JUGGERNAUT® IN THE MAKING - kennknee

[kennknee]

I went to a place and got an organic spray tan. It lasts about 10 days. It was pretty cool (and inexpensive)... considering how white I am (that's OBVIOUS). I've never been able to tan. Red or White. LOL It's amazing what a little color does for definition!

No one come out of the gate perfect, but your doing impressive on your first clean bulk!

Tanning question, I'm in my last 3 weeks, what did you do for tanning for your final pics?

[Cintron]

No one come out of the gate perfect, but your doing impressive on your first clean bulk!

Tanning question, I'm in my last 3 weeks, what did you do for tanning for your final pics?

Ken no problem I am sure you will put some good muscle on. Always will stop by your page you are like a tactical expert on training it must be from your architecture experience.

[qtguy]

Looks like you have made some nice gains in your shoulders and chest and in only 6 weeks! Good work!!!

[kennknee]

IAJ Day 130 - Active Rest - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 40 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Volleyball

Last night was probably my last games with this particular team, so it was a little bittersweet. I was glad that we played a worthy opponent. Three hard fought, LONG games. We took the first two 21-17, and 22-20, then lost the last one 21-25. Believe me, it was plenty of "Active Rest". lol

[JohnButz]

Awesome new avatar Kenny! How are you liking Jim's program so far?

[kennknee]

I like it alot. I've never really lifted (or ate) for size before, so a lot of it is relatively new for me. In the first five weeks, I've put on 9lbs - and 2.5% BF. I'm really loving the periodization and the HEAVY lifts! Working on understanding proper rest and recovery. Lifting heavy makes me fatigued all day!!!

Hoping to be a little more "clean" bulk in the last 7 weeks honestly

Awesome new avatar Kenny! How are you liking Jim's program so far?

[kennknee]

IAJ Day 131 – Legs and Abs - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 41 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Microcycle 2 again, keeping the same first exercise for each major muscle group, but then switches up the rest of the routine to keep it fresh! Microcycle 2 is also back to 9-11 reps again then a REST/PAUSE set after the last set. The idea is to take the last set to failure, then rest 20 sec and go to failure again with the same weight!

2 scoops of Jugg HP today and I was freaking jacked. Tore through the first few exercises, and had to “hang on” for the end. Who knew that working legs could be such a TOTAL BODY EXPERIENCE. Well, I did , but it was awesome to really take it to the MAX today.

Here’s today’s workout:

Friday, 8/3/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours

PRE WORKOUT
4:18am Wake up
4:25am watermelon
4:45am 8 oz water w/ 1 scoop Infinite Whey, CON-crete (HCL creatine)
4:50am 10oz water w/ 2 scoops crimson punch Juggernaut HP


Warm Up
I did 10 minutes on the bike before diving into legs!


Barbell Squat
Warm Up Set: 135#x10
SET 1: 225x11
SET 2: 225x11
SET 3: 235x11
SET 4: 235x20 to failure, REST/PAUSE 235x7


Front Squat
SET 1: 155x11
SET 2: 175x11
SET 3: 185x17 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x8


Leg Extensions
SET 1: 185x11
SET 2: 185x11
SET 3: 185x14 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Deadlift
SET 1: 205x11
SET 2: 205x11
SET 3: 225x10
SET 4: 225x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 225x2


Seated Leg Curl
SET 1: 185x9
SET 2: 185x11
SET 4: 185x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Abs done as a continuous circuit:
Hanging Leg Raises x 19
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 20
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 25
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side



POST WORKOUT
7:20am 16oz skim milk w/ 1 scoop Chocolate ON GS Casein, 1 scoop Vanilla Infinite Whey, 2ts Benefiber, Con-crete creatine, and Sweetarts



JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW


TASTE = 8, eh, still doing Crimson Punch, wanting to go back to Pink Lemonade
PUMP= 10, felt HUGE
STRENGTH = 10, felt great to be able to change it up and go heavier than expected on some exercises
FOCUS = 9, pretty good
ENDURANCE = 8, make it through, but I was wiped.

[lilmzchief]

Weekend Motivation

[balls2dawalls]

IAJ Day 131 – Legs and Abs - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 41 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Microcycle 2 again, keeping the same first exercise for each major muscle group, but then switches up the rest of the routine to keep it fresh! Microcycle 2 is also back to 9-11 reps again then a REST/PAUSE set after the last set. The idea is to take the last set to failure, then rest 20 sec and go to failure again with the same weight!

