OhioUstud's Log of Activate Xtreme [Archive]

OhioUstud

07-12-2007, 11:21 AM

OhioUstud's Log of DS Activate Xtreme

First I would like to thank 40 yard dash and uhockey for the chance to try this product. It sounds like a great product and I am expecting outstanding results from it.

The nature of this log will be to report things that I think are important to anyone considering use of this product. This includes:

updates on sets-reps of bench, incline bench, squats, and deadlifts
updates on body weight
a normal daily diet listed and then any deviations from that diet
a daily report on my cardiovascular work, as I do cardio everyday
a daily report on all supplements that are used, and when
a final objective and subjective evaluation of this product at the end of the logging trial
final comparison pictures

Current Work-Out Protocol
Monday

Flat Barbell Bench 5x5

Squats 5x5

Barbell Rows and some other back work. I will not be reporting updates on this because I do these exercises for the "pump."

Medicine ball ab work, 4 x 25.

Tuesday

Leg machine work and biceps isolation work.

Wednesday

Incline Barbell Bench 5x5

Deadlifts 5x5

Light Squats Day 5x5 with highest weight being set 3 from Monday

Light shoulder isolation work, and/or triceps isolation work (not reported)

Medicine ball ab work, 3x25.

Thursday

Back and biceps isolation work (pull-ups, preacher curls etc)

Friday

Flat barbell bench 3x5, 1x3, 1x8

Squat 3x5, 1x3, 1x8

Barbell rows (weights not reported)

Triceps isolation work (weights not reported)

Saturday

Light leg machine work, abs

Sunday

Light biceps work, abs

Additionally, after I get my postworkout meal and rest for two hours or so, I run 5k almost everyday as I am trying to get my time back down. Also elliptical work is done for one half-hour or one hour after running. That's right, over 1 hr cardio/day, most days. My reason for this workload is that I have all this free time before school resumes and I want to make the most of it. I would not train like this year round.

I know it sounds like a lot but I am not concerned for several reasons:
1. I have seen good results thus far.
2. My diet can support this.
3. My body is used a high level of training as I run year round and lift consistently.
4. My sleep is ideal right now as I am getting a minimum of 9 hours each night.

Also, school will be resuming for me in early August. At that point, the isolation and cardio work will be adjusted to fit the demands of school. However, the bench, squats, and deadlifts will remain the same.

Diet
1. 1 cup brown rice with tomato puree and ff cottage cheese + 1 banana.
2. Pre-workout shake, 30g whey.
3. During workout shake, 40g whey + 1/2 cup oats + handful of raisins.
4. 3 whole hb eggs + 5 more whites, lettuce, vinegar + 93/7 burger (cooked on Foreman grill) with ff cheese + 1-2 pieces provolone cheese
5. Post cardio shake = 20g whey.
6. 93/7 burger with ff cheese + More rice or a banana + 2 tablespoons natural pb.
7. Before bed - usually a ff yogurt + 1 tablespoon pb + blueberries (if i have them) + 1-2 whole hb eggs, 3 more whites.

Additionally I drink at least 1 gallon of water/day and several cups of green tea and/or regular tea everyday.

OhioUstud

07-12-2007, 11:30 AM

Thursday July 12, 2007

Work-out Plan

Isolation work - biceps and back.

Cardiovascular - 5K (3.12 miles) in 22 minutes

Supplements
1. multivitamin/mineral
2. x-factor
3. Activate X-Treme
4. HP CEE + whey pre and post workout
5. Sugar free Red Bull preworkout

** These supplements will stay the same everyday unless otherwise noted. If there is a change I will report it.**

I normally split up my lifting and running but I can't do it today because of time constraints.

Edit: Workout went very well. I had an awesome back and bicep pump going. The run felt good too. I managed to get my normal food in despite going to the Yankees/D-Rays game (Yanks won BTW). I'm going to the game Saturday as well!!!!!

Weight
191

Also, I ran into a friend at the gym who gave me a good diet idea...... I'm going to pick up some sliced turkey and down about 5-10 slices/day on a slice of whole wheat bread for some extra protein. There is a lot of sodium in those, but I am not concerned about it with my activity level and water consumption. Also I will be getting some chicken-in-a-can to add to my diet. Good source of calories and I may substitute it for some of the peanut butter.

JCAZ2010

07-12-2007, 11:39 AM

Have you used x-factor before?

