Not bad. Das about it for today:).
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Sounds like enough ....
 
Jebrook said:
Day 15- Worked out at 6 pm. I was pressed for time but got a solid 60 minutes of intense and fairly heavy biceps/triceps/calves/abs circuits. Took two scoops of my PWO and slathered on my Supernova about 45 min before the gym. Maybe a total of 3-5 minutes rest for the whole hour. Kept my rests to 10-20 seconds as needed. Had an amazing pump all around and was completely fatigued and drenched in sweat. First decent workout in almost a week. My stomach was empty and doing flip flops by the time I was done but after supper no worries. Devoured a pizza but it was 1200 calories total( halfway healthy grocery store pizza). Had about 1100 cals at lunch and a 500 calorie shake for breakfast. Not bad. Das about it for today:).
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"Pressed for time" = ONLY a 60 minute workout? I am usually in the 45-60 minute range tops. Lots of hard work going there. Great job.
 
HIT4ME said:
"Pressed for time" = ONLY a 60 minute workout? I am usually in the 45-60 minute range tops. Lots of hard work going there. Great job.
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Thanks. 45-60 minutes 4-5 times per week is usually where I land but in a perfect world I'd go 1.5-2 hrs 6 days a week w/ an active recovery day. Less than 90 minutes always feels like a lotta gas left in the tank.
 
After seeing Kaprice's observation that his 2nd bottle of SN was different, I decided to check out the 2nd bottle I received about a week into this log. Just like him, I now noticed the menthol-like icy hot sensation which lasted quite a while. Although to me it seemed just as sticky as the previous bottle and dried much the same. dsade can you enlighten us as to any changes? I seem to recall reading somewhere that you were going to add something to combat water retention?
 
No menthol feeling for me on my first bottle. Will have to pay attention when I crack open my second bottle
 
Jebrook said:
After seeing Kaprice's observation that his 2nd bottle of SN was different, I decided to check out the 2nd bottle I received about a week into this log. Just like him, I now noticed the menthol-like icy hot sensation which lasted quite a while. Although to me it seemed just as sticky as the previous bottle and dried much the same. dsade can you enlighten us as to any changes? I seem to recall reading somewhere that you were going to add something to combat water retention?
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He sent me a second bottle to replace the one my GF through out. Ill check tomorrow to see if I notice the same

Jebrook said:
Thanks. 45-60 minutes 4-5 times per week is usually where I land but in a perfect world I'd go 1.5-2 hrs 6 days a week w/ an active recovery day. Less than 90 minutes always feels like a lotta gas left in the tank.
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Usually 90 mins for me

Jebrook said:
Careful. You go blind...
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Lmao
 
Jebrook said:
After seeing Kaprice's observation that his 2nd bottle of SN was different, I decided to check out the 2nd bottle I received about a week into this log. Just like him, I now noticed the menthol-like icy hot sensation which lasted quite a while. Although to me it seemed just as sticky as the previous bottle and dried much the same. dsade can you enlighten us as to any changes? I seem to recall reading somewhere that you were going to add something to combat water retention?
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The second, and all subsequent, batch has added diuretics. Everything will be covered in the writeup which should be forthcoming.
 
Missed my update for day 16 yesterday. Worked late so no workout yesterday. Did the Supernova application twice per usual.
 
Day 17- Feel a sore throat coming on and sinus issues but nothing major that should slow me down. Hit the gym for a little over an hour. 15 minute HIIT warmup then high rep squats and leg press followed by 10 minutes of hanging leg raises and crunches. Decent workout overall but not amazing.
 
I've near universal success with Cold-Eze lozenges at the onset of sore throat. They has zinc in them and the cold symptoms never seem to get much worse and the soreness/dryness goes away much quicker than without.
 
Kaprice said:
I've near universal success with Cold-Eze lozenges at the onset of sore throat. They has zinc in them and the cold symptoms never seem to get much worse and the soreness/dryness goes away much quicker than without.
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Good call my friend. My wife stashes OTC meds like I stash supplements. I found some of those and some Mucinex. Has me feeling pretty damn good considering.
 
