Hello, I'm 14 weeks out from my first bbing contest and I'll be logging the following Cellucor products:
I would first like to thank Gerge and Mike for letting me log these products and hooking me up w/ the goods.
The serving size for each product varies, so I'll either finish one and keep going w/ the remainder...or add in an alternate substitute so the log is more equal, if that makes sense. For example, C4 has 30 servings while Creat and Super HD have around 50. So I'll substitute C4 w/ craze.
I have a 4 day split and will be hitting each muscle group 2x a week. Here is some bad news..I have 2 herniated discs so I will not be able to do any lower back/body work for 6-8 months according to my doc. According to my mri, my back looks like a 50 year old's. So I will not do any leg work.
Here is my split:
Sunday - Rest
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Chest and 40 minutes of Cardio
Wednesday - Back and 40 minutes of Cardio
Thursday - Arms/Shoulders/Traps and 40 minutes of Cardio
Friday - Rest (maybe a lil bit of cardio ~40-60minutes)
Saturday - Full Upper Body Power Day and 40-50 minutes of Cardio
Started off at 203lbs but cut down to 184lbs.
My goal weight is to be ~160lbs at 3-4% bf and keep as much strength as possible
My diet is starting to get very strict and each week, my macro count will change. Random side note, I'll have Isoflex in a few days b/c I'm starting to drink alot of shakes and my stomachs getting pretty uncomfortable. So I invested in an isolate protein.
I have already tried 1 cap of Super HD prior to this log b/c I was so tempted haha. I must say, I didn't sweat as much as I expected. I've been sweating alot since I gained so much weight during my bulk, but not much sweat. Well when I was working out I was sweating alot.
Also tried C4 today and it tasted pretty good. Wasn't focusing much on the taste b/c I went to the gym at 10pm and wanted to get things done and sleep. Focus was great, pumps were ok, but I was doing low reps and heavy weight. Endurance was not too good during my cardio session, but it was great during my workout.
I tried 1 serving of the BCAA's today as well and it mixed alright. Had to stir for a while...but it tastes great. Tastes like legitimate lemonade. Not a sour/tangy guy, but it was enjoyable.
Well I gotta go to sleep guys, I'll update this log again tomorrow!
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10-14-2012, 01:00 AM #1
Contest Prep w/ Cellucor! Super HD/BCAA/C4/N03/Creat
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10-14-2012, 12:44 PM #2
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10-15-2012, 06:53 PM #3
Off to a solid start! Looking good in here!
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10-15-2012, 10:48 PM #4
Thanks!
Took another capsule of HD and didn't sweat at all! damn, I was expecting to be sweating like crazy but nope! feelsgoodman. Good clean energy and just feels good. Of course I am tired 6am in the morning, but not as much. Very clean!
BCAA's taste pretty good, and I am not a citric flav guy. Not bad at all, enjoyable actually. Mixes pretty well. I'll be using aminox after I finish the tub and see how the two compare.
I have also noticed that I am slightly more vascular. I haven't seen veins in 2 years...srs. 2 years of bulking haha. Can't wait to try N03 w/ C4 on Tuesday. Side note, my legs are getting more cut and I'm starting to feel hamstring splits and seeing some decent looking cuts on my quads...however my legs have atrophied quite a bit especially b/c I haven't been able to hit them w/ heavy squats/presses/etc.frat life
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10-17-2012, 12:08 AM #5
Day One
Hit Chest today along w/ cardio. I made this day 1 for convenience. I will update this log w/ updates regularly, but most likely not on a daily basis due to repetitive outcomes. Well that is just my assumption.
Warm Up:
Light Pushing Exercises
Working Sets:
Hammer Strength Decline Press
140x20
180x15
230x15
270x9
270x7
290x9
Decline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
4x15
5x15
6x13
6x12
Incline Cable Flies
6x12
6x13
6x15
Pec Dec
60x12
75x15
80x10
80x10
Cardio...burnt 280 calories
Was not a great workout, but ok. I was in a bad mood before my workout went a little late after I took C4/N03.
So far, I must say C4 and Creat mix very well together. Taste isn't phenomenal, but it's up there. Very enjoyable.
