Another AI Cynostane Sponsored Log

[zb126]

ZB126's Cynostane Sponsored Log
About Anabolic Innovations' Cytostane:
Cynostane is the first release in AI's Black Label. If you are looking to take your workout's, strength gains, and lean muscle mass to new heights then get ready, Cynostane is here to take you there. Cynostane is, however, a very potent compound and should not be used by those new to weightlifting/bodybuilding.

Rapid Muscle Grown
Rock Hard Physique
INSANE Strength
Maximize Fat Loss
Enhance Endurance
Build a Better You​

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule (take 2-3 caps daily is listed on the directions)
Servings per Container: 90


Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
2-cyano-17a-methyl-17b-hydroxy-androst-3-one 10mg


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So I have been logging this over at that other site and figured that not everyone visits both so I'm going to bring it all over here to AM, too, since I've been reading more on here lately and this way more people can check it out!

General Goals:
With nothing set in stone about this compound at this point, I will assess things as they go and hope to gain muscle, shed fat and get an idea of what Cynostane can do when at a healthy caloric surplus.


Dosing:
Not much info out there about Cynostane, so I will adjust based on sides but should be running it at about 20mg per day and may bump it the last week to week and a half

Cycle

AI Cynostane : 20/20/20/20(30)
AI Cycle Support: (2)/2/2/2/2
Taurine: 5g per day or as needed
​

PCT

I will have to see as the time gets closer but have a SERM on hand and also have AI's Post Cycle Support which will be used either way.
​

Standard Supplements:
Protein, Creatine, Vitamins, IntrAbolic

Starting Stats:
Weight 172lbs
Blood pressure: 118/64
Lifts will be posted this first week for my "baseline" and I will be posting updated pictures, too.


Final Notes:
Thank you to AI, Mike Crowler and of course Spaz for setting this up for me and providing me such a great opportunity! With such an amazing product line already, I'm sure Cynostane is going to live up to the AI brand's high quality and effectiveness!

I'm pretty stoked to have one of the first few logs on this and can use all your support but be sure to check out Trauma1's log, too. Let me know if you guys have any questions and I'll try to be as helpful as I can!

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 1 (20mg)[/size]
(After 7 Days of Preloading Cycle Support)​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

Legs Day

• Barbell Back Squats: 165x8, 185x5, 205x5, 225x5, 255x5
• Barbell Back Calf Raises: 205lbs 10/10/8
• Leg Curls: 110lbs 8/8/8
• DB Lunges: 110lbs 8/8/8

Updated Starting Stats:

• Weight: 174lbs
• Blood Pressure: 117/68
• HDL/LDL: 46/61

Felt good today, squats are back up to my PR which feels great, my calves feed destroyed but otherwise I can't complain. Lipid levels are also nice which shows a good recovery from my last cycle so hopefully this one will be good, too. Not much else to report here!

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 2 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Arms Day

• [/size]

• Superset 1
• -Standing Alt DB Curls: 8/8/8
• -Laying DB Skull Crushers: 8/8/8
• Following two were NOT Supersetted
• Machine Bicep Curl: 10/8/8
• Cable Pull Down: 10/8/8
  
• Superset 2
• -Barbell Curls: 10/8/6
• -Overhead Tricep Extensions: 10/8/6

I'll snap a picture and get it up for my staring one. I know its a day or so in but the one from preloading also isn't necessarily accurate either so I feel this is better since its the second day.

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

None at the moment, taking taurine now also just in case of possible back pumps.​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 3 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Arms Day

• [/size]

• DB Chest Flyes: 10/10/10
• Flat Bench Press: 8/8/8
• Incline DB Press: 10/8/10
• Decline Chest Press: 8/8/6
  
• Superset
• -Decline Crunches 10/10/10
• -Laying Leg Raises: 10/10/10
• -Cable Crunches: 10/10/8

Yesterday was pretty good, chest is feeling pretty good and is stretching out nicely again. Nothing much to report, calories are right on target, everything is going well.

