Kenpo's War

[kenpoengineer]

Sponsored Get Diesel Nutrition's Ready4War Log.

My thanks to Chuck Diesel and AE14 at Get Diesel Nutrition for allowing me to log their Ready4War energy and endurance product.

Researching the 25 or so ingredients in this I found that there is a mix of libido, ED, hormonal, stimulant, endurance and focus enhancers in it.

This supplement is in hard tablet form and should be taken at least 30 mins before workout using plenty of water. I'm a stim lover but other logs warned me to start at low dosage.

I'll start at 2 tablets taken in a fasted state every morning. What I'm expecting is long lasting energy and some endurance help.

Other supplements I'll be taking:
CL OT, CL Reds, Athletix E9, WPI and Fish Oil.

As of now here are my stats:
Height 5'6". Weight 160 lbs Age 54

Max Lifts Starting (Actual off cycle)
Bench: 230 lbs
Squat: 185
Deadlift: 315
OHP: 115

Workouts:
All my morning, fasted workouts are on a daily basis in my garage gym. They are generally 1 to 1.5 hours long and utilize combinations of an Ironmaster machine and free-weights.

Attachment 116702

Lately I've been using a One Lift A Day (OLAD) routine and train using a HR monitor to time when my HR returns to a point that I can begin the next set.

Past PWO Use:
Gee, any out there I missed? Lol

MP - Assault
ErgoGenix - ErgoPump
USPLabs - Jack3d
NLA - Supp-D
RxRecovery
GAT - Nitraflex
Finaflex - Ignite 2
Performax Labs - PowerMax
Controlled Labs - White Flood
PNI - Prodigy
PES - Enhanced
Purus - Muscle Marinade
Finaflex - Stimul8
Athletic Extreme - Acute FX
App Nutraceuticals - Uncut
Chaos and Pain - Cannibal Ferox
Formutech - Volatile
Blackstone Labs - Angel Dust
Genomyx - STIMaholic
Iron Flex Supplements - Conqu3r
Gym Ratt - PWO
Iron Forge - Contraband
MuscleFeast - Pumped Raw
Man Sports - Gameday
Cellucor - C4
Pro Supps - Hyde
Dynamic Formulas - Formula 1
Controlled Labs - StimIno

Feel free to post anything you'd like to motivate or make me do my best. If my weights for any lift seem "off" it might be due to incorrect form. Don't flame me (PM me instead) as I'm still learning. Welcome to my log!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Thank you to Get Diesel Nutrition for letting me log their rocket fuel PWO called Ready4War! One word summary: STRONG!

Summary observations on Ready4War:

1) I'm about 160 lbs BW and 1.5 tablets is more than enough! WARNING: Start at low doses!
2) Bottle instructions say 30 to 60 minutes before workout. Use the 60 min recommendation. It's slow to come on but rocks your world when it does.
2) No GI or BP issues.
3) I train with a HR monitor and this kicks your pulse up.
4) Drink lots of water as you'll get a little dry mouth.
5) There are ingredients that will enhance your sex life. Let's just say fullness and volume increased.
6) Break the tablets up to speed up effects. You'll know when it hits as the pulse rises!

Recommend this to stim lovers out there. Whew! It can't be stressed enough to start at low doses!

 

[turff49]

In and maybe first!

 

[kenpoengineer]

In and maybe first!

Hi Brian! Thanks for joining in!

 

[RegisterJr]

I was in here so fast that I was the OP and I had to have ADMIN change the post over to Kenpo.

Bam!

 

[Chuck Diesel]

Sub

Edit for product info:

Ready4War - Super Tabs

Energy | Mental Focus | Training Intensity | Testosterone Enhancement | Sex Drive |
Endurance | Nitric Oxide | Thermogenic

GET DIESEL NUTRITION - Ready4War info page

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[kenpoengineer]

I was in here so fast that I was the OP and I had to have ADMIN change the post over to Kenpo. Bam!

Thanks Thomas!

 

[kenpoengineer]

First workout with Ready4War was simply incredible! The effects hit me in about 60 mins after taking it fasted, but lasted about 5 hours!!!!

This was dosed at 2 tablets and I'm so stim tolerant that, until it hit I thought it was a bust product! This is STRONG STUFF and the user should start at low dose!!

First Workout was time limited otherwise I would still be lifting!

DQ You are not defined by your past, you are prepared by your past.

At a bench incline angle of 60 degrees I'm running these lifts at 170. I dropped the angle to 45 degrees for this session.

