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

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Short and straight to the point. Squats are gonna take the longest to come back up i can tell by how slow my recovery is right now. Deadlifts will
be back in a few weeks. Also figured it was time for a training video. For the first time in my life i woke up in the middle of the night and had to eat.
Im guessing from training hard and not being used to it, but had to grab a shake just to kill the hunger.


Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

Squats- ATG

135x5
185x5
210x5
240x5

Deadlifts-

225x5
300x3
345x3
390x4



Motivation:

[pUniCepts]

Ok so I have a small change of plans to the log. I will be adding another logger in here, a good friend of mine, who will be using the same plan as me for the next 6 months. I figure he will get more motivation in here from you guys than just having his own log.

Thought it was going to be beezle... disappoint/10

[E_P_C]

Thought it was going to be beezle... disappoint/10

lbeezle is too good for my advice. its pretty obvious i have no idea what im talking about

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Quick workout before i go tailgating. Bench is awful lol.


Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
170x3
195x3
220x2
220x2
220x2
205x3
205x3
205x3

Plate Shrugs-

45x20
45x20
45x20

Side Bends-

45x10
45x10
45x10

[d.nguyen]

damn lotta working sets looking good boss

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Got a lot of yard work done today so not much of a rest day but time away from the weights.


Supplements Taken:

6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Off day

[pUniCepts]

lbeezle is too good for my advice. its pretty obvious i have no idea what im talking about

His latest journal entry says otherwise

[MTCS]

Ok so I have a small change of plans to the log. I will be adding another logger in here, a good friend of mine, who will be using the same plan as me for the next 6 months. I figure he will get more motivation in here from you guys than just having his own log.

Let my start off by thanking EPC for working with me on this plan. This is very much like his plan as the first cut I did under his guidance was very successful so I am looking for nothing short of phenomenal results. So lets start this off with what this is. This will be my supplement log for the next 6 months where I will be logging my workouts, my calorie intake, and my supplement schedule. I will have a base of supps which I will use and then I will be throwing in some different supps from time to time, mainly pre workouts and proteins. Of course the lead supp will be APE, but that is a few months away so there will be lots to log before and after that.

About Me:

So what are my goals. Lets start this off with some simple numbers:

Current---------------> Goals

Squat- 265 ----------> 305
Bench- 215 ----------> 265
Deadlift- 350 --------> 400
Mil Press- 155 -------> 195

Pull ups- 3 sets of 10 ----------> 3 sets 0f 15

These will be good goals and I feel that they are achievable over a 6 month timeline.

Ok so what else? Current weight is about 195. Goal weight is whatever. Nothing set just gonna eat and lift heavy and then when it comes time to cut I will make a goal weight for that. Not gonna really focus on the scale since I have been every day since I started on the path of physical fitness. So the plan is for 15 weeks of bulking, followed by 16 weeks of cutting. I think these are good time periods and will get me to where i want to be. APE will be used for the last 6 weeks of the bulk and first 2 weeks of the cut. I may add other activites in during this time but the main goal is a complete body transformation beyond my first earlier this year. Everything else will just be a step towards reaching those meet goals.


Diet:

So here is the plan. More detailed diets will be posted during my cut part of this log. For the bulk phase I will just be trying to meet my calories as clean as possible.



Supplements:

These are the base supps and I like I said I will be adding different supps in as I go to switch things up.



Workout Routine:

I will be using 5/3/1 with some bodyweight weeks mixed into it. Current maxes are below and below that the way my weeks will be set up. Im not going to be posting up a set routine since I make them up on the day, with the exception of what 5/3/1 calls for on that day. Main goal here is to get into my best physical form for a 43 year old man retiring from Military Service and then I will be throwing in whatever accessory lifts I want to do on that day.





I have been doing this for a very short period of time and I am impressed by the results I have seen so far. I hope my progress inspires others in their quest for physical fitness!

[E_P_C]

^^^ Welcome aboard bro. Lets get this thing started!

[MTCS]

^^^ Welcome aboard bro. Lets get this thing started!

