...INTENSITY...INSANITY...WATCH ME GROOW!!! - NaturalPursuit's Offseason Journey

[NaturalPursuit]

Only thing I've found that can run alongside it is Betancourt 's D-Stunner. But each has it's own strength and I utilize them differently.

I dont think I've had that in FOREVER! Definitely wanna try that! How do you utilize both? Very intrigued!

Ummm.... (: i love you and i cant wait to see you tomorrow!!!!(:

I love you babe! With how busy we've been its nice to just be able to see eachother!

Katana v2 is gonna be damn solid
like Core Fury too.



Um...
Do you train anymore!??? Where is the LOG!?

Heard big things about Katana v2 but never tried it!

HAHA! She has been just about as busy as me...difference is working out isnt her passion so she prioritizes! I cant begin to say how proud of her and her work ethic I am!

some big shiz being done in here while I'm in my own little world lol. Numbers impressive as always, and great reviews! C4 has always been my go-to and it seems like it'll stay that way!

Your own little world of placing TOP 3 AT YOUR FIRST SHOW!!! F#$kin killed it bro!!! Im just tryin to push it everyday like everyone in this contest prep section!

Man you are the review king, nice work!!

It really is crazy how people react so differently to supplements. I don't hate C4 but it's def middle of the road for me. I can think of at least 3 pre-workouts that I like better actually. I think the low caffeine is what sets it back a notch for me. Like you've mentioned before thoughy, caffeine is low on the scale for you compared to other ingredients and I think that's where C4 shines! Keep up the great work dude.

HAHA thanks a lot man glad you like the reviews! Yeah it really is so interesting...just like with training, what works for 1 doesnt work for another! Which other preworkouts are your favorites?

[NaturalPursuit]

7 Weakpoint Day - Arms and Calves (Hybrid Cycle) (8-30 reps)
*NO STRAPS

Specific Warmup:
-5 mins stepmill
-hip openers
-cable crunches 80 x 30
-db side laterals 20 x 40
-db rear delt flys 10 x 20
-close grip pullups x 30
-hip openers
-underhand pullups x 30

INSANE DETERMINATION!!!!! DEATHLY INTENSITY!!!!!! LETS F@$KIN BUUUURN!!!!!!!

**short rest periods under 60 seconds**

Cable wrist curls- 4 sets of 10-30 reps
Pulling from top
(PU) 5 x 15
(PD) 20 x 21
(PU) 5 x 15
(PD) 20 x 21

Forearm work- 4 sets of 6-10 reps
CJ thumbless front
135 x 6
135 x 6
Paused Thumbless Reverse curl with extension
45 x 6
45 x 6

LETTIN IT ALL GO!!!!!! SPILLIN BLOOOOD!!!!!!

Forced LF Standing Barbell curls (pinky on smooth line)- 3 sets of 15-20 reps
120 x 20
120 x 20
120 x 20

Close grip bench press- 3 sets of 15-20 reps
135 x 15
135 x 15
135 x 15

SPITTIN OUT RESULTS!!!!! SWEATING SUCCESS!!!!!

Tricep dips- 1 set AMAP
43

Single arm constant TUT db- 4 sets
Constant TUT (8-12 reps)
40 x 9
40 x 9
Twisting (10-15 reps)
35 x 11
35 x 11

COME ON!!!! ATTACK THIS BLOOD THIRSTY VAMPIRE!!!!

ROBOT Hard contraction cable triceps (padded machine)- 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Bar pressdowns (8-12 reps)
(OH) 70 x 10
(UH) 30 x 10
Overhead forward rope paused extensions (12-15 reps)
30 x 12
30 x 12

SF Single preacher ss hammer- 3 sets of 20-30 reps
20 x 21 21
20 x 21 21
20 x 21 21

IM A MONSTER!!!!! UNLEASH THE F@$KIN BEAST!!!!!

SF Crossbody Single arm overhead extensions ss single rope pressdown- 3 sets if 20-30 reps
15 x 20 into 5 x 20
15 x 20 into 5 x 20
15 x 20 into 5 x 20

SF Holding Arm - Cable forearm (SF)- 6 sets
Palms down (20-30 reps)
10 x 16
10 x 16
10 x 16
Palms up
30 x 21
30 x 21
30 x 21

GO FOR THE THROAT!!!!!!! TAKE NO F@$KIN PRISONERS!!!!!!

Non Paused Seated calf press + NOS (10 second break between sets)- 5 sets
Toes straight (8-10 reps)
5 plates x 8
5 plates x 8
Toes out (10-12 reps)
4 plates x 11
4 plates x 11
5 count squeeze (exaggerate ROM)
3 plates x 9

Paused Standing machine calf press + NOS (20 second break between sets)- 4 sets
Toes Straight (10-15 reps)
100 x 10
100 x 10
SPEED 50-100 reps
(Toes Straight) 25 x 55
(Toes Out) 25 x 55

Haven't had a bad workout in just about 2 years...I havent hit a plataeu in just about 2 YEARS...you know why?...CAUSE I REFUSE TO LOSE!!!!! YOU GOTTA TRULY BELIEVE YOU CANT BE TOUCHED!!!!!!

