sparks2012
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No updates the past 2 or so days...sleep and work schedule has me all fuxked up right now. Should be back in the gym before work tomorrow.
LG Sciences "Battle Hardener" Log
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sparks2012
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28APR16
Back/Bi's:
Pull-ups:
2 x W/U
Deadlifts:
5 x 135
3 x 225
2 x 315
1 x 405
425 Attempt, Came Up Smooth; Grip Failed
4 x 365 (Focus On Keeping Shins Vertical, More Glute Engagement)
3 x 315
Lat Pulldowns:
20 x "6 plate"
16 x "10 plate"
12 x "15 plate"
7 x "21 plate"
7 x "12 plate" Slow
DB Rows:
10 x 100
10 x 100
10 x 100
12 x 70
Underhand Lat Pulldowns:
12 x "7 plate"
12 x "9 plate"
9 x "11 plate"
AMRAP x "8 plate"
Straight Arm Pulldown SS w/ Seated Low Cable Row:
12 x 80/15 x 80
10 x 110/10 x 120
8 x 110/12 x 150
Neutral Grip Chins SS w/ Machine Preachers:
3 x AMRAP
Ok workout today, was more focused on form checks for my pulls today, trying to work on different queues. 425 actually came off the floor quick and smooth, but grip failed and I couldn't move it again, even with straps. Dropped weight and focused more on queues. This is last day of PH's, from then on just PCT and a bottle of liver support that was a free item with the PH's. Will continue to update throughout PCT. Checked weight a few days ago and still sitting around 205, so I think this cycle helped with strength and a slight recomp effect rather than pure size.
Back/Bi's:
Pull-ups:
2 x W/U
Deadlifts:
5 x 135
3 x 225
2 x 315
1 x 405
425 Attempt, Came Up Smooth; Grip Failed
4 x 365 (Focus On Keeping Shins Vertical, More Glute Engagement)
3 x 315
Lat Pulldowns:
20 x "6 plate"
16 x "10 plate"
12 x "15 plate"
7 x "21 plate"
7 x "12 plate" Slow
DB Rows:
10 x 100
10 x 100
10 x 100
12 x 70
Underhand Lat Pulldowns:
12 x "7 plate"
12 x "9 plate"
9 x "11 plate"
AMRAP x "8 plate"
Straight Arm Pulldown SS w/ Seated Low Cable Row:
12 x 80/15 x 80
10 x 110/10 x 120
8 x 110/12 x 150
Neutral Grip Chins SS w/ Machine Preachers:
3 x AMRAP
Ok workout today, was more focused on form checks for my pulls today, trying to work on different queues. 425 actually came off the floor quick and smooth, but grip failed and I couldn't move it again, even with straps. Dropped weight and focused more on queues. This is last day of PH's, from then on just PCT and a bottle of liver support that was a free item with the PH's. Will continue to update throughout PCT. Checked weight a few days ago and still sitting around 205, so I think this cycle helped with strength and a slight recomp effect rather than pure size.
sparks2012
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01MAY16
Arms:
Didn't log the workout today, just wanted to go in and tear it up. Had a great pump and a good sweat going. Couple days into PCT and pumps are still amazing, Vascularity is still pretty good in the arms, getting warmer too so that has something to do with it. Good workout, happy with the progress. Hoping to keep gaining even through PCT.
Arms:
Didn't log the workout today, just wanted to go in and tear it up. Had a great pump and a good sweat going. Couple days into PCT and pumps are still amazing, Vascularity is still pretty good in the arms, getting warmer too so that has something to do with it. Good workout, happy with the progress. Hoping to keep gaining even through PCT.
sparks2012
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LG Sciences "Battle Hardener" Log
02MAY16:
Legs:
BB Back Squat:
WSBB Mini-Bands Set Up ~ 10 Reps To Get Proper Resistance
135+Bands x 12
225+Bands x 10
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 2 (Got the ME shakes on the ascent of the 2nd rep)
135+Bands w/ 3 Sec Pauses x 10
135+Bands w/ 3 Sec Pauses x 9 (No LO)
Lying Ham Curls SS w/ Extensions:
1 x AMRAP
*Really Short On Time Today, Hit The Basics. Still Felt Good, Pumps Were There.
02MAY16:
Legs:
BB Back Squat:
WSBB Mini-Bands Set Up ~ 10 Reps To Get Proper Resistance
135+Bands x 12
225+Bands x 10
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 3
275+Bands x 2 (Got the ME shakes on the ascent of the 2nd rep)
135+Bands w/ 3 Sec Pauses x 10
135+Bands w/ 3 Sec Pauses x 9 (No LO)
Lying Ham Curls SS w/ Extensions:
1 x AMRAP
*Really Short On Time Today, Hit The Basics. Still Felt Good, Pumps Were There.
sparks2012
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04MAY16:
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
Flat BB Bench:
20 x Bar
15 x 135
8 x 225
2 x 245
*Bar was messed up, plates wouldn't slide all the way on so it was off balance. Crunched for time yet again, so cut this exercise short.
BB OH Press:
12 x 95
6 x 135
6 x 135
5 x 135
7 x 95 TUT
Slight Incline DB Press SS w/ Seated RDF's:
12 x 40's/12 x 25's
8 x 75's/12 x 25's
6 x 90's/12 x 25's
Seated DB Side Laterals (DB tucked in elbow bend) SS w/ DB Front Raises:
15 x 20's/8 x 20's
15 x 20's/8 x 20's
15 x20's/8 x 20's
Nautilus Incline Press Machine SS RDF's On Pec Deck:
15 x 110/15 x 60
12 x 140/12 x 60
10 x 170/11 x 60
Decent session, didn't hit nearly as much as I wanted due to unforeseen circumstances with my wife breaking her foot at work and spending 5-ish hours at the ER. Was lucky enough to have my boss give me some extra time to prep my meals and get a small session in before he wanted me to come in tonight. Plus side of having a supervisor that is also about that gym life, ha. Anyway, shoulder pump was strong today, and that's fine because my last few chest/shoulder sessions had been chest dominant anyway. Still would've liked to do more, but there's always next time. PCT is going pretty well, seem to be maintaining strength/size, no noticeable losses so far. Left shoulder was acting up a bit today, so flat bench wasn't the greatest, plus the bar was all screwed up and I had to pry one of the plates off. At least I was able to get in and do something today.
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
Flat BB Bench:
20 x Bar
15 x 135
8 x 225
2 x 245
*Bar was messed up, plates wouldn't slide all the way on so it was off balance. Crunched for time yet again, so cut this exercise short.
