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[Montego1]

Very beautiful place to clear your mind. I prefer dungeons though

 

[wasme]

All caught up and that pic of where you run looks like something from a painting. That should motivate anyone to train there. WoW!

Thanks man.. it is a great trail.

Very beautiful place to clear your mind. I prefer dungeons though

That cause your bad ass

 

[wasme]

10 / 02 / 2013

Another early day today and on little sleep. I do not think Stimul8 dosed at 4ish is the cause at all, as my energy levels dropped around 730... But will be happy to have G8 again shortly.

Up at 530... 5.5km run (mostly at the track in the dark).

Legs tonight after work, with an update to follow.

 

[804]

Good looking running spot, man! Nice work

 

[wasme]

Good looking running spot, man! Nice work

Thanks 804, I see the fat grips treated you well..

 

[MrKleen73]

Simon you always put in some great work and love the place you have for cardio. Sounds like you had a good session, I bet you went back home all chilled out.

 

[wasme]

Simon you always put in some great work and love the place you have for cardio. Sounds like you had a good session, I bet you went back home all chilled out.

Thanks Chris.

Yes, the run was good for clearing my mind, and the hill sprints took away any aggression in me.

 

[drewsicle3210]

Keeping up with the cardio bro, you are making me feel lazy!!
No excuses, I am going to blast legs and do a run/jog (rog) tomorrow.

I am going to take a scoop of stimul8 tomorrow morning. My buddy is about to start his log and he hooked up a scoop to sample. Pretty excited. I love trying new Preworkouts. Just about like Chefs get when trying new foods!!

 

[wasme]

Keeping up with the cardio bro, you are making me feel lazy!!
No excuses, I am going to blast legs and do a run/jog (rog) tomorrow.

I am going to take a scoop of stimul8 tomorrow morning. My buddy is about to start his log and he hooked up a scoop to sample. Pretty excited. I love trying new Preworkouts. Just about like Chefs get when trying new foods!!

Have a good run bro... kill those legs!

Stimul8 thus far has been thoroughly impressive. My workout today after work kinda sucked, but Stimul8 didn't have a role in that part of it!

 

[wasme]

10/02/2013

Dosed 3/4 of a scoop of Stimul8 again today. Energy was there, thermo was there (no chills), focus was there half the time. My workout was 2.5 hours ago and I just pushed down a chicken breast and some cauliflower/brocoli. No appetite. Me like!

Day 5: Lower Body Hypertrophy

Squats - Speed
225x3
245x3
245x3
255x3
255x3
255x3

Hack Squats
210x12
220x12
220x12

Leg Extensions
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20

- sets 3,4,5 all had some pauses before resuming and hitting 20

Romanian Deadlift
185x12
185x12
185x12

- up 5lbs on all 3 sets

Leg Curls
65x20
65x20
65x15
65x15

- had so many interuptions I really lost my focus

Barbell Calf Raises superset with 3 sets Crunches and then 3 sets of Ab Wheel rollouts
210x20 / 25
210x20 / 25
210x20 / 25
210x19 / 10
210x18 / 10
210x18 / 10

- 5 second negatives on Calf Raises.


On paper the workout looks solid, and perhaps after relecting it was. But I was interupted 5 times during my workout and that just through my right off my game mentally. Mind you at times it is to be expected working out in the garage and with a family (and a large one at that).

 

[snagencyV2.0]

I understand about those interruptions my man
as another who works out in garage (and used to have family here as well lol), I put the hammer down on my peeps long while back about coming out there when I was training...I mean unless you're dying, I don't want to hear from you, period

after my kids pushed the limit one time (apparently thinking I was joking about it) and I came unglued on them, I think they got the point..
at no other time afterwards can I recall being interrupted from training in such fashion, for yrs

 

[Montego1]

Not now! Daddys benching!

 

[wasme]

I understand about those interruptions my man
as another who works out in garage (and used to have family here as well lol), I put the hammer down on my peeps long while back about coming out there when I was training...I mean unless you're dying, I don't want to hear from you, period

after my kids pushed the limit one time (apparently thinking I was joking about it) and I came unglued on them, I think they got the point..
at no other time afterwards can I recall being interrupted from training in such fashion, for yrs

Thankfully it doesn't happen often.. but this would be another reason why I much prefer morning training as apposed to after work.

