Wedgy's Return! - A Smash/HyperTEST Log

[wedgylx]

I'm coming back from retirement to review Axis Lab's Smash and HyperTEST! Thanks to Axis for this chance

[wedgylx]

HyperTEST
http://www.discountanabolics.com/p/AX09

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Capsules
Servings per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
HyperLH™ Complex 1000mg
Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris (80% Saponins, 40% Protodioscin), Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris (60% Saponins, 20% Protodioscin)
HyperFT™ Complex 1285mg
Avena Sativa (Standardized Avenacosides A & B), Eurycoma Longifolia (100:1), Urtica Dioica, Maca Root, ZMA™, Epimedium, Chrysin, Cnidium Monnieri, Vitamin B-6, Bioperine™
Hyper Adaptogenic Complex™ 475mg
Eleuthero Root, Ashwagandha Root, Rhodiola Rosea (3%)

Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, silica and gelatin.

Dosage: As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules prior to bed time.

[wedgylx]

SMASH
http://www.discountanabolics.com/p/AX06

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (16.5G)
Servings per Container: 30 (One Month Supply)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
Calories from Fat 0
Total Carbohydrates 6g
Sugar 0g
Strength Infusion (proprietary blend) 3g
Creatine Ethyl Ester
Tricreatine Malate
Pump-Endurance Infusion (proprietary blend) 4g
Di-L-Arginine Malate
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
L-Citrulline Malate
L-Norvaline
Energy Infusion (proprietary blend) 1.2g
Glucuronolactone
Caffeine
Tyrosine

Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, stevia and sucralose.

Dosage: As a dietary supplement, take one level scoop with 16oz of water 30 minutes before workout on a light to empty stomach. On non-workout days, take one level scoop with 16oz of water on a light to empty stomach.

[wedgylx]

My Stats
Upper Arms:
Forearms:
Chest:
Waist:
Quads:
Calves:

Height:
Weight:
Bodyfat%:

I'll complete this later when i have access to my scale and measuring tape



PICS
Lighting is really bright in my room, kind of took away from my definition. I'll take some pics outside once the sun comes out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307009.jpg

[dinoiii]

Alright I posted in Off Topic in the DA Shirt thread...but welcome back... retirement? Good Lord, I think that puts me in the grave then. Slow down there geiser.

So, where the hell have you been?

D_

[snakemw]

whats up man. long time no see. ;)

[wedgylx]

SHOULDERS - April 3rd, 2007
DB Military - 40lbs X 14(warmup)
___________70lbs X12
___________70lbs X12
___________90lbs X1 superset with Standing Arnolds @ 30lbs X8

Incline DB lateral Raises - 20lbs X10
______________________20lbs X10 drop set to 15lbs X4
______________________20lbs X10 drop set to 15lbs X5

Reverse Pec Dec - 75lbs X20
________________90lbs X10

Hammer Strength Shrugs - 180lbs X15
_______________________270lbs X12
_______________________270lbs X12

NOTES:
- I probably could have pushed for more than 1 at 90lbs for military, but without a spotter I was concerned about my form and quit early
- I need a new pair of straps for my shrugs, my grip strength failed every set before my traps did
- I felt nice and swole and saw great pumps in my delts and traps.
- Flavor system was really remarkable, this stuff tastes great. Axis did a really good job on this, a million times better than NOxplode or even Sizeon

some more pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/wedgylx/4-03-07/aplril307001.jpg

[NightTrain]

i too posted in the shirt thread but what the hey..... welcome back again

[Clickster]

Lovin' the log so far bro. Glad to see you back here, wasn't the same around here without ya.

[ChefDeez]

Wedge dude what's up bro haven't seen you in a while. You're gonna love smash I've been running a log for about a week now.

[bLacKjAcK]

My man wedge!!

Like sooo excited to see ya doin this man. Looking so forward to following this thing all the way through with ya.

GL!!

[B-natural]

good luck man, will be following this one, and welcome back

[Clickster]

Nice pics dude, very nice log.

I appreciate you putting so much into the log.

Thanks again.

[wedgylx]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm looking to pack more of that mass back onto my chest and back, my arms are a little smaller but those are the two points where I notice the most loss.

OFF DAY - Wednesday April 4th
Day off for me.

[wedgylx]

ARMS - Thursday April 5th
DB Curls - 30lbs X10 (warmup)
_________40lbs X12
_________40lbs X10
_________50lbs X4 ->drop set to 30lbs X3 ->drop set to 20lbsX4

Standing Cammbered Bar Curls - 85lbs X10
____________________________85lbs X8
____________________________115lbs X1 -> super set DB curls 25lbs X7

Rope Pushdowns - 70lbs X13 (warmups)
_______________120lbs X20
_______________150lbs X9
_______________150lbs X8

Dips - bodyweight X10
______bodyweight X10
______bodyweight X10

DB SKullcrushers - 40lbs X10
________________40lbs X10

NOTES:
-Pumps were great, looked real vascular during my workout
-Taste is still great lol

So far I'm very pleased with the smash as a preworkout energizer. Its too early to say much more at this point

[RisingAgainst]

wow, nice to see ya again wedge. Hopefully you stick around this time!

