Today's Order - 2018 Part 5: Double scooping ALL the supplements

[BenBlue]

Noob...


Real pro's do 1 of each so you can get a pre-load rush from snorting it and the suppository kicks in shortly after for that 2nd wind :P

Rob, dropping knowledge bombs lmao

[Rob1882]

I am so ready for dis

[eatyourspinach]

TN makes carrot cake flavored protein, haven't tried it but you've been awared

[BenBlue]

Testing maxes this week and taking some video for a form check. Bench wasn't my best yesterday, fell 10lbs short of my previous max and it was a grinder. Previous max moved way better.

Squats on the other hand went swimmingly this morning. Getting back up to the level I was at last year before I hurt my back and had to start fresh. Got up to a training max of 435 this morning and it ****ing moved. Def had more in me but decided to play it safe and back down for some rep work after. Felt like I probably could have hit a 450 at least, so really pleased with squat progression again. Also back to squatting in my powerlifts and absolutely loving them. Depth is nice.

Overhead press on Sat and deadlift on Sunday, hoping for the best.

[OT2000]

I am so ready for dis

But is it the flavor you want?



I forgot how tart Dymatize Pre is lol

[SSDC5]

Been struggling with sciatica in the left leg, no back pain. Went to physio yesterday and they more or less confirmed that I have a L5-S1 bulge/herniation... can't confirm without MRI but not really any point as I'm sure that's the case. I have no reflex in my left foot... pretty weird.

Anyway, lots of upper body training in the forecast and 5-6 weeks of physio appts.

[poison]

Been struggling with sciatica in the left leg, no back pain. Went to physio yesterday and they more or less confirmed that I have a L5-S1 bulge/herniation... can't confirm without MRI but not really any point as I'm sure that's the case. I have no reflex in my left foot... pretty weird.

Anyway, lots of upper body training in the forecast and 5-6 weeks of physio appts.

That sucks man. Just know you can recover. I started dead lifting and judo AFTER I herniated mine, and while it'll never be the same, I'm stronger and better than before.

See a good chiropractor too.

[SSDC5]

That sucks man. Just know you can recover. I started dead lifting and judo AFTER I herniated mine, and while it'll never be the same, I'm stronger and better than before.

See a good chiropractor too.

Yeah, I know I can... just some time. The place I went to was within walking distance, guy is a chiro and also does ART, acupuncture. He seemed like he knew his stuff, said he doesn't recommend adjustments for it. He did some manual traction on both my legs, some ART on my left leg/hip and acupuncture with stim on the left. It was better this morning... probably some placebo effect. Getting in the car in the morning is the worst.

[BenBlue]

Been struggling with sciatica in the left leg, no back pain. Went to physio yesterday and they more or less confirmed that I have a L5-S1 bulge/herniation... can't confirm without MRI but not really any point as I'm sure that's the case. I have no reflex in my left foot... pretty weird.

Anyway, lots of upper body training in the forecast and 5-6 weeks of physio appts.

That sucks man. Just know you can recover. I started dead lifting and judo AFTER I herniated mine, and while it'll never be the same, I'm stronger and better than before.

See a good chiropractor too.

Ditto. Cracked a disc in my early twenties. Posterior has never been the same, but deadlifting and squatting has helped me a lot, my only issue has been how hard I try to go and testing maxes, and days where my form has been off. So if health is main priority, just don't work in too high percentages and make form your priority.

Good luck with the recovery

[SSDC5]

Ditto. Cracked a disc in my early twenties. Posterior has never been the same, but deadlifting and squatting has helped me a lot, my only issue has been how hard I try to go and testing maxes, and days where my form has been off. So if health is main priority, just don't work in too high percentages and make form your priority.

Good luck with the recovery

Yeah for sure. I don't think the form was an issue, probably just overdid it on the volume. It wasn't acute injury, just something that slowly became worse over time. Not to mention training early morning probably wasn't ideal.

I think at my age, 2 kids and that I'm not going to be doing a PL competition any time soon, I'm going to drop conventional DL and sets of 5 and below. I'll stick to RDL's and good mornings at 8+ reps. I already got a gym membership so I can train during work... so no more early morning training.

[BenBlue]

Yeah for sure. I don't think the form was an issue, probably just overdid it on the volume. It wasn't acute injury, just something that slowly became worse over time. Not to mention training early morning probably wasn't ideal.

I think at my age, 2 kids and that I'm not going to be doing a PL competition any time soon, I'm going to drop conventional DL and sets of 5 and below. I'll stick to RDL's and good mornings at 8+ reps. I already got a gym membership so I can train during work... so no more early morning training.

Sounds like a good plan.

That's always been a concern of mine as well, training first thing in the morning. So far so good, but I've learned to really take my time warming up, and ideally, I'd love to train mid day again. Just doesn't make sense in my calendar anymore, and with Zoey starting daycare in May, I think the morning training is going to continue.

I hope I never have to stop with the strength based work, but I also have to be realistic about pushing beyond the point of health, which seems to be what I enjoy most :/

[aaronuconn]

Testing maxes this week and taking some video for a form check. Bench wasn't my best yesterday, fell 10lbs short of my previous max and it was a grinder. Previous max moved way better.

Squats on the other hand went swimmingly this morning. Getting back up to the level I was at last year before I hurt my back and had to start fresh. Got up to a training max of 435 this morning and it ****ing moved. Def had more in me but decided to play it safe and back down for some rep work after. Felt like I probably could have hit a 450 at least, so really pleased with squat progression again. Also back to squatting in my powerlifts and absolutely loving them. Depth is nice.

