BigBoLuke93's iForce Maximize Intense + Hemavol Log --> EPICNESS

[BigBoLuke93]

Ever since Maximize Intense was released, I was dying to get my hands on a tub! And being the generous dude that he is, VaughnTrue hooked me up with the Maximize Intense + Hemavol stack to log, and a sweet iForce T-shirt to rock with it, Which I couldn't be more happy about!

So thanks to VaughnTrue at iForce for the sick hook-up.. I'm about to make an epic log out of it!


....Let's Get This Started....


Current Goals:

Right now, my goals are to keep calories high and try to add a few pounds of LBM over the next couple months while maintaining a low bodyfat percentage. I don't gain weight easily, and I drop weight very easily as I am usually pretty active during the day, so it's not hard for me to remain lean.

I also am contemplating doing my very first Bodybuilding show in mid-May. I would like to add a few pounds before the show, and getting lean enough will be no problem at all as I am pretty much in contest shape.. but the only thing that is holding me back/ making me iffy is the tanning (although I could use one ) and getting on stage in posing trunks. I have never been much of a "stage" person, so this is something huge for me to overcome. I most likely will man up and do it anyway though as I have a lot of support from friends/family.


Training:

Currently I am running PHAT right now. I have ran it before in the past and am now coming back to it because I enjoy it. I have made a few minor modifications to fit how I want to lift (such as dropping the speedwork for heavier working sets)

Here is my current schedule:

Sunday - Upper Body Power
Monday - Lower Body Power
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Back & Shoulders Hypertrophy
Thursday - Lower Body Hypertrophy
Friday - Chest & Arms Hypertrophy
Saturday - Rest

I don't do any cardio at the gym, never have, because I am pretty much always on my feet walking during the day and very active, plus I have a physical job so I get plenty of cardio activity without 'scheduled' cardio at the gym.

I am just coming off a 1 week break/deload a few days ago and today will be Back & Shoulders with my first dip into the stack! Really looking forward to see how this helps my training and I plan on accomplishing a TON in the coming months - motivation is very high!

I will update the log everyday, and will include pictures and videos every so often for progress updates on body comp and lifts at the gym

Any questions? Feel free to ask



Now.... Time to DO WORK

[RaginAzN]

[Anthony21]

In for this. Im getting my Intense today and plan on running a log also.

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 1: Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy

Wednesday, March 14th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

T-Bar Row:

4pl + 15 x 13
4pl + 15 x 14
4pl + 20 x 12
4pl + 20 x 12

Wide-Grip Pull-ups:

BW + 50 x 8
BW + 50 x 7
BW + 50 x 7 ---> BW x 10 (Dropset)

Seated Cable Row:
(Nautilus Freedom Trainer w/ Cable in each hand)

305 (Stack) x 15
305 x 15
305 x 14 ---> 260 x 10

Incline Bench DB Row:

100's x 10
100's x 9

"Back-Double-Bicep" Pulldown:
(Nautilus Freedom Trainer)

Working:
245 x 11
245 x 10 ---> 180 x 8

Seated DB Shoulder Press:

70's x 9
70's x 9
70's x 9

DB Lateral Raises:

40's x 15
40's x 15
40's x 15

Bent-Over DB Rear Delt Fly // Cable Upright Row:
( // = Superset)

60's x 12 // 210 x 9
60's x 10 // 200 x 11
60's x 10

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Post Workout:
2 scoops Elite Casein Cookies & Cream with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

Last night's Back & Shoulders Hypertrophy workout... took my first dip into the Maximize Intense + Hemavol stack, and it was pretty amazing. I had high expectations for this, but the combo actually rose way above my expectations and it definitely lives up to and beyond the hype. Taste of each was amazing and I felt incredible in the gym. I felt like I was able to keep the same intensity I had at the beginning of my workout all the way to the end, and my rest periods were much shorter which is something I previously struggled with. The pumps in my back were insane as well - a good back pump is my favorite. Potent stuff for sure!

I'll toss up my initial review after a few more uses, as well as a final review at the end, but from the way my first workout went.. I'm thinking I'm gonna have a ton of fun with this log

[BigBoLuke93]

Glad to have you brah! Following your log as well

In for this. Im getting my Intense today and plan on running a log also.

Thanks for subbing in man! You'll love Intense (if you haven't tried it yet) it's awesome so far

[BigBoLuke93]

Oh and..

iForce Protean Ice Cream anyone??

