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Jim rocks 5/3/1 with AppNut!

drooks10 said:
Did you make it to the gym? Hope you are feeling better!

David
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I never made it. When I did finally get home I ordered some good took a shower and passed out. On the plus side I woke up with no headache and took.the there drive before pt and it was awesome. I felt like I was recovering faster after the 800s we ran. My knees started hurting when we did the 400s backwards but then always hurt when we run. I still have a little bit left ~1 serving that I will save for our next pt session. I'm going back to the range today so I probably will have no phone but we aren't training and are on detail today so I should have the energy for a workout today. Which would be great since I missed squat!
 
drooks10 said:
Did you make it to the gym? Hope you are feeling better!

David
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I never made it. When I did finally get home I ordered some good took a shower and passed out. On the plus side I woke up with no headache and took.the there drive before pt and it was awesome. I felt like I was recovering faster after the 800s we ran. My knees started hurting when we did the 400s backwards but then always hurt when we run. I still have a little bit left ~1 serving that I will save for our next pt session. I'm going back to the range today so I probably will have no phone but we aren't training and are on detail today so I should have the energy for a workout today. Which would be great since I missed squat!
 
Jim2542 said:
I never made it. When I did finally get home I ordered some good took a shower and passed out. On the plus side I woke up with no headache and took.the there drive before pt and it was awesome. I felt like I was recovering faster after the 800s we ran. My knees started hurting when we did the 400s backwards but then always hurt when we run. I still have a little bit left ~1 serving that I will save for our next pt session. I'm going back to the range today so I probably will have no phone but we aren't training and are on detail today so I should have the energy for a workout today. Which would be great since I missed squat!
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Great to see you noticed the benefits! Now, get those squats in! Haha.

David
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drooks10 said:
Great to see you noticed the benefits! Now, get those squats in! Haha.

David
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I did some bw stuff yesterday. I'm still at the range but should be leaving around 1400 so I'm hoping to hit my OH press workout around 16-1700. Tomorrow I will probably be trying to do the squat and DL workout on Saturday.
 
Did you get the workout in?

David
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drooks10 said:
Did you get the workout in?

David
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Sorry it took so long to update. Its been a busy weekend. I got the workout done late last night after me and the wife went to see the dark Knight rises. My team leader gave me a frigging homework assignment so I've been doing research on the ma deuce for the last couple hours along with our retarded ITC packing list.

I mixed the squat and the deadlift workouts together last night and ended up with.

DL: 3x3
205x3, 235x3, 265x7

Good mornings: 4x10
95x10, 105x10, 115x10, 125x10

Back Squat: 3x3
225x3, 260x3, 290x6

Leg press: 4x10
295x10, 305x10, 315x10, 325x10

Because it was so late that I did this, and because it was 2 separate workouts at once I took the second assistance exercise from each away and lowered the setsxreps a little. I took half of what was left in my drive bottle and then 3 RPM and I really felt the difference. It was close to 0230 when I got to the gym and I had a ton of energy. When I got back home at 0430 or so I was able to knock right out and then woke up at 12 feeling good today. I definitely noticed a difference and the amount of extra reps I did at the end really shows that for DL and Squat. I'm almost out of drive and I'm kinda sad to see it go. The endurance benefits I've gained from it are really noticeable and of has significantly improved my morning PT on the days I've used it.

So far I am also pretty impressed with RPM, I have a decent amount of that left and I can definitely notice the difference between it's and other Pres that I have used. My only complaint is how long it takes to hit you but when it does you definitely notice!

I apologize from the inconsistency in my schedule, but I will keep this log going even if my posts are coming in at 0500 on the way to work!
 
If you can handle the taste un-cap the RPM, dump them in your mouth and swig some water. It's nasty but hits you quick. ;)




jdg76
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jdg76 said:
If you can handle the taste un-cap the RPM, dump them in your mouth and swig some water. It's nasty but hits you quick. ;)

jdg76
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I did that with AP one time....it was a mistake I will not repeat!
 
Jim2542 said:
I did that with AP one time....it was a mistake I will not repeat!
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Haha, ya you have to have tough stomach.





jdg76
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jdg76 said:
If you can handle the taste un-cap the RPM, dump them in your mouth and swig some water. It's nasty but hits you quick. ;)
jdg76
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Hits HARD, man. But, yeah, it's nasty. Haha

David
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jdg76 said:
Haha! I take it you didn't like the taste? ;)

jdg76
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I didn't get much down before nearly vomiting. Ended up just taking an extra rpm. Ill post the numbers after work today.
 
