Getting to the core w/ Muscletech Core Stack!

[lordgt1]

Finally got the goods Saturday and had my first workout this Monday.Also with word that a T-shirt is in the works.So thanks goes out to you guys.

The goods


Personally I've tried all the flavors and would of got 3x PB chocolate as it's the best IMO,but sadly that wasn't a option.

Hydroxy cut
- Took first dose Saturday morning, started out at 1 pill one time a day as directed as270 mg caffeine and other stims can pack a punch. Hoping to lean out While on this log while maintain LBM and strength.
-20-30 mins in felt a energy rush was a bit much at first kind of had that un-easy jittery feeling, hour or so later it passed.
-Prior to this I usually only take stims prior to workout which contain about 150 mg caffeine.
-this was on a empty stomach first thing when i woke up with a glass of H20. Probably stick to one pill for a bit more.

mondays jam
Flat bench press 3x5 @ 175
Incline DB bench press @ 3x5 50's
Decline smith bench press 3x5 @ 165

Standing DB Bicep curls 1x10 @ 20, 3x 10 @ 30
Ez bar seated curls 3x10 @ 30

Seated calf raise 3x5 @ 85 +5
Calf extensions on seated leg press 3x5 @ 270


-As you can see in the photo two of the tubs are already cracked open PB of course and C n' C and a few shakes are in the gullet already.. Will post up some pics soon, probably a pancake or two maybe try some cupcakes/brownies to bake. Will post up some more about diet and routine, moar to come!.

[emergency]

nice start to this. in on the party

[lordgt1]

weds wheels

-the "+ 6's" are 6 second count slow negatives i like to incorporate every now and then. And are done after the 6 normal reps.
Legs:

Leg press 3x10 @ 270
Leg extension3x6 +6 @ 90
Leg curl 3x6 +6 @ 70
SLDL's 1x10 bar, 1x10 96, 3x10 @ 145

treadmill 20 min @ 6.0, then some stretching and misc ab work

Some inspirn music on my playlist, not usually a rap fan but something about the beat/lyrics. Feel free to post some of yours



Hydroyxy cut
-Getting more use to this, seems a good get me going/pick me up in the AM.Up to two doses @ 1 cap each. Think having something in my gut helps a bit.


Phase 8 PB choc
-Mixing 8/10 Some foaming like all of their proteins have to mix then let it sit then mix again as all the foam settles to the top.Afterwords no clumps/sediment

-taste 9/10. It's more like a candy/Reece's flavor than a natural/nutty peanut butter flavor, But I dig it.

Profile 8/10

-26 g protein is great, but why the glycine/taurine addition It's unnecessary and just bolsters protein label content, I have yet to see a rep comment on why it's in there. So ya wonder what's the actual protein count.

[emergency]

My question for you why are you using your sponsored log to try and call us out on this. especially on something that has been addresses over a hundred time in the sup section.

[BlueRev]

lordgt1, We have addressed the reasons t/g were added in other threads.
It was created in the formula, It was there before you applied to log the product.
I want you honesty rate the product, But if you're going to use this log to just ask a question which has been addressed over and over i will not follow this log.

If you rate the product low because of t/g that is your choice, But i must then ask, did you only apply for free protein? You were well aware of the formula before you decided to log so it makes me question your intentions.

Again, Log it truthfully, But don't ask a question you know i have already addressed (i have seen you in threads)

Overall i'm glad you like how they taste, and so far it seems like you enjoy them a ton!
If t/g is the only reason to go from a 10/10 to a 8/10 that's fine in my books.
Appreciate the honesty, this will be addressed to corp if that's the only reason.

[lordgt1]

If t/g is the only reason to go from a 10/10 to a 8/10 that's fine in my books.
Appreciate the honesty, this will be addressed to corp if that's the only reason.

It's part of the formula area of review the only reason i brought it up and yes its the only reason the formula gets a 8/10. Otherwise the product is a great economical protein choice, especially with the frequent BOGO's.

As i mentioned even with T/G it makes up a small portion of the total protein content. It's still [and im only guessing] around 22-24 grams of protein, 2-3 grams isn't going to make or break someone, which is why i choose to log it that and i can't deny it tastes great.

Fridays workout was

deads 3x5@ 165
T-Bar rows 3x7 @ 85

Wide grip pull ups 3x8 body weight
Bent over BB rows 3x7 @ 70
Hypers 3x10 @ body weight

Seated DB shoulder press 1x10 25, 1x10 30, 3x10 40
standing military bar bell press 1x10 bar, 1x 10 90, 3x10 125

1 mile cardio @ 6.0, misc ab work



Mondays
-Dropped the weight on some chest exercises for the higher rep range this week, others stayed the same, nice.

Flat bench press 3x10 @ 165
Incline DB bench press @ 3x10 560's
Decline smith bench press 3x10 @ 165

Standing DB Bicep curls 1x10 @ 20, 3x 5 @ 35
Ez bar seated curls 3x5 @ 35

Seated calf raise 3x5 @ 90 +5
Calf extensions on seated leg press 3x5 @ 280 +10


Apologize for the late updates.

