MHP Dark Matter/Cyclin-GF Log: Results Matter Cuzzz!

[audieswu]

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Goal
Break personal records while using Dark Matter and Cyclin-GF also determines the impact of the stack on my recovery doing a brutal FST-7 training on a cut diet.

Big thanks goes to MHP-Stan for giving the opportunity to log these products.

Calorie intake during this cut diet is between 2100-2300 calories. Macro breakdown is 40/40/20 (I will adjust this accordingly).

Training Split
-Chest
-Back
-Shoulders
-Arms
-Legs
-Abs every other day
-20 mins. HIIT or Arc Trainer Cardio everyday except on Leg day

Time to break some P.R.'s!

[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/7/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

First day of getting back to my gym. Last weekend I've been training while on a cruise. Glad I did and I notice that it pays off to stay consistent. Great chest training tonight set a few PR's. Also started using Dark Matter for post workout recovery, will find out how good this stuff is. Also trained fasted, forgot to bring some intra-workout drink but intensity on my training did not dropped off.

Update from this 6/8/10 @9AM: Cyclin-GF helped me get a restful night of sleep, went to bed at 11PM and got up at 5:45AM. Effectiveness is similar to Primaforce ZMA.

First Impressions

Taste
Dark Matter Blue Raz taste pretty good actually. Cyclin-GF comes in pill form (take 4 prior to sleep).

Effectiveness
I am not sore at all this morning so I know Dark Matter is working. I did not take Xtend or Intrabolic as an intra-workout aid last night during my training so I know all the recovery aid are from Dark Matter. Cyclin-GF gave me a restful night of sleep.

Convenience
Both are very convenient to take. I just bring 1 pack of Dark Matter with me in my gym bag and a shaker bottle. Dark Matter dissolves very well too, did not experience clumping. The sample of Cycling-GF came in a pack with 4 pills.

Mood
Mood stayed the same. Actually feeling refresh this morning.

Other Thoughts
Watch for my final review of this stack once I finish logging the products. I do give an unbias opinion.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2099
Protein: 228
Carbs: 221
Fats: 49

Macros: 40/40/20


My Chest Training

Incline Dumbbell Press: 70X10, 70X10 (warm-up sets), 100X10, 100X10, 110X7, 110X6 -- each arm

Weighted Chest Dips: 90X6, 90X4 (Personal Best), 45X10, 45X10 -- Set a personal best here 1st time be able to do 2 45 lb. plates strapped on a weight belt, form was good too

Machine Flat Press: 190X10, 210X10, 210X10, 230X7

Machine Flyes: 130X10, 130X10, 150X9, 150X9 (Personal Best on the 150's)

Cable Crossover -- FST-7: 80X10, 80X10, 80X10, 80X10, 80X10, 80X10, 80X10 -- *each arm, Form was good and rested 30 secs between sets


Abs Training

Weighted V-Crunch: 20 lbs.X25 repsX4 sets
Weighted Cable Crunch: 120 lbs.X25 repsX4 sets

Cardio Training

20 mins. HIIT

Training Session

1 1/2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, and cardio


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/8/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Another great day at the gym. Hit the weights heavy. No soreness from the previous night's brutal chest training. I did Back last night. Went to bed at 10PM and got up at 5:45AM. Felt well rested and been impress with this combo thus far. Did not set a new PR but pretty happy to keep the training intense and banging the weights heavy while eating only at 2100-2300 cals.

Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2337
Protein: 234
Carbs: 195
Fats: 78

Macros: 40/30/30


My Back Training

Pullups: BWX10, BWX8, BWX6, BWX6 -- getting used to doing it now, my goal was start doing them weighted

Bent Over Barbell Row: 135X10 (warm-up set), 225X10, 275X8, 275X8, 295X8 -- Form was good, no straps

Cable Front Pulldowns -- Wide Grip: 140X10, 140X10, 140X8, 140X8

Dumbbell One Arm Row -- Standing: 110X10, 110X10, 110X10, 110X10 -- I wish we have heavier DB's in the gym or one of those extenders

Cybex Row -- FST-7: 150X10, 150X10, 150X10, 150X10, 150X10, 150X10, 150X10 -- Form was good and rested 30 secs between sets


Abs Training

None today

Cardio Training

20 mins. HIIT

Training Session

1 1/2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, and cardio


Hype Music of the Day

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[MHP-Stan]

really looking foward to this log. keep up the progress. can't wait to see your results bro...

