SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs


First of all, big thanks to Rodzilla to sending me out two bottles of Dominate to try out and log. I am amped to get this log going, so let's go!

Supplement Info:
180 Capsule Bottle
Serving Size: 6 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 28
Amount Per Serving
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate 2000mg
3,4 Divanillyltetrahydrofuran (95%) 1000mg
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) 300mg
Eurycoma Longifolia (200:1) 100mg
Coleus Forskohlii (40% Forskolin) 125mg
Zinc Aspartate 30mg
Piperine (98%) 10mg


Product Claims:
*Increasing free and total Testosterone levels
*Increasing sex drive
*Increased Androgen Receptor content
*Supporting optimum Testosterone levels
*Converting "bad" Estrogen's into "good" Estrogen


Initial Thoughts:
Looks to be an incredibly complete natural test-booster based on the label. Without going too much into the science (refer to Kerplunk's log for a more in-depth analysis of the profile),I am particularly intrigued by the inclusion of LCLT and any benefits I might notice due to its ability to enhance androgen receptivity, as well as the Forslean (which I expect to notice a bit of positive recomp from).


Areas I Will be Monitoring:
-strength
-endurance
-recovery
-mood
-sleep
-libido
-appearance

[SMac2347]

Dosing:
I may play around with the dosing schedule; for now however, I will be starting out on a 2/2/2 dosing scheme, with the first dose coming about 20 mins pre-breakfast, the 2nd dose pre-workout, and the 3rd dose prior to bed.


About Me:
For the duration of this log, I will be lean bulking.

I recently just switched my workout routine to a power/hypertrophy/HIT hybrid that I created based on what has worked well for me and on the inclusion of some new elements; barring something unforseen, I think I will be sticking with this for the duration of the log.

I have logged quite a few products in the past, though it's been a while since I've done a sponsored log (first semester I was just too busy). That will change this semester, and I hope to have a bit more time to focus on my lifting as well. I really want to pack on a few pounds of lean mass and up my strength in the process.

Any questions/comments, please feel free to ask away. Let's go!

[Rodzilla01]

Subbed. Lets get this party started...:D

[SMac2347]

Subbed. Lets get this party started...:D

Glad to have you aboard, I intend to do it up big indeed :D

Yesterday was an off day, so today will be day 2 of the log...will be hitting up the gym in about a half hour for a workout and will report back on my thoughts then.

[jblaze4lif]

In for this one .. wish you were a little older though like 25 to 30 but If it has a good effect on you I'm sure it will work great for me : )

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Days 1 & 2

Workout:
For the first two days, I did not workout; one was my scheduled off day, and the other just happened unintentionally as I thought my gym was open later than it was. I was pissed, but it happens.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
N/A

Mood:
A bit too early to notice much of anything here yet.

Sleep:
It could just be my imagination, but sleep the 2nd night seemed a bit better than normal--I just woke up feeling more refreshed than usual. I look forward to this improving throughout the log :D

Libido:
On the way up already. Got a few random woodies on day 2, and morning wood seemed stronger than normal.

Appearance:
Too early to tell much here.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 3 & 4

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms/Abs (day 3)
Legs (day 4)
**didn't write down the specific #'s, but workouts were very good

Strength:
Normal.

Endurance:
Seems to be about average, maybe up a little. Too early to tell I think.

Recovery:
Seems good; normally soreness is not much of a problem for me, so I won't be judging by that as much as how my body feels overall, if I'm feeling worn down, etc. Normally I have trouble working out for more than 3 days consecutively (my lifts suffer), but if my schedule gets hectic I might have to work out 4 or 5 days in a row and this should be a good stress test.

Mood:
Definitely up a bit. Feeling a bit more confident overall, and in the gym felt slightly more aggresive today.

Sleep:
Sleep wasn't great last night, but it was my first night adjusting to my bed back at school.

Libido:
Up considerably. Already. Nice!

Appearance:
Too early to tell much here. I am lean bulking, so I'm hoping Dominate, especially with the inclusion of Forslean, aids me in adding some nice, lean mass.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 5

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench
75x7
75x5

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+25x4
BW+25x4

Incline BB Bench
150x3
150x3, drop set to 135x2

BB Rows
190x4
190x3

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
90/sidex4
90/sidex4

Standing Cable Flies
3 sets

Ran .5 miles

Amazing workout. Was in the zone today. Definite rep PR on flat DB bench; I may move up to the 80s next week. Wide grip pullups felt much easier than I had expected since I haven't done them in so long. I wanted to rack chins, but with all the new years resolutioners I had to deviate a bit from what I had planned. BB Rows were nice, believe I tied my PR there which was great.

Strength:
Definitely up slightly today. Hopefully this continues and leads to setting of numerous new PRs.

Endurance:
Great, did not tire at all during my workout. Definitely felt as if I could have kept going for longer.

Recovery:
Seems pretty solid so far.

Mood:
Definitely up a bit again. Feeling a bit more confident overall and had a bit of that alpha feeling in the gym which was fantastic.

Sleep:
Sleep was about average last night.

Libido:
Up.

Appearance:
Definitely noticing an increase in vascularity above baseline, especially during the workout. I like it :D

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 6

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms Power

Smith BHN Press
carriage+100x3
carriage+100x2

Standing EZ Bar Curls, superset w/
bar+60x3
bar+60x3

DB Arnold Press
55x4
55x4

DB Preacher Curl, superset w/
30x5
30x5

DB Lateral Raise
30x6
30x4

Cable Rope O/H Extension
47.5x5
47.5x4

Bench Dips
BW+135x7
BW+135x4

Ran .5 miles

Another great workout. Even though it was my fourth workout in a row, performance did not drop off much. PR on the Smith BHN Press, very solid on everything else. Energy was not as high as yesterday, but it didn't seem to negatively affect me.

Strength:
About normal today, one slight PR and standard weight/small progress on everything else.

Endurance:
Great again. Did not tire during the workout, though the short post-workout cardio felt a bit harder than yesterday.

Recovery:
Seems pretty solid so far...4th workout in a row and still was performing up to normal, so I guess I'd say up a bit.

Mood:
Up slightly still. It's subtle, but its there.

Sleep:
Sleep was about average last night again.

Libido:
Nice and high.

Appearance:
Slight increase in vascularity is continuing. It's still to early to tell for any other effects really.

Other Thoughts:
Overall, I like how things are going thus far. First week is nearly in the books, and I am already feeling some positive effects.

I will also note that I have started to notice an increase in the oilyness of my skin, but nothing too bad.

[Rodzilla01]

Great feedback so far man! :)

[SMac2347]

Great feedback so far man! :)

Thanks. Feel free to let me know if I should comment/look out for anything else!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 7

Workout:

Off day today. I can tell, my body needs it after going hard with the weights 4 days in a row.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
Seems pretty solid so far. Though randomly my lower trap area is sore today, I have no idea why that is. Feels almost like I did heavy rows yesterday, except I didn't...just some DOMS I guess?

Mood:
About normal.

Sleep:
Better night's sleep last night.

Also, I seem to be consistently noticing that while my sleep hasn't felt any deeper or has been any longer, it seems I'm waking up feeling a bit more refreshed than usual both yesterday and today. Will monitor this.

Libido:
Up slightly.

Appearance:
Slight increase in vascularity is continuing. It's still to early to tell for any other effects really.

Other Thoughts:
Week 1 is in the books. Hitting legs hard tomorrow. Haven't done heavy squats for a little bit (I was focusing mainly on box squats for the past month), but I'm hoping things transfer over to a PR tomorrow.

[bloodsimple1234]

what will your diet be like for the most part?

[SMac2347]

what will your diet be like for the most part?