Overhead press on Sat and deadlift on Sunday, hoping for the best.

Don’t think I’ve ever attempted a 1RM for overhead press

[BenBlue]

Don’t think I’ve ever attempted a 1RM for overhead press

I mean, 1RM don't do much for strength or development, other than CNS training, but it's good to know where you're at so you can program accordingly.

OHP is tough. Def my weakest movement. I can push press some respectable weights but strict press is far behind my push or jerk.

[Farley1324]

Strict press is infuriating to progress sometimes it seems, and hit or miss on the 1RM IME on fractions of fractions of an inch on getting bar patch and everything else just right I hate walking up to a 1RM attempt knowing I can't just will through it if it's close, it's either there or it's not (for me)

[BenBlue]

Strict press is infuriating to progress sometimes it seems, and hit or miss on the 1RM IME on fractions of fractions of an inch on getting bar patch and everything else just right I hate walking up to a 1RM attempt knowing I can't just will through it if it's close, it's either there or it's not (for me)

Same experience.

[crpav]

I am so ready for dis

As am I! Can't wait to try it and also a few of the other flavors I didn't try. Still need to get some Confetti Cake before no longer available from where can be ordered.

I really like Nutrabio as a company and they do well with profiles and flavoring but MAN is a step above in terms of their flavoring. Still want to try the new flavors from Nutrabio though.

I have had a few of those Unicorn/Unico Apollo protein flavors as I bought the sample box as well as 2 each of their bars.

First flavor I tried was the salted caramel one. Was real good but tasted very similar to Body Nutrition's Trutein version. Mixed about the same as well with similar texture. A bit thicker, which I like, but also a distinct texture that is hard to explain. Not gritty but almost in a way. Difference though is the Trutein is named as a salted caramel as this is just Candyshop Caramel Squares. Quest is also similar to this as well ow that I think of it.

Next I tried the Cookies ‘n Cream Dream. Mixed the same and flavor was not bad. I would rate several other cookies and cream flavors a bit higher though. Blue Star Milk and COokies and Beverly are 2 off the top of my head a little above. Still a decent flavor just not much "wow" factor in what I like in a cookies and cream flavor.

Last was just had for lunch in the Birthday Cake Cupcake with Rainbow Sprinkles. Simply amazing. A nice sweet, but not too sweet, birthday cake and has sprinkles. Overall a very well done flavor true to it's name. Would and will buy again.

I had the iced cinnamon roll bar. Not bad but a bit chewy. Similar to some I had in the past but can't recall. Maybe the Fit Crunch.

Few other new items I have tried that will be up in the review section. 3 flavors of Nutrabio EAA Energy.

[danielmoo]

One of those rare days in the gym where squats felt nice, smooth, and just how I wanted.

[BenBlue]

One of those rare days in the gym where squats felt nice, smooth, and just how I wanted.

Me too. Would rep for squats, but on spread.

Nothing beats a killer squat day, when form is on point and the weight just moves

[danielmoo]

Me too. Would rep for squats, but on spread.

Nothing beats a killer squat day, when form is on point and the weight just moves

My man. Love it! Also on spread

[DASBUNKER]

lol at bpi "medical" and "clinical" EAAs, someone should make a thread to have some fun.

[compan]

Me too. Would rep for squats, but on spread.

Nothing beats a killer squat day, when form is on point and the weight just moves

TFW you're un-racking >90% your max and the weight feels great and light on your back. HHNNNNNNGGGGGGGG.

I've been playing around with Hatfields a lot lately. Now that is a fun exercise you can really move some weight on.

lol at bpi "medical" and "clinical" EAAs, someone should make a thread to have some fun.

Those must be the ones used in the sleep apnea studies?

[Misctake7]

lol at bpi "medical" and "clinical" EAAs, someone should make a thread to have some fun.

Lots of lulz to be had

[Misctake7]

First big order for protein powder in a long time.

-Quest Salted Caramel
-Quest Cinnamon Crunch
-MAN Iso-Protein Loopy Fruit
-MAN Iso-Protein Cinnamon Crunch
-MAN Iso-Protein PB Bites

$109.09 shipped



I don't have much protein powder anymore. Should easily last me months.

[Iceman1800]

Been struggling with sciatica in the left leg, no back pain. Went to physio yesterday and they more or less confirmed that I have a L5-S1 bulge/herniation... can't confirm without MRI but not really any point as I'm sure that's the case. I have no reflex in my left foot... pretty weird.

Anyway, lots of upper body training in the forecast and 5-6 weeks of physio appts.

McKenzie stretches. Youtube search them.

[SSDC5]

McKenzie stretches. Youtube search them.

Physio gave me some of these to do...

[powercage]

lol at bpi "medical" and "clinical" EAAs, someone should make a thread to have some fun.

I thought only BCAAs worked. /head asplode

[VaughnTrue]

"medical grade"

4g/srv


lol wut

[BogusForLife]

"medical grade"

4g/srv


lol wut

Think of it more like a grade for participation. Everybody is a winner.

[OT2000]

"medical grade"

It has you know, arginine..

[dailob]

First big order for protein powder in a long time.

-Quest Salted Caramel
-Quest Cinnamon Crunch
-MAN Iso-Protein Loopy Fruit
-MAN Iso-Protein Cinnamon Crunch
-MAN Iso-Protein PB Bites

$109.09 shipped



I don't have much protein powder anymore. Should easily last me months.

whats people's opinion on MAN protein powder?