Kicking it up a notch with Finaflex Stumul8/BCAA SAA

[turff49]

So sorry to hear that. They will be in my prayers.

 

[snagencyV2.0]

unreal, I am so sorry to hear kat, our condolences

 

[love2liftkat]

Good morning everyone! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! Gonna be tough for a while! I went and saw his family last night. They're hanging in ok. Still in shock and overwhelmed...The gym was a whole different environment this morning too! I struggled to stay out of my head and focused on training. The first tank I grabbed this morning was one he brought me back from a Gold's in CA. :'(
Ok enough somberness...

Took 3/4 scoop stimul8 this morning and it definitely helped get me going!!

Chin ups
5 sets of 8 and 1 set of 12 assisted all to failure
**did these on the other side of the gym between the pulleys so I didn't do drop set (cause I can't drop anything! Lol)

Cable cross over
15x10 wu
25x10-failure
27.5x8, 22.5x8, 17.5x8 drop set all to failure

Heavy lateral raises bottom partials
10x10-wu
20x35
20x35
20x35

BB curls
35x8 wu
50x8 failure
50x8, 45x8, 35x8

Close grip bench
45x10 wu
85x9 failure
85x8, 75x8, 65x8 drop set all to failure

Leg press
170x10 wu
350x8 wu
620x8 failure
630x8-PR, 440x8, 305x10 drop set all to failure

BB lunges
85x10 failure
85x10, 65x10, 55x10 drop set all to failure
Back/traps were cramping up

 

[turff49]

Great workout Kat and congrats on the PR.!

 

[Rocket3015]

I think you should add a little more volume!! Just Kidding

 

[RegisterJr]

Your leg press is strong!

 

[love2liftkat]

Lunch Session

1/2 a scoop stimul8 trying to focus

1 min Jump rope
25 Lying leg raises
30 Ski jumps
10 Ball pikes
20 riser jumps 8 risers on each side
25 V kickouts
25 squats
1 min jump rope
15 v ups
30 mountain climbers
1 min plank
30 ski jumps
10 ball pikes
20 riser jumps
25 v kickouts


10 mins sprints:
2 min run @6
1 min walk @3.5
1 min sprint @ 7.5
1 min [email protected]
1 min sprint @7.8
1 min walk
1 min sprint @8
1 min walk
1 min run @6

Seated calve press
250x20
270x20
290x20
315x12
315x10, 290x10, 245x10, 200x10, 155x10, 110x10, 65x10(single) drop set HOLY FIRE IN MY CALVES

chin ups/hanging knee raises
6/10
6/8
4/7

V ups
4 sets of 15

Decline crunches with 4 sec negative SS with twists/hold
10/10
10/10
10/10

 

[Rocket3015]

I am amazed every time you post a work out! You are an animal (Maybe a Kat)

 

[wasme]

My legs were starting to feel better, till I saw your lunch session... :bigeyes:

 

[love2liftkat]

Happy Thursday! Got to sleep till 6:20 this morning! Felt good although I dreamt a lot last night. Decided to switch up cardio and try out a barbell complex! I really liked it! Made "cardio" much more fun! Had 1/2 scoop of stimul8 and sipped my BCAA +SAA's. As I've said before, I really enjoy both of these! Love the energy from the stimul8 and it's always nice and quick to kick in. That's huge to me because I don't have time to wait on it to hit me! Gotta keep moving!! lol

Barbell Complex
Each--45x6, 55x6, 55x6, 45x6, 45x6, 45x6
Stiff legged Deadlifts
Hang cleans
Front squat
OHP
Back squat
Bent row

Rest 45 secs and repeat for 6 rounds

Could really tell how sore my shoulders were when doing the OHP so that's why I dropped back down to 45lbs. The rest was fairly easy but I still worked up a good sweat!... this was my first attempt! I'll find a way to make it more intense.

SS chin ups and DB swings
8
8, 25x10
8, 25x10
8, 25x10

I was sharing the spot between the pulleys so that's why I added the swings to keep HR up

Finished with 10 mins Sprints leaving it on 8-8.5 doing 30 sec intervals

 

[superbeast668]