2 scoops of Jugg HP today and I was freaking jacked. Tore through the first few exercises, and had to “hang on” for the end. Who knew that working legs could be such a TOTAL BODY EXPERIENCE. Well, I did , but it was awesome to really take it to the MAX today.

Here’s today’s workout:

Friday, 8/3/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours

PRE WORKOUT
4:18am Wake up
4:25am watermelon
4:45am 8 oz water w/ 1 scoop Infinite Whey, CON-crete (HCL creatine)
4:50am 10oz water w/ 2 scoops crimson punch Juggernaut HP


Warm Up
I did 10 minutes on the bike before diving into legs!


Barbell Squat
Warm Up Set: 135#x10
SET 1: 225x11
SET 2: 225x11
SET 3: 235x11
SET 4: 235x20 to failure, REST/PAUSE 235x7


Front Squat
SET 1: 155x11
SET 2: 175x11
SET 3: 185x17 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x8


Leg Extensions
SET 1: 185x11
SET 2: 185x11
SET 3: 185x14 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Deadlift
SET 1: 205x11
SET 2: 205x11
SET 3: 225x10
SET 4: 225x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 225x2


Seated Leg Curl
SET 1: 185x9
SET 2: 185x11
SET 4: 185x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Abs done as a continuous circuit:
Hanging Leg Raises x 19
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 20
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 25
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side



POST WORKOUT
7:20am 16oz skim milk w/ 1 scoop Chocolate ON GS Casein, 1 scoop Vanilla Infinite Whey, 2ts Benefiber, Con-crete creatine, and Sweetarts



JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW


TASTE = 8, eh, still doing Crimson Punch, wanting to go back to Pink Lemonade
PUMP= 10, felt HUGE
STRENGTH = 10, felt great to be able to change it up and go heavier than expected on some exercises
FOCUS = 9, pretty good
ENDURANCE = 8, make it through, but I was wiped.

That's one tough leg workout!!!

[brigetteminer]

Wow that is an amazing gain for 5 weeks! Keep up the hard work its totally paying off!

I like it alot. I've never really lifted (or ate) for size before, so a lot of it is relatively new for me. In the first five weeks, I've put on 9lbs - and 2.5% BF. I'm really loving the periodization and the HEAVY lifts! Working on understanding proper rest and recovery. Lifting heavy makes me fatigued all day!!!

Hoping to be a little more "clean" bulk in the last 7 weeks honestly

[qtguy]

This leaves me pretty much breathless just reading it!!!!!! 235x20 squats?!?!?!?!?!?! no words...LOL You're the man!!!!!

IAJ Day 131 – Legs and Abs - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 41 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Microcycle 2 again, keeping the same first exercise for each major muscle group, but then switches up the rest of the routine to keep it fresh! Microcycle 2 is also back to 9-11 reps again then a REST/PAUSE set after the last set. The idea is to take the last set to failure, then rest 20 sec and go to failure again with the same weight!

2 scoops of Jugg HP today and I was freaking jacked. Tore through the first few exercises, and had to “hang on” for the end. Who knew that working legs could be such a TOTAL BODY EXPERIENCE. Well, I did , but it was awesome to really take it to the MAX today.

Here’s today’s workout:

Friday, 8/3/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours

PRE WORKOUT
4:18am Wake up
4:25am watermelon
4:45am 8 oz water w/ 1 scoop Infinite Whey, CON-crete (HCL creatine)
4:50am 10oz water w/ 2 scoops crimson punch Juggernaut HP


Warm Up
I did 10 minutes on the bike before diving into legs!


