Mike's Scivation Xtend Mega Dose Experiment

[mivi320]

2-18-06, Chest/Shoulders/Triceps Workout B

DB Flat Press
95x3
2x85x6
DB High Incline Press
3x65x8
Cable Crossovers
6x30x12
DB Shoulder Press
45x12
45x9
45x8
DB Side Lateral Raise
20x8
20x5
Seated DB Side Lateral Raise
15x8
12x8
12x8
Parallel Grip Tricep Extension
75x10
75x5
75x5 <--- lol triceps were burnt
Tricep Pressdown
STACKx10
140x12
145x8

Notes:

Great workout today!

Got the biggest pump in my triceps and chest. Lovin' the GB/WB + Mega dose of Xtend stack!

[beer20]

Thanks man!

It's very similar to Beast's training routine.

BTW, do you have a log I can follow?

Thanks for following!

no current log.
i should have something going in the next 3 or 4 weeks.
keep up the good work.

[mivi320]

no current log.
i should have something going in the next 3 or 4 weeks.
keep up the good work.

Cool, look forward to reading it!

2-20-06, Back/Traps/Biceps Workout B

Hammer Chins
BWx12
BWx6
BWx6
V-bar Lat Pulldowns
140x7
125x8
110x10
Reverse Grip Barbell Row
3x120x10
T-Bar Row
3x70x10
BB Shrug
6x185x12 killed the traps
Rear Delt Raise
3x15x10
High Pulley Reverse Fly
3x40x8
Seated Alternating DB Curl
45x3
2x25x10
E-z bar Curl
100x3
95x4
75x6
High Pulley Curl
20x12
2x30x8

Notes:

Great workout today - got a huge pump in the lats.

Two more tubs of Xtend left..

[peregrine]

nice detailed log.
hey what's your weight currently at?

[egoatdoor]

Spring Bulking Routine

Wednesday - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
• Bench Press 3 X 3-5
• DB Incline Press 3 X 6-10
• Cable Flyes 6 X 10-12
• Seated Barbell Military Press 3 X 3-5
• DB Side lateral 3 X 6-12
• CGBP 3 X 6-10
• V-bar Pressdown 3 X 6-12

I don't understand the reasoning behind doing 6 sets of cable flyes or crossovers on a "bulking" routine? These are "finishing" or "isolation" movements. Why not use the energy on compound movements?

Friday - Legs.
• ATG Squats 1 X 20
• Leg Press 1 X 20
• Leg Extensions 3 X 12-15
• Leg Curl 3 X 12-15
• DEEP SLDL 3 X 12
• Leg Press Raise 3 X 12-15
• Machine Calf Raise 3 X 12-15
• Lying Leg Raise 3 X 10
• Crunches 3 X 10
• Hyperxextensions 3 X 10

Again, why only 1 set of squats and 1 of leg presses compared to THREE???!!! of leg extensions???

[mivi320]

nice detailed log.
hey what's your weight currently at?

Thanks.

Holding steady at 165 or so, which is ~ 4 pounds heavier than I was at the start of the log.

I don't understand the reasoning behind doing 6 sets of cable flyes or crossovers on a "bulking" routine? These are "finishing" or "isolation" movements. Why not use the energy on compound movements?

Don't bash it till you try it.

My chest growth has been unreal since I incorporated cable flyes into my routines back in December. I know what works for me and what doesn't.

Again, why only 1 set of squats and 1 of leg presses compared to THREE???!!! of leg extensions???

Legs 2x a week.

20 rep squats are extremely intense, are 20 rep leg presses. I can barely walk after completing these 2 movements. Again, I'm trying out some new principles in my training to see how I respond. Experimentation is ultimately how you find out what works for you.

[egoatdoor]

Don't bash it till you try it.

My chest growth has been unreal since I incorporated cable flyes into my routines back in December. I know what works for me and what doesn't.



Legs 2x a week.

20 rep squats are extremely intense, are 20 rep leg presses. I can barely walk after completing these 2 movements. Again, I'm trying out some new principles in my training to see how I respond. Experimentation is ultimately how you find out what works for you.

Hey..you either take things too personally, or you are an arrogant kid. I was simply asking the question. I don't know you or your history. But your Journal says you are trying to build mass, yet you are going against one of basic principles. Compound exercises build size, not isolation and finishing movements. Fine, it works for you, but it doesn't mean it works for everybody and it is certainly not recommended as a way of doing things for most beginners and intermediates.