Barbell Rows W/ Head Resting on Inclined Bench
Set 1 : 120x10
Set 2 : 120x10
Set 3 : 120x10
Set 4 : 120x10
Set 5 : 120x10
Set 6 : 120x10
Set 7 : 120x10
Set 8 : 120x9
Set 9 : 120x9
Set 10 : 120x10

 

[turff49]

Nice workout!

 

[MrKleen73]

In here, man I love your home gym. I think I am going to make this weekend a project to get mine cleaned up a bit more and get rid of some items I simply do not need.

Those are also the Iron Master Adjustable DB's that you have there on the stand right? I am really contemplating getting some. If they are tell me your thoughts on them please. I have read several reviews that look great but you never really know if they are actual consumers or company shills posting up positive reviews. Are they actually pretty easy to switch the weights on? How sturdy are they once locked in? From what I read they are very sturdy. Also how much weight did you get on yours and how much were they? I was contemplating the power blocks or the bowflex adjustable but I see they often need the handles rebuilt plus they seem to be much longer than the Iron Master once when loaded up heavy.

I have the Oly DB handles but they are so long and awkward they are not great for a lot of things. I also have some basic standard DB's with screw on collars but they only go up to 50 and honestly are kind of a pain in the butt to screw and unscrew if I need to change the weight between sets. On top of that they don't stay tight for long. Every rep seems to loosen them just a tad.

I am going to have to go look up the Ready4War, I ran one of Diesel's test boosters a long while back and really enjoyed it. Right now I have to avoid supplementing creatine so a lot of supps are unfortunately off my list. If no creatine in there and you really like it I may give it a shot. If there is creatine in there I will be in here to support you regardless!

 

[kenpoengineer]

In here, man I love your home gym.

Those are also the Iron Master Adjustable DB's that you have there on the stand right?

Are they actually pretty easy to switch the weights on?

How sturdy are they once locked in?

Also how much weight did you get on yours and how much were they?

I was contemplating the power blocks or the bowflex adjustable.

On top of that they don't stay tight for long.

I am going to have to go look up the Ready4War,

Right now I have to avoid supplementing creatine

If no creatine in there and you really like it I may give it a shot.

in there I will be in here to support you regardless!

Thanks brother Kleen. Blessed to have the home gym.

Ironmaster DBs have my total endorsement! They are rugged, droppable, quick weight changes and bomb proof!

Locking in weights and dropping them are not an issue at all. Everything is locked in tight.

They are 75 lb standard with a kit to expand them to 150lbs.

No creatine in Ready4War:

So far this PWO is high stim strong! I'll reserve my final opinion until after my 30 days of using it. I can say that tomorrow I'll dose 1 1/2 tablets!

 

[Hyde]

Ready for battle, Sarge!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Ready for battle, Sarge!

First order given is to kill your upcoming PL meet!

 

[turff49]

Ohhhhhh, adjustable up to 150lb DBs??? Now that sounds like what I need...

 

[MrKleen73]

You should look into them Turf, the handles actually have a square metal plate with a lip on it on the ends of the handle grip that the weight plates slide into to hold it in place. That is why they can be dropped and do not do any kind of moving clanging or wiggling around. The weights are seated into the handle then you tighten the locking mechanism on the other side of the plates and everything is locked into position.

You can see what I mean here:

Awesome on the no Creatine Kenpo! Then this log may very well entice me to try this out. Only reservations would be the time you said it took to kick in. I wake up 30 minutes prior to walking in the gym most days so I need a moderately quick kick.

 

[thebigt]

your past is always with you...so make today count!!!

 

[Hyde]

First order given is to kill your upcoming PL meet!

I sure hope to! Everything has been done to set the ball in motion; all that remains is the execution.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Initial observations on Ready4War:

1) I'm about 160 lbs BW and 2 tablets is more than enough! WARNING: Start at low doses!
2) It takes at least 30 minutes fasted to start kicking in and full on iron cracking in 45! Bottle instructions say 30 to 60 minutes.
2) No GI issues.
3) I train with a HR monitor and this kicks your pulse up from my normal high 90's to 11x the entire workout session.
4) Checked BP and it's normal.
5) I drink green tea during my sessions and I swear every time I take a drink the stim effect increases (might be placebo?)

 

[kenpoengineer]

Ready4War is no joke! Freakin iron cracking!

Swiss Bar killer session!

DQ Falling down is one thing, letting someone or something keep you down is your fault!

Speed bag warmup.

