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Diet was on point today so I was amped to work out back!!...today's session was good! It was intense and I felt energy and focus from Rage XL..I couldn't tell how my pump was but it felt decent.....1.5 scoops in 6oz water again (my sweet spot for water & scoops). I never have arm days anymore but I'm planning to have one tomorrow and also perform cardio before Thanksgiving lol...
Back/P.delts/Forearms
Lat Pulldowns = 230x10 [+2 forced reps:2 negatives]....drop set = 150x10
DB Pullovers = 80x13 [+2f:2n]....drop set = 40x20
T-Bar Row = 180x8 [+2f]....drop set = 90x15
Rack Deadlifts = 445x10....drop set =315x10 (I do use a little of momentum on this lift)
Hyperextensions = 4x16
DB Rear Delt Raises = 35x13 [+2f].....drop set = 20x10
Machine Reverse Flies = 130x8 [2f:2n] (my form wasn't the greatest on this set ).....drop set = 60x9
DB Hammer Curls =55x8...drop set = 35x8...drop set= 20 x8
EZ Bar Wrist Curls (bc the straight bar was taken) = 3 sets of 25x15
I believe I'm going to keep about the same weight for most of my exercises for a while bc I want to focus a little more on my contractions for my back on every rep, bc I felt that I started to lift a little like Branch Warren on some of the drop sets, lol, and I don't think my body can handle it personally (no diss on Branch, he was actually the reason I wanted to start bodybuilding).....overall a awesome workout and an awesome assistance from Rage XL....again tomorrow will be a arm workout. Hopefully intense, but fun.
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Diet was on point today so I was amped to work out back!!...today's session was good! It was intense and I felt energy and focus from Rage XL..I couldn't tell how my pump was but it felt decent.....1.5 scoops in 6oz water again (my sweet spot for water & scoops). I never have arm days anymore but I'm planning to have one tomorrow and also perform cardio before Thanksgiving lol...
Back/P.delts/Forearms
Lat Pulldowns = 230x10 [+2 forced reps:2 negatives]....drop set = 150x10
DB Pullovers = 80x13 [+2f:2n]....drop set = 40x20
T-Bar Row = 180x8 [+2f]....drop set = 90x15
Rack Deadlifts = 445x10....drop set =315x10 (I do use a little of momentum on this lift)
Hyperextensions = 4x16
DB Rear Delt Raises = 35x13 [+2f].....drop set = 20x10
Machine Reverse Flies = 130x8 [2f:2n] (my form wasn't the greatest on this set ).....drop set = 60x9
DB Hammer Curls =55x8...drop set = 35x8...drop set= 20 x8
EZ Bar Wrist Curls (bc the straight bar was taken) = 3 sets of 25x15
I believe I'm going to keep about the same weight for most of my exercises for a while bc I want to focus a little more on my contractions for my back on every rep, bc I felt that I started to lift a little like Branch Warren on some of the drop sets, lol, and I don't think my body can handle it personally (no diss on Branch, he was actually the reason I wanted to start bodybuilding).....overall a awesome workout and an awesome assistance from Rage XL....again tomorrow will be a arm workout. Hopefully intense, but fun.
this isn't right after my workout but right now at home (not much of a pump, plus I don't really know how to take a back pic effectively lol)
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Don't usually have an arm day...but I wanted to have a fun session today and see what Rage XL can do for arms....I just did 3 sets of every exercise and had tons of energy...it was an intense and fun workout!
Got a good pump too!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Took 1.5 scoops again in 6 oz water. Today was chest & bi's. Rage definitely woke me up today. I went from being lazy all day to focused and ready to bust the weight room. Set a PR today on incline barbell bench: 295 for 9 reps....but my decline smith machine bench keeps declining for some reason....bit overall a great session today!!!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Only had about 35-40 mins for my whole workout today. So did a 8 min warm up & 15 mins cardio, spent the remainder of the mins on lifting. Today was legs and all I did was squats. Did a total of 6 sets. 45lbs. 135 lbs, 225lbs, 315 lbs, and 405 lbs, then did a 20 rep set with 225lbs. I hit a pr on the 405 for 11 reps. Rage XL definitely pushed me through. Again 1.5 scoops in 6oz water.