40-Yard Dash_2

07-12-2007, 01:11 PM

Good luck man!

nni

07-12-2007, 02:00 PM

subd

Big_Tom(tk)

07-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Good Luck! Sub'd!

OhioUstud

07-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Have you used x-factor before?

Yes. I used to awhile ago. I made good gains on it. Over the 50-day cycle, my weight went from 191-196, with the majority being lean. My lifts increased on everything by at least 10lbs. Additionally my diet was not as good as it is right now during this cycle.

I am pumped to see what gains Xtreme + X-Factor will give as I am starting Xtreme on day 23 of my X-Factor cycle. I am expecting bigger gains all around.

uhockey

07-13-2007, 01:45 AM

On board.

Sldge

07-13-2007, 02:00 PM

Me too.

OhioUstud

07-13-2007, 03:11 PM

Friday, July 13

Workout Plan

Barbell Flat Bench - 260x1 (to gauge my 1RM), 175x5, 185x5, 215x5, 240x3, 195x8

Squats - 135x5, 205x5, 225x5, 235x5, 275x3, 225x8

Barbell Rows and Triceps isolation work

Comments - My bench is weak due to a shoulder injury I had that cut out my benching for several months. I am slowly recovering my weights on that. Also, my lifting buddy helped me on my 3rd rep of 240 on bench. Squats were a new PR, which isn't a surprise because they have been increasing each week on this plan. Didn't get as much of a triceps pump as I would have liked but I'll compensate for that next time I hit triceps.

Cardiovascular Workout

Alright, I ran 5k (3.12 miles) in 21:45. Then I did 20 minutes on the elliptical machine. Burned around 750 calories in all. I am trying to put weight on so I be sure to get plenty of clean food after cardio workouts.

Diet Change

After I ran I was having a girl come over so I drank 4 Bud Lights to get in the mood. This was a rare exception and will not be happening again anytime soon as I do not like to drink honestly.

OhioUstud

07-14-2007, 11:28 AM

Saturday July 14

Workout Plan

I am going to hit some isolation work and then do my cardio.

Comments

I am out of whey protein. I ordered a 10lb bag of Optimum Nutrition whey and some Ergopharm Amp last week and they should be here Monday.

40-Yard Dash_2

07-14-2007, 11:43 AM

Solid 5K time; especially at your size.

Earl10022

07-14-2007, 05:09 PM

Sliced turkey is a good choice. They do sell low salt versions too but I dont think salt should be a problem for you.
Sub
Good luck

uhockey

07-14-2007, 05:57 PM

Sliced turkey is an okay choice......but unless you're careful thats a lot of nitrates, and the medical student should be aware of the incidence of stomach cancer. ;)

nni

07-15-2007, 10:30 AM

aboard.

OhioUstud

07-15-2007, 07:43 PM

Sunday July 15

Workout Plan

Light biceps and chest isolation work.

Cardiovascular Workout

5k in 21:42

Comments

Well as I am getting used to logging, I decided to tweak this log a bit and add some color etc.... My workout today is somewhat of a light recovery workout since I workout everyday. It's more or less just to get me out of bed in the morning. Also I have a heavy day of lifting tomorrow (heavy bench and squats) so I need to be rested for that.

Additionally I've decided to keep bumping up my clean calories to meet my level of activity.

Sldge

07-16-2007, 09:08 PM

Thats a good idea with all that running.

OhioUstud

07-16-2007, 09:55 PM

Monday July 16

Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench - 135x5, 185x5, 205x5, 215x5, 230x4

Squat - 185x5, 205x5, 225x5, 245x5, 275x5

5 sets of Barbell Rows + 4 sets of medicine ball weighted decline crunches + 3 sets of Straight Leg Deadlifts + 4 sets of Dumbbell Flat Bench

Cardiovascular Workout

Short jog outside

Weight
192

Supplements

I had 1 serving of Universal Storm rather than HP CEE pre-workout today. Also my Optimum Nutrition 100% whey did not come today, so I am expecting it tomorrow.

Comments

Subjectively I look noticeably leaner with an increasing bodyweight. Not going to attribute this to any supplement yet. I will monitor it and I will provide pics at the end of the log.

OhioUstud

07-17-2007, 10:13 AM

Sliced turkey is an okay choice......but unless you're careful thats a lot of nitrates, and the medical student should be aware of the incidence of stomach cancer. ;)

Thank you. I had read about that and kind of forgot about it. I respect your opinion and don't think I will make it a staple of my diet....

