ProMera Sports: Peak 400 & Con-Cret log with mli16 and oakleym26

[mli16]

BB.com Pages
PEAK 400: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pr.../peak-400.html
CON-CRET: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pmh/concret.html

Hey BB community, this thread will be a partner log for Promera Sports' new Peak400 and Con-Cret! The first 15 days will be Peak400 alone, while the next 15 days will be the two, stacked. First of all, I am incredibly excited to begin logging for Promera Sports. The package should arrive sometime next week, and I should be able to pick it up from home (not living at home on weekdays because of an out-of-state internship) sometime next week at the very latest. I'm going to be partnering up with oakleym26 on this log! And of course, huge thanks and shout out to BronzeBird and the other dedicated Promera Sports reps for this great opportunity.

About Me:
My name is Mike, and I just finished my freshmen year at the University of Pennsylvania, where I'm swimming at the NCAA DI level. I started weightlifting seriously starting this spring in order to supplement my power in the pool and have made some pretty solid gains since then. I started out pretty low (1RM: hang clean: 115 -> 175; back squat: 195 -> 260; bench: 150 -> 190).

Summer Goals:
Continue gaining strength and increasing my lifts, while simultaneously hitting my goal in-season weight of 165 lbs by the end of summer (was 160 in-season this past fall/winter, and hit 175 lbs a couple weeks ago due to cutting back on swimming and increasing lifting). I currently am 170 lbs.

Routine:
I try to lift 4-5 times a week, and I'll be alternating between a compound exercise 5x5 routine and summer workouts that Penn's strength trainer provided us with. I will also be swimming an intense ~6000m a day to stay in swimming and competing shape for next season.

Diet:
I'll be eating more calories as my swim training picks up, meaning about 4-5,000 calories a day. In terms of supplements, I currently take creatine monohydrate, a protein blend, Juggernaut HP as a preworkout, and AminoX as intra.

My only hope is that this log will be helpful for at least some of you guys or gals out there. Feel free to ask any questions, and get ready for some muscle excitability!!

[oakleym26]

First, I would like to say thanks to Bronzebird and ProMera Sports for the opportunity to log this. Should be getting this on Monday if all the shipping goes according to plan. Stoked to be partnering with mli16 as well as to follow the progress of my fellow loggers on this product. Excited to get this started, and once again huge shout out to Bronzerbird and ProMera Sports.

About Me: My name is Oakley and I'm 25. I've been lifting for the last 10 years, off and on for the last few. Started with football and it has become a part of my lifestyle that I couldn't do without. I played collegiate football my freshmen year of college and then moved back home. I haven't 1 RM in a long time so I'm not too sure on what those numbers would be. Over the last 6-8 months I was able to add a solid 35 lbs. to my frame. I have tried some other supplements, but I am still fairly new to the game.

Summer Goals: I want to continue to make gains in the gym, I'm always looking to improve and always trying to push my body. I feel as if I'm at a good weight, so recently I have been trying to cut down for summer. I have seen visual differences in my BF dropping with no significant change in my weight. I'm really hoping to continue this trend while making gains in the gym.

Routine: Currently, I am doing Crossfit 3x a week. In the next couple weeks, I will be looking to increase that to 4-5x per week. I may throw some more cardio into the mix, just wanting to see how my body adapts and if it can keep up. I will also be throwing in some olympic lifting. So I will have some updates on the way when it comes to 1 RM and gains there.

Diet: My diet is something I am working to improve, I have been trying to stick to lean meats and staying away from processed foods. In terms of supplements I am currently on, I have Glutamine and protein.

I guess, that is pretty much me in a nutshell. Here ... We ... Go...

[mli16]

Push up video! Not my best but I'm a lot heavier than when I did my PR

[lonniej]

Good start to your log..Subbed!

[mli16]

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First, I would like to say thanks to Bronzebird and ProMera Sports for the opportunity to log this. Should be getting this on Monday if all the shipping goes according to plan. Stoked to be partnering with mli16 as well as to follow the progress of my fellow loggers on this product. Excited to get this started, and once again huge shout out to Bronzerbird and ProMera Sports.

About Me: My name is Oakley and I'm 25. I've been lifting for the last 10 years, off and on for the last few. Started with football and it has become a part of my lifestyle that I couldn't do without. I played collegiate football my freshmen year of college and then moved back home. I haven't 1 RM in a long time so I'm not too sure on what those numbers would be. Over the last 6-8 months I was able to add a solid 35 lbs. to my frame. I have tried some other supplements, but I am still fairly new to the game.

