bullrider_il's Massularia By AI Sports Nutrition Log

[bullrider_IL]

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

HG Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working: 120x8 rest pause 120x3 * added 1 rep to both

1 Arm DB Rows
W/U: 85x12
Working: 120x10 * +2

Underhand BB Rows Was only going to do 1 warmup but having not done these in a long time I didn't really know where to start/end
W/U: 135x20
W/U: 205x12
Working: 255x7

This was a great workout, crazy lat and trap pumps, mid back felt good too. I'm going to add hyperextensions to leg day this week to try something different. Had to get ready for work.

Glycobol showed up today! Can't wait to start it in a few weeks!

[BulkyPinoy61]

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

HG Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working: 120x8 rest pause 120x3 * added 1 rep to both

1 Arm DB Rows
W/U: 85x12
Working: 120x10 * +2

Underhand BB Rows Was only going to do 1 warmup but having not done these in a long time I didn't really know where to start/end
W/U: 135x20
W/U: 205x12
Working: 255x7

This was a great workout, crazy lat and trap pumps, mid back felt good too. I'm going to add hyperextensions to leg day this week to try something different. Had to get ready for work.

Glycobol showed up today! Can't wait to start it in a few weeks!

now thats some heavy ass db rows. What gym do you go to? too bad most commercial gyms nowadays only go up to 120's -__- lol

[jiggamanbill]

I don't know why, but I'm liking back day more and more every week. I think it's because of the back/arm pumps but idk, I just like it. lol

I switched out WG Seated Rows for Underhand BB Rows because I've maxed out the Seated row machine here at the uni gym, we don't really have a WG Row station, just sit on the floor at the cable machine. Today was my normal carb day, I'm going to start posting a screenshot from MFP this week. I'm not neccessarily being spot on at my carb number, just eating until I can't eat more, but going on feel. I think I was adding a little too much fat for a couple weeks, so I'm playing around with numbers to see where I like my levels at.

Back Workout!

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 115x9 (lowered weight a little and focused more on the stretch and contraction)

HG Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working: 120x8 rest pause 120x3 * added 1 rep to both

1 Arm DB Rows
W/U: 85x12
Working: 120x10 * +2

Underhand BB Rows Was only going to do 1 warmup but having not done these in a long time I didn't really know where to start/end
W/U: 135x20
W/U: 205x12
Working: 255x7

This was a great workout, crazy lat and trap pumps, mid back felt good too. I'm going to add hyperextensions to leg day this week to try something different. Had to get ready for work.

Glycobol showed up today! Can't wait to start it in a few weeks!

Ive been looking forward to back day as well!

[bullrider_IL]

now thats some heavy ass db rows. What gym do you go to? too bad most commercial gyms nowadays only go up to 120's -__- lol

Uni gym. We have a set of handles though too. So I can make bigger dbs when I need to

Going home for a month over break, will have access to large Dumbbells at XSport or World's. Don't know which one I'm going to use yet

[JohnSmeton]

looking good man you have a good foundation. refinement takes time.

what do you notice with the massularia so far?

[bullrider_IL]

looking good man you have a good foundation. refinement takes time.

what do you notice with the massularia so far?

Thanks bro!

So far I've noticed the following:

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

[jiggamanbill]

Thanks bro!

So far I've noticed the following:

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

ive definately have noticed increased strength since starting my Massularia... it started about 2 weeks in

[UNCnate]

Thanks bro!

So far I've noticed the following:

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

Pretty much exactly what you should feel!

[Pack22s]

Thanks bro!

So far I've noticed the following:

Increased vascularity
-Surprised me because I thought I had bad vein genes lol
-Forearms are starting to map out

Increased strength
-I haven't upped weights much yet, however I'm able to get more reps
-Upping weights next week

More stamina in the gym
-Added exercises a couple times because I'm not fully exhausted even after failure on multiple exercises
-Could probably 2 a days because I don't get the major DOMs I usually do
-Skipped my off day today and worked out and didn't even notice a difference

Thick and full muscles, with intense pumps during the gym
-Filling out the arms and chest in shirts that looked big a couple weeks ago
-Tris look huge and defined, along with everything else. I just notice them the most!

