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Gaining strength while cutting fat log

VolcomX311 said:
That's the hope. I wished it were 90 degrees here like it is out in Texas. I'd be doing more outdoors cardio. I love running in heat and you're more then welcome for the Guggles. I actually have 3/4ths of Bulk Beta-Alanine I'm done with, I cannot STAND paraesthesia, so if you're interest in some BA, let me know.
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You know.. It's a little melo-dramatic, but I was standing out on my porch getting my music ready prior to heading off on my run, and I literally thought to myself how lucky I am to have this weather to be running in now ! It doesn't get much better to throw on a tank top, some shorts, some shoes, and just take off, no warm-up, and no direction in mind !

Man, you're experiencing paraesthesia every time ? How are you dosing it ? I only got that the first several servings of Incarnate (2 grams BA), but running the AEN IntraStack, I got it perhaps ONCE, and that's with a total of I believe 7 grams BA (2 servings * 2 grams from IntraXCell, and 1 servings * 3.2 grams from the IntraBolix) Did you at least get to reap some of the many BA benefits and increase endurance/stamina ?
 
VolcomX311 said:
That's the hope. I wished it were 90 degrees here like it is out in Texas. I'd be doing more outdoors cardio. I love running in heat and you're more then welcome for the Guggles. I actually have 3/4ths of Bulk Beta-Alanine I'm done with, I cannot STAND paraesthesia, so if you're interest in some BA, let me know.
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Dude the paraesthesia is the best part haha!

Seriously though, I noted that when I consumed BA with carbs I did not get the trademark tinglies. Apparently, consuming BA with carbs also helps boost saturation levels of intracellular BA as well, so it is a good thing.

I'm on week 4 of Incarnate and I love the stuff, my tendons feel great, and I am making some nice strength gains. They say BA is supposed to help lean you out though and I have not noticed anything like that, even with diet in check.....

ALSO - keep listing your full workouts, it's interesting
 
BigCasino said:
I'm on week 4 of Incarnate and I love the stuff, my tendons feel great, and I am making some nice strength gains. They say BA is supposed to help lean you out though and I have not noticed anything like that, even with diet in check.....
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I second the Incarnate ! I ran through two consecutive bottles in January/February, and the Cissus did a tremendous job at decreasing the recovery time from my shoulder separation ! My doctor told me 10 weeks + to heal up entirely; I was blasting away heavy weights within 6 or 7 weeks of my injury, PAIN-FREE !

As far as Beta Alanine helping people lean out .. it raised MY body temp and makes me sweat a lot more than usual. It boosts my endurance and workout stamina, allowing me to rest less in between sets and use lots more volume .. All which in time could result in leaning out/toning up .. Just my .02 cents ..
 
BigCasino said:
Dude the paraesthesia is the best part haha!

Seriously though, I noted that when I consumed BA with carbs I did not get the trademark tinglies. Apparently, consuming BA with carbs also helps boost saturation levels of intracellular BA as well, so it is a good thing.

I'm on week 4 of Incarnate and I love the stuff, my tendons feel great, and I am making some nice strength gains. They say BA is supposed to help lean you out though and I have not noticed anything like that, even with diet in check.....

ALSO - keep listing your full workouts, it's interesting
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cool, thanks for the feedback Casino, I will.
 
Norwegian said:
I second the Incarnate ! I ran through two consecutive bottles in January/February, and the Cissus did a tremendous job at decreasing the recovery time from my shoulder separation ! My doctor told me 10 weeks + to heal up entirely; I was blasting away heavy weights within 6 or 7 weeks of my injury, PAIN-FREE !

As far as Beta Alanine helping people lean out .. it raised MY body temp and makes me sweat a lot more than usual. It boosts my endurance and workout stamina, allowing me to rest less in between sets and use lots more volume .. All which in time could result in leaning out/toning up .. Just my .02 cents ..
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I think the effects and potential results (such as the higher volume lifts) from BA are amazing. But I get an abnormal degree of paraesthesia. I learned to ignore it, but the symptoms are severe enough in my case to sacrafice its benefits. I'll send it out Monday.

I also have bulk CEE aka table salt with only 2 servings used, but I doubt anybody wants THAT!
 
Spring Break Stack Switch:

I'll be running out of the RPM/DRIVE by the end of the week. They helped in the recharge process throughout my neural re-adaption to heavy weights and I won't be ordering more. I'll let that river dry up.

I was contemplating what I wanted to continue with and I decided I wanted to go a much more extreme fat loss direction. I know it's popular (and smart) to run a test-booster with a fat loss stack, ESPECIALLY in a fat loss, strength gain process, but my body has not struggle hanging on to strength or size. I joke around that I need to breath diet air or I'll size up. My struggle is relinquishing my body's loitering adipose, so I'm going to take a much more fat burn approach.

