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OMGawdness I got NOxygen and AminOD

[highlight][size=+3]Day EighTEEN[/size][/highlight]
77.2kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
EZ Bar Curl
Set 1 : 10x10
Set 2 : 20x10
Set 3 : 30x8
Set 4 : 30x8
Set 5 : 30x8
Set 6 : 30x8

Dumbbell Incline Curl
Set 1 : 16x8
Set 2 : 16x8
Set 3 : 16x8

Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Set 1 : 18x10
Set 2 : 20x10
Set 3 : 22x10

Preacher Curl Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12
Set 7 : 22.5x12

Thumbless Upward Bent Wrist Straight Bar Tricep Pushdown
Set 1 : 67.5x10
Set 2 : 67.5x10
Set 3 : 67.5x10
Set 4 : 67.5x10

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press
Set 1 : 100x8
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 100x8
Set 4 : 100x10

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
Set 1 : 49.5x8
Set 2 : 49.5x8
Set 3 : 49.5x8

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 30x12
Set 2 : 30x12
Set 3 : 30x12
Set 4 : 30x12
Set 5 : 30x12
Set 6 : 30x12
Set 7 : 30x12

Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises
Set 1 : 100x15
Set 2 : 100x15
Set 3 : 80x15
Set 4 : 80x15
Set 5 : 50x15

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep
Set 4 : 15 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 140x15
Set 2 : 140x15
Set 3 : 100x15
Set 4 : 60x15

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CRAZY arm day again today. Added some B12 and niacin again. Damn. My biceps get pumped so quickly and it really hurts on my elbow crease right where the bicep comes down. Killed them, but they are by far the more dominant arm muscles at the moment.

Triceps did not get a huge pump, but today (following day from this workout) they are blown. I never added skullcrushers for the past 2 years because I never directly felt the isolation, but having added them while doing FST-7 it's an entirely next day feeling of soreness and girth. Really starting to get thick and it's only been 2 weeks.

Did an InBody today. Says I'm at 10.2% bodyfat.
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This bulk has been going well. 2-4 weeks at 3000+ cals and slowly gaining. Feeling big. I think I'm going to put on much more mass than previous years during the next few months.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 9teen[/size][/highlight]
78.5g morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 61x5
Set 4 : 77x5
Set 5 : 115x5
Set 6 : 130x3
Set 7 : 145x1
Set 8 : 155x1
Set 9 : 160x1

[size=+2]PR PR PR[/size] Yup - new high bar narrow stance PR. Pretty happy because I still had more in the tank. Sticking point is pretty clear. Glutes need to be crushed! Loving me some Jefferson squats thus far.

[video=youtube;fHHGs6ixdPA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHHGs6ixdPA[/video]

Barbell Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x5
Set 2 : 61x5
Set 3 : 77x5
Set 4 : 115x5
Set 5 : 130x3
Set 6 : 145x1

Errrr... uhhh... yeah. Not sure why I can stiff legged deadlift better than I can in a traditional setup... any ideas?

[video=youtube_share;ereN5Fh2QRQ]http://youtu.be/ereN5Fh2QRQ[/video]

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 22.5x25
Set 2 : 22.5x20
Set 3 : 22.5x20
Set 4 : 22.5x20

Leg Press
Set 1 : 140x25
Set 2 : 140x25
Set 3 : 140x25
Set 4 : 140x25
Set 5 : 140x25
Set 6 : 140x25

Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwwwww.

Smith Machine Squat 3/4 Close Stance
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 80x12
Set 3 : 100x12

I think this is going to be a crucial exercise to maintain because I really felt different muscles working in a great way. The focus between placing emphasis on quads vs glutes was so easily maintainable.

Barbell Lunge
Set 1 : 20x20
Set 2 : 20x20
Set 3 : 20x20

Weird shooting sensation in left lateralis.

Barbell Hack Squat FST-7
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12
Set 7 : 60x12

30 second rest. So ****ing winded... it was brutal finishing these. Who needs cardio?

Didn't get to do abs today... was just helping this kid deadlift... not like I can, but at least I can form check others.

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Carb loadddddd

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Really sticking right around 3000 cal. Had a big ass sushi dinner last night, it was wonderful. Pro-Antium and milk in the morning for a lovely morning treat. Also, post-workout with 36g of dextrose. BOMB. Been slowly pushing carbs harder and harder. Wish I had a carb GDA supplement...

Maybe these strength gains could be attributable to the WICKED PUMP I've been getting during my hypertrophy work, I'm getting to a point where I plateaued last year due to a glute injury on my right side. That side tracked me since last November and I've been recovering since. Had to build my way from the bottom up.

Winter is coming, and so is the mass.
 
Could be lack of leg drive. Gotta sit with the weight
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 20[/size][/highlight]
78.5kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 51x5
Set 4 : 64x5
Set 5 : 96x5
Set 6 : 109x3
Set 7 : 122x1
Set 8 : 130x1
Set 9 : 137x1

[size=+3]PR PR PR[/size] Hit 135kg before. 2kg increase... I felt like I could do it last time, but who knows. Went for 140kg and it was a fail. Been working on keeping my butt down on the bench, got it.
Blew a little ammonia before the push... to go Super Saiyan.

Bench has almost caught up to my deadlift. HUH?!
[video=youtube;GOVuSVKgKAY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOVuSVKgKAY[/video]

RAM Bench Overload
Set 1 : 120x5
Set 2 : 120x5
Set 3 : 120x5

All paused reps. I'm liking the 5 rep range. 3 reps with the RAM at 130kg was a bit much, and I'm not sure I could have given long enough pauses.

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 100x10
Set 2 : 110x10
Set 3 : 120x10
Set 4 : 130x10

Dumbbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 40x8
Set 2 : 40x8
Set 3 : 40x8
Set 4 : 40x8
Set 5 : 30x7
Set 6 : 22x6
Set 7 : 20x6

Bench Press Machine
Set 1 : 67.5x10
Set 2 : 67.5x10
Set 3 : 67.5x8

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15

Whoops, haven't been going to full depth for a pec workout... I had just been pumping out some tricep isolation. I need to work on deep ass dips.

