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

Workout 28 - April 28, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-05-08T10:13:00.001-04:00

Preacher Curls	100 x 5	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8


Tri Press Down	115 x 5	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8	70 x 8

Cable Curls	70 x 5

Dips	BW x 8

Workout 21 - April 28, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-05-08T10:11:00.001-04:00

Preacher Curls	100 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5


Tri Press Down	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5

Cable Curls	70 x 5

Workout 27 - April 25, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-25T17:57:00.001-04:00

In therapy now for shoulder. Not allowed to do any Chest, Shoulder, or Back exercises :(

Squat	225 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	435 x 5	455 x 5

Workout 20 - April 25, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-04-25T17:55:00.001-04:00

Squat	225 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	435 x 5	455 x 5

Workout 26 - April 23, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-25T17:54:00.001-04:00

Dr said got Rotator Cuff injury and AC joint inflammation, seeing Physical Therapist soon.

*Tri Press Down	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5
	95 x 8	95 x 8

Preacher Curls	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 8
	90 x 8	90 x 8

Workout 19 - April 23, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-04-25T17:49:00.001-04:00

Tri Press Down	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5

Curls	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

DB Curls	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Workout 25 - April 21, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-25T17:13:00.001-04:00

Dr appt today, taking it easy, only doing 35lbs and 20lbs today.

DB Bench Press	35 x 25	35 x 30	35 x 30	35 x 21	35 x 20
	35 x 40	35 x 20	35 x 20	20 x 50

Workout 24 - April 17, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-25T17:10:00.001-04:00

Left shoulder pain still bad got Dr appt.

*Tri Press Down	95 x 8	95 x 8	95 x 8

*Preacher Curls	90 x 8	90 x 8	90 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl	90 x 18

Dips	BW x 15

Workout 23 - April 15, 2008 - Mike Boyer

2008-04-25T17:06:00.001-04:00

Shoulder still in pain.

Bench	135 x 5	225 x 5	275 x 4	225 x 5	225 x 5

DB Fly	35 x 5	35 x 5

New Weight Gainer, Creatine, and Amino Acids

2008-04-14T19:52:00.003-04:00

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Workout 22 - April 7, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-08T20:07:00.001-04:00

Got bad left shoulder pain after bench today, taking it easy the rest of the day.

Bench	225 x 5	275 x 5	285 x 4	295 x 2

DB Press	83 x 5

Tri Pressdown	115 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5

Skull Crushers	110 x 3	90 x 4

Workout 18 - April 7, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-04-08T20:01:00.001-04:00

Bench	135 x 5	135 x 5

Tri Pressdown	115 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5

Skull Crushers	90 x 5

Workout 21 - April 4, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-04T14:08:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Squats	225 x 5	315 x 5	365 x 5	415 x 5	435 x 5

Workout 17 - April 4, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-04-04T14:07:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Squats	225 x 5	315 x 5	365 x 5	415 x 5

Workout 20 - April 2, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-04-02T15:33:00.001-04:00

Wide Grip Pullups	5	5	5	5	5

Lat Pulldowns	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5	165 x 5	165 x 5

Seated Row	165 x 5	165 x 5	165 x 5	165 x 5	165 x 5

Barbell Bent Row	190 x 5	190 x 5	190 x 5	190 x 5	190 x 5

Dumbbell Rows	50 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5

Workout 16 - April 2, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-04-02T15:30:00.001-04:00

Wide Grip Pullups	5	5	5	5	5

Lat Pulldowns	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5

Seated Row	165 x 5	165 x 5

Barbell Bent Row	100 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5

Dumbbell Rows	50 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5

Weight and Picture Update

2008-03-31T14:42:00.004-04:00

I am using a TAYLOR 5571P Body Fat Scale for my measuring of weight and bodyfat.Current Weight as of March 31, 2008 - 196.5lbs
Current Bodyfat as of March 31, 2008 - 25%

New Pix

Actual measurements to come soon...

Mike

Workout 19 - March 31, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-31T14:39:00.001-04:00

Mike still sick, shorter workout today.

Bench	135 x 5	225 x 5	275 x 5	285 x 2	275 x 5

Incline Bench	135 x 5	225 x 5	225 x 5	195 x 5	195 x 5

DB Bench	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

DB Fly	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Tri Pressdown	100 x 5	120 x 5	120 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5

Dips	+25 x 5	+25 x 5

Workout 15 - March 31, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-31T14:36:00.001-04:00

Mike still sick, shorter workout today.

