fumoney takes on ironmag and m-sten rx for 4 weeks (sponsored)

[packers6211]

Ahh that's an easy one bro it was shaved bat!!! Trust me I know we have some teams that you will see everyone or at least 90 percent of the team swing the same bat and you can hear a difference in the sound. They take the end cap off and shave ounces off the inner wall so it increase the bad speed. This is very dangerous though and has caused medical treatment and death in some areas. If they catch it and test your bat that cause an injury to another player and they prove it's hot you can face jail time including man slaughter! Sad **** but people do it.

5/9 Day 10 continued

Macros
3,094 calories (380p, 173c, 98f)

Simple meals today. Protein plus broccoli and sweet potatoes. Finished off all remaining salmon. Also had a ton of grilled chicken and chicken sausages.

Workout

Softball
Lost 23-3. Everybody on that team used the same bat. WTF. This was a smaller field and they hit 10+ homeruns. No limit in our league. I went 0-3 and made a dumb base running error. A sharp fielders choice that the short stop dove to get. Fly out and a stinking pop up.

at the gym

Leg Press
90x15
180x15
270x15
360x15
450x15
540x10
Drop 360x8
Drop 180x8
Drop 90x8
Up an down pyramid on leg press. Full range of motion. 4 seconds down and 4 seconds up for all weights except 540.

Leg Curl (hoist)
133x12
133x12
133x12
133x12
Slow controlled reps. Held contraction for 4 seconds.

Leg Extensions
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
Explosive raise, slow negatives at 3-4 seconds.

Body Masters Squats
90x8
180x8
270x8
360x8
Slow lowering of weight, then explosive rise. This was mostly to make sure the form was on point.

Leg work was done in higher reps and in slow controlled reps. I feel like I have to watch movement more than ever as risk for injury is higher in my opinion. Joints are tender and dry and now I am getting Agmatine like pumps. I pulled my muscles several times just stretching. Need to be on high alert.

I have been stating that muscle hardness was the first effect seen. Oily skin is definitely second. It is not letting up no matter how many times I wash my face. Strange though. No breakouts for few days. Muscle pumps have definitely come on in the last few days. I had few minor instances of pulled muscles that I had to stretch out of.

The leg work was easier than expected. Signs of strength increase ? Can't confirm yet.

Libido is STRONG right now. GF is very happy !!!

Upping my fish oil again and will up Achilles to 6 per day. Also adding another gallon of water to daily regimen. Hope these help combat joint issues.

 

[fumoney]

Inbox me on FB i have a few suggestions for that shoulder bro

Thanks Matty. Done !

 

[wasme]

Great leg workout, and awesome updates. Hopefully Matt can help you out with that shoulder. My interest in MStenRX grows daily...

 

[wasme]

Ahh that's an easy one bro it was shaved bat!!! Trust me I know we have some teams that you will see everyone or at least 90 percent of the team swing the same bat and you can hear a difference in the sound. They take the end cap off and shave ounces off the inner wall so it increase the bad speed. This is very dangerous though and has caused medical treatment and death in some areas. If they catch it and test your bat that cause an injury to another player and they prove it's hot you can face jail time including man slaughter! Sad **** but people do it.

Seriously? how is it dangerous... Not doubting you, just have no clue.

 

[fumoney]

Ahh that's an easy one bro it was shaved bat!!! Trust me I know we have some teams that you will see everyone or at least 90 percent of the team swing the same bat and you can hear a difference in the sound. They take the end cap off and shave ounces off the inner wall so it increase the bad speed. This is very dangerous though and has caused medical treatment and death in some areas. If they catch it and test your bat that cause an injury to another player and they prove it's hot you can face jail time including man slaughter! Sad **** but people do it.

Stupid, isn't it ? This is softball.
I guess everyone is trying to get an edge. It was funny as they would hit and leave the bat on the batters box for the next guy. We hit 1 homerun and our dude is like 6'3" 250 jacked. They looked like bunch of college kids. I am over it now. Staying true to my word. It's only softball.

