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smoothballer
03-10-11, 9:00 pm
I have decided since Corporate was so gracious enough to give me a free can of Rage at the FORVM event Saturday at the Cage it would only be fitting for me to do a log of the product. I was an alpha tester for both versions of the powder so when I tried one of the Rage samples for my workouts down at Metro I found that Orange Juiced flavor to be much much better than the alphas. This is perfect timing as I am coming to the end of Iron Contest. I started my can on Monday so I have a little catching up to do. Workouts and comments incoming...

smoothballer
03-10-11, 9:01 pm
Legs - 3/7/11

- Flow Motion Squats - Warm-up, 160 x 10, 180 x 8, 200 x 6, 200 x 6, 200 x 6, 220 x 6

- Leg Press - 4pps x 12, 4pps x 12, 4pps x 12

- Leg Ext - 160 x 12, 160 x 12, 160 x 12

- Seated Leg Curls - 150 x 12, 150 x 12, 160 x 12

- Lying Leg Curls - 140 x 12, 140 x 12, 140 x 12

- One Legged DB SLDL (Left only) - 70 x 12, 70 x 12, 80 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 - 45 seconds
- Slammed my Rage about 20 min before hitting the gym. The focus of this stuff is insane. I honestly couldn't take my mind off of each rep.
- I spent about 10 min hitting the foam roller and stretched. I learned a ton this weekend from Sam Byrd and some of the other pros.
- I was doing down BW Squatting on these bubble things at PT with no pain so I figured I would try some double legged things. The Flow Motion machine was good because it kept me stable and I kept it a little lighter on the leg press but got good stretch on each rep.
- I love coming off the Arnold because my intensity is so freaking high.

smoothballer
03-10-11, 9:02 pm
Chest - 3/8/11

- Incline DB Bench - Warm-up, 65's x 10, 75's x 8, 80's x 6, 80's x 6, 80's x 6, 80's x 6

- Decline BB Bench - 155 x 12, 155 x 12, 165 x 13

- DB Bench - 60's x 12, 60's x 12, 55's x 12

- Incline DB Flies - 40's x 12, 40's x 12, 45's x 12

- Dips - 12, 12, 13

- Pec Dec - 150 x 12, 150 x 12, 150 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 - 45 seconds
- Same as last workout...Momentum from the Arnold plus Rage had me in the zone. I finally locked in on what I have to do mentally for chest workouts and I plan on keeping it going.
- Listened to a variety of music during my workout but the end of DMX's Ruff Ryders Anthem really hit home..."Talk Is Cheap Motherfucker"

smoothballer
03-10-11, 9:11 pm
Shoulders

- Smith Shoulder Press - Warm-up, 95 x 10, 115 x 8, 125 x 6, 135 x 6, 145 x 6, 145 x 6

- Side Lat Raises - 25's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- Front Lat Raises - 35's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- Upright Rows - 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12

- Bent Over DB Raises - 15's x 12, 15's x 12, 15's x 12

- BB Shrugs - 225 x 12, 225 x 12, 245 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 - 45 seconds
- Had a little more time in between my last meal and Rage and it hit me a lot faster. My wife even asked why I looked so focused while waiting for the Smith press.
- Shoulders were so pumped with blood...What a great feeling

smoothballer
03-10-11, 9:36 pm
So far I have had zero crashes on Rage and have had no problem falling asleep about 5-6 hours after taking it.

Madcat
03-10-11, 9:48 pm
Nice workouts bro, keep it up! PT sucks so I feel ya there. Not to mention takes a lot out of you.

I agree I have had 0 crashes with Rage and the concentration/alertness is insane.

I just started back on Mstak and Rage, along with Atomic 7, and an unnamed fat burner(it is brand name) and I have been sweating balls at the gym daily. I focus way more than usual with Rage and LOVE it. Not to mention I was trying to take a break from Creatine so I m pretty stoked about it.

Keep it up bro! See ya in Cleveland or Cbus soon!

smoothballer
03-12-11, 10:12 am
Nice workouts bro, keep it up! PT sucks so I feel ya there. Not to mention takes a lot out of you.

