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Nice stack. Love me some FD2 And Vector.
Amino infusion Intra is also awesome.
Nice stack. Love me some FD2 And Vector.
Amino infusion Intra is also awesome.
Sounds like a "dirty bulk" , LOL. Hey, think about it, 2.8 lbs muscles in one month is A LOT !Gained 2.8 lbs muscle over the past month. Also gained 2.6 lbs of fat.
Dirty. Very Dirty.Sounds like a "dirty bulk" , LOL. Hey, think about it, 2.8 lbs muscles in one month is A LOT !
To what do you attribute the fat gain? A couple of beers in secret...Dirty. Very Dirty.
Hey HGP!To what do you attribute the fat gain? A couple of beers in secret...
No chance of running this at a 2nd month to see how much better it may get? Usually natty anabolics get much better after the 3-4 week mark.Sunday, July 29
Added a 3 mile speed walk yesterday AM. Gotta get that cardio!
Sleep = 7 1/2 hours
Weight = 198 lbs
Worked traps, lats, and biceps. It was a solid workout.
Today is the last day of my Vector/Follidrone (VF) stack.
Since it’s a rest day, I’ll give my opinion on the BLR stack. My results are consistent with the “lion’s” share of previous loggers. It takes about two or three weeks before seeing results. I couldn’t be more pleased with hitting my personal best on the hammer grip dumbbell bench press! I’ve worked my butt off for months with dialed-in diet, rest, and exercise. One month on V/F and boom, “Goal Achieved!” I do a lot of “science” in my line of work. It’s impossible to scientifically attribute this result to V/F. But the animal studies on Korean mistletoe extract are compelling.
My final judgement is I believe the V/F stack had a role in my success this month. Can’t prove it. But my results, like the animal studies, are compelling.
Thanks to everyone who has followed this log. I appreciate your support!
Here is yesterday’s workout:
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Agreed here, just hitting the stride with those. Second-third month is where they really shineNo chance of running this at a 2nd month to see how much better it may get? Usually natty anabolics get much better after the 3-4 week mark.
No chance of running this at a 2nd month to see how much better it may get? Usually natty anabolics get much better after the 3-4 week mark.
You guys remind me of a graduate school professor who told me, “Here’s a job application. If you don’t apply for this job, you’re stupid.”Agreed here, just hitting the stride with those. Second-third month is where they really shine
Viron is a great product. and yes it will boost the labido!You guys remind me of a graduate school professor who told me, “Here’s a job application. If you don’t apply for this job, you’re stupid.”
I told him, “Well, I don’t want to be stupid so I’ll apply.”
Applied for the job and got it. It changed my entire life’s career path for the positive.
So my reply to you both is, “I don’t want to be stupid, sooooo... yeah, I’ll run the V/F stack for at least another month!
I bought an extra tub of Vector and tube of Follidrone a week ago.
FYI, I ran into a guy at the gym yesterday who walked up to me and said, “It’s good to see someone wearing a Black Lion muscle shirt in this gym!” We talked for a while and he swore Viron was the best libido boost product he’s ever used. Guess I need to try a tub of Viron!
Be safe, be strong!
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Thanks Studhorse !Close grip bench press! damn I miss those. My shoulder won't allow me to do them any longer (at least with decent weight). The Tri pumps use to be intense and the growth was unreal.
Hitting 70 for 8 reps....You got those 75lb d-bells. keep that form brother!
You like the kickbacks? never did much for me.
If u have a single rope attachment, try the kickback on the cable that way. So much more effective imoThanks Studhorse !
Kickbacks! I like the way my triceps look in the mirror when doing kickbacks! But I agree that the benefits don’t seem to be as pronounced as the close grip bench press and power bombs.
I do exercises that don’t hurt my shoulders. So, I totally understand it limits exercises.
My shoulders were a mess when I started lifting 19 months ago. I had an osteocyte on my right shoulder that was painful—big time! The good news is the osteocyte is now gone! And my shoulder fasciitis and bursitis still limit my range of motion, but everyday movements aren’t as painful. Motion is lotion!
Thanks again for the support!
Thanks bloodnthunder !If u have a single rope attachment, try the kickback on the cable that way. So much more effective imo
Glad you liked it, only way I’ll do kickbacks anymFriday, August 3
Back in the gym after two days off! It felt great!
