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

[KenshinH]

EPC - I'm surprised you didn't just go to the gym. Lifting in the cold (much less freezing cold) is no fun! Good job getting some work in though

MTCS - Your press is getting strong! Are you doing 175 for reps on the 1's week this cycle? Kill those deads tomorrow, brotha! By the way, I just joined the 40's club

[MTCS]

EPC - I'm surprised you didn't just go to the gym. Lifting in the cold (much less freezing cold) is no fun! Good job getting some work in though

MTCS - Your press is getting strong! Are you doing 175 for reps on the 1's week this cycle? Kill those deads tomorrow, brotha! By the way, I just joined the 40's club

No, sad to say I'm not back there yet, but I will be! I'm sure my 1rm has me close! Happy birthday bro! Welcome to the over 40 club! In March I turn 44 and feel pretty damn awesome!

[E_P_C]

120x5
135x5
150x7

crazy numbers brah, thats like a 10lb increase on a set of 7 in a few weeks

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Another great arms workout today. Its either the APE or the fact im lifting in front of people at a campus gym but been getting a sick pump and hitting some solid numbers. Havent done some of these exercises in awhile and it feels good to go in and rep previous maxes.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
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:

Seated DB Curls-

35x10
40x8
45x6
50x4

Tricep V-Bar Pressdown-

80x10
90x10
100x10
110x8
120x6
130x4

EZ Bar Preacher Curls-

35x10
55x10
60x6
60x5
60x4

EZ Bar Skullcrushers-

50x10
65x10
70x10
80x8

Seated DB BTN Tricep Press-

50x10
60x8
70x6
80x4

Standing Double Cable Curls-

40x10
60x6
50x6
40x6


Tunes or Motivation:

[MTCS]

crazy numbers brah, thats like a 10lb increase on a set of 7 in a few weeks

Brah, I ran my 1rm numbers on that and it puts me at 185! My numbers are going up next cycle!

Thoughts of the Day:

Deadlifts today and I am happy with my results! This was the heavy week and I decided to work on the grip strength. I only got 2 reps without wrist straps and got 3 more with straps. I am only claiming the 2 for my 1rm but still happy with the lift!

Supplements Taken:

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

Macros:
Calories 2127, Fat 65g, Carbs 195, Protein 226

Training:

Deadlifts-

145x10
185x10
220x10
275x5
315x5
350x2 (w/o straps)
350x3 (w/ straps)

Barbell Good mornings-

160x12
170x12
180x12
190x12
210x10 PR

Hanging Leg Raises-

2 sets of 10 (w/ 15 lbs)
2 sets of 10 (w/ 20 lbs)
1 set of 10 (w/ 25 lbs)

Preacher Curls-

75x12
80x12
85x12

Alternating Cable Curls-

60x12
70x12
80x12

Neutral Grip Pullups-

3 sets of 10

Definitely a good day today. Really got a chance to see just where my grip strength was and I'm not disappointed! I was pumped up about my 210 on the good mornings til I watch an older guy rep out 300! What a beast! Just goes to show, getting older doesn't mean shyte! It's all in the motivation and the determination and what you are happy with when you look in the mirror! I am very happy!

[E_P_C]

Great work on the deadlifts and rows

[E_P_C]

I forgot to post these on Day 1, but 10 days i doubt made a difference so here they are now:

Weight: 181

Chest - 41.25
Arms- 15.25 (Cold)
Hips- 32.5
Waist- 33
Thighs- 23.5
Calves- 14.75
Forearms- 12.5
Shoulders- 47
Neck- 14.5

[E_P_C]

250x10 on squats this morning

heading to the gym for part two soon

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Cruising through this. Diet is money, IF is amazing once you get on point. Workouts are solid. Squats could be heavier but Im not gonna complain about a PR. Looking leaner by the day and after taking measurements today and comparing to previous ones, im adding size in the right areas and dropping inches in the problem areas, great success


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
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:

Morning Workout:

Squats-

155x5
155x5
195x3
225x3
250x1
275x1
300x1
250x10 PR 10RM

Front Squats-

135x3
160x3
185x3
195x3
205x3

Evening Workout:

