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Introduction
I've been chosen to test Nutrabolics new preworkout formula : Deca Stack
Nutrabolics has been kind enough to send me a free tub to review and even thrown in 6 samples of isobolic whey isolate protein to try, which I will post a short review about later...
Even if it's a sponsored log, meaning that I didn't pay for the product, I'm gonna give an unbiased and honest review about the product, being negative or positive. I have no intentions to hype a product since I never did it in any of my logs, sponsored or not.
Product Description
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Deca Stack Proprietary Blend 19g
Anabolic Deca Matrix:
Arginine Decanoate
Creatine Decanoate
Glutamine Decanoate
Advanced Insulinotropic Matrix:
bis(picolinato)oxovanadium (BPOV)
Potassium-R-Lipoate (K-R-ALA)
Cinnamon Extract containing 0.95% Trim & Tetra A-Type Polymers
Advanced Neurogizing Matrix:
Thiamine Tetrahydrofurfuryl
L-Tyrosine Decanoate
Caffeine Malate
Advanced Power, Strength & Endurance Matrix:
Glycerol Monostearate
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Methylguanidinoacetic Acid
DOSAGE: I'll be following the recommended dosage, which is 1 scoop 15-20 minutes before the workout on workout days and I won't take it during off day since it's not deemed useful
Beginning Stats
AGE: 19
WEIGHT: 171.50 Pounds
HEIGHT: 5'10
BF: 13-15%
Bodytype: Ecto
Arms 15.50 Inches
Forearms 13.00 Inches
Chest 41.00 Inches
Waist xx/xx.x Inches (Abs Flexed/Relaxed)
Thighs 21.00/23.50 Inches (6 inches over center of knee/9 inches over center of knee)
Calves 15.00 Inches
Bench 205
Deadlift 455
Squat 300
Diet
MAIN CARBOHYDRATES SOURCES: Pasta, Oatmeal, Potatoes, dextrose (Post-workout)
MAIN PROTEIN SOURCES: Eggs, Whey, Milk, Red Meat, chicken
MAIN FATS SOURCES: Sunflower oil, Milk, Natural Peanut Butter,Fish oil
Since I'm currently bulking, I will be aiming for 4200-4500 calories daily which is fairly easy aiming for a 40/40/20% macronutriments breakdown since I'm currently trying to minimize fat gains (clean bulking).Also getting everything from clean sources listed higher (No candies,alcohol or anything else cheating). I'm also CONSISTANT about it. Nothing like missing a meal or something like that. I'm having a bit of trouble eating as much on off day though...
I will be posting a daily macronutriments breakdown to give you an idea of what is going on excepting during the weekend. I think a log in incomplete without it because if I say a product doesn't work and I'm actually eating 1500 calories but not showing it, people could think the product isn't good while actually their diet isn't in check.
I will be allowing no more than one (1) cheat meal weekly probably consisting of something like a subway sandwich or something like that (No fatty fast food, ice cream, chocolate, candies)...Alcohol is not considered a cheat meal and won't be taken at all since it's counterproductive.
I will drink at least 2 gallons of water each day drinking at least 0.5 during my workout
Training
During the log, I will be using the PRRS system which is a 3 week cyclic program. It consist of a power week (P), a rep range week (RR) and a shock week (S). I've been using this programfor some time now and it's still giving me good results thus far as far as size and strenght is concerned. For that reason, I will continue using that training protocol.
Supplementation
I like trying a lot of supplements. I tried a lot and will try a lot more in the future
Supplements I Will be taking in this log:
-Whey
-Optimum Opti-Men (Multivitamin)
-Higher Power CEE (During weekend and post-workout)
-Now Fish Oil (2g/day)
-Controlled Labs Glycergrow (Have been taking it for a long time)
Supplements Of this kind I already tried:
Controlled Labs Green Bulge/White Blood Combo
Controlled Labs Green Magnitude
Gaspari Nutrition Superpump250
San V12
I didn't try a lot of creatine since I'm the kind of guy who like to take what works for me often since I don't want to waste money on a product that isn't working for me. For that reason, even If I've been running creatine for a long time, I've been running either bulk CEE or a controlled labs combo. I also took a couple of V12 tubs when I started training a while back.
Evaluation of the product
I will give my first impressions on the products about the taste and mixability of the product, which even if it's no big deal in the purchase of a supplement, is always interesting to know.
I will then give my opinion on what the Deca Stack is advertised for : Strenght gains, Size Gains, Energy, Pump And Focus in the gym...I will rate those 5 criterias each workout
redvision
04-02-2007, 09:13 PM
Whoohoo first post! Best of luck to ya bro, I'll be following!
*Totally s'cribed
Red
Whoohoo first post! Best of luck to ya bro, I'll be following!
*Totally s'cribed
Red
Thanks you Red !
I was gonna notify you about this log anyways :D..Can't wait for your new rag log ;)
First Impressions of the products:
Taste:7.5/10 It's no blue rasberry superpump 250 but it's better than White flood In my opinion. I have the orange flavor and I'd say it tastes tangy orange with a slight chemical after taste...It was weird yesterday but It wasn't bad today
Mixability: 10/10 Top notch...Nothing to complains about...I mix it with a spoon and there is nothing foaming or not mixing...