Cool-Down:
-cardio
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: NONE
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS
BATTLES


Cellucor C4 (Mystery Flavor) BATTLES...Scivation PSYCHO (Ragin' Punch Flavor) RESULTS WILL BE POSTED MOMENTARILY!!!

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: For anyone debating whether or not they should be supplementing with BCAAs intra workout as well as between meals spaced out ever 4-6 hrs throughout the day, I would ask yourself a couple questions:
How is your recovery?
Would increased recovery make you perform better?
How serious and extreme are you goals?
Is it PERSONALLY worth the extra money and is it even feasible?

[jpfaherty]

I dont think I've had that in FOREVER! Definitely wanna try that! How do you utilize both? Very intrigued!



I love you babe! With how busy we've been its nice to just be able to see eachother!



Heard big things about Katana v2 but never tried it!

HAHA! She has been just about as busy as me...difference is working out isnt her passion so she prioritizes! I cant begin to say how proud of her and her work ethic I am!



Your own little world of placing TOP 3 AT YOUR FIRST SHOW!!! F#$kin killed it bro!!! Im just tryin to push it everyday like everyone in this contest prep section!



HAHA thanks a lot man glad you like the reviews! Yeah it really is so interesting...just like with training, what works for 1 doesnt work for another! Which other preworkouts are your favorites?

I have a lot of favs lol but I'd say Fury, Hyde (when i wanna get cray!), FF + Agmagen, Hemavol

[NaturalPursuit]

I have a lot of favs lol but I'd say Fury, Hyde (when i wanna get cray!), FF + Agmagen, Hemavol

LOVE fury! I used to really love Hyde but over time didn't hold up....FF+Agmagen is a great combo!

Never experienced much from Hemavol suprisingly

[NaturalPursuit]

Cellucor C4 (Mystery Flavor) VS Scivation's PSYCHO (RAGIN Punch)

VS

About the Products

Just like with the previous battles, you can learn more about both products by clicking my previous links below as well as going to their websites and checking out the products there! And if you order, save some cash and use the coupon codes!


Cellucor C4

http://www.cellucor.com/products/9-c4-extreme - Use coupon code "BKUP20" to save 20% off your order

#1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOeFbm1Q7A

#2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl08gQXkNI

#3 -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUxR3oK3bV8

#4 -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE3a2DGdojE

#5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uTgVVjgQl8

#6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYG9-2erRdY
Cellucor
C4 Mystery Flavor Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzoVCTDqTGg

Cellucor C4 BATTLES…RSP - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdTzXl--yU
Cellucor C4 BATTLES RSP Nutrition Fast Fuel Battle Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpGq4olPqsI
Cellucor C4 BATTLES RSP Nutrition Battle Review - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1226523691
Cellucor C4 BATTTLES Neon Sport's VOLT - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZHlTFnyFQ4 




Scivation's PSYCHO (RAGIN Punch)

http://www.scivation.com/product/psycho/
Final Review - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=161298963






What I Expect

Cellucor has won the past

 2 battles beating out RSP Fast Fuel and Neon Sport's VOLT...now comes BATTLE #3 against SCIVATION PSYCHO!!!! As with my Psycho final review, I expected great things from it as the only other Scivation product I had was Xtend, which was easily a 10/10 product in its respective category! High hopes to see if PSYCHO CAN BEAT C4!!! LET IT BEGIN!!!!!

Each BATTLE will consist of:

-3 days taking Cellucor C4 followed by 3 days of taking Opposing Preworkout

-Entire write up and video review of the battle assessing: mixability, flavor, energy levels, pump increases, focus changes, ingredient profile overview and thoughts, overall effectiveness of product, AND THE WINNER!!!!

-Rating will be the standard ?/10



THE BATTLE!!!!!


Cellucor C4 Mystery Flavor VS Scivation PSYCHO RAGIN Punch Flavor
Mixability

10 VS 7
Flavor

10 VS 7

Energy

10 VS 7

Pump

10 VS 7
Focus

10 VS 8

Total Overall Effectiveness

10 VS 7.2







Mixability

As with all of my mixability testings, I use nothing other than the shaker bottle, water, and product (NO blender cube) in order to assess the true mixability capabilities of the product. C4 as you guys know mixed perfectly with no clumps and NO foam! Psycho on the other hand...had no particles of the product within the shake, but had a LOT of foam at the top of the shake...and as you guys know...foaming from supps is pretty gross...C4 easily beat Psycho on the mixability test!

Flavor

The Mystery Flavor of C4 is STILL one of my top flavored preworkouts and havent gotten sick of it even after going thru an entire tub! The PSYCHO flavoring however, simply wasn't strong enough. If you have ever had hawiaan punch that sat too long with ice it in once the ice finally melted, than you can relate to the flavoring. It was simply a weak fruit punch flavor that COULD, IMO, have been top notch. It simply did not hit the mark and was not really impressive to me, but rather was a plain fruit punch flavor. Once again C4 BEATS out Psycho.