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

None still. Hope this keeps up!​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 4+5 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals


Yesterday and today were good recovery days, I went jogging for just under 3 miles each time and included a few steep hills in my run to get some extra leg strength in there. I'm adding an extra "effects" section since I am starting to see some positive effects and would mention them. I upped the caloric intake to balance out the cardio. It was too nice out to not enjoy the weather

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

+Muscle fatigue seems much lower--when running I didn't feel like my legs were getting sore even after a steep hill. I felt a little sore later in the evening but hydration fixed it up overnight just fine. Also, no back pumps while running which even though it is early in the cycle makes me hopeful it stays that way!
+Muscles are starting to feel a lot fuller all day long!​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

None still. Hope this keeps up!​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 6 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Back Day

• [/size]

• Dual Pulley Row 140lbs: 10/10/10
• Lat Pull Down 115lbs: 10/8/9
• Weighted Hypers 25lbs: 10/8/7
• Rear Delt Flyes 90lbs: 10/8/6
• T-Bar Row 135lbs: 8/8
• Straight Arm Pull Down 27.5lbs: 10/10/10
• Lat Raises 20lbs: 8/7/7

Damn today was intense! I took short breaks and finished in about 45minutes but my back is just destroyed. I'm gonna need some deep tissue massage after today haha. Muscle hardness is awesome, feel like this is really kicking in. I'm gonna say the 5-7 day mark is probably going to be what the testers all agree is the time it takes to start up. Also, I am up 3lbs as of my morning measurement!

Anyway, everything is feeling good, I may bump the dose up to 3 a day from the middle of the second week on. Any suggestions on this? I'm not opposed to running it at 20/20/30/30 still so input will help me decide! Reps as always

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Slightly oily skin, may be due to less sleep
Lower back pain during hypers.....but probably not back pumps, this is normal for me​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 7 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Arms Day

• [/size]

• Superset 1
• -Standing Alt DB Curls: 10/8/8
• -Laying DB Skull Crushers: 10/9/8
• Superset 2
• Machine Bicep Curl: 12/12/12
• Cable Pull Down: 12/12/12
• Superset 3
• -Preacher Curl: 8/8
• -Overhead Tricep Extensions: 8/8

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Muscle hardness is really ramping up, and recovery was incredible based on yeserday's lift. Feels like I haven't done back in a week almost, haha.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Back is feeling great again, skin is a little clearer today, probably due to the extra sleep​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 8 (20mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Arms Day

• [/size]

• Squats: 5x5
• BB Lunges: 10/10/10
• BB Calf Raises: 10/10/8
• Laying Leg Curl: 5x5
• Superset
• -Decline Crossover Crunches: 10/10/10
• -Side Oblique Crunches 10/10/10
• -Leg Raises: 8/8/8

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Great recovery again, hit a squat PR so that's always good. Doesn't even feel sore now which is crazy. Anyway, strength is nice​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

No back pumps still!​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 9 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Chest Day

• [/size]

• Flat Bench press: 10/8/6
• Decline Bench Press: 8/8/8
• Incline Bench Press: 10/8/8
• Machine Flyes: 10/10/10 (slow form)

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Good recovery still, feels like I may need to increase my caloric intake some but I'll be checking my weight in the next day or so and figure it out​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

No back pumps still! (Not to be paranoid or anything ​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 10 & 11 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Cardio and Core Day[/size]
Cardio for 25 minutes
2 supersets of leg raises, twists and crunches


[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Feeling very lean but still up in weight since the start. I'm going to need to up my calories again but I'll monitor it over the next few days.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

None, libido, acne, back pumps all fine.​

[size=+2]Now this is caught up to Day 12 which is today, September 27th! Fresh updates to come [/size]​

 

[Liftingstud]

if you could please update with your weight... and also whats your normal daily diet like? this all would be of big help.

 

[dg806]

Can you post the blood test that you got the HDL/LDL levels from?

