SPONSORED LOG - Vector & Follidrone - Woman - READ FIRST POST BEFORE ASKING ??

[Marcia]

SPONSORED LOG - Vector & Follidrone - Woman - READ FIRST POST BEFORE ASKING ??

Ok - I think I got enough in the title ;-)

I’m starting an 8 week cycle of Vector and Follidrone today. I’m going to try to include as much info as I can in this initial post but if I forget anything, please ask. I’ll post pics today and at the end.

I’m 48, 5’2”, currently 121 lbs. Bikini competitor, two months post show.

Training: I work out 6 days a week. During the week I’m up at 3:15 am to get it in before work. I have a really sedentary desk job.

Monday - Legs
Tuesday - Shoulders/Tris
Wednesday - Legs
Thursday - Back/Bis
Friday - Glutes
Saturday - Chest/Calves

Cardio - step mill … 15-20 mins whenever I have time.

Food: I’m at 1700-ish calories on my regular days. 130c/173p/57f. This is changing periodically as I settle into my new maintenance calories but I don’t see it going much higher. Yay old lady metabolism!! I do a refeed every so often.

Supplements: basic multi, DIM, DHEA, Vit C, Vit E, Fish oil, creatine. I’ve used SARMS in the past but I’m holding off for now.

Dosing Follidrone 2 before gym and 1 later in the day. Vector dosing is 2 caps 3x/day.

I’m hit or miss with BCAAs or EAAs. I have an issue with being really nauseated during my workouts.

I’m not sure about the rules for mentioning brands on the forums. I have a few preworkouts that I cycle through based on muscle group and how much extra energy I need that morning. I seem to have a really high tolerance for stimulants which is both a blessing and a curse.

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Day 1

6 sets
A1. Hip Width Squat
3 reps 3010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
A2. Below the Knee Rack Pulls
4 reps 2210 tempo Rest 75 seconds

4 sets
B1. Narrow Stance Heels Elevated Squat 6 reps / AMRAP Rest 90 seconds
B2. Lying Leg Curl
6 reps / AMRAP Rest 90 seconds

3 sets
C1. BB Alternating Lunge
8 reps per leg 2010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
C2. Wide Stance Toes Turned Out Feet High on Platform Leg Press
12 reps 3010 tempo Rest 75 seconds

My post workout meal is always a protein shake. Sorry - no food porn here!!

Workout music - typically Spotify 80’s and 90’s rap with the occasional day of current Pop.

 

[Humble]

Subbed! What are your goals for this cycle?

 

[Marcia]

Subbed! What are your goals for this cycle?

Great question and one I should have addressed. I need to gain muscle - particularly my quads and hams. But I also want to minimize fat gain since cutting at my age is becoming more and more difficult. So a nice recomp. My inner fat girl is screaming for a dirty bulk tbh.

 

[bigsmall]

Awesome. Go Marcia!

 

[bigsmall]

Will suggest dosing 2-3 caps of Vector pre-workout (per instructions). During the workout is where it really shines.

 

[Marcia]

Will suggest dosing 2-3 caps of Vector pre-workout (per instructions). During the workout is where it really shines.

Yup - my first dose is pre-gym.

 

[BEAST73]

SUB!

 

[tyga tyga]

Subbed. At what frequency are you hitting hams/quads?

 

[Dobs27]

Subbed!!!!

 

[Marcia]

SPONSORED LOG - Vector & Follidrone - Woman - READ FIRST POST BEFORE ASKING ??

Subbed. At what frequency are you hitting hams/quads?

Twice a week.

Edited for clarity - I also do a glute day so Hams get extra attention that day as well.

 

[TheMovement]

Excited to see how the progression goes for you. Any brand is fine on the forum and shouldn’t violate rules we just can’t say the company name it was purchased from unless it was direct from the brand.

 

[Marcia]

Excited to see how the progression goes for you. Any brand is fine on the forum and shouldn’t violate rules we just can’t say the company name it was purchased from unless it was direct from the brand.

Thank you! I didn’t want to cross a line.

