JT's Sponsored Clout Log

[jtroster]

I was one of the 50 chosen to get a free jug of MAN's Clout to test. Thanks to Joey for including Canadians in the test.

About Me
I'm 55, height 5'7" and weight 180 pounds. I have been training since December 2003. Since July 2004 I have worked out three days a week. One of those days I work out with a trainer.

I post my workouts in the Over 35 area:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=361260

My current workout plan is fully described here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=859351
In that thread I fully describe my four day split design along with my goals and reasoning behind the design. I am coming to an end of two month run of this workout plan. I'll be keeping the same basic plan design but switching up the exercises for variety.

I have done only one log before where I ran CL's Green Bulge, Blue Rhino and White Blood:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=559107

Body Type
I'm an endomorph. Food goes easily to fat so I have to watch my diet.

Goals
- Increase strength.
- Get rid of the remaing midsection fat and get close to 15%BF.
- Keep away all those pains (knees, lower back, shoulders)
- Look good nekkid.

Training
I train three days a week using a four day split. That way I don't always work the same muscle group on the same day. My training days are usually Tuesday 7:0pm, Thursday 7:00pm and Sunday 10:00am. Tuesdays are usually with a trainer.

Diet
My diet is mostly clean. I avoid simple carbs and try to keep to 40% carbs(complex), 40% protein and 20% fats. I eat lots of fresh fish. My breakfast is usually an orange, whole wheat toast with one of cheese, eggs or smoked fish. Lunch at work is either grilled fish or chicken on salad or a low carb meal replacement shake. Supper is chicken, fish or beef with two vegetables or one vegetable and brown rice. Snacks are fruit or a PVL Whey Gourmet shake. My wife and I eat out most Saturday night. We eat well but stay away from fried foods.

Current Supplements
- Multivitamin
- Fish Oil
- Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM
- Surge as a post-workout shake
- Hot-Rox Extreme

Supplement History
I respond only partially to creatine monohydrate and it upsets my digestion. I have used two bottles of Kre-Alkalyn and have resonded well to that. It made my muscles feel harder and helped me increase weight on a lot of my lifts. I responded best to Green Bulge and I used it for just under a full year. I have not used any Creatine products since July.

[jtroster]

I took my first scoop of Clout in a glass of water just after breakfast. The bubble-gum like taste is not bad but the slight bitter aftertaste will take getting used to.

On the way to work I felt a slight tingling sensation (from the beta-alanine) but it went away within a short time.

Tonight is my regular workout. I'm going to do Glutes and Abs. I'll take a second scoop around 1/2 hour before my workout.

[jtroster]

I took one scoop of Clout before my workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=11911656&postcount=868). Since it was not a heavy workout I did not notice anything out of the ordinary. My next four workouts are going to be 2 sets of 25 reps. For that the beta-alanine in Clout might help reduce the burn I usually get with my 2x25 workouts.

This morning I had my Clout mixed with water and ice. The taste is better the colder it is.

[jtroster]

One scoop in the morning on the way to work and one scoop before my workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=11940497&postcount=874).

I think I felt the Clout kick in during my 25 rep sets of ATG squats. The last time I did 2x25 I had a real muscle burn in my quads. This time there was no burn.

Also my biceps were fully pumped from the pullups - more so than the last Clout-less pullup workout.

[boyscouT]

I hear good things about Clout.. i'll be watching this bud!

[jtroster]

Another 2x25 workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=11978186&postcount=881) where I did Oly lifts and arms.

By now I an certainly say that Clout eliminates muscle burn when doing high-rep sets. I did 2 sets of hang clean & presses and I only needed to pause to shake the cramp out of my hands.

By now I am also starting to feel more muscle hardness and fullness. Even areas I have not exercised. Now if the taste can only be improved more.

[jtroster]

Lunge & Abs workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12028592&postcount=892).

I'm getting used to the taste of Clout. Also the tingling from the beta-alanine is much reduced but not gone yet.

[jtroster]

2x25 Deadlift & Chest workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12066316&postcount=913).

Compared to the last time I did this workout I felt no muscle burn at all. I also have been feeling more pumped than usual.

I have to come to the end of the workout plan I started in August so I'll be taking a week off before hitting the iron again with a new plan. I'll keep taking Clout daily during my week off.

[boyscouT]

2x25 Deadlift & Chest workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12066316&postcount=913).

Compared to the last time I did this workout I felt no muscle burn at all. I also have been feeling more pumped than usual.

I have to come to the end of the workout plan I started in August so I'll be taking a week off before hitting the iron again with a new plan. I'll keep taking Clout daily during my week off.
How come your rep ranges are so high?