Monday 02/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps SHOCK WEEK...Workout 1
Today's Experience:
So it was the first day of for me on this new product...I must say that I wasn't really waiting for anything special since no product really acts in 1 day (Excepting for the energy/focus complex)...
I must say the workout was pretty good especially about the weekend I had (Let's just say I didn't have a so ****ty diet in a long time) but it's surely not related to the product...I'm kinda just updating to officially start this log :D
Today's Workout:
Flat Dumbell Press Supersetted With Flat Flyes
70x11 + 30x10
75x4 (+1 Spotted Rep) + 30x10
Incline Dumbell Press Supersetted With Incline Flyes
65x6 + 25x6
60x8 + 25x6
Pec-Deck Dropset
165x10 + 135x6
Shoulders
Lateral Raises Supersetted With Seated Barbell Military Press
25x10 + 95x7 (+1 Spotted Rep)
25x10 + 95x6 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Bent-Over Reverse Flyes Supersetted With Arnold Dumbell Press
30x10 + 35x9
30x10 + 40x8
Standing Behind-the-head Military Press Dropset
65x15 + 55x5
Today's Diet:
Weight: 171.50
Calories: 4380
Proteins: 417
Carbs: 480
Fats: 91
39P/41C/19F Macronutriments %
WEIGHT GAIN SINCE LAST WEEK: ***IRRELEVANT***
Excepting having too much proteins coming from shake, everything is all good to go... With the weekend I had, I'll be resigning of a cheat meal for a long time :eek: :( :o
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: N/A The workout was really good, but I can't attribute anything to the product as it was my first day taking it
Energy: 8.0 It surely got me going...I won't make comparaison yet with others products I've taken though...
Endurance: N/A Same as for strenght...
Pump: 8.0/10 The Pump was seriously good but I don't think I can attribuate it to the product anyway...
Focus & Drive: 8.5/10 Really seems to be the best part about that product...I was feeling like crushing through the weight without talking...
Side Effects: NONE
redvision
04-03-2007, 08:52 PM
Great start bro, hope the product works well for you!
Red
Tuesday 03/04/2007 Legs SHOCK WEEK...Workout 2
Today's Experience:
GRRR...Again I needed to get the hell out of there before the end of the workout. Legs presses completely killed my energy again...I was about to vomit everywhere or faint so I didn't do calves (I will do them thursday again)...I wouldn't qualify this workout a really good one though..
I felt kinda strong even if I was still a bit weaker than usual...This should be a good product
Today's Workout:
Legs Extensions Supersetted ATG Squat
195x12 + 205x6
195x9 + 205x4
Legs Presses
395x12
395x12
Legs Extensions With 3 Seconds Contraction
135x10
Lying Legs Curls Supersetted With Seated Leg Curls
95x10 + 75x10
95x8 + 75x10
Today's Diet:
Weight: 171.50
Calories: 4203
Proteins: 437
Carbs: 483
Fats: 63
42P/43C/14F Macronutriments %
Really adequate diet again! That's what I'm aiming for !
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 7.5/10 Nothing impressive today, but legs have been a bit weak for 2 weeks
Energy: 7.5/10 It was pretty good again today, had some energy to sell back !
Endurance: 8/10 A bit over-average
Pump: 8/10 Quads were still pumped really hard even if the workout wasn't that badass
Focus & Drive: 8/10 This product really gives you an edge on focus...you just want to do the job and GTFO
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: Feeling faint after leg presses...Had trouble finishing my sets because of that...seems to happens when I take too much stims
Wednesday 04/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Nothing special excepting I was at my highest weight in some time this morning...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 172.00
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
Forgot to log my damn diet :(...Take in consideration I won't logs my calories until next tuesday since I will be at my parent's home for easter
Thursday 05/04/2007 Back SHOCK WEEK...Workout 3
Today's Experience:
Despite having a so-so diet since I'M at my parent's home (Not that I eat bad, I just don't eat enough) and having a poor (really poor!) night of sleep, the workout ended up being pretty good. It wasn't really a draining workout (luckily ;) !), but It felt pretty good...
Today's Workout:
Seated Rows Supersetted With One-Arm Dumbell Rows
160x9 + 65x10
160x8 + 65x8
Wide Grip Pullups Supersetted With Lats Pulldowns
BW x 6 + 130x7
BW x 3.5 + 115x6
Upright Rows Supersetted With Dumbells Shrugs
85x9 + 90x14
85x8 + 95x10
Gained a bit of strenght since last shock week, but that's about it...nothing really out of the ordinary for today, but I'm pretty pleased since the ''ideal'' conditions for a workout weren't present and I still got an over-average workout
Today's Diet:
Weight: XXX.XX
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
I already mentioned that I won't post numbers until next tuesday...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8/10 Pretty pleased since I wasn't feeling really good
Energy: 7.5/10 Not that great today, but I was physically exhausted, so the product could not really help me...
Endurance: 7.5/10 It was decent today, but as I said, I really wasn't in my optimal condition today...