Energy

Cellucor's C4 energy, as always, flows in and seems to stay with you throughout the day VS Psycho's energy that finally kicked in after about 50 mins of ingesting...but the problem is, when it kicked in, my energy levels BARELY increased from baseline. I did not crash, I did not experience a rush of energy, I just kind of felt...slightly more energy trickle in around half way through my workout...for the third time in a row...C4 DESTROYS PSYCHO...can C4 KEEP THIS STREAK UP???

Pump

C4's pump capabilities are still as great as ever! Full vascular muscles from the beginning of my workout till the end! Once again, Psycho failed...as with the energy, I really did not experience much of an increase from my typical pump capabilities. I maintained pumped muscles throughout all of my workouts but literally only noticed the slightly amount of deviation from baseline. AGAIN C4 DEMOLISHES PSYCHO!

Focus
Again, you guys know I assess focus with EVERY PREWORKOUT product even though C4 is NOT intended to promote extreme focus. In my experience, a pre workout product that is working (giving you more energy and better pumps) ultimately leads you to being more intense and focused in the gym making for an overall BETTER workout! C4 is extremely effective and leads to a high focus type effect (for me personally) were as the dulled down effects from Psycho give you a slight increase in focus...but as with the pump and energy aspects, simply didn't stack up to C4.


Total Overall Effectiveness

It was no surprise in this battle that Cellucor's C4 DESTROYED SCIVATION'S PSYCHO!!! In the previous battle, VOLT was neck and neck and was BARELY beat by C4, but this battle was NEVER close to being a contest between the two. As you guys know and like I always say, DIFFERENT FORMULAS REACT DIFFERENTLY WITH EVERYONE. Just as training and nutrition is not universal, neither is supplementation. So try both products and see how you react to BOTH! I, personally, have no desire to try PSYCHO again. C4 has now beaten 3 opponents in a row...can C4 keep the winning streak going?!?!?! STICK AROUND FOR THE NEXT BATTLE!!!!

[The Solution]

You need to buy katana and see what's up

[NaturalPursuit]

You need to buy katana and see what's up

Definitely on my list!

[NaturalPursuit]

1 Lower MAX EFFORT - MAXIMAL STRENGTH OUTPUT (1-5 rep range)
*Increase squat/dead by 5 lbs every session

LB Hybrid Warm Up
*Full ROM

-5 min stepmill
-20 count hip openers
-25 close grip pullups
-25 dips
-leg raises (12)
-walking leg stretches
-20 count hip openers
-12 close grip pullups
-12 dips
-db side lateral 40x8 OR DB rear delt flys 20x8
-20 count hip openers
-leg swings (side into front)
-20 count hip openers
-bench hamstring and glute stretch

Danger is very real...but FEAR is a choice...you need to go into EVERY. DAMN. SESSION. knowing your a conqueror...knowing your the king...now get in there AND SHOW THEM WHAT YOUR MADE OF!!!!!

STRENGTH REPS - Low Bar Squats- 3 sets of Singles/Doubles/Triples
Warm up
Bar x 10
135 x 5
225 x 2
315 x 1
405 x 1
Working Sets
485 x 1
485 x 1
485 x 1

STRENGTH REPS- Sumo Deadlifts (deloaded reps)- 3 sets of Singles/Doubles/Triples
Warm ups
135 x 2
225 x 1
315 x 1
405 x 1
Working Sets
495 x 1
495 x 1
495 x 1

I WANT THAT 600 LB SQUAT AND DEADLIFT!!!!!! IM WILLING TO DIE FOR IT!!!!!

Leg press quad sweep partials (down to first knob)- 3 sets of 3-5 reps
22 plates x 5
22 plates x 5
22 plates x 5

Smith Machine Somersault squats (don't hold onto machine, hands pushing down on bar)- 3 sets 2-5 reps
135 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5

IM A F@$KIN HUMAN BEING GODDAMN IT!!!!! MY LIFE HAS VALUE!!!!!

Reset Reps - Laying paused leg curls (3A)- 4 sets of 2-5 reps
Forced Partials
155 x 4
155 x 4
Paused at peak contraction
130 x 4
130 x 4

Seated leg curl - stay seated between sets (seat 3 legs 2)- 4 sets of 3-5 reps
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4
Flex quads before every rep
80 x 5

I'm in a different realm when I workout!!!! I ESCAPE!!!! I LET LOOSE!!!! AND I GO INSANE!!!!!!!

