Sponsored NEOVAR log + DRIVE.
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Frank Reynolds
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That is what i had last night..lol
On a side note i only have enough neovar to take my through till saturday.
metroba
Legend
Damn that sucks.
Frank Reynolds
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No ZMA for me.
I will make a mental note and see if they continue. They only time i really have had any memorable dreams were on x-dream, and abyss, but haven't taken either for a while.
Frank Reynolds
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Checked my mail today, and...
Applied Nutraceuticals sent me some more NEOVAR and DRIVE! Goooo AN! Thank you so much!
My libido thanks you..lol
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 14
Supplements
NEOVAR
Took 5 caps 15 min prior to my pre workout meal, followed by 5 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
I took 3 drive 45min prior to my pre workout meal, and took 2 caps 45 min prior to a meal at 2pm
RPM.
3 caps with DRIVE pre workout.
Notes-
Had a GREAT workout. By the end i was sweating like crazy. I made some good strength progress on all lifts, and beat my log book on every movement.
I felt focused, and very energetic. Was going strong throughout my whole workout.
Libido is almost back to full swing!! Big plus for me.
Training Log
Training Notes
Incline DB curls Did these with my thumb side of my hand against the plates. Added 2 reps over my last time numbers. Going to leave these 1more time before increasing. Will aim to beat my reps by another 2.
Reverse Curls
Kept the weight the same here, but beat my reps by 2. Will increase the weight next time, and try and maintain close to the same reps.
Hack machine calf raises-
Beat my reps on these by 2. Going to add some weight next time, and try and keep reps the same.
Standing leg curl- Increased the weight 10lbs on these, and still beat my reps. Gotta increase the weight on these again, probally will add a more signifigant amount to help lower rep range a tad.
Squats
I subbed these in for leg press. There was a lady using the leg press machine for literally 45 min. She was on it when i walked into the gym, all the way untill it was time for my quads.
I decided to throw squats in, as i haven't squated in over a year due to an injury.
I wanted to start out nice and light, and go SLOW and deep, in order to get my form back. I was doing these very controlled and slow, and will likely pick up my tempo a bit next time i hit these.
I got 225 x 7 ass to my heels, which is dissapointing mentally, as before i got injured i was squatting 365x5. I will likely make great gains on these though. I managed 145x20, keeping my slow tempo, and going ALL the way down. I used to be able to get 245 or so for 20
. Funny thing is my leg press, is still where it used to be, just squats suffered big time. So i will continue to bust my ass and try and get these back.
Supplements
NEOVAR
Took 5 caps 15 min prior to my pre workout meal, followed by 5 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
I took 3 drive 45min prior to my pre workout meal, and took 2 caps 45 min prior to a meal at 2pm
RPM.
3 caps with DRIVE pre workout.
Notes-
Had a GREAT workout. By the end i was sweating like crazy. I made some good strength progress on all lifts, and beat my log book on every movement.
I felt focused, and very energetic. Was going strong throughout my whole workout.
Libido is almost back to full swing!! Big plus for me.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Incline DB Curlsl- 35x13rp 35x15rp
Rev Curls- 50x8 50x10
Hack Machine Calf- 90x10 90x12
Standing leg curl(1leg)- 70x19rp 80x21rp
Squats- ------- 225x7 145x20Training Notes
Incline DB curls Did these with my thumb side of my hand against the plates. Added 2 reps over my last time numbers. Going to leave these 1more time before increasing. Will aim to beat my reps by another 2.
Reverse Curls
Kept the weight the same here, but beat my reps by 2. Will increase the weight next time, and try and maintain close to the same reps.
Hack machine calf raises-
Beat my reps on these by 2. Going to add some weight next time, and try and keep reps the same.
Standing leg curl- Increased the weight 10lbs on these, and still beat my reps. Gotta increase the weight on these again, probally will add a more signifigant amount to help lower rep range a tad.
Squats
I subbed these in for leg press. There was a lady using the leg press machine for literally 45 min. She was on it when i walked into the gym, all the way untill it was time for my quads.
I decided to throw squats in, as i haven't squated in over a year due to an injury.
I wanted to start out nice and light, and go SLOW and deep, in order to get my form back. I was doing these very controlled and slow, and will likely pick up my tempo a bit next time i hit these.
I got 225 x 7 ass to my heels, which is dissapointing mentally, as before i got injured i was squatting 365x5. I will likely make great gains on these though. I managed 145x20, keeping my slow tempo, and going ALL the way down. I used to be able to get 245 or so for 20
. Funny thing is my leg press, is still where it used to be, just squats suffered big time. So i will continue to bust my ass and try and get these back.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 16
Yesterday and today were off days.
I have noticed i am still having intense dreams. And sleep is still great.
My libido has been through the roof the past few days. I would say it has fully recovered at this point, and is probally even slightly elevated. I had doubts if DRIVE could deliver in this area, but it has really done a great job in this dept.
Mood is still great, and i look forward to hitting the gym tomorrow morning.
Yesterday and today were off days.
I have noticed i am still having intense dreams. And sleep is still great.