Pump: 8.5/10 Pretty good pump in middle back and lats...
Focus & Drive: 8.0/10 I struggled to go to the gym but I was really focused when I arrived :)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Friday 06/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps SHOCK WEEK...Workout 4
Today's Experience:
Almost bumped the poundage everywhere, so I would consider this workout another really good one ...Bumping the calories really seems to be helping at the moment (Strenght-wise) but the product is probably starting to help a bit too since I didn't really change anything special recently...
Today's Workout:
One-Arm Preacher Curl Supersetted With EZ Bar Curl
30x14 + 70x10
30x10 + 70x7
Hammer Curls Supersetted With Barbell Curls
35x9 + 50x8
35x8 + 50x7
Standing Alternate Curl Dropset
45x4 + 30x4
Triceps Pushdowns Supersetted With Dips
80x13 + BW x 12
80x9 + BW x 10
Close Grip Bench Press Supersetted With Underhand Grip Triceps Pushdown
145x7 (+2 Spotted Reps) + 50x10.5
145x5 (+1 Spotted Rep) + 50x6 (+1 Cheated Rep)
Overhead Dumbell Press Dropset
75x6 (+1 Spotted Rep) + 60x2
I really added weight almost everywhere (Excepting on CGBP :rolleyes:)...I was getting exhausted at the end so I did use more weight but for a bit less reps...
Today's Diet:
Weight: XXX.XX
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
A bit too much calories, not enough proteins, too much carbs :( (From oats,milk and fat-free tortillas though)
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.25/10 It's actually getting pretty interesting...I just don't want to says it's the product yet though...
Energy: 7.5/10 Felt pretty good...Energy doesn't seems to be this product's best attribute...It seems to play more on focus
Endurance: 7/10 Nothing out of the ordinary
Pump: 8/10 Biceps were kinda pumped but triceps weren't...Don't know why...That workout was intense :eek:
Focus & Drive: 8.5/10 I was really hyped for the workout beforehand but I wasn't even more when the DECA stack kicked in :)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
The deca stack seems to be a decent product from what I see so far...I know there are some controversies about the use of the decanoate salt with various ingredients, and myself am a science guy, but there really seems to be something working in that powder tub...
STAY TUNED FOR MORE !
Saturday 07/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Lats were sore today, as was middle back but arms weren't sore at all...strange...
Sunday 08/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Biceps were a bit sore today but that's about it...I had an awesome arms workout but my triceps aren't sore AT ALL...Soreness doesn't equal size/strenght gains though ;)
Monday 09/04/2007 Chest/Shoulders SHOCK WEEK...Workout 5
Today's Experience:
WHAT AN AWESOME CHEST WORKOUT...HAVEN'T BEEN SO GOOD IN A LONG TIME...
Seriously, I bumped the poundage on Every Exercices while getting as much or more reps (While still keeping a good form... I must admit I'm impressed...
I'm now using a wider grip on bench and military press, which seems to target the muscles a bit more but it's putting a bit more stress on the joints such as rotators cuffs too...
There is definitly something going on at the moment...
I must also add that I was at my highest weight since I've restarted in september...Gained 2 pounds since last week :eek:
Today's Workout:
Flat Bench Press
185x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
185x3.5 (+0.5 Spotted Rep)
185x3 (+2 Spotteds Reps)
185x2.5 (+1.5 Spotteds Reps)
Decline Bench Press
185x3.5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
175x5
175x5
Incline Dumbell Press
70x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
70x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Shoulders
Standing Barbell Military Press
95x7.5
105x5
105x5
105x4.5
Dumbells Lateral Raises
30x6
30x6
30x6
Bent-Over Reverse Flyes
30x9
30x8
30x8
My bench is easily my worst weakness and it definitly didn't go too bad today...I'm really happy...got more reps than last power week while having 5 more pounds ;)
Today's Diet:
Weight: 172.50
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
WEIGHT GAIN SINCE LAST WEEK: +2.00 Pounds
I don't know why I gained that much weight :eek:...I ate 4200-4500 calories from last monday to thursday, then didn't eat that much while at my parent's home...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 9.0/10 I must really says I was impressed with today's workout...A workout like that haven't happened in a long time...Adding weight or reps everywhere...wow :eek:
Energy: 7.75/10 I was pretty much energized through the workout...Nothing radical though
Endurance: 7.0/10 Nothing out of the ordinary in that departement though...
Pump: 7.0/10 I didn't FEEL really pumped but I never really am on Power week...It's more of a blunt force day ;)
Focus & Drive: 8.25/10 I was really motivated to go through that workout and everything went extremely well...
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
I think I can now attribute some effects to the deca stack since it's been a week...I must say I'm impressed so far...