23July12 BP Week 3
Bench:5/3/1
160x5, 180x3, 205x1.5 (it fell lol)

Inc. Bench: 5x15
95x15, 105x15, 115x15, 125x11 rest 3, 135x9 rest 2

DB Row: 5x10
75x10, 80x10, 85x10, 90x10, 95x9

Recently I've been using 3 RPM before my workouts and it is definitely a big difference from the initial 2. Even without Drive! My wife and I were moving through this workout pretty good and I had a lot of energy. I sprained my wrist (possibly) this past weekend and it was definitely affecting my workout (even with the brace I bought) so I blame that for not getting 205 for 3. (excuses excuses :P) In all seriousness though, it hurt like a mofo! Everything else went as well as could be expected when you're hurting but all in all the workout was a success, as always!
 
24July12 Back Squat Week 3

Back Squat: 5/3/1
245x5, 275x3, 310x2.5

Leg Press: 5x15
230x15, 270x15, 315x15, 335x15, 365x15

Leg Curl: 5x10
50x10 60x10, 70x10, 80x10, 90x10

Again I took 3 RPM and today I blame not getting my third on the lower body circuit we did for PT this morning (always got excuses lol) The rest of the workout went pretty well, as well as leg day can really go, I am making some solid improvement on the Leg Press. Which is good because it is not an exercises I had done for a long time as I always felt the squat trumped it (still do) but have now found that the Leg Press has it's place in a solid routine! I'm really loving RPM, it gives some good clean energy and I don't really crash on it. Which is good, at first I had some issues sleeping after taking it because I workout in the PM but because of how tired I am after work and my workout I just crash no problem!

Pics of the squat are to come as I edit them in!
 
Jim2542 said:
24July12 Back Squat Week 3

Back Squat: 5/3/1
245x5, 275x3, 310x2.5

Leg Press: 5x15
230x15, 270x15, 315x15, 335x15, 365x15

Leg Curl: 5x10
50x10 60x10, 70x10, 80x10, 90x10

Again I took 3 RPM and today I blame not getting my third on the lower body circuit we did for PT this morning (always got excuses lol) The rest of the workout went pretty well, as well as leg day can really go, I am making some solid improvement on the Leg Press. Which is good because it is not an exercises I had done for a long time as I always felt the squat trumped it (still do) but have now found that the Leg Press has it's place in a solid routine! I'm really loving RPM, it gives some good clean energy and I don't really crash on it. Which is good, at first I had some issues sleeping after taking it because I workout in the PM but because of how tired I am after work and my workout I just crash no problem!

Pics of the squat are to come as I edit them in!
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Nice numbers bro. I would have fell during the first one lol
 
Out of Drive but RPM looks to suit you just fine. They keep pushing me to try uncapping it but I just won't. Ok, now I'm curious enough to try.

How's the wrist feeling? Hopefully it'll rehab enough to go back in for the 205. The numbers are solid and stable. This is a good program to follow with RPM.
 
You're going too heavy on your percentages. You didn't take 10% off of your current 1RM and then calculate from there.
 
Rodja said:
You're going too heavy on your percentages. You didn't take 10% off of your current 1RM and then calculate from there.
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I really gotta read up on this program.
 
Rodja said:
I always recommend buying the book. Wendler is a good guy and a great mind for training.
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I spend a lot of time in subways. Books suit me well.
 
I am super late subbing but, better late than never eh?

I've used 5/3/1 and loved it! Deff got stronger and faster for my sport. I am doing PHAT right now and its doing wonders for my physique.

Just a little advice,take your 1RM and make your working max 90% of your 1RM. You might get 10-12 reps on you last set and that's totally fine. As long as your getting more reps for heavier and heavier weight,your getting stronger. Dont worry so much about big numbers, get your reps in.
 
Pshhhh....uncapping the caps and drinking the powder is so last week. I snort mine. Haha! Just kidding, don't do that!!!!

Looks like rpm has worked well for you. You are right about 3 versus 2 pills, too. A very noticeable difference for me.

David
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Rodja said:
You're going too heavy on your percentages. You didn't take 10% off of your current 1RM and then calculate from there.
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I know. I forgot to do it on week 1 and didn't want to change it after that.
 
sprintstar01 said:
I am super late subbing but, better late than never eh?

I've used 5/3/1 and loved it! Deff got stronger and faster for my sport. I am doing PHAT right now and its doing wonders for my physique.

Just a little advice,take your 1RM and make your working max 90% of your 1RM. You might get 10-12 reps on you last set and that's totally fine. As long as your getting more reps for heavier and heavier weight,your getting stronger. Dont worry so much about big numbers, get your reps in.
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I've done PHAT and I liked it but I didn't see too much from the ridiculously high Rep schemes and ended up doing a variation with the same total volume spread for more sets.

The reps are not really relevant to me as I'm doing this program specifically for the lower volume, for me its all about getting everything I can get for that last set on that particular day.
 
OrganicShadow said:
Out of Drive but RPM looks to suit you just fine. They keep pushing me to try uncapping it but I just won't. Ok, now I'm curious enough to try.