Day 18-Had a gnarly chest workout today! Was pressed for time but squeezed in some heavy sets and got a great pump. Really liking the mirror changes. Big changes in the midsection. I haven't went in to much detail on my workouts as this supplement doesn't really enhance performance but here is a sample:

Flat Bench
225 X 14
245 X 11
255 X 10
265 X 8
265 X 8-dropsetted w/ 85 lb Dbell flat press X 8
Incline Bench
255 X 8
265 X 8
265 X 6-superset w 55lb Dbell flyes x 8
Decline Bench
275 X 6
225 X 8
135 X 15-supersetted with cable flyes 55 x 18

Great pump and felt exhausted after hitting all rep ranges. Was hitting failure easily on the last 5-6 sets. Then went straight home to get the mowing done before eating a light lunch. It was hot and humid AF. I was drenched in sweat but felt great. Not bad for feeling like ass last night and early this morning. I hope to have some update pics sometime this week.
 
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I shouldn't be surprised, but that's some massive weight you're pushing around.

I'm feeling like quite the wimp with my most recent bar bell bench. What's an empty Olympic bar weigh nowadays? I thought it used to be 35 pounds, but this one seems beefier. I did a Google search that suggested the bar is 55. What's the real answer?

Anyway, my last press had the bar plus 110 x 5.

In college, I think my single rep max got up to just 235.
 
Kaprice said:
I shouldn't be surprised, but that's some massive weight you're pushing around.

I'm feeling like quite the wimp with my most recent bar bell bench. What's an empty Olympic bar weigh nowadays? I thought it used to be 35 pounds, but this one seems beefier. I did a Google search that suggested the bar is 55. What's the real answer?

Anyway, my last press had the bar plus 110 x 5.

In college, I think my single rep max got up to just 235.
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All the Oly bars in my gym are 45 lbs. That is the standard for most. Bench is my favorite/best lift. Been working at it for 18 years. Have my good days and bad just like anyone. I have cranky shoulders so this was much more intense than I have been able to do for quite some time.

And I've said before but my hats off to you for getting off your *ss and putting in work. It's not about the numbers or where you are right now but where you end up.
 
Kaprice said:
I shouldn't be surprised, but that's some massive weight you're pushing around.

I'm feeling like quite the wimp with my most recent bar bell bench. What's an empty Olympic bar weigh nowadays? I thought it used to be 35 pounds, but this one seems beefier. I did a Google search that suggested the bar is 55. What's the real answer?

Anyway, my last press had the bar plus 110 x 5.

In college, I think my single rep max got up to just 235.
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At my peak last year, before the osteomyelitis took me out, I was incline repping 365. Now (well, 2 weeks ago before the RETURN of the osteomyelitis I found out about on Friday) I can barely pop 225 for 4. Yeah, it's depressing but the only option is to soldier on and keep trying to get it back.
 
Jebrook said:
All the Oly bars in my gym are 45 lbs. That is the standard for most.
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Too funny. So, I was off on both sides of my guesses! I remembered 35 and found 55 on Google! LOL

So, my "starting point" for bench is 155. I'm not sure how high I can go, but 155 for a 240 pound man seems woefully embarrassing. (Can I blame it on being 55 years old?)
 
dsade said:
At my peak last year, before the osteomyelitis took me out, I was incline repping 365. Now (well, 2 weeks ago before the RETURN of the osteomyelitis I found out about on Friday) I can barely pop 225 for 4. Yeah, it's depressing but the only option is to soldier on and keep trying to get it back.
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HOLY SMOKES! 365?? YOU BEAST!

I can imagine how frustrating it is, though, to be down to 225 due to injury (or whatever osteomyelitis is).

OTOH, 225 is simply a long term goal for me, so stop complaining!
 
