Segansational's Motivation Log

Feel better man! COVID is never going away; it’s just like flu/strep/colds et all as rotational viral mainstays at this point forward in our world. Not a fun time at all.

Consider a baby aspirin or Nattokinase cap daily for the next few months to help prevent any excess clotting it can induce. COVID also greatly depletes Niacin, so add some of that or a B Complex with niacinimide daily for a while will help offset that as well.
 
Hyde said:
Feel better man! COVID is never going away; it’s just like flu/strep/colds et all as rotational viral mainstays at this point forward in our world. Not a fun time at all.

Consider a baby aspirin or Nattokinase cap daily for the next few months to help prevent any excess clotting it can induce. COVID also greatly depletes Niacin, so add some of that or a B Complex with niacinimide daily for a while will help offset that as well.
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Great health based suggestions!
 
Segansational said:
No hiking, but did get over 18k steps on Sunday! We took the kids to an amusement park and they had a blast. Was going to try to find some time to hit the local gym for day pass, but the bad news is that I woke up on Monday with congestion in my chest and a cough. Got worse on Tuesday as my throat felt scratchy and started to lose my voice a little, so opted to sleep in and rest up a bit. Well, tested positive that evening for COVID.

Probably not surprising given all the recent travel, but it's still out there folks. So doubling up on elderberry, Vit C, and zinc to try and recover quickly, while not infecting the rest of the household... no gym for the remainder of the week likely as I'll try to rest up when I can. Stopping all add on vitamins/supplements except for the essentials: Vit C, multi, fish oil, Vit D.

Probably won't be posting much the rest of this week.
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sorry to hear this Man!!! Rest up, take care of yourself and your fam.
Hope you are feeling better.
 
Well fellas, gearing up for the come back! Thankfully this bout of COVID was fairly mild for me. A lingering cough/congestion, plus overall tiredness and some cognitive fatigue were the primary symptoms. Been feeling generally decent since Friday, but have been being careful not to overexert myself. Picked up some nattokinase and have been dosing 1 cap in the evenings, plus had some B12 I've been taking in the AM, along with double dosing Vit C and Elderberry syrup. Plus some zinc and electrolytes thrown in there for good measure. Unfortunately, my wife caught it from me, so may run through the household...

Weighed in this AM at 166.4# (-3.0#), so down in weight with a little less proper nutrition focus and no workouts this past week.

Looking to finish out / pick back up the remainder of my MitoBurnXT, TTA, paradoxine, LFG Burn stack. Probably have a week's worth left just to finish it up, before moving on to the fun run:

PrimeXT
Pepti-Plex
L-carnitine Gel
 
Glad you are feeling better!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Glad you are feeling better!
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Thanks man, not 100% quite yet, but good enough to get back into it.

Had a bit of trouble falling asleep last night, so took a melatonin kind of late and ended up only waking just before 6.

Chest
Foam rolling
Rotator cuff ex, resistance bands 2x12,12
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Machine Chest Press
3 plates x 12
7 plates x 3 x 10

Bench Press:
135x10
155x6
157x4
158x3
Dropset into 135x3.

Used some microplates to bump my numbers on working sets this AM, but first WO back was a little tough. Upper back felt tight today.

36:06, 104 cals.

Pre: 1 scoop LFG Burn, 1 scoop Ghost Pump
Intra: 1 scoop Rule1 Essential Amino 9, 1 scoop Naturalyte, 2 scoops Creatine HCl, 1/2 scoop VersaCarb

New semester/family schedule starts this/next week, so will take a little adjustment period until I get back into the swing of a new routine.
 
New schedules always take a little getting used to. Glad you were feeling better and are good to go in the gym again! Looks like a good session
 
PolishHamm3r77 said:
New schedules always take a little getting used to. Glad you were feeling better and are good to go in the gym again! Looks like a good session
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Thanks man! Just getting back to it, but this week is more about getting back in the groove/habit, all goal setting and intensity will really start up again next week.

Cardio/Abs
Foam rolling
Stationary bike, 31 mins, 197 cals.
Incline crunches, 3x10

Stomach still a little off, may try to get a little more fiber in the diet this week.

