Looking to get the ULTIMATE preworkout boost from C4

[Jdot5]

First of thanks to Burntreality and the rest of the cellucor gang for an opportunity to try out C4 ultimate in the Orange Mango flavor. So what is C4 Ultimate? It is an update to their C4 preworkout family. What is included in each scoop is: 6g of citrulline malate, 3.2g of beta alanine, 1.5g of creatine nitrate, 1.5g of betaine, 1g of taurine, 1g of AAK, and 300g of caffeine anhydrous.


About me:
Been lifting for over 15 years. I’m fresh off a 14 week cut for my anniversary trip to Mexico (Wed-Sat). Now I begin the process of reverse dieting/recomping. I’ll be doing carb cycling: 175g on lower body day, 150g on upper body day, 125g on shoulder day, and low carbs on off days (75-100g). I’ll also be doing the Jim Stoppani Superman workout for the duration of this log http://www.muscleandfitness.com/work...ram-training-0.
Ill be logging solely upper body and lower body day since those are the days I’ll be using the C4 ultimate so that was I can stretch the pre to get 5 weeks worth of use. Monday’s workout will be my 2nd workout off C4 (I used it on my last week of the cut and decided to hold off until after was over to give a fair shake).
Current supps I’ll also be on:
Orange triad
Fish oil
Protein powder
Myokem transport
H.E.S plasma blast, amino 5.0, and kaged muscle hydra charge intraworkout

[bigcat3655]

In. I'm on my first run of standard c4 after switching from another brand. I'm new to using pwo's and am still trying to figure out which one works best. Standard c4 doesn't really give me a boost. I work midnights so I take my pwo and workout before my shift. I need a pwo that will keep me going.

[Jdot5]

Thanks for subbing. For energy boost, I’d recommend either the C4 ultimate or the C4 energy.

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning and ate eggs, turkey bacon, half a bagel (32g of carbs), and spinach. Today starts recomping which I will be reverse dieting. I will be doing carb cycling where I’ll be doing 150g of carbs on my upper body day, 125 on my shoulder only day, and 175 on lower body day. An hour and a half later, I downed some C4 ultimate before heading out to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark upper body day. The whole workout is filled with supersets of different body parts. First up was a superset of BB bench press 4x15,15,12,10 (175,175,185,185) and BB rows 4x15,15,12,10 (155,155,165,165). Next was a superset of lat pulldowns 4x15,15,12,12 (70,70,75,75) and seated DB military press 4x15,15,12,12 (55,55,60,60). Next was cable crossover 3x15,15,12 (35,35,40) and cable lat raises 3x15,15,12 (20,20,25). Incline DB fly 3x15 (20,25,30) and rear delt fly 3x15,15,10 (15,15,20). DB shrugs 4x15,15,12,12 (75,75,80,80) and dip shrugs 4x15. Last was seated calf raises 4x15,15,12,12 (135,135,140,140) and standing calf raises 4x15,15,12,12 (180). I then stretched, downed a protein shake and ate a banana, before running some errands. I then got home, threw on some sweats, and cut the yard for an hour. Broke a decent sweat. Lower body day on deck for tomorrow.
Initial thoughts:
When I first tasted the flavor, I thought it was a very tasty flavor. A good mix of orange and mango (a 60/40 ratio favoring the orange). I’m gonna look forward to sipping this preworkout. First workout this morning on it. Energy definitely was felt soon as I hit the gym (took it an hour and a half after eating). It also last not only throughout the workout (which was an hour n 40 mins) but I had enough energy to cut the yard an hour after. Definitely impressed so far. Also noticed a solid pump on shoulders and chest but too early to tell if it was the pre or the boost from liquor and food from Mexico. Big test tomorrow with it being our first leg session since returning which will be highlighted by 4x12-15 on squats!!!

[burntreality]

Hell yeah man. In.

[taydbear7]

That looks like orange crush. Yummy!

[Jdot5]

Hell yeah man. In.

Thanks for subbing glad to have u on board

[Jdot5]

That looks like orange crush. Yummy!

Yeah the flavors definitely hitting. Had me thinking I was still in Mexico chillin at the ocean front.