Cable Flat Bench Fly
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x10
Set 4 : 9x12
Set 5 : 9x12
Set 6 : 9x12
Set 7 : 9x12

Couldn't go at an incline or flat like I did the week before because all the benches were being used. Used a shoulder press seat... not that effective. Definitely going to wait next time.

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15
Set 4 : 0x15
Set 5 : 0x15

Missed abs yesterday so I made up and did them today.

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep
Set 4 : 15 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep

Calf Press on Leg Press Machine
Set 1 : 76.5x20
Set 2 : 67.5x20
Set 3 : 58.5x20
Set 4 : 49.5x20
Set 5 : 40.5x20

4 second negative, pause at top
Ow... the pump killed

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
Set 1 : 10 Rep
Set 2 : 10 Rep
Set 3 : 10 Rep
Set 4 : 10 Rep
Set 5 : 10 Rep

3 second negative and explosive concentric

Hamstring Curl -> Ghetto Calf Raise
Set 1 : 40.5x15
Set 2 : 40.5x15
Set 3 : 40.5x15
Set 4 : 40.5x15

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I was not very hungry today. Not sure what's up. First day in a while where I could not have eaten much more without forcing it. I stopped around 2000 cals and was pretty damn full. I only ate the Oh Henry, well, just because. I had extra cal room and had it in the cabinet for a while and wanted to give it a shot. Pretty tasty. Thanks Canada.

Looks like Mr. Hanky.
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[size=+3]AminOD looks to be almost all used up, 2.5 more scoops maybe?[/size]
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day TwEnTy OnE[/size][/highlight]
78.5kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Reverse Grip Lat Pull Down
Set 1 : 67.5x10
Set 2 : 67.5x10
Set 3 : 67.5x10
Set 4 : 67.5x10

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 80x10
Set 2 : 80x10
Set 3 : 80x10
Set 4 : 80x10

Cable Incline Bench Row
Set 1 : 100x10

Too light... whole weight stack...

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 60x10
Set 2 : 70x10
Set 3 : 80x10

Dumbbell One Arm Row
Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 40x10

Seated Machine Row
Set 1 : 67.5x12
Set 2 : 67.5x12
Set 3 : 67.5x12

Weighted Pull Ups
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

Could hardly bust out reps cause my back was so exhausted.

Barbell Shrug
Set 1 : 140x10
Set 2 : 140x14
Set 3 : 140x12
Set 4 : 140x12

Dumbbell Shoulder Shrug
Set 1 : 40x15
Set 2 : 40x15
Set 3 : 40x15
Set 4 : 40x15

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep
Set 4 : 15 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15
Set 4 : 0x15
Set 5 : 0x15

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Sore today, had to do a morning workout because I had plans in the evening. I hate morning workouts. Makes me sleepy and lethargic all day.

Super bloated after that chicken. Whole body sore... so sore! Went bowling too... owww. **** YOU MORNING WORKOUTS **** YOU!!!
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 22[/size][/highlight]
78.2kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 61x5
Set 4 : 77x5
Set 5 : 115x5
Set 6 : 130x3
Set 7 : 145x1

Missed the 145kg once... glutes gave out. Hit it on a 2nd attempt and stopped there.

And here I was going to the gym thinking I was going to hit 175-180kg today.

Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x5
Set 2 : 61x5
Set 3 : 77x5
Set 4 : 115x5
Set 5 : 130x3
Set 6 : 145x0

Nasty nasty nasty 130kg... just stopped.

Barbell Sumo Deadlifts from Blocks
Set 1 : 180x1
Set 2 : 180x1
Set 3 : 180x1
Set 4 : 160x3
Set 5 : 160x3
Set 6 : 160x3
Set 7 : 140x5
Set 8 : 140x5
Set 9 : 140x5

Gotta keep my back straight and work on that hip drive... left glute feels hardly active.

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15

Seated Band Leg Curl
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15
Set 4 : 0x15

Ghetto Rig Standing Leg Curl
Set 1 : 13.5x15
Set 2 : 10x15
Set 3 : 5x15

Barbell Jefferson Squat
Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x15

SLDL
Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x15

For some reason I can only activate my right hamstring when doing SLDL... or RDLs....

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Really weak today. Last night went bowling... felt some weird glute weakness going on then as well. Almost fell over a few times when I was kneeling down to throw. Must have really taxed my ass on Monday.

I gave up on the 145kg pull from the floor for my sumos and just killed some block pulls.

Hahah post workout I had 2 bowls of Lucky Charms and then 2 more about an hour later. Also, popped a Recompadrol (a carb's best friend).

AminOD is now over... I'll have to start subbing in another amino. NOxygen still has maybe 2 weeks to go. Loving that PUMP!
 
See you use recompadrol huh? I take it you never tried SLINshot either?
 
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See you use recompadrol huh? I take it you never tried SLINshot either?
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Just started with GDA's maybe 2-3 months ago. I tried USPLabs AP... wasn't as good as Recompadrol (only taken it maybe 5 times, but I get super hypoglcemic when I haven't eaten carbs soon enough). I picked up SLINshot on Nutraplanet during a sale, but it sold out so I did not get it in my cart. So, nope, haven't tried it yet!

I usually just take NA-rALA.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day TwentY ThreE[/size][/highlight]
77.8kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 8x30
Set 2 : 8x30
Set 3 : 8x30

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 70x8
Set 2 : 70x8
Set 3 : 50x8
Set 4 : 50x12

Dumbbell Front Raise
Set 1 : 16x10
Set 2 : 18x10
Set 3 : 20x10

Barbell Up Right Row
Set 1 : 50x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 50x10
Set 4 : 50x10

Dumbbell Seated Side Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 6x12
Set 7 : 6x12

Dumbbell Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 8x10
Set 2 : 8x10
Set 3 : 8x10
Set 4 : 8x10

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x16
Set 3 : 0x17
Set 4 : 0x18
Set 5 : 0x19

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 19 Rep
Set 2 : 18 Rep
Set 3 : 17 Rep
Set 4 : 16 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep

Machine Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 45.5x12
Set 2 : 45.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12

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This is how you put an Indian buffet out of business. ROUND 3.
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Really chill. Was a morning workout. Not so bad actually... morning for me is 1PM-3PM. Was dragging a bit of ass, but was excited because my uncle from the States was in Seoul for the evening we went out and crushed some Indian food and then a Muslim bakery. Was awesome. BINGE EATING FOR THE WIN.