How's the wrist feeling? Hopefully it'll rehab enough to go back in for the 205. The numbers are solid and stable. This is a good program to follow with RPM.
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It hurts like hell and I am of the firm belief that it is getting worse. My job doesn't really allow for me to rehab it so I'm just gonna tough it out until it either snaps or gets better, preferably the latter.
 
drooks10 said:
Pshhhh....uncapping the caps and drinking the powder is so last week. I snort mine. Haha! Just kidding, don't do that!!!!
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HAHAHA. I had a roommate who tried that with jack3d. Needless to say, it was a terrible decision. Im a bad friend for convincing him it was a good idea.

Jim, are you planning to get the wrist checked out?
 
OrganicShadow said:
HAHAHA. I had a roommate who tried that with jack3d. Needless to say, it was a terrible decision. Im a bad friend for convincing him it was a good idea.

Jim, are you planning to get the wrist checked out?
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No. I had no intentions of getting it looked at. In the army its a whole lot of stupid crap just to see the doc so that he can say "quit being a ***** take this ibuprofen and naproxen and drive on" So I'm just gonna embrace the suck and drive on.
 
Jim2542 said:
No. I had no intentions of getting it looked at. In the army its a whole lot of stupid crap just to see the doc so that he can say "quit being a ***** take this ibuprofen and naproxen and drive on" So I'm just gonna embrace the suck and drive on.
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That was my next question: where do you work/ what do you do? Always seems to have a profound impact on our lifting lives.
 
Did the OH press workout after work. Took the three RPM and got after it. The dips and the press went well, almost no pain with the wraps on. Its still sore without the wrap but I guess there wasn't enough weight to push my wrist back like there was on BP day. Will post up the number after DL tomorrow.
 
26july12 OH Press Week 3

OH Press 5/3/1
110x5, 120x3, 135x3

Dips- 5x15
Bwx15, +10x15, +25x15, +35x15, +45x15

Chins-5x10
Bwx10x5 sets

As I stated in the earlier post the energy on this was good. As always. I didn't really have any problems and it isn't enough to keep me awake like the first day was. This workout went well for me and I live for dips and chins so I alwats enjoy OH press day!
 
27july12 DL week 3

Dl- 5/3/1
225x5, 250x3, 280x6

The deadlift went well but the gym closes early on Friday (which I forgot) and I didn't get to do the assistance work. I probably could've done a few more reps with the last set but I didn't want to risk my form going south. J finished off my RPM with this workout by taking my last four and for me, four is just too much! I couldn't really eat after the workout because I felt real strange and I was burping up the rpm taste the entire workout. I think that for most people 3 will be the tops of what will be needed!

I'm wrapping this up and will be moving it to my personal log (to be started for the duration if 5/3/1) and sincerely appreciate all of you who were a part of this. I want to send a shout out to the appnut team for letting me run these products and I can honestly say they will be a part of my next order (especially drive). If you have never tried these I recommend giving them a shot atleast once in your lifting career and for those that want to follow my progress I will be linking the new log into this one!

I also want to apologize for the sporadic posts in here, work got crazy in the last couple of weeks and I was not expecting it to get this crazy!
 
Thank you for the review, and for your interest in continuing Drive. It is a great product that can be combined with virtually any stack. Very versatile.

David
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drooks10 said:
Thank you for the review, and for your interest in continuing Drive. It is a great product that can be combined with virtually any stack. Very versatile.

David
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I really noticed a difference with the drive before PT. RPM is a solid pre but drive was by far the more effective of the two IMO!
 
Thanks for your time and efforts. I learned a few new things and followed the numbers. I think Drive would continue to deliver in your future routine now go take care of that wrist.
 
Thanks for the review Jim.


jdg76
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Jim2542 said:
I really noticed a difference with the drive before PT. RPM is a solid pre but drive was by far the more effective of the two IMO!
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Yeah, I think Drive is in a category by itself. It's so different from most products, and can be added to maximize almost any stack.

David
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drooks10 said:
Yeah, I think Drive is in a category by itself. It's so different from most products, and can be added to maximize almost any stack.

David
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I'm kinda upset because I have a pt competition friday (which will suck) and I definitely could've used the drive if I had more.
 
Jim2542 said:
I'm kinda upset because I have a pt competition friday (which will suck) and I definitely could've used the drive if I had more.
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Well go getcha some ! ;)



jdg76
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jdg76 said:
Well go getcha some ! ;)

jdg76
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I hope to. I got paid today and my dog is getting heartworm treatment so after I pay for that ill see where I am financially and hopefully will get some MM, Drive, and maybe green mag/purple wraath or something along those lines.....
 
drooks10 said:
Yeah, I think Drive is in a category by itself. It's so different from most products, and can be added to maximize almost any stack.

David
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Agreed. I can't just categorize it as one thing. Its functionality is pretty wife spread.
 
*wide spread. But the above typo is true too.
 
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