Also used the bcaa product when I was training and it was very refreshing and pleasing to drink. Thought it wasn't as good when I took the first serving, but today I must've used the perfect amount of water. It reminded me of starburts, lemon flavor. Pumps were above average, but nothing mind blowing. Hope tomorrow is a better workout!
Pics of the Day
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10-17-2012, 11:00 PM #6
Day Two
Hit some back and cardio today!
Warm Up:
Light Pullong Exercises
Working Sets:
V-Bar Pulldowns
105x12
135x15
150x12
165x8
180x12
180x12
180x10
165x12
Hammer Strength Low Rows
180x11
230x10
270x10
270x10
270x12
Hammer Strength High Rows
180x15
200x11
230x10
230x12
Reverse Flies
75x13
75x13
Hammer Strength Iso Rows
90x15
110x15
Cardio...burnt 215 calories
Pumps were pretty damn awesome today. I also forgot to mention yesterday that during my cardio session, I was more energized and was not as fatigued. Today however, was slightly more tiring..but most likely because I had a pretty intense back session. My lats felt nice and full of blood and my rear delts/traps felt great as well. Energy wise, not so good. But I'm cutting, so that is bound to happen. I used to be avle to do 195's for close grip pulldowns, but now I can barely hang on w/ 180lbs...same w/ all my lifts. feels pretty bad man..
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10-19-2012, 04:33 PM #7
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10-21-2012, 03:13 PM #8
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10-21-2012, 10:00 PM #9
Day Three
Hey guys, hit some chest/back today. More of a full upper body power like Norton's PHAT but with several modifications.
Warm Up:
Rotator cuff Work
Light presses
Working Sets:
BB Flat Bench
135x10
135x5
185x3
205x3
225x6
225x5
DB Flat Bench
47.5x10
60x8
70x6
85x8
95x7
Decline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
5x15
6x12
6x13
6x12
Incline Cable Flies
6x12
5x13
5x15
Hammer Strength Decline Press
90x20
180x15
230x10
230x8
230x8
Close Grip Lat Pull downs
120x8 -> 135x7 -> 150x6
165x8
180x10
195x8
195x6
180x8
Hammer Strength High Rows
140x12
180x10
230x10
230x11
Hammer Strength Low Rows
180x12
230x10
270x11
Hammer Strength Iso Rows
90x15
90x15
210 calories worth with cardio
Pumps were mediocre and my head was a bit dizzy...Not much endurance/strength. Not much anything to be honest...I guess C4 isn't really compatible w/ me...Nothing really to say here. Pretty disappointed w/ my DB press because I was able to hit 110's for 5 after 5 sets of heavy bench pressing just a few weeks ago.
Pics of the Day:
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10-23-2012, 02:40 PM #10
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10-23-2012, 02:42 PM #11
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10-23-2012, 08:21 PM #12
Thanks, appreciate it! Such a bummer I missed todays workout...
I feel a little better, but I'm trying to play it safe right now so I don't escalate my fever. Most likely, I'll be able to lift tomorrow. My chest is a major lagging part imo, so I think for tomorrow, I'll hit chest instead of back. May do back in the end if I have time.
Surprisingly, my legs haven't turned to twigs ...but they have atrophied quite a bit..frat life
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10-24-2012, 08:30 AM #13
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10-24-2012, 10:20 PM #14
Thanks! Yeah, I do HIIT. But I do some low intensity cardio as well to take a little breather and for rest. Whenever I look at myself in the mirror, my legs looks like they're lagging; however, in pics...they look pretty good. My insurance is taking forever...it's getting pretty ridiculous how slow it is, but hopefully I'll be able to see a physical therapist and start working legs.
Day Four
Hit chest again...Jeez I feel like a hardcore bicep/chest warrior b/c I don't hit legs anymore...
and some cardio. Well I really need to improve my chest.
