The Solution & Apex Alchemy Lithos

BOSSMAN said:
110s goblet squats.......
And that ice cream, that's a strong lil cup, haha!!
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Limited Equipment here in Columbus. Gotta make due. There are a lot of gyms nearby, but if you know the cards right there are ones which will be an absolute zoo and those who are not as crowded but just as nice.
I should of trained them yesterday at TigerFitness Gym in Cincy, but after a 5 hour drive there probably not a smart idea
 
The Solution said:
Limited Equipment here in Columbus. Gotta make due. There are a lot of gyms nearby, but if you know the cards right there are ones which will be an absolute zoo and those who are not as crowded but just as nice.
I should of trained them yesterday at TigerFitness Gym in Cincy, but after a 5 hour drive there probably not a smart idea
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I knew you were on travel yesterday. Very obedient and dedicated!!
 
Please tell me you found a stranger to rub that stuff on tour back before leg day??
I'veread that it makes your legs grow 2-4" every workout!!!
 
The Solution said:
Limited Equipment here in Columbus. Gotta make due. There are a lot of gyms nearby, but if you know the cards right there are ones which will be an absolute zoo and those who are not as crowded but just as nice.
I should of trained them yesterday at TigerFitness Gym in Cincy, but after a 5 hour drive there probably not a smart idea
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Oh yea. Gyms around Columbus during the Arnold Class are a made house. Sooo packed. Might as well not even workout for the next few days:)
 
Bob, Have Fun At The Arnold !!
 
Yeah have fun at the Arnold, also I am planning to start trying to reintroduce squatting via some Goblet squats. Great way to get back in and build the core up, as well as prepare my form and thoracic for barbell squats in the future.
 
I need to take off work and go to that some year !!
 
MrKleen73 said:
I wouldn't mind either but what a trip...
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It’s dumb crowded, but some cool sights to see. Incredible place to people watch - you see ALL kinds of weirdos, babes, freaks. Definitely and industry’s who’s who turnout generally which can be cool.
 
I am in Vegas every year for Halloween - great people watching !!
 
Week 5

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Pumps:
- I have not experienced any better pumps during training since starting 15 pumps a Day this entire week. I will run 15 for another week as the bottle is starting to get on the low side.

Vascularity:
- Body Comp is steady even with a slight bump in the scale, no real changes to note here. Bloog Glucose and Insulin sensitivity are very good as it has not moved this entire log (81 Upon waking fasted) Tested it this weekend with the same # which is great.

Endurance/Recovery
- I have not felt a decrease in rest times or on a day to day basis.Even with the bump to 15 sprays this week everything is still on par with endurnace and recovery.

The only thing I have truly felt is a slight increase in body temperature after applying the Lithos. Besides that, I have not got anything out of the run so far. Lets see if week 2 on 15 pumps brings any additional benefit
 
I believe a lot of folks here on AM would kill for those calves !!
 
I’ve always found Sunday at the Arnold Classic a good day to go because a lot of companies will be giving the rest of the their samples out if they have any left:) So I’d always stay til the end of the day on Sunday.
 
jameschoi said:
Is the Arnold Classic the top major prize for bodybuilding over Mr. Olympia now?
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The IFBB does not what to acknowledge it, but many think it is !!
 
Mesocycle #10
Week 5 Day 1
Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)
All Rep Tempo's are 2:1:2:2
Rest Times are 90 Seconds


Smith Machine Row:
25/Side x 15
2-25/Side x 12
3-25/Side x 4
3-25/Side x 8 --> 2-25/Side x 8 -> 1-25/Side x 12

DB Pullover:
65 x 12 (2 Sets)

DB Row:
90's x 8 (2 Sets)

Meadows Row:
25 Plate x 10
2-25 Plates x 12
3-25 Plates x 8

1 Arm Supinated Lat Pulldown:
35 Each Hand x 8 (3 Sets)

A1: Reverse EZ Bar Curl
70 x 12 (2 Sets)

B1: Hammer Curl:
30's x 8 (2 Sets)


Post-Workout:
Protein Bar
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Looking good, those legs man... Nice!
 
Mesocycle #10
Week 5 Day 2
Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)
All Rep Tempo's are 2:1:2:2
Rest Times are 90 Seconds

Incline DB Bench Press:
80's x 10
90's x 10
100's x 8
110's x 8 --> 80's x 8 --> 60's x 12

Smith Incline Bench Press:
25/Side x 10
2-25/Side x 10
3-25/Side x 12
4-25/Side x 8

Cable Crossover:
45 Each Hand x 15 (2 Sets)

Assisted Dip Machine
2 Sets to Failure

HS Rear Delt Raise:
80 x 20 --> 60 x 10 (2 Sets)

DB Shoulder Laterals:
35's x 8 (2 Sets)

Dual Rope Tricep Extension:

140 x 12-15 (2 Sets)



Lying DB Skullcrusher:
35's x 10-12 (2 Sets)

Post-Workout:
Cereal & Whey
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I gotta get on TheSolution’s level with those 110lbs DB incline bench! I need to start eating chicken and waffle cereal is what it is;)
 
LeanEngineer said:
I gotta get on TheSolution’s level with those 110lbs DB incline bench! I need to start eating chicken and waffle cereal is what it is;)
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Step 1 -- Follow Cookie Cutter Diet
Step 2 -- PhotoShop your pictures
Step 3 -- Rinse/Repeat
Step 4 -- Don't be consistent with your diet, training, or supplementation for years on end...

#YOLO
 
The Solution said:
Step 1 -- Follow Cookie Cutter Diet
Step 2 -- PhotoShop your pictures
Step 3 -- Rinse/Repeat
Step 4 -- Don't be consistent with your diet, training, or supplementation for years on end...

