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

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Today was hard and even though I made my numbers, I wasn't able to go beyond! I did gain in other areas but my primary exercise was just my required 5. Atleast I made 5!

Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Deadlifts-

165x10
205x10
245x10
265x5
310x5
355x5

Barbell Good-mornings-

165x12
175x12
185x12
195x12
205x12

Hanging Leg Raises-

3 sets of 10 (w/20 lbs)
2 sets of 10 (w/25 lbs)

And lots of ab exercises to start tightening up the stomach!

So not as many reps as I would like to have gotten on the 6th set of deadlifts, but I am happy with them. Like I said Sunday, I will try and I may fail, but atleast I tried!

INSPIRATION!

[burlyman619]

fuking sickening workout brah

Doran Yates and Kai Green are two bbers I respect. Nice vid

[E_P_C]

355x5 is pretty damn impressive considering your previous PR was 370

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Brutal arm workout. Had insane pumps and veins were like pipes. Struggled to make it through the last exercise but got it done


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

Seated Press DB-

45x15
45x10
45x10
45x8
45x8

Seated DB Front Raises-

25x8
25x8
25x8
25x8

DB Shrugs-

80x10
90x10
90x10
90x10

EZ Bar Curls-

70x15
70x10
80x8
85x8
90x6

Seated DB Curls-

40x8
40x8
40x8
40x8

EZ Bar Preacher Curls-

35x10
45x10
45x10
45x6

Reverse Curls-

35x10
45x10
45x10
45x6

Cable Bar Pressdown-

120x8
130x8
140x8

Seated DB Triceps Extension-

60x15
70x10
80x8
90x6

Skullcrushers-

70x10
70x10
70x10

Motivation/Tunes:

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Brutal arm workout. Had insane pumps and veins were like pipes. Struggled to make it through the last exercise but got it done


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

Seated Press DB-

45x15
45x10
45x10
45x8
45x8

Seated DB Front Raises-

25x8
25x8
25x8
25x8

DB Shrugs-

80x10
90x10
90x10
90x10

EZ Bar Curls-

70x15
70x10
80x8
85x8
90x6

Seated DB Curls-

40x8
40x8
40x8
40x8

EZ Bar Preacher Curls-

35x10
45x10
45x10
45x6

Reverse Curls-

35x10
45x10
45x10
45x6

Cable Bar Pressdown-

120x8
130x8
140x8

Seated DB Triceps Extension-

60x15
70x10
80x8
90x6

Skullcrushers-

70x10
70x10
70x10

Motivation/Tunes:

Brah, you motivate me everyday! I strive to be on your level! It's cool that we share this thread!

[E_P_C]

Brah, you motivate me everyday! I strive to be on your level! It's cool that we share this thread!

Haha you are on my level already for your age man. I dont see many people at your age in the gym, let alone deadlifting 355x5 lol

[MTCS]

Haha you are on my level already for your age man. I dont see many people at your age in the gym, let alone deadlifting 355x5 lol

Brah, 2 weeks ago, I was doing 210 on the barbell good mornings and I was on top of the world, until I saw and older fella from TRF doing the same exercise with 300#! I was destroyed! But thanks man, I love my gym time! BTW, Warrior is the greatest fight movie EVER! Just goes to show you what determination and hard work can do for you!

[E_P_C]

Brah, 2 weeks ago, I was doing 210 on the barbell good mornings and I was on top of the world, until I saw and older fella from TRF doing the same exercise with 300#! I was destroyed! But thanks man, I love my gym time! BTW, Warrior is the greatest fight movie EVER! Just goes to show you what determination and hard work can do for you!