I'm bulking slowly. I don't count calories really, but I have increased my calories over what my baseline caloric intake was before. Majority of protein coming from grilled chicken/steak, tuna, and eggs (as well as shakes), carbs coming from oats and whole wheat bread, and fats coming from any beef I eat plus natty pb, almonds, and olive oil mostly.

[donoh]

Awesome start to your log man. This looks great, hope it works for ya!

[SMac2347]

Awesome start to your log man. This looks great, hope it works for ya!

Thanks, hang around for the ride. Things seem promising so far, so we'll see how it plays out!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 8

Workout:
Legs Power

Squats
235x4
235x2

Deadlifts
305x3
305x2, drop set to
235x6, drop set to
145x6

Smith Machine Front Squats
carriage+55x10
carriage+55x7

Lying Leg Curls, superset with
140x4
140x3

Leg Extensions
140x4
140x3

Abs

Bam! Great workout, I felt like I was in the frickin zone. PR rep wise on the first set of squats, and tied my PR rep wise with 305 on deadlifts. Was just very energetic and alpha with solid tunnel vision, love days like today.

Strength:
Decidely up today. I hope this continues.

Endurance:
It was a power day, so plenty of rest in between sets; as a result, I never really get too tired on these days.

Recovery:
Seems about average.

Mood:
Up today, especially during the workout. Felt alpha-ish, and it was awesome.

Sleep:
Sleep was a bit above average last night. Again woke up feeling nice and refreshed.

Libido:
Wow. High, very high.

Appearance:
Slight increase in vascularity is there still. About the same level of leanness. Perhaps starting to look a bit fuller, will monitor this.

Other Thoughts:
Exactly the type of day I am looking for. Lets keep it going!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 9

Workout:
Chest/Back HIT

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx9, rest pause
BWx4, rest pause
BWx3, rest pause
BWx2

Smith Machine Explosive Flat Bench Press
carriage+70x11
carriage+70x10
carriage+70x10

Bentover Barbell Rows
145x10, rest pause
145x7, rest pause
145x5

Incline Barbell Press
125x9, rest pause
125x3, rest pause
115x4

Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
+70/sidex9, rest pause
+70/sidex4, rest pause
+70/sidex3

Standing Cable Flies
3 sets

Weighted Hangs
BW+45

Ran .5 miles

100 rope turns

Wow another phenomenal workout. This is again exactly what I am looking for, was in the zone again.

Strength:
Slightly up today as compared to last week. Added reps to barbell rows and incline presses.

Endurance:
Wow. Really high. I breezed through this workout, I was shocked by how almost easy it felt.

Recovery:
Wow my back was sore today, can definitely feel it from those drop set deadlifts.

Mood:
Up today, especially during the workout. Felt alpha-ish again, and it was awesome.

Sleep:
Sleep was average last night

Libido:
High High High. Almost ridiculously high.

Appearance:
Slight increase in vascularity is there still. Looked decidedly fuller today, hopefully this continues.

Other Thoughts:
Despite my diet sucking yesterday postworkout, it did not affect me today. Had just a great great day again, no complaints whatsoever.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 10

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms HIT

Smith BHN Press
carriage+35x10, rest pause
carriage+35x4, rest pause
carriage+35x2

Standing EZ Bar Curls
bar+45x8, rest pause
bar+45x4, rest pause
bar+45x3

DB Arnold Press
50x6, rest pause
50x2, rest pause,
45x6

Single Arm DB Preacher Curl
25x10, rest pause
25x5

Seated DB Lateral Raise
22.5x8, rest pause
22.5x5

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Curls
50x10, rest pause
50x5

Single Arm DB Overhead Extension
35x7, rest pause,
35x3, rest pause
35x1

Bench Dips
BW+90x10, rest pause
BW+90x5

Cable Underhand Tri Pushdowns
2 sets

10 mins of jump rope


Another phenomenal workout again today. Cruised through it, everything felt easy. I also had a huge pump on, and veins were very noticeable.

Strength:
Harder to judge today, but I'd say up a bit.

Endurance:
Really high. This workout just felt so easy.

Recovery:
Recovery seemed a bit faster between the rests of the shoulder exercises.

Mood:
Up today. Just feeling a tad more confident all-around.

Sleep:
Sleep was average last night.

Libido:
Wow. So high. I'm enjoying it :D

Appearance:
Huge pump and incredibly vascular during the workout today.

Other Thoughts:
Things are going very very well. Tomorrow will be an off day, then back into gear on Monday.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 11

Workout:
Off


Needed a rest day, was up late last night. Just sat around, relaxed, did some reading, and watched a lot of football.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
Not really sore at all today, so good.

Mood:
Slightly above average today.

Sleep:
Sleep was average last night.

Libido:
Continues to be really high. Thinking about girls pretty much all the time.

Appearance:
Despite a less than spot on diet yesterday, looking about the same in the mirror which is great.

[Rodzilla01]

Absolutely awesome feedback so far! Great log BTW...:)

[SMac2347]

Absolutely awesome feedback so far! Great log BTW...:)

Thanks! Things are going incredibly well so far, I am very pleased.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 12

Workout:
Legs HIT

Low Box Squats
155x8
155x8
155x8

Deadlifts
215x10
215x10

Inverted LP <-- machine is broken again! this always happens at the gym here, so annoying :(

Leg Extensions
110x8, rest pause
110x4, rest pause
110x3

Lying Leg Curls
110x7, rest pause
95x6, rest pause
95x4

Abs

Awesome workout. Not only did I feel great and push it hard, but I was in and out in a little over 40 minutes which was sweet. Bummed that the leg press is broken yet again, but hopefully it'll be fixed by the next time I do legs.

Strength:
Up today. At the end of the previous semester, I was doing 145 for 3 sets of 9 on low box squats. Over the break I focused almost solely on box squats--however the box I was using in my other gym was a lot higher (only just below breaking parallel), so I wasn't sure how it would transfer over to the much lower box I like to use. Apparently, well :D

Endurance:
Really high. The sets of squats seemed slightly easier than normal.

Recovery:
Recovery between sets of squats was definitely better than it is normally, I just felt less tired.

Mood:
Up again today. Just feeling more confident all-around. It's subtle, but it's certainly there. Also felt very focused in the gym.

Sleep:
Sleep was deep last night! I think I was really tired, but I conked out for 9.5 hours and only woke up once. I never sleep that long, so it was a bit unexpected but likely needed.

Libido:
Down a bit today from the previous high levels, but still up somewhat.

Appearance:
Looking about normal today.

Other Thoughts:
Woke up really groggy at first today, probably due to sleeping much longer than normal.

After some initial skin oilyness, that seems to have substantially subsided at the present moment.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 13

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench
75x8
75x6

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+25x5
BW+25x4

Incline BB Bench
155x2
155x1, drop set to 135x4

BB Rows
190x5
190x4

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
90/sidex5
90/sidex4

Standing Cable Flies
3 sets

Ran .5 miles

Amazing workout. Up in reps on pretty much everything. Wanted to bump up the weights on DB bench, but the 80s were in use so I stuck with the 75s. Regardless, things went very well.

Strength:
Up some today.

Endurance:
Very good. Did not tire at all, and added reps to pretty much each exercise.

Recovery:
Glutes/hams are a bit sore from yesterday, but not as much as I would have expected.

Mood:
About average today, I think because I'm a bit worried about internship stuff.

Sleep:
Sleep was solid last night, very deep.

Libido:
Up.

Appearance:
Feel like I look somewhat fuller today.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 14

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms Power

Shoulders
--all same exercises and numbers as last week--

Standing EZ Bar Curls, superset w/
bar+60x4
bar+60x3

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Curls
bar+30x6
bar+30x3, drop set to
bar+20x3

Bench Dips
BW+160x4
BW+135x5

Deadlifts, superset w/
235x11
135x15

Close Grip Push Ups
3 sets

Bad workout. The first bad workout I have had since this log began. I just didn't have the strength today; shoulder strength sucked and though I did the same numbers as last week, it felt a lot harder. Basically upper chest/upper back were pretty sore from yesterday's workout, so I think I hadn't fully recovered from that workout. Tomorrow I will definitely be taking a day off.

