Lewdog Runs Compete- Lemon Drop!

[lewdog_5]

Thanks to VaughnTrue for choosing me as a winner to log Compete. I received my tub of Lemon Drop flavor earlier in the week and had my first taste on Wednesday at work, followed by a Thursday squat workout.

Background
I have been running variations of 5/3/1 for the past few years with cycles of "bodybuilding" routine mixed in. I won't be doing the assistance work exactly like it is laid out in the 5/3/1 manual (5 sets of 10 reps) and instead will be going for a few PRs with the assistance work, followed by a few higher rep sets. I like to lift heavy, but after coming back from another hip injury, I have to know my back off point.

Background: I Olympic lifted for about 2 years. Stopped doing that about a year ago when I moved to a new city for grad school and couldn't find a gym that allowed Olympic lifting and really didn't have the time to keep up with those workouts. I also dealt with a hip issue for the last year of Oly lifting. After stopping Olympic lifting it popped again about 8 months ago but have been feeling better since moving to Arizona (warm weather?). Been told it is a genetic hip condition where the head of the femur rubs on the pelvic bone in the joint capsule. Sometimes I go days with a nagging bruise feeling on the outside of my hip which obviously effects my squatting (very painful). I can't imagine how strong my squat would be if I didn't have to deal with this hip condition. Every now and then I still feel some hip pain. I still squat Olympic style, high bar placement, feet close together (shoulder width) and deep.

Video of me squatting when I O-lifted to give an idea of my form. I still squat in these same shoes and with the same identical form.


Previous intra workout supplements

I have been an avid user of Xtend for about 6 years. I have taken it every workout during this time. However, the new Xtend flavors taste like ass. Nothing compared to the old flavors which I really enjoyed.

Impressions

Upon initial opening, the smell was pretty bad. It smelled pretty chemically.

I mixed two scoop in 24oz water. Shook for a minute, and let it sit in the car for my 30 minute commute.

Upon my initial taste, I was shocked. A truly amazing taste. Lemonade is my favorite thing to drink. And the old Xtend Lemonade flavor was not good.

I took iForce Maximize Intense pre-workout and 2 scoops COMPETE intra-workout. Great endurance during my heavy 5/3/1 squat day. Nothing to complain about so far. I could drink this stuff all day!

[browguy808]

Im INNNN!!! Go check out my Compete log when you have the time!
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=149919093

[XCriticalBenchX]

Im in bro.. glad you got it up.. much appreciated!

Mike

[thedarce]

in on this log, lemon is my favorite flavor of the lot.

[browguy808]

Sucks to hear about ur hip issue! I have a bum knee and shoulder, so life is pretty miserable sometimes......Are u done with Oly lifting?

[lewdog_5]

Sucks to hear about ur hip issue! I have a bum knee and shoulder, so life is pretty miserable sometimes......Are u done with Oly lifting?

Yea I haven't Olympic lifted in over 2 years. Thinking about getting back into it but still uncertain.

I front and back squat once a week each though, thinking about increasing it to squatting 3x per week and seeing how the hip takes it before going back to full-time Olympic lifting.

[lewdog_5]

Had a Bench workout today, God I hate bench. Hit 245x3 for an easy triple, then only managed 275 for a single.

Rest of workout was good.

100x3 on dips, no shoulder pain.

Endurance feels better on Compete and my pump was a tad better than normal today, even though I didn't do any high rep sets. I gave the girlfriend a taste and asked her to name the flavor....she said, "that tastes just like a lemon drop!" lol

[lewdog_5]

My sweetspot for best taste is two scoops in 24-28 oz of water. So god damn good. I could drink it all day.

Deads tomorrow.

[browguy808]

Yea I haven't Olympic lifted in over 2 years. Thinking about getting back into it but still uncertain.

I front and back squat once a week each though, thinking about increasing it to squatting 3x per week and seeing how the hip takes it before going back to full-time Olympic lifting.