By Saturday morning or Monday. My new stack will contain (and I'm up for suggestions if you want to offer positive or negative feedback).

-Adrenalean
-Lean Xtreme
-Ephedrine HCL 25mg's
-Yohimbine HCL (this one is up for speculation, suggestions would be appreciated)

-Anabolic Pump
-Pslin

- x2 dose Sesamin Oil
- x4 dose Fish Oil

Everything I listed I already have in possession, except for the Adrenalean and Lean Extreme, which are on their way.

P.S. I'll still have about 15% of a bottle of DCP I'll finish off.

Weight Update: I dropped down as low as 223lbs, but for the past 4 days I've weighed a consistent 225lbs, post-cardio before any re-hydration AND in a fasted state, so I must really be 225lbs. I gained 2lbs somewhere, but on the bright side, my strength is steadily increasing.
 
VolcomX311 said:
Spring Break Stack Switch:

I'll be running out of the RPM/DRIVE by the end of the week. They helped in the recharge process throughout my neural re-adaption to heavy weights and I won't be ordering more. I'll let that river dry up.

I was contemplating what I wanted to continue with and I decided I wanted to go a much more extreme fat loss direction. I know it's popular (and smart) to run a test-booster with a fat loss stack, ESPECIALLY in a fat loss, strength gain process, but my body has not struggle hanging on to strength or size. I joke around that I need to breath diet air or I'll size up. My struggle is relinquishing my body's loitering adipose, so I'm going to take a much more fat burn approach.

By Saturday morning or Monday. My new stack will contain (and I'm up for suggestions if you want to offer positive or negative feedback).

-Adrenalean
-Lean Xtreme
-Ephedrine HCL 25mg's
-Yohimbine HCL (this one is up for speculation, suggestions would be appreciated)

-Anabolic Pump
-Pslin

- x2 dose Sesamin Oil
- x4 dose Fish Oil

Everything I listed I already have in possession, except for the Adrenalean and Lean Extreme, which are on their way.

P.S. I'll still have about 15% of a bottle of DCP I'll finish off.

Weight Update: I dropped down as low as 223lbs, but for the past 4 days I've weighed a consistent 225lbs, post-cardio before any re-hydration AND in a fasted state, so I must really be 225lbs. I gained 2lbs somewhere, but on the bright side, my strength is steadily increasing.
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I'd do:

Retain 2
Leviathan Reloaded
DCP
Forslean (50-100mg, before bed)
ZMA
30g's+ fishoil daily
Reset AD
Anabolic Pump
P-slin
PowerFull

3 powerfull pre-workout and 2 before bed with your zma and Forslean.
12 DCp
3 Reset AD
3 Retain 2
4 Leviathan Reloaded

If your doing cardio and weights seperately, take 2 leviathan+ 4 dcp+1 Powerfull before hand
Run the Powerfull 5 days on 2 days off.
 
CHAPS said:
I'd do:

Retain 2
Leviathan Reloaded
DCP
Forslean (50-100mg, before bed)
ZMA
30g's+ fishoil daily
Reset AD
Anabolic Pump
P-slin
PowerFull

3 powerfull pre-workout and 2 before bed with your zma and Forslean.
12 DCp
3 Reset AD
3 Retain 2
4 Leviathan Reloaded

If your doing cardio and weights seperately, take 2 leviathan+ 4 dcp+1 Powerfull before hand
Run the Powerfull 5 days on 2 days off.
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CHAPS!!! I'm waiting on the Recreate!!! I was going to wait on the Recreate for this upcoming batch, but I'll have to wait until my next, NEXT batch.
 
Day 29

Day 28: Easter Sunday

Day 29

Pre-workout Cardio
20 min intervals on Stair-Stepper

Bi's (emphasis on brachioradialus & extensor(s)

Hammer Curls
70lbs Db's x 8 reps
75lbs Db's x 7 reps
80lbs Db's x 4 reps

Hammer Concentrated Curls
50lbs Db's x 8 reps
55lbs Db's x 7 reps
60lbs Db's x 5 reps

Barbell Reverse Curls
85lbs x 8 reps
95lbs x 6 reps
100lbs x 6 reps

Preacher, EZ Bar Reverse Curls
35lbs x 8 reps
55lbs x 7 reps
75lbs x 6 reps

Machine, Preacher-Hammer Curls
90lbs x 8 reps
110lbs x 6 reps
110lbs x 5 reps
 
Strength Comparison

Day 1 weighing@230lbs
Db Hammer Curls
60lbs x 8 reps
65lbs x 6 reps
70lbs x 5 reps

Day 29 weighing@225lbs
Db Hammer Curls
70lbs Db's x 8 reps
75lbs Db's x 7 reps
80lbs Db's x 4 reps

I know I said Hammer Curl comparisons seem a bit arbitrary, but it's the only exercise I start off with on a consistent basis. I won't do deads again until next week, but it's Big Bench Tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes.
 
