The Machine's Flexatril Experience

[Jdot5]

Big shoutout to Poison who hooked me up with 2 bottles of Flexatril from Scivation that he had acquired. So what is Flexatril? It Promotes Joint & Muscle Mobility (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sc...flexatril.html). This log will be be ran for the duration of both bottles.


About me:
Im a former college football player and current physique competitor. Right now Im on the last 2 weeks of my cut for my anniversary trip. Once I get back from my trip, workouts will change quite a bit at that time but for now, Im on week 5 of shortcut to shred. Along with that, Ill be doing fasted cardio 5 times a week, and 4 days of HIIT post workout cardio (one of those sessions includes a flag football game on Sundays). The joint areas that have bothered me (which I will be monitoring) is in my right shoulder, right elbow, and right knee. All of them gives me problems from time to time and the worse pain would probably be in the elbow area which has completely eliminated doing any skull crushers or overhead db exts.

[Jdot5]

so here is todays workout:
This morning I woke up, took my fat burner, threw on some sweats, and we went on our family walk. Since we were both off, we walked longer than normal and got in 35 minutes. I didnt sweat much but we enjoyed ourselves. Afterwords, I made and ate breakfast (4 eggs, 1 strip of turkey bacon, and a small pancake). 30mins later, I was out the door to head to the gym. On the way i downed some preworkout. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to the power rack. Today was Legs (including calves) and Shoulders day. First up was squats. I did 4 warm up sets before it was time to go live. First set was 275 for 8 reps. Second set was 275 for 8 reps. Third set was 280 for 8 reps. Fourth and final set was 280 for 8 reps. Although I was exhausted, I still had lots of work to be done because next up was deadlifts! After 3 warmup sets, it was go time. First set was 370 for 8 reps. Second set was 375 for 7 reps. Third and final set was 375 for 7 reps. Leg press immediately followed for 3x8 (560,570,580). Now was time to do some shoulder work. I had to be mindful since i had just blasted shoulders on Saturday. First up was standing military press. First set was 135 for 8 reps. Second set was 135 again for 8 reps. Third set was 140 for 6 reps. Last set was 140 for 6 reps. Next up was a superset of shoulder work with calf work. First was seated DB military press 3x8,8,6 (70,70,75) and standing calf raises 3x8 (210,225,225). Our final superset to complete the workout was smith machine upright rows 3x8 (125,125,130) and seated calf raises 3x8 (160,165,170). Afterwards i stretched then downed my remaining intraworkout with unflavored protein powder and ate a grapefruit. Now time to rest and recover before tomorrow fasted cardio session. Also looking forward to tonights big game tonight

Now my meal 2 hours after my postworkout meal, was when I had my first serving of Flexatril.

My first initial reaction was that the pills were about average size of normal joint supplement pills I have had in the past. It did require about 8 oz to get all 6 pills down. I will be running 6 pills a day for the loading phase which is 10 days (as per directions). After 10 days, the dose will drop to 3 pills daily.

[papi93]

In for Flexatril journey. A plain grapefruit? That had to be sour.

[IlliniTrack800m]

Hi!

Pill size will be smaller in the near future, but it's nice to see the current size isn't an issue for you. There will also be flexatril powder which will come in a flavor like... chocolate IIRC.

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[ScivationLead]

In!

[Jdot5]

In for Flexatril journey. A plain grapefruit? That had to be sour.

thanks for following. Yeah i got use to the taste, its ok but i usually eat that when im cutting.

Hi!

Pill size will be smaller in the near future, but it's nice to see the current size isn't an issue for you. There will also be flexatril powder which will come in a flavor like... chocolate IIRC.

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yeah the pill size its no issue with me. im use to the size of it. Powder form can definitely be intriguing especially if the flavor is nailed

In!

thanks for following

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning, took my fat burner, and knocked out 40 mins on the elliptical. Was able to work up a really good sweat. Tonight will be chest, triceps, abs, and yoga. My second serving will be tonight after my workout, all 6 pills

[NEBinAK]

Awwwwww yeah

[papi93]

What type of yoga are you doing?

[Jdot5]

Awwwwww yeah

thanks for following

What type of yoga are you doing?

Just some basic yoga the Golds I go to offers, nothing to hard or extreme

[Jdot5]

