Official bio-gro loggers thread!

[LiftToLive19]

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. I'm back to the grind at work - will be hitting the gym afterwards!

[TiffGarrett]

Hope every ones Memorial Day went as planned.. Mine went pretty well! Woke up around 7:45-8.. Got to the gym around 9:20am.. Initially went thinking I was going to be crunched for time.. But I soon found out instead of only being able to work out in 45 mins to an hour..

I was able to stay my regular time and work at a comfortable pace. SO! I like to take my time on leg days. I did a few warmup sets on leg extensions and leg curls and then did some more warmup sets for squats.. I was going for a 3-5 rep PR today. My last PR was 320 for 4 reps (ATG squats). Well, I loaded up that barbell, pushed it up to (PR)----->330<------(PR), got 4 reps. I decided what the hell.. Why not throw on some 2.5's. Bumped it to (bigger PR)335lbs.(Bigger PR) Completed 3 sets with that weight. First set 3 reps, second set 3 reps.. Third set 2 reps.. I fell under the rep range but I DIDN'T CARE! Maybe not to all of you.. But to me.. 335 is freakin' heavy especially going ATG! My friends were in the squat rack next to me working out together along with their dad and their dad even commented how low I was going (they were doing box squats).

I hit a Rep PR on deadlifting, I'm sure if I deadlifted before squating I would have been able to get 4 or 5 reps rather than 3. But still.. Last time I deadlifted 400lbs I only repped it for 2. So ehh.. I guess I'll count it :P.

SO! I've come to the conclusion of my 3-5 rep week.. I'm thinking about switching up the exercise orders for this upcoming month. I've never tried a pre-exhaust method before and apparently people have had some success bringing up lagging body parts using that technique. I'd like to hear everyone's feedback on that idea! Yeah, yeah.. This isn't the exercise section.. But its MY LOG .

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ATG Squats: Already talked about these above ^

Deadlifts: Above ^

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Leg Extensions: I love these freakin' things.. There's nothing better than the pump you get from leg extensions.. BUT there's nothing worse than the burn you get in the quads from 'em either! Worked with 280 for 3 sets, easy.. Bumped it up to 295lb. ALMOST maxed out the machine this week but I wanted all 5 reps rather than 3 or 4. 295 for 5 then drop set to 160lbs for 10.. BURNED.. But pressed on with another drop set with 130Lbs for 12.. At that point my quads were shot.


Guess what.. I love leg extensions so much that I did SINGLE leg Leg extensions .. Overkill? Hell no!

Dropped the weight down to 100lbs, worked out 5 reps for each leg for 2 sets and then bumped the weight up to 110lbs, Right leg I got 5reps, on the drop to 75 I got 7 then the drop to 50 I got 5. Left leg I got 5, then 9 then 8. There's something about unilateral movements.. It feels like my muscles are working so much more when worked individually. They can't depend on each other to move the weight, I'm a fan!

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Well.. I don't really have too much more to talk about! I think I pretty much covered it!

1 thing though.. Since running out of iSatori Bio-Gro (which seriously cut the recovery time in half and alleviated DOMS) I'm kind of uneasy on how I'm going to feel tomorrow and Wednesday. Hopefully I'll be able to move!

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Here's the workout!









If you guys like the song sail by AWOLNATION, and a little Dubstep (I'm not the biggest fan but some of it is good) you'll love this song!

I enjoy reading your posts. You give so much detail. I feel like I'm in the gym with you. Way to step it up and hit those PRs! I find myself questioning whether or not to go up in weight sometimes. Then I think, what do I have to lose? Most times I end up surprising myself... Great job! You went from thinking you'd be crunched for time to having an AWESOME workout.

You mentioned you were out of Bio-Gro. Do you plan to purchase more? ... Hopefully it's still in your system and you won't experience DOMS too bad in the coming days.

[HARRYBEAST]

I have been adding in 2 scoops with my Restoraid and I think I have noticed the most benefit this way. I am like a machine on this stack

[gallagnm]

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. I'm back to the grind at work - will be hitting the gym afterwards!

whats on the menu for today?