[B-natural]

ya, welcome back, and good luck with the log, I almost did a similar log, and ended up purchasing clout and had word of blue print, so purchased that too. sooner or later, i'll be taking a SMASH course

[Clickster]

Looking forward to hearing about your Arm workout bro.

[Clickster]

Nice arm workout bro, very nice!

[llllern]

well welcome back best of luck

[wedgylx]

thanks guys

[ChefDeez]

You addicted to the taste of Smash yet bro? It only takes a few days lol

[UNCfan1]

Looking good stranger. Nice workouts and I am interested to see ur results.

[bLacKjAcK]

ARMS - Thursday April 5th
DB Curls - 30lbs X10 (warmup)
_________40lbs X12
_________40lbs X10
_________50lbs X4 ->drop set to 30lbs X3 ->drop set to 20lbsX4

Standing Cammbered Bar Curls - 85lbs X10
____________________________85lbs X8
____________________________115lbs X1 -> super set DB curls 25lbs X7

Rope Pushdowns - 70lbs X13 (warmups)
_______________120lbs X20
_______________150lbs X9
_______________150lbs X8

Dips - bodyweight X10
______bodyweight X10
______bodyweight X10

DB SKullcrushers - 40lbs X10
________________40lbs X10

NOTES:
-Pumps were great, looked real vascular during my workout
-Taste is still great lol

So far I'm very pleased with the smash as a preworkout energizer. Its too early to say much more at this point


Not bad at all for a long break my friend! Good stuff. Keep up the good work!

[wedgylx]

You addicted to the taste of Smash yet bro? It only takes a few days lol

stuff tastes great! We should meet up for a lift sometime man, its been a while.

thanks blackjack and UNC! I'm feeling great lately

[Clickster]

stuff tastes great! We should meet up for a lift sometime man, its been a while.

thanks blackjack and UNC! I'm feeling great lately

That is awesome news man, glad to see ya back to yourself.

[wedgylx]

OFF DAY - Friday April 7th
DIdn't really want to take an off day today, but I've had tickets for a Taking Back Sunday concert since they went on pre-sale in like November or early December. Between some errands and the concert I didn't work a lift in today. Tommorow is unlikely, so I'll have to hit it hard for the next week. I may do some cardio tommorow so long as the weather is okay

Next up, Legs!

[bLacKjAcK]

OFF DAY - Friday April 7th
DIdn't really want to take an off day today, but I've had tickets for a Taking Back Sunday concert since they went on pre-sale in like November or early December. Between some errands and the concert I didn't work a lift in today. Tommorow is unlikely, so I'll have to hit it hard for the next week. I may do some cardio tommorow so long as the weather is okay

Next up, Legs!

Did they play the old "Cute w/o E" ?? Still my fav song they have ever written...I dunno why -- just is.

Lookin forward to hearin bout them sexi legs!

[ChefDeez]

stuff tastes great! We should meet up for a lift sometime man, its been a while.

thanks blackjack and UNC! I'm feeling great lately

Definitely bro, you still at Bally's?

[wedgylx]

Definitely bro, you still at Bally's?

yep, i am. i like it there actually

[ChefDeez]

Cool dude, I'm sure I could get a guest pass or something we should def do that soon. Logs lookin good too.

[Clickster]

Wedgy is a beast!!
Wish I lived near ya, Id go lift with you two in a heartbreat.
Would be fun as heck.

[ChefDeez]

Wedgy is a beast!!
Wish I lived near ya, Id go lift with you two in a heartbreat.
Would be fun as heck.

Yeah that'd be sick, you'll have to take a trip out to Boston sometime we'll show you a good time.

[Clickster]

Yeah man, I would love to go to Boston. A buddy of mine actually went to Boston last week.

If I ever get to go to Boston, you and Wedge can be my official tour guides. heh

[Clickster]

Happy Easter Wedge, hope you had a good one.

[wedgylx]

LEGS - Saturday April 7th
Squats - 135lbs X10 (warmup)
________205lbs X10
________225lbs X8
________225lbs X8

HS Leg Extensions - 90lbs X8
_________________90lbs X8
_________________90lbs X8

HS Leg Curls - 70lbs X20
_____________70lbs X20
_____________105lbs X8

Sled Calf Extensions - 180lbs X20
___________________180lbs X20
___________________270lbs X20
___________________360lbs X17

NOTES:
-My first leg day in nearly a year! I had a hamstring injury I had to rehab but its feeling good lately and I've been playing hockey with it, so all sings point to go
-I also have chronic knee pain and I found in mainly my squats that the pressure on my knees seemed to outweight true "fatigue" in my quads
-Due to that knee pain I've always used the Smith Machine for squats, I used free weights (barbell) for the first time since high school. It felt okay, but I think I need to invest in wraps for my knees.
-One day later my legs are in so much pain haha, its a good pain though. I'm looking forward to making nice gains in my wheels for once. My knees feel good today as well, so that makes me optimistic for the future.
-pumps were real significant. Even could have been over the top in terms of my calves

[wedgylx]

OFF DAY - April 8th
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Yeah click, we'll show you what partying in boston is like.