I agree I have had 0 crashes with Rage and the concentration/alertness is insane.

I just started back on Mstak and Rage, along with Atomic 7, and an unnamed fat burner(it is brand name) and I have been sweating balls at the gym daily. I focus way more than usual with Rage and LOVE it. Not to mention I was trying to take a break from Creatine so I m pretty stoked about it.

Keep it up bro! See ya in Cleveland or Cbus soon!

Yeah it is amazing how much PT is a pain in the ass. It is like a workout before my workout.

smoothballer
03-12-11, 10:13 am
Back

- DB Pullovers - Warm-up, 80 x 10, 90 x 8, 100 x 6, 100 x 6, 100 x 6, 100 x 6

- Close Grip Pulldowns - 165 x 12, 165 x 12, 165 x 12

- DB Rows - 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12

- Assisted Pull-ups - 12, 12, 12

- Reverse Grip Pulldowns - 150 x 12, 150 x 12, 150 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 - 45 seconds
- Was pretty tired from a long work week, but Rage gave me plenty of energy.
- Really focused on taking every single rep to full extension...felt a huge stretch.
- Added a little more water to Rage by accident and I didn't like it. I like it much better with only a little bit a water and shoot it down.

smoothballer
03-13-11, 9:19 pm
Arms

- Cable Concentration Curls - 50 x 10, 60 x 8, 60 x 6, 70 x 6, 70 x 6, 70 x 6

- BB Curls - 75 x 12, 75 x 12, 85 x 12

- Preacher Curl Machine - 50 x 12, 35 x 12, 40 x 12

- Tricep Pushdowns - 120 x 10, 130 x 8, 150 x 6, 150 x 6, 150 x 6, 150 x 6

- Skull Crushers - 65 x 12, 65 x 12, 75 x 12

- Overhead Tricep Extensions - 75 x 12, 75 x 12, 75 x 12

- Forearms

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 - 45 seconds
- Went up to Iron Asylum yesterday with my dad, bro, and friend. The mentality in that place is crazy. Mix that with a little shot of Rage and it is pure insanity.
- Really focused on what I learned from Rage and my arms felt like they weighed a ton.

smoothballer
03-14-11, 8:55 pm
Legs

- Foam Rolling and Streching

- Free Motion Squats - Warm-up, 180 x 15, 180 x 15, 200 x 12, 80 x 10 (Left Leg Only), 80 x 12 (Left Leg Only)

- Leg Press - 3pps x 25, 3pps x 25, 3pps x 25, 3pps + 25 x 25

- Leg Ext - 120 x 15, 120 x 15, 140 x 12, 140 x 12

- One Legged DB SLDL - 70 x 15, 70 x 15, 70 x 15, 70 x 15

- Seated Leg Curl - 120 x 15, 140 x 15, 160 x 12, 160 x 10

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- The first 2 sets of Free Motion squats felt good the first 2 sets then I felt some pain on the inner ankle so I played it smart and went with one legged for the other 2 sets. I also kept it a little lighter on the leg press but worked more on keep the contraction the entire set.
- Rage had me in the zone again. I love this stuff. It even kept me in the zone for cardio and I just kept my head down and sweated my ass off.

rockeo
03-14-11, 11:31 pm
SUBBED & ready to see more results - keep that Rage Spark Ignited smoothness
looking great in here ...

smoothballer
03-15-11, 8:19 am
SUBBED & ready to see more results - keep that Rage Spark Ignited smoothness
looking great in here ...

