Blowing Up with Battle Fuel and Combat Powder

[donoh]

Buy some Battle Fuel here

Buy some Combat Powder here

Intro
I was selected by Muscle Pharm to run Battle Fuel and Combat Powder and this is finally getting going! I'd like to thank MP and the reps for selecting me for both supplements. This is gonna be a great log, 6 weeks long as I have 2 tubs of Battle Fuel for 42 days of madness. Let's get this going!

About Me

• 25 years old, 26 Wednesday
• 6'2"
• 217 today, which seemed low
• Currently recomping, gearing towards a cut
• Never used a Test Booster of any kind before

Training/Cardio Schedule
Split 1

• Chest
• Back
• Legs
• Shoulders
• Arms

Split 2

• Push
• Pull
• Lower

I alternate those two splits. Keeping the body guessing. Core and Calf work is done every other day. Cardio is done as needed. Sometimes as a warm up, sometimes at the end of the workout.

Supplements

• Battle Fuel - pre-workout
• Combat Powder - when protein is needed
• Sportpharma Multi-V - 1 tab with 2 meals
• Amino Acids(Purple Wraath/Universal stacks) - intra-workout
• Whey - morning/pre/post-workout/throughout the day
• Casein - before bed

[donoh]

Chest

Flat BB
6 sets
10, 8, 4, 3, 1, 7
Set PR @ 1 x 230, weak bench
Did more sets & reps at 225 or more than ever

Incline DB
4 sets
8, 5, 10, 10

Hammer Strength Incline
4 sets w/ drop set
10, 10, 8, 8, 7

Decline Flye
1 set
Did not like the feeling

Machine Flye
4 sets

Incline BB
(light)
3 sets

Training Comments:
Normally do not Flat Bench, but I was spotting a guy with 405 earlier in the week and it made me want to give it a go. Went alright. Set the PR at the weights of 225 and 230 for reps. Rest of the workout was straight forward. Will hit DBs next week for Flat. Also, you'll note I keep track of my workouts, but I'm not getting too hardcore with it. I find I use my time better in the gym when I'm not recording every single detail of every lift. I'll sum it up though as best as I can .

Battle Fuel Comments:
I took my first dose about 30-40 minutes pre-workout and I really liked it. Seems as if there is some strong stims, which I don't mind, as I was sweating more than I have lately. January was a low stim month for me as I was trying to ween off a little.

I'm hoping 42 days of this will produce some great results. I'm not familiar with a lot of the ingredients and that's one thing I hope to learn throughout the log. Note: I have not received my Combat Powder yet, that will be getting reviewed once I do get it.

Extras:
Took a quick snap of the MP shirt on

[donoh]

Back, Core, Calf

Treadmill
5 minutes

Pull Ups
4 warm up sets, 2 extra sets throughout workout

Pulldowns
3 sets

BB Rows
4 sets
10 x 95, 3 x 9 x 135

Hammer Strength Pulldown
3 sets
10, 8, 10

Rack Pull
6 sets
New PR @ 4 x 405
First time lifting 4 plates per side

Cable Row
(30 second rest between sets)
4 sets

Calf Sled
4 x 20 x +180

Leg Raise
5 x 10

Knee Raise
(to the side, alternating)
2 x 10

Decline Crunches
3 x 10

Training Comments:
This was my first real back workout since slightly injuring myself doing some behind the back shrugs with too much weight. For the past 2-3 weeks I've just been doing light and short Back workouts. This one felt great. Still took it easy on BB Rows which is why the PR on Rack Pulls feels great. Did not see that one coming.

Battle Fuel Comments:
Once again I took this about 30 minutes pre-workout. Did not feel the stims as hard as I did yesterday. Still early to tell how this bad boy is working.

Extras:
For anyone interested in seeing what a Battle Fuel pack looks like. Very convenient. Looks like there is 4 caps that are the same, 3, then 1 by itself.

[gainweightnow]

Subbed!

Liking the layout of the log.
Cool banner. I bet that took you a while to make

[donoh]

Subbed!