My libido has been through the roof the past few days. I would say it has fully recovered at this point, and is probally even slightly elevated. I had doubts if DRIVE could deliver in this area, but it has really done a great job in this dept.
Mood is still great, and i look forward to hitting the gym tomorrow morning.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Great log... Gathering lot's of ideas for my log
Thanks for following!
Just had a great workout. Will update in a lil bit. Made some measurable strength gains.
Frank Reynolds
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Day 17
Supplements
NEOVAR
Dosed 5 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal. And 5 caps post workout 15 min prior to eating my post workout meal..
DRIVE
Took 3 caps of DRIVE 45 min prior to my pre workout meal, and will take 3 more caps at roughly 1pm 45min prior to eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps with drive 45min before my Pre WO meal.
Notes- I had an AWESOME workout today. Made some solid strength gains this week. I was VERY impressed. I had a few excersises that i was a bit out of my desired rep range for last time, so i added what i thought was a significant amount of weight to lower the rep ranges a good deal, and i ended up pushing out about the same number of reps with the added weight. That means next time even more weight will be added.
I decided last week to up my protein intake up, and lower carbs slightly.
Noticed some great energy,focus, and pumps today. I was eager to workout and did not fatigue at all. I am really enjoying this stack i must say..
My libido is holding strong, which is a BIG plus to me.
Training Log
Training Notes
Incline Dumbbell Press I upped my weight up to 90's on these and managed to only lose 1 rep. Which is great. I am going to probally increase another 5lbs next time i hit these, or mabey even 10lbs to bring my rep range down slightly
Hammer Strength Mil Press Added 20lbs on these, and only lost 1rep. Very nice increase here. Probally going to add another 20lbs next time to help bring down the rep range.
Hammer Strength Dip-
Added 20lbs to these and got 3less reps. Going to add another 20+lbs next time as my rep range is still much higher then i like it. I thought the addition of 20lbs would have brought it down more then it did.
Hs Pull Down-
Added 10lbs to these and beat my reps by 2. My back continues to get stronger and stronger. I love it..lol Going to add more like 20-30lbs next time on these.
Hammer Strength Deads
I added 50lbs to my heavy set, and lost only 2 reps. On my light set i added 40lbs and managed 10 reps at that. More weight to be added next time i hit this.
Supplements
NEOVAR
Dosed 5 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal. And 5 caps post workout 15 min prior to eating my post workout meal..
DRIVE
Took 3 caps of DRIVE 45 min prior to my pre workout meal, and will take 3 more caps at roughly 1pm 45min prior to eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps with drive 45min before my Pre WO meal.
Notes- I had an AWESOME workout today. Made some solid strength gains this week. I was VERY impressed. I had a few excersises that i was a bit out of my desired rep range for last time, so i added what i thought was a significant amount of weight to lower the rep ranges a good deal, and i ended up pushing out about the same number of reps with the added weight. That means next time even more weight will be added.
I decided last week to up my protein intake up, and lower carbs slightly.
Noticed some great energy,focus, and pumps today. I was eager to workout and did not fatigue at all. I am really enjoying this stack i must say..
My libido is holding strong, which is a BIG plus to me.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Incline Db- 85'sx27rp 90'sx26rp
HS Mil Press- 145x23rp 165x22rp
Hs Machine Dip- 185x33rp 205x30rp
Hs Pull Down- 315x19rp 325x21rp
HS Deads- 315x10 275x15 365x8 335x10Training Notes
Incline Dumbbell Press I upped my weight up to 90's on these and managed to only lose 1 rep. Which is great. I am going to probally increase another 5lbs next time i hit these, or mabey even 10lbs to bring my rep range down slightly
Hammer Strength Mil Press Added 20lbs on these, and only lost 1rep. Very nice increase here. Probally going to add another 20lbs next time to help bring down the rep range.
Hammer Strength Dip-
Added 20lbs to these and got 3less reps. Going to add another 20+lbs next time as my rep range is still much higher then i like it. I thought the addition of 20lbs would have brought it down more then it did.
Hs Pull Down-
Added 10lbs to these and beat my reps by 2. My back continues to get stronger and stronger. I love it..lol Going to add more like 20-30lbs next time on these.
Hammer Strength Deads
I added 50lbs to my heavy set, and lost only 2 reps. On my light set i added 40lbs and managed 10 reps at that. More weight to be added next time i hit this.
Frank Reynolds
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Day 18
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
Notes
Not much to report as today is an off day.
Took 3 drive and went for an hour walk with my dog. Then took 5 neovar, and ate breakfast 15min later.
Took my second dose of 2 drive 45min prior to a meal at 1pm, and 15min prior to the meal i took neovar.
I have been a little sluggish today, not sure why.
Libido is still elevated. I think this product worked very well for me in this regard.
Looking forward to hitting the gym tomorrow. Will update after my workout.
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
Notes
Not much to report as today is an off day.
Took 3 drive and went for an hour walk with my dog. Then took 5 neovar, and ate breakfast 15min later.
Took my second dose of 2 drive 45min prior to a meal at 1pm, and 15min prior to the meal i took neovar.