Random notes: Been trying our some NA canned cocktails with adaptogens lately. Have tried Hiyo and De Soi so far, all with supposedly calming effects due to ingredients like L-theanine, KSM-66, passionflower, lemon balm extract, etc. Verdict is still out, but still seeking alternative drinks for the evenings/social settings.

Pre: 1 scoop LFG Burn, last serving. MitoBurnXT will finish up tomorrow as well.
Intra: Same as yesterday.
 
Glad you are feeling better, hope the rest of the fam is doing good and doesn’t get it. Hopefully get in the groove with the new schedule!
 
akboom87 said:
Glad you are feeling better, hope the rest of the fam is doing good and doesn’t get it. Hopefully get in the groove with the new schedule!
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Thanks wife's on the upswing now I think too, so far the kids haven't picked it up. So knock on wood, we might be coming out on the other side.

Still seeing a lot of muscular / endurance fatigue during these first few workouts though. You'll see it in my numbers...

Back
Foam rolling / stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Neutral Grip Pull Ups x6,6,6
Bent Over BB Rows:
45x10 - even this felt heavy this AM.
95x8,8,8 - kept it light to avoid any injuries while recovering.
Note: Don't feel like I have hand placement just right to fully activate my lats. I worked from a more narrow grip to wider on each set to try and find the right grip.

Lat pulldowns:
4 plates x 10
7 plates x 8
7 plates x 10
7 plates x 10

Deadlifts:
95x10 - honestly was sucking wind at this point and trying to keep my core tight.
105x5 - something didn't feel right on my right side early on so pulled the plug.

Obviously pretty dissappointing here this AM particularly on my deads, but just focusing on staying healthy as I get my endurance back up.

53:35, 140 cals.

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D, 1 scoop Ghost Pump. I've noticed this with other Ryse products too (Pump Daddy as example), but their pre's seem to get moisture faster than some of the others I've had. Sunny-D is on the way out, so going to finish this one up before it goes south.

Intra: Same as prior.
 
Segansational said:
Note: Don't feel like I have hand placement just right to fully activate my lats. I worked from a more narrow grip to wider on each set to try and find the right grip.
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I had this same dilemma. I am oddly shaped w short arms. I put the tip of my thumb on the edge of the knurling and make the “thumbs up” to gauge my hand placement (pushes hand grip slightly wider) and this is my sweet spot. I do these table style so if I have 45’s on the bar the plates graze the floor. When looking in the mirror I see my shoulders and upper back round at full stretch. I keep elbows in, retract shoulders and scaps and pull to my waist.
 
Segansational said:
Note: Don't feel like I have hand placement just right to fully activate my lats. I worked from a more narrow grip to wider on each set to try and find the right grip.
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it's a mind > muscle connection for me. I tend to hit 3 different grips on bb rows (narrow, wider, snatch grip) and I like to finish if I can with a big blowout set to failure usually at that snatch grip really finding the squeeze in the back with the pull.
 
There is no magic to lat activation - just pull from the elbows/drive them back as a focus, and be bent over far enough not to shift the load into the traps. As far as static activation for a brace, “bend the bar” around you or think about trying to bring your hands down into your back pockets. If you’re doing those things, they’re working!

Dustin07 said:
it's a mind > muscle connection for me. I tend to hit 3 different grips on bb rows (narrow, wider, snatch grip) and I like to finish if I can with a big blowout set to failure usually at that snatch grip really finding the squeeze in the back with the pull.
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All things being equal, greater ROM for a given movement is better for hypertrophy than partials. There is never an ideal reason to do snatchgrip rowing unless you are prioritizing the specificity of improving your snatch.

Its ideal to use a conventional deadlift grip otherwise, ie the closest grip you will ever take on the bar because it allows both a greater lengthening of the muscle when rowing AND is most specific to strengthening lats for bracing statically while deadlifting or otherwise picking very heavy things up safely.
 
Thanks for the feedback fellas. So closer grip generally for BB Rows, try some scap pull ups / scap activation on pull first.