Barbell Squat
Warm Up Set: 135#x10
SET 1: 225x11
SET 2: 225x11
SET 3: 235x11
SET 4: 235x20 to failure, REST/PAUSE 235x7


Front Squat
SET 1: 155x11
SET 2: 175x11
SET 3: 185x17 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x8


Leg Extensions
SET 1: 185x11
SET 2: 185x11
SET 3: 185x14 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Deadlift
SET 1: 205x11
SET 2: 205x11
SET 3: 225x10
SET 4: 225x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 225x2


Seated Leg Curl
SET 1: 185x9
SET 2: 185x11
SET 4: 185x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Abs done as a continuous circuit:
Hanging Leg Raises x 19
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 20
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 25
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side



POST WORKOUT
7:20am 16oz skim milk w/ 1 scoop Chocolate ON GS Casein, 1 scoop Vanilla Infinite Whey, 2ts Benefiber, Con-crete creatine, and Sweetarts



JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW


TASTE = 8, eh, still doing Crimson Punch, wanting to go back to Pink Lemonade
PUMP= 10, felt HUGE
STRENGTH = 10, felt great to be able to change it up and go heavier than expected on some exercises
FOCUS = 9, pretty good
ENDURANCE = 8, make it through, but I was wiped.

[kennknee]

I was in a complete flop sweat by the end of the front squats! lol

The Jugg lived up to the hype to-day.

This leaves me pretty much breathless just reading it!!!!!! 235x20 squats?!?!?!?!?!?! no words...LOL You're the man!!!!!

[qtguy]

I was in a complete flop sweat by the end of the front squats! lol

The Jugg lived up to the hype to-day.

I have no doubt whatsoever! That was killer!

[Duality51]

IAJ Day 131 – Legs and Abs - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 41 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Microcycle 2 again, keeping the same first exercise for each major muscle group, but then switches up the rest of the routine to keep it fresh! Microcycle 2 is also back to 9-11 reps again then a REST/PAUSE set after the last set. The idea is to take the last set to failure, then rest 20 sec and go to failure again with the same weight!

2 scoops of Jugg HP today and I was freaking jacked. Tore through the first few exercises, and had to “hang on” for the end. Who knew that working legs could be such a TOTAL BODY EXPERIENCE. Well, I did , but it was awesome to really take it to the MAX today.

Here’s today’s workout:

Friday, 8/3/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours

PRE WORKOUT
4:18am Wake up
4:25am watermelon
4:45am 8 oz water w/ 1 scoop Infinite Whey, CON-crete (HCL creatine)
4:50am 10oz water w/ 2 scoops crimson punch Juggernaut HP


Warm Up
I did 10 minutes on the bike before diving into legs!


Barbell Squat
Warm Up Set: 135#x10
SET 1: 225x11
SET 2: 225x11
SET 3: 235x11
SET 4: 235x20 to failure, REST/PAUSE 235x7


Front Squat
SET 1: 155x11
SET 2: 175x11
SET 3: 185x17 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x8


Leg Extensions
SET 1: 185x11
SET 2: 185x11
SET 3: 185x14 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Deadlift
SET 1: 205x11
SET 2: 205x11
SET 3: 225x10
SET 4: 225x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 225x2


Seated Leg Curl
SET 1: 185x9
SET 2: 185x11
SET 4: 185x11 to failure, REST/PAUSE 185x6

----------------------------------------

Abs done as a continuous circuit:
Hanging Leg Raises x 19
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 20
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side

Hanging Leg Raises x 25
Weighted Ball Crunches x 25 x 25#
Side Plank x 1:00x ea side



POST WORKOUT
7:20am 16oz skim milk w/ 1 scoop Chocolate ON GS Casein, 1 scoop Vanilla Infinite Whey, 2ts Benefiber, Con-crete creatine, and Sweetarts



JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW


TASTE = 8, eh, still doing Crimson Punch, wanting to go back to Pink Lemonade
PUMP= 10, felt HUGE
STRENGTH = 10, felt great to be able to change it up and go heavier than expected on some exercises
FOCUS = 9, pretty good
ENDURANCE = 8, make it through, but I was wiped.

Intense leg workout. I don't think I could walk after that.

[kennknee]

Funny you should say that. I literally had to roll out of the Leg Curl machine! LOL

Intense leg workout. I don't think I could walk after that.

[rumblebird]

Awesome day in the gym that was an insane leg day. No wonder you got those Mr.360 shoes

[teamsw]

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[kennknee]

It was a bittersweet softball playoff game tonight. We got beat 9-8 walk off style in the bottom of the last inning. It was heart breaking. However, I personally went 4 for 4 with one BOMB that was gone in a hurry. I also made a diving catch and almost caught one where I had literally gone horizontal, but actually over-dove and had it hit me just above the wrist. Either way, summer softball is now over. I am probably going to be playing some co-ed softball in the Fall on Sundays.