**switch shoes for calves**

SF Seated calf press (3 point pause)- 6 sets of 2-6 reps
Toes Straight - 1.5 Reps Shortened
3 plates x 6
3 plates x 6
3 plates + 25 x 5
Toes Out - 1.5 Reps Lengthened
3 plates + 25 x 4
3 plates + 25 x 4
3 plates + 25 x 4

Toes Out Standing machine calf- 6 sets of 2-6 reps
Slow
280 x 4
280 x 4
5:5:5 Tempo
205 x 5
205 x 5

BLEEDIN FROM MY MOUTH!!!! STORMIN THRU THE GATES OF HELL!!!!!!!!

Seated close grip scapula retractions- 3 sets of 3-5 paused reps
225 x 3
225 x 3
225 x 3

Smith machine behind the back shrugs- 3 sets of 3-5 paused reps
On Tip Toes
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 3

I DON'T STOP WHEN I RUN OUT OF BREATHE!!!!!!! I RUN OUT OF BREATHE AND I KEEP SLAYING!!!!! MOTHERF@$KIN DEMON IN THIS BATTLE!!!!!!!!

Cool-Down:
-cardio
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Front and side leg shots at 200 lbs...overall my legs are never carried this much MASS, been this LEAN, or even looked this GOOD...let alone being 200 lbs...didn't have much separation after my last recomp at around 185-190...now at 200, THEY'RE IMPROVING EVERY. F#$KIN. DAY...still weak...still pathetic...I WANNA PLAY THE MASS GAME!!!! NEED MORE F#$KIN SIZE!!!!

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: NONE
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS
BATTLES

Said to say that today was my LAST 2 servings Cellucor C4 (Mystery Flavor.) Goal is to buy a new tub and then look into the next battle!

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: I honestly look forward to drinking this haha. Becoming one of my more favorite go to BCAA flavors!

Current Update: Lean Bulk, 200 lb various pics, goals

[The Solution]

I see you blowing up my phone
Looking lean bro.

[NaturalPursuit]

I see you blowing up my phone
Looking lean bro.

You know it haha

[antevans007]

Looking really lean for 200 man! Any idea what weight you're gonna try and hit on the lean bulk?

[NaturalPursuit]

Looking really lean for 200 man! Any idea what weight you're gonna try and hit on the lean bulk?

Thanks a lot man! Honestly I am just going to keep pushing hard and see where I end up at! Going more by progress pictures and performance than anything!








For you guys interested....50% OFF CELLUCOR and NEON SPORTS stuff!!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=161384233

[boxteross]

Alex I swear sometimes you must take a pre-workout to write these log entries

Looking lean and huge my friend!

[NaturalPursuit]

Alex I swear sometimes you must take a pre-workout to write these log entries

Looking lean and huge my friend!

HAHA! Thanks a lot man! Just try to work harder everyday like you my man!

[NaturalPursuit]

2 Upper MAX EFFORT - MAXIMAL STRENGTH OUTPUT (Hybrid Cycle)(1-5 rep range)

UB Hybrid Warm Up
*Full ROM
*DB rear into side delt (5 x 10 10)

-5 mins stepmill
-20 count hip openers
-rope cable crunch (80x30)
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-walking leg stretches
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-10 to 14 hip swings
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-close stance leg press 6 plates x 26
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs

ITS TIME!!!! GET UP...GET TO THE GYM...GET WORK F@$KIN DONE!!!! NO EXCUSES!!!!! I CHOOSE THE PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE!!!!!!!

STRENGTH REPS - Flat Barbell Press- 3 sets of Singles
Warm ups
Bar x 10
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
5:2:1 Tempo Working Sets
265 x 1
270 x 1
270 x 1

30 degree Incline DB Press- 3 sets of Doubles/Triples
75 x 3
85 x 3
85 x 3

NO ONE CAN HELP ME!!!! IM GOIN INSAAAANE!!!!!!

Single cable upper pec fly (by lat machine)- 3 sets of 3-5 reps
Slight pause
40 x 5
50 x 3
50 x 3
50 x 2

Wide Grip Width Work- 6 sets of 2-5 reps
Wide grip (forced partials)
+2 plates + 2.5 x 3
+2 plates + 2.5 x 3
Wide grip (reset reps)
+1 plate + 10 x 3
+1 plate + 10 x 3
Wide Slight Paused (AMSAP until unable to get 5 sets of 5 with 5 second break between sets)
+30 x 5
+30 x 5

IVE COME FOR BLOOOOD!!!!! AND IM NOT STOPPIN TILL I HAVE YOUR HEART!!!!!!!!

Below Knee BB Rows- 6 sets of 3-5 reps
Kikel Overhand Rows (Pull to waist)
365 x 3
365 x 3
365 x 3
Kikel Pendlay (pull to sternum)
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5

Paused Face Pulls- 4 sets of 3-5 reps
130 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5

CONQUEROR!!!!! NO ONE CAN BLOCK MY PATH TO GREATNESS!!!!!!

DB Side laterals (seat lvl 8)- 6 sets of 3-5 reps
Slow Tempo - Standing DB (slightly loose form)
75 x 3
75 x 3
SF Seated
55 x 4
55 x 4
Paused at top Standing
45 x 5
45 x 5

DB single arm front raises- 4 sets of 3-5 reps
40 x 5
45 x 3
45 x 3
45 x 3

THIS IS MY F@$KIN HOME!!!! THIS IS MY F@$KIN KINGDOM!!!

