Gaspari Glycofuse Lemon Ice

[mormonpickett]

About Me

-24yr old
-5'8", 225lb
-Competed 5x in bodybuilding
-Old MET-Rx rep
-Married
-Firefighter in Utah


http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ga...glycofuse.html

This is an Intra-Workout Carb supp(Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) I've only had one other before. I've read up a lot about the benefits of such. I usually train fasted at 5am. This will be great to add to my routine.

Initial Impressions:

-Taste amazing
-Mixes well
-Easy to drink

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps
*Just recently started a push/pull/leg split*

DB Flys
25x15
35x10
35x10
35x10

^Super Set w/
Flat Bench
135x15
185x10
205x10
205x8
205x8

Incline DB Flys
25x10
25x10
25x10
25x10

^Super Set w/
Incline BB Bench
135x10
185x8
155x8
155x8

Dips(leaning foward)
6
6
6

Machine Side Raises
15
12
10
10

DB Standing Shoulder Press
35x15
50x10
50x10
50x10

DB Shrugs
65x15
80x15
85x10
65x15

Tricep Cable Pushdown (V Bar)
15
12
10
10

^Super Set w/
Bodyweight Dips
-Till Failure Each Set

A little about my training style: Sometimes I train heavy, sometimes I don't. Today wasn't a heavy day. If you've never done DB Flys super set w/ Bench Press, I highly recommend it. Targets your chest like nothing else. I pride myself on workout intensity. My rest periods are short (This workout was about an hour), and I am very good at targeting the muscle I want to workout as opposed to just moving weight.

For example, I can squat 455 x1 if I'm really focusing on using the muscles. If I want, I can do my reps, but that will be more just moving weight to move weight. Make sense? I prefer to squat 315 x 10+ Nice and slow and really focused on contracting my quads as opposed to just moving the weight.

[PatrickValo86]

Glycofuse was always one of my top intra carb drinks!!!! The flavor on it is insane!!!!!!

[mormonpickett]

Glycofuse was always one of my top intra carb drinks!!!! The flavor on it is insane!!!!!!

whatsup dude. I used to be a rep for Formutech when they first came on the boards here! The endurance flavor melon is amazing :P

Legs

*Been havin some pain in my left heel just when walking. Think it's from wearing sandals all week in Hawaii last week, so I didn't do any big movements today*

Leg Extensions
5 sets

Seated Leg Curls
5 sets

Single Leg Extensions
8 sets

Leg Curls (again, but leaning forward to get a big stretch)
5 sets

Decline Sit Ups
3 sets

Leg Lifts
3 sets

I was surprised at how painful of a workout this was, without doin any squats or leg press or lunges. My chest is wrecked from yesterdays workout. I took a week off while in Hawaii so that's probably why. I'm feelin really good tho. Workouts feel great. This supp taste awesome. I mix it with a shaker full of water. Not sure how many oz that is.

Anyone ever take 2 scoops during a workout? Just curious

[mormonpickett]

Back

Lat Pull Down Machine
110x15
110x15
110x15
110x12
110x12

BB Rows
135x15
185x12
205x12
225x10
245x8
255x6
205x12
205x10
205x10
135x15

Pull Ups (between the BB Rows)
3-5 reps a set, super wide grip

Shrugs
225x15
315x10
365x6
315x10
225x15
225x15

Cable Lat Pull Downs
10
10
10
10
10

Straight Arm Pull Downs(rope)
12
10
10
10

Great back workout today. Killer pump. I love BB rows. They're a staple in my back workout.

Loved the GLYCOFUSE today. I mixed 1.5 scoops in a half gallon water jug that was 1/2 full, so 1/4 gallon. Tasted awesome.

[PatrickValo86]

Yeah, BB Rows are my FAVORITE go to for back mass!!!! Yeah man that Endurance Melon is OFF THE CHAIN!!!!!

Ive taken 2 scoops during a workout before, you just need extra water but its good. I hate when it runs out and I am like noooooooooooooo I need more

[Zachattack43]

What flavor did you get again?
I would only do 2 scoops if you are increasing the volume, duration of the workout.