I have been a little sluggish today, not sure why.
Libido is still elevated. I think this product worked very well for me in this regard.
Looking forward to hitting the gym tomorrow. Will update after my workout.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 19
Supplements
Neovar
Dosed 5 caps 15min(5:30am)prior to my pre workout meal, and 5 caps 15 min prior(8:00)am to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3 caps pre workout 45min prior to eating my pre workout meal. Also will take 3 caps 45min prior to eating at 1pm.
RPM
Took 3 caps of RPM with drive this morning pre-workout.
Notes-
Had a good workout today. I made improvements on everything. The 2.5lb, and 5lb weights are becoming my best friends. The main focus is to keep making constant progress, weather it is adding 2.5lbs and getting the same reps, beating reps at the same weight, or adding a bit more weight and losing a rep or two. It gets to a point where adding a rep or two is hard to do everytime, and that is where the 2.5lb's come in.
I felt great, and motivated to lift. My endurance was through the roof. I had a good deal of agression, and intensity today.
Pumps and vascularity were very good today.
Libido has started to level off a bit, but still is MUCH increased from the start of this log.
Training Log
Lt= last time. TT= This time. Hs= Hammer Strength If there is an rp next to a set it is Rest Paused, if not it is a straight set. .
Training Notes
Hs Preacher Curl
Added 5lbs, and only lost 1rep. Will increase weight again next time i hit these, and bring the rep range down a bit.
Hammer Curls
Beat these by 1 at the same weight. I will try and beat reps again next time, as the DB's only increase in 5lb incriments, and that is a sizeable jump on these.
Seated Calf Raise-
Increased these by 5lbs, and got the same reps. As usual my calf's are DEAD.
Lying Leg Curl-
Added 2.5lbs and kept reps the same. Will add another 2.5lbs next week.
Hs Hack Squat
I kept the weight the same on my heavy set, and beat my reps by 2, getting 8 reps. On my widowmaker set, i upped the weight by 10lbs, and got my full 20.
Thanks for looking.
Supplements
Neovar
Dosed 5 caps 15min(5:30am)prior to my pre workout meal, and 5 caps 15 min prior(8:00)am to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3 caps pre workout 45min prior to eating my pre workout meal. Also will take 3 caps 45min prior to eating at 1pm.
RPM
Took 3 caps of RPM with drive this morning pre-workout.
Notes-
Had a good workout today. I made improvements on everything. The 2.5lb, and 5lb weights are becoming my best friends. The main focus is to keep making constant progress, weather it is adding 2.5lbs and getting the same reps, beating reps at the same weight, or adding a bit more weight and losing a rep or two. It gets to a point where adding a rep or two is hard to do everytime, and that is where the 2.5lb's come in.
I felt great, and motivated to lift. My endurance was through the roof. I had a good deal of agression, and intensity today.
Pumps and vascularity were very good today.
Libido has started to level off a bit, but still is MUCH increased from the start of this log.
Training Log
Lt= last time. TT= This time. Hs= Hammer Strength If there is an rp next to a set it is Rest Paused, if not it is a straight set. .
Code:
LT TT
Hs Preacher Curl- 95x16rp 100x15rp
Hammer Curls- 35x12 35x13
Seated Calf Raise- 90x12 95x12
Lying Leg Curl- 110x19rp 112.5x19rp
Hs Hack Squat- 360x6 270x20 360x8 280x20Training Notes
Hs Preacher Curl
Added 5lbs, and only lost 1rep. Will increase weight again next time i hit these, and bring the rep range down a bit.
Hammer Curls
Beat these by 1 at the same weight. I will try and beat reps again next time, as the DB's only increase in 5lb incriments, and that is a sizeable jump on these.
Seated Calf Raise-
Increased these by 5lbs, and got the same reps. As usual my calf's are DEAD.
Lying Leg Curl-
Added 2.5lbs and kept reps the same. Will add another 2.5lbs next week.
Hs Hack Squat
I kept the weight the same on my heavy set, and beat my reps by 2, getting 8 reps. On my widowmaker set, i upped the weight by 10lbs, and got my full 20.
Thanks for looking.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Not in particular.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Very possable. My core has always been pretty strong so i may not have noticed it as pronounced as you if it was a weaker area for you.
I know my chest is really starting to catch up lately.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 20
Today was an off day..
Not a whole lot to note for today.
Still feeling pretty good as far as mood goes. Libido is still up.
Vascularity was decent today for it being an off day.
TOmorrow is my chest/delt/tri/back day, so it should be fun.
Still noticing some acne.
Today was an off day..
Not a whole lot to note for today.
Still feeling pretty good as far as mood goes. Libido is still up.
Vascularity was decent today for it being an off day.
TOmorrow is my chest/delt/tri/back day, so it should be fun.
Still noticing some acne.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 21(10/26)
Neovar
Dosed 5 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal, and 5 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal. Both meals contain about 75g's of carbs.
DRIVE-
Took 3 drive 45+ min before my pre workout meal, and 3 more later in the day 45min before eating.
Notes-
Had a good workout. Mentally was 100%, strength wise i was not thrilled. Still made improvements.