Summer Goals: I want to continue to make gains in the gym, I'm always looking to improve and always trying to push my body. I feel as if I'm at a good weight, so recently I have been trying to cut down for summer. I have seen visual differences in my BF dropping with no significant change in my weight. I'm really hoping to continue this trend while making gains in the gym.

Routine: Currently, I am doing Crossfit 3x a week. In the next couple weeks, I will be looking to increase that to 4-5x per week. I may throw some more cardio into the mix, just wanting to see how my body adapts and if it can keep up. I will also be throwing in some olympic lifting. So I will have some updates on the way when it comes to 1 RM and gains there.

Diet: My diet is something I am working to improve, I have been trying to stick to lean meats and staying away from processed foods. In terms of supplements I am currently on, I have Glutamine and protein.

I guess, that is pretty much me in a nutshell. Here ... We ... Go...

Nice intro partner. We gonna go HAM

Also good looks Lonnie- Thanks for following!

[WRforlife]

Nice video, a lot more push-ups then me!

[Bronzebird]

Great job mli16 and oakleym26 in getting the log up. The intros and push up video is well done!

I am sub'd and looking forward to the Peak 400 first impression reviews! Video reviews are welcomed, they are best when kept to about 60 seconds for a quick reveiw.

Take note to save the Con-Cret as explained in the Promo instructions / rules.

[mli16]

Got it! The initial post has been edited to reflect the stack with Con-Cret in the latter 15 days.

Great job mli16 and oakleym26 in getting the log up. The intros and push up video is well done!

I am sub'd and looking forward to the Peak 400 first impression reviews! Video reviews are welcomed, they are best when kept to about 60 seconds for a quick reveiw.

Take note to save the Con-Cret as explained in the Promo instructions / rules.

[woolegend21]

Awesome start to the log guys!

Subbed to see the progression

[brad311]

great start guys cant wait to see the progression i am in this one till the end...keep up the hard work

[oakleym26]

Push up video! Not my best but I'm a lot heavier than when I did my PR

Get it! Atta boy! Nice job on the push ups!

[cphunter70]

Push up video! Not my best but I'm a lot heavier than when I did my PR

ahh yeaa inn!!

[mli16]

Thanks for all the support!! Keep em coming

Update: Promera package hit my house this afternoon - driving back Wednesday evening to pick them up and complete my first log entry!!!

[oakleym26]

After a little searching, I found the package. Really excited to finally get this thing rolling.

[oakleym26]

Having some trouble uploading the pictures of the actual product. Any help? I have everything uploaded to the computer, but having trouble copying and pasting.

Took the Peak 400 for the first time yesterday. Mixes up really well. Only had to shake the bottle a couple of times. The taste is great, it was a bit watered down so, today I plan on using less water. Had a fairly solid workout. Was not feeling fatigue during the workout. Keep in mind that I am doing crossfit not spending my time in the gym. Prior to the workout spent some time going over movements, practicing technique to make sure I don't kill myself.

Workout: Row for 50 calories (roughly 500m), 40 russian twists, 30 deadlifts @ 95 lb, 20 push presses @ 95 lb, and 10 pull ups for time.


I finished the workout fairly quick, maybe 3-5 minutes total. I was able to push through my workout without feeling too much burn throughout. Loving this product so far.

Food yesterday consisted of tuna, chicken, and rice. and lots of water! forgot to take a picture of that though. whoops!

[mli16]

Having some trouble uploading the pictures of the actual product. Any help? I have everything uploaded to the computer, but having trouble copying and pasting.

Took the Peak 400 for the first time yesterday. Mixes up really well. Only had to shake the bottle a couple of times. The taste is great, it was a bit watered down so, today I plan on using less water. Had a fairly solid workout. Was not feeling fatigue during the workout. Keep in mind that I am doing crossfit not spending my time in the gym. Prior to the workout spent some time going over movements, practicing technique to make sure I don't kill myself.

Workout: Row for 50 calories (roughly 500m), 40 russian twists, 30 deadlifts @ 95 lb, 20 push presses @ 95 lb, and 10 pull ups for time.


I finished the workout fairly quick, maybe 3-5 minutes total. I was able to push through my workout without feeling too much burn throughout. Loving this product so far.

Food yesterday consisted of tuna, chicken, and rice. and lots of water! forgot to take a picture of that though. whoops!

Woo great workout to start it off -my first log post should be tomorrow night...pumped.

For pics, there's probably an easier way, but you could upload them to an online image sharing service like photobucket, copy the URL to the pic, then use the [img]link[/img] code here

[oakleym26]

Woo great workout to start it off -my first log post should be tomorrow night...pumped.

