Extreme's Pump/Torrent Log

[Extreme]

5-01-07

Last night started the beginning of the pump/torrent stack and I decided to start it off with a bang. Yesterday was leg day! I am going to record the big 3 lifts within this first week to see where I'm at. Here are the stats I have thus far:

Starting Weight: 265
Squat: 315 x 4

The other numbers will come as I get to that particular workout within the week. Here's what the leg workout looked like yesterday:

4:30 - I took my Animal Pump
4:45 - Warmup on stationary bike for 15 minutes
5:00 - Began workout

Leg Extensions - 90 x 20
135 x 12
180 x 10

Squats - 135 x 12
185 x 12
225 x 6
275 x 8
315 x 4 (new PR!)

Leg Press - 360 x 12
540 x 6
630 x 3 (new PR!)

Standing Leg Curl - 70 x 12
80 x 12
100 x 12

Lying Leg Curl - 90 x 12
130 x 8

Stiff Legged Deads - 135 x 10
185 x 8

Standing Calf Raises - 200 x 15
260 x 12
300 x 8 (5 count hold on last rep)

6:45 - Threw down one serving of Torrent

Supps: Pak, Pump, Torrent

Comments: Very excited about the first day results of this stack. I knew I had to give the Pump enough time to work into my system, which is why I did the 15 minute warmup. The pump felt in my quads while doing the leg extensions and squats was great. I liked the taste of the torrent as well as it's easy mixability. I plan on eating clean, but with this stack plan to bulk. Today is an off day, but I still took the Pump first thing this morning on an empty stomach. I always take the Pak with one of my meals as well.

[widdlewade44]

Congrats on the new PRs! Nothing better then starting out with legs, sweet. I'm looking forward to viewing your progress. Good luck. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[hicks92]

leg days are sweet cant wait to c the rest of your progress

[jhicks3301]

Looks good bro. I'll be checking in!

[Extreme]

5-02-07

Tonight I have my opportunity to clash with the iron, and I plan on coming out on top. Workout for tonight will be chest. Can't wait to see how it goes down! I'll post my numbers tomorrow. My current goal, that I have not reached as of now, is 275 x 3 on the bench. I feel if I eat big and stay healthy this goal will be attainable with this stack.

[Thrasher87]

Dont worry Extreme, by end of this stak you will get 275 no doubt!!!

[musclealchemist]

your leg stats are pretty close mine, good job man. tear those fibers up

[TheOak_akl]

awesome bro. congrats on the Personal bests. cant wait to hear more about your progress

[Extreme]

5-03-07

Hit my chest hard and gave it all I had. Here's last nights numbers:

5 minute warmup on treadmill, followed by 10 minutes of stretching. My legs are still extremely sore from monday's workout.

flat bench flye: 25 x 5 - very slow, with a hold at the bottom and a hard squeeze at the top. Just to get the blood flowing in the pecs.

bench press: 135 x 10 - 3 counts up, 3 counts down
185 x 3
205 x 3
225 x 3
250 x 2
275 x 1 (hit a sticking point, but my spotter nudged me through it)

incline db press: 60 x 8
65 x 8
70 x 5

incline flyes: 20 x 20
30 x 12 (did this to restimulate the chest, lost the pump for a few minutes on incline press.)

hammer strength incline press: 70 lbs/side x 12
45 x 20 (high intensity)

inclined pushups on smith machine bar: 2 sets, 25 reps. Pushed to failure, then rested, repeated this process until each set was completed. Very exhausting, but leaves your chest tight and full of blood. I do this to see if I fully exhausted my chest on the previous exercises. I knew I had when I only made it to rep 10 before I had to rest a few seconds to continue.

Comments: Took the pump approx. an hour before working out and feel that was a bit too early. I didn't have the same energy level I had for mondays leg workout. I did however still feel the effects of the pump as soon as I began my warmup flyes. Almost an instant swelling. I was able to take the Torrent immediately after my workout as apposed to 15 minutes after on the first day and was pleased. My chest felt full up until I went to bed, which was at least 4 hours after my workout. My numbers were average (in my mind), although I gave it all I had. So I'm looking to hopefully increase those next time.