I've taken Norwegians advice on my supplement plan, at least for this week until my Adrenalean and Lean Extreme get here.

I'm taking Leviathan Reloaded in the AM and Afternoon and I'll save my RPM for my end of the work day lifts. I took the Leviathan Reloaded, DCP and DRIVE this morning, did my morning cardio in a fasted state, then took my AP/Pslin before breakfast and x2 dose Seamin Oil and x4 dose Fish oil following breakfast. I'll dose this again around lunch time.

Good suggestion Norwegian.

P.S. Message to Norwegian. I haven't sent you my Bulk Beta-Alanine yet because the mail box center next to my work is cash only. Once I pull out some cash I'll send it your way.
 
Day 30

Day 30

AM Cardio
20 min intervals on Stair-climber

PM Workout
Started off with 30 min intervals on Stair-stepper

CHEST

Smith, Flat Bench (I know, I know, but all the benches, including Db benches were taken today)
275lbs x 10 reps
295lbs x 8 reps
315lbs x 5 reps

Hammer Strength, Wide Press
270lbs x 8 reps
320lbs x 7 reps
360lbs x 5 reps

Decline Db Press
100lbs Db's x 8 reps
105lbs Db's x 6 reps
105lbs Db's x 9 reps

Smith, Incline Press
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 5 reps
225lbs x 10 reps

Machine, Fly Press
300lbs x 8 reps
310lbs x 6 reps
315 lbs x 6 reps

Machine, Incline Press
300lbs x 6 reps
280lbs x 6 reps
270lbs x 8 reps

I was fricken BLAAASSSTED!!!! That's what happens when you have Leviathan Reloaded AND RPM in your blood.
 
Damn!

VolcomX311 said:
Day 30

AM Cardio
20 min intervals on Stair-climber

PM Workout
Started off with 30 min intervals on Stair-stepper

CHEST

Smith, Flat Bench (I know, I know, but all the benches, including Db benches were taken today)
275lbs x 10 reps
295lbs x 8 reps
315lbs x 5 reps

Hammer Strength, Wide Press
270lbs x 8 reps
320lbs x 7 reps
360lbs x 5 reps

Decline Db Press
100lbs Db's x 8 reps
105lbs Db's x 6 reps
105lbs Db's x 9 reps

Smith, Incline Press
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 5 reps
225lbs x 10 reps

Machine, Fly Press
300lbs x 8 reps
310lbs x 6 reps
315 lbs x 6 reps

Machine, Incline Press
300lbs x 6 reps
280lbs x 6 reps
270lbs x 8 reps

I was fricken BLAAASSSTED!!!! That's what happens when you have Leviathan Reloaded AND RPM in your blood.
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Great F'ing workout bud! Thats taking care of some business! You may have been blasted, but looking at the work you put in you had to feel euphoric when it was all said and done! :D. Keep bustin ass man...you train like a possessed demon...lovin it. :thumbsup:
 
SamBoz19 said:
Great F'ing workout bud! Thats taking care of some business! You may have been blasted, but looking at the work you put in you had to feel euphoric when it was all said and done! :D. Keep bustin ass man...you train like a possessed demon...lovin it. :thumbsup:
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Thanks Samboz. I'm going to weigh myself at the end of this week again. My strength is clearly increasing and I'm hoping my weight is also dropping. Thanks for the encourgamenet.
 
Hank Vangut said:
fantastic log volcom!

btw....who is that in you avy? is that for real?
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Thanks Hank, the guy in the Avi is Amateur Bodybuilder Brandon Curry. He frequents MD magazine a lot. I saw him and a handful of other Pro's at the L.A. Fit Expo and he looked the most impressive "in person" by far, so I'm root'n for the guy now.
 
SamBoz19 said:
Great F'ing workout bud! Thats taking care of some business! You may have been blasted, but looking at the work you put in you had to feel euphoric when it was all said and done! :D. Keep bustin ass man...you train like a possessed demon...lovin it. :thumbsup:
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I second that one ! I mean, shiiiiiiit ! lol
 
VolcomX311 said:
Thanks Hank, the guy in the Avi is Amateur Bodybuilder Brandon Curry. He frequents MD magazine a lot. I saw him and a handful of other Pro's at the L.A. Fit Expo and he looked the most impressive "in person" by far, so I'm root'n for the guy now.
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i too am a brandon curry fan.

your log seems to still be going great and you continue to impress me with your strength!
 