Weighted dips- 2 sets of 2-5 reps
+2 plates + 12.5 x 3
+2 plates + 12.5 x 3

Kikel Single Arm Rope Pulldowns- 5 sets of 3-5 reps
35 x 3
35 x 3
35 x 3
Straight
25 x 4
25 x 4

F&$KIN EASY!!!!! THIS IS NOT A DAMN GAAAME!!!!!

SF Biceps- 6 sets of 2-4 reps per arm
Seated alt
45 x 3
45 x 3
45 x 3
DB Alt Hammer (strapped)
55 x 5
65 x 5
70 x 4

Cable forearm (2 count squeeze)- 6 sets of 3-6 reps
Palms down
10 x 7
10 x 7
10 x 7
Palms up
42.5 x 5
42.5 x 5
42.5 x 5

ONE MORE FOR THESE F@$KS!!!!!! TWO MORE FOR THESE F@$KS!!!!!

DB preacher into hammer curl- 2 sets of 3-5 reps
35 x 5 5
35 x 4 4

Hanging leg raise to eyes- AMSAP until unable to get 6 with 10 count break between sets
6
6
5

NOT STOPPIN TILL I F@$KIN DIE!!!!

0:2:0 Tempo Rope cable crunches- 3 sets
90 x 4
90 x 4
90 x 4

Timed Decline crunches (seat lvl 2)- 2 sets of 40-70 seconds
0 x 30
0 x 30

THAT IS WHAT FORCES YOUR BODY TO GROW!!!! THATS HARDCORE!!!!

Cool-Down:
-cardio
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: Add in more CHO, free meal tonight
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS

BATTLES COMING SOON...

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: Pretty sure this is my new go to flavor!

[wrkoutfrq]

Been super busy, but sometimes I come in here to remind myself how much harder I can work

BTW I bought some Neon Sports Volt today courtesy of that code, thanks again man!

[NaturalPursuit]

Been super busy, but sometimes I come in here to remind myself how much harder I can work

BTW I bought some Neon Sports Volt today courtesy of that code, thanks again man!

Too much praise my man! Remember I'm not in my PhD going thru contest prep...THAT is true hard work! VOLT FTW!!! Anytime bro! Lemme know how you like it!

[NaturalPursuit]

3 Lower Hybrid - Pre Actiation - Hybrid Days/Weakpoint Training)(4-10 rep range)

LB Hybrid Warm Up
*Full ROM

-5 min stepmill
-20 count hip openers
-25 close grip pullups
-25 dips
-leg raises (12)
-walking leg stretches
-20 count hip openers
-12 close grip pullups
-12 dips
-db side lateral 40x8 OR DB rear delt flys 20x8
-20 count hip openers
-leg swings (side into front)
-20 count hip openers
-bench hamstring and glute stretch

PRE-ACTIVATiON DAY!!!!! TARGETS...INNER HAMSTRINGS AND OUTER QUADS...3...2..1...F@$KIN ATTACK!!!!!

Slow Tempo Seated leg curls- 3 sets of 8-10 reps
80 x 10
90 x 8
90 x 8

Reset Sumo Deadlifts w/ pause at top- 3 sets of 4-6 reps
410 x 4
410 x 4
410 x 4

I WILL NOT DIE!!!!!! ALL MY BATTLES HAVE BEEN WON BUT THE WAR HAS JUST BEGUUUN!!!!!!!

Slow Tempo Close stance quad sweep extensions- 3 sets of 8-10 reps
100 x 8
100 x 8
100 x 8

Slight Pause Low Bar Back Squats- 3 sets of 4 reps
415 x 4
415 x 4
415 x 4

ILL BRING THE WORLD TO IT'S KNEES WITH THIS INTENSITY!!!!!

Timed Close Stance Quad Sweep Partials- 3 sets of 30-50 seconds
Both
14 plates x 32
14 plates x 32
14 plates x 32

Lying leg curls- 3 sets of 8-10 reps
95 x 8
95 x 8
95 x 8

GRAB YOUR CHILDREN!!!!! THIS PLACE IS A BURNIN F@$KIN BUILDING!!!!!

ATG Somersault squats (hands held together in front of bar)- 3 sets of 40-60 second sets
Slow Negatives
35 ps x 42
35 ps x 42
35 ps x 42

Seated calf press- 4 sets
5:5:5:5 Tempo (4-8 reps)
(toes straight) 5 plates x 6
(toes out) 4 plates x 7
Timed (40-70 seconds)
(toes straight, 1.5 reps lengthened) 2 plates x 42
(toes out, 1.5 reps shortened) 2 plates x 47

IM A MAN WITH NOTHING TO LOSE!!!! I WANT IT MORE!!!!