Warm Up:
Rotator Cuff Work
Working Sets:
DB Flat Bench
35x15
45x10
60x10
70x8
80x8
90x8
100x7.5
100x7
Hammer Strength Decline Press
180x20
230x13
230x11
230x12
Decline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
5x15
5x13
6x13
6x10
Incline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
5x12
5x12
5x10
Dips
b.w.x10
b.w.x12
b.w.x9
Pec Dec
75x15
90x13
90x11
cardio...burnt 225 calories
(I only use the bike machine for cardio)
Well today was alright. Anyone know this feel...right before a workout you get all nervous and anxious b/c you know you're going to have to go all out...and you simply cannot accept failure? I only got this feeling right before a heavy squat/deadlift day, but I'm starting to get them every time I do DB/BB Bench. Probably b/c they're my only free weight compound movement, but felt pretty good to have this feeling again . However I was pretty disappointed w/ my db bench...was expecting to rep 110's for maybe 8. Still a decent workout. I'm guessing everything goes a little downhill during precontest?
Pumps were nice and had several people mire.
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hope Slovation doesn't mind...but holy **** I'm mirin so hard right nowfrat life
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10-26-2012, 11:32 PM #15
Day Five
Hit back/arms/shoulders/cardio...
wow 3 hrs in the gym...
Warm Up:
Light Pulling Exercises
Working Sets:
V-Bar Pull Downs
105x10
120x8
135x6
150x8
165x10
180x10
180x10
180x12
Hammer Strength Low Rows
90x10
180x20
230x10
230x11
210x12
Hammer Strength High Rows
180x13
180x12
200x12
250x11
Reverse Flies
75x10
90x8
80x9
Hammer Strength Iso Rows
40x15
50x15
60x12
Preacher Curls
50x15
60x12
80x12
80x11
80x11
-Different Machine-
45x12
55x8
45x11
Seated DB Curls & DB Seated French Press (1 arm @ a time)
25x8 - 25x15
25x9 - 25x13
25x8 - 30x12
Machine Iso Curls
35x12
50x12
50x12
Tricep Rope Extensions
70x12
80x12
100x10
100x10
Close Grip Dips
B.W.x10
B.W.x10
B.W.x10
Side Lateral Raises
25x10
25x12
25x12
Front Lateral Raises
27.5x10
30x10
30x11
Tricep Bar Extensions
100x10
130x12
130x10
Straight Arm Pull Down
70x20
80x15
100x15
100x13
cardio...burnt 304 calories
Was such a long ass workout...I just felt like doing a little bit more volume then usual and decided to hit back b/c I missed it the other day. Pumps were pretty good; however, I gassed out way to quick. I'm starting to lose my enthusiasm and motivation when I lift. Kind of lukewarm because I'm so tired...slept at 1am yesterday and woke up at 5am today.
But in the end...it'll be worth all the effort.
Pics of the Day
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10-28-2012, 04:38 PM #16
Day Six
Lawd I was so tired today...Still am
Today was supposed to be fuller upper power, but instead I just hit chest due to my routine getting messed up b/c I skipped some days. (due to sickness)
Warm Up:
Rotator Cuff Work
Light Pushing Exercises
Working Sets:
BB Flat Bench
45x15
135x22
165x20
225x4
DB Incline Bench
50x10
70x10
75x10
Hammer Strength Decline Press
180x15
230x12
270x10
cardio...burnt 305 calories
and...I had some time left and felt I didn't do enough sets..so....
DB Incline
50x10
DB Seated Shoulder Press
50x8
60x3
70x4 (left shoulder tweaked a lil so that killed my energy...)
70x8
I am somewhat satisfied w/ this workout. I was dead tired today w/ no motivation what so ever. I really lost the majority of my enthusiasm when I lift now. No more natural high and "lets do this" mentality. Every now and then I do, but not as much. I got pretty psyched up for my shoulder presses though. Usually repped 85's but due heavy presses it was inevitable it would go down in weight. And my triceps and delts were pretty dead from the back/arms/shoulder workout a few days ago and I am quite pleased w/ what I did on BB bench press.
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11-02-2012, 11:46 PM #17
I was sick so no updates for a while, sorry.
But I did hit chest on Thursday
I'll post what I did yesterday. Can't right now b/c I have to sleep and the entire day I had to do work and deal w/ my sickness.
Don't worry my memory is still pretty damn sharp
I'm pretty worried about losing muscle mass though...
any advice?frat life
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11-03-2012, 03:56 AM #18
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11-03-2012, 05:54 PM #19
Thanks!
was getting pretty depressed w/ no one here hehe
Alright the workout I didn't post...well I missed a two days this past week due to being sick. Was slightly sick, but stayed at the gym for 3 hrs...and it got worse. Was stupid of me haha. Going to limit my time at the gym to 1hr 45 mins max now. 3 hrs was just ridiculous. Hit chest instead of back b/c my chest is a very weak spot compared to the rest of my body. My routine is just messed up now b/c I'm hitting the gym at weird schedules due to being sick...