Good to have you along brother...

smoothballer
03-15-11, 9:32 pm
Chest

- DB Bench - 75's x 12, 80's x 12, 80's x 7, 70's x 10, 70's x 10

- DB Incline Bench - 55's x 12, 55's x 12, 55's x 9, 55's x 10

- Incline Flies - 35's x 12, 40's x 12, 40's x 12, 45's x 12

- Pec Dec Flies - 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 142.5 x 12, 150 x 12

- Dips - 12, 12, 10, 10

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Chest is still being stubborn with me but I figure the best way is to pound the shit out of it til it responds.
- Rage didn't have the kick in the face energy that it did last week. The focus was still there which is my favorite part. Still got me through this brutal workout.

smoothballer
03-16-11, 9:02 pm
Shoulders

- DB Side Raises - Warm-up, 30's x 12, 30's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- BB Front Raise - 50 x 12, 60 x 12, 60 x 12, 70 x 12

- DB Rear Delt Raises 15's x 12, 20's x 12, 25's x 12, 30's x 12
Superset
- High Cable Pull - 32.5 x 12, 42.5 x 12, 52.5 x 12, 57.5 x 12

- Upright Rows (Wide/Narrow/Close) - 90 x 10/10/10, 90 x 10/10/10, 90 x 10/10/10

- DB Shoulder Press - 45's x 12, 50's x 12, 55's x 9, 55's x 10

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- In honor of the late great Nate Dogg there was a lot of rap on the playlist today. Started the workout with 'Regulate' and I knew it was gonna be a good workout.
- Went with the Rage + Pump (minus stim pill) today. This is my favorite pre-workout stack. Rage has my energy and focus on point and Pump had so much blood in my the muscles and veins popping out all over the place.

smoothballer
03-19-11, 9:55 am
Back

- Pullups x Failure - 5, 5, 5, 4

- DB Rows - 85 x 12, 95 x 12, 95 x 12, 95 x 12

- Lat Pulldowns - 180 x 12, 195 x 12, 195 x 12, 195 x 12

- T-Bar Rows - 2p x 12, 2p + 25 x 12, 2p + 35 x 12, 3p x 12

- Reverse Grip Lat Pulldowns - 150 x 12, 150 x 12, 150 x 12, 150 x 12

- Cable Rows - 97.5 (Stack) x 12, 97.5 x 12, 97.5 x 12, 97.5 x 12

- BB Rows - 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 12,135 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Holy Hell was my back smoked after this. Still need to work on my pull-ups and BB Rows but overall a very successful workout. Been awhile since I did real T-Bar Rows and how well they hit the spot.
- Rage gave me a ton of focus and I couldn't ask for anything more.

smoothballer
03-20-11, 11:11 am
Arms

- Close Grip Bench - 185x12, 165x12, 165x12

- EZ Bar Curls - 75x12, 85x12, 85x12

- DB Overhead Ext - 75x12, 85x12, 95x12

- DB Curls - 40x12, 45x12, 45x12

- Tricep Rope Pushdown - 130x12, 130x12, 130x12

- DB Preacher Curls - 25x12, 25x12, 25x12

- Rev Grip Cable Ext - 50x12, 50x12, 50x12 - then 40 x failure - 30 x failure - 20 x failure - 10 x failure (DS)

- Hammer Curls - 45x12, 50x12, 55 x failure - 45 x failure, 35 x failure - 25 x failure (DS)

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Went up to Iron Asylum to hit arms with my bro. Once again, Holy Volume! Arms felt like they weighed 100 lbs when I walked out of the gym and can't fully extend my arms today...mission accomplished.
- Rage + Pump = Epic...that is all

smoothballer
03-21-11, 8:46 pm
Legs

- Foam Rolling and Streching

- Smith Squats - Warm-up, 135 x 10, 135 x 10, 135 x 10, 135 x 10

- Leg Press - 4pps x 25, 4pps x 25, 4pps + 25 x 20, 5pps x 20

- Leg Ext - 140 x 15, 140 x 15, 140 x 12, 140 x 15

- Seated Leg Curl - 140 x 15, 150 x 15, 150 x 12, 150 x 10

- Lying Leg Curls - 120 x 15, 110 x 12, 110 x 10, 110 x 10

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Was in a funk going into the gym and couldn't shake it. My legs were smoked but I have had better workouts.
- Tried BB Squats but the ankle said hell no. Smith Squats were better but still not perfect so I didn't push the weight up.
- Rage gave me plenty of energy but I was focused on the wrong thing...