[kennknee]

IAJ Day 132 - Active Rest - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 42 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Monthly Workout Challenge from my Gym (Anytime Fitness in Crestwood, MO)



It has been storming and raining here in St. Louis (finally!!!), so I was not able to go with my workout partner and play tennis. However, our gym has these Monthly workout Challenges put together by the trainers and you do it as fast as possible and post it on the front board. This month's was absolutely KILLER! It took me 19:24 to do the 2 rounds. It's definitely a good one! My gym rocks at getting people motivated and then Challenging them to be their best... dare I say an UNSTOPPABLE force!

[kennknee]

IAJ Day 133 - Chest/Tri/Calves - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 43 - Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size

Description: Microcycle 3 again, so tt’s the same exercises as last week, but the range is down to 6-8, but up the weight again another 5-10lbs. Also, a DROP SET after the last set of every exercise! Keeping the intensity high.

Great workout this morning. With two scoops of Jugg HP, I was seeing my strength really increase. I had to up the weight on several exercises each set to make it more of a challenge (almost progressive like). I was just feeling GOOOOOOOD. This is especially important to me on the CHEST day, so I am ecstatic about that. We worked on the Mind-Muscle connection very intently today, so needless to say, I am already feeling some soreness (the good kind)!!!

Without further ado, let's get on with it:

Sunday, 8/5/2012
6:30am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours


Warm Up
Some ballistic stretching.


Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Warm Up Set: 135x10
SET 1: 195x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x8
SET 4: 200x9 to failure, DROP SET 160x4


Incline DB Press weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 65x8
SET 2: 65x8
SET 3: 65x9 to failure, DROP SET 40x4


Flat DB Flyes weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 40x8
SET 2: 45x8
SET 3: 45x14 to failure, DROP SET 35x6


Incline Cable Fly
SET 1: 50x10
SET 2: 60x10
SET 3: 70x8 to failure, DROP SET 50x4

--------------------------------------

Tricep Pushdown
Warm Up Set: 60x8
SET 1: 70x8
SET 2: 70x8
SET 3: 75x8
SET 4: 75x11 to failure, DROP SET 60x5


Standing DB Tricep Extension
SET 1: 50x8
SET 2: 55x8
SET 3: 60x8 to failure, DROP SET 45x6


Cable Lying Straightbar Tricep Extension (like skull crusher, but with cable)
SET 1: 42.5x10
SET 2: 50x8
SET 3: 55x8 to failure, DROP SET 40x4

---------------------------------------

Standing Calf Raise in the Smith Machine
SET 1: 250x14
SET 2: 250x14
SET 3: 250x14
SET 4: 250x16, DROP SET 200x8


Seated Calf Raise
SET 1: 190x14
SET 2: 190x14
SET 3: 190x14
SET 4: 190x16, DROP SET 150x10



SUPPLEMENT REVIEW

Still doin' the Crimson Punch thing. 2 scoops in 10oz water makes it pretty flavorful. (still love the PL) Absolutely loving the Infinite Force Grape intra!!!

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10, great vascularity today. Still feeling a little "swole"
STRENGTH = 10+, felt like I could have started higher weight on several occasions
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9

[brigetteminer]

Awesome work on the weight increase, you are totally killing these workouts!

IAJ Day 133 - Chest/Tri/Calves - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 43 - Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size

Description: Microcycle 3 again, so tt’s the same exercises as last week, but the range is down to 6-8, but up the weight again another 5-10lbs. Also, a DROP SET after the last set of every exercise! Keeping the intensity high.

Great workout this morning. With two scoops of Jugg HP, I was seeing my strength really increase. I had to up the weight on several exercises each set to make it more of a challenge (almost progressive like). I was just feeling GOOOOOOOD. This is especially important to me on the CHEST day, so I am ecstatic about that. We worked on the Mind-Muscle connection very intently today, so needless to say, I am already feeling some soreness (the good kind)!!!

Without further ado, let's get on with it:

Sunday, 8/5/2012
6:30am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours


Warm Up
Some ballistic stretching.


Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Warm Up Set: 135x10
SET 1: 195x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x8
SET 4: 200x9 to failure, DROP SET 160x4


Incline DB Press weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 65x8
SET 2: 65x8
SET 3: 65x9 to failure, DROP SET 40x4


Flat DB Flyes weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 40x8
SET 2: 45x8
SET 3: 45x14 to failure, DROP SET 35x6


Incline Cable Fly
SET 1: 50x10
SET 2: 60x10
SET 3: 70x8 to failure, DROP SET 50x4

--------------------------------------

Tricep Pushdown
Warm Up Set: 60x8
SET 1: 70x8
SET 2: 70x8
SET 3: 75x8
SET 4: 75x11 to failure, DROP SET 60x5


Standing DB Tricep Extension
SET 1: 50x8
SET 2: 55x8
SET 3: 60x8 to failure, DROP SET 45x6


Cable Lying Straightbar Tricep Extension (like skull crusher, but with cable)
SET 1: 42.5x10
SET 2: 50x8
SET 3: 55x8 to failure, DROP SET 40x4

---------------------------------------

Standing Calf Raise in the Smith Machine
SET 1: 250x14
SET 2: 250x14
SET 3: 250x14
SET 4: 250x16, DROP SET 200x8


Seated Calf Raise
SET 1: 190x14
SET 2: 190x14
SET 3: 190x14
SET 4: 190x16, DROP SET 150x10



SUPPLEMENT REVIEW

Still doin' the Crimson Punch thing. 2 scoops in 10oz water makes it pretty flavorful. (still love the PL) Absolutely loving the Infinite Force Grape intra!!!

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10, great vascularity today. Still feeling a little "swole"
STRENGTH = 10+, felt like I could have started higher weight on several occasions
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9

[ekaczmar]

You are still at it man!! Big BIG props!! Impressive!!

IAJ Day 133 - Chest/Tri/Calves - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 43 - Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size

Description: Microcycle 3 again, so tt’s the same exercises as last week, but the range is down to 6-8, but up the weight again another 5-10lbs. Also, a DROP SET after the last set of every exercise! Keeping the intensity high.

Great workout this morning. With two scoops of Jugg HP, I was seeing my strength really increase. I had to up the weight on several exercises each set to make it more of a challenge (almost progressive like). I was just feeling GOOOOOOOD. This is especially important to me on the CHEST day, so I am ecstatic about that. We worked on the Mind-Muscle connection very intently today, so needless to say, I am already feeling some soreness (the good kind)!!!

Without further ado, let's get on with it:

Sunday, 8/5/2012
6:30am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours


Warm Up
Some ballistic stretching.


Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Warm Up Set: 135x10
SET 1: 195x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x8
SET 4: 200x9 to failure, DROP SET 160x4


Incline DB Press weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 65x8
SET 2: 65x8
SET 3: 65x9 to failure, DROP SET 40x4


Flat DB Flyes weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 40x8
SET 2: 45x8
SET 3: 45x14 to failure, DROP SET 35x6


Incline Cable Fly
SET 1: 50x10
SET 2: 60x10
SET 3: 70x8 to failure, DROP SET 50x4

--------------------------------------

Tricep Pushdown
Warm Up Set: 60x8
SET 1: 70x8
SET 2: 70x8
SET 3: 75x8
SET 4: 75x11 to failure, DROP SET 60x5


Standing DB Tricep Extension
SET 1: 50x8
SET 2: 55x8
SET 3: 60x8 to failure, DROP SET 45x6


Cable Lying Straightbar Tricep Extension (like skull crusher, but with cable)
SET 1: 42.5x10
SET 2: 50x8
SET 3: 55x8 to failure, DROP SET 40x4

---------------------------------------

Standing Calf Raise in the Smith Machine
SET 1: 250x14
SET 2: 250x14
SET 3: 250x14
SET 4: 250x16, DROP SET 200x8


Seated Calf Raise
SET 1: 190x14
SET 2: 190x14
SET 3: 190x14
SET 4: 190x16, DROP SET 150x10



SUPPLEMENT REVIEW

Still doin' the Crimson Punch thing. 2 scoops in 10oz water makes it pretty flavorful. (still love the PL) Absolutely loving the Infinite Force Grape intra!!!

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10, great vascularity today. Still feeling a little "swole"
STRENGTH = 10+, felt like I could have started higher weight on several occasions
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9

[Cintron]

IAJ Day 133 - Chest/Tri/Calves - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 43 - Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size

Description: Microcycle 3 again, so tt’s the same exercises as last week, but the range is down to 6-8, but up the weight again another 5-10lbs. Also, a DROP SET after the last set of every exercise! Keeping the intensity high.

