Foxy Rocks MST RagNOrok

[ddfox]

ME:

Age: 45
Ht: 5'7"
Wt: 170
BF: 12-14%

Current Split: (Thinking of changing it up)

Chest / Triceps / Calfs

Back / Traps / Abs

Shoulders / Legs


Current Supps:

MST RagNOrok Elite

Protein --- OxyElite
Multi --- Orange Triad+Greens
Intra --- AminoD



Big Thanks to MST for the opportunity to log this re-formulated classic!

 

[ddfox]

Ready to go for Shoulders & Legs on Monday!!

 

[jwa254]

Subbed, brotha. Excited to see how this goes for ya

 

[ddfox]

Decided to go with 1 HEAPING scoop today...

I like to down my Pre in 2 or 3 gulps so I only use 4-5 oz of water.

 

[Gutterpump]

Subbed!

 

[orangewaldo]

What did you think of the flavor?

 

[ddfox]

What did you think of the flavor?

I thought it should be called Piña Coloda instead of Punch. I liked it but didn't get much "Punch" flavor. Definitely has a "tropical" taste.

 

[jwa254]

I thought it should be called Piña Coloda instead of Punch. I liked it but didn't get much "Punch" flavor. Definitely has a "tropical" taste.

Agreed that it does taste similar to a piña colada. Also, there are other styles of punch aside from fruit punch, but I get what you're saying.

 

[ddfox]

Agreed that it does taste similar to a piña colada. Also, there are other styles of punch aside from fruit punch, but I get what you're saying.

True. It was a welcome change --- I'm pretty much tired of all fruit punch supplements.

 

[jwa254]

True. It was a welcome change --- I'm pretty much tired of all fruit punch supplements.

haha totally understandable.

 

[ddfox]

Shoulders / Legs

NOTES: Took 1 heaping scoop today. Had a good workout, nothing spectacular. Energy was ok, I typically take 300mg of caffeine so I'm thinking 1.5 scoops will be my sweet spot. Surprised I didn't tingle more on the 2g of BA. For me the focus was the best part - found myself staring or becoming "zoned in" on random objects. Like a concentrated stare.

Chest & Triceps on Wed or Thurs.

 

[orangewaldo]

I agree on the tropical flavor. My thought was it should come with a drink umbrella and it's certainly a welcome change.

 

[ddfox]

Chest / Triceps / Calfs

NOTES: Tried 1.5 scoops today. Got a few tingles but not as much as I excepted. Pump was good today. Endurance seemed better & focus was good but I didn't get that "jolt" or "rush" of energy. I may need to wait longer before starting my workout. RagNOrok seems to come on slower & smoother than I'm used to. Tomorrow is Back & Traps --- I may try 2 scoops.

 

[Gutterpump]

Endurance and focus seem to be the shining points for everyone so far.

 

[ddfox]

Back / Traps / Abs

NOTES: Stayed @ 1.5 scoops. Here's the biggest difference I've seen so far - Although I don't get that initial rush of energy from RagNOrok - I also don't crash 3-4 hours later. Many times on different pre-workouts I'll end up taking a 40-60 min nap later in the day because I feel so drained. For me, that's a good trade off most of the time.

 

[Gutterpump]

Good to hear, glad it treats you well in that respect. I'm not a fan of crashing myself.

 

[jwa254]

Not the only person to remark about the lack of crash. Exciting!

 

[ddfox]

Gotta work Sat & Sun this weekend so I'll be ready to hit it hard on Monday!

 

[jwa254]

Awesome. Have fun at work

 

[classic34]

Ready to go for Shoulders & Legs on Monday!!



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I love Cordygen! It's been a long time though... Have you tried that sample yet?

Oh, yeah, and I'm in.

 

[ddfox]

Full Body

Lots of pull-ups, push-ups, dips, dumbbells, kettle bells, TRX Suspension trainer, and Medicine ball.


NOTES: IMO this is the type of workout where RagNOrok really shines! Endurance was excellent. Kept pushing myself for more reps & more exercises! I'll be doing this type of workout again!!!

 

[Gutterpump]

I love those types of workouts, super tough. TRX suspension cables kicked my ass the first time I tried it out, wasn't expecting that. I thought I'd add it to the program to help stabilize my shoulders due to past injury, realized it's something you need to eeease into.

 

[jwa254]

TRX sounds interesting. Might have to look into that further.

 

[ddfox]

TRX sounds interesting. Might have to look into that further.

Love doing rows & rear delt exercises on it. Along with squats & lunges. But can be a great full body workout too.

 

[ddfox]

3 Mile Run



NOTES: Decided to try 1 scoop before a run today. Thought it was the perfect amount of pre-cardio boost. Looking forward to Chest in the morning!

 

[jwa254]

Nice. Everyone seems to really enjoy the product before endurance activities. Seems to be one of the many positives

 

[Gutterpump]

Agreed. Definitely a nice thing that Cordygen is included in the formula. I've become a big fan.

 

[ddfox]

Update: Have done Chest & Tris along with Back & Traps the past couple of days -



NOTES: Find myself doing more reps and more sets than normal - Have not wanted to leave the gym!