Nice...I used to squat 3x a week, but I have a bum knee and its still not happy at me squatting once a week. So when I do squat, im re-learning the front squat and doing it light.

[or_yourlivingtodie]

My sweetspot for best taste is two scoops in 24-28 oz of water. So god damn good. I could drink it all day.

Deads tomorrow.

i like to fill up my shaker cup to the top with ice, fill with water and mix in 2 scoops......first few sips in the gym are a bit strong, but i just keep adding water to it when it hits about halfway down the cup. keeps it nice and ice cold, plus the flavor stays awesome even after refilling with water a few times

[PuZo]

i like to fill up my shaker cup to the top with ice, fill with water and mix in 2 scoops......first few sips in the gym are a bit strong, but i just keep adding water to it when it hits about halfway down the cup. keeps it nice and ice cold, plus the flavor stays awesome even after refilling with water a few times

Ya, I find I drink more water anyways as my shaker is only about 24oz I believe. I just add more water as I drink.

[XCriticalBenchX]

i like to fill up my shaker cup to the top with ice, fill with water and mix in 2 scoops......first few sips in the gym are a bit strong, but i just keep adding water to it when it hits about halfway down the cup. keeps it nice and ice cold, plus the flavor stays awesome even after refilling with water a few times

lmao.. i always say its never ended. As I add water 200 times.. it always still tastes the same haha.


Mike

[lewdog_5]

Sumo Deads
300x3
340x4
375x1 Pr since last hip injury.

Olympic Front Squats
225x1
245x1
265x1 Pr since last hip injury

Paused Olympic Squats
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3


Doesn't look like much but both the deadlift and front squat are PRs since last hip injury.

Endurance with Compete is really awesome. Even after a long day at work. Also only used half a scoop of Maximize Intense preworkout.

[browguy808]

Sumo Deads
300x3
340x4
375x1 Pr since last hip injury.

Olympic Front Squats
225x1
245x1
265x1 Pr since last hip injury

Paused Olympic Squats
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3


Doesn't look like much but both the deadlift and front squat are PRs since last hip injury.

Endurance with Compete is really awesome. Even after a long day at work. Also only used half a scoop of Maximize Intense preworkout.

Looks like a killer workout to me! Great job on the lifts!

[thedarce]

Sumo Deads
300x3
340x4
375x1 Pr since last hip injury.

Olympic Front Squats
225x1
245x1
265x1 Pr since last hip injury

Paused Olympic Squats
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3


Doesn't look like much but both the deadlift and front squat are PRs since last hip injury.

Endurance with Compete is really awesome. Even after a long day at work. Also only used half a scoop of Maximize Intense preworkout.

those are some great numbers, more than i can do. you make me want to try front squats again, dont do them as often as i should.

[lewdog_5]

Strict Standing Military Presses
120x3
140x3
155x3

CBGP
185x5
225x5---right shoulder pain still

One Arm DB Bench
90x5
95x5
95x5

Free Standing DB Rows
145x3
145x3
145x3

DB Skulls
50x5
45x8
45x7

Incline Curls
45x8
45x7
45x7

Rope Pushdowns
50x8
50x8
50x7

Machine Curls
70x8
70x8


Still have a tweaked shoulder that has just this minor ache that rarely goes away. Stopped Close Grip Benching for over a month, came back to day and same pain.

DB Rows felt easy, no straps on those so I can increase my grip strength, each rep is deloaded.

Pump was pretty huge again, which is always awesome.

[browguy808]

I know all about the shoulder pain brah.....gotta find an alternative to work around the pain.

[lewdog_5]

I know all about the shoulder pain brah.....gotta find an alternative to work around the pain.

I just have no ****ing idea what it is? Impingement? And why does it hurt on some pressing things and not others, then goes away for a week but comes back stronger the next bench day?

[or_yourlivingtodie]

I know all about the shoulder pain brah.....gotta find an alternative to work around the pain.