 

[zb126]

if you could please update with your weight... and also whats your normal daily diet like? this all would be of big help.

Starting weight was 174 (day 1 post has it, too for easier reference) and my diet for this is bumped up to around 3,300 caloires with 25% fat, 35% protein, 40% carbohydrates.

 

[zb126]

Can you post the blood test that you got the HDL/LDL levels from?

here yah go!

 

[dg806]

Thanks.
Are you planning to get post cycle blood drawn?

 

[zb126]

Thanks.
Are you planning to get post cycle blood drawn?

yeah, I'll be getting it done after-- which would be preferred the first week of PCT or after PCT is over? I'll see if I can get both but I've been having some issues with copays and coverage for some reason

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Days 12 & 13 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 12: Cardio & Core Day[/size]

• Cardio for 28 minutes
• 3x10 Leg raises
• 3x10 bicycle crunches
• 3x10 Swiss ball side crunches

[size=+1]Day 13: Arms Day[/size]

• Superset 1:
• Alt DB Curl: 3x8
• Skull Crushers: 3x8
• Superset 2:
• Tricep Pull Down: 3x10
• Barbell Curl: 3x10
• Not supersetted:
• Concentration Curl: 2x8
• Tricep Kick-Outs: 2x8

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Weight is hovering around 179lbs, still feels like I'm getting leaner though so its probably fat burning while muscle building. I'm getting stronger in all lifts, arms felt real good and I'm back almost to my old max for bicep curls. I'm also trying to hit compound lifts more so its hard to really max out on specific parts but all is well, thats for sure. Recovery is great and muscle hardness is there. I measured my BP and it was 126/71 which is a little high but I had also had an energy drink within the hour so its not that bad when you look at it that way ​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Still none, libido, acne, back pumps all fine.​

 

[Silver3CSRT8]

Awesome progress. 7lbs in less than 2 weeks while leaning up is pretty damn sweet.

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Days 14 & 15 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 14: Rest[/size]

[size=+1]Day 15: LegsDay[/size]

• Squats 4x5, 1x4, 1x8
• Leg Extensions: 3x10
• Leg Curl:3x10
• Calf Raises: 3x8
• DB Lunges: 3x6 per side

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

I did get one more rep out of my max weight from last week but otherwise not too much strength increase really. Its weird because my muscles seem fuller and harder and I started upping the calories another 350ish a day and I'm still slimming out around the waist. Not a bad thing, just noticed a strong repartitioning effect which makes weighing in at 177.6 today seem rather interesting. I'll weigh again toward the end of the week and see whats up.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

I've actually been getting pretty bad headaches all of today but I'm getting enough water for sure, drank a little over a gallon and a half. Hopefully its just allergies.​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 16(30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 16: Chest Day[/size]

• DB Flyes: 5x5
• Incline DB Press: 5x5
• Decline DB Press: 3x6
• Decline DB Flyes: 2x5
• Flat DB Press: 5x5
• Cable Crunches: 3x10
• Leg Raises: 10/8/8
• Bicycle Crunches: 3x8

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

I used all free weights today and went a little easier on the weight just to stretch, get good slow reps and get some really focused reps in. It was good to switch it up, felt really pumped the whole time and I don't feel sore at all which is nice. I finished with a little cardio and ab work​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Headaches aren't as bad, I'm sure its gonna go away soon. I've been drinking plenty of water and back pumps aren't present still. Libido is the same or higher, good stuff so far.​

 

[fightbackhxc]

hey dude im in on this, sorry i been lurking just needed to sub

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Days 17 + 18(30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 17: Cardio[/size]

• 30 minutes of interval training
• Leg Raises: 3x10
• Side Bends: 3x8
• Bicycle Crunches: 3x8

[size=+1]Day 18: Rest[/size]