For pics, there's probably an easier way, but you could upload them to an online image sharing service like photobucket, copy the URL to the pic, then use the [img]link[/img] code here

I'll have to look into it. Thanks man! Looking forward to your post

[oakleym26]

Day 2: Workout of the day was 2 rounds of run 100m, 10 thrusters (front squat into a push press), run 100m, 5 burpees, run 100m, 10 KB swings (26 lb KB), followed up with 3 min ring plank. I was feeling really good throughout the work out. Not feeling a ton of fatigue. Everything was really good, up until a small asthma attack. Total time to complete was about 5-7 minutes. The Peak is really helping me to push through these workouts quickly. I am hoping to add in Olympic lifting within the next week.

Still need to mess with the water ratio. Used about 6 oz of water rather than 8 this time, not too watered down but still not where I would like it for my preference with the taste. Really loving this product.

[mli16]

First log post of Peak400 and of my life! Here goes:

Dinner (pre-lift at 6:30):

-Tomatoes and eggs
-Buttered Corn on the Cob
-Shrimp
-Sesame Chicken
-Rice

No sweet food pics today unfortunately. Was in a bit of a rush today following a long drive home from work (not living at home because it’s too far, but today was some kind of Chinese holiday so I came back).

Supplements:

Pre-lift at 8:30:
-1 scoop of Peak 400 Blue Raspberry.
-1 scoop of IL Juggernaut HP Crimson Punch

Intra-lift at 9:
-1 scoop of BSN AminoX Fruit Punch

Post-lift at 10:30:
-1 scoop of MusclePharm Combat Powder Triple Berry

Peak400 Thoughts:
-Flavor: Wow, this is literally candy. Too good, tastes like the blue jolly ranchers. One complaint is that even though it mixes super easily and quickly, the drink stings my throat a tiny bit when I drink it. Not a problem at all though. I used 4 oz. of water.
-Energy: I felt a very clean energy from Peak400. I almost always take Juggernaut HP and today still felt different, so I am assuming it is from the Peak400 (or a placebo…haha). It wasn’t like I was extra pumped to hoist some iron, but when I picked up the weights, they felt lighter than they ever had – if that makes any sense! Either way, I enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to more.
-Focus: I’m always focused in the gym, so I can’t really comment on this too much.
-First Impressions: I’m liking Peak400 a lot. While I’m not always one who can feel a supplement taking effect directly in my body, I am a pretty psychological person so I like the feeling that I am ingesting something that is supposed to help me lift more. That, the improvements in my lifts today, and the great candy-like taste made me really take a liking to Peak400 already.

What I look like pre-lift:


THE LIFT:
Shoulder Day
-Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 4 x (9 x 45 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 4 x (11 x 15 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Front Raise: 4 x (11 x 20 lbs)
-Cable Cross (Delt Flyes): 4 x (9 x 15 lbs)
-Barbell Standing Press: 3 x (9 x 95 lbs)
-Hang Cleans: 3 x (6 x 105 lbs)
-Barbell Shrugs: 2 x (10 x 205 lbs), 2 x (10 x 225 lbs)

Ab/Core Work
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists
-12 shredders (crunch + sit up + left oblique sit up + right oblique sit up = 1 rep)
-Peanut series (20 crunches w/ 1 leg raised, 20 crunches alt. leg, 20 crunches with both legs raised at different levels, 20 crunches alt., 20 crunches both legs up in a V)
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists

What I look like post-lift:


Workout Comments
-No swim today because I drove home (in NJ) after work (in NY) instead of going to the friend who I’m living with’s house in NY (and whose team I’m training with this summer). Usually my lift will be after a 5000 to 6000 yard practice, though. One of these days, I may take Peak400 before a swim practice to see if there is any noticeable effect or difference if taken before a cardio/aerobic workout.
-I was going to do heavier hang cleans today but after I worked my calves hard two nights ago for the first time in a while, I can barely straight my lower legs. So, I stuck with lower weight on the cleans to make sure I didn’t collapse…Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be fully or almost fully recovered so I can squat/clean to my best ability.

Well that’s all I got for tonight. Hope you guys following along continue to, and I’m always looking for more to join! Good night!

[oakleym26]

First log post of Peak400 and of my life! Here goes:

Dinner (pre-lift at 6:30):

-Tomatoes and eggs
-Buttered Corn on the Cob
-Shrimp
-Sesame Chicken
-Rice

No sweet food pics today unfortunately. Was in a bit of a rush today following a long drive home from work (not living at home because it’s too far, but today was some kind of Chinese holiday so I came back).