[jtroster]

I have a 4-day split. Each time though the 4 days I switch sets/reps rotating through 3x12, 5x6, 6x3 and 2x25. I got that from the The New Rules of Lifting. Its worth buying for its program designs.

[boyscouT]

I have a 4-day split. Each time though the 4 days I switch sets/reps rotating through 3x12, 5x6, 6x3 and 2x25. I got that from the The New Rules of Lifting. Its worth buying for its program designs.
Interesting. Hope it provides great results for you bro.

[jtroster]

Interesting. Hope it provides great results for you bro.
I have been getting good results from mixing up the sets & reps. Everytime I cycle back to the 6x3 where I use the heaviest weights I get plenty of personal bests.

[jtroster]

I am taking a week off lifting. I have been using the same program since the beginning of August so its time to pause and design a new plan.

I've been taking Clout during the week off. When I post my new workout plan in my regular journal I'll put a link here.

[jtroster]

I've had my week off and so I designed a new workout plan. Its posted in detail here (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=932961). For the click-challenged here is the summary:

Day 1 - Squat/Push (5x5, 4x10, 3x15)

Kimsquit's DB Supinated Incline Press - These are done starting with a neutral position rotating to a fully-supinated position at the top.

ATG Front Squats

BB Flat Press

Dips

DB Shoulder Press

Weighted Stability Ball Crunches - 3x20

Day 2 - Rotator/Oly/Arms (5x5, 4x10, 3x15)

Rotator Training: (http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=280rotator2)
BB Cuban Press - 3x6-8
DB L-Lateral Raise - 1x8-10
Side Lying Dumbbell Abduction to 45° - 2x10-12
Low Pulley External Rotation - 2x10-12

Hang Clean & Press

SuperSet:
Standing EZ Bar Curls
Seated Overhead DB Extensions

Power Snatches (from floor)

Eliptical - for remaing time in hour


Day 3 - Deadlift/Pull (5x5, 4x10, 3x15)

Kimsquit's Lat Superset:
Medium-Grip Lat Pulldowns
Straight-arm Pushdowns

Deadlifts

Seated Hammer-Grip Cable Rows

Cable Crunches - 3x20

BB Upright Row


Day 4 - Glutes/Cardio

Step-ups - 2x25

Glute-Emphasis One Leg Press - 3x

Knee Raise - 3x20

Elliptical - 20 minutes or more

[boyscouT]

^^^^^ Very interesting routine. Hope it goes well for ya!

[jtroster]

^^^^^ Very interesting routine. Hope it goes well for ya!
I designed this routine to keep my current strength and lose 10 pounds of fat.

[lionelxxl]

I designed this routine to keep my current strength and lose 10 pounds of fat.


Hey JT, all the best on your new routine! Will be staying tuned!

[boyscouT]

I designed this routine to keep my current strength and lose 10 pounds of fat.
Let's get r done!!

[jtroster]

Let's get r done!!
The first workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12188768&postcount=932) of the new plan went well. I can feel the effects of the Clout as I am well pumped this morning.

[boyscouT]

The first workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12188768&postcount=932) of the new plan went well. I can feel the effects of the Clout as I am well pumped this morning.
Good to hear you're enjoying the Clout :).

[jtroster]

Today's Clout-enhanced workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12224232&postcount=935) went well.

[jtroster]

Another Clout-enhanced workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12268035&postcount=939). I was able to do high-rep step-ups without feeling any burning. Previous Clout-less workouts had me stopping midway through 25 reps to shake out the burn.

I am also feeling more muscular hardness and pump for several days after hitting an area. For example, my chest still feels pumped six days after a hard chest workout.

[boyscouT]

Previous Clout-less workouts had me stopping midway through 25 reps to shake out the burn.

I am also feeling more muscular hardness and pump for several days after hitting an area. For example, my chest still feels pumped six days after a hard chest workout.
:eek:

That's awesome!

[jtroster]

A Deadlift/Pull workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12314353&postcount=951). I re-hit all the personal bests of exercises that I have not done in 4 months, such as seated rows. I have some serious upper-back DOMS this morning.

[boyscouT]

A Deadlift/Pull workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12314353&postcount=951). I re-hit all the personal bests of exercises that I have not done in 4 months, such as seated rows. I have some serious upper-back DOMS this morning.
Good to see strength comin back..

[jtroster]

Good to see strength comin back..
I have a little way to go to meet your bench and deadlifts.

[boyscouT]

I have a little way to go to meet your bench and deadlifts.
Bring it on Joel! :D

[jtroster]

A Clout-enhanced Squat/Chest workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12348037&postcount=962).

The Clout must be enabling me to workout harder as I have been getting more DOMS than usual.