[widdlewade44]

Nice chest w/o bro. That 275lbs for three is soon to be history, especially if you keep eating clean and big. Good luck, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Extreme]

5-4-07

Got the call late last night that I have to work my second job tonight. Pissed me off b/c tonight was supposed to be back, but now that will have to wait for tomorrow. I am one who likes to follow a schedule, and when my schedule gets thrown off I'm not happy. Not much I can do about it, but I do vent when it happens. Anyway, this gives me another day to rest up from wednesday's chest workout. I have still taken the pump first thing in the morning on my off days and my diet is still on track, so the body is still being fueled with what it needs. Just ran out of protein last night, so I'm placing an order for some Real Gains today. Can't wait to try that! My back workout will be tomorrow and I will post those numbers on monday.

[Wasteland]

5-4-07

Got the call late last night that I have to work my second job tonight. Pissed me off b/c tonight was supposed to be back, but now that will have to wait for tomorrow. I am one who likes to follow a schedule, and when my schedule gets thrown off I'm not happy. Not much I can do about it, but I do vent when it happens. Anyway, this gives me another day to rest up from wednesday's chest workout. I have still taken the pump first thing in the morning on my off days and my diet is still on track, so the body is still being fueled with what it needs. Just ran out of protein last night, so I'm placing an order for some Real Gains today. Can't wait to try that! My back workout will be tomorrow and I will post those numbers on monday.

Don't let it faze you brother. Get back on track and hit the iron hard.

What flavor Real Gains you thinking about?

[Extreme]

Looking to try the chocolate flavor of real gains. I've tried different vanilla's and strawberry's in the past from different companies and haven't cared for them. And it seems like I can get a chocolate flavored protein drink down, no matter what company makes it. So that's kind of my safe, go to flavor.

[Extreme]

5-7-07

Saturday was my make up day and back was the name of the game. Here's the run down:

Wide grip pulldown - 60 x 25, super setted with close grip cable row - 80 x 15. (Warmup) Did these extremely slow and concentrated on squeezing with the muscles in my back. Felt great as a warmup!

Deadlifts - 135 x 12 (Warmup)
225 x 8
315 x 3
385 x 1 (PR)

Bent Over Rows - 135 x 10
185 x 6
185 x 6

Machine Hammer Grip Pulldowns - 150 x 12
190 x 8
250 x 6 (PR)

One Arm DB Rows - 60 x 10
60 x 8
60 x 8

Wide Grip Cable Rows - 80 x 8
100 x 8
100 x 6

Comments: I took Pump 15 minutes before working out and could really feel it after warming up. I feel I could have pulled more reps with 385 lbs. on the deads, but I forgot my straps and I couldn't keep a grip on the bar. I was jacked after pulling 385 though and it helped to fuel the rest of my workout. I used perfect form on the machine pulldowns which made the 250 lbs. feel even better. I didn't go as heavy as I could have on the cable rows or one arm dumbell rows, but I did concentrate on squeezing as hard as possible on each rep. I am starting to feel the effects of the pump on a more extreme level. It seems to me the muscles feel fuller than they use to and I have a more prolonged stamina for my workouts. I downed the Torrent 15 minutes after training and followed that up with a couple of plain hamburgers about 45 minutes later. I'm really liking the results thus far on this stack. I've pulled myself through a couple of plateaus I had been facing and am moving on with steady progress. I'll hit it again tonight and post another workout tomorrow. It's all or nothing for this animal!

[widdlewade44]

Great workout bro, especially for a 'make up' session.

Congrats on the two PRs! That's is self motivating fuel for your fire. Good luck, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

great stuff man, im glad you are making progress, keep it up

[ldskenpo]

good job on the PR's keep it up
Robert

[Extreme]

5-08-07

Last night was the good old arm workout. Here are the stats from that:

Close Grip Bench - bar x 20 (warmup)
135 x 10
185 x 6
185 x 5 (Felt too much strain on my right wrist and stopped)

Dips (just body weight) - 3 sets, 10, 10, 7 (PR)

Skull Crushers - Close Grip 65 x 10
75 x 10
Wide Grip 55 x 15

Rope Pushdowns - 40 x 12
45 x 10

Cable Kickbacks - 10 x 10
10 x 12

Barbell Curl - 65 x 10
95 x 6

Preacher Curl - 60 x 15
80 x 6

EZ Bar Curls (Standing) - 40 x 12
40 x 16
(First set, 6 close grip, 6 wide grip. Second set 8 and 8.)

Comments: After the last set of EZ Bar curls I had a huge pump! I took the pump approx. 30 minutes before the workout and feel that is just the right amount of time for my body to absorb it and give me maximum results. My triceps felt swollen after the last set of kickbacks and I was really amazed to see that I was almost able to complete a full 3 sets of 10 with dips. Previously I was only able to do 2 sets of 8 and 6. Took the Torrent 15 minutes after the workout and felt great the rest of the night. Gains are coming along very nicely and I am very pleased with the results so far. My arms feel fuller today and I can see greater vascularity in my arms (more veins!). Body weight was at 266 lbs yesterday. Tomorrow will be shoulders, can't wait!

