You’re already jacked, my man—gonna be crazy big by the end of this challenge!
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Thank you sir! I’m certainly going to be pouring everything into this challenge. I want to maximize my results and make T-Nation proud.
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Wow, comparing your photos from 1 year ago you have made huge gains.
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Thank you!! I definitely have to agree with you! I have learned so much over the past year. A lot of workouts and a lot of meals and that’s the formula
Yeah looking foward to seeing how you go with the surge challenge. I would be keen to give the program a go if it becomes publically available.
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I’m gonna be following your log just to see how this goes, I’m halfway through the v-diet at the moment (we’ll almost). Good luck and keep posting my guy!!
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Thank you very much! I appreciate it! I’ll be doing my best!
Workout was a blast yesterday. Got things figured out a bit quicker this time with the added experience. My pump was just as insane this time. The insane heat yesterday had me sweating like crazy in the garage gym, but thankfully Surge is loaded with electrolytes! The Fat Gripz gave a really nice added challenge to the rows and arm work on the barbell. Weight selection was pretty much on the money too. Trying to eat to keep up with all the activity has been a challenge all it’s own surprisingly. Just constantly hungry, like trying to fill a bottomless pit!
Shoulders, Lats, Biceps, Calves
Pump
Overhand Dead Hang 40 seconds
Db Lateral Raise 35x10
Db upright Row 35x10
Stimulate
Overhead Press 135x10
Lateral Raises 20x10
Farmer’s Walks 45 pound plates-40 steps
Flutter
Lateral Raises 20x20 seconds
Pump
Barbell Row(with Fat Gripz) 185x10
Darden Pullover 52.5x8
Chin Up x12
Stimulate
Darden Pullover 52.5x8
Flutter
Darden Pullover 52.5x20 seconds
Pump
Narrow Grip Barbell Curl (with Fat Gripz) 95x8
Chin Up x12
Wide Grip Barbell Curl(With Fat Gripz) 95x8
Stimulate
Zottman Curl 20x10
Hammer Curl 20x10
Db Curl 20x10
Flutter
Db Curl -30 seconds
Pump
Seated Calf Raise 90x12
Standing Calf Raises 90x12
Donkey Calf Raises x12
Stimulate
Leg Curl 70x8
Calf Raises 52.5x12
Flutter
Calf Raises 52.5-20 seconds
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Wow this workout was truly a man maker! I felt amazing through all of the Upper Body lifts and then the cluster of squat sets absolutely annihilated me. I could barely walk up the steps of my house. I did no warm up for the squats because I just wanted to keep the pace of the workout going and I knew I wanted 225 for every set. Including the Stimulate set which features a 10 second hold on the first and last rep along with a slowed negative. This is a CHALLENGE, and refuse to show fear or back down from a challenge simply because it’s difficult. I really surprised myself today and I’m definitely already noticing growth, both mental and physical. I really feel the Surge helping me recover faster as well as drastically exaggerating my pumps. I’m starting to feel like a miniature Hulk Hogan. It’s really incredible! Can not wait to see where I’m at in 3 weeks!
Chest, Biceps, Triceps, Legs
Pump
Bench(with Fat Gripz) 225x10
Banded Crossovers x10
Push Ups x25
Stimulate
Bench (with Fat Gripz) 185x10
Flutter
Bench (with Fat Gripz) 135-20 seconds
Pump
Wide Grip Barbell Curl (with Fat Gripz) 95x8
Chin Ups x12
Close Grip Barbell Curl (with Fat Gripz) 95x8
Stimulate
Zottman Curls 20x10
Hammer Curls 20x10
Db Curls 20x10
Flutter
Banded Curls -20 seconds
Pump
Banded Pushdowns x10
Dips x10
Banded Pushdowns x8
Stimulate
Db Overhead Tricep Extension 52.5x8, 45x8
Flutter
Db Overhead Tricep Extension 45-20 seconds
Pump
Wide Stance Squat 225x8
Narrow Stance Squat 225x8
Moderate Stance Squat 225x8
Stimulate
Squat 225x10
Flutter
Thick Banded Body Weight Squat -20 seconds
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So what’s your protocol with the Surge? When and how much are you using?