Chef lemme kno, it'd be fun to meet and lift. I need to visit you at work sometime

[Clickster]

Looked like an awesome Leg workout, I would have been sore too. heh

Nice work man.

[ChefDeez]

OFF DAY - April 8th
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Yeah click, we'll show you what partying in boston is like.

Chef lemme kno, it'd be fun to meet and lift. I need to visit you at work sometime

Def dude, I'm actually working at Total Nutrition Plus in Wakefield now, stop by I'll get you those knee straps! Still at VW too part time.

[wedgylx]

CHEST - April 9th
BB Bench - 135lbs X12 (warmup)
__________225lbs X9
__________225lbs X8
__________275lbs X2 drop set to 135lbs with feet on bench X6

Incline DB Bench - 70lbs X10
________________70lbs X8
________________85lbs X4

HS Decline Bench - 180lbs X11*
_________________180lbs X10
_________________180lbs X10

"Up-Down" Alternating Flies - 30lbs X24**
_________________________40lbs X20

* = I perform this on the hammer strength machine. The way i do these is first i perform 3 normal reps with both sides. I then hold the left side in a static position while I perform 3 reps with my right arm. I then switch arms and perform the 3 reps with my left side while holding the right arm in a static position. I finish the sets off by performing standard reps with both sides to failure

** = These flies are done with a standard cable unit. I put a grip on both top pulleys and both low pulleys. I begin by holding the top pulley with my right hand and the opposite bottom pulley with my left hand. I pull these together and touch at chest level. I then switch sides and complete the set.

NOTES:
-Pumps were great, made my upper chest look very defined during my workout.
-Weights or reps improved in every exercise from last week.

[ChefDeez]

Solid numbers dude, looking good. I like the drop set on the flat bench good call .

[wedgylx]

Solid numbers dude, looking good. I like the drop set on the flat bench good call .

thanks man, I'm happy with my numbers considering how long I had taken off from lifting

[snakemw]

those numbers are as good or better than mine i and i havent taken time off. dang it i got to add some strength. :(

[wedgylx]

those numbers are as good or better than mine i and i havent taken time off. dang it i got to add some strength. :(

They seem good, but not too long ago I can remember benching 315lbs for sets of four. Of course, i tore my pec during this time lol, but thats besides the point!

Just sucks to be lifting less than you remember. In a month or two I'll jump on cycle and I'm sure I'll be back on track.

[wedgylx]

BACK - Tuesday, April 10
Deadlifts - 135lbs X 12 (-3 reps)
_________225lbs X7(-1rep)->superset 19reps of 1 legged good mornings with 10lb medicine ball
_________225lbs X6(-1 rep)->superset 20 reps good mornings
_________225lbs X4 (+1 rep)-> superset 17reps good mornings

Wide Pulldowns - 160lbs X12 (+20lbs)
_______________170lbs X9 (+10lbs)(-1 rep)
_______________200lbs X4 (+1 rep)->drop set to 120lbs X6 (5-6 second negatives)

HS IsoPulldowns - 160lbs X9*(+ 20lbs)
________________160lbs X8 (+ 20lbs)(-1 rep)

HS Iso-row - 180lbs X6 (same)
___________150lbs X11 (+2 reps)
___________150lbs X10 (+2 reps)

Low Pulley Rows - 150lbs X9 (new)
_______________ 150lbs X8 (new)

*=similar to the chest exercise from yesterday, i do these with static holds. I perform 3 pulldowns with both sides simultaneously. Then i hold the right side about half the distance to full contraction and perform 3 reps with my left side. I swap arms, then finish the set off with as many reps simultaneously as i can do.

NOTES:
-still seeing that my grip is failing WELL before my lower back. To solve this i supersetted the 1 legged good mornings with a 10lbs medicine ball.
-Pretty good day, my back has lost a lot of strength since I took so much time off.
-all changes noted in blue are my improvements from week 1
-all changes noted in red are any declines from week 1

[solomon1979]

BACK - Tuesday, April 10
Deadlifts - 135lbs X 12 (-3 reps)
_________225lbs X7(-1rep)->superset 19reps of 1 legged good mornings with 10lb medicine ball
_________225lbs X6(-1 rep)->superset 20 reps good mornings
_________225lbs X4 (+1 rep)-> superset 17reps good mornings

Wide Pulldowns - 160lbs X12 (+20lbs)
_______________170lbs X9 (+10lbs)(-1 rep)
_______________200lbs X4 (+1 rep)->drop set to 120lbs X6 (5-6 second negatives)

