Ebol log

[lmaonade123]

I've read good things about Ebol, so I decided to test it out. Took first dose 1ish after I woke up.

I'm also using:

Generic Multi
Generic Fish Oil
Syntha-6 Whey
Green Mag
White Flood (20 serving sample)

Current weight: 143 lbs

I'm starting this routine tonight, migrating from a bodybuilding routine.

Routine: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw9.htm (Big Mike's Westside Template)

Sunday: Speed for bench
Monday: Max squat and deadlift
Wednesday: Max bench
Friday: Speed for squat


This is my first log, so if I'm supposed to include anything else, just tell me.

[Ndeserranno]

Invest in the blue print, have heard lots of good things.. about to start my first run later this week :)

[lmaonade123]

Invest in the blue print, have heard lots of good things.. about to start my first run later this week :)
Unfortunately I'm a little low on cash right now being jobless. Otherwise I definitely would.

[Ndeserranno]

Unfortunately I'm a little low on cash right now being jobless. Otherwise I definitely would.

I would wait to run the ebol, thats just me ;)

[Mixelflick]

I'm going to PM you something to help out anyway.

Great product, great company...

[lmaonade123]

Took ebol:

1 PM after lunch
7 PM after workout with Peanut butter (forgot to with Dinner)
8:30 PM with whey and Green Mag

50% bench - 3x10 80lbs
Standing Military Press - 3x5 95lbs (thinking of doing sitting since I tend to use my legs too much)
Bent over row 3x8 95lbs
Skull Crushers 3x12 45lbs
Abs

Easy day, didn't really feel or see any difference. Didn't expect to since it's day 1.

[Mixelflick]

What to expect from Ebol, and when:

FIRST 3 DAYS

- Deeper sleep
- Noticeable increase in VO2 max
- Thirst

WITHIN 2 WEEKS

- Noticeable decrease in DOMS
- Improved intra-set recovery
- Improved inter-workout recovery
- Ability to move more total tonnage per unit of time

WEEK 3 and BEYOND

- Profound decrease in DOMS
- Big improvement in intra-set recovery, by as much as 30 sec with the ability to move the
same weights/reps.
- Ability to squeeze at least one extra workout in per week due to improved recovery
- Visible increase in LBM*
- Visible leaning effect*

* The latter two here are obviously dependent upon diet, etc.

You will also notice other curious effects. For example, your nails will grow much faster and you'll have to clip them more frequently. Tell me if I'm right on that one.

Your real challenge is to leverage all that Ebol brings to the table within the context of a sound over-reaching/loading and de-loading program. WS is a fine template for such so no worries there. I'd love to see you run this with The Blueprint, as it's designed with strategic loadin/de-loads. A high level overview of The Blueprint Periodic is attached we use for just such purposes.

Best of luck with Ebol!

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/thermo/ebol.html

[lmaonade123]

Around 2nd period (10ish) I started feeling angry for no reason. Not really sure why though, probably irrelevant to the ebol, but just a side note.

I've also been a little more hungry. Haven't noticed any thirst changes though.

School day Ebol times:
7AM - 1st dose
4PM - 2nd dose
7PM - 3rd dose

Weight: 143

Squat max day/biceps/abs, doing DL speed Friday. This really seems like a weird routine to get squat and DL up...

Workout today felt great, I wanted to keep going, but I didn't want to overtrain.

Squat: Wasn't sure what it meant 'work your way to 1RM, so I did this to get to the 1RM
50% - 10x135
65% - 8x165
75% - 5x195
85% - 3x215
95% - 1x255
100% - 1x265 (feels bad man)

DB Leg Curls 3x5 (no machine)
1 arm DB Row 3x5
Barbell Curl 3x5 (60lbs + curl bar weight...?)
No hyperextensions, need replacement exercise.

Moved from 35lbs to 40lbs with crunches.

[UHCougar05]

Subbed. :cool:

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Last night I started noticing an increase of thirst. Still in the alpha/angry mood.

Didn't go to school and had more opportunities to eat. Got about 10 hours of sleep or so and I slept really well. Arms still sore from Sunday/Monday, not too bad though.

Weight: 144 (+1)

[lmaonade123]

Still noticing extra aggression and acne is starting to get worse. I feel like I'm taking a PH or something lol. I also slept like 9 hours (1-2 more than normal) and getting out of bed was harder than EVER.

Weight: 145 (+2)

^ 2 pounds in 4 days? Awesome.


Max Bench Day:

50% - 10x75
65% - 8x95
75% - 5x110
85% - 3x135
95% - 1x155 (I got this one up easy, my max 3 weeks ago)
100% - 1x170

170lbs? 1 year ago I was 15, 7 pounds lighter, and just started lifting... barely able to get up 115lbs up in a 1RM. Now, 170 may not seem like much of an accomplishment to you, but looking back it's a great moment for me.

Tricep Extensions 3x5
Bentover Rows 3x10
Abs (40lbs)

[FunkymonkAW]

In for the rest of this log.

[Mixelflick]

Following along... :)

[UHCougar05]

Still noticing extra aggression and acne is starting to get worse. I feel like I'm taking a PH or something lol. I also slept like 9 hours (1-2 more than normal) and getting out of bed was harder than EVER.

Weight: 145 (+2)

^ 2 pounds in 4 days? Awesome.


Max Bench Day:

50% - 10x75
65% - 8x95
75% - 5x110
85% - 3x135
95% - 1x155 (I got this one up easy, my max 3 weeks ago)
100% - 1x170

170lbs? 1 year ago I was 15, 7 pounds lighter, and just started lifting... barely able to get up 115lbs up in a 1RM. Now, 170 may not seem like much of an accomplishment to you, but looking back it's a great moment for me.