#DNFYM
Did not fit my macros
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day TwenTy FoUR[/size][/highlight]
79.3kg morning weight

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All the weights were whack today because I was on different equipment.

EZ Bar Curl
Set 1 : 22.5x8
Set 2 : 30x10
Set 3 : 30x10
Set 4 : 30x10
Set 5 : 30x10

4 second negative and hard contraction is so PAINFUL

Dumbbell Incline Curl
Set 1 : 16x8
Set 2 : 16x8
Set 3 : 16x8

Whoops I did hammer curls the first 2 sets.

Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Set 1 : 12x10
Set 2 : 14x10
Set 3 : 30x8

Preacher Curl Machine
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x10
Set 3 : 17.5x12
Set 4 : 17.5x12
Set 5 : 17.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12
Set 7 : 22.5x12

Thumbless Upward Bent Wrist Straight Bar Tricep Pushdown
Set 1 : 30x10
Set 2 : 30x10
Set 3 : 30x10
Set 4 : 30x10

Elbow pain.

Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press
Set 1 : 100x8
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 100x8
Set 4 : 100x8

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
Set 1 : 15x12
Set 2 : 17.5x10
Set 3 : 20x8

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 30x12
Set 2 : 30x12
Set 3 : 30x12
Set 4 : 30x12
Set 5 : 30x12
Set 6 : 30x12
Set 7 : 30x12

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Girlfriend's mom hooked it up with this FAT breakfast.
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Dinner will probably freak you guys out. Raw beef with two raw eggs on top of shredded pear. Also in the picture raw liver and raw stomach. Didn't try these however. Organ meat is supposed to be bomb for growth... considering it, but liver is definitely not my favorite. I dig this dish though, it's called Invalid Link Removed.

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Went and worked out at my girlfriend's gym. Getting all kinds of stares. Put on maybe 5kg of mass since I was there last... this bulk has been going really lean thus far. Feeling huge.

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Damnit... drank too much makgeolli (Korean rice wine) and had a raging hang over Sunday. Plus, I'm stupid bloated still and put on a bunch of fat over the weekend. Damn alcohol and peer pressure!
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 25[/size][/highlight]
78.4kg morning weight

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Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 13.5x30
Set 2 : 13.5x25
Set 3 : 13.5x25
Set 4 : 13.5x25

Did occlusion training for the first time and wrapped off with knee wraps. Felt it big time in right quad and not so much in the left. Left is lagging noticeably.

Leg Press Machine
Set 1 : 94.5x25
Set 2 : 94.5x25
Set 3 : 94.5x25
Set 4 : 94.5x25
Set 5 : 94.5x25
Set 6 : 94.5x25

Leg press sled I realized is slightly offset so that the angle is unnatural at the top of the movement almost as if your feet were pointing down. Damn ****ty equipment!

Smith Machine Squat 3/4 Close Stance
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 80x12
Set 3 : 80x12

Hard to find the emphasis on my quads today, kept feeling glutes.

Barbell Lunge
Set 1 : 20x20
Set 2 : 20x20
Set 3 : 20x20

Barbell Hack Squat
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12
Set 7 : 50x12

Realized my left lat was not activating causing my shoulder to round forward and have a slight imbalance in my hips. Damnit! Makes sense why my left lat is slightly smaller, and not possibly another issue to resolve with my squat/deadlift. Better sooner than later I guess.

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 100x25
Set 2 : 100x25
Set 3 : 100x25
Set 4 : 100x25
Set 5 : 100x25

Really difficult to activate my left calf fully.

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
Set 1 : 10 Rep
Set 2 : 10 Rep
Set 3 : 10 Rep
Set 4 : 10 Rep
Set 5 : 10 Rep

Sissy Squat
Set 1 : 1x15
Set 2 : 1x15
Set 3 : 1x15
Set 4 : 1x15

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All kinds of problems with my left side I realized.

Underdeveloped vs right side:
left tricep
left lat
left quad
left hamstring
left calf

Underdeveloped vs left side:
right pec

:(
 
Late but in!
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day TwentY SiX[/size][/highlight]
77.8kg morning weight

Little surprised here, but... I'll take it! Been less hungry since I haven't done compound lifts at the gym this week. DELOADDDDDDD!

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Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 80x10
Set 2 : 100x10
Set 3 : 120x10
Set 4 : 140x10
Set 5 : 60x25

Dumbbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 30x8
Set 2 : 30x8
Set 3 : 30x8
Set 4 : 30x8
Set 5 : 26x6
Set 6 : 22x8
Set 7 : 20x8

Bench Press Machine
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 31.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x10
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x10
Set 4 : 0x5

Cable Cross Over
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 15x12
Set 5 : 15x12
Set 6 : 15x12
Set 7 : 15x12
Set 8 : 10x12
Set 9 : 5x20

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x16
Set 2 : 0x17
Set 3 : 0x18
Set 4 : 0x19
Set 5 : 0x20

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 16 Rep
Set 2 : 17 Rep
Set 3 : 18 Rep
Set 4 : 19 Rep
Set 5 : 20 Rep

Abs are getting more endurance! WooHoo!

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 49.5x10
Set 2 : 40.5x10
Set 3 : 31.5x10
Set 4 : 22.5x10
Set 5 : 13.5x10

Just wanted to get some extra leg volume this week I'll end with leg extensions everyday.

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Felt great in the gym today. Pump wasn't AMAZING... not sure why. Really was focusing on the squeeze it just wasn't blowing up. Got a good workout though. Had a nice laxish session at the gym and a trainer hooked it up with a knee to the lat back massage for a couple minutes. Helped loosen some stuff up back there.

Took some more progress shots:
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[highlight][size=+3]Day 27[/size][/highlight]
78.8kg morning weight

Been this weight maybe two weeks ago, but I'm feeling much chubbier for some reason. Might need a short one or two week diet to tighten up again.

