MASStering gains with FINAFLEX

[Montego1]

8-10 hours is a good time line.

If you have eaten recently go ahead and down the dose. If not and you're fasting the rest of the night and have fish oil take it with that.

The REV PCT take on an empty stomach before bed. Testosterone levels (along with estrogen levels) rise during sleep...if we keep those estrogen levels suppressed when the upswing starts we reduce overall estrogen.

 

[pete8407]

8-10 hours is a good time line. If you have eaten recently go ahead and down the dose. If not and you're fasting the rest of the night and have fish oil take it with that. The REV PCT take on an empty stomach before bed. Testosterone levels (along with estrogen levels) rise during sleep...if we keep those estrogen levels suppressed when the upswing starts we reduce overall estrogen.

I was curious about the night time dosing as well, thanks

 

[Johnold]

Excellent Montego1! Thanks for that.

Any type of GDA with MASS 550?

 

[Montego1]

Excellent Montego1! Thanks for that.

Any type of GDA with MASS 550?

Do you mean IN MASS? Or one to use along side

 

[Johnold]

Do you mean IN MASS? Or one to use along side

Sorry, yeah I meant IN MASS 550

 

[Montego1]

No.

Glucose should not be effected

 

[Johnold]

No.

Glucose should not be effected

Ah ok. No problem. I was just wondering.

I definitely don't need something to HELP me soak in carbs or nutrients. I'm cursed with that ability all too HORRIBLY well.

 

[Montego1]

Ah ok. No problem. I was just wondering.

I definitely don't need something to HELP me soak in carbs or nutrients. I'm cursed with that ability all too HORRIBLY well.

Well GDA's don't really help you soak up carbs per say.....they help direct the glucose into the muscle cell instead of storing as fat....

Say you have a five lb bag and seven lbs of crap.....the gda would allow six lbs of crap to fit in the five lb bag and only one lb of crap left over as a mess.....yeah that's what it do lol.

 

[Johnold]

Well GDA's don't really help you soak up carbs per say.....they help direct the glucose into the muscle cell instead of storing as fat....

Say you have a five lb bag and seven lbs of crap.....the gda would allow six lbs of crap to fit in the five lb bag and only one lb of crap left over as a mess.....yeah that's what it do lol.

Well, I'll never look at a pile of crap the same ever. Thanks!

 

[Johnold]

....I had subway with my PCT & MASS tonight. That was the only thing I could come up with so late. Ate it at 9:45. That's late.

But it's all good. Haven't had subway in a long time. Would have rather had something I cooked. Shrugs.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Off to the hugeatorium. Should be a good day for arms. Pretty much everything else in my body is sore. Not sure what's going on with that but sore=growth so I'll take it. Routine up ASAP after.

 

[RegisterJr]

So the ride has started.

Party .... Started

After a 350 post prolog(ue)?

Should be a hell of a ride!

Got my FinaFlex stack today.

I'd like to start now tonight. Get some into system. And then take again tomorrow.

Dual log!

Off to the hugeatorium. Should be a good day for arms. Pretty much everything else in my body is sore. Not sure what's going on with that but sore=growth so I'll take it. Routine up ASAP after.

I dunno if sore=growth, but I'm personally a fan of DOMs. Unless when I'm not.

Get those arms done!

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Killed it. Increased weight on every single lift today. Finished with some killer band work to failure. Routine up soon

 

[gymwrenchwv]

After a 350 post prolog(ue)? Should be a hell of a ride! Dual log! I dunno if sore=growth, but I'm personally a fan of DOMs. Unless when I'm not. Get those arms done!

If sore doesn't = growth no one esle help kill that idea in my head lol.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Warm up
Banded push down/standing hc ss. Back to back no rest
2 x 15/15 @ band res ??

Work out.
Weighted dips. 15 sec rest/set
3 x 5 @ bw+45
2 x 5 @ bw+ 70

Vbar push down
1 x 5 @ 70
1 x 5 @ 100
1 x 5 @ 130
1 x 5 @ 135
1 x 5 @ 140

Oh DB ext
2 x 5 @ 65
3 x 5 @ 70

Oh cable rope ext
1 x 5 @ 70
1 x 5 @ 90
1 x 5 @ 100
1 x 5 @ 110
1 x 5 @ 115

Cg smith press
1 x 5 @ 185
1 x 5 @ 205
2 x 5 @ 225
1 x 4 @ 235

Standing fg sb curl
5 x 5 @ 75

Standing hc
5 x 5 @ 65

Seated inc curl
5 x 5 @ 40

Then band work. One set/movement to complete failure. Reps not counted but a lot.
Tri x 4 movements
Bis x 2 movement
After this my arms felt like they were pumped full of gasoline.

 

[RegisterJr]

That's a lot of work there man.

Did you stay at 15s rests throughout?

I might steal this routine for tomorrow if you'll fill me in on what fg and sb mean.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

That's a lot of work there man. Did you stay at 15s rests throughout? I might steal this routine for tomorrow if you'll fill me in on what fg and sb mean.

No I rest 45 seconds per set on all other lifts. except my band work where I don't rest at all between sets/movements.

Yeah sure. Fg= fat grips. I have these rubber grips that slip over any bar turning it into a bar with 3" diameter instead of the norm.

Sb= straight bar.

