Amino89's 50 Day Log with the NHA Trio (STOKED, Activate Xtreme, and X-Factor)

[Amino89]

Day 31

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Day 31 (07/23)

Back, Rear Delts, Trapz [55 min.]

Seated Cable Row
210 x 10
210 x 10 PR +10lbs. for reps
210 x 10 PR +10lbs. for reps

Lat Pull-down
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10

Hyperextensions
BW + 25 x 10
BW + 25 x 10

DB Lateral Raises
30 x 10
30 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

Barbell Shrug
235 x 10
235 x 10
235 x 10 (reverse-grip) PR!

Pull-ups (to failure)
18
6
Static stretches x 30 sec. holds

Strength
Strength was not as good today, but still set quite a few PR's.

Pumps
Mild pumps in back, forearms and biceps were pumped big time.

Adverse Side Effects
Increased sweating throughout the day.

DOMS
Legs are still VERY sore from Monday's workout, and Chest is a bit sore from Tuesdays session, DOMS have kicked in full-force.

Mood
Alphaness still way up!

Overall
Overall today was a good workout, first time doing Hyperexensions in a while figured I'd incorporate them on Back days I don't do Deadlifts. I've been switching breakfast up from the usual eggs and oats, and doing Healthy Cheat Food pancake batter by making waffles out of them and I'm loving it.

 

[workingatit43]

Great work bro keep those pr's coming. When I do this stack I will be sure to log it

 

[Amino89]

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Day 33 and 34 (07/25-07/26)

Some how the days got messed up today is actually Day 34. Past 2 days have been off days, I had to reschedule Friday's arm session for tomorrow. DOMS from the last Back session have been elevated. Lats and rear delts feel very sore. No adverse side effects the past few days. Stay tuned for tomorrows Arm and abs workout, looking forward to hitting the gym with some INTENSITY!

 

[Amino89]

Great work bro keep those pr's coming. When I do this stack I will be sure to log it

Nice! I'll be on the lookout in the future for your log.

 

[workingatit43]

thanks bro

 

[DesertFox]

Is it safe to start a different cycle with different products after just ending one? Say if I was doing the same cycle as you Amino, would it be safe to start another one after just ending that one?

 

[workingatit43]

Is it safe to start a different cycle with different products after just ending one? Say if I was doing the same cycle as you Amino, would it be safe to start another one after just ending that one?

It would probally be better to cycle off for a while if it is the same compounds

 

[Amino89]

Is it safe to start a different cycle with different products after just ending one? Say if I was doing the same cycle as you Amino, would it be safe to start another one after just ending that one?

It would probally be better to cycle off for a while if it is the same compounds

x2, if you are going to run Arachidonic Acid (X-Factor) and T boosters for say 8 weeks then you should take at least 4 weeks off of the T boosters and 8 weeks of ArA before jumping back into them again. What products did ya have in mind?

 

[nni]

time on usually equals time off. this is the rule for steroids cycle +pct. for test booster 4 weeks is enough from an 8 week run.

 

[TexanTA1996]

x2, if you are going to run Arachidonic Acid (X-Factor) and T boosters for say 8 weeks then you should take at least 4 weeks off of the T boosters and 8 weeks of ArA before jumping back into them again.

This directly contradicts several points that you, and others have made previously in this thread.

 

[Amino89]

This directly contradicts several points that you, and others have made previously in this thread.

... please post up where the contradictions are...It's called "opinion" none of my recommendations or anyone else's for that matter are deemed fact.

 

[Amino89]

time on usually equals time off. this is the rule for steroids cycle +pct. for test booster 4 weeks is enough from an 8 week run.

x2 good info as usual

 

[workingatit43]

x3 very good info

 

[TexanTA1996]

No these do not require any support supps or pct

Nope, no PCT or support supps, they are all natural.



x2

First you claim the above, then you say this...

x2, if you are going to run Arachidonic Acid (X-Factor) and T boosters for say 8 weeks then you should take at least 4 weeks off of the T boosters and 8 weeks of ArA before jumping back into them again. What products did ya have in mind?

Sounds to me like you have no clue what you're talking about...

 

[nni]

First you claim the above, then you say this...



Sounds to me like you have no clue what you're talking about...

the products do not require a pct at all, this does not mean they are meant for long term use.

AA is a product that works great for some, but it is still a pro inflammatory and will eventually revert to this action.

test boosters dont require pct, but if you take them for too long your body will react negatively.

 

[Amino89]

Day 35

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Day 35 (7/27)

Arms, Abs [60 min.]

Reverse-Grip Bench Press
205 x 7 PR! up 5 lb.
205 x 6 PR! up 5 lb.
205 x 5 PR! up 5 lb.