Happy Thursday! Got to sleep till 6:20 this morning! Felt good although I dreamt a lot last night. Decided to switch up cardio and try out a barbell complex! I really liked it! Made "cardio" much more fun! Had 1/2 scoop of stimul8 and sipped my BCAA +SAA's. As I've said before, I really enjoy both of these! Love the energy from the stimul8 and it's always nice and quick to kick in. That's huge to me because I don't have time to wait on it to hit me! Gotta keep moving!! lol Barbell Complex Each--45x6, 55x6, 55x6, 45x6, 45x6, 45x6 Stiff legged Deadlifts Hang cleans Front squat OHP Back squat Bent row Rest 45 secs and repeat for 6 rounds Could really tell how sore my shoulders were when doing the OHP so that's why I dropped back down to 45lbs. The rest was fairly easy but I still worked up a good sweat!... this was my first attempt! I'll find a way to make it more intense. SS chin ups and DB swings 8 8, 25x10 8, 25x10 8, 25x10 I was sharing the spot between the pulleys so that's why I added the swings to keep HR up Finished with 10 mins Sprints leaving it on 8-8.5 doing 30 sec intervals

I'm jealous you got to sleep. Made it to bed by 4... Construction out of my window by 7:30 :-(

 

[snagencyV2.0]

I'm jealous you got to sleep. Made it to bed by 4... Construction out of my window by 7:30 :-(

I've had a few of them nights here recently myself..also have the early morn construction going on by me - some multi-million dollar project that will be spread over 2yrs in the making, or something like that

 

[superbeast668]

I've had a few of them nights here recently myself..also have the early morn construction going on by me - some multi-million dollar project that will be spread over 2yrs in the making, or something like that

Yuck.

 

[love2liftkat]

I'm jealous you got to sleep. Made it to bed by 4... Construction out of my window by 7:30 :-(

It felt wonderful! That sucks!!

I've had a few of them nights here recently myself..also have the early morn construction going on by me - some multi-million dollar project that will be spread over 2yrs in the making, or something like that

Yikes 2 years? Gonna have to sleep in noise canceling headphones

 

[love2liftkat]

Good afternoon! Sorry for the delay, the funeral for my friend was today so I've been on the go. One of my girls decided to come train with me this morning. She's been going earlier on Fridays. This was the first time in a while I worked one on one with her. Got to help make sure she actually trained to failure! (Evil laugh)

Fixed 3/4 a scoop of stimul8 but only needed about 2/3rds of that and I was ready to tear things up! Haha

Had my bcaas ready to roll as well! SUPER YUMMY! Lol


Incline bb bench
45x10 wu
65x8 wu
85x9 failure
85x8, 75x8, 55x8 drop set all to failure

Straight arm Pulldown (dickersons)
35x10-wu
45x10- didn't hit failure
50x9 failure
50x8, 42.5x8, 35x8 drop set all to failure

Standing DB Arnold press
15x10
25x8 failure
25x8, 20x1- wasn't happening, 15x8, 12.5x8 drop set all to failure

DB curls
15x10 wu
20x10 didn't fall
25x8 failure
25x8, 20x8, 15x8 drop set all to failure

Straight bar pushdown (tricep)
35x10-wu
45x8 failure
45x8, 37.5x8, 32.5x8 drop set all to failure

Stiff legged deadlifts (friend didn't want to do traditional deads)
They're my favorite anyways. Lol

95x10-wu
145x9 failure
155x8 failure
155x8 failure
125x20 widow maker

Overall great workout and focus was much better today. Didn't have time for cardio though.

 

[love2liftkat]

Oh my bad...I totally left of the leg extensions at the end...
Single legged
40x10-wu
65x9 failure
65x8, 55x8, 40x8 drop set all to failure

 

[RegisterJr]

Who needs cardio when you're doing every piece of equipment in the gym? Lol

 

[turff49]

Let's see:
Chest = check
Back = check
Shoulders = check
Arms = check
Legs = check
Yep, you hit everything, geez! I wouldn't be able to hang with you...

 

[wasme]

Good lord Kat.. crushed another one.

 

[TKC432]

I find it very humbling to read your posts ...... especially after a particularly grueling training session that left me feeling like a beast. You are a true inspiration .... keep it up

 

[edje007]

See you are liking the stimul8? It's bad ass

Go get them tiger.

 

[love2liftkat]

Good morning! Happy Monday! Man was it good to be back in the gym! I always look forward to Mondays and training after resting 2 days! I took the BCAA's + SAA's over the weekend again. I was dehydrated due to being so busy with the funeral, cakes, and such that I had slacked on my water intake. Definitely helped with the horrible headache I woke up with on Sat. morning.

Had an awesome workout and as always it kicked my butt!! Lol I definitely noticed good strength today and awesome pump!! Fixed half a scoop of Stimul8 on the way to the gym but didn't even need to drink it all! Love the strength of this stuff!!