 

[DemntedCowboy]

Subbed

 

[tyga tyga]

Twice a week.

Edited for clarity - I also do a glute day so Hams get extra attention that day as well.

If you keep building your work capacity I’d eventually move to three times a week, IMO. You’re working with a coach aren’t you? I don’t remember from your past log

 

[thebigt]

subbed

 

[ELROCK]

Subbed! Good luck with the run. I think you will enjoy it.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Twice a week.

Edited for clarity - I also do a glute day so Hams get extra attention that day as well.

Nice. That should help you pack on some muscle in the quads and hams for sure. Looking good!

 

[Marcia]

If you keep building your work capacity I’d eventually move to three times a week, IMO. You’re working with a coach aren’t you? I don’t remember from your past log

I’ve always had a coach in the past but I’m flying solo right now due to finances. He and I are still friends so he’ll give me a nudge here and there.

 

[Marcia]

A. Barbell Push Press 4 reps (lift explosively and lower in 3 seconds) Rest 100 seconds
Perform 5 sets

B1. Gironda DB Swing 6 reps per arm alternating
Rest 30 seconds
B2. Seated Rope Handle Face Pull 10 reps 3012 tempo Rest 90 seconds
Perform 3 sets

C1. Barbell Seated Shoulder Press 6 reps 2020 tempo
Rest 30 seconds
C2. Same Exercise and Weight as C1 Perform As Many Reps As Possible with a Fast Tempo
Rest 100 seconds
Perform 3 sets

D1. Telle Lateral Raise 10 reps 4010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
D2. L-Lateral Raise 10 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
Perform 3 sets

Also threw in triceps - overhead extensions, push downs and dips.

Upper body days are tough for me because of a bulging disk in my neck that affects my entire left side. I did feel slightly stronger.

Today’s PWO BioFreak by Global Formulas.

 

[justhere4comm]

Oh heyyyy!! Insies.

:afro:

 

[Marcia]

A. Sumo Deadlift
4 reps 3110 tempo Rest 90 seconds
6 sets

B1. Hip Width Squat
5 partial reps - 5 full reps Rest 90 seconds
B2. Lying Leg Curl
5 reps 5010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
4 sets

C1. Narrow Stance Balls of Feet On Platform Only (heels off) Leg Press
10 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
C2. BB Romanian Deadlift
6 reps 2020 tempo Rest 90 seconds
4 sets

Cardio - 15 min step mill.

PWO - Harambe Blood - Lmnitrix

I’m going to do measurements this weekend because I forgot to do them. I doubt anything will have changed in a week.

 

[BigRed1974]

Interested to see how this stack will treat you. Looking great!

 

[Marcia]

1. Wide Grip Pull Down
10 reps 3010 tempo Rest 20 seconds
A2. Straight Arm Pulldown
12 reps 2010 tempo Rest 20 seconds
A3. Cable Reverse Fly
4 sets

20 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
B1. BB Bent Over Reverse Grip Row 10 reps 3010 tempo Rest 20 seconds
B2. Seated Machine Row Neutral Grip 12 reps 2010 tempo Rest 20 seconds
B3. Hammer Strength Neutral Grip Pulldown * 20 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
4 sets

C. Elbow Single Arm DB Row **
8 reps 3110 tempo Rest 60 seconds
3 sets

D1. Rope Handle Pulldown
10 reps 2010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
D2. J Pulldown
12 reps 2010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
4 sets

Barbell curls - 3 sets

Hammer curls - 3 sets

Stepmill - 15 mins

PWO - BioFreak. This gives me insane, sometimes painful pump.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Nice workout. I have not tried BioFreak so i may have to give that a go!

 

[Marcia]

Nice workout. I have not tried BioFreak so i may have to give that a go!

Thanks! It’s a decent product. I have the watermelon flavor which isn’t the greatest but I don’t really care about that - I just chug it down and head to the gym.

 

[tyga tyga]

SPONSORED LOG - Vector & Follidrone - Woman - READ FIRST POST BEFORE ASKING ??

Separation in your rhomboids are there post show still. Lookin good!