Kaprice said:
Too funny. So, I was off on both sides of my guesses! I remembered 35 and found 55 on Google! LOL

So, my "starting point" for bench is 155. I'm not sure how high I can go, but 155 for a 240 pound man seems woefully embarrassing. (Can I blame it on being 55 years old?)
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155 is not bad but sure why not;). Better than the excuses that I hear from people younger than you doing even less than that. I would work on building up your 135 lbs bench to the 10-12 range. That's the hypertrophy range that will really make those muscle groups grow. Also, try to hit a target weight/reps then increase slowly 5-10 lbs after you achieve it. It just takes time. I can't even remember how many years I was stuck at 225 but it was a loooong time.
 
Thanks, Jebrook. Reps given.
 
Jebrook said:
155 is not bad but sure why not;). Also, try to hit a target weight/reps then increase slowly 5-10 lbs after you achieve it.
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Not sure what you mean by that.
 
Kaprice said:
Not sure what you mean by that.
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Well, if 155 X 5 was your goal for X sets, then ideally the next week you would want to increase it 5-10 lbs till you can hit your rep range goal then increase again. You want continually increase either the weight you work with or the volume but which variable you change depends on what your goals are. If power/strength are your priority then the 4-6 rep range for more sets is beneficial. If muscularity and muscle growth are the priority then 8-12 rep range tends to elicit better results. The main key to continually progressing is constantly changing variables. This helps push past plateaus.
 
BTW booneman77 I've been following your suggestion and utilizing the high rep leg presses. No weight (except leg day) just bangin out 100 nice and smooth reps every time I'm in the gym right before I leave. My left leg definitely feels and looks better. More muscle tone. It's getting easier to flex the quad well which hasn't been the case. Also my knee doesn't seem to be as stiff everyday and the entire posterior chain feels better/tighter as well. Thanks for the tip bro:bigok:
 
Jebrook said:
BTW booneman77 I've been following your suggestion and utilizing the high rep leg presses. No weight (except leg day) just bangin out 100 nice and smooth reps every time I'm in the gym right before I leave. My left leg definitely feels and looks better. More muscle tone. It's getting easier to flex the quad well which hasn't been the case. Also my knee doesn't seem to be as stiff everyday and the entire posterior chain feels better/tighter as well. Thanks for the tip bro:bigok:
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Good stuff. There's more ways to build muscle than mechanical damage. After doing strength lifting/powerlifting style for a long time, I sometimes switch to density based routines and it works wonders for shock to my muscles and a rest for my joints.
 
Kaprice said:
Too funny. So, I was off on both sides of my guesses! I remembered 35 and found 55 on Google! LOL

So, my "starting point" for bench is 155. I'm not sure how high I can go, but 155 for a 240 pound man seems woefully embarrassing. (Can I blame it on being 55 years old?)
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Everyone has to start somewhere. You'd be surprised just how "normal" you are. The main difference is that you realize you can do better and want to work at it - that is 90% of the battle. I know a TON of people over 200 pounds that think, "I'm a big guy" and couldn't bench 150 I bet. They're big alright. Just not strong. And that isn't your attitude at all, you are on the journey and working at it, which makes us all alike in that way. Yeah, JEBrook isn't exactly like us - his weights would crush us - but at least we can take pride in the journey that we all share. Not everyone gets on the path.
Kaprice, you are one of the honest, hard working people on this board. You're part of a group that inspires me, so keep pushing.
Jebrook - same as above. You are a beast and you help keep me honest with myself about where I am and where I want to be.


Jebrook said:
Well, if 155 X 5 was your goal for X sets, then ideally the next week you would want to increase it 5-10 lbs till you can hit your rep range goal then increase again. You want continually increase either the weight you work with or the volume but which variable you change depends on what your goals are. If power/strength are your priority then the 4-6 rep range for more sets is beneficial. If muscularity and muscle growth are the priority then 8-12 rep range tends to elicit better results. The main key to continually progressing is constantly changing variables. This helps push past plateaus.
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This is great advice - but I'd also point out something I've noticed - A LOT of people just don't understand progression. They go in and do the same thing over and over and randomly make changes. Sometimes it's good to stick to the same thing, but let progression be the variable you change. Like you said above - stick to a weight but keep adding a rep or two every time you train that movement. Then when you can bang out all the reps in your range, add 5-10 pounds and start all over. Obviously, after while this isn't so simple and you have to change more variables, but a lot of people don't keep it this simple for long enough.