Day 31

Day 31

Cardio
Started with 35 min intervals on Stair-Stepper


Fake Back Day
This was suppose to be my Deadlift week, but my lower back is still tweaked. I've had a strain in my lower right side for the past two weeks, so I'm staying away from anything that places any direct strain on my lower back. This includes my meat & potatoe of Deads and Bent Over Rows. Therefore, I've been doing all verticial resistance exercises for my back until I feel I'm free of any potentially injurous situations.

Lat Pall Downs, close-underhand grip
180lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 7 reps
200lbs x 6 reps

Lat Pull Downs, wide grip, behind the neck
180lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 6 reps
190lbs x 5 reps

Machine Lat Pull Downs
300lbs x 8 reps
310lbs x 6 reps
320lbs x 5 reps

Machine Lat Pull Downs, close-neutral grip
280lbs x 8 reps
290lbs x 6 reps
290lbs x 6 reps

Machine Lat Pull Downs, behind the neck
210lbs x 8 reps
230lbs x 5 reps
210lbs x 7 reps

Back is normally my biggest, blood & guts day, but for the sake of injury prevention and pre-hab, I'm keeping it simple for now. No worries however, I can feel my back recovering slowly, but surely. It's good to know it's a muscle issue and not a bone issue. I've had a slip disc in my L2 in the past with a pinched sciatic nerve. I've never in my life experienced anything as debilitating and painful on a min by min basis as a slip disc w/sciatica, so I may be over-protective of my lumbar region, but I have a healthy fear of it now.

"Pain we work through, injuries we cater to"
 
VolcomX311 said:
I've never in my life experienced anything as debilitating and painful on a min by min basis as a slip disc w/sciatica, so I may be over-protective of my lumbar region, but I have a healthy fear of it now.

"Pain we work through, injuries we cater to"
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... words for the wise man, my friend ! Few injuries can set you back as much as a lower back injury. I've been in your shoes, man, and I hope I won't ever have to deal with it again !

I found that wearing a support belt (the wide waist-wrap/belts you find at any sporting goods stores) during the daily hours of the day helped relieve tension when it was at its worst.

One HELLLUVA pulldown day, by the way ! ;)
 
Current Stack

I've moved on to my second stack which I geared almost solely on fat loss.

*Adrenalean/*Lean Extreme
*Ephedrine HCL 25mg/*Yohimbine HCL 9mg

*Anabolic Pump/*Pslin (taken as needed; carb containing meals)
*x2 dose Sesamin Oil/*x 4 dose Fish Oil

*Reset AD (twice a day)

*Lipotrophin-PM

I also have left over RPM's I could consider as a pre-workout booster and left over Leviathan Reloaded for whatever reason I decide.
 
Norwegian said:
... words for the wise man, my friend ! Few injuries can set you back as much as a lower back injury. I've been in your shoes, man, and I hope I won't ever have to deal with it again !

I found that wearing a support belt (the wide waist-wrap/belts you find at any sporting goods stores) during the daily hours of the day helped relieve tension when it was at its worst.

One HELLLUVA pulldown day, by the way ! ;)
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Your BA will soon be on its way. I meant for it to rhyme, southern cali folk have an uncontrollable instinct to rap, j/k.
 
Day 32

First No Carbs day!

AM Cardio
30 min intervals on stair-stepper at level 6 intensity

PM Cardio
30 min intervals on stair-stepper at level 5 intensity

YES!! Cardio kick@$$ day.

I also did some lower back pre-hab, just trying to flush blood in my lumbar region.

Rack Deads (10 second rest between sets)
65lbs x 10 reps
85lbs x 10 reps
105lbs x 10 reps
85lbs x 10 reps
65lbs x 10 reps

Back Extension
30 reps

Back Extension Machine (the one you see old people do all the time) [10 sec rest intervals]
150lbs x 20 reps
180lbs x 20 reps
180lbs x 15 reps

My lower back felt really tight after this. I think I'm going to start doing Deads again next week, but I'll preface my Deads with an extensive lower back warm up and flush as much blood/muscle tension in there as possible, so it's nice & tight and secure.

P.S. While I was doing the pre-hab weight, rack deads, some dude was watching me and then rolled his eyes (at the weight I was using), it didn't REALLY bother me, but I was thinking, if you only knew you SOB.
 
Lower back is sit'n the bench

My lower back actually feels taxed from my little pre-hab I did yesterday. That's a pretty bad sign. Looks like I won't be doing deads or bent over rows for awhile, which really sucks considering deads and heavy rows are major exercises in a strength phase. Oh well, I can still do everything else. Heavy shrugs may or may not be a problem, or standing military presses.