[TiffGarrett]

WEIGHT:220.0

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Gaspari - Anavite
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Amino Recovery
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Top Secret Nutrition - Creatine Monohydrate
iSatori - Bio-Gro
CVS - Fish Oil

WORKOUT:

Chest/Arms Hypertrophy

DB Incline Bench Press - 60x10, 70x10, 70x10

CGBP - 175x7, 155x10, 155x9

Flat DB Bench - 75x8, 75x9

EZ Bar Preacher Curls - 65x10, 75x10, 75x8

Skullcrushers - 75x10, 80x10, 80x10

Tricep Pushdown(V-Bar) - 130x11, 130x10, 130x10

DB Hammer Curls - 35x11, 35x10, 35x10

Cable Crossovers - 40x12, 50x10, 50x10

Standing EZ Bar Curls - 85x10, 85x10, 85x10

Dips - BWx10, BW+25x10, BW+25x10


CARDIO:




THOUGHTS:

First upper body hypertrophy workout in quite a long time. Had a hard time finding suitable weights and my muscular endurance is kind of crappy right now but that will change in a couple weeks. All in all great workout and not sore at all today from it. Well, except for my hands. Not used to doing dumbbell work. Perhaps it's the Bio-Gro having an effect as I've seen others comment on lack of DOMs after a tough workout. Either way, I like it!

No cardio? Aren't you lucky!!

[kingdinz]

Today's back session is complete. Later on I have HIIT again and will be drinking on some Amino Build with two more scoops of Bio-Gro! My recovery is starting to get even better it seems with the more scoops of Bio-Gro I am taking.

[blkbelt42]

I have been adding in 2 scoops with my Restoraid and I think I have noticed the most benefit this way. I am like a machine on this stack

good to hear dude!

[demonwareltd]

When did you take your servings and what did you mix it with?

I have been taking 2 scoops post workout and then 2 scoops with my bedtime shake. I typically mix with 1% milk and some vanilla whey. Sometimes I'll throw in yogurt before bed if I'm not drinking a shake. Either way it tastes perfectly fine and doesn't affect the consistency.

[demonwareltd]

I have been adding in 2 scoops with my Restoraid and I think I have noticed the most benefit this way. I am like a machine on this stack

Don't you mean a beast? Or maybe, a hairy beast at that?

[HARRYBEAST]

Don't you mean a beast? Or maybe, a hairy beast at that?

lol well that too. Still thinking this might just be another "magic supplement"?

[ntroupe]

Sounds like you have a new favorite technique. I was a little worried when I didn't hear from you. I figured you were curled over a trash can. I'd love to train legs with you guys sometime. I want to do tempo work - I think.

No you don't!! Take that back! lol

[ntroupe]

I have been taking 2 scoops post workout and then 2 scoops with my bedtime shake. I typically mix with 1% milk and some vanilla whey. Sometimes I'll throw in yogurt before bed if I'm not drinking a shake. Either way it tastes perfectly fine and doesn't affect the consistency.

You should try mixing it with your BCAAs sometime. The Director of Science and Education at iSatori says to get the true benefits of BG to mix it with Restoraid (iSatori plug) or some other form BCAA supplement. I still haven't tried it with milk yet but may have to in the future.

[TiffGarrett]

Day 5: I decided to test the mixability of bio-gro today. I sprinkled on top of some celery sticks and mixed with some bbq sauce for my sandwich. The bbq sauce mixed pretty well, only made it thicker. I again mixed with some bbq sauce for the chicken I had for dinner.

Now that's creative. I'm sure you couldn't even tell it was in there... I like thick BBQ sauce so I'll keep this in mind the next time I have BBQ.

I know you're only on Day 5 but have you noticed any significant benefits?

[TiffGarrett]

some bicep work....

feeling thick and looking like it in the mirror!!

Incline Dumbbell Curl


Set 1 : 30.0x6
Set 2 : 30.0x7
Set 3 : 30.0x8

Bar Drags

Set 1 : 45.0x8
Set 2 : 55.0x8
Set 3 : 55.0x5


Preacher Curl

Set 1 : 60.0x6
Set 2 : 60.0x7
Set 3 : 65.0x5

EZ-Bar Curl

Set 1 : 60.0x4
Set 2 : 60.0x6
Set 3 : 55.0x4

tried the scoop in the mouth method.....ugh!!!! won't do that again
ive had it in milk too and that works nicely...