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Muscle hardness is the same, no real new gains here, recovery is the biggest thing I've noticed over the cycle.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Headaches felt like they were migraines yesterday and today...I don't think I've had them this bad in a while. I woke up with one and it still hasn't gone away after plenty of hydration. The gym was miserable because I had to stop in between sets due to my head pounding so bad. I'm having a hard time not going back to bed right now and this is pretty bad. If it doesn't go away I'm going to stop the cycle tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated.​

 

[fightbackhxc]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Days 17 + 18(30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 10mg AM, 10mg before Workout 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 17: Cardio[/size]

• 30 minutes of interval training
• Leg Raises: 3x10
• Side Bends: 3x8
• Bicycle Crunches: 3x8

[size=+1]Day 18: Rest[/size]

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Muscle hardness is the same, no real new gains here, recovery is the biggest thing I've noticed over the cycle.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Headaches felt like they were migraines yesterday and today...I don't think I've had them this bad in a while. I woke up with one and it still hasn't gone away after plenty of hydration. The gym was miserable because I had to stop in between sets due to my head pounding so bad. I'm having a hard time not going back to bed right now and this is pretty bad. If it doesn't go away I'm going to stop the cycle tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated.​

problems with blood pressure???

 

[zb126]

nah, been checking it and its fine, i really dont know what the headaches are form. I've been getting around 1.5gal of water a day, too

 

[Kristofer68SS]

nah, been checking it and its fine, i really dont know what the headaches are form. I've been getting around 1.5gal of water a day, too

you gonna stick it out or dump the cycle?

 

[zb126]

I'm gonna go to day 21 and see what happens...today wasn't as bad but I'm not sure I'll be able to do the fourth week. I also am trying this herbal detox tea that some guy recommended to me a while back for headaches and ailments so I'll see if 3 or 4 cups of that will help

 

[Kristofer68SS]

I'm gonna go to day 21 and see what happens...today wasn't as bad but I'm not sure I'll be able to do the fourth week. I also am trying this herbal detox tea that some guy recommended to me a while back for headaches and ailments so I'll see if 3 or 4 cups of that will help

Have you taken a BP test while on? recently?

Is the headache BP related or otherwise?

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 19 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 20mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 19: Back[/size]

• Pull Ups: 6/4/3
• T-Bar Row: 8/8/8
• Rear Delt Row: 10/8/7
• Lat Pull Down: 8/5/4/5
• Deadlifts: 5/5/5/5
• Straight Arm PD: 10/8/6

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

As always, recovery is great. Strength gains are slow still but I have decided that this is probably more of a recomp compound at least for me. I've been eating a lot, recovering great, sliming around the waist (cortisol must be effected there, too) and my %bf is dropping slowly but surely while my weight is staying the same and slowly rising. Endurance is great still, wish I could try this on a cutting cycle because I bet the results would be pretty awesome.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Pushed a lot of fluids today, headache wasn't that bad for most of the day, oddly it came not during the workout but a few hours before so that was interesting. I've noticed a little more acne but nothing that is a huge deal.​

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 20 (30mg)[/size]​

Dosing:
-AI Cynostane: 20mg AM, 10mg PM
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM 1 in PM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose split 3 meals

[size=+1]Day 19: Back[/size]

• Squats: 5x8
• Leg Raises: 3x8
• Leg Curl: 3x8
• BB Lunges: 8/8/6
• Calf Raises: 3x10

[size=+1]Effects:[/size]

Great recovery as always, I was surprised at the endurance I had on squats, it was awesome. My calculated 1RM is 10lbs up from my previous PR but with higher reps which is awesome IMO.​

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Headaches are still there, so I'll be stopping a day early from the 3 week mark.​

 

[fightbackhxc]

just send the rest right on over haha. sorry to haer about your headaches man. I wish you coulda finished this cycle out!