Standing calf machine- 5 sets of 5-10 reps
Slow Tempo staying on balls of feet
160 x 8
Forced Partial Circuit
220 x 7
10 count hard stretch
220 x 7
10 count hard stretch
220 x 7
10 count hard stretch
Slow Tempo staying on balls of feet
160 x 8

Single arm smith machine bb shrug- 4 setcircuit of 4-10 reps
Pause at tops
135 x 4
135 x 4
135 x 4
135 x 4

NO SPOTLIGHTS...NO CAMERAS...NO ATTENTION...JUST HARD. F@$KIN. WORK.

Cool-Down:
-cardio
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: I got a couple PMs from people the past week or so asking about what I eat post workout so I figured I would just post it up here! Today postworkout I had:
-60g whey protein
-12 oz Orange Juice
-8 oz FF Milk
*Since I began lean bulking my goal is to continually keep introducing CHO postworkout VS any other time of the day to see if I can remain leaner while raising my metabolic rate back to as high as it was and making small manipulations along the way
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS

BATTLES

Cellucor C4 (Icy Blue Razz)VSEvogen's EVP Plus
VS
Preworkout Used: C4
Day: 1/6 (3 days using C4 followed by 3 days using Opposing Preworkout...The Challenger!!!)
Dosage: 2 servings mixed in 7 oz water
Taste: 9/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: ?/10
Comments: Got a tub from a friend the other day and the BATTLES CONTINUE!!!! I am going to begin NOT rating the effectiveness of either products in order to...build up some hype for the final battle review Can say that I LOVE the Icy Blue Razz flavor of C4! Not as amazing as the Mystery Flavor but still tremendous! Im excited to see how this battle goes because EVP PLUS is such a tremendous pre that I've never taken back to back with C4!!!

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: RECOVERY HAS JUST BEEN OUTTA THIS F#$KIN WORLD!!!!!


50% OFF CELLUCOR AND NEON SPORTS @ BB.COM!!!!

[The Solution]

Careful with spreading them codes

[TakedaShingen]

Been super busy, but sometimes I come in here to remind myself how much harder I can work

BTW I bought some Neon Sports Volt today courtesy of that code, thanks again man!

Same here. Alex is always killin it!!!

Those codes still workin, Alex?

[NaturalPursuit]

Careful with spreading them codes

Same here. Alex is always killin it!!!

Those codes still workin, Alex?

Thanks a lot man trying my hardest! Yup! Still good! Not sure for how long though

[NaturalPursuit]

Great articles over from Brookbrush Institute! Here's one talking about the Gastrocnemius and Plantaris


http://brentbrookbush.com/gastrocnemius-plantaris/

[Bnizzle163]

Do you mix the whey, oj and milk together? I can only see that being good if it's vanilla pp. Orange dreamsicle anyone?

[NaturalPursuit]

Do you mix the whey, oj and milk together? I can only see that being good if it's vanilla pp. Orange dreamsicle anyone?

Great minds think alike delicious!

[NaturalPursuit]

4 Upper Hybrid - Arm and Chest Isolation Emphasis (Hybrid Cycle - Hybrid Days focus on weakpoints) (4-10 rep range)

UB Hybrid Warm Up
*Full ROM
*DB rear into side delt (5 x 10 10)

-5 mins stepmill
-20 count hip openers
-rope cable crunch (80x30)
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-walking leg stretches
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-10 to 14 hip swings
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs
-close stance leg press 6 plates x 26
-20 close grip pullups into Dbs

EVERYONE ALWAYS SAID WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER...I SAY...F#$K THAT!!!! DO F#$KING BOTH!!!! I WORK SMARTER AND HARDER!!!! LETS F#$KIN BUUUURN!!!!

Incline BB bench- 4 sets of 4-6 reps
Warm up
Bar x 8
135 x 4
155 x 1
Working Sets
5:1:5 Tempo
180 x 4
180 x 4
1:5:1 Tempo
135 x 6
140 x 4

Cable flys- 6 sets of 6-10 reps
Bear Hugs - Middle (Lvl 11, 2 count shortened)
35 x 7
35 x 7
35 x 7
Up (slight pause)
25 x 6
25 x 6
25 x 6

BUSTIN MY AZZ TO BRING UP MY WEAK F#$KIN CHEST!!!! I WANT IT TO BE BEYOND THICK!!!! ADDIN SLABS OF MUSCLE MASS!!!!

Back Complex- 10 sets of 4-10 reps
(SF) Ultra wide grip pulldown ss both arm paused supported DB rows
195 x 7 into 45 x 7
195 x 7 into 45 x 7
195 x 7 into 45 x 7
195 x 7 into 45 x 7
Wide Grip Pulldown (below chin explosive concentric)
135 x 8
135 x 8
135 x 8
Kai Greene T Bar Rows (LF, 45 Degree Angle rowing off floor, wide stance)
3 plates x 8
3 plates x 8
3 plates x 8

NEW ANGLES!!! NEW STIMULI!!!! NEW GROWTH!!!!!