[jtroster]

My Clouted Halloween workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12398785&postcount=978).

[jtroster]

I started this log on Oct 3 and now its almost one month and time to post some summary comments.

- The taste is bearable when mixed in ice water. I would think that a crisp citrus or green apple flavouring might work better.

- It took a week to get used to the slight tingle from the beta-alanine. Not unpleasant but strange.

- Clout has completely eliminated muscle burn when reaching for those extra reps. I used to have a rising muscle burn limit my set. With Clout I found that I could push hard until muscle failure.

- Prior to starting Clout I did not take any creatine supplement for around two months. By the end of my first week on Clout I could feel that muscle hardness come back. By the third week I could feel and see an all-around pumped hardness that I have not felt before.

- My cardio endurance has been increased with Clout.


I still have some left as I only took two servings on workout days and one on non-workout days. I'll keep posting links to my workouts until my tub is finished.

[boyscouT]

I started this log on Oct 3 and now its almost one month and time to post some summary comments.

- The taste is bearable when mixed in ice water. I would think that a crisp citrus or green apple flavouring might work better.

- It took a week to get used to the slight tingle from the beta-alanine. Not unpleasant but strange.

- Clout has completely eliminated muscle burn when reaching for those extra reps. I used to have a rising muscle burn limit my set. With Clout I found that I could push hard until muscle failure.

- Prior to starting Clout I did not take any creatine supplement for around two months. By the end of my first week on Clout I could feel that muscle hardness come back. By the third week I could feel and see an all-around pumped hardness that I have not felt before.

- My cardio endurance has been increased with Clout.


I still have some left as I only took two servings on workout days and one on non-workout days. I'll keep posting links to my workouts until my tub is finished.
Nice comments! Looks like Clout does everything it promises. Props to MAN! :)

[jtroster]

Latest Clouted workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12471281&postcount=986).

[boyscouT]

Latest Clouted workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12471281&postcount=986).
Any reason why you do a hefty amount on the elliptical BEFORE lifting? 20 minute warm-up sounds a bit long..

[jtroster]

In my workout plan that was a mainly cardio day. I alternate between heavy lifting and athletic & cardio days. My goal is to lose 10 pounds of fat by January without losing muscle & strength. After two years of developing muscle I really want to see what is under the padding;)

[boyscouT]

In my workout plan that was a mainly cardio day. I alternate between heavy lifting and athletic & cardio days. My goal is to lose 10 pounds of fat by January without losing muscle & strength. After two years of developing muscle I really want to see what is under the padding;)
Oh ok I see. You don't think your cardio formula will be detrimental for keeping muscle?

Either way, i'm looking forward to seeing what's under that padding as well. Good luck J!

[jtroster]

You don't think your cardio formula will be detrimental for keeping muscle?
I hope not. I'll know if I'm losing muscle if I can't re-hit my PBs on the strength days.

[boyscouT]

I hope not. I'll know if I'm losing muscle if I can't re-hit my PBs on the strength days.
That may or may not be true... size and strength do not go hand in hand.

I guess just watch the mirror closely J to see if you're losing much.

[jtroster]

A 3x15 Pump & Burn workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12524677&postcount=989). This time the Clout made my scalp tingle about 10 minutes after I took it. Not unpleasant but strange.

[jtroster]

Yesterday's workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12562922&postcount=999).

My workout plan seems to be working as my weight is down from 180 to 176 since I redesigned my workouts in the middle of October. And my strength has not dropped. Lets hope I'm losing only fat.

[jtroster]

Yesterday I decided to try a Clout-less workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12604137&postcount=1008). The result was that I had less focus. So its back to the Clout until the tub is empty.

[boyscouT]

Yesterday I decided to try a Clout-less workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12604137&postcount=1008). The result was that I had less focus. So its back to the Clout until the tub is empty.
Good experiment.

[jtroster]

Experiment over. I used Clout before this workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12672803&postcount=1012) and was able to hit 2 personal bests.

[boyscouT]

Experiment over. I used Clout before this workout (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=12672803&postcount=1012) and was able to hit 2 personal bests.
Congrats on the PBs man!

How many servings do you think you have left of Clout?

[jtroster]

I have about 1/3 of the tub. I use it mainly pre-workout.

Once I'm finished I'll be looking to try another pre-workout sup. I'm following your comments on that SNS one you are using.

[boyscouT]

I have about 1/3 of the tub. I use it mainly pre-workout.

Once I'm finished I'll be looking to try another pre-workout sup. I'm following your comments on that SNS one you are using.
MAN Body Octane is great when stacked with a creatine, especially Clout.

I just started the CVM Xtreme but keep your eyes peeled :).