Tricep Extensions 3x5
Bentover Rows 3x10
Abs (40lbs)
Nice work. Now onto 185. :cool:

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Hectic day, didn't get to eat as much, I did drink a TON of .water today though. Same side effects as yesterday. REALLY tired. Ready for speed squat/deadlift tomorrow.



Thanks to everyone who's following the log, appreciate it.

[Mixelflick]

Rest Day.

Last night I started noticing an increase of thirst. Still in the alpha/angry mood.

Didn't go to school and had more opportunities to eat. Got about 10 hours of sleep or so and I slept really well. Arms still sore from Sunday/Monday, not too bad though.

Weight: 144 (+1)

There it is.. righ on schedule as I stated prior:

"FIRST 3 DAYS

- Deeper sleep
- Noticeable increase in VO2 max
- Thirst"

You're on your way :)

[lmaonade123]

Speed for squat day.

Got about 11 hours of sleep... too much. More sleep = extremely fast metabolism for me so I had to eat a TON. Same effects as yesterday.

Weight: 145 (+2)

I've been feeling really sore lately, especially since this has me doing arms 4 times a week, so I'm thinking of adding a cheap bcaa/glutamine mix. Good idea?

Workout:

Squats: 50%: 2x10 - 135lbs

Didn't have a box for box squats so I just did regular

Leg Curls: 3x10

Bent Over Rows: 2x12

Shrugs: 3x15

Dumbbell Curls: 3x10 (35lbs)

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Same stuff as previous.

Weight: 145 (+2)

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Bench Day.

Weight: 145 (+2) Hope I can get another 2lbs this week

No significant changes in my body other than that my biceps/triceps are becoming harder. Feels more like pure muscle than water weight.

Workout:

50% Bench - 85lbs 3x10 (+5)
Standing Military Press - 3x5 100lbs (+5) (got this up easier than I did the 95 last week)
Bent Over Row - 3x8 100lbs (+5)
Skull Crushers - 3x10 55lbs (+10, -2 reps)

Abs - Moved up to 45 lbs (+10)

Overall a good day. Purchased more whey, but it's ON Gold this time instead of Syntha-6.

[UHCougar05]

Increasing weights and moving them faster than the previous week? I like it! :D :cool:

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Squat/Deadlift day, abs and biceps:

Hoping the 'improved recovery' aspect comes soon, my arms are killing me. 4 days of arms a week Westside? Really?

Weight: 145lbs (+2)

Squats:

50% - 10x145
65% - 8x175
75% - 5x205
85% - 3x225
95% - 1x265
100% - 1x275 (+10)

Added 10 pounds to max in a week... sure beats the moving up 5lbs every other week or so I was doing over the winter/spring on SS.

DB Leg Curls 3x5 (+5)
1 Arm DB Row 3x5 (+5)
DB Curls 2x12 (Decided to take it easy on biceps today
Abs with 45lbs


Increasing weights and moving them faster than the previous week? I like it! :D :cool:
You're telling me!

[UHCougar05]

Speed for Squat/Deadlift day, abs and biceps:

Hoping the 'improved recovery' aspect comes soon, my arms are killing me. 4 days of arms a week Westside? Really?

Weight: 145lbs (+2)

Squats:

50% - 10x145
65% - 8x175
75% - 5x205
85% - 3x225
95% - 1x265
100% - 1x275 (+10)

Added 10 pounds to max in a week... sure beats the moving up 5lbs every other week or so I was doing over the winter/spring on SS.

DB Leg Curls 3x5 (+5)
1 Arm DB Row 3x5 (+5)
DB Curls 2x12 (Decided to take it easy on biceps today
Abs with 45lbs


You're telling me!
You can train arms 4 times a week, but you have to vary the intensity. I would train higher weight and lower reps on your speed day and then lower weight and higher reps on your max effort day just to get blood moving.

[Fabs23]

Sub'd, i may run this. thanks for the dedicated updates

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Arms are feeling terrible... I noticed my upper arms grew a bit though. Legs are doing fine.

Weight: 145 (+2) I've been eating well over maintenance, don't see why I'm stuck.


You can train arms 4 times a week, but you have to vary the intensity. I would train higher weight and lower reps on your speed day and then lower weight and higher reps on your max effort day just to get blood moving.

Yeah that's what I was doing wrong, I was splitting it high/low everyday instead of alternating between high/high and low/low.

[UHCougar05]

Rest day.

Arms are feeling terrible... I noticed my upper arms grew a bit though. Legs are doing fine.

Weight: 145 (+2) I've been eating well over maintenance, don't see why I'm stuck.



Yeah that's what I was doing wrong, I was splitting it high/low everyday instead of alternating between high/high and low/low.I ran westside for a number of years (still do to an extent), if you have any questions just shoot me a PM or I can answer here. :)

[lmaonade123]

Rest day. Was supposed to be max bench, but I don't have a spotter until tomorrow.

Current Weight: 146lbs

Nothing special to put here


I ran westside for a number of years (still do to an extent), if you have any questions just shoot me a PM or I can answer here. :)

Thanks, I don't currently have any but if I think of anything I'll ask.

[lmaonade123]

Max Bench Day.

Weight: (??)

Haven't got much sleep this week, but I managed today. I don't know what I'd do without White Flood. The workout felt great. Arms mostly felt better during workout/day.

Only bad thing is the noticeable increase of bacne.

Workout:

Bench Press:

50% - 10x80 (counting was off today haha)
65% - 8x100
75% - 5x115
85% - 3x140
95% - 1x160
100% - 1x175 (+5)


Got 175 up fine... I have a feeling I could have gotten 180, but I had no idea I'd be able to get 175 up that well.

