16 Workouts With Gakic Hardcore!

[Jimmy29LI]

GAKIC HARDCORE JOURNAL

I'd like to thank MuscleTech for the opportunity to test this product out. We're all skeptical of the claims, but this will put the product to the test. I'll be updating this log after every workout with a full status report and answer any questions you guys have...

Current Goal: I'm 12 weeks into a cut working with Tommy Jeffers and looking to tear up the remaining weeks to get shredded, while keeping or increasing my strength!

Power/Hypertrophy Training Split

Day 1: Upper Body Power
Day 2: Lower Body Power
Day 3: Cardio HIIT
Day 4: Chest/Back Hypertrophy
Day 5: Shoulders Arms Hypertrophy/Cardio HIIT
Day 6: Lower Body Hypertrophy
Day 7: Cardio HIIT

Nutrition:
Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,820cals

*Refeeds on Leg Days

Supplements:
Whey
Multi
BCAA's
Fish Oil

Stay tuned for day 1...

[Jimmy29LI]

Refeed Day
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 195g
Protein: 220g
Calories: 2,065cals

Lower Body Power

BB Squats
245 x 5
245 x 5
245 x 5

I haven't been able to get 5 reps on all three sets for over a month!

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 10
155 x 8

I added a rep to both sets.

SLDL's
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5

Went up 5lbs and was still able to hit 5 reps on all three sets.

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 10
75 x 8

I added a rep to both sets.

Leg Press Calves
270 x 10
270 x 8
270 x 8

Added 2 reps to all 3 sets.

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
130 x 8
130 x 6

Abs - 2 Sets Each (Low Reps)

Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Weighted Oblique Crunch
Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Lateral Raises on Back Extension Machine

30 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

I hate to admit it, but...This was the best leg workout I've had in 4-5 weeks. I was able to add more reps on all lifts which is rough when your 12 weeks into a cut. I was also able to recoup faster between sets as well. I don't know if it's a placebo or the product? We'll see, but I felt like a squirrel on crack.

The pills were pretty big, but didn't have any trouble putting 8 of them down. They had a grape taste to them so the flavoring wasn't bad.

Stay tuned for day 2...

[TheFugitive]

Nice review, I love Gakic.

[Fitzwell]

Ya man, my first day on them I could have sworn I shot up cocaine..It def pumps you up the first week, you will just have to track is the effects dimish over time. For me, about week 3 my body started to adjust and I didn't feel them as much. good luck!

[TheFugitive]

you should cycle it, I use Gakic when I cycle off N.O. and creatine.

[sickonstorm]

subbed

[Jimmy29LI]

Originally Posted by jenx13

Nice review, I love Gakic.

Thanks for following.

Originally Posted by Fitzwell

Ya man, my first day on them I could have sworn I shot up cocaine..It def pumps you up the first week, you will just have to track is the effects dimish over time. For me, about week 3 my body started to adjust and I didn't feel them as much. good luck!

x2 on the cocaine feeling. lol It seems like alot of people are getting immune or diminishing results to the product after a few weeks.

Originally Posted by jenx13

you should cycle it, I use Gakic when I cycle off N.O. and creatine.

Interesting...Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by sickonstorm

subbed

cool.

[Jimmy29LI]

Diet
Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,830cals

Chest and Back Hypertrophy

Rack Chins (grip wide as possible)
Body Weight + 55lbs x 10
Body Weight + 55lbs x 10
Body Weight + 55lbs x 8

BB Rows
155 x 10
155 x 8
155 x 8

Incline Supported DB Rows
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

Added 5lbs to last weeks lifts.

Weighted Hangs
Body Weight +45lbs x 50 Seconds

DB Incline Presses (Slow)
65 x 12
65 x 10
65 x 10

Added 5lbs and 2 reps to last weeks lifts.

BB Bench
175 x 10
175 x 10
175 x 10

Added 2 reps to last weeks lifts.

Incline DB Flys
35 x 12
35 x 12
35 x 10

Added 4 reps to the last time I've done these which was about 5 weeks ago.

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Post Workout Cardio: 30 Minutes on Treadmill

Notes:

My chest must love the gakic hardcore! As you can see I added weight or reps to all of my chest lifts. I didn't get the cracked out feeling I got during workout 1, but rather a jittery focus...if that makes any sense. This makes 2/2 good workouts with gakic. Can I get a 3/3? Stay tuned...

[muscleagain]

Originally Posted by jenx13

Nice review, I love Gakic.

same here, I'l b watchin!