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Reverse Grip Lat Pull Down
Set 1 : 67.5x10
Set 2 : 67.5x10
Set 3 : 67.5x10
Set 4 : 67.5x10

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 90x10
Set 2 : 90x10
Set 3 : 90x10
Set 4 : 90x10

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 70x10
Set 2 : 80x10
Set 3 : 80x10

Dumbbell One Arm Row
Set 1 : 22x10
Set 2 : 22x10
Set 3 : 22x10

Seated Machine Row
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12

Barbell Shrug
Set 1 : 160x12
Set 2 : 160x12
Set 3 : 160x12
Set 4 : 160x12

Dumbbell Shoulder Shrug
Set 1 : 40x15
Set 2 : 40x15
Set 3 : 40x15
Set 4 : 40x15

Weighted Pull Ups
Set 1 : 0x5
Set 2 : 0x5
Set 3 : 0x5

Barbell Sumo Deadlifts from Blocks
Set 1 : 140x10
Set 2 : 140x10
Set 3 : 140x10

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15

Seated Band Leg Curl
Set 1 : 0x15
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15
Set 4 : 0x15

Kneeling Band Hip Thrust
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x15
Set 3 : 0x15

Ghetto Rig Standing Leg Curl
Set 1 : 5x15
Set 2 : 5x15
Set 3 : 5x15

Barbell Jefferson Squat
Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x15

SLDL
Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x15

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Did my back and hamstrings together. No time for back Wednesdays.

Got Graston work done on my right lat today. Was awesome, really helped loosen up the tissue. Doctor saw some pretty clear functional pattern imbalances, so I'm going back next Friday for some work. Happy to get things corrected.

Sad that AminOD is gone. NOxygen has been doing me well though... pump isn't as intense as it was in the beginning, but still better than not taking it.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 27[/size][/highlight]
78.8kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 8x30
Set 2 : 8x30
Set 3 : 6x30

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 60x8

Dumbbell Front Raise
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12

Barbell Up Right Row
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12

Dumbbell Seated Side Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 8x12
Set 2 : 8x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12
Set 7 : 8x12

Dumbbell Reverse Flyes
Set 1 : 6x12
Set 2 : 6x12
Set 3 : 6x12
Set 4 : 6x12

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Just a quicky, really had to be in and out to go meet people for Halloween.

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[highlight][size=+3]Day TwentY EighT[/size][/highlight]
78.2kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Olympic Squat
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 79x5
Set 5 : 102x5
Set 6 : 118x5
Set 7 : 133x5

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 60x10
Set 2 : 60x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 60x10
Set 5 : 60x10
Set 6 : 60x10
Set 7 : 60x10
Set 8 : 60x10

Leg Press One Leg
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 52x5
Set 4 : 65x5
Set 5 : 85x5
Set 6 : 98x5
Set 7 : 111x5

Barbell Neck Press
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12

Dumbbell Fly
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12
Set 7 : 40x12
Set 8 : 40x12

Dumbbell Incline Fly
Set 1 : 8x12
Set 2 : 8x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep
Set 4 : 15 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep


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Trying something new this month unless a coach is hired in the meanwhile.
You thought I was doing high volume before... check this out.

I'm combining a Serge Nubret 6 day ABC ABC template with my 5/3/1 2x method.

Thus, the week is as follows:
Monday - Quads (high bar narrow stance)/Chest + calves
Tuesday - Back/Hamstrings (conventional deadlift) + abs
Wednesday -Arms/Shoulders + calves
Thursday - Quads (low bar wide stance)/Chest + abs
Friday - Back/Hamstrings (sumo deadlift) + calves
Saturday -Arms/Shoulders + abs
Sunday - Rest, thank god.

1 month before burn out. Deads and squats were already doubled. Now doubling bench/OHP.

Hypertrophy work is 4-5 exercises 6-8 sets of 12 reps.

NOxygen is getting down to the last few scoops :( I did not get much of a chest pump, but my legs are gone... already dead sore. Almost... deep muscle contraction pain. Like I ran an EMS unit.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 29[/size][/highlight]
77.8kg morning weight

Not sure how this really works, but I felt much leaner at 77.8kg 3 weeks ago... uhhh?

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x5
Set 2 : 63x5
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 63x12
Set 5 : 63x12
Set 6 : 63x12
Set 7 : 63x12

Couldn't really go heavier without compromising my form. I ****ed up too, because I was supposed to do sumo today anyways. Damnit! My glutes were dead and I was already doing back when I realized this.

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 31.5x12
Set 2 : 31.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12
Set 7 : 22.5x12
Set 8 : 22.5x12

Body Curl
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Need a better ball for this... stupid this was half inflated.

Barbell Romanian Deadlift From Deficit
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Ow my biceps.

Wide Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

HUGE LAT PUMP... not sure I've ever had a lat pump before... I should have jumped right into the next exercise but some kid asked me for help and it turned into a 15 min conversation and some lady took the pulldown so I did rows and then came back and did these.

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

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Quads are dead today. DEAD! They were even dead upon walking home.

Chest is pretty friggin' sore too. Ouch.

Getting close to hiring a coach, but I'm really intrigued to see how the next 2 weeks would pan out of this programming.

I wish I had more ham specific machines at my gym. Only have a lying leg curl... the leg press sucks at my gym. RDLs and SLDLs really don't hit my hammies for some reason, confused. Tried all kinds of form tweaks.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day ThirtY[/size][/highlight]
77.7kg morning weight

Been slowly dropping weight. Trying to keep my calories around 2600 for the week.

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 33x5
Set 3 : 41x5
Set 4 : 53x5
Set 5 : 62x5
Set 6 : 70x5

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Barbell Up Right Row
Set 1 : 40x12

Ed's Front Delt SuperSet
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 8x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Facepull
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15

----------------------------- Did my shoulder workout in the morning and the arm/calves in the evening. Tired as ****.

Cable Standing Biceps Curl
Set 1 : 36x12
Set 2 : 36x12
Set 3 : 36x12
Set 4 : 36x12
Set 5 : 36x12
Set 6 : 36x12
Set 7 : 36x12
Set 8 : 36x12

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown Supersetted with Above
Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 45x12
Set 3 : 45x12
Set 4 : 45x12
Set 5 : 45x12
Set 6 : 45x12
Set 7 : 45x12
Set 8 : 45x12

EZ Bar Curl
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12

Weighted Tricep Dips Supersetted with Above
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Ed's Dumbbell Tricep Kickback Hammer Curl
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 100x25
Set 2 : 100x25
Set 3 : 100x25
Set 4 : 100x25
Set 5 : 100x25
Set 6 : 100x25
Set 7 : 100x25
Set 8 : 100x25

Hamstring Curl -> Ghetto Reverse Calf Raise
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x12
Set 4 : 13.5x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

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My quads are so sore still.

