Trying Dermacrine

[Rebecca D]

Did legs yesterday and getting ready to head to the gym for shoulders. Felt a little stronger yesterday.

3 sets of leg extensios 20-25 reps to warm up legs

Squats: Set 1: 135lbs for 12 reps
Set 2: 185lbs 3 reps then added 3 reps with help/spot
Set 3: 185lbs 3 reps then added 4 reps with help/spot
Set 4: 185lbs 4 reps then added 2 reps with help/spot
Set 5: 135lbs 10 reps then added 3 reps with help/spot

Hack Squat: Put 45's on each side and did 7 reps and then 6 reps. For my 3rd set put 25's on each side and did 16 reps

Sumo Squat: Held the 45lbs dumbbell and did 3 sets of 20 reps. Went slow and deep. (sounds erotic)

Standing leg curls: 3 sets of 15 reps per leg

One giant drop set of leg extensions: Quads were on fire

5 sets of calves.

I walked 30 minutes before I worked out. I usually do aerobic after I work out but on leg days I do it before and I just walk.

Today was a very good day.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Thursday was probably the first day that I truly felt stronger from the dermacrine. It was hard to tell with slight strength increases before but there was a noticable difference yesterday. I did standing shoulder presses for 10-12 reps with 55lbs and 9 reps with 60lbs. I just felt great. Been on the dermacrine for about 6 weeks and bottle is almost empty. The rest of the workout was great. Felt a lot of endurance combined with strength. No real size gains though.

With lateral raises, front raises, shrugs and reverse flyes I didn't do more weight but I was up about 3-4 reps for each, doing 12-15 where I had been in the 8-12 range with that weight


Rebecca D

 

[RottenWillow]

You know most AAS either do nothing at all for energy or actually impair energy, whereas this topical DHEA product does a lot for energy, and does it without the highs and crashes you get from stims. I think PP should market Dermacrine as an alternative to conventional workout stimulants.

 

[Rebecca D]

I agree, after 7 weeks I've seen less pure strength and size gains and more of an increase in energy and mental focus. One thing I had to learn the first few weeks was timing. For me putting it on in the morning (maybe an hour or two before workouts) was the best.

Took your advice on the arms and toned back a little. I had been doing some volume for the past 6 weeks and my arms were burned out.

Yesterday, Chest and Triceps

warmup on incline db press 30lbs for 12 reps
Set 1 40lb db's for 11 reps
Set 2 40lb db's for 12 reps
Set 3 40lb db's for 11 reps

Flat db flyes supersetted with flat db presses.
Set 1 25lb db's--10 flyes and 8 presses
Set 2 25lb db's--8 flyes and 8 presses
Set 3 25lb db'd--9 flyes and 7 presses

Hammer Machine Chest Press--just trying something different
3 sets using 35lb plate on each side of 12, 13, 14

Triceps:
3 sets of unassisted dips. Did 10 reps, 9 reps, and 11 reps.
(Those are good numbers for me)

Lying tricep extensions using 20lb db's supersetted with db closegrip presses.
Set 1 did 10 lying extensions and 9 presses
Set 2 did 8 lying extensions and 8 presses
Set 3 did 7 lying extensions and 10 presses

(Very good numbers on the lying extensions using 40lbs)

This was a good day because I had a lot of energy. I was rested and I thing I was motivated because I was changing things up a little. Almost done with bottle, should be able to squeeze about 2 or 3 more days.


Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Read Anita Ramsey's journal before I worked out. Very inspiring. Back and Biceps today.

2 sets of wide pullups. Did 5 and 6 then added 3 more each time with help from a spot.

2 sets if close grip pullups. Did 6 and 8 and added 2 and 3 with help from a spot.

Supersetted wide pulldowns and seated cable rows. Used 70lbs for each.
Set 1--8 pulldowns and 9 rows
Set 2--8 pulldowns and 9 rows
Set 3--9 pulldowns and 10 rows

Supersetted barbell rows (65) and one-armed db rows (35)
Set 1 did 10 reps of each
Set 2 did 10 reps of barbells and 9 reps each arm of db's

Hammer machine reverse pulldowns (45's on each side)
Did 2 sets of 10 reps

Biceps: 3 sets of barbell curls with 50lbs. Got 6 reps each time then added 3 reps with help from spot

Seated alt. db curls. Used 25lb db's and got 8 reps per arm for 3 sets.


