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

[burlyman619]

Stuck at 175

I can understand that, somewhat. Youve been sick so that has had to be detrimental to your gains.I imagine youre recovering now?

Ive been putting on a great deal of muscle, but some fat too which makes me sad face like a Bulimic 16 year old chick.

[MTCS]

Nice workout man! Are you trying to get in the gym on the cruise ? I am about to face that vacation challenge as well-road trip across the country. Theres been quiet a few "going away" parties but I still had to make it in the gym lol. Dont let all your gains go away brah!

I have my workouts planned so I will finish my week on Thursday and take then take Friday thru Sunday off and be back at it on Monday! I will get exercise by other means!

[TheReverend]

Stuck at 175

Are you still trying to gain or are you starting to shed (thought I read you saying you need to be 165 in 2 months) ?

[400Lb Gorilla]

^^^interested in that too. i know you are getting close to cutting time. and if it makes you feel better i had a bicth of a time breaking 185 in bodyweight. just took a while.

[burlyman619]

^^^interested in that too. i know you are getting close to cutting time. and if it makes you feel better i had a bicth of a time breaking 185 in bodyweight. just took a while.

Stats: 5'11", 400 lbs

[E_P_C]

I can understand that, somewhat. Youve been sick so that has had to be detrimental to your gains.I imagine youre recovering now?

Ive been putting on a great deal of muscle, but some fat too which makes me sad face like a Bulimic 16 year old chick.

kinda

Are you still trying to gain or are you starting to shed (thought I read you saying you need to be 165 in 2 months) ?

gain. that was in regards to when i start cutting the end of Jan i have about 8-9 weeks to get back to 165

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Day 36 was an off day. Had a sleep study and I don't know how anyone sleeps during one of those things cause I had more wires connected to me than I have run for my Christmas decorations! Today was back and an good day it was. I had the extra motivation to push above and beyond and had great results!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Deadlift (SLDL)-

135x10
170x10
205x10
240x5
275x5
315x6

Barbell Good-mornings-

155x12
165x12
175x12
185x12
200x12 (PR)

Hanging Leg Raise-

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

Back Extensions (w/45 lbs)-

5 sets of 15

Everything went better than expected today. I definitely was not lacking in motivation as I was last week. Tomorrow is chest and I have been struggling a little there as I am not pushing the weight that I have in the past and it does get discouraging at times. But in time, it, like everything else will get back to where it was!

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Somedays you just gotta say **** it and grip it and rip it

Bodyweight at 180 in the gym


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Deadlifts-

225x5
315x5
365x3
450x2 2RM PR
450x1
450x1 +Chains in Video

Barbell Rows-

225x10 Rep PR
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5

Weighted Pull ups-

25x5
25x5
25x5
45x5
45x5
45x5

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Day 36 was an off day. Had a sleep study and I don't know how anyone sleeps during one of those things cause I had more wires connected to me than I have run for my Christmas decorations! Today was back and an good day it was. I had the extra motivation to push above and beyond and had great results!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Deadlift (SLDL)-

135x10
170x10
205x10
240x5
275x5
315x6

Barbell Good-mornings-

155x12
165x12
175x12
185x12
200x12 (PR)

Hanging Leg Raise-

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

Back Extensions (w/45 lbs)-

5 sets of 15

Everything went better than expected today. I definitely was not lacking in motivation as I was last week. Tomorrow is chest and I have been struggling a little there as I am not pushing the weight that I have in the past and it does get discouraging at times. But in time, it, like everything else will get back to where it was!

Great work on that 315 set

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Decent bench day, nothing crazy. Focused on hitting 3 slow controlled singles. Still a lot of work to do on bench in the next couple months


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
185x5
205x3
235x1
235x1
235x1
225x3
205x5
185x9
135x12

[TheReverend]

How did those sets of 235 feel? How slow did you go? And how bad did the last set of 135x12 burn after that much slow rep, volume?

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Bench day! Pushed a little beyond my 5/3/1 numbers and had great success. Wasn't by much but good. That means for next week I will have to adjust my numbers there too. So, on a side note, I tried the Optimum Nutrition Pre and thought it was ok with no big differences from most of the other pre-workouts, but I can say this, you have to drink it quick as the aftertaste is bad! It's a pre-workout that you just have to get used to the taste if you add it to your supplements. I had a 2 serving sample pack and used both and had most of the same effects as C4 or Pre-surge of any of the others.