BB OH Press:
12 x 95
6 x 135
6 x 135
5 x 135
7 x 95 TUT
Slight Incline DB Press SS w/ Seated RDF's:
12 x 40's/12 x 25's
8 x 75's/12 x 25's
6 x 90's/12 x 25's
Seated DB Side Laterals (DB tucked in elbow bend) SS w/ DB Front Raises:
15 x 20's/8 x 20's
15 x 20's/8 x 20's
15 x20's/8 x 20's
Nautilus Incline Press Machine SS RDF's On Pec Deck:
15 x 110/15 x 60
12 x 140/12 x 60
10 x 170/11 x 60
Decent session, didn't hit nearly as much as I wanted due to unforeseen circumstances with my wife breaking her foot at work and spending 5-ish hours at the ER. Was lucky enough to have my boss give me some extra time to prep my meals and get a small session in before he wanted me to come in tonight. Plus side of having a supervisor that is also about that gym life, ha. Anyway, shoulder pump was strong today, and that's fine because my last few chest/shoulder sessions had been chest dominant anyway. Still would've liked to do more, but there's always next time. PCT is going pretty well, seem to be maintaining strength/size, no noticeable losses so far. Left shoulder was acting up a bit today, so flat bench wasn't the greatest, plus the bar was all screwed up and I had to pry one of the plates off. At least I was able to get in and do something today.
sparks2012
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06MAY16:
Back/Bi's:
4 x Pull-ups W/U
Rack Pulls 3" Below Knee:
12 x 135
8 x 225
6 x 315
4 x 405
1 x 425 (Belted Up)
0 x 435 - Moved, but didn't get it all the way up. Better than the last rack pull sesh
1 x 405 w/ 3 sec. hold
4 x 315 w/ 3 sec. hold - OH Grip
8 x 225 w/ 3 sec. hold - OH Grip
Meadow's Rows w/ Supported T-Bar Row Machine:
10 x 45+Weight of Apparatus
10 x 55+WOA
10 x 65+WOA
10 x 70+WOA
Lat Pulldowns - Shoulder Width OH Grip
15 x "10 plate"
12 x "14 plate"
10 x "18 plate"
6 x "21 plate"
Seated Cable Row - Wide Neutral Grip SS w/ Straight Arm Pulldowns:
12 x 100/15 x 70
10 x 140/15 x 70
8 x 170/15 x 70
15 x 120/15 x 70
Close Grip Pulldowns:
15 x "8 plate"
12 x "10 plate"
8 x "12 plate"
45 Degree GHR's w/ 20kg KB's:
10 x
10 x
10 x
Cable Curls:
15 x 100
20 x 80
25 x 60
30 x 50
Good session, using a new PWO starting today and everything felt good. Strength is apparently maintaining very well, still hitting higher numbers on racks than when I started. Some heavy pulls helped correct the aforementioned shoulder tweaks. Despite having calories be a bit lower than I'd like, and missing sessions/losing sleep due to the events of this past week, lifts are still strong and I'm feeling good. Looking to train hard and sleep harder this weekend.
Back/Bi's:
4 x Pull-ups W/U
Rack Pulls 3" Below Knee:
12 x 135
8 x 225
6 x 315
4 x 405
1 x 425 (Belted Up)
0 x 435 - Moved, but didn't get it all the way up. Better than the last rack pull sesh
1 x 405 w/ 3 sec. hold
4 x 315 w/ 3 sec. hold - OH Grip
8 x 225 w/ 3 sec. hold - OH Grip
Meadow's Rows w/ Supported T-Bar Row Machine:
10 x 45+Weight of Apparatus
10 x 55+WOA
10 x 65+WOA
10 x 70+WOA
Lat Pulldowns - Shoulder Width OH Grip
15 x "10 plate"
12 x "14 plate"
10 x "18 plate"
6 x "21 plate"
Seated Cable Row - Wide Neutral Grip SS w/ Straight Arm Pulldowns:
12 x 100/15 x 70
10 x 140/15 x 70
8 x 170/15 x 70
15 x 120/15 x 70
Close Grip Pulldowns:
15 x "8 plate"
12 x "10 plate"
8 x "12 plate"
45 Degree GHR's w/ 20kg KB's:
10 x
10 x
10 x
Cable Curls:
15 x 100
20 x 80
25 x 60
30 x 50
Good session, using a new PWO starting today and everything felt good. Strength is apparently maintaining very well, still hitting higher numbers on racks than when I started. Some heavy pulls helped correct the aforementioned shoulder tweaks. Despite having calories be a bit lower than I'd like, and missing sessions/losing sleep due to the events of this past week, lifts are still strong and I'm feeling good. Looking to train hard and sleep harder this weekend.
sparks2012
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08MAY16:
Arms:
BW Dips:
11 x
12 x
10 x
8 x
Cable Curls w/ Cambered Bar:
18 x 110
12 x 150
7 x 190
10 x 120
Rope Pressdown:
18 x 100
10 x 140
6 x 180
6 x 180
8 x 130
Plate Curls SS w/ Skull Crushers:
20 x 45/15 x 40
20 x 45/10 x 55
20 x 45/7 x 70
20 x 45/13 x 50
*SC's done with 4-5 second negative
DB Hammer Curls:
15 x 35
9 x 45
8 x 45
12 x 45 (Forced Reps)
OH DB Tricep Extension:
16 x 65
12 x 80
7 x 90
8 x 90
Single Arm Underhand Cable Extension:
12 x 50
13 x 40
12 x 30
20 x 20
BB Curls:
15 x 45
13 x 65
8 x 85
6 x 95
Machine Tri Extension SS w/ Machine Presachers:
20 x 110/12 x 100
16 x 140/7 x 120
12 x 170/4 x 140
12 x 120/12 x 90
20 Mins Stairmaster
Not much to note. Aside from hating cardio.
Arms:
BW Dips:
11 x
12 x
10 x
8 x
Cable Curls w/ Cambered Bar:
18 x 110
12 x 150
7 x 190
10 x 120
Rope Pressdown:
18 x 100
10 x 140
6 x 180
6 x 180
8 x 130
Plate Curls SS w/ Skull Crushers:
20 x 45/15 x 40
20 x 45/10 x 55
20 x 45/7 x 70
20 x 45/13 x 50
*SC's done with 4-5 second negative
DB Hammer Curls:
15 x 35
9 x 45
8 x 45
12 x 45 (Forced Reps)
OH DB Tricep Extension:
16 x 65
12 x 80
7 x 90
8 x 90
Single Arm Underhand Cable Extension:
12 x 50
13 x 40
12 x 30
20 x 20
BB Curls:
15 x 45
13 x 65
8 x 85
6 x 95
Machine Tri Extension SS w/ Machine Presachers:
20 x 110/12 x 100
16 x 140/7 x 120
12 x 170/4 x 140
12 x 120/12 x 90
20 Mins Stairmaster
Not much to note. Aside from hating cardio.