Liking the layout of the log.
Cool banner. I bet that took you a while to make

There we go

I lol'd out loud @ the banner comment

[velocityrob]

Subbed for this- lets see the Fuel in action.

[punksurfer024]

kick some ass!!!! subbed.

[gainweightnow]

There we go

I lol'd out loud @ the banner comment

And I lol'd when typing it

Nice new avatar you're sporting there.

Are you excited as much as I am to get your combat?!

[donoh]

Subbed for this- lets see the Fuel in action.

Thanks man. You should look forward to it in your PCT.

kick some ass!!!! subbed.

Will do!

And I lol'd when typing it

Nice new avatar you're sporting there.

Are you excited as much as I am to get your combat?!

You have no idea. Funny thing is now I'm low on whey lol. I've got 2-3 lbs. to go along with a bunch of casein.

[gainweightnow]

You have no idea. Funny thing is now I'm low on whey lol. I've got 2-3 lbs. to go along with a bunch of casein.

brb.....

lol never bank on a promo/tester thread for your protein sources man. I'm not sure if these are even ready to go out but I'm sure a MP rep will chime in.

[MovinFe26]

i'm in man

[little rambo]

Looks good in here man, real good.

I'm jealouse of the T as I didn't even get one

[velocityrob]

Looks good in here man, real good.

I'm jealouse of the T as I didn't even get one

Thats funny- we're better dressed than the reps!

[donoh]

brb.....

That's wrong, just plain wrong. Hook you up with another promo then this? Tsk tsk.

Don't worry, I saw this happening the second I typed that. Who knew it would take so long???

i'm in man

Hey thanks bro.

Looks good in here man, real good.

I'm jealouse of the T as I didn't even get one

Haha, wore it to the gym today.

Thats funny- we're better dressed than the reps!

[gainweightnow]

That's wrong, just plain wrong. Hook you up with another promo then this? Tsk tsk.

Don't worry, I saw this happening the second I typed that. Who knew it would take so long???

nothing personal Just couldn't pass that up lol.

Well hopefully you'll get it soon

[Chaos9218]

nice work man keep it up

[donoh]

nothing personal Just couldn't pass that up lol.

Well hopefully you'll get it soon

Same as you

nice work man keep it up

Thanks man, gonna be a fun ride.

[punksurfer024]

Thats funny- we're better dressed than the reps!

yeah rub it in

[donoh]

Shoulders, Traps

DB Press
5 sets
Went up to 65s I believe

Wide Grip Upright Rows
4 sets with drop set
My new favorite Shoulder exercise

Military Press
4 sets

Side Laterals
3 sets
Note: I carry a 10 lb. plate around and do Side Laterals through my whole workout. Probably get an extra ~10 light sets in doing 7-15 reps one arm at a time. I found this really helps my middle deltoids as they lack in my shoulder.

Reverse Pec Deck
3 sets

BB Shrugs
5 sets
Went up to 275, never going under 12 reps

DB Shrug supersetted with 35 lb Plate Shrugs
3 x 12 x 75s ..... 12-15

Training Comments:
Very solid Shoulder/Trap day. This is pretty close to a "Get Wider" Delts routine in Flex. I added in the Military Press and extra Side Laterals. I really like it as it has me hitting mostly Side and Read Deltoids. This was my first real Trap workout since Shrugging way too much behind my back and tweaking something about 3 weeks ago. Felt strong and solid.

Note: Took sample packet of NO Xplode on my way to the gym. May of affected energy so I will not comment on that.

Battle Fuel Comments:
Once again, early to tell. Taken 30 or so minutes pre-workout as usual. My body composition is changing slightly. Will comment on that in my next post about my Diet and Nutrition.

Extras:
Music Video. Endzeit by Heaven Shall Burn.