Vascularity has been really good lately. Libido is still up. Still noticing some acne, which i could do without.
Been noticing some definite increases in muscle hardness lately.
Training Log
Training Notes
Hs Incline Same weight but beat reps by 1. Next time i am going to add some weight, and just try and maintain reps.
Hs Shoulder pressFelt weak as **** on these for some reason. I added 10lbs but lost 4 reps. I am going to take this as my mulligan on this excersise, and if i don't make progress on it next time i hit it, i will substitute it for a new movement.
Close Grip Bench Press- Added 10 lbs on these, and lost 2 reps.. I am going to likely add 10 more lbs next time and try to further lower my rep range.
Wide Hammer Grip Pull Down-
Felt great on these. added 15lbs and only lost 1 rep.
Tbar row(non chest supported)-
Added 5lbs to these and tied my reps. Will add another 5-10lbs next tme.
Thanks for following.
Neovar
Dosed 5 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal, and 5 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal. Both meals contain about 75g's of carbs.
DRIVE-
Took 3 drive 45+ min before my pre workout meal, and 3 more later in the day 45min before eating.
Notes-
Had a good workout. Mentally was 100%, strength wise i was not thrilled. Still made improvements.
Vascularity has been really good lately. Libido is still up. Still noticing some acne, which i could do without.
Been noticing some definite increases in muscle hardness lately.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Hs Incline- 270x11rp 270x12
Hs Shoulder Press- 180x16rp 190x12rp
Close Grip press- 195x21rp 205x19rp
wide hammer grip pull down 195x18rp 210x17rp
T-Bar row- 160x9 165x9Training Notes
Hs Incline Same weight but beat reps by 1. Next time i am going to add some weight, and just try and maintain reps.
Hs Shoulder pressFelt weak as **** on these for some reason. I added 10lbs but lost 4 reps. I am going to take this as my mulligan on this excersise, and if i don't make progress on it next time i hit it, i will substitute it for a new movement.
Close Grip Bench Press- Added 10 lbs on these, and lost 2 reps.. I am going to likely add 10 more lbs next time and try to further lower my rep range.
Wide Hammer Grip Pull Down-
Felt great on these. added 15lbs and only lost 1 rep.
Tbar row(non chest supported)-
Added 5lbs to these and tied my reps. Will add another 5-10lbs next tme.
Thanks for following.
machinehead
Well-known member
Adding weight and keeping the reps is much easier than keeping the weight and trying to increase the reps, even at one at a time, especially on movements that start with the concentric phase [most if not all HS machines]. What I do is start with a higher rep range on those [around 20 rest-paused] and add weight each time, eventually bringing the rep range down to 15 [or not if I am really feeling it]. For example, on HS incline,it is quite plausible to go 220 X 20 to 240 X 21 to 260 X 20 to 280 X 18, whereas if you started at 260 X 13 then it becomes 260 X 14 then 260 X 15 then 270 X 12 [barely]. It is much harder that way, at least for me, at the lower rep range.
Clean log and decent results, by the way, keep it up!
Clean log and decent results, by the way, keep it up!
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
I feel ya there. That is what i am doing for the most part. Chest was just something that was lagging for me so i have been trying to keep it in a lower rep range(11-15) for a bit, and see how things went. It seems to actually be catching up decently.
I am thinking of dropping some weight now in order to bring my rep-range higher, and working it back down like you said.
Thanks for the advice!
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Sucks doesn't it..lol
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 23 (10/29)
Neovar
5 caps neovar 15min before my pre workout meal, and 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3caps 1hr before my preworkout meal, and 3 caps at 1pm 1hr before eating.
RPM
3 caps with DRIVE pre-workout.
Notes-
Didn't get a chance to update yesterday after the gym, as it was my Bday and i was busy all day.
But i had a great workout. Intensity is still present.. I felt decently strong and made some progress in the gym.
Libido has been great lately. It went from non existent to, highly elevated. I am loving DRIVE for this. If it did nothing else but that, i would be happy..lol
Pumps, and vascularity have remained about the same.
I have been feeling a bit fatigued lately. And if it continues i will take a week off from training.
Training Log
Training Notes
Standing Ez Curl
I decided to actually lower the weight here by 10 lbs to try and work my way through a slight plateau. I managed to get 7 more reps with the lowered weight, which i am happy with. Now i will increase weight next time.
Pinwheel Curls
Stepped up to 40lb dumbells on these, and managed the same reps. Will try and add reps next time.
45°Leg press(calf)-
Added 10lbs here, and also added 1 rep. Going to add more weight next time.
Hs Seated Ham- Added 10lbs, and lost 3 reps. Going to add weight next time, and try and keep reps the same..
Leg Press
Managed 8plates per side for 10reps, and 7 plates per side for 20. I am going to add weight to both sets next time.
Neovar
5 caps neovar 15min before my pre workout meal, and 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3caps 1hr before my preworkout meal, and 3 caps at 1pm 1hr before eating.
RPM
3 caps with DRIVE pre-workout.
Notes-
Didn't get a chance to update yesterday after the gym, as it was my Bday and i was busy all day.
