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Posted by: spcag03 Apr 14 2008, 02:29 PM

First of all, thanks goes out to Vituran and the folks at AN for allowing me to run this log! Thanks!

Current stats:

BF------------ 14%-16%
weight ---------195lbs
waist (at navel) -34"
Bench 1RM-------315
DL max--------375
mil press----185
Squat----405

Log details:
I am hoping to cut down some bodyfat with the RPM/Neovar stack.

Standard meal/supplement dosing:
AM:
Egg white, oats w/ raisins, and glass of skim milk
Multi
4 neovar

snack:
protein shake

lunch:
chicken or some sort of lean meat and veggie

pre-workout:
3-4 RPM

post workout:
4 neovar
protein shake with 1 cup oats

dinner:
chicken or some sort of lean meat and veggies or rice

My workout

Monday:
Chest Day -
Bench
Incline Bench
Incline Flyes
Cable Crossovers
Dips

Tuesday:
Leg Day -
Squats
Barbell Lunges
Extensions
Curls
Calf Raises

Wednesday:
Shoulder/Trap Day -
Military Press
Lateral Raises
Front Raises
Rear Delts
Upright Rows
Shrugs

Thursday:
Back Day -
Deadlifts
Pull-ups
Lat Pulls
Seated Row
Back Extensions

Friday:
Arm Day -
Close Grip Bench
Skull Crushers
Tricep Pushdowns
Standing Curls
Hammer Curls
Preacher Curls

Every workout day will be followed by cardio of some sort. Either 30-45 mins of eliptical or treadmill or HIIT (weather permitting).

Personal background:
I started working out 5 years ago for baseball. I got bigger and stronger, but never realized how important cardio and diet were. I workout in the evening after work. Also, I coach a youth baseball team and play softball, so I may miss some workouts, but they can be made up on the weekend.

I am open to any suggestions to help meet my goal of 10% bf and maintaining the muscle I already have. I will answer any questions regarding the RPM/Neovar stack and its effects or anything else.

Let's get it going...first workout tonight!

Posted by: Vitruvian Apr 14 2008, 04:42 PM

Looking forward to your log man!

One thing to keep in mind... your morning and post-workout Neovar doses.... have them at least 10 minutes before eating... preferably 15.

Also, please add in 1 capsule of Neovar with your pre-workout RPM dosing (on an empty stomach).

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 15 2008, 09:39 AM

DAY 1

Dosage: 4 Neovar 30 mins before breakfast
3 caps 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Chest + Cardio

Incline Bench: 185x12, 205x8, 205x8, 225x4
Decline Bench: 225x8, 230x8, 230x8
Incline Flyes: 40x10, 40x10, 45x8
Cable Crossovers: 35x10, 40x10, 40x10
Dips: BWx15, BWx12, BWx12

30 mins on treadmill

Overview:
Hmm, interesting workout today. I took my RPM and began to feel the energy on my way to the gym. It had me feelin like the shit...ha. I get in the gym and start my workout, but feel weak. At the same time, after the first exercise, my whole upper body especially my chest felt swollen and huge. I had an excellent cardio session as well. Feelin good so far though.

Thanks vitruvian! I will make sure I get them in 15 minutes before eating and also add the 1 in pre-workout.

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 16 2008, 08:45 AM

DAY 2

I usually do legs today, but felt like doing shoulders for some reason.

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Shoulders/Traps + Cardio

Military Press: 135x10 145x8, 155x6, 155x6
Lateral Raises: 40x8, 45x8, 45x6
Front Raises: 40x8, 40x8, 45x6
Upright Row: 95x8, 105x8, 105x8
Rear Lat Machine: 80x10, 80x10, 80x10
Barbell Shrugs: 225x10, 275x10, 315x8, 315x6, 225x10

Didn't have time for cardio due to coaching.

Overview:
So far, no extremely noticable effects from the Neovar. My muscles do seem somewhat harder, but could all be mental. The RPM has given me a great "clean" energy though.

