DjLogik's going APE with the help of Athletic Edge Nutrition

[lbeezle]

Nice workout. I'd be dying. lol

[sword_]

With those burn outs and drop sets, someone must be having some extra energy and endurance in the gym!

[djlogik]

With those burn outs and drop sets, someone must be having some extra energy and endurance in the gym!

Definitely!

[sword_]

Definitely!

Good to hear man!

[E_P_C]

Solid workout man

[djlogik]

Day 16.....

I hate leg day, I love leg day. Yup, I'm bipolar! Tuesdays and Thursdays I dread going to the gym. Once I get there and do a few warm-ups though, I'm loving it! Took 2 pills right after dinner, about 90mins pre-workout. Lets get to today's sets:

Tonight's Lower Body Sets

Barbell Squat
135x10
135x8
185x5
250x7
250x7
250x7
185x14 <--burn out set

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
195x8
195x8
195x8

Hack Squat
270x15
270x15
270x15

Standing Calf Raises
195x21
195x21
195x21

Kneeling Cable Crunches
100x15
100x15
100x15

Torso Rotation
140x40 per side

Today I was in my own little world. My gym partner always has an excuse come leg day, which is good and bad at times. I could use the motivational push, but I don't like distractions. Tonight I kept my sweatshirt on with the hood up and I was so focused on my workout. Nothing seemed to distract me. I worked a bit more methodically tonight than usual. Everything was slow, good form, and I concentrated on muscle contractions. It was a different type of burn. I'm sure I'll dread the DOMS tomorrow and Thursday! Overall I am really happy with today's workout. I have noticed a bit of acne on my forehead and shoulders the past few days, not sure if related to the APE or not. Tomorrow is light cardio/rest, but will still take my single pill for the day.

Thanks for the motivation E_P_C, Sword and lbeezle!

[MTCS]

Day 16.....

I hate leg day, I love leg day. Yup, I'm bipolar! Tuesdays and Thursdays I dread going to the gym. Once I get there and do a few warm-ups though, I'm loving it! Took 2 pills right after dinner, about 90mins pre-workout. Lets get to today's sets:

Tonight's Lower Body Sets

Barbell Squat
135x10
135x8
185x5
250x7
250x7
250x7
185x14 <--burn out set

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
195x8
195x8
195x8

Hack Squat
270x15
270x15
270x15

Standing Calf Raises
195x21
195x21
195x21

Kneeling Cable Crunches
100x15
100x15
100x15

Torso Rotation
140x40 per side

Today I was in my own little world. My gym partner always has an excuse come leg day, which is good and bad at times. I could use the motivational push, but I don't like distractions. Tonight I kept my sweatshirt on with the hood up and I was so focused on my workout. Nothing seemed to distract me. I worked a bit more methodically tonight than usual. Everything was slow, good form, and I concentrated on muscle contractions. It was a different type of burn. I'm sure I'll dread the DOMS tomorrow and Thursday! Overall I am really happy with today's workout. I have noticed a bit of acne on my forehead and shoulders the past few days, not sure if related to the APE or not. Tomorrow is light cardio/rest, but will still take my single pill for the day.

Thanks for the motivation E_P_C, Sword and lbeezle!

Nice set bro! Killing it on legs!

[djlogik]

Nice set bro! Killing it on legs!

Thanks!!

[E_P_C]

Great workout. Some nice heavy sets in there and good amount of volume. Keep up the hard work!

[djlogik]

Day 17

Today was just a LISS cardio day. I did 50 minutes on the bike at the gym. Kept the heart rate below 125. 1 pill for the day. Not much more to report.

Daily Macros: 1961cals 165p/211c/57f

[sword_]

How much APE have you used so far.

[EnzY216]

In on this! Keep up the good work Mon!

[MTCS]

Day 17

Today was just a LISS cardio day. I did 50 minutes on the bike at the gym. Kept the heart rate below 125. 1 pill for the day. Not much more to report.

Daily Macros: 1961cals 165p/211c/57f

Right now, you are doing better than me on the cardio!

[djlogik]

Day 18.

Last night was an upper body workout. I did not have my training partner with me, so I went in a bit nervous without my spotter. Lets see how I did...

Upper Body B Lifts

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
95x10
95x10
120x8
120x8
120x8
95x15 <--burnout

Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
135x10
160x10
160x10
160x10

Incline DB Bench.
50x12
65x12
65x12
70x10 <---PB

Hammer Strength High ISO Rows
220x12
220x12
220x12
180x10 <--drop set from above

Tricep Rope Pushdown
170x12
170x12
170x12

Facepulls
100x12
120x12
120x16

Well, I did much better than I thought I would. Was able to stay at 120 on the shoulder press and do the reps comfortably. If I had my spotter I may have gone for 125. They gym was pretty empty and none of the regulars I trust for a spot were around. I did hit a PB of 70x10 with the DumbBell incline presses. I usually struggle to "kick" the dumbbells up into place, but the 70s went up nice and easy. Now I need to hit those for 12 reps before I up the weight again.