Also, I think to avoid this issue again, I will flip-flop my leg day and shoulder/arms day, so that I have legs in-between my chest/back and shoulder/arms workouts. As a result, I will skip the heavy leg work this week, hence the inclusion of deads at the end of this workout as part of a finisher superset.

Strength:
Not great today.

Endurance:
Average.

Recovery:
I think I pushed it a lot harder yesterday than I thought, and it definitely affected me during today's workout.

Mood:
Up slightly still. It's subtle, but its there.

Sleep:
Sleep was deeeep last night.

Libido:
About average today.

Appearance:
Noticing the increased fullness again.

Other Thoughts:
Disappointed day, but hey it happens. Off day tomorrow to rest.

[donoh]

We all have those days, now just get on it next time and kill it!

[SMac2347]

We all have those days, now just get on it next time and kill it!

I plan to, friday will be a biiiiig day! Whenever I have a crappy workout like today, it just gives me that fuel to make the next workout ten times better.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 15

Workout:

Off. Needed to rest based on yesterday's workout, and it also gave me more time to get done a bunch of tasky ish that I needed to do.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
Traps are a bit tight from the deads, back is still a bit tight. However, since I'm pushing it really hard as of late and focusing on the lats more, I'll take it as a positive sign of some growth :D

Mood:
Up slightly still.

Sleep:
Sleep was deeeep last night again. I woke up once and kinda stumbled to the bathroom, I was noticeably more out of it than I would have been sans Dominate.

Libido:
Up a tad today.

Appearance:
Noticing the increased fullness again.

[smssambear19]

Whats up bud? I'm in to follow along and maybe check in with moral support here and there. :)

Cheers!

[SMac2347]

Whats up bud? I'm in to follow along and maybe check in with moral support here and there. :)

Cheers!

Thanks sean, good to have you around as always my man. How's it been going?

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 16

Workout:
Chest/Back HIT

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10, rest pause
BWx5, rest pause
BWx3, rest pause
BWx2

Smith Machine Explosive Flat Bench Press
carriage+80x8
carriage+80x8
carriage+80x8

Bentover Barbell Rows
150x9, rest pause
150x6, rest pause
150x4

Incline Barbell Press
125x9, rest pause
125x5, rest pause
125x2

Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
+70/sidex10, rest pause
+70/sidex5, rest pause
+70/sidex4

Standing Cable Flies
3 sets

Weighted Hang
BW+45

Ran .5 miles

Bam! Exactly the type of workout I was looking for. Was pissed off about the previous off-workout, as well as some other things, and I used that frustration as fuel in the gym. Had that don't f with me attitude, and it was great.

Strength:
Up today. Added a rep to pretty much everything, and bumped up weight on rows, flat explosive bench, and last rest pause wave of incline.

Endurance:
High. As mentioned above, was successful to add a rep to pretty much everything.

Recovery:
Good.

Mood:
Felt very aggressive and alpha-ish during the workout. As mentioned above, I was frustrated with a lot of things, which definitely gave me an nice attitude in the gym.

Sleep:
Sleep was great last night, deep again.

Libido:
Up some.

Appearance:
The increased fullness continues. Also, I've been really focusing on my back, stretching it out and feeling the muscles work, and I feel like it may be widening ever so slightly in the lower lat region (hence the soreness I felt a few days ago).

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 17

Workout:
Legs HIT

Low Box Squats
155x9
155x9
155x9

Deadlifts
215x10
215x10

Inverted LP <-- machine is broken still!

Leg Extensions
110x9, rest pause
110x5, rest pause
110x3

Lying Leg Curls
110x8, rest pause
105x4, rest pause
105x3

Amazing workout. Was in the zone, blew through this workout and was done in just over 40 mnutes. Was bummed that the leg press machine is broken (still!!), but otherwise workout was great. By the end of the workout, I was gassed.

Strength:
Up a bit today. Despite cutting down on rest, added a rep to basically everything save deads.

Endurance:
High. Cut down on rest between sets and still able to add a rep here and there.

Recovery:
Recovery between sets of exercises was definitely enhanced.

Mood:
Up again today. Felt very focused in the gym.

Sleep:
Sleep was deep last night, probably the deepest I've had with Dominate. Was out for a solid 9 hours straight without waking up once. I am a sometimes restless sleeper and regardless always wake up at least once, so to have this happen was very surprising.

Libido:
Up.

Appearance:
The fullness continues.

Other Thoughts:
I have been playing around with the final dosage a bit. Instead of taking two caps 45 mins to a half hour pre-bed, the past two nights I took it only 5 mins before bed. I think that may be why I have slept longer and deeper the past two nights. I will continue to monitor this.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 18

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms HIT

Smith BHN Press
carriage+40x8, rest pause
carriage+40x4, rest pause
carriage+40x1

Standing EZ Bar Curls
bar+50x7, rest pause
bar+50x3, rest pause
bar+50x1

DB Arnold Press
50x6, rest pause
50x2, rest pause,
45x6

Single Arm DB Preacher Curl
30x6, rest pause
30x5 (forced reps)

Seated DB Lateral Raise
22.5x8, rest pause
22.5x5

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Curls
50x11, rest pause
50x5

Cable Rope O/H Extension
42.5x8, rest pause
42.5x5, rest pause
42.5x3

Bench Dips
BW+90x10, rest pause
BW+90x5

Cable Underhand Tri Pushdowns
2 sets

ran .5 mile


Solid workout today. Not amazing, but good.

Strength:
Harder to judge today, up minimally on some stuff, but a lot was the same as last week.

Endurance:
Average. Felt a bit tired towards the end of the workout.

Recovery:
Good.

Mood:
Up still.

Sleep:
Sleep was good last night, nice and deep.

Libido:
High.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues. Otherwise, not too much to note.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 19

Workout:
Off.

Needed the day off today, so my rest day came just in time. Though I felt ok, I could definitely use a bit more time to recover.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
Good, not sore at all from yesterday.

Mood:
Up still. Easily one of the best aspects of Dominate, the subtle, confidence/occassional alpha-ness is great.

Sleep:
Sleep was good last night yet again, nice and deep. I find that last night, like most nights with Dominate, I am waking up only once, and when I do wake it, it is out of a very deep sleep and I am able to fall back to sleep easily.

Libido:
High.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues. Skin seems to be getting a tad more oily again.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 20

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench<------HUGE PR!
80x5
80x3

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+30x4
BW+30x4, drop set to
BWx4

Incline BB Bench
155x3
155x2, drop set to 135x4

BB Rows
195x3
195x3

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
100/sidex4
100/sidex3

Standing Cable Flies
2 sets

Ran .5 miles

Amazing workout. I was in the frickin zone today. I was pissed off about some things today, and I didn't workout yesterday...so I was in absolute alpha mode today. Huge PR on the DB presses, I was so pumped! Everything then flew very nicely from there.

Strength:
Up up up up! PR in DB flat press, moved up in WG pullups, PR on bent over rows with good form, PR on the HS lat pulldowns.

Endurance:
Very good. Did not tire at all. I actually wanted to just keep going and going, but I had things to do. My normal .5 mile run post-workout felt incredibly easy.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic.

Mood:
Was pissed off about some things today, which translates into more aggresiveness than normal in the gym. Today was a day where I really attacked the weights.

Sleep:
Sleep was solid last night, very deep.

Libido:
Continues to be up.

Appearance:
Full.

