Anthony21's Magnum Opus Log

[Anthony21]

I want to first give a big thanks to Kon_Rock for giving me the opportunity to log Magnum Opus. I was a fan of Opus when I got three samples before so i'm pretty excited to log a full tub.

I want to let every one know that i'm not going to BS this log and give praise where praise isn't due. If any of you have seen my logs you'll know i'm honest about my thoughts on the product.

This product couldn't come in time cause i'm in much need of a stimulant break. I've used several preworkouts one after another without taking a break. I still got the effects though associated with a stimulant based preworkout. With that said i'm going to be going stim free this entire log. This means no coffee, energy drinks, tea etc. I want to be able to fully give this log 100% and this is part of it.

My training protocol i'm following is Madcow's 5x5. It's a strength based program and i'll be lifting three days a week.

Nutrition wise i'm just eating like a beast and not worrying about some 6 pack. If i'm training for strength i'm eating for it as well.

I think I got the important stuff out the way.

I was pretty excited when I got home and saw a package at my front door step. I was even more floored when I saw the contents of the package. Kon again thanks a lot bro.






So as you can see I got a sh!t ton of samples of Magnum Serum, a full size bottle of A bomb and the new flavored Magnum. On top of that I got the awesome Magnum Opus shirt. Talk about a hook up


Tomorrow will be my first day with Opus. It's going to be an early AM workout that'll consist of Squat, Bench, Row. I know it's going to take some time to get accustomed to not having a stimulant based workout but I think Opus will deliver (I hope). I'll also stack Serum and A-Bomb along the way as well. Until tomorrow you guys take care and thanks for lurking and following.

[Kon_Rock]

Heck yeah!!! I'm glad you got everything and looking forward to how this goes, bring on the PUMPS!!!

[Anthony21]

Heck yeah!!! I'm glad you got everything and looking forward to how this goes, bring on the PUMPS!!!

I am definitely going to bring it with this log. I don't necessarily train for pumps but we'll see how that plays out

Thanks again Kon.

[Anthony21]

Thought since I didn't lift today I can at least drop some good porn today. I ate pretty good today. I ate more calories than I intended, 4200 calories to be exact but notasinglefukwasgiven/10



That's my sirloin pasta dish.

[Free Weight Friedel]

WTF?

That's alot of Magnum goodies!

[Anthony21]

WTF?

That's alot of Magnum goodies!

I was definitely surprised with the amount that I received. Kon definitely came through and hooked it up. Now it's up to me to deliver an epic log.

[NorCalMike]

Nice man. You really did get the hookup, wow.

You're really putting Opus to the test early by benching, squatting, and rowing all on the 1st day . That's a heavy workload right there, even without accessory exercises. Interested to see how things go lifting with Opus. I'm using it now, but only for cardio on non-lifting days or the occasional two-a-day sessions with a lift and cardio separately. Just not ready for that long-overdue stim break yet .

[Free Weight Friedel]

I was definitely surprised with the amount that I received. Kon definitely came through and hooked it up. Now it's up to me to deliver an epic log.

You need to try 1 scoop Opus with 1 scoop Serum!

[Anthony21]

Nice man. You really did get the hookup, wow.

You're really putting Opus to the test early by benching, squatting, and rowing all on the 1st day . That's a heavy workload right there, even without accessory exercises. Interested to see how things go lifting with Opus. I'm using it now, but only for cardio on non-lifting days or the occasional two-a-day sessions with a lift and cardio separately. Just not ready for that long-overdue stim break yet .

What's up Mike. I'm definitely not holding back I'm running Madcow's 5x5 so that's all I do during my workouts, compound lifts are where it's at.

You need to try 1 scoop Opus with 1 scoop Serum!

That's the plan. Tomorrow will just be Opus cause I want to see how it performs on it's own.

[TheFugitive]

Looking good bro, sub'd

[BenW22]

What's going on in this thread?

Oh not much, just some fuggin' SIRLOIN PASTA!

Oh and in

[Anthony21]

Looking good bro, sub'd

What's going on in this thread?

Oh not much, just some fuggin' SIRLOIN PASTA!

Oh and in

Thanks guys. It's good to have you following along. I can confirm the pasta was epic!

[KenshinH]

Looking Thick. Solid. Tight. (the pasta that is )

Subbed and repped

[shoefanatic23]

Subbed ! You musta got the pasta dish from watching dusty hanshaw haha

[sloop]

In for epic Anthony21 log and pictures!

Magnum picked a good one, Anthony is one of the best.

[Anthony21]

Looking Thick. Solid. Tight. (the pasta that is )

Subbed and repped

Hahaha that pasta was pretty good and thanks as always for the sub Ken.

Subbed ! You musta got the pasta dish from watching dusty hanshaw haha

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Damn it and I thought nobody would know lmao lol. It came out good bro, you should try it.

In for epic Anthony21 log and pictures!

Magnum picked a good one, Anthony is one of the best.

Hey thanks Sloop I really appreciate that. It means a lot coming from a vet of the boards like yourself


I'm about to hit the gym today after i'm done downing my two scoops of Opus. Pics and vids coming soon.

[Kon_Rock]

Things are looking awesome in here

That food was looking good, like George said feel free to mix Opus and Serum up anyway you see fit. Your gonna put this to the test for sure, can't wait to hear.

[sloop]

You need to try 1 scoop Metamucil with 1 scoop Benefiber!

Fixed for misspelling.

[BenW22]

I cannot wait until you post a vid in this thread. Unless it's an epic PR, prepare your angus young man!