[audieswu]

really looking foward to this log. keep up the progress. can't wait to see your results bro...

Thanks bro, this combo has been good with my recovery so far. Usually the 3rd day I'll take a day off, but I really recovered well from last night's back training, so I'm hitting the shoulders today.

[MHP-Stan]

let us know if you have any weird dreams with Cyclin-Gf. I usually get some sick ass dreams from using this product, but i'm always knocked out for the night lol.

[audieswu]

let us know if you have any weird dreams with Cyclin-Gf. I usually get some sick ass dreams from using this product, but i'm always knocked out for the night lol.

Yeah, I do get the vivid dreams, weird in-deed! When I wake up I feel "refreshed" though.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary for 6/9/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Killed the weights tonight! Happy with my progress and training intensity. I'm currently testing FST-7 training while on a cut diet and so far so good.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2127
Protein: 243
Carbs: 180
Fats: 54

Macros: 45/33/22


My Shoulders Training

Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 45X10, 45X10 (warm-up sets), 80X10, 80X9, dropset to 70X10, 70X10 -- Form was good here, *each arm

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises: 35X10, 35X10, 40X8, 40X8 <-- PR, also superset with Barbell Front Raises, *each arm

Barbell Front Raises: 70X8, 70X8, 70X8, 70X6 -- very taxing supersetting these

Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt: 25X10, 25X10, 30X10, 30X10 -- *each arm

Upright Rows -- Barbell: 95X10, 95X10, 115X10, 115X10 -- will do 135 next week, form was key here

HS Shrugs (Plate loaded): 270X15, 360X15 (warm-up sets), 450X10, 450X10, 450X10 -- Also did 510 lbs. on these for 3 reps but my grip was giving out so that did not count, did not use straps at all

Facepulls FST-7: 100X12, 120X12, 120X10, 120X10, 120X10, 120X10, 120X10 -- pause for 2 secs. at top of each rep

Abs Training

Weighted Cable Ab Crunches: 160 (whole stack) X 25 reps X 4 sets, pause for 2 secs on each rep, yeahhh it hurts, I use the straight bar here and do it reverse grip, harder than rope IMO. Try it!

Weighted V-Crunch: 20 lbs. X 25 reps X 4 sets

Cardio Training

20 mins. HIIT

Training Session

2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, abs and cardio


Hype Music of the Day

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[sloop]

Nice! I got a Dark Matter log going too. This is my third consecutive tub of it - I LOVE THIS STUFF!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125047821

I would have loved for MHP to hook me up though. :D

[audieswu]

Nice! I got a Dark Matter log going too. This is my third consecutive tub of it - I LOVE THIS STUFF!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125047821

I would have loved for MHP to hook me up though. :D

Nice, how are you liking it?

Try some Cyclin-GF, really good ZMA product. I must warn you now, you'll get vivid dreams :D

[KrisKros]

Great log pre..love seeing you do these types of logs. You never fail to impress. I'll be subscribing for sure :)

[audieswu]

Great log pre..love seeing you do these types of logs. You never fail to impress. I'll be subscribing for sure :)


Thank you Kris for your support! Doing these logs keeps me motivated and stay focus with training.

[audieswu]

Training Update
OFF day yesterday (6/10) and possible today. I train on the weekends so taking yesterday and today off. Also weighed in this morning, I'm back down to my normal "playing" weight of 225. I started the week at 231.8 since I was on my cruise last week and feasted.

I plan not to take Dark Matter on my off days, just when I'm training. I do take Cyclin-GF every night and I have nothing but high praises for this product. Really gives me a deep sleep and a good night rest. I feel great when I wake up. I use to take a Melatonin tablet at night to help me sleep (I train at night and drink a stim pre-w/o), I don't take them any more just the Cyclin-GF.

[MHP-Dave]

Damn...how did I miss this one?! Well I'm in now, brother! Great log so far!

[audieswu]

Damn...how did I miss this one?! Well I'm in now, brother! Great log so far!