Alpha male metality
-I am Alpha like every other miscer,, so no change there

Holy positive effects! Lmao miscers are so alpha brah. Good to hear about vascularity as well, it's tough to bring out with some people.

[bullrider_IL]

Pretty much exactly what you should feel!

Would buy/10 at this point

Just got my glycobol for after my mass run :-D

Holy positive effects! Lmao miscers are so alpha brah. Good to hear about vascularity as well, it's tough to bring out with some people.

I know breh, positive effects errwhere. Today noticed I have 3 bi veins (outer, over the top, and inner) and then some smaller ones coming in when pumped. Forearms get more vascular every day.



soon....

[bullrider_IL]

So I've been slacking on getting my workouts posted, been overly tired this week, haven't done much other than work and work out. Shoulders went great, tris went surprisingly better!

DB Shoulder Press
W/U: 65x12
W/U: 70x10
Working: 80x7 -same as last week, maybe could have hit one more with a spotter but First exercise is always my weakest

Side DB Laterals
W/U: 30x12
Working: 45x10 +4 partials

Low Pulley Delt Raises
Working Drop Set: 50x12/40x12/30x15/20x14 +1 negative

Rear Delt Pec Deck Flies Note: These are going to be my new go-to for Rear Delts
W/U: 50x12
W/U: 70x11
Working: 100x11
Note2: Never done these before, didn't know what weight to start with. Now I know. Will start ~90 next week

5 Minute Rest

Tricep Pushdowns
W/U: 150x12
Working: 190x7 *

Lying Extensions
W/U: 85x12
Working Rest-Pause Set: 115x10/115x4/115x3 *

Bench Dips Going to add these in every other week now
W/U: 90x12
W/U: 180x10
Working: 225x7 *

DB Seated Extensions A Lot of focus on the stretch and squeeze on these
W/U: 80x10
Working: 100x9 *

DB Shrugs No straps to work forearms a bit
W/U: 100x15
Working: 120x10 (Failure) * (Strapless PR)

Whole Tricep workout was PRs. Felt great, hy00ge pump, tris looked thick, horseshoelike, and solid, shoulders were full, vascular, and separated like crazy. Phone was broke so I couldn't get pump pics

[bullrider_IL]

So I was getting really frustrated with the lack of growth I have been experiencing in my legs since I started bulking. BRB Calves as big as my thighs. So I decided to try squatting again. For those of you in for the ride on my Glycobol log, I injured my knee, and as a result, I haven't squatted in MONTHS. My best then IIRC was 225x8. I've been leg pressing my brains out for a while, here is my first workout back to squatting

Also, I increased my first warm up set reps to 20, trying to get more fatigue and stress on the muscles.

Leg Extensions
W/U: 170x20
W/U: 215x12
Working: 245x10 * +3 o_O What kind of wizardry is this?

SQUATS
To parallel, I don't go ATG, not my thing, esp with knee issues. Sorry

W/U: 135x15
W/U: 225x10 *
Working: 275x4 *

Last 2 sets were PRs

Leg Press
I don't like having these after squats. With my prior heavy fcking leg presses, Felt weak as fuark with 7ppsx5 lol
However, the DOMs I've had today tell me it's a good idea lol
W/U: 3pps x20
W/U: 4pps x15
Working: 7pps x7

5 minute Rest

Seated Ham Curls
W/U: 140x20
W/U: 155x12
Working Rest Pause Set: 170x10/170x5

SLDL
Was a lot stricter on form today, went for a deep stretch and solid contraction, MMC to the Hams. Always felt like I was hitting my back more.

W/U: 135x20
W/U: 185x15
W/U: 225x10
Working: 275x8

Calf Raises
This Format: Fast reps/ Slow Stretch:contract reps / Fast/ Slow

Set 1: 160x20
Set 2: 160x12
Set 3: 160x18
Set 4: 160x12

Walking BB Lunges
I really like finishing up my leg workout with these. I go knee to floor on them and explode up, straight to next rep, not pause with even feet or anything, straight to next rep.

