Boyer Bodybuilding

Starting Up Again…Pics & Stats

2009-06-05T10:14:00.001-04:00

Since my last post, I have not been able to work out due to circumstances, but now I am back and ready to go.

Listed will be new pictures and stats of my current status. Next post will be supplements being used.

Weight 167lbs
BF 18.5%
Upper Arms Flexed 15"
Upper Arms Not Flexed 13"
Forearms Flexed 12"
Forearms Not Flexed 13.5"
Chest/Upper Back 39.5"
Neck 14.5"
Waist 32.5"
Upper Leg Flexed 23"
Upper Leg Not Flexed 22.5"
Calf Flexed 15.5"
Calf Not Flexed 15"

WTF Pumped and Lean Dreams!

2008-11-26T17:42:00.001-05:00

WTF Pump’d™ provides a state of the art insulingenic and cell volumizing matrix made up of Taurine, Tamarindus Indica, Corosolic Acid and Glycerol Monostearate.

What Can You Expect From WTF Pump’d™?

Servere Pumps and Vascularity
Superior and Rapid Recovery
Focus and Attitude

Get more out of your training than you put into it! WTF Pump’d™ from ALR Industries is a product that lets you know it is working 30 minutes after you drink it.

LEAN DREAMS™

WHAT IS LEAN DREAMS™ FORMULATED TO SUPPORT?

Facilitates relaxation
Supports sleep / recovery
Supports GH release
Suppresses cortisol production/prevents catabolism
Helps target fat utilization for energy

HOW DOES LEAN DREAMS™ WORK?

Relaxation/Sleep/Recovery:

LEAN DREAMS™ combines several key components specifically chosen to support relaxation, cortisol suppression and promote better sleep.

-Ingredients responsible for relaxation/sleep/recovery:

Oleamide: Endogenous sleep modulator.

L-Tryptophan Ethyl Ester: Precursor to Serotonin, 5-HTP and Melatonin.

Jujuba PE 2%: Used in folk medicine to promote restorative sleep.

Valerian: Calming agent and sleep aid.

Rotundine: Sleep augmentation and analgesia.

Melatonin: Master sleep hormone and anti-oxidant, cholinergic system protectant.

Supports GH Release:

Over half of our natural daily GH secretion occurs while we sleep. LEAN DREAMS™ combines several ingredients that support GH stimulation, in addition to the natural GH spike that results from an improved sleep state.

-Ingredients responsible for supporting GH release:

Berberine: Supports natural GH stimulation by way of the central cholinergic system, acts as a sleep aid/CNS depressant.

Hispidulin: Provides GH modulation, also acts as an anti-anxiety, uncoupler of oxidative phosphorilation (increases BMR to target fat metabolism) and is an anti-oxidant.

Suppresses cortisol/ targets fat utilization

Cortisol, which is the body’s stress hormone, can cause catabolism (muscle breakdown) and it also plays a major role in fat storage. Cortisol can also inhibit GH and testosterone production. Controlling cortisol levels can have a dramatic impact on body composition. LEAN DREAMS™ has several ingredients that have been shown to directly impact cortisol levels.

-Ingredients responsible for suppressing cortisol and targeting fat utilization:

Magnolia extract: Provides cortisol inhibition and anti-anxiety support.

Baicalin: Acts as a calming substrate, anti-anxiety and anti-cortisol.

*IN CONCLUSION:

LEAN DREAMS ™is uniquely designed to promote relaxation and improved sleep. LEAN DREAMS™ also fuels the pathways that result in prioritizing fat burning and lean tissue preservation. LEAN DREAMS™ works by supporting GH release, suppressing cortisol, targeting fat utilization, promoting relaxation, rest and a more healthy sleep.

Pictures & Stats

2008-11-26T17:33:00.001-05:00

Weight: 180lbs

Bodyfat: 23%

Starting up again

2008-11-26T17:27:00.001-05:00

Just got a two month sponsor of WTF Pumped and Lean Dreams. Starting to work out again. Took some pictures and measurements to use as before pictures to monitor exactly how these supplements work. More to come.....

Starting Again

2008-09-19T06:01:00.003-04:00

Well, my new job is about to place me on my correct shift, so we should be starting our bodybuilding again, and I cant wait.

More pictures and measurements to come, been putting on a lot of fat being idle for the last few months.

Mike

Update - Hypertrop-X Sponsored

2008-06-20T09:19:00.001-04:00

Just an update, I have been laying off all workouts and supplements while I await my Sponspred Hypertrop-X.

http://advancedmusclescience.com/products/hypertrop-x/

More to come soon, as soon as my Sponsored Hyper arrives, its back to the grind, minus any supplements that I will NOT be allowed to use during this test run.

Workout 37 - June 5, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-06-05T19:57:00.001-04:00

Due to time issues, only did 3 sets of Squats and skipped back today.

Squats	135 x 8	225 x 8	225 x 8

Workout 27 - June 5, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-06-05T19:49:00.001-04:00

Pushed for time today, so only three sets per exercise.