I know all about 20 rep squats. I do them occasionally and mine are so intense that my body is ready to quit, but I still gut out 10 more reps. And I do three sets, pyramidding the weight up each set.

But anyway what does 20 rep squats have to do with the question? Why only one set of squats and three of extensions?

I also know all about experimentation. I've been training longer than you have been on this earth and have tried hundreds of different programs.

Anyway, if you don't want to listen to opposing views or take constructive criticism, then be it. I'll move on.

[waitlifter82]

Hey..you either take things too personally, or you are an arrogant kid. I was simply asking the question.criticism

Where in his post was he arrogant or defensive? He just gave you reasons on why he choose this setup

[beer20]

Where in his post was he arrogant or defensive? He just gave you reasons on why he choose this setup

im not really seeing it either....

[mivi320]

Hey..you either take things too personally, or you are an arrogant kid.

I don't see how my post can come off as "arrogant." You simply asked me a question regarding my routine, I simply gave you an answer. Apparently, I'm not the only one who fails to see this display of arrogance, as waitlifter82 and beer20 also fail to see it.

I was simply asking the question.

And I simply gave you an answer.

I don't know you or your history. But your Journal says you are trying to build mass, yet you are going against one of basic principles. Compound exercises build size, not isolation and finishing movements. Fine, it works for you, but it doesn't mean it works for everybody and it is certainly not recommended as a way of doing things for most beginners and intermediates.

Never said it works for everybody.

However, I do know that it works for me. Been training this way since October, and have gained ~18 pounds since.

I do see your argument of prioritizing compound movements, and yes, that has worked well for me in the past. But I like to experiment with new principles and methods to see how my muscles respond. The response has been incredible so far.

I know all about 20 rep squats. I do them occasionally and mine are so intense that my body is ready to quit, but I still gut out 10 more reps. And I do three sets, pyramidding the weight up each set.

But anyway what does 20 rep squats have to do with the question? Why only one set of squats and three of extensions?

1 set of squats because they are 20 rep squats. If you ever happen to do "real" 20 rep squats, you won't be able to complete anymore subsequent squatting sets. That's what the 20 rep squat training program entails, and that's what I abide by. Does that answer your question?

I also know all about experimentation. I've been training longer than you have been on this earth and have tried hundreds of different programs.

And I commend you. I bet you've made some incredible progress.

Experimentation is the key to finding what works for you and what doesn't, eh?

I think Bruce Lee said it best, "Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, add what is uniquely your own."

Anyway, if you don't want to listen to opposing views or take constructive criticism, then be it. I'll move on.

No harsh feelings.

I just don't see how my post came off as arrogant. I'm just not seeing it... I simply answered your questions.

[egoatdoor]

OK. No harsh feelings. You seem to have a good handle on what you are doing and why. I don't necessarily agree with some (some, not alot) of what you are doing, but I do say to people that everyone should be their own best personal trainer.

Good luck, keep growing and I'll keep watching.

[mivi320]

2-21-06, Legs/Core Workout B

ATG Squats
3x225x6
Machine Calf Raise
3x70x10
DEEP SLDL
195x8
195x8
195x6
Calf Press
70x25
70x20
70x20
Leg Extensions
3x170x8
Lying Leg Curls
110x8
110x8
90x10
Hyperextensions
3x+25x8

+ab and core work

Notes:

Decent workout.

[TravisLehr]

doesnt this routine.........

Spring Bulking Routine

Wednesday - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
• Bench Press 3 X 3-5
• DB Incline Press 3 X 6-10
• Cable Flyes 6 X 10-12
• Seated Barbell Military Press 3 X 3-5
• DB Side lateral 3 X 6-12
• CGBP 3 X 6-10
• V-bar Pressdown 3 X 6-12


Thursday - Back/Traps/Biceps.
• Weighted Chin up 3 X 3-5
• Lat Pulldown 3 X 6-12
• Seated Cable Row 3 X 6-10
• T-Bar Row 3 X 10-12
• Barbell Shrug 3 X 6-10
• CG Ez bar Shrug 3 X 6-10
• Rear Delt Raise 6 X 10
• BB Curl 3 X 3-5
• 1-Arm DB Preacher Curl 3 X 10
• Reverse grip preacher curl 3 X 10