Set 1: 125x20
Set 2: 125x20
Set 3: 125x16

Who likes going heavy on these vs. lighter for more reps?

[bullrider_IL]

So One of the claims of Massularia is increased recovery time. I decided today to put that to the test and go ahead and go 5 on and hit chest again today. So No rest days since last chest workout at all. I honestly didn't expect it to go well, but.................it did I did seitch out Incline DB Press for Flat DB just because I felt like switching it up a bit. Also added pec dec flies and an extra 2 bicep exercises. Holy FUARK I am still pumped and I got done about 9 hours ago!

Decline Bench
W/U: 185x12
W/U: 225x10
Working: 315x7 * PRd with no rest. Chit's legit

Flat DB Press
W/U:75x15
W/U: 95x10
Working: 105x8 *

Incline Cable Flies
Switched doing incline bench and flat flies to flat bench incline flies
Working: 70x11 +1 Negative

Pec Dec Flies
W/U: 95x10
Working: 110x5

5 minute rest

Straight Bar Cable Curls
W/U: 100x15
W/U: 120x10
Working: 140x8

DB Outer Curls (Seated)
Forgot how bad these burn lol

W/U: 30x10
Working: 35x8

DB Hammer Curls
Working: 45x8 (Failure like a mofo) *

Short Bar NEGATIVES
Rest Pause Working: 125x5/125x4/125x4

I failed so bad I still don't want to move my arms in a curling type motion.

I think it's finally time for a break. Tommorrow and maybe Saturday off. Have to see how I feel. inb4 I'm back at the gym tommorrow doing cardio and do a full body circuit instead.

[bullrider_IL]

Yesterday was my off day, no carbs and I ate a pound and a half of rotisserie chicken for dinner. Weighed in today at 186. So 10 days and around a pound gained. Arms measured at around 17" cold. No pump. Took progress pics today, will get them up in a while. Have to get them off my phone.

Hit some good numbers again today. Wasn't sure what to expect since I depleted yesterday, so I was training with no carbs at all. Just downed some Maniac pre-workout and went after it.

BACK DAY

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 120x8

Hammer Grip Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working Rest Pause: 220x7/220x4 * (Didn't get that 8th rep I've been wanting, but added one to the rest-pause, so still going up!)

1 Arm DB Rows *
Upped my warm up set to see what I could do, got 12 and still stayed at 10 on my working set
W/U: 90x12
Working: 120x10

Underhand BB Rows
I mis-read my log from last week and did 225 for my warm up vs. 205 last week 12 felt good, working set was a lot harder though
W/U: 225x12
Working: 245x7

Machine Hyperextensions
New go-to low back exercise. Will do deadlifts on leg day and lighter SLDLs in my Ham workout for a couple weeks I think
W/U: 170x20
Working: 200x10 (Full stack) *

All in all it was an awesome workout, I think the lifts going up even depleted goes to show how good Massularia is. I was literally the first person in the gym this morning, I always forget that they don't open till 9 on Saturdays haha. Was sitting outside waiting for the doors to open.

On a side note- For those looking for a good tasting weight gainer that isn't totally loaded down with calories, I got a tub of Universal Real Gains in a giveaway thread and the Cookies and Cream is amazing. Even comes with real cookie pieces in it!

[jiggamanbill]

Yesterday was my off day, no carbs and I ate a pound and a half of rotisserie chicken for dinner. Weighed in today at 186. So 10 days and around a pound gained. Arms measured at around 17" cold. No pump. Took progress pics today, will get them up in a while. Have to get them off my phone.

Hit some good numbers again today. Wasn't sure what to expect since I depleted yesterday, so I was training with no carbs at all. Just downed some Maniac pre-workout and went after it.

BACK DAY

DB Pullovers
W/U: 80x12
W/U: 90x10
Working: 120x8

Hammer Grip Pulldowns
W/U: 180x12
Working Rest Pause: 220x7/220x4 * (Didn't get that 8th rep I've been wanting, but added one to the rest-pause, so still going up!)