Other Thoughts:
Though today didn't start off the best, I absolutely beasted in the gym. This was one of those just great great workouts, and it made the rest of my day much better.

[smssambear19]

Great detail as usual bud. Keep up the awesome work.

Cheers! :)

-Sean-

[SMac2347]

Great detail as usual bud. Keep up the awesome work.

Cheers! :)

-Sean-

Thanks for the support my man, I certainly can be a bit detail oriented :D

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 21

Workout:
Off

Unintentional off day today; it just ended up working out that way. I had a lot of work/class/meetings earlier in the day, and tonight my flag football league began, so I didn't want to lift legs too close to the games. Normally I would have said f**k it and lifted anyway, but since a few ex-NFL guys are in this league, I didn't want to exactly embarrass myself.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
Played two games of flag football, and didn't get too tired despite not really doing a ton of cardio for quite some time.

Recovery:
N/A

Mood:
After the pissed off feeling I had yesterday, I was nice and upbeat today. The confidence thing again with Dominate is huge, such a nice little boost there.

Sleep:
Sleep was solid last night, very deep. Also had a ridiculously weird dream, which is noteworthy as I rarely ever remember my dreams.

Libido:
Up some.

Appearance:
Full, and about the same leanness despite bumping up calories some.

Other Thoughts:
Hitting legs heavy tomorrow. I have high expectations based on how my last workout went.

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Looking good, I just started logging this yesterday and I am very excited to see how it works out. We need to get some peeps up in this log and make some noise :D

[Big_Tom(tk)]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 20

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench<------HUGE PR!
80x5
80x3

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+30x4
BW+30x4, drop set to
BWx4

Incline BB Bench
155x3
155x2, drop set to 135x4

BB Rows
195x3
195x3

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
100/sidex4
100/sidex3

Standing Cable Flies
2 sets

Ran .5 miles

Amazing workout. I was in the frickin zone today. I was pissed off about some things today, and I didn't workout yesterday...so I was in absolute alpha mode today. Huge PR on the DB presses, I was so pumped! Everything then flew very nicely from there.

Strength:
Up up up up! PR in DB flat press, moved up in WG pullups, PR on bent over rows with good form, PR on the HS lat pulldowns.

Endurance:
Very good. Did not tire at all. I actually wanted to just keep going and going, but I had things to do. My normal .5 mile run post-workout felt incredibly easy.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic.

Mood:
Was pissed off about some things today, which translates into more aggressiveness than normal in the gym. Today was a day where I really attacked the weights.

Sleep:
Sleep was solid last night, very deep.

Libido:
Continues to be up.

Appearance:
Full.

Other Thoughts:
Though today didn't start off the best, I absolutely beasted in the gym. This was one of those just great great workouts, and it made the rest of my day much better.


Nice log/feedback so far. This is definitely something Im keeping my eye on.

Congrats on the DB PR and other increases. Now lets see this become a regular thing..

[SouthernLord]

Awesome log so far. I love seeing those PRs fall :D Keep it up!

[Andrew732]

Nice detailed log bro, Domainte has a nice profile to say the least.

[getbustered]

BCS labs is a great company (their representation is kind of gay for me, but that doesn't unfairly bias me I promise), and this log is really well done. Looks like you are hitting some PRs pretty consistently.

How much longer you have on the product?

[TMac26]

This is def. a product I have interest in running sometime.


Subbed.


Keep up the good work mane.

[Push Press Potts]

keep puttin in work son. Subbed

[joakman]

Glad everything is clicking right now

[COUNTRYMIKE]

How did the day go man?

[SMac2347]

Looking good, I just started logging this yesterday and I am very excited to see how it works out. We need to get some peeps up in this log and make some noise :D

You helped me out there, jeez! I come back to my log and now its straight bumpin up in here!

[donoh]

You helped me out there, jeez! I come back to my log and now its straight bumpin up in here!

You love it :D

[SMac2347]

Nice log/feedback so far. This is definitely something Im keeping my eye on.

Congrats on the DB PR and other increases. Now lets see this become a regular thing..

Thanks, increases are the name of the game and I hit some more today :D update coming shortly

[SMac2347]

Nice detailed log bro, Domainte has a nice profile to say the least.

Phenomal profile, and it has really been coming through for me. I am very pleased with how things have progressed thus far

[SMac2347]

keep puttin in work son. Subbed

Thanks, glad to have you.


Glad everything is clicking right now

Me too, it's like I'm hitting my stride and everything is just coming together. Mood, gym, nice!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 22

Workout:
Legs Power

Low Box Squats
185x7
195x4
195x4

Deadlifts
310x3
310x2

Smith Machine Front Squat
carriage+140x4
carriage+140x4

Lying Leg Curls, ss w/
145x3
145x3

Leg Extensions
150x4
150x5

And the string of great workouts continue, despite being sore from football yesterday (been a while since I've run at full speed). Opted for low, heavy box squats today over regular squats since my knee was bothering me some from playing football yesterday, and they felt really good. Deadlifts were great, they felt much easier than I expected and with great form they were a PR. I didn't plan on doing front squats, but I had much more left than I expected after box squats and deads so I threw them in. Leg extensions also felt noticeably easier today.

Strength:
Up, and it feels goooood. Up in everything as compared to last week, PR with the traditional deads with great form, and things just felt easier.

Endurance:
Harder to judge on power days like today, but great. I did not tire at all, and as mentioned I threw in the front squats since I had a ton left in the tank.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic.

Mood:
Good, upbeat all day today.

Sleep:
Sleep was solid yet again last night, out like a light. In fact in my sleep I took my alarm clock off the dresser and hid it under my pillow. I don't remember doing it, but when I woke up a half hour late and found the clock buried beneath my pillow, I pieced it together. Still made it to class on time though.

Libido:
Continues to be up.

Appearance:
Looking full.

Other Thoughts:
Day should be kinda busy tomorrow and may have to shift my workout around a bit, but I'm hoping to kill shoulders/arms while still avoiding all those new years resolutioner bros.

[SMac2347]

You love it :D

Maybe ;)

[joakman]

Good work man. I just finished my 1st bottle this past weekend and have noticed the most visual signs of progress in the last week of the cycle.

[Rodzilla01]

Looking good brah!

[SMac2347]

Good work man. I just finished my 1st bottle this past weekend and have noticed the most visual signs of progress in the last week of the cycle.

I like the sound of that, bodes well for me :D if last two workouts are any indication, my results should be somewhat similar. I am certainly looking fuller.


Looking good brah!

Thanks my man, I am looking good the chicks are digging it :D

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 23

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms Power

Smith BHN Press
carriage+100x3
carriage+100x2

Standing EZ Bar Curls, superset w/
bar+65x3
bar+65x3

DB Arnold Press
55x7
55x5

DB Hammer Curls
--fail, explained below--

DB Lateral Raise
25x?
25x?

Bench Dips
BW+170x4
BW+170x3

Cable Underhand Tri Extensions
2 sets

Lackluster workout. My reason was that on Wednesday, while playing football, I tried to catch a punt one-handed from one of the practice squad kickers...and wow did I underestimate how hard it would be to catch. It hit my hand with a thud, and definitely jammed my thumb, to the point that I was in pain for the rest of the night. It didnt affect me negatively yesterday (only slightly during deads, but I was using straps), but on all bicep and some shoulder moves it was really noticeable today. My palm by the thumb is starting to bruise, and its been kinda swollen. Tried to push through it, it just made it very hard to grip dumbbells and hurt my workout overall.

Strength:
Hard to judge today due to the hand/grip issue really hindering things.

Endurance:
Seemed okay.

Recovery:
About average.

Mood:
Up slightly still. Such a nice aspect of Dominate.

Sleep:
Sleep was about average last night.

Libido:
Normal to a bit elevated.