Bench	135 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5	145 x 5

Incline Bench	95 x 5	95 x 5	115 x 5	115 x 5	115 x 5

DB Bench	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5

DB Fly	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5

Tri Pressdown	100 x 5	100 x 5

Equipment Pics - March 28, 2008

2008-03-28T15:45:00.002-04:00

This is my weight belt for added weights on Dips /Pullups
Another shot of the Deltech and Golds

Body Solid Weight Tree & Body Champ Bench

Another Angle of the Golds Bench and Deltech Lat Machine

Tricep Bar

Body Solid Weight Tree, Body Champ 960 Bench

Second EZ-Curl Bar & third Olympic Barbell

20lb - 35lb Dumbbells, Ez-Curl Bar & two Olympic Dumbbells

Golds Gym XR5 Bench w/ Preacher Curl Station

Deltech DF906 Lat Pulldown / Seated Row Machine

Body Solid Dip / Pullup Machine

Workout 18 - March 28 - 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-28T13:30:00.001-04:00

Mike still sick, shorter workout today.

Wide Arm Pullups	5	5	5	5	5

Bent Rows	60 x 5	130 x 5	150 x 5	150 x 5	150 x 5

Lat Pulldown	90 x 5	180 x 5	160 x 5	160 x 5	160 x 5

Seated Rows	160 x 5	140 x 5	140 x 5

Workout 14 - March 28, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-28T13:17:00.001-04:00

Mike still sick, shorter workout today.

Wide Arm Pullups	5

Bent Rows	60 x 5	130 x 5	150 x 5	150 x 5	150 x 5

Lat Pulldown	90 x 5	180 x 5	160 x 5	160 x 5	160 x 5

Seated Rows	160 x 5	140 x 5	140 x 5

Workout 17 - March 26, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-27T11:26:00.001-04:00

Mike still sick, shorter workout today.

Close Grip Bench Press	135 x 5	185 x 5	205 x 5	215 x 5	215 x 4

Preacher Curls	90 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5	100 x 5

Tricep Press Down	70 x 5	90 x 5	110 x 5	110 x 5	110 x 5

Hammer Curls	70 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Dips	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x burnout

Close Grip Chins	5	5

Workout 16 - March 24, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-24T13:31:00.001-04:00

Mike is sick this week, also got new lat pulldown machine today, cutting workout short to assemble.

Bench Press	135 x 5	225 x 5	275 x 4	275 x 4	275 x 4

Incline Bench	135 x 5	225 x 5	185 x 5	185 x 5	185 x 5

Dumbbell Fly's	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5

Workout 13 - March 24, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-24T13:28:00.001-04:00

Mike is sick this week, also got new lat pulldown machine today, cutting workout short to assemble.

Bench Press	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5

Incline Bench	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5

Dumbbell Fly's	25lb DB x 5	25lb DB x 5	25lb DB x 5

Roman Chairs Situps	15	15	15

Workout 15 - March 19, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-24T13:16:00.001-04:00

No spotter this week due to dads work. Partial Workout this week.

Bench Press	135 x 5	225 x 5	245 x 5	255 x 5	265 x 5
	225 x 5

Close Grip Bench	185 x 5	155 x 5	155 x 5	155 x 5	155 x 5

Workout 14 - March 14, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-14T22:08:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Close Grip Bench	135 x 5	175 x 5	185 x 5	205 x 5	205 x 5

*Skull Crushers	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

*EZ Curl Close Grip Bench	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Tricep Extension	30 x 5	35 x 5	30 x 5	30 x 5	30 x 5

Dips	+25 x 5	+25lb x 5	+25lb x 5	+25lb x 5	+25lb x 5

Squats	225 x 5	275 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5

Calf Raises	225 x 5	275 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5

* Skull Crushers were immediately followed by EZ Curl Close Grip Bench using the same bar and weight from the previous Skull Crusher exercise creating a super set.

Workout 12 - March 14, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-14T22:06:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Close Grip Bench	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5

*Skull Crushers	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

*EZ Curl Close Grip Bench	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Tricep Extension	20 x 5	20 x 5	20 x 5	20 x 5	20 x 5

Dips

Squats	225 x 5	275 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5

Calf Raises	225 x 5	275 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5	315 x 5

* Skull Crushers were immediately followed by EZ Curl Close Grip Bench using the same bar and weight from the previous Skull Crusher exercise creating a super set.