[Jimmy29LI]

Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,820cals

Shoulders & Arms Hypertrophy

Seated DB Presses
60 x 10
60 x 9
60 x 9

Cable Lateral Raises
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8

Smith Upright Rows
115 x 10
115 x 10
115 x 8

BHB Smith Machine Shrugs
135 x 15
135 x 15

DB Curls
45 x 6
45 x 6
45 x 5

Tricep V-Bar Pushdown
90 x 12
90 x 10
90 x 7

Front Leaning Machine Preacher Curls (3 sec negative)
60 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 8

Decline Skulls
50 x 12
50 x 10
50 x 8

HITT
5 Min Warm Up
10 Intervals on Bike
45 Min LISS on Treadmill
10 Intervals on Bike
10 seconds of visualizing karatasizing Tommy. Doh!

Notes:

The only numbers that wet up were on Seated DB Presses...I jumped up 5lbs from last week. Aside from that I didn't see much in strength gains. Also, I didn't experience the energy as I did the 2 previous workouts.

Tally thus far:
2 Good workouts
1 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Refeed
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 195g
Protein: 225g
Calories: 2,055cals

Lower Body Hypertrophy

BB Squats
195 x 10
195 x 10
195 x 10

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 9
155 x 7

SLDL's
195 x 10
195 x 10
195 x 10

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 9
75 x 7

Leg Press Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
270 x 10
270 x 8

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
130 x 8
130 x 6

Abs - 2 Sets Each (Low Reps)

Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Weighted Oblique Crunch
Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Lateral Raises on Back Extension Machine

30 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

I took the Gakic about 35 minutes Pre Workout and within 20 minutes or so I was ready to hit some legs. I matched last weeks numbers but took about half the time between sets. I also had a more in the tank than last week. The feel you get from this stuff is more of a smooth focus rather than an all out caffeine rush. I tend to prefer the focus.


Tally thus far:
3 Good workouts
1 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Diet:
Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,820cals

Upper Body Power

Rack Chins - Up 5lbs from last week
+120 x 6
+120 x 5
+120 x 4

Incline Supported DB Rows - Up 5lbs from last week
45 x 10
45 x 8
45 x 8

Inline DB Bench - Added Reps from last week
75 x 9
75 x 7
75 x 5

Flat DB Flys - Added Reps from last week
50 x 12
50 x 10

Machine Seated Shoulder Press - Added 10lbs from last week
180 x 5
180 x 5

Shrugs - Added 10lbs from last week
255 x 10
255 x 9

BB Curls
95 x 6
95 x 6
95 x 6

CG Bench Press - Added 10lbs from last week
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Cardio

30 Minutes PW

Notes:

As you can see by the added weights/reps today was off the hook! Great energy, strong focus and quick recovery between sets.

Tally thus far:
4 Good workouts
1 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Refeed
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 195g
Protein: 220g
Calories: 2,065cals

Lower Body Power

BB Squats
245 x 5
245 x 4
245 x 4

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 10
155 x 8

SLDL's
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 10
75 x 8

Leg Press Calves
270 x 10
270 x 8
270 x 8

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
130 x 8
130 x 6

Abs - 2 Sets Each (Low Reps)

Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Weighted Oblique Crunch
Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Lateral Raises on Back Extension Machine

30 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

I took the Gakic about 45 min pre-workout...I got a nice rush about 30 minutes later. I was able to match almost all of last weeks numbers which on week 14 of a cut is good. I find that the heavier lifts is where this product is most valuable. I'll be doing hypertrophy workouts later this week with higher reps. I'm looking forward to seeing how I respond.

Tally thus far:
5 Good workouts
1 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Diet:
Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,830cals

Chest and Back Hypertrophy

Rack Chins (grip wide as possible)
Body Weight + 55lbs x 10
Body Weight + 55lbs x 8
Body Weight + 55lbs x 8

BB Rows
155 x 10
155 x 8
155 x 8

Incline Supported DB Rows
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 8

Weighted Hangs
Body Weight +45lbs x 50 Seconds

DB Incline Presses (Slow)
65 x 12
65 x 9
65 x 8

BB Bench
175 x 10
175 x 10
175 x 10

Incline DB Flys
40 x 10
40 x 8
40 x 8

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Post Workout Cardio: 30 Minutes on Treadmill

Notes:

I took the 8 tablets 45 minutes prior to my workout and honestly didn't feel anything. My lifts were so so compared to last week and recovery between sets wasn't any better than normal.

Tally thus far:
5 Good workouts
2 Average Workout

[sickonstorm]

man i still havent used my gakic sample. or my nanox9 sample. ive heard that it causes headaches and ****. mt has so many warnings on their label that it scares me lol. the sample pack says to take half a dose the first time, if i take a full dose do you think ill be ok? i have a HIGH tolereance to supps. i took like 9 presurge and 8 wf and it did nothing for me. im just not sure if taking 8 gakic my first time is safe breh lols.