[mormonpickett]

What flavor did you get again?
I would only do 2 scoops if you are increasing the volume, duration of the workout.

Lemon ice. It's bomb.

Legs

Leg Extensions
4 sets of 15

Seated Leg Curls
4 sets of 15

Squats
135x10
225x10
315x10
365x5
285x3
315x8
275x10
225x10
225x10, 135x10 ( Drop Set )

Leg Extensions
5 sets of 12

Lying Leg Curls
5 sets of 12

Seated Calf Extensions
5 sets of 15-25

^Super Set w/
Standing Calf Raises
bodyweight x 25 each set

Killed it today. Worked out with my little brother. We both go pretty hard. I'll post a pic we took afterwards. Legs are feelin big, just not definition right now haha

[mormonpickett]

I'm on the right. Little bro on the left. We both competed last year this weekend in the same weight class -Light Heavy Bodybuilding

[mormonpickett]

Shoulders

BB Shoulder Press
95x15
95x15
135x10
185x6
185x5
185x3
185x3
165x5
165x5

DB Side Raises
25x15
35x6
35x5
35x5
35x5
35x5

Upright Rows w/ DBs
40s x 10
50s x 6
50s x 5
50s x 5
50s x 5

Rear Delt DB Flys
15x15
25x6
25x6
25x6
25x6
25x6

Standing DB Press
40x10
50x6
60x5
60x5
60x5

10min on eliptical with HR @ 160+

Great workout! Got a little tweak in my neck but pushin through it. Love the taste of this stuff. I really think it helps me, especially since I don't eat before I train. 2 scoops with just over 1/4 gallon is how I like it to taste. Little bit strong

[mormonpickett]

sorry for the late update guys. I'm having some serious computer issues. might need to take it in. took me 5min just to get here. Everytime I click, there's a popup in a new screen that I have to exit. And I have a pop up blocker. wtf.

Satuday=Legs

Leg Extensions
4 sets

Leg Curls
4 sets

Squats
135x15
135x15
225x15
225x15
225x15
225x15
225x15
225x15
225x10

^total of 225x100 reps

Holy Frick. It's tuesday and I can still barely walk. Insane workout. Extreme DOMS in my tear drop and hamstrings

Back (today)

Lat Pull Down machine
15
10
8
8
8

Seated Cable Rows
10
8
8
8

BB Rows
135x15
205x12
245x8
245x7
245x7

Shrugs
315x10 x 4 sets

Hyper Extensions(these are rough!)
45lb x 6-8, Drop weight, bodyweight 6-8: 4 sets of this

20min on elliptical with Heart Rate at 155-158

[mormonpickett]

Been Havin some elbow issues lately. Right on the tip of my elbow has been hurting pretty bad with any sort of press or tricep movement.

Chest-Flys only

Flat Flys
25x15
40x12
50x10
60x10
60x0
60x8

Incline DB Flys
25x15
35x10
40x10
40x10
40x10

Cable Flys
15
12
10
8
15
12
10
8

Machine Flys
130x12
150x10
150x10

Killed it today guys. If you have never done a fly only chest workout, I highly suggest it. I've done it 5 or 6x now. Gave my elbow a nice break and tore me up.

Still loving this supplement. I think it helps me a lot considering I usually train fasted early in the morning.

[Zachattack43]

Training fasted can be rough and I would imagine it really does help you; endurance, strength, etc.

[bbowsh54]

Been Havin some elbow issues lately. Right on the tip of my elbow has been hurting pretty bad with any sort of press or tricep movement.

Chest-Flys only

Flat Flys
25x15
40x12
50x10
60x10
60x0
60x8

Incline DB Flys
25x15
35x10
40x10
40x10
40x10

Cable Flys
15
12
10
8
15
12
10
8

Machine Flys
130x12
150x10
150x10

Killed it today guys. If you have never done a fly only chest workout, I highly suggest it. I've done it 5 or 6x now. Gave my elbow a nice break and tore me up.

Still loving this supplement. I think it helps me a lot considering I usually train fasted early in the morning.

Great work, man!!! Strong fly work!

I remember my first "fly-only" chest workout, when I was running Gethin's shred trainer. Was surprised at how sore I got. Great change of pace...