Appearance:
Fullness, hell yeah.

Other Thoughts:
Discouraged a bit by today's workout, but hey obviously sh*t happens. Based on how I feel tomorrow and how the hand is, I'm debating taking a day off prematurely just to give it a bit more rest.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 24

Workout:
Off

Decided just to shut it down for today. My body was feeling kind of beat up all over, legs just felt a bit stiff and hand was still bothering me and it still hurts to grip things. Will be back in the gym tomorrow.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
N/A

Mood:
Annoyed slightly, but good otherwise. Popped home to see my family which was really nice.

Sleep:
Sleep was nice and deep last night, I was out like a light.

Libido:
Up some today.

Appearance:
Fullness, hell yeah.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 25

Workout:
Chest/Back HIT

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10, rest pause
BWx5, rest pause
BWx3.5, rest pause
BWx2.5

Smith Machine Explosive Flat Bench Press
carriage+85x8
carriage+85x8
carriage+85x6

Bentover Barbell Rows
150x10, rest pause
150x6, rest pause
150x4

Incline Barbell Press
125x10, rest pause
125x5, rest pause
125x3

Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
+75/sidex9, rest pause
+75/sidex4, rest pause
+75/sidex3

Standing Cable Flies
3 sets

Ran .5 miles

Great workout. After resting, some ice, and some ibuprofen, hand is almost back to normal and didn't affect me much today. I was in the zone, and was able to add some weight or a rep here and there to most exercises.

I am thinking I will be bumping up calories slighty again to hopefully make even more progress.

Strength:
Up some today. Went up on the HS lat pulldowns and explosive presses, and added some reps to most other exercises.

Endurance:
Wow. Really high today. The day off definitely paid off, I felt well rested and did not tire out at all.

Recovery:
Good, very good actually.

Mood:
Felt very aggressive and alpha-ish during the workout. Love this feeling. Felt nice and upbeat outside of the gym.

Sleep:
Sleep was great last night, deep again.

Libido:
Up some.

Appearance:
The increased fullness continues.

Other Thoughts:
Acne on the back is picking up some as of late.

On a different note, I have been making a concerted effort to be less reliant upon caffeine/pre-workouts this semester, and its been a gradual but so far decent transition. The biggest thing has been getting more sleep (fall semester I just had so many things to do I was really short changing myself sleep-wise, so I was heavily dependent upon caffeine and stims); I think this increase in sleep, plus Dominate helping some with sleep quality, has made the transition easier. I'm still using caff, but much less than before and my energy levels are just better overall.

[Push Press Potts]

Nice updates bruh. What position you playin?

[joakman]

Glad to see you overcame the issues with the thumb :D

Nice numbers with the rest pause too.

[SMac2347]

Nice updates bruh. What position you playin?

Wide receiver on offense, corner on defense. Im better at corner since I can stay with almost anyone but my hands are sometimes suspect :D

[SMac2347]

Glad to see you overcame the issues with the thumb :D

Nice numbers with the rest pause too.

Thanks. Palm is still bruised, but thumb only hurts a bit and its no longer a hinderance.

I've never done rest pause before this log, but my body needed a change and I'm really liking it. I am a fan of more volume normally, but as long as the workout is intense I generally enjoy it...and the rest pause is certainly intense.

[Push Press Potts]

Wide receiver on offense, corner on defense. Im better at corner since I can stay with almost anyone but my hands are sometimes suspect :D
lay down on the edge of your bed or on the floor, throw the ball up toward the ceiling n catch it. Also practice catching one handed this way. If you have someone to throw with, turn your back to them, they will throw the ball then tell you go. On "go" turn around quickly n find the ball. These drills improved my hands greatly when i was playing ball. Also remember to attack the ball on offense the same as on defense. Nothin pisses me off more than watching a receiver wait for the ball only to see the defender run infront of him for the pick

[SMac2347]

lay down on the edge of your bed or on the floor, throw the ball up toward the ceiling n catch it. Also practice catching one handed this way. If you have someone to throw with, turn your back to them, they will throw the ball then tell you go. On "go" turn around quickly n find the ball. These drills improved my hands greatly when i was playing ball. Also remember to attack the ball on offense the same as on defense. Nothin pisses me off more than watching a receiver wait for the ball only to see the defender run infront of him for the pick

Thanks, thats damn good advice I'll work on that!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 26

Workout:
Legs HIT

Low Box Squats
160x8
160x8
160x7

Deadlifts
220x10
220x10

Inverted LP <-- machine is broken still!

Leg Extensions
115x8, rest pause
110x3, rest pause
110x3

Lying Leg Curls
110x8, rest pause
105x4, rest pause
105x3

Absolutely blew through this workout, only took me about 35 minutes which was good as I was crunched for time (had class to run to). Made some good progress despite the frenetic pace of the work, so I am very happy with how things went.

Strength:
Up some again. Bumped it up in the box squats, deads, and leg extensions by 5 lbs. each, all while only loosing around a rep on each set.

Endurance:
High.

Recovery:
Recovery between sets of exercises was WOW! Phenomenal today, not sure what the difference was especially since I'm even going lighter on the pre-workouts...I was just able to jump into the next set a bit quicker than usual for nearly every exercise.

Mood:
Up again today. Felt very focused in the gym.

Sleep:
Sleep was deep and restful last night. Woke up feeling nice and refreshed.

Libido:
Up, a bit higher than it's been as of late actually. For most of this log, libido has been on the normal/high side, with a few days where it was really really high (such as the very beginning of the log, as well as today).

Appearance:
The fullness continues.

Other Thoughts:
Pleased with the progress. Onward we go!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 27

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms HIT

Smith BHN Press
carriage+42.5/sidex8, rest pause
carriage+42.5/sidex3, rest pause
carriage+42.5/sidex2

Standing EZ Bar Curls
bar+50x7
bar+50x6, dropset to
bar+40x2

DB Arnold Press
50x7, rest pause
50x3, rest pause,
50x2

EZ Bar Close Grip Preacher Curls
bar+30x8
bar+30x6

Seated DB Lateral Raise
22.5x8, rest pause
22.5x5

DB Hammer Curls
30x6
25x8

Decline Single Arm DB Skullcrushers
35x7
35x6

Bench Dips
BW+100x8
BW+100x8

Close Grip Pushups
2 sets

Abs

Great workout today. Decided to drop the rest pause from my bi and tri exercises because I didn't seem to be responding as well to it strength-wise or visually as I hoped; therefore I went back to two regular sets per exercise, and the strength and pump felt much better. Just felt focused and driven throughout the workout.

Strength:
Up some. Made some progress on the BHN shoulder presses and DB arnold presses, as well as on the bench dips, so I'll take it. Otherwise a bit hard to compare #'s to last week exactly as I changed the scheme up a bit.

Endurance:
Great. Felt like I could keep going and going today.

Recovery:
Very good recovery set to set. I actually gave myself an extra second or two more than normal between the rest pause waves on the shoulder moves, and that seemed to helped significantly.

Mood:
Up. However, I will note that I received some news while in the gym that made me absolutely furious. This was interesting because I normally have an incredibly long fuse, and it takes a lot to get me angry...yet I seemed to go from confident/happy/aggressive with the weights to thoroughly pissed in a matter of seconds. Not only that, but after I finished working out I marched right down to the person of note's office and barged in so I could talk to them about the situation. I feel this is definitely something I would have not have done without much more deliberation and nervousness normally.

Sleep:
Sleep was good last night, and I felt well-rested this morning.

Libido:
High, but not as high as yesterday.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues. I think I have definitely put on some mass, most of it lean. I haven't weighed myself yet, and I am not a huge follower of the scale, but I will weigh myself in the coming days just to get some sort of assesment.