1 Arm DB Rows *
Upped my warm up set to see what I could do, got 12 and still stayed at 10 on my working set
W/U: 90x12
Working: 120x10

Underhand BB Rows
I mis-read my log from last week and did 225 for my warm up vs. 205 last week 12 felt good, working set was a lot harder though
W/U: 225x12
Working: 245x7

Machine Hyperextensions
New go-to low back exercise. Will do deadlifts on leg day and lighter SLDLs in my Ham workout for a couple weeks I think
W/U: 170x20
Working: 200x10 (Full stack) *

All in all it was an awesome workout, I think the lifts going up even depleted goes to show how good Massularia is. I was literally the first person in the gym this morning, I always forget that they don't open till 9 on Saturdays haha. Was sitting outside waiting for the doors to open.

On a side note- For those looking for a good tasting weight gainer that isn't totally loaded down with calories, I got a tub of Universal Real Gains in a giveaway thread and the Cookies and Cream is amazing. Even comes with real cookie pieces in it!

Workout looked good!

[bullrider_IL]

So today I found something new. I have several visible veins running all over my arms. One splits off at the shoulder and goes down the tricep to my forearm, prolly me new favorite. Took a pic at work because I keep talking about how much Massularia is bringing out my vascularity, and even with a crappy picture (iPhone 3gs), you can still see a couple bulging out. Note-Not flexed.



I'm lovin it! I am having a very successful bulk so far, and I think Mass is bringing out the best of both worlds. I'm getting strength gains literally every workout, along with vascularity going up, AND I just noticed new striations on my pecs yesterday. Promise I will stay awake tonight and get new progress pictures up! Early morning workouts have been wearing me down for sure! Had an awesome shoulder workout tonight, upped weight on pretty much everything and still PR'd! Here it is:

Seated DB Press
W/U: 60x12
W/U: 70x10
Working: 80x8 Went up easy as fuark. Form slipped so I stopped. Don't want to get hurt! *

Side DB Laterals
W/U: 30x12
Working: 45x10 +5 partial reps

Low Pulley Delt Raises
Upped weight by 10 lb this week.
Working Drop Set: 60x6/50x9/40x15/30x15

Rear Delt Pec Deck Flies
W/U: 100x12
Working: 115x8 *

Tricep Pushdowns
W/U: 150x12
Working: 190x12 * (+5 from last week-WOW!)

Lying Tricep Extensions
Upped Working set to 120
W/U: 85x12
Working Rest-Pause Set: 120x8/4/4 * (Upped weight by 5 lbs, and was only 1 rep lower than I was at 115)

Bench Dips
W/U: 180x12
Working: 225x8 *

DB Seated Extensions
Upped by 5 lb
Working: 105x8 *

Barbell Shrugs
W/U: 225x12
W/U: 315x10
Working Rest Pause: 405x8/6/6

I have GOT to bring my traps up dang it. Hopefully going heavy on these will help. I'm doing 5 second peak holds and then slow negatives every set.

[Pack22s]

Heavy shrugs shocked my traps into growth. Now I just focus on contractions with dumbell shrugs. Vascularity looks great man, massularia is doing its job.

[tmd17]

Damn bro, some extremely impressive decline bench numbers at your weight. Love to see a video!!

[bullrider_IL]

Heavy shrugs shocked my traps into growth. Now I just focus on contractions with dumbell shrugs. Vascularity looks great man, massularia is doing its job.

Do you like BB shrugs for growth? I was thinking the same thing-I can go heavier with BB shrugs, so it could start shock some growth possibly.

[bullrider_IL]

Damn bro, some extremely impressive decline bench numbers at your weight. Love to see a video!!

Going to try to get one done in the next week. Hard to get a video when I'm the only one in the gym though lol. Usually grab the other early riser for a spot. I'll have to figure something out to get a good video!