OhioUstud

07-18-2007, 01:51 PM

July 17, 2007

Workout Plan

Triceps and biceps isolation work. Plus some pull-ups

Cardiovascular Workout

5K (3.12 miles) in 21:44

warbird00

07-18-2007, 01:52 PM

in

are you training for amrathon or something, damn thats a lot of running!

OhioUstud

07-18-2007, 01:59 PM

July 18

Workout Plan

Incline Bench = 165x5, 175x5, 185x5, 195x5

Deadlifts = 205x5, 235x5, 270x5, 300x5

Light Squats = 135x5, 185x5, 210x5, 225x5, 225x5

3 sets weighted medicine ball decline crunches

Cardiovascular Workout

Jog outside

Supplements

1 serving Universal Storm pre-workout. My ON whey and AMP still have not come. FYI I've been taking 1 capsule Xtreme upon waking up; 1 pre-workout, 1 post-workout, and 1 at night.

Weight
192 lbs.

Comments

My body feels like its been through a train wreck.

OhioUstud

07-18-2007, 02:01 PM

in

are you training for amrathon or something, damn thats a lot of running!

im running a half-marathon in march so im tryin to stay in shape.... Its good though because my body fat is dropping, lifts are bumping up.... and I get to eat a ton.

Big_Tom(tk)

07-18-2007, 02:34 PM

Nice PR's! I like your dosing pattern too. I may copy you. :)

Sldge

07-18-2007, 02:46 PM

Another tester with new PB's inside a week. I see a pattern developing.

Big_Tom(tk)

07-18-2007, 03:03 PM

Another tester with new PB's inside a week. I see a pattern developing.

I start mine in a couple days.. All these PR's and benefits from less than a week of use is making it difficult to wait... :D

OhioUstud

07-18-2007, 03:54 PM

I start mine in a couple days.. All these PR's and benefits from less than a week of use is making it difficult to wait... :D

Good luck dude. Are you going to log it?

I'm happy with my sets on incline bench today as I had stalled on that prior to starting Xtreme. I will be sold if my flat bench increases consistently as well, as that has been stuck for weeks.

My PR's on squats and deads had been increasing weekly for several months so no huge surprise there... still happy though.

Big_Tom(tk)

07-18-2007, 04:30 PM

Good luck dude. Are you going to log it?

I'm happy with my sets on incline bench today as I had stalled on that prior to starting Xtreme. I will be sold if my flat bench increases consistently as well, as that has been stuck for weeks.

My PR's on squats and deads had been increasing weekly for several months so no huge surprise there... still happy though.

Yeah. I was one of the Lucky people to be chosen as a tester. I will be startin up Probably Sunday.

Sldge

07-18-2007, 06:49 PM

I start mine in a couple days.. All these PR's and benefits from less than a week of use is making it difficult to wait... :D

I know the feeling. Ive been alpha testing a few new compounds for another project so I havent been able to use the finished product yet.

40-Yard Dash_2

07-18-2007, 08:33 PM

I start mine in a couple days.. All these PR's and benefits from less than a week of use is making it difficult to wait... :D

It's certainly the real deal.

uhockey

07-19-2007, 01:27 AM

Another good log with a lot of improvements.....I'm loving this stuff so far.

40-Yard Dash_2

07-21-2007, 05:09 AM

Any updates? :o

OhioUstud

07-21-2007, 07:39 AM

July 19, 2007

Workout Plan

Leg machines, biceps isolation work, and pullups

Cardiovascular Workout

Pre-breakfast (fasted) run outside.

OhioUstud

07-21-2007, 07:59 AM

July 20

Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench Press - 175x5, 185x5, 205x5, 215x5, 240x3, 205x7.5 (my lifting buddy helped on the eighth)

Squats - 185x5, 210x5, 230x5, 250x5, 280x3, 230x8

Barbell rows, flat dumbbell bench press, close-grip bench press, skull-crushers, machine triceps isolation.

Cardiovascular Workout

Jog outside.

Comments

Well I have cut back my cardio workouts, mainly because I want to see how much strength I can gain on this stack. However I will still be doing my 5k several times a week, with some elliptical machine as well........ I'm happy that I put up 240 3x on bench, and if that is a sign of things to come then I will be very impressed. If I can put up 230x5 on bench Monday then I will be able to bump up all my bench weights.