There he is! What's up buddy, glad you're into this party :) Nice avi BTW.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary for 6/13/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Great legs training today. Took 3 days off the gym due to some honey-do's. Yeah being a newly wed comes with sacrifices :) The past 3 days I've been skipping on Dark Matter since it's my post w/o supp only, Cyclin-GF has been great though. Geez talking about feeling well rested. CGF is legit ya'll. I decided to skip the direct arms training this week. No biggie, I do alot of compound lifts on my training so they get hit indirectly.

Also, taking a break from squatting. Leg press and SLDL's are my bread and butter for Legs. I still get the feeling of wanting to puke after my legs training so it's all good!

Will update my calorie intake and macros later tonight.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2223
Protein: 219
Carbs: 202
Fats: 63

Macros: 40/35/25


My Legs Training

Leg Press: 400X10, 400X10 (warm-up sets), 600X10, 760X6, 700X8 -- 760 is my current personal best

SLDL: 135X10, 135X10 (warm-up sets), 225X10, 225X10, 245X6, 245X6 -- 245 is a PR

Leg Extensions -- Seated: 190X10, 190X10 (warm-up sets), 230X10, 230X10, 250X6, 250X8 -- 250 today is a PR

Lying Leg Curls: 130X10, 130X10, 150X6, 150X6 -- increase to 150 today for a PR

Smith Calf Raises: 320X20, 320X20, 410X20, 410X20, 410X20 -- increase to 410 today is a PR

Seated Calf Raises: 200X20, 200X15, 100X20, 100X15, 100X15 -- had to dropset to 100 by this time my calves were burning!

Abs Training

None

Cardio Training

None

Training Session

1 1/2 Hour consisting of stretching, warm-up and weights


Hype Music of the Day

NONE, I forgot my mp3 player, gym music sucks!

[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/14/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Great chest session today. Experimented a bit with 2 FST-7 exercises back to back :eek: I'm one week into this stack and it's been nothing but good results for me. No PR set today but it's all good.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2451
Protein: 240
Carbs: 215
Fats: 75

Macros: 39/34/27


My Chest Training

Incline Dumbbell Press: 70X10, 70X10 (warm-up sets), 100X10, 100X10, 110X8, 110X6 -- *each arm

Weighted Chest Dips: 45X10, 45X10, 70X10, 70X10 -- Drop my last 2 sets to 70 (45 and 25 lb. plates) so I can do 2 complete 10 reps, last week I did 2 45 plates.

Machine Flat Press: 210X10, 210X10, 230X10, 230X8, 230X8

Cable Crossover -- FST-7: 100X10, 100X10, 60X10, 60X10, 60X10, 60X10, 60X10 -- *each arm, Form was good and rested 30 secs between sets

Incline Dumbbell Flyes -- FST-7: 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10 -- *each arm, by this time my chest was burning!

Abs Training

Weighted V-Crunch: 25 repsX4 sets
Weighted Cable Crunch: 160 (whole stack) X25 repsX4 sets -- used a straight bar

Cardio Training

none

Training Session

1 1/2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, and abs


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Today is an OFF day. Will do my Back training tomorrow.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/16/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Whew! What a killer back training tonight! It's one of those "make you wanna puke" type of training. INTENSE! Check the log, better yet try it in your next back training :) Since I was off yesterday, I was off Dark Matter. Cyclin-GF is still doing wonders giving me the deep sleep I need at night.

Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2413
Protein: 242
Carbs: 191
Fats: 79

Macros: 40/30/30


My Back Training

Pullups: BWX10, BWX9, BWX7, BWX6 -- getting used to doing it now, my goal was start doing them weighted

Barbell Bent Over Row: 135X10 (warm-up set), 275X8, 275X7, 295X7, 295X6 -- Form was good, no straps and overhand grip! Did 2 sets at 295 today!

T-Bar Rows: 5 PPS X9, 5 PPS X8, 5 PPS X8, 5 PPS X6 -- will be adding this again to my routine going forward, no straps. PPS = 45 lb. plates

Dumbbell One Arm Row: 110X10, 110X10, 110X10, 110X10 -- 110 lb. dumbbells are the biggest in my gym, wish we have 120's and 130's.

Cable Front Pulldowns -- Wide Grip: 100X10, 120X10, 140X8, 120X10 -- On Cybex, looks light but our cable station only goes to 210? Somewhat challenging.