Friday - Legs.
• ATG Squats 1 X 20
• Leg Press 1 X 20
• Leg Extensions 3 X 12-15
• Leg Curl 3 X 12-15
• DEEP SLDL 3 X 12
• Leg Press Raise 3 X 12-15
• Machine Calf Raise 3 X 12-15
• Lying Leg Raise 3 X 10
• Crunches 3 X 10
• Hyperxextensions 3 X 10



Saturday - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.
• DB Flat Bench 3 X 4-8
• Incline DB Bench 3 X 6-10
• Cable Crossovers 6 X 10-12
• DB Shoulder Press 3 X 6-12
• DB Lateral 2 X 6-10
• Seated DB lateral 3x10-12
• Lying French Press 3X 8-12
• Pressdown 3 X 6-10

Monday - Back/Traps/Biceps.
• Hammer Chins 3x*
• V-Bar Lat Pulldown 3 X 6-10
• Reverse Grip BB Row 3 X 6-10
• T-Bar Row 3 X 10-12
• BB Shrug 6 X 6-10
• DB Rear Delt Raise 3 X 10
• Cable Reverse Fly 3 X 8-12
• Seated DB Alt. Curl 3 X 8-12
• EZ Bar Curl 3 X 5-6
• High Pulley Curl 3 X 10


Tuesday- Legs.
• Squats 3 X 6-8
• Machine Calf Raise 3 X 6-8
• SLDL 3 X 6-8
• Calf Press 3 X 20-40
• Leg Extension 3 X 6-10
• Leg Curl 3 X 6-10
• Weighted Hyperextensions 3 X 12-15
• Decline Crunch 3 X 10
• Machine Crunch 3 X 10

SUNDAYS OFF

• 10-20 mins cardio after workouts 2 times a week

Will continue mega dosing with Xtend and finish up my GB/WB stack so I can recover from the ****load of volume.

look utterly similar to the workout Beast posted as his contest prep workout...

Monday - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.

Bench 3 X 3-5
Incline Bench 3 X 6-10
Flyes 6 X 10-12
Military Press 3 X 3-5
Side Lateral 3 X 6-12
CG Bench 3 X 3-5
Rope Pressdown 3 X 6-12

Tuesday - Back/Traps/Biceps.

Pullup 3 X 3-5
Lat Pulldown 3 X 6-10
Seated Row 3 X 6-10
T-Bar Row 3 X 10-12
Machine Shrug 3 X 6-10
Rear Machine Shrug 3 X 6-10
Rear Delt 6 X 10
BB Curl 3 X 3-5
1-Arm Cable Curl 3 X 10
1-Arm Cable Hammer 3 X 10

Wednesday - Legs.

Squats 1 X 20
Hack Squat 1 X 20
Leg Press 3 X 12-15
Ham Curl 3 X 12-15
DB Lunges 3 X 12
Leg Press Raise 3 X 12-15
Donkey Raise 3 X 12-15
Lying Leg Raise 3 X 10
Side Bend 3 X 10
Back Extension 3 X 10

Thursday - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps.

Bench 3 X 3-5
Incline Bench 3 X 6-10
Cable Crossovers 6 X 10-12
Military Press 3 X 3-5
DB Lateral 2 X 6-10
1-Arm Cable Lateral 2 X 10-12
CG Bench 3 X 3-5
Pressdown 2 X 6-10
1-Arm Pressdown 2 X 10-12

Friday - Back/Traps/Biceps.

Pullup 3 X *
V-Bar Lat Pulldown 3 X 6-10
V-Bar Seated Row 3 X 6-10
T-Bar Row 3 X 10-12
BB Shrug 6 X 6-10
Rear Delt 6 X 10
DB Curl 3 X 5-6
EZ Bar Curl 3 X 6-10
High Pulley Curl 3 X 10

Saturday - Legs.

Squats 3 X 3-5
Seated Calf Raise 3 X 3-5
SLD 3 X 3-5
Smith Calf Raise 3 X 20-40
1-Leg Extension 3 X 6-10
1-Leg Curl 3 X 6-10
Add/Abductor 3 X 12-15
Decline Crunch 3 X 10
Machine Crunch 3 X 10

egoatdoor, i think this explains why hes doing what hes doing....he wants to be like Beast(note joking manner). its the exact same thing reps and all with some workouts substituted here and there. it is a challenging workout though, im actually doing it now and having lots of fun with it. i needed a change, so i tried it out and im gonna use it for about 6-8 weeks.

