ProMera Sports: we're about to get PUMPed to the EXTREMe with KissIcon & didSMALLZ

[swooshie]

Hope you both had a nice Memorial Day weekend!

[brad23]

Hope you guys had a nice Memorial Day weekend! Time to may some GAINS with all that food we ate. At least I know I ate a lot lol.

[KissIcon]

I must apologize to Promera and the reps for my actions, or un-actions with this log as of late. Not making excuses but life catches up with us once in a while and I thought I was going to have more free time to run this the way I would like. I am disappointed at the way I have not been able to keep up with my own log or be active in all the other logs going on. I have done a lot better with past logs including the ones I have done for Promera. I am sorry this one had not lived up to what was expected, by both Promera and myself. Hopefully if there are other opps in the future, I may be considered but until then, I apologize.

I am going to try and get a few entires in this evening and if not get up to date, close enought to where I will be current by this time tomorrow. Until then, stay tuned because updates are on the way..........

[KissIcon]

Friday: chicken Legs

Pre Training
1.5 scoops PUMP EXTREMe

Intra
2 scoops BCAAs, 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe

PostTraining
1/2 protein bar, H2O

Training

Leg Extensions: 75x15x3

Lying Leg Curls: 30x15, 40x10, 30x10

Adduction Machine: 50x10x3

Abduction Machine: 50x10x3

BB Squats: R=regular F=Front with only like 15 sec between R&F. counts as 1 set make sense?...probably not Barx5R/5F, 135x5R/2F x4

Trap Bar Dwad Lifts: 240x5x3

Calf Press ss/w Leg Press: plate# 300x15/5, 300x15/8, 400x11/6, 450x10/5

Cardio: 23 minutes ArcTrainer elliptical, hill intervals, max setting



Thoughts & Ramblings:

-meh. Kept it lite.

-got work done

-Think I will try and incorporate Trap Bar DLs on leg days. Don't ask me why, just going to try it. May be weak as chit but something different.

Saturday: Yardio

Thoughts & Ramblings:

-Used a scoop of PUMP EXTREMe to get the day started. Put 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe in with 2 scoops of BCAAs later in the afternoon. Worked just fine to get my stuff done.

[KissIcon]

Back/Bis

Pre Training
1.5 scoops PUMP EXTREMe

Intra
2 scoops BCAAs, 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe

Post Training
H2O, breakfast

Training

Warm Up: 10 minutes treadmill

Rack Pulls: below knee Barx5, 135x5x2, 225x5x2, 315x2x2, 335x1x2

BO BB Rows: each set was likea super set; OH grip then switched to UH grip 135x8/8 x3 sets

Standing EZ Bar curls ss/e OH Tri extensions: 50# x10/10 x3 sets

Seated cable rows: dual pulley 50x15, 75x12, 90x10, 105x6

DB Hammer curls: not alternating 25sx15, 25sx12, 35sx6, 35sx7, 10sx17

Reverse Grip Curls: w/straight bar 30# x12x3

Cardio: [i]keep reading below......


Thoughts & Ramblings:

-Trying to keep it lite. Not much choice with my old decreped ass at the moment.......

-For the most part though, things felt pretty good. No hook usage either.

-This session was done in the early morning, fasted.

-PUMP EXTREMe seems to work best this way, at least in my opinion. Gets my sweat on even more and a bit more pep in the step versus evening sessions after work. Can't expalin, just my observation.

-Oh, the cardio. Well, after training and breakfast, proceeded to do this:

washed this:




then washed this:




and then washed this




looked like this afterwards:

[KissIcon]

Chest/Tris

Pre Training
1.5 scoops PUMP EXTREMe

Intra
2 scoops BCAAs, 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe

PostTraining
H2O, breakfast

Training

Warm Up: 10 minutes treadmill, rotator work with 5# DB

Flat DB press: feet off floor 40sx20, 55sx14, 75sx8, 35sx10 alternating, then 35sx12

Flat DB Flyes: feet off floor35sx10x2, 40sx10x2

Decline French Curls: aka: skull crushers WG=wide grip, NG= narrow grip 50# EZ Bar; 12WG, 12NG, 12WG, 12NG

Incline DB Press ss/w DB Tri kick backs: 40sx10/15sx12 , 40sx12/15sx12 , 45sx15/20sx10 , 55sx10/20sx10

FreeMotion seated cable press back off pad 30x30, 45x20, 60x10, 25x10

Cable Tri pull & push down, single arm: 30x10 each way, 40x8, each way, 50x4 each way

Xovers: weight is each cable handle 40x15, 50x10, 30x15, 20x12 from bottom

Cardio: keep reading............