So here was the workout from yesterday:
9/6:
Ate a 1/2 scoop of oatmeal and 1 scoop of protein around 450pm. At 5pm, I left for work and it was off to the gym. On the way, i downed some preworkout. Upon arriving, I warmed up before snagging a flat bench to spark chest, tris, and abs. First up was BB bench press. Last time i did BB bench press, I was feeling a discomfort in the area under my biceps by my armpit so i wanted to monitor that while warming up. I did 4 warmup sets n there wasnt any pain so it was time to put in work. First set was 230 for 8 reps. Second set I went up 235 for 7 reps. Third set I stayed at 235 and got 6 reps. Last set was 235 and again I hit 6 reps. I was pleased with the effort, considering I didnt do BB bench in 3 weeks. Next was Incline DB bench for 3x8,8,5 (85,85,90). Last for chest was decline DB bench for 3x8,67,6 (80). Now was time for tricep work and first was Machine dips for 4x8 (270,270,285,285). Last for triceps was close grip bench presses for 4x7,6,6,6 (180,180,175,175). Now was time for abs. First was smith machine hip thrust for 4x15,15,12,12 (275). Last was hanging knee raises for 4x15 (15,15,20,20). I didnt do yoga today since my wife didnt come to the gym today because she wasnt feeling well so I opted to do cardio instead (this would get me out the gym earlier). I did the stair climber for 15m doing 45s walk n 45s sprint. For the walk it was at level 7. For the sprints i did 16,16,17,17,18,18,19,19,20,20). Afterwards I stretched before heading home and downing the remaining intraworkout with unflavored protein and eating a grapefruit. Was highly pleased with todays effort and energy.

Tonight's serving of Flexatril I had after I took my postworkout shake with grapefruit. This time I didnt use as much water which ended up being a mistake. The first 5 pills i took went down smoothly but when i took the 6th n final pill, I didnt drink enough water so it was a struggle to get down. Will be sure to make sure to have enough water for tomorrows serving.

Also my right elbow flared up for a couple of minutes last night but then it went away. Will continue to monitor that (especially on chest and tris day).

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning, threw on sweats, and we went on a family walk for 25 mins. It was pretty dark and cool outside so no sweat was broken. Tonight is back, biceps, and cardio. (Flexatril to be taken with post workout meal)

[IlliniTrack800m]

The comment you made on how the first 5 pills went down smoothly but the last didnt happens to me too in general with any pills i take. It's funny to know im not the only one

[papi93]

Being a former college athlete, do you ice your joints at all?

[poison]

The comment you made on how the first 5 pills went down smoothly but the last didnt happens to me too in general with any pills i take. It's funny to know im not the only one

That's why I dump the whole handful in at once. Outliers not allowed....

Good job jdot, keep up the great work!

[NEBinAK]

That's why I dump the whole handful in at once. Outliers not allowed....

Good job jdot, keep up the great work!

Same thing I do

[papi93]

That's why I dump the whole handful in at once. Outliers not allowed....

Good job jdot, keep up the great work!

A lady at work stopped by and said her husband died a month ago by choking on a piece of steak. Stay safe.

[Jdot5]

The comment you made on how the first 5 pills went down smoothly but the last didnt happens to me too in general with any pills i take. It's funny to know im not the only one

lol definitely learned my lesson this time around

Being a former college athlete, do you ice your joints at all?

nah ive never done that with my joints. Ive only used ice when i strained a muscle

That's why I dump the whole handful in at once. Outliers not allowed....

Good job jdot, keep up the great work!

thanks bro

Same thing I do

i think id choke it i did that

A lady at work stopped by and said her husband died a month ago by choking on a piece of steak. Stay safe.

dag thats brutal

[Jdot5]

yesterdays workout:
9/7:
Ate my preworkout meal (half cup of oatmeal and a scoop of whey) at 450. At 5, I left work and made my way to the gym. On the way, I took a half scoop of intraworkout with my preworkout. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to the weights area to start back and biceps day. First up was BB rows. First set was 190 for 8 reps. Second set was 190 and again i hit 8 reps. Third set was 195 for 7 reps. Last set was 195 for 7 reps. Next was Incline Bench DB rows for 3x8,8,6 (45,50,55). Cable rows immediately followed for 3x8,8,6 (105,110,115). BB shrugs were next for 4x8,8,6,6 (245,245,250,250). Now was time for biceps. First up was standing straight bar curls for 4x8,8,8,6 (90,95,95,100). Next was seated DB curls for 4x8,8,8,5 (30,35,35,40). Now was time for forearm work. First was reverse ez bar curls for 3x8 (55,65,65). Last was behind the back wrist curls for 3x8 (55,65,75). Afterwards was time for cardio. Initially I was going to do HIIT work on the elliptical, but after 2 mins of work, I was bored out of my mind and knew it wouldnt be too effective. I decided to do the stairclimber even though I had did it the day before n with leg day looming the next day. To change things up however, i changed up the scheme. Usually I did 45s of walking n 45s of sprinting, but this time around I decided to up the intensity. I did 1m of walking and 1 m of sprinting for 16 minutes. For the walking portion I did 7 as usually. For the sprints i did 16,17,18,18,19,19,20,20) Afterwards I was gassed but glad it was done. I stretched before heading home and mixing the remaining intraworkout with unflavored protein and ate a grapefruit.