HS IsoPulldowns - 160lbs X9*(+ 20lbs)
________________160lbs X8 (+ 20lbs)(-1 rep)

HS Iso-row - 180lbs X6 (same)
___________150lbs X11 (+2 reps)
___________150lbs X10 (+2 reps)

Low Pulley Rows - 150lbs X9 (new)
_______________ 150lbs X8 (new)

*=similar to the chest exercise from yesterday, i do these with static holds. I perform 3 pulldowns with both sides simultaneously. Then i hold the right side about half the distance to full contraction and perform 3 reps with my left side. I swap arms, then finish the set off with as many reps simultaneously as i can do.

NOTES:
-still seeing that my grip is failing WELL before my lower back. To solve this i supersetted the 1 legged good mornings with a 10lbs medicine ball.
-Pretty good day, my back has lost a lot of strength since I took so much time off.
-all changes noted in blue are my improvements from week 1
-all changes noted in red are any declines from week 1

Excellent set-up.

[wedgylx]

Thank you, Oh solomon the wise ;)

I'm hoping this thing will be painted entirely in blue soon!

[bLacKjAcK]

Lookin good in here Wedge --- keep up the good work.

[Clickster]

Nice workout, lovin' the colors. ;)

[wedgylx]

Nice workout, lovin' the colors. ;)

Couldnt have done it without you, dude. haha

[wedgylx]

I have a whole bunch of updates to make! I have em in my notebook

[Clickster]

I have a whole bunch of updates to make! I have em in my notebook

GOOD, GET EM DONE. :D

haha j/k.

Awesome man, looking forward to seeing them once they are posted.

[wedgylx]

SHOULDERS - Thursday April 12

BB military - 95lbs X10 (warmup)

DB Military - 80lbs X9 (+10lbs) (-3 reps)
__________80lbs X8 (+10lbs) (-4 reps)
__________80lbs X6 (-10lbs) (+5 reps) superset Standing Arnolds 25lbs X7

Inc DB Laterals - 20lbs X12 (+2 reps)
_______________25lbs X9 (+5lbs) (-1 rep)
_______________25lbs X8 (+5lbs) (-2 reps) dropset 15lbs X7 (+2 reps)

Cable Reverse Fly - 20lbs X10
_________________20lbs X10
_________________20lbs X10

DB Shrugs - 80lbs X15
__________80lbs X14 superset DB Upright Rows 20lbs X12
__________80lbs X11 superset DB upright rows 30lbs X10

NOTES
-Felt great today, pumps in my shoulders were excellent
-Moved up in a lot of areas
-Had to do a lot of different exercises because I went to a different gym due to time restraints

[wedgylx]

ARMS - Friday April 13th
DB Curls - 30lbs X10 (warmup)
_________45lbs X10 (+5lbs) (-2 reps)
_________45lbs X8 (+5 lbs) (-2 reps)
_________50lbs X4 (same)

Standing EZ Bar Curls - 90lbs X9(+5lbs) (-1 rep)
____________________90lbs X8 (+5lbs)
____________________115lbs X1 (same)->superset DB curls 35lbs X4 (+10lbs) (-3 reps)
____________________115lbs X1->superset DB curls 35lbs X4

Rope Pushdowns - 70lbs X15 (warmup)
________________130lbs X20 (+10lbs)
________________150lbs X10 (+1 rep)
________________150lbs X8 (+1 rep)


DB SKulls - 30lbs X19
__________40lbs X12 (+2 reps)
__________40lbs X10 (same)

Reverse Grip Pushdowns - 50lbs X12
______________________50lbs X12

NOTES
-I had a raging headache today. Not sure why, but it definitely affected me in a negative way
-The vein up my biceps is looking amazing during my workouts. ITs a new thing for me! I'm not a very vascular person. Smash has been changing that nicely for me though.

[wedgylx]

OFF DAY - Saturday April 14th

Had a lot of crap going on and couldn't make it to the gym before work

[wedgylx]

CARDIO - Sunday, April 15th
Played hockey today, as i do every sunday. Burnt a shitload of calories, I'm sure lol.

Tommorow - Chest!

[ChefDeez]

Looking solid bro, it's always nice to discover a new vein - I found a new one in my calf last week I was pumped lol

[mw1111]

I Have Noticed The Same Thing , I've Been Taking Smash For About A Month And Have Definetly Gotten More Vascular

[wedgylx]

I Have Noticed The Same Thing , I've Been Taking Smash For About A Month And Have Definetly Gotten More Vascular

Isn't it a great feeling?