[beer20]

doesnt this routine.........



look utterly similar to the workout Beast posted as his contest prep workout...



egoatdoor, i think this explains why hes doing what hes doing....he wants to be like Beast. its the exact same thing reps and all with some workouts substituted here and there. it is a challenging workout though, ive done it just for kicks.

he already said it was similar to beast's routine...

Anyway, I'll be switching routines as well. Starting this routine tomorrow (very similar to Beast's current routine) :

nothing wrong with wanting to have beast's build though....

[mivi320]

Light weight baby!

Sho was.

2-22-06, Chest/Shoulders/Triceps Workout A

Barbell Flat Bench Press
205x3
200x3
200x3
DB Incline Press
3x70x8
Flat Bench Cable Flyes
30x12
30x12
30x10
40x6
40x6
20x12
Military Press
2x135x5
135x4
DB Side Lateral Raise
20x8
15x10
15x8
CGBP
135x8
135x7
135x6
Tricep Pressdowns [i]on cable machine w/much more resistance[/b]
60x15
60x15
70x8

+ 15 minutes low intensity cardio

Notes:

Good workout today.

Made a mistake on bench press though. I wanted to go for 210x3 for my first set, but being the dumbass that I am, I forgot to put the 2.5s on each side - making the total weight 205. Will definately get 210x3 for next week.

But yeah, great workout!

[hossjob]

Welcome to Mike's journal.

Intro

I have been bulking for the last 17 weeks or so and plan on bulking for another 10-20 weeks. I gained pratically no fat mass in those 17 weeks. I went from 144lbs. to 161lbs. - mostly all lean body mass (LBM). I'm 16 years old (soon to be 17) and am 5'7.

Why I am keeping this log

I am keeping this log to record my workouts, feelings, progress, and most importantly, how I respond to my arsenal of supplements including:

• Mega Dosing Scivation Xtend (10 scoops daily)
• Controlled Labs White Blood/Green Bulge Combo (30 day cycle)
• Scivation Sesamin (1 cap daily)
• Optimum Fish Oil (5g daily)
• Dymatize Elite Whey Protein (1 scoop daily)
• Primaforce Creaform (10g daily)
• MAN Vaporize (1 cap daily once Sesamin runs out)

Expectations

Damn, nice protocol. Xtend is a great product. I've used it and love it. Looks real good here.

[hossjob]

When are you taking teh 10 scoops of Xtend? Could you share?

[boxerddude]

Nice Routine what weights are u workin with?

[mivi320]

When are you taking teh 10 scoops of Xtend? Could you share?

Breakfast: 2 scoops
Before/During/After Workout: 8 scoops

Nice Routine what weights are you workin with

I don't understand your question...I've been posting my workouts, so you should be able to see what weights I'm working with

2-23-06, Back/Traps/Biceps/Forearms Workout A

Weighted Chins
+40x4 Nice!
2x+25x5
Lat Pulldowns
150x8 Yes!
150x7
105x12
Cable Rows
135x7 woot
2x105x10
CG T-bar Rows
2x70x10
70x9
E-z bar Shrugs
3x205x8
Powercleans
3x135x8
155x0
Rear Delt Fly
5x12x15
12x10
BB Curls
105x4
105x3
105x3
DB Preacher Curls
3x20x12
Reverse Preachers
45x12
45x10
45x8
Face Pulls
50x12
50x10
20x20

Notes:

Damn straight...time to study for Finals...

[hossjob]

Nice workout bro! And good luck on those finals. Hey did you ever think of taking 1 scoop of Xtend like 2 other times during teh day between meals? Might help increase your perpetual pump and keep the muscles adn cells hydrated, fueled, and anti-catabolic.

[mivi320]

Nice workout bro! And good luck on those finals. Hey did you ever think of taking 1 scoop of Xtend like 2 other times during teh day between meals? Might help increase your perpetual pump and keep the muscles adn cells hydrated, fueled, and anti-catabolic.

Thanks HJ.

Hmm, good idea. Will try that out tomorrow..

[mivi320]

2-24-06, Legs/Core, Workout B

ATG 20 Rep Squats
185x20
20 Rep Leg Cybex Leg Press
315x25
Leg Extensions
140x20 Woah, +8 rep PR
140x10
140x8
Lying Leg Curls
2x75x20
110x6
DEEP SLDL
2x145x12
145x10
Calf Press
3x130x15
Machine Calf Press
2x50x8
90x4
Hyperextensions
3xBWx12

+ core work and 15 mins low intensity cardio

Notes:

I'm blue da ba dee da ba die...