[big-town-joe]

Originally Posted by Fitzwell

Ya man, my first day on them I could have sworn I shot up cocaine..It def pumps you up the first week, you will just have to track is the effects dimish over time. For me, about week 3 my body started to adjust and I didn't feel them as much. good luck!

sounds unreal. Im gunna have to have a look at this stuff. Nice review dude, very detailed so far.

[Jimmy29LI]

Originally Posted by sickonstorm

man i still havent used my gakic sample. or my nanox9 sample. ive heard that it causes headaches and ****. mt has so many warnings on their label that it scares me lol. the sample pack says to take half a dose the first time, if i take a full dose do you think ill be ok? i have a HIGH tolereance to supps. i took like 9 presurge and 8 wf and it did nothing for me. im just not sure if taking 8 gakic my first time is safe breh lols.

I'm a small dude and I jumped right into 8 tablets with no side effects and I suffer from chronic migraine headaches.

I tested the WF tablets for CL and they gave me more pre-workout energy so you'd probably be ok with Gakic.

The first 2 days on Gakic were my best thus far so make sure you take that sample on a really tough leg day! If you try it let me know how it worked for you.

Originally Posted by big-town-joe

sounds unreal. Im gunna have to have a look at this stuff. Nice review dude, very detailed so far.

Try to get a free sample, try all 8 tabs and see what happens...That's the only way to get an idea of how it will work for you. Thanks for following!

[Jimmy29LI]

Diet:
Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 90g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,820cals

Shoulders & Arms Hypertrophy

Seated DB Presses
60 x 10
60 x 9
60 x 8

Cable Lateral Raises
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8

Smith Upright Rows
115 x 10
115 x 10
115 x 8

BHB Smith Machine Shrugs
155 x 12
155 x 10

DB Curls
45 x 6
45 x 5
45 x 4

Tricep V-Bar Pushdown
90 x 12
90 x 8
90 x 7

Front Leaning Machine Preacher Curls (3 sec negative)
60 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 8

Decline Skulls
50 x 12
50 x 10
50 x 8

HITT
5 Min Warm Up
10 Intervals on Bike
20 Min LISS on Treadmill
10 Intervals on Bike

Notes:

I worked some crazy hours today and wasn't feeling 100%, but I popped my 8 Gakic pills and hit the gym. I didn't get any energy or buzz feeling but my recouping between sets was very good. It was as if the lactic acid was put on hold. Due to time constraints I thought I'd have to sacrifice weight/reps for short rest times, but all was good!

Tally thus far:
6 Good workouts
2 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Diet
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 195g
Protein: 225g
Calories: 2,055cals

Lower Body Hypertrophy

BB Squats
195 x 10
195 x 10
195 x 10

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 10
155 x 7

SLDL's
195 x 10
195 x 10
195 x 8

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 10
75 x 7

Leg Press Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
270 x 10
270 x 8

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
130 x 8
130 x 6

Abs - 2 Sets Each (Low Reps)

Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Weighted Oblique Crunch
Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Lateral Raises on Back Extension Machine

30 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

Great workout today...I got a surge of energy about 30 minutes after taking Gakic. This lasted throughout the workout and didn't crash afterwards. On a bad note, I choked one one of the pills for a few seconds...scared the hell out of me. I'm not a big fan of these large pills.

7 Good workouts
2 Average Workout

[sickonstorm]

i suck with swallowing pills. wf gave me some problems how much bigger are these

[Jimmy29LI]

Originally Posted by sickonstorm

i suck with swallowing pills. wf gave me some problems how much bigger are these

They are similar in size to the White Flood Tabs. At least there is a slight grape tasting coating on the Gakic.

[Jimmy29LI]

Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 75g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,770cals

Upper Body Power

Rack Chins - PR!
+120 x 7
+120 x 5
+120 x 4

Incline Supported DB Rows
45 x 10
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 8

Inline DB Bench - Added 5 lbs from last week
80 x 5
80 x 5
80 x 5

Flat DB Flys - Added 5lbs from last week
55 x 8
55 x 8

Machine Seated Shoulder Press - Added 10lbs from last week
190 x 5
190 x 5

BB Curls
95 x 6
95 x 6
95 x 6

CG Bench Press
180 x 6
180 x 5
180 x 5

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Cardio

40 Minutes PW

Notes:

[b]This workout was awesome...I started feeling the Gakic 15 min after ingesting. This was the strongest rush of energy I've had yet with the product. You can see my notations above as to what increased etc. I hope I get a rush like this for my heavy leg day tomorrow!

8 Good workouts
2 Average Workout

[LittleArnold1]

Workouts are looking good man. Keep up the solid training!

[ANDREW_GARVEN]

Hi Jimmy29L1,

Great log! 8 great workouts, keep it up!

-Andrew

[Jimmy29LI]

Originally Posted by LittleArnold1

Workouts are looking good man. Keep up the solid training!