 

[breezy11]

Solid updates and workouts fumoney. Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Do you have any resistance bands? I've been doing a lot of band work for my shoulders and they're feeling better than they have in a while.

 

[packers6211]

What happens is it increases the speed of the ball when hit off the bat, so say a pencil ddd 120 lb kid has bat speed and can hit a 275 ft hr. With a shaved bat it can go any where btw 40-60 ft more. So if you got a pitcher and the hitter hits the ball up the middle with a shaved bat, let's just say that pitcher better have a face mask and cup on. I've seen one get hit in the knee and went down like a KO from Ali. You could here his knee pop. The bat flies off the bat to fast and becomes dangerous.

 

[packers6211]

Oh and fufu nice update brother hope your shoulder heals!

 

[fumoney]

Big shout out to Matty for spending time away from getting ripped to shred to helping me out this morning. One of the best on AM.

 

[fumoney]

Great leg workout, and awesome updates. Hopefully Matt can help you out with that shoulder. My interest in MStenRX grows daily...

Thanks wasme. I usually crash after a workout like that, but it did not feel as stressful yesterday. If I gain any strength on this run, it might be legs.

 

[fumoney]

Seriously? how is it dangerous... Not doubting you, just have no clue.

It's like a snowball sized BB coming right at you at 120 mph. It's dangerous especially for the pitcher. I saw 3B get beaned. In men's league a lot of pitchers wear padded shirts and helmet.

A shot in the head or directly at your heart could lead to death.

There are beer leagues where people play for fun and there are men's leagues where people take it way too serious.

 

[fumoney]

Solid updates and workouts fumoney. Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Do you have any resistance bands? I've been doing a lot of band work for my shoulders and they're feeling better than they have in a while.

Thanks Breezy.

I saw them in your workouts. I think I will add that to my gym bag.

 

[fumoney]

What happens is it increases the speed of the ball when hit off the bat, so say a pencil ddd 120 lb kid has bat speed and can hit a 275 ft hr. With a shaved bat it can go any where btw 40-60 ft more. So if you got a pitcher and the hitter hits the ball up the middle with a shaved bat, let's just say that pitcher better have a face mask and cup on. I've seen one get hit in the knee and went down like a KO from Ali. You could here his knee pop. The bat flies off the bat to fast and becomes dangerous.

This ^^^^

 

[fumoney]

Oh and fufu nice update brother hope your shoulder heals!

Thanks Pack. Ditto. I know you are dealing with elbow pains.

 

[fumoney]

Morning noodz.

No, I did not grow boobs. Still working on lower chest fat. Had it before I started this run.

Change I notice mostly is my arms getting bigger and my love handles getting smaller. And we are only getting started.

 

[wasme]

What happens is it increases the speed of the ball when hit off the bat, so say a pencil ddd 120 lb kid has bat speed and can hit a 275 ft hr. With a shaved bat it can go any where btw 40-60 ft more. So if you got a pitcher and the hitter hits the ball up the middle with a shaved bat, let's just say that pitcher better have a face mask and cup on. I've seen one get hit in the knee and went down like a KO from Ali. You could here his knee pop. The bat flies off the bat to fast and becomes dangerous.

Thanks for the explanation... never consider the speed of the ball..

 

[wasme]

Looking good bro, nice progess... your pics in 2 1/2 weeks should be beastly, right Pack?

 

[fumoney]

Looking good bro, nice progess... your pics in 2 1/2 weeks should be beastly, right Pack?

Thanks brother !

 

[CJ_Xfit89]

You are gonna look scarishly huuuge Fuey bro

 

[PalmFist]

Yeah, we have a lot of people who've worked 20-30 years hoping they get to stay few more years to make it to retirement. If the CEOs share the pain, I would be OK with it. Unfortunately they get to leave with those golden parachutes.

I love playing ball. Down to softball now. Can't play hard ball anymore. Haha. Do you play or fan of a team ?

All about the A's bro. Summer softball every other year or so

 

[PalmFist]

Missed out on 5 pages here... Finals been beating my ass

 

[packers6211]

Fufu showing off them Guns!! And folks that is why he hits the Bombs!