sparks2012
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10MAY16:
Legs:
BB Back Squat w/ WSBB Mini Bands:
~30 x Bar to get band tension right
12 x 135
8 x225
4 x 275
2 x 285
2 x 295
1 x 315
4 x 225 (2-3 sec pause)
3 x 225 (2-3 sec pause)
10 x 135 (No LO)
Close Stance Leg Press - Mimicking Hack Squat (Max TUT):
15 x 2 PPS
15 x 3 PPS
10 x 4 PPS
10 x 4 PPS
Lying Ham Curl SS w/ Seated Calf Raise:
15 x "4 Plate"/10 x 2 Plates
10 x "5 Plate/10 x 2 Plates
8 x "6 Plate"/10 x 2 Plates
Leg Ext SS w/ 45 Degree GHR w/ 20 Kg KB:
15 x 120/8 x
12 x 150/10 x
10 Minutes Stairmaster Medium Intensity
Still going strong during PCT. Started adding in some cardio, more or less for general health reasons, but I wouldn't mind dropping some excess lbs and getting a little leaner. Not making any huge changes to my diet. Clean throughout the week and a tad more relaxed on the weekends, I'm not putting on "bad" weight so I think I have a good balance going. Cardio still sucks.
Legs:
BB Back Squat w/ WSBB Mini Bands:
~30 x Bar to get band tension right
12 x 135
8 x225
4 x 275
2 x 285
2 x 295
1 x 315
4 x 225 (2-3 sec pause)
3 x 225 (2-3 sec pause)
10 x 135 (No LO)
Close Stance Leg Press - Mimicking Hack Squat (Max TUT):
15 x 2 PPS
15 x 3 PPS
10 x 4 PPS
10 x 4 PPS
Lying Ham Curl SS w/ Seated Calf Raise:
15 x "4 Plate"/10 x 2 Plates
10 x "5 Plate/10 x 2 Plates
8 x "6 Plate"/10 x 2 Plates
Leg Ext SS w/ 45 Degree GHR w/ 20 Kg KB:
15 x 120/8 x
12 x 150/10 x
10 Minutes Stairmaster Medium Intensity
Still going strong during PCT. Started adding in some cardio, more or less for general health reasons, but I wouldn't mind dropping some excess lbs and getting a little leaner. Not making any huge changes to my diet. Clean throughout the week and a tad more relaxed on the weekends, I'm not putting on "bad" weight so I think I have a good balance going. Cardio still sucks.
sparks2012
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12MAY16:
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
Reverse Pec Deck/Pec Deck:
15 x 40/15 x 40
12 x 70/12 x 70
Standing OH BB Press:
30 x Bar
10 x 95
7 x 135
6 x 135
Flat BB Bench:
10 x 135
8 x 225
4 x 245
4 x 245
8 x 205
Seated Side Laterals SS w/ Arnold Press:
12 x 20/8 x 40
8 x 30/5 x 60
10 x 25/8 x 25
Cable Flyes (Medium Low Position) SS w/ Incline BB Press:
12 x 40/10 x 135
10 x 60/3 x 205
8 x 60/4 x 205
8 x 60/3 x 205
*Kinda experimenting here with using close to a maximal load for almost all working sets of incline presses...chest is tight, good contractions even with the heavier weight
Rear Delt Tri-Set - Reverse Pec Deck, Face Pulls w/ Rope, 25lb Bent Over Rear Delt Raises: 3 x AMRAP @ lighter weight
KB Tricep Ext SS w/ Flat DB Flyes:
12 x 20kg/15 x 20 (last 5 DB's almost touch floor)
11 x 20kg/12 x 25 (last 5 almost touch floor)
10 x 20kg/8 x 30 (last 3 almost touch floor)
BB Shrugs:
10 x 315
8 x 365
6 x 365
8 x 315
20 Mins Stairmaster. With hat and hoodie. FML.
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
Reverse Pec Deck/Pec Deck:
15 x 40/15 x 40
12 x 70/12 x 70
Standing OH BB Press:
30 x Bar
10 x 95
7 x 135
6 x 135
Flat BB Bench:
10 x 135
8 x 225
4 x 245
4 x 245
8 x 205
Seated Side Laterals SS w/ Arnold Press:
12 x 20/8 x 40
8 x 30/5 x 60
10 x 25/8 x 25
Cable Flyes (Medium Low Position) SS w/ Incline BB Press:
12 x 40/10 x 135
10 x 60/3 x 205
8 x 60/4 x 205
8 x 60/3 x 205
*Kinda experimenting here with using close to a maximal load for almost all working sets of incline presses...chest is tight, good contractions even with the heavier weight
Rear Delt Tri-Set - Reverse Pec Deck, Face Pulls w/ Rope, 25lb Bent Over Rear Delt Raises: 3 x AMRAP @ lighter weight
KB Tricep Ext SS w/ Flat DB Flyes:
12 x 20kg/15 x 20 (last 5 DB's almost touch floor)
11 x 20kg/12 x 25 (last 5 almost touch floor)
10 x 20kg/8 x 30 (last 3 almost touch floor)
BB Shrugs:
10 x 315
8 x 365
6 x 365
8 x 315
20 Mins Stairmaster. With hat and hoodie. FML.
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My only picturesque meal of the week. I love cooking breakfast, other meals, not so much. Back day is going to be excellent after this breakfast.
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My only picturesque meal of the week. I love cooking breakfast, other meals, not so much. Back day is going to be excellent after this breakfast.
sparks2012
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13MAY16:
Back:
Pull-ups:
4 x W/U
Conv Deadlifts:
10 x 135
4 x 225
3 x 315
1 x 415
2 x 365
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns:
20 x "10 Plate"
15 x "15 Plate"
11 x "18 Plate"
7 x "21 Plate"
10 x "14 Plate"
Meadow's Row on Supported T-Bar Row:
10 x 45+Weight of Apparatus
10 x 70+WOA
10 x 95+WOA
10 x 70+WOA
12 x 45+WOA
Behind The Neck Pulldowns -Shoulder Width Grip SS w/ Cable Mid Row w/ Rope:
18 x "8 Plate"/12 x 140
15 x "9 Plate"/12 x 140
12 x "10 Plate/12 x 140
Seated Cable Row w/ Close Grip SS w/ Straight Arm Pulldowns:
15 x 130/15 x 80
12 x 180/12 x 80
8 x 230/15 x 80
8 x 200/20 x 80
12 x 150, 12 x 120, 12 x 90/No Straight Arm Drop
Lat Pulldown Burnout Set:
21 x "10 Plate", 21 x "5 Plate"
20 Mins Stairmaster - 1:1 High Intensity first 10 mins, Moderate Intensity w/ out using hand rails 1:1 for the next 5 mins, "Sprints" for ~ 45 sec/1.5 min rest last 5 mins.