ToSo
03-22-11, 9:58 am
Wow, you really made a thorough log. Looks great bro, keep killing it the gym. RAGE ON.

smoothballer
03-23-11, 8:11 am
Wow, you really made a thorough log. Looks great bro, keep killing it the gym. RAGE ON.

Thanks bro.

smoothballer
03-23-11, 8:19 am
Chest

- DB Bench - Warm-up, 70's x 12, 75's x 12, 75's x 9, 75's x 8

- Incline Bench - 55's x 12, 50's x 12, 50's x 12, 50's x 12

- Incline Flies - 35's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- Pec Dec - 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 10

- Dips - 12, 12, 10, 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Went for depth and stretch instead of weights for this workout. Chest seems to be struggling a little so I figured no use upping the weights if the reps aren't deep.
- Sick again...awesome. I figured I was done with these damn colds, but nope...
- Rage was definitely a godsend for this workout because I needed all the energy I could get to workout while feeling like crap.

smoothballer
03-24-11, 8:09 am
Shoulders

- Side SB Raises - Warm-up, 30's x 12, 30's x 12, 30's x 12, 30's x 12

- Front BB Raises - 50 x 12, 60 x 12, 60 x 12, 60 x 12

- Bent Over DB Raises - 25's x 12, 25's x 12, 25's x 12, 25's x 12
Superset
- High Cable Pull - 75 x 12, 60 x 12, 60 x 12, 60 x 12

- Upright Rows (Wide/Middle/Close) - 60 x 10/10/10, 60 x 10/10/10, 60 x 10/10/10

- DB Shoulder Press - 50's x 12, 50's x 12, 50's x 12, 50's x 11

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Still feeling like crap but pushed on through. Shoulder got an immediate pump and continued through the whole workout.
- Had my final PT session today. The therapist said my strength is back but I still have some soreness that is related to the activities I might do such as running and squatting. At home exercises and icing will continue for awhile.
- With 0 carbs (besides veggies) and being sick I needed all the energy I could get and Rage provided me with a ton.

smoothballer
03-25-11, 8:14 am
Back

- Pullups x Failure - 8, 7, 7, 5

- DB Rows - 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12

- Lat Pulldowns - 180 x 12, 180 x 12, 180 x 12, 195 x 12

- T-Bar Rows - 2p + 25 x 12, 3p x 10, 3p x 12, 3p x 10 - 2p x 8, 1p x 10 (Dropset)

- Reverse Lat Pulldowns - 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 12

- Cable Rows - 97.5 x 12, 97.5 x 12, 97.5 x 12, 97.5 x 12

- BB Rows - 135 x 12, 135 x 10, 135 x 12, 135 x 12

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Awesome back workout. I really like the T-Bar for hitting the middle back. Focused a lot on form overall and man can I feel it today.
- Rage had me locked in on every rep and wouldn't let me quit til I couldn't give any more.

smoothballer
03-26-11, 10:08 am
Arms

- Smith Close Grip Bench - 190 x 10, 170 x 12, 170 x 12

- EZ Bar Curls - 65 x 12, 75 x 12, 75 x 12

- DB Overhead Tricep Ext - 75 x 12, 75 x 12, 80 x 12

- DB Curls - 35's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- Rope Pushdown - 42.5 x 12, 52.5 x 12, 43.5 x 12

- DB Single Arm Preacher Curls - 25 x 12, 30 x 12, 30 x 12

- Reverse Grip Cable Pushdown - 22.5 x 12, 22.5 x 12, 22.5 x 12 - 17.5 x failure - 12;5 x failure - 7.5 x failure (Dropset)

- DB Hammer Curls - 40's x 12, 40's x 12, 40's x 12 - 30's x failure - 20's x failure (Dropset)

Workout Comments

- Rest times at 30 seconds
- Went solely for the peak contraction and pump instead of worrying about the weight at all. Gotta finish strong for the last workout of the IC.
- Went with double cardio yesterday. 45 min in the morning and 60 min post-workout. No rest for the wicked.
- Rage was my savior yesterday. I was drained before taking it and it gave me the kick in the ass that I needed to get through everything.