Tricep extensions: 3x5 (+5)
Bent over Rows: 3x10
Abs: 45 lbs

Overall great workout. Even though I was sorta tired I was pumped.

[lmaonade123]

Speed for squat day:

Arms weren't hurting today, but around 8:30-9:00AM my bicep kept twitching for some reason.

Weight: (Will update in a couple hours or so)

Workout:

Squats: 50%: 2x10 - 140lbs

Didn't have a box for box squats so I just did regular

Leg Curls: 3x5

1 Arm DB rows: 3x5

Shrugs: 3x15

Dumbbell Curls: 3x5 (40lbs)

Abs: 45lbs

Alright workout, nothing too complicated or hard.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 146 (estimated)

Didn't have much time to eat a lot today so I'm guessing I didn't move up at all. Felt pretty good muscle-wise, I had absolutely no aches.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day (supposed to be speed for bench)

Not a good bulking/working out weekend at all. Been so busy I haven't had any time to workout and for some reason I haven't had an apetite either.

Weight: 142-143. Shouldn't take long to gain it back though... hopefully.

Catching up tomorrow

[UHCougar05]

Rest day (supposed to be speed for bench)

Not a good bulking/working out weekend at all. Been so busy I haven't had any time to workout and for some reason I haven't had an apetite either.

Weight: 142-143. Shouldn't take long to gain it back though... hopefully.

Catching up tomorrowLife happens. The weight should come back on quickly once you're able to eat as you did before. ;) :D

[lmaonade123]

50% Speed for Bench

Weight: 145lbs

Things are starting to get back on track, I've been eating all day and I'm back at 145... I wish I could keep moving up 2-3 pounds a day but unfortunately it doesn't work like that.

Workout:

50% Bench - 95lbs 3x10 (more than 50%, but I went with a friend who does that for 3x5 today)
Skullcrushers - 65lbs 3x8
Standing Military Press - 100lbs 3x5
Bent Over Rows - 3x10 100lbs

No abs today

[SupaNatural]

In on day 16 and beyond.

The Blueprint does seem to be a nice program that I still intend on running sometime in the near future, but it is not required for E-BOL. That said, this program does seem like one that will optimize the increased recovery aspect of E-BOL.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Busy again yesterday couldn't even log it. Next week I should be back on regular schedule.

I decided to do max squat today and max bench Friday and just not do speed for squat this week.

My legs are just begging me to max out for squats, can't wait till it's time to workout. I have a good feeling about today. Will update with day 18 in a few hours.

[UHCougar05]

Rest day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Busy again yesterday couldn't even log it. Next week I should be back on regular schedule.

I decided to do max squat today and max bench Friday and just not do speed for squat this week.

My legs are just begging me to max out for squats, can't wait till it's time to workout. I have a good feeling about today. Will update with day 18 in a few hours.In for squat PRs. :cool:

[lmaonade123]

Max for Squat Day

Weight: 145lbs (+2)

Squats:

50% - 10x155
65% - 8x185
75% - 5x215
85% - 3x235
95% - 1x275
100% - 1x285 (+10)

Another 10lbs to the PR... this time it was pretty hard, but 10 pounds is 10 pounds.

Great workout in all. Moved up 10lbs in squat, 5lbs in 1 arm DB row, and 5lbs in DB curls.

DB Leg Curls 3x5
1 Arm DB Row 3x5 (+5)
DB Curls 3x5 (+5)
Abs with 45lbs

[UHCougar05]

Max for Squat Day

Weight: 145lbs (+2)

Squats:

50% - 10x155
65% - 8x185
75% - 5x215
85% - 3x235
95% - 1x275
100% - 1x285 (+10)

Another 10lbs to the PR... this time it was pretty hard, but 10 pounds is 10 pounds.

Great workout in all. Moved up 10lbs in squat, 5lbs in 1 arm DB row, and 5lbs in DB curls.

DB Leg Curls 3x5
1 Arm DB Row 3x5 (+5)
DB Curls 3x5 (+5)
Abs with 45lbs
It's a PR, it's supposed to be hard, that's what makes it worth it. ;) Nice work.

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Nothing really to put here. Maxing out bench tomorrow.

[Mixelflick]

Fantastic work man. Really enjoying this and love to see new PR's being racked up. I've posted this prior but wanted to offer it again in the hopes it assists you and others insofar as optimal Ebol dosing on training days...

This is just my opinion, but I believe pre/post workout dosing is the optimal protocol for many reasons. One of the big ones is Ebol's ability to initiate a rapid state of cyclic GMP (cGMP), which is beneficial to your muscle building efforts.

Ebol/Ecdysterone is a known amplifier of cGMP and it decreases cAMP shortly after administration.

"A rapid increase of cGMP and a decrease of cAMP levels in mouse plasma, together with a decrease of PKA activity in liver were described 40 min after an intraperitoneal injection of 10 μg 20E (Catalán et al., 1979a&b, 1982)." 20E as referenced is 20-hydroxyecdysterone, found in Ebol.

This clue was buried deep in LaFont's excellent paper, Practical uses for ecdysteroids in mammals including humans: an update R. Lafont1,3 and L. Dinan2,4. See page 16 of 30, under sub-heading: Rapid membrane effects:

http://www.insectscience.org/3.7/Laf...S_3_7_2003.pdf

Accordingly, your dosing of ecdysterone is positioned pre-workout (and post) where it would make the most sense to ingest. I'm going to put a finer point on that now and recommend that you ingest Ebol 60 -90 minutes prior to your workouts due to the cGMP info cited here.

Although 40 min is the timeframe given for "a rapid increase of cGMP and a decrease of cAMP", it must be noted that this was via injection. Oral ingestion will understandably, result in a greater lag time.