Despite eating well today I just wasn't in sync with everything. Didn't hit any bi's today either. After a so-so deadlift portion, I tried to keep everything else higher reps with lower rest periods and focus on the pump. It worked, but it wasn't my best back session. Getting a little more re-conditioned as far as cardio goes. Looking forward to starting this cut. Still sitting around 205lbs.
Back:
Pull-ups:
4 x W/U
Conv Deadlifts:
10 x 135
4 x 225
3 x 315
1 x 415
2 x 365
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns:
20 x "10 Plate"
15 x "15 Plate"
11 x "18 Plate"
7 x "21 Plate"
10 x "14 Plate"
Meadow's Row on Supported T-Bar Row:
10 x 45+Weight of Apparatus
10 x 70+WOA
10 x 95+WOA
10 x 70+WOA
12 x 45+WOA
Behind The Neck Pulldowns -Shoulder Width Grip SS w/ Cable Mid Row w/ Rope:
18 x "8 Plate"/12 x 140
15 x "9 Plate"/12 x 140
12 x "10 Plate/12 x 140
Seated Cable Row w/ Close Grip SS w/ Straight Arm Pulldowns:
15 x 130/15 x 80
12 x 180/12 x 80
8 x 230/15 x 80
8 x 200/20 x 80
12 x 150, 12 x 120, 12 x 90/No Straight Arm Drop
Lat Pulldown Burnout Set:
21 x "10 Plate", 21 x "5 Plate"
20 Mins Stairmaster - 1:1 High Intensity first 10 mins, Moderate Intensity w/ out using hand rails 1:1 for the next 5 mins, "Sprints" for ~ 45 sec/1.5 min rest last 5 mins.
Despite eating well today I just wasn't in sync with everything. Didn't hit any bi's today either. After a so-so deadlift portion, I tried to keep everything else higher reps with lower rest periods and focus on the pump. It worked, but it wasn't my best back session. Getting a little more re-conditioned as far as cardio goes. Looking forward to starting this cut. Still sitting around 205lbs.
sparks2012
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14MAY16:
Arms:
*All Bicep Exercises Performed w/ FatGripz Unless Otherwise Noted
Cable Pushdown w/ V-Bar SS w/ DB Curls:
20 X 70/15 X 25
16 X 120/15 x 25
12 X 150/15 X 25
7 X 200/15 X 25
Skullcrushers SS w/ BB Curls:
15 X 45lb Plate/12 X Bar
12 X 55/11 X 65
12 X 65/8 X 85
12 X 75/6 X 105
Alternating DB Curls SS w/ Rope Pushdown:
9 X 30/15 x 120
10 X 30/12 X 160
11 X 30/4 X 200
9 X 30(Hold @ Peak)/11 X 140
Single Arm Preacher Hammer Curls SS w/ KB OH Tri Ext:
5 X 40, 7 X 20/15 X 16kg
5 X 40, 12 X 20/15 X 16kg
11 X 20/13 X 12kg
Cable High Curl SS w/ Cable Tri Kickback:
8 X 50(3 sec squeeze)/15 X 30
8 X 40(3 sec squeeze)/15 X 40
20 Mins Stairmaster LISS, still got a great sweat going
Arms:
*All Bicep Exercises Performed w/ FatGripz Unless Otherwise Noted
Cable Pushdown w/ V-Bar SS w/ DB Curls:
20 X 70/15 X 25
16 X 120/15 x 25
12 X 150/15 X 25
7 X 200/15 X 25
Skullcrushers SS w/ BB Curls:
15 X 45lb Plate/12 X Bar
12 X 55/11 X 65
12 X 65/8 X 85
12 X 75/6 X 105
Alternating DB Curls SS w/ Rope Pushdown:
9 X 30/15 x 120
10 X 30/12 X 160
11 X 30/4 X 200
9 X 30(Hold @ Peak)/11 X 140
Single Arm Preacher Hammer Curls SS w/ KB OH Tri Ext:
5 X 40, 7 X 20/15 X 16kg
5 X 40, 12 X 20/15 X 16kg
11 X 20/13 X 12kg
Cable High Curl SS w/ Cable Tri Kickback:
8 X 50(3 sec squeeze)/15 X 30
8 X 40(3 sec squeeze)/15 X 40
20 Mins Stairmaster LISS, still got a great sweat going
sparks2012
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15MAY16:
Legs:
Deficit SL Deadlifts:
12 X Bar
12 X 135
10 X 225
6 X 275
3 X 275 (Grip Failing)
20 X 135
*All SL's done in Dimel Deadlift fashion, bar not touching floor but still getting max stretch in at the bottom of the rep
Leg Press - Close Stance Hack Squat Style:
25 X 1 PPS
20 X 3 PPS
15 X 5 PPS
8 X 7 PPS
12 X 4 PPS (TUT, No LO)
8 X 4 PPS (TUT, No LO)
12 X PPS (Quick, Explosive)
BB Back Squats SS w/ Lying Hammie Curls:
8 X 135/10 X "5 Plate"
8 X 225/10 X "5 Plate"
8 X 225/10 X "6 Plate"
Drop Set - 215, 195, 175, 155, 135: 8/6/8/7Failure (10-ish?)
Lying Hammie Curls SS w/ Seated Calf Raises:
18 X "6 Plate"/10 X 1 Plate (TUT)
10 X "8 Plate"/10 X 1 Plate
8 X "8 Plate"/12 X 1 Plate
10 X "4 Plate"/12 X 1 Plate
Leg Ext Burnout:
1 X Set of 100 Reps (Rest Pause)
(75 lbs, 3 10 sec breaks)
No cardio. No abs. Gotta go and make dinner. Great pump going. Tried something different by doing squats later in the workout. My back was super pumped after the SLDL's, but the leg press gave it a little bit of a break. I could've went heavier with them, but decided against it because A.) My back was already fatigued, and my legs were somewhat pre-exhausted as well, so near max loads weren't necessary, and B.) It was probably safer to keep it at 2 plates after doing some pre-exhaustion already. My hips were firing like crazy and I was hitting good depth, was still able to explode out of the hole pretty quickly so using bands has helped. The dropset was stupid, but I haven't utilised them during legs as much as I should be. I figured with the pre-exhaustion and overall higher rep scheme of this workout, it would fit. I hated it, but that's what makes it beneficial. Calves were super pumped despite doing only a few sets. I was really focusing on feeling the muscle during the negative this time instead of just letting it lower and stretch out. Definitely harder to feel the negative, but once I get that down it should be able to help my calves grow tremendously. After doing cardio for only a week or so (Stairmaster especially), I noticed a little more definition in the quads but separation and detail need loads more work in general. Really focusing on feeling the glutes and hammies squeeze during isolation exercises as well. I feel like I have a cold or something, I'll wake up and still feel tired and not really motivated. PCT is going well, no noted weight loss despite adding cardio, and strength seems to be doing well also.