Workout 13 - March 12, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-12T21:27:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Wide Grip Pullup	BW x 5	BW x 5	BW x 5	BW x 5	BW x 5

Bent Rows	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5

Bent Dumbbell Row	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Deadlifts	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5

Standing Dumbbell Curls	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Barbell Curls	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Standing Reverse Curls	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5

Workout 11 - March 12, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-12T21:25:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Wide Grip Pullup	BW x 3

Bent Rows	107 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5

Bent Dumbbell Row	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Dumbbell Curls	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Barbell Curls	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Standing Reverse Curls	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5	70 x 5

Workout 12 - March 10, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-10T17:13:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise. Ran out of time with this workout, so Triceps will be worked with Legs this week. Also had to eliminate some sets on shrugs and Military Dumbbell Press.

Bench Press	135 x 5	225 x 5	245 x 5	255 x 5	255 x 5

Incline Bench	135 x 5	145 x 5	185 x 5	195 x 5

Flat Dumbbell Press	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5

Dumbbell Fly's	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5

Military Press	95 x 8	105 x 5	125 x 5	115 x 5	105 x 5

Upright Rows	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Shrugs	35lb DB x 5

Military DB Press	25lb x 5	30lb x 5

Workout 10 - March 10, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-10T17:08:00.001-04:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise. Ran out of time with this workout, so Triceps will be worked with Legs this week.

Bench Press	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	145 x 5

Incline Bench	20lb DB x 15	20lb DB x 15	20lb DB x 15

Flat Dumbbell Press	20lb DB x 10	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5

Dumbbell Fly's	35lb DB x 5	35lb DB x 5

Military Press	55 x 8	75 x 5

Upright Rows	90 x 8	90 x 8

Workout 11 - March 7, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-07T12:52:00.001-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Squats	135 x 5	225 x 5	275 x 5	275 x 5	295 x 5

Leg Extensions	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	185 x 5	185 x 5

Workout 9 - March 7, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-07T12:51:00.001-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Squats	135 x 5	225 x 5	275 x 5	275 x 5	295 x 5

Leg Extensions	135 x 5	135 x 5	135 x 5	185 x 5	185 x 5

Leg Curls	180 x 5

Workout 10 - March 5, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-05T16:03:00.001-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Bent Rows	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5

Wide Arm Pullup	5	5	5	5	5

Bent Dumbbell Row	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Dumbbell Curls	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Curl	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5	90 x 5

Close Grip Chinup	3

Forearm Wrist Curl	90 x Burn	90 x Burn

Workout 8 - March 5, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-05T15:57:00.001-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Bent Rows	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5	127 x 5

Wide Arm Pullup	Bodyweight x 3	Bodyweight x 3

Bent Dumbbell Row	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5	35 x 5

Standing Dumbbell Curls	30 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5	25 x 5

Forearm Wrist Curl	25 x 5	25 x 5

Workout 9 - March 3, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-03-03T16:32:00.001-05:00

This week begins our start of splitting up the body over 3 days. Day 1 will be Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders. Day 2 will be Back, Biceps, and Forearms. Day 3 will be Legs. We will be starting a 5x5 regiment. All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Bench	135 x 5	235 x 5	235 x 5	235 x 5	225 x 4

Close Grip Bench	135 x 5	145 x 5	155 x 5	155 x 5	155 x 5

Military Press	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5	95 x 5

Workout 7 - March 3, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-03-03T16:30:00.001-05:00

Bench	95 x 8	135 x 8	135 x 8

Close Grip Bench	100 x 8	100 x 8	100 x 8

Military Press	45 x 8	65 x 8	65 x 8

Workout 8 - Feb 29, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-29T13:32:00.002-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Bench	135 x 8	225 x 8	225 x 7	225 x 5

Bent Rows*	107 x 8	127 x 8	127 x 8	127 x 8

Military Press	95 x 8	115 x 7	115 x 7

Close Grip Bench	135 x 8	155 x 8	155 x 8

Standing Curls	90 x 8	90 x 5	90 x 5

Squats	135 x 8	225 x 8	225 x 8

Deadlifts	127 x 8

Forearms Wrist Curl	90 x 13

Dips	Bodyweight + 25 x 8	Bodyweight + 25 x 8

Workout 6 - Feb 29, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-29T13:28:00.006-05:00

All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

Bench	45 x 20	135 x 5

Bent Rows*	107 x 5	107 x 5

Military Press	95 x 5	95 x 4

Close Grip Bench	135 x 5	135 x 5

Standing Curls	90 x 5	90 x 5

Squats	135 x 10	135 x 10

Forearms Wrist Curl	90 x 8

Feb 27, 2008 - Supplement Update

2008-02-27T20:11:00.002-05:00

I received my new weight gainer today as well as an amino acid supplement. I buy all my supplements through FitFuel.com They are a solid company with excellent customer service and the best return policy and experience I have found.