[Anthony21]

What's up guys. I jut got back from the gym a little bit ago and i'm drinking on dat dere chocolate milk

I woke up this morning at 5am and got ready for my morning workout. I always train fasted on Monday's.

The directions on Opus say if you're over 130lbs to take 2 scoops, so that's what I went ahead and did in my cool Magnum cup



One thing I liked right away with Opus was the scooper's handle.



So I mixed two scoops in 12 oz of water with just spoon. The first thing that started to happen was tons of foam was forming. I'm not surprised cause if you look at the ingredients on Opus you would understand why.

I would stir for a couple seconds, wait a couple seconds and continue stirring. Eventually the foam disappeared but there was still some at the top.



There was no issue though with any particles not being mixed which is a plus.

The flavor is Blue Yasberry and it definitely had a nice taste of berry flavor. It also had this slight carbonated bite to it which I liked. Overall the flavor was great and those that liked their preworkout to taste good will enjoy this one.

Coming from using stimulants in my preworkout to one that is stimulant free is a big change. I know going into this that i'm not going to "feel" this preworkout like I would with a preworkout that contains stims. With that said day one with Opus felt good. I know it's to early to really say this preworkout delivered but I did feel a bit up lifted through out my workout.

I took Opus on an empty stomach and headed to the gym around 5:30am. By the time I got to the gym I was awake and during my dynamic I was definitely ready to go lift. I did get those strong BA tingles and that's no surprise seeing as I took 2 scoops. This wasn't much of an issue for me.

I didn't get hit with any crazy energy or focus but I was expecting this. I did have a sort of normal energetic feeling. It's kind of hard to explain but I wasn't as tired as I thought I would be for waking up that early and having to do 3 compound lifts on an empty stomach. I had enough endurance to get me through my workout and felt great towards the end of it.

It's day 1 with Opus so it's hard to gauge it so far. I'm hoping with more and more workouts with it I can give it a fair assessment.

Lets get to my workout and some videos of my top set with my squat and bench.

10/29/12

Squat 5x5
120x5
150x5
180x5
205x5
235x5

Squat 235x5



Bench 5x5
90x5
115x5
140x5
160x5
185x5

Bench 185x5



Pendlay Row
70x5
90x5
110x5
130x5
145x5

Overall it was a good workout and I felt strong during my lifts. Tomorrow is my rest day and i'll be back in the gym on Wednesday. Until then, STAY STRONG

I leave you with some music that was blasting in my ear during my workout.

[Kon_Rock]

AWESOME 1st DAY!!!!

Squats look really good, great depth.

Opus has effervescent in it, that's gives its carbonation feel - also be careful if you put it in a closed container, it would build pressure.

[Anthony21]

AWESOME 1st DAY!!!!

Squats look really good, great depth.

Opus has effervescent in it, that's gives its carbonation feel - also be careful if you put it in a closed container, it would build pressure.

Thanks Kon. That's the reason I used a spoon I didn't want the top popping off the magnum cup lol.

[Anthony21]

Happy Halloween guys. I hope all you have a good one and if you have kids hope you have a good time with them and be safe.

Today i'll be hitting the gym up for my Squat, OHP & Deadlift workout. I'm definitely looking forward to killing it in the gym with some Opus. Stay tuned.

[caveycavey]

Yeah I made the mistake of putting it in a shaker cup and shaking. Blew the lid clean off. Luckily didn't waste too much.

[Kon_Rock]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN...have a SPOOKY workout

[Anthony21]

Yeah I made the mistake of putting it in a shaker cup and shaking. Blew the lid clean off. Luckily didn't waste too much.

I'll make sure not to make this mistake lol

HAPPY HALLOWEEN...have a SPOOKY workout

I definitely plan to have a good one.

[dbone1026]

I will follow, but only if you stop sending me questionable pics...

[BenW22]

Wow, those are some deep squats. Nice job.

And yeah, stop sending Dbone pics...that's my job.

Wait, wut?

[Anthony21]

I will follow, but only if you stop sending me questionable pics...

Wow, those are some deep squats. Nice job.

And yeah, stop sending Dbone pics...that's my job.

Wait, wut?

Hahaha pics? Fuk that Dbone is the one sending me the pics and my dumbass happened to open it at work yesterday lmao lol

I hope all you guys had a good Halloween last night. I know I did. I killed a large pizza post work out haha. I'm feeling fat as fuark this morning but whatever lmao.

The goal was to get 3,580 calories in, yea mission accomplished seeing as I went past that lmao.

So I got home from work yesterday and had my two scoops of Opus. Man I love the taste of two scoops in 16 oz water. The berry and carbonation is great with every drink. I got those BA tingles as well that I don't mind and felt them through out my entire workout.

Yesterday I noticed I had some pretty good endurance through out my workout. I felt strong and really in tuned with my lifts. It was a natural energetic feeling I had going. Day 2 was definitely a build off day 1 with Opus. Lets get to the workout and a video


10/31/12
Squat 4x5
120x5
150x5
180x5
180x5

OHP 4x5
75x5
90x5
105x5
120x5

Deadlift 4x5

200x5
235x5
275x5
315x5

Deadlift @ 315x5


Assistance
Latpulldown
100x12
100x12
100x8
100x8

DB shrugs
55x8
55x8
55x6

[dbone1026]

How do you like using the slight platform on DLs to have the bar off the ground a little? Been meaning to try that to see if it makes a difference (maybe I will give it a try this weekend).

FYI - I thought that was a quality pic I sent you