ReproMan

What fat burners are you using?

AKIRA

Stimerex-ES Some guy at muscle zone said it was pretty good.

Ever since ephedra came back onto the market, Ive wanted to get it. When I FIRST got a fatburner, I got Hydroxycut. Thats when it had ephedra in it and it WORKED. But I had less mass, so it was really a waste. When they took ephedra off the market, NOTHING worked. So well see how this does.

I think I might build up tolerances to things like this quicker than the average user.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

I bought a bottle a while ago off of Damon too.

It works so well, I couldn't eat on it. I wanted nothing to do with food, even after I smoked.... It's a mellow pill though, I didn't get agressive on them at all.

AKIRA

Lower

Deadlifts
135lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps
185lbs for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up completed; all 30 RI)
225lbs for 4 sets, 8 reps (1st 2 sets were done with 30 sec RI, then I HAD to switch to 45sec RI)

Leg Press
2 plates on each side for 1 set, 10 reps
4 plates on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (all 30 sec RI)

Leg Extensions
100lbs for 3 sets, 12 reps (30 sec RI)

Leg Curls
110lbs for 1 set, 12 reps (30 sec RI)
100lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (30 sec RI)

Static stretched the shit out of my lower back, hams, and quads

Smith Machine assisted Standing calf raises
1 plate on each side for 1 set, 12 reps
1 plate and a 25lb for 3 sets, 10 reps (all 30 sec RI)

Seated Calf
1 plate on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (30 sec RI)

Static Stretched calfs

I got to the gym late and so I decided to try some short RIs. Deads suffered big time. God dammit, I shouldve dropped the weight! My form suffered and its not a good idea to be sloppy on deads. Jesus, I hop eI dont feel it tomorrow. In any case, this was a lil enjoyable. BUT. My grip...my fucking GRIP! My forearms were burning so bad from the constant work! Motherfucker, good stuff.
Leg Press was a bit easy, but I wanted it to be considering that my rest during deads were 45sec and NOT 30. After the 3rd set, I was about to cry. 32 total reps? Oh fuck yea.
I could hardly walk and I didnt really want to test out whatever my back had left so I did single joint movements and I didnt MEAN to do leg extensions first. Either way, it was pretty hard. The fucking BURN!!!!
Leg curls were even harder! 110lbs was too much, but 100lbs was just right. The movement takes longer to complete than a leg extension, so each rep was almost twice as long as the leg extensions.
Calves were done the same way and believe me, the 1 plate and 25lbs seemed easy at first...AT FIRST. Jesus.
Seated calves were easier actually. I could go up about 10lbs on each side.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

I liked it for the cost effectivness. 1 pill 3 times a day? Hydroxycut when it first came out would ask to you to use 3 pills 3 times a day.

I take my pill NOT too long before I eat, therefore it doesnt affect my appetite until the end. Plus, its energy level lasts a long time.

I also noticed something else that I must give credit to the ephedra. During my 'hunt' for another fat burner about 2 years ago, the added caffeine these new burners had in place of the ephedra, left me feeling more shaky than with just a fraction of the caffeine + the ephedra.

I do notice having to drink a LOT more water than before, but I already knew this ever since this shit came out. EVERYONE should know this if theyre going to take it.

Oh yeah, I only take 2 pills day.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

I can only handle 2 myself, and I never take one after noon.

AKIRA

Upper Vertical

BW Wide Grip Pullups
3 sets of 10 reps (first set had NO grips)
1 set of 9.5 reps

Standing Overhead Dumbell Press
50lbs for 4 sets, 10 reps

Close Grip Pulldowns
100lbs for 3 sets, 12 reps

Dumbell Scaptions
20lbs for 3 sets, 12 reps

Seated Incline Bench Dumbell Curls
20lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

Same Bench, Unilateral Dumbell Hammer Curls
25lbs for 2 sets, 10 reps

Hald Isopure Half Muscle Milk

*****ALL 30 SEC REST INTERVALS*****

I failed on doing my last rep of Wide grip pullups. I was pretty out of breath while doing these. I mean, by the time I almost caught my wind, it was time to jump back up there. In any case, I failed later than I expected, so thats gotta be a good thing.
I thought Overhead Dumbells were kinda easy at first, but dammit, the fucking RIs are getting to me! Either way, I can go heavier.
Close Pulldowns were too easy even with the short rests. 110 or even 120lbs might be where its at.
Scaptions were hard as hell! I couldnt even finish the last set without some breaths. God damn, 20lbs never hurt so much. I hate raises, but I knew these would work well with short rests.
I thought incline curls would be a little easy due to the weight and it was. I couldve done more, but I thought the RIs were going to catch up to me...they didnt. 25lbs next time, but Incline curls bore the hell out of me.
Hammers were a little hard. The weight was just right. I had to check my pride at the door obviously.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Considering I took one in the morning today and one right after working out during lunch, I might be able to take another one today. So 3 will be possible, but thats just today.