Supplements/Diet Notes

Well my ON 100% whey finally did come (Rocky Road flavor) so I take 1 scoop pre=w/o and sip on 2 scoops during workout. Also I got a bottle of Ergopharm Amp. Two solid products that should contribute nicely IMO.

My diet has been solid. I eat pretty much exactly as I wrote in my first post on a sample diet. I eat a lot of 93/7 ground beef every day, which I cook on my Foreman grill. Also to be fair, I should report that I had about 10 beers last night before I went to a dance club on the beach(verrrryyyy fun times) I dont really like to drink but friends from my class are back in town, and the new incoming medical students as well, so we are trying to enjoy our last few days until class starts again. I won't be drinking again hopefully.

Big_Tom(tk)

07-21-2007, 04:19 PM

CongraTs on the PR! If what I'm seeing in everyone else's Log is an indication of things to come you will have NO problems gettin past that 230x5 and then some..

Great Work!!

Sldge

07-21-2007, 04:46 PM

CongraTs on the PR! If what I'm seeing in everyone else's Log is an indication of things to come you will have NO problems gettin past that 230x5 and then some..

Great Work!!

Yeah really. I may stop alpha testing these other compounds so I can go on.

uhockey

07-22-2007, 04:49 PM

I dig keeping the cardio.

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 02:23 PM

Saturday July 21

Cardiovascular Workout

5k (3.12 miles) in 21:42

25 minutes on the elliptical machine

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 02:25 PM

Sunday July 23, 2007

**** OFF DAY - FIRST COMPLETE DAY OFF SINCE JULY 4, 2007 ****

Comments

My body has just been feeling over-trained physically, though mentally I feel like I can train everyday. Also my brother and cousins were in Florida for a few days so I figured this would be a good day to take off and go see them.

nni

07-23-2007, 02:30 PM

always good to take breaks.

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 02:44 PM

Monday July 23

Workout Plan

Barbell Flat Bench Press - 175x5, 185x5, 205x5, 215x5, 230x5 (with help on the 5th) ---- extra sets = 205x7, 185x9

Squats - 185x5, 215x5, 230x5, 250x5, 280x5

3 sets Dumbbell Flat Bench Press, 3 sets SLDL, 5 sets of Barbell Rows, Back isolation work, 4 sets Medicine Ball Decline Abdominal Work

Weight
still stuck at 192lbs

Supplements

Normal day of supplements; multivitamin/mineral +

4 capsules Xtreme +

4 capsules X-Factor +

3 capsules Ergopharm AMP pre workout +

1.5 scoops ON 100% Whey + 5g HP CEE BOTH pre AND during workout (in shake with oats and raisins)

Comments

I felt an awesome pump in the gym while doing my chest exercises. Overall I just felt stronger and I believe this is due to the Xtreme and taking a total rest day. I think I will try to work in more rest days. While I did not get my 230x5 yet, I was dam close on the 5th rep and I think I will get it next week.

Again I made a PR on squats, though it felt heavy and I think I will stay at this weight next week unless I'm feeling strong.

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 02:59 PM

CongraTs on the PR! If what I'm seeing in everyone else's Log is an indication of things to come you will have NO problems gettin past that 230x5 and then some..

Great Work!!

Thanks man. I enjoy my squats because I have a lot of room for improvement there. I'm hoping my bench will take some jumps too...... time will tell.

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 03:01 PM

Yeah really. I may stop alpha testing these other compounds so I can go on.

If you're not gonna use them, feel free to send some of those alpha compounds my way ;)

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 03:03 PM

I dig keeping the cardio.

Yea I'm addicted to distance running. It clears my mind and keeps me sane during med school... Plus I had the fastest time in my medical school at the city half-marathon last year :)

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 03:05 PM

always good to take breaks.

For sure..... my trouble with taking days off is that my conscience tells me I wasted the day...

ss4vegeta1

07-23-2007, 04:00 PM

Nice Log Man I am going to start a new stack soon too including

Activate Xtreme
X Factor
BSN Atro-phex
Purple Wraath

OhioUstud

07-23-2007, 04:35 PM

Nice Log Man I am going to start a new stack soon too including

Activate Xtreme
X Factor
BSN Atro-phex
Purple Wraath

Thanks dude. That sounds like a solid stack, though I've never heard of Atro-phex. You should log it if you run it.

40-Yard Dash_2

07-24-2007, 05:09 AM

OhioUstud

07-25-2007, 03:50 PM

Tuesday July 24

Workout Plan

Triceps, biceps, and calves isolation work.