Always gonna be someone bigger and stronger, just gotta keep pushing yourself beyond YOUR limits

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Exhausted, but a ****ty workout always beats a skipped workout


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

Single Arm Pulldown-

60x15
70x10
80x8
90x6
100x4

Single Arm Rows-

60x10
60x10
60x10

T Bar Rows-

45x10
55x10
70x8

Side Bends-

25x50
25x25
25x25

Knee Raises-

20
10
10

Motivation/Tunes:

[MTCS]

Chest Day and it was an epic failure! Weight I was pushing two weeks ago, I failed on today! My head wasn't in the game, I wasn't focused, I just wasn't ready for the gym! I think I have to attribute today to the fact that my Naval career ended today and the job search process has been the most stressful thing I have done in a very long time! I have to brush off today, get up tomorrow, refocus and get back at it tomorrow! So instead of tomorrow being legs, it will be chest and legs! I need to turn this failure into success!

[E_P_C]

Chest Day and it was an epic failure! Weight I was pushing two weeks ago, I failed on today! My head wasn't in the game, I wasn't focused, I just wasn't ready for the gym! I think I have to attribute today to the fact that my Naval career ended today and the job search process has been the most stressful thing I have done in a very long time! I have to brush off today, get up tomorrow, refocus and get back at it tomorrow! So instead of tomorrow being legs, it will be chest and legs! I need to turn this failure into success!

Thats part of the game man, its how you respond tomorrow that defines the person you are

[E_P_C]

^^^ damn thats pretty good lol i might have to put that on a t shirt

[MTCS]

Thats part of the game man, its how you respond tomorrow that defines the person you are

Thanks bro, that's exactly what I needed!

[MTCS]

^^^ damn thats pretty good lol i might have to put that on a t shirt

If you do, I want one!

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

It never gets easier, you just get stronger

I dont know how Im getting through these workouts but I am.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

DB Bench Press-

60x10
80x10
100x4
100x3
100x3
90x5
80x8

Leg Press-

270x10
450x10
540x5
600x5
630x4
540x10
450x15
360x10
360x10

Pec Fly Machine-

160x10
160x10
160x10
160x10

Calf Raises-

90x25
90x25
90x25
90x25

Incline Press Machine-

130x10
145x8
160x6
175x6
190x4
205x3

[Bobgnarley]

Chest Day and it was an epic failure! Weight I was pushing two weeks ago, I failed on today! My head wasn't in the game, I wasn't focused, I just wasn't ready for the gym! I think I have to attribute today to the fact that my Naval career ended today and the job search process has been the most stressful thing I have done in a very long time! I have to brush off today, get up tomorrow, refocus and get back at it tomorrow! So instead of tomorrow being legs, it will be chest and legs! I need to turn this failure into success!

My brother in law just went through the same thing he got kicked out of the Navy due to an injury. This video right here is one of my favorites because of the starting quote it always gets me pumped and ready to go.

[MTCS]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! It def helped me to step back and focus and get my head where it needs to be. I good friend of mine sent me this video yesterday and it is something I will watch every day to get ready for the gym! When you think you can't, watch this video and I will tell you that you can! Like E_P_C said, "I can't tell you it will be easy, what I can tell you is that it will be worth it!"



I will be successful today!

[djlogik]

You two are killing it! Wish I found this thread earlier, it is filled with tons of motivation. Subbed for my new pre-workout motivation

[E_P_C]

You two are killing it! Wish I found this thread earlier, it is filled with tons of motivation. Subbed for my new pre-workout motivation

Thanks

[DICE20]

End of Week 3 of 24



Not too bad. Still need a lot of work on my legs

What is your bodyfat estimation in your recent photo here?

[E_P_C]

What is your bodyfat estimation in your recent photo here?

12-13 at a guess

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Yesterday was a failure and today wasn't a great success but a success none the less! Today I did Chest and Legs and I was able to get through everything!

Supplements Taken:

3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 tabs Cellucore SuperHD
2 tabs AEN APE
1 scoop of Animal Rage
3 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Creatine RT (during workout)
1 scoop IntraBolic (during workout)

Training:

Bench Press-

105x10
125x8
155x8
165x5
190x5
215x5

Dumbbell Bench Press-

75x10
75x10
80x8
80x8
85x7

Incline Bench-

95x10
95x10
115x10
115x10
125x10

Decline Bench-

135x10
155x10
155x10
175x10
175x8

Squats-

130x10
160x10
195x10
210x5
240x5
275x8

Leg Press-

540x15
540x15
590x15
590x15
590x10

So it was a better day today! I didn't get any reps beyond what I was supposed to do on the bench press, but I was able to come back today and focus on the task at hand and make it through the workout! Tomorrow is a long day in Atlanta so no time for the gym but I do look forward to next week and greater success!