But i had a great workout. Intensity is still present.. I felt decently strong and made some progress in the gym.
Libido has been great lately. It went from non existent to, highly elevated. I am loving DRIVE for this. If it did nothing else but that, i would be happy..lol
Pumps, and vascularity have remained about the same.
I have been feeling a bit fatigued lately. And if it continues i will take a week off from training.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Standing Ez Curl- 100x14rp 90x21rp
Pinwheel Curls- 35x10 40x10
45°Leg press(calf)- 225x10 235x11
Hs Seated Ham- 90x26rp 100x23rp
Leg Press- 680x13 590x20 720x 10 630x20Training Notes
Standing Ez Curl
I decided to actually lower the weight here by 10 lbs to try and work my way through a slight plateau. I managed to get 7 more reps with the lowered weight, which i am happy with. Now i will increase weight next time.
Pinwheel Curls
Stepped up to 40lb dumbells on these, and managed the same reps. Will try and add reps next time.
45°Leg press(calf)-
Added 10lbs here, and also added 1 rep. Going to add more weight next time.
Hs Seated Ham- Added 10lbs, and lost 3 reps. Going to add weight next time, and try and keep reps the same..
Leg Press
Managed 8plates per side for 10reps, and 7 plates per side for 20. I am going to add weight to both sets next time.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 25
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
10/31-194.6 +2.6
Neovar-
I have decided to bump my neovar dose to 12 caps on training days. So i took 6 caps 15 min before eating my pre workout meal, and 15min before my post workout meal. Non training days will remain at 10.
Drive
3 drive 45min before my pre workout meal. And 3 more at 1pm 45min before eating.
RPM
3 caps with my drive 45min before pre workout meal.
Notes-
Had a good workout today. Had decent intensity.. Not what it has been, but still good.
Libido increases seemed to level off.. My libido is a bit lower then it was a few days ago. But still increased.
Felt pretty strong today.
I think after Fri, i am going to take a 7 day "cruise" period, and rest up. I am starting to feel tired during the day, and wanting to nap, when before i would never nap. My body seems to be telling me to take the time off. I will give it till fri, and see how i feel.
Training Log
Training Notes
Incline Smith press
I felt really strong on these for some reason. I increased weight by 5lbs, and was aiming for atleast the same reps, but i managed to add 2reps. I think i am going to add another 5lbs next time, and shoot for the same reps.
Smith Mil press
Added 5lbs here and lost 1 rep. Not really thrilled about my losing the rep, but we will see what happens next workout. I did still add weight.
Rev grip bench(smith)- added 10lbs here in hopes of bringing the rep range down a bit, but actually managed to only lose 1rep. I will add another 10-15lbs next week..
Assisted Wide Grip Pullup-
Beat my reps by 1. I am going to have to sub these out for something else, as i am out of weight to remove.
Rack Deads
Kept weight the same, but beat it by 1 rep. Was happy with that. Will add weight next time, and try and keep reps about the same.
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
10/31-194.6 +2.6
Neovar-
I have decided to bump my neovar dose to 12 caps on training days. So i took 6 caps 15 min before eating my pre workout meal, and 15min before my post workout meal. Non training days will remain at 10.
Drive
3 drive 45min before my pre workout meal. And 3 more at 1pm 45min before eating.
RPM
3 caps with my drive 45min before pre workout meal.
Notes-
Had a good workout today. Had decent intensity.. Not what it has been, but still good.
Libido increases seemed to level off.. My libido is a bit lower then it was a few days ago. But still increased.
Felt pretty strong today.
I think after Fri, i am going to take a 7 day "cruise" period, and rest up. I am starting to feel tired during the day, and wanting to nap, when before i would never nap. My body seems to be telling me to take the time off. I will give it till fri, and see how i feel.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Incline Smith press- 235x13rp 240x15rp
Smith Mil press- 180x16rp 185x15rp
Rev grip bench(smith)- 190x22rp 200x21rp
Assisted Wide Grip Pullup- 20x18rp 20x19rp
Rack Dead- 405x6 405x7Training Notes
Incline Smith press
I felt really strong on these for some reason. I increased weight by 5lbs, and was aiming for atleast the same reps, but i managed to add 2reps. I think i am going to add another 5lbs next time, and shoot for the same reps.
Smith Mil press
Added 5lbs here and lost 1 rep. Not really thrilled about my losing the rep, but we will see what happens next workout. I did still add weight.
Rev grip bench(smith)- added 10lbs here in hopes of bringing the rep range down a bit, but actually managed to only lose 1rep. I will add another 10-15lbs next week..
Assisted Wide Grip Pullup-
Beat my reps by 1. I am going to have to sub these out for something else, as i am out of weight to remove.
Rack Deads
Kept weight the same, but beat it by 1 rep. Was happy with that. Will add weight next time, and try and keep reps about the same.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Thank you!
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Frank Reynolds
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Day 27
Supplements
NEOVAR
Took 6 caps 15 min prior to my pre workout meal, followed by 6 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
I took 3 drive 45min prior to my pre workout meal, and took 3 caps 45 min prior to a meal at 1pm.
