Tearing Up the Gym w/ EFX's Karbolyn/I-Rush Stack!

[Jmhager]

So big thanks goes out to EFX and SixthSense for hooking me up with this awesome stack! I havent gotten it yet but I'm expecting it in the next day or so!

MEET THE STACK:




THE PRODUCTS:
Here is a brief description of the products off of the company website...

Karbolyn:
*Quickly Hyper-Loads Muscle Tissue With Glycogen To Support Performance, Endurance & Recovery!*
*Designed With A "Sustained-Release" Mechanism For Over 2 Hours Of Stimulant-Free Energy Support!*
*100% Sugar Free & Gluten Free!
*For More Info/To Purchase: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/aap/karbolyn.html

i-RUSH 475:
*A highly sophisticated "insulin mimicker" formula that contains a synergistic array of five powerful insulin supporting compounds.
*If that's not enough, our researchers discovered that i-RUSH 475 could be made even more effective by adding the super ingredient Karbolyn—to help rapidly shuttle its powerful ingredients to the point of delivery.
For More Info/To Purchase: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/al...-rush-475.html

TO COME IN THIS LOG:
*I will be rating these products based on the following Criteria:
1-Strength/Rep Increase
2-Sustained Workout Energy
3-Focus Enhancement
4-Pumps
5-Side Effects (or lack thereof)
6-Taste
7-Overall assessment
*I will be including a video taste test to start off this log whenever I get the products!
*I'll be writing about my schedule, diet, workouts, results, how I feel, etc.
*At the end of the log I will do a final review and rate on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest positive score.

ABOUT ME:
I am a college baseball player at a D1 school in NC. I am 20 years old and have been lifting for over 5 years total, and bodybuilding specific for about 1.5 years. I am currently clean bulking to add some lean mass! My current workout split includes my own workouts, as well as conditioning and weightlifting workouts with my team trainer! Another important thing to not is that last week I pulled my right hamstring during practice so I will also be rehabbing every day. I love doing legs in the gym so I am dying right now not being able to do them! Hopefully I will be back at it in 2-3 weeks! Here is a look at my tentative schedule for the next week or so (could easily change):

Monday: Abs/Calves/Forearms(Circuit), No Practice
Tuesday: Team Lift(Upper Body-Light) & Team Practice
Wednesday: Chest(Heavy)/Triceps(Light)
Thursday: Back(Heavy)/Biceps(Light) & Team Practice
Friday: Abs/Calves/Forearms(Circuit) & Team Practice
Saturday: Team LiftUpper Body-Light) & Team Conditioning
Sunday: Shoulders(Heavy)/Chest(Light)
Monday: Arms(Heavy)/Abs, No Practice
Tuesday: Back(Heavy)/Calves/Forearms

Can't wait to get my stack!

[prepremed]

awesome, subbed
I'm starting my log tonight. When will you be taking it? I'm doing one dose Karbolyn + i-Rush preworkout

[xfit10]

Subbed, good luck

[Lifting4Everr]

Can't wait to see how Karbolyn works for you. Will you be taking it intra, post or pre?

Sub'd

[Jmhager]

awesome, subbed
I'm starting my log tonight. When will you be taking it? I'm doing one dose Karbolyn + i-Rush preworkout

Subbed, good luck

Can't wait to see how Karbolyn works for you. Will you be taking it intra, post or pre?

Sub'd

Thanks guy!! i was thinking about using the stack pre workout initially, but I would like to tinker with using Karbolyn for my post workout carbs as well!

[Cheftepesh]

Personally I use it pre intra and post depending on the day. I would try all three was if you can.

[xfit10]

I took it pre and post. With my workouts being high intensity and the kind of dry mouth it game me pre I figured it would be best not to. When we have a strength day as we call them in crossfit I will take it intra that day and see how it goes. But the taste of strawberry strike was great.

[sixthsense]

THIS is how you run a log! Excellent opening my friend!

[PochoStrong]

I will be following Good Luck

[Jmhager]

Personally I use it pre intra and post depending on the day. I would try all three was if you can.

I will probably experiment!... It depends on how many servings they send me! If I was purchasing this myself I would probably go pre & post.

I took it pre and post. With my workouts being high intensity and the kind of dry mouth it game me pre I figured it would be best not to. When we have a strength day as we call them in crossfit I will take it intra that day and see how it goes. But the taste of strawberry strike was great.

Cant wait to try mine! I got strawberry too!

THIS is how you run a log! Excellent opening my friend!

Thanks! Am hoping to get my stack soon!

I will be following Good Luck

Thanks for joining!

[Cheftepesh]

Just keep in mind everyones body is different. I tend to use Karbolyn Intra or post. I find that works best for me.

[Jmhager]

Today is the day! Got my stack today at my doorstep!!



Workouts start tomorrow with my team lift!

[Cheftepesh]

Nice good luck. Let see some logging.

[Lifting4Everr]

Nice looking stack, can't wait to see todays workout!

