Universal Animal Cycle

[maniack]

I have just been delivered Animal Test, M-Stak and Pump. I plan on stacking them all. I have read many reviews and felt that Universal's products have had many positive outcomes on the workouts over several people. What convinced me was a friend of a friend whom I know that is currently taking Universal's products. He said his gains are incredible and he looks shredded.

I am going to start my 21-day cycle starting tomorrow. I plan on gaining 10-15lbs of muscle. Currently I weigh in at 170lbs. When I first started working out seriously I was 140. My life changed, and now I want to better myself even more.

I did a back workout today, tomorrow I am doing chest. I will keep you all posted on my results.

[firekevin]

Wow 140 to 170, that's must have been a life changing experience.
I was looking into Universal Animal Test product this week and thinking about taking it. I've got two questions for you man;

How many cycles have you taken this before?
Did you notice any side affects or heard anything from your friends who have taken this?

[B Con]

Thanks for choosing Universal/Animal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Animal Test is by far my favorite product.

[maniack]

Wow 140 to 170, that's must have been a life changing experience.
I was looking into Universal Animal Test product this week and thinking about taking it. I've got two questions for you man;

How many cycles have you taken this before?
Did you notice any side affects or heard anything from your friends who have taken this?

This will be my first cycle, I've taken other products before and had success. I want to try this because of the hype and positive things I hear from it, and the friend I know who has taken it is a beast.

He hasn't said anything negative about it or mentioned any side effects. I am starting my cycle today so I will inform you if any side effects occur, within the next few days.

[Universal Rep]

Good luck brother. There's a Jersey ABC event goin' on this weekend. Interested in liftin' with the Animal Crew?

[maniack]

Good luck brother. There's a Jersey ABC event goin' on this weekend. Interested in liftin' with the Animal Crew?

yes definetly, that would be a honor to lift with you guys

[Universal Rep]

yes definetly, that would be a honor to lift with you guys

You have the details?

See post #2293: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...11549&page=115

If you're comin, sign up (if ya haven't) and post in the thread makin' your intentions clear.

[maniack]

You have the details?

See post #2293: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...11549&page=115

If you're comin, sign up (if ya haven't) and post in the thread makin' your intentions clear.

I just registered to the FORVM, and I'm about to sign up. I'm free on Saturday as well so I'd definetly make it out there. One question, what do you mean about my intentions?

[Universal Rep]

I just registered to the FORVM, and I'm about to sign up. I'm free on Saturday as well so I'd definetly make it out there. One question, what do you mean about my intentions?

Haha, just say that you're comin' in the thread. That way, G Diesel, naturalguy and the others have an accurate headcount. The meal usually follows the liftin'...

[maniack]

Day 1 of Cycle = 2/3 Chest Workout

Dumbell Flat Bench Press
Warm-Up (WU) 65 - 1X10
85 - 1x6
95 - 1x6
95 - 1x7(failed 1/2 way on 8)

Dumbell Incline Press
WU 65 1x8
70 - 1x6
75 - 1x6
80 - 1x8(slight help on 8th from spotter)

Iso Plate Loaded Sitting Bench Press
WU 45(weight on each side) - 1x12
I like to alternate arms for this workout
80 - 1x8
90 - 1x5(started feeling sore)
95 - 1x4
Directly after set
80 - 1x4
45 - 1x11

Flat Bench Fly
40 - 1x8
45 - 1x7(failed on 8)
45 - 1x6

Push-Ups Non-Stop Directly After
Regular - 25 12(hold @ end)
Incline - 20 8 "
Decline - 12 2 "

Cardio
10:49 mins.
1.25 miles
144 calories burned

Abs
Sit-Ups on Decline Bench
1x20
2x15

My energy levels to start were through the roof, the stims in the Pump gave me a great kick. I was so amped up going into the gym, it was a great feeling. As soon as i did my first two sets I could feel my arms swelling, my veins popping out and excited to keep pushing. I will keep you all informed on my cycle.

[B Con]

Sounded like a great intense session in there. Nice to see you destroying the chest.

[maniack]

Morning Weigh-In: 170
Day 2 Animal Cycle: 2/4: Leg Workout

Bike Warm-Up: 10 mins. Resistance level 4 for 4mins. Resistance level 2 for 6mins.
(After the "warm-up" I was feeling the pump in my quads. It burned and hurt to walk over to the squat rack hah.)

Squat
WU: 135 - 1x12
185 - 1x10
225 - 1x8 (at this point, my energy levels are kicking, I'm feeling an amazing pump)
285 - 1x6

Leg Press
270 - 1x10
360 - 1x8
450 - 1x6
560 - 1x6

Leg Extensions
220 - 1x10
260 - 1x8 (at this point, my pump is insane, my legs feel like tree trunks, the feeling is great, I am in BEAST MODE)
300 - 1x8

Standing Calve Raise
360 - 2x10
360 - 1x8 (last rep. 30 second hold at highest point in the raise.)

Overall: One of the best feeling workouts I have had in about a month. My energy levels when I had finished were still in-tact. I am starving, time to eat some grub. Stay tuned...BEASTTT MODEEEEE

[maniack]

edited previous message, leg workout logged!