[wedgylx]

CHEST - Monday April 16th
Barbell Bench - 135lbs X12 (warmup)
_____________235lbs X8 (+10lbs)(-1 rep)
_____________235lbs X6 (+10lbs)(-2 reps)
_____________275lbs X2 ->(same)superset 50lb DB press X9

Incline DB Bench - 70lbs X14(+4 reps)
________________80lbs X7(+10lbs)(-1 rep)
________________90lbs X4 (+5lbs)-> dropset to 45lbs X6

HS DEcline Bench - 200lbs X9*(+20lbs)(-2 reps)
________________200lbs X9 (+20lbs) (-1 rep)
________________200lbs X9 (+20lbs) (-1 rep)

Up Down Flies - 40lbs X24*(+10lbs)
______________50lbs X20 (+10lbs)

* - for descriptions see week one

NOTES
-I swapped legs and chest this week because I had hockey sunday
-This was a really great chest workout. Again, my lifts all went up this week.
-For incline DBS, I wanted to use 75lbers which would have been a 5lb increase from last week. However, for some reason my gym only has 1 75lb DB :confused::x really pisses me off
-I also worked out my forearms in various manners today in between sets
-I'm really loving smash, and at this point i can safely say it will be a staple in my arsenal. Every couple months I'll be likely to use this again.

[wedgylx]

Man, comparing todays chest workout to the week BEFORE i started to use smash is even crazier. All in all, I'm very happy

[Clickster]

AWESOME Chest workout bro!

Pretty impressive numbers.

Very happy to hear that you are enjoying SMASH. Keep up the great log bro.

[wedgylx]

LEGS - Tuesday April 17th
Squats - 135lbs X12 (warmup)
________225lbs X11 (+20lbs)(+1 rep)
________225lbs X10 (+2 reps)
________225lbs X10 (+2 reps)

HS Leg Extensions - 110lbs X10 (+20lbs)(+2 reps)
__________________110lbs X8 (+20lbs)
__________________110lbs X8 (+20lbs)

HS LEg Curls - 80lbs X20 (+10lbs)
_____________95lbs X16 (+25lbs) (-4 reps)
_____________125lbs X5 (+20lbs) (-3 reps)

NOTES
-Was running late for work, so i couldn't do calves. I'll do them tommorow to make up for it.
-Great day! Legs were pumped as hell
-Tried front squats, but I've never been able to do these without killing my shoulders from the bar. Guess they are just not for me.

[wedgylx]

BACK - Wednesday April 18th
Deadlifts - 135lbs X12(warmup)
__________225lbs X10 (+2 reps) ->superset 1leg good mornings ~ 10lb ball X20
__________225lbs X8 (+1 rep) ->X20 goodmornings
__________225lbs X7 (+4 reps) ->X20 good mornings

Wide Pulldowns - 170lbs X12 (+30lbs)
_______________170lbs X10 (+10lbs)
_______________210lbs X3 (+10lbs) -> dropset 120lbs X8

Barbell Rows - 95lbs X11
_____________95lbs X11
_____________95lbs X10

HS Iso-rows - 165lbs X10 (+15lbs) (+1 rep)
____________165lbs X7 (+15lbs) (-1 rep)
____________180lbs X8 (+2 reps)->dropset 90lbs X8
____________180lbs X7 (+1 rep)->dropset 90lbs X6

Sled Calf Extensions - 270lbs X25 (+5 reps)
___________________360lbs X20 (+3 reps)
___________________450lbs X18 (+90lbs)
___________________450lbs X18 (+90lbs)

Leg Raises - X15
___________X15

Cable Crunches - 150lbs X15
_______________150lbs X12

1 set of 50's (normal crunches X10, crunches with legs up X10, crunches to right X10, crunches to left X10, lying leg lifts X10)

NOTES:
-Real good workout today. Arms/hands are amazingly vascular.
-Did more/spent longer than I'm used to, but it was my day off and I can make exceptions!
-First time i worked abs since being back ha.
-Grip strength really increasing. Forearms/upper arms looking much bigger. I've gotten a few complements recently about thier size.

[RisingAgainst]

BACK - Wednesday April 18th
Deadlifts - 135lbs X12(warmup)
__________225lbs X10 ->superset 1leg good mornings ~ 10lb ball X20
__________225lbs X8 ->X20 goodmornings
__________225lbs X7 ->X20 good mornings

Wide Pulldowns - 170lbs X12
_______________170lbs X10
_______________210lbs X3 -> dropset 120lbs X8

Barbell Rows - 95lbs X11
_____________95lbs X11
_____________95lbs X10

HS Iso-rows - 165lbs X10
____________165lbs X7
____________180lbs X8->dropset 90lbs X8
____________180lbs X7 ->dropset 90lbs X6

Sled Calf Extensions - 270lbs X25 (+5 reps)
___________________360lbs X20 (+3 reps)
___________________450lbs X18 (+90lbs)
___________________450lbs X18 (+90lbs)

Leg Raises - X15
___________X15

Cable Crunches - 150lbs X15
_______________150lbs X12

1 set of 50's (normal crunches X10, crunches with legs up X10, crunches to right X10, crunches to left X10, lying leg lifts X10)

NOTES:
-Real good workout today. Arms/hands are amazingly vascular.
-Did more/spent longer than I'm used to, but it was my day off and I can make exceptions!
-First time i worked abs since being back ha.
-Grip strength really increasing. Forearms/upper arms looking much bigger. I've gotten a few complements recently about thier size.
What's this? No red?? YAY! Good job Wedge, Way to be man, Keep it up!