Felt rested today and really felt like I worked my back. Ran for 35 minutes after. Should have done abs but I was beat after 2 hours in the gym.


Rebecca D

 

[lohyewcheong]

Does Dermacrine interfere with your menstruation?

 

[Rebecca D]

Good question. I just finished the bottle Thursday. I started May 4th so that was about 8 weeks. My first period at the end of May was fairly normal except it was a little lighter than normal. I just started my period again yesterday. I am usually pretty regular about when I start but it is four days early this month. Other than that it is normal. I've never done actual AAS but I have done two cycles of Bold 200 by iforce. While taking the Bold my period was very late and I skipped it once. I would also have light bleeding when I wasn't menstrating. So while I was a little irregular on the dermacrine it wasn't anything drastic. You might want to check with Willow, I know she has run the dermacrine as well and can give you even more information. My next post is going to be my conclusion about using the derm.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

Well I am finally finished with the bottle. I squeezed the last drop out Thursday. I will say this, the delivery system gets every drop out. I hate throwing away lotion bottles with product still left. My last workout was legs:


Started by walking 30 minutes

3 sets of leg extension. Put stack on 50 and did ,50 reps, rest 45 seconds, 30 reps rest 45 seconds, 20 reps. This definitely wakes up the quads.

Did 3 sets of squats using the smith machine. Put a 45 on each side which is 105lb and did 3 sets of 20 deep squats.

The leg press machine is finally fixed so I did some heavy work on it. I put 3 plates on each side (6 total) and did 6 reps on my own and 4 reps pushing on my knees for 3 sets.

I did 3 sets of hack squats adding 50lbs to the rack. Did reps of 18, 20, and 19. My quads are burning.

Added sumo squats to work on my butt. Held a 45lb db and did 3 sets of 20.

Finished with 3 giant sets of leg extensions/leg curls/calves.
Used lighter weights and did 20reps for each exercise.

After this I hobbled home.

This workout demonstrates what I got from the dermacrine. I was focused and had energy. I didn't want to leave the gym so I added a few sets to what I had planned on doing.

Stay tuned for my conclusion.

Rebecca D

 

[Rebecca D]

My initial conclusion about the dermacrine.

I used 3-4 pumps a day for almost 8 weeks. The most immediate effect was a feeling of focus and energy. I found out quickly not to put it on at night or I would have a restless nights sleep. As for strength increases they were very slow and gradual, but I did get stronger. Some of this might be because of better diet and working out harder, but I believe the product also increased my strength. Example: I was getting 5-7 reps on the DB bench press using the 45lb dumbbells when I started. Yesterday I got 10 reps unassisted and then 8 and 9 the next two sets.
These were personal best. You need to be patient though, it was about 5 weeks in before I really noticed any difference in my strength. I've actually felt strongest this week now that I'm done with the bottle.

As for size, I did not see any size increases. In fact, my arms were 12.375 and 12.125 when I started and now they are 12.25 and 12 inches. I believe part of this is because I stopped using NO when I started the dermacrine and also I feel the dermacrine actually helped lean me up. With more energy I was doing more cardio and lost a little bodyfat. I don't know if this is normal but it is what happened to me.

As for female sides, I experienced little. No voice change or sensations in my privates, a little chest/back acne but not much more than normal, and my period was fairly normal (though I am currently heavier than normal).

My initial conclusion is that this product is a good product if you know what to expect. If your diet and workout are on track then the dermacrine will give you focus and energy. It will also give you some strength gains but you must be patient--4-6 weeks before I noticed. It will not increase your muscle size.

I hope this helps, especially any ladies considering the product. It is a little pricey but I bought two during the bogo sale so I am going to try it again in about 6-8 weeks.

I will probably add another post in about 7-10 days to comment on any results/sides I might still be feeling.


Rebecca D

 

[RottenWillow]

Does Dermacrine interfere with your menstruation?

No, none at all for me.