Soon after posting yesterday, I fell down a flight of stairs in my home. Luckily I'm in a split level, so it was only like 6-7 stairs as I literally fell and just kept sliding all the way down! Thought to myself, glad I've been working out steadily all these years. Don't want those frail bones when I'm older. Fell on my right forearm and backside. Good thing I've got the badonkadonk. Left cheek feeling a little sore when I woke up this morning, but not much worse for wear.

Cardio
Foam rolling / stretching
Stationary bike, 33:06, 194 cals.
Stretching / foam rolling.

Having some work done in our basement, so heavy bag area is off limits for probably another week. Feel a little beat up this first week back after 4 days in a row, but have two more sessions this week before taking off for the holiday.

Pre: 1 scoop Double Tap for some energy this AM.
Intra: Same as yesterday
 
Segansational said:
Thanks for the feedback fellas. So closer grip generally for BB Rows, try some scap pull ups / scap activation on pull first.

Soon after posting yesterday, I fell down a flight of stairs in my home. Luckily I'm in a split level, so it was only like 6-7 stairs as I literally fell and just kept sliding all the way down! Thought to myself, glad I've been working out steadily all these years. Don't want those frail bones when I'm older. Fell on my right forearm and backside. Good thing I've got the badonkadonk. Left cheek feeling a little sore when I woke up this morning, but not much worse for wear.

Cardio
Foam rolling / stretching
Stationary bike, 33:06, 194 cals.
Stretching / foam rolling.

Having some work done in our basement, so heavy bag area is off limits for probably another week. Feel a little beat up this first week back after 4 days in a row, but have two more sessions this week before taking off for the holiday.

Pre: 1 scoop Double Tap for some energy this AM.
Intra: Same as yesterday
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Be careful man. My wife use to be a visiting nurse for elderly people in Massachusetts that were on Mass Health. 3 falls in a 12 month period revoked the right to independent living.
So every time She or I take a digger around the house or at work we keep track and joke “1 more fall before New Years and they’ll put you in a home.

We have a warped sense of humor around the house. My latest was putting on a t-shirt while ascending the stairs. Thank God I ate sh!t on the second step and not the tenth. And not too often can you say you fell “up” the stairs

In all seriousness I’m glad you didn’t get too banged up! That primordial instinct to survive by holding on to fat sores saved your a$$. Literally
 
Segansational said:
Thanks for the feedback fellas. So closer grip generally for BB Rows, try some scap pull ups / scap activation on pull first.

Soon after posting yesterday, I fell down a flight of stairs in my home. Luckily I'm in a split level, so it was only like 6-7 stairs as I literally fell and just kept sliding all the way down! Thought to myself, glad I've been working out steadily all these years. Don't want those frail bones when I'm older. Fell on my right forearm and backside. Good thing I've got the badonkadonk. Left cheek feeling a little sore when I woke up this morning, but not much worse for wear.

Cardio
Foam rolling / stretching
Stationary bike, 33:06, 194 cals.
Stretching / foam rolling.

Having some work done in our basement, so heavy bag area is off limits for probably another week. Feel a little beat up this first week back after 4 days in a row, but have two more sessions this week before taking off for the holiday.

Pre: 1 scoop Double Tap for some energy this AM.
Intra: Same as yesterday
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Dang glad you are feeling good after that tumble, another reason I don’t like stairs 😂
 
Segansational said:
Soon after posting yesterday, I fell down a flight of stairs in my home. Luckily I'm in a split level, so it was only like 6-7 stairs as I literally fell and just kept sliding all the way down!
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WTF dude! you know you're supposed to use a sleeping bag for that manuever!

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PolishHamm3r77 said:
The pull ups were done neutral grip so I’m lost at this. Unless he has an awesome power rack the the neutral grip across the top???
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Those are the best, when they have the monkey bar brace across it so you can do prone/supine/neutral. If it’s really trick there will be a V option in there as well, and one of the bars across will be a fat bar.

If you have a full rack, you can also lay a Swissbar across the top for neutral or v-grip chins too btw; this is what I do at the barbell club.
 
Hyde said:
Ah, I don’t see how you could have known that from how he placed & worded his note, but that makes more sense.
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You had it right @Hyde - my comment re: not feeling the lat activation was for BB Rows.

But that said, I'm always interested in making my pull ups more effective too - particularly since I do have go use neutral grip hand placement due to shoulder issues.