 

[LiveToLift]

Morning noodz.

No, I did not grow boobs. Still working on lower chest fat. Had it before I started this run.

Change I notice mostly is my arms getting bigger and my love handles getting smaller. And we are only getting started.
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Guns are thick sir! Shoulders are looking wide and beastly as well.

 

[fumoney]

You are gonna look scarishly huuuge Fuey bro

Thanks runner !!!
Keep forgetting to visit your log. I think it's because it's in areas I don't goto much. Will try to be better.

 

[fumoney]

All about the A's bro. Summer softball every other year or so

Moneyball !
A's look decent this year. Always in contention.

 

[fumoney]

Fufu showing off them Guns!! And folks that is why he hits the Bombs!

Coming back home. Rainout !!!
Prob will goto gym early now.

Thanks Pack !

 

[fumoney]

Guns are thick sir! Shoulders are looking wide and beastly as well.

Thanks brother he-man. I think I may stay on the dark side for a while. Need to reference back to your log to get tips on PCT.

 

[wasme]

Thanks brother he-man. I think I may stay on the dark side for a while. Need to reference back to your log to get tips on PCT.

If our trips over here work as well as they should, it will be hard to go back to the other side lol

 

[fumoney]

5/10 Day 11 continued

Macros
2,975 calories (395p, 153c, 87f)

Felt very good about macros. Carbs coming from quinoa, beans, Ezekiel bread and some red potatoes. Protein from roasted chicken. Yes, just roasted chicken all day.

Workout

Back

BM One Arm Row
90x10
180x8
270x8
360x5
360x5
360x5
360x5
360x5
Drop 270x5
Drop 180x5
Drop 90x10
I think I prefer one arm on these. Much better stretch and focus. I am upping the weight. Felt much easier than last week.

Lat Pulldowns
105x10
160x8
160x8
160x8
160x12
These also felt easier than last week. Maybe no gloves affect grip and makes you less tired ? Upping weight next week by 15 possibly.

One Arm Pulldowns - weight per arm
45x10
60x10
60x10
60x10
Starting to move up on favorite list.

Stretchers
105x8
120x8
135x8
135x8
Still the champ. Best exercise for back for me.

Face pulls with scapula stretch
75x10
90x10
90x10
90x12
Got a very good contraction with 4 second hold.

Nautilus Pullover
100x20
100x20
120x20
120x20
Focused on lats and stretch like meadows.

Meadow Rows per arm
90x8
90x8
Only 2 sets. My grip was shot at this point.

Another excellent workout. Felt real strong this day and need to move the weight up for next back workout. Energy level was high and reps only ended with muscle failure vs aerobic failure.

Shoulders behaved well. This leads me to think there is no tear. I am warming up as Matty instructed and watching my angles carefully,

Skin is greasy. I now have pimples on my face and one on my shoulders. Still no appetite increase. Muscle hardness is still present and pumps are there every workout now.

Oh yeah, more veins showing than ever before.

 

[mattys4]

Big shout out to Matty for spending time away from getting ripped to shred to helping me out this morning. One of the best on AM.

Haha thanks bro im always available.to help my brothers out.

 

[wasme]

5/10 Day 11 continued


Stretchers
105x8
120x8
135x8
135x8
Still the champ. Best exercise for back for me.

Great workout FU.. killing it with volume.. As mentioned before, I too think this exercise rocks. I am going to swap it in as my 7's exercise next week - just feel it so much.

 

[packers6211]

Strong back day man! I lack in that department but damn sure trying to get there. Fufu from reading your logs bro you don't lack anywhere. You continue to crush the weight like no body's business!

 

[fumoney]

Great workout FU.. killing it with volume.. As mentioned before, I too think this exercise rocks. I am going to swap it in as my 7's exercise next week - just feel it so much.

Thanks wasme. I don't know....if I have time and start working with mountaindog training, I just want to keep going and going. Especially on back and shoulder days.