Flat DB bench
25x10 wu
35x8 wu
50x8 failure rep PR
50x8, 40x8, 35x8 drop set all to failure

Meadow rows
25x10 wu
65x8 failure
65x8, 55x8, 45x8 drop set all to failure

Rev flyes destroyer set
30x60, 15x30, 10x10 w 2 sec squeeze

DB hammer curls
15x10 wu
20x9 failure
20x9, 15x8, 12.5x10 drop set all to failure

Overhead rope cable extensions
35x10 wu
42.5x10 failure
45x8, 37.5x8, 32.5x8 drop set all to failure

Seated leg curls
50x10 wu
90x9 failure
90x8, 70x8, 50x10 drop set all to failure

Squats
Bw x10 wu and split squats
85x10 wu
135x10 form failure
145x6 form failure
155x6 form failure
155x6 form failure
115x20 widow maker

Felt lightheaded and nauseous throughout squats so that's why I did 3 sets 6 instead of 2 sets of 8-10

Added good mornings
45x12
55x12
65x12-pr
** I haven't done these much but I really like the way they feel but definitely feel I could go heavier**

 

[love2liftkat]

Who needs cardio when you're doing every piece of equipment in the gym? Lol

Haha true! The workout is definitely cardio in and of itself!

Let's see: Chest = check Back = check Shoulders = check Arms = check Legs = check Yep, you hit everything, geez! I wouldn't be able to hang with you...

Lol sure you would! You're a beast!!

Good lord Kat.. crushed another one.

Thank you!

I find it very humbling to read your posts ...... especially after a particularly grueling training session that left me feeling like a beast. You are a true inspiration .... keep it up

Aww thank you!!

See you are liking the stimul8? It's bad ass Go get them tiger.

Yes it's great!

 

[RegisterJr]

Congrats on the PR!

Let's see a beard shot soon...

 

[love2liftkat]

Congrats on the PR! Let's see a beard shot soon...

Haha yeah seems to be what they're thinking!!


Went for lunch conditioning! It kicked my butt!!! Lol Had portobello mushroom pizza and a grilled chicken salad for lunch afterwards!! Yumm!!

Just a few sips of stimul8

Conditioning circuit:
1 min Jump rope
25 v ups
30 mountain climbers
30 sec plank
10 side plank with knee crunch both sides
30 ski jumps (R/L=1)
20 Walking lunges
10 Bw squats
12 ball pikes
25 8 riser jumps
25 v kickouts
30 secs rest
**repeat for 3 rounds**

Chin ups
8, 8, 6
** usually use a chair to reach the bars but couldn't find it...so I had to jump! Haha I bet that was fun to watch! Definitely made sure I got full range on every rep!

 

[wasme]

That meal looks as good as that workout!

 

[love2liftkat]

Looky what I got in the mail! Thanks Snags! I can't wait to try the G8!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Looky what I got in the mail! Thanks Snags! I can't wait to try the G8!!

Ooh, checkout the discount code. My, my.

 

[love2liftkat]

Ooh, checkout the discount code. My, my.

Heck yeah it's awesome!!! I will be using that bad boy!! Probably buying my Christmas present! Lol

 

[wasme]

Probably buying my Christmas present! Lol

You are talking my language.

 

[TKC432]

A FINAFLEX Christmas :fest06:

 

[superbeast668]

Looky what I got in the mail! Thanks Snags! I can't wait to try the G8!!

G8 is my favorite sleep supplement made aside from 2 beers and an ambien... You'll like it

 

[love2liftkat]

Good morning! Today was conditioning day. I also did a little calf work and chin ups...Jumping to the bar again. Guess someone stole our chair! Lol

Drank 1/2 scoop of stimul8 on the way to the gym! Gave me a nice sweat within minutes! Left the gym soaked!!

5 min run @ 5.5
15 mins HIIT on stair climber
1K row
5 mins HIIT /5 min cool down on bike

Calf press on leg press- reg/plié stance
170x30
260x25
350x20
395x15, 350x15, 305x15, 260x15, 215x15, 170x15, 125x15 drop set

Chin ups with 3 sec hold on last rep
8
4,4-grip failure
8
7-6 sec hold

 

[turff49]

Calf presses?? With that weight those are cow presses!!
I hate gym thieves...
A little chilly this morning so that Stimul8 helped warm everything up!!

 

[xR1pp3Rx]

does your gym have some of those jump platforms? I like to drag one of those over to stand on..
im kinda anal about my grip and form so I literally hate jumping up and trying to get my grip just right.

 

[love2liftkat]

Calf presses?? With that weight those are cow presses!! I hate gym thieves... A little chilly this morning so that Stimul8 helped warm everything up!!

Lol thanks! It is quite cold! I was grateful for the stimul8 heating me up! Lol

does your gym have some of those jump platforms? I like to drag one of those over to stand on.. im kinda anal about my grip and form so I literally hate jumping up and trying to get my grip just right.