I took size on shortly while eating my post workout meal. This time around i made sure to have enough liquid and didnt have any problems getting all 6 pills down. No aches or pains to report for today

[Jdot5]

woke up this morning, took my fatburner, threw on my hoodie and sweatpants and knocked out 40 mins on the elliptical. I will admit the first 20 mins were a struggle and my body was a bit sluggish. I was able to pick it up the last 20 mins and overall was still able to break a good sweat. Shoulders and legs (including calves) to be worked tonight along with a 16 mins HIIT session with the treadmill. Flexatril (6 pills) to be taken with postworkout meal

[papi93]

Do you have an elliptical at home or head to the gym for that?

[Jdot5]

Do you have an elliptical at home or head to the gym for that?

at home luckily along with a treadmill. Makes it way easier to do fasted cardio since the gym i go to is 15 mins away from me

[Jdot5]

9/8 (Yesterdays workout):
Ate a 1/2 cup of oatmeal with a scoop of whey at 450pm. I then left work 10mins later. On the way to the gym, I had my preworkout. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to start leg and shoulder day. First up was Leg extensions for 4x20,20,16,16 (110,110,115,115). Next was seated leg curls for 4x20,20,16,16 (120,120,125,125). Now was time for shoulder work. First up was standing db lat raises for 3x20 (20,20,25). Next up was cable front raises for 3x20 (20,25,30). Last for shoulders was lying rear delt flys for 3x20 (15). Now was time for calf work. First was leg press calves for 3x20,20,16 (420,420,430). Last was seated calf raises for 3x20,18,16 (110,115,115). Afterwards it was time for sprints. I did 1m walk and 1m sprint for 16 mins. For the walking portion, I did level 4 speed. For the sprints I did: 11,11,11,11.5,11.5,11.5,12,12. Afterwards, I stretched before heading home and downing the rest of my intraworkout with unflavored protein. Quick turnaround with chest, triceps, and abs at 430 in the morning.

Took the flexatril (6pills) with the postworkout meal. I made sure to have enough liquids again so it was able to go down pretty smooth. No joint problems to report of today

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning at 359 (beat the alarm….YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!)and downed a ½ scoop of intraworkout with unflavored protein
After getting dressed, I grabbed my gym bag and was out the door by 408. On the way to the gym, I downed some preworkout. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to the flat bench to start chest, triceps and abs day. First up was DB flys for 3x20 (30). Next up was low cable crossover for 3x20,20,17 (20,25,30). Last for chest was high cable crossovers for 3x20,20,17 (30,30,35). Now was time for tricep work. First up was overhead rope cable extensions for 3x16,20,16 (50,42.5,42.5). Next was lying cable skull crushers for 3x20,20,16 (35, 42.5, 42.5). Last for triceps was rope pushdowns for 3x16,18,16 (45,40,40). Now was time for core work. First was elbow to knee crunches 4x20 (each side). Last was cable woodchoopers for 4x20 (12.5,12.5,17.5,17.5) each side. Afterwards, I stretched, downed my remaining intraworkout with another scoop of protein powder then headed home to shower n cook breakfast. For breakfast I had 4 eggs, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and grapefruit. Tomorrow will be fasted cardio in the morning, breakfast, then back, biceps, and core.

Took my serving of flexatril with breakfast. No problems getting all 6 pills down since i had alot of water to drink. My left elbow did start to get a bit sore when I did overhead rope tricep extensions so that is something I will have to monitor.

[papi93]

Those 4:30am workouts would have to be brutal without a preworkout.

[Jdot5]

Those 4:30am workouts would have to be brutal without a preworkout.

yeah a preworkout is definitely required for any workout that early. I may have fell back asleep otherwise

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning and made breakfast. 30 mins later, I was out the door. On the way I downed some preworkout with a half scoop of intraworkout. After arriving, I warmed up before heading to start back and biceps day. First up was wide grip Lat pulldowns for 3x20,16,16 (105). I stayed at the pulldown station to do behind the neck pulldowns for 3x16,20,16 (90,80,80). Straight arm pulldown with a rope immediately followed for 3x20,17,16 (35,40,40). DB shrugs was next for 4x20,20,16,16 (75). Now was time for bicep work. First up EZ bar cable curls for 3x20,20,16 (35,42.5,50). Next was incline DB curls for 3x20. DB hammer curls was next for 3x20,20,17 (20,25,30). Last was palm down DB wrist curls for 3x20 (5,5,8). Afterwards, I stretched before heading home and downing The rest of my intraworkout with some unflavored protein powder along with a grapefruit. Now time to get ready for our cookout tonight then My first flag football game tomorrow.

Had my serving of Flexatril with my postworkout meal. Didn't take much effort to get down since I made sure to have enough liquids to get it all down. Tomorrows serving will be taken with lunch after my game. I will take either 3 or 6 (depending on how my joints feel after the game).

[NEBinAK]

Those 4:30am workouts would have to be brutal without a preworkout.

I know these feels

[papi93]

What are you guys grilling up tonight?

[Jdot5]

I know these feels

yeah its definitely rough.

What are you guys grilling up tonight?

we kept it simple with just burgers and hot dogs. my mom also brought some jerk chicken