[UNCnate]

Heavy shrugs shocked my traps into growth. Now I just focus on contractions with dumbell shrugs. Vascularity looks great man, massularia is doing its job.

I noticed a change in mine when I changed from BB to DB rows.

[bullrider_IL]

I noticed a change in mine when I changed from BB to DB rows.

I can go heavy on DB shrugs but they haven't ever grown well. Hoping BB will work for growth. May try the trap machine thing too. Would working them more often (2-3x/week) be ok or do they need more time to recover? I know that worked for calves. Don't know about traps...

[Pack22s]

I noticed a change in mine when I changed from BB to DB rows.

I've always felt those more in my lower lat. Yates rows really grow my traps.

I can go heavy on DB shrugs but they haven't ever grown well. Hoping BB will work for growth. May try the trap machine thing too. Would working them more often (2-3x/week) be ok or do they need more time to recover? I know that worked for calves. Don't know about traps...

The thing with traps is that they get worked all the time, be it with deadlifts, shoulder day, back day. Personally I've found that 6 high weight sets of 6-12 reps per week really work for growth.

Calves are entirely different in my opinion. Calves grow with frequency and high reps, whereas traps need their rest just like any other large muscle.

[bullrider_IL]

I've always felt those more in my lower lat. Yates rows really grow my traps.

The thing with traps is that they get worked all the time, be it with deadlifts, shoulder day, back day. Personally I've found that 6 high weight sets of 6-12 reps per week really work for growth.

Calves are entirely different in my opinion. Calves grow with frequency and high reps, whereas traps need their rest just like any other large muscle.

Makes sense. Do you prefer long contractions with slow negatives or more of a higher rep speed? I've heard people argue for both sides. like a 2/5/5 tempo vs 2/2/2?

I'll have to look at Yates rows. I'm unfamiliar. Probably know what they are, just can't think of it lol

Edit: That's how I do BB rows lol

[jiggamanbill]

Makes sense. Do you prefer long contractions with slow negatives or more of a higher rep speed? I've heard people argue for both sides. like a 2/5/5 tempo vs 2/2/2?

I'll have to look at Yates rows. I'm unfamiliar. Probably know what they are, just can't think of it lol

Edit: That's how I do BB rows lol

I still alter all groups between higher reps, slower speeds, etc.... so my body keeps guessing

[BulkyPinoy61]

I've always felt those more in my lower lat. Yates rows really grow my traps.


The thing with traps is that they get worked all the time, be it with deadlifts, shoulder day, back day. Personally I've found that 6 high weight sets of 6-12 reps per week really work for growth.

Calves are entirely different in my opinion. Calves grow with frequency and high reps, whereas traps need their rest just like any other large muscle.

calves has always been my lagging body part, I've been hitting them every 3rd day and they're finally growing lol

[bullrider_IL]

[bullrider_IL]

I still alter all groups between higher reps, slower speeds, etc.... so my body keeps guessing

Yeah, I am getting ready to start 8x8 for a while. Bout done with my 6 week run of Blood and Guts, gonna move to a high volume/intensity program for a bit. Going from a 7 set chest day to a 50 set chest day is gonna be weird as heck lol

calves has always been my lagging body part, I've been hitting them every 3rd day and they're finally growing lol

I hit them daily for like 4 weeks and got an inch and a half on mine. Alternated between seated calf raises, standing calf raises, and calf presses. Arnold trained calves every day. They don't take the rocovery time of large muscles ;-)

Back shot:

[jiggamanbill]

Yeah, I am getting ready to start 8x8 for a while. Bout done with my 6 week run of Blood and Guts, gonna move to a high volume/intensity program for a bit. Going from a 7 set chest day to a 50 set chest day is gonna be weird as heck lol



I hit them daily for like 4 weeks and got an inch and a half on mine. Alternated between seated calf raises, standing calf raises, and calf presses. Arnold trained calves every day. They don't take the rocovery time of large muscles ;-)

Back shot:

back is looking a lot bigger

[bullrider_IL]

back is looking a lot bigger

Remember how tiny I was first log? lol