 

[fumoney]

Strong back day man! I lack in that department but damn sure trying to get there. Fufu from reading your logs bro you don't lack anywhere. You continue to crush the weight like no body's business!

Thanks Packers. Trying to get my back up as well. Only exercise I am strong are in the rows. However, I need to make sure I don't ego lift and concentrate on form and contraction. Don't sell yourself short buddy. Your back game is getting stronger everyday.

 

[fumoney]

Oily skin continues and I am irritable. Got in several fights this week about stupid sh!t with my GF. A lot of making up to do and she is not as forgiving this time. Yes, I was the jerk and deserved the cold shoulder.

Muscle hardness is not as strong and I have a bit of a bloat.

My muscles are sensitive to pulling right now. Several quick movements almost resulted in pulled muscle. Sneezing for example.

Could be just having a bad day. We will see how I do once the week gets going.

More later tonight on weekend update.

 

[drewsicle3210]

Oily skin continues and I am irritable. Got in several fights this week about stupid sh!t with my GF. A lot of making up to do and she is not as forgiving this time. Yes, I was the jerk and deserved the cold shoulder.

Muscle hardness is not as strong and I have a bit of a bloat.

My muscles are sensitive to pulling right now. Several quick movements almost resulted in pulled muscle. Sneezing for example.

Could be just having a bad day. We will see how I do once the week gets going.

More later tonight on weekend update.

I hope your day gets better. Maybe get some more water in those muscles? I haven't experienced that problem before.

 

[fumoney]

I hope your day gets better. Maybe get some more water in those muscles? I haven't experienced that problem before.

That's a good point. I am drinking a lot of water, but I could definitely use more. Thanks !

 

[mattys4]

That's a good point. I am drinking a lot of water, but I could definitely use more. Thanks !

Water is the.most important support supp FU

 

[fumoney]

Water is the.most important support supp FU

Definitely. One thing I made sure I do. No alcohol and 2 gallons of water. I am going to try to drink more to see if that makes a difference.

Thanks for your input as always.

 

[wasme]

Oily skin continues and I am irritable. Got in several fights this week about stupid sh!t with my GF. A lot of making up to do and she is not as forgiving this time. Yes, I was the jerk and deserved the cold shoulder.

Muscle hardness is not as strong and I have a bit of a bloat.

My muscles are sensitive to pulling right now. Several quick movements almost resulted in pulled muscle. Sneezing for example.

Could be just having a bad day. We will see how I do once the week gets going.

More later tonight on weekend update.

I just got back from the drug store. Got my blood pressure checked.. wicked headache all day, and 3 nosebleeds in the last 4 days.. but all 3 readings were fine ... so not sure what is up with that. Going to add in extra Hawthrone just in case.

I am feeling more irritable as well. And feel as though my stomach is bloated.....

 

[fumoney]

I just got back from the drug store. Got my blood pressure checked.. wicked headache all day, and 3 nosebleeds in the last 4 days.. but all 3 readings were fine ... so not sure what is up with that. Going to add in extra Hawthrone just in case.

I am feeling more irritable as well. And feel as though my stomach is bloated.....

Dry weather in Canada. Can you feel the inside of your nose being dry ? Please take care wasme. It's probably nothing but you never know. I am checking my BP today.

Hope ur headache went away.

I guess irritable is good and bloat is not good. Something to continue to monitor.

 

[wasme]

Dry weather in Canada. Can you feel the inside of your nose being dry ? Please take care wasme. It's probably nothing but you never know. I am checking my BP today.

Hope ur headache went away.

I guess irritable is good and bloat is not good. Something to continue to monitor.

Thanks FU, appreciate it. I guess nose is a bit dry. I used to get allot of nose bleeds when I was younger, but haven't in a very long time. Also, dealing with a fair bit of stress/anxiety at the moment - so perhaps the trigger. I will keep monitoring things though. Happy to report, the headache at least is gone!