As far as mood is concerned, heres an update. My temper has been shortened and I want to go out of my way to start an argument with the girl I am part-time fucking. I want a full time position, so naturally, I am a little 'ticked.'

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

Hmm. That's weird, cuz that stimerex seems to be the only ephedra-based product I have ever taken without agressiveness. I think it's because of the lower dose of caffeine in it. Most fat burners/thermos have about 200mg of caffeine per serving, the stimerex only has 80mg.

AKIRA

This workout was Yesterday, Sunday. (you know the dates since IM lists them at each post)

Static Stretched, Hams, MultiFidi, Erector Spinae, Piriformis

One Legged Balance on Half of a stability ball
Christ, maybe 10 sec was my highest on each leg

Hyperextensions
3 sets of 15 reps

Oblique Crunches
2 sets of 15 reps for each side

Ball Crunches
3 sets of 15 reps

Rope Crunches
120lbs for 3 sets, 15 reps

****EVERYTHING HAS A MAXIMUM OF 45 SEC REST****
Dumbell Row
85lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (warm up)
110lbs for 4 sets, 8 reps

Flat Dumbell Press
80lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (warm up)
120lbs for 2 sets, 8 reps
same weight for 1 set, 4.5 reps (failed)
same weight for 1 set, 5.5 reps (failed)

Face Pulls (the rest of the exercises were done with 30 sec of rest)
120lbs for 3 sets, 12 reps

Unilateral Hammer Strength Chest press
1 plate and a 10lb on each side for 3 sets, 12 reps

Cambered bar Pushdowns
95lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

Weighted Straight Bar Overhead Extension
70lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

25 min on Treadmill

Ok today was just fucking sloppy. I was dehydrated from not consuming enough water with my ephedra, plus the 30min sweaty motorcycle ride to THIS gym didnt help either. I became very thirsty around my Dumbell Press.

In any case, Rows were pretty tough. I ran out of breath around the 3rd set and the 4th set's reps were just shitty. I shouldve went down in weight, but I thought cuz of the fact that I started today's workout with a pull rather than a push, that Id be fresh. I never thought Id be dehydrated.
The press was fine until my workout partner made me laugh. She was a girl and her fucking big tit pressed against my head as she tried to spot me. I cant be mad at the tits, but what can ya do? I told her not to spot me on my last set. Let the record reflect on HOW OUT OF BREATH I was on the 3rd set. Shit, it took me longer than 45sec to get ready and I still suffered.
Face Pulls were kinda uncomfortable. This gym's equipment seems heavier than my gym's. That common with people? In any case, it wasnt that it was too heavy to pull, it just pulled my whole body with it on the negatives. Very distracting.
The machines were done exactly the way it was done last time I did this. I think the weight was down, but that was only cuz I didnt want to keep fucking unloading and reloading weight in between my workout and my partner's. Obviously, she was doing 10lbs.
Both tricep workouts were as common as they get. The first workout burned more than the second.

I havent been as thirsty as I was today in who knows how long. So lesson learned. If you consume ephedra, drink a shitload of water before any strenuous activity. Youll get performance loss....or worse.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

Well played.


Question: Do you take a rest between arms when doing DB rows? I don't and I noticed some people do. They kick the shit out of me more than any other exerscise because (I think) it's hard to get air while doing them.

AKIRA

Yes I do, but its a 5 sec max. If you think about it, you could use so much energy on one arm, leaving you with only half the energy for the opposite arm.

What Ive done was do a set starting witht he right, rest for 5 sec or dont at all and do the left arm. At the next set, I start with the left arm followed by the right. Helps balance it, if rest is needed or avoided.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Lower

Actively stretched, hams, erector spinae, multifidi

Sumo Deadlifts
135lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (warm up)
205lbs for 3 sets, 8 reps (with grips and 60sec rest)
same weight for 1 more set, 4 reps (on 3rd rep I felt a "pop" so I stopped)

Leg Press
2 plates on each side for 1 set, 12 reps
3 plates on each side for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up)
5 plates on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (60sec RI)

DB SLDL
50lbs in each hand for 3 sets, 10 reps (60sec RI)

DB Lunges
30lbs in each hand for 3 sets, 10 reps (60 sec RI)

Static Stretched Hams, Multitfidi, erector spinae, quads
Active Stretched gastoc. and Soleus

Calf Raise on Leg Press(?)
1 plates on each side for 1 set, 12 reps
3 plates on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (45sec RI)

Seated Calf
1 plate on each side for 3 sets, 12 reps (45sec RI)