So, I'll take both of your advices!
 
Woke up early this AM, but workout today was slow and uninspired.

Legs
Foam rolling / stretching / lacrosse ball

Seated leg ext:
3 plates x 3x10
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

BB Squats, resistance band pullaparts before each set:
95x10
135x8
185x6,6
195x6

Used knee sleeves and my belt from 135# onwards. All felt heavy today.

TRX calf raises 3x15

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

51:07, 209 cals.

General notes:
Feeling beat up & tired.
Upper back is really knotted. Will likely need to get that worked on professionally soon.
Left knee felt a little unstable which is why I put on the sleeves.
Stomach also was off this morning.
Lots of time between sets this AM.
Guess I've got to remember I'm still recovering...

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D
Intra: Same as usual.

Family events this weekend will take me out of my home/normal routine, but at least it's a long weekend. Enjoy!
 
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Hyde said:
Those are the best, when they have the monkey bar brace across it so you can do prone/supine/neutral. If it’s really trick there will be a V option in there as well, and one of the bars across will be a fat bar.

If you have a full rack, you can also lay a Swissbar across the top for neutral or v-grip chins too btw; this is what I do at the barbell club.
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I would love a Swiss bar.
 
Segansational said:
Woke up early this AM, but workout today was slow and uninspired.

Legs
Foam rolling / stretching / lacrosse ball

Seated leg ext:
3 plates x 3x10
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

BB Squats, resistance band pullaparts before each set:
95x10
135x8
185x6,6
195x6

Used knee sleeves and my belt from 135# onwards. All felt heavy today.

TRX calf raises 3x15

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

51:07, 209 cals.

General notes:
Feeling beat up & tired.
Upper back is really knotted. Will likely need to get that worked on professionally soon.
Left knee felt a little unstable which is why I put on the sleeves.
Stomach also was off this morning.
Lots of time between sets this AM.
Guess I've got to remember I'm still recovering...

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D
Intra: Same as usual.

Family events this weekend will take me out of my home/normal routine, but at least it's a long weekend. Enjoy!
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I am w you man, I have had some concentration/motivation issues this week for sure. Something is better than nothing 10 out of 10 times. Take the weekend, eat, rest, and hydrate. Next week is another week. Clean slate
 
Segansational said:
Woke up early this AM, but workout today was slow and uninspired.

Legs
Foam rolling / stretching / lacrosse ball

Seated leg ext:
3 plates x 3x10
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

BB Squats, resistance band pullaparts before each set:
95x10
135x8
185x6,6
195x6

Used knee sleeves and my belt from 135# onwards. All felt heavy today.

TRX calf raises 3x15

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

51:07, 209 cals.

General notes:
Feeling beat up & tired.
Upper back is really knotted. Will likely need to get that worked on professionally soon.
Left knee felt a little unstable which is why I put on the sleeves.
Stomach also was off this morning.
Lots of time between sets this AM.
Guess I've got to remember I'm still recovering...

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D
Intra: Same as usual.

Family events this weekend will take me out of my home/normal routine, but at least it's a long weekend. Enjoy!
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COVID like many viruses can throw the gut off!

Not that it’s any consolation, but like you said you are still recovering so possibly an explanation outside of anything you did. Enjoy your weekend
 
Segansational said:
Woke up early this AM, but workout today was slow and uninspired.

Legs
Foam rolling / stretching / lacrosse ball

Seated leg ext:
3 plates x 3x10
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

BB Squats, resistance band pullaparts before each set:
95x10
135x8
185x6,6
195x6

Used knee sleeves and my belt from 135# onwards. All felt heavy today.

TRX calf raises 3x15

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

51:07, 209 cals.

General notes:
Feeling beat up & tired.
Upper back is really knotted. Will likely need to get that worked on professionally soon.
Left knee felt a little unstable which is why I put on the sleeves.
Stomach also was off this morning.
Lots of time between sets this AM.
Guess I've got to remember I'm still recovering...

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D
Intra: Same as usual.