Tuesday 10/04/2007 Legs POWER WEEK...Workout 6
Today's Experience:
Despite having a disturbed (and crappy) night of sleep, the workout was pretty awesome...read-on
I finally did 315 on squat...Feeling pretty good at the moment ...Having bumped the calories plus being on Nutrabolics Deca Stack really seems to be helping my case at the moment...I'm having great gains strenght-wise
I must admit that I don't know if my form was good on the squat since I completely disconnected my brain while going down with the bar on my traps...I found out that If I keep my consciousness while maxing on heavy power movements (aka deadlift or squat), I almost always fail for an unknown reason...Since I decided that I was gonna lift that damn 315 pounds, I needed to disconnect myself from the world for a few seconds lol...and it worked ...I almost felt frontward while going down though ...As I said, I don't know if I lowered enough, but I suppose I have since my brain understand that I want a real lift, not an ego-boosted one...
The rest of the workout was nothing out of the usual though....
Today's Workout:
ATG Squat
115x8
135x6
185x2
275x1
315x1 <--- New All-Time Personal Record :D
Lying Leg Curls
135x6
135x5
135x2.5
135x3
Seated Leg Curls
105x8
105x7.5
105x10
105x7.5
Legs Presses
505x4
505x5
505x4
505x4
As I said, it was a pretty good workout...Need squat max, got a bit stronger on hamstrings but lying leg curls sucked...I will need to re-incorporate Straight legged deadlift in my program (Not in power week though since it's taxing the lower back quite a bit when you do squat, sldl and deadlift in the same week :eek:)
Today's Diet:
Weight: 172.50
Calories: 3817
Proteins: 397
Carbs: 384
Fats: 79
42P/39C/19F Macronutriments %
I pretty much screwed up on calories today since my mom bought me another oatmeal brand, which is a cheaper version (Which is probably an higher glycemic index carb too :mad:) which has less calories by cups.... I will fix that by tomorrow
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.5/10 A new all-time personal record...What can I ask more ;)
Energy: 8.0/10 I was nicely energized today but not nearly as I was focused...I must admit I cheated and used 1.5 scoops since it was leg day...Good stuff though
Endurance: 6.25/10 There is really nothing special happening in that departement...not that I care, but I said I would rate the product on this criteria, and that's what I'm doing
Pump: 6.5/10 Nothing special...Power leg day isn't really ''pumping''
Focus & Drive: 8.5/10 1.5 Scoops of this stuff make me go crazy in a strange way...I love it...It's quite different that White flood or superpump 250...You just really gets in the zone all in one shot...
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
I'm still getting impressed...Can't wait until heavy deadlift days on thursday :eek:...I wasn't really expecting anything about that product after reading a lot of things on it but there is definitly something working in there ;)
redvision
04-11-2007, 09:08 AM
Today's Experience:
Despite having a disturbed (and crappy) night of sleep, the workout was pretty awesome...read-on
I finally did 315 on squat...Feeling pretty good at the moment ...Having bumped the calories plus being on Nutrabolics Deca Stack really seems to be helping my case at the moment...I'm having great gains strenght-wise
Today's Workout:
ATG Squat
115x8
135x6
185x2
275x1
315x1 <--- New All-Time Personal Record :D
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.5/10 A new all-time personal record...What can I ask more ;)
:eek: Wow bro! A new all-time PR on SQUAT, your favorite exercise, and still only a rating of 8.5 out of 10.... you're kinda hard with yourself, don't you? ;)
Congrats on the new PR P-Y!!! Awesome lift!!!! :D
Red
:eek: Wow bro! A new all-time PR on SQUAT, your favorite exercise, and still only a rating of 8.5 out of 10.... you're kinda hard with yourself, don't you? ;)
Congrats on the new PR P-Y!!! Awesome lift!!!! :D
Red
You got it all wrong Red :mad:...Deadlift is my favorite exercice :D (Followed closely by squat ;)...
I admit I'm a bit hard with myself but I don't really have choice If I want to progress...
Wednesday 11/04/2007 Off... POWER WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
My chest is still sore from my monday, that must have been a really good workout...I was extremely lethargic today for unknown reason but since I still woke up many times during the night...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 174.50 <--- :eek:
Calories: 3935
Proteins:378
Carbs: 380
Fats: 100
30P/37C/23F Macronutriments %
Decent for an off day...200 more cals would have been nice though...
Thursday 12/04/2007 Back POWER WEEK...Workout 7
Today's Experience:
I had a pretty good night of sleep (finally!) so I ended up being a bit less lethargic than the previous days...
Beside deadlift and pull-ups, the workout was pretty good, using higher poundage than last power week. Deadlift were awfully weak though, probably because of my squat max on tuesday. I was almost discouraged of not being able to pull 385 at leaste 7 times but oh well...I didn't do reverse barbell rows since a guy was waiting for the power rack and I had been using it for some time doing deads (At least he wanted to squat, not curl)...
I'd say it's the least good workout from last 2 week...
Today's Workout:
Deadlift With Straps :rolleyes:
385x4
405x2
425x1
Seated Cable Rows
150x7
165x6.5
180x3.5
Wide Grip Pullups
BW+20 x 4
BW+20 x 3
Lats Pulldowns
195x4
180x6
185x5
185x5 (+1 Cheated Rep)
Upright Rows
100x6
100x5
100x5
Dumbell Shrugs
120x9
120x8
120x5 <--- Exhausted hands, even with straps
Today's Diet:
Weight: 175.00 <--- What the hell is going on :eek:
Calories: 4226
Proteins: 392
Carbs: 457
Fats: 93
38P/42C/20F Macronutriments %
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.0/10 As I said, it was pretty good excepting on deadlift (probably due to squat max) and pullups
Energy: 7.5/10 It was there, as always
Endurance: 7.5/10 I'd say it's a bit better than usual, but nothing to brag about
Pump: 6.5/10 No luck on getting pumped on power week...
