Tina's Building It UP with Pure-Amino

[tina722]

Many thanks to tatteredsaint and Betancourt for the chance to do this log.

Generalities
Graduate student (almost done!!!), training/lifting for 4ish years. My focus is always on compound movements. I run a very messy upper/lower split. I train as often as possible, for as hard as possible. I just got done with a 9 day total break (for traveling/work), so I'm ready to get back at it.

I am looking at fulfilling one of my New Years Goals this March - which is to compete in a strong(wo)man contest. I just need to check to make sure I can handle the weights. No zeros allowed.

I'm currently sitting around 131 and wouldn't mind gaining some weight along with strength increases. As much as I love BCAAs during dieting, there will be no dieting in this log. I usually have trouble eating enough and haven't seen any huge weight increases in the last few months that I've been "bulking".

Important note!! I don't always include tons of information - my style of writing tends to be 'short', but I love discussion/talk about training/diet/nutrition. So jump in at any point!


Training
As mentioned my workouts do not follow a set program. Generally, I aim to squat 2-3x/week, DL 1x, bench 2x and OHP 2x. Accessories will include squat variations, rows, bench variations, more rows, pullups and the occasional curl or tricep work. And lots of shoulder prehab work as I'm coming off an injury.

During the week I train at a 24hr fitness and I'll be going to a strongman gym Saturdays. If the contest is a go, I'll organize the next 6 weeks to train towards that.



Experience
I have it.






But only when dieting, so this will be a new one for me. I'll be taking 2 scoops per workout (12g of BCAAs). This is on the low end for me(usually hit closer to 40g ), but that was when dieting and I'd like the log to last a little bit longer.

I got the fruit punch flavor, which tends to be hit or miss for me. This is my first time trying a Betancourt product. Tomorrow will be the first workout and first time squatting (lower body day) in 10 days. I'm sure I'll be sore following it.

[brazilianbadboy]

I'm with you in the flavor. FP are mostly a miss with me. I've tried 100s of FP supplements and there was 1 i liked and 1 did not hate lol.
I have a bottle waiting for me at home that I'm anxious to try.
Would like to see videos of that competition!

Good luck on your journey Tina!

[mvd546]

In!

[tina722]

I'm with you in the flavor. FP are mostly a miss with me. I've tried 100s of FP supplements and there was 1 i liked and 1 did not hate lol.
I have a bottle waiting for me at home that I'm anxious to try.
Would like to see videos of that competition!

Good luck on your journey Tina!

Hi and thanks!

Re: flavor - I have a lot of thoughts following my first taste today.

In!

Hey! thanks for stopping by.

[therockap1]

IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Logging this as well, waiting for it to hit my doorstep...

[tina722]

IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Logging this as well, waiting for it to hit my doorstep...

haha. I guess some of us are just luckier than others....

[tina722]

And... today's workout should not have been done on account of the soreness/tightness I accumulated from yesterday's upper body training. But I did it anyways. These numbers and volume are a little low (okay, a lot low) for me. I expect them to increase significantly over the next week.

Back squats
135x5(x3)
155x5

Single leg extensions
70x10(x4)

Zercher squats
65x8(x3)


yes. that was it.


I ended up only taking one scoop of pure-amino itra-workout. The flavor was not pleasant (to say the best). I've since realized that there are no artificial colors or sweeteners in it and that might explain the lack of sweetness. I will probably be either 1.)mixing with sugar/gatorade/OJ or 2.) drinking in as little water as possible as quickly as possible

[therockap1]

And... today's workout should not have been done on account of the soreness/tightness I accumulated from yesterday's upper body training. But I did it anyways. These numbers and volume are a little low (okay, a lot low) for me. I expect them to increase significantly over the next week.

Back squats
135x5(x3)
155x5

Single leg extensions
70x10(x4)

Zercher squats
65x8(x3)


yes. that was it.


I ended up only taking one scoop of pure-amino itra-workout. The flavor was not pleasant (to say the best). I've since realized that there are no artificial colors or sweeteners in it and that might explain the lack of sweetness. I will probably be either 1.)mixing with sugar/gatorade/OJ or 2.) drinking in as little water as possible as quickly as possible

Props for still getting in a sesh even though sore/tight.

Getting the wife to squat as well, starting off with Smith Squats but will move her over to the REAL thing probably next week. She normally does leg press but want to switch it up for her.