Seated Calf Raises-

230x15
230x15
250x15
270x15
290x15
310x15
330x15
350x15

Leg Curls-

70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15

Seated DB Shoulder Press-

50x10
55x8
60x6
65x4


Tunes or Motivation:

[SWelch]

Thoughts of the Day:

Cruising through this. Diet is money, IF is amazing once you get on point. Workouts are solid. Squats could be heavier but Im not gonna complain about a PR. Looking leaner by the day and after taking measurements today and comparing to previous ones, im adding size in the right areas and dropping inches in the problem areas, great success

Definitely inspirational. There's hope for me yet. I'm hearing alot about IF; perhaps a sign? maybeeee.... just so hard to give up food for 16 hrs straight! Might be an indicator that I really need it.

[E_P_C]

Definitely inspirational. There's hope for me yet. I'm hearing alot about IF; perhaps a sign? maybeeee.... just so hard to give up food for 16 hrs straight! Might be an indicator that I really need it.

Its takes some getting used to, but its worth it

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Chest day and finally making some progress! Still a long way from where I want to be, but as long as I keep the forward progression, I will be happy!

Supplements Taken:

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

Macros:
Calories 2268, Fat 88g, Carbs 165, Protein 262

Training:

Bench Press-

95x10
115x10
135x10
175x5
195x4
215x5

Dumbbell Bench Press-

80x10
80x10
90x8
90x8
100x7

Incline Dumbbell Press-

55x12
55x12
65x10
65x10

Cable Crossover-

30x10
30x10
35x10
35x10
40x8

Pectoral Flys-

130x10
145x10
160x10
175x10
190x8

Yesterday was a cardio day so I didn't post. I finally got off my ass and went for a run. Starting out easy and just did a 3 miler around the neighborhood. I plan to run again on Saturday or Sunday. My goal is to get up to about 10 miles a week! Tomorrow is legs day with a motivating 275 on the squats!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Cruising through this. Diet is money, IF is amazing once you get on point. Workouts are solid. Squats could be heavier but Im not gonna complain about a PR. Looking leaner by the day and after taking measurements today and comparing to previous ones, im adding size in the right areas and dropping inches in the problem areas, great success


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
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:

Morning Workout:

Squats-

155x5
155x5
195x3
225x3
250x1
275x1
300x1
250x10 PR 10RM

Front Squats-

135x3
160x3
185x3
195x3
205x3

Evening Workout:

Seated Calf Raises-

230x15
230x15
250x15
270x15
290x15
310x15
330x15
350x15

Leg Curls-

70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15

Seated DB Shoulder Press-

50x10
55x8
60x6
65x4


Tunes or Motivation:

Nice leg work brah! Atleast my numbers are close to you there! Keep up the motivation!

[E_P_C]

Nice leg work brah! Atleast my numbers are close to you there! Keep up the motivation!

Nice progress on bench press. You will catch me in that too soon

[burlyman619]

Dude you guys are doing great, I'm jelly! I hate this "sitting on the side lines " shut lol. Keep up the good work .



Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go juggle a toaster and a hair dryer in the bathtub

[E_P_C]

Dude you guys are doing great, I'm jelly! I hate this "sitting on the side lines " shut lol. Keep up the good work .



Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go juggle a toaster and a hair dryer in the bathtub

We have all been there at one point man

[MTCS]

Nice progress on bench press. You will catch me in that too soon

I can only hope my brotha, I can only hope!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Great end to a great week! Squats went well and added front squats for a bonus. My reps for squats today should put me well past my PR for squat and that is awesome going into my deload week!

Supplements Taken:

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

Training:

Squats-

115x10
145x10
175x10
215x5
245x5
275x7

Front Squats-

95x10
115x10
135x10
155x8

Hack Squats-

180x10
230x10
270x10

Seated Calf Raises-

90x15
135x15
180x12

Alot of gains this week! Not happy to go into deload week, but I will make it up in higher reps! My numbers should be higher for week 1 following deload! This 5/3/1 program is awesome and paired with APE, failure is not an option!