You can see now why I recommend Ebol be used during select phases and in combination with other variables to maximize its impact. In fact, I recommend this to all of my Blueprint people using Ebol.

They've all done exceptionally well with dosing it in said fashion. Hopefully, it will assist you too..
__________________

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day

Kinda tired today, was ready for the workout though.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Workout:

Bench Press:

50% - 10x90
65% - 8x110
75% - 5x125
85% - 3x145
95% - 1x165
100% - 1x180 (+5)

Another 5 to my bench, awesome.

Tricep extensions: 3x5
Bent over Rows: 3x10 (+10)
Abs: 45 lbs




Thanks for the tip Mixel, I'm starting to do that now. I'm wondering, you posted the things that are supposed to happen with the 1st 3 weeks, but what are the effects for the 2nd bottle? Just extended effects of weeks 1-3?

[Mixelflick]

You will start to see the benefits of weeks 1-3 appear quickly in the mirror, certainly in the gym. More importantly, there are other beneficial things manifesting that you won't see.... unless you run bloodwork. Allow me to elaborate...

It appears Ecdysterone is a more potent cholesterol lowering (hypocholesterolemic) agent than previously thought. Experiments in rats with deliberately induced hyper-cholesterol yielded exceptional results when Ecdy was administered. The key seems to be this.... the cholesterol lowering effect corresponds with the number of hydroxyl groups present in the molecules. In this regard, the most active Ecdysterone was found to be integristerone A and B, present in our old friend Rhaponticum:

Integristerone A
Integristerone B

(see attachments)

These monsters have a molecular weight of 496 and 512, respectively. As you can see, plenty of hydroxyl groups which seem to be the key to its cholesterol lowering effects.

Let's look at another Ecdy though, something more uniquitous in the market, 20-H (bottom attachment). It gives us some perspective as to just how profound this impact on cholesterol lowering is...

After daily administration of 20- hydroxyecdysone at a dose of 2.5 mg/kg to the animals with high cholesterol for 3, 6 and 8 weeks, the cholesterol level was decreased by 7.0%, 16.9% and 29%, respectively.

Hampshire, F.; Horn, D.H.S. Chem. Commun., 37-38.

That's a HUGE improvement and it only appears to accelerate as time goes by, not diminish. Look at the jump from weeks 6 to 8. It's almost as big as weeks 3 to 6 over a third shorter duration!

So what's going on?

The data obtained suggest a competition between cholesterol and Ecdy when being incorporated into the cell membrane. It seems that for some reason, the body prefers to use Ecdy vs. cholesterol given the choice.

PRACTICAL FINDING: If you have high cholesterol, Ecdy may very well benefit you.

[SwolenONE]

^^^

i had no idea about the positive effect on lipids from ecdy, good stuff!

[Mixelflick]

^^^

i had no idea about the positive effect on lipids from ecdy, good stuff!

Yes indeed. In fact, there are a whole host of benefits. For more information about this amazing class of compounds (441 and counting!), please consult this excellent resource:

http://ecdybase.org/index.php?&action=ecdyeffects

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

This log has really gone fast, I'm almost halfway through. Thrilled with my bench/squat gains. Switching to bench/dl for the 2nd bottle. Whenever I order that.

EDIT: Oh, and thanks for the info Mixel

[Mixelflick]

Your progress really has been fun to follow. Very.. consistent. That's the word I'd use. Consistency is key in anything but adaptogens in particular (usually) exert their effects in a subtle yet very consistent way.

Over time, this is quite rewarding as you're finding. Superb work and I can't wait to see what bottle #2/training template shift brings.

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Bench Day

Weight: 145 (+2)

Ordered the 2nd bottle of Ebol today... in addition to a 50 serving container of White Flood. Stoked to get them.

Workout:

50% Bench: 3x10 - 95lbs
Skullcrushers: 3x10 - 55lbs
Standing Military Press: 3x5 - 100lbs
Bentover Rows - 3x10 100lbs

Abs 50lbs (+5)

Easy day. Last day of squats tomorrow... going for 200% body weight. Time to go hard or go home.

[SupaNatural]

Yes indeed. In fact, there are a whole host of benefits. For more information about this amazing class of compounds (441 and counting!), please consult this excellent resource:

http://ecdybase.org/index.php?&action=ecdyeffects

I've spent a good amount of time there, and have much more time to go!

[KimJong-il]

just ran into this...subbed.

[Mixelflick]

I've spent a good amount of time there, and have much more time to go!

It's a great resource and terrific illustration of the potential this class of compounds has. When I found it there were 300 and change Ecdy's identified. That was a few years ago. They're now up to 441.

I challenge anyone to find another nutraceutical with that many possibilities (especially when looked at in combination). Bear in mind they've been studying the various genus/plant species in detail since 1961. Short of long chain proteins and amino acid sequencing, you're not going to find it.

[lmaonade123]

Max for Squat Day

Weight: 145lbs

Last day of squats, trying to 200% of my current bodyweight.

Workout:

Squats:

50% - 10x160
65% - 8x190
75% - 5x220
85% - 3x240
95% - 1x280
100% - 1x290 (+5)

Ending squats with about twice what I was squatting a year ago. Awesome.

Leg Curls: 3x5
1 Arm DB Row: 3x5
DB Curls: 3x5
Abs: 50lbs

3 weeks = added 25lbs in squats. Hopefully I can do the same for DL!

[Mixelflick]

Congratulations!

[UHCougar05]

Nice work and congrats on the squat PR! :D

[SupaNatural]

Ending squats with about twice what I was squatting a year ago. Awesome.


3 weeks = added 25lbs in squats. Hopefully I can do the same for DL!