[mivi320]

2-25-06, Chest/Shoulders/Triceps Workout B

DB Flat Press*see notes
95x4
2x85x6
High DB Incline Press
75x5
2x65x8
Cable Crossovers
3x40x10
2x60x6
20x20 chest was fried
DB Shoulder Press
40x12
40x10
40x8
DB Side Lateral
12x20
12x10
Seated DB Side lateral raise
3x12x8
Tricep Extension
85x7
85x6
75x8
Dips *see notes*
3xBWx8

Notes:

Good workout today..Last day of GB/WB stack You all can check out my review after this post!

Wanted to go for the 100s on flat but some big steroid head was reppin' them for 3 sets of 12!

No pressdowns today because the same guy was whoring the cable station, so I subbed pressdowns with dips..No biggie.

But yeah, excellent workout!

[mivi320]

Green Bulge and White Blood Review!

This was my second Green Bulge/White Blood cycle. I enjoyed this cycle very much, as my strength and LBM shot up! I am currently weighing in at 164 pounds, which is ~ 4 pounds gained in 30 days on the stack. Body fat has remained the same as well - still holding steady at 12.6%. I plan on running another cycle come this Spring! I absolutely love Controlled Labs' products and plan on trying out White Blood pre-workout and at night in the near future! On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, I give this stack a respectable 9/10.

[Younglifter16]

Damn man your getting strong, how do you like throwing on additional weight for those chins ? best feeling in the world isnt it

[mivi320]

Damn man your getting strong, how do you like throwing on additional weight for those chins ? best feeling in the world isnt it

Thanks YL.

I love weighted chins. They're my favorite exercise

[mivi320]

UPDATE

Will be having a HUGE planned cheat meal on Tuesday. I'm going all out. Luckily, I still have plenty of Sesamin/Vaporize left, so I plan on mega dosing Sesamin/Vaporize that day to see just how good these products are.

I'll be sure to post how everything goes down!

Have a good Sunday everyone

[CanadaBBOY]

What weight did you use for the 20 rep squats? I tried them for the first time the other day. I did about 3 sets of warmup squats, then one really heavy set, then a 20 rep set (well i did 21, but it was too light because it was my first time trying it and I wasn't sure how much to use).

[mivi320]

What weight did you use for the 20 rep squats? I tried them for the first time the other day. I did about 3 sets of warmup squats, then one really heavy set, then a 20 rep set (well i did 21, but it was too light because it was my first time trying it and I wasn't sure how much to use).

...If you look at my workouts, you'll see that I last used 185 pounds for 20 rep squats...

If you did 21 reps, then that's too light! You gotta be struggling on the 12th-15th rep for them to be real 20 reppers.

[mivi320]

2-27-06, Back/Traps/Biceps/Forearm Workout A

Hammer Chins
BWx12
BWx8
BWx6
V-bar Pulldown
155x6
125x8
110x10
RG BB Row
3x125x8
WG T-bar Row
90x8
115x3
90x6
CG Ez bar Shrug
4x205x12
2x205x8
DB Rear Delt Raise
3x15x12
Seated Cable Face Pulls
75x8
2x45x10
E-z bar Curl
105x3
95x8
95x6
Seated Alt DB Curl
3x30x8
DB Incline Curl
2x20x10
35x6

+ 10 mins low intensity cardio

Notes:

Good stuff.

2-28-06, Legs/Core Workout B

ATG Squats
5x230x4
Machine Calf Raise
3x80x8
DEEP SLDL
2x195x8
195x6
Leg Extension
2x170x10
190x6
Lying Leg Curl
110x10
110x5
75x12
Calf Press
3x90x20
Weighted Hyperextensions
+25x10
+25x10
+25x8

+core work and 18 mins cardio

Notes:

Nice!

Update

Had a huge cheat day today. Wanted to put Sesamin and Vaporize to the test. Usually after a day of cheating, I'm bloated and hold alot of water. I took a total of 5 Scivation Sesamin and 5 MAN Vaporize, and looked lean as ever! Still looking very lean as of now! Two very good supps, and I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to stay lean and binge every now and then