Controlled Labs Blue Gene Review

[gaaaaabe]

This review is after a 30 day sponsored log that I ran of Blue Gene.

Thanks a lot to Controlled Labs for letting me run their product. You can check the log out @ http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=113084911


Controlled Labs Blue Gene Review!

I ran Blue Gene for 30 days without changing my diet, water intake, macronutrient ratios, sleep intake or workout style. The only difference in my program was the addition of Blue Gene. Lets take a look at my progress over the past 30 days:

Big 3 Lifts - Progression over 30 Days of Supplementation
Bench Press
- 1st Workout: 4x225
- last workout: 3x265
- +40lbs
Squat
- 1st Workout: 365x5
- last workout: 5x375
- +10lbs
Deadlift
- 1st Workout: 5x245
- last workout: 1x315
- +70lbs

Possible Confounding Variables
1. I had to change up the days in which I hit each body part due to a new job and thus new schedule.
2. I started training arms twice a week about halfway in
3. I switched from a double overhand deadlift to an overhand/underhand
4. My first squat # was 365x5, but the next week I could only get 345 for 1 full rep, thus one may wonder if my initial squat of 365x5 should count as a real starting point.
Are these confounding variables enough to alter the correlation between Blue Gene supplementation and progress? I do not think so. We may look at the bench press for an example. There were no confounding variables regarding that lift and I added 40lbs in 30 days while maintaining the 3-4 rep range. I would gauge a 3-4 rep set from 225 - 265 in 30 days above average progression. Furthermore, I did switch grips on my deadlift but a 70lbs increase in 30 days on my deadlift is still above average progression. Squat has always been my highest lift, but I was still able to add 10-30lbs (depending on how you gauge my starting point) staying in the same rep range and nearing 405. In my opinion, despite confounding variables, the data simply shows above average progression over the past 30 days.

Body Composition Progression
Starting Point: 187 @ ~13 percent bf
Today: 190.5 - 191 @ ~11 percent bf
Gain in 3.5-4lbs and a loss of about 2 percent body fat. Realistically, I would average about a 2.5-3.0lbs gain overall (subtracting 1lb for the possible confounding variable of water weight caused by fluctuating water intake/time of weigh-in.)

Positive Effects
- "Mind-Muscle connection"
- "Alpha mentality"/increased drive and motivation in the gym
- increased pumps and vascularity both in and out of the gym
- re-compositioning effects
- big strength gains

Negative Effects
- Increased Acne

Overall
So, lets look at the data. I made big strength gains, added some solid weight and lost a bit of bodyfat at the same time. People have started to tell me in the last week and a half that I am looking bigger than usual. The only negative side effect I experienced at all was an increase in acne. This product was definitely worth it. I WILL be using Blue Gene again and I would definitely recommend it.

Overall Rating: 9.9/10

[cervasa1977]

hell yeah now thats some sick progress right there

[CONTROLLED LABS]

awesome, blue gene is the most underrated product on the market imo

thanks for helping to spread the word

[ABTsportsline]

thanks for the review

i'm wondering about that deadlift though.... you did 5 reps at a lower weight, then 1 rep at a higher weight. that doesn't really tell me anything. your 1RM could have been higher when you started, but you wouldn't know since you did 5 reps. i would have liked to have seen how much weight you could do 5 reps of after you've been taking BG to get a better idea/comparison.

also you had so many variables in your workout regimen - you changed how often you work out, you changed grips on the deadlift (which is HUGE, btw)..... not saying the stuff doesn't work, i'm just saying it isn't exactly as controlled of an experiment as you could have made it.

i still plan on trying BG at some point though. just adding my two cents on your evaluation.

[gaaaaabe]

thanks for the review

i'm wondering about that deadlift though.... you did 5 reps at a lower weight, then 1 rep at a higher weight. that doesn't really tell me anything. your 1RM could have been higher when you started, but you wouldn't know since you did 5 reps. i would have liked to have seen how much weight you could do 5 reps of after you've been taking BG to get a better idea/comparison.

also you had so many variables in your workout regimen - you changed how often you work out, you changed grips on the deadlift (which is HUGE, btw)..... not saying the stuff doesn't work, i'm just saying it isn't exactly as controlled of an experiment as you could have made it.

i still plan on trying BG at some point though. just adding my two cents on your evaluation.

you definitely raise some good points. let me do my best to address them. I deadlifted 5x245 on my first back day. On my last back day, I deadlifted 4x275, 2x295, 1x305 and 1x315. I think its safe to assume that the 30lb difference between 245 and 275 is not solely correlated to a 1 rep difference. Furthermore, the change of grips is a BIG confounding variable to this equation, I must agree. Not a whole lot can be said beyond that. Personally, I do not think I could have broken 300 even with a mixed grip on the first day I deadlifted but in terms of records and data analysis, the variability of the grip is a big issue.

As for my actual workout program, I did not change how often I worked out. I stayed on a 5 days on/2 days off split (although halfway thru the log I thought Id have to change the amount of rest days, but ended up not). The only things that changed are the order in which I work out body parts. Personally, i do not believe that changing the daily order of working out body parts is going to cause a - using bench press as an example - 40lb jump, but I must admit that it can be very beneficial to change up a routine to break through a plateau.

