SFriday425's Animal Pump/Torrent Log

[SFriday425]

I received my Animal Pump and Torrent through bb.com but I figure I'd post up my log here as well. If it's in the wrong section, feel free to move it.

About me
Age: 23
Weight: 185 lbs
Height: 6'2
Bodyfat: 13.5%

I've lifted a bit here and there since high school but didn't get serious about it until about 4 months ago. Since then, I've been really into and it's a hobby/way of life that's here to stay.

Current max lifts
Bench: 215
Squat: 285
Deadlift: 285 (just started)

Training Protocol
Day 1: Chest/Shoulders/Tri/Abs
Day 2: Back/Legs/Bi
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Chest/Shoulders/Tri/Abs
Day 5: Back/Legs/Bi
Day 6: Off
Day 7: Off

I'll also be doing cardio (mostly run/walk on treadmill) 3-4x a week on "Off" days and chest/etc days.

Diet
3300-3600 cals/day with a ~45:35:20 breakdown

Status
Recomping

Other Supplements
Purple Wraath (pre-during lifting)
Green Mag (off days)
One a Day multi
Fish Oil
Flax Oil
ON Whey
ON casein
Primaforce Glutamine

Log Duration
There are 15 serving of Torrent supplied so the log will run until 15 days of training have occurred.

I'll be updating this log daily (or close to) recording my workouts and making observations and comments on the stack and including any other relative information.

I welcome all input so feel free to comment as you please.

[SFriday425]

Taste Reviews

Animal Pump: The pills were easy to swallow. No complaints there.

Torrent: The flavor was pretty sweet, a bit too much for my preference. I used the called for 3 scoops and 20 oz of cold water. I think I may dilute it a bit more with ~10 oz more cold water. It mixed up great and the flavor reminded me of cherry flavored Airheads...

The Workout: Chest/Shoulder/Tri

Db Press
55x14 warm-up
75x10 PR
75x6
75x5

Incline Db Press
60x8
60x4

Incline Fly
35x10
35x12
35x10

Dips (bodyweight only)
11x
10x

Db Shoulder Press
50x4
45x4

Db Front Alternating Raise
25x10
25x10

Db Lat Alternating Raise
25x10
25x10

Rope Pulldowns
60x10
65x10
70x6
70x5

Thoughts and Comments:
I wasn't able to take the AP on an empty stomach today as I got back from Mother's Day dinner (PF Chang's) around 6 pm and the gym closed at 8 pm. I had one PR which felt good. However, my endurance was trash today and my shoulder press was pathetic. I attribute this to the previous weekend's poor eating/sleeping/drinking habits (college graduation, family in town, celebrating...). I'm looking forward to redeeming myself tomorrow.

Evalutation:
Strength: 7.5/10
Endurance: 6.5/10
Pump: 7/10
Overall: 7/10

[shutthefuckup]

Its all good bro, sometimes life trumps workouts. Even when you do make it to the gym. Its all about TIME.
Lookin good, keep that shit up bro.

[SFriday425]

Its all good bro, sometimes life trumps workouts. Even when you do make it to the gym. Its all about TIME.
Lookin good, keep that shit up bro.

Yeah, things are back on track now. It was a little crazy for a while there. I'm looking forward to some great days in the gym this week...

[SFriday425]

Comment on taste: I mixed 30 oz of cold water (compared to the called for 20) with 3 scoops (one serving) of Torrent today PWO and the flavor was MUCH better imo.

The Workout: Legs/Back/Bi

Squats
135x12 (warm up)
225x10
225x8
225x5

Deadlifts
185x10*
185x10*
185x10*

Lat Pulldown
135x15
165x12
180x7 PR
180x5

Seated Calf Raise
115x20
115x20
115x20

Lying T-Bar Row
90x10
90x10
90x8

Db Curls
35x6
35x7
35x6
35x5

* I went light with the deadlifts since I felt a little strain in my lower back after squats. Also, this is my first week doing them (in a long ass time) as the gym I was going to previously (Planet Gayness) didn't have BBs so I couldn't do them. Now that I'm lifting at the SRC again, I'm looking forward to doing lots of squats and deads...

Comments:
Overall it was a pretty good workout. I had one PR, which is always a good thing (even though it was on a machine). As mentioned previously, I had a little "strain" in my lower back which kept my deadlifts light. I'll keep them light for the next week or two to build up strength in my lower back before loading up too much weight. I was able to take the AP on an empty stomach and I definitely felt it much more today. My endurance was back and I felt strong through most of the lifts. I also had a decent pump going after a few sets.