[wedgylx]

What's this? No red?? YAY! Good job Wedge, Way to be man, Keep it up!

Thanks bro! I edited it lol, there was 1 itty bitty red, but considering i improved 15lbs, I'll take the -1 rep!

[Clickster]

Very nice log so far. I am loving the colors showing the details.

Thanks a lot bro.

[B-natural]

Nice work so far man, I just ran out of my Hypertest dang it. My sex drive increased to an all-time high on that stuff, so even if your workouts slow a little the bedroom stays A++.

[Clickster]

Nice work so far man, I just ran out of my Hypertest dang it. My sex drive increased to an all-time high on that stuff, so even if your workouts slow a little the bedroom stays A++.

Awesome to hear that you enjoyed HyperTEST bro. Nothing but good feedback with that product and the positive libido effects.

[wedgylx]

haha I definitely noticed a huge jump in libido too.

I have a few updates to make, and I'll be working chest today. I'm hoping to manhandle 240lbs for 8-10reps on flat bench today.

I really loved this combo of smash and hyperTest. Its hard to attribute my results to them, I'm assuming since I'm young that hypertest didn't really promote my gains too much and they are mostly thanks to SMASH.

I guess the only reason to really know is for Axis to send me another bottle of each and I'll report back my findings ;)

[wedgylx]

SHOULDERS - Friday, April 20th
DB Military - 40lbs X12 (warmup)
___________80lbs X11 (+ 10lbs) (-1 rep)
___________80lbs X7 (+10lbs) (-5 reps) Tried to hurry this set, should have rested longer
___________90lbs X2 (+1 rep) -> superset standing arnold presses 30lbs X6

DB Incline Lateral Raises - 25lbs X12 (+5lbs) (+2 reps)
______________________25lbs X10 (+5lbs)->Superset front DB raises 25lbs X10
______________________25lbs X8 (+5lbs) (-2 reps)->Superset front DB raises 25lbs X8

Reverse Pec Dec - 90lbs X15 (+5 reps)
________________90lbs X15 (+5 reps)

HS Shrugs - 270lbs X13 (+1 rep)
__________270lbs X12 ->superset upright rows 45lbs X15
__________270lbs X12 ->superset upright rows 45lbs X15

NOTES
-Didn't feel too great today for some reason. Don't get me wrong, I had a good day - just not as good as I would have hoped. I'll get em next week!
-Veins in my anterior delts were looking CRAZY during my front delt raises. Real good motivation!

[wedgylx]

ARMS - Saturday, April 21st
DB Curls - 30lbs X10 (warmup)
_________45lbs X10 (+5lbs) (-2 reps)
_________45lbs X9 (+5lbs) (-1 rep)
_________50lbs X6 (+2 reps)

Standing BB Curls - 95lbs X9 (+10lbs) (-1 rep)
_________________95lbs X8 (+10lbs)
_________________115lbs X2 (+1 rep)-> superset DB curls 35lbs X6

Arnold Concentration Curls - 25lbs X12
________________________30lbs X10

Rope Pushdowns - 70lbs X15 (warmup)
________________140lbs X16 (+20lbs) (-4 reps)
________________150lbs X11 (+2 reps) ->superset reverse pushdowns 80lbs X10
________________150lbs X9 (+2 reps)

Dips - BW X12 (+2 reps)
______BW X12 (+2 reps)
______BW X12 (+2 reps)

DB SKullcrushers - 40lbs X12 (+2 reps)
________________40lbs X11 (+1 rep)->superset rope PD 70lbs X10

NOTES
-Felt excellent today, my bi's were begging for more. Who am I to say no? lol
-Biceps looking larger and during my workout, the vein up the muscle is very prominant (cool!)
-Triceps are more prominant and all three heads are visable

[wedgylx]

CARDIO - Sunday, April 22

Hockey - burnt off some flab

[wedgylx]

CHEST - Monday, April 23rd
Flat Bench - 135lbs X12(warmup)
___________240lbs X8 (+15lbs) (-1 rep)
___________245lbs X7 (+20lbs)(-1 rep)
___________275lbs X4 (+2 reps) -> drop set 135lbs X8

Incline DB Bench - 80lbs X9 (+10lbs)(-1 rep)
________________80lbs X8 (+10lbs)
________________90lbs X4 (+5lbs)-> dropset 45lbs X8


HS Decline Bench *- 210lbs X9 (+30lbs)(-2 reps)
__________________215lbs X9 (+35lbs)(-1 rep)
__________________215lbs X8 (+35lbs)(-2 reps)-> dropset 125lbs X7