I've been through worse, it's no slip disc w/sciatica. Things could be better, but things have been much worse, so it's all good.

I may do pre-hab more consistently now that I feel my lower back strain was much more extensive then I originally assumed.
 
VolcomX311 said:
My lower back actually feels taxed from my little pre-hab I did yesterday. That's a pretty bad sign. Looks like I won't be doing deads or bent over rows for awhile, which really sucks considering deads and heavy rows are major exercises in a strength phase. Oh well, I can still do everything else. Heavy shrugs may or may not be a problem, or standing military presses.

I've been through worse, it's no slip disc w/sciatica. Things could be better, but things have been much worse, so it's all good.

I may do pre-hab more consistently now that I feel my lower back strain was much more extensive then I originally assumed.
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Man, I'm sorry that's happening to ya, especially during the strength phase with many heavy compound exercises. I would without a doubt refrain from all four of those ! I'd do the shrugs seated on a bench with back support and use dumbbells, but I wouldn't be too eager to load up the barbell !
 
Day 33

Day 33

Cardio
25 min intervals on stair-stepper at level 6.

I went hypo and went into a blur. I'm eating egg whites and chicken & broccolli, so the cardio really drained me this time. It's my second day without carbs and my system is not adjusting well.

I hit bi's, but I was in a hypo-blur the entire time (extremely bad in the beginning). I sipped on some power-aid as a last resort. I didn't want too much because I didn't want excessive sugar, but I needed it if I wanted to make it through my workout. I allowed myself 2 gulps to help me through my resistance training.

I was in a blur my entire workout, so I ended up walking around aimlessly curling whatever I came across. There was no real logic behind my routine today. If I was able to do another exercise, I did. I think I might have temporarily forgotten or didn't realize how much I'd already done.

Bi's
Machine, Preacher Curls (I don't remember what weight I used, I was in a blur)
??? x 8 reps
more x 7 reps
more x 5 reps

Machine, One Handed Preacher Curls
??? x 8 reps
more x 7 reps
more x 5 reps

Machine, One Handed High Curls (I snapped out of it by now, I guess the Power-aid kicked in)
80lbs x 8 reps
90lbs x 7 reps
100lbs x 5 reps

Cable Curls, one handed
100lbs x 8 reps
110lbs x 6 reps
120lbs x 5 reps

Cable Curls, straight bar
100lbs x 8 reps
120lbs x 7 reps
130lbs x 6 reps

Preacher, EZ Bar Curls
65lbs x 8 reps
75lbs x 6 reps
75lbs x 5 reps

Hammer, One Handed Preachers
45lbs x 8, 6, 5 reps

Db Concentrated Curls
45lbs x 8, 6, 5 reps

I dragged myself out, took an Anabolic Pump so I could allot myself around 30grams of carbs. I was in a real zombie like state.
 
Day 34, Deltoids Genocide

Day 34

I had the Ronnie Coleman breakfast this morning, oatmeal mixed in with egg whites, but I didn't add a slice of cheese like he does.

AM Cardio
25 min intervals on stair-climber, intensity 5, 6, 7.


Afternoon Workout

DELTS GENOCIDE

Db Press
70lbs Db's x 8 reps
75lbs Db's x 7 reps
80lbs Db's x 6 reps

Standing Military Press
95lbs x 10 reps
115lbs x 8 reps
135lbs x 7 reps
155lbs x 6 reps

Smith, Behind the Neck Military Press
135lbs x 10 reps
155lbs x 8 reps
185lbs x 6 reps

Hammer, Shoulder Press
230lbs x 8 reps, 7 reps, 6 reps

Machine, Behind the Neck Press
210lbs x 8 reps
220lbs x 6 reps
240lbs x 5 reps

Db Lateral Raises
40lbs Db's x 8 reps
40lbs Db's x 7 reps
45lbs Db's x 6 reps

Db Upright Rows
50lbs x 8 reps
55lbs x 7 reps
60lbs x 6 reps

Bent Over, Db Pronated Grip Reverse Flies
30lbs x 8 reps, 7 reps, 6 reps

Barbell Front Raises
65lbs x 8 reps
85lbs x 7 reps
95lbs x 5 reps

Db Pronted Grip, One Handed Rows
80lbs Db's x 8 reps
100lbs Db's x 6 reps
110lbs Db's x 5 reps

Topped it off with a great post workout lunch. AP/Pslin 20 min prior to food. Spinach, Shrimp and Brown Rice.
 
Update!!!

It's been very apparent that my strength has been increasing on a weekly basis, but the point of this log is strength gain + weight loss.

