Let's go. Rag does NOS-FX, Alpha Style.

[Ragnar]

Alright, I finally got my stuff today from one of my neighbors. I would've gotten it a couple days ago, but it's been delayed because of the snowy weather. Anyway, I did my workout this morning before I got it, so I won't be starting it until the 31st, which is my next workout day. Some stats:

Age: 26
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 195 lbs
Training Experience: About 8 years of serious training.

Previously used pump products:
NO2
Superpump 250
NIOX
PlasmaJet
Hemodraulix

Workout Schedule:
Monday: Hams, Calve, Forearms, Abs
Tuesday: Chest, Biceps
Thursday: Back, Triceps
Saturday: Quads, Delts, Traps

I've been doing heavy, low rep sets. I typically do two heavy working sets of 3-6 reps. I do a couple forced reps if a spotter is available.

I'll be dosing this at 5 caps initially since that is recommended for my weight. I hate it when 200 lbs is used as a limit since I'm only 5 lbs under. I usually use the higher dose. I have weighed as much as 204, which was earlier last year. I will be trying 6 caps at some point, along with the libido dose of 8 caps. I'll try various things with the doaage, as per Shawn's suggestions, and I'll try to be as detailed as I can. And as always, I'll be honest.

Inquiries:
This is workout days only, right? Unless we're libido dosing?
As far as hydration, I see anything that positively affects hydration is encouraged. So would it be cool if I drink a Gatorade or something like that in the 30 minutes or so following my dose of NOS-FX?
That's all I've got for now.

[JohnnyB]

Dont worry about that one Rags, if it says 200 and you are 195-196, you can count yourself as 200lbs, no problem!

And subbed!

[thesinner]

Hey man. Glad to see your log is up and running. Hope you get some awesome pumps with this.

I must add, however, about your avatar. I'm just saying, with the size and resolution of the pic, when loaded on my laptop, it doesn't exactly look like a bottle of 3-AD at first glance.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by thesinner

I must add, however, about your avatar. I'm just saying, with the size and resolution of the pic, when loaded on my laptop, it doesn't exactly look like a bottle of 3-AD at first glance.

Hmmm. I may have to change that.

[BB12]

Love the new avvy.... looking forward to seeing the results.. I'll be starting mine this Saturday... it's killing me... can't wait!!!

[Androgenic]

Detailed and honest. Check. Looking forward to it.

[UNCnate]

Did you get an insert with the bottle? It should have covered all your questions.

Workout days only unless youre libido dosing.

Gatorade is fine.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by UNCnate

Did you get an insert with the bottle? It should have covered all your questions.

Workout days only unless youre libido dosing.

Gatorade is fine.

Cool, thanks. I got the insert, just making sure. So what do you guys think about dosing. I'm 195 lbs. Should I start with 5, then maybe up to six after a couple weeks?

[UNCnate]

Originally Posted by Ragnar

Cool, thanks. I got the insert, just making sure. So what do you guys think about dosing. I'm 195 lbs. Should I start with 5, then maybe up to six after a couple weeks?

Right at the cusp.

You could start at 5 per day. I would for sure experiment around with 6 for a few days though.

[Joeflex73]

Always in for a Rag log. Hit it hard bro!

[Ragnar]

Alright, I took my first dose of NOS-FX yesterday. Yesterday was an interesting situation because the gym owner asked me and a couple buddies of mine if we wanted to go workout at his other gym, which he bought last year. It's a much bigger gym with more equipment and all kinds of goodies. So, that was planned a few days ago.

Being that it's a 40 minute drive to that gym, I had to plan my meals and the timing of my dose of NOS as accurately as I could to have a good, controlled scenario for my first dose. Well, I was successful in doing that. Here's how it went:

11:50 am: Meal of steak and rice
1:30 pm: 5 caps of NOS-FX
2:15 pm: Workout began
3:35 pm: Workout ended

Initial Observations:

Not a whole lot, but there were two things that I noticed. First, when we were just about to the gym (about 20-25 minutes after taking NOS-FX), my legs began to feel a little warmer. Second, I didn't really want to stop working out. I had a pretty good workout with a couple PR's, but I didnt' feel tired or fatigued. It's not that I was energized and was all hyped up, I just felt like I could keep going for a while.

Now, due the unique circumstances yesterday, I may have felt the same regardless. Being at a new gym, trying to impress the locals and being there with a couple buddies of mine most likely helped the workout. So, we'll see how future doses go. I think I'll do one more dose at 5 caps, see how that goes, then decide if I'll bump it to 6 sooner than later.

The Workout:

Front Squat: 6x235, 4x250

Leg Press: 19x500

Hack Squat: 12x90, 12x110 I used on of these once like 5 years ago. Since this gym had one, I decided to use it.

Standing BB Press: 5x175, 2x180

Behind the Back BB Shrug: 8x365, 7x385

Rear DB Lateral: 12x55, 10x60

[Androgenic]

Cool. Play with timing too. Try a hour pre- dosing at some point.

[Ragnar]

Originally Posted by Androgenic

Cool. Play with timing too. Try a hour pre- dosing at some point.

Will do. I thought about taking it with a cup of coffee today. I'll do an hour pre with a cup of coffee today, then next time I'll do an hour pre with just water.

[Ragnar]

I took 6 caps on Monday 45 minutes before I started a hamstring, calves and forearms workout. I didn't notice a whole lot. My calves may have maintained a pump for a little while longer than usual, but there was nothing too dramatic. I took the dose on a very empty stomach. I basically got of bed in the morning, took the dose, then went to the gym 20 minutes later. It went like this:

7:45am- Wakey wakey
8:07 am- 6 caps NOS-FX
8:50 am- Began workout
9:30-9:40- Feelings of nausea
10:15- Workout ended

I'll be doing a chest and biceps workout today, so if I'm gonna get a better pump, I'll certainly notice in my arms.

[JHayward]

workout in the AM on an empty stomach?? dono how u do it man haha