Legs:
Deficit SL Deadlifts:
12 X Bar
12 X 135
10 X 225
6 X 275
3 X 275 (Grip Failing)
20 X 135
*All SL's done in Dimel Deadlift fashion, bar not touching floor but still getting max stretch in at the bottom of the rep
Leg Press - Close Stance Hack Squat Style:
25 X 1 PPS
20 X 3 PPS
15 X 5 PPS
8 X 7 PPS
12 X 4 PPS (TUT, No LO)
8 X 4 PPS (TUT, No LO)
12 X PPS (Quick, Explosive)
BB Back Squats SS w/ Lying Hammie Curls:
8 X 135/10 X "5 Plate"
8 X 225/10 X "5 Plate"
8 X 225/10 X "6 Plate"
Drop Set - 215, 195, 175, 155, 135: 8/6/8/7Failure (10-ish?)
Lying Hammie Curls SS w/ Seated Calf Raises:
18 X "6 Plate"/10 X 1 Plate (TUT)
10 X "8 Plate"/10 X 1 Plate
8 X "8 Plate"/12 X 1 Plate
10 X "4 Plate"/12 X 1 Plate
Leg Ext Burnout:
1 X Set of 100 Reps (Rest Pause)
(75 lbs, 3 10 sec breaks)
No cardio. No abs. Gotta go and make dinner. Great pump going. Tried something different by doing squats later in the workout. My back was super pumped after the SLDL's, but the leg press gave it a little bit of a break. I could've went heavier with them, but decided against it because A.) My back was already fatigued, and my legs were somewhat pre-exhausted as well, so near max loads weren't necessary, and B.) It was probably safer to keep it at 2 plates after doing some pre-exhaustion already. My hips were firing like crazy and I was hitting good depth, was still able to explode out of the hole pretty quickly so using bands has helped. The dropset was stupid, but I haven't utilised them during legs as much as I should be. I figured with the pre-exhaustion and overall higher rep scheme of this workout, it would fit. I hated it, but that's what makes it beneficial. Calves were super pumped despite doing only a few sets. I was really focusing on feeling the muscle during the negative this time instead of just letting it lower and stretch out. Definitely harder to feel the negative, but once I get that down it should be able to help my calves grow tremendously. After doing cardio for only a week or so (Stairmaster especially), I noticed a little more definition in the quads but separation and detail need loads more work in general. Really focusing on feeling the glutes and hammies squeeze during isolation exercises as well. I feel like I have a cold or something, I'll wake up and still feel tired and not really motivated. PCT is going well, no noted weight loss despite adding cardio, and strength seems to be doing well also.
criticalbench
Legend
You gota get some straps bro, so your grip doesn't fail on stiff lead deadlifts! Solid numbers man.
sparks2012
Well-known member
lol, yeah man I've got some straps, but I've been trying not to use them when pulling as well as using a double overhand grip. With the SLDL's I was using a thumbless grip with the double OH, so everything was fatiguing much faster than normal. Just trying to get big a$$ forearms bro! Thanks for the compliment though.
sparks2012
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17MAY16:
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
BB Incline Press:
15 X Bar
12 X 135
6 X 205
6 X 205
6 X 205
Seated Machine Shoulder Press SS w/ DB Side Laterals:
20 X "5 Plate"/15 X 20's
12 X "8 Plate"/15 X 20's
8 X "11 Plate"/15 X 20's
5 X "14 Plate"/15 X 20's
Flat BB Press SS w/ Face Pulls w/ Rope:
12 X 135/15 X 70
7 X 225/15 X 70
4+2 X 225(Rest Pause)/15 X 70
9 X 205/15 X 70
Cable Flyes (High Position) SS w/ Standing Behind the Neck Press:
10 X 40/12 X 80
12 X 50/8 X 80
12 X 50/10 X 80
30 X 30/12 X 80
BB Shrugs - OH False Grip
20 X 135
20 X 225
10 X 315 (Regular OH, No Straps)
8 X 315 (Regular OH, No Straps)
45lb Front Raises to Failure:
1-2 Sets AMRAP
CRAZY pump today. Had shorter rest intervals and kept the sweatshirt on to keep body heat higher and sweat more. I'm finding that the warmer I am, the better pumps I get, and the longer they last too. Weight moved suffered a bit due to rest periods being shortened, and the rack was taken the whole time I was going to do OH Press. That's really the only complaints I've got today, great workout and great energy. No cardio or abs done, had to make it quick if I wanted to get to work on time after jumping through more hoops with the hospital and the wife's surgery/recovery.
Chest/Shoulder/Tri:
BB Incline Press:
15 X Bar
12 X 135
6 X 205
6 X 205
6 X 205
Seated Machine Shoulder Press SS w/ DB Side Laterals:
20 X "5 Plate"/15 X 20's
12 X "8 Plate"/15 X 20's
8 X "11 Plate"/15 X 20's
5 X "14 Plate"/15 X 20's
Flat BB Press SS w/ Face Pulls w/ Rope:
12 X 135/15 X 70
7 X 225/15 X 70
4+2 X 225(Rest Pause)/15 X 70
9 X 205/15 X 70
Cable Flyes (High Position) SS w/ Standing Behind the Neck Press:
10 X 40/12 X 80
12 X 50/8 X 80
12 X 50/10 X 80
30 X 30/12 X 80
BB Shrugs - OH False Grip
20 X 135
20 X 225
10 X 315 (Regular OH, No Straps)
8 X 315 (Regular OH, No Straps)
45lb Front Raises to Failure:
1-2 Sets AMRAP
CRAZY pump today. Had shorter rest intervals and kept the sweatshirt on to keep body heat higher and sweat more. I'm finding that the warmer I am, the better pumps I get, and the longer they last too. Weight moved suffered a bit due to rest periods being shortened, and the rack was taken the whole time I was going to do OH Press. That's really the only complaints I've got today, great workout and great energy. No cardio or abs done, had to make it quick if I wanted to get to work on time after jumping through more hoops with the hospital and the wife's surgery/recovery.
sparks2012
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18MAY16:
Back:
Conv Deads:
10 X 135
10 X 225
7 X 315
2 X 405
6 X 315
10 X 225
10 X 135
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns:
15 X "10 Plate"
12 X "13 Plate"
10 X "16 Plate"
8 X "19 Plate"
8 X "9 Plate" (Super Slow/Squeeze)
Meadows Rows w/ Supported T-Bar Row Machine:
10 X 45
10 X 45
10 X 45
10 X 45
Straight Arm Pulldowns SS w/ Lat Pulldowns - Wide Grip, 2 Count Squeeze:
20 X 80/13 X "9 Plate"
20 X 80/10 X "11 Plate"
20 X 80/10 X "13 Plate"
Seated Close Grip Machine Row:
2-3 Sets x AMRAP
Chin-Ups:
2 Sets X AMRAP
Good session today. Deads felt great so I'll continue to mimic what I've been doing as far as assistance work goes for posterior chain movements. Everything is falling back into place with training.