Close Grip Cable Front Pulldowns: 120X10, 120X10, 140X6, 140X6

Hyperextensions: 25X15, 25X15, 25X15, 25X15 -- Use 25 lb. plates on these.

Abs Training

V-Crunch: BW X 50 reps X 2 sets
Weighted Cable Ab Crunch: 160 (Whole stack) X 25 X 4 sets

Cardio Training

20 mins. HIIT

Training Session

1 Hour 45 mins. consisting of stretching, weights, cardio and post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Update as of 6/18/2010 at 8:30AM

Alright, I'm back...I listened to my body yesterday and decided to take another off day. Even taking Dark Matter post workout the other day after my grueling Back training I was still sore as hell. My forearms are still sore even til today! But I do feel better and will hit the gym tonight. I like coming to my gym on Friday nights only the dedicated are in there.
Today is shoulders day.

I will be out of town this weekend with my wife so I will be coordinating on finding a gym to train for Sat/early Sunday morning...Yeah I'm dedicated to this lifestyle. Some people get married and get fat, I choose to do the opposite, be the best and shred I can possibly ever be!

[MHP-Dave]

Kicking ass so far, bro! Love the attention to detail.

[audieswu]

Kicking ass so far, bro! Love the attention to detail.

Thanks bro, I don't want to bore or disappoint the readers. One of these days I'll post videos of my training sessions.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary for 6/18/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Another great outting last night. Murdered the weights! Did shoulders and finished off strong with an FST-7 exercise. Getting stronger as the week goes by. Check out the rest of today's log for my #'s. Ridiculous #'s considering my total cals for the day is 2100.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2105
Protein: 204
Carbs: 169
Fats: 72

Macros: 40/30/30


My Shoulders Training

Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 45X10, 45X10 (warm-up sets), 90X8, 90X8, 70X10, 70X10 -- did 2 sets of 90's got 8 on those, then dropped to 70's to get 2 sets of 10, supersetted with DB Side Lateral Raises

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises: 35X10, 35X10, 35X10, 35X10 -- Form was really good here

Dumbbell Front Raises: 40X8, drop to 35X10, 35X10, 35X10 -- 1st set got a clean 40X8, rest was 35X10, arms never go past my shoulders while performing the sets

Upright Barbell Rows: 135X8, 135X8, 135X8, 135X8 -- Will attempt to hit all 10 reps for 4 sets next week, good form NO Swaying of the body!

HS Shrugs (Plate loaded): 450X10, 450X10, 450X10, 450X10 -- Beasted this exercise

Smith Alternating One-Arm Barbell Shrugs: 135X12, 185X8, 155X10, 155X10 -- *NEW* to my shoulder routine and will be added from here on out. Looks like I will start my weight at 165 next week. This hits the traps like a mutha!

Seated Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raises: 30X12, 30X12, 35X10, 35X10 -- Key here is you keep bent over then slowly raise the DB's in reverse fashion as you would give someone a "big bear hug" then slowly go down. Focus on the rear delts, you may look at the mirror performing the exercise


Facepulls FST-7: 80X12, 80X12, 80X12, 80X12, 80X12, 80X12, 80X12 -- pause for a second or 2 at top of each rep, 30 secs. rest between sets (don't forget to do the contract and stretch while on rest, san "FST")

Abs Training

Weighted Cable Ab Crunches: 160 (whole stack) X 25 reps X 4 sets, pause for 2 secs on each rep, yeahhh it hurts, I use the straight bar here and do it reverse grip, harder than rope IMO. Try it!

Weighted V-Crunch: Bodyweight X 50 reps X 2 sets

Cardio Training

20 mins. HIIT

Training Session

2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, abs and cardio, post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Daily Summary for 6/20/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Trained at another gym since I was out of town. Did arms and my training did not disappoint. Even set one personal record. I skipped on skullcrushers today since my elbows are bothering me some. Better safe than sorry. Dark Matter of course for post workout and Cyclin-GF before I went to bed.

Calorie Intake and Macros

Did not count my calories this past weekend while I was out of town. Watch what I ate instead. Ate alot of grilled chicken.