Supplements:

Pre-lift at 8:30:
-1 scoop of Peak 400 Blue Raspberry.
-1 scoop of IL Juggernaut HP Crimson Punch

Intra-lift at 9:
-1 scoop of BSN AminoX Fruit Punch

Post-lift at 10:30:
-1 scoop of MusclePharm Combat Powder Triple Berry

Peak400 Thoughts:
-Flavor: Wow, this is literally candy. Too good, tastes like the blue jolly ranchers. One complaint is that even though it mixes super easily and quickly, the drink stings my throat a tiny bit when I drink it. Not a problem at all though. I used 4 oz. of water.
-Energy: I felt a very clean energy from Peak400. I almost always take Juggernaut HP and today still felt different, so I am assuming it is from the Peak400 (or a placebo…haha). It wasn’t like I was extra pumped to hoist some iron, but when I picked up the weights, they felt lighter than they ever had – if that makes any sense! Either way, I enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to more.
-Focus: I’m always focused in the gym, so I can’t really comment on this too much.
-First Impressions: I’m liking Peak400 a lot. While I’m not always one who can feel a supplement taking effect directly in my body, I am a pretty psychological person so I like the feeling that I am ingesting something that is supposed to help me lift more. That, the improvements in my lifts today, and the great candy-like taste made me really take a liking to Peak400 already.

What I look like pre-lift:


THE LIFT:
Shoulder Day
-Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 4 x (9 x 45 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 4 x (11 x 15 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Front Raise: 4 x (11 x 20 lbs)
-Cable Cross (Delt Flyes): 4 x (9 x 15 lbs)
-Barbell Standing Press: 3 x (9 x 95 lbs)
-Hang Cleans: 3 x (6 x 105 lbs)
-Barbell Shrugs: 2 x (10 x 205 lbs), 2 x (10 x 225 lbs)

Ab/Core Work
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists
-12 shredders (crunch + sit up + left oblique sit up + right oblique sit up = 1 rep)
-Peanut series (20 crunches w/ 1 leg raised, 20 crunches alt. leg, 20 crunches with both legs raised at different levels, 20 crunches alt., 20 crunches both legs up in a V)
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists

What I look like post-lift:


Workout Comments
-No swim today because I drove home (in NJ) after work (in NY) instead of going to the friend who I’m living with’s house in NY (and whose team I’m training with this summer). Usually my lift will be after a 5000 to 6000 yard practice, though. One of these days, I may take Peak400 before a swim practice to see if there is any noticeable effect or difference if taken before a cardio/aerobic workout.
-I was going to do heavier hang cleans today but after I worked my calves hard two nights ago for the first time in a while, I can barely straight my lower legs. So, I stuck with lower weight on the cleans to make sure I didn’t collapse…Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be fully or almost fully recovered so I can squat/clean to my best ability.

Well that’s all I got for tonight. Hope you guys following along continue to, and I’m always looking for more to join! Good night!

Solid work man!! You're log is making mine look so pedestrian. Gonna have to really step mine up!

[mli16]

Solid work man!! You're log is making mine look so pedestrian. Gonna have to really step mine up!

Lol nah man - thanks!

[mli16]

Day Two of Peak!

Supplements:
Pre-Swim: 6:20pm
-1 scoop MusclePharm Combat Powder
-1 scoop Juggernaut HP

Pre-Lift: 10:10pm
-1 scoop Peak400

Intra-Lift: 10:35pm
-1 scoop Scivation Xtend

Post-Lift: 11:50pm
-1 scoop MP Combat Powder

Dinner: 9:30pm
-Chicken fajitas with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, green peppers, mushrooms, pinto beans, guac, and cheese
-Nacho chips with real salsa dip
-Mashed potatoes and roast beef with gravy

The Swim: 6:30-8:05pm
Swam for about 90-100 minutes before leaving practice a bit early. The calves were hurting pretty badly every time I pushed off the wall, and I'm also still getting back into full on swimming shape, so today I took it a little easier than usual. Distance: 4500 yards

THE LIFT: 10:35-11:40pm
-Squat: 4 x (5 x 175 lbs)
-Bench: 4 x (5 x 160 lbs)
-Clean: 4 x (5 x 130 lbs)
-DB Row: 4 x (5 x 50 lbs)
-BB Standing Press: 4 x (5 x 105 lbs)
-BB Curls: 4 x (5 x 70 lbs)

Lift Comments:
My calves are still hurting a lot. I hope I didn't pull them and that it's just because they haven't been worked in a while. Anyways, today was supposed to be at 90% of my working set weight, but because of the calves, I went with a lower weight than 90% for leg-related lifts (squats, hang cleans).