Focus & Drive: 8.25/10 I was really motivated as always to go through the workout
Additional Remarks: I'm really getting used to the taste, it's not that bad after all...
Side Effects: NONE
Friday 13/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps POWER WEEK...Workout 8
Today's Experience:
What an awesome workout...I finally maxed 225 on the bench ...Ridiculous for some, it's a great milestone for me since my bench is really my worst lift...What I felt when I lifted it was out of this world, this feeling is simply unexplainable :D
Beside that, nothing really special, really good lifts on triceps, normal on biceps...I will change some exercices pretty soon
Today's Workout:
Flat Bench Press
135x10
135x10
185x1
225x1 <--- New All-Time Personal Record :D
235x0
EZ Bar Curl
100x6
100x5
100x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
100x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Close Grip Bench Press
165x5
165x5
165x3 (+1 Spotted Rep)
165x3 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Incline Dumbell Curl
45x6
45x4
45x4
Weighted Dips
BW+75 x4
BW+75 x4
BW+75 x4 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Standing Alternate Dumbell Curl
45x6 <--- Extremely slow reps, 5 seconds negative
45x4 <--- Extremely slow reps, 5 seconds negative
Seated Overhead Dumbell Triceps Press
100x3 (+1 Spotted Rep)
90x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Today's Diet:
Weight: 176.50 <--- What the hell is going on :eek:
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
Don't know why I'm gaining so much weight, eating as usual...Didn't log cals since I was at my parent's home during the evening...About same caloric intake as yesterday
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.75/10 I can't explain how much I'm happy with that new max
Energy: 7.5/10 It was there, as always
Endurance: 8/10 I'd say it's a bit better than usual,
Pump: 6.5/10 No luck on getting pumped on power week...again
Focus & Drive: 9/10 I was really motivated as to get that new bench max...was also going all-out during the rest of the workout
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Saturday 14/04/2007 Off... POWER WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Nothing special to add...
Sunday 15/04/2007 Off... POWER WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day again...
Triceps are ridiculously sore...Haven't been like that in a long time...I must admit that workout was pretty hardcore !
Monday 16/04/2007 Chest/Shoulders REP RANGE WEEK...Workout 9
Today's Experience:
Another ridiculously good workout...I'm amazed how good my workout are at the moment...I was extremely motivated to train with a friend of mine (Zizmet on the forum)...I really like to train at my hometown's gym
My triceps were still sore as hell but I managed to push nice numbers through the workout...I had to modify the routine a bit since I had a sharp pain in my left shoulders so I needed to cut it short on decline Bench press and pec deck...I also needed to swap lateral raised for front raises...
Getting stronger by the days ;)
Today's Workout:
Incline Dumbell Press
70x6.5 (+0.5 Spotted Rep)
70x5.5 (+1.5 Spotted Rep)
65x8 (+1 Spotted Rep)
65x5.5 (+0.5 Spotted Rep)
Decline Bench Press
165x8
165x7 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Pec-Deck
160x9
Shoulders
Seated Dumbell Military Press
55x9
60x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
50x6 (+1 Spotted Rep)
50x7
Front Alternate Dumbell Raise
25x13
30x9
Reverse Pec-Deck Flyes
100x12
100x10
Poundage was really nice on incline dumbell press and shoulders dumbell press...Everything is really going well at the moment ;)
Today's Diet:
Weight: 176.50
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
WEIGHT GAIN SINCE LAST WEEK: +4.00 Pounds :confused: :rolleyes:
What the hell is going on...How did I take 4 pounds during the week eating the same thing as usual while eating less during the weekend...
I WAS AT MY PARENT'S HOME TODAY SINCE I DIDN'T HAVE A LIFT TO GO BACK TO COLLEGE...ONLY MISSED 2 HOURS SO IT'S NOT THAT BAD :S
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.5/10 Over-average gains...I'm pretty pleased
Energy: 7.75/10 I was pretty much energized through the workout as always
Endurance: 7.5/10 A bit over-average here too
Pump: 8.25/10 I was really pumped on chest, but shoulders were out of this world !
Focus & Drive: 8.5/10 Definitly one of DECA STACK's best attribute...
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Tuesday 10/04/2007 Legs REP RANGE WEEK...Workout 10
Today's Experience:
Out of this world workout AGAIN
This workout was seriously (INSERT RANDOM APPRECIATIVE ADJECTIVE)...While last rep range's leg workout was ridiculously good (And was the best leg workout in a while), this one was 10 times better !
My form was perfect on squat (ATG), excepting my back leaning a bit forward, giving my quads an awesome pump...I putted 40 more pounds than 3 weeks ago on squat (But as I said, my legs were deconditioned because of a max attempt and a break week)...The last set of squads was really mentally demanding...