Got SUCH a sick pump in my arms today. Whole body is achey.

Definitely need more calf work!
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day ThirtY UnO[/size][/highlight]
78.3kg morning weight

Maybe I underestimated how many carbs I had last night, slight weight jump. Water retention for the win!

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 79x5
Set 5 : 102x5
Set 6 : 118x5
Set 7 : 133x5

Why did I feel so strong in these? I was dead tired all day. Took a little over an hour nap before the gym. Ate half of an energy bar... went in and absolutely crushed it. These squats felt so easy, my glutes felt like bungee cords, thick, tight, elastic bungee cords. So much power... and stability!

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 60x10
Set 5 : 60x10
Set 6 : 60x12
Set 7 : 60x12
Set 8 : 60x12

Monday sucked... quads hurt until today. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do these and then I banged them out like whatever! HUH!?

Bodyweight Lunge
Set 1 : 33 Rep
Set 2 : 33 Rep

Great stretch, but not enough reps. I'll do 2 sets of 50 with weights next time. I had smith machine Bulgarian split squats programmed, but someone was using the smith machine.

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12

WHAT A PUMP!

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 52x5
Set 4 : 65x5
Set 5 : 85x5
Set 6 : 98x5
Set 7 : 111x5

First time in months that I've had a doubled up bench. Easy, felt even better than Monday.

Machine Fly
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12

Tucked my shoulders back hard and got a great contraction.

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12
Set 7 : 40x12
Set 8 : 40x12

Cable Incline Fly
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x12
Set 4 : 13.5x12
Set 5 : 13.5x12
Set 6 : 13.5x12

Bench Pushups
Set 1 : 12 Rep
Set 2 : 12 Rep
Set 3 : 12 Rep
Set 4 : 12 Rep
Set 5 : 12 Rep
Set 6 : 12 Rep

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 20 Rep
Set 2 : 20 Rep
Set 3 : 20 Rep
Set 4 : 20 Rep
Set 5 : 20 Rep
Set 6 : 20 Rep

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

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Count it... yeah 3 scoops of RCSS Pro-Antium today. Been loving me some protein this week. Really wanted to recover faster from Monday's workout, and my body was just craving more protein than 200g. Think I'm going to need at least 230g minimum.

Mmmmm dinner.

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Sooooo I'm getting near the end of the tubs.
Really loving my NOxygen for pumps. I'm sad I'm going to have to workout without it for awhile, but it will be interesting to see if my high volume workouts pump me regardless.

Got a big ass sample stash of Pit Bull products. The pomegranate raspberry energy bar tasted like I was chewing up vitamins, I seriously wanted to puke. Only ate half of it, but I'm wondering if that's why I had such a good workout. Gonna try to stomach the other half again pre-workout tomorrow.

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Blugh, even looking at it makes me feel sick.

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And some gym selphies.

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Dem tear drop quads coming in nicely. Why hello there vastus lateralis... haven't seen you around these parts before.
 
Thanks for the good detail.
Pit bull products? Never heard of em.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 32[/size][/highlight]
78.2kg morning weight

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x5
Set 2 : 63x5
Set 3 : 79x5
Set 4 : 102x5
Set 5 : 118x5
Set 6 : 133x0

Couldn't pull without rounding my back... stupid ****ing deadlifts I hate them. How can I squat so much more than I can deadlift properly... fixed the depth issue. God damnit.

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12
Set 7 : 22.5x12
Set 8 : 22.5x12

Prisoner's Deadlift
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12

Body Curl
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x6
Set 5 : 0x4
Set 6 : 0x4

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Dumbbell One Arm Row
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

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Was pissed all day and then couldn't do my deadlifts... sucked.

Trained my friend though tonight which was cool... he's more interested in working out and didn't realize he could push himself so hard. He got a crazy forearm pump, was proud of him.

My lat pump was INTENSE. I am so happy I finally learned to hit them properly, they've grown exponentially in the past year it's incredible. I wish every muscle would have blown up like this. I'm considering not dieting next year and just bulking the entire time to put on hella mass.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 33[/size][/highlight]
78.3kg morning weight

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Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 33x5
Set 3 : 41x5
Set 4 : 53x5
Set 5 : 62x5
Set 6 : 70x5

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

I tried palm down and hammer... palms down really jacked up my shoulder and heard some mild popping. Next day, pain... not going to do palms down anymore and if I do I'll use really light weight.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Facepull
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15

Cable Standing Biceps Curl
Set 1 : 36x12
Set 2 : 36x12
Set 3 : 36x12
Set 4 : 36x12
Set 5 : 36x12
Set 6 : 36x12
Set 7 : 36x12
Set 8 : 36x12

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown
Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 45x12
Set 3 : 45x12
Set 4 : 45x12
Set 5 : 45x12
Set 6 : 45x12
Set 7 : 45x12
Set 8 : 45x12

Cable Triceps Pushdown
Set 1 : 36x12
Set 2 : 36x12
Set 3 : 36x12
Set 4 : 36x12
Set 5 : 36x12
Set 6 : 36x12

Sick PUMP from this... wish I had more time or I would have down another 8 sets.

EZ Bar Curl
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Calf Press On Leg Press
Set 1 : 100x25
Set 2 : 100x25
Set 3 : 100x25
Set 4 : 100x25
Set 5 : 100x25
Set 6 : 100x25
Set 7 : 100x25
Set 8 : 100x25

Hamstring Curl -> Ghetto Reverse Calf Raise
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x12
Set 4 : 13.5x12
Set 5 : 13.5x12
Set 6 : 13.5x12
Set 7 : 10x12
Set 8 : 10x12

Didn't think I did enough calves but the next day they still ache. Really aiming for contractions.