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post848907753

[GabrielC11]

Nice Reviewwww!
Have Intense + Hemoval myself. And Currently is my Fav Pre.
BTW do you mix them together or seperate the dose into two? curious.

[Corey_Ellis]

Subbing, looking forward to checking in.

And, jelly of your shirt.

I dont have an iForce shirt in my collection yet...That needs to change soon.

[RaginAzN]

Subbing, looking forward to checking in.

And, jelly of your shirt.

I dont have an iForce shirt in my collection yet...That needs to change soon.

How about my hat, jelly yet?

[Anthony21]

Thanks for subbing in man! You'll love Intense (if you haven't tried it yet) it's awesome so far

Nice 1st workout w/Intense & Hemavol. The pumps and endurance are awesome. I have my log up as well if you wanted to stop by & check it out.

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 2: Lower Body Hypertrophy

Thursday, March 15th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Back Squats:

305 x 8
305 x 8
305 x 10

Front Squats:

250 x 8
250 x 8

Leg Press:

7pps x 15
7pps x 15
7pps x 15

Smith Machine Hack Squat // Leg Extensions:

265 x 15 // 225 x 10
275 x 14 // 225 x 10
275 x 14 // 225 x 9

Romanian Deadlift:

365 x 8
365 x 8
365 x 10

Lying Hamstring Curl:

160 x 6
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 6 ---> 125 x 4

Seated Calf Raise:

4pps x 20
4pps x 20
4pps x 20

Calf Raises on Leg Press:

10pps x 30
10.5pps x 25
10.5pps x 25
10pps x 30 ---> 8pps x 20

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2.5 scoops TNS Caseinator Vanilla with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

Last night's Lower Body Hypertrophy workout... My sleep schedule is pretty screwed up right now so that's why these are a day behind, so sorry about that. It will be getting straightened out and back on track this weekend though so just bear with me here for the time being.

As for the workout.. incredible again. First hypertrophy leg day back from my week off and I'm already hitting PR's on Squats and other things? Hell yes. I tend to hit PR's quite often as I always push myself to the limits and try to up the weight on most things by 5lbs each week. Leg Pumps were insane with this stack, and I have found with my 2 days of using this stack that the pump seems to stick around a lot longer than normal which is awesome. Vascularity was pretty nuts too.

Looking forward to tonight's Chest & Arms to see how pumped I can get![/QUOTE]

[BigBoLuke93]

Nice Reviewwww!
Have Intense + Hemoval myself. And Currently is my Fav Pre.
BTW do you mix them together or seperate the dose into two? curious.

Thanks man, and glad to have ya. Intense + Hemavol has become my favorite with my 2 uses so far as well.. just incredible workouts.

First time I did separate to taste each as I've never tried either before --> each tasted damn good

Last night I tried it mixed together --> was fuarkin' delicious!

Subbing, looking forward to checking in.

And, jelly of your shirt.

I dont have an iForce shirt in my collection yet...That needs to change soon.

Good to have you brah, thanks for subbing in! The shirt is sickk, definitely gonna rock it at the gym all the time as I shill the Maximize Intense + Hemavol Combo to everyone I talk to there (already been doing this lol)

How about my hat, jelly yet?

Very nice hat sir.

Nice 1st workout w/Intense & Hemavol. The pumps and endurance are awesome. I have my log up as well if you wanted to stop by & check it out.

Thanks man, and I definitely agree about the pumps + endurance.. best I have experienced in a pre/combo

Link me up bro, I'd love to follow along. This stack is going to produce epic logs

[Anthony21]

DAY 2: Lower Body Hypertrophy

Thursday, March 15th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Back Squats:

305 x 8
305 x 8
305 x 10

Front Squats:

250 x 8
250 x 8

Leg Press:

7pps x 15
7pps x 15
7pps x 15

Smith Machine Hack Squat // Leg Extensions:

265 x 15 // 225 x 10
275 x 14 // 225 x 10
275 x 14 // 225 x 9

Romanian Deadlift:

365 x 8
365 x 8
365 x 10

Lying Hamstring Curl:

160 x 6
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 6 ---> 125 x 4

Seated Calf Raise:

4pps x 20
4pps x 20
4pps x 20

Calf Raises on Leg Press:

10pps x 30
10.5pps x 25
10.5pps x 25
10pps x 30 ---> 8pps x 20

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Post Workout:
2.5 scoops TNS Caseinator Vanilla with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

Last night's Lower Body Hypertrophy workout... My sleep schedule is pretty screwed up right now so that's why these are a day behind, so sorry about that. It will be getting straightened out and back on track this weekend though so just bear with me here for the time being.