smoothballer
03-29-11, 4:14 pm
Legs

- Foam Rolling and Stretching

- Smith Squats - Warm-up, 135 x 10, 135 x 10, 135 x 10

- Leg Press - 5pps x 12, 5pps + 25 x 12, 6pps x 12, 6pps x 15 - 5pps x 10 - 4pps x 15 - 3pps x 15 - 2pps x 25 - 1pps x 30 (Epic Dropset)

- Leg Ext - 120 x 12, 120 x 12, 120 x 12, 100 x 10/6/8 (Slow up and down/Explode up and slow down/partials)

- Seated Leg Curls - 140 x 12, 140 x 12, 140 x 12, 120 x 8/8/8 (Slow up and down/Explode up and slow down/partials)

- One Legged Lying Leg Curl - 50 x 10, 50 x 10, 50 x 10

- Lying Leg Curl - 100 x 10/6/8 (Slow up and down/Explode up and slow down/partials)

- Lunges - BW x 10, BW x 10, BW x 10

- Abs

Workout Comments

- Kept all rest times to 30 seconds.
- First workout after the Iron Contest so I figure I would incorporate some dropsets and a new technique I learned from Vinny G.
- Ankle is slowly getting better so I stuck with the smith machine and added some BW lunges.
- In looking at my before and after pics I could use more quad definition.
- I couldn't get enough of the weights and I know I can thank Rage for that. So far no dropoff in energy.

smoothballer
03-29-11, 10:04 pm
Chest and Biceps

- Incline Bench - Warm-up, 135 x 10, 155 x 10, 165 x 8, 175 x 7, 185 x 5, 135 x 10

- Smith Bench - 155 x 10, 155 x 8, 155 x 8, 155 x 7

- Decline Bench - 135 x 12, 135 x 12, 135 x 12

- Pec Dec - 135 x 12, 150 x 12, 150 x 12 - 120 x 8 - 90 x 15 (Dropset)

- EZ Bar Curl - 65 x 10, 85 x 8, 85 x 8, 65 x 10

- Seated Alt DB Curls - 35's x 10, 40's x 10, 40's x 10, 30's x 12

- One Arm DB Hammer Preacher Curls - 30 x 10, 30 x 10, 30 x 10 - 20 x 8 - 10 x 15 (Dropset)

Workout Comments

- My routine got switched up a little this week so I could run back at the Cleveland ABC this weekend. So I decided to go with Chest and Biceps.
- Started off great with the incline bench working on where the bar rests in my hand so I can keep proper pressure on the pecs. Really trying to focus on the mind-muscle connection.
- Have had a lot on my mind this week between family illnesses and work. I try to focus solely on the weights at the gym but it is hard at times. Rage definitely added to my ability to focus when I needed to, but ultimately my mind wasn't 100% there today.

smoothballer
04-01-11, 9:19 am
Shoulders and Triceps

- Standing Military Press - Warm-up, 95 x 10, 105 x 8, 105 x 6, 95 x 8, 95 x 10 - 75 x 12 (Dropset)

- Seated DB Shoulder Press - 40's x 12, 45's x 12, 45's x 12, 45's x 11

- DB Side Lateral Raises - 20's x 12, 20's x 12, 25's x 12, 25's x 10

- Alt DB Front Raises - 30's x 12, 30's x 12, 30's x 12, 30's x 12

- Reverse Pec Dec - 90 x 12, 105 x 12, 90 x 10, 90 x 10 - 75 x 5 - 60 x 10 - 45 x 12 - 30 x 15 (Dropset)

- Tricep Pushdown (Camber Bar) - 52.5 x 12, 62.5 x 12, 62.5 x 12, 42.5 x 10/8/10 (Slow Up and Down/Explode Up and Slow Down/Partials)