Thanks for the input and analysis!

[mada071]

awesome, blue gene is the most underrated product on the market imo

thanks for helping to spread the word

we need that crazy sale again man, i'm out of debt but not enough money to get the expensive blue gene T_T

[sandaddiction]

Is it worth taking blue gene for just a month or two?

[gaaaaabe]

Is it worth taking blue gene for just a month or two?

i only ran it for 1 month (30 days). The recommended time-frame to take it is 1-2 months. so yes, i would say that it is worth it.

[Beast21]

Great review and results, but I think your Dead Lift "gains" are fudged.

[gaaaaabe]

Great review and results, but I think your Dead Lift "gains" are fudged.

thank you, im glad you liked the review.

as for the deadlift issue, i addressed the variability of the numbers earlier - all one can do is see the data for what it, take confounding variables into account and draw conclusions.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

we need that crazy sale again man, i'm out of debt but not enough money to get the expensive blue gene T_T

some sites have it for 34 bucks and bb.com pricematches

Is it worth taking blue gene for just a month or two?

sure, 2 months on then 4 weeks off

[SMac2347]

Great review, love the breakdown it's very well done, glad to see it worked so well for you.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Great review, love the breakdown it's very well done, glad to see it worked so well for you.

yeah, Blue gene is finally getting some of the recognition it deserves

[amlosthere]

Great review bro...definately piqued my interest. I may have to give it a month trial run.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Great review bro...definately piqued my interest. I may have to give it a month trial run.

you will love it, do keep a log or a review as many people dont know about this product, which is a shame

[BikerDave]

Although I think part of the reason the BlueGene doesn't get any hype/credit is probably the fault of how you are billing/marketing it. It's not marketed as a test booster (thats BlueUP), its not a pro-hormone obviously, its not Creatine, NO2 or fat burner. People just don't know how to categorize it so when shopping they don't know what to compare it to IMO. The first couple of months it was out I kind of ignored it for those reasons.

[LoWw]

Although I think part of the reason the BlueGene doesn't get any hype/credit is probably the fault of how you are billing/marketing it. It's not marketed as a test booster (thats BlueUP), its not a pro-hormone obviously, its not Creatine, NO2 or fat burner. People just don't know how to categorize it so when shopping they don't know what to compare it to IMO. The first couple of months it was out I kind of ignored it for those reasons.

I have to agree with this post!!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Although I think part of the reason the BlueGene doesn't get any hype/credit is probably the fault of how you are billing/marketing it. It's not marketed as a test booster (thats BlueUP), its not a pro-hormone obviously, its not Creatine, NO2 or fat burner. People just don't know how to categorize it so when shopping they don't know what to compare it to IMO. The first couple of months it was out I kind of ignored it for those reasons.

I do think that is a big part of it, and we will hopefully have something out that will change that asap

[pu12en12g]

Although I think part of the reason the BlueGene doesn't get any hype/credit is probably the fault of how you are billing/marketing it. It's not marketed as a test booster (thats BlueUP), its not a pro-hormone obviously, its not Creatine, NO2 or fat burner. People just don't know how to categorize it so when shopping they don't know what to compare it to IMO. The first couple of months it was out I kind of ignored it for those reasons.

It actually hasn't been marketed at all... hopefully that changes this year (although my inbox won't like it lol)

[MrAnaconda]

It actually hasn't been marketed at all... hopefully that changes this year (although my inbox won't like it lol)

I was so gald to add this to my stack a couple months ago. I'll never stop using it. Kicks major ass.

[5Six]

I was so gald to add this to my stack a couple months ago. I'll never stop using it. Kicks major ass.

Thanks for spreading the word, mang

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I was so gald to add this to my stack a couple months ago. I'll never stop using it. Kicks major ass.

thanks for helping to spread the word. its amazing how many people will take dangerous prohormones over a safe product like this

[bull.dogz]

It actually hasn't been marketed at all... hopefully that changes this year (although my inbox won't like it lol)

No worries, we'll get you a bigger inbox.

[MrAnaconda]

I do think that is a big part of it, and we will hopefully have something out that will change that asap

I think it should be marketed like this.

Blue Gene - Will make your Jeans tight as hell !!

[cervasa1977]

I think it should be marketed like this.

Blue Gene - Will make your Jeans tight as hell !!

and may make your shirt seem tighter then before

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I think it should be marketed like this.

Blue Gene - Will make your Jeans tight as hell !!

in the crotch area?

[Straylightrun]

Can you stack this with USPlabs Jack3d??

[MrAnaconda]

in the crotch area?

LOL. And people at the gym thought it was a tube sock. How wrong they were!

Can you stack this with USPlabs Jack3d??

Yup you can.

[5Six]

I think it should be marketed like this.

Blue Gene - Will make your Jeans tight as hell !!

So many ways to read that

[Peter LeDrew]

thanks for helping to spread the word. its amazing how many people will take dangerous prohormones over a safe product like this

That is a good point. This is a great product and not going to cause liver or other issues at all... in fact, there are many reasons it will/should help improve health.