The weight gainer is :

Optimum Nutrition - Serious Mass 6lbs - $23.95

Amino Acid :

Genesis Nutrition Products - $5.95

Amino Acid
1900 mg
Size: 150 Tabs

Workout 7 - Feb 25, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-25T12:15:00.001-05:00

All exercises are performed using light weight and very strict movement to get the muscles used to the exercise and strengthen tendon and ligaments. All motions are slow and controlled pausing at the top and bottom of the exercise.

***No spotter today, my father has had a change in work times this week***

Bench	135 x 8	225 x 7	225 x 5

Bent Rows*	127 x 8	127 x 8

Military Press	95 x 8	95 x 8

Dips	bodyweight x 8	+25lbs x 8

Pull Ups	Bodyweight x 5

Squats	225 x 8

Standing Curls	90 x 5

Workout 6 - Feb 20, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-20T12:14:00.001-05:00

***No spotter today, my father has had a change in work times this week***

Bench	135 x 8	225 x 7	225 x 3	205 x 3

Bent Rows*	127 x 8	127 x 8

Military Press	115 x 7	95 x 8

Dips	bodyweight x 8

Standing Curls^	90 x 8	90 x 5

Deadlifts	127 x 8

Workout 5 - Feb 15, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-15T13:00:00.001-05:00

Bench	135 x 8	225 x 7	225 x 5

Bent Rows*	107 x 8	107 x 8	107 x 8

Military Press	65 x 8	65 x 8

Close Grip Bench	165 x 5	135 x 7

Standing Curls^	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	225 x 8	225 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl**	70 lbs x Until it Burned

Workout 5 - Feb 15, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-15T12:57:00.001-05:00

Bench	65 x 10	85 x 10

Bent Rows*	107 x 8	107 x 8

Military Press	65 x 8	65 x 8

Close Grip Bench	85 x 8	85 x 8

Standing Curls^	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	225 x 8	225 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl**	25 lbs x Until it Burned

2/11/08 Weights, Sets and Exercises - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-11T22:00:00.001-05:00

Bench	205 x 8	205 x 7	205 x 3	135 x 7

Bent Rows*	107 x 8	107 x 8	107 x 8	107 x 8

Military Press	115 x 7	115 x 3	70 x 8	70 x 8

Close Grip Bench	155 x 5	135 x 5

Standing Curls^	107 x 3	70 x 8

Squats	225 x 8	245 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl**	25 lbs x Until it Burned	70 lbs x burn

Supplement Shapes, Sizes and Pictures

2008-02-09T16:50:00.001-05:00

I decided to take pictures of the supplements I am currently using to demonstrate their size and appearance for others that are interested in knowing more information about pill size, style, ect. before buying blindly. I used a dime as a measurement marker.

2/11/08 Exercises, Weights and Reps - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-08T21:04:00.001-05:00

Bench	45 x 5	45 x 5

Bent Rows*	107 x 8	107 x 8

Military Press	45 x 8	45 x 8

Close Grip Bench	45 x 8	85 x 8

Standing Curls^	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	135 x 8	135 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl**	25 lbs x Until it Burned

Workout 3 - Feb 08, 2008 - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-08T18:22:00.001-05:00

Bench	175 x 8	205 x 6

Bent Rows	107 x 10	107 x 10

Military Press	135 x 6	115 x 3	95 x 6

Close Grip Bench	135 x 8	145 x 6

Reverse Grip Curls	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	225 x 8	225 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl * Used EZ Curl Bar	70 x Until it Burned

Supplements started:

Leukic:

Gakic:

Amino Acids 2200mg

EAS Creatine:

I'm also taking a multivitamin, B12, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

Workout 3 - Feb 08, 2008 - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-08T17:46:00.001-05:00

Bench	45 x 15	45 x 15

Bent Rows	107 x 8	107 x 8

Military Press	45 x 12	45 x 12

Close Grip Bench	45 x 10	45 x 10

Reverse Grip Curls	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	135 x 10	135 x 10

Forearm Wrist Curl * Used EZ Curl Bar	70 x Until it Burned

Supplements started:

None

Workout Two - Weights & Reps - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-06T13:01:00.000-05:00

Bench	45 x 5	45 x 8

Bent Rows	87 x 8	87 x 8

Military Press	45 x 8	45 x 8

Close Grip Bench	45 x 8	45 x 8

Reverse Grip Curls	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	201 x 8	201 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl	25 x Until it Burned

*Michael Sr's Weight was lowered today due to pain between his Deltoid and Triceps.