[Push Press Potts]

Nice workouts man. Careful on those BHN presses tho

[joakman]

I am right there with you on the fullness for sure. Best attribute thus far.

[WIULifter]

I am right there with you on the fullness for sure. Best attribute thus far.

in this thread to say Hi to Jimbo and then leaving :D




oh and dominate looks hella good

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Nice workouts man....looking good and I'm loving this stuff so far!

[SMac2347]

Nice workouts man. Careful on those BHN presses tho

Good point, I know the risk for injury there, I just like the feeling of them so much more than front presses and my shoulders definitely respond better to them. I make sure to warm up thoroughly before doing them, and I also do it on the smith so that I can lock the bar should I get stuck

[SMac2347]

I am right there with you on the fullness for sure. Best attribute thus far.

Fullness is grrrrreat! However I think my favorite aspect has been the mood/mental aspect...I love the slight boost in overall confidence and increased aggression in the gym that I feel, just a phenomenal feeling.

[SMac2347]

Nice workouts man....looking good and I'm loving this stuff so far!

Thanks, appreciate it. Yeah this stuff is the shizz...and even though my bottle was supposed to run out today (as it's a 28 day supply) there are definitely some more caps in there...extra servings for me :D

[Push Press Potts]

Good point, I know the risk for injury there, I just like the feeling of them so much more than front presses and my shoulders definitely respond better to them. I make sure to warm up thoroughly before doing them, and I also do it on the smith so that I can lock the bar should I get stuckMy personal fav shoulder lifts are Push Presses, Arnold Presses and Lateral Raises


p.s. strong multi-quote skills :p

[SMac2347]

My personal fav shoulder lifts are Push Presses, Arnold Presses and Lateral Raises


p.s. strong multi-quote skills :p

I love the arnold presses and lateral raises as well. For me, lateral raises are key, especially because naturally I have a very narrow build.

And I know, don't be jealous of my sweet single quote skills :p

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 28

Workout:
Off

Scheduled off day today. Will be hitting it hard tomorrow.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
Feel pretty good today. Back is a bit sore actually, which is kinda odd as yesterday was shoulders/arms, but no big.

Mood:
Good. I felt really calm today, just nice and smooth and happy.

Sleep:
Sleep was pretty good last night.

Libido:
Normal/high today.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues. I have definitely gained some mass as I look in the mirror.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 29

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench
80x6
80x4

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+35x3
BW+35x3, drop set to
BWx5

Incline BB Bench
155x3
155x3, drop set to 135x4

BB Rows
195x4
195x4, drop set
135x6

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
100/sidex4
100/sidex5

Standing Cable Flies
2 sets

Ran .5 miles

Amazing workout. I was really pissed again today about some things outside my control, and wow translated into a very aggresive and great workout. Made some nice progress on everything.

Strength:
Up up up up! Up in reps on everything, and up in weight on pullups.

Endurance:
Awesome. I did not tire at all. I honestly wanted to just stay in there.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic.

Mood:
Super super aggressive in the gym. I was just flat out angry, and punishing the weights felt great.

Sleep:
Sleep was terrible last night. Had too much going on in my mind, slept for only a few hours and it was a very very restless sleep.

Libido:
Normal/high today.

Appearance:
Full.

Other Thoughts:
Very frustrating day overall, but those days happen, and it made for a great gym session.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 30

Workout:
Legs Power

Squats
240x3
240x3

Deadlifts
315x2
315x2, drop set to
235x5

Front Squats
135x8
155x3

Lying Leg Curls, ss w/
145x5
145x4

Leg Extensions
155x6
155x5

Abs

Phenomenal workout. WOW. Tore it up, tons of endurance, and huge PRs on squats and deadlifts. Was thrilled at how things went today.

Strength:
UP! PR on deads and squats and leg extensions. Booyah!

Endurance:
Really really high today. I was not gassed at all after squats and deads, so I added front squats in just because.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic, really great considering the weight I was pushing.

Mood:
Good, solid today.

Sleep:
Deep.

Libido:
Down some today.

Appearance:
Looking full son.

Other Thoughts:
Great day today. Also, I popped open the second bottle today, so things are moving along. Yeah buddy!

[joakman]

PR's everywhere!!!

[SMac2347]

PR's everywhere!!!

Exactly, booyah! PRs with a forecast of more PRs :D

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 31

Workout:
Off.

Didn't originially intend for it to be an off day, but after going to visit my friends at their school and staying the night I was wiped by the time I got back and finished working.

Strength:
N/A

Endurance:
N/A

Recovery:
N/A

Mood:
Good, solid today.

Sleep:
Terrible last night. Then again, I was sleeping on a floor with no sort of padding to speak of, so it was too be expected.

Libido:
Average today.

Appearance:
Looking full full full.

Other Thoughts:
Hopping back on the workout train tomorrow after a much-needed good night's sleep.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 32

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms Power

Smith BHN Press
carriage+105x3
carriage+105x2

Standing EZ Bar Curls, superset w/
bar+65x4
bar+65x3

DB Arnold Press
60x3
60x3

EZ Bar Close Grip Preacher Curls
bar+40x5
bar+40x4

DB Lateral Raise (tried doing them simultaneously instead of unilaterally today, think I'll stick with this for a while)
30x4
30x4

Bench Dips
BW+180x4
BW+180x3, drop set to
BW+90x4

Decline Single Arm DB Skullcrusher
40x2
35x5

Ran 3/4 of a mile

Great workout. Pumped about the PR on the Arnold Presses, normally my shoulder strength progresses very slowly so I was surprised I was able to handle the 60s. My tri endurance was kinda shot after the bench dips, but other than that I was very happy with my workout.

Strength:
Up again, I am loving this. PR on the arnold presses, and made nice progress on compared to last week on everything else.

Endurance:
Great, except for the tris today. The post workout cardio though was an absolute breeze.

Recovery:
Solid from set to set today.

Mood:
Up slightly some.

Sleep:
Sleep was average last night. Despite being tired I slept a bit restlessly, not sure why.

Libido:
Elevated today for sure.

Appearance:
Fullness, hell yeah. Also, I noticed today that my chest looks bigger/more defined. Not sure if its one or the other or both, but I visually noticed a subtle change.

Other Thoughts:
And the beat goes on...

[joakman]

Verrryyy niiiice

[smssambear19]

Definitely has been a great log bud. Oh and BTW...if you want to learn how to get great hands...take a page out of Jerry Rice's (the greatest Wide Receiver to ever grace a football field) book...put on some gloves and have some toss some bricks to you...it will make your hands soft and you'll be able to catch anything. I am being serious too...that is what Jerry Rice attributes his great hands to...when he was a teenager and working with his father he would catch bricks as part of the job.

Cheers bud! :)

-Sean-

[Rodzilla01]

Log is looking great bro! Excited to see part two of the log...:eek: ;)

[SMac2347]

Sorry been inundated with internship stuff as of late, will have 3 days of reviews to post later tonight!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 33

Workout:
Chest/Back HIT

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10, rest pause
BWx4, rest pause
BWx3

Smith Machine Explosive Flat Bench Press
carriage+85x8
carriage+85x8
carriage+85x8

Bentover Barbell Rows
155x8, rest pause
155x4, rest pause
155x3

Incline Barbell Press
130x7, rest pause
130x4, rest pause
130x2

Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
+75/sidex9, rest pause
+75/sidex4, rest pause
+75/sidex3

Cable Flies
3 sets

Ran .5 miles

Great workout. Nice progress on most things, save for the pullups.


Strength:
Up some today. Added weight on rows and incline.

Endurance:
Not as high as its been. Not sure why, but it didn't affect my workout

Recovery:
Good, very good actually.

Mood:
Felt aggressive in the gym, and good outside of it.

Sleep:
Sleep was great, very deep.

Libido:
Up some.

