LR's making some BIG NOISE thanks to REDCON1

[little rambo]

Hey all! I will be logging BIG NOISE courtesy of REDCON1. BIG NOISE is there stand alone pump/mental focus product which is aimed to help improve workout performance with a stimulant free formula. I provide totally unbiased logs in the hopes of helping both consumers and REDCON1 better themselves. My feedback is meant to be beneficial, so please use it to your benefit. I am a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and have a BS in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University. I currently work full time in the disability department for Cigna and personal train/coach on the side. Additionally I am also working towards my masters in public health (MPH) through Slippery Rock University. I love to learn about the body's adaptation through proper training and nutrition and hope to contribute some knowledge through my workouts. I will provide a little more current information regarding myself and my training below...


Age: 29

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 187 morning weight.

Diet: My current diet consists of around 2,500-3,000 calories a day. I consume mainly healthy, whole food sources consisting of lean cuts of meats (turkey, lean ground beef, chicken, eggs, fish). I consume my carbs mainly from oatmeal, fruits, whole wheat bagels/bread, pasta and brown/white rice. My fat intake comes from the trace fats of all foods and also healthy fats via way of EVOO, flax seed oil, and almonds. I have been following a modified anabolic fasting protocol since June and have found the benefits to be tremendous. In addition to allowing me to stay much leaner, I have improved energy, better sleep patterns, and strength gains as well. I will have my last meal around 8PM and then won't eat my breakfast until 9:30 or 10AM the following day. This provides for a 13-14 hour fasting period.

Training: I'm a firm believer in heavy compound BB movements. This is one training philosophy that I have not shied from and have gotten solid results over the years. IMO there is no exception for heavy compound movements coming way of either a BB or DB. I keep rest time short during my workouts, this allows for increased blood flow as well as keeping my heart rate up for cardiovascular benefits. As I progress throughout my workout the rest time becomes gradually shorter, especially on the accessory work following the heavy compounds. I have also been utilizing a lot of training modifications as well such as supersets, drop sets, and the like. My training splits usually falls under the following order...

Sunday-Active Rest
Monday-Legs
Tuesday-Chest/Shoulders
Wednesday-Arms
Thursday-Lower Back/Hamstrings
Friday-Upper Back
Saturday-Active Rest

Looking forward to getting this log started and making some solid progress with BIG NOISE!

[Cheftepesh]

Great way to get this started. Let's make some noise.

[NurseGray]

In for this! Let's make some noise

[little rambo]

Great way to get this started. Let's make some noise.

Thanks my dude!

In for this! Let's make some noise

Heck yeah! Can't wait for this stuff to come in!

[little rambo]

Is it just me, or have other members been getting "error" messages when going to reply saying the response isn't log enough?

*Edit: I have 2 workouts that I have been trying to post (way longer than these messages) and keep getting an error saying the message is too short and needs to be lengthened by 3 characters?*

[little rambo]

Day 1: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
70x30
90x25
100x25
120x20
*Triple drop set*
120x20
100x20
70x20

Leg Press:
200x20
300x20
400x20
*Drop set*
500x15
300xFailure

Low Hacks:
100x20
150x15
150x15

Walking Lunges:
4 sets of 100m

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
100x15
100x15
100x15
*Superset*

Leg Raises:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
First day bringing the NOISE and I have to say the product definitely lives up to its name. My legs were completely thrashed after this one. I was beyond pumped after the drop sets on the first 2 exercises that I could barely push any weight on the hack. I workout at 2 different gyms (the local YMCA where I train and one more suited for bodybuilding type training) and this workout was at the Y so numbers may vary from leg day to leg day depending on equipment. Overall not a bad first day, definitely noticed the mental clarity effects and was in the zone within 15 minutes of taking the product. I will note that I did have stomach discomfort, more than likely from the glycerol which has happened to me before. I will keep tabs on this throughout the log.

[Cheftepesh]

Day 1: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
70x30
90x25
100x25
120x20
*Triple drop set*
120x20
100x20
70x20

Leg Press:
200x20
300x20
400x20
*Drop set*
500x15
300xFailure

Low Hacks:
100x20
150x15
150x15

Walking Lunges:
4 sets of 100m

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
100x15
100x15
100x15
*Superset*

Leg Raises:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
First day bringing the NOISE and I have to say the product definitely lives up to its name. My legs were completely thrashed after this one. I was beyond pumped after the drop sets on the first 2 exercises that I could barely push any weight on the hack. I workout at 2 different gyms (the local YMCA where I train and one more suited for bodybuilding type training) and this workout was at the Y so numbers may vary from leg day to leg day depending on equipment. Overall not a bad first day, definitely noticed the mental clarity effects and was in the zone within 15 minutes of taking the product. I will note that I did have stomach discomfort, more than likely from the glycerol which has happened to me before. I will keep tabs on this throughout the log.

