Carbing up, Intra workout style

[AntM1564]

I created a thread about intra workout carbs two weeks ago. Danielmoo was nice enough to send me a tub of Glycofuse, for nothing. He did not ask for a review or even a log.

I am going to run a mini log of this. I am also going to use samples of Super Carb. I also ordered some basic gatorade powder and will use that as well. In the past, I have only used candy intra workout.

I am going to update this a few times a week. I will use each product for 1-2 weeks and give a comparison of what worked for me and give a final ranking. I will post workouts when I do post as well.

[AntM1564]

May 6, 2018
Push Power

Weight - 170

Weight is up 2.2 pounds. I am going to take 100 cals off each day to see what happens with the weight. I want to get close to a smaller surplus when my cycle comes around. I am going to go for a recomp/slight bulk. I think the weight gain is more or less due to water/glycogen since I was low carb during the deload last week.

I was very happy with the training today. It went very well. I have a fun toy (I hope) coming in the mail tomorrow. I will post pictures of it when I get it.

Last 3 Rep Week (heavy variation) 3/18/18

Bench

180x3
190x3
200x5 (3+ set)
225x2 (joker set)
190x3
180x8

Military Press

120x3
130x3
135x3 (3+ set)
155x1 (joker set)
130x3
120x7

Training

Bench Press 5 Rep week (heavy variation)

185x3
195x3
205x4 (3+ set)
225x2 (+1 rest pause rep) (joker set)

Military Press

125x3
135x3
140x3 (3+ set)
155x1 (joker set)

Close Grip Floor Press

175x5,5,5 (+2 reps)

Incline BB Press

160x6,6,6 (+2 rest pause rep) (no change, but one extra rep on the rest pause and it felt smoother)

Hammerstrength Seated Shoulder Press

150x8,7,7 (+3 reps)

Weighted Dips

70x6,6,6 (no change, but I am heavier this week.)

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 3,475
Carbs - 460g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 255g
Fat - 78g

• Sat. - 23g
• Poly. - 24g
• Mono. - 8g

[AntM1564]

Daniel sent me a tub of the Mango Orange Glycofuse. The mango overpowers the orange. I love mangoes and oranges are just alright to me, so that the dominance of the mango is fine. I would say it is 70/30 and the orange only comes through a little in the aftertaste.

Mixing was pretty good, but it did have a few small clumps initially. This could have been because I didn't shake it too much and I also fill my shaker all the way to the top, leaving very little room. I did notice some benefits, such as an increased pump. Others may have been placebo, so I want to hold off on those until I test it later in the week.

[danielmoo]

Daniel sent me a tub of the Mango Orange Glycofuse. The mango overpowers the orange. I love mangoes and oranges are just alright to me, so that the dominance of the mango is fine. I would say it is 70/30 and the orange only comes through a little in the aftertaste.

Mixing was pretty good, but it did have a few small clumps initially. This could have been because I didn't shake it too much and I also fill my shaker all the way to the top, leaving very little room. I did notice some benefits, such as an increased pump. Others may have been placebo, so I want to hold off on those until I test it later in the week.

Glad that you got it! Good first impressions, curious to see how it treats you as time progresses. Thanks for the update.

[AntM1564]

May 7, 2018
Pull Power

Good session today. Energy, focus, and pump were all very good. My toy came in the mail today, I can't wait to try it out!




Last 5 Rep Week Heavy Variation 3/19/18

360x3
380x3
400x4 (3+ set)

Training

Deadlift 3 Rep Week Heavy Variation

365x3
390x3
410x4
365x4

Weighted Pullups

17.5x5,4,4 (-1 rep, but a 2.6 pound weight gain)

Meadows Row

52.5x7,7,6

Wide Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row

125x8,7,7 (+ 2 reps)

Close Grip Neutral Grip Pulldowns

162.5x8,7,6 (+1 rep)

Reverse Pec Deck

140x8,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,975
Carbs - 285g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 255g
Fat - 97g

• Sat. - 27g
• Poly. - 18g
• Mono. - 23g

[AntM1564]

May 8, 2018
Legs Hypertrophy

The right side of my lower back is a little more sore than normal. Similar to the injury I had on the left side about 6 weeks ago. I will keep an eye on this.

