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| Posted by: bigbri Aug 27 2004, 04:07 PM |
| This will be my initial post for product testing with BSN No-Xplode, I would like to thank David Tolson for this opportunity. Age: 31 Sex: Male Weight: 297 Bodyfat: 13.8% (Skyndex Calipers) Training experience: 18 years of lifting, 11 years of competitive bodybuilding and the last 3 years in competitive powerlifting training Education: MS Human Nutrition BS Exercise Science CSCS Current supplements: Bev-Super-Pak Biotest Grow MRP ( 1-2 shakes/day) BCAA's EAS Precision Protein (1-2/day) Present goals: Increase maximal strength while keeping bodyweight about the same. I compete in full powerlifting and bench only meets in the 308# class. My compettion goals for my next meet are: Squat=825 Bench=625 Deadlift=675 Total=2100+ Prescription/Recreational drugs: None, I'm drug tested on a regular basis Training Schedule/Protocol: I follow the 4-day/week Westside template with Metal Militia style bench training. I will give more details in my workout posts. Generally it looks like this: Sunday- Max effort-lower body (Deadlift) Tuesday-Raw day, Zero Momentum Training Thursday-Dynamic effort (Squat) Saturday-Bench Shirt and board work Diet: I don't follow as strict a regimen as I did in my bodybuilding days. I typically eat 5-6 meals/day. Usually 3 solid food meals and 2-3 MRP's/day. My total caloric intake ranges from 3500 to 4000 cal/day. Protein intake ranges from 40-65 grams/meal. My target is 300 grams/day. I increase calories and add creatine to take my weight up to 305#'s for meets and usually range between 295-300#'s. I plan on using 1 scoop of BSN No-Xplode upon waking on non-training days and 2 scoops preworkout on training days. I plan to post after each workout and will evaluate the effects of this product on my strength. Bri |
| Posted by: GhostfaceKillah Aug 28 2004, 11:48 AM |
| You are a beast my friend. I look forward to reading your impressions. |
| Posted by: bigbri Aug 28 2004, 03:46 PM |
| GFK-thankyou, your posts show your dedication and I'm sure your progress will be outstanding Sat 8/28/04 Training- Bench Shirt/board workout Took 2 scoops BSN NO-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout Warmup Bench 135 x 10 225 x 10 315 x 3 405 x 1 3 Board Press w/ Karin's double denim shirt 405 x 2 495 x 2 545 x 2 595 x 1 655 x 1 (20lb. PR) 675 miss Rack Lockouts 595 x 3 635 x 3 Band work for shouler stability 3sets of 10 This workout is to help me find the groove on a very strong bench shirt. Next week I will follow a similar workout with a new Inzer Radical double denim with grid stitching-ordered from Brent Mikesell at irongladiators.com. I am a couple months from my next meet so I use the boards to help me learn the shirt and provide an overload at the top to increase lockout strength. My initial impressions of BSN NO-xplode -taste is a little rough -my energy and intensity were excellent, I had woken up a little late and missed one of my meals prior to the workout, so I am inclined to give the supplement credit for good intensity and improved strength levels today |
| Posted by: bigbri Aug 29 2004, 08:41 PM |
| Sunday workout Max Effort Lower Body Took 2 scoops of BSN NO-xplode, 30 minutes prior to training Warmup Adductor Machine 200 x 10, 220 x 10, 220 x 10 Max Effort Movements Parallel Good Mornings 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 5, 405 x 3, 455 x 2, 495 x 1, 515 x 1 (20lb PR) Stiff Leg Deadlift 225 x 5, 315 x 3, 405 x 2, 495 x 1, 545 x 1 Accessory Work Padded T-bar Rows 4-45lb plates, 3 sets of 10 reps Close Grip Pulldowns 200lbs, 3 sets of 10 reps One-Arm Cable Curls 60 x 10, 80 x 10, 100 x 8 Ab Machine Crunch 160 x 8, 170 x 8, 180 x 6 |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 1 2004, 08:12 PM |