Back:
Conv Deads:
10 X 135
10 X 225
7 X 315
2 X 405
6 X 315
10 X 225
10 X 135
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns:
15 X "10 Plate"
12 X "13 Plate"
10 X "16 Plate"
8 X "19 Plate"
8 X "9 Plate" (Super Slow/Squeeze)
Meadows Rows w/ Supported T-Bar Row Machine:
10 X 45
10 X 45
10 X 45
10 X 45
Straight Arm Pulldowns SS w/ Lat Pulldowns - Wide Grip, 2 Count Squeeze:
20 X 80/13 X "9 Plate"
20 X 80/10 X "11 Plate"
20 X 80/10 X "13 Plate"
Seated Close Grip Machine Row:
2-3 Sets x AMRAP
Chin-Ups:
2 Sets X AMRAP
Good session today. Deads felt great so I'll continue to mimic what I've been doing as far as assistance work goes for posterior chain movements. Everything is falling back into place with training.
ManimalPatB
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Good stuff so far man!!! Keep killing it dude!!!!!
sparks2012
Well-known member
Thanks boss! Certainly enjoyed this run with LG Sciences!
criticalbench
Legend
We deadlift around the same numbers bro.. I do all my sets for 5 and I don't taper down though.
sparks2012
Well-known member
I've been stuck in the low 400's for a while now man. I'm trying a higher volume approach to hopefully overload everything and force them to get stronger. I normally kept all sets under 5-7, but stopped making progress.
sparks2012
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19MAY16:
Arms:
Rope Pushdown:
25 X 80
15 X 110
12 X 140
10 X 170
5 X 200
Seated Curls:
15 X 25
10 X 35
10 X 35
10 X 35
Lying DB Tri Extension:
12 X 40's
8 X 40's
8 X 40's
6 X 40's
Single Arm DB Preacher Curls:
12 X 30
10 X 30
10 X 30
10 X 30
Cambered Bar Pushdowns - Reps w/ Close Grip + Same Number of Reps Wide Grip:
15/15 X 80
15/15 X 110
10/10 X 140
8/8 X 160
BB Curls:
12 X 65
10 X 85
6 X 105
6 X 105
Drop Set - 85, 75, 65, 45
7/6/6/10
Incline Skullcrushers:
16 X 75
16 X 75
12 X 75
Rope Hammer Curls SS w/ Dips:
15 X 120/12 X BW
12 X 120/11 X BW
15 X 100/Shoulder Acting Up, No More Dips
Decline Sit-Ups:
3 Sets X 15
Stairmaster:
10 mins - Last 5 High Intensity (Lvl 14)
Great session. Nothing crazy weight-wise, but had a great pump going and good sweat too. Easing myself back into cardio and ab training.
Arms:
Rope Pushdown:
25 X 80
15 X 110
12 X 140
10 X 170
5 X 200
Seated Curls:
15 X 25
10 X 35
10 X 35
10 X 35
Lying DB Tri Extension:
12 X 40's
8 X 40's
8 X 40's
6 X 40's
Single Arm DB Preacher Curls:
12 X 30
10 X 30
10 X 30
10 X 30
Cambered Bar Pushdowns - Reps w/ Close Grip + Same Number of Reps Wide Grip:
15/15 X 80
15/15 X 110
10/10 X 140
8/8 X 160
BB Curls:
12 X 65
10 X 85
6 X 105
6 X 105
Drop Set - 85, 75, 65, 45
7/6/6/10
Incline Skullcrushers:
16 X 75
16 X 75
12 X 75
Rope Hammer Curls SS w/ Dips:
15 X 120/12 X BW
12 X 120/11 X BW
15 X 100/Shoulder Acting Up, No More Dips
Decline Sit-Ups:
3 Sets X 15
Stairmaster:
10 mins - Last 5 High Intensity (Lvl 14)
Great session. Nothing crazy weight-wise, but had a great pump going and good sweat too. Easing myself back into cardio and ab training.
criticalbench
Legend
lol join the club bro, no joke..
sparks2012
Well-known member
20MAY16:
Legs:
Deficit Still Leg Deads:
15 X 135
10 X 225
6 X 275
6 X 275 - Straps
6 X 275 - Straps
20 X 135
*All Sets Performed in Dimel Deadlift Fashion, Bar Not Touching Floor
BB Back Squats - "Anderson Squat" Variation:
9 X 135
5 X 225
5 X 225
Drop Set - 225, 205, 185, 135
5/5/5/8
Hack Stance Leg Press SS w/ Seated Calf Raises - Slow, Controlled Negative On All Sets
15 X 1 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 2 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 3 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 4 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
Lying Hammie Curls SS w/ Leg Ext:
2 Dropsets Each To Failure - 7 to 8 Drops In Weight Per Set
Anderson Squats kicked my a$$. criticalbench, I strapped up for the SDL's this time
Legs:
Deficit Still Leg Deads:
15 X 135
10 X 225
6 X 275
6 X 275 - Straps
6 X 275 - Straps
20 X 135
*All Sets Performed in Dimel Deadlift Fashion, Bar Not Touching Floor
BB Back Squats - "Anderson Squat" Variation:
9 X 135
5 X 225
5 X 225
Drop Set - 225, 205, 185, 135
5/5/5/8
Hack Stance Leg Press SS w/ Seated Calf Raises - Slow, Controlled Negative On All Sets
15 X 1 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 2 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 3 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
15 X 4 PPS/10 X 2 Plates
Lying Hammie Curls SS w/ Leg Ext:
2 Dropsets Each To Failure - 7 to 8 Drops In Weight Per Set
Anderson Squats kicked my a$$. criticalbench, I strapped up for the SDL's this time
sparks2012
Well-known member
22MAY16:
Chest/Shoulders:
Incline BB Press SS w/ Pec Deck:
25 X Bar/25 X 60
15 X 135/15 X 90
7 X 205/7 X 140
4 X 225/4 X 200
3 X 225/3 X 200
Standing BB OH Press SS w/ 45lb Plate Front Raises:
5 X 135 - Strict/10 X
5 X 135 - 5th Rep Used Leg Drive/10 X
5 X 135 - 5th Rep Used Leg Drive/10 X
7 X 135 - Leg Drive All For Max Reps/10 X
Flat DB Press SS w/ Rear Delt Flyes:
8 X 90/10 X 20
8 X 90/10 X 20
8 X 90/10 X 20
Phone on 1%, probably won't last workout.
