itzDodge 12 Week Clear Muscle Log

[itzDodge]

12 Week Clear Muscle Log

I was fortunate to be selected for trialing Muscle Tech’s new Clear Muscle product. Clear Muscle uses betaTOR which is the free acid version of HMB. HMB is a metabolite of leucine and could be beneficial in reducing muscle damage during intense training. If you want to know more you can visit Muscle Tech’s website.
http://www.muscletech.com/products/clear-muscle/


I’ll be following the 12 week protocol in the link below. I normally train 5 days/week following a PHAT like routine. I’ve already done about 2 weeks with this split to get a feel for it. The thing I’m least accustomed to for this routine is the short rest periods on the higher reps day. I can handle it no problem with accessory lifts but with the compound lifts I have to cut a lot of weight to be able to keep it up with a minute rest. http://www.muscletech.com/trainhard/

My goal with this log is to find out how hard I can cut without sacrificing excessive amounts of muscle mass. I’ll be doing measurements throughout and adjust as needed. If betaTOR produces results like it did in a recent study then this should be easy.

I have an IF style diet. I eat post workout in a 4-8 hour window depending on when I get to train. For me this has always felt best. It makes controlling my total intake very easy and after fasting for 16 hours even spinach starts to sound really appetizing.

Edit:
Log starts officially on the 19th so I'm gunna redo everything then.

Squat 385
Deadlift 545
Bench 275

I’ve done better with squats/bench but my deadlift has held up. My diet and training have been slightly jumbled for a while but I’m going to really get everything I can out of this log. I’m not sure where my numbers will go, I’m hoping up obviously. I want to be sub 10% BF by the end of this log which shouldn’t be hard to do, especially if the results from this product are anything like the study seems to suggest.

Supplements
Rhodiola Rosea – 500mg/day
Taurine – 2-4g/day
Betaine Anhydrous - 3g/day
Creatine - 5g/day
Caffeine – 400-800mg/day

I think that covers everything so far. I’ll try and set up like a weekly update on whatever needs to be said. If I missed something ya’ll think is important just let me know and I’ll fill it in.

[longhorns_p]

In.

Fix the pics fgt

[itzDodge]

In.

Fix the pics fgt

Ninja edited already, you got in here alarmingly quick

[longhorns_p]

Ninja edited already, you got in here alarmingly quick

Need to find out if I'm gonna increase my lifts by 211 lbs

[itzDodge]

Need to find out if I'm gonna increase my lifts by 211 lbs

Yeah I'm sort of excited to see what happens to me. If I could get my DL to 600 and Bench to 300 I would be soooooo happy but I'm cutting so that is unlikely to happen. The results of the study almost suggest otherwise though.

[emergency]

In on this. great start and initial pics. Also please do us a favor and change HMB - FA to betaTOR since that is how it is listed on the label.

[itzDodge]

In on this. great start and initial pics. Also please do us a favor and change HMB - FA to betaTOR since that is how it is listed on the label.

You got it jefe

[E_P_C]

Subbed

[emergency]

You got it jefe

thanks for updating that !!

[bcgadzinski]

In.

[alphaproject]

Good start....

Rooting for your 300 bench.

[scottyb05]

subbed

[eyeguy]

In. Good start about see some changes. Starting log as well

[KaiSchafroth]

aaaaand we're in!
Awesome start to the log man!

[razkaz248]

In for clear muscle

[DasBiceps]

3rd clear muscle thread i am subbed!

[Dewey99]

Subscribed here too.

[thors5]

Subbed, good luck.

[itzDodge]

Subbed

In.

Good start....

Rooting for your 300 bench.

subbed

In. Good start about see some changes. Starting log as well

aaaaand we're in!
Awesome start to the log man!

In for clear muscle

3rd clear muscle thread i am subbed!

Subscribed here too.

Subbed, good luck.

Thanks for following ya'll. I can tell many are looking forward to seeing what this product can do. Once this gets going I'll be as detailed as possible. I've already become accustomed to the routine to some degree so I will be able to immediately get the ball rolling.

[llahhsoj]

12 Week Clear Muscle Log

I was fortunate to be selected for trialing Muscle Tech’s new Clear Muscle product. Clear Muscle uses betaTOR which is the free acid version of HMB. HMB is a metabolite of leucine and could be beneficial in reducing muscle damage during intense training. If you want to know more you can visit Muscle Tech’s website.
http://www.muscletech.com/products/clear-muscle/


I’ll be following the 12 week protocol in the link below. I normally train 5 days/week following a PHAT like routine. I’ve already done about 2 weeks with this split to get a feel for it. The thing I’m least accustomed to for this routine is the short rest periods on the higher reps day. I can handle it no problem with accessory lifts but with the compound lifts I have to cut a lot of weight to be able to keep it up with a minute rest. http://www.muscletech.com/trainhard/

My goal with this log is to find out how hard I can cut without sacrificing excessive amounts of muscle mass. I’ll be doing measurements throughout and adjust as needed. If betaTOR produces results like it did in a recent study then this should be easy.