Family events this weekend will take me out of my home/normal routine, but at least it's a long weekend. Enjoy!
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Overall a good session for still recovering. Hope you have a good weekend with family and friends 🤟🏻
 
Decided that with the holiday weekend coming up, I'd get two additional workout sessions in (Sat/Sun) and take Mon off.

Cardio
30:37, 159 cals on the stationary bike.

Also quick update on weight. Had dropped down to 165 earlier in the week, but ended up allowing myself to have a fat day yesterday - Elevation Burger double patty with bacon, olive oil fries, pizza and some Lifesabaatch cookie bar. Gained about 1.8#, LOL.

Random Supp Stuff
There's nothing that feels more satisfying to me than finishing off supplements, and this week I finished off several!

Finished out the following bottles:

LFG Burn
TTA-500
MitoBurnXT
Breach+
Vitamin B12
Creatine HCl (have maybe 2-3 servings left)

Also made a nice VS haul yesterday with the $1 drinks / $1 snacks deal. Picked up 6 Ryse Energy and 6 Alani Nu bars, plus got a Kaged Hydration at 50% off for only $15. So a nice win!
 
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Stopped in with my son today and grabbed a couple tubs of protein during their Labor Day sale thanks to your tip off! BOGO 50% off mix n match on all their house brands, including the Bodytech ones (which are basically Optimum Nutrition protein powders).
 
Hyde said:
Stopped in with my son today and grabbed a couple tubs of protein during their Labor Day sale thanks to your tip off! BOGO 50% off mix n match on all their house brands, including the Bodytech ones (which are basically Optimum Nutrition protein powders).
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Nice, definitely a decent deal.

I'll probably be picking up some Ryse Loaded Protein through one of the online retailers. Many places doing 20-25% off across the board this weekend.
 
Glad you are feeling better keep getting rest, and maybe some good food will help you recover.
 
Dustin07 said:
amen! i'm ready for a nap
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Hyde said:
COVID like many viruses can throw the gut off!

Not that it’s any consolation, but like you said you are still recovering so possibly an explanation outside of anything you did. Enjoy your weekend
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MrKleen73 said:
Glad you are feeling better keep getting rest, and maybe some good food will help you recover.
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slimsaw00 said:
Just getting caught up on your log. Hopefully you can kick butt this week man!
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Dustin07 said:
amen! i'm ready for a nap
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Actually got to take one this weekend, a rare occurrence these days. It was glorious!

Hyde said:
COVID like many viruses can throw the gut off!

Not that it’s any consolation, but like you said you are still recovering so possibly an explanation outside of anything you did. Enjoy your weekend
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Thanks, it was a nice weekend. No workouts, but family time and get together with friends. How was your holiday weekend?

MrKleen73 said:
Glad you are feeling better keep getting rest, and maybe some good food will help you recover.
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Thanks - right now trying to just get in my daily protein requirements and everything else right now is gravy.

slimsaw00 said:
Just getting caught up on your log. Hopefully you can kick butt this week man!
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Thanks brother! Me too.

First workout of the week in the books, and first serving (3 caps) of PrimeXT pre-WO this morning...

Arms
Foam rolling / lacrosse ball
Stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12

EZ bar curls:
+40x3x10
Seated BB Curls:
+20x3x10
TRX Curls 3x10
TRX triceps ext 3x10
Dips 3x10

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

54:40, 150 cals.

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D, 1 scoop Ghost Pump, 3 Caps PrimeXT
Intra: Same as usual.

Nothing to write home about, mostly an arm pump. Was planning to hit shoulders too, but didn't wake up early enough. Lower back yesterday felt off, upper back area still tight so spent a little extra time this AM trying to work on it. Kids start up school this week, but at least it's a short week ahead!
 
Segansational said:
Actually got to take one this weekend, a rare occurrence these days. It was glorious!



Thanks, it was a nice weekend. No workouts, but family time and get together with friends. How was your holiday weekend?



Thanks - right now trying to just get in my daily protein requirements and everything else right now is gravy.



Thanks brother! Me too.

First workout of the week in the books, and first serving (3 caps) of PrimeXT pre-WO this morning...

Arms
Foam rolling / lacrosse ball
Stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12

EZ bar curls:
+40x3x10
Seated BB Curls:
+20x3x10
TRX Curls 3x10
TRX triceps ext 3x10
Dips 3x10

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

54:40, 150 cals.