BB Shrugs SS w/ Side Laterals:
15 X 315
10 X 405/8 X 30
8 X 405/8 X 30
8 X 405/8 X 30
10 X 315/8 X 30
Machine Shoulder Press SS w/ Machine Side Laterals:
15 X "6 Plate"/10 X 110
12 X "9 Plate"/10 X 110
10 X "12 Plate"/10 X 110
3 X "13 Plate"/10 X 110
Pec Deck SS w/ Rope Face Pulls:
3 Sets X AMRAP
135lb Suitcase Carry Roughly 25 Yards, Left Arm Carry, Sprint Down/Back, Right Arm Carry, Sprint Down Back. 3 Rounds
*Cut Sprints Out After 1st Round, Balancing 135 On A Bar Is Hard Enough
Chest/Shoulders:
Incline BB Press SS w/ Pec Deck:
25 X Bar/25 X 60
15 X 135/15 X 90
7 X 205/7 X 140
4 X 225/4 X 200
3 X 225/3 X 200
Standing BB OH Press SS w/ 45lb Plate Front Raises:
5 X 135 - Strict/10 X
5 X 135 - 5th Rep Used Leg Drive/10 X
5 X 135 - 5th Rep Used Leg Drive/10 X
7 X 135 - Leg Drive All For Max Reps/10 X
Flat DB Press SS w/ Rear Delt Flyes:
8 X 90/10 X 20
8 X 90/10 X 20
8 X 90/10 X 20
Phone on 1%, probably won't last workout.
BB Shrugs SS w/ Side Laterals:
15 X 315
10 X 405/8 X 30
8 X 405/8 X 30
8 X 405/8 X 30
10 X 315/8 X 30
Machine Shoulder Press SS w/ Machine Side Laterals:
15 X "6 Plate"/10 X 110
12 X "9 Plate"/10 X 110
10 X "12 Plate"/10 X 110
3 X "13 Plate"/10 X 110
Pec Deck SS w/ Rope Face Pulls:
3 Sets X AMRAP
135lb Suitcase Carry Roughly 25 Yards, Left Arm Carry, Sprint Down/Back, Right Arm Carry, Sprint Down Back. 3 Rounds
*Cut Sprints Out After 1st Round, Balancing 135 On A Bar Is Hard Enough
sparks2012
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23MAY16:
Back:
Rack Pulls - Knee Level:
20 X 135
13 X 225
8 X 315
4 X 405
3 X 495 HUGE PR
1 X 495 - Failed @ 2nd Rep
Lat Pulldowns SS w/ Seated Underhand Cable Rows:
18 X "10 Plate"/12 X 110
12 X "13 Plate"/10 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/8 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/10 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/8 X 110
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns/Wide Neutral Grip Seated Rows/Straight Arm Pulldowns - Tri Set:
10 X "11 Plate"/10 X 110/10 X 90
4 Sets, Weight/Reps Stay The Same, Going For Max Contractions/Negatives
Awesome workout. PR'd, and I was super stoked about it.
Back:
Rack Pulls - Knee Level:
20 X 135
13 X 225
8 X 315
4 X 405
3 X 495 HUGE PR
1 X 495 - Failed @ 2nd Rep
Lat Pulldowns SS w/ Seated Underhand Cable Rows:
18 X "10 Plate"/12 X 110
12 X "13 Plate"/10 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/8 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/10 X 110
8 X "16 Plate"/8 X 110
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns/Wide Neutral Grip Seated Rows/Straight Arm Pulldowns - Tri Set:
10 X "11 Plate"/10 X 110/10 X 90
4 Sets, Weight/Reps Stay The Same, Going For Max Contractions/Negatives
Awesome workout. PR'd, and I was super stoked about it.
sparks2012
Well-known member
So, I'll be submitting a final review of the product within the next couple days. I've got a couple more tabs of Form XT left, but those won't make any huge difference in my final impression. I'll post up some end of cycle pictures as well. I did start adding in some cardio and abdominal-focused exercises as well, so my training was not 100% consistent throughout the whole cycle. Take it for what you will, although adding it in during the last few weeks of PCT shouldn't have changed things drastically.
criticalbench
Legend
Awesome bro, looking forward to it!
sparks2012
Well-known member
25MAY16
Arms:
Rope Pressdowns:
15 X 110
12 X 150
8 X 190
6 X 190
BB Curls:
15 X 65
8 X 95
6 X 115
6 X 115
Drop Set - 85/75/65
8,8,8
Skullcrushers w/ EZ-Bar:
15 X 75
14 X 75
12 X 75
12 X 55
Seated DB Curls:
10 X 35
8 X 45
8 X 45
6 X 45
12 X 25 - Slow Negatives
Cambered Bar Pressdowns - X Reps Close, X Reps Wide:
10/10 X 130
10/10 X 160
8/8 X 160
6/6 X 160
Low Cable Concentration Curls:
12 X 30
10 X 50
10 X 50
OH DB Tri Extensions:
15 X 65
10 X 85
6 X 100
DB Hammer Curls:
15 X 40
13 X 40
10 X 40
Cable Kickbacks SS w/ Machine Preacher Curls:
2 Dropsets Each X 4 Drops/Set
20 Mins Stairmaster - Medium Intensity
26MAY16
Legs:
Deficit SLDL's:
12 X 135
10 X 225
3 X 315
2 X 315
8 X 225
Hack Stance Leg Press:
15 X 3 PPS
12 X 5 PPS
6 X 7 PPS
5 X 7 PPS
15 X 4 PPS
Tri-Set:
BB Back Squats/Lying Ham Curls/Seated Calf Raises:
12 X 135/12 X "5 Plate"/12 X 2 Plates
12 X 135/12 X "5 Plate"/12 X 2 Plates
Started taking some thermo's, this is the first day that I've dosed them so close to actually working out. Body just felt weird, probably going to bump the dose down to 1 cap AM/1 cap PM. 2 when I wake up and then working out a few hours (or less) later isn't going to work for me. Workout wasn't as productive as it could've been. If anything, I kept warm and my heart rate stayed high, so I guess that's a plus for today.
Double post today! Arms workout was great. Legs were ok, better than not going I guess.
I'll try and get a review up tonight, might have to wait until tomorrow morning. I'm still at work now.