My Arms Training

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: 50X10, 50X10, 55X8, 55X8 -- *each arm, Made sure to have good form while doing these also did superset with Tricep Cable Pushdowns

Tricep Cable Pushdowns: 80X10, 80X10, 95X10, 95X10 -- 95 = whole weight stack

Preacher Curls: 75X10, 95X10, 115X10, 115X8 -- Got a good pump on my bi's while performing these seated. Used an EZ curl bar here. Superset with Weighted Dips

Weighted Dips (Bench, parallel): 1X12, 2X12, 3X12, 4X10 -- # of 45 lb. plates on my lap, I performed these doing dips on parallel benches, 4 45 lb. plates on my lap while performing these sets a personal record!

Dumbbell Hammer Curls: 40X10, 40X10, 45X10, 45X10 -- *each arm, This is a good exercise to hit the bi's and midsection of the arms

Rope Cable Pushdowns -- FST-7: 50X12, 50X12, 50X12, 50X12, 50X12, 50X12, 50X12-- 30 secs. rest between sets, contract and stretch while on 30 secs. rest. Again this is half of the whole weight stack.

Abs Training

None -- Ran out of time

Cardio Training

15 mins. Elliptical

Training Session

1 1/2 Hour consisting of stretching, weights, cardio and post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

OFF again yesterday. Will hit the chest tonight...Starting a new routine for the legs for maximum build-up this weekend and I'm actually psych to get started.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/22/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Swagger was on tonight! Check out the hype music! That's how I rolled in the gym, it was on as soon as I grabbed the 110 DB's. Even told the owner that he needs to start investing on some bigger DB's :D... That one day off really helped. Cyclin-GF gave me the feeling of well rested as soon as I got up. I knew it will generate a productive day in the gym.

Also as a side note, did some volunteer work today at a community kitchen, and man they made me do work! It's all good though, burn some extra cals while in there :D

Also my cal intake today is slightly higher than my normal 2100-2300 cals.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2613
Protein: 228
Carbs: 219
Fats: 93

Macros: 40/30/30


My Chest Training

Incline Dumbbell Press: 110X10, 110X9, 110X8, 110X6 -- PR, first time doing 4 sets of 110 DB's! *each arm

Dumbbell Flyes --Flat Bench: 55X10, 55X10, 55X10, 55X10 -- *each arm, These hit the pecs hard, did them like I was giving someone a big bear hug.

Cybex Flat Press: 230X8, 210X8, 210X8, 210X8 -- Good pump using these

Weighted Chest Dips: 45X10, 45X10, 45X10, BWX12 -- Did only a 45 lb. plate on these tonight for 3 sets then did bodyweight for 12.

Dumbbell Pullovers: 70X10, 70X10, 70X10, 70X10 -- Good stretch on the pecs

Cable Crossover -- FST-7: 70X10, 70X10, 70X10, 70X10, 70X10, 70X10, 70X10 -- *each arm, Form was good and rested 30 secs between sets, alternating contract/stretch after each set


Abs Training

Weighted V-Crunch: 50 repsX 2 sets + 1 20 reps
Weighted Cable Crunch: 160 (whole stack) X25 repsX4 sets -- used a straight bar

Cardio Training

20 mins. on the Arc Trainer

Training Session

2 Hours consisting of stretching, weights, abs, cardio and post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Tonight is Back night, and it's on! First time in my life I'll try to do some weighted pullups.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary from 6/23/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

MURDERRRRED the weights that's all I have to say. Clearly I want it to happen tonight. Broke 3 PR's and FINALLY incorporated weighted pullups! So pumped about being able to do this. Never once be able to go over this "hump". Carb intake was slightly high for me, but I squeezed out every bit of energy tonight. BEAST MODE took over.

Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2180
Protein: 230
Carbs: 232
Fats: 42

Macros: 40/40/20


My Back Training

Weighted Pullups: 15X8, 15X6, 15X6, BWX8 -- Incorporated 15 lbs. strapped on a weight belt. Able to do 3 sets, last set was bodyweight. Awesome stretch on the lats!

Barbell Bent Over Row: 135X10 (warm-up set), 275X8, 275X8, 315X10, 315X8 -- Form was good, use straps on the 2 sets for 315 I wanted to make sure I hit the mid-back hard. This is a PR for me, used an overhand grip. Will work on not using a strap next week.

