5 Neovar upon waking
4 RPM + 1 NeoVar 30 minutes before workout
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
Wide Cable rows 140x12, 160x12, 180x9, 200x5
Close Pulldowns 220x12, 250x12, 250x11
T-Bar rows 135x12, 160x10, 180x7
EZ Curls 110x13, x8

Comments:
I had to rush through the workout because I had to get to work. I made it to the T-Bar but I almost threw up from going so fast. Oh well, I hate back day anyway. I do love adding the Neovar and RPM together preworkout. Pumps are great.

5 Neovar upon waking
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
BB Bench Press 225x11, 275x5, 285x5
DB Incline Bench 95's x12, 105's x9
BB Shoulder Press 205x10, 215x9, 225x5
BB Shrugs 225x18, 315x13, 405x9
Close grip bench 195x11, 205x8, 215x8

Comments:
I forgot to take the RPM and let me tell you that I will never forget to again. My strength and especially energy level were down. I was struggling to get through the workout . The view in the gym was sweet if you know what I mean

Rich- The only "hardcore gym" I know of in the area is Powerstation and that is in Middletown. Not of any that I know of in Dayton.

5 Neovar upon waking
5 RPM + 1 NeoVar
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
Squats 225x12, 275x11, 315x7, 335x5 <- never touched this much weight before
Deep Leg Press 405x12, 495x12, 585x9
Leg Extension 135x16, 180x10, 190x10

Comments:
I decided to up the RPM dose since it was leg day and wow. I still have amazing energy. I also repped out more weight on squats than I ever have and it still felt kinda light.

Checking out the log, seeing how your cut is going with NeoVar/RPM.

Nice diet listed, I like it! Though for a cut, I hope the calories aren't too high.

Dude your BB Curls are insane, here I thought I had some kick ass curls....Damn!

Chest workouts look strong too, you don't do any fly movements for a chest finisher? I find decline DB flys to add in a serious finish pump to chest. I usually use a weight I can get 10 reps with but yet still get more of a squeeze/flex feeling than weight feeling throughout the movement.

5 Neovar upon waking
4 RPM + 1 NeoVar 30 minutes before workout
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
One-arm DB rows 125's x10, 130's x9, 140's x6
Pullups 25x12, 50x12, 75x7
T-Bar rows 135x12, 180x11, 225x8
DB concentration curls 60's x9, x9, x8

Comments:
I have found out that if I eat anywhere near the time I take the RPM that it just screws up my stomach. I feel like throwing up the whole workout. Sometimes I can't wait to take the RPM on an empty stomach because of my schedule. Even with the stomach issues, another great workout. We had another person workout with us, he is a powerlifter, and he was very motivating. Which is good because I abhor back day.

5 Neovar upon waking
5 RPM + 1 NeoVar 15 minutes before workout
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
DB Bench 115's x8, 125's x6, 135's x5 <- PR two straight weeks
BB Incline Bench 205x8, 225x5
DB Shoulder Press 85's x9, 90's x7, 75's x10
Dips BWx19, x15

Comments:
I decided I was going to go for 135's so I took 5 RPM. Man did I have energy and motivation. The RPM just makes you so focused and motivated to go heavy. it is unlike any preworkout supp I have ever tried. Had to rush through the workout due to gym closing and had people coming up to me asking me what my diet is like and what my workouts look like. They were impressed at me getting 135's and so was I. The only problem is I think I strained my left biceps . Hopefully it gets better by back day. Plus, I am now down another 2 pounds.

5 Neovar upon waking
4 RPM + 1 NeoVar 15 minutes before workout
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
Squats 225x12, 275x9, 295x7
A2G Squats 225x8 <- My butt was litteraly touching the ground
Hack Squats 225x10, 315x9, 365x6
One leg Leg Press 225x8, x7
Leg Press 495x12

Comments:
I was not feeling it today. My workout partner skipped out today and I could just not get motivated to lift. I did find out that my left leg is stronger than my right leg. Guess I am going to have to start doing one legged exercises to strengthen the right one up to my left one. Left bi feels better today

5 Neovar upon waking
4 RPM + 1 NeoVar 30 minutes before workout
5 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
Lying T-Bar rows 135x12, 160x11, 180x9
Pulldowns 210x12, 225x12, 240x11
Cable rows 140x12, 160x10, 180x8
Chinups BWx15, x13, x10
BB Curls 105x12, 125x9, 135x7
Incline DB Curls 50's x11, 55's x8

Comments:
I will be running out of Neovar any day now so I will go and get my bodyfat tested in a couple of days and then have my final conclusion on these two products. As far as todays workout, it was okay. My left bicep started hurting again after the workout but it allowed me to go hard during the workout so oh well.