Tri Press Down	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Preacher Curls	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Lat Pulldowns Wide	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Lat Pulldowns Close Chin Grip	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Squats	135 x 10	225 x 10	225 x 10

Ragnarok - Review

2008-06-04T19:14:00.004-04:00

Here is the Pre-Workout drink by Millenium Sport, here is their advertisement:

Ok, now for the review.

The first thing I noticed about this supplement was how easily it mixed. At the end of the drink there was just a tiny bit of "grit" im guessing was creatine. Overall, this has been the best mix I have seen off a supplement yet.

The second thing isn't super important to me, but I know some people cant get past the taste on some of these drinks. Well good news, this stuff tastes great!

Now the most important part, the energy, pump, endurance increase and focus. I have to tell you, this supplement is the real deal! About 40 minutes after drinking Ragnarok I could feel the increase in energy and focus, I really wanted to hurry up and get to the work out. The increase in energy was clean and didn’t feel like caffeine high. My endurance was up also, as I put in a bunch of extra reps on a few lifts just because I felt like I could keep going, so I pushed my body a bit to see what would happen.

The only thing I noticed that wasn’t normal for me was getting overheated, but I did put in a bunch of extra reps and took less time between sets.

I would definitely recommend this product, especially if you are like me and are usually a non-responder to this type of product.

Mixability 5/5
Taste 5/5
Effect 5/5

Workout 36 - June 4, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-06-04T19:08:00.001-04:00

My shoulder was a little bit sore at the start of this workout, but didnt really bother me until my last set of military at 105 pounds. No pain, just a little discomfort. All other lifts were no problem.

Military Press	45 x 25	65 x 8	85 x 8	95 x 8	105 x 8

Tri Press Down	70 x 8	90 x 8	90 x 8	100 x 8	70 x 18

Standing Curls	70 x 8	90 x 8	90 x 8	90 x 8	70 x 16

Dips	BW x 20

Workout 35 - June 2, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-06-02T13:44:00.003-04:00

Dads Birthday today, and he had a meeting :( I worked out alone, and will include some pictures of what happens when you dont have a spotter during barbell bench :)

I had also read that Dumbell Bench was less stressful on the shoulder so I attempted it first, however it put more stress / pain on my left shoulder joint through the front of the deltoid muscle that connects to the pec, but under the pec muscle and into the delt joint.

* This was the lift that got me, couldnt pull off the 9th rep. Ive been going low weight and working at a super slow pace to try and rehab my shoulder back. I got drained doing this faster than I anticipated.

Bench Press	135 x 8	205 x 8	205 x 8*	135 x 6	135 x 8
	135 x 15	135 x 8

DB Bench	50 x 8

Evolution X10 - Review

2008-06-01T20:34:00.004-04:00

Ok so heres the advertisement for this post workout drink by Star Chem Labs:

The future of Recovery Has Arrived

Evolution X10 contains:

10g of BCAA per serving - over triple the amount found in most whey protein.

The worlds first and only stabilized glutamine- Our Glutamine is chelated on both sides and a magnesium molicule which provides a clockwise spin resulting in a stablilzed gluamine.

Precise ratio of whey protein and casein hydroysate used by athletes in 2004 Summer Olympic Games-with triple phase protein complex, Evolution X10 gives your body the amino acids it needs for complete and total recovery.

Creatine Magna Power™- A molecule that protects the creatine from cyclization (providing more active creatine), as well as increasing the co-absorption of magnesium.

Evolution X10 is powered by HydroTrans™- the most pro-hypertrohy ingredient ever developed!

Ok, so the review after your reading the hype on it. Well firstly it doesnt mix well at all, its like drinking sand. The lemonaid taste is not bad at all, I kind of enjoyed it compared to all the horrible tasting supplements out there.

Now for the more importatnt stuff. I started drinking this mid workout as instructed. I found myself not getting tired as quick and seeming to recover after sets faster. Also I finished this drink post workout, and didnt get as much DOMS as usual.

So overall I would say this is a solid product that I may invest in.

Mixability 2/5
Taste 4/5
Effect 5/5

I will be testing out many more supplements as the companies are so gernerously sending them to me, but I will keep a running total of my favorites.

I do not mix supplements, and only run one at a time to make sure the results are clean and from the tried supplement.

I have a few more post workout drinks to try so I will keep you all posted.

Mike

Workout 34 - May 30, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-06-01T20:33:00.001-04:00

I will be continuing my workout as planned using a lower weight for some lifts but increasing my repetitions as seen below on the chart. I am also testing various workout supplements that were supplied to me by different companies. More to come...