Not now! Daddys benching!

Exactly!

 

[DJBeanPole]

Found it.

 

[wasme]

Found it.

Welcome DJ...

 

[DJBeanPole]

Welcome DJ...

No videos. Dafuq?

 

[wasme]

No videos. Dafuq?

Oh you can't see them? hmmmm

 

[DJBeanPole]

Oh you can't see them? hmmmm

You bastard.

 

[packers6211]

Oh snap def in this ride brother!

 

[wasme]

You bastard.

lol...

Oh snap def in this ride brother!

uh oh.. let the madness begin!

 

[wasme]

10/3/2013

Upon rising: 5km fasted run - then off to work

Day 6: Chest and Arms Hypertrophy

Dosed 1 full scoop of Stimul8 (20 minutes before going to the garage - not getting the beta-alinine buzz the last couple of days, not sure why)

Flat Bench Press - Speed
225x3
235x3
245x3
245x3
255x3
255x3


Incline Dumbbell Press - shoulder really bothering me here...
60x12
60x12
60x12

Hammer Grip Dumbbell Press
50x15
50x15
50x15

Incline Dumbbell Flies
45x20
45x20

Preacher Curls superset with Overhead Tricep Extension
90x12 / 110x12
90x12 / 110x12
90x12 / 110x12

Concentration Curls superset with Rope Pushdowns
30x15-15 / 90x15
30x15-15 / 90x15
30x14-13 / 90x15

Spider Curls superset with Vbar Pushdowns
70x15 / 100x20
70x15 / 100x20
70x15 / 100x20

All in all a good workout. Sweet pump in arms/chest. Excellent energy, and perhaps a little too focused. I must be grinding my teeth though as I have a headache and my jaw / teeth hurt.

 

[Danb2285]

Missed this somehow...subbed now though bud

 

[Montego1]

Dosed 1 full scoop of Stimul8 (20 minutes before going to the garage - not getting the beta-alinine buzz the last couple of days, not sure why)

Shake the tub before you take it some settling occurs with Stimul8 (like all powdered blends) as per the beta tester feedback a shake helps

 

[Danb2285]

Shake the tub before you take it some settling occurs with Stimul8 (like all powdered blends) as per the beta tester feedback a shake helps

Definitely somethin alot of people over look

 

[wasme]

Missed this somehow...subbed now though bud

Well it is about G.D'in time Dan..... kidding bro!

Shake the tub before you take it some settling occurs with Stimul8 (like all powdered blends) as per the beta tester feedback a shake helps

Definitely somethin alot of people over look

Will do.

 

[Danb2285]

Lol when I saw it I thought I was sub'd already..still swear I was at one point haha..either way here now bud

 

[Danb2285]

Double post

 

[edje007]

10/3/2013

Upon rising: 5km fasted run - then off to work

Day 6: Chest and Arms Hypertrophy

Dosed 1 full scoop of Stimul8 (20 minutes before going to the garage - not getting the beta-alinine buzz the last couple of days, not sure why)

Flat Bench Press - Speed
225x3
235x3
245x3
245x3
255x3
255x3

Incline Dumbbell Press - shoulder really bothering me here...
60x12
60x12
60x12

Hammer Grip Dumbbell Press
50x15
50x15
50x15

Incline Dumbbell Flies
45x20
45x20

Preacher Curls superset with Overhead Tricep Extension
90x12 / 110x12
90x12 / 110x12
90x12 / 110x12

Concentration Curls superset with Rope Pushdowns
30x15-15 / 90x15
30x15-15 / 90x15
30x14-13 / 90x15

Spider Curls superset with Vbar Pushdowns
70x15 / 100x20
70x15 / 100x20
70x15 / 100x20

All in all a good workout. Sweet pump in arms/chest. Excellent energy, and perhaps a little too focused. I must be grinding my teeth though as I have a headache and my jaw / teeth hurt.