 

[fumoney]

5/11 Day 12
5/12 Day 13

Weekend Updates

Weight

5/11 - 228.0 lbs (+1.0 lbs)
5/12 - 229.0 lbs (+2.0 lbs)

Macros

5/11 - 2,953 calories (312p, 181c, 109f)
5/12 - 3,146 calories (417p, 113c, 114f)

Another weekend of clean eating. Cleaned out the refrigerator of chicken, chili, quinoa, brown rice, sausages, tilapia, beans, edamame, eggs, peanut butter, avocados and veggies.

Add on some almonds, quest bars and popcorn (nothing added) for snack.

Workouts

5/11

Softball game

Rained out. Due to rain, I stopped by the gym for a quick arm work before I went home. It was a good day to rest up.

Arms

Dumbbell Curls
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
Nice and slow for pump.

Triceps Pushdowns
100x10
115x10
130x10
145x10
130x10
Had real nice contraction with 2 second hold at bottom.

5/12

Shoulders

Started with rotator cuff exercises for 15 minutes.

BM Overhead Shoulder Press
90x12
180x8
270x2
Felt like my right shoulder was going to come off. I had strength on the shoulders. I just didn't have the tolerance to fight through he pain and feeling like I was doing more damage with each lift. Had to stop.

Machine Lateral Raise
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
120x10
Pain was not as strong in the beginning. It was bearable but stronger in set 5.

Face Pulls
75x10
75x10
75x10
I felt the need to stretch out my shoulders and these actually helped.

Smith over and back press superset with Six ways
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
95x10/10x8
Without the normal press overload, I had more strength to do the six ways. I was not interested in weight due to shoulder pain, so I went for pump with these 2 exercises in FST fashion supersetted. I have to tell you that I have never in my LIFE had a better pump them when I was finished with these. I am going to do these next time the same way as a finisher without pyramiding up the weight. Wish I took some pictures. Next time. Maybe a video as well.

That was it. I b!tched out after this. No mas. Shoulder pain....you win.

Libido is high. Any sexual thoughts in my head brings on a full hard on. Boys are still a good size and the plumbing is good.

My skin is as oily as it can be. Small annoying break outs everywhere. Little bumps that dare you to touch them so they grow bigger. I haven't yet, so haven't reached zit city luckily.

Joints are better. I upped the Achilles and fish oil doses by factor of 2 and it seems to be helping. Shoulder issue I developed is unrelated to Msten. Why ? I have been battling it all year. It just turned for the worse recently.

Still no appetite increase. I am eating maintenance. I guess my body is telling me I am eating enough. Probably saying, you want to eat more you fat ass ???? Da fuq.

Dry mouth is gone.

Muscle hardness is still there. Just not as strong. Veins are everywhere on my arms now. Even tiny little bumpy ones. Nice !

Pump during exercise and even during the day is apparent. I need to watch myself so I don't pull something. Possible appearance of back pump. Need to monitor carefully.

DOMS were there first week. They have pretty much disappeared during second.

Muscles definitely look bigger. I don't have the dry look. Probably due to higher body fat level versus someone like Matty. Shoulders, chest and arms look like they have grown. Shirts are tight -especially the sleeves in my polo shirts. Pants still fit the same way. I do have some bloat in the way of belly than love handle growth.

OK, M-Sten RX, I have put in almost 2 weeks now. Lets see what you can do.

 

[wasme]

Nice update! Love the detail... hope that shoulder heals up for you...

 

[fumoney]

Nice update! Love the detail... hope that shoulder heals up for you...

Thanks wasme !

 

[fumoney]

Veins on my arms. In the office. Not at the gym. Nice !

 

[packers6211]

What the hell looks like popeyes got competition! Shredded arms brother!

 

[fumoney]

What the hell looks like popeyes got competition! Shredded arms brother!

Thank you Pack. It's getting there.

 

[abformulations]

Ayooooo you went in on that update. Lol. Good job buddy

 

[fumoney]

Ayooooo you went in on that update. Lol. Good job buddy

Thank you brother. I think it's the excitement building up to what everyone calls the sweet spot. Two weeks in now. I am hoping to see more changes.