Evalutation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 8/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Overall: 8.5/10

[widdlewade44]

I'm looking forward to viewing your log and progress.

Congrats on your PR in the lat pulldowns. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[SFriday425]

Yesterday was an off day, I hate off days. I had a serving of Green Mag in the evening to keep my creatine level up.

Day 4 entry coming soon...

[SFriday425]

Today's workout got all fuked up.

It started off incredible. I busted out 2 PRs on db bench press but afterwards, on my first set of db incline, I had a serious discomfort in my left shoulder. At this point I as irate. I was pumped with my PRs and looking forward to setting a couple more for the day. But, my shoulder hurt significantly so I couldn't proceed as expected. I wanted to hurl a 45 at the mirrors.

FUKC!!!

So after I quit crying I decided to man up and work lower weights for higher reps. My left shoulder wasn't having inclines so I tried crossovers. That went well for 2 sets but it began to hurt again so I moved on...

It should also be noted that I went to Planet Fitness today, and not the SRC so the machine weights are different.

Anyway, here is the workout:

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs

Db bench press
55x12 (warm up)
75x11 PR
80x6 PR
80x6

Db incline press
60x9
(insert intense left shoulder "discomfort" here)

Cable crossovers
80x19
70x10

Rope push downs
70x25
70x25
70x18
70x20

Standing pulley across body(don't know name)
20x10
20x12
20x12
20x10

Upright cable row
80x16
70x20
70x15

Rope push downs Again!!
70x25
70x20
70x13

Stiff leg raise
20x
20x

Dips
9x

Ball crunch
20x
20x

Stiff leg raise
15x
15x
15x
12x

Comments:
Besides the pain in my left shoulder, the workout ended up pretty well. I got an INSANE pump in my triceps after the high rep rope pulldowns (hence doing them twice). I tried to work around the pain and it ended up pretty well. I've been feeling strong lately, probably as a result of my new split, improved diet of late, and the addition of this new stack (although the latter is probably mostly mental as I just started it). Either way, I'm feeling good.

Evaluation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 9/10
Pump: 9.5/10
Overall: 9/10

I added new progress pics on my bspace (on bb.com). You can check those out here:

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/SF...n=progresspics

*I'm planning on going light/high rep on the next two chest/tri/shoulder days in order to let my rotator cuff (which I believe is the problem) heal up before I do any long term damage to it. I've looking into things I can do to speed recovery and prevent injury but I'd appreciate any suggestions that you may have.

[SFriday425]

I'm looking forward to viewing your log and progress.

Congrats on your PR in the lat pulldowns. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Thanks bro. I'm looking forward to many PRs to come...despite my L shoulder setback (see above entry).

[widdlewade44]

SFriday425,

I would check out some of BigAnt's entries; his has written responses to shoulder pain and how to rehab them. BigAnt knows his stuff and I believe he works in sports therapy and rehab. BigAnt is the person you want to ask and read over his previous posts.

I would suggest ice and rest. Dull pain you can work through, sharp pain STOP!

Good luck bro. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[SFriday425]

SFriday425,

I would check out some of BigAnt's entries; his has written responses to shoulder pain and how to rehab them. BigAnt knows his stuff and I believe he works in sports therapy and rehab. BigAnt is the person you want to ask and read over his previous posts.

I would suggest ice and rest. Dull pain you can work through, sharp pain STOP!

Good luck bro. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Thanks, I'll definitely check that out.

[SFriday425]

Legs/Back/Biceps:

Squats
135x12 (warm-up)
225x10
225x8
245x4

Romanian deadlift
185x10
195x10
195x6

Overhand mid grip pullups
10x
7x
6x

Cable row w/triangle
135x10
150x8
165x5

DB lunges w/35s
7x
6x
6x

Overhand mid grip pullups
8x
5x

Bent db rows
80x10
80x10

Db curls
35x7
35x6
35x5

Overhead cable curl
5x8
5x8
5x6

Comments:
I had a pretty solid workout today. I concentrated on perfect form on squats and DLs so although the weight didn't increase much, I worked the wheels harder on those two exercises compared to last week. I felt strong and had decent endurance. I was really feeling the workout with some of my favorite lifts: pull-ups, squats, dls, and lunges. Also, my focus was right on throughout the workout. I had the "I'll do just one more exercise before I leave" compared to the "I'll skip that last set and go home" mentality.