T-Bar Rows: 5 PPS X 10, 5 PPS + 25 X7, 5 PPS + 25 X8, 5 PPS +25 X8 -- Use the corner of the gym, also set an new PR here, did 5 (45 lb. plates) + 25 lb. plate, NO STRAPS!!! Got good clean reps out of all of them, very taxing I may add. PPS = 45 lb. plates, 25 = 25 lb. plate

Dumbbell One Arm Row: 110X10, 110X10, 110X10, 110X10 -- Here I place my other hand on my knee for "support", no silly racks!

Cable Front Pulldowns -- Wide Grip: 120X10, 120X10, 140X7, 140X6 -- On Cybex, looks light but our cable station only goes to 210? Somewhat challenging.

Close Grip Cable Front Pulldowns: 140X8, 140X8, 140X8, 140X8 -- I don't consider this a PR but did all 4 sets with 140.

Hyperextensions: 25X15, 25X15, 25X15, 25X15 -- Use 25 lb. plates on these.

Abs Training

None

Cardio Training

None

Training Session

1 Hour 30 mins. consisting of stretching, weights, and post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

Going for the Trifecta session. After a grueling Back training last night, I'll be hitting the shoulders with an FST-7 session in the end. It's ON!

I usually go on 2 days on, 1 day off schedule. Tomorrow will be a rest day. As I quote the movie "300"....Ready for my breakfast and eating hearty... For tonight, I dine in hell!

Here's something for motivation!


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[audieswu]

It ended up being by the 11th hour to take the rest day off yesterday. Today is my last day of logging Dark Matter and Cyclin-GF. I took my last serving of Cyclin-GF last night and will take my last packet of Dark Matter tonight post training. I will also log my final review tonight or tomorrow.

I'm hitting the shoulders tonight. For those who would like to keep following my journey. You can by following my own personal training journal in my sig.

[MHP-Dave]

Awesome log as always, bro. Thanks for taking the initiative to do this on your own. I really enjoyed following it.

[audieswu]

Awesome log as always, bro. Thanks for taking the initiative to do this on your own. I really enjoyed following it.

No problem Dave, I really enjoy logging both of these products...MHP really hit a homer with Cyclin-GF and Dark Matter. I think Cyclin-GF is underrated and rightfully deserve the title of a staple supplement. I can tell the difference when I don't take it the night before.

[audieswu]

Daily Summary for 6/25/10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Crushed dem iron! All torn to pieces when I left the scene. Recovery seems on-point wasn't sore at all from the other day's back training. Dark Matter and Cyclin-GF delivered as usual. 37 sets total performed tonight. 4 exercises for shoulders, 3 for traps, 3 for rear delts.


Calorie Intake and Macros

Calories: 2186
Protein: 226
Carbs: 220
Fats: 55

Macros: 40/40/20


My Shoulders Training

Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 45X10, 45X10 (warm-up sets), 90X8, 90X8, 70X10, 70X10 -- did 2 sets of 90's got 8 on those, then dropped to 70's to get 2 sets of 10. Same as last week.

Plate Side Lateral Raises: 25X10, 25X10, 25X10, 25X10 -- Use a 2 25 lb. plates here, really hits the delts hard also supersetted with Cable Raises

Cable Side Raises: 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10 -- did side raises using the cable behind and across the body, raise the cable to shoulder height. Did both sides, feeling the burrrnnnn!

Dumbbell Front Raises: 35X10, 35X10, 35X10, 35X10 -- 35X10 arms never go past my shoulders while performing the sets

Upright Barbell Rows: 135X8, 135X8, 135X8, 135X8 -- Will attempt to hit all 10 reps for 4 sets next week, good form NO Swaying of the body!

HS Shrugs (Plate loaded): 450X10, 500X10, 500X10, 500X10 -- Set PR on the last 3 sets! Beasted this exercise.

Smith Alternating One-Arm Barbell Shrugs: 155X10, 155X10, 165X10, 165X10 -- Did the last 2 sets with 165 tonight..Good finisher for the traps.

Seated Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raises: 35X10, 35X10, 35X10, 35X10 -- Key here is you keep bent over then slowly raise the DB's in reverse fashion as you would give someone a "big bear hug" then slowly go down. Focus on the rear delts, you may look at the mirror performing the exercise. Did 35's all 4 sets.