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Today was 1.5 scoops in 6oz of water....still hit me quick and got a great workout. I decided to move into more of a dumbbell workout for a while bc my left arm is smaller and weaker than my right & I want it to catch up. Today was shoulders/traps/triceps. Got a great workout and hit a PR on dumbbell shoulder shrugs: 110lbs for 30 reps (110 is the highest the dumbbells in my gym go up too)....great workout, tomorrow is my fav day, BACK!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Today was my favorite day:back. I did more volume today, didn't perform HIT style. Got a good workout and worked out with a friend who said he was getting tired and that I was "strong" so obviously Rage XL was working in me. Hit a PR on lat pulldowns and rack deads. Performed about 5-6 exercises with 3 sets each. 1.5 scoops is STILL hitting me like new everyday.
I think I only have about 5-6 workouts left of Rage XL
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
What can I say, Rage XL continues to impress. Again 1.5 scoops in 5oz water ( didn't hit any faster than 6oz). Today was chest/ bi's day. Chest was trained Dorian Yates styles while biceps were trained with more volume. Today I used all dumbbells ( trying to get my left arm to match my right arm in size/ strength). Used the 110's for 9-13 reps on chest presses (only problem is that 110's are the highest dumbbells in my gym). Performed incline press, flat bench, decline bench, incline flies, machine chest press, incline curls, standing curls, preacher curls. So far not building a tolerance to 1.5 scoops which is great! Only problem today was that while the chest portion of my workout was intense, I seemed to lose concentration/focus/ energy during the bicep portion. I think it had to do more with the volume then Rage XL though. Tomorow should be a rest day then legs on Saturday!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
What can I say, Rage XL continues to impress. Again 1.5 scoops in 5oz water ( didn't hit any faster than 6oz). Today was chest/ bi's day. Chest was trained Dorian Yates styles while biceps were trained with more volume. Today I used all dumbbells ( trying to get my left arm to match my right arm in size/ strength). Used the 110's for 9-13 reps on chest presses (only problem is that 110's are the highest dumbbells in my gym). Performed incline press, flat bench, decline bench, incline flies, machine chest press, incline curls, standing curls, preacher curls. So far not building a tolerance to 1.5 scoops which is great! Only problem today was that while the chest portion of my workout was intense, I seemed to lose concentration/focus/ energy during the bicep portion. I think it had to do more with the volume then Rage XL though. Tomorow should be a rest day then legs on Saturday!
Rage is on point for sure! I am intrested to se if hot water has any effects for you.
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Rage is on point for sure! I am intrested to se if hot water has any effects for you.
I'm going to try 5oz of tap water and microwave it for 25 seconds and then gulp down 1.5 scoops of XL tomorrow for legs......Will let you know how it goes!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Today sucked....plain & simple..... I tried taking Rage XL DANO style ( with hot water) I couldn't tell much of a difference in feeling the tingles, but I will probably try it again on Monday Bc today wasn't a good morning. Got about 4-5 hours of sleep woke up feeling groggy and tired. Took rage and for the first time I didn't feel my body getting hot (that's how I know it's kicked in). In fact I didn't even sweat during my warm up which I notice Rage XL usually causes (an other way I know it has kicked in). I had legs today and by the time I finished squats (my 3rd exercise) I felt dizzy, cold, a headache, and had goosebumps . I tried some hamstrings but had to stop early. .... I don't believe it has anything to do with the Rage, I think I might have been dehydrated even though I drank a lot of water last night and some this morning. As I write this post my body is still shaking slightly (I doubt it's the fact that I took Rage XL in hot water today Bc it's more of a sick shaking than the "tingles"). When my shift is over I'm going to rest today and tomorow and see if I feel better on Monday. I will try Rage XL in hot water on Monday again if I'm feeling better so I get a better judgement on taking Rage XL in hot water
I will say that hot water brought the taste down for sure lol.