RPM.
3 caps with DRIVE pre workout.
Notes-
Had a GREAT workout.
Made some very nice strength gains. Very happy with the progress of todays workout.
Felt focused, motivated, and INTENSE. Not feeling drained, and worn out like i have been the past few days. I have decided to wait till my NEOVAR runs out in about 8 days, before taking my week break.
Had decent pumps, and vascularity.
Libido is actually starting to back slide a bit, but still is increased quite a bit from the start of this log.
Training Log
Training Notes
Incline DB curls Did these with my thumb side of my hand against the plates. Added 3 reps over my last time numbers. I was very impressed with a gain of 3 reps. Going to leave these 1 more time before increasing. Will aim to beat my reps by hopefully 2.
Reverse Curls
Kept the weight the same here, but beat my reps by 2. Will increase the weight next time, and try and get around the same reps.
Hack machine calf raises-
Added 10 lbs, and still beat my reps by 1. Solid increase on these.
Standing leg curl- Increased the weight by 5lbs on these, and only lost 1 rep. Will mabey add 2.5lbs next time..
Squats
Only my second time squatting in a year, and i have increased 20lbs, plus beat my reps on my heavy set. Will aim to add another 20lbs next week.
Supplements
NEOVAR
Took 6 caps 15 min prior to my pre workout meal, followed by 6 caps 15 min prior to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
I took 3 drive 45min prior to my pre workout meal, and took 3 caps 45 min prior to a meal at 1pm.
RPM.
3 caps with DRIVE pre workout.
Notes-
Had a GREAT workout.
Made some very nice strength gains. Very happy with the progress of todays workout.
Felt focused, motivated, and INTENSE. Not feeling drained, and worn out like i have been the past few days. I have decided to wait till my NEOVAR runs out in about 8 days, before taking my week break.
Had decent pumps, and vascularity.
Libido is actually starting to back slide a bit, but still is increased quite a bit from the start of this log.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Incline DB Curlsl- 35x15rp 35x18rp
Rev Curls- 50x10 50x12
Hack Machine Calf- 90x12 100x13
Standing leg curl(1leg)- 80x21rp 85x20rp
Squats- 225x7 145x20 245x8 165x20Training Notes
Incline DB curls Did these with my thumb side of my hand against the plates. Added 3 reps over my last time numbers. I was very impressed with a gain of 3 reps. Going to leave these 1 more time before increasing. Will aim to beat my reps by hopefully 2.
Reverse Curls
Kept the weight the same here, but beat my reps by 2. Will increase the weight next time, and try and get around the same reps.
Hack machine calf raises-
Added 10 lbs, and still beat my reps by 1. Solid increase on these.
Standing leg curl- Increased the weight by 5lbs on these, and only lost 1 rep. Will mabey add 2.5lbs next time..
Squats
Only my second time squatting in a year, and i have increased 20lbs, plus beat my reps on my heavy set. Will aim to add another 20lbs next week.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 30
Supplements
NEOVAR
Dosed 6 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal. And 6 caps post workout 15 min prior to eating my post workout meal..
DRIVE
Took 2 caps of DRIVE 45 min prior to my pre workout meal, and will take 2 more caps at roughly 2pm 45min prior to eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps with drive 45min before my Pre WO meal.
Notes-
I have decided to stick to only updating this log on training days, now that effects have been more stable.
Had a GREAT workout today, with some more notable strength gains.
Endurance, focus, and motivation/drive was excellent, and i even did 15 min of cardio after lifting which i usually neglect..lol
Libido has leveled off for the most part, and is still MUCH increased from the begining of the log.
Vascularity is still good. Pumps have been decent on these products, but really not really anything out of this world.
Training Log
Training Notes
Incline Dumbbell Press
I upped my weight up to 95's on these and managed the same reps. Which is great. I am going to increase another 5lbs next time i hit these.
Hammer Strength Mil Press
Added 10lbs on these, and only lost 1 rep. I am happy with that. Going to continue to add weight.
Hammer Strength Dip-
Added 20lbs to these and got 4 less reps. I want to lower the rep range a bit more, so i will add another 20+lbs next time.
Rack Chins-
Something that i wanted to improve is back width, so i subbed rack chins in, for one of my pull down movements... I had taken them out when my training partner stopped coming, but i tried them by myself today and it worked out just fine. GOing to add 10 lbs to these next time.
Hammer Strength Deads
I added 10 lbs to these and got the same reps. Going to add another 10-20lbs next time.
Supplements
NEOVAR
Dosed 6 caps 15min prior to my pre workout meal. And 6 caps post workout 15 min prior to eating my post workout meal..
DRIVE
Took 2 caps of DRIVE 45 min prior to my pre workout meal, and will take 2 more caps at roughly 2pm 45min prior to eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps with drive 45min before my Pre WO meal.
Notes-
I have decided to stick to only updating this log on training days, now that effects have been more stable.
Had a GREAT workout today, with some more notable strength gains.
Endurance, focus, and motivation/drive was excellent, and i even did 15 min of cardio after lifting which i usually neglect..lol
Libido has leveled off for the most part, and is still MUCH increased from the begining of the log.