[geek23ka]

im so in this, tina!!!

[tatteredsaint]

I'm here , I've yet to get to taste the product myself but I will address hq about the flavoring

[mvd546]

Nice work on the squats. Not a fan of the fruit punch either, but maybe it will wear on me after a few workouts.

[tina722]

Props for still getting in a sesh even though sore/tight.

Getting the wife to squat as well, starting off with Smith Squats but will move her over to the REAL thing probably next week. She normally does leg press but want to switch it up for her.

Thanks. Squats are great, and BB squats have really improved my whole body composition - the faster you can get her off smith squats the better.

im so in this, tina!!!

hi geek!! and yay!

Nice work on the squats. Not a fan of the fruit punch either, but maybe it will wear on me after a few workouts.

I'm here , I've yet to get to taste the product myself but I will address hq about the flavoring

I do find the "no artificial sweeteners" really attractive. I try to limit consumption of them, but have never gone out of my way to buy a product without them. I noticed that it has stevia in it, which might be why it tastes slightly odd to me, I've heard that once you get used to it, it's a great replacement for other types (fake or real) of sugars. I think I will give it a few weeks without mixing with gatorade/sugar and see if my thoughts change.

Usually fruit punch flavors are too sweet for me, in fake way, I found this very different, and knowing that it doesn't have artificial sweeteners makes me more appreciative/receptive to it.

[tina722]

Thursday 1/31/13

ugh. can't believe it's already February. 1 scoop of pure-amino intra-workout.

more upper body stuff - still trying to not overdo it, as I'm soo sore. I think i will avoid taking that much time off in the future, this is painful!

OHP
30sx10
32sx10

Dips
3x5

Pullups
3x6

Bench
75x10
95x5

Handstands
- did some pushups

[therockap1]

Thursday 1/31/13

ugh. can't believe it's already February. 1 scoop of pure-amino intra-workout.

more upper body stuff - still trying to not overdo it, as I'm soo sore. I think i will avoid taking that much time off in the future, this is painful!

OHP
30sx10
32sx10

Dips
3x5

Pullups
3x6

Bench
75x10
95x5

Handstands
- did some pushups

Good sesh, do you use any preworkouts?

[tatteredsaint]

I do find the "no artificial sweeteners" really attractive. I try to limit consumption of them, but have never gone out of my way to buy a product without them. I noticed that it has stevia in it, which might be why it tastes slightly odd to me, I've heard that once you get used to it, it's a great replacement for other types (fake or real) of sugars. I think I will give it a few weeks without mixing with gatorade/sugar and see if my thoughts change.

Usually fruit punch flavors are too sweet for me, in fake way, I found this very different, and knowing that it doesn't have artificial sweeteners makes me more appreciative/receptive to it.

gotcha , stevia is a great sweetener but it typically takes some getting used to for me when it's used in any product , I try to limit artificial and real sugars pretty much year round so I've been looking forward to this release hopefully it grows on you

[fitcopforlife]

Good work Tina, I'll be following along. I can't wait to get my Pure-Amino

[therockap1]

Got my stuff and log is up and running, if you have time stop by!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1019213503

[tina722]

1 scoop of pure-amino intra workout. Going to increase to 2 scoops for the next workout.

Saturday 2/2/2013


Back Squats
135x5
155x5(x4)

Front Squats
95x5(x3)

Leg curls
65x10
80x10(x3)

GMs
95x8(x2)
105x8

OHP
32sx10(x4)

Pullups
BWx6(x2)

Monday 2/4/13

Had to get to work early. 25min.

Bench
85x5
95x5
100x5(x3)

Incline DB
35x8(x4)

Pendlay rows
135x5(x2)

Cable rows
85x10(x3)

[tina722]

Good work Tina, I'll be following along. I can't wait to get my Pure-Amino

Got my stuff and log is up and running, if you have time stop by!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1019213503

Hi! and thanks!

Good sesh, do you use any preworkouts?

Yup, always use preworkout - lift at 5am and I need caffeine. I'm currently using superpump.

[mvd546]

Solid leg work and some nice benching.

[therockap1]

Yup, always use preworkout - lift at 5am and I need caffeine. I'm currently using superpump.

A fellow 5am lifter! Repped! Haha

How you liking superpump?

Nice squats and lifts overall!

[292831]

Tina, how do you mask the terrible flavoring of FP?

[tina722]

Solid leg work and some nice benching.