Evaluation:
Strength: 9/10
Endurance: 8.5/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Overall: 9/10

[SFriday425]

Not a whole lot to report today. My hams are pretty sore from the workout yesterday and my back is a little tender. I'm going to hit up the gym for some cardio tomorrow.

[SFriday425]

Just walked on the treadmill for 45 mins @ ~4.0 mi/hr w/3.0 incline.

45 mins
~400 cals
~3 miles

My legs were still sore yesterday so I didn't run, just a steady walk on incline. I was really looking forward to chest/shoulders/triceps/abs the following day...

[SFriday425]

As I mentioned on my previous chest/shoulder/tri day my left shoulder was bothering me so I decided to do light weight/high rep workouts for the next 2+ chest/tri/shoulder days. I haven't done a light weight/high rep day in A LONG time so I aimed for weight that I could do 15-20 reps with and it worked out well. I didn't have anything to do today so I ended up doing a few more sets than usual...

It should also be noted that I worked out at Planet Fitness and not the usual (ASU's SRC) since I knew I was going light today and PF is just so damn close to my house. Therefore, the machine weights are different. For future reference, you can assume that I lifted at the SRC unless noted.

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs:

Rotator Cuff Cable Warm-up
10x20
10x18

Db Bench Press
55x20
55x15
55x14
55x12

Ball Crunch
20x
20x

Incline Db Press
45x16
45x15
45x14

Pec Dec Fly
85x20
85x20
85x15

Straight Leg Lifts
20x
20x

Db Lat Raise
15x20
15x12
15x20

Db Front Raise
15x20
15x20

Upright Cable Row
70x20
70x20
70x20

Tricep Pushdown
70x35
90x20
90x20

Stiff Leg Raise
20x
20x

Dips
10x
9x

Ball Crunch
20x
20x

Rope Pushdowns
70x20
70x20
70x18

Comments:
I wasn't very happy going to the gym today knowing I'd be doing low weight/high reps. In addition to that, my iPod died when I was into my 3rd set. However, I soon got an insane pump going and my attitude changed. I was focused and loving every set in no time. Sure, it wasn't as much fun as busting out new PRs, but I was having a great time and didn't want to leave the gym. I didn't feel very strong today but my endurance was $ after the first few sets. Also, I'm going to add "Focus" to my daily evaluations.

Evaluation
Strength: 7.5/10
Endurance: 9.5/10
Pump: 9.5/10
Focus: 9.5/10
Overall: 9/10

[SFriday425]

As I mentioned in the original post, my plan (which I had been adhering to) was to take Green Mag on OFF days. However, as this is a sponsored log I think that is/was a mistake. I'll be taking AP in the AM on OFF days from now on. Thus far I've only had 3 OFF days so it won't make much of a difference in the long run (still have ~17 days left).

[dIdDy]

june 1st is right around the corner...are you ready?

[SFriday425]

june 1st is right around the corner...are you ready?

HELL YEAH!!

Haha, I had some decent progress. I doubt I'll win that one, though. I'm shooting for a wildcard spot in Mr. Aries' contest though.

Who is this btw?!?

[dIdDy]

HELL YEAH!!

Haha, I had some decent progress. I doubt I'll win that one, though. I'm shooting for a wildcard spot in Mr. Aries' contest though.

Who is this btw?!?

if you search, you shall discover...

[SFriday425]

if you search, you shall discover...

You're going down Animaliztik!!!

[dIdDy]

You're going down Animaliztik!!!

never

[SFriday425]

Today I made a noob mistake and it cost me in the gym. I went to the gym at 5 pm and all I had to eat previously in the day was a cup of oats, two whole eggs, and two egg whites. I just wasn't hungry all day (I got up around 11 am). Anyway, I realized this when I was doing my high rep squats and had very little energy. So, I ended up doing a pretty short workout...

Day 9: Legs/Back

Squats
135x20
185x15
185x12
185x12

Romanian DL
155x12
155x12
155x12

Lat pulldowns
135x20
135x16
135x16
135x10

Cable row
120x15
120x12
120x12

Evaluation:*
Strength: 6/10
Endurance: 6/10
Pump: 7/10
Focus: 7/10
Overall: 6.5/10

*Note that the poor workout was a result of not eating properly earlier in the day

On the bright side, I should be rested up nicely for leg/back/bi day on Thursday.

[SFriday425]

My legs were actually pretty sore today. More specifically, my hams and glutes were sore. I stretched them out a few times during the day which helped a bit.

