This will be my initial post for product testing with BSN No-Xplode, I would like to thank David Tolson for this opportunity.



Age: 31

Sex: Male

Weight: 297

Bodyfat: 13.8% (Skyndex Calipers)

Training experience: 18 years of lifting, 11 years of competitive bodybuilding and the last 3 years in competitive powerlifting training

Education:
MS Human Nutrition
BS Exercise Science
CSCS

Current supplements:
Bev-Super-Pak
Biotest Grow MRP ( 1-2 shakes/day)
BCAA's
EAS Precision Protein (1-2/day)

Present goals: Increase maximal strength while keeping bodyweight about the same. I compete in full powerlifting and bench only meets in the 308# class.
My compettion goals for my next meet are:
Squat=825
Bench=625
Deadlift=675
Total=2100+

Prescription/Recreational drugs: None, I'm drug tested on a regular basis

Training Schedule/Protocol: I follow the 4-day/week Westside template with Metal Militia style bench training. I will give more details in my workout posts.
Generally it looks like this:

Sunday- Max effort-lower body (Deadlift)
Tuesday-Raw day, Zero Momentum Training
Thursday-Dynamic effort (Squat)
Saturday-Bench Shirt and board work

Diet:
I don't follow as strict a regimen as I did in my bodybuilding days. I typically eat 5-6 meals/day. Usually 3 solid food meals and 2-3 MRP's/day. My total caloric intake ranges from 3500 to 4000 cal/day. Protein intake ranges from 40-65 grams/meal. My target is 300 grams/day. I increase calories and add creatine to take my weight up to 305#'s for meets and usually range between 295-300#'s.


I plan on using 1 scoop of BSN No-Xplode upon waking on non-training days and 2 scoops preworkout on training days. I plan to post after each workout and will evaluate the effects of this product on my strength.

Bri

You are a beast my friend. I look forward to reading your impressions.

GFK-thankyou, your posts show your dedication and I'm sure your progress will be outstanding

Sat 8/28/04
Training- Bench Shirt/board workout

Took 2 scoops BSN NO-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout

Warmup
Bench
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 3
405 x 1

3 Board Press w/ Karin's double denim shirt
405 x 2
495 x 2
545 x 2
595 x 1
655 x 1 (20lb. PR)
675 miss

Rack Lockouts
595 x 3
635 x 3

Band work for shouler stability
3sets of 10

This workout is to help me find the groove on a very strong bench shirt. Next week I will follow a similar workout with a new Inzer Radical double denim with grid stitching-ordered from Brent Mikesell at irongladiators.com.
I am a couple months from my next meet so I use the boards to help me learn the shirt and provide an overload at the top to increase lockout strength.

My initial impressions of BSN NO-xplode
-taste is a little rough
-my energy and intensity were excellent, I had woken up a little late and missed one of my meals prior to the workout, so I am inclined to give the supplement credit for good intensity and improved strength levels today

Sunday workout
Max Effort Lower Body


Took 2 scoops of BSN NO-xplode, 30 minutes prior to training


Warmup
Adductor Machine
200 x 10, 220 x 10, 220 x 10

Max Effort Movements
Parallel Good Mornings
135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 5, 405 x 3, 455 x 2, 495 x 1, 515 x 1 (20lb PR)

Stiff Leg Deadlift
225 x 5, 315 x 3, 405 x 2, 495 x 1, 545 x 1

Accessory Work
Padded T-bar Rows
4-45lb plates, 3 sets of 10 reps

Close Grip Pulldowns
200lbs, 3 sets of 10 reps

One-Arm Cable Curls
60 x 10, 80 x 10, 100 x 8

Ab Machine Crunch
160 x 8, 170 x 8, 180 x 6

Tuesday
2 scopps BSN NO-Xplode 30 minutes prior to workout

Zero Momentum Training
w/ 2 mini bands
bands x 6, 135 x 6, 185 x 3, 225 x 1
275 for 5 sets of 1

Upright Rows
135 for 5 sets of 8

Band Shoulder Work


Strength seems very good and bodyweight is up 2lbs

Thursday and Saturday Workouts

I took two scoops No-Xplode before each workout

Thursday(actually friday)
Squat workout
-Usually a speed/dynamic day, but I am still breaking in my new Inzer Canvas suit so this was conventional squat workout.

Squats
bar x 10
145 x 10
235 x 8
325 x 6
415 x 3
suit on-straps down
505 x 3
595 x 3
full gear
685 x 1
735 x 1
775 x 1 20LB PR

Seated Good morning
95 x 6
135 x 6
225 x 4

Reverse Hyper
4/45's per side for 2 sets of 10 reps


Saturday
Bench Shirt Workout-New Inzer DD shirt
Warmup
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 6
405 x 1
3 board press w/ bench shirt
455 x 3
495 x 2
545 x 1
605 x 1, very easy, will start much higher next week and maybe work to my chest

Rack lockouts
495 x 3
585 x 2
635 x 1

Shoulder band work
3 sets of 10 w/ minibands

Tuesday Training

Took 2 scoops NO-xplode 30 minutes prior to training.