Day Two: Peak400 Impressions
-Note: From here on out I will no longer talk about the flavor, mixability, texture, etc. anymore because I don't expect those qualities to change.
-Energy: Again, felt the solid clean energy. I got 6 hours of sleep, worked 9 hours, and swam for 1.5 hours and was able to work near or at my precious PR weights.
-Focus: Locked on as usual.
-Impression: Not feeling too much difference from yesterday but am still enjoying Peak400.

Well, that wraps up another late night of working out...need to sleep, recover, and prepare to hammer tomorrow!

[oakleym26]

Day Two of Peak!

Supplements:
Pre-Swim: 6:20pm
-1 scoop MusclePharm Combat Powder
-1 scoop Juggernaut HP

Pre-Lift: 10:10pm
-1 scoop Peak400

Intra-Lift: 10:35pm
-1 scoop Scivation Xtend

Post-Lift: 11:50pm
-1 scoop MP Combat Powder

Dinner: 9:30pm
-Chicken fajitas with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, green peppers, mushrooms, pinto beans, guac, and cheese
-Nacho chips with real salsa dip
-Mashed potatoes and roast beef with gravy

The Swim: 6:30-8:05pm
Swam for about 90-100 minutes before leaving practice a bit early. The calves were hurting pretty badly every time I pushed off the wall, and I'm also still getting back into full on swimming shape, so today I took it a little easier than usual. Distance: 4500 yards

THE LIFT: 10:35-11:40pm
-Squat: 4 x (5 x 175 lbs)
-Bench: 4 x (5 x 160 lbs)
-Clean: 4 x (5 x 130 lbs)
-DB Row: 4 x (5 x 50 lbs)
-BB Standing Press: 4 x (5 x 105 lbs)
-BB Curls: 4 x (5 x 70 lbs)

Lift Comments:
My calves are still hurting a lot. I hope I didn't pull them and that it's just because they haven't been worked in a while. Anyways, today was supposed to be at 90% of my working set weight, but because of the calves, I went with a lower weight than 90% for leg-related lifts (squats, hang cleans).

Day Two: Peak400 Impressions
-Note: From here on out I will no longer talk about the flavor, mixability, texture, etc. anymore because I don't expect those qualities to change.
-Energy: Again, felt the solid clean energy. I got 6 hours of sleep, worked 9 hours, and swam for 1.5 hours and was able to work near or at my precious PR weights.
-Focus: Locked on as usual.
-Impression: Not feeling too much difference from yesterday but am still enjoying Peak400.

Well, that wraps up another late night of working out...need to sleep, recover, and prepare to hammer tomorrow!

Solid update man! Keep killing it! And I'm sure your calves are just sore.

[Bronzebird]

Your first impression review of Peak 400 and your logging style is fantastic! Can't wait till the Con-Cret is unleashed!

First log post of Peak400 and of my life! Here goes:

Dinner (pre-lift at 6:30):

-Tomatoes and eggs
-Buttered Corn on the Cob
-Shrimp
-Sesame Chicken
-Rice

No sweet food pics today unfortunately. Was in a bit of a rush today following a long drive home from work (not living at home because it’s too far, but today was some kind of Chinese holiday so I came back).

Supplements:

Pre-lift at 8:30:
-1 scoop of Peak 400 Blue Raspberry.
-1 scoop of IL Juggernaut HP Crimson Punch

Intra-lift at 9:
-1 scoop of BSN AminoX Fruit Punch

Post-lift at 10:30:
-1 scoop of MusclePharm Combat Powder Triple Berry

Peak400 Thoughts:
-Flavor: Wow, this is literally candy. Too good, tastes like the blue jolly ranchers. One complaint is that even though it mixes super easily and quickly, the drink stings my throat a tiny bit when I drink it. Not a problem at all though. I used 4 oz. of water.
-Energy: I felt a very clean energy from Peak400. I almost always take Juggernaut HP and today still felt different, so I am assuming it is from the Peak400 (or a placebo…haha). It wasn’t like I was extra pumped to hoist some iron, but when I picked up the weights, they felt lighter than they ever had – if that makes any sense! Either way, I enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to more.
-Focus: I’m always focused in the gym, so I can’t really comment on this too much.
-First Impressions: I’m liking Peak400 a lot. While I’m not always one who can feel a supplement taking effect directly in my body, I am a pretty psychological person so I like the feeling that I am ingesting something that is supposed to help me lift more. That, the improvements in my lifts today, and the great candy-like taste made me really take a liking to Peak400 already.