Day Seven
Chest...again...
Damn I feel like a major chest/bicep warrior due to not hitting legs..o well
and if I remember correctly, I didn't eat **** this day before the workout so I was weak and tired at the same time b/c I was somewhat sick
Warm Up:
Rotator Cuff Work
Light Pushing Exercises
Working Sets:
BB Flat Bench
135x18
165x17
225x4
Hammer Strength Wide Press
180x18
230x12
270x11
320x8
320x5 -> 270x4 -> 180x10
Decline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
5x15
6x13
8x13
8x10
Decline Cable Flies (on this machine, there is no #lb, just numbers 1-20)
7x8
7x10
6x10
6x12
Chest Dips
B.W.x18
B.W.x12
B.W.x12
cardio...burnt 300 calories
Felt like absolute crap during this workout. 135 felt heavy, probably b/c I didn't warm up very well and b/c I was sick/tired as well.
Oh well...
Going to hit it hard next time! I'm pretty motivated now
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11-04-2012, 01:25 AM #20
Day Eight
Hit back today! Although it is evident that I'm losing strength, it was still a good workout
Warm Up:
Light Pulling Exercises
Working Sets:
V-Bar Pull Downs
105x10-> 120x8 -> 135x5
150x10
165x8
180x10
180x10
180x12
Hammer Strength Low Rows
180x12
180x10
230x10
270x8
270x9
270x12 (cruddy form last 2 reps)
Hammer Strength High Rows
180x10
200x10
230x11
230x10
200x12
Hammer Strength Iso Rows
80x20
100x15
Reverse Flies
75x15
75x10->60x5
cardio...burnt 350 cals
Good energy w/ some great focus. I upgraded my playlist and watched the new zyzz video hehe. Feels good to have a satisfying workout at last. Had several ladies mirin too hehe . Good pump and looked pretty juicy!
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11-04-2012, 08:22 PM #21
Day Nine
Hit some shoulders and arms today!
Warm Up:
Rotator Cuff Work
Working Sets:
Seated DB Shoulder Press
32.5x12 -> 42.5x10 -> 50x6
60x8
70x5
75x5
80x8
80x7
DB Side Laterals
25x10
25x10
25x10
25x10
Reverse Flies
75x15
75x10
95x12
95x5->105x7
Hammer Strength Iso Curls
35x20
50x15
50x10
65x10
65x12
Reverse BB Curls
60x10
60x10
Seated DB Curls
20x8
25x8
25x8
25x10
Hammer Strength Preacher Curls
70x15
85x12
CG Dips
B.W.x20
B.W.x15
B.W.x12
B.W.x12
Tricep Bar Extensions
100x15
110x13
120x12
130x10
130x12
Tricep Rope Extensions
90x10
90x12
cardio...burnt 435 calories
Today was a great workout. Pump was great, I was very amped up and had a pretty intense/killer workout. Went pretty hard on db shoulder press and am quite satisfied that I only dropped ~5lbs of strength on it since 20lbs ago . Last set, my right shoulder was about to dislocate...so I dropped it on my lap and started over after around 3 seconds. Shoot, never had that happen to me before, damn.
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11-05-2012, 12:35 PM #22
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11-05-2012, 01:52 PM #23
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11-06-2012, 05:05 PM #24
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11-06-2012, 06:14 PM #25
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11-06-2012, 10:23 PM #26
Day Ten
Chest day w/ cardio!
Warm Up:
Light Pushing exercises
Working Sets:
Hammer Strength Incline Press
90x20
180x12
200x10
230x10
BB Flat Bench
135x19
135x5
185x9
135x15
Pec Dec
75x15
90x12
105x10
105x8
105x7 -> 90x4 -> 75x8
Dips
B.W.x20
B.W.x12
B.W.x15
cardio...burnt 225 calories
Fun workout, didn't go too heavy today. Pump and energy were great as well. Much more into and focused during my workouts now. Used to be bored and not very enthusiastic, but now I'm an avid lifter.