Rear standing db reverse fly- 4 sets of 6-10 reps
Palms down
40 x 8
40 x 8
Palms facing
55 x 8
55 x 8

DB side laterals- 6 sets
SF Normal (6-10 reps)
70 x 7
70 x 7
70 x 7
SF standing paused at top of every rep
30 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 7

THATS RIGHT....PAUSED REPS WITH 40 LB DBS!!! I WANT THE 80'S FOR PAUSES!!!!

Weighted Dips- 3 sets of 6-10 reps
+72.5 x 6
+72.5 x 6
+72.5 x 6

Standing DB Preacher Curl circuit- 3 sets of 6-10 reps
30 x 8
30 x 8
30 x 8

PUMPIN THESE MUSCLES FULL OF BLOOOOD!!!!! ANIMAL F#$KIN STYLE!!!!!

Single Arm Db front raise circuit- 3 sets of 4-8 reps
Normal
40 x 6
40 x 6
1.5 reps
25 x 6

SF single crossbody rope pressdown (front to back)- 3 set circuit of 6-10 reps
25 x 8
25 x 8
25 x 8

WEAK ARMS!!!! I GOTTA PUSH IT HARDER!!! I AM FORCING THEM TO GROW!!!!! GIVING THEM NO OTHER OPTION!!!!!!!

SF both arm twisting db curls- 3 sets of 6-10 reps
Alt
40 x 10
40 x 10
45 x 6
Hammer
60 x 6
60 x 6

Preacher decline forearm work- 6 sets
Palms down
15 x 16
15 x 16
15 x 16
Palms up
40 x 16
40 x 16
40 x 16

MORE!!!! MORE!!!!! I CANT STOP MYSELF!!!!! IM OUTTA CONTROL!!!!!!

Platform Hanging leg raises (quads to chest/toes above eyes) 3 sets
19
10 count break
16
10 count break
12

Standing rope cable- 4 sets of 6-10 reps with minimal break
Fully shortened (5 count contraction)
70 x 8
70 x 8
Timed (30-50 seconds)
70 x 32
70 x 32

...TRYING MY HARDEST TO ACHIEVE A NEW LEVEL...NEW VASCULARITY...NEW STRIATIONS...NEW. F#$KING. MASS...

Cool-Down:
-card
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: NONE
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS

BATTLES

Cellucor C4 (Icy Blue Razz)VSEvogen's EVP Plus
VS
Preworkout Used: C4
Day: 2/6 (3 days using C4 followed by 3 days using Opposing Preworkout...The Challenger!!!)
Dosage: 2 servings mixed in 7 oz water
Taste: 9/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: ?/10
Comments: HUUUUGE PUMP AND AN INSANE AMOUNT OF ENEERGY!!!!!!

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: I am going to begin a NEW little mini series on some aminos...stay tuned for more!

[The Solution]

Any Easter plans brother?

[NaturalPursuit]

Any Easter plans brother?

For sure! Morning with my parents brother and sister, mid day with Lindsey and her family, then night with grandparents and other family! Lots of driving but it'll be fun!!! How about you my man!?


HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE!!!

[The Solution]

better than working 8-8

[NaturalPursuit]

better than working 8-8

Ewwwwww

[NaturalPursuit]

5 Lower Hypertrophy Day (Hybrid Cycle) - Weakpoint Pre Exhaustion / Muscle Ascending Pyramid Scheme (working weakest to strongest muscle groups)
*Focus on progressive overload emphasized on pure muscle blood volume

LB Hybrid Warm Up
*Full ROM

-5 min stepmill
-20 count hip openers
-25 close grip pullups
-25 dips
-leg raises (12)
-walking leg stretches
-20 count hip openers
-12 close grip pullups
-12 dips
-db side lateral 40x8 OR DB rear delt flys 20x8
-20 count hip openers
-leg swings (side into front)
-20 count hip openers
-bench hamstring and glute stretch

THERES SO CHOICES LEFT!!!! THESE ARE THE ALL OF NOTHIN DAYS!!!! THESE ARE THE DAYS THAT TRULY TEST YOUR WILL POWER!!! LETS F#$KIN GROW!!!!

**Calves**

Pause at tops Standing calf raises- 6 sets of 10-12 reps each
Warm up
100 x 20
Toes straight
160 x 11
160 x 11
160 x 11
Toes out
160 x 11
160 x 11
160 x 11

Seated calf press- 6 sets
Toes straight (pause at tops, 12-20 reps)
4 plates x 13
4 plates x 13
Toes out (no pause, 20-50 reps)
2 plates x 35
2 plates x 35
Toes in (20-60 reps)
1 plate x 20
1 plate x 20

TEARIN THESE CALVES APART FROM EVERY DAMN ANGLE!!! I PROMISE I WILL HAVE BIGGER CALVES THAN F#$KIN ANYONE!!! ILL NEVER STOP PUSHING!!!! ILL NEVER SETTLE FOR BETTER...I WANT BEST!!!!

