UncleWade's Back and Getting Aesthetic with Evomuse KetoInduce + Defuse

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Speed squats from last night.

3 clusters of 5x2, 5 deep breaths in between sets. Trying to push the density and conditioning aspect of this work as I start getting back into heavy powerlifting (been just doing pause squats and paused benches for awhile now, no specialty bars or ME work due to schoolwork).

3 plates + really cinched mini bands (don't want to fry the nervous system this early in the training cycle - will work up through minis, monster minis, and light bands before pushing the weight).

Doing these in Metal Ace briefs for two reasons:
1. I am considering doing a multiply meet since I achieved my goal of an elite raw total, and want to get used to this.
2. I want to protect the hips. During the week, when I am stuck at the school rec center, I just do beltless, wide-stance, paused squat work to build my starting power out of the hole.

Between KI + Defuse, pushing the volume a bit, I am seeing a difference in the mirror but bodyweight is still pretty similar. I'll give you a one-week photo update tomorrow.
 
Multi-post madness in here.

Decided to give a one-week photo update now. Sorry it's in a smaller format, but I think there are some noticeable differences from page 1.

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Specifically want to call out the abs (more defined), tighter obliques, more of a pop in the delt, and you can even see some vascularity creeping in on my forearm.
 
UncleWade said:
Some current photos from tonight - if you can't tell, I'm a powerlifter.

A stereotypical one.

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I think you look great! :)
 
UncleWade said:
Multi-post madness in here.

Decided to give a one-week photo update now. Sorry it's in a smaller format, but I think there are some noticeable differences from page 1.

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Specifically want to call out the abs (more defined), tighter obliques, more of a pop in the delt, and you can even see some vascularity creeping in on my forearm.
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Definitely a difference!
 
for sure theres some new definition all around there!
 
Today's workout:

1-Board Press
50# bar x 20
90x10
140x5
140x5
190x5
230x3
+ Add Board
260x3
280x1
300x1
320x1
340x1

Bench is slowly starting to come back (385 is my best in competition). The fact that I've been avoiding heavier work due to school and I'm sitting at about 218 (15 pounds lighter) makes this a good number to hit from a one-board for a single today.

High-Incline Dumbbell Press
35x30
40x30

Doing high reps here - feel they're great for my pressing and conditioning (and aesthetics). Continue to waving these up by 5 pounds each week until it's murder.

Rolling Triceps Extension
30x4x15

Lots of people recommend doing these heavy - I don't like them that way (wreaks havoc on the shoulders and elbows). I like a nice stretch, slow eccentric, explosive concentric, and lots of reps.

Lat Pulldowns with Neutral Grip Attachment
75x4x20 (doing one set at each handle)
= = > Drop Set
125x8
100x8
75x8
50x16 w/2-second pause at the contraction

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Triceps Pushdown w/EZ Bar
50x30 - - > Underhand
50x30 - - > Overhand

50x30 - - > Underhand
50x30 - - > Overhand

Done in two big sets.

Rear Delt Raises
5x2x30

Done laying on my side on a bench.
 
Just trace amounts on the keto sticks for the last two nights - guessing it's my higher overall carb intake on training days, and it was skewed towards later in the day.

Will reel things back in and see how things look tomorrow morning.
 
Slowly have gotten things reeled back in - I'm a classic stress-eater, so sometimes that's tough.

I think I'm going to go for very minimal carbs today even though it's a training day, and increase my MCT consumption periworkout.

Looking good in the mirror. Had quick bench day at the university rec center yesterday - blew through it in about 35 minutes. Vascularity in my forearms was at an all-time high (not saying much for me). :p

Paused Bench Press (3 Seconds)
45x20
95x15
135x10
185x10
225x3x5 sets

Focusing on building my driving power off the chest with this main movement, and not depressing my central nervous system for later in the week. Doing this work in lieu of dynamic effort work.

**This was super-set with dead-hang pullups, same rep scheme - 3x5 sets. McGill pullup style (dead hang, get tight, explosive concentric).

Dumbbell Floor Press
75x15x2 sets

Done on a pad to allow me to sink in harder, making it a bit more difficult. 2 second pause on the floor, 2 second flex at the top. Will wave these up in intensity until I can't hit 15 anymore (like I did for 2-board press over a 3 week mesocycle).

Tate Press - (Elbows-Out Triceps Extension)
20x3x20

Did these leaning against a GHR pad.

Hammer Curl
20x15x2 sets

Do these for elbows and shoulders, light weight with a big 2-second flex at the top of the concentric portion.

Face Pulls
50x30x2 sets

Spider Walks
2 sets, 5 trips up and down the wall (about one minute TUT), hands cuffed inside a short mini band.
 