Thanks man...I'm trying!

Originally Posted by ANDREW_GARVEN

Hi Jimmy29L1,

Great log! 8 great workouts, keep it up!

-Andrew

Thanks Andrew...I'm really enjoying the product thus far. Lets hope it keeps delivering!

[Jimmy29LI]

Refeed
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 180g
Protein: 220g
Calories: 2,005cals

Lower Body Power

BB Squats
245 x 5
245 x 5
245 x 5

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 9
155 x 7

SLDL's
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 9
75 x 7

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5

40 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

I was like a squirrel on crack today. I took the Gakic 45 min pre-workout and felt it kicking in around 20 minutes after ingesting. It hit me much harder today and I'm not sure why. Regardless, I had an awesome leg workout. I had trouble with the 245bs squats last week and this week nailed all 3 sets for 5 reps with great form..

9 Good workouts
2 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 75g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,770cals

Chest and Back Hypertrophy

Rack Chins (grip wide as possible)
Body Weight + 55lbs x 10
Body Weight + 55lbs x 8
Body Weight + 55lbs x 8

BB Rows
155 x 10
155 x 8
155 x 8

Incline Supported DB Rows
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 8

Weighted Hangs
Body Weight +45lbs x 50 Seconds

DB Incline Presses (Slow)
65 x 12
65 x 9
65 x 8

BB Bench
175 x 8
175 x 8
175 x 8

Incline DB Flys
40 x 12
40 x 10
40 x 8

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Post Workout Cardio: 40 Minutes on Treadmill

Notes:

I didn't experience any energy boost today but rather a sustained calmness. It was a very weird feeling. I had to move quickly through my workout and my recoup between sets was ok.

9 Good workouts
3 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 75g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,770cals

Shoulders & Arms Hypertrophy

Seated DB Presses
60 x 10
60 x 8
60 x 8

Cable Lateral Raises
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8
4 Plates x 8

Smith Machine Shrugs
245 x 6
245 x 6

BB Curls
60 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 8

Skulls
60 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 8

Front Leaning Machine Preacher Curls (3 sec negative)
60 x 10
60 x 10

Tricep V-Bar Pushdown
90 x 8
90 x 8

Rope Pushdown
40 x 10
40 x 10

Concentration Curs
20 x 12
20 x 12

HITT
5 Min Warm Up
10 Intervals on Bike
30 Min LISS on Treadmill
10 Intervals on Bike

Notes:
This is one of my harder days as I do shoulders, arms and HIIT. However, the workout was great from my first rep to my last. Great energy and had a lot left in the tank. Everything felt good and the recovery between sets was the best it's been.

10 Good workouts
3 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Refeed
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrate: 180g
Protein: 225g
Calories: 1,995cals

Lower Body Hypertrophy

BB Squats
195 x 10
195 x 10
195 x 10

Leg Entensions (Sporto Method)
155 x 10
155 x 7

SLDL's
195 x 10
195 x 8

Leg Curl (Sporto Method)
75 x 9
75 x 7

Rotary Calves (2 up, 3 down, 2 stretch at bottom)
115 x 10
115 x 8
115 x 8
115 x 6

Abs - 2 Sets Each (Low Reps)

Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Weighted Oblique Crunch
Side Bends Dumbells Overhead
Lateral Raises on Back Extension Machine

40 Min LISS Cardio

Notes:

I had a good nights sleep and hit the gym around 10am. I popped the gakic around 9 to give it time to kick in. Energy started about 45 minutes after ingestion. Everything felt good throughout the workout...a calm sustained energy with quick recouping between sets.

11 Good workouts
3 Average Workout

[Jimmy29LI]

Fat: 50g
Carbohydrate: 75g
Protein: 255g
Calories: 1,770cals

Upper Body Power

Rack Chins - PR!
+120 x 5
+120 x 5
+120 x 4

Incline Supported DB Rows
45 x 10
45 x 8
45 x 8


Inline DB Bench - Added 5 lbs from last week
80 x 5
80 x 4
75 x 5

Flat DB Flys - Added 5lbs from last week
55 x 8
55 x 6

Machine Seated Shoulder Press - Added 10lbs from last week
190 x 5
190 x 5

BB Curls
95 x 6
95 x 6
95 x 5

CG Bench Press
180 x 6
180 x 5
180 x 5

Abs

Weighted Rope Crunches 4 Sets
Hanging Leg Raises 3 Sets
Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches 4 Sets
Reverse Crunches 3 Sets

Cardio

40 Minutes PW

Notes:

The workout was terrible...no strength, tired, unmotivated...This is the first workout that I've felt like this on Gakic. I didn't feel any energy or focus

11 Good workouts
3 Average Workouts
1 Poor Workout