 

[Marcia]

Separation in your rhomboids are there post show still. Lookin good!

Thanks! It’s a struggle but I’m trying to hold on!

 

[Studhorse]

I'm in.
The first pic you put up I thought that feather on your back was real!

 

[Marcia]

I'm in.
The first pic you put up I thought that feather on your back was real!

I’ll let my tattoo artist know!

 

[Marcia]

A. Wide Stance Squat
10 reps 3010 tempo Rest 45 seconds
8 sets

B1. Death March Alternating
8 reps per leg 2010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
B2. Kettlebell Swings Eye Level 15 reps FT Rest 90 seconds
4 sets

C1. Lying Leg Curl
12 reps 4010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
C2. Goblet Alternating Reverse Lunge 8 reps per leg Rest 90 seconds
3 sets

D1. Band Walks
12 steps Forward and Backwards Rest 30 seconds
D2. Clamshells
20 reps per side Rest 30 seconds
D3. Zercher Good Morning
12 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 - 100 seconds
3 sets

E. Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
15 reps 2010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
2 sets

Stepmill - 15 mins

This workout makes me want to die before I’m even done with the squats.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Nice looking workout! Legs are going to be sore!

 

[Marcia]

Nice looking workout! Legs are going to be sore!

I’m sure the people who see me taking the elevator at work think I’m lazy but they can kiss my sore a$$

 

[soxbsbll05]

In!

 

[BigRed1974]

Killer session! The pump is real

 

[Marcia]

SPONSORED LOG - Vector & Follidrone - Woman - READ FIRST POST BEFORE ASKING ??

Killer session! The pump is real

Good thing people are used to seeing me hobble around the office and have stopped asking if I’m ok

 

[Marcia]

Today was a light day. Chest, calves and some abs. These are all muscle groups I don’t have to grow in my division - just maintain what I have. I would like to do more abs work but I’m afraid of making my waist wider which would be horrible. I’m going to post measurements and “deep thoughts for the week” tomorrow.

 

[Humble]

Today was a light day. Chest, calves and some abs. These are all muscle groups I don’t have to grow in my division - just maintain what I have. I would like to do more abs work but I’m afraid of making my waist wider which would be horrible. I’m going to post measurements and “deep thoughts for the week” tomorrow.

Looking forward to the deep thoughts!

 

[LeanEngineer]

Today was a light day. Chest, calves and some abs. These are all muscle groups I don’t have to grow in my division - just maintain what I have. I would like to do more abs work but I’m afraid of making my waist wider which would be horrible. I’m going to post measurements and “deep thoughts for the week” tomorrow.

I think some light abs every few days won't make your waist wider. I think it would just define your mid section more.

 

[Marcia]

I think some light abs every few days won't make your waist wider. I think it would just define your mid section more.

That’s what I’m hoping!

Measurements. I’ve never done this before so hopefully I did it correctly. I only measured the parts I care about.

Thighs - 20”
Waist - 27”
Chest - 32” (under the boobs)
Shoulders - 40.25”

Deep thoughts:

I’ve had much more vivid, sometimes disturbing, dreams the last three days.

No increase in hunger and that makes me really happy. I’m hungry all the time anyway and don’t need any help.

I didn’t feel any noticeable strength increase in the gym but it’s my first week.

My weight this morning was 121. That doesn’t make me happy but I’m hoping there’s a reason and I haven’t gained 2 lbs of fat in a week.

I’m still regretting the 8 sets of squats from Friday morning and tomorrow is leg day. I’m not sure why I do this to myself when other women my age are perfectly happy driving past the gym on their way to boozy brunch or whatever.

Sunday is rest day, meal prep day and reading day. Enjoy!

 

[tyga tyga]

Good thing you’re not like other women!

 

[Humble]

Deep thoughts:

I’ve had much more vivid, sometimes disturbing, dreams the last three days.

Hey Marcia,

The wild dreams are something I experienced while using Vector. Others have reported the same. They went away for me after the first two weeks of an 8 -week cycle. The most interesting thing for me is that I was aware of the dreams as if I was awake and could control the “storyline.” When they began to get, for lack of a better description, “frightening” I just redirected the dreams to something more peaceful.