What I look like pre-lift:


THE LIFT:
Shoulder Day
-Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 4 x (9 x 45 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Lateral Raise: 4 x (11 x 15 lbs)
-Standing Dumbbell Front Raise: 4 x (11 x 20 lbs)
-Cable Cross (Delt Flyes): 4 x (9 x 15 lbs)
-Barbell Standing Press: 3 x (9 x 95 lbs)
-Hang Cleans: 3 x (6 x 105 lbs)
-Barbell Shrugs: 2 x (10 x 205 lbs), 2 x (10 x 225 lbs)

Ab/Core Work
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists
-12 shredders (crunch + sit up + left oblique sit up + right oblique sit up = 1 rep)
-Peanut series (20 crunches w/ 1 leg raised, 20 crunches alt. leg, 20 crunches with both legs raised at different levels, 20 crunches alt., 20 crunches both legs up in a V)
-50 weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists

What I look like post-lift:


Workout Comments
-No swim today because I drove home (in NJ) after work (in NY) instead of going to the friend who I’m living with’s house in NY (and whose team I’m training with this summer). Usually my lift will be after a 5000 to 6000 yard practice, though. One of these days, I may take Peak400 before a swim practice to see if there is any noticeable effect or difference if taken before a cardio/aerobic workout.
-I was going to do heavier hang cleans today but after I worked my calves hard two nights ago for the first time in a while, I can barely straight my lower legs. So, I stuck with lower weight on the cleans to make sure I didn’t collapse…Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be fully or almost fully recovered so I can squat/clean to my best ability.

Well that’s all I got for tonight. Hope you guys following along continue to, and I’m always looking for more to join! Good night!

[Bronzebird]

Day 2: Workout of the day was 2 rounds of run 100m, 10 thrusters (front squat into a push press), run 100m, 5 burpees, run 100m, 10 KB swings (26 lb KB), followed up with 3 min ring plank. I was feeling really good throughout the work out. Not feeling a ton of fatigue. Everything was really good, up until a small asthma attack. Total time to complete was about 5-7 minutes. The Peak is really helping me to push through these workouts quickly. I am hoping to add in Olympic lifting within the next week.

Still need to mess with the water ratio. Used about 6 oz of water rather than 8 this time, not too watered down but still not where I would like it for my preference with the taste. Really loving this product.

yes on the water ratio, I used 4 ounces of water today and it was gone in a gulp and flavor was right on! Sorry to hear about the asthma incident, do you use an inhaler pre-workout?

[mli16]

Solid update man! Keep killing it! And I'm sure your calves are just sore.

Thanks man! Yeah they felt better today, still hurt but not bad enough to hinder my squats and other leg work.

Your first impression review of Peak 400 and your logging style is fantastic! Can't wait till the Con-Cret is unleashed!

Thanks Marty! Good to hear I started on a positive note - pumped for the con-cret + peak 400 stack as well!

[mli16]

Day Three of Peak 400

Today, I went to the gym right after work, before eating dinner or anything else.

Supplements:
Pre-Lift: 6:00pm
-1 scoop of Peak 400
-1 serving (2 capsules) of AbsFuel Fat Burner (got a lot of samples from them and just wanted a cheap form of caffeine to get me going today). Was feeling good enough that I didn't think Juggernaut HP was necessary.

Intra-Lift: 6:30-7:40pm
-1 scoop of BSN AminoX

Post-Lift: 7:50pm
-1 scoop of MP Combat Powder
-5g of ON Creatine Monohydrate (I take 5g's of CM when I don't use Juggernaut, as Juggernaut has 1 day's worth of creatine in each scoop already)

*Just a note - I don't write it down, but every morning I take my multivitamins (just a cheap Costco Kirkland brand) and fish oil pills.

Dinner: 8:00pm
-All grain bread rolls
-Chicken noodle soup
-Steamed broccoli
-Braised beef dish

THE LIFT: 6:30-7:40 pm
-Squats: (6x155 lbs), (9x185 lbs), (9x205 lbs), (9x185 lbs), (6x185 lbs), (12x135 lbs)
-One-Legged Leg Press (Sled Style): 4x(9x160 lbs + machine weight)
-Leg Extensions: (9x130 lbs), 4x(9x140 lbs)
-Leg Curls 4x(9x100 lbs)
-Hang Clean into Press, using legs 5x(6x105 lbs)

Workout Comments
Felt good today - lots of focus and clean energy. I have lifted more weight before on squats, but never at this rep range, and I have been working on going deeper than I am accustomed to (a little below parallel to activate the hamstring muscles - would rather do this than use the leg curl machine). After the first 5 sets of squats, my legs began to really feel the pain, but I was able to continue through it all the way into the Hang Clean into Presses. Right now, both my quads and calves are in lots of good pain...going to be feeling them tomorrow for my morning swim...can't wait haha.

