E_P_C and MTCS go full APE, Bulk to Cut with Athletic Edge Nutrition

**Swuuu** · 03-08-2013, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by MTCS

Thoughts of the Day:

Chest day today! After a totally dismal performance yesterday that resulted in my just giving up and leaving the gym, I gave it a second shot today and had success! It is totally amazing the amount of motivation E_P_C, Swuuu and Burlyman provide to get me back in the game!
Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE (out of this until I get more)
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Bench Press-

110x10
135x8
165x5
190x3
220x3
245x3

Hammer Strength Incline Bench-

55x12
65x12
70x10
75x10
80x8

Hammer Strength Decline Bench-

60x12
85x12
95x12
105x10
115x10

Today's workout was short as I had to adjust to having a work schedule, but I did manage to get my workout in today! Currently in training so I don't have a consistent schedule but I will get there! I am so motivated that I was able to actually complete my workout today! Things are looking up and I have to accept that I will have good days and bad days! The goal is to make the bad days occur few and far between! Thank-you guys for the support! Burlyman, yes, I will have a race with you to see who is in better shape, but at the end of the day, you are 12 (lol) and I am 44 so who will really look better?!

Work definitely can mess with training but its definitely beneficial in many ways. I am sure you will definitely reach your goals. Personally even those most of us hate waiting, the longer it takes me to achieve something it feels amazing once it happens!

keep it up man! And congrats on that job again!

**MTCS** · 03-08-2013, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Swuuu

Work definitely can mess with training but its definitely beneficial in many ways. I am sure you will definitely reach your goals. Personally even those most of us hate waiting, the longer it takes me to achieve something it feels amazing once it happens!

keep it up man! And congrats on that job again!

Bro, I was lucky. I went on terminal leave Nov 16 and just started working yesterday! Life was good and now I have to be a grown up and work for a living! I will figure it all out!

**Swuuu** · 03-08-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by MTCS

Bro, I was lucky. I went on terminal leave Nov 16 and just started working yesterday! Life was good and now I have to be a grown up and work for a living! I will figure it all out!

Wow glad everything is better now! You'll get it all back!

**MTCS** · 03-08-2013, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Swuuu

Wow glad everything is better now! You'll get it all back!

I won't say everything is better, I will say that I was able to make today work! As long as I can stay lean and keep improving in the gym, I will be happy (not really)! I have to be more flexible with having a civilian life! Thanks again bro!

**Swuuu** · 03-08-2013, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by MTCS

I won't say everything is better, I will say that I was able to make today work! As long as I can stay lean and keep improving in the gym, I will be happy (not really)! I have to be more flexible with having a civilian life! Thanks again bro!

A little better? A little I'd better than nothing! You welcome man! I don't think any of us will ever be happy, at least physique wise. We all can always find something to improve.

**E_P_C** · 03-08-2013, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by MTCS

I won't say everything is better, I will say that I was able to make today work! As long as I can stay lean and keep improving in the gym, I will be happy (not really)! I have to be more flexible with having a civilian life! Thanks again bro!

Nice workout bro, way to get back at it

**MTCS** · 03-08-2013, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by E_P_C

Nice workout bro, way to get back at it

Bro, can't let life get in the way!

**E_P_C** · 03-08-2013, 07:47 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Pretty good workout tonight. Being on a stim break sucks lol. Hit some good numbers, no squats tonight since my back is destroyed still from the deadlifts on Thursday.

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

Leg Press Machine-

80x25
100x25
200x10
260x10
300x10
360x15
400x10
440x8

Seated Calf Raise Machine-

250x50
270x40
290x30
310x20
330x15

Leg Curl Machine-

50x25
50x20
50x15

Leg Adductor-

160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20

Leg Abductor-

160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20

**MTCS** · 03-08-2013, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by E_P_C

Thoughts of the Day:

Pretty good workout tonight. Being on a stim break sucks lol. Hit some good numbers, no squats tonight since my back is destroyed still from the deadlifts on Thursday.

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

Leg Press Machine-

80x25
100x25
200x10
260x10
300x10
360x15
400x10
440x8

Seated Calf Raise Machine-

250x50
270x40
290x30
310x20
330x15

Leg Curl Machine-

50x25
50x20
50x15

Leg Adductor-

160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20

Leg Abductor-

160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20
160x20

Nice leg workout bro! Keep killing it!