I also putted 25 more pounds on legs presses and added a set...It was a long time since I didn't have so much struggle to get out of the gym on my legs ;)
HOPE I WILL BE SORE :D
Today's Workout:
ATG Squat
225x8
245x5
225x7
225x7
Lying Leg Curls
105x12
105x6
90x10
90x7
Legs Presses
395x15
395x15
395x15
395x15
As I said, it was an awesome workout...Really good numbers on everything, and form was near perfect...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 175.00
Calories: 3978
Proteins: 390
Carbs: 439
Fats: 75
40P/43C/17F Macronutriments %
Beside the fact I personally thinks I have too much proteins coming from whey, everything looks spot-on
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 9.25/10 I'm impressed by the progress I'm currently making on everything
Energy: 8.0/10 I was nicely energized today but not nearly as I was focused...I must admit I cheated AGAIN and used 1.5 scoops since it was leg day...Good stuff though
Endurance: 8.0/10 I was really able to get almost the same numbers of reps on every sets...that's great...
Pump: 8.75/10 It has been a long time since I didn't have that kind of pump in my quads !
Focus & Drive: 9.0/10 1.5 Scoops of this stuff make me go crazy in a strange way...It was almost too much pre-workout...But I was really in the zone under the squat bar ;)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Wednesday 18/04/2007 Off... REP RANGE WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Didn't have legs sore like that in a long time...It will be awful tomorrow :D
Today's Diet:
Weight: 175.00
Calories: 2938
Proteins:319
Carbs: 291
Fats: 54
45P/38C/17F Macronutriments %
Hmm I pretty much screwed my caloric intake today :mad: (I think I also forgot to log a meal but anyways, I screwed :( )
Thursday 19/04/2007 Back REP RANGE WEEK...Workout 11
Today's Experience:
A bit OT but I'm getting pretty ****ty night of sleep, I'm waking up multiple times but I'm not too lethargic in the morning...Weird...
Not too bad of a workout...Deadlifts pretty much sucked again but my quads were blasted out of this world from tuesday's legs workout...I don't remember being sore like that in a long time ..
I switched some exercices today since some were getting old and I wasn't gaining on them anymore. I always felt Back rep range day was pretty weak anyway...It's now better IMHO
Today's Workout:
Deadlift With Straps :rolleyes:
315x8
315x6 <--- Really Slow Reps
Barbell Rows
135x10
135x8
135x6
One-Arm Dumbell Row
75x10
75x8
75x6
Behind The Head Lats Pulldowns
150x10
150x10
150x10
150x9
Barbell Shrugs
225x10
225x10
225x8
Dumbell Shrugs
95x13
95x8
Today's Diet:
Weight: 177.00 <--- :eek:
Calories: 3731
Proteins: 432
Carbs: 359
Fats: 64
47P/38C/16F Macronutriments %
A bit low on calories today but checking the rate I'm currently gaining weight out of nowhere, it's maybe better like that...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 7.5/10 Nothing really special, was a decent workout nonetheless though
Energy: 7.5/10 It was there, as always
Endurance: 8.25/10 It was pretty good...Beside a couples exceptions, I was able to do the same amount of reps on every sets...
Pump: 7.0/10 Really nothing exceptional
Focus & Drive: 7.75/10 I wasn't feeling that workout that much...It ended up being not too bad though
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Friday 20/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps POWER WEEK...Workout 12
Today's Experience:
Today was again a pretty good workout strenght-wise but it wasn't that good mentally-wise since I had a really ****ty night of sleep... Anyways, there was nothing special to add...
Today's Workout:
EZ Bar Curl
90x11
90x8
90x7 (+1 Spotted Rep)
90x8 (+2 Spotted Reps)
Close Grip Bench Press
155x8
155x6.5 (+1.5 Spotted Reps)
155x7 (+1 Spotted Rep)
155x5
Alternate Standing Hammer Curls
40x11
40x9
40x8
Dips
BW + 45 x 11
BW + 45 x 9
BW+ 45 x 8
Barbell Curl
65x13 <--- Wrist Pain
65x11 <--- Wrist Pain
Triceps Pushdowns
80x15
80x8 (+2 Cheated Reps)
Today's Diet:
Weight: 175.50
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
Didn't log calories today since as with each friday, I was at my parent's home during the night and I cannot accurately the amount of food I eat while there...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.5/10 It was stronger than last rep range on everything excepting on CGBP If i remember correctly
Energy: 7.5/10 It was there, as always
Endurance: 8.25/10 I was able to push about the same number of reps on every sets
Pump: 6.5/10 Nothing really special, honestly...
Focus & Drive: 8/10 Wasn't that awesome tonight but I wasn't that much mentally present either
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Saturday 21/04/2007 Off... REP RANGE WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
I still went to the gym though :o ...Did some abs work I didn't have time to do during the week and some real forearms isolations exercices...