Peak 400 Impression (Day Three):
Once again, the Peak 400 delivers. I actually look forward to drinking this stuff everyday. Like I said previously, I hit PR weights for the rep range I worked with today and that felt good. Plus, this was the first all-leg-focused workout I've done in about a month and a half, so that's a good sign. Combining the thermogenic fat burner pills with Peak 400 was actually pretty sweet. A lot of sweat and a lot of power all in one - my kind of stack. So far, I can't quite attest to Peak 400's affect on my endurance and recovery as today, I was feeling pain midway through the workout. However, I have noticed, whether it is from the Peak 400 or just natural strength progression, that I have more explosiveness (coming up from squats, cranking up the BB during clean and presses, etc.).

Looking forward to workouts and improvements to come. Stay tuned with us!!

[mli16]

YEA BUDDYYYYY

Day Four: Peak 400

Just had a bomb day of exercise...killed it in the pool this morning and went to the weightroom right after and hit some heavy (for me, lol) lifts. Nothing better than that feeling!

Supplements:
Pre-Swim: 8:40 am: Absfuel Fat Burner (2 capsules; 1 serving)
Pre-Lift: 11:15 am: 1 scoop of Juggernaut HP, 1 scoop of Peak 400
Intra-Lift: 11:30-1:00 pm: 1.5 scoops of BSN AminoX
Post-Lift: 1:15 pm: 1 serving size (sample) of MuscleTech Anabolic Halo

Lunch: 1:20 pm:
-All you can eat barbeque chicken wings (courtesy of momma!)
-Steamed broccoli
-Bagel chips

THE SWIM: 9-11:00 pm
Swam 5000 yards this morning with my club team. Felt good and can feel myself slowly getting back into swimming shape as I'm doing the longer sets. Did a couple sprints at the end of practice, and I felt as powerful as when I was at the peak of my in-season conditioning! The strength & conditioning I've been working on definitely has helped greatly and I'm pumped to see what I can do as the summer season progresses and the college season begins.

THE LIFT: 11:30 - 1 pm
-Squats: 4 x (6 x 135 lbs)
-Bench: 4 x (6 x 160 lbs)
-Hang Clean: 4 x (6 x 130 lbs)
-Overhead BB Press: 4 x (6 x 105 lbs)
-BB Curls: 4 x (6 x 80 lbs) followed by a set of "21"s at 65 lbs
-Ab Work: 50 Weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists, 12 Shredders, Peanut Series, 25 V-Ups

Workout Comments
This was one of my best lifts ever, I think! After the leg day last night, my legs were blasted so I took the squats easy and worked on my squat explosiveness, depth, and overall form. My cleans were average - probably stagnant to what I could do two weeks ago. Everything else was basically PR weight. My end-of-season bench 1RM in February was 150, and while I've put up 165 lbs so far this spring, it was a 1 x (5 x 165 lbs) set, so being able to push 4 x (6 x 160 lbs) felt fantastic today. Overhead BB presses felt strong too, and I felt that I could've gone 5 pounds heavier, but my back was beginning to feel it towards the end so I didn't add weight. Bicep curls was a PR set too - I'm curling what I used to clean in-season! This was all immediately following a 3 mile swim practice!

Peak 400: Day Four Impressions
I was absolutely jacked up to lift today - I don't know what was different because I usually like to stack my Peak400 with Juggernaut, which is exactly what I did today, but I was getting so amped in the car driving to the gym. Still loving this stuff and absolutely can't wait when the Con-Cret stack comes into play.

[cphunter70]

YEA BUDDYYYYY

Day Four: Peak 400

Just had a bomb day of exercise...killed it in the pool this morning and went to the weightroom right after and hit some heavy (for me, lol) lifts. Nothing better than that feeling!