I just have no ****ing idea what it is? Impingement? And why does it hurt on some pressing things and not others, then goes away for a week but comes back stronger the next bench day?

Joint Help.
































/shill

[SoftballNerd]

My sweetspot for best taste is two scoops in 24-28 oz of water. So god damn good. I could drink it all day.

Deads tomorrow.

I keep running out before my next order comes in...I think I will get 2 or 3 tubs next time...

lmao.. i always say its never ended. As I add water 200 times.. it always still tastes the same haha.


Mike

ha! exactly

Sumo Deads
300x3
340x4
375x1 Pr since last hip injury.

Olympic Front Squats
225x1
245x1
265x1 Pr since last hip injury

Paused Olympic Squats
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3
155x3


Doesn't look like much but both the deadlift and front squat are PRs since last hip injury.

Endurance with Compete is really awesome. Even after a long day at work. Also only used half a scoop of Maximize Intense preworkout.

very nice numbers... btw which flavor of Maximize Intense?

[lewdog_5]

very nice numbers... btw which flavor of Maximize Intense?

I have the fruit punch flavor and it is beyond horrible tasting but the best pre-workout I have used so I stick with it. I have 2 unopened Mango tubs too but haven't tried that flavor before.

[browguy808]

I just have no ****ing idea what it is? Impingement? And why does it hurt on some pressing things and not others, then goes away for a week but comes back stronger the next bench day?

I get irritating pinches once in awhile when the weights are too heavy....especially with overhead work! I try to go lighter and progress into heavier weights until the pinches start up again. Good luck with the shoulder brah!

[lewdog_5]

Olympic back squats
225x3
265x3
295x3
325x1
325x1

SLDL
275x3
305x3

Ghetto GHRs (assisted)
5
5
5

Horizontal calf raise
280x8
280x8
280x8



Most I have back squatted since last hip injury! The triple felt harder than the singles but not too bad. I just love squatting so hopefully my hips continue to feel good.

I don't notice a huge difference in taste between 1 scoop and 2 scoops, which is extremely odd to me.

[lewdog_5]

Bench
205x3
225x3
260x3
280x1-slight shoulder/trap pain. F Word

Hammer Chins
+50x3
+50x4
+50x4

Rest Paused Hammer Strength Incline Press (weight per side)
145x 8, 4, 4 = 16

Pulldowns
200x6
200x6
220x5

DB Hammer Curls
50x5
55x5
55x5
50x8

Straight bar pushdowns
60x8
60x8
60x8



Decent workout. Bench sucks when you have some shoulder/trap pain. It felt more in the trap today than anything.

Dosing 1 scoop pre-workout in 16 oz and 1 scoop in 24oz for workout. Love this ****!

[XCriticalBenchX]

Decent workout. Bench sucks when you have some shoulder/trap pain. It felt more in the trap today than anything.

You need some joint help my friend

[lewdog_5]

You need some joint help my friend

It feels like the trap, that is the weird thing!

What would you recommend for joint help?

[or_yourlivingtodie]

It feels like the trap, that is the weird thing!

What would you recommend for joint help?

he was recommending Joint Help

http://www.iforcenutrition.com/jointhelp.asp

[lewdog_5]

he was recommending Joint Help

http://www.iforcenutrition.com/jointhelp.asp

Lol, ok!

[lewdog_5]

Sumo Deads (5's)
245x5
285x5
325x5

Front Squats
225x2
245x1
265x1

Paused Olympic Back Squats
135x3
135x3
135x3
185x3
185x3
205x2

DC Seated Calf
125x5
90x10


Putting in the paused squats to get some extra squat volume without having to stress my joints with heavy weight. Keeps my hips/knees happy and provides a deep bottom stretch. Hoping the explosion out of the bottom also helps my heavy squats.

[XCriticalBenchX]

I pause on all my pushing leg movements, squats, leg press, etc. Love it!