[Jmhager]

Sorry I didnt update yesterday!! I got my workout in and even made my taste test video but had trouble uploading the video! Still isn't uploading :/ Hopefully I can get it up by the end of the day! About to go do my Chest/Tricep workout... Just took my Karbolyn and i-Rush

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Chicken/Oats(2hrs before) & 1 Scoop of Karbolyn/i-Rush(1hr before)
Pre-Workout: NO Explode
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g of carbs & Creatine
Post Workout Meal: Chicken and Brown Rice w/ Black Beans

Workout:
Warmed up with 10 minutes on the bike.
*My workout was a combination of my current Rehab (hamstring) and upper body (mostly back).
1A. Physio-Ball Hamstring Curls:
Bwx20
Bwx20
Bwx20
1B. Abdominal Palloff Press (w/ Band):
20,20,20
2A. Monster Walk (w/Band):
*With a band wrapped around my knee area, I performed shuffles in a low squat position.
8e,8e,8e
2B. DB 1-Arm Row (light):
50x8e
60x8e
70x8e
3A. Bw Physio-Ball Wall Squat:
15,15,15
3B. Wide-Grip Pullups:
10,10,10
4. Hammer Strength Reverse-Grip Pulldowns:
150x12
190x12
190/150/120x10/10/10 (Triple-Drop Set)
5. Med-Ball Pushups:
30

[TigerStealth]

looking forward to the video, this should be a good log!

[Jmhager]

Well the video isn't uploading but I will try on my fiance's computer tomorrow!.... All I can say is this strawberry flavor is the SH**!!! It tastes amazing! I will talk more about it when I get the video posted

For now, here is my Chest/Tricep workout for today

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Chicken & Karbolyn/i-Rush
Pre-Workout: NO Explode
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g of carbs & CellMass
Post Workout Meal: Ground beef, sweet potato

Workout:
Couple shoulder exercises and some stretching
1. BB Flat Bench:
135x10 (w-up)
185x6
205x6
225x6
245x2(+1 forced rep)
2. Decline DB Press:
40x15
60x12
70x12
3. Incline Flyes:
30x12
35x12
40x12
4A. Pec Dec:
75x12
105x12
135x12
4B. Incline Pushups:
12,10,10
4C. Chest Dips:
10,9,7
5. BB Overhead Tricep Extension:
65x12
85x12
105x12
6A. Cable Triceps Kickback:
25x12
25x12
6B. Tricep Dips:
25,25
7. Straight Bar, Cable Triceps Pushdown:
75x15
100x12
150x12
150/100/75x12/12/12 (Triple-Drop Set)

[hercules455]

Well the video isn't uploading but I will try on my fiance's computer tomorrow!.... All I can say is this strawberry flavor is the SH**!!! It tastes amazing! I will talk more about it when I get the video posted

For now, here is my Chest/Tricep workout for today

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Chicken & Karbolyn/i-Rush
Pre-Workout: NO Explode
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g of carbs & CellMass
Post Workout Meal: Ground beef, sweet potato

Workout:
Couple shoulder exercises and some stretching
1. BB Flat Bench:
135x10 (w-up)
185x6
205x6
225x6
245x2(+1 forced rep)
2. Decline DB Press:
40x15
60x12
70x12
3. Incline Flyes:
30x12
35x12
40x12
4A. Pec Dec:
75x12
105x12
135x12
4B. Incline Pushups:
12,10,10
4C. Chest Dips:
10,9,7
5. BB Overhead Tricep Extension:
65x12
85x12
105x12
6A. Cable Triceps Kickback:
25x12
25x12
6B. Tricep Dips:
25,25
7. Straight Bar, Cable Triceps Pushdown:
75x15
100x12
150x12
150/100/75x12/12/12 (Triple-Drop Set)

It's an amazing stack! I especially like it pre workout. I only got to use it like this for one week because I cut pre workout carbs to get ready for a shoot but that week was one of the best I've had in a long long time. Just felt like a machine and the pumps were unreal!

[Jmhager]

Finally got the video to upload!!! Here it is!



Initial Thoughts:
This is really ALL I expected and MORE! The flavor is really strong without being overpowering! It has a great flavor that tastes something like I would expect if I blended up a ton of strawberries in to a glass of fruit juice. It has a natural flavor that is not chemically whatsoever. It even has a bit of a creamy taste like a creamsicle bar made with real strawberries (not oranges). The aftertaste is even delicious! Very sweet, however not overpowering.