Sounds like a junky to me....teeth grinding, jaw hurts

The beta alanine tingles get less for me after a couple of sessions, nothing weird about that.

Liking the chest session bro....good job

 

[drewsicle3210]

Yeah mang, i have bulk BA that I add to my PWO a couple times a week. I definitely notice increased stamina/endurance when I take > 4 grams.

 

[snagencyV2.0]

I must be grinding my teeth though as I have a headache and my jaw / teeth hurt.

could be grinding, could also just be intensity so flexing it so to speak
I flex my jaw when doing intense/heavy sets, no joke
for grinding tho (just good gp in general), it is for this reason I advise you picking up a mouthguard
dentist told me yrs ago I was fracturing my teeth from the force of my clenching, so I wasted no time in picking one up..been using it ever since, old habit now

 

[Montego1]

I ground my teeth really bad when I started lifting. I put my tongue between my back teeth on heavy sets so I'm not walking around with a mouth guard

 

[snagencyV2.0]

I ground my teeth really bad when I started lifting. I put my tongue between my back teeth on heavy sets so I'm not walking around with a mouth guard

fawk around and bite that tongue off one of these days, junior
then see how you like life

 

[RegisterJr]

fawk around and bite that tongue off one of these days, junior
then see how you like life

Tongues are like livers: not necessary for daily function. I read that somewhere, I think.

 

[snagencyV2.0]

Tongues are like livers: not necessary for daily function. I read that somewhere, I think.

they're pretty important when you're trying to spit some game on a female :yup:
or if you like tasting your foods

 

[wasme]

Sounds like a junky to me....teeth grinding, jaw hurts

The beta alanine tingles get less for me after a couple of sessions, nothing weird about that.

Liking the chest session bro....good job

Thanks bro!

could be grinding, could also just be intensity so flexing it so to speak
I flex my jaw when doing intense/heavy sets, no joke
for grinding tho (just good gp in general), it is for this reason I advise you picking up a mouthguard
dentist told me yrs ago I was fracturing my teeth from the force of my clenching, so I wasted no time in picking one up..been using it ever since, old habit now

Seriously. That is funny, because the last time you had mentioned that I thought perhaps you were just kidding around. I actually don't think it is grinding - but what you said just alot of pressure for 'forcing' the weight up. I am going to try a mouth guard tomorrow for Upper Body Power... thanks Steve.

 

[wasme]

I ground my teeth really bad when I started lifting. I put my tongue between my back teeth on heavy sets so I'm not walking around with a mouth guard

I will be in my garage, so only those that INTERRUPT me will see it!

fawk around and bite that tongue off one of these days, junior
then see how you like life

Was thinking this myself... lol

Tongues are like livers: not necessary for daily function. I read that somewhere, I think.

I beg to differ... Although might keep the overtalkers quiet!

they're pretty important when you're trying to spit some game on a female :yup:
or if you like tasting your foods

Point proven right there, especially with the game...

 

[wasme]

Yeah mang, i have bulk BA that I add to my PWO a couple times a week. I definitely notice increased stamina/endurance when I take > 4 grams.

I noticed a big boost when I was using BCAA+SAA right before my run / workout. Won't be long before I have more of that.

 

[wasme]

10/4/2013

No weights session today

Cardio: 5.5km run at 530am (fasted).

- dosed 1/2 scoop of Stimul8 before heading out the door.. kicked in half way through my run. If I didn't have to be at work early today, I would have run further as I had all kinds of energy. Great thermo/good sweat. Breathing elevated and legs felt strong.

 

[wasme]

Yesterday totally got away from me...so here are yesterdays update

10/5/2013

Warmup - 5km run through park (fasted) - dosed 1 scoop of Stimul8 moments before heading out the door. 20 minutes in felt very energized.

Day 1 - Upper Body Power

Bent Over Rows - Rest 90 seconds
185x5
185x5
205x5
205x5
205x5


Wide-Neutral Grip Pulldowns - 45 seconds rest
200x10
210x10
220x10

Close-grip Palms facing Pulldowns - 30 seconds rest
210x10
210x10
210x10

Bench Press - 90 seconds rest - numbers fell here as my left shoulder was really acting up.
180x8
180x8
260x5
260x5
260x3 - just couldn't take the pressure anymore.