Workout Two - Weights & Reps - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-06T12:54:00.000-05:00

Bench	155 x 5	175 x 8

Bent Rows	87 x 8	87 x 8

Military Press	85 x 8	85 x 8

Close Grip Bench	135 x 8	135 x 8

Standing Curls	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	201 x 8	201 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl	25 x Until it Burned

Exercises, Weights and Reps - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-05T10:09:00.000-05:00

Bench	135 x 5	135 x 5

Bent Rows*	77 x 8	77 x 8

Military Press	65 x 8	65 x 8

Close Grip Bench	65 x 8	85 x 8

Standing Curls^	70 x 5	70 x 5

Squats	135 x 5	135 x 5

Forearm Wrist Curl**	10 lbs x Until it Burned

* Bent Rows are performed using a Tricep bar:

^ Standing Curs are performed with an EZ Curl Olympic Bar:

Forearm Wrist Curls are performed using :

Exercises, Weights and Reps - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-05T09:38:00.000-05:00

Bench	135 x 8	135 x 8

Bent Rows*	77 x 8	77 x 8

Military Press	65 x 8	65 x 8

Close Grip Bench	65 x 8	85 x 8

Standing Curls^	70 x 8	70 x 8

Squats	135 x 8	135 x 8

Forearm Wrist Curl**	10 lbs x Until it Burned

* Bent Rows are performed using a Tricep bar:

^ Standing Curs are performed with an EZ Curl Olympic Bar:

Forearm Wrist Curls are performed using :

Stats & Pictures - Michael Boyer Sr.

2008-02-05T09:10:00.002-05:00

Stats for Michael Boyer Sr.
59 Years Old
5'9"
263lbs
47.3% Bodyfat

Neck	19.25"

Chest	49.5"

Right Upper Arm	15"

Right Upper Arm Flexed	17.25"

Right Forearm	14"

Right Forearm Flexed	14.5"

Left Upper Arm	15"

Left Upper Arm Flexed	17"

Left Forearm	13.5"

Left Forearm Flexed	14.5"

Waist	47"

Right Upper Leg	26.5"

Right Upper Leg Flexed	27"

Right Calf	17.5"

Right Calf Flexed	17.5"

Left Upper Leg	27"

Left Upper Leg Flexed	27"

Left Calf	16.5"

Left Calf Flexed	16.5"

Goal: Lower bodyfat to 18% and dropping weight to 220lbs.

Stats & Pictures - Mike Boyer II

2008-02-05T08:59:00.000-05:00

Stats for Mike Boyer II
29 Years Old
5'9"
183lbs
36.8% bodyfat

Neck	15"

Chest	41"

Right Upper Arm	13.75"

Right Upper Arm Flexed	15.5"

Right Forearm	12.25"

Right Forearm Flexed	13.5"

Left Upper Arm	13.75"

Left Upper Arm Flexed	15.25"

Left Forearm	12.5"

Left Forearm Flexed	13.5"

Waist	37"

Right Upper Leg	23.5"

Right Upper Leg Flexed	24"

Right Calf	16"

Right Calf Flexed	16"

Left Upper Leg	23.5"

Left Upper Leg Flexed	24"

Left Calf	16"

Left Calf Flexed	16"

Goal: Lower bodyfat to around 15% at the same time building muscle and increasing bodyweight to 195lbs.

It begins...

2008-02-01T20:30:00.000-05:00

My name is Mike Boyer II. This log will track my progress over the next few months toward very specific goals. My workout partner will be my father, Michael Boyer Sr.
On February 4th 2008, myself and my father will begin our bodybuilding regiment. Originally my workout partner was going to be my younger brother, but due to a broken back, two titanium rods and eight screws being fused to his spine, he will be unable to participate.

My father and I will have two very different goals with some common ground. My goal is to drop my body fat to around 15%, while at the same time gaining muscle to help attain my weight goal of 200lbs.
Michael Boyer Sr. will have a goal of dropping his body fat to around 18% while at the same time altering his weight down to 220lbs.

We will be logging Days, Times, Exercises, Weight, Reps, and Supplements. We will be checking body fat once a month, but will be checking weight on a weekly basis.

Measurements and pictures to follow.