Hydroxy cut
- now up to taking two doses in the morning. I feel it's a good dose to get you going in the morning, but i still stick to one cap as my second dose as with two i have trouble falling asleep as i take it around 4pm. I can notice the energy difference and thermo effect is stronger with 2 caps, but that's expected. Sweating more especially during cardio, but ample amounts of energy to get me through the mile after my workout.

cookies N' cream taste 8/10
-It has mostly a nice cream flavor with a subtle taste of cookies, as well as plenty of visible cookie bits. It mies much better than their chocolate, but almost every flavor seems too.

[emergency]

nice training, thoughts, and thanks for clearing that up

[llahhsoj]

Hi lord! Good start so far man! I was a bit taken back at the t/g mention at first as well. Thanks for clearing that up!

[lordgt1]

Hi lord! Good start so far man! I was a bit taken back at the t/g mention at first as well. Thanks for clearing that up!

no prob, if any one could pm me a link to the conversation on it id look it over, tried a search and most threads/ sites just mention it as a way to up Portien content

[emergency]

so hows that training going

[lordgt1]

todays

sumo deads 110 bar, 1x10 135, 3x5@ 165
T-Bar rows 1x10 45, 3x7 @ 85
One arm DB rows 3x10 35

Clean and presses haven't done these in a while, felt awkward until you get your balance back. 1x10 bar 1x5 35, 3x5 60. And that was it sort of sad, seen guys doing 145 ez at the gym. But aside from a few not many do them at all. Pity felt great, combines a lot of different muscles workign together.

Wide grip pull ups 3x8 body weight
Bent over BB rows 1x10 bar 3x7 @ 70
Hypers 3x10 @ body weight

Seated DB shoulder press 1x10 25, 1x10 30, 3x5 45 +5
standing military bar bell press 1x10 bar, 1x 10 90, 3x10 135 +10

1 mile cardio @ 6.0, misc ab work.

Any one have a favorite Phase 8 recipe? aside form the usual proats,sludge etc?

[emergency]

lots of great Phase 8 recipes in here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=158893393

[lordgt1]

lots of great Phase 8 recipes in here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=158893393

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excellent!

today


Leg press 3x10 @ 280 +10
Leg extension3x6 +6 @ 100 +10
Leg curl 3x6 +6 @ 70
SLDL's 1x10 bar, 1x10 96, 3x10 @ 155 +10

Vanilla phase 8
-I'm not a vanilla fan at all, but this is the best tasting vanilla I've had yet. It's sweeter than most of the vanillas i've had, probably why i enjoy it so much. 8/10.

Down a LB over all so far. Diet's been on point around 2500 cals 50% protein 30% fat 20% carbs. Whole grains, veggies lean meat chicken fish. Usually start the day with a phase 8 shake w coffee ground oats in 1% milk. Attribute it to both diet/exercise and hydroxy cut.
- Strength is staying the same or going up. Not going for a fast weight loss, slow n steady.

[llahhsoj]

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Vanilla phase 8
-I'm not a vanilla fan at all, but this is the best tasting vanilla I've had yet. It's sweeter than most of the vanillas i've had, probably why i enjoy it so much. 8/10.
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We couldn't ask for more than that man. I'm glad you like our version.

[emergency]

sounds like you have the cut all figured out and that is great to see. you surely cannot go wrong with Phase8 vanilla great to see you are a fan of this vanilla flavor

[lordgt1]

Feeling rested over the weekend, looking forward to mon. Spose to have some nice azz weather for a change 40+

[emergency]

great to hear you had a good rest over the weekend. kill those sessions this week

[llahhsoj]

Feeling rested over the weekend, looking forward to mon. Spose to have some nice azz weather for a change 40+

Good luck this week! It was almost 60 here in Indiana yesterday. I hear we are supposed to get some snow by Wednesday morning. I hate weather like this because a lot of people get sick.

[lordgt1]

Good luck this week! It was almost 60 here in Indiana yesterday. I hear we are supposed to get some snow by Wednesday morning. I hate weather like this because a lot of people get sick.

Ya then tomorrow or so we are getting 4-7 inches go figure. Power outage yesterday so could not post.

Mondays

-Dropped the weight on some chest exercises for the higher rep range this week, others stayed the same, nice.

Flat bench press 3x10 @ 170 + 5
Incline DB bench press @ 3x10 65's
Decline smith bench press 3x10 @ 175 +10

Standing DB Bicep curls 1x10 @ 20, 2x 10 @ 35. then 1x10 @ 30
Ez bar seated curls 3x10 @ 35

Seated calf raise 3x10 @ 90
Calf extensions on seated leg press 3x10 @ 280

Kept the reps in the 10 range but added some weight to the chest exercises, felt solid. Slow, controlled reps. Think im going to throw some PB choc phase 8 in some brownie mix see how it turns out.

diet
morning- phase 8 in milk with coffee ground oats
meal 1 chick/meat w/ rice wild/whole grain [uncle bens stuff]
meal 2 chick/meat w/ rice wild/whole grain
meal 3 phase 8 shake in milk w/ oats
meal 4 fish [salmon/tilapia w wild/whole grain rice
night time phase 8 shake w milk

Sometimes 2 shakes sometimes 3, meals vary for protein source between chicken/ lean meat. Sometimes these frozen bacon/cheddar burgers that are just damn tasty but 480 cals each! But need some variety.