#YOLO
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I think you left out several other steps....but I'm gonna leave that alone!
Nice work on the 110s, especially on an incline!!
 
He Had Me At

Step 1 - Eat Cookies !!
 
Mesocycle #10
Week 5 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)
All Rep Tempo's are 2:1:2:2
Rest Times are 90 Seconds

Pronoated Low Cable Rows: (2:1:2:1)
100 x 10 (2 Sets)

Braced Dumbbell Rows:
50's x 12 (2 Sets)

Cable Pullover
70 x 10 (3 Sets)

HyperExtensions:
BW x 25 (2 Sets)

Supinated DB Curl
30's x 8 (2 Sets)

Cable Hammer Curl
90 x 8 (2 Sets)

Post-Workout:
Strawberry & Banana Pancakes
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Pancakes look delicious !!
 
Mesocycle #10
Week 5 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)
All Rep Tempo's are 2:1:2:2
Rest Times are 90 Seconds



Hammer Strength Machine Press
4 Plates/Side x 8 (2 Sets)

Pronated DB Fly: (3:1:1:1)
40's x 12

HS Pec Fly:
140 x 10 + 20 seconds Iso-Tension (2 Sets)

A1: DB Rear Delt Flies
2 Sets of 25

A2: Hammer Strength Laterals
2 Sets of 15

Dual Handle Pushdown:
140 x 10 (2 Sets)

Overhead Tricep Cable Extension
30's x 15 (2 Sets)


Post-Workout:
PB2 Glazed Waffles
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Mesocycle #10
Week 5 Day 5
Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)
All Rep Tempo's are 2:1:2:2
Rest Times are 90 Seconds

Lying Leg Curl: (3:1:1:1)
100 x 8
120 x 8
140 x 8
160 x 8 + 10 Partials (2 Sets)

Leg Press: (3:1:1:1)
1 Plate/Side x 20
2 Plates/Side x 15
3 Plates/Side x 12
4 Plates/Side x 10
5 Plates/Side x 8
6 Plates/Side x 8 (2 Sets)

DB Goblet Squat:
110's x 8 (2 Sets)

Leg Extension: (3:1:1:1)
30 Each Leg x 8 (7 Sets)
* Go Back and Forth for 7 sets with no rest


Cable Pull through
80 x 12 (2 Sets)


Post-Workout:
Ample Hills PB Wins the Cup
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Final Review

Pumps:
- I have not experienced any better pumps during training since starting 15 pumps a Day for 2 weeks and 10 pumps did not merit much results. On a future run jumping to 20 may be the best option

Vascularity:
- Body Comp is steady even with a slight bump in the scale, no real changes to note here. Bloog Glucose and Insulin sensitivity are very good as it has not moved this entire log (81 Upon waking fasted) Tested it this weekend with the same # which is great.

I added 1.4 pounds over the 5-6 weeks running the product which is a slow and steady pace without adjusting nutrition

Endurance/Recovery
- I have not felt a decrease in rest times or on a day to day basis. Even with the bump to 15 sprays over the last 2 weeks everything is still on par with endurnace and recovery.

The only thing I have truly felt is a slight increase in body temperature after applying the Lithos. Besides that, I have not got anything out of the run so far.

Overall I did not see anything worth the price tag on the product, but everyone responds and reacts differently to ingredients and profiles on the market. Take my log with a grain of salt just like every review before making a purchase .

Thank you again for following along and supporting me during the experience
 
Unrelated to the product review, but what do you attribute your Fasting Blood Glucose levels to? I’ve followed since your Vector log, and I think in the beginning of that you were upper 90’s fasted? Now, further into a caloric surplus (unless I missed something calorie intake wise), your fasting BG is low 80’s. I would have assumed the further into a bulk one gets, the worse ones fasting BG would get. Now, I’m not saying worse as in unhealthy or anything, just more so trending upwards.

As always, great detail in your review!
 
Nice honest log and review! Good job like always.
 
aaronuconn said:
Unrelated to the product review, but what do you attribute your Fasting Blood Glucose levels to? I’ve followed since your Vector log, and I think in the beginning of that you were upper 90’s fasted? Now, further into a caloric surplus (unless I missed something calorie intake wise), your fasting BG is low 80’s. I would have assumed the further into a bulk one gets, the worse ones fasting BG would get. Now, I’m not saying worse as in unhealthy or anything, just more so trending upwards.

As always, great detail in your review!
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Fasting BG can lower over time naturally as the body becomes more insulin sensetive. Adding lean mass over time can make the body more insulin sensetive, which is what he has done. Increasing calories won't necessarily cause BG to go up; increasing meal frequency combined with carbs in every meal could cause insulin resistance.
 
aaronuconn said:
Unrelated to the product review, but what do you attribute your Fasting Blood Glucose levels to? I’ve followed since your Vector log, and I think in the beginning of that you were upper 90’s fasted? Now, further into a caloric surplus (unless I missed something calorie intake wise), your fasting BG is low 80’s. I would have assumed the further into a bulk one gets, the worse ones fasting BG would get. Now, I’m not saying worse as in unhealthy or anything, just more so trending upwards.

As always, great detail in your review!
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Food sources my coach and I are very detailed on digestion and what I eat
Sleep
Stress
Water Intake
All larger factors

My intake hasn’t shifted at all I’m just being cautious on digesting my nutrients and putting my body in the most optimal state for my workouts. If you are not hydrated properly, not sleeping enough, and making sure your GI tract is moving along properly these could add up to seeing it spike. Same with your caffeine intake too. I know a lot of people who intake a lot of stims and have a higher Blood glucose due to it.
 
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