 

[zb126]

haha, thanks. I actually tried that herbal tea stuff earlier in the day and was getting a headache about an hour ago (figured it was because its late) and I drank an cup and it literally was gone within 20-30 minutes. I was baffled. Now I don't know what to do...I'm thinking I will mega-dose on the tea and try the last week....it would be sweet if it works and if not I have a week's worth of PCT pills sorted into my pill tray ready to go haha

 

[zb126]

[size=+2]AI Cynostane Day 21 *Last Day* Morning Update[/size]​

Dosing So Far Today:
-AI Cynostane: 20mg AM,
-AI Cycle Support: 1 in AM
-ON Opti Men: 1 dose

[size=+1]Sides:[/size]

Damn it! So I thought last night that when my headache started to go away I'd be set but I've had just 2 pills this morning and I've had 3 cups of tea and 2 bottles of water and my head is pounding. While it "could be worse" or whatever this isn't pleasant and I'm going with my decision from earlier yesterday and stopping the cycle today at the end of the 3rd week. I'll get a final review up soon. Hope everyone else logging this is having better luck with the headaches! If I could bear it it would be worth it but I'm having issues in class focusing so that comes first.​

 

[zb126]

Cynostane 3 Week Cycle Final Impressions


Overall Impressions:
I went into this cycle knowing little about the compound and having very few previous experiences with it to base my planning off of. It turned out that while I tried to bulk as far as caloric excess is concerned, my waistline and rest of my body leaned out and my endurance and recovery shot up. Strength, on the other hand, was not that prominent. Size was a little it better for muscles however the bigger thing here was muscle fullness and hardness. Hopefully this will stay.

The big takeaway for me was that if i had known this would effect me in a recomp way I would have approached the entire thing differently and use it at a lower caloric intake and tried to cut more from it. I think it would be fantastic for that since it seemed extremely dry. At 30mgs the doses were giving me terrible headaches so I would recommend staying at 20mg unless its not doing anything for you and be warned that headaches may be prominent at higher doses.

Key Takeaways:

• Very Dry Gains, Huge Recomp Effects
• Maintain Strength while increasing endurance and muscle hardness
• Great for Cutting, less strength than other compounds, more endurance
• No back pumps--great if you enjoy running

Dosing:
I upped it to 30mg the second week but the headaches were a little much for me at that dose. I

--Cycle Essentials--
AI Cynostane: 20/30/30
AI Cycle Support: 2 servings per day

What Else I Took:
Protein + Carbs + Creatine
Multi Vitamin & Joint Support


Gains:
Not really much as far as strength gains out of the ordinary. The real benefits here were on recovery and endurance as well as weight loss. I was very surprised that while losing fat, I didn't lose strength and continued to slowly gain it. That is a good indication of the recomp effects of this compound.


Starting Stats:
Weight: 174lbs
Blood Pressure: 117/68
HDL/LDL: 46/61


Ending Stats:
Blood pressure (Day 14): 121/66
Blood pressure (Day 39): 116/67
Weight 179 lbs (+5lbs)

What's Next? (PCT):
So I am going to run my PCT as follows:

Nolva: 20 for 7 days and then 10 for 7 days
AI Post Cycle Support: 2AM/2PM for 30 days

Thank you again to everyone who has been supporting me and following this log!
I'll put in a few updates during PCT​

 

[ninjarider45]

Any chance of pictures zb?

edit: also, did you by chance take measurements?

 

[Iron Lungz]

Thanks for the comprehensive log. I'm still trying to find the scientific information that AI said would be in the user's logs.

 

[JoHNnyNuTZ]

C'mon man!!! Someone has to suport this thread!!!!

 

[zb126]

i've got measurements so I'll post them but if I had pictures unfortunately I dont have enough posts to add pictures and links and such over here, sorry

 

[Kristofer68SS]

i've got measurements so I'll post them but if I had pictures unfortunately I dont have enough posts to add pictures and links and such over here, sorry

pm sent your way.

i will resize them and post them here

 

[zb126]

sorry that was unclear I meant that even if I had pictures I cant post them, sorry dude! ill dig the measurements out, if you want to post the graph I have I can send you that but its exactly what I'm going to post in text on here