Decent leg day.

[little rambo]

Decent leg day.

Thanks brotha!

[little rambo]

Day 2: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

Unilateral Chest Press *Done on Hammer*:
45x15
45x15
70x12
90x10
*Drop set*
90x10
45xFailure with both arms

Unilateral DB Bench:
60x10
65x10
65x10
70x8

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Unilateral Standing DB Shoulder Press:
40x10
40x10
45x10
50x8

Single Arm Cable Side Raise:
30x12
30x12
30x12
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
120xFailure

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15

Log Notes
Second day in the books! Chest and shoulders were on fire today. Did a lot of unilateral work as well as you can see from the workout. I have been trying to incorporate a unilateral workout such as this every couple of weeks. It not only lights up the chest/shoulders, but really helps to build stability and strengthen each side individually. I have a bad left shoulder, so working on keeping my form tight and strengthening those stabilizer muscles is especially important for me. This also helps when going to full on pressing with both arms and keeping everything firing normally. Product did give me a bit of an upset stomach again which as of now is the only downfall to it. Other than the GI distress, pumps and mental clarity have been spot on for the first couple workouts.

[Cheftepesh]

Day 2: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

Unilateral Chest Press *Done on Hammer*:
45x15
45x15
70x12
90x10
*Drop set*
90x10
45xFailure with both arms

Unilateral DB Bench:
60x10
65x10
65x10
70x8

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Unilateral Standing DB Shoulder Press:
40x10
40x10
45x10
50x8

Single Arm Cable Side Raise:
30x12
30x12
30x12
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
120xFailure

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15

Log Notes
Second day in the books! Chest and shoulders were on fire today. Did a lot of unilateral work as well as you can see from the workout. I have been trying to incorporate a unilateral workout such as this every couple of weeks. It not only lights up the chest/shoulders, but really helps to build stability and strengthen each side individually. I have a bad left shoulder, so working on keeping my form tight and strengthening those stabilizer muscles is especially important for me. This also helps when going to full on pressing with both arms and keeping everything firing normally. Product did give me a bit of an upset stomach again which as of now is the only downfall to it. Other than the GI distress, pumps and mental clarity have been spot on for the first couple workouts.

I like the variations in exercises. The use of different machines to overload the muscle is impressive.

[little rambo]

I like the variations in exercises. The use of different machines to overload the muscle is impressive.

Thanks! Always keep in the standard heavy basics, but nice to switch it up every now and then too. It's crazy how much more muscle fibers we recruit when changing up the routine.

[little rambo]

Day 3: Guns

The Workout

Standing Alternating DB Curls:
30x12
30x12
35x12
35x12

Lying Cable Curls *Done on seated row*:
40x15
50x12
50x12
60x10
*Superset*

Standing Cable Hammer Curls *Rope attachment*:
40xFailure
40xFailure
40xFailure
40xFailure

Tricep Pushdown *V Grip*:
60x15
60x15
60x15
60x15

Cable Overhead Tricep Extensions *Rope Grip*:
40x15
40x15
50x12
50x12
*Superset*

Single Arm Cable Tricep Kickback:
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10

Seated Tricep Pushdowns *Rope Grip*:
40x12
40x12
40x12
50x12
*Superset*

Bench Dips:
BWxFailure
BWxFailure
BWxFailure
BWXFailure

Log Notes
Third day down, just starting to pick up some speed with this stuff! Was very excited to try this out on an arm day and it did not disappoint! CRAZY pump in the arms. As you can see I do a lot of volume/supersets for the arms so this workout took about 35-40 minutes as I rest little between sets. Overall arms were crushed, but unfortunately so have my GI issues :sad: I really am loving the mental focus aspect of this product more and more with each workout. If it wasn't for the GI distress I would have this up as one of my front runners for sure.

[little rambo]

Day 4: Lower Back/Hamstrings/Abs

The Workout

BB Deadlifts:
135x10
225x10
315x10
385x5
315x10
225x10

Lying Single-Leg Hamstring Curl:
20x15
20x15
30x15
30x15

Cable Stiff-Leg Deadlifts:
100x10
110x10
120x10
120x10
*Superset*

Seated Leg Curls:
55x20
55x20
65x20
65x20

Walking Lunges:
4 sets of 100m

Cable Crunches *V Grip*:
100x15
110x15
120x15
120x15
*Superset*

Sit-Up:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
Another day in the books! Been slowly creeping back up on the weight with deads. Lots of volume for those today. Pyramid up and then back down. 385 actually felt pretty decent so may pull over 400 next week, we will see how I'm feeling. Supersets for the hams and finished off the legs with some walking lunges. I find walking lunges to be one of my favorite exercises for overall leg development, crushes the quads/hams/glutes/calfs, and after all the deadlifts and ham exercises I was shot. Glad to have another solid workout on this stuff.