Weight Lifted 12585 lbs
Multi Grip Bar Bench Press
3 Grips: Outer standard, hammer grip and 45 degree grip (-- then || then /\)
Set 1 : 165x8 Started 10 lbs heavier this session
Set 2 : 165x7 +2
Set 3 : 165x5 +1
Set 4 : 175x5
Set 5 : 175x6 +1
Set 6 : 175x4 +1
Set 7 : 185x5 -1
Set 8 : 185x3
Set 9 : 185x2 +1
Set 10: 195x4
Set 11: 195x2
Set 12: 195x1

Multi Grip Bench Press- Wide Grip
Set 1: 205x1
Set 2: 215x1
Set 3: 225x1 PR!!!

DB Flys
Set 1: 35x8
Set 2: 35x8
Set 3: 35x8
Set 4: 35x8
Set 5: 35x8. Didn't want to stop! Awesome feeling
Set 6: 35x8
Set 7: 35x8
Set 8: 35x8
Set 9: 35x8
Set 10: 35x8

 

[RegisterJr]

Still lasting a long time?

 

[turff49]

What are the +#'s? Solid chest day right there Mark!

 

[Piston Honda]

In 4 War and for pics of your gym; I forgot how boss it is!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Still lasting a long time?

Dosed 2 tablets at 8 AM, finished workout at 11:30 and stim effect was still felt.

 

[kenpoengineer]

What are the +#'s? Solid chest day right there Mark!

The "-" and "+" numbers are something I started to add to show how many more or less reps since the last lifting session. Thanks Brian!

 

[kenpoengineer]

In 4 War and for pics of your gym; I forgot how boss it is!

Always happy to have another board tyrant around! Welcome and thank you! Lol

 

[wasme]

....in for the madness!

 

[kenpoengineer]

....in for the madness!

Welcome to the stimulated madness Simon!!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Based on my HRM this kicked in in about 30 mins but I didn't feel it until 45! Whew!

DQ. Do something today that your future self will thank you for!

Kenpo Double Stick Warmup

Lateral Delt Raises
Set 1: 25x10
Set 2: 25x10
Set 3: 25x10
Set 4: 25x10
Set 5: 25x10
Set 6: 25x10 added this set on. Delts screaming
Set 7: 25x10
Set 8: 25x10
Set 9: 25x10
Set 10: 25x10

Lying Rear Delt Raises at Varying Bench Angles
Set 1: 25x10 +2 Flat bench on stomach
Set 2: 25x10

 

[AE14]

You should look into them Turf, the handles actually have a square metal plate with a lip on it on the ends of the handle grip that the weight plates slide into to hold it in place. That is why they can be dropped and do not do any kind of moving clanging or wiggling around. The weights are seated into the handle then you tighten the locking mechanism on the other side of the plates and everything is locked into position.

You can see what I mean here:

Awesome on the no Creatine Kenpo! Then this log may very well entice me to try this out. Only reservations would be the time you said it took to kick in. I wake up 30 minutes prior to walking in the gym most days so I need a moderately quick kick.

I Have these same db's. High endorsement as well

 

[turff49]

I Have these same db's. High endorsement as well

Some other things around the house command my dollars but if I see a deal on these I'm snatching them up!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Some other things around the house command my dollars but if I see a deal on these I'm snatching them up!

These are worth the wait! EBay or CL has them from time to time. Just don't buy the old model with the V cut into the plates. You want the solid square plate model.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ. Blaming someone in your life for your misgivings indicates weakness in your character.

Dosed 2 tablets of Ready4War for my cardio session today. This was a mistake! The HR was way up and I spent more time waiting for it to drop into my normal range of 107 bpm before the next set.

Kenpo Double Sticks for an hour was planned but only lasted 30 mins. Instructions:

http://youtu.be/8ExTCUKZz94

In action at 7:38:

http://youtu.be/6fkfg8t2A2g


Lesson learned - no Ready4War for cardio!

 

[Chuck Diesel]

DQ. Blaming someone in your life for your misgivings indicates weakness in your character.

Dosed 2 tablets of Ready4War for my cardio session today. This was a mistake! The HR was way up and I spent more time waiting for it to drop into my normal range of 107 bpm before the next set.

Kenpo Double Sticks for an hour was planned but only lasted 30 mins. Instructions:

http://youtu.be/8ExTCUKZz94

In action at 7:38:

http://youtu.be/6fkfg8t2A2g


Lesson learned - no Ready4War for cardio!

Yeah if you see it as too intense for cardio, 1 tab it....or you end up having to take too early before cardio.
I'm from the ECA days so pre-weights/pre-cardio all the same to me, but cardio isn't strenuous enough for me to drain me,
so end up pacing around all evening if I do cardio on 3 ready4war.