Supplements:
Pre-Swim: 8:40 am: Absfuel Fat Burner (2 capsules; 1 serving)
Pre-Lift: 11:15 am: 1 scoop of Juggernaut HP, 1 scoop of Peak 400
Intra-Lift: 11:30-1:00 pm: 1.5 scoops of BSN AminoX
Post-Lift: 1:15 pm: 1 serving size (sample) of MuscleTech Anabolic Halo

Lunch: 1:20 pm:
-All you can eat barbeque chicken wings (courtesy of momma!)
-Steamed broccoli
-Bagel chips

THE SWIM: 9-11:00 pm
Swam 5000 yards this morning with my club team. Felt good and can feel myself slowly getting back into swimming shape as I'm doing the longer sets. Did a couple sprints at the end of practice, and I felt as powerful as when I was at the peak of my in-season conditioning! The strength & conditioning I've been working on definitely has helped greatly and I'm pumped to see what I can do as the summer season progresses and the college season begins.

THE LIFT: 11:30 - 1 pm
-Squats: 4 x (6 x 135 lbs)
-Bench: 4 x (6 x 160 lbs)
-Hang Clean: 4 x (6 x 130 lbs)
-Overhead BB Press: 4 x (6 x 105 lbs)
-BB Curls: 4 x (6 x 80 lbs) followed by a set of "21"s at 65 lbs
-Ab Work: 50 Weighted (10 lbs) Russian Twists, 12 Shredders, Peanut Series, 25 V-Ups

Workout Comments
This was one of my best lifts ever, I think! After the leg day last night, my legs were blasted so I took the squats easy and worked on my squat explosiveness, depth, and overall form. My cleans were average - probably stagnant to what I could do two weeks ago. Everything else was basically PR weight. My end-of-season bench 1RM in February was 150, and while I've put up 165 lbs so far this spring, it was a 1 x (5 x 165 lbs) set, so being able to push 4 x (6 x 160 lbs) felt fantastic today. Overhead BB presses felt strong too, and I felt that I could've gone 5 pounds heavier, but my back was beginning to feel it towards the end so I didn't add weight. Bicep curls was a PR set too - I'm curling what I used to clean in-season! This was all immediately following a 3 mile swim practice!

Peak 400: Day Four Impressions
I was absolutely jacked up to lift today - I don't know what was different because I usually like to stack my Peak400 with Juggernaut, which is exactly what I did today, but I was getting so amped in the car driving to the gym. Still loving this stuff and absolutely can't wait when the Con-Cret stack comes into play.

I have juggernaut and never thought about stacking it with peak 400. Will try it out. Mental focus helps to break PR. I like to let a scream out before hitting new weight

[oakleym26]

Oh man. Been slacking on the updates, between trying to find a new job and workouts I have been slammed! Let's see....
Friday: workout was fairly light, but still high in terms of intensity.
Challenge: 5 rounds of 12 box jumps and 8 strict chin ups or ring rows completed in 10 min or less. I can proudly say I finished in about 8, thought I was going to struggle a bit, but all was well!
Workout of the Day: The workout like I said was "light." It was every minute, on the minute for 10 doing 8 box jumps and 8 hollow rocks. It was definitely intense, as I tried to push myself as hard as I could, but it also allowed time for recovery in between rounds. I was able to complete each round in about 20-25 seconds. I have my asthma in check, got a new inhaler so that has been helping a ton. It's nice finally being able to get a good amount of oxygen into my lungs. Like my partner has said, it may or may not be a mental thing but I was really able to push through this workout with out much trouble. My muscles were feeling great from first set to last with very minimal fatigue.
Post Work: 100 sit ups in 3 minutes. This was a bit tougher, I hadn't really been doing much before crossfit to maintain a good core, always wanted to, but my partner may or may not have been a negative influence, however, that's also on me to be pushing him to work harder too. I finished with about 10 seconds to spare. Followed up by a light 1000m row.

Saturday: I went in on Saturday thinking it was going to be an Olympic lifting day. However, the trainer was at his son's wedding and I was just unaware of that. Still got a good workout in none the less. The workout was bright and early about 7 AM. I'm not a huge morning person, so that was a bit of a struggle, but once I got there, I woke up right away.

Workout: 3 x 8 front squats at 155 lb followed by 2:00 min of hard rowing, resting 3:00 in between sets.
800m farmers walk with 26lb KB and a 40 lb sand bag on my shoulders
My legs were a bit sore from Friday, however the weight was heavy enough to get a good workout, but light enough that I didn't struggle. The farmers walk was nice, not too heavy to wear it burned out my forearms. My back seemed to knot up quite a bit during the walk due to the sand bag, I had to rearrange that a few times. I am crediting the cramping to being a bit dehydrated, my own fault for not getting enough water in my system the day before.

Overall, I am still loving the Peak. I'm really able to push through my workouts with little fatigue, I'm definitely feeling exhausted at the end of the workouts, but thanks to the Peak, I am able to push myself as hard as possible. Very minimal days of being sore.