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning around 630 and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 15 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed some C4 ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark leg and arms day. First up was squats and lying leg raises 4x15. First set of squats was 275 for 12 reps. Second set was 275 for 9 reps. I dropped weight down to 265 third set but all I could muster was 8 reps. Last set was 255 and I got 12 reps. Definitely was a readjustment to higher reps since I had been doing sets of 3-5 reps for squats since Mid June. Next was RDLs 4x12,12,10,10 (225) and decline crunches for 4x15. I then did leg extension 4x12,12,12,12 (190,180,180,180) and lying leg curls 4x12 (100) to complete the leg portion of today’s workout (and my legs felt like linguini by this point). Now was time for arm work. First was tricep pushdowns 4x15,15,15,12 (70,70,75,80) and B.B. curl 4x15,15,13,12 (75,75,80,80). Next was cable overhead tricep extensions 3x15 (42.5, 47.5, 50) and overhead cable curls 3x15 (30,35,42.5). Last was reverse wrist curls 3x15 (20) and wrist curls 3x15,12,12 (85). Afterwards, I stretched before dashing home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, spinach, and a whole bagel. Abs and cardio for tomorrow morning.

Today’s thoughts:
Energy was smooth today, didn’t have that jolt like yesterday (may be due to I took it closer to when I took my preworkout meal compared to yesterday). Needed every bit of the energy since today workout from first rep on squats til final rep on forearms took over an hour n 40 mins (7:45-9:31). Also gotta get the timing down between meal and pre since today I had to take more trips to the restroom than yesterday (also happened when I took a sample of the ultimate on leg day earlier this year). It’s inperative I get the timing down this week since I’m off work because next Monday, I return to work which means 4am workouts and little time to waste in the restroom. Tomorrow is cardio and abs so next workout on C4 will be on Thursday morning for chest and back (may throw in some other things if timing goes well but HIIT cardio on the stairclimber is mandatory)

[stad0203]

In4 for a Killer Log!

Thanks for putting this together, great start!!

[Jdot5]

Thanks for subbing and following along

[Jdot5]

Ate breakfast this morning around 915, (1/2 bagel, eggs, turkey bacon, and spinach). 45 mins later, I downed C4 Ultimate before heading out to the gym. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest, back, biceps, and triceps. First up was a superset of reverse grip B.B. rows 4x15,15,12,12 (165,165,175,175) and DB bench press 4x15,13,12,12 (75). Next was incline B.B. bench press 4x13,12,12,10 (155) and underhand pull downs 4x15,15,12,12 (100,105,110,115). Incline DB curls 3x15,12,12 (25) and bodyweight dips 3x15,15,12. Last was lying cable curls 4x15 (35,42.5,50,57.5) and lying triceps extensions 4x15,15,15,12 (35,42.5,50,57.5). Now was cardio time. I did 18 mins of HIIT on the stairclimber, 1 min slow and 1 min fast. For the slow portion, I did level 8. For the fast portion, I did level 16 (1), level 17 (2), level 18 (2), level 19 (2), and level 20 (2). Typically I would do more, atleast 20 mins but I had to get my son from daycare but I’ll be doing more tomorrow for sure. Afterwards, I downed a protein shake and ate a banana. Tomorrow is boulder shoulder day.

Today’s thoughts:
Timing was pretty good, by the time I got to the gym, the beta alanine tingles kicked in. Energy last whole workout which was from 1045-1241 ( including cardio). Not too much pump wise today (was decent but nothing special although I got a good pump on the bicep curls). Tomorrow I have boulder shoulders but won’t be using C4 (so we can stretch to 5 weeks). Next usage will be on Saturday when I have legs and forearms, highlighted by Deadlifts for 4x12-15!
Also worth noting, only one trip to the bathroom throughout the whole workout

[Jdot5]

Woke up at 630 this morning and downed a protein shake and an intraworkout including 25g of carbs. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark legs and forearms. First up was a superset of deadlifts and ab whee rollout 4x12,12,15,15. First set was deadlifts was 355 for 12 reps. Second set was 355 again for 12. Third set was 355 for 10 reps. Last set was 355 for 11 reps. Next was a superset was crunches and low back extensions for 4x15. Lying leg curls 4x15,15,12,12 (100,100,105,105) and leg extensions 4x12,12,12,8 (180). Leg press calf raises 4x15 (420,430,430,440) and seated toe raises 4x15 (20,25,25,25). Last was behind the back wrist curls 3x15 (75) and reverse wrist curls 3x15 (20). I had some extra time so I squeezed
In some oblique work: hanging knee raises with emphasis on obliques 3x15,12,12and Russian twist 3x15 (25). Afterwards, I stretch before heading home and eating a whole bagel, eggs, turkey bacon, and spinach. Active rest day tomorrow with flag football. Left hamstring been kinda tender all week so will continue to monitor that.