Great work! I'm sure this will translate over to your DL.:)

Are you logging this over on our forum? If not, you should.;)

[lmaonade123]

Great work! I'm sure this will translate over to your DL.:)

Are you logging this over on our forum? If not, you should.;)

Alright I will, should I just make a summary of what I've done so far then continue?

[UHCougar05]

Alright I will, should I just make a summary of what I've done so far then continue?That would be fine. :)

[SupaNatural]

Alright I will, should I just make a summary of what I've done so far then continue?

Hell yeah. Keep posting there and make sure to visit our lottery thread too. I'm getting tired of seeing the same old faces in that section. ;):D

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Started a log at the thermolife forums as requested. Gonna be the same stuff that's in here.

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day:

Weight: 145 (+2)

Got my ebol, white flood, and bb.com license plate cover thing (free gift haha)

Workout:

Bench Press:

50% - 10x95
65% - 8x115
75% - 5x135
85% - 3x155
95% - 1x175
100% - 1x185 (+5)

Skull crushers: 3x10
Shrugs: 2x10

Had to modify a bit, I went to a gym with my friend and it was pretty sketch so they didn't really have much room or anything... not happening again.

Felt a huge pump today, dunno if it was the new white flood or what. My arms were hurting worse than normal right after the workout, but they're perfectly fine now.

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day

Weight: 145 (+2)

On my last full day of the first bottle. I forgot to post a summary of the 1st bottle on BB.com so here it is:

Increased muscle firmness, increased thirst (not bad), moving up in weight faster/easier, and bacne.
Squat went from 265 to 290 (+25)
Bench went from 165 to 185 (+20)
Deadlift is going to be switched to tomorrow instead of squats.

EDIT:

Sort of off topic but still related to my workout, does anyone have any idea how I could even out both sides? I know it's genetics, but there has to be some way to beat them.

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/11/11/22953451/profilepic/1Hlu38Plcbgj9SlOTTKPR26VfUUpPU0225.jpeg

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Deadlift Day

Weight: 145 (+2)

Workout:

50% Deadlift - 2x10 (135lbs, not sure what my max is so I guessed half)
Leg curls - 3x5
Shrugs - 3x15
DB Curls - 3x10
1 arm DB Row - 2x10

Pretty easy day, light weight. Although it helped me remember that I HATE deadlifts haha.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Didn't take the green mag or whey last night, ended up on the go and didn't even stay at my house. Will take today for sure though.

[lmaonade123]

50% Bench Day

Weight: 145 (+2) Somehow I managed to maintain my weight after last night's "activities"... first time that's happened. Pretty proud of that.

Workout:

Tricep Extensions - 3x10
Bent Over Rows - 3x10 105lbs
Standing Military Press 3x5 105lbs (+5)

Abs 55lbs (+5)

Overall the workout wasn't that great... soreness before/during, after isn't that bad though. Could partially be because of the inconsistent sleep last night.

[UHCougar05]

50% Bench Day

Weight: 145 (+2) Somehow I managed to maintain my weight after last night's "activities"... first time that's happened. Pretty proud of that.

Workout:

Tricep Extensions - 3x10
Bent Over Rows - 3x10 105lbs
Standing Military Press 3x5 105lbs (+5)

Abs 55lbs (+5)

Overall the workout wasn't that great... soreness before/during, after isn't that bad though. Could partially be because of the inconsistent sleep last night.
I know bad sleep tends to mess with me too, especially if I sleep wrong. Nice job on the military presses even on an inconsistent nights sleep. :D

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day

Weight: 145 (+2)

Had a pretty bad sore throat all day and my body's been aching. I'm pretty sure I'm sick... but this is probably the peak so I'll just do Deadlift Max tomorrow and Bench max thursday or DL max wednesday and bench max friday. Depends on how I'm feeling.

[UHCougar05]

Rest Day

Weight: 145 (+2)

Had a pretty bad sore throat all day and my body's been aching. I'm pretty sure I'm sick... but this is probably the peak so I'll just do Deadlift Max tomorrow and Bench max thursday or DL max wednesday and bench max friday. Depends on how I'm feeling.Sorry I'm behind on this. But I'd go with your second option just to give your body one more day to heal. You don't want to push it too much if you've been sick. Not that I'm the best example, as I was training last Saturday after being sick the whole week, lol. :)

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Feeling a bit less sick, but I'm still tired and achy. Taking cougar's advice about the extra day out. Should be mostly better tomorrow for the DL max.

[SupaNatural]

Sorry I'm behind on this. But I'd go with your second option just to give your body one more day to heal. You don't want to push it too much if you've been sick. Not that I'm the best example, as I was training last Saturday after being sick the whole week, lol. :)

Haha I do the same even though I know better. :\


Rest Day.

Weight: 145 (+2)

Feeling a bit less sick, but I'm still tired and achy. Taking cougar's advice about the extra day out. Should be mostly better tomorrow for the DL max.

Yeah, tired and achy is a reason to take a day off. Feel better.

[theculture]

You've only gained 2 lbs after 31 days? I stacked ebol with bioforge promax and only managed to gain 4 lbs but at least I cut a couple BF%.

I'm not convinced that ebol improved my recovery times or strength.... maybe it did, maybe it didnt.

I have yet to see an ebol log where there are really solid gains. Your diet is 95% of it, so if you're bulking up I hope you're eating a ton of calories. During my run I was eating 3200-3500 calories a day so now i'm up to 4000 a day and hopefully I can hit 180lb in a couple weeks. If not, I'm screwed because 4k a day is hurting my wallet enough

[lmaonade123]

You've only gained 2 lbs after 31 days? I stacked ebol with bioforge promax and only managed to gain 4 lbs but at least I cut a couple BF%.

