Really busy last week and unfortunately had to skip a couple workouts. Rather than try to make them up now, I'll just start my split over and call it a log.
Mass Goals
Starting Measurements
Weight: 171lbs
Neck: 16"
Shoulders: 50"
Chest: 40"
Arms: 15.25"
Forearms: 13"
Hips: 36"
Waist: 30"
Thighs: 22"
Calves: 15"
End Measurements
Weight: 183lbs (+12lbs)
Neck: 16.25" (+.25")
Shoulders: 51.5" (+1.5")
Chest: 41.5" (+1.5")
Arms: 16" (+.75")
Forearms: 13.5" (+.5")
Waist: 31" (+1")
Thighs: 22.5" (+.5")
Calves: 15.5" (+.5")
Goal Measurements
Weight: 180lbs (Goal achieved)
Neck: 16.25" (Goal achieved)
Shoulders: 52" (Goal missed)
Chest: 42" (Goal missed)
Arms: 16" (Goal achieved)
Forearms: 13.5" (Goal achieved)
Waist: 30" (Goal missed)
Thighs: 23" (Goal missed)
Calves: 15.5" (Goal achieved)
Mass Goals Overview
Looking at the goal measurements, it appears as though I missed almost half of my target sizes. I've never really set mass goals with a deadline before, and was trying to be ambitious, so I may have aimed a little high. Even so, I was only a half inch off on the 2" goal for chest and shoulders (which I'm very happy with), and am sure I could've hit the 23" mark for my quads, but due to workout shuffling and missed time, it's been almost 2 weeks since I last squatted. The only other missed target goal was an extra inch around my waist. I am definitely not quite as defined as I was when I started the cycle due to water retention, slight fat gain, etc., but I suppose when gaining 12lbs in a month, you can't expect to keep 6% body fat.
I am the heaviest I've ever been, and definitely have filled out a lot. Lots of people have been asking me what I'm taking, and I've even been asked if I'm juicing. I've gotten comments at work about looking bigger (even through dress shirts and khakis), and have had people tell me I look bigger than 183. Overall, I'm quite pleased with my mass gains, especially considering the short time period and the fact that I still suck at eating.
Strength Goals
Starting Lifts (Note: Taken from the week before starting the stack)
Pullup: 54 reps over 5 sets
Deadlift: 225lbs (Partial range)
Weighted Dip: 90lbs
Incline Dumbbell Press: 75lbs
Squat: 195lbs (Damn, you're a bitch!)
Seated Dumbbell Press: 70lbs
Front Barbell Shrug: 365lbs
Decline Close Grip Bench Press: 190lbs
Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 45lbs
Ending Lifts
Pullup: 78 (+24!)
Deadlift: 295lbs (+70lbs)
Weighted Dip: N/A (Removed due to severe strenum pain)
Incline Dumbbell Press: 90lbs (+15lbs)
Squat: 225lbs (+30lbs, with much better form)
Seated Dumbbell Press: 80lbs (+10lbs)
Front Barbell Shrug: 435lbs (+70lbs)
Decline Close Grip Bench Press: 210lbs (+20lbs)
Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 55lbs (+10lbs)
Goal Lifts
Pullup: 65 reps over 5 sets (Goal achieved)
Deadlift: 295lbs (Goal achieved)
Weighted Dip: 105lbs (N/A)
Incline Dumbbell Press: 85lbs (Goal achieved)
Squat: 225lbs (Goal achieved)
Seated Dumbbell Press: 80lbs (Goal achieved)
Front Barbell Shrug: 405lbs (Goal achieved)
Decline Close Grip Bench Press: 210lbs (Goal achieved)
Alternating Dumbbell Curl: 55lbs (Goal achieved)
Strength Goals Overview
Well, I may not have hit all of my mass goals, but I nailed every strength goal I set, and far exceeded some of my targets (especially pullups and shrugs). Not much to say here, the numbers speak for themselves. Yeah, I know my deadlift and especially my squat suck (hard), but hey, gotta start somewhere.
Final Impressions
I have no doubt in my mind that if I learned to eat (and had an appetite) I could've easily hit 190lbs. This stack is sick. Day in and day out, I'd come home from work drained and mentally exhausted, and within a half hour of taking my supplements, I'd be ready to tear off set after set of weights I was only dreaming about a month ago. Not only was my strength through the roof, my stamina increased tremendously as well. Take a look at my pullup numbers from Week 1 to Week 4. I added 24 reps over 5 sets, an average 44% increased time under stress (assuming each rep take the same amount of time). Not bad.
I don't actually do any cardio (at least not right now), so I can't speak as to increases in that respect.
There were times when swallowing all of those pills made me a little bit queasy, but hey, sometimes you have to make some sacrifices. If that's the biggest complaint I can come up with, I think this stack performed pretty damn well. I don't really know what else to say. Go buy this stuff. Now.
Pictures
And now what you've all been waiting for. I took these quick the other day, so they're not that great. I'll try to get some in the same location with the same lighting as the old ones for a better comparison, but I think I pretty clearly look bigger in these, and definitely less defined (sad face). And yeah, I know I look like a douchebag. Shut up.
Everything Else
I would like to personally thank SpaceClown, who's the ****ing man, Matt, who never held anything against me, and everyone that read and participated in this log. Thanks for all of your support and encouragement. You guys are awesome.
If you have any questions, comments, or want to tell me I suck, then have at it. Feel free to message me, I try to respond to everyone but sometimes I forget. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for my workout log.
Stay strong.
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