Great workout this morning. With two scoops of Jugg HP, I was seeing my strength really increase. I had to up the weight on several exercises each set to make it more of a challenge (almost progressive like). I was just feeling GOOOOOOOD. This is especially important to me on the CHEST day, so I am ecstatic about that. We worked on the Mind-Muscle connection very intently today, so needless to say, I am already feeling some soreness (the good kind)!!!

Without further ado, let's get on with it:

Sunday, 8/5/2012
6:30am, length of workout 2:10
Sleep = 6 1/2 hours


Warm Up
Some ballistic stretching.


Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Warm Up Set: 135x10
SET 1: 195x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x8
SET 4: 200x9 to failure, DROP SET 160x4


Incline DB Press weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 65x8
SET 2: 65x8
SET 3: 65x9 to failure, DROP SET 40x4


Flat DB Flyes weight represents ea DB
SET 1: 40x8
SET 2: 45x8
SET 3: 45x14 to failure, DROP SET 35x6


Incline Cable Fly
SET 1: 50x10
SET 2: 60x10
SET 3: 70x8 to failure, DROP SET 50x4

--------------------------------------

Tricep Pushdown
Warm Up Set: 60x8
SET 1: 70x8
SET 2: 70x8
SET 3: 75x8
SET 4: 75x11 to failure, DROP SET 60x5


Standing DB Tricep Extension
SET 1: 50x8
SET 2: 55x8
SET 3: 60x8 to failure, DROP SET 45x6


Cable Lying Straightbar Tricep Extension (like skull crusher, but with cable)
SET 1: 42.5x10
SET 2: 50x8
SET 3: 55x8 to failure, DROP SET 40x4

---------------------------------------

Standing Calf Raise in the Smith Machine
SET 1: 250x14
SET 2: 250x14
SET 3: 250x14
SET 4: 250x16, DROP SET 200x8


Seated Calf Raise
SET 1: 190x14
SET 2: 190x14
SET 3: 190x14
SET 4: 190x16, DROP SET 150x10



SUPPLEMENT REVIEW

Still doin' the Crimson Punch thing. 2 scoops in 10oz water makes it pretty flavorful. (still love the PL) Absolutely loving the Infinite Force Grape intra!!!

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10, great vascularity today. Still feeling a little "swole"
STRENGTH = 10+, felt like I could have started higher weight on several occasions
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9

Ken I see you are psuhing some heavy weight keep upo the good work.

[balls2dawalls]

IAJ Day 132 - Active Rest - Ph 2, Wk 6, Day 42 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: Monthly Workout Challenge from my Gym (Anytime Fitness in Crestwood, MO)



It has been storming and raining here in St. Louis (finally!!!), so I was not able to go with my workout partner and play tennis. However, our gym has these Monthly workout Challenges put together by the trainers and you do it as fast as possible and post it on the front board. This month's was absolutely KILLER! It took me 19:24 to do the 2 rounds. It's definitely a good one! My gym rocks at getting people motivated and then Challenging them to be their best... dare I say an UNSTOPPABLE force!

That is a great challenge. My gym has a new owner and I suggested to him about 3 months ago to start doing these. He liked the idea, but they are yet to implementing it. You smoked it though. That's awesome Mr. 360.

[kennknee]

IAJ Day 134 - Back/Biceps/Abs - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 44 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: On to Microcycle 3 again, still Phase 2 exercises, but now we’re back to 6-8 reps again with a DROP SET after the last set. We’ve gone up in weight yet again, then the drop set is immediately dropping off 20% and going to failure again.

Awesome workout again this morning. My biceps are still kinda screaming. Really taxed them pretty hard, and my back as well. Again, I was able to do most of the movements even heavier than I anticipated, except for the one arm cable curl. I was pretty wiped by then, and no Infinite Force was gonna make that any easier. I’m not as physically exhausted yet today like I have been in the past, but more specific muscle soreness. I’m not sure what that means yet. I’m hoping that it means that by really focusing on the mind/muscle connection these past couple days, that I am really working and exhausting specific muscles rather than my just simply tiring out my entire body.

Monday, 8/6/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:05
Sleep = 6 hours

Warm Up
Ballistic stretching. I might start including some jump rope. My lifting partner wants to improve his rope jumping technique, and I think it’s an excellent way to jump-start your system early in the morning and get the blood flowing.