Sunday 22/04/2007 Off... REP RANGE WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Not sore from any muscle groups...Time for a new week :D
Monday 23/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps SHOCK WEEK...Workout 13
Today's Experience:
That was a pretty good workout...I had a good night of sleep and was focused beyond belief so it was all good.. I was pretty hyped for that workout since chest has been treating me good during the last week as compared as usual... Poundage was up a bit on some exercices while being a bit down on others. Flat DB press hurted my shoulders a bit
Today's Workout:
Chest
Flat Dumbell Press Supersetted With Flat Flyes
75x8 + 35x6
75x6 + 25x12
Incline Dumbell Press Supersetted With Incline Flyes
65x5 + 25x5
60x6 + 20x6
Flat Pause Bench Press
130x10
130x8
Pec-Deck Dropset
165x11 + 135x5
Shoulders
Lateral Raises Supersetted With Standing Barbell Military Press
25x12 + 90x3
25x12 + 80x4
Reverse Pec-Deck Supersetted With Arnold Dumbell Press
135x15 + 40x7
150x20 + 40x10
Standing Behind-the-head Military Press Dropset
75x9 + 65x3
Today's Diet:
DIET
Weight: 177.00
Calories: 4348
Proteins: 434
Carbs: 479
Fats: 81
41P/42C/17F Macronutriments %
WEIGHT GAIN SINCE LAST WEEK: +0.5 Pound
That seems more realistic...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8.5/10 Stronger than last shock week for sure...Could be the that I got used to the new exercices I added though...
Energy: 8/10 It surely got me going pretty good..
Endurance: 6.75/10 Alright but nothing really impressive
Pump: 7.25/10 It was so so...I had some pain in my shoulders so it was weird
Focus & Drive: 9.25/10 I Was definitly Wired for that workout...I really felt in the zone ;)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Tuesday 24/04/2007 Legs SHOCK WEEK...Workout 14
Today's Experience:
It was a pretty good workout excepting I was pretty weak on squat (Or I completely drained myself on Legs extensions ).... I've tried new exercices that I will maybe incorporate in the program (Like front squats and db lunges)...
Only downside is that I completely lost focus on legs presses
Today's Workout:
Legs Extensions Supersetted ATG Squat
195x15 + 205x3 <--- :mad:
195x12 + 205x4
ATG Front Squat
90x9 <--- Form Check + Pause At Bottom
110x6 <--- Form Check + Pause At Bottom
Legs Presses
415x10
Lying Legs Curls Supersetted With Seated Leg Curls
90x14 + 75x11
95x10 + 75x7.5
Today's Diet:
Weight: 177.00
Calories: 3737
Proteins: 412
Carbs: 388
Fats: 63
45P/39C/16F Macronutriments %
Calories were a bit low but nothing alarming...
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 7.5/10 Nothing impressive again today,
Energy: 7.5/10 It was pretty good again today, had some energy to sell back !
Endurance: 6/10 Nothing Special
Pump: 8/10 It was awesome but dropped after leg presses
Focus & Drive: 8/10 It was pretty good again
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Wednesday 25/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 177.00
Calories: 3627
Proteins: 372
Carbs: 333
Fats: 71
43P/34C/24F Macronutriments %
Thursday 26/04/2007 Back SHOCK WEEK...Workout 15
Today's Experience:
Nothing really special to talk about today...Strenght was a bit up on the first superset and I completely modified the second one, so I can't compare with last shock training...
Today's Workout:
Seated Rows Supersetted With One-Arm Dumbell Rows
180x9 + 70x11
180x5.5 + 70x8
Lats Pulldowns Supersetted With Straight-Arms Pulldowns
135x10 + 90x10
135x10 + 90x7
Upright Rows Supersetted With Dumbells Shrugs
90x8 + 95x13
90x8 + 95x10
Gained a bit of strenght since last shock week on the first supersets and on upright rows...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 177.50
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 8/10 Slight increase on first superset and upright rows
Energy: 8/10 Same as always, it was pretty good
Endurance: 7.5/10 It was decent today yet again
Pump: 6/10 Nothing special, this product sure isn't about spectacular pumps...
Focus & Drive: 8/10 I was really focused toward my workout as always :)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Contract Killer
05-01-2007, 10:08 PM
Wow....hope you didn't forget to buy your Creatine Propionate or your Whey Protein Cypionate. I'm thirsty, i think I'll go pour me a glass of Methyl H20 Isocaproate. Sorry, it was just too easy.
Wow....hope you didn't forget to buy your Creatine Propionate or your Whey Protein Cypionate. I'm thirsty, i think I'll go pour me a glass of Methyl H20 Isocaproate. Sorry, it was just too easy.
I'm not the one naming the products :rolleyes:
Friday 27/04/2007 Biceps/Triceps SHOCK WEEK...Workout 16
Today's Experience:
Relatively good training !...Strenght was either a bit down or stronger...Kinda pleased with the results... The pump the super rest pause system gave me was out of this world :D
Today's Workout:
EZ Bar Curl Super Rest-Pause System
65x10
65x10
65x10
65x10
65x10
65x10
65x10
Hammer Curls Supersetted With Barbell Curls
35x10 + 50x6
35x10 + 50x6
Reverse Ez-Bar Curl Dropset
50x11.5 + 40x6
Triceps Pushdowns Supersetted With Dips
80x14 + BW x 10
80x10 + BW x 9 (+2 Spotted Reps)
Reverse Grip Ez Bar Bench Press Supersetted With Underhand Grip Triceps Pushdown
90x16 + 50x12
90x15 + 50x0
Overhead Dumbell Press Dropset
75x8 + 60x3 (+1 Spotted Rep)
I really added weight almost everywhere (Excepting on CGBP :rolleyes:)...I was getting exhausted at the end so I did use more weight but for a bit less reps...