Facepulls (using rope): 80X10, 80X10, 80X10 -- Slow controlled form here to hit the rear delt more.

Rear Delt Cable Crossover -- FST-7: 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10, 30X10 --To perform these, take the handles off each side of the cable, grab the cables with both hands (across the body) then while performing the set, slowly stretch out the cables forming an "X" across your chest/neck area pause for a sec or two then return to original position. This exercise will finish off the rear delts like no other. 30 lbs. on each hand.

Abs Training

None

Cardio Training

20 mins. Arc Trainer

Training Session

1 Hour 45 mins. consisting of stretching, weights, cardio and post stretch


Hype Music of the Day

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[audieswu]

My Final Review and Thoughts

Taste
Dark Matter Blue Raz taste pretty good actually. Cyclin-GF comes in pill form (take 4 prior to sleep). Really got used to of taking Dark Matter, didn't notice any chemical taste while I'm logging the product.

Effectiveness
Can't speak enough highly of Cyclin-GF, really helped me get a great night sleep and feel refresh when I wake up. Dark Matter helped on recovery, those brutal FST-7 sessions can really tax the body part trained and I noticed that my recovery picks up quite nicely while I'm on it. For sure, I miss using Cyclin-GF, very noticeable after day 1 of not being on it (sleep the same time and same amount of hours).

Convenience
Both are very convenient to take. I just bring 1 pack of Dark Matter with me in my gym bag and a shaker bottle. Dark Matter dissolves very well too, did not experience clumping. The sample of Cycling-GF came in a pack with 4 pills. No change in comment here from my first impression since day one.

Mood
Mood stayed the same. Feeling refreshed every morning (from Cyclin-GF) not quite sore and some days not even sore so Dark Matter sure helps with recovery.

Side Effects
None, I did not experience anything bad while taking the stack.


Other Thoughts
Even though this is a sponsored log, the only one thing I was very skeptical about is the 12g of protein in Dark Matter to equate at 40 grams of protein. I don't buy into that. I still count it to my daily protein intake as 12g instead of the claim 40g's.

Cyclin-GF is a must and to me a staple supp. I would love to see the price tag drops a bit from $43+ here on bb.com store. If this goes on sale on Wheycheap or on some BOGO deal, I'll be all over it. It's that good of a product in my opinion. If you are skeptic, I suggest to try it out for yourself and see/feel the difference.

While on a 2100-2300 cals. One small gripe I have about Dark Matter is it comes with 240 cals. per serving. I add this amount to my daily caloric intake so yeah, that's a lil over 10% of my calorie intake. It'd be nice to see this to somewhere around 150 cals per serving. Then I'm just nickpicking.

One huge positive thing I must say is that, I did break some PR's while on this stack :D even on a cut diet.

Final Score
I give this stack an 8.5/10. They are both good products and live up to my expectation of helping me break PR's and recover quickly.

[MHP-Dave]

No problem Dave, I really enjoy logging both of these products...MHP really hit a homer with Cyclin-GF and Dark Matter. I think Cyclin-GF is underrated and rightfully deserve the title of a staple supplement. I can tell the difference when I don't take it the night before.

I'm a huge Cyclin-GF fan. Way before I even worked for MHP. Some people get freaked out, but I love the crazy dreams that come along with it...lol.

[MHP-Stan]

I'm a huge Cyclin-GF fan. Way before I even worked for MHP. Some people get freaked out, but I love the crazy dreams that come along with it...lol.

we all know u have wet dreams about me, don't forget to include that lol...

on a srs note, cyclin is a very underrated product. log like these def help people understand how the product works for everyone...

[audieswu]

Cyclin-GF is a staple, no doubt about it. I recommend it for those who wants quality sleep. Heck I miss using it already. I'm back to using Primaforce ZMA. Good product but Cyclin-GF tops it off and then some.

[audieswu]

Major Final Update

I just wanted to say that MHP is class act in my book! Last night I received a full tub of Dark Rage in the mail from MHP (Thanks MHP-Stan!). They did not have to do this but it's truly a generous way of saying thank you for doing logs for them.

I've logged Dark Rage before and it's a solid pre-workout and dyno-mite stacking with NO-Bomb. I'm not a Shill but I do appreciate the gesture and will be more than happy to recommend those MHP products that I've logged.

Again Thank you MHP!