[Cheftepesh]

This is definitely a great workout. I am appreciating you split. Great way to look at the workout.

[little rambo]

Day 5: Upper Back/Calves

The Workout

Wide Grip Pull-Up's:
BWX15
BWX15
BWX10
BWX10

BB Rows:
135x15
185x12
185x12
225x10

Seated Rows *V Grip*:
120x15
140x15
140x15
170x10
*Superset*

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown's:
40x12
40x12
40x12
40x12

One Arm DB Rows:
75x15
75x15
85x12
85x12
*Superset*

Close Grip Lat Pulldown *Done with 2 Single-Hand Grips*:
140x12
140x12
140x12
140x12

Standing Calf Raises:
130x15
130x15
130x15
130x15

Log Notes
This is my workout from Friday, didn't get a chance to post it during the weekend so tossing it up now! Pretty solid back pump and was still moving some decent weight. This workout was done at the YMCA so weights/machines are slightly different than my other gym. I have been having great pumps with this for the first week so it is definitely doing the job, just can't seem to get the GI issues under control. Seems like each workout is held back slightly due to the discomfort, but I will keep on pushing through!

[Cheftepesh]

Day 5: Upper Back/Calves

The Workout

Wide Grip Pull-Up's:
BWX15
BWX15
BWX10
BWX10

BB Rows:
135x15
185x12
185x12
225x10

Seated Rows *V Grip*:
120x15
140x15
140x15
170x10
*Superset*

Cable Straight Arm Pulldown's:
40x12
40x12
40x12
40x12

One Arm DB Rows:
75x15
75x15
85x12
85x12
*Superset*

Close Grip Lat Pulldown *Done with 2 Single-Hand Grips*:
140x12
140x12
140x12
140x12

Standing Calf Raises:
130x15
130x15
130x15
130x15

Log Notes
This is my workout from Friday, didn't get a chance to post it during the weekend so tossing it up now! Pretty solid back pump and was still moving some decent weight. This workout was done at the YMCA so weights/machines are slightly different than my other gym. I have been having great pumps with this for the first week so it is definitely doing the job, just can't seem to get the GI issues under control. Seems like each workout is held back slightly due to the discomfort, but I will keep on pushing through!

Are you using the single dose or the double?

[little rambo]

Are you using the single dose or the double?

Single, I feel enough of the effects of the product from that alone.

[little rambo]

Day 6: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
80x30
100x30
150x20
200x10
*Drop Set*
100x30

Hack Squats:
90x15
140x15
180x10
180x10
*Drop set*
90x10

Leg Press:
400x10
400x10
500x10
500x10
*Drop Set*
300xFailure

Walking Lunges:
4 sets of 100m

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
120x15
120x15
120x15
*Superset*

Leg Raises:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
Mannnn a solid leg crusher right here! Could barely walk after the first couple exercises, but was just in one of those moods to keep smashing the wheels. Lot of the same movements from last week's leg day, with the exception of some varying weights/machines. Last week I worked out at the YMCA and this week we got it in at the Structures. For the Hack Squats I just used the added weight, not sure how much the sled weighs for that particular machine (so 90lbs is a 45 on each side, etc.) Really love to give the legs a solid burn with the continuous drop sets from exercises to exercise, not only helps to increase intensity, but pushes so much blood into the muscles for maximum growth. No problems with the stomach today which is also a huge plus!

[Cheftepesh]

Day 6: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
80x30
100x30
150x20
200x10
*Drop Set*
100x30

Hack Squats:
90x15
140x15
180x10
180x10
*Drop set*
90x10

Leg Press:
400x10
400x10
500x10
500x10
*Drop Set*
300xFailure

Walking Lunges:
4 sets of 100m

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
120x15
120x15
120x15
*Superset*

Leg Raises:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
Mannnn a solid leg crusher right here! Could barely walk after the first couple exercises, but was just in one of those moods to keep smashing the wheels. Lot of the same movements from last week's leg day, with the exception of some varying weights/machines. Last week I worked out at the YMCA and this week we got it in at the Structures. For the Hack Squats I just used the added weight, not sure how much the sled weighs for that particular machine (so 90lbs is a 45 on each side, etc.) Really love to give the legs a solid burn with the continuous drop sets from exercises to exercise, not only helps to increase intensity, but pushes so much blood into the muscles for maximum growth. No problems with the stomach today which is also a huge plus!