I assume feeling and looking thick is a good thing. ... Yeah, the mouth method is quick and easy but not very tasty.

Sorry if I missed it but what are your training goals while taking Bio-Gro?

[TiffGarrett]

finally just sat down, bout to go to sleep leaving for malibu in the morning for a few days, ill continue to check in on here though and post my cardio workouts. taking bio gro with me!

Um, where's my invite?!? Enjoy yourself!

[TiffGarrett]

I hit the abs hard today - then did 90 min of cardio...followed up with more ab work.
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No cuts, No sluts

Sounds almost like my day. I did 2 hours of cardio... UGH!

[TiffGarrett]

Still not out of bio-gro yet! My biceps when I started were tall but skinny, they have really thickened up since using this product! Of course also my deltoids are growing as well, these are my main focuse right now except for my cardio, pretty clean gains as well. This isn't no water weight! I'm more than half done and I have stuck to the 2scoop a day serving,

Bench- 225 x 5
Curlbar wide grip- 100 x 5
Overhead press- 80 x 10

Will update other stats after next visit to gym!
And yes I do excersise proper form!

That's awesome! You'll have to share before/after pictures and size measurements if you have them. Just curious, how much cardio are you doing? I've become very interested in knowing how much cardio others are doing since I'm doing 2 hours a day to lean down for a show. I didn't know one person could crank out so much cardio. It's the worse! LOL

My additional tub of Bio Gro was dropped off yesterday, so the fun will continue and it couldn't have hsppened at a better time. Im going to start my push to 210 probably next week, after discussing things with my coach and seeing some of my injuries go away (shoulder and wrist) its time to push things a little harder..

This morning my weight was 182.. so about the same as when I started the log, but visibility leaner than before. Recovery has been great as I really feel 100% after a few days, which legs were sore for at least 3 to 4 days after.

After i get all my diet info, I'll update the thread and keep this going until the Bio Gro runs dry..which will be a sad sad day..

Have a great weekend everyone

It never has to be a sad, sad day. There's always more! .. Just curious, how did you injure your shoulder and wrist? .. What will your diet consists of? Is it a leaning diet? Maintenance?

[aaaaaaaaaachooo]

Really looking forward to seeing how 6-8 scoops treats you! Do you have a set time you are going to be taking them? Are you going to be using the same foods/drinks every time?

I'm going to be taking them all throughout the day with every meal. lmao. I plan on mixing this stuff in with everything and anything I eat/drink

used my buddys. They were good, definitely feel it more in the forearms. If you think your lacking in your grip or forearm size then try them out

Yeah, I WOULD like to get the forearms built - for sure. I'll order them up soon, and see how they go. Worth a shot - I hear a lotta people like the Fat Gripz.

[MPennacchia]

I enjoy reading your posts. You give so much detail. I feel like I'm in the gym with you. Way to step it up and hit those PRs! I find myself questioning whether or not to go up in weight sometimes. Then I think, what do I have to lose? Most times I end up surprising myself... Great job! You went from thinking you'd be crunched for time to having an AWESOME workout.

You mentioned you were out of Bio-Gro. Do you plan to purchase more? ... Hopefully it's still in your system and you won't experience DOMS too bad in the coming days.

I'm actually waiting on my second tub from this log to come in! I was one of the "detailed loggers" that was selected to receive a tub of bio-gro on the house!

And thank you!

[aaaaaaaaaachooo]

Here's my Isatori Stack Log...
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=154335971

It begins.

I'll post today's awesome workout when I get a chance to type it up.

[aaaaaaaaaachooo]

Here's my Isatori Stack Log...
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=154335971

It begins.

I'll post today's awesome workout when I get a chance to type it up.

So far today I have had 4 scoops of Bio-Gro.
I am going to be eating this in pretty much every meal throughout the day.
In order to consume 6-8 scoops/day I'll need to be a little creative.

Ham Sandwich with Bio-Gro, Spinach, Ranch
(I put ranch on top of the Bio-Gro to make sure it didn't just fall out)

Here's today's workout.
Pre-Workout was 6 tabs Morph & Amino Phase
I kept the tempo nice & slow during reps - but the workout intensity was kept high!!!