Thoughts & Ramblings:

-Early morning fasted again.

-Gym was freakn' crowded

-Mixed it up a little.

-Have DOMS...............from more than just the training past few days too

Oh, cardio again........

washed this:




then this:




threw in some of the rugs/outdoor mats for the camper and called it a day. Worn.The.Phuck.Out!

[KissIcon]

stick Legs

Pre Training
1.5 scoops PUMP EXTREMe

Intra
2 scoops BCAAs, 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe

Post Training
H2O

Training

Lying Leg Curls: 30x12x2, 50x8x2

Leg Extensions: 75x12x2, 110x10x2

Abduction Machine: 75x12x4

Adduction Machine: 60x12x3

Calf Press ss/w Leg press: plate# 300x15/10 x2 sets, 400x12/10 x2 sets

Ab crunch chair: 15# x30,22,15

Cardio: 27 minutes ArcTrainer elliptical, hill intervals, max setting



Thoughts & Ramblings:

-Legs were just worn out. No. Did not get to the Trap Bar DLs this time. Bar was in use and did not feel like going back for it. Is what it is.

-I am sore.

-I am tired.

-It is off training day tomorrow. That means trigger point therapy/massage. Oh it's gonna hurt so damn good.

-Finally got around to getting a pic with the cool tee I received with the supps.

-and don't pay too much attention the the other pic. How the hell that fat back got in there, I don't know. been.trying.to.cut.

-anyways.......think I am caught up now.

[jwtiger69]

Sorry for being MIA. I was off the grid... lol! Glad to see lots of good progress in here.

[brad23]

All that cardio washing things....want to wash mine next lol. Great work bro!

Wish I had a camper....I need to get away sometime soon lol.

[KissIcon]

All that cardio washing things....want to wash mine next lol. Great work bro!

Wish I had a camper....I need to get away sometime soon lol.

yeah....i've had about enough of washing things for a while

the camper thing, it's great. some people may not consider it camping, but to each his own. I like it and it's a change of pace. bt they are work though. better than a hotel, imo.

[KissIcon]

Got a little work done.

Chest & Shoulders

Pre Training:
1.5 scoops PUMP EXTREMe

Intra:
2 scoops BCAAs, 1/2 scoop PUMP EXTREMe

Post Training:
H2O, 1/2 protein bar

Training

Warm Up: Rotator work with 5# DB, empty bar press

Flat BB Press:145x10, 185x6, 205x3, 225x2, >135x12

OH BB Press: Barx12, 100x7

Switched to Push Press: 120x4, 145x3, 150x1

HS Decline press ss/w DB Side raises: plate# on each side 90x10 / 10sx12 , 100x10 / 10sx12 , 115x10 / 10sx12

Cable Xovers: #on each handle 30x15, 40x10, 45x8

XOvers from bottom: #on each handle 25x12, 30x9, 35x7

Cardio: 22 minutes dreadmill



Thoughts & Ramblings:

-Not a lot of work. Kept it light as shoulder/shoulder blade/lat area and traps are just sore as fak. Massage yesterday hurt like a mofo. Been icing so much I think I have frost bite.

-Kind of a strange combo for me but it worked.

-Not sure about tomorrow yet. I may make a session and take Saturday off to get a few more things done around the house.

-PUMP EXTREMe: Just about gone I may have 2 more sessions with it and "poof" it'll be over. I do like the fact though that I have had no ill effects from PUMP EXTREMe. I think going the route I went towards the end of 1.5 scoops before training and putting that 1/2 scoop in with my intra, served just about right for me.

-I hate string bags. I have a gym bag but I don't carry it into the gym anymore. Locker room suxs and all I really need when I go in can fit in a string bag, but I hate them. I really need a small sling bag.