[emergency]

nice work on national chest day. the supps still treating you well?

[lordgt1]

nice work on national chest day. the supps still treating you well?

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national chest day? Get outa here. I am enjoying them. 2-3 shakes a day and a small handful of pills to get me going.

phase 8
-satiety seems to keep me full w the oats in the morning about 2-3 hours before i get the "im hungry" whats in teh fridge. Nothing special in this aspect just commenting.

weds


Leg press 3x10 @ 290 +10
Leg extension3x6 +6 @ 100
Leg curl 3x6 +6 @ 70
SLDL's 1x10 bar, 1x10 96, 3x10 @ 155

standing Db lunges 3x7 @ 30 LB'ers. Not a big change in the leg workout, just added some lunges to the routine.

[llahhsoj]

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national chest day? Get outa here. I.

Lulz. Monday is national chest days at most gyms. I try to avoid it that day at all costs but my schedule rotates so I have to do it on occasion then. Anyways, doing well in here lord!

[lordgt1]

Cooked up some filet mingon ya'll gonna be jealous. Will post up a pic..

It's scott, Lord sounds odd

Lulz. Monday is national chest days at most gyms. !

[emergency]

nice lifts on Wednesday. looking forward to checking out some yummy beef pics. I usually train chest and triceps on Sunday just to avoid the masses trying to fight for a bench on Monday

[lordgt1]

salt/pepper seasoned and Pan seared then finished in oven, omg.

Was on sale 7$ a LB

[emergency]

looks good but I am only a little jelly

[llahhsoj]

salt/pepper seasoned and Pan seared then finished in oven, omg.

Was on sale 7$ a LB

That looks really good. Have a great weekend lord!

[lordgt1]

That looks really good. Have a great weekend lord!

Was delicious/10

Site was down yesterday, anyway.

Saturday

sumo deads 110 bar, 1x10 135, 3x5+6 @ 145
T-Bar rows 1x10 45, 3x5+ 6 @ 75
One arm DB rows 3x5 + 6 35

Clean and presses . 1x10 bar 1x5 35, 3x5 60.
Wide grip pull ups 3x5 +6 body weight
Bent over BB rows 1x10 bar 3x5+ 6 @ 60
Hypers 3x10 @ body weight

Seated DB shoulder press 1x10 25, 1x10 30, 3x5 +6 45 +5
standing military bar bell press 1x10 bar, 1x 10 90, 3x5 + 6 15

1 mile cardio @ 6.0, misc ab work.

Misc
- incorporated some of the negative 6 counts into my back routine today. Can tell a difference when you're doing those 6 count negatives, had to drop weight on some of the lifts. Clean and presses still felt a bit difficult now eight increase. Lats/shoulders feel more sore than usual, attribute it to the negs.

And whose not jealous of filet Mignon @ 7$/ LB?!! When back to get some more the next day and its up to 13$/ LB on "managers special clearance", but it expired the day I went back.expired meat more thatn regular meat whaaaaaaaaaaaaat/10.

[emergency]

great training update and sorry to hear the meat re up did not go as planned.

[llahhsoj]

Was delicious/10

Site was down yesterday, anyway.

Saturday

sumo deads 110 bar, 1x10 135, 3x5+6 @ 145
T-Bar rows 1x10 45, 3x5+ 6 @ 75
One arm DB rows 3x5 + 6 35

Clean and presses . 1x10 bar 1x5 35, 3x5 60.
Wide grip pull ups 3x5 +6 body weight
Bent over BB rows 1x10 bar 3x5+ 6 @ 60
Hypers 3x10 @ body weight

Seated DB shoulder press 1x10 25, 1x10 30, 3x5 +6 45 +5
standing military bar bell press 1x10 bar, 1x 10 90, 3x5 + 6 15

1 mile cardio @ 6.0, misc ab work.

Misc
- incorporated some of the negative 6 counts into my back routine today. Can tell a difference when you're doing those 6 count negatives, had to drop weight on some of the lifts. Clean and presses still felt a bit difficult now eight increase. Lats/shoulders feel more sore than usual, attribute it to the negs.

And whose not jealous of filet Mignon @ 7$/ LB?!! When back to get some more the next day and its up to 13$/ LB on "managers special clearance", but it expired the day I went back.expired meat more thatn regular meat whaaaaaaaaaaaaat/10.

I have a very difficult time doing negatives like that on back due to short arms. I have tried it when I did the Hellraise solo program. Bummer about the filet Mignon going back up. I like it, but generally prefer different cuts.