[maniack]

Morning Weigh-In (clean): 171(+1)
2/5 = Day 3 of Universal Cycle

Shoulder Day
Barbell Standing Shoulder Press
WU - 95 - 1x12
100 - 1x10
105 - 1x10
115 - 1x8

DB Laterals Raises(front and side alternating)
15's - 4x10(slow strict form, squeeze at the top and hold for a second.)

Superset with Lat. Raise
Iso Plate Loading Front Military Press
(also here I like to alternate arms holding my press at the top until my next repetition.)
55 - 1x12
60 - 1x10
65 - 1x10
75 - 1x7

DB Rear Laterals
30 - 1x10
35 - 2x10
40 - 1x10

Barbell Shrugs
WU - 135 - 1x10
205 - 1x10
255 - 1x10
275 - 1x10
305 - 1x8 (solid hold on reps 6-8, for about 10 seconds each time.)

Upright Rows
95 - 2x10
105 - 1x10
110 - 1x10

Abs
Leg Raises
1x20
2x15
1x12

Crunches
2x20
1x31(did this set to exhaustion.)

My shoulders got fatigued kind of early, but I stuck to it, my energy was great, even had some people complimenting some of the exercises I was doing. Solid workout overall, tomorrow I am taking a rest day, and then the ABC on Saturday, I'm stoked!

Peace Peace Homies

[big-town-joe]

Sounded like a great intense session in there. Nice to see you destroying the chest.

yeah good stuff dude, i'l b watchin this 1

[maniack]

Day 5 of Cycle
2/7 Back Day

Pull-Ups (wide grip)
1x15
2x10
1x7

Dead Lift
WU - 135 - 1x12
275 - 1x6
297 - 1x6
321 - 1x6
332 - 1x4 (started losing grip)
332 - 1x2

Lat Pulldowns
WU - 110 - 1x10
170 - 1x10
190 - 1x10
200 - 1x8
210 - 1x10

Seated Row (Single Arm)
80 - 1x10
100 - 1x10
110 - 1x8
120 - 1x6

Standing Dumbell Curls
40 - 3x10
35 - 1x12

I had a great overall workout, I took Sunday off for rest, and I plan on taking today off for some quality rest as well, then hit the gym hard the rest of this week!

[maniack]

Day 8: ANIMAL cycle.
morning weight: 175(+5 clean)
weigh in @ GYM: 179

2/10 Chest Day

Barbell Bench Press
135 - 1x10
185 - 1x8
205 - 1x6
225 - 1x6

Incline DB press
75's - 1x8
80's - 1x5 (kinda rushed it from previous set.)
80's - 1x6

Flat Bench DB Fly's
40's - 3x8

Decided to Rep Out with 80's on Flat Bench immediately after Flys
80's 1x3
80's 2x5 - on these I almost hit a 6th rep, but held and pushed until I gave out.

Push-Ups
3 sets to failure ~22 each time

Hit the Treadmill for some Cardio
12mins
1.10 miles
160 cals burned

Great workout, stoked about the weight I've gained. My pump was insane as usual, getting closer and closer. Gotta keep workin and pushing for my goal more tmrwwww, latez

[Fitzwell]

Subbed, looking good man, those are hardcore workouts. I am starting up Stak and Storm here in a day or so. How are you liking your products so far?

[maniack]

Subbed, looking good man, those are hardcore workouts. I am starting up Stak and Storm here in a day or so. How are you liking your products so far?

thanks for stopping by bro, i can honestly say the products are great and are working excellent for me. i'm sure you'll be pleased with and see results with universal's products. check back for more gains also i'll keep you posted...thanks again and good luck, let me know how it goes!

[maniack]

Day 9: Animal Cycle
2/11 - Leg Day

Warm-Up on the Bike:
7mins. 1.61 miles, 72 cals

Got the blood flowin now time for the fun, threw on some NOTORIOUS B.I.G, and flipped the switch, beast mode...

Squat
225 - 1x12
245 - 1x10
275 - 1x8
295 - 1x6

Leg Press
360 - 1x10
480 - 1x8
570 - 1x6
630 - 1x6

Leg Extensions
240 - 1x8
280 - 1x8
300 - 1x8

Ham. Curls
170 - 1x10
230 - 2x8

Calve Raises (on plate loading squat machine)
360 - 1x15
450 - 2x12

had a solid workout, seemed as soon as i started to do my workout everyone in the gym switch to legs and had to jump on the machines i was ready to use next. luckily they all did one set, and i slipped right on in heh...

another day down, another page written, plenty more to go...im not done yet...

[Universal Rep]

How did ya like the ABC event brother?

[maniack]

How did ya like the ABC event brother?

it was fun, i had a really good time. met some i met some really great people and had an intense workout that day. thanks for informing me of this, and ill be looking forward to future events!

[naturalguy]

Take that Phillies shirt off, it hurts my eyes!!!

It was good to meet you at the ABC. Did you get your shirt yet?

[maniack]

Take that Phillies shirt off, it hurts my eyes!!!