**E_P_C** · 03-09-2013, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by MTCS

Nice leg workout bro! Keep killing it!

Legs have been bothering me so its nice to have a good workout. Gonna go heavy on squats next week to see where im at.

**TheReverend** · 03-09-2013, 07:52 AM

How's your cut coming?

I'm worried that I didn't take it remotely seriously enough the first 2 months.

I've done approximately zero cardio since January :/

**E_P_C** · 03-09-2013, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by TheReverend

How's your cut coming?

I'm worried that I didn't take it remotely seriously enough the first 2 months.

I've done approximately zero cardio since January :/

I never planned on taking it that serious the first two months. My main concern was to drop weight and retain mass, rather that get shredded. Right now im where i need to be for the show in June and am starting my actual contest prep/cut to drop the body fat now

**E_P_C** · 03-10-2013, 10:32 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Been a very busy weekend. Hit up a quick pull up workout after a few hours of yardwork today.

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

101 Pull ups split up into 14 sets over 14 mins

**Swuuu** · 03-10-2013, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheReverend

How's your cut coming?

I'm worried that I didn't take it remotely seriously enough the first 2 months.

I've done approximately zero cardio since January :/

Originally Posted by E_P_C

I never planned on taking it that serious the first two months. My main concern was to drop weight and retain mass, rather that get shredded. Right now im where i need to be for the show in June and am starting my actual contest prep/cut to drop the body fat now

Good luck guys!! Def takes a lot of dedication and guts that for sure!!

**MTCS** · 03-11-2013, 06:22 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Ok, so you may have noticed that I didn't do leg day last week! Yes, I did blow it off but I just ran out of time with the new job and finally getting caught up on some much needed yard work! With that said, I am in week three of the 5/3/1 and got a new PR for the day! 20 days left on the cut and pretty happy with my progress!

Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE (out of this until I get more)
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Overhead Press-

80x10
100x8
120x5
150x5
175x3
195x0 (fail) (this was my required weight)
190x1 PB

Dips-

BW+45x12 (x2)
BW+55x12 (x2)
BW+70x6 PR

Chin-ups-

BWx10 (x5)

Today I had to cut my workout time short as my schedule ran late today! Def gonna have to work on time management and get creative when it comes to workout time! Tomorrow will be a big day as I will be striving for yet another PR with 415x1 on the deadlift! Gonna be difficult but I am up for the challenge!

**E_P_C** · 03-11-2013, 10:30 PM

Solid workout bro congrats on the PR's

**Swuuu** · 03-11-2013, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by MTCS

Thoughts of the Day:

Ok, so you may have noticed that I didn't do leg day last week! Yes, I did blow it off but I just ran out of time with the new job and finally getting caught up on some much needed yard work! With that said, I am in week three of the 5/3/1 and got a new PR for the day! 20 days left on the cut and pretty happy with my progress!

Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE (out of this until I get more)
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Overhead Press-

80x10
100x8
120x5
150x5
175x3
195x0 (fail) (this was my required weight)
190x1 PB

Dips-

BW+45x12 (x2)
BW+55x12 (x2)
BW+70x6 PR

Chin-ups-

BWx10 (x5)

Today I had to cut my workout time short as my schedule ran late today! Def gonna have to work on time management and get creative when it comes to workout time! Tomorrow will be a big day as I will be striving for yet another PR with 415x1 on the deadlift! Gonna be difficult but I am up for the challenge!

I hate when that happens! Can you do any training at home?

**E_P_C** · 03-11-2013, 10:49 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Really short on time today so I will add whatever is needed tomorrow. Chest tomorrows and then Legs with Squats on Wednesday.

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

OH Press-

95x5
145x1
155x1
145x3
95x10
95x10
95x6

Rope Pressdown-

50x15
50x15
50x15

Seated DB Curls-

35x10
35x10
35x10

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown-

130x10
130x10
130x10

Cable Rows-

100x10
100x10
100x10

Rope Pressdown-

70x10
70x10
70x10

Single Arm Cable Curls-

30x15
30x15
30x15

**E_P_C** · 03-12-2013, 08:11 AM

10 days Stim free

**DICE20** · 03-12-2013, 08:51 AM

How do you feel???
Is it worth it at this point??