This morning I weighed in at 219lbs!!!! :woohoo: Down from 230lbs when I started. Therefore, I am on par with the objective of my goals. Weight Down, Strength Up.

219lbs!!! Woo Hoo!!! I told myself I wouldn't start wearing beaters again until I was 215lbs. That may sound weird, but it's a goal I set for myself. 4 more lbs to go to reach that goal.

My ultimate goal, if possible, is to keep the strength or increase, where I was at 230lbs, if and when I can make it down to 205-200lbs. So far my strength is increasing, and I intend this trend to continue as I progress.
 
Day 36

Day 35: Rest

Day 36

AM Cardio
30 min intervals on Stair-Climber at level 6 intensity for 15 min and level 9 intensity of 15 min.


PM Workout
Cardio
20 min intervals on Stair-Stepper at intensity level 8

Illegitimate Back Workout
It's hard for me to legitimize a backworkout when I can't do either Heavy Bent Over Rows and/or Heavy Deads, but I'm still battling a lumbar strain, so I'm keeping it safe, thus, illegitimate.

BACK
Incline Bench, Double Db Rows
105lbs Db's x 8 reps, x7 reps, x6 reps

One Handed, undergrip Hammer Rows
115lbs x 8 reps
135lbs x 6 reps
160lbs x 5 reps

Lat Pull Downs, close-undergrip
180lbs x 8 reps
200lbs x 7 reps
220lbs x 6 reps

Machine Lat Pull Downs, standard pronated grip
280lbs x 8 reps
290lbs x 7 reps
300lbs x 6 reps

Machine Lat Pull Downs, Behind the Neck, SPG
220lbs x 8 reps
225lbs x 7 reps
230lbs x 6 reps

Machine, Wide Rows
200lbs x 8 reps
240lbs x 7 reps
260lbs x 5 reps

Current Weight: 218.8lbs
Loss of 11lbs so far, strength is still increasing.

Current Diet: Tons of Vegetables, Chicken, Egg Whites, Oats.

I've been going no carbs throughout the day, with the exception of 30grams of simple carbs with post workout meal (with Anabolic Pump). I'm carb cycling 3 days on, 1 day off. With that said, and I know this about myself. The leaner I become, the more nazi I get about my diet and cardio, so I may unwillingly over do it with the no carbs and not come off to replenish. I become a serious anti-carbite, so a good kick in the @$$ by those of you who know better would be helpful.
 
Congrats on leaning the hell up, bro ! It's a good feeling, isn't it ?! ;) Getting stronger, leaner, more vascular .. all at the same time !
 
Norwegian said:
Congrats on leaning the hell up, bro ! It's a good feeling, isn't it ?! ;) Getting stronger, leaner, more vascular .. all at the same time !
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I can see the blue in my veins again! Especially the two the run across the top of the bi's. I used to be able to see those through under armour, but it's been awhile since I've seen any signs of vascularity. I'm far from home plate, but I'm in a good groove. My cardio ability is way up and my motivation is well on par. Thanks for the encouragement!
 
Day 37, it's getting out of hand!

No Carbs Day 3 (except for 30 grams Waxy Maize with post workout shake)

AM Cardio
40 min intervals of stair-climber on intensity 6

PM Workout

Start off with Cardio
35 min intervals on stair-stepper on intenisty 7

BIG CHEST

Flat Db Press
105lbs Db's x 10 reps (I could have hit 12 easy)
115lbs Db's x 9 reps (This felt way lighter then normal)
125lbs Db's x 6 reps

Decline Bench
225lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 8 reps
295lbs x 6 reps

Hammer Flat Press
230lbs x 8 reps
250lbs x 7 reps
280lbs x 6 reps

Hammer Wide Press
270lbs x 8 reps
320lbs x 6 reps
360lbs x 5 reps

Hammer Incline Press
270lbs x 8 reps
320lbs x 7 reps
320lbs x 6 reps

Machine Press
160lbs x 8 reps
170lbs x 7 reps
200lbs x 5 reps

Machine Decline Press
80lbs x 8 reps
90lbs x 6 reps
100lbs x 5 reps

Free Weight Loaded Dip Machine
270lbs x 8 reps
290lbs x 7 reps
320lbs x 5 reps

I do so many exercises during a strength phase to up my volume, for the sake of upping my hypertrophic adatpion(s) along with the neuromuscular strength adaption(s).

My cardio was off the charts today and my lifting was high intensity and voluminous, on no carbs (for the 3rd day), which means I may need to replenish my glycogen stores tommorrow.
 
Helluva job, my friend ! I'm fu@king impressed with the amount of morning cardio, the heavy ass weights, and then the additional post-workout cardio ! Keep it up !!!
 