- Due to this shoulder injury I think I am going to have to pull back a little on my pressing movements. I am still going to do them but with less weight.

- Did alot of stretching before cotinuing.

Flat Dumbbell Press - 60 seconds rest
70x10
70x10
70x10

Military Shoulder Press - 90 seconds rest
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10

Ez Bar Curls supersetted with Facepulls - 30 seconds rest after each superset
100x10 / 100x12
100x10 / 100x12
100x10 / 100x12

- went with 5 seconds negatives on the facepulls.

Closegrip Bench Press supersetted with Machine Flies - 30 seconds rest after each superset
165x10 / 100x10
165x10 / 100x10
165x10/ 100x10

- 3 second negatives on the Flies - good burn there.


Stimul8 notes:

- Gave the tub a good shake this morning, beta-alanine fuzzies were back.
- Half way through my run breathing was up, endurance was nice though..finished with ease.
- Mind/muscle connection was great today.
- Thermo very strong today, no chill sensation though.
- Felt energized a good 3-4 hours after my workout.

 

[wasme]

10/6/2013

Warmup - 5.5km run through park (fasted) - dosed 1 scoop of Stimul8 moments before heading out the door. Great energy, run felt effortless

Day 2 - Lower Body Power

Squats - 90-120 seconds rest
160x8
180x8
260x5
280x5
290x5

Hack Squats - 60 seconds rest
240x10
240x10

Leg Extensions - 30 seconds rest ( SUPERSET with STLD)
145x10
145x10
145x10

Stiff Leg Deadlifts - 30 seconds rest
205x8
205x8
205x8

- Really got my sweat up on that superset.

Lying Legs Curls supersetted with Ab Wheel
90x10 / 10
90x10 / 10
90x10 / 10

Barbell Calf Raises supersetted with Crunches - NO rest
210x20 / 25
210x20 / 25
210x17 / 25
210x16 / 25

- calves were done with 5 second negatives...

Legs feel worn right out.

- Strong workout, smooth energy throughout. Stimul8 really does curb my appetite though, as I can reallly only manage 50g shake after. Just have no appetite

 

[snagencyV2.0]

awesome detail as always simon! :clap2:

 

[wasme]

Thanks Steve, just doing my best.

 

[Montego1]

How soon post workout are you trying to gobble down that shake?

 

[wasme]

How soon post workout are you trying to gobble down that shake?

Usually about 15 minutes...

 

[wasme]

10/07/2013

No activity today, except perhaps a walk this evening. I have ran I think for 19 days straight, so a day off is due.

I am going to take a 1/2 scoop Stimul8 around 4pm to access the appetite suppression factor, in a rested state.

Tomorrow will be Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy, and a good run pre-workout (fasted). All pressing movements will have reduced weight as I try to rehab this shoulder.

 

[804]

Hope your shoulder feels better man. Be careful

 

[Montego1]

10/07/2013

No activity today, except perhaps a walk this evening. I have ran I think for 19 days straight, so a day off is due.

I am going to take a 1/2 scoop Stimul8 around 4pm to access the appetite suppression factor, in a rested state.

Tomorrow will be Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy, and a good run pre-workout (fasted). All pressing movements will have reduced weight as I try to rehab this shoulder.

Time for a deload Simon!

 

[wasme]

Hope your shoulder feels better man. Be careful

Thanks 804... I also tweaked my back yesterday doing stiff leg dead lifts... pissed me off, lol - just wasn't concentrating I guess. But will be good to go for tomorrow.

 

[wasme]

Time for a deload Simon!

This always perplexes me. When, for how long, and what to do...

Stick with the same workout but lighten the load for a couple of weeks?

 

[DJBeanPole]

This always perplexes me. When, for how long, and what to do...

Stick with the same workout but lighten the load for a couple of weeks?

5/3/1 mandates me to deload for 1 week. Enough to give your body some time to recover.