Initial Ratings:
Smell: Smelled nice and natural. Strong scent of strawberries n' Cream in the air 10/10
Mix-Ability: Mixed very well with just a few shakes. 10/10
Taste: Awesome. 9/10
Consistency: The consistency was a bit "grainy" but in this case that worked in its favor! The graininess made me feel like I was drinking a blended strawberry smoothie because when you blend all the fruit it gains a grainy texture from all the little seeds. 9/10

Overall Initial Rating: 9.5/10

[Jmhager]

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Protein Shake & Karbolyn/i-Rush
Pre-Workout: NO Explode & CellMass
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g of carbs & CellMass
Post Workout Meal: Jaimie Eason's Turkey Chili

Workout:
*Circuit style... 4 sets of supersets with no rest between
Warm-Up: 10 min cycling
1A. DB Bench:
50x10 (10 sets)
1B. Push Ups:
10 sets of 10
2A. Horizontal Pullups:
5 sets of 5
2B. Overhead BB Situps:
5 sets of 10 with the Bar
3A. Planks:
6 sets of 30 sec holds
3B. Seated Arnold Overhead Press:
6 sets of 10,12,14,16,18,20 (25-lb dumbbells)
4A. Seated Med Ball Slams:
5 sets of 10 (20 lb med ball)
4B. Bw Bench Dips:
5 sets of 10

[Jmhager]

It's an amazing stack! I especially like it pre workout. I only got to use it like this for one week because I cut pre workout carbs to get ready for a shoot but that week was one of the best I've had in a long long time. Just felt like a machine and the pumps were unreal!

Yeah I am loving the pumps!! they are insane!!

[prepremed]

strong review...would MMF. I got the orange flavor which is pretty much like tang

[Jmhager]

strong review...would MMF. I got the orange flavor which is pretty much like tang

Ha thanks.. Is the orange at all like creamsicle?? I love creamsicles! ha

[Cheftepesh]

I have a couple of people who mix the orange with vanilla whey for that creamsicle flavor.

[Jmhager]

Tuesday was a nice chill day. Got an early rehab session in that was focused more on getting me back "up to speed" with my hamstring injury. I also got a full body stretch and a deep tissue massage from the team therapist.

Rehab/ Conditiioning:
1. Cycling: 10 minutes at a quick pace
2. High Knees: 6 sets of 15 yds
3. Butt Kickers (very gentle and slow pace): 6 sets of 15 yds
4. Walking Lunges: 6 sets of 15 yds
5. Jogging: 6 Sets of 50 yds
6. Karaoke Shuffles: 6 sets of 15 yds
7. Low Shuffle Walk: 4 sets of 15 yds

[hercules455]

I have a couple of people who mix the orange with vanilla whey for that creamsicle flavor.

I have to give this a try!

[Jmhager]

I have to give this a try!

I am gonna mix my strawberry with vanilla tomorrow! Should be good

[Jmhager]

Today was crazy! My team trainer set up a sick little circuit with some bodybuilding type moves mixed with some explosive exercises! I almost yacked during the rope swings! ha

I also did a rehab leg session with some light leg curls, leg extensions, light RDLs and some jogging.

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Turkey Burger & Karbolyn/i-Rush
Pre-Workout: NO Explode
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g of carbs & CellMass
Post Workout Meal: Whole Wheat Chicken Burrito & Salad

Workout:
*Circuit style... 4 sets of supersets with no rest between
Warm-Up: 10 min cycling
1A. Incline DB Bench:
50x10
60x10
70x10
75x8
75x8
1B. Bench Dips:
5 sets of 12
2A. DB Bent Rows:
5 sets of 10 with 50-lb DBs
2B. DB Shrugs:
5 sets of 10 75-lb DBs
3B. Seated BB Shoulder Press:
5 sets of 10 with 95-lb
3B. Atlas Press:
5 sets of 10 with 10-lb DBs
4A. Rope Swings:
*swung 2 huge ropes in different variations. (ie. up & down, left & right, alternating, ext)
8 sets of 30 sec
4B. Planks:
8 sets of 30 sec holds

Just a note, I am going to try the Karbolyn/i-rush for post workout soon! Will note my thoughts.

[Jmhager]

I am finally cleared to start doing all my leg work again! I just have to start slow and be careful, no crazy heavy weights for a bit...

Schedule:
Pre-Workout Meal: Chicken & Karbolyn/i-Rush
Pre-Workout: NO Explode
Post Workout: 40g of Protein, 50g carbs & CellMass
Post Workout Meal: Grilled Chicken, veggies, and rice

Workout:
*another circuit style workout today but this time it consisted of 2 giant sets and a bike session burnout!
1A. DB Bench:
50x25
60x15
80x5
1B. Heavy Band Seated Row:
3 Sets of 25, 15, 5 with the band
1C. BB Curls:
65x25
75x15
95x5
2A. DB Step Ups:
30x25
55x15
80x5
2B. Goblet Squat:
30x25
55x15
80x5
2C. Med Ball Toe Touches:
3 sets of 25, 15, 5 with 8-lb med-ball
3. 10 minutes of hell:
* a 10 min ride on the stationary cycle with the resistance knob turned all the way to until you almost cannot petal... Then we had to keep out feet going 100% of the time.

[usafgymrat06]

looking good glad you're enjoying the stack as much as i am