Max Lower Body

Adductor Machine
200 x 10
220 x 10
220 x 10

Good Mornings
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 6
315 x 5
355 x 3
405 x 2
455 x 1
525 x 1 (10lb PR)

Rack Pulls (Pins set just below knees)
315 x 3
405 x 3
495 x 2
585 x 1
635 x 1
675 x 1 (25lb PR)

Padded T-bar Row
4/45's, 3 sets of 6

Close grip pulldown
200, 3 sets of 10

Icarian Curls
3 sets of 10 with stack

Ab Machine
160 x 10
170 x 8
180 x 6

My strength continues to increase and training intensity is definitely up since starting No-xplode

Thursday Workout

2 scoops No-Xplode

Bench Shirt Work

Warmup
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 6
405 x 1

Put on shirt
3 Board
495 x 2

2 Board
545 x 1

1 Board
585x 1
615 x 1 (PR) a tough lift, the lockout was questionable

Seeing great strength improvements

Heavy Squat workout

2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout


Squat
bar(55lbs) x 10
145 x 6
235 x 6
325 x 6
415 x 3
added briefs
505 x 2
595 x 2
suit, straps down
685 x 1
full gear, suit up, knee wraps
755 x 1
805 x 1 (30lb PR)
845 x 1(70lb PR from last week)

Abs

Reverse Hyper

This was by far my strongest squat workout ever.
I will return to speed training for 2 weeks then try for a new PR in 3 weeks

Zero Momentum Bench Workout

2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to workout


ZMT
bar + 1 mini band x 10
bar + 2 minis x 6
bar + 3 minis x 4
Additional sets are with 3 mini bands looped over bar the bar weight
95 x 3
135 x 3
185 x 1
225 x1 for 5 sets


4 board press
315 x 3
365 x 3
405 x 3

Shurgs - 3 sets

Reverse Grip Curls - 3 sets

Deadlift Training

2 scoops No-xplode 30 minutes prior to training


Abductor machine
220 for 3 sets of 10

Deadlift
worked up to a max single
135 x 8
225 x 6
315 x 4
405 x 2
495 x 1
585 x 1
635 x 1 (10lb PR)
655- couldn't quite lockout, but very close

Dynamic effort squat workout

2 scoops NO-xplode, 30 minutes priot to workout


Box Squats

135 x 10
1 set of chains per side, 135 x 8
2 sets of chains, 135 x 6
3 sets of chains, 135 x 4 (kept 3 sets of chains on per side for remaining sets)
225 x4
315 for 8 sets of 2

GHR
3 sets of 6

Reverse Hyper
4 plates per side x 10
5 plates per side x 10

I am continuing to take 1 scoop of no-xplode on my off days and 2 scoops prior to workout. I am experiencing very intense workouts and great progress in peak strength. I feel that the greatest benefit of this product for my goals is as a preworkout stimulant. After I complete the product test I plan to use no-xplode pre-workout only, while using V-12 turbo daily.

2 scoops No-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout

Reverse Band Press-Blue bands

135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 10
405 x 6
495 x 3
585 x 1
635 x 1
495 x 4
535 x 4
555 x 3

Upright Row- wide grip
100 x 4 sets of 10

Reverse Grip Curls
60 x 10
75 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 10

Ab Machine
160 x 10
170 x 8
180 x 8

Band Shoulder
3 sets

Max Effort Lower Body/Back

2 scoops No-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout

Abductor Machine
200 x 10
220 x 10 for 2 sets

Seated Good Morning
bar x 10
95 x 10
135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 6

Stiff Leg Deadlift
225 x 6
315 x 3
405 x 2
495 x 2
565 x 1 (20lb PR)

Barbell Row
225 x 10
275 x 8
315 x 6

Pulldowns
200 x 10 for 3 sets

Icarian Curl Machine
stack x 10 for 3 sets

Ab Machine
150 x 10
160 x 10
170 x 8
180 x 6

Heavy Bench Shirt-Board Workout

Took last 2 scoops NO-xplode, 30 minutes prior to workout


Flat Bench
135 x 10
225 x 6
315 x 4
405 x 1

3 Board press in bench shirt
495 x 2
545 x 2
595 x 1
645 x 1
700 x 1(25lb PR), very good press, stalled near lockout

Rack lockouts
405 x 3
495 x 2
585 x 1
675 x 1

Band Shoulder Work
3 sets



This was my last serving of No-xplode
My body weight increased 4 pounds while my bodyfat stayed the same during this testing period.
My strength increased dramatically over the last 4 weeks. I feel that No-xplode definitely contributed to my gains.
I plan on using No-xplode preworkout while taking V-12 turbo daily.
I will continue to post for another week or two to see how No-xplode works used exclusively preworkout.

Dynamic Effort Squats

2 scoops of No-xplode preworkout, I'm only using prewokout, not on non-training days

135 x 10
2 sets of chains, 135 x 10
3 sets of chains, 135 x 8 (all remaining sets will have 3 chains )

225 x 4
335 x 3
365 x 2 for 5 sets
405 x 1

GHR
3 sets of 10

Reverse Hyper
4/45's each side x 10
5/45's each side x 8
6/45's each side x 6

What are rack lock-outs? I was looking into a Poliquin arm strength training program and these are included in addition to rack lock-out concentration curls?

Rack lockout are basically just the lockout phase of the bench press. I typically set pins about 4-5 inches short of lockout. These provide a good overload for the triceps.
I'm really not familiar with a rack lockout concentration curl.

Max Effort lower body/back workout
2 scoops NO-xplode 30 minutes before workout

Suspended Good mornings w/safety squat bar
bar x 10
155x 8
245 x 5
2795x 3
335 x 1
385 x 1

Rack pulls-from just below knees
225 x 5
315 x 5
405 x 3
495 x 3
585 x 3
675 x 1
705 x 1(25lb PR)
725 x miss, but very close

GHR
3 sets of 8

Reverse Hyper
4/45's x 10
5/45's x 8