Incline Cable Flies on PlyoBall - 40lbs X10
__________________________50lbs X8 -> dropset 40lbs X4

NOTES
-EXCELLENT Day!!!!
-Most I've benched since I tore my pec about a year ago

[wedgylx]

LEGS + ABS - Tuesday April 24th
Squats - 135lbs X12(warmup)
________225lbs X12 (+4 reps)
________225lbs X12 (+4 reps)
________245lbs X8 (+20lbs)

HS Leg Extensions - 110lbs X10 (+20lbs)(+2 reps)
_________________110lbs X9 (+20lbs) (+1 rep)
_________________60lbs X10 (1 legged -3 second hold at max contraction)

HS Leg Curls - 90lbs X20 (+20lbs)
_____________115lbs X9 (+10lbs) (+1 rep)
_____________115lbs X8 (+10lbs)

Sled Calf Raises - 360lbs X25 (+8 reps)
_______________450lbs X22 (+90lbs)(+5 reps)
_______________450lbs X22 (+90lbs) (+5 reps)
_______________540lbs X17 (+180lbs)

Leg Raises - BW X20 (+5 reps)
___________BW X18 (+6 reps)

Two Sets of "50's" (see previous post on most recent back day for explanation)

NOTES
-Felt pretty good today
-Legs are bigger and stronger than they've been in a while (i used to skimp out due to knee pain a lot, but they've been feeling great lately) :)
-ALL BLUE!!!
-Calf improvements are likely due to familiarization with the modality
of the sled or maybe improved lactic threshhold - I can't imagine that kind of improvements in strength itself.

[ChefDeez]

Awesome workouts bro, chest seems to be building back up nicely

[Clickster]

VERY nice workouts, looking awesome bro!

[pbk]

Hey Wedgy....good to see you here again. I myself do not get around here nearly as often as I would like, and I miss a lot of things....just now found this thread.

I tried a sample of smash last month sometime, and I did like it. Of course, it is hard to judge with one serving, but I did like it. I remember....I did not take anything else with it so I could judge the effects purely of the smash. I had a good workout with good energy and focus. I thought....this is something I would consider buying in the future.

IMO, the smash really "smashes" the heck out of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath, as far as in the taste dept, and sweeteners used. Now I realize these are two different types of products, and maybe not a fair comparison, but I had recently tried a sample of their 2nd version, and it was one of the worst things I ever tried. I literally hated it. So that was fresh in my mind when I tried the smash, since they are both for pre-workout. Also, I know that BCAA's taste like crap, so again, maybe not the best comparison.

But this is why I bring this up. The wraath had an unbelievably sweet taste, and very bad sweet after taste. I would have known that it had Acesulfame K or Aspartame, just by this bad taste. In this case, it was Acesulfame K. I have said it before and I will keep saying it....these two artificial sweeteners should not be in any "health" product....jmho. Anyway, I had to keep adding water and more water as I sipped it, until it had no flavor, but tasted like a bad tasting sweet water. I mentioned they could use Stevia and sucralose and leave out the AK. The reply I rec'd concerning my review of the sample was that it was the least sweetest of their products, and that in the third version, they made it even more sweet. Also, they said that Stevia did not formulate well with these types of products.

Well, I have to disagree with that, and the point of bringing all this up is that the smash has only stevia and sucralose, and it tastes great, and not overly sweetened. So thank you Axis Labs for doing a fine job, making a fine product, and proving that you can use stevia to formulate these products, instead of Acesulfame K and Aspartame.

Wedg....sorry to hijack your log...and it is an excellent log at that...again, good to see you back.

[wedgylx]

PBK, its really great to see you around!

I agree, the flavor of smash is outstanding, and the fact that they only use stevia/sucralose is all the more impressive.

I've tried purple wrath in grape and that stuff tastes pretty nasty, you're right.

[Clickster]

Hey Wedgy....good to see you here again. I myself do not get around here nearly as often as I would like, and I miss a lot of things....just now found this thread.

I tried a sample of smash last month sometime, and I did like it. Of course, it is hard to judge with one serving, but I did like it. I remember....I did not take anything else with it so I could judge the effects purely of the smash. I had a good workout with good energy and focus. I thought....this is something I would consider buying in the future.

IMO, the smash really "smashes" the heck out of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath, as far as in the taste dept, and sweeteners used. Now I realize these are two different types of products, and maybe not a fair comparison, but I had recently tried a sample of their 2nd version, and it was one of the worst things I ever tried. I literally hated it. So that was fresh in my mind when I tried the smash, since they are both for pre-workout. Also, I know that BCAA's taste like crap, so again, maybe not the best comparison.