Appearance:
The increased fullness continues.

Other Thoughts:
Despite being swamped with internship stuff and school work this week, I intend to keep hitting it hard in the gym.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 34

Workout:
Legs HIT

Low Box Squats
165x7
165x7
165x7

Deadlifts
225x9
225x9

Inverted LP <-- machine is broken still, whaaaat!

Leg Extensions
115x9, rest pause
115x6, rest pause
115x5

Lying Leg Curls
110x9, rest pause
110x5, rest pause
110x4

Abs

Pissed about some girl stuff today, and channeled all that aggression and energy into a great workout.

Strength:
Up some again. Bumped it up on box squats and deads, and on the 2nd and 3rd waves of leg extensions and curls.

Endurance:
High today, workout was very fast paced.

Recovery:
Recovery between sets of exercises was very good today, seemed really quick.

Mood:
Very focused and aggressive in the gym

Sleep:
Sleep was deep last night. Not as long as I would have liked, but quality was good.

Libido:
Up some.

Appearance:
Still looking full.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 35

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms HIT

DB Arnold Press
50x7, rest pause
50x4, rest pause,
50x2

Seated DB Alt Curl
30x9
30x9

HS Iso Lateral Shoulder Press
65/sidex9, rest pause
65/sidex4, rest pause
65/sidex3

EZ Bar Close Grip Preacher Curls
bar+30x9
bar+30x6

Leaning DB Lateral Raise
22.5x8
22.5x7

DB Hammer Curls
25x9
25x9

Decline Single Arm DB Skullcrushers
35x8
30x8
30x7

Cable Underhand Tri Extensions
3 sets

Solid day in the gym. Worked out much later than normal as I had a very busy day, but it didn't seem to negatively impact things.

Strength:
About the same as last week's workout overall, though I did change what exercises I did to some extent.

Endurance:
Great. Felt like I could keep going and going today.

Recovery:
Very good recovery set to set.

Mood:
Beast mode in the gym. I was very aggressive and focused and on a mission, and so I blew through my workout faster than normal.

Sleep:
Sleep was good last night, and I felt well-rested this morning.

Libido:
Normal today.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues.

[Push Press Potts]

nice lifts cuh. Whatchu weighin in at?

[joakman]

Keep on rockin it

[SMac2347]

nice lifts cuh. Whatchu weighin in at?

Not sure. I will weigh myself at the end of the log though, my guess is I've gained a few pounds.

[SMac2347]

Keep on rockin it

Thanks my man. It's been an incredibly busy few days, but I still managed to hit the gym hard, so I have a few updates coming.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 37

Workout:
Chest/Back Power

Flat DB Bench
80x7
80x4

Wide Grip Pullups
BW+35x4
BW+35x4

Incline BB Bench
155x5
155x4, drop set to 135x5

BB Rows
195x4
195x4

HS Lat Pulldown (unilateral)
75/side, 2 sets

Standing Cable Flies
2 sets

Ran .5 miles

Solid workout. Didn't eat as much pre-workout as I should have due to work, and I could tell during my workout. Made some progress on on pullups and incline press in spite of this however, so I can't complain.

Strength:
Up some. Increased reps in both incline press and pullups, as well as on first set on flat db bench. Note that I purposefully lightened the weight on the HS pulldowns in order to really focus on the stretch in the lats and to only use my lats to pull the weight.

Endurance:
Awesome. I did not tire at all, but that should be expected as I took the previous day off.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic.

Mood:
Nice and confident. Smooth energy in and out of the gym, and a solid, upbeat attitude.

Sleep:
Sleep was surprisingly subpar last night, not sure why that was.

Libido:
Normal/high today.

Appearance:
Full.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 38

Workout:
Legs Power

Low Box Squats
205x4
205x4
205x4

Deadlifts
315x1
315x1, drop set to
225x8

Front Squats
135x7
155x5

Lying Leg Curls, ss w/
145x5
145x4

Leg Extensions
160x4
160x4

Abs

Mixed results today. Again didn't eat enough before my workout and worked out fairly late at nght (which I never due), so that threw me off a bit. I think that's why DL suffered some as compared to last week. However, noticeable improvements on box squats and leg extensions, so the workout did have some positives.

Strength:
Average today. Up in leg extensions and box squats, down in DL, so about average on net.

Endurance:
Normal today. I think working out later at night the lack of quality food made me suffer slightly here.

Recovery:
Recovery from set to set was fantastic in spite of some other areas lacking. Was really surprised, but it was certainly nice.

Mood:
Up and down today due to some extraneous circumstances.

Sleep:
Better last night, but still not as good as I have grown accustomed to with Dominate.

Libido:
Down some today.

Appearance:
Still full. Feel like I look a bit bigger too.

Other Thoughts:
My plan is this: as I discussed with Rod, I will run this log until ~day 45, take a break from Dominate and use some other supps, then hop back on Dominate (finishing out this current can and then going into a new one I will buy) after a few weeks to continue part 2 of this log. Hell yeah!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 39

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms Power

DB Arnold Press
60x4
60x3

Seated DB Alt Curls
45x3
45x3

Barbell Press
(variation where you press up to front, then go over your head and down and immediately press up from the back, then back to the front again)
95x6
95x3

EZ Bar Close Grip Preacher Curls
bar+45x4
bar+45x4

Leaning DB Lateral Raises
25x5
25x5

Bench Dips
BW+180x5
BW+180x4

Decline Single Arm DB Skullcrusher
40x3
40x3

Ran 3/4 of a mile

Pretty good workout. Changed up a few exercises, and my body responded well. On the exercises that were the same as last week, I was able to add a rep here and there.

Strength:
Up slightly, added a rep here and there.

Endurance:
Great. Even though it was the third heavy workout in a row, felt like I could just keep pumping the iron all day.

Recovery:
Solid from set to set today.

Mood:
Confidence is great with Dominate. Also in the gym, had great tunnel vision today, was super super focused on my workout.

Sleep:
Sleep was good last night, back to some quality z's.

Libido:
Elevated some today.

Appearance:
Full.

[joakman]

The plan sounds good my man.

Keep ripping off the drop-sets.

[SMac2347]

The plan sounds good my man.

Keep ripping off the drop-sets.

Thanks, I intend to hammer my last few workouts with Dominate. Progress is the name of the game. I think I'm going to switch back to volume for a few more weeks once I stop Dominate, then switch back to a similar HIT type routine for round 2 with Dominate!

[Rodzilla01]

Thanks, I intend to hammer my last few workouts with Dominate. Progress is the name of the game. I think I'm going to switch back to volume for a few more weeks once I stop Dominate, then switch back to a similar HIT type routine for round 2 with Dominate!

Log has been awesome bro, hate to see it end...:(

[SMac2347]

Log has been awesome bro, hate to see it end...:(

Thanks, I do as well...but we're not done yet! and then I'll be back for round 2 :D

[bloodsimple1234]

fantastic log my man,very glad to hear you are enjoying it so much too!

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 41

Workout:
Chest/Back HIT

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10, rest pause
BWx5, rest pause
BWx4

Smith Machine Explosive Flat Bench Press
carriage+80x8
carriage+80x7
carriage+80x7

Pendlay Rows
120x9
120x9
120x8

Incline Barbell Press
130x8, rest pause
130x4, rest pause
130x3

Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown (unilateral--note I set seat lower to get a better stretch in lats)
+75/sidex9, rest pause
+75/sidex4, rest pause
+75/sidex3

Cable Flies
1 rest pause set

Ran .5 miles

Great workout. Lightened weight on the explosive presses to focus more on really pushing the weight up as fast as possible. Also switched to pendlay rows after talking to one of my friends, and daaayum! Had a huge pump in the lats after the workout was over and I liked the way they felt, will definitely be sticking with them from now on.