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Nice arm pumps today... just damn tight all over. Triceps felt AMAZING.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day ThirtY FouR[/size][/highlight]
79.2kg morning weight

PHEW bloated... pooped later and was down to 78.6 even after eating all day.

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Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 79x5
Set 5 : 110x3
Set 6 : 126x3
Set 7 : 141x3

These were tough even around 126kg... didn't feel like my glutes were firing. Wasn't sure I was going to hit my top set.

Barbell Front Squat
Set 1 : 63x12
Set 2 : 63x12
Set 3 : 63x12
Set 4 : 63x12
Set 5 : 63x12
Set 6 : 63x12
Set 7 : 63x12
Set 8 : 63x12

Bumped up the weight 3kg from last week and finished all reps. I'm trying to maintain as vertical of posture as possible, but still tend to lean forward slightly. Does vertical posture need to be perfect for ideal form in front squat?

Leg Press One Leg
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12

Knees were achey... hope it does not turn into anything.

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x5
Set 2 : 40x5
Set 3 : 52x5
Set 4 : 65x5
Set 5 : 91x3
Set 6 : 104x3
Set 7 : 117x3

Cake.

Dumbbell Fly
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Barbell Incline Bench Press
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12
Set 7 : 40x12
Set 8 : 40x12

Dumbbell Incline Fly
Set 1 : 8x12
Set 2 : 8x12
Set 3 : 8x12
Set 4 : 8x12
Set 5 : 8x12
Set 6 : 8x12

Dumbbell Straight Arm Pullover
Set 1 : 20x12
Set 2 : 20x12
Set 3 : 20x12
Set 4 : 20x12
Set 5 : 20x12
Set 6 : 20x12

Smith Machine Toe Raise
Set 1 : 60x20
Set 2 : 60x20
Set 3 : 60x20
Set 4 : 60x20
Set 5 : 60x20
Set 6 : 60x20
Set 7 : 60x20
Set 8 : 60x20

Hamstring Curl -> Ghetto Reverse Calf Raise
Set 1 : 13.5x12
Set 2 : 13.5x12
Set 3 : 13.5x12
Set 4 : 13.5x12
Set 5 : 13.5x12
Set 6 : 13.5x12

It's like getting shin splits on purpose. Gimped home.

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Ouch... pain. Wondering if high cals matters on the day of, day before, or what. I'm full now, but only hit 2600 cals today.

I remember opening this protein powder a month ago and thinking how good it was, USP Labs Strawberry Shortcake... today I took the first morning scoop and BLUGH it tasted like nothing compared to the Pro-Antium... I feel like I most definitely took a step backwards with this flavor profile.

My leg pump was alright today, but my chest pump was other worldly. I really got excellent contractions all over, and feel super swoll. This year will be the most gains I put on ever I believe. I'm really considering not doing a show in 2015 and putting on mass the entire time... my body feels crazy primed for mass at the moment. I think even in the next 3-4 months I'll look impressively different.
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day 35[/size][/highlight]
77.9kg morning weight

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Glute Kickback Machine
Set 1 : 13.5x20
Set 2 : 13.5x20
Set 3 : 13.5x20

Hip Abduction
Set 1 : 22.5x20
Set 2 : 31.5x20
Set 3 : 40.5x20

Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x5
Set 2 : 63x5
Set 3 : 79x5
Set 4 : 110x3
Set 5 : 126x3
Set 6 : 141x0

Couldn't pull the last sets with a flat back.

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Barbell Sumo Deadlifts from Blocks
Set 1 : 141x3
Set 2 : 120x5

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Pulled from blocks... still rounded quite a bit. So depressing I can bench more than this...

Lying Leg Curls
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12
Set 7 : 22.5x12
Set 8 : 22.5x12

Barbell Romanian Deadlift From Deficit
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12
Set 7 : 80x12
Set 8 : 100x12

Body Curl
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Ghetto GHR Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 0x6
Set 2 : 0x6
Set 3 : 0x6
Set 4 : 0x6
Set 5 : 0x6
Set 6 : 0x6

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12

Started getting weird pressure in my head and felt a bit sick.

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 60x12
Set 2 : 60x12
Set 3 : 60x12
Set 4 : 60x12
Set 5 : 60x12
Set 6 : 60x12

Glutes on 45 HyperExtension
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12

Wide Stance Leg Press
Set 1 : 100x12
Set 2 : 100x12
Set 3 : 100x12

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 20 Rep
Set 2 : 20 Rep
Set 3 : 20 Rep
Set 4 : 20 Rep
Set 5 : 20 Rep

Really need to find something that crushes my hamstrings so I can't walk. Really hard to get good stretch feeling with SLDL or RDLs... only thing that really worked hard was my ghetto standing leg curl rig... that's the only thing that ever gave me a hamstring pump. The current lying leg curl weight is a bit low.

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Was going to write this up last night, but my internet was down.

Feel pretty damn sick today. Sore throat towards the end of the night. Woke up with bad sore throat and dry sinus pain. Tired and ****ty feeling... maybe I'll skip tomorrow as well. ****ing sickness I hate missing the gym!
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day ThirtY SiX[/size][/highlight]
79.2kg morning weight

Sick... eating lots... sleeping all day... gained 1kg of pure fat. Damnit.

[highlight][size=+2]"How'd you get so SWOLL?" they asked me.[/size][/highlight]
Barbell Narrow Stance High Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 79x5
Set 5 : 118x5
Set 6 : 133x3
Set 7 : 149x1

Went up fine... just decided to stop here so I could try and hit a low bar squat PR on Thursday, and so I'd have some energy for my bench PR attempt.

Barbell Bench Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 52x5
Set 4 : 65x5
Set 5 : 98x5
Set 6 : 111x3
Set 7 : 124x1
Set 8 : 130x1
Set 9 : 135x1
Set 10 : 140x1

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Finally, a 3 plate bench! Slightly disappointed that 140kg is only 308... got 7lbs to go before a 315lbs bench so I could hit a 3 plate bench back home...

[video=youtube_share;VF5b0FB9Kd8]http://youtu.be/VF5b0FB9Kd8[/video]

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Very sad that I wasn't able to work out for 5 days... but hey... blessing in disguise. It was just the deload I needed to hit a big bench PR I've been after for I don't even know how long... since I was 16?