Bench Press	45 x 50	135 x 8	225 x 8	225 x 5

Military Press	45 x 25	65 x 10	85 x 8

Tri Press Down	70 x 20	70 x 20	70 x 15

Preacher Curls	70 x 15	70 x 10	70 x 15

Lat Pulldown	110 x 10	110 x 10	110 x 10

Wrist Curls	70 x burn

Workout 26 - May 30, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-06-01T20:29:00.001-04:00





Tri Press Down	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Preacher Curls	70 x 10	70 x 10	70 x 10

Lat Pulldown	110 x 10	110 x 10	110 x 10

Wrist Curls	70 x 30

Armageddon by Star Chem Labs

2008-05-26T15:15:00.003-04:00

Today I sampled a pre-workout drink by Star Chem Labs. http://www.starchemlabs.com

I took the sample and mixed it with 20 oz of tap water, shaking vigorously. The powder didnt seem to mix well, no matter how hard or long I shook the bottle. I shook the bottle for 6 minutes straight. It seemed to mix until it was left alone for 30+ seconds where it would look like stuff was floating all withing the bottle. It didnt feel as if I was drinking grit or chunks, but it sure looked terrible.

The taste wasnt bad at all, it wasnt delicious, but I am more after results then taste here.

Energy, I did feel more energy while on this product, however, during my workout, I became light headed, felt like I was going to vomit, then got a horrible cramp in my right side right under my ribcage. I also attained horrible diarrhea.
I never get dizzy nor cramp during my normal workout.

This product is definitely not one I would purchase judging by the effects I received today.

On a side note, I have tried No-Explode in the past and at the normal serving it did nothing in the way of energy for me. I increased dosage up to 4 scoops, where I still felt nothing, but indeed got diarrhea.

That being said, I feel that it is important to note this while looking into these pre-workout drinks since they dont seem to have a big impact on me.

This one however did give me alot more energy than the No-Explode did.

Mixability 3/5
Taste 3/5
Effect 2/5

No need to fear though, Next workout I will be using another of Star Chem Labs product... Evolution X10 - A post workout recovery aid.

Workout 33 - May 26, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-26T15:14:00.001-04:00

Well according to the doctors, I cannot rehab my shoulder, its only fixable by surgery. So I will be continuing my workout as planned using a lower weight for some lifts but increasing my repetitions as seen below on the chart. I am also testing various workout supplements that were supplied to me by different companies. More to come...

Bench Press	45 x 50	135 x 23	135 x 22

Military Press	45 x 25	45 x 30	45 x 30

Tri Press Down	90 x 15	90 x 10	70 x 18

Preacher Curls	50 x 15	50 x 10

Lat Pulldown	70 x 30	90 x 15	90 x 10

Wrist Curls	50 x 25	50 x 15	50 x 20

Workout 25 - May 26, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-05-26T15:09:00.001-04:00

Bench Press	45 x 50	45 x 50	45 x 25

Military Press	45 x 10	45 x 10

Tri Press Down	70 x 10	70 x 10

Preacher Curls	50 x 10	50 x 10

Lat Pulldown	70 x 25	70 x 25

Supplement Testing

2008-05-21T15:02:00.000-04:00

I have recently sent off for samples of various products from different companies. I will be using these products alone, and as called for by the directions and report back here what effect if any they had on me.

I will be listing the company they are from, the companies website, what product I tested, how it worked for my body, and if I would purchase them.

Workout 32 - May 21, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-21T12:52:00.001-04:00

Ok, according to the surgeon, I have a labral tear in the left shoulder joint. This cannot be fixed by rehab, rest, therapy of any sort, or medacine. The only fix for this is surgery. He and I agree this is not a good option for me at this time. So I will be starting my workout regime again, and work to strethen the muscles that are around this joint.

Bench Press	45 x 8	135 x 8	135 x 8	225 x 7

Preacher Curls	70 x 8	70 x 8

Tri Press Down	70 x 8	70 x 8

DB Military	35 x 8	35 x 8

Lat Pulldown	70 x 8	160 x 8

Workout 24 - May 21, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-05-21T12:48:00.001-04:00

Bench Press	45 x 40	45 x 40

Preacher Curls	70 x 10	70 x 10

Tri Press Down	70 x 10	70 x 10

Standing Curls	70 x 10	70 x 10

Bent DB Curls	35 x 10	35 x 10

Lat Pulldown	70 x 10	160 x 5

Workout 31 - May 12, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-21T12:45:00.001-04:00

My 1st workout approved after being in Physical Therapy for a shoulder injury in the AC joint and Labrum.

Bench Press	45 x 10	115 x 10	135 x 10	135 x 10	135 x 8
	115 x 10	115 x 10	115 x 10	115 x 10

Workout 30 - May 5, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-08T10:21:00.001-04:00

Tri Press Down	70 x 18	70 x 14	70 x 20

Preacher Curls	70 x 18	70 x 18	70 x 12

Workout 23 - May 5, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-05-08T10:20:00.001-04:00

Tri Press Down	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8

Preacher Curls	70 x 12	70 x 12	70 x 12	70 x 12	70 x 12

Workout 29 - May 2, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-08T10:16:00.001-04:00

Squat	225 x 8	315 x 8	455 x 8	385 x 5

Workout 22 - May 2, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-05-08T10:14:00.001-04:00

Squat	225 x 8	315 x 8	455 x 4