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 servings Optimum Nutrition Pre
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Bench-

95x10
115x10
135x10
155x5
185x5
205x6

Dumbell Bench Press-

65x12 (x2)
75x12 (x2)
85x10

Incline Dumbbell Bench-

50x10 (x2)
55x10 (x2)
60x10

Pec Machine-

145x12
155x12
165x12
185x10
205x8

Today was a solid chest day! I am sure I will feel it tomorrow! Finish out the week tomorrow with legs and then it off Fri, Sat and Sun for a much needed cruise with the wife. Back at it Monday to start week 3 of the cycle and put up some big numbers (for me!)

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Decent bench day, nothing crazy. Focused on hitting 3 slow controlled singles. Still a lot of work to do on bench in the next couple months


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
185x5
205x3
235x1
235x1
235x1
225x3
205x5
185x9
135x12

Bro, I know what you are saying about work to be done! I am confident that I will make solid progress and get back where I was. Keep hitting it brother, good to see you back in it!

[E_P_C]

How did those sets of 235 feel? How slow did you go? And how bad did the last set of 135x12 burn after that much slow rep, volume?

Alright. Slow as possible without getting stuck. If i had a spotter my bench would be so much better, but i dont, so i just have to deal with it

Bro, I know what you are saying about work to be done! I am confident that I will make solid progress and get back where I was. Keep hitting it brother, good to see you back in it!

Solid workout man

[400Lb Gorilla]

Nice workout you two. Excellent PR on the 450x2 deadlift.

Stats: 5'11", 400 lbs

U jelly?

[E_P_C]

Nice workout you two. Excellent PR on the 450x2 deadlift.




U jelly?

next week i will get 450x3

[400Lb Gorilla]

next week i will get 450x3

Tomorrow i will get 450x5

With a fukked up knee

Double overhand

^^^ there is your motivation.

[E_P_C]

Tomorrow i will get 450x5

With a fukked up knee

Double overhand

^^^ there is your motivation.

5 reps thats it?

[400Lb Gorilla]

5 reps thats it?

Maybe one or two more. Depends on how it goes. I am supposed to be staying away from max sets to kind of "ramp up" into winning our race

[E_P_C]

Maybe one or two more. Depends on how it goes. I am supposed to be staying away from max sets to kind of "ramp up" into winning our race

Better get to it kid. When are you looking to max again? Im thinking i will attempt 505 in the last few days of this month, depends on how deadlifts go the next two weeks

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Finally a good leg day. Idk if its because i have gone to strict ATG squats or i just havent been focused but this is the first leg day in this log i actually feel like i wasnt acting like a bitch in the gym. The last single was hard but not too hard. I think heavy deads have definitely helped my squats stay up because like i said leg days have been uneventful for the last 6 weeks till now.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Squats-

135x10
185x3
225x3
270x3
275x1
280x1
285x1
290x1
295x1
300x1

Front Squats-

225x1
225x1
225x1
225x1
225x1


Motivation:

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Legs day and an early end to my week! Unlike last week when I just wasn't feeling my lift, today was more that I could have expected! The head, heart and soul were all in it and I could feel the motivation in each and every lift!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Squats-

110x10
135x10
165x10
195x5
220x5
250x10

Leg Press (w/calf raises)-

540x15
590x15
630x15
680x15
720x15 (without calf raises)

Leg Curl-

145x12
155x12
165x12
175x12
185x12

Leg Extension-

135x12
145x12
155x12
165x12
175x12

What an awesome way to end the week! I am so close to my PR for leg press that I am itching to pass it! Monday starts week 3 and the heavy week of the series and I can't wait to get on it! Tomorrow I depart on my first cruise with my bride and it should be just an awesome time! Sorry if I can't provide any updates while out to sea, but data usage it just outrageous! Look forward to all your motivation when I return!

[E_P_C]

250x10

good job buddy way to kill that last workout before vacation

[MTCS]

250x10

good job buddy way to kill that last workout before vacation

Thanks bro! Really gonna revamp my numbers after next week!

[E_P_C]

Thanks bro! Really gonna revamp my numbers after next week!

Wasnt that week 1 of the cycle or am i confused?

[burlyman619]

Fuk yeah ! I love coming to this thread for motivation. Both you guys killing squats pumps me up for tomorrows 300x3

[E_P_C]

Fuk yeah ! I love coming to this thread for motivation. Both you guys killing squats pumps me up for tomorrows 300x3

get it done man a triple is some serious stuff

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Probably need more recovery time before hitting deads again but its too late to say that now. Reps were heavy but got them done. Probably wont hit deadlifts for a week to get some good recovery time.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Deadlifts-

225x5
315x5
365x3
405x1
460x1
460x1
460x1

[MTCS]

Wasnt that week 1 of the cycle or am i confused?

That was week 2 of the cycle. Week 3 starts TODAY!

[E_P_C]

That was week 2 of the cycle. Week 3 starts TODAY!

How was the cruise?