A week in the "Ripped Freak" Zone

A back built on heavy weights and chins...

For those who know me (and, since you are on my Facebook Page) you'd better! You would know that I have been involved in the health and wellness industry for over a decade. Back when Smilax, boron, Dibencozide and Deer Antler were the best products in the industry ;)

Anyway, I received a sample of Ripped Freak from the good people at http://www.pharmafreak.com/ to try out.

You will also know, that I am not in the habit of simply recommending products of any kind... to any body, unless I truly believe in them personally...And to be frank, I've only ever truly recommended three products ( fish oil, whey protein and creatine)

(Yes it was about 7 years ago that I told people that eventually omega 3's will make into every product on the market Milk, baby formula, bread, juice, yogurt etc etc etc. )

So I will give you an unbiased opinion of this product and give you a peak into our training regime and diet throughout that week...

Day 1 - Monday
Weight 211 ( refed)

Training - (SRX* Training) This is modified version of what SRX is... A complete conditioning and training prescription for those who want more than "Just Show"

25 Minutes of 8 second sprints, followed by 12 second recoveries. Max Speed 12.5 mph

This ends up being 45, eight to ten second sprints.

25 Rounds of THE CHIEF "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZt9XPWWnR8&feature=related"

* My partner got 35 rounds... which of course, pisses me off to no end.

Bodypart Training

Bench Press 5x5 @ 225 lbs
DB's Incline Bench 4x8 @ 85lbs
Hammer Strength Wide Press 4x6 @ 300lbs
Cable x overs 3x20

Abs done in between each set. ..

Now, to say that energy and focus were though the roof would be an understatement. I was literally throwing the weights around like a rag doll today.

Yes, the volume is high, and the intensity insane... and it's not your typical "dready state bordio" you know, "steady state cardio" and weight lifting (which still does work very well for many, as the years of successful bodybuilders are a testament to) ...but for training junkies, extreme heart rate seekers and those who want to be more than "all show and no go" this is our current RX for fitness.

I definitely "felt" the product within 40 minutes and my focus was electric. I was sweating like a dyslexic on wheel of fortune... literally buckets sweat poured off my head... yes... I know... not incredibly sexy, but interesting none the less.. I tore through the intervals and ran most of them well above 10mph, as Tool's Lateralus kicked in the background...

THE Chief was an experience all unto itself, as the 3 power cleans almost got the best of me at about round 14 .. ( click the link to see what that is all about ) -

* Note - Does anyone ever notice that those same people on the treadmill "jogging" have some of the worst physiques? Yet there they are....day after day... anyway, that is a topic for another day.

After I regained my composure, we moved on to the bodypart training, which after my nervous system calmed down was surprisingly great considering....

So all in all. Day 1 in the books. A very nice start to the training week :)