Todays thoughts:
Energy was noticed and needed (woke up at 630 and was in the gym at 705) and worked out for over and hour and a half. Also focus was noticed as well, particularly with deadlifts. I say this because my first rep on deadlifts was at 735. My last rep was completed at 805. I needed every bit of the focus aspect since the deadlift portion along was half n hour doing high reps (hadn’t gone above 8 reps for deads since 2015). Legs was definitely pumped after the extensions and leg curls superset having them feel like linguini. Next workout set for Monday and here is where we can really test out C4. I say this because Monday I return to work so that means waking up at 3am for early morning session with only 5 hours of sleep (and that’s on a good night).

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning at 305, and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest, back, shoulders, forearms, and calves. First up was a superset of BB bench press 4x9,7,6,6 (225) and BB rows 4x10,10,8,8 (165,165,175,175). Next was superset of seated DB military press 4x10,10,8,8 (65,65,70,70) and wide grip pulldowns 4x10,8,8,8 (80,80,80,85). Next was reverse pec deck 3x10 (160) and pec deck 3x10,10,8 (150,155,160). Cable lat raises 3x10 (25) and cable crossover 3x10,10,8 (45,45,50). Next was DB shrugs 4x10,10,8,8 (85,85,90,90) and dip shrugs 4x10. Standing calf raises 4x10 (195,210,225,225) and wrist curls 3x10,10,8 (95,95,100) followed. Last was calf raises on the free motion machine 4x10 (360,380,400,400) and reverse wrist curls 3x10,10,8 (30). Now was cardio time. I did HIIT on the treadmill for 24 mins, 1 min sprint and 1 min walk. For the walk portion I did 4.0. For the sprints i did: 10.5 (2), 11 (3), 11.5 (3), and 12 (4). Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, spinach, and 8oz of orange juice. Legs, bicep, and tricep on deck for tomorrow.

Todays thoughts:
Needed that energy boost today after 5 hours of sleep (lil man woke me up twice as well). Energy hit by first set and continued throughout the workout, cardio (workout was 355-554), and has been steady so far at work. Got a nice pump in the shoulder and trap region as well. Noticed the focus aspected as well as I was locked in each rep throughout the session today. Only two bath room trips as well today (1 when I got to the gym and 1 post workout before cardio). Big test tomorrow with squats on deck tomorrow to highlight legs and arms

[burntreality]

C4 Ultimate is a lifesaver when I have little sleep.

[Jdot5]

C4 Ultimate is a lifesaver when I have little sleep.

I would certainly say so far so good on the energy aspect especially since I returned to work. I hope it keeps up cuz I definitely rely on it, especially Mondays when I work both my jobs and dont get home til 830ish at night

[Jdot5]

Woke up at 305 and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark legs, bicep, and tricep. First up was squats. I did 3 warm up sets. First set was 275 for 10 reps. Second set was 275 again for 10 reps. Third set, I went up to 285 and hit 8 reps. Last set I did 285 but only got 6 reps. Next was RDLs 4x10,8,8,8 (245,245,245,250) and crunches 4x15. Leg extensions 4x10,9,8,8 (210,210,215,215) and lying leg curls 4x10,8,8,8 (120,120,120,125). Now it was time for arm work. First was angled bar pushdowns 4x10,10,8,8 (85,90,90,90) and BB curls 4x10,10,8,8 (95,100,100,100). Last was overhead tricep extensions 4x10,10,8 (57.5,65,72.5) and high pulley cable curls 3x10,10,8 (40,45,50). Afterwards, I did some core work: hanging leg raises 4x15 and side plank reach through 4x15 (each side). Afterwards, I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, spinach, a whole bagel. Active rest day tomorrow with abs and cardio.