All in or not at all! Today starts day 1 bro!

[E_P_C]

All in or not at all! Today starts day 1 bro!

Gonna be a kick ass ride for sure

[kingscross]

Wots Intraxcell? Intra-workout supp?

[TheReverend]

Excited for you to both get up and running full steam

[ScivationLead]

Wow, how have I missed this one? In!

[Ragana]

I been lurking for a while, great stuff here!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

So here we go! Day 1!
The workout was amazing, I know I will feel it tomorrow!
Combined bench with shoulders and feeling great.

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
1 scoop of Cellucor C4
1 scoop of Creatine RT (missed this today...I will get it tomorrow)
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Casien (at bedtime)


Training:

Bench-

85x5
105x5
130x3
140x5
160x5
185x7

Dumbbell Bench Press-

50x15 (x2)
50x12 (x2)
50x11

Dumbbell Rows (Single Arm)-

50x10 (x5)

That was the Chest, now on to shoulders

Smith Machine Incline Shoulder Raise

110x10
110x10
110x10

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

35x15
40x15 (x3)

Side Lateral Raise

15x15
20x12 (x3)

Shrugs

135x15
155x12 (x2)

Dumbbell Front Raise
20x15
25x12 (x3)

This was a good start for day 1 and I can only look forward to the rest of the week!

[burlyman619]

MTCS, quick question. Why did you do DB rows (a back exercise) during a chest and shoulder workout ?

[E_P_C]

Wots Intraxcell? Intra-workout supp?

Beta Alanine supplement

Wow, how have I missed this one? In!

Good to see you in here bro. Just made another thread confessing my love for your company lol

I been lurking for a while, great stuff here!

thanks for stopping by

Thoughts of the Day:

So here we go! Day 1!
The workout was amazing, I know I will feel it tomorrow!
Combined bench with shoulders and feeling great.

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
1 scoop of Cellucor C4
1 scoop of Creatine RT (missed this today...I will get it tomorrow)
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Casien (at bedtime)


Training:

Bench-

85x5
105x5
130x3
140x5
160x5
185x7

Dumbbell Bench Press-

50x15 (x2)
50x12 (x2)
50x11

Dumbbell Rows (Single Arm)-

50x10 (x5)

That was the Chest, now on to shoulders

Smith Machine Incline Shoulder Raise

110x10
110x10
110x10

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

35x15
40x15 (x3)

Side Lateral Raise

15x15
20x12 (x3)

Shrugs

135x15
155x12 (x2)

Dumbbell Front Raise
20x15
25x12 (x3)

This was a good start for day 1 and I can only look forward to the rest of the week!

Looking good bro

[MTCS]

MTCS, quick question. Why did you do DB rows (a back exercise) during a chest and shoulder workout ?

On the 5/3/1 program that I am using as the basis for my workout plan, it is one of the exercises that is paired up with the bench press. You can go to strstd.com and look at the plan that I am following. It also varies the secondary exercises so that you can put as much or as little into the plan as you want. I have had great success with this program so far.

[MTCS]

Beta Alanine supplement

Good to see you in here bro. Just made another thread confessing my love for your company lol

thanks for stopping by

Looking good bro

By the way, I added the IntraXcell to the plan. I am very interested to see how it works.

[E_P_C]

By the way, I added the IntraXcell to the plan. I am very interested to see how it works.

Personally i believe it to be one of the most underrated supplements/ingredients on the market


but then again my scientific research papers are on it so i probably know more than most others who refuse to listen

[E_P_C]

410 + chains for 4

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

These days wont come often, when they do, you enjoy them till the very end.

Woke up before alarm
Got all classes scheduled for spring semester
Aced statistics exam
Bought some chains
Got amazing deep tissue massage
Destroyed heavy weights


Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

Deadlifts- + Chains

225x5
325x5
365x3
410x4

Squats- ATG + Chains

135x5
200x3
225x3
255x3




Motivation:




Also forgot to post goal physique:

What i want



What is more realistic

[Grifts]

Also forgot to post goal physique:

What i want

[img ]http://oi35.tinypic.com/650apg.jpg[/img]

What is more realistic

[img ]http://adamantiumbullet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jason-statham-death-race-shirtless1.jpg[/img]

With hard work and dedication...you too can grow a beard like that.