No, they don't! I am too! Hate the way it pinches my hands when I jump! My hands still hurt! Lol I'll just have to steal a bench or something tall enough to reach the bars!

 

[RegisterJr]

No steps at all? Wow, that's odd. I think even planet fitness has them as pizza box holders.

 

[Rocket3015]

No steps at all? Wow, that's odd. I think even planet fitness has them as pizza box holders.

I think I might buy a Planet Fitness !

 

[RegisterJr]

I think I might buy a Planet Fitness !

I think it's against their policy to make a profit. Might be a bad business venture.

 

[love2liftkat]

No steps at all? Wow, that's odd. I think even planet fitness has them as pizza box holders.

Aerobic steps that you can get the risers for but that's it. It's pretty sad since its a Golds gym! Lol

 

[RegisterJr]

Aerobic steps that you can get the risers for but that's it. It's pretty sad since its a Golds gym! Lol

I use those on smith rows a lot.

Fortunately, our bars are all low enough to grab without jumping you just have to tuck your legs.

 

[love2liftkat]

I use those on smith rows a lot. Fortunately, our bars are all low enough to grab without jumping you just have to tuck your legs.

That's nice! I have to use one of those to jump off of just to reach the bars! I'm a little short! Lol

 

[turff49]

That's nice! I have to use one of those to jump off of just to reach the bars! I'm a little short! Lol

I think the correct term is "vertically challenge". lol

 

[love2liftkat]

Happy Wednesday!! Today was a great workout! Probably the best I've felt by the last exercises strength wise! Even added more chin ups at the end! One day I WILL be able to but out 100 of those bad boys like kenpoengineer ... Not necessarily the insane added weight though lol

Took 1/2 scoop of stimul8...it was 21 degrees this morning so the thermo effect was great! I didn't even need my hoodie long before I was sweating!

Chin ups
Assisted to wu
Bw x 8 failure
Bw x 8, 8 assisted, 8 assisted drop set all to failure
**found a stool yay!!

Cable crossover
17.5x10 wu
27.5x8 failure
27.5x8, 22.5x8, 17.5x8 drop set all to failure

Heavy DB side lateral (bottom partials)
10x10 wu
20x35
20x35
20x35

Close grip bench
45x8 wu
85x8 failure
85x8, 75x8, 65x8 drop set all to failure

Bb curls
35x8 wu
45x10 failure
50x8, 45x8, 40x8 drop set all to failure

Leg press
350x8 wu
620x8 failure
630x8, 575x8, 530x8 drop set all to failure
This almost had me in tears!! I usually drop a couple of plates at a time but I decided to just do 1! Holy moly!!!! Lol

BB lunges(all reps on 1 side)
95x10 failure
95x8, 85x8, 75x8 drop set all to failure

Chin ups
Body weight
3 sets of 8 with 6-8 sec hold on last rep.

 

[Rocket3015]

I got a goodie box in the mail also, Loved the G8

 

[RegisterJr]

Killed it Kat.

It was 28 here this morning crazy for this part of Florida. It's why I didn't get out of bed to WO...

 

[love2liftkat]

I got a goodie box in the mail also, Loved the G8 <img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110066"/>

whoop whoop!!

Killed it Kat. It was 28 here this morning crazy for this part of Florida. It's why I didn't get out of bed to WO...

Thank you! It is tough getting out in the cold for sure!

 

[love2liftkat]

Got to sleep in a bit today! Woke up 10 mins before my alarm went off in the same exact position I fell asleep. I don't think I moved all night! Fell back asleep before my alarm went off and then again afterwards! Oops! Lol

Went at lunch for a little conditioning. Just had fun with it today! Had 1/2 scoop of stimul8 to sip on! Definitely got the sweat rolling! Lol I love the way this stuff helps give you the little extra you need to push through when you're dragging a bit.

5 min run on treadmill

Circuit
Chin ups 10, 10, 9, 8
Hanging knee raises 10x4
DB swings 25x12x4
Mountain climbers 30x4
Rest 30 secs before repeating

15 Decline leg lifts
SLDL 25x10
**waiting on a barbell**

Barbell complex:
Romanian Deadlifts 55x10x4
Bent over rows 55x10x4
Front squats 55x10x4
OHP 55x6x4
Back squats 55x10x4
Reg deadlift 55x10x4
Rest 1 min before repeating

Finished with a little rolling on my legs! They're quite sore from yesterday! I hope you're all having an awesome day!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Intense as always. Hope you're having a great day as well!

 

[wasme]

Glad you are enjoying the Stimul8 so much!!