Endurance, Focus, & No Crash seem to be the biggest benefits so far!

 

[ddfox]

Been working overtime -- finally got a day off tomorrow. Thinking it's time to do another Full Body Workout!!!!

 

[jwa254]

Kill it, bro. Looking forward to the workout results

 

[Gutterpump]

Been working overtime -- finally got a day off tomorrow. Thinking it's time to do another Full Body Workout!!!!

I've been doing the same due to a busy schedule, full body each time. Start with squats, and kill it!

 

[ddfox]

Full Body

Giant Sets: ( 1 warm up round & 3 workings Rounds of 10 reps)
Trap Bar Deadlift
Hack Squat
Pull-ups
Push-ups
Overhead Press

NOTES: Great Full body workout. 1.5 scoops seems to be my sweet spot.

 

[jwa254]

Awesome. Glad to hear you've found your sweet spot

 

[puccah8808]

In for this!

 

[Gutterpump]

ddfox - are you lifting with volume in your current routine, or more for strength? Just curious. Glad you've got your dose dialed in.

 

[ddfox]

Staying around 8-10 reps per set.

10-12 sets on Chest & Back
8-10 on most everything else

I believe in time under tension. Little to no cheating/momentum. Full range - with a good eccentric phase.

 

[ddfox]

Gotta throw this in here--- Love all the Marvel Super hero movies...

July 2017 !!!!!

 

[Gutterpump]

Man, Marvel is going to be releasing SO many good movies in the next few years. I'm looking forward to the ar***** of Dr. Strange.

Hrm for some reason, the forum won't let me type a.r.r.i.va.l without it being censored

 

[ddfox]

CrossFit WOD

Strength - 5x3 Back Squat (I did 135/185/225/245/245)

150 Jump Rope (singles)
50 Wall Ball Shots (20#)
400m Run
40 Deadlifts (135#)


NOTES: Tried my first CrossFit workout. RagNOrok is absolutely perfect for these type of workouts!

 

[jwa254]

Glad to hear RagNOrok works well for CrossFit. Not exactly a CF fan, but hey, maybe we can start marketing there

 

[Gutterpump]

Ahh man I didn't know you were into Crossfit. It will definitely shine there. The Cordyceps is definitely a plus where it comes to endurance as well. Cordygen VO2 Ultra is another product that is very popular with Crossfit athletes.

 

[ddfox]

That was my first CrossFit workout. I needed a big change, have been losing motivation to train over the past few months. Was looking for a new challenge. I'm thinking of doing CrossFit once or twice a week.

Thursday will be my next WOD.

 

[Gutterpump]

Good stuff man! You will definitely find plenty of motivation at a Crossfit box. I enjoy their powerlifting sessions they have as well. I've been meaning to visit a couple new ones here in NY, I have a friend I used to train with who just became a powerlifting coach at one. Fun places to train, great setups, and motivated / knowledgeable individuals.

 

[ddfox]

CrossFit WOD

Strength - 6x2 Back Squat (135/185/205/225/245/275)

12 min AMRAP (As many reps/rounds as possible)

15 push ups
10 Knees to Elbow
30 Air Squats
10 Knees to Elbow



NOTES: Time for a Final Review!!! I'll post it up this weekend!!!!

 

[Gutterpump]

I'd be pretty winded after that! Hopefully the RagNOrok helped a bunch.
Looking forward to the review.

 

[jwa254]

I'd be pretty winded after that! Hopefully the RagNOrok helped a bunch.
Looking forward to the review.

You and me both, brotha. And that's on both accounts: the windedness and the looking foward to the review part.

 

[ddfox]

Review is up -

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/product-review/210671-ragnarok-ultra-40-a.html#post4706606





Rating is tough --- Might give it 3.5 but more positives than negatives so I rounded up.

(My sweet spot for RagNOrok was 1.5 scoops)

Taste --- The fruit punch was very tropical, think pina coloda, but very refreshing and a welcome change from other fruit punch supplements.

PROS - The endurance was above & beyond any pre that I've tried before. I loved it on full body & CrossFit workouts. Was also nice before cardio. This is where the product really shines. Found myself pushing harder for more reps & sets than normal.

Focus was also good, not great, but good during most workouts.

Smooth energy & No crash like some pre's that I've tried in the past.

CONS - I never got that burst or rush of energy that I sometimes enjoy before a workout. (But the lack of crash is a fair trade IMO)

Never really got or noticed any incresed "pump" from the product.

Overall I enjoyed RagNOrok & would recommend it.

 

[ddfox]

BONUS WORKOUT

CrossFit WOD

Three 5 minute Rounds (1 min rest between rounds)
Each movement done for 1 min
Score = Total reps for 3 rounds

Wallballs (20#)
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (75#)
Box Jump (20")
Push Press (75#)
Row for Calories

My score = 198 reps

 

[Gutterpump]

Good job on that bonus workout, and thanks for the review!

 

[jwa254]

Thanks for the review, bud. Do you mind copy/pasting it into the thread as well? Thanks!