It was good to meet you at the ABC. Did you get your shirt yet?

hhahhaaa, ill wear it under the shirt you sent me to the next event, and when the time is right, ill go hulk mode and let the phillies prode shine ha!

yes indeed i got the shirt, ha my mom got a kick out of it, thanks for sendin it bro, much appreciated.

it was great to meet you as well, and the group can't wait to hit the gym with you guys again!

[maniack]

Day 11: animal cycle
2/13 shoulder day

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
50's - 1x10
60's - 1x8
70's - 1x5(UGH! failed 1/4 the way to 6, but first time i got 70's )
65's - 1x6(no spotter so i dropped down and repped it out)

Front Lat. Raises
20's - 3x10
slow with a squeeze at the top, felt a good burn in my shoulder.

Side Lat. Raises
20's - 3x10

Barbell Shrugs
225 - 1x10
275 - 2x8

Superset /w Rear Lat.
35's - 3x10

Sitting Dumbbell Shrugs
90's - 3x10

Upright Rows
70 - 3x12

pretty solid workout, i think i'm beginning to get sick, so my energy wasn't at its prime. i have antibiotics but i hate taking that ****. i'll just man up and work through it

[maniack]

I took the weekend off due to being sick, trying to re-cooperate I just relaxed watched television and ate a bunch of food. I felt like I would have a good lift, but as I began to work the minor sickness I have set me back a bit. Not to mention that my iPod was dead, so the motivation I usually receive from it was deceased

Pull Ups
2x15
1x10

Deadlift
135 - 1x12
275 - 1x6
305 - 1x6
315 - 1x4
335 - 1x1

I wanted to shoot for 335x6, but I knew I wouldn't after the 315x4...this is where I noticed the sickness set me back, I was overheating a little and took a seat and drank some water. A little disappointed, but I realize that I'm still under the weather so I know it wasn't due to lack of work. As I attempted 335 after I locked out the 1 rep, I decided to rack the weight, I was sweating my balls off, and drank more fluids.

There was no way in hell I was not going to finish my workout.

Lat. Pull Down (Parallel Grip)
110 - 1x10
180 - 2x8
180 - 1x6

Upset here, I usually can do alot more, and my grip kept slipping toward the end.

Seated Cable Row
120 - 1x10
170 - 1x10
180 - 1x10
200 - 1x8

After the seated rows, I began to feel a little better, I think I sweat out some of the sickness. I had a little more energy at this point although my nose was still a little stuffy.

Immediately after the Rows, I began my exhaustion set. Alternating back and forth w/o rest from Lat. Pull Downs to Seated Rows. I did 4 sets.
110, 90, 70, 50 - on both machines to exhaustion on each set.

Standing Hammer Curls (Dumbbells)
35 - 1x10
40 - 2x10

E-Z Bar Standing Curls
85 - 1x5
65 - 2x10

Overall it wasn't an awful workout, it was pretty solid. This cold has beaten me up a bit and I just need to recover, hopefully tomorrow I will feel a little better and have a more successful workout.

[maniack]

I felt alot better when I woke up this morning, I was debating on doing legs or chest today. I figured I would make a final decision after I saw what was happening at the gym. I rode my bike to the gym today, my hands froe on the way there, but all in all it wasn't as bad as i thought.

Chest
Barbell Bench Press
135 - 1x10
205 - 1x10
225 - 1x8
235 - 1x5 (failed on my 6th rep.)

Dumbbell Incline Press
70's - 1x10
80's - 1x6 (after this set I had an insane pump, my chest felt great.)
80's - 1x6

Dumbbell Fly's
35 - 1x10
40 - 2x10 (1st set with 40's I had a great pump again.)

Plate Loaded Iso Bench Press
90 pps - 3x4

Tri's
Skullcrusher's
65 - 3x10
w/ a press at end of each set - 3x12

Dips
each set to failure
1x18
1x19
1x18

Rope Extensions
80 - 1x12
100 - 1x10
120 - 1x6
non-stop after 120
80 - 1x6
50 - 1x12
30 - 1x30

Abs
Decline Sit Ups
1x20
2x15

Leg Raises
1x20
1x15
1x20

[B Con]

I've been wanting to ride my bike to the gym for awhile now... damn cold weather is stopping me though.

how you liking the supps?

[maniack]

I've been wanting to ride my bike to the gym for awhile now... damn cold weather is stopping me though.

how you liking the supps?

ha yeah, my hands were frozen on the ride tot he gym...not a bad ride back, the supps are great, lovin the animal pump...about to have to order more as well, i need to get the torrent for my post workouts...btw i checked out ur journey on the forvm, looks great bro, keep up the good work, also gave me a couple ideas to incorporate in my diet

[B Con]

ha yeah, my hands were frozen on the ride tot he gym...not a bad ride back, the supps are great, lovin the animal pump...about to have to order more as well, i need to get the torrent for my post workouts...btw i checked out ur journey on the forvm, looks great bro, keep up the good work, also gave me a couple ideas to incorporate in my diet

Nice. Glad to hear it. Torrent is amazing post.

Feel free to comment on my journey over there if you have questions about things... I run the same thing over here in the link in my sig.