-Anyways.......as sore and out of sorts as I have been lately, at least I am still alive and kicking.......

oh for the love of gawd! after seeing this again, i have got more age on me than I thought

[didiSMALLZ]

Great work Didi! on the Good Mornings, It sounds good but as long as you feel the stretch in those Hams and it doesn't round your back, I'd say you're off to a good start.

Thanks Brad! I figured it out... It's okay to kinda look up on these. And also I was doing it "low bar" but it feels better to have the bar between "low" and "high" bar position for me.

[didiSMALLZ]

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 1, Deadlift

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Deadlift
80LB: 5 reps
95LB: 5 reps
110LB: 3 reps
130LB: 5 reps
150LB: 5 reps
170LB: 6 reps

Leg Curls
20LB: 5x10

Leg Extension
40LB: 5x10

Ab Pullover Machine
35LB: 5x13

Notes
I'd like to apologize to PromeraSports for not being so active that past couple weeks. I've been MIA lately because of stuff in life, school, work, etc. But I promise to be consistent with posting and not to let you guys down! I truly do love your products!

[didiSMALLZ]

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 2, OHP

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

OHP
30LB: 5 reps
40LB: 5 reps
45LB: 3 reps
50LB: 3 reps
60LB: 3 reps
65LB: 6 reps

Lateral Raises
10LB: 5x10

Lat Pulldown
42.5LB: 5x10

Dips
bodyweight: 5x5

[wishiwasdivin]

Great looking training from you both.

[didiSMALLZ]

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 2, Squat

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Squat
50LB: 5 reps
60LB: 5 reps
70LB: 3 reps
80LB: 3 reps
95LB: 3 reps
105LB: 8 reps

Good Morning
50LB: 5x10

Walking Lunges
10LB: 5x12

Hanging Leg Raises
bodyweight: 5x13

[jwtiger69]

^ Great stuff! I loved 531.

[PurpleDrankNJ]

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 1, Deadlift

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Deadlift
80LB: 5 reps
95LB: 5 reps
110LB: 3 reps
130LB: 5 reps
150LB: 5 reps
170LB: 6 reps

Leg Curls
20LB: 5x10

Leg Extension
40LB: 5x10

Ab Pullover Machine
35LB: 5x13

Notes
I'd like to apologize to PromeraSports for not being so active that past couple weeks. I've been MIA lately because of stuff in life, school, work, etc. But I promise to be consistent with posting and not to let you guys down! I truly do love your products!

Solid numbers, great to see a fellow nj lifter especially one who also uses 5/3/1

[swooshie]

Happy Friday, Kiss and didi

[brad23]

Thanks Brad! I figured it out... It's okay to kinda look up on these. And also I was doing it "low bar" but it feels better to have the bar between "low" and "high" bar position for me.

Good to know for sure! Some great work outs didi! I've been tempted to try the 531 program but never took that jump lol.

[didiSMALLZ]

^ Great stuff! I loved 531.

I'm really liking this program. Much better than Starting Strength.

[didiSMALLZ]

Great looking training from you both.

Thank you!

Solid numbers, great to see a fellow nj lifter especially one who also uses 5/3/1

Haha, hell yeah

[didiSMALLZ]

Good to know for sure! Some great work outs didi! I've been tempted to try the 531 program but never took that jump lol.

I'm sure you wouldn't regret it if you tried 5/3/1. I'm hoping to be on this program for at least 12 months, wish me luck

[didiSMALLZ]

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 2, Deadlift

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Deadlift
80LB: 5 reps
100LB: 5 reps
120LB: 3 reps
140LB: 3 reps
160LB: 3 reps
175LB: 8 reps

Leg Curls
25LB: 5x10

Leg Extension
45LB: 5x10

Ab Pullover Machine
45LB: 5x13

[brad23]

yeah....i've had about enough of washing things for a while

the camper thing, it's great. some people may not consider it camping, but to each his own. I like it and it's a change of pace. bt they are work though. better than a hotel, imo.

Hey bro, a change of pace is all we need at times to breakup the stress of life. Way better than a hotel for sure.