I took the usual 2 pills, about 2 hours pre-workout. I have noticed that I am feeling a lot more confident lately, which is huge for me as I am usually pretty timid. Really enjoying APE! Legs tonight.....

Macros:2033cals 162p/198c/72f

[djlogik]

How much APE have you used so far.

I think its 26 pills so far. I do 2 pills 4x week on my lifting days (M/T/T/F). Then 1 on Wednesday and 1 on Saturday. Sunday I don't take any.

[djlogik]

Right now, you are doing better than me on the cardio!

I used to be a runner, which stripped every ounce of muscle I had, so cardio comes easy but I don't enjoy it anymore!

[djlogik]

In on this! Keep up the good work Mon!

Thanks!

[djlogik]

Day 19! I've typed this 3 times already! Damn browser keeps crashing so I am making this short and sweet.

Tonight was my Lower Body B workout. Here's the sets:

Barbell Squat
135x8
185x8
225x5
260x7
260x6
260x8
185x12 <--burnout

Deadlift
185x10
225x8
275x5
275x5

Leg Press
410x20
410x15
410x15

Seated Leg Curl
125x20
125x20
125x20

Seated Calf Raise
130x20
130x20
130x20

Kneeling Cable Crunch
100x15
100x15
100x15

Was in a rush to get to the gym since I got out of work early. I wanted to beat the Friday night crowds. I took my 2 pills right as I headed out the door. The workout was pretty solid. My elbow was bothering me on the deads, so I cut it one set short. I need to rest it some more before the injury gets worse. I am happy with everything else though. Tomorrow will be a rest day and Sunday will be my cardio day.

Macros are good so far for the day. I should finish right around 1900 calls or so. Protein around 170g, carbs about 150g and fats around 65g. That's if I don't wander off my planned meals

Have a good weekend everyone!

[E_P_C]

Great workout and way to end the week!

[djlogik]

Day 21. Start of week 4

After a long weekend, it was back to the gym. Did a bit of cardio yesterday, but that got cut short due to the ice storm that was rolling in. Tonight I was rushed again. I just finished making dinner and my buddy had to go "now" to the gym (the joys of working around family schedules). So i scarfed down my steak and headed out the door. I hate working out right after a meal. I took my 2 pills as I was walking onto the floor. Here's today's results:

Upper Body A

Barbell Bench Press
95x10
95x10
135x10
190x5
190x5
185x7

T-Bar Rows <---no rack or space available for my barbell rows
115x12
135x8
135x8

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
65x5 <--way too heavy at this stage!
60x8
60x8

Dumbbell Incline Fly
45x12
50x12
50x12

Wide Grip Cable Lat Pull-Down
160x12
160x11
160x9 <---running out of gas.....

Standing Dumbbell Curls
30x12
30x10
30x9 <--exhausted and the pump in my arms is making it hard to move them!

Reverse grip ez-bar curls <--tossed in a set to failure in to hit my forearms
50x10

Thats the workout! I was hoping to do better on the bench, but upping to 190 wasn't in the cards. That was really heavy! Will have to stay at 185 for anther week or 2 I think. By the end of the shoulder press I felt spent. I had the focus and drive, but my body wasn't responding as good as i wanted it to. Chalk it up to an off day and move on.

Today's macros: 1892c 158p/117c/74f My Buffalo Chili I had for lunch and the 7oz of steak for dinner killed me on fats. I wanted to be around 60g. I should have had some more carbs prior to the workout, but didnt have time as schedule changed.

Tomorrow is legs, will definitely have to make sure I have my carbs in before I head out the door!

In the first 3 weeks, the pills have made me feel more confident at the gym. I have an overall better attitude throughout the day. My sex drive has been increasing as well . My lifts have not gone down during the cut so far, which is a huge plus in my book. So far so good, lets see how the next 5 weeks progress.

[sword_]

Great results thus far considering you're cutting. You have more energy, confidence, overall better sense of self, sex drive. Someone is going APE. Looking forward to the next few weeks.