I use 1 scoop in 600 ml of water 20 minutes before the lift, 1 scoop during, 1 scoop 1 hour before bed on training days. On rest days I sip on one scoop on 1800 ml of water all day long.
Right on. Without the specifics, what’s your diet like in addition to this? Surplus? Maintenance?
Definitely surplus. I’ve been eating an absolute ton.
Hey man,
I hope you don’t mind me asking this: where are you putting the pauses when you do the curls?
Also, that is some sick squatting. Way to get after it.
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Thank you! When I do the curls, I do the holds slightly short of extension, so the biceps are still under tension.
Thanks for the reply. That’s kinda the position I gravitated to as well.
Looking forward to reading about your next squat session. Then “forgetting” to log the weights in mine, lol.
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Todays lift felt almost like a rest workout due to their being no squatting, which I’m actually extremely thankful for. My legs are still fried from the last session so I liked not having to absolutely rotisserie my quads again. Overall very pleased with the feeling and pump from this workout. Triceps put through the ringer as always.
Triceps, Lats, Forearms, Calves
Pump
Banded Tricep Pushdowns x10
Dips x10
Banded Tricep Pushdowns x8
Stimulate
Db Tricep Extension 52.5x8, 45x8
Flutter
Db Tricep Extension 45-20 seconds
Pump
Barbell Rows (with Fat Gripz) 185x10
Darden Pullover 52.5x10
Chin Upx12
Stimulate
Darden Pullover 52.5x8
Flutter
Darden Pullover 52.5-20 seconds
Pump
Barbell Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Reverse Barbell Wrist Curls 45x10
Reverse Curls (With Fat Gripz) 65x10
Stimulate
Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Flutter
Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65-20 seconds
Pump
Seated Calf Raises 90x12
Standing Calf Raises 90x12
Donkey Calf Raises x12
Stimulate
Leg Curls Toes Pointed 70x8
Standing Calf Raises 52.5x12
Flutter
Standing Calf Raises 52.5-20 seconds
Absolutely loving this program and the Surge. So glad I decided to take part in this challenge!
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Wow! Extremely blisteringly hot mid-day workout combined with perhaps the hardest session programmed thus far has left me a pumped, sweaty, shaking mess! All I had in my system from the moment I got up was my pre and intra workout Surge. My pump was perhaps not quite as pronounced as it has been in previous sessions due to me sweating out so much fluid, but trust me, this workout felt every bit as effective as the rest and then some. Very thankful I had the Surge, because as much as I sweat out there, I really needed those carbs and electrolytes.
It did not start easy, as I had those 4 sets of squats with different foot positions and minimum rest as a daunting challenge to begin my session. Going from that into absolutely brutalizing my chest, I was straight up bullying myself this session. I cranked the music up and buckled down. I wanted to harness the power of the Ultimate Warrior. So I attacked the session with a level of ferocity that I knew only I and the Warrior himself could.
Legs, Chest, Biceps, Forearms
Pump
Wide Stance Squat 225x8
Narrow Stance Squat 225x8
Medium Stance Squat 225x8
Stimulate
Squat 225x10
Flutter
Banded Squat -20 sec
Pump
Bench (with Fat Gripz) 225x10
Banded Flyes x12
Push Ups x25
Stimulate
Bench (with Fat Gripz) 185x10
Flutter
Bench (with Fat Gripz) 135-20 sec
Pump
Narrow Grip Curls(With Fat Gripz) 95x8
Chin Ups x12
Wide Grip Curls(with Fat Gripz) 95x8
Stimulate
Zottman Curls 20x10
Hammer Curls 20x10
Db Curls 20x10
Flutter
Banded Curls -20 sec
Pump
Seated Barbell Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Reverse Wrist Curl 45x10
Reverse Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Stimulate
Barbell Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Flutter
Barbell Wrist Curls (with Fat Gripz) 65x10
Now to eat everything in sight to restore all that lost glycogen and get my muscles repaired for Friday!
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Hell yes brother! Warrior is one of my very biggest inspirations. I try to channel his energy any time I’m doing anything really tough and need to mentally overcome it!
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