 

[turff49]

DQ. Blaming someone in your life for your misgivings indicates weakness in your character. Dosed 2 tablets of Ready4War for my cardio session today. This was a mistake! The HR was way up and I spent more time waiting for it to drop into my normal range of 107 bpm before the next set. Kenpo Double Sticks for an hour was planned but only lasted 30 mins. Instructions: http://youtu.be/8ExTCUKZz94 In action at 7:38: http://youtu.be/6fkfg8t2A2g Lesson learned - no Ready4War for cardio!

One of my favorite "fight" movies!!

 

[wasme]

Love me some ECA.. just sayin

 

[kenpoengineer]

Yeah if you see it as too intense for cardio, 1 tab it....or you end up having to take too early before cardio. I'm from the ECA days so pre-weights/pre-cardio all the same to me, but cardio isn't strenuous enough for me to drain me, so end up pacing around all evening if I do cardio on 3 ready4war.

Yes, next time no more than 1 tablet for cardio.

 

[kenpoengineer]

One of my favorite "fight" movies!!

Awesome movie! Shows off the power of Kenpo Karate!

 

[MrKleen73]

DQ. Blaming someone in your life for your misgivings indicates weakness in your character.

Dosed 2 tablets of Ready4War for my cardio session today. This was a mistake! The HR was way up and I spent more time waiting for it to drop into my normal range of 107 bpm before the next set.

Kenpo Double Sticks for an hour was planned but only lasted 30 mins. Instructions:

http://youtu.be/8ExTCUKZz94

In action at 7:38:

http://youtu.be/6fkfg8t2A2g


Lesson learned - no Ready4War for cardio!

Your DQ just got put on my Facebook status!

One of my favorite "fight" movies!!

No doubt this one was good.

Awesome movie! Shows off the power of Kenpo Karate!

Didn't he and Steven Seagal have some sort of beef, or he worked with him for a little bit? I can't remember but remember their being something between the two of them.

 

[love2liftkat]

Can't miss a kenpo log!!! Never ending awesomeness!!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Can't miss a kenpo log!!! Never ending awesomeness!!

Always welcome Kat! Thanks.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ We are all broken, that's how the light gets in!

Sorry for lack of updates. Work had me on the road the last 3 days.

1 1/2 tablets of Ready4War. It hit 70 mins later this time! 2 tablets was definitely way too strong!

With the extra energy I added a second OLAD lift = TLAD. Lol

Barbell Rows W/ Head Resting on Inclined Bench
Set 1 : 120x10
Set 2 : 120x10
Set 3 : 120x10
Set 4 : 120x10
Set 5 : 120x10
Set 6 : 120x10
Set 7 : 120x10
Set 8 : 120x10 +1
Set 9 : 120x10 +1
Set 10 : 120x10

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 170x10
Set 2 : 170x10
Set 3 : 170x10
Set 4 : 170x10
Set 5 : 170x7
Set 6 : 170x8
Set 7 : 170x8
Set 8 : 170x6 Out of steam!
Set 9 : 170x6 Cussing!
Set 10 : 170x6
Whew!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Next time it'll be ThreeLAD!

Awesome volume Mark.

 

[MrKleen73]

I forgot you had two logs open and was perplexed as to why I did not see my last post in your other thread. LMAO! Stuff sounds strong!

 

[wasme]

Impressive rowing ... especially keeping that head stationary.

 

[love2liftkat]

With the extra energy I added a second OLAD lift = TLAD. Lol

Haha Love it!!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Week 1 Summary of Ready4War

1) Warning: start at lower dose!!
2) Fasted, this starts to kick in at 30 mins, full blast in 45 to 60.
3) I'm 160 lbs, 1.5 tablets is plenty strong.
4) No GI or BP issues but HR gets kicked up about 15 BPM. Low dose or no dose for cardio!
5) Hang time seems to be 4 to 5 hours.

 

[kenpoengineer]

DQ Love, understanding and compassion will get you far in life.

Speed bag warmup.

Weight Lifted 9295 lbs
Multi Grip Bar Bench Press
3 Grips: Outer standard, hammer grip and 45 degree grip (-- then || then /\)
Set 1 : 165x8
Set 2 : 165x8 +1
Set 3 : 165x5
Set 4 : 175x6 +1
Set 5 : 175x5 -1
Set 6 : 175x4
Set 7 : 185x5
Set 8 : 185x4 +1
Set 9 : 185x2
Set 10: 195x3 -1
Set 11: 195x2
Set 12: 195x1
Short workout as I'm having Easter breakfast with the family!

 

[RegisterJr]

11 sets bench is short? Lol

Nice pressing man!

 

[kenpoengineer]

11 sets bench is short? Lol Nice pressing man!

Thanks Thomas!

 

[wasme]

Fine workout man! Strong lift as always.