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 17 2008, 09:05 AM

DAY 3

What an awesome leg workout! I felt stronger and more motivated than ever today!

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Legs + Cardio

Squates: 135x10 225x8, 315x6, 335x6, 355x5
Barbell Lunges: 135x10, 155x8, 155x8
Leg Extensions: 200x8, 210x8, 220x6
Hamstring Curls: 90x8, 110x8, 110x8
Standing Calf Raises: 200x15, 220x15, 230x15, 240x15
Seated Calf Raises: 90x15, 135x15, 135x15, 135x15

30 mins eliptical.

Overview:
Extremely good workout today. I found out that I should take RPM 30 minutes prior b/c that's when it hits me fully. Focused and energized the whole time...even went home and worked in the yard after. Muscles are feeling pumped now almost all the time. A little excess gas, but can deal w/ it

Posted by: Vitruvian Apr 18 2008, 10:15 PM

QUOTE (spcag03 @ Apr 17 2008, 09:05 AM)

Can I get a helll yeaaah!?!?!?

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 19 2008, 04:46 PM

DAY 4

Still going strong!

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Back + Cardio

Deadlifts: 135x10 225x8, 275x8, 315x6, 335x5
Lat Pulldowns: 130x10, 150x8, 160x8, 170x6
Bent Rows: 185x8, 205x8, 205x6
Seated Rows: 170x8, 180x8, 180x8

15 mins HIIT.

Overview:
Overall...great! I haven't done deadlifts in a while, but still had the same strength. Amazing pumps in my back and kept the pump throughtout the night!

DAY 5

Arm Day!!

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Arms+ Cardio

Close Grip Bench: 135x10 185x8, 185x6, 205x6
Nosebreakers: 105x10, 115x8, 115x8
V-bar Pushdowns: 120x8, 130x8, 140x8, 150x6
Standing Curls: 65x10, 85x8, 105x8, 105x8
Dumbbell Curls: 40x10, 40x8, 45x6
Hammer Curls: 55x8, 55x7, 55x8

30 mins eliptical.

Overview:
Vascularity in my arms were crazy today!! I've never been able to see that vein in my bicep, but today it was fckin crazy!! I'm likin this Neovar!! RPM at 3 is ok, but I read in someone else's log that they added caffeine, so I added a caffeine and feelin right! Got through my workout with energy to spare!

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 22 2008, 12:20 PM

DAY 6 & 7

Recovery Days!!

Dosage: 2 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
1 caps RPM
2 Neovar 15 minutes pre-dinner

Overview:
Been feeling a little sick w/ the weather changing, but trying to eat right over the weekend. It's kind of hard when their are cookouts and my wife wants to make cookies and brownies and other sweet shit. Oh well, doing my best. The vascularity is still pretty intense even on off days.

Posted by: Vitruvian Apr 22 2008, 08:41 PM

QUOTE (spcag03 @ Apr 22 2008, 12:20 PM)

Looking good man.

Tell wifey no cookies or brownies.

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 23 2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks Vitruvian! I may need someone else to tell her that for me...she doesn't listen to me

DAY 8

Sick!!! Took the day off from work and slept all day!! I still took the maintanance dosage though.

DAY 9

Another great leg day! Strength is up!

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Legs + Cardio

Squates: 135x10 225x8, 315x6, 355x6, 375x5, 415x3
Barbell Lunges: 155x10, 185x8, 185x8
Leg Extensions: 200x8, 220x8, 240x6
Hamstring Curls: 110x8, 130x8, 130x8
Standing Calf Raises: 200x15, 220x15, 230x15, 240x15
Seated Calf Raises: 90x15, 135x15, 135x15, 135x15

30 mins eliptical.

Overview:

Wow...felt stronger!! I must say that this is good stuff so far. I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I've actually lost 2 pounds, but strength has gone up!!