[ldskenpo]

keep it up, for pump 30 min works fine for me too, i like the way the stims gradually kick in not just a bolt of energy giving you the jitters.
Robert

[Extreme]

5-10-07

Hit up shoulders last night and left in a world of hurt. Here's the stats:

5 minute warmup on eliptical.

Behind the neck press w/ smith machine - 115 x 12
135 x 10
155 x 7

Military Press - 135 x 6
135 x 7
135 x 9
Don't know what happened, but I was going for 3 sets of 6 and just kept going on the second and third set. Because of this I'll be upping the poundage next time.

Arnold Press - 35 lb db, 3 x 8

Side Lateral Raises - 2 supersets. Started w/ 20 lb. db, ended with 5 lb. db. 8 reps with each weight, working down in increments of 5 lbs. Second set started with 15 lb. db, repeating process and ending w/ 5 lb. db. At this stage my delts were on fire and full of blood. The pain from the pump was at a level I have never felt before.

Reverse Pec Deck - 80 x 12
90 x 10
110 x 8

Behind the Back Barbell Shrugs - 135 x 10
225 x 8

Barbell Shrug - 225 x 8
315 x 6

db shrug - 105 lb dbs, 2 sets, 6 reps

Comments: Had a great workout for shoulders. The pump was definitely there and by the end of the workout I was toast. I haven't had such an intense shoulder workout in a long time. I took the Pump 30 min. before the workout and the Torrent went down the hatch 15 min. after I finished up. My shoulders feel huge today, although they don't look any bigger LOL. Today is a day off and tomorrow will be wheels. Definitley seeing some gains with this stack. Real Gains came in the mail last night, so that will now be implemented into the scheme of things. Gotta go, it's time to grow!

[musclealchemist]

its looking good man, im sure with the real gains you will blow up even more

[Extreme]

5-14-07

Don't have access to the internet at home, so I can only post my numbers when I get in to work. Had a very intense, high volume leg workout on Friday and I'm still in a world of hurt today. Might be b/c of my diet over the weekend, but I still can't remember the last time my legs hurt this bad.
Here it is:

5 minute warmup on eliptical

10 minute stretch

Leg Extensions: 45 x 20 (warmup)
90 x 20 (warmup)
135 x 10
160 x 10
180 x 10
Each rep had a 2 count at the top of the contraction.

Squats: 135 x 12
135 x 12
225 x 2
Went very deep on these. Thought I could do the same with 225, but thought wrong. I had nothing left after the second rep and was extremely light headed.

Leg Press: 270 x 20
270 x 15
270 x 20

Standing Leg Curl: 50 x 12
50 x 12
Had a 3 count negative on each rep. The last set had me finding the nearest toilet and paying omage to the porcelian gods.

Lying Leg Curl: 50 x 20
50 x 20

Standing Calf Raise: 160 x 15

Comments: Took pump 30 minutes before workout. My quads were so full of blood after only warming up on leg extensions and it continued through leg press. This was a very hard workout for me. I'm not use to higher reps and little rest. The only rest was waiting for my training partner to finish his set. I am use to a power lifters regime, concentrating on a set of 3-6, never doing more than 8-10 reps, so this was a huge shock to my system. The weight was very light for me, but the higher reps made it very demanding. And the negatives and holds on the lifts had my legs screaming in pain. I was still sick to my stomach when I got home and wasn't able to take my Torrent until 45 minutes after the workout. All in all the workout was great, although the numbers don't show it. My legs are still very tender today.

[Extreme]

One quick fix. I started with 180 for the first set of leg presses and then added an extra plate to both sides for the 2nd and 3rd sets.

[Hikeon3]

Legs on this stack is truly an experience. Great workouts!

[Extreme]

5-15-07

Last night I ripped up my chest for all I was worth. Once again I did more reps and sets than usual, not using heavy weight, but concentrating on form and squeezing hard at the top of each rep.