Oh, and I cheated and went to Red Robin...it was f***ing delicious.

[SFriday425]

Today I hiked Camelback Mountain for my workout. I had planned on going to the gym for chest/tricep/shoulder/abs day afterwards but the hike was a lot harder than I had expected. My legs were a bit sore from leg day but I didn't figure the hike would be too bad. It KICKED MY ASS! It was ~90 out and I almost didn't make it to the top. It's only a 1.2 mile trail each way but there's a 1264 ft elevation change each way. I probably would have still gone to the gym afterwards but the chick I hiked it with convinced me to go to a bar with her afterwards and celebrate...it was a good time.

[SFriday425]

Day 12: Chest/shoulder/tricep/abs
Thursday, May 24 2007


Today's workout was at Planet Fitness...

Chest/tricep/shoulders/abs

Db lat raise
15x15 (warm-up)

Db chest press
55x15
80x10 PR
80x8 :cool:
80x6

Straight leg raise
20x
20x

Incline db fly
35x10
35x10
35x10

Dips
12x
12x

Cable crossovers
80x14
90x10

Ball crunch
30x
30x

Db shoulder press
50x10 PR
50x8
50x4

Overhead tri ext
25x10
30x7 PR
30x7

Ball crunch
30x
30x

Db lat raise
25x10
30x8 PR

Db front raise
25x10
30x8 PR

Rope pulldowns
110x15
130x10
140x8 PR
140x7

Straight leg raise
20x
20x

Comments:

As you can see from the ridiculous amount of PRs today, I had a pretty damn good workout. I'm not sure if it was a result of having the previous two days being light days or what, but damn I felt great in there today. It was a fantastic workout overall, the best I've had in a long time. I hope I have more workouts like this soon...

Evaluation:
Strength: 10/10
Endurance: 10/10
Pump: 9.5/10
Focus: 10/10
Overall: 10/10

[SFriday425]

Day 13: Legs/back/biceps
Friday, May 25 2007


Legs/back/biceps

Squats
135x12 (warm up)
225x10
245x8 PR
245x6

Romanian DL
185x10
205x10
225x8 PR

Wide grip pull-ups
10x PR
7x
6x

Lunges w/35s
8x
7x
6x

Cable rows w/triangle
150x10
165x8
180x5 PR

Lying T-bar rows
90x9
90x10

Seated db curls
35x7
35x6
35x6
35x5

(wanted to do 3 more sets of bi's but they were turning the lights off on me)

Comments:
I had another great workout today and busted out a few more PRs. I wasn't as focused today but was able to stick it out in the gym and have a pretty nice workout nonetheless. I didn't feel incredibly strong but was strong enough to break out a few new PRs. I'm hoping the PRs keep coming...

Evaluation:
Strength: 9/10
Endurance: 9/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Focus: 7/10
Overall: 8.5/10

[SFriday425]

Day 14:OFF
Saturday, May 26 2007

Nothing much to report today. Took AP in the morning and spent the day out at the pool.

[SFriday425]

Day 15:OFF/light cardio
Sunday, May 27 2007

Did a bit of light cardio at the gym today. My hams were still pretty sore so I didn't want to run. So, I just walked at an incline @ ~4 mph.

Treadmill
50 mins
470 cals
3.7 miles

[SFriday425]

Day 16: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs
Monday, May 28 2007

Db chest press
55x15
80x10
55x15
55x12

Incline db press
45x15
45x15
45x15

Pec dec fly
100x15
100x15
100x15

Upright cable row
70x20
80x15
80x15

Cable lat raise
20x10
10x15
10x15

Front cable raise
20x10
10x15

Rope push downs
70x35
90x20
80x20
80x20
80x15

Ball crunches
30x
25x

Straight leg raises
20x
20x
20x
15x

Push downs
90x20
100x20
110x15

Comments:
I felt good in the gym today. I was a little rushed as it was Memorial Day and I had some plans that were coming up fast. I can't wait to go heavy in a couple days...

Evaluation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 9/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Focus: 8/10
Overall: 8.5/10

[SFriday425]

Days 17-19: OFF

Nothing much to say here. I was busy with school and work and didn't find time to fit a workout in.