Norwegian said:
Helluva job, my friend ! I'm fu@king impressed with the amount of morning cardio, the heavy ass weights, and then the additional post-workout cardio ! Keep it up !!!
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Thanks man. I actually do my second session of cardio right before I workout, because losing weight is what I struggle with, so I prioritize it. If I waited to cardio until post-workout, I wouldn't do it, or I'd give 70-80%, because I normally don't stop lifting until I'm completely wasted.

By doing cardio first, I ensure I give the cardio 100% of my effort and physical ability.

So not to toot my own horn, but throwing up those weights was a post-cardio effort, which really trips out my workout partner.

Giving a 100% at my lifts isn't something I need to struggle with, it's a given and an internal expectation, but I could flake on my cardio effort if I was burnt out. There's no compromising when it comes to lifting, so I can do it post-cardio without worrying about lack of effort.
 
I KNEW this would happen!

I'm suppose to be carb "cycling" this is my 4th day on no carbs, and today was suppose to be the day I replenish. However, my meals so far have been spinach and turkey for breakfast, and broccoli, eggplant and chicken for lunch. I've become the carb nazi I foresaw I'd become. Anyone want to kick my @$$ out of this carb paranoia...

Caveat: I do allow myself 30g Waxy Maize with my post-workout shake and I even take an Anabolic Pump for that little bit so I know the carbs will be sucked dry, but I haven't "eaten" any carbs in 4 days.

I've only had vegetables of sorts and meats, however, I did have a mango post anabolic pump yesterday.

Edit: I've vowed to have steak and potato tonight (with Pslin and AP of course) I hope. I really should.
 
it seems that a small amount pre, and a slightly larger amount post work far better for workout performance than a huge amount 1 day a week, and none the rest of the time
 
EasyEJL said:
it seems that a small amount pre, and a slightly larger amount post work far better for workout performance than a huge amount 1 day a week, and none the rest of the time
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I'm assuming TKD is conjunctive to a fat loss priority objective, where cardio is done in extreme surplus?

Thanks for the recommendation Easy
 
EasyEJL said:
it seems that a small amount pre, and a slightly larger amount post work far better for workout performance than a huge amount 1 day a week, and none the rest of the time
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Well, let's be honest here, it's all relative .. Depends on what you're looking for in terms of results; whether strength, performance or fat-loss. You've got prime candidates of the CKD diet and U.D 2.0 diet who can consume 10,000-12,000 calories during their 24-30 hour weekly carb-load and still shed fat for the duration of the weekend. In terms of staying out of the catabolic mode (after total depletion), a meager amount of carbs such as that wouldn't suffice for someone like VolcomX311. (NOT hating on you EasyJL, for your TKD recommendation, I'm just saying ..)

For YOU, VolcomX311, I wouldn't opt for anything but a full carb-load, because you're obviously one of the most brutal lifters on here, and I bet you'd hate to see muscle loss as well as loss of strength. I'm doing the 24-30 hour carb load on a weekly basis, and I keep getting stronger while dropping/shedding fat.. Then again I never looked in to the TKD-diet.

(I'm writing this looking forth and back from my calculus problems back to the screen, so I may have misunderstood the post.. but i'm a sucker for giving feedback, hahaha)
 
For volcom it might be 50g pre and 75 post, 75 pre/100 post or even more. So you are never working out totally depleted, as you are taking in carbs before each workout. actually for him it may work better as more pre than post, but still would be a TKD

basically the TKD is just taking all carbs pre + post workout. so rather than trying to jam in 1500g of carbs (or whatever the amount is) all in one day, you instead are taking in the carbs in whatever proportions pre/post workout only. could still be some high amounts pre/post if that fits the overall calorie levels he's trying to hit. So this way it maintains your energy levels for the workout itself and immediate recovery, rather than it being 5 or 6 days potentially from your last carbup.

I sent him a doc that helps explain the different ketogenic diet plans
 
I appreciate the feedback(s) here.

I may go TKD when I hit a wall in weight loss or when the lethargy from a lack of carbs in my diet exceeds the effects of my stims.

Currently, my weight is dropping, my strength is still edging upward and my lifts have not suffered in intensity, energy or motivation (again, from my stack of stims).

My body seems to be responding to my current over-all program (for the moment). Once I go from adrenal fatigue to adrenal failure and my stims are no more useful then a handful of popcorn, I may need a diet which offers a more consistent and efficient energy source (such as TKD) , but for now, my stims are masking any signs of lethargy and they are also preventing any lack of performance in the gym.

but I do appreciate the enlightenment Easy, I'll put it to use when the situation calls for it, which may be sooner then I think because psychologically, I don't know if I could get myself to eat the amount of carbs I need to, to appropriately replenish.