Thank you, trying to get some volume in, but it doesn't always work.

A fellow 5am lifter! Repped! Haha

How you liking superpump?

Nice squats and lifts overall!

The gym is crazy in the evening - I wouldn't be able to focus/train well at all. So I'm stuck with waking up early.

Superpump seems to be the preworkout I keep coming back to. Just a decent/easy to handle product overall. I do like other preworkouts, but I usually burn out on them about 3/4 of the way through the bottle.

Tina, how do you mask the terrible flavoring of FP?

lol. just suck it up.

I took two scoops today and mixed it in my preworkout. Best day yet for the flavor and I'm hoping I don't get as sore from todays workout.

[tina722]

Tuesday 2/5/13

2 scoops of pure-amino today. Today was the best workout I've had since my deload. Although I still have a lot of issues with endurance/form, it's slowly falling back into place. Hopefully by next week i'll be ready to really start rolling. Need to up the food, as I haven't been eating enough.

Back squats
135x5
155x5(x2)
165x5(x2)
- small increase from last session
- squat form is awkward/bad, feels like I'm starting over from the beginning

Zercher squats
95x8(x3)

Single Leg extensions
70x10(x4)

RDLs
135x8
155x8
165x8(x2)

Pullups
BWx8(x3)
- pretty sure this is a rep/set PR. Will introduce weighted pullups next time/week

[koweanguy]

lol. just suck it up.
I took two scoops today and mixed it in my preworkout. Best day yet for the flavor and I'm hoping I don't get as sore from todays workout.
^LOL! Well said!

Dangg, squats immediately 3 days after the last session. What an amazing routine!

[mvd546]

Nice job on the squats and PR for the pull-ups. I went with 2 scoops pure-amino intra this morning. Think it tasted slightly better.

[tatteredsaint]

great work , n putting up some good #s glad the 2 scoops leveled the flavor out some for u

[tina722]

lol. just suck it up.
I took two scoops today and mixed it in my preworkout. Best day yet for the flavor and I'm hoping I don't get as sore from todays workout.
^LOL! Well said!

Dangg, squats immediately 3 days after the last session. What an amazing routine!

Thanks. You should have seen me last month - 18 days straight of squatting. I could not believe I kept hitting the same numbers day in day out. Does create overuse injuries, so now just 2-3x/week.

Nice job on the squats and PR for the pull-ups. I went with 2 scoops pure-amino intra this morning. Think it tasted slightly better.

lol. I thought the same thing. 2 scoops = better flavor. (??)

great work , n putting up some good #s glad the 2 scoops leveled the flavor out some for u

the 2 scoop thing doesn't make sense, but it's fine with me.

[tina722]

Thursday 2/7/13

2 scoops of pure-amino before this workout. Flavor is better, workout is good, starting to enjoy this.

OH squats:
45x8 (x2)
55x8 (x2)
- it's been a couple months since I've done these. forgot how hard they are, but they really warm my body up well.

BB Bench
85x5
95x5
100x6 (x3) rep increase from last week. tough though.


CGPB
70x10(x3)

OHP
35sx4(x3)
--it took me soo many tries to get them up. wasted all my energy doing that.
25x8(x4)
-- to get some more volume in

Rear delt rows
30x12 (x4)

Rear delt raises
12x8(x4)

Front raises
17x6 drop to 12x6 [x4]

EZ bar curl
barx12(x4)


- lots of isolation stuff today, fun to watch in the mirrors. Need more mass on shoulders still though.

[therockap1]

Thursday 2/7/13

2 scoops of pure-amino before this workout. Flavor is better, workout is good, starting to enjoy this.

OH squats:
45x8 (x2)
55x8 (x2)
- it's been a couple months since I've done these. forgot how hard they are, but they really warm my body up well.

BB Bench
85x5
95x5
100x6 (x3) rep increase from last week. tough though.


CGPB
70x10(x3)

OHP
35sx4(x3)
--it took me soo many tries to get them up. wasted all my energy doing that.
25x8(x4)
-- to get some more volume in

Rear delt rows
30x12 (x4)

Rear delt raises
12x8(x4)

Front raises
17x6 drop to 12x6 [x4]

EZ bar curl
barx12(x4)


- lots of isolation stuff today, fun to watch in the mirrors. Need more mass on shoulders still though.

Great workout today! Love the volume. Do you prefer OHP over DB Shoulder press?