DB Bent-Over Row, each arm
Warm Up Set: 40x10
SET 1: 90x8
SET 2: 90x8
SET 3: 90x8
Right Arm SET 4: 90x14 to failure, DROP SET 70x7
Left Arm SET 4: 90x12 to failure, DROP SET 70x6


Wide Grip Cable Pulldown Behind the Neck
We tried this using hooks to eliminate the failed grip as a limiting factor. I think it was pretty effective.

SET 1: 160x8
SET 2: 160x8
SET 3: 160x10 to failure, DROP SET 130x9


Seated Cable Rows
SET 1: 180x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x10 to failure, DROP SET 160x8


Reverse Grip Pulldown
Again, used the hooks.
SET 1: 140x8
SET 2: 150x8
SET 3: 160x12 to failure, DROP SET 140x6

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Barbell Curl *using Olympic straight bar
Warm Up Set: 65x10 medium grip
SET 1: 80x8 narrow grip
SET 2: 80x8 narrow grip
SET 3: 80x8 wide grip
SET 4: 80x9 to failure, DROP SET 65x3 (both using wide grip)


Preacher Curl
SET 1: 60x8
SET 2: 60x8
SET 3: 60x7 to failure, DROP SET 50x6


One Arm Low Cable Curl
SET 1: 25x6
SET 2: 20x8
Right Arm SET 3: 20x10 to failure, DROP SET 15x7
Left Arm SET 3: 20x8 to failure, DROP SET 15x6


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Tried a NEW core exercise today.
Weighted Hip Thrusts in the Smith Machine. I’m not gonna lie, it was weird, and I’m not sure I did it right because I felt it in my hamstrings as well.
Check it out:

http://videos.bodybuilding.com/video...ine-Hip-Thrust

Then finished with a continuous circuit:

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side


JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW

2 scoops in 10 oz of water today.

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10 still feeling it.
STRENGTH =10, great to go heavier than the 5-10% anticipated.
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9, two hour sessions are grueling.

[Cintron]

IAJ Day 134 - Back/Biceps/Abs - Ph 2, Wk 7, Day 44 of Jim Stoppani's 12 Week Shortcut To Size on bb.com

Description: On to Microcycle 3 again, still Phase 2 exercises, but now we’re back to 6-8 reps again with a DROP SET after the last set. We’ve gone up in weight yet again, then the drop set is immediately dropping off 20% and going to failure again.

Awesome workout again this morning. My biceps are still kinda screaming. Really taxed them pretty hard, and my back as well. Again, I was able to do most of the movements even heavier than I anticipated, except for the one arm cable curl. I was pretty wiped by then, and no Infinite Force was gonna make that any easier. I’m not as physically exhausted yet today like I have been in the past, but more specific muscle soreness. I’m not sure what that means yet. I’m hoping that it means that by really focusing on the mind/muscle connection these past couple days, that I am really working and exhausting specific muscles rather than my just simply tiring out my entire body.

Monday, 8/6/2012
5:00am, length of workout 2:05
Sleep = 6 hours

Warm Up
Ballistic stretching. I might start including some jump rope. My lifting partner wants to improve his rope jumping technique, and I think it’s an excellent way to jump-start your system early in the morning and get the blood flowing.


DB Bent-Over Row, each arm
Warm Up Set: 40x10
SET 1: 90x8
SET 2: 90x8
SET 3: 90x8
Right Arm SET 4: 90x14 to failure, DROP SET 70x7
Left Arm SET 4: 90x12 to failure, DROP SET 70x6


Wide Grip Cable Pulldown Behind the Neck
We tried this using hooks to eliminate the failed grip as a limiting factor. I think it was pretty effective.