Oh, and my physical therapist told me that I cannot do any more legs, for how long...idk No shoulder work, maybe some light laterals, but gotta ask. I pretty much have to be very careful and avoid axial pressure on my spine and avoid twisting/crunching my lower back... oh well
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11-07-2012, 10:59 PM #27
Day Eleven
Warm Up:
Light Pulling Exercises
Working Sets:
V-Bar Pull Downs
105x12 -> 135x10
150x10
165x10
180x10
180x10
150x9
Reverse Flies
75x20
90x12
90x9
90x10
Hammer Strength Low Rows
90x10
180x10
200x10
200x10
Hammer Strength Iso Rows
100x15
120x12
cardio...burnt 240 calories
good workout, didn't take any pre workouts b/c I had to take Robitussin and I didn't want to do any damage to myself, although I did do this in the past hehe. Still a good workout, cardio was just more tedious then usual, actually everything was by just a little bit.
Last edited by YANGSHIM; 11-07-2012 at 11:10 PM.
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11-09-2012, 02:34 PM #28
I popped in to your log because I saw you were logging for Cellucor (which I do also) and I noticed my ugly mug in here...lol. Honored to have made your "pics of the day" list.
Im also digging the new Cellucor line up. Loving the BCAAs! They have a real solid product there, IMOP. Good stuff.
Hey, if can offer you some advice.....I notice that you are complaining of loss of strength and you blame it on the fact that you are cutting. Yes, a calorie deficit CAN lead to loss of strength, but it really shouldnt until the bitter end. If your diet it in check then you should be at full strength until you start crashing hormonally due to lack of bodyfat. What are your diet numbers? How much weight are you losing each week? And how do you space your carb intake out during the day?
Well, keep up the hard work....when are you going to add yourself to your pics of the day? Post em up!Last edited by AustrianOakJr; 11-09-2012 at 02:40 PM.
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11-09-2012, 02:59 PM #29
whatt! never knew that was you! You look amazing dude, it's an honor to have you post in this thread, and I'm not saying that to flatter you haha.
And on diet, I am using Norton's article as my guide and am pretty much doing this; (B.W.x15) - 600 = calories
to be honest, my strength didn't go down as I thought it would, luckily. Now that I look at it, looks like I was being a pessimistic little bitch..or maybe having a bad day. I've been getting around 5-6hrs of sleep for the majority of this log, maybe that? But my strength seems to be pretty decent atm. When I was 199, I was able to db shoulder press 85x9? around there. Now after losing 20lbs I shoulder press 80x7-9 w/ a little bit of a spot. Same w/ bench. 225x8 -> 225x5/6.
for protein, I get atleast 215 grams a day @ 179lbs. Carbs, I get around 150ish, don't really time them. I'm a bit confused to be honest about carb loading. A friend of mine tells me to carb load but I heard it was just a myth doing so. I'm going to read some more up on it asap and get it straight though.
I'm a little bit behind schedule so my new game plan is to do ~1500calories worth of cardio w/ ~1700 calories consumed per day w/ atleast 215g protein. Does that sound ok? Another friend of mine does this when he needs to cut down asap w/ minimal muscle mass.
Thanks for the advice as well. Goal weight is 165, hopefully will be shredded then...
Will post pics when I'm in single digits. but for now, here is a pic 2 weeks ago....not that great
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11-09-2012, 06:21 PM #30
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Someone your size at 1700 this early into cutting = a recipe for disaster and metabolic slowdown. I think you really shorthcnaged yourself on calories on your diet and that is why you may be seeing strenth loss so fast and so quick... I think you really killed yourself with starting kcals too low.
Do not do ANYTHING your friend says.
Is your friend you?
is your friend the same weight/height
does your friend do the same routine and cardio?
No...
TOo black and white, dont compare oneself to another, and dont use a calculator and think its going to be 100% Accurate, you need to do trial and error. IMO You really shortchanged yourself.
Ill bet Sean will agree when he chimes back in.
Go to Lyle McDonalds Website Bodyrecomposition.com and read his dieting articles on diet macros and setting up the diet:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-2.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ts-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ts-part-2.html
Fundamentals on fat loss diets for your knowledge.
Diet percentages and help:
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