Vascularity is still good. Pumps have been decent on these products, but really not really anything out of this world.
Training Log
Code:
LT TT
Incline Db- 90'sx26rp 95'sx26rp
HS Mil Press- 165x22rp 175x21rp
Hs Machine Dip- 205x30rp 225x26rp
Rack Chins- --------- 20x21rp
HS Deads- 365x8 375x8Training Notes
Incline Dumbbell Press
I upped my weight up to 95's on these and managed the same reps. Which is great. I am going to increase another 5lbs next time i hit these.
Hammer Strength Mil Press
Added 10lbs on these, and only lost 1 rep. I am happy with that. Going to continue to add weight.
Hammer Strength Dip-
Added 20lbs to these and got 4 less reps. I want to lower the rep range a bit more, so i will add another 20+lbs next time.
Rack Chins-
Something that i wanted to improve is back width, so i subbed rack chins in, for one of my pull down movements... I had taken them out when my training partner stopped coming, but i tried them by myself today and it worked out just fine. GOing to add 10 lbs to these next time.
Hammer Strength Deads
I added 10 lbs to these and got the same reps. Going to add another 10-20lbs next time.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 31
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
10/31-194.6 +2.6
11/06-193.0 -1.6
Some how lost 1.6 lbs..lol
Will update tomorrow after training.
Weight
10/09-189.2
10/16-190.8 +1.6lbs
10/23-192.0 +1.2
10/31-194.6 +2.6
11/06-193.0 -1.6
Some how lost 1.6 lbs..lol
Will update tomorrow after training.
rms80
Board Sponsor
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Recomp effect
I dropped my carbs considerably the last 3days or so, so could be some recomp/water loss.
I am going to run this same stack again in spring when it is time to cut, i am liking what i have gotten from it.
Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Day 32
Supplements
Neovar
Dosed 6 caps 15min(5:30am)prior to my pre workout meal, and 6 caps 15 min prior(8:00)am to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3 caps pre workout 45min prior to eating my pre workout meal. and 2 caps at 2pm, 1hr before eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps of RPM with drive this morning pre-workout.
Notes-
Had a great workout today.. I felt a lil weaker today, and it could be because i need some time off.
I am going to finish out fridays workout, and that will end my neovar, then cruise for 2 weeks with some much needed rest. I will update this log friday with my summary of the products.
I felt focused, and motivated to lift, but just not that strong.
Vascularity is still pretty damn good. And i have definetly noticed the muscle hardening effect to some extent.
Libido is still stable, but much increased over the where i started this log. Very pleased in this Dept.
Training Log
Lt= last time. TT= This time. Hs= Hammer Strength If there is an rp next to a set it is Rest Paused, if not it is a straight set. .
Training Notes
Hs Preacher Curl
Kept weight the same, and only managed the same reps.. Not thrilled about this, but as i said it is time for some rest.
Hammer Curls
Made progress on these. I stepped up to the 40's, and managed 10.
Seated Calf Raise-
Increased these by 2.5lbs, and got the same reps. As usual my calf's are DEAD.
Lying Leg Curl-
Added 7.5lbs and lost a few reps.. Not unexpected for such a considerable increase in weight.
Hs Hack Squat
These are what dissapointed me the most.. My legs have been growing by leaps and bounds, and to lose 3 reps on my heavy set pisses me off. Still added weight though.. I managed somehow to still get my 20 on my widdow maker set.
My knees are kinda bothering me now though.
Thanks for looking.
Supplements
Neovar
Dosed 6 caps 15min(5:30am)prior to my pre workout meal, and 6 caps 15 min prior(8:00)am to my post workout meal.
DRIVE
3 caps pre workout 45min prior to eating my pre workout meal. and 2 caps at 2pm, 1hr before eating.
RPM
Took 3 caps of RPM with drive this morning pre-workout.
Notes-
Had a great workout today.. I felt a lil weaker today, and it could be because i need some time off.
I am going to finish out fridays workout, and that will end my neovar, then cruise for 2 weeks with some much needed rest. I will update this log friday with my summary of the products.
I felt focused, and motivated to lift, but just not that strong.
Vascularity is still pretty damn good. And i have definetly noticed the muscle hardening effect to some extent.
Libido is still stable, but much increased over the where i started this log. Very pleased in this Dept.
Training Log
Lt= last time. TT= This time. Hs= Hammer Strength If there is an rp next to a set it is Rest Paused, if not it is a straight set. .
Code:
LT TT
Hs Preacher Curl- 100x15rp 100x15rp
Hammer Curls- 35x13 40x10
Seated Calf Raise- 95x12 97.5x12
Lying Leg Curl- 112.5x19rp 120.5x15rp
Hs Hack Squat- 360x8 280x20 380x5 290x20Training Notes
Hs Preacher Curl
Kept weight the same, and only managed the same reps.. Not thrilled about this, but as i said it is time for some rest.
Hammer Curls
Made progress on these. I stepped up to the 40's, and managed 10.