- One Arm DB Overhead Ext - 20 x 10, 20 x 10, 20 x 10, 20 x 10

- Lying Tricep DB Ext - 25's x 10, 25's x 10, 25's x 10, 25's x 10

- Bench Dips - BW x 15, BW x 15, BW x 15, BW x 15

Workout Comments

- Focused completely on form in the workout and my delts were screaming. Raising my arm to take a drink out of my water bottle was even painful...
- All the bikes were taken so I was forced to try out the elliptical with my ankle for cardio. It held up well and felt good to get on something other than the bike.
- So far I have not noticed a drop-off with the focus of Rage since the start. Nothing worse than a supplement that loses it's attributes.
- ABC @ Iron Asylum on Saturday

smoothballer
04-04-11, 8:48 pm
Legs

- Squats - Form Work

- Leg Press (Wide Stance) - 3 x 10
Superset
- Leg Press (Close Stance) - 3 x 10

- Leg Ext - 3 x 10 with 1 double drop

- Leg Curl - 3 x 10 with 1 double drop

- Abs and Pull-ups

Workout Comments

- Went in with every intention of hitting some good squats but as soon as I put weight on the bar and hit the hole my ankle started giving me issues. So I just did some form work instead.
- Started doing pull-ups more often than just back day. It is an area I wanna focus on that I have always sucked at.
- I have made the first smart decision in awhile. I am no longer gonna try to squat or deadlift or do anything that puts that kind of pressure on my ankle until at least May. I have two weeks til my vacation and then I will still take it easy the week after I get back which will bring me to May. I will reevaluate again then. I figured putting pressure on it would help strengthen it but that obviously is not the case. It is what it is and I will still be working hard at everything else but I cannot continue to get frustrated with the limitations I have to deal with.

smoothballer
04-05-11, 10:12 pm
Chest and Biceps

- BB Bench - Warm-up, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 5, 185 x 7

- Flat DB Flies - 30's x 10, 35's x 12, 35's x 12, 35's x 12

- Incline DB Bench - 55's x 10, 55's x 10, 55's x 10, 55's x 12

- BW Dips - 10, 10, 10, 10

- EZ Bar Curls - 65 x 10, 65 x 10, 75 x 10, 75 x 10

- DB Curls - 35's x 10, 35's x 10, 35's x 10

- Cable Concentration Curls - 17.5 x 10, 22.5 x 10, 22.5 x 10, 22.5 x 12 - 17.5 x 8 - 12.5 x 15 (Dropset)

- HIIT Cardio on the Bike - 5 min warm-up, 15 min, 5 min cool-down

Workout Comments

- Figured I would see where I'm at with BB Bench and it is right about where I figured I would be at after months of cutting. So I know where I am and know where I wanna go.
- I am finding it's the little things that are making the difference. Today it was the type of grip that wasn't letting the bar move as much and keeping my wrists locked in the right position.
- Been bored doing regular same paced cardio so I figured I would throw in an old torture with HIIT. Forgot how much I get my heartrate up and sweat my ass off.
- Rage definitely had me focused in on those little things which made me see and feel exactly what I needed to be doing.

smoothballer
04-08-11, 11:50 pm
Shoulders and Triceps

- Machine Lat Raises - 3 x 10 - 20

- Smith Shoulder Press - Warm-up, 105 x 10, 135 x 8, 105 x 10, 105 x 12 - 85 x 8 - 65 x 10 (Dropset)

- Seated DB Lat Raises - 20's x 10, 20's x 10, 20's x 10, 20's x 10

- Front Plate Raises - 35 x 10, 35 x 10, 35 x 10, 35 x 10 - 25 x 12

- Seated Rear Delt Raise - 10's x 10, 15's x 10, 15's x 10, 15's x 10

- Rope Pushdowns - 3 x 10 - 15

- Close Grip Bench Press - 135 x 10, 135 x 10, 135 x 8

- Single Arm Pressdown - 12.5 x 12, 17,5 x 10, 12.5 x 12

- BW Dips - 10, 10, 10

- Kickbacks - 20 x 10, 20 x 10, 20 x 10

Workout Comments

- Amazing shoulder pump by getting blood in there prior to the major press. I do a lot of stretching/foam rolling for back and legs but it is hard for me to get loosened up for shoulders. Worked on keeping the full contraction the entire set....and it was fucking beautiful.
- The same can't be said for triceps. Seems like I kept piling on the volume trying to get a tricep pump/burn but it just didn't happen. Looking forward to getting back to a dedicated arm day.