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 24 2008, 08:39 AM

DAY 10

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Shoulders/Traps + Cardio

Military Press: 135x10 145x8, 155x6, 155x6, 145x6, 135x8
Lateral Raises: 40x8, 45x8, 45x8
Front Raises: 40x8, 40x8, 45x6
Upright Row: 105x8, 115x8, 115x8
Rear Lat Machine: 80x10, 80x10, 80x10
Barbell Shrugs: 225x10, 275x10, 315x8, 315x6, 275x10, 225x10

35 mins on eliptical.

Overview:
Good workout! No real noticable strength increase, but felt good the whole workout. I had a great amount of energy and got through the cardio without a problem. BTW, down 4 lbs total w/ an actual increase in strength!!

Posted by: Kevin43403 Apr 24 2008, 09:52 AM

QUOTE (spcag03 @ Apr 24 2008, 08:39 AM)

BTW, down 4 lbs total w/ an actual increase in strength!!

Good job man! I'll be following this log to compare. Keep up the hard work bro.

Posted by: spcag03 Apr 28 2008, 08:49 AM

DAY 11

Overview:
Didn't make it to the gym due to coaching duties. Off topic...coaching young kids is definitely a test in patience. It's extremely frustrating to see kids get down on themselves when they really do play hard. Our team is very inexperienced and not doing well in the W-L category, but I'm having a blast doing this. Hopefully the W-L will turn around soon.

DAY 12

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM, 1 cap Neovar 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Arms + Cardio

Close Grip Bench: 135x10 185x8, 185x6, 205x6, 225x5
Nosebreakers: 105x10, 115x8, 120x8
V-bar Pushdowns: 120x8, 130x8, 140x8, 150x6
Standing Curls: 65x10, 85x8, 105x8, 105x8
Dumbbell Curls: 40x10, 40x8, 45x6
Hammer Curls: 55x8, 55x7, 55x8

35 mins on eliptical.

Overview:
Another good workout! Didn't feel a huge strength increase today, but felt like I could workout all night! I didn't want to leave the gym, but it was Friday, so time for a relaxing weekend.

DAY 13 & 14

Recovery Days!!

Dosage: 2 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
1 caps RPM
2 Neovar 15 minutes pre-dinner

Posted by: Vitruvian Apr 29 2008, 06:20 PM

Glad it seems to be treatin you well man!

Posted by: spcag03 May 1 2008, 09:40 AM

Whew...I need to get caught up. Been busy with a lot of things, still killin the gym though!!

DAY 15

Missed Workout due to coaching...BTW, we almost won our first game! Kinda excited for that! We only lost by 2 runs, but played awesome and hit the hell outta the ball. If it wasn't for costly fielding mistakes like over-throws in one inning, we would have won by 5 runs! Oh well...it is progress though! I told the kids if they win one of the next 5 games, they can shave a mohawk in my hair...if it does happen, I'll have to get some pics on here.

DAY 16

Dosage: 4 Neovar 30 mins before breakfast
4 caps RPM 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Chest + Cardio

Flat Bench: 135x15, 185x12, 225x10, 235x8, 245x6
Incline Dumbbells: 75x12, 85x8, 90x8
Incline Flyes: 40x10, 40x10, 45x8
Flat Bench Flyes: 50x10, 55x8, 50x10
Dips: BWx15, BWx12, BWx12

15 mins treadmill; 20 mins eliptical

DAY 17

Dosage: 4 Neovar 30 mins before breakfast
4 caps RPM 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Shoulders + Cardio

Military Press: 135x10, 135x8, 145x8, 150x4
Lateral Raises: 40x8, 40x8, 40x8
Front Raises: 45x10, 45x10, 45x8
Rear Lats: 85x10, 85x10, 85x10
Shrugs: 225x10, 275x10, 315x8, 315x8

1 mile - 8 minutes on treadmill

Overview:

I'm liking this stuff! The vascularity and pumps are amazing! I feel good almost all the time. I'm not sure about the energy from RPM anymore though. I bumped it up to 4 caps this week and it seems to be working, just not that "geek'd" up feeling. I'm still at the same weight, but I definitely look leaner...wifey even said something the other day about it.