Still a bit sick... didn't do much volume today or any accessory bodybuilding work. Currently around 40% still sick with a sinus infection. Let's hope it fades more tomorrow.

Ate well while I was sick....

Girlfriend made an awesome apple pie...
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Her mom made me this Korea double chicken stuffed with brown rice, garlic, jujubee, and ginseng dish... it's like amped x9000 chicken soup.
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Had three types of persimmons one of the days as well...
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Ah, and my girlfriend's mom made kimchi. I was hoping it would help knock out the cold along with the chicken soup.
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[highlight][size=+3]Day THIRTY seven[/size][/highlight]
79.2kg morning weight

Doesn't seem to be water bloat at all...oops!

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Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Set 1 : 40x50
Set 2 : 63x5
Set 3 : 79x5
Set 4 : 118x5
Set 5 : 133x3
Set 6 : 141x5
Set 7 : 150x1
Set 8 : 160x1

50 warm ups with light weight definitely got my glutes activated. I'm going to start doing this with all compound movements.

Barbell Sumo Deadlifts from Blocks
Set 1 : 170x1

Well... kind of a PR off plates so I'll take it. 200kg for 5 off 3 plates before. 170kg off 1 plate... closer to 170kg to from the floor and that's close to 180kg. Nice.

[video=youtube_share;ctuKaAc_EyU]http://youtu.be/ctuKaAc_EyU[/video]

Chin Up
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Cable Straight Arm Pushdown + Stretch
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12

Barbell Bent Over Row
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 40x12

Barbell Romanian Deadlift From Deficit
Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12
Set 5 : 40x12
Set 6 : 30x12
Set 7 : 30x12
Set 8 : 30x12

Really fried my glutes... could hardly do this light weight.

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Glutes are fried

Had a great workout today, still a bit sick, but wanted to see how much I could push it before I felt like I was going overboard. I really killed my glutes. 170kg pull from plates is a solid PR and 160kg from the floor. Glutes definitely need more direct work... I like what I did with the warm up. It was perfect.

3-4 scoops left :(... I might just save it for arms/shoulders/back days...
 
[highlight][size=+3]Day ThIrTy EiGhT[/size][/highlight]
79.3kg morning weight

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Barbell Standing Military Press
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 33x5
Set 3 : 41x5
Set 4 : 63x5
Set 5 : 70x3
Set 6 : 78x1

Felt pretty damn easy. I think 80kg is in the bag no doubt, and possibly 82kg. Inching towards 100kg. Definitely will have it by 2016.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Set 1 : 50x12
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x12
Set 4 : 50x12
Set 5 : 50x12
Set 6 : 50x12

Dumbbell One Arm Front Raise
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 10x12
Set 2 : 10x12
Set 3 : 10x12
Set 4 : 10x12
Set 5 : 10x12
Set 6 : 10x12

Ed's Front Delt SuperSet
Set 1 : 22.5x12
Set 2 : 22.5x12
Set 3 : 22.5x12
Set 4 : 22.5x12
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12

Cable Standing Biceps Curl
Set 1 : 36x12
Set 2 : 36x12
Set 3 : 36x12
Set 4 : 36x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x12
Set 8 : 40.5x12

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown
Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 45x12
Set 3 : 45x12
Set 4 : 45x12
Set 5 : 49.5x12
Set 6 : 49.5x12
Set 7 : 49.5x12
Set 8 : 49.5x12

EZ Bar Curl
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12

Weighted Tricep Dips
Set 1 : 0x12
Set 2 : 0x12
Set 3 : 0x12
Set 4 : 0x12
Set 5 : 0x12
Set 6 : 0x12

Skullcrushers
Set 1 : 25x12
Set 2 : 25x12
Set 3 : 25x12
Set 4 : 25x12
Set 5 : 25x12
Set 6 : 25x12

Ed's Dumbbell Tricep Kickback Hammer Curl
Set 1 : 12x12
Set 2 : 12x12
Set 3 : 12x12
Set 4 : 12x12
Set 5 : 12x12
Set 6 : 12x12

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I was supposed to go for a max attempt squat with low bar wide stance... buttttt Tuesday's sumo deads ruined my adductors and got a slightly weird pain in my lower left back. Doesn't seem to be a pinched nerve because there's no radiating pain, but definitely a weakness in one of the muscles. Luckily, next week is deload week. I can chill.

Some progress shots... arms feeling huge. Delts feeling shredded.

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WOOT, really happy about these cannonballs. Need to work on my medials I think...?

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[highlight][size=+3]Day 39[/size][/highlight]
79.2kg morning weight

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Barbell Wide Stance Low Bar Squat
Set 1 : 20x50
Set 2 : 40x10
Set 3 : 63x5
Set 4 : 79x5
Set 5 : 118x5
Set 6 : 133x3
Set 7 : 149x1

I wasn't even sure I was going to be able to hit this easy 5/3/1 set. Once I stood under 118kg it felt like... 180kg. I was really hoping for a PR today. I slept in super late, ate a bunch of good stuff last night and this morning. Got into the gym and my performance was absolute ****e. ABSOLUTE. 149kg was dangerous, was scared I was going to hurt my adductor again so I stopped there. Happy I at least finished the prescribed work.

Leg Extensions
Set 1 : 40.5x12
Set 2 : 40.5x12
Set 3 : 40.5x12
Set 4 : 40.5x12
Set 5 : 40.5x12
Set 6 : 40.5x12
Set 7 : 40.5x30
Set 8 : 31.5x30
Set 9 : 22.5x20
Set 10 : 13.5x10

Bench Press Machine
Set 1 : 40.5x15
Set 2 : 40.5x15
Set 3 : 40.5x15
Set 4 : 40.5x15
Set 5 : 40.5x15
Set 6 : 40.5x15

Machine Fly
Set 1 : 22.5x15
Set 2 : 22.5x15
Set 3 : 22.5x15
Set 4 : 22.5x15
Set 5 : 22.5x12
Set 6 : 22.5x12

Leverage Incline Chest Press
Set 1 : 40x15
Set 2 : 40x15
Set 3 : 40x15
Set 4 : 40x15
Set 5 : 40x15
Set 6 : 40x15

Chest still seemed fried from Monday so I really didn't do much work... got a pump and was done.