Incline DB Curl
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 8

DB Overhead Triceps Extension
100 x 15 PR! + 5 reps
100 x 14 PR! + 4 reps
100 x 13 PR! + 3 reps

DB Hammers
42.5 x 10
47.5 x 10
55 x 10

Reverse DB Curl
35 x 25

V-Bar Cable Press-downs
115 x 10
115 x 10
85 x 18 PR! + 5lb.

Ab Circuit 15 min.

 

[workingatit43]

Great work bro I am very impressed

 

[Amino89]

Day 36

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Day 36 (7/28)

Legs, Abs [55 min.]

DB Lunges
60 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
60 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
65 x 10 (barely) PR! + 10lbs for reps

Leg Extension
220 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
220 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
220 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
100 x 60 sec. (static holds at point of contraction)

Lying Flat Leg Curl
185 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
185 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps
185 x 10 PR! + 5lbs for reps

Seated Calf Raise
160 x 20 (2 sec. up, 2 sec. down tempo) PR! up 5lbs. for reps
160 x 20 (") PR! up 10lbs. for reps
160 x 20 (") PR! up 10lbs. for reps

Calf Extension
210 x 25
210 x 25
210 x 25

Abs: 10 min. circuit

 

[Amino89]

5 Weeks In! UPDATES!

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[size=+2]5 WEEK IN! UPDATES! [/size]

[size=+1]Weight Gain:[/size]
171.5 lbs. still, I'm at 4k Calories and still can't gain a pound! I'm not sure what's going on I'm going to up the Calories to 4200 and see where it takes me this week. Kind of disappointed on this aspect of the stack, but strength has been through the roof so getting stronger pound for pound is an even trade off I guess.

Pumps:
Absolutely ridiculous on this stack. My quads were pulsating like crazy today after Leg Extensions. Nearly every workout the pumps are above normal, and last quite a while.

DOMS:
DOMS is still elevated, it takes about 4 days to fully recover from most of the workouts I've been doing, compared to the usual 1-2 days. The Arachidonic Acid is starting to kick in big time.

Mood/Alpha Male Mentality:
Best part of this stack, confidence up, alphaness is amazing.

Sleep:
This week sleep quality hasn't really changed, but dream recall has been very good. Nearly every morning I can recall at least 1-2 dreams in vivid detail, very cool effect of the stack.

Strength:
WOW! This part of the stack is awesome, nearly every workout is literally filled with PR's. This part alone was worth running the stack, IMO. Honestly if I was reading this from another log, I would have a bit of skepticism but I swear the strength on this stack is out of this world, I'm loving it! Wish I had a video recorder....

Libido:
No change.

Side Effects:
Increased sweating intra workout, DOMS.

Appetite:
No change.

Overall:
Overall I'm very pleased with the results, I've bumped Calories up again, and hoping to gain some weight. Metabolism is revved on this stack, 4k for a week and not a single pound gained. I'm very impressed with the trio so far, and looking forward to what is in store for the next 2 weeks.

 

[workingatit43]

Damn bro that is awesome

 

[Amino89]

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Day 37 (07/29)

Chest, Abs [50 min.]

Incline BB Press
135 x 10
225 x 5
205 x 7
205 x 6

Weighted Dips (break parallel)
BW x 10
115 x 7 PR! + 2 reps
115 x 6 PR + 1 rep

DB Flat Bench
95 x 8
95 x 7
95 x 6

Push-ups (to failure)
50 PR!, up 5 reps
BW + 45 lb. plate on my back x 15 (haven't done these in a while )

15 min. Ab Circuit

Strength
Strength was decent today, I hit 50 reps on push-ups for my last exercise of the workout so I decided to add some weight until I build up to 50 reps again.

Pumps
Pumps were decent, not as intense as usual.

Adverse Side Effects
Had my second headache on the stack about an hour post-workout. So, I downed some water and fruit and it seemed to take care of it.

DOMS
Still extremely sore from yesterdays Leg session.

Mood
Alpha mentality still unstoppable.

Overall
Overall it was a decent Chest workout, could have been better but can't complain. I decided to do Abs again today since I had some free time, usually I don't do Abs back to back though. I did about 30 min. of low-intensity cardio today, and Calories were around 4100 might eat some cottage cheese pre-bed to bump it up to 4200. Tomorrow is my off day and I'm hoping to go see a movie I've heard awesome things about the Dark Night.

 

[workingatit43]

Are you finding the DOMS were worse earlier on the cycle or are the getting worse now or do they stay about the same? Congrats on my PR's bro

 

[Amino89]

Are you finding the DOMS were worse earlier on the cycle or are the getting worse now or do they stay about the same? Congrats on my PR's bro

Thanks! DOMS are about the same as earlier in the log, just kind of getting used to them now. Legs are still sore from Monday and Chest is sore from yesterday.