Cardiovascular Workout

15 minute jog + 40 yard interval sprints

OhioUstud

07-25-2007, 04:03 PM

Wednesday July 25, 2007

Workout Plan

Incline Barbell Bench - 155x5, 170x5, 185x5, 195x5

Deadlifts - 210x5, 240x5, 275x5, 305x5

Light Squats - 185x5, 215x5, 230x5, 230x5

Shoulder isolation work

Dumbbell Incline Bench - 85sx5, 85sx5, 70sx10, 60sx20 (with a rest)

Cardiovascular Workout

20 minute jog + 40 yard interval sprints

Weight
still stuck at 192

Comments

Well I'm fairly certain I can attribute my recent craaaaazzy surge in sex drive to Xtreme, via the free testosterone. Honestly I feel like I'm 13 with regards to that. I also occasionally pop a Yohimbe tablet but it hasn't given results like this in the past.

2 new PR's today - Last Wednesday I noted 195x5 as PR for incline bench but I was looking at my handwritten lifting log and I only got it 4 times, with help on the 5th. Today, I struggled with 195 on the 5th rep on incline but my lifting buddy said he didn't help. Deadlifts are also up which has been consistent for months.

warbird00

07-25-2007, 04:15 PM

yeah dude, my sex drive is pretty crazy right now too! What about acne for you? Im starting to get some breakouts

OhioUstud

07-25-2007, 04:24 PM

nope, no acne.... i didnt get it when i was younger either..... hopefully it stays that way

Big_Tom(tk)

07-25-2007, 05:06 PM

Congrats on the PR's man!! I am only 4 days into my Act-X. Im starting to feel the libido kicking into overdrive and great sleep, but no real big changes to note as of yet otherwise.

warbird00

07-25-2007, 08:48 PM

Congrats on the PR's man!! I am only 4 days into my Act-X. Im starting to feel the libido kicking into overdrive and great sleep, but no real big changes to note as of yet otherwise.

im getting so many PRs, and i havnt gained any weight, might have even lost weight :eek:
Crazy

nni

07-26-2007, 06:04 AM

congrats ohiou!

JCAZ2010

07-26-2007, 09:44 AM

nope, no acne.... i didnt get it when i was younger either..... hopefully it stays that way

I'm hoping the acne doesn't come for me either, mine finally went away within like these past couple months, I've had it pretty bad since like I was 13.

OhioUstud

07-28-2007, 08:44 AM

Thursday, July 29

Cardiovascular Workout

15 minute jog + 40 yard interval sprints

Comments

I've been feeling really sore after my workouts lately, mainly because I've really been working hard in the gym. Also I helped a friend move early in the morning and I was tired, so I just did cardio today and went to the beach for a few hours to rest up for Friday's grueling workout and hopefully make some PR's.

OhioUstud

07-28-2007, 09:05 AM

Friday, July 27

Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench Press - 180x5, 195x5, 205x5, 220x5, 240x3 (cheated, used hips to get 3rd one up), 205x8. [Did extra barbell bench work instead of dumbbells --> 210x5,x4,x3,x2,x1 (with 15 seconds between each set), and then 205x5,x4,x3,x2,x1]

Squats - 185x5, 215x5, 235x5, 255x5, 285x3, 235x8

3 sets decline weighted medicine ball abs

Triceps Isolation Work = skull crushers, close-grip incline bench, machines

3 sets of barbell rows

Cardiovascular Workout

Ran 4.11 miles in 30 minutes

15 minutes on elliptical machine

Comments

205x8 after all of my other sets on bench is an improvement; usually I need help on the 8th rep but I got it solid this time. I'm still waiting until I get 230x5 on Monday before I can bump up weights.

After I had my post w/o meal and relaxed a few hours, I decided to go get some cardio in. I'm trying to keep bodyfat around 10-11% while bulking up.

uhockey

07-28-2007, 01:52 PM

2nd year......time to get things pinned down so you can mainatain this lifestyle during clinicals (yikes!)

OhioUstud

07-30-2007, 03:02 PM

Saturday July 28

Workout Plan

Back and bicep isolation work

Cardiovascular Workout

4 miles jog outside

OhioUstud

07-30-2007, 03:04 PM

Sunday July 29

Cardiovascular Workout

5 mile jog outside

8 - 100 yard sprints

Comments

I wasn't planning on doing this much cardio but a friend wanted to go through it so I couldn't back down.