Sometimes it takes some time getting used to a product. Good to see the stomach issues subsided.

[little rambo]

Day 7: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

Incline DB Chest Press:
65x15
75x12
80x10
*Drop set*
90x5
65x10

Machine Chest Press *Neutral Grip*:
110x15
140x12
170x10
*Drop set*
180x10
110x10

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Plate Raises:
35x10
35x10
45x10
45x10

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
130xFailure
130xFailure

Log Notes
Another amazing pump for this workout! Strength felt pretty solid too on my first exercise and was able to power up to the 90s on DB incline. Switched it up with the machine chest press today too and focused on a neutral grip to really torch the chest. I love using this machine as well as I can help with any forced reps if needed (and I did need a few on the last couple of the heavier sets!). Chest was superrr pumped after the cable flys and squeezing at the top of each rep. Moving on to shoulders they were already pretty fried from chest, but the quick hits to these finished this workout off nice. I have been hitting some light cardio following my chest and arm days as well, so finished off with 15 min on the elliptical done in interval fashion. GI issues not as dominant today, but stomach definitely can feel the effects of this product.

[Cheftepesh]

Day 7: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

Incline DB Chest Press:
65x15
75x12
80x10
*Drop set*
90x5
65x10

Machine Chest Press *Neutral Grip*:
110x15
140x12
170x10
*Drop set*
180x10
110x10

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Plate Raises:
35x10
35x10
45x10
45x10

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
130xFailure
130xFailure

Log Notes
Another amazing pump for this workout! Strength felt pretty solid too on my first exercise and was able to power up to the 90s on DB incline. Switched it up with the machine chest press today too and focused on a neutral grip to really torch the chest. I love using this machine as well as I can help with any forced reps if needed (and I did need a few on the last couple of the heavier sets!). Chest was superrr pumped after the cable flys and squeezing at the top of each rep. Moving on to shoulders they were already pretty fried from chest, but the quick hits to these finished this workout off nice. I have been hitting some light cardio following my chest and arm days as well, so finished off with 15 min on the elliptical done in interval fashion. GI issues not as dominant today, but stomach definitely can feel the effects of this product.

Do you normally do cardio after workout? Curious.

[little rambo]

Do you normally do cardio after workout? Curious.

Yep, always prefer to get my cardio in post workout.

I have done it in the morning fasted, pre-workout, but always find getting it in post workout works best for me.

[little rambo]

Day 8: Guns

The Workout

Standing BB Curls:
45x15
65x15
95x10
105x10

Standing Alternating DB Curls:
30x10
30x10
35x10
35x10
*Superset*

Standing Cable Hammer Curls *Rope attachment*:
80xFailure
80xFailure
80xFailure
80xFailure

Tricep Pushdown *V Grip*:
80x15
80x15
100x12
120x12

Cable Overhead Tricep Extensions *Rope Grip*:
100x15
100x15
100x15
100x15
*Superset*

Single Arm Cable Tricep Kickback:
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10

Log Notes
Solid arm pump for this workout. This was last week's arm day, sorry went away for a long weekend so didn't get a chance to update this. You may also notice too that the weights are different on some of the same exercises. This workout was done at Structures compared to the YMCA. Overall solid pump, arms felt like they were going to pop, especially with all the supersets to finish them off. Stomach issues are come and go with this product, but today was not too bad.

[little rambo]

Day 9: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
80x30
100x30
150x20
200x10
*Drop Set*
100x30

Hack Squats:
90x15
180x15
230x10
250x5
*Drop set*
90x15

Leg Press:
300x20
400x15
500x10
600x6
*Drop Set*
200xFailure

DB Bench Step Ups:
30x10 *Each Leg*
30x10 *Each Leg*
30x10 *Each Leg*
*Superset*

Body Weight Squats:
BWx30
BWx30
BWx30

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
120x15
120x15
120x15
*Superset*

Sit Ups:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
Another brutal leg day in the books. Amazing too just how much stronger you can feel on an exercise from 1 week to the next! I was barely pushing weight on the hack squat last week and this week felt a lot stronger (by no means am I pushing massive weight, but you get the picture!) Pretty much the same style of workout as last week with switching out a few exercises and rep schemes. Went a lot more volume today, especially with leg press and the switching of walking lunges for DB step ups. Supersetting these with BW squats had me about to fall over, people forget just how much of a burn you can get tossing those in as a finisher for a superset. Overall another solid day on this stuff.