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
On 2nd thought: I believe I have about 1 more wk on Rage XL, so if I feel better come Monday than I may spend time next wk trying to max out on Bench, Deadlift, & Squats on Rage XL and see how it goes!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
I took 2 scoops of Rage XL in 5oz of hot water...didn't fill the tingling and couldn't tell a difference in energy between 1.5 scoops to 2 scoops.....Today I decide to perform conventional deadlifts which I haven't done in years...the last time I performed deadlifts from the floor was in my sophomore yr of high school. We only had one strength coach (in football) who would watch over the whole gym so I was never thought proper form...just lift as much weight as possible no matter how...so I deadlifted with a rounded back and one day: BAM! screwed up my back and now have Lordosis in my lower back.....needless to say I haven't performed conventional deadlifts since (although I use rack deadlifts very frequently in my back training). But today I wanted to try it again. Although I can pull rack deadlifts for 8-10 reps using about 445lbs, I only got up to 375 for deadlifts from the floor...I'm not going to lie, it was definitely an ego killer. LOL. I know rack pulls are easier then conventional deadlifts and the weight from both exercises doesn't exactly relate, but I still thought I was going to pull over 405 for 1 rep. It made me realize that my hamstrings are still a weak part when it comes to strength.... 375lbs was actually quite easy for me so I thought 405lbs would be in the bags but couldn't even get the bar past my knees...I know I could've gotten at least 385-390 but overall a fun session considering I hadn't performed conventional deadlifts in yrs and the fact that I never trained powerlifting style or maxed before (yep, until today I had never tried to max out on deadlifts). After deadlifts I still had energy from Rage XL so I performed 3 sets of wide grip pulldowns, close grip pull downs, shrugs, machine rows, close grip pull-ups (like in Frank McGrath's new video), and dumbbell rows. Overall a great session with the help of Rage Xl!
Although I was disappointed in my deadlift numbers , 3 good things came from this:
1.) Again made me realize how weak my hamstrings are so I know now I need to focus on them a bit more
2.)I have found a new love for convectional deadlifts and will start using them regularly on back days (probably replace rack deadlifts)
3.) I used chalk for the first time (all the gyms I've been at don't allow it, I'm not sure about the gym I'm in now but I used it anyway lol) and have decided to ditch straps for good and commit to chalk. It felt awesome to feel the chalk on my hands and seeing it on the bar, my shirt and shorts before doing a set of deadlifts...
Here's how the deadlift portion looked like:
Hyper extensions: 3x15
Hip Adductors: 3x12
Hip Abductors: 3x12
Deadlifts: (used mixed grip on all sets)
45x20
135x12
225x6 (used a belt from here on out due to the Lordosis in my lower back, also used chalk starting on this set )
275x3
315x1 (felt super easy: could've done 8)
365x1 (again felt easy, no struggle: could've done 2, maybe 3)
put on 405lbs and was confident and then.....couldn't get it past my knees lol. Tried it again right after and same thing happened...my ego was crushed lol. I didn't really take the recommended 5 mins between each set, I just went when I felt like it so that also didn't help. Overall I'm just happy my lower back didn't give out due to my Lordosis.
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
That's good weight after not hitting deads from the floor in so long!
Weak hamstrings were an issue in my deadlift as well. I pulled with all lower back with hardly any glute, hip or hamstring drive. I threw in glute/ham raises, barbell hip thrusts and threw in deficit deads which really helped my deadlift take off.
Chalk is a must for deads--that's a good thing you're using it again! I never knew if the gym I trained at allowed it either so I switched between liquid chalk and hiding my chalk in an Animal Flex container, lol.
Give it time, work the weak points and you'll get that deadlift up!
Good work on deads bud. I'm the same way with resting between deadlift sets. Usually when I go for a max, I'm done from first pull to last in less than 15 minutes. Lol
That's good weight after not hitting deads from the floor in so long!
Thanks J!
Originally Posted by J-Dawg
Weak hamstrings were an issue in my deadlift as well. I pulled with all lower back with hardly any glute, hip or hamstring drive. I threw in glute/ham raises, barbell hip thrusts and threw in deficit deads which really helped my deadlift take off.
I'm gonna incorporate some of these in my next leg session
Originally Posted by J-Dawg
Chalk is a must for deads--that's a good thing you're using it again! I never knew if the gym I trained at allowed it either so I switched between liquid chalk and hiding my chalk in an Animal Flex container, lol.
Yesterday, I didn't even hide it, lol. Next time, I will probably hide it in my hoodie pocket.
Originally Posted by J-Dawg
Give it time, work the weak points and you'll get that deadlift up!
I'm a bodybuilder at heart but I'm definitely going to incorporate some deadlifting into my regimen and try to improve my max!
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com
Good work on deads bud. I'm the same way with resting between deadlift sets. Usually when I go for a max, I'm done from first pull to last in less than 15 minutes. Lol
Thanks Bruiser! Yeah, I finished with enough time to get a whole back workout in afterwards before I had to get on my shift lol.
You'd rather miss a training session than a meal. Shit, diet is that important to a bodybuilder. It's an area that doesn't allow for any bad days or mistakes. You ready to make the sacrifice? - AnimalPak.com