Strength:
Hard to judge today, was less concerned with moving most weight possible this workout.

Endurance:
Great. Added reps, and felt as though I could keep going. Nice!

Recovery:
Very good from set to set.

Mood:
Felt aggressive in the gym, and good outside of it.

Sleep:
Sleep was great, very deep.

Libido:
Average.

Appearance:
Looking bigger I think.

Other Thoughts:
Great day in the gym. Got a lot going on again this week, so the gym will be my sanctuary :p

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 42

Workout:
Legs HIT

Low Box Squats
165x8
165x8
165x8

Deadlifts
225x10
225x10

Inverted LP <-- machine is broken still, whaaaat!

Leg Extensions, superset w/
120x9, rest pause
120x6, rest pause
120x5

Lying Leg Curls
115x8, rest pause
115x5, rest pause
115x3

Leg Extensions round 2, superset w/
120x5, rest pause
120x3

Lying Leg Curls
115x4, rest pause
115x4
Abs

Was really aggressive today, and I had a ton of extra gas left in the tank, so I added in an extra rest pause set of both leg extensions and leg curls. When I was done, my legs were definitely swole.

Strength:
Up some again, hell yeah. Love this aspect of Dominate. Bumped up weight on leg curls and leg extensions, and added reps fairly easily to box squats and deads.

Endurance:
Really high today. Workout was very fast paced, yet I still felt the need for more, hence why I added the extra sets. And I still had some left in the tank. Good stuff.

Recovery:
Recovery between sets of exercises was very good today, it was really impressive. This sped up the pace of my entire workout.

Mood:
Very focused and aggressive in the gym, was a great channel for frustration.

Sleep:
Sleep was deep last night. Not as long as I would have liked, but quality was good.

Libido:
About normal kinda, but I'm not surprised stress is somewhat high this week.

Appearance:
Still looking full.

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: Day 43

Workout:
Shoulders/Arms HIT

DB Arnold Press
50x9, rest pause
50x5, rest pause,
50x2

Seated DB Alt Curl
35x8
35x8

Bradford Presses
85x6, rest pause
80x5, rest pause
75x5

EZ Bar Close Grip Preacher Curls
bar+30x9
bar+30x7

Leaning DB Lateral Raise
22.5x8
22.5x7

DB Hammer Curls
30x8
30x8

Decline Single Arm DB Skullcrushers
40x7
30x10
30x8

DB Kickbacks
3 sets

Abs

200 rope turns

Great day in the gym. Arms were pumped, shoulders were looking big, had nice veins, and was nice and determined in the weight room. Finishing my final midterm of the week put me in a solid mood to really hit up the weights, and thats exactly what I did.

Strength:
Up slightly. Added reps to DB arnold presses, up in weight on DB Alt Curls and Hammer Curls while only losing a rep per set.

Endurance:
Great. Felt like I could keep going and going today, and I was actually there for longer than I intended.

Recovery:
Very good recovery set to set.

Mood:
Okay. Felt great to finish midterms, frustrated about some other stuff, so a mixed bag. In the gym though, with the iron, I felt great.

Sleep:
Sleep was terrible last night. My roommate wouldn't shut off the light for some reason, so it took me forever to fall asleep, and when I did it was a very light sleep.

Libido:
Normal today.

Appearance:
Increased fullness continues. Only one more day left with Dominate!

[SMac2347]

last day with Dominate was an off day, final review coming up shortly

[joakman]

last day with Dominate was an off day, final review coming up shortly

For part 1 ;):D

[SMac2347]

SMac will DOMINATE with BCS Labs: FINAL REVIEW

Overall Thoughts:
Incredibly impressed with Dominate. It thoroughly met and exceeded my expectations. Bottom line, I will definitely be buying and using again. In fact, since I stopped after 44 days, my plan is to break for a few weeks from t-boosters, then hop back on and finish out the rest of my current bottle and then buy another one :D But on to the details...

Strength:
Wow. Best aspect of Dominate in my opinion, by far. Granted, I did bump up my calories some, and slightly altered my routine, but I feel Dominate helped my strength increase much more rapidly than it would have normally. I set numerous PRs throughout the course of the log, nearly every time I was in the gym, including:
--flat DB bench press (where I had been stuck at a plateau for a while)
--incline BB press
--deadlifts
--squats
--leg extensions
--DB arnold presses
--wide grip pullups
--barbell rows

Really I could not be more happy with this aspect of Dominate, I think the PRs speak for themselves.

Endurance:
A bit harder to evaluate--I always have a pretty high endurance, and my routine was less volume based (and more HIT based) over the course of this log. However, my endurance was solid in nearly every single session. Numerous times throughout the course of this log, I had the feeling where I could just keep going and going in the gym (which is a great feeling, but hard to fight!)

Recovery:
Great. Only twice over the course of this log did I really feel run down for a particular day/have a bad workout. For me, this is the ultimate gauge of recovery, especially because I was really pushing myself hard in the weight room and was upping the weight and/or reps in each and every workout. To only have two off days is phenomenal in that span in my opinion.

Mood:
Fantastic. Overall, this and strength gains are the two biggest pluses of Dominate. In the gym, Dominate almost always gave me a very aggresive, alpha mentality--as in I'm going to destroy these weights, I have tunnel vision to hit these numbers, don't get in my way. I've had the tunnel vision before, but have never felt this aggressiveness on a consistent basis from any other t-booster (Drive, MyoTest, and Activate Extreme) I have ever tried. As a fairly easy going person normally, I really enjoyed this aspect.

Outside of the gym, felt a definite increase in confidence. Hard to describe exactly, I just felt more confident in myself and more at ease, especially in situations where I normally would be incredibly nervous (ie, interviews). Though this log did coincide with some minor personal issues that threw off my mood for a day here and there, I remained confident throughout.

Sleep:
Overall, sleep was very very good with Dominate. Most nights, I was out in a deeper sleep than I normally would be, and I found myself waking up slightly more refreshed as compared on normal on most mornings. Also, when I had the time, I found I was able to sleep longer than I normally would have without Dominate, which was great! I also barely wanted/needed to take a nap while using Dominate, which I see as an indicator of better sleep quality. Granted I didn't sleep like a rock every night, but 9 out of 10 nights sleep was fantastic.

Libido:
Libido was interesting. Almost from the first day, libido with Dominate was very high. For the first two weeks, libido was probably the highest it has been in recent memory, just insanely high. After that however, I noticed libido seemed to decrease some; it was still a bit high as compared to normal for the rest of the log, but not nearly as high as those first two weeks. Not sure why, but was a good effect throughout the log nonetheless :D

Appearance:
Solid results here. I certainly gained some mass, especially the chest area--the top of my chest looks more defined, and my chest looks thicker overall. Front delts look bigger as well. After weighing myself, I gained 4 pounds of solid mass over the course of the log, something I am incredibly happy with and expected as my strength was going up. I didn't seem to recomp as much as thought I potentially would given the inclusion of coleus forskohlii and my experience with past products that included it; however as I was on a bulk, this aspect was far less important.

Closing Thoughts:
Really enjoyed Dominate. Big thanks to BCS Labs for letting my try it out, as well as to all their reps for answering all my questions. Looking forward to round 2 in the near future.

[joakman]

Wow man, amazing. Probably the most detailed review of a product I have seen. I'd rep you again if you weren't on spread :D

[SMac2347]

Wow man, amazing. Probably the most detailed review of a product I have seen. I'd rep you again if you weren't on spread :D

Thanks man, appreciate it. Running Dominate was a great experience, it is an awesome product.

[Push Press Potts]

kick ass log n congrats on all the progress made bruh

[SMac2347]

kick ass log n congrats on all the progress made bruh

Thanks, I appreciated your support throughout the log man.

[SMac2347]

bump for final review