SET 1: 160x8
SET 2: 160x8
SET 3: 160x10 to failure, DROP SET 130x9


Seated Cable Rows
SET 1: 180x8
SET 2: 200x8
SET 3: 200x10 to failure, DROP SET 160x8


Reverse Grip Pulldown
Again, used the hooks.
SET 1: 140x8
SET 2: 150x8
SET 3: 160x12 to failure, DROP SET 140x6

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Barbell Curl *using Olympic straight bar
Warm Up Set: 65x10 medium grip
SET 1: 80x8 narrow grip
SET 2: 80x8 narrow grip
SET 3: 80x8 wide grip
SET 4: 80x9 to failure, DROP SET 65x3 (both using wide grip)


Preacher Curl
SET 1: 60x8
SET 2: 60x8
SET 3: 60x7 to failure, DROP SET 50x6


One Arm Low Cable Curl
SET 1: 25x6
SET 2: 20x8
Right Arm SET 3: 20x10 to failure, DROP SET 15x7
Left Arm SET 3: 20x8 to failure, DROP SET 15x6


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Tried a NEW core exercise today.
Weighted Hip Thrusts in the Smith Machine. I’m not gonna lie, it was weird, and I’m not sure I did it right because I felt it in my hamstrings as well.
Check it out:

http://videos.bodybuilding.com/video...ine-Hip-Thrust

Then finished with a continuous circuit:

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side

Weighted Cable Crunches – 77.5lbs x 14 reps
Weighted Ball Obliques Crunches – 9lbs x 14 reps x ea side


JUGGERNAUT HP REVIEW

2 scoops in 10 oz of water today.

TASTE = 9
PUMP= 10 still feeling it.
STRENGTH =10, great to go heavier than the 5-10% anticipated.
FOCUS = 10
ENDURANCE = 9, two hour sessions are grueling.

So you need to eat more protein or sleep more and maybe both to recover. You are pushing it hard.

[kennknee]

That actually is about an hour more of sleep per night than I am used to

I have been eating a boatload of protein and post workout/midmorning carbs. I average 3000-3200 calories right now, which is a long way from the 1900-2400 that I had been eating for about the last year and a half! Bulking has certainly been an experience, let me tell you!

So you need to eat more protein or sleep more and maybe both to recover. You are pushing it hard.

[Cintron]

That actually is about an hour more of sleep per night than I am used to

I have been eating a boatload of protein and post workout/midmorning carbs. I average 3000-3200 calories right now, which is a long way from the 1900-2400 that I had been eating for about the last year and a half! Bulking has certainly been an experience, let me tell you!

Yes I know it can be. So it may be sleep also get a good massage I think that will help in two weeks going to see if I do anhour session. Well I will see where I am when I am done. As I haveno idea until I take pictures or weigh myself where I am at. But I can't be that bad friday night everyone was wondering what I have been doing and what I weighed. I think I had lots of veins popping out because I was talking to my buddy and he kept looking at my viens So Ithink I am getting vascular from no carbs only post workout.

[kennknee]

I am definitely due for a massage! I am heading out on vacation after my workout on Wednesday, so that should be relaxing (even though I will get some runs in and a weight lifting session on Friday and Sunday).

Vacularity is one of those things that I am so fascinated by. Sometimes it's triggered by specific supps, sometimes specific foods, or in your case the lack thereof of a certain macro. Either way, it's always an indication of lower body fat and healthy blood filled veins! So, it's all good!

When is your last day of the Challenge, you've still a couple weeks right?

Yes I know it can be. So it may be sleep also get a good massage I think that will help in two weeks going to see if I do anhour session. Well I will see where I am when I am done. As I haveno idea until I take pictures or weigh myself where I am at. But I can't be that bad friday night everyone was wondering what I have been doing and what I weighed. I think I had lots of veins popping out because I was talking to my buddy and he kept looking at my viens So Ithink I am getting vascular from no carbs only post workout.

[Cintron]

I am definitely due for a massage! I am heading out on vacation after my workout on Wednesday, so that should be relaxing (even though I will get some runs in and a weight lifting session on Friday and Sunday).

Vacularity is one of those things that I am so fascinated by. Sometimes it's triggered by specific supps, sometimes specific foods, or in your case the lack thereof of a certain macro. Either way, it's always an indication of lower body fat and healthy blood filled veins! So, it's all good!

When is your last day of the Challenge, you've still a couple weeks right?

Today is day 60. The begiining of the 3rd week of no carbs only post workout. So I have time. I need to make the heavier sandbag so Ic an go heavier the next couple of weeks. I may just up the protein in the last couple of weeks. As long as my performance is still getting better I am ok. Then I will sit down and see where I go from here. I will have to focus more on my business and maybe less time on the challenge. Or maybe not because I have gotten more subscirbers since the challenge. So this place has been a good benefit. Hopefully I will get more clients in the future.