Smith Machine Bulgarian Split Squat
Set 1 : 40x6
Set 2 : 40x6
Set 3 : 40x6

Had no power in my legs... just stopped.

Parallel Bar Leg Raise
Set 1 : 0x20
Set 2 : 0x20
Set 3 : 0x20
Set 4 : 0x20
Set 5 : 0x20

Decline Crunch
Set 1 : 15 Rep
Set 2 : 15 Rep
Set 3 : 15 Rep
Set 4 : 15 Rep
Set 5 : 15 Rep

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Disappointing to say the least. One of the worst days I've had in the gym in a while. Adductors... dead. Low back... dead. Glutes... not firing. Chest... no endurance.

Felt like disaster. Body had nothing to give. Well... looks like 180kg will have to wait for the end of December. Feeling good about it whenever it comes around.

****ty day to end my review on... and I'm gonna miss NOxygen something fierce!
 
[highlight][size=+3]AminOD[/size][/highlight]

Big thanks to AaronJP1 for choosing me to log these products!

[highlight][size=+2]Profile : 8/10[/size][/highlight]
AminoBlast®
Instantized L-Leucine (2.1 g)
L-Phenylalanine (839 mg)
L-Lysine (719 mg)
L-Valine (600 mg)
L-Threonine (600 mg)
L-Isoleucine (480 mg)
L-Histidine (480 mg)

I would have liked to seen these 3x as high to be honest. But taking 3 scoops each day would only give me a 10 day supply.

[highlight][size=+2]Taste : 8/10[/size][/highlight]
Pretty good, nothing special, pretty standard flavor as far as supplements go. I'd definitely buy it again though if the price was right. This one for me was very light and refreshing. Mixability was excellent. One other thing I noticed was that my intra was clear as water, no dyes whatsoever! I'm used to really strong flavors of intras that really kick you in the mouth... this was just a simple drink. Not sure which I prefer. This is much better to mix with a variety of other powders though.

[highlight][size=+2]Effectiveness : 7/10[/size][/highlight]
When taking a BCAA the only thing you can really gauge for effectiveness is recovery, DOMS, and perhaps workout endurance. At 1 scoop intraworkout for me this product performed well. I certainly can tell a difference when I'm not taking a good intra, I still experienced some expected soreness but overall this product performed.

[highlight][size=+2]Value : 5/10[/size][/highlight]
$26.99-$50

Not sure that's worth while. It comes out to $1 per scoop or even a bit more depending on where you get it. There are some other BCAAs on the market I'll leave unnamed that I would go to first if price was what mattered most, and considering the weak profile it seems poorly planned.

[highlight][size=+2]Overall : 7/10[/size][/highlight]
This is a good basic profile of BCAA/EAAs. Great taste, mixability, and the fact that they really focused on a lack of dyes is HUGE in my opinion. It would be excellent if ALL other companies follower suit with this. Some of the stuff out there is nasty as!

I wish they could up the value by jacking up the doses a bit and making this a true one scooper. I think that would increase the appeal of this product dramatically. It seemed to have been a few days short of the 30 day supply.
 
[highlight][size=+3]NOxygen[/size][/highlight]

LOVED IT.

[highlight][size=+2]Profile : 10/10[/size][/highlight]
Serving Size 1 scoop
Servings Per Container 40

Amount Per Serving
Carbohydrates 1.5g
Sugar Alcohol (as HydroMax® glycerine) 1.5g
Sodium 65mg
NO3-TMG™ Blend: 740mg
Beet Root Extract (std. min. 70% betaine ni- trate), Nitratene™ (FCC-grade sodium nitrate)
Other Ingredients: Silica, calcium silicate.

Never really tried these chems before, but DANG they worked and I'll definitely be hitting this up again. I've used sodium nitrate pills on their own with little effect...

[highlight][size=+2]Dosing : 10/10[/size][/highlight]
I only needed 1 scoop to really get a solid pump for each workout. It definitely hit me hardest on any upper body movements... it's still really hard for me to get a pump in my legs. Need to hit them harder I guess or up the volume. Front squat days were fantastic though.

[highlight][size=+2]Taste : 10/10[/size][/highlight]
To be a truly as advertised clumpy product this stuff mixed better than a lot of other things I used. Pretty neat to be honest. Taste was almost non-existent there were a few times where I just dumped it in my mouth... has less flavor than almost any other powder I've tried. A very very weak flour if anything, but once water is added you can't really tell.

[highlight][size=+2]Effectiveness : 9/10[/size][/highlight]
At one scoop, NOxygen was pretty impressive. I wouldn't pump up spontaneously, but once the volume started building up the pumps came on pretty fierce. I remember one day I was working out chest and I literally stopped half way through because the pump was so intense. I've never had to stop a workout due to the pump, but I had to move on to shoulders and come back to chest later because my pecs literally felt like they were going to burst through my skin.

To be 100% honest, I was thoroughly impressed with NOxygen. I wasn't expecting much, but I got quite a bit out of it.

Hemavol is one of the only products that has ever given me similar pumps, but this is so cheap and has so many servings I think it might be a go-to for pump products for me.

Agmatine based products rarely work for me.

[highlight][size=+2]Value : 10/10[/size][/highlight]
You can find this in multiple spots for less than 20 bucks and with 40 servings this is a great value if you are able to get the results that I was getting. I'm definitely putting this in again for my next supp order.

[highlight][size=+2]Overall : 9/10[/size][/highlight]
NOxygen is one of those products that should be pushed harder by Purus, it works crazy well and the price is right! NOxygen is really easy to add into your stack. When I hit the gym my shaker contained AminOD, NOxygen, Creatine, Glutamine, Dextrose, and NA-RALA. The flavors never really battled each other and I was impressed how well it all mixed down.

I know there are many other pump products out there, but this is one of the few where it provides several avenues of benefits. I recommend everyone to spend the average $20.00 bucks or so and try it!
 
Hoping to try D-Pol and SlinShot in the future having heard so much about them.

Purus seems to have some solid products, and I'm really happy about NOxygen.

Cheers if you followed the log!
 
Well done brother! Thank you for the kickass reviews!
 
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