JEBrook - you said you were stuck at 225 for years. To me this is an example of a couple of things. The first is - you didn't quit. A lot of people hit a plateau and think that no matter what they do, nothing changes, and they quit (because they only stuck with it when it was easy to make gains). You didn't quit, and you kept plugging and I think THAT is a huge part of the battle that a lot of us (myself included) often miss. It's so easy to keep going when every time you go to the gym you are stronger and feel successful. When you stall, and don't see the results right away, it becomes harder to keep going.

The second thing is that you are hinting that you were stuck and spent time changing variables until you overcame the plateau. What did you learn from this experiment? What variables did you change, which variables had the biggest impact?
 
Jebrook said:
BTW booneman77 I've been following your suggestion and utilizing the high rep leg presses. No weight (except leg day) just bangin out 100 nice and smooth reps every time I'm in the gym right before I leave.
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I'm not picturing that. What's a leg press with no weights?
 
Kaprice said:
I'm not picturing that. What's a leg press with no weights?
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Just no plates on the sides. Super light, super high reps (100) without stopping.
Jebrook glad it's helping. I've been doing the same thing myself and its def making a difference in my definition as well. Looks goofy but it's actually a great little warmup too
 
So, it's the leg press machine that uses free weights on the side, then, yes? Not the cable leg press machines?

So there's still a small amount of weight from the empty plate.

Got it.
 
Kaprice You and I are probably in the same situation (I'm 53). We've decided that we're tired of not being in the best shape we can be, and we have a limited amount of time to fix that. Since we're on a forum that is all about weight training, bodybuilding and anabolic, it stands to reason that we're gonna see guys benching 350 and up, and guys squatting enough weight to snap our legs. I've come to accept that I'll probably never bench 350 pounds, but I'm also not satisfied with my 1 rep max of 210. I'll keep pushing, I'll continue to try new things and I'll continue to improve. I also know for a fact that you and I both are better than when we started this journey, and we're way better than those who decided it wasn't worth the effort. Keep pushing, keep learning and never give up.
 
Kaprice said:
So, it's the leg press machine that uses free weights on the side, then, yes? Not the cable leg press machines?

So there's still a small amount of weight from the empty plate.

Got it.
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Doesn't really matter. The point is just to get crazy high reps and blood flowing without really doing much damage.

It's basically a combo of active recovery and blood flow training
 
SFreed said:
Kaprice You and I are probably in the same situation (I'm 53). We've decided that we're tired of not being in the best shape we can be, and we have a limited amount of time to fix that. Since we're on a forum that is all about weight training, bodybuilding and anabolic, it stands to reason that we're gonna see guys benching 350 and up, and guys squatting enough weight to snap our legs. I've come to accept that I'll probably never bench 350 pounds, but I'm also not satisfied with my 1 rep max of 210. I'll keep pushing, I'll continue to try new things and I'll continue to improve. I also know for a fact that you and I both are better than when we started this journey, and we're way better than those who decided it wasn't worth the effort. Keep pushing, keep learning and never give up.
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Hell, I'm 29 and I have no aspirations of benching 300+ for reps. It's just not a priority for me.

I'm interested in physique and health. Numbers come second. Progress is progress whether is in the plates or the looks. It's all about what you want
 
booneman77 said:
Hell, I'm 29 and I have no aspirations of benching 300+ for reps. It's just not a priority for me.

I'm interested in physique and health. Numbers come second. Progress is progress whether is in the plates or the looks. It's all about what you want
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Same. Don't get me wrong it would be cool if I hit 300 but not an actual goal/aspiration
 
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