Arms:
Rope Pressdowns:
15 X 110
12 X 150
8 X 190
6 X 190
BB Curls:
15 X 65
8 X 95
6 X 115
6 X 115
Drop Set - 85/75/65
8,8,8
Skullcrushers w/ EZ-Bar:
15 X 75
14 X 75
12 X 75
12 X 55
Seated DB Curls:
10 X 35
8 X 45
8 X 45
6 X 45
12 X 25 - Slow Negatives
Cambered Bar Pressdowns - X Reps Close, X Reps Wide:
10/10 X 130
10/10 X 160
8/8 X 160
6/6 X 160
Low Cable Concentration Curls:
12 X 30
10 X 50
10 X 50
OH DB Tri Extensions:
15 X 65
10 X 85
6 X 100
DB Hammer Curls:
15 X 40
13 X 40
10 X 40
Cable Kickbacks SS w/ Machine Preacher Curls:
2 Dropsets Each X 4 Drops/Set
20 Mins Stairmaster - Medium Intensity
26MAY16
Legs:
Deficit SLDL's:
12 X 135
10 X 225
3 X 315
2 X 315
8 X 225
Hack Stance Leg Press:
15 X 3 PPS
12 X 5 PPS
6 X 7 PPS
5 X 7 PPS
15 X 4 PPS
Tri-Set:
BB Back Squats/Lying Ham Curls/Seated Calf Raises:
12 X 135/12 X "5 Plate"/12 X 2 Plates
12 X 135/12 X "5 Plate"/12 X 2 Plates
Started taking some thermo's, this is the first day that I've dosed them so close to actually working out. Body just felt weird, probably going to bump the dose down to 1 cap AM/1 cap PM. 2 when I wake up and then working out a few hours (or less) later isn't going to work for me. Workout wasn't as productive as it could've been. If anything, I kept warm and my heart rate stayed high, so I guess that's a plus for today.
Double post today! Arms workout was great. Legs were ok, better than not going I guess.
I'll try and get a review up tonight, might have to wait until tomorrow morning. I'm still at work now.
sparks2012
Well-known member
Alright, last workout will be logged tonight and a final review w/ comparison pics will be uploaded. Sorry for the delay, schedule has been off the past couple days. About to hit chest/shoulders and when I get back I'll post up.
sparks2012
Well-known member
27MAY16:
Chest/Shoulders:
Reverse Pec Deck SS w/ Pec Deck:
12/12 X 70
12/12 X 70
12/12 X 100
10/10 X 140
Incline BB Press:
15 X Bar
12 X 135
7 X 205
4 X 225
3 X 225
OH Standing BB Press:
10 X Bar
6 X 135
2 X 185
2 X Failed Attempts @ 205
5 X 155
10 X 95 - Strict
8 X 95 - Strict
Flat DB Press:
8 X 90's
7 X 90's
5 X 90's
10 X 45's - @ Failure Switch to Hex Presses X 8
BB Shrugs:
12 X 315
9 X 405
6 X 405 - 2 Sec Holds @ Top
6 X 405 - 2 Sec Holds @ Top
7 X 225
Delt Tri-Set - Front Raises/Side Laterals/Bent Over Rear Delt Flyes w/ 20's:
3 Sets X AMRAP
Low Cable Flyes - Drop Sets 40/30/20
10, 10, 12 X
12, 12, 10 x
Suitcase Carries - 40 Steps?:
4 Sets x Each Arm
No specific goals going in there tonight, just wanted to have fun and move some weight. Wasn't too worried with supersets or rest intervals, was nice to just go in and have fun. Still kept it fairly structured and productive, but more fun and not as rushed as it is during the week.
Chest/Shoulders:
Reverse Pec Deck SS w/ Pec Deck:
12/12 X 70
12/12 X 70
12/12 X 100
10/10 X 140
Incline BB Press:
15 X Bar
12 X 135
7 X 205
4 X 225
3 X 225
OH Standing BB Press:
10 X Bar
6 X 135
2 X 185
2 X Failed Attempts @ 205
5 X 155
10 X 95 - Strict
8 X 95 - Strict
Flat DB Press:
8 X 90's
7 X 90's
5 X 90's
10 X 45's - @ Failure Switch to Hex Presses X 8
BB Shrugs:
12 X 315
9 X 405
6 X 405 - 2 Sec Holds @ Top
6 X 405 - 2 Sec Holds @ Top
7 X 225
Delt Tri-Set - Front Raises/Side Laterals/Bent Over Rear Delt Flyes w/ 20's:
3 Sets X AMRAP
Low Cable Flyes - Drop Sets 40/30/20
10, 10, 12 X
12, 12, 10 x
Suitcase Carries - 40 Steps?:
4 Sets x Each Arm
No specific goals going in there tonight, just wanted to have fun and move some weight. Wasn't too worried with supersets or rest intervals, was nice to just go in and have fun. Still kept it fairly structured and productive, but more fun and not as rushed as it is during the week.
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End of cycle pictures. Weight is still sitting at 205 despite starting a cut and adding cardio in/cleaning up the diet. Didn't realise the progress I've made, even I can see it and I am incredibly hard on myself.
Final Review on LG Sciences "Battle Hardener" Kit:
Overall, I am pleased with the results of this stack. pBold worked wonders with keeping appetite up, I was always hungry. Andro worked as I expected it to, size had increased and strength went up. No sides whatsoever. I know these are pretty mild in comparison to other PH's out there, but still the risk is there. I may be less susceptible to some sides, but there's no way to tell that until I've ran multiple compounds and figured that out myself. I seem to be retaining the gains I made relatively easily, and I think I could credit a lot of that to the new delivery system used which is supposed to bypass the liver. The Bulk Andro Kit I ran did not have the new system, so I may not have had the same uptake of the compounds as I had with this kit. I was a bit impatient with seeing results, and I had started to form a somewhat negative opinion early on in this cycle. From what I had read, I was expecting to see more results by week 3, but I needed to keep in mind that it was a mild PH stack and not full blown AAS. I would run this kit again, but I feel in order to give a fair comparison I'd need to run the Bulk Andro with the new delivery system. From the 2 kits I've used, I'm pleased with LG Sciences. I'd like to try some of HTP's products for my next run, but I know that I can fall back on LGS' products if I need to. All said and done, this kit proved to be more than what I expected. I want to thank anyone and everyone that has followed along with this log, and for the words of encouragement from everyone in here. On a side note, I'll be starting a training log since I've noticed that tracking my workouts and conversing with members of AM has helped keep me motivated and provided me with visual feedback on what is working and what isn't. I'll post the link to my training log when I start it tomorrow if anyone is interested, after that I will not be updating this thread anymore unless it starts to receive a lot of traffic. Feel free to PM me if anyone has any questions. I'll answer with what I can, and if I don't know I'd be glad to point you in the direction of some more experienced members with more knowledge about these types of products. Thanks again everyone!