The Official Hype Fitness Thread 5.0

[mrvlknight21]

Originally Posted by NickSox

I'm using Noxipro right now, pretty good. The one I've liked the most would have to be White Flood. Jack3d was ok as well. I really only use them because I workout after work and am usually pretty tired by that time and looking for a pick me up. White Flood gave me the most energy and I saw some decent pumps with it.

Originally Posted by Colossal Spoons

MRI - Black Powder
Universal - Animal Pump
Controlled Labs - White Flood

I got nothing from White Flood or Black Powder.
Have not tried Animal Pump or Jack3d.

[SuperSoldier985]

Originally Posted by Colossal Spoons

Glad to hear your cojones are workin' overtime

lol

The stuff pretty much doubles the protein and fiber and alot of the other nutrients I already take in.

I'm also taking the cod liver oil about twice a day and I also take a multivitamin once a day if I can.

I don't know how much my body is actually absorbing but I check my urine all the time and I seem to be retaining a lot of my nutrients...

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Just ordered a set of these off ebay.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

I haven't been able to get to the gym to lift heavy. I can get it done with these! They adjust from 5 up to 100lbs. More than enough weight to keep me massive!

[mrvlknight21]

Originally Posted by THE MR. TERRIFIC

Just ordered a set of these off ebay.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

I haven't been able to get to the gym to lift heavy. I can get it done with these! They adjust from 5 up to 100lbs. More than enough weight to keep me massive!

Word.
I have 5s-100s (hexagon dumbbells) at the house and when people come over, they ask "why do you have those?" LOL.

I remember when I bought them from Hibbett Sports, the salesperson asked the same thing and said that he didnt think I could get them to the car. Needless to say, I didnt ask for or need his assistance.

[Mr. Wooden Alligator]

Originally Posted by THE MR. TERRIFIC

Just ordered a set of these off ebay.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

I haven't been able to get to the gym to lift heavy. I can get it done with these! They adjust from 5 up to 100lbs. More than enough weight to keep me massive!

What sort of lifting routine would you use with those?

Also, if I'm trying to gain a bit of weight and want to track it as accurately as possible, I figure the morning right after getting out of bed is the best time to weigh-in. Should I do the weigh in while wearing only boxers/socks to get an accurate weight?

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Originally Posted by mrvlknight21

Word.
I have 5s-100s (hexagon dumbbells) at the house and when people come over, they ask "why do you have those?" LOL.

I remember when I bought them from Hibbett Sports, the salesperson asked the same thing and said that he didnt think I could get them to the car. Needless to say, I didnt ask for or need his assistance.

Yeah I couldn't afford all those individually. I don't mind taking off and putting the weights. I'm tired of not lifting heavy so that's why I got these. only $185!

Originally Posted by Mr. Wooden Alligator

What sort of lifting routine would you use with those?

Also, if I'm trying to gain a bit of weight and want to track it as accurately as possible, I figure the morning right after getting out of bed is the best time to weigh-in. Should I do the weigh in while wearing only boxers/socks to get an accurate weight?

I usually switch up my routines every so often. I get bored and so do my muscles. So my plan now is to put on as much mass as I can. So I will be doing a mass building routine.

Your weight in the morning will always be less. It's the longest time spent in the day between meals. I usually weigh myself in the morning and at night to see the difference. Your most accurate weight would be wearing nothing. But hey, scales are usually in the bathroom so who's lookin anyway?

[TerryMcGinnis]

It doesn't really matter what time you weigh yourself, as long as it's roughly the SAME time every day, for the sake of consistency. For women it tends to make a difference depending on their period, since water retention usually goes up quite a bit. But for men, just pick a time and stick with it.

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Originally Posted by TerryMcGinnis

It doesn't really matter what time you weigh yourself, as long as it's roughly the SAME time every day, for the sake of consistency. For women it tends to make a difference depending on their period, since water retention usually goes up quite a bit. But for men, just pick a time and stick with it.

Where's the like button?



Close enough!

[TerryMcGinnis]

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week

[Saved]

Originally Posted by mrvlknight21

I have all but given up on pre workout supps. Previously here I discussed how disappointed I was with various ones. I made a list of 4-5 that I tried that were highly recommended (even by personal friends, not just magazine ads) and I didnt ever feel a damn thing/see any difference.

Spoons told me that he heard/read that they simply have no affect on some people. I guess I am one of those people.