Training

Leg Press

540x8,8,9 (+10 lbs)

Lying Hamstring Curl

115x8,8,8 (+5 lbs)

Leg Extensions

165x14,12,11 (+4 reps)

Seated Hamstring Curl

180x10,10,10

Seated Calf

165x12,11,10 (+3 reps)

Standing Calf Raises

240x12,11,10 (+2 reps)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,225
Carbs - 365g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 255g
Fat - 87g

• Sat. - 24g
• Poly. - 22g
• Mono. - 7g

[AntM1564]

I definitely noticed I did not need to rest nearly as long between sets and even exercises. I will normally take another 30-60 seconds of rest between exercises, but I was able to go from machine to machine, get the weight on, and then start the set right away.

I have fixed the small clumping issue, I just use a little less water so there is more room between the top of the water and bottom of the shaker. It is just a little less so there is more room for it to mix.

[danielmoo]

I definitely noticed I did not need to rest nearly as long between sets and even exercises. I will normally take another 30-60 seconds of rest between exercises, but I was able to go from machine to machine, get the weight on, and then start the set right away.

I have fixed the small clumping issue, I just use a little less water so there is more room between the top of the water and bottom of the shaker. It is just a little less so there is more room for it to mix.

That's a good sign! Good call on using less water, I found the same fix for SizeOn and Glycofuse.

[dougefresh93]

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[AntM1564]

May 10, 2018
Push Hypertrophy

Good workout today. I got a little distracted though because one of my students apparently goes to my gym, came up to me, so I was on my toes the rest of the time. I may need to change gyms!

Training

Incline Dumbbell Press

Incline - 75x8 (+5 lbs)
70x8,8 (no change)

Seated Military Press

95x8,8,8

Hoist Dip Machine

200x12,10,10 (+1 rep)

Flat Dumbbell Press

55x12,11,10 (+3 reps)

V Bar Pressdown

49x12,11,11 (+3 reps) (very slow negatives)

Seated Side Delt Machine

75x11,10,10 (no change)

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,975
Carbs - 285g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 255g
Fat - 95g

• Sat. - 27g
• Poly. - 17g
• Mono. - 22g

[AntM1564]

I noticed the same thing today. I did not need to rest longer between sets. Also, there is no bloating. I did not bloat with the Swedish Fish candy, but I was not hungry during my workout. Now I notice I get hungry towards the end of training with Gkycofuse. This makes me think it is not bogging down in my stomach.

[AntM1564]

May 12, 2018
Lower Power

Pretty happy with today. I put pause squats back in, but only two sets. I took one set away from extensions and lying leg curls each. I paused right above parallel. I added them because I felt like I was coming out of the hole slower, but that could have been for a few different reasons. I felt like my negatives were slower than they should have been. I think I was do this because a buddy gave me his right SBD knee sleeve since the seam on mine was starting to come apart. I know it is the same thing, but I had to test it out in mind my. I also think I am setting up with the bar lower on my back. Last week and this, I felt the squats way more in my glutes than I normally would.

Last 3 Rep Week Heavy Variation 3/24/18

275x3
290x3
310x4 (3+ set)
335x3 (joker set)
290x3
275x5

Training

Back Squat 3 Rep Week Heavy Variation

280x3
300x3
315x4 (3+ set)
335x2 (+1 rest pause) (joker set)
300x3
280x5

Pause Squats

235x4,4

Hip Thrust

345x7,7,6 (-2 reps)

Lying Hamstring Curl

145x7,6 (+1 rep)

Leg Extensions

200x9,9 (+2 reps)

Standing Calf Raise

340x7,7,7 (+2 reps)

Seated Calf Raise

210x7,7,6 (+5 pounds for 2 sets)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,225
Carbs - 365g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 255g
Fat - 84g

• Sat. - 29g
• Poly. - 19g
• Mono. - 7g

[danielmoo]

Nice leg session!