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D, 1 scoop Ghost Pump, 3 Caps PrimeXT
Intra: Same as usual.

Nothing to write home about, mostly an arm pump. Was planning to hit shoulders too, but didn't wake up early enough. Lower back yesterday felt off, upper back area still tight so spent a little extra time this AM trying to work on it. Kids start up school this week, but at least it's a short week ahead!
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Hope the start of school goes well!
 
Segansational said:
Actually got to take one this weekend, a rare occurrence these days. It was glorious!



Thanks, it was a nice weekend. No workouts, but family time and get together with friends. How was your holiday weekend?



Thanks - right now trying to just get in my daily protein requirements and everything else right now is gravy.



Thanks brother! Me too.

First workout of the week in the books, and first serving (3 caps) of PrimeXT pre-WO this morning...

Arms
Foam rolling / lacrosse ball
Stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12

EZ bar curls:
+40x3x10
Seated BB Curls:
+20x3x10
TRX Curls 3x10
TRX triceps ext 3x10
Dips 3x10

Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

54:40, 150 cals.

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D, 1 scoop Ghost Pump, 3 Caps PrimeXT
Intra: Same as usual.

Nothing to write home about, mostly an arm pump. Was planning to hit shoulders too, but didn't wake up early enough. Lower back yesterday felt off, upper back area still tight so spent a little extra time this AM trying to work on it. Kids start up school this week, but at least it's a short week ahead!
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Nice session. Good arm pump. How long have you been on the Prime XT?
 
PolishHamm3r77 said:
Nice session. Good arm pump. How long have you been on the Prime XT?
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Literally dose #1 today! Splitting up 3 caps pre-WO, 3 caps with dinner. Will likely stay at this dosage, but if I do increase won't be until at least a week in.

Also, just did my first dose of L-carnitine TD gel today post-WO. While I probably need to get that in beforehand to get the best use out of it, I didn't wake up in time... that'll be my biggest challenge.

Notes:
Slightly minty, light chemical smell on two pump application. Minor tingling effect at application site. A little thicker consistency than some of the other XPG gels I've used.
 
Segansational said:
Nothing to write home about, mostly an arm pump. Was planning to hit shoulders too, but didn't wake up early enough. Lower back yesterday felt off, upper back area still tight so spent a little extra time this AM trying to work on it. Kids start up school this week, but at least it's a short week ahead!
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It is time to incorporate baby front raises into your evening programming. Easy to do, hold baby at arms length in front of you, and raise to over head and repeat while making airplane noises for the baby's entertainment. After that the onesie one arm baby side raises... :cool::cool::cool:
Segansational said:
Literally dose #1 today! Splitting up 3 caps pre-WO, 3 caps with dinner. Will likely stay at this dosage, but if I do increase won't be until at least a week in.

Also, just did my first dose of L-carnitine TD gel today post-WO. While I probably need to get that in beforehand to get the best use out of it, I didn't wake up in time... that'll be my biggest challenge.

Notes:
Slightly minty, light chemical smell on two pump application. Minor tingling effect at application site. A little thicker consistency than some of the other XPG gels I've used.
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By the way just from my previous experience with PRIME, the magic number for me was 9 caps a day with the USPLabs version. Yes 11, and 12 were a little more effective, but not worth the extra expense at that point, but the 9 caps a day was fire and where I settled in at when building and prepping for my natural show back in 2009.
 
It was a good 3/day, actually got to do some family stuff! My son made us take him to the Spirit Halloween store now that it’s open here. He loves skeletons

If the XPG L-Carn is too warming, try your shins. That’s where I always used it and there’s nothing to really heat up there.
 
I loved skeletons too when I was a kiddo. Not sure why, but I thought they were cool. That's why I keep so many in my closet. ;)
 
MrKleen73 said:
I loved skeletons too when I was a kiddo. Not sure why, but I thought they were cool. That's why I keep so many in my closet. ;)
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“…and here’s that kid I was telling you about that wouldn’t cool it with the basketball antics…” 🤣
 
MrKleen73 said:
I loved skeletons too when I was a kiddo. Not sure why, but I thought they were cool. That's why I keep so many in my closet. ;)
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You're doing it wrong!