Posted by: Kevin43403 May 1 2008, 06:05 PM

QUOTE (spcag03 @ May 1 2008, 09:40 AM)

I definitely look leaner...wifey even said something the other day about it.

Gotta love that. I have had a lot of people come up to me tell me I look leaner and it has only been about a week. These supps rock

Posted by: Vitruvian May 3 2008, 09:45 AM

Good luck on those upcoming games man! Sounds like you enjoy coaching!

Is your pre-workout RPM always on an empty stomach? If not, try to get it that way as close as possible at least. You could try adding in 1 Neovar to see if it increases the intensity as well.

Posted by: spcag03 May 5 2008, 09:31 AM

DAY 18

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Back + Cardio

Deadlifts: 135x10 225x10, 275x8, 315x8, 335x6, 345x5
Pull-up: BWx10, BWx8, BWx10
Lat Pulldowns: 130x10, 150x8, 160x8, 170x6
Bent Rows: 185x8, 205x8, 205x6
Seated Rows: 170x8, 180x8, 180x8

35 minutes elliptical.

Overview:
Wasn't really into the workout mentally, but pushed through to have a good workout. Still feeling and looking leaner. I plan to get the gym staff to do their "fat analysis" to see where I'm at now.

DAY 19

Arm Day!!

Dosage: 4 Neovar 15 mins before breakfast
3 caps RPM, 1/2 tab caffeine and 1 cap Neovar 30 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Arms+ Cardio

Close Grip Bench: 135x10 185x8, 185x6, 205x6
Nosebreakers: 105x10, 115x8, 115x8
V-bar Pushdowns: 120x8, 130x8, 140x8, 150x6
Standing Curls: 65x10, 85x8, 105x8, 105x8
Dumbbell Curls: 40x10, 40x8, 45x6
Hammer Curls: 55x8, 55x7, 55x8

30 mins eliptical.

Overview:
I love arm days because you get to see the vascularity like crazy! Definitely a better workout today...I added half a tab of caffeine with the RPM on an empty stomach and felt great! I wanted to keep going, but had some other prior comittments.

DAYS 20 and 21

Recovery days!

Maintained the dosages used on weekends. Felt really good after Friday's workout. We had bbq festival to go to all weekend!! Cold beer and great food! It was like a huge tailgate party, but with a lot better food! It was fckin awesome...I didn't cheat too bad. A few too many cold beers, but a welcome break from reality for a weekend!

Posted by: spcag03 May 5 2008, 09:34 AM

QUOTE (Vitruvian @ May 3 2008, 09:45 AM)

No baseball this weekend! It picks back up this week...we have 3 games and hope to pick at least 1 up. I do enjoy coaching as baseball was a huge part of the majority of my life.

I have been taking them on an empty stomach with 1 Neovar. Friday, I added half a tab of caffeine and that seemed to elevate the effects. It was great!

Posted by: spcag03 May 9 2008, 10:49 AM

I got in a workout Monday, but woke up the next day and my back was killing me! I'm not sure if I slept on it wrong or what...nayways, I've been out of comission the rest of the week as I've been barely able to sit at my desk for work. This sucks!!

DAY 22

Dosage: 4 Neovar 30 mins before breakfast
4 caps RPM 45 minutes pre-workout
4 Neovar 15 minutes post-workout

Workout: Chest + Cardio

Flat Bench: 135x15, 185x12, 225x10, 235x8, 245x6
Incline Dumbbells: 75x12, 85x8, 90x8
Incline Flyes: 40x10, 40x10, 45x8
Flat Bench Flyes: 50x10, 55x8, 50x10
Dips: BWx15, BWx12, BWx12

25 mins treadmill