But this is why I bring this up. The wraath had an unbelievably sweet taste, and very bad sweet after taste. I would have known that it had Acesulfame K or Aspartame, just by this bad taste. In this case, it was Acesulfame K. I have said it before and I will keep saying it....these two artificial sweeteners should not be in any "health" product....jmho. Anyway, I had to keep adding water and more water as I sipped it, until it had no flavor, but tasted like a bad tasting sweet water. I mentioned they could use Stevia and sucralose and leave out the AK. The reply I rec'd concerning my review of the sample was that it was the least sweetest of their products, and that in the third version, they made it even more sweet. Also, they said that Stevia did not formulate well with these types of products.

Well, I have to disagree with that, and the point of bringing all this up is that the smash has only stevia and sucralose, and it tastes great, and not overly sweetened. So thank you Axis Labs for doing a fine job, making a fine product, and proving that you can use stevia to formulate these products, instead of Acesulfame K and Aspartame.

Wedg....sorry to hijack your log...and it is an excellent log at that...again, good to see you back.

Thanks for the kind words, it is very much appreciated.

[wedgylx]

BACK - Wednesday April 25th

Deadlifts - 135lbs X12
__________245lbs X8 (+20lbs)->superset 1 leg goodmornings with 10lb ball X20
__________245lbs X8 (+20lbs)(+1 rep)-> good mornings X20
__________245lbs X7 (+20lbs)(+4 reps)->good mornings X20

Wide Grip Pulldowns - 180lbs X10 (+40lbs)(-2 reps)
___________________180lbs X8 (+20lbs)(-2 reps)
___________________210lbs X4 (+10lbs)(+1 rep)-> dropset to 160lbs X4 ->drop to 110lbs X10

HS Iso-Pulldown* - 175lbs X9 (+35lbs)
_________________180lbs X9 (+40lbs)
_________________180lbs X9 (+40lbs)

Wide Grip Lever Rows - 80lbs X10
____________________80lbs X10 -> drop set 45lbs X5
____________________80lbs X10 -> drop set 45lbs X6

NOTES
-felt real nice today, my back is getting wider and stronger
-pumps are absolutely insane even still when it comes to lower back especially

[wedgylx]

SHOULDERS - Thursday April 26th
DB military - 40lbs X12
___________80lbs X11 (+10lbs)(-1 rep)
___________80lbs X9 (+10lbs) (-3 reps)
___________80lbs X8

Incline DB Laterals - 25lbs X12 (+5lbs)(+2 reps)
_________________25lbs X11 (+5lbs)(+1 rep)-> superset front raises 25lbs X9
_________________25lbs X10 (+5lbs)-> superset front raises 25lbs X8

Rear Cable Raises - 15lbs X12
_________________20lbs X10
_________________20lbs X10

Upright rows - 45lbs X20 -> superset DB shrugs 80lbs X8
_____________45lbs X20 -> superset DB shrugs 80lbs X8
_____________45lbs X20 -> superset DB shrugs 80lbs X8

NOTES
-Veins in my shoulders are outrageous while lifting
-shoulders have made huge improvements
-I've been getting nothing but complements lately, and I'm VERY pleased about it

[RisingAgainst]

NOTES
-Veins in my shoulders are outrageous while lifting
-shoulders have made huge improvements
-I've been getting nothing but complements lately, and I'm VERY pleased about it

Right on bro, lookin really good. I'm jealous of your shoulders, I cant get any kind of vascularity in them at all... lol Keep pushin it hard bro, make this stack worthwhile.

[wedgylx]

ARMS - Saturday April 28th
DB Curls - 30lbs X10 (warmup)
_________45lbs X12 (+5lbs)
_________45lbs X11 (+5lbs) (+1 rep)
_________50lbs X6 (+2 reps)-> superset hammer curls 25lbs X8

HS Preachers - 90lbs X8
_____________90lbs X8 -> dropset 45lbs X6, 6 second static hold

Rope Hammer Curls - 120lbs X10

Single Arm Rope Hammers - 60lbs X10

Rope Pushdowns - 70lbs X15(warmup)
________________140lbs X20 (+20lbs)
________________150lbs X12 (+3 reps)
________________150lbs X10 (+3 reps)

Dips - BW X14 (+4 reps)
______BW X14 (+4 reps)
______BW X12 (+2 reps)

SKull Crushers 75bs X13 ->superset rope Pushdowns 80lbs X10
____________85lbs X10 ->superset rope pushdowns 80lbs X10

NOTES
-feeling great lately. arms looking nice and cut
-only a few days left on this stack, I hope to finish them strong

[UNCfan1]

Strong workouts Wedgy. Also jealous about the veins in ur shoulders.

[wedgylx]

Right on bro, lookin really good. I'm jealous of your shoulders, I cant get any kind of vascularity in them at all... lol Keep pushin it hard bro, make this stack worthwhile.

Thanks bro. Hopefully everyone will see differences in my pics after the log

[wedgylx]

Strong workouts Wedgy. Also jealous about the veins in ur shoulders.

LOL, well you can't have em! THey are mine!

My precious......the precccioussss