OhioUstud

07-30-2007, 03:10 PM

Monday July 30

Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench - 185x5, 205x5, 215x5, 225x5, 230x5, {extra sets = 210 x5,4,3,2,1 intervals and then again with 205lbs}

Squats - 190x5, 215x5, 235x5, 255x5, 280x5

SLDL, Barbell Rows, Back isolation work

4 sets weighted decline crunches

Weight
192 lbs

Comments

Finally put up 230x5 on bench.. though I did cheat with my hips a bit. Spotter did not help. Will repeat set next Monday to do with better form. Still happy though cuz its a PR on bench.

I stayed put at 280x5 on squats because I wanted to ensure that my form is good before I bump the weight up next week.

40-Yard Dash_2

08-01-2007, 12:15 AM

Anything to report out of the ordinary aside from strength increases?

nni

08-01-2007, 05:43 AM

keep the personal records coming!

OhioUstud

08-01-2007, 04:05 PM

Anything to report out of the ordinary aside from strength increases?

My sex drive has been up........

While it is subjective, I feel like I look leaner than before. I will provide pics at the end.

OhioUstud

08-01-2007, 04:09 PM

Tuesday July 31

Workout Plan

Biceps and triceps isolation work

Cardiovascular Workout

5k (3.12 miles) in 22:35

OhioUstud

08-01-2007, 04:16 PM

Wednesday August 1

Workout Plan

Incline Barbell Bench - 160x5, 170x5, 185x5, 200x3

Deadlifts - 225x5, 240x5, 280x5, 305x5

Light Squat Day - 190x5, 215x5, 230x5, 230x5

DB incline bench, shoulder isolation work, 3 sets weighted decline crunches

Cardiovascular Workout

10 minute jog + 6- 40 yard sprint-jog intervals

Weight
192 lbs.

Comments

Well medical school will be starting again on Monday so I will be modifying my workouts somewhat. I am going to continue the heavy lifting on M,W,F, but move the isolation work that I do on those days to my other days. So for example, on M, I will do my bench, squats and rows, but not do back isolation and save it for Tuesday. This should cut my workout time down to about 1-1.5 hours. Also I will not be doing as much cardio.

My diet will also be a little compromised since I will have to rely more on shakes, fruit, and peanut butter. I still should be getting a lot of eggs though, as last semester I came home during my lunch break everyday and ate a huge salad with hard boiled eggs.

Sldge

08-01-2007, 06:53 PM

OhioUstud

08-01-2007, 08:23 PM

Any differences in DOMS?

Absolutely. Its painful to get outta bed in the morning. Usually once I get moving it is better.

nni

08-02-2007, 05:50 AM

thats life not doms. :D

OhioUstud

08-03-2007, 04:28 PM

Thursday August 2

Workout Plan

Back and biceps isolation work

Cardiovascular Workout

Jogged 4 miles outside

OhioUstud

08-03-2007, 04:37 PM

Friday August 3

Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench - 165x5, 185x5, 205x5, 225x5, 245x2, 205x8 {extra set at the end - 260x1}

Squats - 190x5, 220x5, 245x5, 265x5, 285x3

Dumbbell Flat Bench Press, Barbells Rows, Triceps Isolation Work

Weight
193 lbs

Comments

My weights were off for bench prior to today, so I went back and did it right. Should go up ~10% each set. 260x1 felt good and I'm pumped that I could do it, even after all my sets. That's the most I've gotten since I injured my shoulder.

Thoughts on Xtreme - No acne, still increased sex drive, lookin lean in the mirror, lifts are increasing, having more DOMS than I have ever experinced (not sure if that is due to weights increasing, or to Activate Xtreme (well I guess it could be both since they seem to be related).

OhioUstud

08-03-2007, 04:41 PM

thats life not doms. :D

LOL well then this is more "life" than before.

uhockey

08-04-2007, 02:00 AM

ActX usually DECREASES doms sinificantly, thus me thinks this is jointstress secondary to putting up more weight.

OhioUstud

08-05-2007, 08:45 PM

Saturday August 4

Workout Plan

Back and biceps isolation work

Comments

Craaaazy pump

uhockey

08-06-2007, 07:42 AM

DOMs ANY better?

Sldge

08-06-2007, 10:46 AM

ActX usually DECREASES doms sinificantly, thus me thinks this is jointstress secondary to putting up more weight.

Yeah thats what I was thinking too.