**Hamstrings/Glutes**

Laying leg curls (lower back arched and lats engaged)- 6 sets
Normal
(12-15 reps) 85 x 14
(12-15 reps) 85 x 14
(20-30 reps) 60 x 22
Twisting Feet Out At Bottom (STAY SEATED between sets)
(40-70 seconds) 55 x 52 seconds
(40-70 seconds) 55 x 52 seconds
(40-70 seconds) 55 x 52 seconds

Timed Deadlifts- 3 sets
Conventional (40-70 seconds)
315 x 44
315 x 44
Sumo (30-50 seconds)
405 x 30

405 FOR SECOND SUMO DEADLIFTS FOCUSING ON CONTRACTIONS AND STRETCH...YEAH YOU READ THAT F#$KIN RIGHT...TIMED WORK FOR GROWTH...NO OTHER F#$KIN WAY!!!

Single Leg Reverse cable glute raises- 2 sets per leg of 10-15 reps
Left Leg
20 x 11
15 count break
20 x 11
Right Leg
20 x 11
15 count break
20 x 11

Seated leg curls- 3 sets of 12-15 reps
70 x 15
80 x 12
80 x 12

YOU KNOW HOW I ROLL...VOLUME OUT THE F#$KIN AZZ!!!!! YOU CANT KEEP UP!!! YOU GOTTA TURN INTO A DIFFERENT CREATURE TO KEEP UP WITH ME!!!

**Quads**

Quad Sweep Partials - Close Stance Leg Press (STAY SEATED IN BETWEEN SETS)- 4 sets of 50-100 reps
10 plates x 50
10 plates x 50
10 plates x 50
10 plates x 50

CTUT Close Stance somersault squats (hands held out in front of body)- 3 sets of 10-15 reps
25 ps x 12
25 ps x 12
25 ps x 12

MOST INSANE PUMP OF MY F#$KIN LIFE!!!! QUAD SWEEPS CAN NEVER BE BIG ENOUGH!!! I WANNA DWARF EVERYONE ELSE'S LEGS!!! I WILL DWARF EVERYONE ELSE!!! MASS APPEAL!!!!

Close stance leg extensions- 3 sets
Normal (20-30 reps)
100 x 24
100 x 24
2 count paused (10-15 reps)
80 x 11

Squats- 4 sets
Low Bar CTUT (constant tension with no break at top of any rep or set doesn't count)
315 x 30
High Bar CTUT Timed (40-70 seconds)
155 x 44
155 x 44
155 x 44

HITTIN NEW LEVELS OF INSANITY EVERYDAY!!!! EVERY SET!!!! EVERY F#$KIN REP!!!!!

**Traps**

Behind the back Barbell double overhand shrugs- 6 sets
185 x 10
10 count break
185 x 10
19 count break
185 x 10
10 count break
185 x 10
10 count break
185 x 10
10 count break
185 x 10

NO WAY YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH THIS DEATHLY VOLUME...MY ONE SESSION BLOWS YOUR WEEK OF SESSIONS OUTTA. THE. F#$KING. WATER...TEST ME...BRING ON THE F#$KIN CHALLENGES!!!!

Cool-Down:
-cardio
-full body SMR
-stretching (static, dynamic)
-vacuums (3 sets of 20 seconds squeezing as hard as possible)

Training, Nutrition, & Supplementation Adjustments

Training Adjustments: NONE
Nutritional Adjustments: Enjoyed two dinners with my families yesterday and completely loved Easter! Ate a lot of ham and stuffed shells! Woke up looking leaner than last monday. Will weigh in on Wednesday and assess weight. Depending on my weigh in that day, it will dictate how and if I introduce more CHO.
Supplement Adjustments: NONE

SUPPLEMENT LOGS

BATTLES

Cellucor C4 (Icy Blue Razz)VSEvogen's EVP Plus
VS
Preworkout Used: C4
Day: 3/6 (3 days using C4 followed by 3 days using Opposing Preworkout...The Challenger!!!)
Dosage: 2 servings mixed in 7 oz water
Taste: 9/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: ?/10
Comments: Love this blue razz!!!! Not as good as the mystery flavor IMO but solid!!! Pump, energy, EVERYTHING is off the charts like always! So I've gone thru a total of around 3-4 tubs of C4...and the effects still havent warn off? Damn I love effective products!

Cellucor COR-BCAA - Intraworkout/Between Meals - Recovery/Endurance/Growth

All Current Flavors: Watermelon, Topical Punch
Flavor Used: Tropical Punch
Dosages: Intraworkout and between meals throughout the day
Taste: 10/10
Mixability: 10/10
Effectiveness: 10/10
Comments: Beyond happy with the results I've been receiving from COR-BCAA...next 2 amino products are iSatori RESTORAID and Cellucor Alpha Amino! Will keep you guys updated on which I will be using and will be comparing all 3 to eachother hopefully!