DB Flyes: (warmup) 15 x 20
20 x 20

Bench Press: (wide grip) 135 x 10
(Shoulder width grip) 135 x 10
185 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 3

Hammer Incline Press: 70 lbs/side x 12
80 x 10
85 x 8, drop set to 45 x 12

Upright Bench Machine: 150 x 8
130 x 10
100 x 13

Incline DB Press, Supersetted with Incline DB Flyes: 45 x 8, 20 x 10
50 x 8, 20 x 10
55 x 8, 20 x 8

Pec Deck: 80 x 15
130 x 8
180 x 5

Comments: Took Pump 30 minutes before working out. First time I've done a chest workout without my training partner in a long time. I was cautious about lifting heavy, due to the fact I did not have a spot, but just like the leg workout I went higher volume and had some great intensity. I had a huge pump in my chest, I was actually able to notice my upper chest being fuller than usual, which for me takes a lot. Got home and chugged my Torrent 10 minutes after finishing my workout and felt really good. My chest is sore today, but still not as sore as my legs from last friday's leg workout. I guess that was one hell of a workout, LOL. Never had any body part hurt this long after a workout. Tonight will be back workout and then I'll be going on a short vacation until next tuesday. I'll miss one workout this week, unless I can somehow gain access to a gym while away. I'll post the back stats sometime this week.

[Extreme]

5-23-07

Got back from a short vacation to Utah on Monday, late. While there I came down with a nasty stomach virus that knocked me on my butt and I'm still trying to recover. The entire time I was there I only ate 5 meals, just couldn't keep it down. I drank as much as my body would allow me and tried my best to put down my pak. I thought if for nothing else I would at least try to keep that down because I knew my body was being depleted of every last ounce of nutrient. I'm still not 100% but hope to make it back to the gym by friday. I did set a PR with my last back workout I did on tuesday of last week. This is the first chance I have had to post it.

Wide Grip Pulldowns (warmup): very light weight.
1 x 25
1 x 15
1 x 12

Deadlifts: 135 x 10 (warmup)
225 x 8 (warmup)
315 x 3
405 x 1 PR
455 x 1 PR

DB Bent Over Rows: 85 x 10
95 x 8
105 x 8
115 x 6 PR

Seated Cable Row: 100 x 10
130 x 10
160 x 6 dropset to 80 x 12

Comments: Didn't do a lot of exercises, but still felt weak after the workout. I did get home and downed my Torrent 13 minutes after my workout. The pump was definitely kicking by the time I started doing deads. I was really impressed with my PR's and was super excited after hitting bigger numbers. I'm just hoping my strength wasn't too greatly affected by this stupid stomach virus. I'll find out friday when I plan to get back to it.

[ldskenpo]

are you able to hold down food yet? good job on the PR's. hope you get better.
Robert

[Extreme]

Started holding down food consistantly on Monday, but couldn't eat much. I'm still trying to work up to my normal diet. I only eat a little, but feel full and bloated for hours after I eat. Been breaking out in cold sweats all day today too. I've been drinking a lot of gatorade and water to try and flush my system, and am slowly starting to feel better. Thanks for the support.

[ldskenpo]

Started holding down food consistantly on Monday, but couldn't eat much. I'm still trying to work up to my normal diet. I only eat a little, but feel full and bloated for hours after I eat. Been breaking out in cold sweats all day today too. I've been drinking a lot of gatorade and water to try and flush my system, and am slowly starting to feel better. Thanks for the support.

just make sure you keep the servings small, and spread out, glad to hear your coming back, be patient. when you do get back in the gym start slow and let your body tell you whats up.
Robert

[Extreme]

My body still isn't up to par and I haven't kicked this nasty stomach virus yet. I see that others are starting to finish up their stacks and I'm not even close. I tried to do a little cardio yesterday and couldn't even go 3 minutes without feeling light headed and sick. I'm taking my pak and eating more, but have lost a lot of strength. I'm going to get back to the gym on Monday and plan to finish out this stack. Hope I didn't lose everything I've worked so hard to gain.

[widdlewade44]

Just train smart and like Robert mentioned above, follow your body's lead.

Take in lots of fluids and pick up as much rest as possible. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Extreme]

After visiting the doctor on Friday and finally getting a hold on being sick I woke up at 7:00 Saturday morning and felt a desire to get to the gym. At 7:30 I was there and warming up. Shoulders were on the agenda, here's how it went down:

Behind the neck press (on smith machine): 115 x 12
135 x 8
155 x 4 (felt weak for some reason)
95 x 12

DB Presses: 35's x 10
35 x 8
30 x 12

Upright rows (on smith machine): 95 x 12
115 x 12
135 x 8

Cable Side LAterals: 20 x 12
25 x 10
15 x 15

Reverse Pec Deck: 80 x 12
100 x 10
100 x 8

Comments: took my pump 15 minutes before workout on an empty stomach (first time for that). Felt fairly energenic throughout the workout, but strength was low. Downed Torrent 10 minutes after workout, followed by a oats and real gains shake 40 minutes after that. I wasn't 100% by any means, but felt much better than I had been, after finishing the workout. Tonight will be legs, hoping to get back on track from here on out.