| Tuesday 2 scopps BSN NO-Xplode 30 minutes prior to workout Zero Momentum Training w/ 2 mini bands bands x 6, 135 x 6, 185 x 3, 225 x 1 275 for 5 sets of 1 Upright Rows 135 for 5 sets of 8 Band Shoulder Work Strength seems very good and bodyweight is up 2lbs |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 5 2004, 10:06 AM |
| Thursday and Saturday Workouts I took two scoops No-Xplode before each workout Thursday(actually friday) Squat workout -Usually a speed/dynamic day, but I am still breaking in my new Inzer Canvas suit so this was conventional squat workout. Squats bar x 10 145 x 10 235 x 8 325 x 6 415 x 3 suit on-straps down 505 x 3 595 x 3 full gear 685 x 1 735 x 1 775 x 1 20LB PR Seated Good morning 95 x 6 135 x 6 225 x 4 Reverse Hyper 4/45's per side for 2 sets of 10 reps Saturday Bench Shirt Workout-New Inzer DD shirt Warmup 135 x 10 225 x 8 315 x 6 405 x 1 3 board press w/ bench shirt 455 x 3 495 x 2 545 x 1 605 x 1, very easy, will start much higher next week and maybe work to my chest Rack lockouts 495 x 3 585 x 2 635 x 1 Shoulder band work 3 sets of 10 w/ minibands |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 7 2004, 10:11 PM |
| Tuesday Training Took 2 scoops NO-xplode 30 minutes prior to training. Max Lower Body Adductor Machine 200 x 10 220 x 10 220 x 10 Good Mornings 135 x 10 225 x 8 275 x 6 315 x 5 355 x 3 405 x 2 455 x 1 525 x 1 (10lb PR) Rack Pulls (Pins set just below knees) 315 x 3 405 x 3 495 x 2 585 x 1 635 x 1 675 x 1 (25lb PR) Padded T-bar Row 4/45's, 3 sets of 6 Close grip pulldown 200, 3 sets of 10 Icarian Curls 3 sets of 10 with stack Ab Machine 160 x 10 170 x 8 180 x 6 My strength continues to increase and training intensity is definitely up since starting No-xplode |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 9 2004, 09:52 PM |
| Thursday Workout 2 scoops No-Xplode Bench Shirt Work Warmup 135 x 10 225 x 8 315 x 6 405 x 1 Put on shirt 3 Board 495 x 2 2 Board 545 x 1 1 Board 585x 1 615 x 1 (PR) a tough lift, the lockout was questionable Seeing great strength improvements |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 10 2004, 09:02 PM |
| Heavy Squat workout 2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout Squat bar(55lbs) x 10 145 x 6 235 x 6 325 x 6 415 x 3 added briefs 505 x 2 595 x 2 suit, straps down 685 x 1 full gear, suit up, knee wraps 755 x 1 805 x 1 (30lb PR) 845 x 1(70lb PR from last week) Abs Reverse Hyper This was by far my strongest squat workout ever. I will return to speed training for 2 weeks then try for a new PR in 3 weeks |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 13 2004, 03:16 PM |
| Zero Momentum Bench Workout 2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout ZMT bar + 1 mini band x 10 bar + 2 minis x 6 bar + 3 minis x 4 Additional sets are with 3 mini bands looped over bar the bar weight 95 x 3 135 x 3 185 x 1 225 x1 for 5 sets 4 board press 315 x 3 365 x 3 405 x 3 Shurgs - 3 sets Reverse Grip Curls - 3 sets |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 15 2004, 09:51 PM |
| Deadlift Training 2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to training Abductor machine 220 for 3 sets of 10 Deadlift worked up to a max single 135 x 8 225 x 6 315 x 4 405 x 2 495 x 1 585 x 1 635 x 1 (10lb PR) 655- couldn't quite lockout, but very close |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 18 2004, 04:37 PM |
| Dynamic effort squat workout 2 scoops NO-xplode, 30 minutes priot to workout Box Squats 135 x 10 1 set of chains per side, 135 x 8 2 sets of chains, 135 x 6 3 sets of chains, 135 x 4 (kept 3 sets of chains on per side for remaining sets) 225 x4 315 for 8 sets of 2 GHR 3 sets of 6 Reverse Hyper 4 plates per side x 10 5 plates per side x 10 I am continuing to take 1 scoop of no-xplode on my off days and 2 scoops prior to workout. I am experiencing very intense workouts and great progress in peak strength. I feel that the greatest benefit of this product for my goals is as a preworkout stimulant. After I complete the product test I plan to use no-xplode pre-workout only, while using V-12 turbo daily. |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 19 2004, 06:21 PM |
