Quick's Pink Magic, Prime and WSBB log

[quicksilver0587]

I know, I know, the usual, "But Quick, you're 22, this, that, and the other thing." Well, I've always had low-normal test (~350 ng/dL), so I figured I'd give this shot, especially since I got a good deal on both. That, and I'm trying to pack on as much muscle and strength as possible in these 4 weeks before dieting down.

Ok, so I started taking them Sunday, 2 caps, 3x a day.

Honestly, after the first dose (might have been placebo) I felt a bit energized, and continued to do so after taking them. Overall, however, not much to report on the first day.
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Started my first day personal training today. Basically walked around, starting convo's with people, trying to get clients. Filling out paperwork. The usual. But anyways...

Today was DE bench. Took an extra 2 Pink Magic 1/2 hour before the workout, as well as 2 scoops of Jack3d. Finished off the tub. I won't use this, or anything else pre-workout so there aren't any confounding variables in this log.

BP- 135 for 8x3

Rack lockouts- 225x3, 275 for 3 sets of 3. Kind of disappointed on this. Was doing much more the last time I was working with this template, but I suppose I have to start back up from somewhere.

BB OH press- 95lbs for 3x12 Shoulder didn't quite feel right. I think I'm gonna start taking a joint supplement again to help ease my concerns. There's this collagen product that a customer said really helped his joints, and it's pretty inexpensive, so I think I'll give it a shot.

Lateral raises- 25's for 3x10

CG rows- 150x8, 175x8, 200x8. That last set felt fantastic! I was really cruisin by this point. I think I may have felt a little more aggression, but it may be too soon to tell. I did take last week off so it may just be me just really wanting to lift some weight.

I do notice some oddly increased hunger already, but again, it may be too soon to tell if it's from the PM/P.

[onetiredkris]

what is pink magic? shoot me the compound name
keep the log flowing quick!

[quicksilver0587]

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/store/pink-magic.html

They actually have a label viewer you can use.

Oh, and it's probably worth the note that I started this off at 183.4 with 24.4% BF.

[quicksilver0587]

Feeling the same today as I did previous days, nothing new to report.

ME squat day

Parallel box squats 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 295x3, x2, x1. Slowly began to realize I didn't set the hooks right, and they're a pain in the ass to change, so I just left it, regretting it. Still felt good though. 20 lbs better than last week. And they weren't even box squats!

Stiff legged deadlifts- 275x5, 315x5, 315x5, 225x12

Leg ext.- 90 lbs, 3x25 When I do these, I keep constant tension on the muscle, never even approaching lockout.

abs- crunch machine- 170 lbs 3x8.

Nothing spectacular to report. I was, however, happy with what I did despite not having a pre-workout supplement. If I find myself not working with enough intensity, I'll include something beforehand.

Still noticing the increased hunger too. Good stuff so far. Just had a huge steak and potatoes, and still up for more. Hungry to the point that it's like I didn't even eat anything. Crazy. Definitely going to be including a joint supplement soon. I can tell my body is not used to the punishment of near-max lifts yet.

[quicksilver0587]

So far, so good. Not really noticing anything yet. However, I find myself wanting to lift things a lot more than usual. I'm glad I'm able to keep up the intensity thruout my workout. I actually kinda didn't want to leave!

ME bench

Decline bench- 135x8, 185x5, 205x3, 225x3, 245x3 NEW PR Went up with ease. Will try 265 next time I go. I was sort of surprised I got that up so quick. I'm like, wtf?

skull-crushers- 80x8, 90x8, 110x8, x7 then immediately picked up the 50 lb bar and repped that out for 20. I don't know what my obsession is with drop sets and extended sets, but I love them. As long as I'm not feeling burned out, I'm gonna keep on doin em.

Lateral raises- 30x10, x8, x8

Hammer-grip pullups- 6, 5, 5, 4, 5. I make sure I get at least 1 inch between my chest and my hands.

Left arm incline curls- 30x8, x6 25x8 I really focus on supinating as much as I can to really work the biceps brachii in particular

Overall a really good workout. It was weird that it went over so easily.

[BendtheBar]

Congrats on the PR. I am seeing Pink magic everywhere I turn this week.

[quicksilver0587]

WOW! 60 hours of work a week does NOT leave you much free time! Ok, time to make up these posts.

(7/3)
DE squat- For the record, I was not a huge fan of this workout. Just seemed really dull. Next time, I'm going to include something I can look forward to.

Squat- 8x3 155 lbs Got em up nice and quick, felt pretty good.

Good mornings- 135x12, 155x8, 185x8, x8

GHR- 4 ecc, 4, 3, 2. The "machine" I was using was digging into my heels, I'll have to check if my gym actually has a machine I can use.

Standing Heel Raises- 90 x12, 180x8, x8, 90x12 Really made sure to stretch at the bottom and then explode up. My Vibram Five-Fingers allowed me to really effectively do these!

abdominal machine- 170x10, x10, x10

Overall, not a spectacular workout. Nothing else to really say.

[quicksilver0587]

(7/5)

DE bench press- 145 for 8x3

Rack lockouts- 275x2, x2, x3*, x2 *I waited longer here between sets and it helped dramatically. Not surprised I haven't seen a weight increase, I think I need to do something else for high intensity triceps. Anyone got any ideas?

OH press- 115 for 3x8 Just happy I went up in these without any pain. Still a long way to go to hit a PR. ****, taking time off of weight training blows...

Lateral raises- 30lbs x10, x10, x8

close-grip rows- 175x8, 200x8, 200x6 Felt pretty sweet getting this weight up. I love this exercise!

Nothing new to report other than extreme hunger. However, i started using my Monster Amino BEFORE my workout, instead of taking it after, then just doing protein post workout. This seems to be working better.

[quicksilver0587]

(7/6) ME deadlift day

Rack Pulls from just above the knee- 135x6, 225x5, 315x5, 405x3 (didn't need straps or chalk on this one, really happy with that), 455x2 (used straps), 495x2, 545x2, 565x2!!! I almost hate to say it, but I think this stuff is really kickin in! I haven't touched anything above 545x1 for the longest time, and I just crushed it by 20 lbs and a rep!

SLDL- 225x8, 315x6, x6, x6

Leg ext- 90x30, x25, x25 Again, not approaching lockout, and not letting tension off the muscle. Got a good burn goin!

Roman chair legs straight- 15, 10, 10 made sure to get a good contraction going and not just swingin my legs.

Man, was I happy about hitting that 565. When I do rack pulls next, I'm gonna put it at the knee and see where I go with that.

[quicksilver0587]

Yesterday- ME bench- for the record, I was tired when I was doing this, because I had just woken up

Decline bench- 135x8, 185x3, 225x3, 245x2 I should have added 205 in to get a sufficient warm up. Disappointed about these.

Skull-crushers- 90x8, 100x8, 110x8

lateral raises- 30x8, x10, x11

H-grip pullups- BWx6, x5, x5, x5, x5

L-arm DB curls- 30x8, x8, x8

Nothing new to report. I feel like the same old me, except I'm hitting some PR's. Which feels pretty damn good.