Today's Diet:
Weight: 177.50
Calories: XXXX
Proteins: XXX
Carbs: XXX
Fats: XX
XXP/XXC/XXF Macronutriments %
As on every friday...I didn't logs cals...still ate the same thing as usual excepting in the evening (parent's home)
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 7.5/10 Nothing too shabby
Energy: 7.5/10 It was there...as always
Endurance: 7/10 Nothing out of the ordinary
Pump: 8.5/10 Pretty good...that super-rest pause system pumped me beyond belief (painful)...triceps were awesome too, especially dips
Focus & Drive: 7/10 I wasn't that much motivated tonight but the workout was still good nonetheless
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
Saturday 28/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Semi-Off day...
I still went to the gym though yet again to do some cardio and abs...
Sunday 29/04/2007 Off... SHOCK WEEK
Today's Experience:
Off day...
Getting ready for 'da power week ;):D
Monday 30/04/2007 Chest/Shoulders SHOCK WEEK...Workout 17
Today's Experience:
WHAT AN AWESOME CHEST WORKOUT...I'M REALLY ON A HOT STREAK ON CHEST :D
Despite having a really bad night of sleep and feeling sluggish through the day (I had really bad cramping in my stomach during the night and forced myself to vomit), the workout has been stellar...Easily finished my set with 185...Will bump 10 more pounds on next power week :D
Varying my exercices on chest really seems to help my flat bench!
I'M actually at my strongest ever on chest
Today's Workout:
Flat Bench Press
185x6
185x6
195x3
185x5 (+1 Spotted Rep)
Decline Bench Press
185x4
185x3
185x4
Incline Dumbell Press
70x6
70x5
Shoulders
Standing Barbell Military Press
110x5
110x4
110x3
110x4
Dumbells Lateral Raises
30x7
30x6
30x6
Seated Dumbell Military Press
60x4.5
60x4
Poundage increase everywhere !
Today's Diet:
Weight: 178.50
Calories: 4137
Proteins: 415
Carbs: 473
Fats: 72
41P/44C/16F Macronutriments %
WEIGHT GAIN SINCE LAST WEEK: +1.00 Pounds
I needed to forcefeed myself through the day though since my stomach felt sick...I didn't have energy at all either...Still managed to get a decent calorie intake !
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 9.0/10 I must really says I was impressed with today's workout yet again...Two awesome power chest workout in a row !
Energy: 7.5/10 I felt pretty weak since I didn't slept very well and was sick but deca stack still helped me out
Endurance: 7.0/10 Nothing out of the ordinary in that departement though...
Pump: 7.5/10 Wasn't too bad for a power week workout when I do not feel anything normally
Focus & Drive: 9/10 I was extremely motivated to go through that workout and bump the poundage up!
Additional Remarks: TOMORROW WILL BE MY LAST WORKOUT ON DECA STACK
Side Effects: NONE
Tuesday 02/05/2007 Legs POWER WEEK...Workout 18
Today's Experience:
TONIGHT WAS LAST WORKOUT USING THE DECA STACK
Not really a good workout...I was pretty weak, especially on squat...Looks like I didn't feel it even if I was motivated...Probably wasn't concentrated enough
Today's Workout:
ATG Squat
275x2
265x4
265x2
245x3
Lying Leg Curls
135x6
135x4
135x4
135x3
Seated Leg Curls
105x5.5
105x7
105x8
105x7
Legs Presses
460x10
505x7
550x4
595x2
Today's Diet:
Weight: 179.00
Calories: 4080
Proteins: 404
Carbs: 459
Fats: 73
41P/43C/16F Macronutriments %
Total's Evaluation Of The Products:
Strenght: 6.5/10 Nothing impressive
Energy: 8.0/10 I was nicely energized today again
Endurance: 6.25/10 Really not impressed today...
Pump: 6.5/10 Nothing special...
Focus & Drive: 7.5/10 Wasn't too bad, it was not the best workout I had though ;)
Additional Remarks: NONE
Side Effects: NONE
So this log is over...I will be posting my final thoughts/review of the product when I'll have time since I'm currently in my finals exam week...I'm gonna be done with school next tuesday so I'll have some time on my hands before I start working a ****ty summer job :D
Jon-Nutrabolics
05-07-2007, 07:31 PM
Thanks for a great log.
Product just arrived on bb.com last week: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nbol/deca.html
Thanks for a great log.
Product just arrived on bb.com last week: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nbol/deca.html
Thanks to you Jon and the nutrabolics team again !
I am not forgetting the isobolic samples review either ;)