Weight = 198
Sleep = 7 1/2 hours
DB (70 lbs) hammer grip bench press is getting easier! Looking forward to hopefully moving up to 75 lb DB in a week or two! I can feel my upper pecs getting larger. It’s been months since I’ve had growth in the upper pecs!! Nutrition, exercise, sleep and Vector/Follidrone seem to be in sync.
bloodnthunder, I tried the tricep kickbacks on the cable machine and it kicked my butt! I can tell the constant tension on the eccentric movement is pumping the long head of the triceps much better than the DB kickback. Thanks for the suggestion!
I hit 190 lbs on the Smith Machine bench press...barely. Thats my best since college. Oh well, a win is a win!
I worked my hammy’s today on the seated hamstring curl machine with low weight (50 lbs) and high reps (30). Trying to increase blood flow to my injured right hammy! I need to do more of that.
On nutrition, I’m eating 1/2 a cup of quinoa twice daily to increase my complex carb intake. I generally shoot for 180-200 g of carbs each day and quinoa helps me hit that target more easily.
Again, thanks to the “AM posse” for your support! I’m always open to suggestions to help me achieve gainz!
Stay safe! Stay strong!
Here is today’s workout!
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Hey Humble!Thursday, August 9
Took 3 days of rest because of work commitments at my job.
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I was really looking forward to today’s workout and wasn’t disappointed! Gosh, I missed the gym.
I’m really liking the Bulgarian split squat. The glutes and hamstrings are sore as hell for two days after the workout. That feels great!
And for the first time in months, I’m back to the squatting rack! Tried the front squat for the first time in my life. The bar impinges my traps in a painful way if I do a regular squat even with a roller pad so the front squat works best for me. Again,the front squat was enjoyable after doing goblet squats for the past several months. Still on the Vector/Follidrone/Viron stack. Feeling stronger with every workout!
Weight =202 lbs
Sleep = 7 1/2 hours
I’ve upped my calorie intake from 2400 calories to 2700 hoping to make sure my muscles are sufficiently fed. Here are my macros for today.
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And here’s today’s workout!
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Stay safe! Stay strong!
Hey BennyMagoo79,Hey Humble!
Just wondering, what kind of meals are you eating to keep your fat intake so low but protein so high?
Loving your log man - it's a dose of positive energy for me!
I’ve got the same disinflated hip tire!I saw "chocolate", "birthday cake", "candy bar", "energy bar", "quest bar", "chocolate chip". Now I'm blind.
I hear my disinflated hip tire whining: "Gimme that, now!"
My guess is, your high volume workouts compensate for that list of atrocious war crimes.
Ah, BULKING! Lucky you! That's a moist dream for me. Currently snacking on some sunflower seeds while watching reality TV ("Alone"), starving dudes in the middle of nowhere, LOL. That's how I feel too.I’ve got the same disinflated hip tire!
But I’m trying to bulk up right now, and it’s hard to get the protein and carbs I need with whole foods. Those “war crimes” go away when cutting!
Thanks for pointing that out HGP!
Awesome man, thanks! You have given me many ideas!Hey BennyMagoo79,
Good question! Basically I supplement with low-fat protein shakes. My “go to” meal is grilled chicken with 2 cups of raw spinach w/ raspberries, apples, or blueberries, and supplemented protein shakes. I try to eat beef, cod or salmon a few times a week as well. Here is what I had today.
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I also eat eggs, bacon and cashews regularly to get my fatty acids up a bit. My meals have a large variety. Below is a list of what I eat in rank order by macronutrient. My top carbohydrate “fruit” is an apple.
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I hope this helps!
And thanks for letting me know you enjoy my log. It keeps me motivated to keep it up to date.
Stay safe! Stay strong!
I second thisIf you are not doing this already, please start doing it:
[video=youtube;EY2tNBOmvGs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2tNBOmvGs[/video]
I use cables. Takes about 20-30 minutes if you go for 3 sets of each exercise.
Good form is a bit tricky.
Agree with this as well has done wonders for meAnother thing is, do from time to time reverse grip rows (palms up). It will help tremendously with posture and rolled forward shoulders.
Lower traps development is key for posture:
[video=youtube;5RIRCJBeMF0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RIRCJBeMF0[/video]
Nice! Guess I need to buy a 15 lb band! I have a 50 lb one.If you are not doing this already, please start doing it:
[video=youtube;EY2tNBOmvGs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2tNBOmvGs[/video]
I use cables. Takes about 20-30 minutes if you go for 3 sets of each exercise.
Good form is a bit tricky.
I do these on cables with 10#'sNice! Guess I need to buy a 15 lb band! I have a 50 lb one.
I will do these exercises! Haven’t had a rotator cuff problem in over 10 years. But I remember how painful it was! Never again!
Thanks hairygrandpa!
And you too DemntedCowboy!
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