OhioUstud

08-06-2007, 08:42 PM

DOMs ANY better?

Well it is usually the worst on the day after deadlifts so I will find out after I do them on Wednesday. Other than that it has been about the same.

OhioUstud

08-06-2007, 09:11 PM

Sunday August 5

Cardiovascular Workout

15 minute jog and 6- 40 yard sprint-jog intervals

Comments

This was the last day before school starts again so I just did some cardio and then laid on the beach for hours!!!!!

Monday August 6
Workout Plan

Flat Barbell Bench - 170x5, 190x5, 210x5, 230x4

DB Bench - 4 sets, 80's, 80's, 75's, 65's

Squats - 190x5, 220x5, 245x5, 265x5, 285x5

Barbell Rows - 4 sets

Medicine ball ab work - 4 sets

Cardiovascular Workout

15 minute jog + 7- 40 yard sprint-jog intervals (before breakfast)

Comments

285x5 was good on squats but Im going to stay at that weight next week to work on the form.... Bench was disappointing because I did 230x5 last Monday but today the spotter had to help on the 5th rep...... I managed to cook a ton of chicken breasts, 93/7 beef, rice, and eggs last night so I should have enough to last me all week to take to school while studying.

40-Yard Dash_2

08-06-2007, 09:41 PM

Comments

285x5 was good on squats but Im going to stay at that weight next week to work on the form.... Bench was disappointing because I did 230x5 last Monday but today the spotter had to help on the 5th rep...... I managed to cook a ton of chicken breasts, 93/7 beef, rice, and eggs last night so I should have enough to last me all week to take to school while studying.

Preparing food ahead of time saves me a ton of time during a busy week. I usually cook 3-4 days worth on Sunday night's.

uhockey

08-07-2007, 02:09 AM

Cooking.......I'm just learning to remember that! :) Aside from weekends and the rare last meal of the day, I didn't cook anything aside from microwave in all of July. You'd be amazed what you can do with frozen veggies, fresh fruits, oats, whey, and tuna, plus various spices.

OhioUstud

08-09-2007, 08:47 PM

Preparing food ahead of time saves me a ton of time during a busy week. I usually cook 3-4 days worth on Sunday night's.

Cooking.......I'm just learning to remember that! :) Aside from weekends and the rare last meal of the day, I didn't cook anything aside from microwave in all of July. You'd be amazed what you can do with frozen veggies, fresh fruits, oats, whey, and tuna, plus various spices.

I love my oats but once Xtreme is over (tomorow) I'm going lowwww carb.

Tuna is one thing I can't choke down. Well I mean I can, but there are a lot of other options out there so I don't push it.

But yeah I'm loving the pre-cooking thing. I just didn't make enough chicken this week. Now I'm eating poached eggs and rice until I have time to cook again Sunday. I'm thinkin I'll cook 3 bags of chicken on Sunday nights and try to study at home while it's cooking.

I've been going through canned veggies like crazy as well.

OhioUstud

08-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Wednesday August 8

Workout Plan

BB Incline Bench - 140x5, 160x5, 180x5, 200x3 {extra set at end 185x4}

Deadlifts - 215x5, 245x5, 275x5, 305x5

Light Squats - 190x5, 220x5, 245x5, 245x5

3 sets weighted decline abs

Cardiovascular Workout

Since school started I have been doing a 10 minute jog + about 7 40-yard sprints everyday in the 90 degree Florida afternoon weather :).

Comments

Well MOnday was my first day back to school and I've gotten at least 5 comments from people asking me what I did over summer to get bigger. Of course a few anabolic steroid jokes/accusations (even from one faculty member). Sooooo I'm very happy about that and certainly feel that Xtreme had a hand in my progress (plus a toooon of hard hours in the gym + cardio). Libido still up, no acne, DOMS is average (I think before I suffered from the placebo effect.)

I wanted to work on my form for deads this week instead of increasing the weight so I did and it was better.

nni

08-10-2007, 09:14 AM

congrats on the comments even if some of them were borderline accusational. :)

uhockey

08-10-2007, 05:34 PM

Comments

Well MOnday was my first day back to school and I've gotten at least 5 comments from people asking me what I did over summer to get bigger. Of course a few anabolic steroid jokes/accusations (even from one faculty member). Sooooo I'm very happy about that and certainly feel that Xtreme had a hand in my progress (plus a toooon of hard hours in the gym + cardio). Libido still up, no acne, DOMS is average (I think before I suffered from the placebo effect.)