For fun, here's my Labor Day deals I snagged. Feel free to list yours in here as well!

Ryse Loaded Protein x 3, Little Debbie Strawberry Rolls, Skippy PB, and Jet Puffed Birthday Cake.
BLR Incinderine, Rebirth, Letrone v2
SNS ForskolinXT, TTA-500, MitoburnXT, Mood Support XT, Cardiovascular Support XT, ReduceXT.
IML 4-andro.
Storm Revive (EAA + hydration), Storm Shroom Capsules, Allmax Vitaform, CTRL Protein Cookies, Darkside Ultra Pre Extreme.

The last order technically wasn't a LD sale, but added in for recent purchases. Unfortunately, the version of Darkside I got didn't have the English Walnut listed on the site, so trying to see if they can replace for me...
 
Trying to get back on my normal MWF weight workout schedule, so decided to do chest day today.

Chest
Foam rolling/stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Rotator cuff ex, resistance bands 2x12,10

Seated Chest Press Machine:
3 plates x 12
7 plates, 3x10 - 10 sec pause stretch at the bottom at end of each set. Saw a video on the benefits of this for hypertrophy.

Kept lighter / static weight as this was really more of a warm up exercise.

Low Incline Bench Press:
95x10
115x8
125x8

Bench Press:
125x8
155x5
170x2

Slingshot assist:
185x2

Knew I didn't have 185 in me unassisted at the end of my WO, so hit for a double with the SS. Can't be too mad about today's session all things considered.

Lacrosse ball / foam rolling / stretching to finish.

1 hr 3 mins, 214 cals.

Left elbow & left shoulder felt a little creaky this AM. Had some odd dreams again last night, think it may be associated with the Hop Wtr drink I had which contains KSM-66 & L-theanine.

Pre: 1 scoop Ryse Sunny-D, 1 scoop Ghost Pump, 3 caps PrimeXT, 2 caps Pepti-Plex.
Intra: Same as usual.
 
Nice session!
 
Cardio session this morning for 31 mins on the bike, 184 cals, followed by some stir the pot ab work and stretching.

3 caps PrimeXT, 2 caps Pepti-Plex, 1 scoop Double Tap pre-WO.

Will need to consider moving my TD L-carnitine gel downstairs to the gym so I can apply it pre-WO to take advantage of any energy boost effects. Believe that would be the best way to take vs post-WO @Hyde @sns8778? Assume I'll still get the thermogenic/fat liberation though post...
 
Segansational said:
Cardio session this morning for 31 mins on the bike, 184 cals, followed by some stir the pot ab work and stretching.

3 caps PrimeXT, 2 caps Pepti-Plex, 1 scoop Double Tap pre-WO.

Will need to consider moving my TD L-carnitine gel downstairs to the gym so I can apply it pre-WO to take advantage of any energy boost effects. Believe that would be the best way to take vs post-WO @Hyde @sns8778? Assume I'll still get the thermogenic/fat liberation though post...
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Resolve10 said:
I'd just take it pre even if that is only applying as you get ready. Sometimes I'll apply at the gym and then just get into my workout from there.
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Definitely agree with Resolve.

You’ll get all the global/recovery/wellness benefits no matter when you take it, and post would be the second best time, but if you take it Pre you have a chance to also benefit from the acute nootropic, endurance-boosting, lipid-transporting, and glycogen-sparing qualities some during your training.
 
Segansational said:
Cardio session this morning for 31 mins on the bike, 184 cals, followed by some stir the pot ab work and stretching.

3 caps PrimeXT, 2 caps Pepti-Plex, 1 scoop Double Tap pre-WO.

Will need to consider moving my TD L-carnitine gel downstairs to the gym so I can apply it pre-WO to take advantage of any energy boost effects. Believe that would be the best way to take vs post-WO @Hyde @sns8778? Assume I'll still get the thermogenic/fat liberation though post...
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I agree with Resolve and Hyde. I would use it pre-workout.

The most common way that I see people taking it is pre-workout or twice a day, which one of the doses being pre-workout.
 
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