I'm not convinced that ebol improved my recovery times or strength.... maybe it did, maybe it didnt.

I have yet to see an ebol log where there are really solid gains. Your diet is 95% of it, so if you're bulking up I hope you're eating a ton of calories. During my run I was eating 3200-3500 calories a day so now i'm up to 4000 a day and hopefully I can hit 180lb in a couple weeks. If not, I'm screwed because 4k a day is hurting my wallet enough
I would've stacked it with Bioforge, but due to my age I don't think it would've been the best idea.

I kind of gave up on the bulking aspect after week 2. I'm still eating more and increased the protein intake, but I'm not super worried about bulking.

[UHCougar05]

Haha I do the same even though I know better. :\



Yeah, tired and achy is a reason to take a day off. Feel better.
Old enough to know better; too young to care. ;) :D

[lmaonade123]

Max for Deadlift Day:

Weight: 145 (+2)

I decided to lift today because my body was basically begging me throughout the day. Still a little sick, but nothing too bad.

Workout:

Deadlift:

50% - 10x135lbs
65% - 8x175lbs
75% - 5x200lbs
85% - 3x230lbs
95% - 1x255lbs
100% - 1x270lbs

I estimated the max pretty well... just barely got 270lbs.

Leg Curls: 2x10
DB Curls: 3x5

Took it easy today other than DL's, I started feeling sick to my stomach mid workout so I decided to end with DB curls.

Is it weird that my squat is more than my deadlift? I see a lot of people's stats where their DL's are way ahead of squats.




Old enough to know better; too young to care. ;) :D

Hm... possibly haha.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 144 (+1) I hate being sick. Maintaining weight is a bitch.

Bench max tomorrow.

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day:

Weight: 144.5 (+1.5)

I just realized that this is the sickness that I had early week 2 (I think that's when it was). It's weird because normally I don't get sick this often.

Workout:

Bench Press:

50% - 10x100
65% - 8x120
75% - 5x140
85% - 3x160
95% - 1x180
100% - 1x190 XXXXXXXX

Tried 190 today... got 180 just fine so I figured 190 wouldn't be a problem. I was wrong, bar just dropped.

Tricep Extensions - 3x5
DB Rows - 3x5
Abs 55lbs

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 143 (+0)

Food just goes right through me. But if the same thing happened that happened towards the beginning of the cycle I should be fine and back to 145+ in a few days. Hopefully that's the case.

[theculture]

are you seeing strength increases?

my deadlift and squat are the same... 1RM's for both are 315... but used to, i could squat a bit more than i deadlift

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Bench Day

Weight: 143 (+0) My abs are hurting like crazy... don't know why. Been around smoke all weekend and I have asthma... could be why. Hopefully it'll feel better tomorrow.

Workout:

50% Bench - 3x10 100lbs
Tricep Extensions - 3x10
1 arm DB Rows
Standing Military Press 3x5 110lbs (+5)

Abs 55lbs

Workout went surprisingly well. Not sick anymore, just problems with the torso now. We have a 5 day weekend so i'll have plenty of time to sleep.


are you seeing strength increases?

my deadlift and squat are the same... 1RM's for both are 315... but used to, i could squat a bit more than i deadlift

Definitely. As posted earlier, squat went up 25lbs in 3 weeks, DL will be tested tomorrow for 1st week increase, bench went up 20 pounds in 4 weeks.

[UHCougar05]

Nice pulling! I think the Thanksgiving break should help out immensely and allow you to recover a bit better. Then I'm sure you'll hit 190 without a problem. :)

[lmaonade123]

Max for Deadlift Day:

Weight: 143 (+0)

My back and triceps were kinda sore today... that's about it though. I guess it was being around the smoke after all.

Workout:

Deadlift:

50% - 10x140lbs
65% - 8x180lbs
75% - 5x205lbs
85% - 3x235lbs
95% - 1x265lbs
100% - 1x275lbs (+5)

I guess my squat and DL won't be so far apart after all...

Leg Curls - 3x5
1 Arm DB Row - 3x5
DB Curls - 3x5
Abs 55lbs

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: ???

Didn't get to the scale today. I ate well though, I'm guessing I'll be back at 145+ quickly.

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day

Weight: 144 (+1)

Workout:

50% - 10x100
65% - 8x120
75% - 5x140
85% - 3x160
95% - 1x180
100% - 1x190 ???

My friend who was spotting me said he didn't help me, but I'm pretty sure he did a little bit. If I went up to 195 and I didn't 100% do 190 on my own would that slow progress at all?

Skull Crushers 3x10 55lbs
1 arm DB Rows
Abs 55lbs

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

Yeah

[lmaonade123]

Rest days.

Weight: 142 (-1)

Unfortunately, I couldn't get to the gym since I'm out of state. While I'm not at home I also don't really eat as much. I'm coming back tomorrow, so hopefully that'll help.

[UHCougar05]

Rest days.

Weight: 142 (-1)

Unfortunately, I couldn't get to the gym since I'm out of state. While I'm not at home I also don't really eat as much. I'm coming back tomorrow, so hopefully that'll help.It's a holiday, so don't worry too much. Just eat the way normally would when you get back and you should be fine. :)

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Got home late so I couldn't go to the gym.

(Sunday)

[lmaonade123]

Max for Deadlift Day.

Weight: 143 (+0) On my way back up.

Workout:

Deadlift:

50% - 10x145lbs
65% - 8x185lbs
75% - 5x210lbs
85% - 3x240lbs
95% - 1x270lbs
100% - 1x280lbs (+5)

Leg Curls - 3x5
DB Curls - 3x5 (+5) / 45lbs
____________________

Thinking of switching to a non-stim preworkout... for reasons. Any suggestions? (other than pumpbol)

[UHCougar05]

Max for Deadlift Day.