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 2, Squat

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Squat
50LB: 5 reps
60LB: 5 reps
70LB: 3 reps
80LB: 3 reps
95LB: 3 reps
105LB: 8 reps

Good Morning
50LB: 5x10

Walking Lunges
10LB: 5x12

Hanging Leg Raises
bodyweight: 5x13

Wendler's 5/3/1: Cycle 1, Week 2, Deadlift

90% of 1RM
Squat: 113LB
Bench: 92LB
Deadlift: 194LB
OHP: 70LB

Deadlift
80LB: 5 reps
100LB: 5 reps
120LB: 3 reps
140LB: 3 reps
160LB: 3 reps
175LB: 8 reps

Leg Curls
25LB: 5x10

Leg Extension
45LB: 5x10

Ab Pullover Machine
45LB: 5x13

Finishing strong on those Deads and Squats!

Best of luck for sure with the next 12 months on the 531 program.

[lonniej]

Solid work you two..Was a pleasure following your log!

[KissIcon]

Solid work you two..Was a pleasure following your log!

great to have had you along, lonnie!

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I again apologize for the way the log slacked off here towards the end. It is not the way I normally run logs but, maybe it was bad timing on my part. I appreciate the way Promera has had patience with me and appreciate the opp Promera and brad23 gave me.

I had my last training session on Friday with PUMP EXTREMe and review is forth coming.........

[KissIcon]

Link to product in bb.com store: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pr...mp-extrem.html

Not sure where to start, so, here we go.....


Mix-ability: To me, I thought the product mixed great. Since I always "swish" my shaker bottle around before I take a swig, I had no issues with any sediment or settling. I felt it mixed completely and I did not taste any grit. So for this, I would give it a 9.5/10

Taste: I had the LemonLime flavor. Honestly, I didn't get much flavor and what flavor there was, I really couldn't pinpoint which was more dominate. Mind you, I had no problem with the taste and there was no after taste or anything unpleasant, it just wasn't much flavor to it. This may seem like a low "score", but again, it was kind of flavorless to me, so I give it a 7/10

Energy: This was tricky for me. 1 scoop, not quite enough. 2 scoops I feel was a tad too much and maybe a bit of a waste of product. For me, just about at 1.5 scoops was the sweet spot. When using this in the late afternoons after a full day of work, I really didn't get that much of a kick in the pants. I got a slight boost of energy but nothing to write home about. It did help get through a session for the most part.

I did, however, get the best results when taking this first thing in the morning and train fasted. This is something I don't like doing too often, training fasted, but it seemed Pump Extreme worked best that way, for me. It did give me better energy and a better thermo effect.

Since this was kind of a middle of the road thing for me, I feel it fair enough to give this 8/10

Strength: Didn't really feel much here. Yeah, I had a couple PRs and got back to some PRs but not too much really added in the strength department. Again though, first thing in the morning, fasted, it did help me maintain strength levels for an entire training session. So, in my opinion, this was a saving grace in the strength department. So I feel ok giving this a 8.5/10

Pump: Honestly, as far as that "pump" everyone seems to look for, I really did not experience it with this, at least nothing more than I usually would with or without a pre. Now, I am not knocking on it or anything but when it comes to this "pump", it is very elusive to me. My body is weird anyway, so I honestly do not want to give this a rating. Again, nothing negitive, just didn't feel it.

Focus: Nothing too over the top here. These past handful of weeks, I have been concentrating more on muscle contraction ans slowing everything down a little that I was concentrating a bit more with that MMC, so maybe it did assist me a little with that. Nothing mind blowing but with the Pump Extreme and my music, I dailed it in some. I give this a 8.5/10

Thermo effect: As previously mentioned, I did get quite a few internal sweat sessions happening. Especially with the fasted training. This, once I adapted to it, I enjoyed greatly. It let me know the product was doing something other than just going through me. It may have even helped me a little with the slight decrease in weight I had through this log. This aspect I did enjoy. I give this a 9/10


Some of the scores may not reflect the fact that I actually enjoyed this product. I think for me though, if/when I have some on hand, it will be used for those early morning fasted sessions. For me, I feel that's when it works best.

ProMera Sports has always had quality products and this is one of them.

These are my own thoughts and opinions ans I appreciate very much ProMera Sports and the reps allowing me to log this product.

[swooshie]

Nice final review, Kiss!

I'm still jelly of those massage days you kept bragging about

[KissIcon]

Nice final review, Kiss!

I'm still jelly of those massage days you kept bragging about

Thanks swooshie!

hey, the offer still stands for ya