smoothballer
04-09-11, 4:09 pm
Back and Traps

- Pull-ups - 8, 8, 8 + 1

- Neutral Grip Pull-ups - 8, 6, 8

- Reverse Grip BB Rows - 135 x 10, 155 x 10, 175 x 10, 185 x 8 - 155 x 8 - 135 x 10 (Dropset)

- HS Pulldowns - 1pps x 12, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 8 - 1pps x 15 (Dropset)

- HS Row - 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 8/8/8 (Slow Up and Down/Explode Up and Slow Down/Partials)

- Straight Arm Pushdowns - 70 x 10, 100 x 10, 100 x 10, 100 x 10

- HS Shrugs - 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10

- Power Squat Shrugs - 2pps x 12, 3pps x 12, 4pps x 12, 6pps x 15

Workout Comments

- Hit up Iron Asylum to take advantage of their plethora of back machines. Couldn't get enough and just wanted to keep going. Back feels super wide and traps feel mountainous.
- Had a little extra time between my last meal and Rage and I could definitely feel the difference in both focus and energy.

smoothballer
04-12-11, 10:08 am
Legs

- One Legged Leg Press (Left Leg Only) - Warm-up, 2pps x 12, 2pps x 12, 2pp + 25 x 12, 2pps + 25 x 12

- BW Lunges - 10, 10, 10, 10

- Leg Ext - 100 x 12, 120 x 12, 120 x 12, 100 x 8/8/8 (Slow Up and Down/Explode Up and Slow Down/Partials)

- Seated Leg Curl - 100 x 12, 120 x 12, 120 x 12, 120 x 10/8/12 (Slow Up and Down/Explode Up and Slow Down/Partials)

- Lying Leg Curls (Left/Right/Both) - 60 x 10/10/10, 60 x 10/10/10, 70 x 10/10/10

Workout Comments

- I stuck to my word and didn't doing any pressing movements with my bad ankle. Lunges are part of my physical therapy so they were OK.
- FUCK FUCK FUCKIDY FUCK FUCK I think I am getting sick AGAIN. Gotta kick this before the Sunday for my vacation.
- Had almost zero energy leaving work. Good thing I had my Rage to power me through my workout...

smoothballer
04-13-11, 1:42 pm
Chest

- BB Bench - Warm-up, 195 x 5, 195 x 5, 195 x 5, 195 x 5, 195 x 6 + 1

- DB Flies - 35's x 12, 40's x 12, 40's x 12, 40's x 12, 40's x 12

- Smith Incline - 135 x 10, 135 x 10, 135 x 9, 135 x 11 - 105 x 10 (Dropset)

- Cable Crossovers - 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 15

- BW Dips - 10, 10, 10, 10

Workout Comments

- Actually started feeling good the last hour of work and could breathe for my workout. See above for operation immune booster.
- Felt really good on the flat bench. I am liking the 5x5 for chest. I did it last week and this week to see where I'm at but I think it might be in the cards for after my vacation.

smoothballer
04-16-11, 5:01 pm
Shoulders - Thursday

- Machine Lat Raises - 50 x 20, 60 x 20, 80 x 12, 100 x 10

- DB Shoulder Press - 55's x 10, 55's x 6, 50's x 10, 50's x 10 - 35's x 8 - 20's x 10 (Dropset)

- Machine Press - 80 x 12, 80 x 12, 100 x 10, 100 x 10

- Front Cable Raise - 7.5 x 12, 7.5 x 12, 7.5 x 12, 12.5 x 10

- Reverse Pec Dec - 105 x 12, 105 x 12, 105 x 12, 105 x 12

- Smith Shrugs - 225 x 12, 225 x 12, 225 x 12, 225 x 12

- Chest Press Machine Shrugs - 2pps x 12, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10