Seated Calf Raise-
Increased these by 2.5lbs, and got the same reps. As usual my calf's are DEAD.
Lying Leg Curl-
Added 7.5lbs and lost a few reps.. Not unexpected for such a considerable increase in weight.
Hs Hack Squat
These are what dissapointed me the most.. My legs have been growing by leaps and bounds, and to lose 3 reps on my heavy set pisses me off. Still added weight though.. I managed somehow to still get my 20 on my widdow maker set.
My knees are kinda bothering me now though.
Thanks for looking.
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Frank Reynolds
Board Supporter
Here is my wrap up of this log. Wanted to wait a little before giving my final review.
Drive- I hate to sound like someone who jumps onto a bandwagon, but Drive has the following it does because it is a great product.
Here is a summary:
Mood-9/10
Drive just all around made me feel GREAT. I can't really describe it, but i felt such a noticible increase in mood, it isn't even funny. I think this was the most prominent effect Drive had on me.
Libido-9/10-
Very strong effects on my libido. I went from 0 libido, to a above average libido, in a short period of time. This was GREAT in that dept.
Pumps-5/10
I noticed some increased pumps, but nothing out of this world. I really have yet to try a product that really gave me crazy pumps. I am not really worried about pumps.
Focus/intensity-9/10
Really good focus, and training intensity.
Recomp- 2/10
Not really much to note in this dept. I feel it helped keep fat off, but not much of a recomp effect, but i would attribute that mostly due to me bulking. When i try this on a reduced calorie diet, i can't see the recomp effects not being amazing.
Hardness/Vascularity-7/10
Definite increase in hardness and vascularity.
Strength-7/10
I made good strength gains during this log. I was happy in this dept for a natural product. Nothing out of this world, but solid none the less.
Overall- 8/10
I would definitely spend my money on this product. I will be using it again come spring when i cut down.. If this product did nothing else but give me the mood elevation i would buy it, the rest is a bonus.
Neovar-
Pumps-5/10
Again, i don't really get pumps from many products. I got some increases in pumps for sure, but nothing outstanding.
Strength-7/10
Again i gained a bit of strength. I ran neo var solo for a while, and was making decent gains weekly.
Overall-7/10
A solid creatine product. Will use again.
RPM
I'll keep this part short and sweet. I really enjoy RPM for pre workout. Gives me a kind of euphoric feeling, and not too stim heavy. Gives good focus, and intensity.
As for as other changes, since i only used it on workout days, i don't think it played a majior part of my stack, other then a pre-workout supp. I have, and will continue to buy RPM in the future.
Negatives-
The only complaint i have with these products is the dose/bottle size.
I wish either there were more caps in a bottle, or the caps were bigger so i had to take less. Drive doesn't last long at 5-6 a day. RPM if not taking drive, i need to take 5-6 of them to get desired effect.
I can say that is my only complaint.. Which is good, because that means you guys made some solid products..lol
Drive- I hate to sound like someone who jumps onto a bandwagon, but Drive has the following it does because it is a great product.
Here is a summary:
Mood-9/10
Drive just all around made me feel GREAT. I can't really describe it, but i felt such a noticible increase in mood, it isn't even funny. I think this was the most prominent effect Drive had on me.
Libido-9/10-
Very strong effects on my libido. I went from 0 libido, to a above average libido, in a short period of time. This was GREAT in that dept.
Pumps-5/10
I noticed some increased pumps, but nothing out of this world. I really have yet to try a product that really gave me crazy pumps. I am not really worried about pumps.
Focus/intensity-9/10
Really good focus, and training intensity.
Recomp- 2/10
Not really much to note in this dept. I feel it helped keep fat off, but not much of a recomp effect, but i would attribute that mostly due to me bulking. When i try this on a reduced calorie diet, i can't see the recomp effects not being amazing.
Hardness/Vascularity-7/10
Definite increase in hardness and vascularity.
Strength-7/10
I made good strength gains during this log. I was happy in this dept for a natural product. Nothing out of this world, but solid none the less.
Overall- 8/10
I would definitely spend my money on this product. I will be using it again come spring when i cut down.. If this product did nothing else but give me the mood elevation i would buy it, the rest is a bonus.
Neovar-
Pumps-5/10
Again, i don't really get pumps from many products. I got some increases in pumps for sure, but nothing outstanding.
Strength-7/10
Again i gained a bit of strength. I ran neo var solo for a while, and was making decent gains weekly.
Overall-7/10
A solid creatine product. Will use again.
RPM
I'll keep this part short and sweet. I really enjoy RPM for pre workout. Gives me a kind of euphoric feeling, and not too stim heavy. Gives good focus, and intensity.
As for as other changes, since i only used it on workout days, i don't think it played a majior part of my stack, other then a pre-workout supp. I have, and will continue to buy RPM in the future.
Negatives-
The only complaint i have with these products is the dose/bottle size.
I wish either there were more caps in a bottle, or the caps were bigger so i had to take less. Drive doesn't last long at 5-6 a day. RPM if not taking drive, i need to take 5-6 of them to get desired effect.
I can say that is my only complaint.. Which is good, because that means you guys made some solid products..lol