Weight: 143 (+0) On my way back up.

Workout:

Deadlift:

50% - 10x145lbs
65% - 8x185lbs
75% - 5x210lbs
85% - 3x240lbs
95% - 1x270lbs
100% - 1x280lbs (+5)

Leg Curls - 3x5
DB Curls - 3x5 (+5) / 45lbs
____________________

Thinking of switching to a non-stim preworkout... for reasons. Any suggestions? (other than pumpbol)Nice work, almost got a 2xBW Deadlift. Ultima and MAN Clout are good choices in the non-stim arena if you're not looking at P-Bol.

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

Gaining again? Yep.


Nice work, almost got a 2xBW Deadlift. Ultima and MAN Clout are good choices in the non-stim arena if you're not looking at P-Bol.

Thanks! I'm gonna check out Ultima, I've read good reviews of it.

Anyone know how effective tribulus would be for a teenager? I've read many mixed reviews of it.

[UHCougar05]

Rest Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

Gaining again? Yep.



Thanks! I'm gonna check out Ultima, I've read good reviews of it.

Anyone know how effective tribulus would be for a teenager? I've read many mixed reviews of it.Not very to be honest. I wouldn't recommend test boosters to a teen, as you really won't get much out of it compared to someone a little older because of the difference in test levels. Given that your test levels are probably the highest they're going to be in your life (I say probably, as it's not always that way for everyone), your money would probably be better spent elsewhere. Especially if you were looking at just plain Tribulus.

[lmaonade123]

Not very to be honest. I wouldn't recommend test boosters to a teen, as you really won't get much out of it compared to someone a little older because of the difference in test levels. Given that your test levels are probably the highest they're going to be in your life (I say probably, as it's not always that way for everyone), your money would probably be better spent elsewhere. Especially if you were looking at just plain Tribulus.

That's what I figured. I was just wondering because I'm gonna get some ZMA (since it's cheap) and I know people often stack ZMA and trib.

[KimJong-il]

That's what I figured. I was just wondering because I'm gonna get some ZMA (since it's cheap) and I know people often stack ZMA and trib.

imo its a waste for you to get that. you wont notice anything other than placebo at your age.

money best spent elsewhere or saved.

[lmaonade123]

imo its a waste for you to get that. you wont notice anything other than placebo at your age.

money best spent elsewhere or saved.
Trib or ZMA? (or both)

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

I've noticed that my arms are growing... but I'm not gaining any weight? Idk, might just be me.

Workout:

Bench:

50% - 10x105
65% - 8x125
75% - 5x145
85% - 3x165
95% - 1x185
100% - 1x195 XX

Didn't get 195... not really that close, barely pushed it off my chest. Might be a couple weeks till I move up.

Tricep Extensions: 3x5 (+5)
1 arm DB Rows 3x5
Abs 55lbs

[UHCougar05]

Max for Bench Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

I've noticed that my arms are growing... but I'm not gaining any weight? Idk, might just be me.

Workout:

Bench:

50% - 10x105
65% - 8x125
75% - 5x145
85% - 3x165
95% - 1x185
100% - 1x195 XX

Didn't get 195... not really that close, barely pushed it off my chest. Might be a couple weeks till I move up.

Tricep Extensions: 3x5 (+5)
1 arm DB Rows 3x5
Abs 55lbs
I think increasing your tricep work a little more might help. Maybe a few sets of Close Grip bench along with the Tri Extensions might help you get over that plateau a bit quicker.

[everglide123]

E-bol is non-hormonal so I don't see how it will help to break your plateau.
Start the GOMAD diet (Gallon of whole milk a day). (http://stronglifts.com/gomad-milk-squats-gallon-gain-weight/)
I guarantee you'll break this plateau within 2 weeks. (muscle+fat)
I'm an ecto and it helped me more than any supplement.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

Barely any sleep, really gotta catch up this weekend. Feels bad man.


I think increasing your tricep work a little more might help. Maybe a few sets of Close Grip bench along with the Tri Extensions might help you get over that plateau a bit quicker.

I'll try it next week, thanks.


E-bol is non-hormonal so I don't see how it will help to break your plateau.
Start the GOMAD diet (Gallon of whole milk a day). (http://stronglifts.com/gomad-milk-squats-gallon-gain-weight/)
I guarantee you'll break this plateau within 2 weeks. (muscle+fat)
I'm an ecto and it helped me more than any supplement.
I've thought of doing it before, but too much milk really ****s with my digestive system. Plus I'm not too big a fan of the taste

[lmaonade123]

Speed for deadlift day.

Weight: ??? Couldn't get to scale today.

Ordered some ZMA, adding it to my supp list when it (probably) arrives tomorrow. More to test its effect on sleep than anything.

Workout:

50% Deadlift - 3x10 145lbs
Leg Curls 2x10
Bicep Curls 2x10
Shrugs 3x10

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: ??? (Couldn't get to scale... yet again)

Log is almost over, thanks for the support and I'll go hard (as always) the last week!

[KimJong-il]

Rest day.

Weight: ??? (Couldn't get to scale... yet again)

Log is almost over, thanks for the support and I'll go hard (as always) the last week!

hope to see a final review...nice log!

[lmaonade123]

Speed for Bench Day

Weight: 144 (+1)

Hope my ZMA gets here tomorrow... 2-3 days. For some reason the priority was cheaper than regular. (from BB.com) Any idea why?

Workout:

50% Bench - 3x10 105lbs
Standing Military Press - 3x5 115lbs (+5)
1 arm DB Row - 2x10
Tricep Extensions - 3x10

Abs 55lbs

Good workout, 20 minutes after I'm done and I still feel a pump. So much for quitting the stims haha

[UHCougar05]

Speed for Bench Day

Weight: 144 (+1)

Hope my ZMA gets here tomorrow... 2-3 days. For some reason the priority was cheaper than regular. (from BB.com) Any idea why?