[E_P_C]

^^^^ Dude you killed this cycle of 5/3/1, cant wait to see your new 1RM numbers, gonna be crazy


Monster chest day this morning at the gym, bout to hit up Round 2 here in a few

[MTCS]

^^^^ Dude you killed this cycle of 5/3/1, cant wait to see your new 1RM numbers, gonna be crazy


Monster chest day this morning at the gym, bout to hit up Round 2 here in a few

Brah, I am so pumped from my results this week that I hate to go into deload! But I know the next cycle will be an ass kicker! Kill that 2nd round!

[TheReverend]

I'll be really excited to see the huge changes for both of you from the start to finish of this thread

[E_P_C]

Brah, I am so pumped from my results this week that I hate to go into deload! But I know the next cycle will be an ass kicker! Kill that 2nd round!

get that rest

I'll be really excited to see the huge changes for both of you from the start to finish of this thread

they better be mind blowing lol

[Lifting4Everr]

Thoughts of the Day:

Cruising through this. Diet is money, IF is amazing once you get on point. Workouts are solid. Squats could be heavier but Im not gonna complain about a PR. Looking leaner by the day and after taking measurements today and comparing to previous ones, im adding size in the right areas and dropping inches in the problem areas, great success


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
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:

Morning Workout:

Squats-

155x5
155x5
195x3
225x3
250x1
275x1
300x1
250x10 PR 10RM

Front Squats-

135x3
160x3
185x3
195x3
205x3

Evening Workout:

Seated Calf Raises-

230x15
230x15
250x15
270x15
290x15
310x15
330x15
350x15

Leg Curls-

70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15
70x15

Seated DB Shoulder Press-

50x10
55x8
60x6
65x4


Tunes or Motivation:

I bet your legs are still sore from the workout.

What are your thoughts on IntraXcell?

I used it for the secound time today, I love the tingling sensation, and crazy focus. Looking forward to see longterm effects. The presurge is great too, good pumps lots of energy.

Another question, do you take intraxcell pre and post or just pre?

[E_P_C]

I bet your legs are still sore from the workout.

What are your thoughts on IntraXcell?

I used it for the secound time today, I love the tingling sensation, and crazy focus. Looking forward to see longterm effects. The presurge is great too, good pumps lots of energy.

Another question, do you take intraxcell pre and post or just pre?

I take one scoop of Intrabolic during and 1 serving of IXL with dinner

Mid-Long term benefits are great, endurance is starting to pick up, im hitting more high rep PR's than 1RM PR's lately

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Not now chief, I'm in the ****ing zone

Maybe its the new gym or the APE either way i havent touched 100's in years since i was about 190 and today repped them easy on the last set. Confidence is very high right now, really good mood lately


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
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:

Bench Press-

135x10
135x10
155x3
185x3
205x7

Dumbbell Bench Press-

60x10
70x8
80x6
90x4
95x4
100x2

Seated DB Shoulder Press-

50x10
60x5
60x4
60x5

Incline DB Press-

50x10
60x6
60x5
60x4

Cable Flyes-

30x10
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10

Plate Raises-

25x10
35x10
45x8

DB Side Raises-

20x10
20x10

[Lifting4Everr]

I take one scoop of Intrabolic during and 1 serving of IXL with dinner

Mid-Long term benefits are great, endurance is starting to pick up, im hitting more high rep PR's than 1RM PR's lately

Alright, so will it be more beneficial if I take it twice a day?

[E_P_C]

Alright, so will it be more beneficial if I take it twice a day?

each serving is 2gs, i shoot for 4+ daily, so yeah i would go 2 servings daily if you arent getting beta alanine from any other sources

[Lifting4Everr]

each serving is 2gs, i shoot for 4+ daily, so yeah i would go 2 servings daily if you arent getting beta alanine from any other sources

Alright, thanks.

I'll get you back on recharge!

[E_P_C]

[SWelch]

Thoughts of the Day:
Not now chief, I'm in the ****ing zone

Maybe its the new gym or the APE either way i havent touched 100's in years since i was about 190 and today repped them easy on the last set. Confidence is very high right now, really good mood lately

You gotta love that mood enhancement