[E_P_C]

Great start to the week man

[djlogik]

Day 22

Took two pills before dinner last night. Had a great pre-workout meal with some extra carbs, grabbed a cup of coffee and headed out the door to blast legs. Pulled up to the gym and it was......CLOSED!!!! A transformer was struck by lightning and took power out for a large part of the area. I was so pi$$ed!! I went home and did a bit of cardio instead. So, tonight is now legs and I have to adjust my other workouts. Grrr.....

Macros for yesterday were: 1993 cals 148p/255c/52f

[djlogik]

Day 23

Today was the makeup day for legs. Only took 1 pill today as I had 2 yesterday (want to keep to my original schedule).

Tonight's Lower Body A Sets

Barbell Squat
135x8
185x5
265x5
265x6
265x6
265x6
225x13

Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
185x8
195x8
195x8
195x8

Hack Squat
270x15
270x15
270x15

Standing Calf Raises
195x21
195x21
195x21

Kneeling Cable Crunches
100x15
100x15
100x15

Not a bad night. The squats felt really heavy. I want to do 3x8, but have the hardest time breaking 5-6 reps. I always did 5x5 prior to this cut. I should drop the weight down since I am doing more reps per set, but in my head I feel like that is a sign of getting weak. The rest of the lifts feel fine.

Macros: 1923cals 144p/185c/67f

[E_P_C]

Impressive squats man keep up the hard work

[djlogik]

Day 24

Today was an upper body day. Body is exhausted from legs last night, bit I pushed through. Took 2 pills today, about an hour before hitting the gym

Upper Body B

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
95x10
125x8
125x8
125x8
115x8 <--drop set

Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
130x12
160x10
160x10
160x10

Incline DB Bench.
70x12
70x12
70x12

Hammer Strength High ISO Rows
230x12
230x12
230x12

Tricep Pushdown
170x16
180x10
170x12

Facepulls <--Super-seted with the pushdowns
130x12
130x12
130x11

It was a really good workout. I was so hyped after hitting those 70lb incline DB presses. When I got the the hammer strength rows, I just slammed through those sets with the rush I had. Then I walked over for tricep pushdowns and my arms were spent. First set was ok, but after that it was all downhill. Going to just do light cardio tonight instead of legs and do my legs on Saturday. Will get my schedule back on track next week.

Tonight Macros: 1802cals 156p/188c/63f

[MTCS]

Day 24

Today was an upper body day. Body is exhausted from legs last night, bit I pushed through. Took 2 pills today, about an hour before hitting the gym

Upper Body B

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
95x10
125x8
125x8
125x8
115x8 <--drop set

Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
130x12
160x10
160x10
160x10

Incline DB Bench.
70x12
70x12
70x12

Hammer Strength High ISO Rows
230x12
230x12
230x12

Tricep Pushdown
170x16
180x10
170x12

Facepulls <--Super-seted with the pushdowns
130x12
130x12
130x11

It was a really good workout. I was so hyped after hitting those 70lb incline DB presses. When I got the the hammer strength rows, I just slammed through those sets with the rush I had. Then I walked over for tricep pushdowns and my arms were spent. First set was ok, but after that it was all downhill. Going to just do light cardio tonight instead of legs and do my legs on Saturday. Will get my schedule back on track next week.

Tonight Macros: 1802cals 156p/188c/63f

Very impressed with the 70x12! Good job!

[djlogik]

Very impressed with the 70x12! Good job!

Thanks!

[E_P_C]

Great work on the incline press man

[djlogik]

Day 26 - 4 weeks are in the books!

Today was my rescheduled lower body day. Hit the gym bright and early. Took my last pill of the first bottle, grabbed a protein shake and headed out the door.

Lower Body B

Deadlift
185x10
225x10
275x5
295x5
300x5

Barbell Squat
135x5
185x5
225x5
265x5
265x5
245x10

Leg Press
410x20
410x15
450x15

Seated Leg Curl
130x20
130x20
130x16

Seated Calf Raise
130x20
130x20
130x20

Kneeling Cable Crunch
110x15
110x15
100x15

20mins Stationary Bike

I am very happy with today's workout. I did deads first instead of second. I hit a PB of 300x5 (previous was 300x1 on Dec 31st). Squats were decent, but I felt my form giving way so I dropped the last set 20lbs and banged out 20 good ones. I may keep these lower weight/higher rep as it felt really good. I upped my leg press to 450, should have done it sooner but wasn't paying attention. I also upped my leg curls a tad. I did a bit of stationary bike at the end as to stretch the legs.

At the end of 4 weeks, I have not lost any strength, I actually gained. I have lost only 3lbs, but I am starting to feel smaller. I know my arms are shrinking, those things always look like twigs. My stomach is going down a bit, I'm down 1 belt hole. I'll try and post pictures Monday of my current status.