Workout:

50% Bench - 3x10 105lbs
Standing Military Press - 3x5 115lbs (+5)
1 arm DB Row - 2x10
Tricep Extensions - 3x10

Abs 55lbs

Good workout, 20 minutes after I'm done and I still feel a pump. So much for quitting the stims hahaThe weight's steadily increasing on the accessories, nice work! It looks like WS4SB is treating you well.

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: ???

3 days left of Ebol... starting Optimum ZMA tonight.

I'm going to be maxing out DL either tomorrow or wednesday depending on how much time I have tomorrow. And I'm moving bench max to Friday.


The weight's steadily increasing on the accessories, nice work! It looks like WS4SB is treating you well.

Yep, I'm glad too. I had people telling me I should do Rippetoes again... but I wanted to mix it up. This feels to have given me much more of a workout too.

[UHCougar05]

Rest day.

Weight: ???

3 days left of Ebol... starting Optimum ZMA tonight.

I'm going to be maxing out DL either tomorrow or wednesday depending on how much time I have tomorrow. And I'm moving bench max to Friday.



Yep, I'm glad too. I had people telling me I should do Rippetoes again... but I wanted to mix it up. This feels to have given me much more of a workout too.As with anything, if it's not broke don't fix it. If WS4SB is doing you right, keep doing it until the gains stop coming. :)

[lmaonade123]

Rest Day.

Weight: 143 (+0)

Extremely busy past 2 days, I will be doing my final DL max tomorrow though.


As with anything, if it's not broke don't fix it. If WS4SB is doing you right, keep doing it until the gains stop coming. :)

My thoughts exactly!

[lmaonade123]

Max for DL Day

Weight: 143 (+0)

Woo. Finally done with deadlift on the log.

Workout:

50% - 10x155
65% - 8x195
75% - 5x220
85% - 3x250
95% - 1x280
100% - 1x290 (+10)

2x bodyweight!

DB Curls 3x5 (45lbs)

Had to cut workout short unfortunately.

[UHCougar05]

Max for DL Day

Weight: 143 (+0)

Woo. Finally done with deadlift on the log.

Workout:

50% - 10x155
65% - 8x195
75% - 5x220
85% - 3x250
95% - 1x280
100% - 1x290 (+10)

2x bodyweight!

DB Curls 3x5 (45lbs)

Had to cut workout short unfortunately.Congrats on the PR! Now onto 3x bodyweight! :D

[lmaonade123]

Rest day.

Weight: 143 (+0)

Tomorrow = last day

[UHCougar05]

Rest day.

Weight: 143 (+0)

Tomorrow = last day
I know you'll make the last day a good one. Getcha some! :D

[lmaonade123]

Max for Bench Day.

Weight: 144 (+1)

Workout:

Bench:

50% - 10x105
65% - 8x125
75% - 5x145
85% - 3x165
95% - 1x185
100% - 1x195 XX

Didn't get 195 yet again. Oh well. Still moved up quite a bit throughout the log.

Tricep Extensions: 3x5 (+5)
1 arm DB Rows 3x5
Abs 55lbs

Starting stats to final stats:

Squats 265lbs -> 295 lbs (+30)
Deadlift -> 270lbs -> 290lbs (+20)
Bench 170lbs -> 190lbs (+20)

Increased my big 3 by 70 pounds in almost 2 months.

Final review in next post.


I know you'll make the last day a good one. Getcha some! :D
Ironically... haha.

[lmaonade123]

Overall I'd give ebol a 9/10.

I moved up in my maxes much faster while on it than I was without it. It took a few days to realize any differences or side effects. The first effect I noticed was sort of an alphamale feeling... then increased acne. Which is kind of odd since it's nonhormonal. Neither was that extreme though. But I noticed a vast increase in muscle firmness, moving up faster, and an increased feeling of wanting to workout. I think mixel was right about the fingernails growing faster too...

If anyone has any questions feel free to post here or message me.

Hopefully I'll be logging another Thermolife product in the future.

What am I gonna do now? A week of rest then... The Blueprint!

[UHCougar05]

A 70 pound increase in your total in 2 months is awesome. Glad to hear you enjoyed the E-bol and it helped you as much as it did. I think the Blueprint will help you take it to the next level strength-wise. Keep up the hard work! :D

[Mixelflick]

Overall I'd give ebol a 9/10.

I moved up in my maxes much faster while on it than I was without it. It took a few days to realize any differences or side effects. The first effect I noticed was sort of an alphamale feeling... then increased acne. Which is kind of odd since it's nonhormonal. Neither was that extreme though. But I noticed a vast increase in muscle firmness, moving up faster, and an increased feeling of wanting to workout. I think mixel was right about the fingernails growing faster too...

If anyone has any questions feel free to post here or message me.

Hopefully I'll be logging another Thermolife product in the future.

What am I gonna do now? A week of rest then... The Blueprint!

Glad you had a great experience with Ebol. No surprise really... and yes, the nails do grow faster :)

Here's what you're likely in for; DaCookie just had a Blueprint run that added 105lbs to his total in a roughly the same timeframe. May have even been a bit less.. His FIRST run with The Blueprint + Ebol = +16lbs of mostly LBM. So you're in for the grand plan.

Can't wait for your Blueprint run. Right here, there and everywhere to support you and ensure gains like this keep snowballing!

[BlueAngel319]

Is the general consensus that this product is great for an 18 year old? Especially one looking to bulk up to do powerlifting at the Naval Academy?