Is it the same for you?

Also, if you have goals, you will do things others don’t, like disciplined diet and exercise. Goals are good to have!

 

[Marcia]

I won’t bore everyone by reposting my workouts unless they change.

Thanks to being bad at the maths I squatted more than normal and it felt really good. Granted it was only 3 reps for 6 sets (SS with 6 reps of rack pulls) but that’s really encouraging because it’s been a while since I’ve hit that number at all.

Did iso leg curls and realized how much weaker my left leg is due to neck injury. Need to address it.

Sleep was total crap last night

PWO was Muscletech Shatter.

 

[Marcia]

A1. Seated Barbell Shoulder Press 6 reps 3012 tempo
Rest 30 seconds
A2. Seated Reverse Grip Shoulder Press 10 reps 2010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
A3. Y Press 12 reps 2010 tempo
Rest 100 seconds
Perform 3 sets

B1. DB Bent Over Rear Lateral Raise 15 reps 1010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
B2. 45 degree Incline DB Front Raise 15 reps 2010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
Perform 3 sets

C1. Scott Lateral Raise 10 reps 2010 tempo
Rest 20 seconds
C2. Lateral Push Away 10 reps Controlled In and Out Tempo Rest 60 seconds
Perform 3 sets

Overhead tricep extension - 8 reps
Perform 3 sets

Tricep pushdown - 8 reps
Perform 3 sets

Dips - 8 reps
Perform 3 sets

 

[Marcia]

A1. Single Arm Neutral Pulldown
10 reps 3010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
A2. Decline DB Single Arm Row *
8 reps 3110 tempo Rest 60 seconds
4 sets

B. Pendlay Row **
10 reps 3110 tempo Rest 60 seconds
4 sets

C1. Seated Rope Handle Row
12 - 15 reps 2010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
C2. T-Bar Row Wide Grip
12 - 15 reps 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
3 sets

D. Incline Prone Reverse DB Fly *** 20 reps 2010 tempo Rest 60 seconds
3 sets

E1. Motorcycle Row
8 reps 3010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
E2. Lean Back Pulldown
8 reps 3010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
3 sets

I feel like I’m going to die now.

And also

 

[Marcia]

In to follow your progress.

Thanks!!

 

[Marcia]

A1. Horizontal Back Extension * 1 rep Rest 30 seconds
A2. 45 degree Back Extension
10 reps 3 sec up and 3 sec down Rest 30 seconds
A3. Lying Leg Curl
10 reps 2001 tempo Rest 100 seconds
3 sets

B. Foam Roller Leg Curl Walk 12 - 15 reps ** Rest 75 seconds
3 sets

C. Wide Stance Leg Press ***
15 reps 3010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
3 sets

D. Cossack Squats Alternating
8 reps per leg 2010 tempo Rest 75 seconds
3 sets

E1. Froggers
12 - 15 reps 2010 tempo Rest 30 seconds
E2. BB Russian Step Up
8 - 10 reps per leg 2010 tempo Rest 90 seconds
3 sets

Cardio: 15 mins step mill.

I am noticing increase in strength. My calories really haven’t changed since I started.

The weird dreams are gone - thank goodness. They were really unsettling.

Still no increase in hunger but I am still constantly hungry. That’s just my life and I’ve grown accustomed to it.

It’s difficult for me to comment on post workout soreness and recovery because of my injury.

Scale is down less than a pound after going up two. That’s a step in the right direction.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Seems like not too many changes yet and you're about two weeks in?

 

[Marcia]

Seems like not too many changes yet and you're about two weeks in?

Yes - almost two weeks. I like to give things a few weeks to kick in and for my own mind to engage enough to register any changes.

 

[tyga tyga]

Smart move. *Most* products take at minimum two weeks to see any real benefit/change.

 

[Studhorse]

Have you tried the Ghost Pepper chex mix. It's really good.
Ate 1/2 a bag last night watching a movie.