I think the top one would be a bit easier, as you look look you have a smaller waist, at least to me. The bottom guy looks much thicker around the waist, looks to have quite a bit more muscle, even if not as shredded as the top one.

I'd try for the bottom one. 1) you get to eat more 2) more overall muscle

EDIT: Thanks for the protein. Tried my first one and it was gooood.

[E_P_C]

With hard work and dedication...you too can grow a beard like that.


I think the top one would be a bit easier, as you look look you have a smaller waist, at least to me. The bottom guy looks much thicker around the waist, looks to have quite a bit more muscle, even if not as shredded as the top one.

I'd try for the bottom one. 1) you get to eat more 2) more overall muscle

EDIT: Thanks for the protein. Tried my first one and it was gooood.

I wouldnt complain with either physique

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

It is good to get back to what I love! The feeling of a hard workout makes me feel like I have accomplished all of my goals for the day!
Even though the workouts are less than where I was before I went to sea, I can definitely feel the progress in every lift that I do!
Anything worthwhile, is worth 200% of effort, and this is definitely worthwhile!

Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

Squats-

100x5
125x5
150x5
165x5
190x5
215x10

Leg Extensions-

140x10 (x2)
145x10 (x2)
150x10

Leg Press (with calf raises)-

360x15 (x3)
450x15 (x2)

Tricep Pushdown (with rope attachment)-

40x15 (x5)

Tricep pushdown (drop set)-

70->30x8 (X3)

Decline medicine ball situps-

25
15
10

Everyday I think about where I was 3 years ago at 240 pounds and fat! I am genetically predispositioned to be fat like the rest of my family and know that if I take a moment and relax, I will be right back where I was. Every ounce of progress is a step closer to my goal.

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

It is good to get back to what I love! The feeling of a hard workout makes me feel like I have accomplished all of my goals for the day!
Even though the workouts are less than where I was before I went to sea, I can definitely feel the progress in every lift that I do!
Anything worthwhile, is worth 200% of effort, and this is definitely worthwhile!

Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

Squats-

100x5
125x5
150x5
165x5
190x5
215x10

Leg Extensions-

140x10 (x2)
145x10 (x2)
150x10

Leg Press (with calf raises)-

360x15 (x3)
450x15 (x2)

Tricep Pushdown (with rope attachment)-

40x15 (x5)

Tricep pushdown (drop set)-

70->30x8 (X3)

Decline medicine ball situps-

25
15
10

Everyday I think about where I was 3 years ago at 240 pounds and fat! I am genetically predispositioned to be fat like the rest of my family and know that if I take a moment and relax, I will be right back where I was. Every ounce of progress is a step closer to my goal.

Great work bro. Squats look good im sure you will be back to your previous numbers very soon.

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

I havent trained arms serious in a long time before these last two weeks. Looks like ive added an inch already, not serious lol
but you know what im talking about. Recovery is great now, even after yesterdays workout i feel nothing today.


Supplements Taken:

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


Training:

OH Press-

105x3
120x3
135x7

Barbell Curls-

95x5
95x5
95x5
115x3
115x3
115x3

Dumbbell Preacher Curls-

35x5
40x3
40x4
40x4
40x3

Barbell Shrugs- + Chains

275x10
275x10
315x5
315x5
315x5

Dumbbell Front Raises-

25x5
30x5
35x5
35x5
35x5

Dumbbell Side Raises-

25x5
30x5
30x5
30x5
30x5


Motivation:

[MTCS]

Great work bro. Squats look good im sure you will be back to your previous numbers very soon.

Thanks bro. The lifts felt good today and like you, I am very confident that I will be back to my original numbers very soon!
I think that I may have under stated my goals. I will either meet or exceed them at the end of this!

[burlyman619]

Are you going to post before pictures? I need something to fap to