An awesome shoulder workout & initial Animal Test thoughts
176.5 lbs today. My weight seems to be keeping pretty steady; I’m probably not eating enough. Nevertheless, my shoulder workout was real good this morning. I think next to legs, the shoulders are the most painful workout. When you really get them pumped and max out the reps, the burn in the delts is a killer. I really hit them hard today.
I may be having a second opinion of Animal Test. During the first week of taking it, I wasn’t at all impressed. I didn’t notice any difference in strength, performance, or mindset in the gym. However, now I’m starting to think that my initial reaction was hampered by two things: 1, I had just started taking it, and 2, I was just coming off of a vacation. Now that I’m through my second week, I’m beginning to realize something. I do seem to be more focused in the gym. I’ve also noticed that I’ve been using the same weights I did before my vacation except now, instead of only getting 3 or 4 sets of 6 or 7 reps, I’m now doing 4 and 5 sets with 8 reps. I find it’s easier to push myself further and the urge to keep going is more dominant now. I find myself doing my exercises with more determination as well as doing them slower and with more concentration. I think this means that it’s time for me to up the weight just a little bit to initiate the extra growth I’m looking for. I think that’s going to mean I need to force myself to eat a little more than I have been. Outside the gym, I haven’t really noticed anything different about myself with one exception… let’s just say, I miss my wife more… especially in the mornings when I wake up.
So my opinion of Animal Test is getting better. At first, I wasn’t impressed. Now I’m starting to see some differences that will definitely have a positive effect. My current rating for Test, with 1 being don’t waste your money, and 10 being steal the money so you can get some, I would rate this at 6… for now. (a 6 would be like, if you can afford it, you should try it.)The effects it’s having on my workout intensity are worth the money. Whether or not it’s actually raising my test levels? Well, judging solely from the first 2 minutes of my waking up in the mornings, I’d say it is. As far as actually seeing results in the form of mass gains, we’ll have to wait and see. I have a feeling though, that over the next two weeks, my rating for this product will go higher.
Tomorrow is a day of recovery for me and I start in on Monday with Chest/Tri’s and Tuesday with legs. I’m looking forward to putting more weight on the bar on monday to see what I can do. My personal best on bench is 170 lbs one lift max (October 17th). I know… it’s low, but I’ve never been a heavy lifter. Some day, I hope to hit 200. I think maybe on Monday, I’ll go for 180. Any thoughts on how to warm up for a one rep max attempt without wearing yourself out?
November 24, 2007 at 4:08 am
Thanks for the response and posting what you have on Animal Test. I am a fan of Animal products. I take four of them currently and have good things to say about each, but have paused at taking Test given the cost. Even at BB.com prices it is kind of steep.
I have taken a couple of Test boosters before — Goliath Labs, Tribuloid, most recently, and was impressed at what unfolded after about a week or two. I actually had a blood test done for Testosterone a few days after taking it for a month and the Doc was almost wide eyed — "High Normal" — for testosterone … for those of us beyond 30, that’s way cool. For those of use beyond 30 wanting to put on muscle, its essential.
Keep at it bro … Based on what I glanced at on your blog, you are doing all the right things. Be relentless. I’m sure you’ll add the mass you are wanting.
Be careful over there bro!
Brian
November 24, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Thank you for reviewing Animal Test.
I’m seriously thinking of taking it, but as you know, price per value was the problem. Please update your result on this stuff.
Thank you