Half IsoPure Half MuscleMilk
20min tan

20min on eliptical

Today scared me. I switched up some deads and lowered the weight to 205lbs. I decided to use grips too cuz 135lbs seemed to fuck my grip up on these Sumos. Anyway, I felt a POP on my last set. It didnt hurt at all and I was CONSTANTLY watching form in the mirrors (their angled), so I dont know what went wrong. Out of fear, I quit.
Now on the Leg Press I noticed something, my hamstrings were extremely tight. I couldnt fully extend my leg at the end of each rep (even the warm ups) and my lower back hurt with my legs were flexed. What the fuck man! WHy was I so tight? God dammit, this is a first for me. Ugh...on with the show.
Out of everything I was nervous about SLDLs but kept the weight low and paid close attention. I felt sore pain in my lower back and some burns in my hams after some reps. Kinda...well....normal.
DB Lunges wer elgiht cuz of the fact that my grip fatigues on this shit since it takes a while to complete. I ended up using grips on the 3rd set.

I then stretched the SHIT out of everything. 3 different stretches for my lower back with 20 sec holds.

The first calf ?machine? I used looks like a half ass seated leg press only it goes up high enough for just calves. My legs are fully extended, so its not like a seated calf. Anyway, good burn.
Seated calves...boring as usual.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

Heh, I'm at the point now that every step I take my right knee pops. It doesn't hurt but it sounds just like the sound my flip-flops make when I walk. I sorta sound like a horse walking.

20 min tan? As in tanning bed?

JordanMang

So Ephedra is legal again?

ReproMan

Dunno, but we can get it in our town.

P.S. Akira and I live in the same town.

AKIRA

Upper Vertical

BW Wide Grip Pullups
4 sets of 8 reps (first set was with no grips)

Standing Overhead DB Press
55lbs for 4 sets, 8 reps

Hammer Strength High Row (unilaterally)
1 plate and a 25lb for 1 set, 10 reps
1 plate and 35lbs for 1 set, 10 reps
2 plates for 1 set, 10 reps
same weight for 1 set, 10 reps (bilaterally)

Hammer Strength "Behind the Neck Press" (unilaterally)
2 plates for 1 set, 10 reps
1 plate and a 25lb for 2 sets, 10 reps

DB Shrug
90lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

Hise Shrugs
225lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

Preacher Curl with EZ Bar, close grip
86lbs for 1 set, 10 reps
same weight for 1 set, 7.5 reps (failed)

Zottman Curls
15lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps

*****ALL WITH 45 SEC REST INTERVALS*****

Static stretched my whole lower back and hams. Doesnt hurt so bad today.

15min on treadmill
15min on eliptical

I sucessfully did my Pullup programmed sets. Time to strap the weight on if the rest are to remain short.
Overhead press seemed kinda easy. Going to 60lbs.
I opted for the high row machine, which is just basically another pulldown. I took a while to find a good weight, but instead of saying the 'hunt' for the intesity counted as sets, I through another set in, but I did it using both arms at the same time.
The "Behind the neck press" is not really behind the neck. Its just a regular machined shoulder exercise. Anyway, 2 plates was too hard to complete with short rests, so thats why I went down. Boy, did my right arm burn on the last set.
Both shrugs were a bit boring. I dont like doing these with the short rests. I was thinking about only doing one trap based exercise, but said fuck it.
I knew the preachers were going to be a bit heavy, but my bi's just arent all that balanced, so I wanted to throw some extra weight at them.
The zottmans were tough as shit. I was so right to choose a pussy weight. My 2nd set almost had me crying.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Yeah, the night I beat up spencer, they told me I looked sick. I was there and said why not. The girl gives me it for free...along with my drinks that I list on here from time to time.

I also went swimming on that "tanning" day. I should look 'healthy' now.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

ReproMan

Who told you that you looked sick? Those fucking druggies?? Like they have room to talk. WTF? Let's see 215 lbs of muscle, or 160 lbs of blubber and cocaine...

AKIRA

Accessory

Static Stretched the lower back areas

Static Holds
105lbs for 20 sec
110lbs for 20 sec
115lbs for 20 sec
120lbs for 20 sec
115lbs for 15 sec (failed)
110lbs for 20 sec
105lbs for 20 sec
100lbs for 20 sec

Pinch Grip
45lbs in each hand, one at a time, using thumbs (see description) for 2 sets, 10 sec each
same weight for 3 sets, to failure (using thumb and 1 finger)
same weight for 3 sets, to failure (using thumb and 2 fingers)
same weight for 3 sets, to failure (using thumb and 3 fingers)
same weight for 1 set, to failure (all fingers)

Gorilla Hangs
Are you fucking nuts?