Wow, Easy, that pdf you sent me is an entire e-book!!

The beta-alanine should be at your door today or tomorrow Norwegian :woohoo:
 
VolcomX311 said:
I appreciate the feedback(s) here.

I may go TKD when I hit a wall in weight loss or when the lethargy from a lack of carbs in my diet exceeds the effects of my stims.

Currently, my weight is dropping, my strength is still edging upward and my lifts have not suffered in intensity, energy or motivation (again, from my stack of stims).

My body seems to be responding to my current over-all program (for the moment). Once I go from adrenal fatigue to adrenal failure and my stims are no more useful then a handful of popcorn, I may need a diet which offers a more consistent and efficient energy source (such as TKD) , but for now, my stims are masking any signs of lethargy and they are also preventing any lack of performance in the gym.

but I do appreciate the enlightenment Easy, I'll put it to use when the situation calls for it, which may be sooner then I think because psychologically, I don't know if I could get myself to eat the amount of carbs I need to, to appropriately replenish.

Wow, Easy, that pdf you sent me is an entire e-book!!

The beta-alanine should be at your door today or tomorrow Norwegian :woohoo:
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Lol, gotta admire a man who admits to his stim-addiction ! haha .. I've been convinced that I'm in your shoes, as well ! I just popped 4 caps of AMP about half an hour ago, about to hit up my calves, abs and a helluva session of cardio. I've got my Xtend mixed up, and dropping by my mailbox on the way to the gym, so I'm crossing my fingers the Beta is waiting for me ;) People will fear the wrath of the Beta Alanine, I tell ya !
 
VolcomX311: It was waiting for me in the mailbox ! Threw 6 grams in with 4 scoops of Xtend, and enjoyed the hell out of my cardio ! ;)

EasyJL: Thanks a lot for the eBook !!
 
Day 38

Day 38

AM Cardio
30 min intervals on Stair-Stepper at intensity 6

PM Workout
Pre-workout Cardio
45 MIN intervals on Stair-Climber at intensity 6 (I was drenched, so it made me look like Rambo when I was lifting)

Bi's, with an emphasis on brachioradialus and extensor(s)

Db Hammer Curls
70lbs Db's x 8 reps
75bs Db's x 6 reps
75lbs Db's x 6 reps

Barbell Reverse Curls
95lbs x 8 reps
105lbs x 6 reps
110lbs x 5 reps

Preacher, EZ Bar Reverse Curls
65lbs x 8 reps
75lbs x 6 reps
75lbs x 6 reps

Rope, Cable Curls
120lbs x 8 reps
140lbs x 6 reps
150lbs x 5 reps

Machine, Preacher Hammer Curls
50lbs x 8 reps
55lbs x 7 reps
60lbs x 6 reps

Cable Curls
100lbs x 8 reps
120lbs x 6 reps
140lbs x 5 reps

Machine, One Arm High Curls
80lbs x 8 reps
90lbs x 7 reps
100lbs x 6 reps
 
Bro, I gotta get a work-out in with you some day .. Try this disgustingly insane pre-workout cardio thing you got going on. I'm almost willing to try it out myself next week ! ;)
 
Day 40, today I said phucket

As some of you know I've had a debilitating back injury that's prohibited me from doing any major back lifts, such as rows or deads. I didn't plan on doing them today, but half way through my workout I said phucket, so my workout routine ended up a bit backwards.


AM Cardio
45min intervals on Stair-Climber at intensity 6

PM Lift
Pre-Workout Cardio 60 MIN intervals on stair-stepper at intensity 6

BACK
Weighted Pull Ups, under-hand grip
Body Weight + 25lbs x 8 reps
BW + 45lbs x 6 reps
BW + 45lbs x 5 reps

Lat Pull Downs, under-hand grip
175lbs x 9 reps
220lbs x 6 reps
250lbs x 5 reps

Hammer Rows, One handed, under-grip
115lbs x 8 reps
135lbs x 6 reps
160lbs x 8 reps!

Smith, Bent Over Rows (I tried it on the smith to save my back from any potential rocking or jerking)
315lbs x 8 reps
365lbs x 7 reps
365lbs x 6 reps

Rack Deads (just to test the waters. See how my lower back would react)
315lbs x 7 reps
365lbs x 6 reps

Phucket, full Deads
405lbs x 7 reps

Machine, Lat Pull Down
205lbs x 7 reps, 6 reps, 8 reps!

I was beyond dead. Finishing with deads at the end of a back workout is not something I'm accustomed to, especially
right after an HOUR of cardio! I kept it gangster today (and today was also a no carb day, boo-yah)
 
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