| 2 scoops No-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout Reverse Band Press-Blue bands 135 x 10 225 x 10 315 x 10 405 x 6 495 x 3 585 x 1 635 x 1 495 x 4 535 x 4 555 x 3 Upright Row- wide grip 100 x 4 sets of 10 Reverse Grip Curls 60 x 10 75 x 10 80 x 10 90 x 10 Ab Machine 160 x 10 170 x 8 180 x 8 Band Shoulder 3 sets |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 21 2004, 08:52 PM |
| Max Effort Lower Body/Back 2 scoops No-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout Abductor Machine 200 x 10 220 x 10 for 2 sets Seated Good Morning bar x 10 95 x 10 135 x 8 185 x 6 225 x 6 Stiff Leg Deadlift 225 x 6 315 x 3 405 x 2 495 x 2 565 x 1 (20lb PR) Barbell Row 225 x 10 275 x 8 315 x 6 Pulldowns 200 x 10 for 3 sets Icarian Curl Machine stack x 10 for 3 sets Ab Machine 150 x 10 160 x 10 170 x 8 180 x 6 |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 23 2004, 07:17 PM |
| Heavy Bench Shirt-Board Workout Took last 2 scoops NO-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout Flat Bench 135 x 10 225 x 6 315 x 4 405 x 1 3 Board press in bench shirt 495 x 2 545 x 2 595 x 1 645 x 1 700 x 1(25lb PR), very good press, stalled near lockout Rack lockouts 405 x 3 495 x 2 585 x 1 675 x 1 Band Shoulder Work 3 sets This was my last serving of No-xplode My body weight increased 4 pounds while my bodyfat stayed the same during this testing period. My strength increased dramatically over the last 4 weeks. I feel that No-xplode definitely contributed to my gains. I plan on using No-xplode preworkout while taking V-12 turbo daily. I will continue to post for another week or two to see how No-xplode works used exclusively preworkout. |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 25 2004, 03:25 PM |
| Dynamic Effort Squats 2 scoops of No-xplode preworkout, I'm only using prewokout, not on non-training days 135 x 10 2 sets of chains, 135 x 10 3 sets of chains, 135 x 8 (all remaining sets will have 3 chains ) 225 x 4 335 x 3 365 x 2 for 5 sets 405 x 1 GHR 3 sets of 10 Reverse Hyper 4/45's each side x 10 5/45's each side x 8 6/45's each side x 6 |
| Posted by: rich_55 Sep 28 2004, 11:05 AM |
| What are rack lock-outs? I was looking into a Poliquin arm strength training program and these are included in addition to rack lock-out concentration curls? |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 30 2004, 08:55 AM |
| Rack lockout are basically just the lockout phase of the bench press. I typically set pins about 4-5 inches short of lockout. These provide a good overload for the triceps. I'm really not familiar with a rack lockout concentration curl. |
| Posted by: bigbri Sep 30 2004, 09:01 AM |
| Max Effort lower body/back workout 2 scoops NO-xplode 30 minutes before workout Suspended Good mornings w/safety squat bar bar x 10 155x 8 245 x 5 2795x 3 335 x 1 385 x 1 Rack pulls-from just below knees 225 x 5 315 x 5 405 x 3 495 x 3 585 x 3 675 x 1 705 x 1(25lb PR) 725 x miss, but very close GHR 3 sets of 8 Reverse Hyper 4/45's x 10 5/45's x 8 |
| Posted by: Luis38473 Oct 2 2004, 12:24 PM | ||
Why take it on non training days if you find its best as pre workout energy booster? Is type of product that you need to take for awhile before you notice anything? thanks. Luis |
| Posted by: bigbri Oct 4 2004, 07:45 PM |
| I took the product evryday during the product testing period, but now I am trying it just on training days |
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