 

[RegisterJr]

Gotcha. I've heard some suggest pipe insulation works well for that also

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Gotcha. I've heard some suggest pipe insulation works well for that also

I've heard a few suggestion. That. A towel would work as well. I just like the ease of these things. Plus there's no give in them so it's always the same. Makes curls more difficult for sure. I use them on lots of lifts actually

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Breakfast was a little rushed today. Didn't realize I was out of hb eggs
3 whole scrambled eggs
2 oz 99 ff chicken
1/4 cup cous cous
Some veggies

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Time to work. Maybe everyone can get a laugh in when they start their day.

 

[pete8407]

That breakfast bowl looks great for being quick!

 

[gymwrenchwv]

That breakfast bowl looks great for being quick!

Microwave and leftovers lol

 

[pete8407]

Microwave and leftovers lol

The best!

 

[gymwrenchwv]

The best!

Was pretty good. How'd the sweet potato come out??

 

[pete8407]

Was pretty good. How'd the sweet potato come out??

Haven't made them yet. I didn't have anytime yesterday. I can't wait to try them. I think I'll try to make them today. Not including the honey just the sweet potato, do you roughly know the macros are?

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Haven't made them yet. I didn't have anytime yesterday. I can't wait to try them. I think I'll try to make them today. Not including the honey just the sweet potato, do you roughly know the macros are?

No clue. I usually only eat 1/2 one @ a time. Google knows all lol

 

[pete8407]

No clue. I usually only eat 1/2 one @ a time. Google knows all lol

I know, I'll look it up. I was curious is you knew

 

[gymwrenchwv]

I know, I'll look it up. I was curious is you knew

Na I gotta check everytime. My memory sux bawls. I can't remember my shoe size half the time

 

[gymwrenchwv]

More good news. Gonna get off early today and completely off tomorrow. Sounds like a good night for G8 , some sleeping in , and some extra gym time.

 

[Johnold]

Yeah buddy!

 

[Johnold]

Good times

 

[wasme]

I've heard a few suggestion. That. A towel would work as well. I just like the ease of these things. Plus there's no give in them so it's always the same. Makes curls more difficult for sure. I use them on lots of lifts actually

I have the same thing. I had tried other methods prior and had issues with my grip slipping. They do not at all with my fat grips. Solid workout! and nice looking meal - as always.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Headed back to the gym for a lil round 2. Lots of mobility work planned as well as some core work

 

[wasme]

2 a days.. I like this guy. Have a good second work out.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

A light session. About 30 mins of solid core work and another 30 mins of much needed mobility work. Feelin like a champ.

In the mix :
http://youtu.be/tzen8_NV26Y

http://youtu.be/fm4SSK3fCok

Like I said about 30/30 split

All my core work done with no rest except 30 sec between movement changes. Everything in sets of 20-50. Very intense. High paced. As lil rest as possible. Hit every single angle

Mobility
Band work , lax ball , foam roller , static stretches. Lots. Long holds. Def needed.

 

[pete8407]

I made them! They taste great! You leave the skin on right?

 

[gymwrenchwv]

<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=100084"/> I made them! They taste great! You leave the skin on right?

Yup. Just cut out the rough looking spots but on for the most part. I'm glad u enjoy. I don't go quite as heavy with the cinnamon but dem dare taters look pretty good to me.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Man. Now I want some

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Looking in the mirror after lifting sometimes I feel like progress has stalled. Prolly just in my head. Been really doing a lot of core work. I can feel that it's a lot more solid than since I started but I feel like I'm getting a pudgy look back. I guess the better judge is my shirts are getting tighter and pants are getting looser. But maybe the issue is I've reached a point where I'm building muscle faster than losing fat making my midsection look the way it does. I haven't seen abs in years and it's my biggest trouble area. Diet really can't be any better. Pipe dreams on a faster show of results prolly the only issue. Ghey.....

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Dinner preview. Buddy showed up with pork tenderloin. Said u cook it , we will it it. Nothing better than free protein.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

And the full run down

5 oz pork tenderloin

1/2 cup quinoa and brn rice mix

Big bowl of salad.
Greens , yellow bell pepper, some radish , carrots , and red onion

1 tbs light Caesar dressing
1/8 cup tvp

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Holy amazeballs. I haven't had pork in a long time. That was perfect.

 

[RegisterJr]

Every time I step away pages and pages lapse.

Breakfast looked tasty.

Man those sweet taters looked good Pete. I for one love the potato skin.


Why you guys don't have MyFitnessPal for macros/calories, I dunno.

I'm a fan of pork also. Nice change up. Looks good.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Every time I step away pages and pages lapse. Breakfast looked tasty. Man those sweet taters looked good Pete. I for one love the potato skin. Why you guys don't have MyFitnessPal for macros/calories, I dunno. I'm a fan of pork also. Nice change up. Looks good.

I actually do have that app. But never used it.

 

[pete8407]

Thanks again for the recipe, they turned out awesome. Your dinner looks fantastic!

 

[wasme]

Taters look sweet! (yep pun intended)

That tenderloin looks awesome. Also a fan of pork.

 

[gymwrenchwv]

I like pork a lot too. Just haven't had it in forever. Plus that showed up with out notice and brought from a local butcher. So no idea the macro value is the only thing I didn't like

 

[snagencyV2.0]

Looking in the mirror after lifting sometimes I feel like progress has stalled.

time to look at the cardio variables??
if you are doing it already, then do more
no change in diet + increase in energy expenditure = no more stalling

 

[gymwrenchwv]

Well tomorrow is a free day for this guy. Winning. So just down about 3/4 or little less scoop of g8. Lights off , stretched out and 10...9...8...7...