[ldskenpo]

Glad to see your back among the living, feels nice to be back in the gym? dont go too fast let your body tell you what to do, recover, then grow.
hope you continue to get better.
Robert

[Extreme]

Feels great being back in the gym! thanks for the advice, it will defintiely be heeded. I know I won't be breaking any PR's tonight on legs.

[Extreme]

Haven't had the chance to post until today. Last time in the gym I hit up a good solid arm workout. Took my pump 15 minutes before hand but can't remember the weight lifted, but I can remember what exercises I did.

Close Grip Smith Machine Press: 135 x 15
185 x 10
205 x 6

Dips: 3 x 6 (body weight)

Overhead Extensions: 40 x 10
45 x 8
45 x 8

Rope Pushdowns: 2 x 10 (can't remember weight used)

Cable Kickbacks: 2 x failure, 15 lbs.

Straight Bar Curls: 3 x 8 (on set was with 95 lbs, can't remember after that)

DB Concentration Curls: 25 x failure for 2 sets.

Comments: Started the workout by doing 20 minutes of cardio, which I know affected my workout, b/c I was so drained after the concentration curls I couldn't do anything else. Still got a sick pump in my arms and got another serving of Torrent in as soon as I got home. Arms are still a little sore 3 days later, but I think that is b/c I went and played basketball for 2 hours the following day. Hadn't played in about a year so there were many muscles used that hadn't been used like that in a long time. I'm still suffering today, walking around like I just got done with a massive leg workout. I have nothing but praise for this stack. I've seen some tremendous gains since I have started, even with a stumbling block or two thrown into the middle of things.

[Extreme]

6-13-07

Didn't have a chance to get any kind of upper body workout in on Monday, due to an injury I'm still nursing from my basketball experience, so I concentrated on cardio and abs for the day. 25 minutes on the treadmill, then 2 sets of 20 on the ab crunch machine, 2 x 20 medicine ball situps, 2 x 15 swiss ball crunches. The pump kept my energy levels high, even after the cardio and I went straight home to down some Torrent to start the recovery process. Abs still hurt today, but it's a good hurt. This stack is all but gone, so I will be taking in my last serving of pump and Torrent for the next workout. All in all I give it a 10 out of 10. Pump really keeps the workouts high energy, but not the shaky energy I've experienced with other products, and Torrent is an awesome post workout drink that mixes easily, tastes pretty good, and has just what's needed to start the anabolic recovery process. If taken with the proper diet this is a serious strength building stack. I'll post my big three numbers as I get to them in each workout to see how far I have come.

[Extreme]

5-14-07

Got a quick chest workout in last night. My upper chest is way behind, so all exercises were focused on inclines.

Smith machine incline press: 135 x 12
185 x 4
155 x 7
135 x 8

DB incline press: 25 x 20
40 x 12
55 x 6

Hammer Strength inclines: 45 per side x 15
45 per side x 8

Incline flyes: 20 x 12
20 x 10
25 x 8

Cable cross-unders: 20 x 12
25 x 10

Comments: Started with 20 minutes of cardio on treadmill. By the time I started lifting the pump was in full affect. Strength was down, due to diet and the cardio, but I still managed to get a good pump.

[Extreme]

6-19-07

Shoulders were on the agenda last night, this is how it went down:

Behind the neck press (smith machine): the bar x 25 (warmup)
95 x 15 (warmup)
115 x 12
125 x 8
135 x 6

Front military press: 115 x 10
135 x 7
125 x 8

Arnold Press: 40's x 8
45's x 8
50's x 6 (PR)

Upright rows: 95 x 12
125 x 12
135 x 8

Front cable raises: 40 x 12
60 x 10
70 x 8

Cable side lateral raise:
20 x 15
25 x 12
30 x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Rear Laterals: 80 x 12
100 x 12
120 x 8

Decline medicine ball sit ups: 20 reps, 3 sets

Comments: Felt weak while doing military presses, but quickly got over that when I hit the arnold presses. Hit a PR with that and kept the intensity up for the remainder of the workout. The pump had my shoulders really swollen by the time I was done and I got the last of my Torrent in when I got home.