Todays thoughts:
Energy was solid today. It sas not balls to the wall energy but a smooth flowing one that had me ready for squats by my first working set and last until I finished abs. Focus factor was much needed today since the workout lasted from 415-555 but still was able to stay on track each rep n my mind not start wandering off. Pump aspect, legs got a good pump after the leg ext and lying leg curls portion. Arm pump was decent but nothing special. Next session will be on Thursday when I do chest, back, shoulders, (may try to squeeze in some arm work too so Friday session could be shorter)

[stad0203]

Couple great looking days in the gym, big lifts to be supersetting!

[Jdot5]

Couple great looking days in the gym, big lifts to be supersetting!

thanks. It definitely has help get more done in less time which works fo rme

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning at 310 and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest, back, shoulders, biceps, and triceps. First up was reverse grip BB rows 4x10,10,10,8 (185,190,195,205) and DB bench press 4x10,10,8,7 (85,90,95,95). Next was reverse grip pulldowns 4x10,10,9,8 (120,125,130,135) and Arnold press 4x10,9,8,7 (60,60,65,65). A tri-set followed: DB lat raises 3x10,10,8 (10,10,8), DB decline fly 3x10 (35,40,40), and smith machine upright rows 3x10,8,8 (125,130,130). Smith machine shrugs 4x10,10,10,8 (235,245,245,255) and dip shrugs 4x10 followed. Now was time for arm work since time allowed for it. First was incline DB curls 3x10,10,8 (30,30,35) and weighted dips 3x8 (30). Last was lying cable curls 4x10,10,8,8 (65,65,72.5,72.5) and cable skull crushers 4x10,10,8,8 (65,65,72.5,72.5). Now was cardio time. I did battle ropes which consisted of 30 seconds of work and 30 seconds of rest for 16 rounds (16 mins). I alternated between waves and slams. Afterwards I stretched and foam rolled before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and potatoes. Legs and forearms tomorrow highlighted by deadlifts for 4x8-10

Todays thoughts:
Energy was consistent today and certainly needed since my workout lasted from 350-603 (including cardio). By the time warm ups was ready, the energy was flowing throughout the body and I was ready to put in work. Focus aspect was good today and was needed to complete this marathon of a workout. Got a solid pump in the shoulders and chest area while working (even before starting the shoulder portion of the workout). Tomorrow looking for some big numbers on deadlifts

[Jdot5]

Woke up at 310 and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark legs and forearms. First up was deadlifts and BB rollouts. For the rollouts i did 4x10 (70). For deadlifts, First set was 385 for 10 reps. Second set was 385 for 8 reps. Third set was 385 for 8 reps. Fourth n final set, I went up to 390 and eeked out 8 reps. Next was crunches 4x15 and low back ext 4x15. Lying leg curls 4x10,10,8,8 (120,120,125,125) and leg extensions 4x10,10,8,8 (210,210,215,215). Seated calf raises 4x10,10,10,8 (180,180,185,185) and leg press calves 4x10,10,10,8 (470,470,480,480). Last was behind the back wrist curls 3x10 and reverse wrist curls 3x10,10,8 (30). Now was cardio time. I did 20 mins of HIIT work on the stairclimber. For the slow portion I did level 8. For the fast portion, I did level 16 (1), level 17 (2), level 18 (2), level 19 (2), and level 20 (3). Afterwards, I stretched before heading home and eating eggs, pancakes, and bacon. Off day tomorrow as my family and I headed to Harrisonburg to attend college gameday at JMU (wife's alma mater).