As for the workout.. incredible again. First hypertrophy leg day back from my week off and I'm already hitting PR's on Squats and other things? Hell yes. I tend to hit PR's quite often as I always push myself to the limits and try to up the weight on most things by 5lbs each week. Leg Pumps were insane with this stack, and I have found with my 2 days of using this stack that the pump seems to stick around a lot longer than normal which is awesome. Vascularity was pretty nuts too.

Looking forward to tonight's Chest & Arms to see how pumped I can get!

[/QUOTE]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=143180963

Killer leg workout. I remember the pump I got with just .5 scooping on my leg day haha

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 3: Chest & Arms Hypertrophy

Friday, March 16th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Flat DB Bench:

95's x 7
95's x 8
95's x 8
95's x 7

Incline DB Bench:

70's x 9
70's x 10
70's x 10

Dips:

BW +90 x 7
BW +90 x 7 ---> BW x 17

Incline Cable Fly:

125 x 10
125 x 10
125 x 10 ---> 95 x 10

Preacher Curl w/ Straight Bar:

Working:
100 x 9
100 x 9
100 x 8

Curl Machine:

210 x 6
205 x 8

DB Hammer Curl:

70's x 8
70's x 8

Close Grip Bench Press:

170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5

Skullcrushers w/ EZ Bar:

95 x 9
95 x 8

Cambered Bar Overhead Cable Tricep Extension:

150 x 9
150 x 10 ---> 110 x 8

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2 scoops Myofusion Probiotic Cinnamon Roll with 2 cups of skim milk


Notes:

Again, last night's workout.. Chest & Arms Hypertrophy! This should be my last delayed update as I am hoping to have my schedule straightened out over the weekend, so expect future updates to be more 'on time' from now on. I was pretty sore from my leg day previous to this, and I felt like my numbers may have suffered a bit due to this, but I still put in a great workout. Also used a steeper Incline on Incline DB Press because I feel like my upper chest is lacking a bit.. I'll see how this works out. Everybody loves a good chest and arms pump, and I definitely had an epic pump going on, crazy vascularity in my biceps and forearms as well.

So far, my favorite part about the stack is the endurance and ability to keep rest periods short and keep moving. That was something I had previously had troubles with, but now it's almost as if I have to tell myself to rest a little longer because I just want to keep going.

Also, I edited my previous workout updates because I had forgot to mention I currently use AI Sports RecoverPro as an Intra..

[BigBoLuke93]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=143180963

Killer leg workout. I remember the pump I got with just .5 scooping on my leg day haha

Thanks man, I always love to go hard on my leg days

Pumps were definitely solid, but not too overwhelming where I couldn't bend my legs or something ha

Hopping in your log now!

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 4: Upper Body Power

Sunday, March 18th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Flat DB Bench:

100's x 5
100's x 5
100's x 5
100's x 3
100's x 3

Weighted Dips:

BW +95 x 6
BW +95 x 6 ---> BW x 19

Seated DB Shoulder Press:

70's x 6
70's x 7
70's x 6

T-Bar Rows:

4pl +25 x 12
4pl +25 x 12
4pl +25 x 12
4pl +25 x 11
4pl +25 x 11

Weighted Chins:
(Palms facing me, grip a little wider than shoulders)

BW +55 x 6
BW +55 x 6
BW +55 x 6 ---> BW x 10

Rack Chins:

BW +80 x 10
BW +80 x 9

Straight-Bar Preacher Curl:

105 x 6
100 x 7
100 x 7

Weighted Bench Dips:

BW +140 x 11
BW +140 x 12
BW +140 x 10 ---> BW x 15

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2 scoops Myofusion Probiotic Cinnamon Roll with 2 cups of skim milk


Notes:

Pretty solid workout.. gym was packed, but I was able to keep focused on my lifting and didn't have to slow down much, just tried to choose exercises that nobody else was doing and keep moving as I was in the zone. Even on Power days I get a solid pump (although some things went a little higher rep). Still loving the long-lasting endurance and energy I am getting from the stack. I will post up my initial review after tomorrow's workout, because then I will have had a full "scheduled" workout cycle while using this stack.

One thing I have noticed with the past 2 workouts (not sure if it's just a coincidence or what) is that I tend to be ravenously hungry at the end of my workout which I find kind of odd - not necessarily bad though. Seeing how there is DMAA, I would expect to have an appetite suppressant effect like I get with other products containing DMAA, but this hasn't been the case, at least with the last 2 workouts. Like I said, this isn't bad as I am trying to bulk a bit and need to eat a lot, but I thought it was worth noting.