Sorry that I cannot offer a decent opinion.

Oh crap... it's a 50/50 shot then. Maybe you could get a placebo effect out of it, if nothing else, if you try? I don't know.

Originally Posted by Colossal Spoons

MRI - Black Powder
Universal - Animal Pump
Controlled Labs - White Flood

Do either of those do anything special or different from the others? Or is it just a simple "more energy, better pump" type deal? Cause I heard about one supplement that claims to clear lactic acid from your muscles so you can go harder without fatigue.

[mrvlknight21]

Originally Posted by THE MR. TERRIFIC

Yeah I couldn't afford all those individually. I don't mind taking off and putting the weights. I'm tired of not lifting heavy so that's why I got these. only $185!

Nothing wrong with spinlocks. I have 2 sets myself.


Actually, you will be surprised how little I paid for my heavy ones. I already had 5s-30s, but wanted some heavier ones for the house. Hibbett was getting rid of all of their metal hex heads and beginning to sell only rubber heads. I went to Hibbett and saw that they were selling them for about .30 cents a pound (any sports store normally sells these from $1 per pound on up).

So, actually the pair of 100s was only $60. I also picked up 90s, 85s, 80s, 75s, 60s and 45s. The guy threw in the 45s and only charged me for one 60. So, I made out pretty good.

Here is most of them...

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

DUDE! You got a sweet deal! Did he throw in that rack as well?

[Colossal Spoons]

Originally Posted by mrvlknight21

I remember when I bought them from Hibbett Sports, the salesperson asked the same thing and said that he didnt think I could get them to the car. Needless to say, I didnt ask for or need his assistance.

It's dumb, but my ego flinches a bit when salespeople offer assistance carrying things to my car. I know they have to ask and the people who need the help definitely appreciate it but there's still a nanosecond of pride swelling

Originally Posted by Saved

Do either of those do anything special or different from the others? Or is it just a simple "more energy, better pump" type deal? Cause I heard about one supplement that claims to clear lactic acid from your muscles so you can go harder without fatigue.

Nah, most pre-workout supps contain the same stuff. Caffeine, B-12, maybe creatine, BCAAs, some glutamine, etc. What differs is the amount of each component; which you'll never know because it's listed as a "proprietary blend" to keep it a secret from competitors.

I've never looked into nor heard of any lactic acid supplements. My 90 secs of rest tends to get rid of it personally.

Now that I've shed a decent amount of weight, the vasodilation effects of pre-workout supps is noticeable.

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

LOL! Sometimes when a little help would be nice I still don't accept it for the same reason!

[TerryMcGinnis]

You guys are strong. I doubt I could carry a pair of 100's, one in each hand to the car. Then again, I never even tried to lift them so who knows. Most I lifted was 30 kg (66 lbs) DB's for my dumbbell bench for 8 reps, but I don't use dumbbells much anyway.

[Colossal Spoons]

Originally Posted by TerryMcGinnis

You guys are strong. I doubt I could carry a pair of 100's, one in each hand to the car. Then again, I never even tried to lift them so who knows. Most I lifted was 30 kg (66 lbs) DB's for my dumbbell bench for 8 reps, but I don't use dumbbells much anyway.

Throw in a set of farmer's walks at the end of your shoulder workouts sometimes. You can't do it every week though, try it and you'll see why

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Hey do you guys use weight gloves? I do because if I don't I'll tear my hands up. And I have enough calluses.

[Manic]

I don't think I've ever attempted to carry 100lb dumbbells, but I probably could. I use 90's for bent over rows.

[Spider-Nerd]

Originally Posted by THE MR. TERRIFIC

Hey do you guys use weight gloves? I do because if I don't I'll tear my hands up. And I have enough calluses.

I haven't used gloves in years. I used to but I realized I would never have as good a grip with gloves as I did with my bare hands.

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

I never have a problem with my grip when I wear them. If I don't my hands tend to get torn up, and my hands are not soft by any means. To each his own I guess.

[Colossal Spoons]

I don't wear gloves b/c I like my calluses

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Mine don't go anywhere. I just don't want anymore. Plus my hands always get torn to shreds when I lift heavy.

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Never without my trusty gloves!

[AndThePickles]

Even though I've only been taking it for a couple of months, taekwondo has considerably improved my flexibility. Can almost do a full front split now!

[Cuyan]

Yoga has done wonders for me!

Even though I look full-on ridiculous.