I wanted to work on my form for deads this week instead of increasing the weight so I did and it was better.[/color][/font]

Meh, better than most med students who just come back fatter. :)

Earl10022

08-11-2007, 07:17 PM

How did your weight change while taking it? Let us know. Good luck with school.

40-Yard Dash_2

08-11-2007, 07:45 PM

OhioUstud

08-14-2007, 08:34 PM

Well my log is over. I will be doing a summary of my experience with Activate Xtreme when things slow down at school.

I also will put up new pics as promised. It will be by the end of this week.

40-Yard Dash_2

08-15-2007, 02:32 AM

Well my log is over. I will be doing a summary of my experience with Activate Xtreme when things slow down at school.

I also will put up new pics as promised. It will be by the end of this week.

No problem.

Good luck the rest of the week with school.

uhockey

08-15-2007, 07:01 AM

2nd year is easy....until the boards. Check out my old old NHA log (before I worked with DS even).....I did it during prep for step one. :)

Robboe

08-18-2007, 08:34 AM

If you will, please fill in this form upon completion of your log. This can be in addition to any normal summary you may do at the end of a log. A standard example is featured in italic. Remove these and fill in your own words. Thank you.

Trial length (weeks): 4 weeks

Beginning body weight: 205lbs
Beginning body fat % (approx): 10%

End body weight: 210lbs
End body fat % (approx): 10%

Weight difference: +5lbs
Body fat % difference: No change

Give a basic description of your training and dietary approach:

Body parts training once per week, high intensity, moderate volume. Diet is high protein, moderate fat and moderate carbohydrates. Calories were 3575kcals per day - approximately 500kcals above maintenance. Six meals spaced out per day.

Please note any effects the product had on:

Strength

Strength progress on every exercise was significant, with several PRs set during the course of the trial.

Rating (1-10): 9

Energy

Energy was much improved throughout, as was endurance and stamina for cardiovascular work.

Rating (1-10): 9

Mood

Most days I was in a very positive mood.

Rating (1-10): 7

Sex drive

Sex drive was increased by the second week, and maintained for the remainder of the trial.

Rating (1-10): 8

Erection strength

Erection strength seemed better for the majority of the trial.

Rating (1-10): 7

Add anything miscellaneous here

Recovery between workouts was significantly reduced, and I had high anticipation for the next days workout for the entire trial.

Overall product rating (1-10): 9

OhioUstud

08-19-2007, 09:06 PM

Trial length (weeks): 4 weeks

Beginning body weight: 192lbs
Beginning body fat % (approx): 12%

End body weight: 192lbs.
End body fat % (approx): 11%
Weight difference: No change
Body fat % difference: -1%

Give a basic description of your training and dietary approach: 5x5 on Barbell Flat and Incline Bench, Squats, and Deadlifts M, W, F
T, Th, Sat, Sun = isolation work, cardio or a rare off day

Very clean diet (refer to first post in log).
Calories were 50% protein, 25% carbs and 25% fats.

Please note any effects the product had on:

Strength
Squats went from 275x3 before log to 290x3 at end of log.
Deadlifts went from 295x5 before log to 305x5 at end of log.
Flat Barbell Bench went from 225x5 before log to 230x5 at end of log.

Rating (1-10): 9.5

Energy

No change at all.

Rating (1-10): 2

Mood

Very minimal effect on mood that I noticed.

Rating (1-10): 3

Sex drive

Awesome for sex drive. Now that I'm off I notice the lack thereof even more :(

Rating (1-10): 9.5

Erection strength

sweet

Rating (1-10): 7

Add anything miscellaneous here

Great improvements in body composition. I'm pumped about the strength gains. No acne, hair shedding, or anything like that.

Overall product rating (1-10): 8.5

OhioUstud

08-19-2007, 09:32 PM

My above post pretty much sums up what I wanted to say.

There were strength gains on every lift. Made several PR's.

My biggest muscle improvements were on my lats and abs (see pics).

I would use this product again and recommend it to friends.

Actually I have a bottle of the older version of Activate that I plan on using after a 1 month off-period. I am interested to see if my strength gains on the old version will be similar to the Activate Xtreme.

Thanks again to uhockey, 40-yard dash and everyone else at DS for selecting me for the log. Thanks to everyone who followed.

My pics don't really show my improvements on lats but believe me they're a lot more defined.