[Cheftepesh]

Day 9: Quads/Calves/Abs

The Workout

Leg Extensions:
80x30
100x30
150x20
200x10
*Drop Set*
100x30

Hack Squats:
90x15
180x15
230x10
250x5
*Drop set*
90x15

Leg Press:
300x20
400x15
500x10
600x6
*Drop Set*
200xFailure

DB Bench Step Ups:
30x10 *Each Leg*
30x10 *Each Leg*
30x10 *Each Leg*
*Superset*

Body Weight Squats:
BWx30
BWx30
BWx30

Seated Calf Raise:
200x20
200x20
200x20

Rope Crunches:
120x15
120x15
120x15
*Superset*

Sit Ups:
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Log Notes
Another brutal leg day in the books. Amazing too just how much stronger you can feel on an exercise from 1 week to the next! I was barely pushing weight on the hack squat last week and this week felt a lot stronger (by no means am I pushing massive weight, but you get the picture!) Pretty much the same style of workout as last week with switching out a few exercises and rep schemes. Went a lot more volume today, especially with leg press and the switching of walking lunges for DB step ups. Supersetting these with BW squats had me about to fall over, people forget just how much of a burn you can get tossing those in as a finisher for a superset. Overall another solid day on this stuff.

Damn fine leg workout. Seems like you have a solid routine.

[little rambo]

Damn fine leg workout. Seems like you have a solid routine.

Thanks!

This one was brutal haha

[little rambo]

Day 10: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

DB Chest Press:
65x15
80x12
90x8
*Drop set*
100x5
65x10

Incline DB Fly:
30x12
30x12
35x12
40x12

Incline DB Chest Press:
65x10
70x10
75x8
*Drop set*
80x5
60x10

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Plate Raises:
35x10
35x10
45x10
45x10

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
130xFailure
130xFailure

BB Shrugs:
225x15
315x15
315x15
405x10

Log Notes
SOLID workout with this one. Was able to have decent weight for both flat and incline DB presses today, so was pretty pleased with that. Lots of drop sets/supers to finish off the muscle and accentuate the pump. Shoulder routine was the same as last weeks with addition of BB shrugs. I usually would do shrugs on my shoulder day and one of my back days, but with this new routine and the days being spaced closer together I'm going to be tossing them for these workouts. Again, another solid workout.

[Cheftepesh]

Day 10: Chest/Shoulders

The Workout

DB Chest Press:
65x15
80x12
90x8
*Drop set*
100x5
65x10

Incline DB Fly:
30x12
30x12
35x12
40x12

Incline DB Chest Press:
65x10
70x10
75x8
*Drop set*
80x5
60x10

Cable Flys:
30x15
35x15
40x12
40x12

Plate Raises:
35x10
35x10
45x10
45x10

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15
*Superset*

Rope Pulls:
100xFailure
110xFailure
130xFailure
130xFailure

BB Shrugs:
225x15
315x15
315x15
405x10

Log Notes
SOLID workout with this one. Was able to have decent weight for both flat and incline DB presses today, so was pretty pleased with that. Lots of drop sets/supers to finish off the muscle and accentuate the pump. Shoulder routine was the same as last weeks with addition of BB shrugs. I usually would do shrugs on my shoulder day and one of my back days, but with this new routine and the days being spaced closer together I'm going to be tossing them for these workouts. Again, another solid workout.

This seems to be working better for you. Less stomach issues.

[little rambo]

This seems to be working better for you. Less stomach issues.

Definitely has let up some since the initial, seems to be hit or miss with it.

Overall I would say this is the only downfall with the product for me personally, other than that pumps and focus have been unreal.

[little rambo]

Day 11: Guns

The Workout

Standing DB Curls:
30x12
30x12
35x12
35x12

21's:
65x21
65x21
65x21
65x21

Single Arm DB Spider Curl:
25x10
25x10
25x10
25x10

Tricep Pushdown *V Grip*:
80x15
80x15
100x12
120x12

DB Overhead Tricep Extension:
70x12
80x12
85x10
85x10
*Superset*

Single Arm Cable Tricep Kickback:
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10

Log Notes
Yet another solid arm day in the book. Love hammering the arms when I'm using a solid pump product and this stuff definitely hits home with that! My arms were literally going to explode after those 21's, could barely finish them off. The single arm concentration spider curls just added to the pain with the pump (in a good way of course!) Moving on to triceps some basic movements which I used last week with the addition of overhead DB extensions. I have been loving the single arm cable kickbacks as they just light my tris up! Overall solid arm day.