Today's thoughts:
Energy levels wasnt as good as the rest of the week today. Body was sluggish this morning (fell asleep 1030 due to my son not going to sleep on time n woke up 310). By first set of deads, I was able to muster enough energy to grind through todays session. Got a good pump in the lats by the time deadlifts were done. WOrkout today lasted from 415-559 so the energy provided was sufficient to make it through weights and the stairclimber after. Much needed rest day tomorrow due to heading to college gameday and also suppose to hit Woodgrill Buffet for lunch (pics of this epic feast will be posted Monday but feel free to follow on IG to see them live)

[Jdot5]

Woke up at 305 this morning and downed a protein shake and ate a banana. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark chest, back, shoulders, calves, and forearms. First up was bench press 4x6,5,5,4 (235,240,240,245) and BB rows 4x6 (195,200,205,210). Next was wide grip pulldown 4x6,6,5,5 (90,90,95,95) and DB military press 4x6,6,5,5 (75,75,80,80). Reverse pec deck 3x12,12,10 (150,150,160) and Pec deck 3x12 (150,155,160). Next was cable lat raises 3x12,12,10 (20,20,25) and cable crossovers 3x12,12,10 (45,45,50). DB shrugs 4x6 (90,95,100,105) and dip shrugs. Standing calf raises 4x6 (240,240,255,255) and wrist curls 3x6 (105,105,115). Last was machine leg press calf raises 4x6 (235,235,250,250) and reverse wrist curls 3x6 (40). Now was time for cardio. I did 24 mins on the treadmill of sprints, 12 rounds (1m walk/1, sprints). For the walking portion I did 4.0. For the sprints I did speed 11 (4), 11.5 (4), and 12 (4). Afterwards, I stretched before heading home and eating eggs, potatoes, turkey bacon, and spinach. Legs and arms on deck for tomorrow

Today's thought:
Energy and endurance was pretty good this morning, workout lasted from 355-550 and flowed throughout. Got in a solid pump in my muscles, especially the shoulders area. Big challenge tomorrow with heavy squats tomorrow 4x4-6

[stad0203]

Nice work once again, I think the endurance in this pwo shines on heavy days on legs. Anxious to see what you think.

[Jdot5]

Nice work once again, I think the endurance in this pwo shines on heavy days on legs. Anxious to see what you think.

I certainly agree. Especially with the current regiment Im on now that includes arms on one one leg session and can last for an hour n a half

[Jdot5]

Woke up this morning and downed a protein shake and a scoop of Plasma blast. 10 mins later, I was out the door heading to the gym. On the way, I downed C4 Ultimate. Upon arriving, I warmed up before heading to spark leg and arm day. First up was squats. I did 4 warm up sets before it was time to go live. First set was 295 for 6 reps. Second set was 305 for 5 reps. Third set was 305 for 5 reps. Last set was 315 for 4 reps. Next was RDLs 4x6,6,4,4 (255,265,275,275) and crunches 4x15. Leg extensions 4x6,6,6,4 (220,225,230,235) and lying leg curls 4x6,6,7,7 (130,135,130,130). Now was time for arm work. First up was angled bar pushdowns 4x,8,8,8,6 (90,90,90,95) and BB curls 4x8,8,6,6 (100,100,105,105). High pulley cable curls were next for 3x8,7,6 (50,55,60). Last was overhead cable curls 3x8,6,6 (72.5,77.5,77.5). Afterwards was core work: hanging leg raisesand side plank reach throughs for 4x15. Afterwards, I stretched before heading home and eating eggs, turkey bacon, and pancakes. Active rest day on deck for tomorrow.

Today's thoughts:
Needed every bit of the energy today because I was tired all the way through warm ups, was still yawning (hip flexors being tight didnt help either). Once I hit my first set I was good to go and energy was sufficient from then on til end of work. Also good = endurance to help battle fatigue and tight hip flexors and able to push through todays session (416-551). No pump today but wasnt expecting one with low reps for legs. Next workout scheduled for Thursday.

[dougefresh93]

late but in...

[Jdot5]

late but in...

always good to have u on board bro

[Jdot5]

As promised, pics from College Gameday:
Crowd


Food (Burgers, including one with mac n cheese, chicken stickers, and italian sausage from Jack Browns)


My wife and son with anchor Maria Taylor


The gameday gang before the headgear pick


Us with the gameday crew after the show


Us with Desmond Howard


Us with Rece Davis


Us with Lee Corso

[burntreality]

^^Looks like you had a great time

[taydbear7]

Hey, i took my first scoop of this week and I agreed the flavor ratio of 60/40 orange to mango. I used 10 oz of water and the flavor punches you in the face pretty good. Going to lower the amount of water to see what happens.