[Chaos9218]

keep up the ass kicking

[donoh]

Diet and Nutrition and MOAR

Diet/Nutrition
I was kicking back when I noticed I hadn't mentioned much on my Nutrition at all. As I said, I've been Recomping but gearing towards a slow cut. Basically I'm trying to keep Protein high, Carbs low, and Fats moderate. Here is today's nutrition intake:

9 am - 1.5 scoops Whey Protein with 15g Simple Carbs
9:30 am - Packet of Oatmeal
12:30 pm - Rib Kabob Meal with 10 Fries **
3:30 pm - 1.5 scoops Whey Protien
4:30 pm - EAA's
4:45 pm - Battle Fuel Packet
5:15 pm - Purple Wraath Intra-Workout
6:45 pm - Cytofuse - 21g Protein, 52g Carbs(20 sugar)
8 pm - 10 oz Turkey Burger with 3 tablespoons low fat Sour Cream
Bedtime - 1.5 scoops of Casein Protien

As you can see by the **, my lunch was horrible. We went out for lunch and this place had nothing clean eating. Lunch is my hardest time of the day to eat good. I generally do not pack a lunch as my boss pays but sometimes the selection is not good. For this, I'm gonna start packing 2 cans of tuna in my bag and in-case I'm not down with what they are eating I have a solid back up plan. For the next couple of weeks, I will try to perfect this and find more ways to improve my diet.

MOAR!!?!:
This should be a great log. Lots to look forward too. At least one video a week I'm hoping, starting this weekend. I know I'm three days in, but tomorrow(my bday ), I'm gonna snap a few reference pics as I truly believe this is a badass stack. Let's do this!

Tomorrows Leg workout may be postponed until Thursday. For one, I'm sore as hell, For two, I may not feel like going through the most grueling of the weeks workout on my bday lol. Bad enough I have to work .

[donoh]

keep up the ass kicking

Hey thanks man, looking forward to your Shred log!

[gainweightnow]

Well now that it's Wednesday, (not according to this forum), Happy Birthday!

[donoh]

Well now that it's Wednesday, (not according to this forum), Happy Birthday!

Thanks brah

[davewaz]

I'm in, good luck with this log!

[B1GinNY82307]

now it's a party...

[donoh]

I'm in, good luck with this log!

now it's a party...

Woooooo now we got it going

Update coming soon...

[gainweightnow]

now it's a party...

a birthday party!

[donoh]

Legs, Core

Squats
5 sets
225 last set
Getting deeper

Front Squats
3 sets
Probably my favorite Leg exercise
Only hit 115 x 10 on the last set but these are so deep I love them

One Leg, Leg Press
3 sets
I've noticed since starting these, my right leg is slightly weaker than my left
Will continue to do these to bring it up

Leg Extension supersetted with Lying Leg Curls
6 straight sets(3 each), no rest
Got the blood flowing here, all about the pump with this superset

Calf Work
5 supersets

Core Work
5 sets

Elliptical
10 minutes, low intensity

Training Comments:
Was an OK Leg day. I still think they will be fairly sore but we'll see. I came in with a slight back pump and aching a little. Woke up with that today. Also copped a bad headache at the end of the Front Squats. Took my ball cap off and lowered my volume on the shuffle and it really helped. I'm feeling good now.

Battle Fuel Comments:
Forgot to take this before I left home, grrrrrr. Had to drive back. I'm not at work today, doing work at home, and didn't pack my gym bag. Oh well. Still rocked the house. So far the only thing I'm feeling is the stims. Gives a slight focus for the beginning part of the workout. Arms look much harder, not sure if this is because of BF.

Nutrition:
Found some MRP's at the local Vitamin Shoppe today for $10. 20 packets of 40 g Portien, 40g Carbs(5g fiber, 5g sugar), 8g Fat, and coming in at 390 Calories. These expire this month so I'll start using these for my first meal and adjust the meals after accordingly.

Note:
Waited until after my morning shake and eggs to take pictures. Did not like. Will get tomorrow morning. Sorry for the delay.

Extras:
Hilarious Christian Bale and his screaming at a lighting guy. I lol'd for hours.

[gainweightnow]

So you decided to lift on your birthday ehh?! And way to forget the BF lol. You shouldn't leave him at home..