**E_P_C** · 03-12-2013, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by DICE20

How do you feel???
Is it worth it at this point??

I feel pretty good now. The first 5 days was rough and i still drag ass around mid day but its not bad at all. New Presurge is almost out so I go back to Stims once i get that

**JNM209** · 03-12-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by E_P_C

I feel pretty good now. The first 5 days was rough and i still drag ass around mid day but its not bad at all. New Presurge is almost out so I go back to Stims once i get that

This log is EPIC man! so much stuff! Sorry Ive been out awhile very long story, and Im really looking forward to being back at it!...thanks for all your encouragement back in the day! Im working towards a 1 year transformation and Im excited about the new AEN products!! Ill be logging again soon, but in the face of this log, dang I got some work!

**E_P_C** · 03-12-2013, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by JNM209

This log is EPIC man! so much stuff! Sorry Ive been out awhile very long story, and Im really looking forward to being back at it!...thanks for all your encouragement back in the day! Im working towards a 1 year transformation and Im excited about the new AEN products!! Ill be logging again soon, but in the face of this log, dang I got some work!

Welcome back

**E_P_C** · 03-12-2013, 03:33 PM

Im waiting for you to post that deadlift PR since i missed mine today

**E_P_C** · 03-12-2013, 03:37 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Did a mock meet today, 167 RAW, and got some decent results. Wanted to get a better idea of where i was at. Went well with Squats, last rep was a grind. Bench last rep was easy, definitely can get 260 paused. Deadlifts were **** lol, the 425 was cake, 505 was an inch maybe and that was it. My fast went 15 hours so i think that probably played a large role in just running out of gas at the end but i know im good for 480 right now.

I also did this over 40 mins, which obviously isnt how a meet is ran lol

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

Squat-

135x10
185x3
225x1
275x1
295x1
305x1

Bench-

135x10
185x3
225x1
240x1
250x1

Deadlift-

225x10
315x3
425x1
505- Fail

**MTCS** · 03-13-2013, 04:56 AM

Thoughts of the Day:

OK, so this post is actually for yesterday since I had to do a morning workout before going to work (I like saying I went to work!) I did not make my prescribed weight for 5/3/1 on the deadlift but I did make 2 new PR's for back! I am so proud of the progress I have made this cycle!

Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE (out of this until I get more)
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Deadlifts-

175x10
215x8
260x5
325x5
370x3
415x0 (FAIL)
405x1 PR

Barbell Good-Mornings-

180x10
190x10
200x10
220x8
240x6

Hanging Leg Raises-

5 sets of 10 (w/30 lbs)

I think I hit my max with this workout as it took everything I had to pull that weight and lockout! It was def a feeling of accomplishment to know that I just pulled 405! I def slept like a baby last night!

**DICE20** · 03-13-2013, 06:05 AM

Morning workout before work brah checking in!!!

Man, i will be honest. Working out in the morning before work is the absolute best thing you can do!

Pros: You end up getting to work earlier.
You are in 5th gear and are already knocking stuff out before people are even getting there.
Sleep like a baby at night.
More time in the evenings to spend time with family, and be productive.

Cons: Bedtime is now 9 pm.

**E_P_C** · 03-13-2013, 07:55 AM

Great job on the 4 plate PR bro!!!

Down to 166 this morning!!!

**E_P_C** · 03-13-2013, 09:35 PM

Thoughts of the Day:

Long day. Not a bad workout but not great either.

Supplements Taken:

3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil

Training:

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown-

160x10
160x10
160x10
180x5
180x5
180x5
200x3
200x3
200x3

Cable EZ Bar Curls-

80x10
90x10
100x10
110x10
120x10

Tricep Rope Pressdown-

40x15
40x12
40x10

Single Arm Low Row-

45x15
55x15
65x15

Standing DB Curls-

35x12
35x10
35x8

**Bobgnarley** · 03-13-2013, 09:51 PM

I feel ya on the "Long day. Not a bad workout but not great either." seems like since the time has changed I've been sluggish to adjust. Been getting my workouts done, but felt like they could of been so much more.