 

[workingatit43]

Thanks! DOMS are about the same as earlier in the log, just kind of getting used to them now. Legs are still sore from Monday and Chest is sore from yesterday.

Keep hitting it hard bro those PR's are impressive

 

[Amino89]

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Day 38 (07/30)

OFF Day

Saw the Dark Night and definitely gets 2 thumbs up from me. I'd rate it the best Batman movie so far. My girlfriend had never even seen a Batman movie and loved it, highly recommend!

 

[Amino89]

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Day 39 (7/31)

Back, Rear Shoulders [45 min.]

Barbell Deadlifts (no straps, no chalk)
135 x 10
225 x 10
335 x 8
335 x 5

Trap Bar Deadlifts
355 x 9
355 x 6

Seated Military Press
155 x 9 PR!
155 x 6
155 x 5

DB Lateral Raise
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

Cable Rows
210 x 10
210 x 10
210 x 10

Hyper Extensions
35 x 10 PR! for reps
35 x 10 PR! for reps

Pull-ups to failure
10


Strength
Slept in way to late today, almost 12 hours! Strength was way down, I forgot my chalk for Deadlifts today and my Legs still had some serious DOMS so I could barely hold onto the bar. After my first 2 working sets of standard barbell deadlifts I tried to do some Trap Bar deadlifts to see how grip was, it was slightly better but still my hands were soaking wet and I couldn't handle the bar. Only PR's I really set were Hyper Extensions and my first set of Military Press so not to impressed today. Grip was absolutely shot after those 2 Deadlift exercises.

Pumps
Kind of rushed today, and after the grip problems I decided to just superset everything and get out of the gym. Lower back pumps were noticeable that's about it.

Adverse Side Effects
Insane sweating intra-workout, I had to wipe myself down every minute it seemed like, LOL. Rest in between sets was maybe a minute at best so sweating, and lower strength was inevitable.

DOMS
OUCH! Legs are still VERY sore, and it definitely had an impact on Deadlifts today.

Mood
Alpha male mentality not as good as usual for intra-workout. I was pumped to workout today but after my grip suffered alphaness took a blow.

Overall
Overall it was a decent workout, could have been better. Tomorrow is an Arm and Ab workout session; I'm already pumped up to hit the weights hard tomorrow!

 

[workingatit43]

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Day 39 (7/31)

Back, Rear Shoulders [45 min.]

Barbell Deadlifts (no straps, no chalk)
135 x 10
225 x 10
335 x 8
335 x 5

Trap Bar Deadlifts
355 x 9
355 x 6

Seated Military Press
155 x 9 PR!
155 x 6
155 x 5

DB Lateral Raise
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

Cable Rows
210 x 10
210 x 10
210 x 10

Hyper Extensions
35 x 10 PR! for reps
35 x 10 PR! for reps

Pull-ups to failure
10


Strength
Slept in way to late today, almost 12 hours! Strength was way down, I forgot my chalk for Deadlifts today and my Legs still had some serious DOMS so I could barely hold onto the bar. After my first 2 working sets of standard barbell deadlifts I tried to do some Trap Bar deadlifts to see how grip was, it was slightly better but still my hands were soaking wet and I couldn't handle the bar. Only PR's I really set were Hyper Extensions and my first set of Military Press so not to impressed today. Grip was absolutely shot after those 2 Deadlift exercises.

Pumps
Kind of rushed today, and after the grip problems I decided to just superset everything and get out of the gym. Lower back pumps were noticeable that's about it.

Adverse Side Effects
Insane sweating intra-workout, I had to wipe myself down every minute it seemed like, LOL. Rest in between sets was maybe a minute at best so sweating, and lower strength was inevitable.

DOMS
OUCH! Legs are still VERY sore, and it definitely had an impact on Deadlifts today.

Mood
Alpha male mentality not as good as usual for intra-workout. I was pumped to workout today but after my grip suffered alphaness took a blow.

Overall
Overall it was a decent workout, could have been better. Tomorrow is an Arm and Ab workout session; I'm already pumped up to hit the weights hard tomorrow!

We all have the days when things just do not click like we want but I am sure you will bounce back hard bro

 

[Amino89]

We all have the days when things just do not click like we want but I am sure you will bounce back hard bro

Thanks. I'm already looking forward to tomorrows workout.

 

[workingatit43]

Give it hell bro

 

[zombul]

We all have the days when things just do not click like we want but I am sure you will bounce back hard bro

Haha, one of those days.I have had some of those myself lately. Rest, eat and you have enough knowledge to know it's a phase and the body just wasn't ready for it today. You have had some awesome gains and can't be distracted by one day.GOOD LUCK BRO
Knock it out tomorrow