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curls
85lbs for 2 sets, 14 reps

Barbell Wrist Curls
135lbs for 2 sets, 10 reps

Hangling Leg Raises
3 sets of 12 reps

Decline Bench Crunch
BW for 3 sets, 15 reps

Rope Crunch
130lbs for 2 sets, 20 reps

18min on eliptical

I wanted to do something first instead of towel pullups and I knew there was another exercise that was kinda hard. However, I didnt remember what it was, so I did a pyramid of static holds. Left hand sucks and the only one I couldnt hold for 20 sec was 115lbs going back down.
Now the pinch grip's first set was with the iron plates turned AROUND. Meaning, my fingers were holding the FLAT side while my thumb held the lips. Real fucking hard.
GORILLA HANGS! God dammit, thats what I wanted to do first!
Wrist curls were just a peaker basically.
Leg raises....used to be the shit. However, my BACK hurt during every raise. This is starting to really get to me. And yes, I suppose this time I felt a "pinch" as a pain.
I felt my abs start to cramp up during decline crunches. Funny thing was, my movement was very short.
Ropes went up. Yay.
Cardio was cut short due to depression, fear, and anger about my back.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Upper Horizontal

Static Stretched my fucked up lower area

Flat DB Press
70lbs for 1 set, 14 reps
80lbs for 1 set, 12 reps (warm up)
115lbs for 3 sets, 8 reps
115lbs for 1 set, 4 reps + 3 assisted (all 60 sec RI)

Dumbell Row
115lbs for 4 sets, 8 reps (60 sec RI)

Unilateral Hammer Strength Chest Press
2 plates on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps(60 sec RI)

Face Pulls
120lbs for 1 set, 10 reps
130lbs for 2 sets, 10 reps (30sec RI)

Pushdowns
90lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (30 sec RI)

Overhead extenstion w/weighted straight bar
80lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps ( 30 sec RI)

Treadmill for 22 min

Syntha-6 (1 scoop and a half with water)

I see today my calorie deficit is taking its toll on strength. I dont know how much more I can take! I am saying maybe one more week. A week of cardio. I cant do my lower area and I just dont feel balanced, but well see. I might feel differently next week.

I upped the RIs to 60 sec but jesus, I was too out of breath on my 3rd set. I kinda like this and dont like it. I mean, Id like it fine if I didnt have to be assisted on my 4th set, but I got a real good burn everywhere.
Rows were a bit better, only cuz I went down and concentrated on form. 120s were making un-natural body movements and we cant have any of that.
Hammer strengths were fine until the last sets. Jesus, I didnt think I was going to finish it. But I did. Remember this is one arm at a time.
Face Pulls were up. I noticed I used to do 12 of these so I went up with intensity and down 2 reps. Same old shit.
Pushdowns were easy.
Extensions were hard. Burning too much on the very last set. It was so bad I felt nausiated. Too much snot in the back of my throat from panting. I hate this cuz it makes you feel like a midget's finger is down your throat inducing that vomit feeling.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Today my back felt worse. I hardly had any sleep since my dog died, but I still tried to do some static stretching on my lower back.

I am sore everywhere else though.

6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 360 (11/29)
Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
NASM certified 2/06
Journal

AKIRA

Upper Vertical

Active stretched lower back

Weighted Wide Grips Pullups
BW for 1 set, 12 reps (warm up)
15lb DB for 3 sets, 8 reps
same weight for 1 set, 5 reps, failed, then after 15 sec rest fired out 3 more

Seated DB Overhead Press
45lbs for 1 set, 12 reps (warm up)
80lbs for 4 sets, 8 reps

Close Supinated Grip Pullups
BW for 2 sets, 10 reps
same weight for 1 set, 8 reps, failed, then after 15 sec rest fired out 3 more

Seated DB Scaptions
20lbs for 3 sets, 10 reps

DB Shrugs
75lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps
~supersetted with~
DB alternated curls
30lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps

***EVERYTHING ABOVE THIS LINE HAD 60 SEC RI***

Concentration Curls
20lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps ( these were done with 30 sec RI)

Static Stretched lower back area and lats

Half IsoPure Half Muscle Milk

Eliptical for 30min

Ok Pullups today were just fucking hard. I rigged a way to do pullups with a dumbell and it was a bit distracting. In any case, 15lbs seemed like a good challenge for me. I dont know, my lats or biceps pr both got stiff during these sets.
Ah, the beloved seated DB press. I went down from what I used to do cuz I know the RI was going to kill me. It almost did. I am not sure if I want to go up. Maybe not.
Close Grip Pullups seemed real easy on the first set, but jesus christ. My shit was burning worse than gonorea (sp?).
Scaptions were done seated this time. And the burn? Well, this was worse than the pullups.
I went ahead and supersetted shrugs with curls just to save time. Not much to say here, but my muscles are really starting to show since the cut. My vascularity is reall