Workout Comments

- Once again pre-exhausted the delts with the Machine Raises. I am a HUGE fan of this as it takes a lot for me to get a good pump going in the shoulders
- Awesome workout and was sore for days.

smoothballer
04-16-11, 5:10 pm
Back and Biceps

- Pullups

- BB Rows - Warm-up, 185 x 10, 185 x 10, 185 x 8, 185 x 8

- HS DY Rows - 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10, 2pps x 10

- HS Pulldowns - 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 10, 1pps + 25 x 10

- Pullovers - 70 x 8, 65 x 8, 55 x 10, 55 x 10

- EZ Bar Curls - 65 x 10, 65 x 10, 75 x 10, 75 x 10

- DB Preacher Curls - 20 x 10, 20 x 10, 20 x 10, 20 x 10

- Cable Curls - 60 x 12, 60 x 12, 80 x 10, 100 x 10

Workout Comments

- Hit up Iron Asylum for some back demolision with my brother.
- Hit up for the Rage and Pump for my last workout on stims for awhile. I need a break and with my vacation it is perfect timing.
- Headed to Mexico tomorrow morning for 7 nights. Muchas Magaritas Para Mi!!!!!!

smoothballer
04-16-11, 5:26 pm
Final Review

Energy - 9/10

Pretty fantastic energy. I had some days were I felt like falling asleep at the end of the work day but after I slammed my Rage I was full of energy for my workout. I did find that food effects the amount of energy. If I ate too close to taking Rage it wasn't nearly as powerful. I found my best results to be +1.5 hrs after my last meal.

Focus - 10/10

This is by far Rage's strongest attribute in my opinion. It definitely gave me tunnel vision where I couldn't concentrate on anything else but each rep. It was amazing how much I could concentrate on the mind-muscle connection.

Intensity - 9/10

I was a man on a mission in the gym. People commented how intense my workouts were getting. I definitely had Rage guilt quite a few times. Rage guilt is where I felt bad walking out of the gym because I felt like I could keep going strong.

Taste - 7/10

The taste is definitely better than Agent O. It has gotten sweeter, but the taste is still where Rage could use a little work. I did notice a difference between when it was shaken and when it was just swirled around. I like the swirled version better as I could taste more citrus.

Overall 9/10

I would like to thank Universal/Animal for giving me a can at the Cage at the Arnold. It is a fantastic product that will for sure be in my arsenal. My new favorite workout combination is Rage + Pump (minus the stim). I am so in the zone and my muscles are so full of blood that it is unreal. I am taking a break from stims for a few weeks but will definitely be back on Rage when that is over.

Flash419
04-16-11, 6:59 pm
Great review bro.. and I couldn't agree more

I can't wait to try the Pump / Rage combo... sounds like a good time

LegendKillerJosh
04-21-11, 3:06 pm
Just stumbled on this. I got to train with you in Detroit last June with G-diesel, that was an awesome time. Your review for rage was a good one brother. Focus and intensity absolutely are co-dependant for me. When I'm focused, it leads to greater intensity. I want to try this product now just after reading your review. The workouts look good brother, you don't hit that kind of volume and intensity in the gym without tremendous focus and if you say Rage works I believe it. Thanks for doing this review.

smoothballer
04-25-11, 10:01 am
Great review bro.. and I couldn't agree more

I can't wait to try the Pump / Rage combo... sounds like a good time

You gotta try it out!


Just stumbled on this. I got to train with you in Detroit last June with G-diesel, that was an awesome time. Your review for rage was a good one brother. Focus and intensity absolutely are co-dependant for me. When I'm focused, it leads to greater intensity. I want to try this product now just after reading your review. The workouts look good brother, you don't hit that kind of volume and intensity in the gym without tremendous focus and if you say Rage works I believe it. Thanks for doing this review.

Detroit was a great time. Looking forward to another ABC up there sometime. I definitely recommend Rage. I am like you with the focus factor. If my mind starts to wander I lose the mind-muscle connection and my intensity starts to fall off. I am taking a little break from stims right now, but can't wait to get back on it.