I see a noticeable difference, notably your whole physique seems a whole lot drier and harder, in addition to marked leaning in your midsection.

Honestly, My scale isn't moving either but I'm also leaning out.
 
dsade said:
I see a noticeable difference, notably your whole physique seems a whole lot drier and harder, in addition to marked leaning in your midsection.

Honestly, My scale isn't moving either but I'm also leaning out.
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No scale movement or up and down seems to be a common theme with KI this far.
 
Scale hasn't moved for me, really...likely won't. Couple IPAs tonight.

I'm a live-in advisor for a fraternity house on top of getting my MBA from a pretty well-regarded and rigorous program. The stress is real, I needed a couple (two) beers and a good dip tonight.
 
Back and bumpin'.

Two days after I said the scale hadn't moved, it moved. I hit a nice sumo deadlift PR (at this weight, at least) of 525 last night weighing in the 215 range.

I keep looking better and the weight has been moving great. I can't complain! Snuck a few cheat meals in the last couple days, we'll see how the Defuse can handle it.
 
Long weekend with some friends from out of town - controlled my calories a bit, took the weekend off training, and enjoyed some adult beverages.

Still continuing to lean out in the mirror. Most notable this week, between my abs and obliques and in the delt region.

The alcohol helped with the vascularity, too. :D
 
Switching to at least a week (maybe a little longer) of hitting a lot of volume on my second days for each movement.

My elbows are beat up from the last heavy(er) training cycle since I haven't put in a real demanding wave for awhile.

This will help me build work capacity (again) and help out my tris.

Here's what today looked like:

Hanging Weight Bench Press
95# straight weight + 2x25s hanging from mini bands - - > Two sets of 25 reps

Dumbbell Incline Press
30# dumbbells - - > Two sets of 40 reps

Light Band Pushdowns
2 second flex at the peak of the concentric portion - - > Four sets of 30 reps

Micro Band Reverse Curls
Matt Wenning just posted this exercise to his Facebook if you're curious - - > Four sets of 30 reps

Micro Band Face Pulls
2 second flex at the peak of the concentric portion - - > Four sets of 30 reps

Micro Band Pullaparts
2 second flex at the peak of the concentric portion, pulling the band into the chest - - > Three sets of 40 reps
 
Wrapped things up on Sunday night - right in the middle of finals week.

30 servings on the nose using the heaping scoop dsade suggested - the progress is clear in the mirror and I'll post up when I get a chance. Still battling for top grades. :D

Considering picking up either A) another tub of this or, B) Epitome + Ammo, or C) BMP. Any thoughts? Leaving for an internship mid-May, worried I won't have access to a real gym (outside of the fitness center in the apartment complex) for a couple weeks as it's in another state.
 
UncleWade said:
Wrapped things up on Sunday night - right in the middle of finals week.

30 servings on the nose using the heaping scoop dsade suggested - the progress is clear in the mirror and I'll post up when I get a chance. Still battling for top grades. :D

Considering picking up either A) another tub of this or, B) Epitome + Ammo, or C) BMP. Any thoughts? Leaving for an internship mid-May, worried I won't have access to a real gym (outside of the fitness center in the apartment complex) for a couple weeks as it's in another state.
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Glad it's treated you well, brother.

As for your options, any/all are great. I mean, I'm using all of those LOL, so I'm biased and wouldn't want to pick. But I guess I'd say what's your primary goal. With the BMP (I'd say grab it, that powder is dirt cheap for what you're getting) you'll get muscle fullness/recomp and hopefully hold onto things a bit better. With Epitome/AMMO you'll cut/stay leaner. Keto Induce should align with the latter, but as some have noticed, there's a muscle-fullness that seems to be there, too.

Given the costs, I'd opt for BMP first (as you could get several months of it) or even BMP + Epitome/AMMO as even one month of all 3 should be just slightly more than KI, I believe (if you find good enough sales on those other 2).
 
The BMP powder packs are a tempting deal, and as a powerlifter the recomp is an attractive option (I'm sitting around 214 now - wondering if with a few dietary changes I couldn't sneak into the 198s relatively easily).

It's such a hard choice, EvoMuse has so much good ****. :D I need Gut Health back in stock, too!
 
UncleWade said:
The BMP powder packs are a tempting deal, and as a powerlifter the recomp is an attractive option (I'm sitting around 214 now - wondering if with a few dietary changes I couldn't sneak into the 198s relatively easily).

It's such a hard choice, EvoMuse has so much good ****. :D I need Gut Health back in stock, too!
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That's why I love working for Matt. Every time he rolls something new out, it's awesome and then I'm just like "ugh, another staple" lol.
 
My only concern is I believe there was something saying you shouldn't use nicotine alongside BMP. I dip more than my fair share...
 
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