Holy crap dude, you are taking your RPM and NeoVar 15 minutes before a workout?!!! Not really bad, but if it seems its lacking performance then try what I do.

RPM I usually take a dose (-1) about an hour before and then the (-1) 15 minutes before a workout.

Your NeoVar should be taken then 15 minutes later some carbs consumed!!! I usually take it 1 hr to no less than 45mins before a workout, wait 15 mins and eat carbs or drink a protein/carb shake, then allow about 1/2hr for my stomach to mostly clear.

Are you getting some mediciny burps during your workout?!


Also I try not to eat anything about an hour before a workout, sometimes what makes you sick feeling is because of digestion and blood from your pump conflicting.

Ben, thanks for the advice. I like to take it about 30 minutes or less before my workout because for me I have found it to be the most effective. I do gets those burps and that nauseated feeling but my strength is higher when I do it like that.

5/22

5 Neovar upon waking
5 RPM 30 minutes before workout
3 NeoVar after workout

Workout:
BB Bench Press 225x11, 275x8, 285x5
DB Incline Bench 90's x11, 105's x10
DB Shoulder Press 75's x12, 90's x9, 95's x8
BB Shrugs 225x18, 315x14, 365x12
Weighted Dips 45x12, 90x12, 105x8

Comments:
Well, I finally ran out of NeoVar . I am supposed to get my bodyfat tested on Monday so I will give my final conclusion on these products then. I still have RPM left so I will continue to post my workouts.

5 RPM 30 minutes before workout

Workout:
Deadlifts 225x12, 315x12, 365x7
Leg Press 405x12, 495x12, 585x11
Archilletas 7, 7, 3
Ab Machine 80x18, 90x15, 100x11

Comments:
Just a normal workout. Not really pumped but was still pretty decent. I guess it kinda sucks now that the NeoVar is gone.

Huh, well if its still working good keep at it! Sometime you should try how I posted and see if it does any better for you. But wait till you are off your comp cut incase if the extra carbs are too much.

Also being on a cut I'd recommend Drive which contains Forskolin, that stuff has muscle sparing properties for lower calorie diets and muscle building properties. Good Stuff...like having your cake and eating it too....oops bad analogy for being on a cut...my bad!

I've been moving to a new apartment and with work and lifting I haven't had a chance to get on here, but I went and got my fat tested and did all the measurements.


4/23/08 5/29/08
Weight: 221 lbs 215
Bodyfat: 9.8% (Bod Pod) 8.7%

Measurements: (all cold)
Shoulders: 55.25" 55.75"
Lats: 48" 48"
Chest: 45" 45"
Arms: 17.5" 17.5"
Forearms: 14.75" 14.75"
Waist: 32.5" 31"
Calves: 16" 16"
Thighs: 25.75" 25.75"
Neck: 17.25" 17.25"

RPM/NeoVar Conclusion:
All I can say is WOW! I was able to lose 1.1% bodyfat, 6 pounds, and 1.5" off my waist all while my shoulders got bigger. I never thought that I would be able to set new personal records while on a cut. It seemed like every week I was getting stronger in something. These products are definately a must have while cutting. I plan on trying the new NeoVar eventually and hope that it is close to how great this version is. The only problem I had was that sometimes the RPM would make my stomach hurt.

Now that I have done this mini-cut I am planning my first contest to be next May. Rich is running one in Columbus in May and I am planning on that being the one I do. For this being my first cut, i learned a lot which should help me later on.

GREAT LOG man!

When showtime rolls around, please remind me I owe you some Neovar Recomped for your stack a couple months out

Yea, I will. Thanks again for the opportunity to try these products out Vitruvian.

Congrats on the progress Kevin! The bod pod is pretty harsh too, so you are certainly lean. Keep training hard for next May!!