Deadlift
135x10
225x10
315x6
425x2 PR!
405x2
315x6

Machine Row
(Felt REALLY strong)
110x8
150x6
190x5
210x4
245x5 PR!(machine maxed out)

Reverse Pec Dec Delts
(Nice & slow concentrating on mind-to-muscle)
85x10
115x8
130x6
100x8
100x6

Lat Pulldown *Wide Grip*
(Again, nice & slowww)
100x10
x100x10
140x8

Lat Pulldown *Reversed & Closer Grip*
Triset/Dropset
120x10
100x10
85x8
160x3

Tri Pushdown *V-Bar Grip*
(Very slow & eccentric)
85x8
100x4

Tri Pushdown *Straight Bar Wide Grip*
(Dropset)
100x1
85x4
70x4
60x5

Tri-Pulldown
60x5
70x5
50x7

Tri Skull Crushers *EZ-Bar*
40x10
50x6 (fail)
60x3 (fail)
60X3 (fail)


Felt STRONG. Probably the best mind-to-muscle connection workout I have ever had when working out my back.
After lifting I drank down some BCAAs
Incline Treadmill for 45 minutes keeping consistently @ ~140bpm

Felt great!!! I plan on KILLING chest/bi/traps tomorrow

[ntroupe]

A Ham Sammich! That is a first! I love it! How did that taste?

[aaaaaaaaaachooo]

A Ham Sammich! That is a first! I love it! How did that taste?

bahahaha - I'm telling you man. With 7 tubs, I'm going to be putting Bio-Gro in EVERYTHING all day long!!!!!!!!!!!

[gallagnm]

Its not fair you guys have to do all this typing while using bio-gro and i dont have to so im posting with all yall

Workout = SHOULDERS

DB seated shoulder press
30x20
40x15
50x10
60x5...PR

DB laterals//BB shrug
10x20//135x15 for 5 sets

Cable 1 arm laterals//cable front raises
10x15//30x12 for 5 sets

DB front raises//BB shrugs//DB rear delt flys
15x12//135x12//10x15 for 5 sets

Facepulls//hyperextensions
60x15
70x15
80x15//BWx30
80x15//BWx30
90x15//BWx30

BB shrugs//hanging straight leg raises
135x15
155x15
185x15//10 reps
185x15//10 reps
185x15//10 reps



Cardio

16 minutes on bike - 1minute fast pace then 1 minute medium pace - 4.24 miles
16 minutes running - 1 minute fast pace then 1 minute medum pace - halfway through that "medium pace" turned into walking for a minute - 1.55 miles
total miles completed - 5.79

Back work because couldnt do much of it yesterday

T-bar row
90x20
115x20
125x20
135x20
145x20
160x20

Cable row
80x15
100x10
110x8
120x6
130x4
140x2

Thoughts on workout
The 60lb DB press was a PR because Im just getting back into heavy shoulders because of my left shoulder and I dont remember my PRs for shoulders . Overall good workout. Was a longer one but it didnt matter to me.

MORPH and BIO-GRO
Morph brought the focus today... tunnel vision. Just opened another tub of bio-gro today, will see how I feel tomorrow. 2 scooped it in my intra and it mixed perfectly. This tub mixes awesome, idk why my past one wasnt. Will have 2 more scoops later in afternoon. May straight scoop in my mouth or throw it in yogurt.

[ScottRoland]

Final Review of Bio-Gro

Sort of ! !

I say “sort of” because I plan on continuing the use of Bio-Gro for at least 3 months. I think after 3 months… the results will be very apparent.

MIXABILITY
Downside is that it will not mix in water. I also do not recommend popping it in your mouth. If it touches your teeth… you’ll be digging it out of your teeth for a while. My favorite way to use it was mixing it in my Greek yogurt. It also mixes well in oatmeal and protein shakes if made with almond milk.

FLAVOR
It’s almost tasteless…. It doesn’t alter the taste of anything you put it in or on. That’s an awesome thing too ! !

PRICE
The price is very fair. For those who drink lots of protein shakes and eat lots of protein… you’re wasting your money if you don’t incorporate this product in your daily routine. Knowing that the body is only going to process about 10 grams of protein per hour, it is essential that you use a protein synthesize accelerator so you can ingest more protein. More protein = more muscle fuel.