I have an IF style diet. I eat post workout in a 4-8 hour window depending on when I get to train. For me this has always felt best. It makes controlling my total intake very easy and after fasting for 16 hours even spinach starts to sound really appetizing.

Edit:
Log starts officially on the 19th so I'm gunna redo everything then.

Squat 385
Deadlift 545
Bench 275

I’ve done better with squats/bench but my deadlift has held up. My diet and training have been slightly jumbled for a while but I’m going to really get everything I can out of this log. I’m not sure where my numbers will go, I’m hoping up obviously. I want to be sub 10% BF by the end of this log which shouldn’t be hard to do, especially if the results from this product are anything like the study seems to suggest.

Supplements
Rhodiola Rosea – 500mg/day
Taurine – 2-4g/day
Betaine Anhydrous - 3g/day
Creatine - 5g/day
Caffeine – 400-800mg/day

I think that covers everything so far. I’ll try and set up like a weekly update on whatever needs to be said. If I missed something ya’ll think is important just let me know and I’ll fill it in.

Nice! Seems like you have every thing covered. Your other supplements are great additions to the CM as well. Thanks for getting this up in a timely manner!

[itzDodge]

Nice! Seems like you have every thing covered. Your other supplements are great additions to the CM as well. Thanks for getting this up in a timely manner!

Gunna do a small update to the supplements. Since I'm cutting and I want to get everything out of this I'm adding MT Hydroxycut. As long as everything is dosed well it's a good product and should help with leaning out. I'll also be using Origin pre workout on Days 1/3. It's a simple formula, doesn't really change much about my current set up either.

[FischerNK]

Looks good man I'm subbing in

[llahhsoj]

Gunna do a small update to the supplements. Since I'm cutting and I want to get everything out of this I'm adding MT Hydroxycut. As long as everything is dosed well it's a good product and should help with leaning out. I'll also be using Origin pre workout on Days 1/3. It's a simple formula, doesn't really change much about my current set up either.

Hydroxycut would definitely be a solid addition. I am starting my CM journey tomorrow. I am going to do 4 months of it with the first month or so my training style and then go into this program one.

[itzDodge]

Supplements
MT Hydroxycut – 2 caps in the AM
MT Clear Muscle – 6 caps/day
Genomyx Origin – 2 scoops pre
Rhodiola Rosea – 500mg/day
Betaine Anhydrous - 3g/day
Caffeine – 400-800mg/day
Taurine – 2-4g/day
Creatine - 5g/day

Day 1
Pics & Measurements



I’ve got some other pics as well that I’ll use for comparisons at the end of the log.

Lifts

I think these numbers will be really hard to keep up with my goal of cutting weight. I’m interested to see how Clear Muscle impacts my tolerance for these kinds of workouts. That dead lift set literally leaves me on the ground gasping for air for a solid 5 minutes.

Would ya’ll be ok with me adding in some light rotator cuff work at the end of the workouts? I find it helps keep my shoulders strong and healthy.

Diet
Macro Ranges:
Protein – 150-190g/day
Fat – 70-90g/day
Carbs - 250-350g/day

Intake fluctuates based on gym performance/mood and my work/gym schedule. If my gym performance tanks I eat more carbs and if my mood tanks I eat more fats. I’ll generally aim for that range above and it will have me at a small-medium deficit. If Clear Muscle turns out to really aid recovery significantly then I’ll keep carbs down around 200.

[bcgadzinski]

Strong deadlifts. Good job!

Also, love the use of tables.

[head2]

subbed!!! interested to see how this works for a cut

[furyhockey]

I think doing rotator cuff exercises is a great idea. Do everything you can to prevent injury. Excellent start so far.

[bmilligan15]

Supplements
MT Hydroxycut – 2 caps in the AM
MT Clear Muscle – 6 caps/day
Genomyx Origin – 2 scoops pre
Rhodiola Rosea – 500mg/day
Betaine Anhydrous - 3g/day
Caffeine – 400-800mg/day
Taurine – 2-4g/day
Creatine - 5g/day

Day 1
Pics & Measurements



I’ve got some other pics as well that I’ll use for comparisons at the end of the log.

Lifts

I think these numbers will be really hard to keep up with my goal of cutting weight. I’m interested to see how Clear Muscle impacts my tolerance for these kinds of workouts. That dead lift set literally leaves me on the ground gasping for air for a solid 5 minutes.

Would ya’ll be ok with me adding in some light rotator cuff work at the end of the workouts? I find it helps keep my shoulders strong and healthy.

Diet
Macro Ranges:
Protein – 150-190g/day
Fat – 70-90g/day
Carbs - 250-350g/day

Intake fluctuates based on gym performance/mood and my work/gym schedule. If my gym performance tanks I eat more carbs and if my mood tanks I eat more fats. I’ll generally aim for that range above and it will have me at a small-medium deficit. If Clear Muscle turns out to really aid recovery significantly then I’ll keep carbs down around 200.

Great start man. Subbed!

[FischerNK]

Nice work with the lifts. I was working hard to catch my breath after each set of Deads also.

[E_P_C]

Great numbers in that first workout