[E_P_C]

^^^ Way to get back in there and do some work. Take the weekend to get back mentally and then get back on the program Monday

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Every day is a step in the right direction. Some days those steps are larger than others


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

Seated DB Curls-

45x5
45x5
45x5
40x8
35x10
35x10

Seated DB OH Press-

70x15
70x15

EZ Bar Curls-

70x10
80x10
90x6
100x6
100x4
100x4
70x10

Rope Pressdown-

70x15
70x15
70x15

Rope OH Press-

50x15
50x15
50x15
50x15
50x15

Front Rope Crunch-

100x10
150x10
150x10
150x10

Cable Bar Pressdown-

100x10
130x8
140x7
150x5

Crunches-

50
50

[Swuuu]

What is your bodyfat estimation in your recent photo here?

Great job man! What happened to the paper for the second pic? lol

[SWelch]

You two are killing it! Wish I found this thread earlier, it is filled with tons of motivation. Subbed for my new pre-workout motivation

It's good reading - just gonna have to go catch up

Speaking of which - great job - motivation and dedication both E_P_C & MTCS. I didn't get to post this before; but, MTCS - thanks for your service. It means alot.


Keep killin' it

[E_P_C]

Great job man! What happened to the paper for the second pic? lol

Dont need it for just random pics. The 12 week pic will have one so you know im not frauding

It's good reading - just gonna have to go catch up

Speaking of which - great job - motivation and dedication both E_P_C & MTCS. I didn't get to post this before; but, MTCS - thanks for your service. It means alot.


Keep killin' it

Thanks

[MTCS]

It's good reading - just gonna have to go catch up

Speaking of which - great job - motivation and dedication both E_P_C & MTCS. I didn't get to post this before; but, MTCS - thanks for your service. It means alot.


Keep killin' it

Thanks man, I appreciate it! It was a good run, now time to do something else!

[E_P_C]

Took yesterday off, heading to the the gym this morning for back

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Superbowl Sunday so getting a workout in is a win lol. Was a good way to end the week. Had a slight cheat day for the first time really in 4 weeks, im sure my body appreciates the carbs and will make good use of them anyways.

So I did decide that I am not going to do the powerlifting meet in April and i am going to push that back to October. I know that i can do it, but im not gonna drop that kind of money into something im not 100% into and right now with this tempo of training my 1RM's are taking a serious hit. The show is my goal right now and if i focus on one thing i know i can crush that and then train for a few months and crush the powerlifting meet. Im getting stronger and adding some size but that is not going to equate to max strength so i think at this point this is the best course of action and the one that i will make the most out of.

Other than that im 110% into the Show and i am making huge steps towards that!


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
3 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad
1 scoop of Intrabolic
2 caps of Green Coffee Extract
5 caps of Fish Oil


Training:

Lat Pulldown-

160x15
160x10
180x8
180x8
200x6

Single Arm Pulldown-

60x15
70x10
80x8
90x6
100x4

Cable Rows-

120x10
130x15
130x10
140x8
150x6


Week 4 Review:

Legs/Chest- A
Arms- A
Back- C
Legs/Chest- A
Arms- A
Back- B

Diet- B

Cardio- F


Overall Week: A-

6 workouts is a very productive week in my book. Lots of progress being made at a steady rate and that is the key to this whole thing.


APE Review:

Libido is at a stupid level right now, I feel like im a Junior in High School again. Its seriously more annoying than pleasant this week. Endurance and recovery is great right now, as you can tell from the workouts and volume this week. Adding a little bit of size while getting lean, cant beat that! Mood is definitely elevated, really happy with this aspect more than anything. Overall APE has definitely kicked in and the benefits are really being felt now.