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 5: Lower Body Power

Monday, March 19th

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Back Squats:

315 x 5
320 x 5
320 x 5
320 x 5
320 x 5

Leg Press:

7pl + 25(on each side) x 12
7pl + 25 x 11
7pl + 25 x 11

Leg Extensions:

Stack = 255lbs

Stack x 20
Stack x 20 ---> 185 x 10

Romanian Deadlift:

380 x 8
380 x 8
380 x 8

Lying Hamstring Curl:

160 x 7
160 x 6
160 x 6 ---> 130 x 4


Seated Calf Raise:

4pl + 2.5 (on each side) x 20
4pl + 2.5 x 20
4pl + 2.5 x 20

Calf Raises on Leg Press:

10pl + 30 (on each side) x 25
10pl + 30 x 25
10pl + 30 x 24 ---> 8pps x 22

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2 scoops Myofusion Probiotic Cinnamon Roll with 2 cups of skim milk


Notes:

Was feeling really strong during this workout.. hit quite a few PR's, including my main exercise (Back Squats) which I was pretty stoked about. Had my buddy meet me at the gym cause he wanted to start doing my program (PHAT), so I kinda "trained" him while doing my workout. He also wants to get on the Maximize Intense + Hemavol stack, so I'll be ordering him one as well as another for myself when this runs out

No ravenous hunger at the end of this workout to note.. not sure what was up with that the other days

[RaginAzN]

No ravenous hunger at the end of this workout to note.. not sure what was up with that the other days

Aliens brah...aliens

[BigBoLuke93]

Aliens brah...aliens

[Corey_Ellis]

How about my hat, jelly yet?

I dont wear hats!

[RaginAzN]

I dont wear hats!

my condolences man

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 6: Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy

Wednesday, March 21st

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

T-Bar Row:

4pl + 30 x 12
4pl + 30 x 12
4pl + 30 x 12
4pl + 30 x 11

Wide-Grip Pull-ups:

BW + 52.5 x 7
BW + 52.5 x 8
BW + 52.5 x 7 ---> BW x 11

Seated Cable Row:
(Nautilus Freedom Trainer w/ Cable in each hand)

305 (Stack) x 17
305 x 16
305 x 15 ---> 275 x 8

Incline Bench DB Row:

100's x 10
100's x 10

"Back-Double-Bicep" Pulldown:
(Nautilus Freedom Trainer)

Working:
260 x 10
260 x 10 ---> 180 x 9

Seated DB Shoulder Press:

75's x 8
75's x 8
75's x 8

DB Lateral Raises:

40's x 17
40's x 16
40's x 17

Bent-Over DB Rear Delt Fly // Cable Upright Row:
( // = Superset)

65's x 10 // 210 x 10
60's x 12 // 210 x 10
60's x 12

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Post Workout:
2 scoops Betancourt Big Blend White Chocolate with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

One of the best workouts I've had in a while, hit quite a few PR's. Since I'm in a slight calorie surplus, I always aim to hit new PR's each workout and I usually do, but I don't normally list them out too often because I'll usually PR on a few things. If you're following along though, you should be able to notice when I increase the weight or reps on certain exercises Also had insane pumps and vascularity to match.. this stack is really no joke when it comes to that. My whole upper body was pumped to the max which felt awesome, especially when it feels like my lats are stretching my shirt. Was training my buddy again and he was having a hard time keeping up ha I ordered him the Intense + Hemavol stack cause he really wants to try it so we'll see if he likes it as much as I have been.


After-pump arm pic.. should have taken a before because the pumps were nuts.. perhaps I will for my Chest & Arms Hypertrophy. Crappy phone pic, but I had a crazy split bicep vein going on here

(yes I need a tan bad.. ha)

[GabrielC11]

Looks like your having an epic time with the stack. Enjoying it myself as well. Been having INTENSE workouts with this combo.Keep it up bro. Enjoying the log by the way. Update us on how your friend likes it as well.

[RaginAzN]

Veiny guy is veiny, I love back days too as well as that's when I get my most epic pump and getting new striation and veins feels good...hell a month ago I started having one that ran horizontally on my arm I was like wth lol

[Anthony21]

Workouts are looking epic bro. Nice work. Today is my Chest/Bicep day and I can't wait to step in the gym.