Keep up the awesome job, man!

[mormonpickett]

Was on shift at the fire station the last couple days. Hit it hard today with

LEGS

Single leg extensions
20
15
12
12

Seated Leg Curls
15
15
15

Squats
135x10
225x10
275x8
315x5
335x5
335x5
335x5
315x5
315x5
315x5
315x5
315x5
315x5

^yes. 10 sets of 5 reps. Rough

[Zachattack43]

How are your legs after those squats?

[mormonpickett]

How are your legs after those squats?

Dude I'm wrecked. That was Thursday right? I'm still struggling to walk up my stairs at home

I'm a firefighter and during my shifts I usually don't lift heavy-I just do cardio on those days. So I'm only lifting 3-4x a week now, and when I do, I go HARD, so I'm even more sore than I usually am.

[mormonpickett]

Back

Lat Pull Downs
15
12
10
8
15

BB Rows
135x15
185x15
225x10
245x10
275x6
275x6
275x6
275x6
275x5
225x12

Rack Pulls
225x10
315x10
365x6
365x6
365x6

Machine Pull Downs
15
12
10
8
8
8

Haven't done rack pulls in awhile. Did them nice and slow, pins right around my mid shin. Felt great

[Zachattack43]

Dude I'm wrecked. That was Thursday right? I'm still struggling to walk up my stairs at home

I'm a firefighter and during my shifts I usually don't lift heavy-I just do cardio on those days. So I'm only lifting 3-4x a week now, and when I do, I go HARD, so I'm even more sore than I usually am.

Whew, I can only imagine. Still killer workout!!

[mormonpickett]

Chest

Machine Flys
15
12
10
8
15

Flat Bench(First Time in almost a month due to elbow issues)
135x15
185x15
205x12
225x10

Incline DB Flys
4 sets

Flat DB Flys
4 sets

Bodyweight Dips
8
8
8

^Super set w/
Pushups
10
10
10

20min elliptical

[color=red]Great workout-no elbow pain. Been awhile that I've pressed. pretty bummed at how hard it was tho. Was doin 275 for 10. Now 225. I'll get back up there. Just took 1 scoop today. Taste great with a powerade sized bottle.

[mormonpickett]

Legs

SLDL
135x15
185x15
205x12
225x10
275x8
275x8
275x8
225x10
205x10
135x10

Walking Lunges
135x20
135x20
135x20
135x20

Squats
225x10
225x10
225x10
225x5
225x5
225x5---Last 3 sets I had my heels on a 2x4. Way harder

Great workout today. I'm destroyed. It's awesome when I can workout so hard that it makes my whole day crappy haha. Knees took a bit of a beating today tho. Should have some crazy DOMS

[mormonpickett]

Chest/Shoulders

DB Flys
25x15
35x15
40x10
50x10
60x10
60x10
60x10

Incline DB Flys
25x15
35x10
40x10
40x10
40x10

Machine Flys
12
10
8

Cable Flys
15
15
15
15
15

DB Side Raises(seated)
20x15
25x12
30x8
30x6

^Super Set w/
DB Side Raises(standing)
same weight x failure

Cable Front Raises
15
8
8
8
8

Rear Delt Flys
15
12
10
8
8
8

Upright Rows
12
10
10
8

Wow. Such a good workout. My elbow is feelin better from rresting it from all pressing movements. I just got off a fire shift this morning and hit it hard. Felt great. Almost out of glycofuse, but I love it. Let me little brother try it and he's planning on buying some too

[Zachattack43]

Glad to hear about your elbow

[mormonpickett]

Final Review

Flavor-10/10 So good! Lemon Ice is on point. I love lemon, and this was great. Easy to drink during my workout

Mixability-10/10 No issues at all here. Mixes up with no chunks, no grit.

Effectiveness-? This is a hard one. It's really hard for me to tell if this supp was aiding in recovery. I'm taking John Meadows word on intra workout carbs as evidence, and honesly, that's enough for me. I would drink this every workout soley based on the science that is out there to support it.

Overall-10/10 Pretty cheap (less than $1 a scoop), great taste, and easily mixes. Would recommend, and would take it again.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ga...glycofuse.html