EFFECTIVENESS
Granted it’s only been 4 weeks and I’m a realist so I didn’t expect to see an incredible before and after photo set. What I have noticed is that I appear to be getting leaner…much leaner but without losing size. That’s a combination that I’ve never been able to achieve before: Growing and getting leaner at the same time. As for DOMS, I think Bio-Gro definitely had a positive effect in recovery. I started a new routine and lifted heavier than my previous routine and had very little soreness the next day.


SUM IT UP ! ! !
If you are serious about your training, this product is a MUST. You are wasting money if you don’t use it. It will speed up your goals. I am certain that by this time next year we will see MANY other supplement companies coming out with their brand of protein synthesize amplifiers but it wont be the same. My plan is to use it for 3 months cycles with one week off in between. It is not necessary to cycle off of Bio-Gro but it’s just one of those things I do. I do 12 week programs and then stay out of the gym and off all supplements for 1 week. It’s working for me.


STACK
My recommended stack is PWR + Morph with Bio-Gro for pre-workout. During and after training Restorade for your aminos and 2 or 3 Eat Smart shakes per day.

Will I be purchasing Bio-Gro? Absolutely 100% YES.

[aaaaaaaaaachooo]

May straight scoop in my mouth or throw it in yogurt.

Solid workout brah!!

Advice - don't scoop into mouth. The taste is FINE, however, it turns into cement on your teeth. lmao
Mixing with yogurt is a MUCH better option imo.

[ntroupe]

Solid workout brah!!

Advice - don't scoop into mouth. The taste is FINE, however, it turns into cement on your teeth. lmao
Mixing with yogurt is a MUCH better option imo.

It's not that bad to just scoop it in your mouth. That's how my last dose usually is taken. I have just gotten use to it.

[gallagnm]

Solid workout brah!!

Advice - don't scoop into mouth. The taste is FINE, however, it turns into cement on your teeth. lmao
Mixing with yogurt is a MUCH better option imo.

im right with ya but i dont mind it. I usually do it for my last 2 scoops of the day. For me its the easiest but i definitely agree it gets stuck in your mouth

[HARRYBEAST]

Final Review of Bio-Gro

Sort of ! !

I say “sort of” because I plan on continuing the use of Bio-Gro for at least 3 months. I think after 3 months… the results will be very apparent.

MIXABILITY
Downside is that it will not mix in water. I also do not recommend popping it in your mouth. If it touches your teeth… you’ll be digging it out of your teeth for a while. My favorite way to use it was mixing it in my Greek yogurt. It also mixes well in oatmeal and protein shakes if made with almond milk.

FLAVOR
It’s almost tasteless…. It doesn’t alter the taste of anything you put it in or on. That’s an awesome thing too ! !

PRICE
The price is very fair. For those who drink lots of protein shakes and eat lots of protein… you’re wasting your money if you don’t incorporate this product in your daily routine. Knowing that the body is only going to process about 10 grams of protein per hour, it is essential that you use a protein synthesize accelerator so you can ingest more protein. More protein = more muscle fuel.

EFFECTIVENESS
Granted it’s only been 4 weeks and I’m a realist so I didn’t expect to see an incredible before and after photo set. What I have noticed is that I appear to be getting leaner…much leaner but without losing size. That’s a combination that I’ve never been able to achieve before: Growing and getting leaner at the same time. As for DOMS, I think Bio-Gro definitely had a positive effect in recovery. I started a new routine and lifted heavier than my previous routine and had very little soreness the next day.


SUM IT UP ! ! !
If you are serious about your training, this product is a MUST. You are wasting money if you don’t use it. It will speed up your goals. I am certain that by this time next year we will see MANY other supplement companies coming out with their brand of protein synthesize amplifiers but it wont be the same. My plan is to use it for 3 months cycles with one week off in between. It is not necessary to cycle off of Bio-Gro but it’s just one of those things I do. I do 12 week programs and then stay out of the gym and off all supplements for 1 week. It’s working for me.


STACK
My recommended stack is PWR + Morph with Bio-Gro for pre-workout. During and after training Restorade for your aminos and 2 or 3 Eat Smart shakes per day.

Will I be purchasing Bio-Gro? Absolutely 100% YES.

Another fantastic review and the only think missing is Meow-Pow

[gallagnm]

scott- awesome review brotha thanks so much for that. Bio-Gro is good stuff