[SFriday425]

Day 20: Legs/Back/Biceps
Friday, June 1 2007

Legs/Back/Biceps

Squats
175x10
185x10
225x10
255x4
225x6
135x14

Seated leg extensions
155x12
155x12
175x15

Calf raises
90x20
90x20
90x20
90x20

Overhand pull-ups
11x PR
10x
6x

Cable row
150x10
165x8
180x6 PR

More pull-ups
6x
5x

Seated one arm db curls
35x10
35x7
35x6
35x6
35x6
35x5

Comments:
I haven't been getting very much sleep lately and was therefore pretty tired going to the gym today. Regardless, I had a good workout. I had an intense quad pump after squats.

Evaluation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 8/10
Pump: 9/10
Focus: 7/10
Overall: 8/10

[SFriday425]

Day 21: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs
Saturday, June 2 2007

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs

Db press
55x18
80x10
80x7
80x6

Incline db
60x10
60x9
60x8

Leg raise
20x
20x

Cable crossover
80x12
90x10
100x6 PR

Db shoulder press
50x10
50x8
50x6

Ball crunch
30x
30x
30x

Db lat raise
25x12
30x8
30x8
30x10 PR

Dips
15x PR
10x

Rope push downs
120x12
120x10
130x10

Comments:
Happy with the workout today. I was a bit rushed due to time constraints. Regardless, I had a few new PRs, which are always fun.

Evaluation:
Strength: 9/10
Endurance: 8/10
Pump: 8/10
Focus: 8/10
Overall: 8.5/10

[SFriday425]

Day 22: OFF
Sunday, June 3 2007

Comments:
Today was an off day, nothing much to report. Took AP in the early afternoon.

[SFriday425]

Day 23:
Monday, June 4 2007

Back/Bicep/cardio

Mid grip overhand pull-ups
12x PR
9x
5x

One arm db row
75x12
80x10
80x10

Wide grip cable pulldowns
145x12
175x5
160x7
160x6

Seated db curls
35x9
35x8
35x5
35x5
35x5
35x5

Cardio
Treadmill:
20 minutes total
239 cals
1.74 miles
Ran a little over a mile then walked

Comments:
I decided to change up my split this week. The way it's been, my legs are almost always sore (as I do them 2x a week). So, I'm just going to do them once a week and adjust to a chest/tri/shoulder day (A) and a back/bicep/ab day (B). A & B will be roughly 1/2 the sets I'd do if I was doing one group per day, per week. Leg day (C), will be all the sets for the week. This will allow me to get in some much needed cardio. I could barely run a mile today nonstop!

It will look roughly like this:
Day 1: C
Day 2: B (light)
Day 3: A (light) Cardio?
Day 4: Cardio
Day 5: B (heavy) + Cardio
Day 6: A (heavy) + Cardio
Day 7: OFF Cardio?

Additional OFF days as needed.

Evaluation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 7.5/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Focus: 8/10
Overall: 8/10

[SFriday425]

Day 24: Cardio
Tuesday, June 5 2007

Treadmill
3.47 miles total
Ran 1.5 miles
478 cals
40 mins

I'm going to be stepping up my cardio up from now on. I'll be running after most non-leg days and doing cardio on off days. Need to get that heart/lungs in check and shred some fat. I'll try to eat a few more cals to compensate.

[SFriday425]

Day 25: Chest/Triceps/Shoulders
Wednesday, June 6 2007

Chest/Tricep/Shoulders

Location: Planet Fitness
Duration: 3:10 pm - 4:35 pm (including cardio)

Db bench press
55x20
80x10
80x9
80x7
60x11

Db incline
60x10
60x10
60x10

Pec dec flys
115x10
115x10
115x10
130x8 PR

Db shoulder press
50x10
50x9
50x8

One-arm overhead tricep extension
30x9 PR
30x8
25x10

Db lat raise
30x10
30x10
30x8

Rope push downs
110x15
130x11 PR
130x8

Cardio
Treadmill:
20 min
1.8 miles total
Ran 1 mile
251 cals

Comments:
I felt very good today. I hit more reps on subsequent sets than I had previously done. I also beat/matched a couple PRs, which is always a great thing. I wish my db shoulder presses would increase but they seem determined to stay at 50x10. I need to throw a new regiment at my shoulders next time. Loved the cardio at the end. Overall, a solid workout.

Evaluation:
Strength: 8.5/10
Endurance: 9/10
Pump: 8.5/10
Focus: 8/10
Overall: 8.5/10

[SFriday425]

The last several entries can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2724071&page=3

Final review coming tonight. Thanks again for letting me try out this stack.

[SFriday425]

The final review can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=53161341#post53161341

Thanks again Animal/Universal for allowing me to test these products.