[BigBoLuke93]

Looks like your having an epic time with the stack. Enjoying it myself as well. Been having INTENSE workouts with this combo.Keep it up bro. Enjoying the log by the way. Update us on how your friend likes it as well.

Thanks man, definitely loving this stack! Workouts are epic for sure and pumps are crazy. I'll let you guys know what he thinks, I think he will like it though

Veiny guy is veiny, I love back days too as well as that's when I get my most epic pump and getting new striation and veins feels good...hell a month ago I started having one that ran horizontally on my arm I was like wth lol

Haha, yeah I've always been pretty vascular, and it's really become more apparent on this stack. Back days are my fave

Workouts are looking epic bro. Nice work. Today is my Chest/Bicep day and I can't wait to step in the gym.

Thanks man, same to you. Hope you killed it in the gym!

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 7: Lower Body Hypertrophy

Thursday, March 22nd

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Back Squats:

310 x 8
310 x 8
310 x 10

Front Squats:

255 x 8
255 x 8

Leg Press:

7pl + 10 (on each side) x 15
7pl + 10 x 15
7pl + 10 x 15

Smith Machine Hack Squat // Leg Extensions:

285 x 15 // 225 x 11
285 x 14 // 225 x 12
285 x 14 // 225 x 12

Romanian Deadlift:

380 x 10
385 x 8
385 x 8

Lying Hamstring Curl:

160 x 6
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 7 ---> 130 x 4

Seated Calf Raise:

4pps x 22
4pps x 21
4pps x 21

Calf Raises on Leg Press:

10pl + 35 (on each side) x 24
10pl + 35 x 25
10pl + 35 x 25
10pl + 35 x 24 ---> 8pps x 22

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2.5 scoops TNS Caseinator Vanilla with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

Gym was damn near empty besides for a few cardio bunnies, so I was able to beast through this workout without any distractions. Definitely worked up a heavy sweat as my rest times between sets were pretty short. The endurance with this stack is really awesome, and I am able to keep pushing hard when I would normally begin to tire and slow down. Squats are feeling really strong, looking forward to shooting for 3 plates next hypertrophy leg day. Will be an awesome feeling/accomplishment to be able to rep out 315 for 8+ reps

[VaughnTrue]

epic log so far man. keep it up. This is helping everyone out there see what they can expect, I'm loving it!

[BigBoLuke93]

epic log so far man. keep it up. This is helping everyone out there see what they can expect, I'm loving it!

Thanks for stopping in man, getting lonely with no iForce fan boys in here haha. This stack is definitely legit.. my favorite I have tried to date. Even ordered 2 more of the combo stack deal One for me when this runs out, and another for my buddy that I've been helping train, he's really eager to try it out.


Apparently I broke my pinky toe last night.. hurt like hell when I woke up today, tough to walk on it too. Ha pretty damn lame

[BigBoLuke93]

DAY 8: Chest & Arms Hypertrophy

Friday, March 23rd

(Weight x Reps)
(Weight is in Pounds)

Flat DB Bench:

100's x 6
95's x 8
95's x 8
95's x 8

Incline DB Bench:

75's x 11
75's x 11
80's x 9

Dips:

BW +92.5 x 7
BW +92.5 x 6 ---> BW x 19

Incline Cable Fly:

125 x 13
125 x 13
125 x 12 ---> 110 x 8

Preacher Curl w/ Straight Bar:

105 x 7
100 x 9
100 x 9

Curl Machine:

210 x 7
205 x 8

DB Hammer Curl:

75's x 7
75's x 7

Close Grip Bench Press:

170 x 6
170 x 6
170 x 5

Skullcrushers w/ EZ Bar:

100 x 8
100 x 8 ---> 75 x 6

Cambered Bar Overhead Cable Tricep Extension:

160 x 10
160 x 10 ---> 120 x 6

Supplements:

With Breakfast:
Multi
Vitamin D
Glucosamine + Chondroitin

Pre-Workout:
1 Scoop Hemavol
1 Scoop Maximize Intense

Intra Workout:
2 Scoops AI Sports RecoverPro Lemon

Post Workout:
2.5 scoops TNS Caseinator Vanilla with 2 cups of 1% milk


Notes:

Didn't get too much quality sleep prior to this workout so I was pretty tired beforehand, but the Maximize Intense definitely did help give me a nice boost to push through and I was pretty satisfied with my workout. Had a few improvements here and there with some rep increases and a few weight increases, so I can't complain as any progress is still great. Gonna get some quality rest on my rest day before hitting it hard again with Upper Body Power on Sunday!