Sergio's Core Zap Log

[aefx2387]

Name is Sergio, 20 years old from CT. Currently prepping for the NPC Northern States and CT Natural on Nov 1st as well as the OCB Nationals on Nov 15. Started prep at 173 and am down to around 167, dropping about 1.5 - 2 lbs a week. Once I hit 20 posts I'll include a link to the previous 2 weeks of workouts with Zap.

Current Supplements:
Mega Men Sport
Fish Oil
USPLabs Anabolic Pump
Core ABC
Core Zap
Core MRP

7/23
Chest, Arms + 20 mins cardio PWO

6:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Incline Bench: 115/14, 125/12, 150/10, 170/8, 190/5

Flat DB Bench: 45/10, 75/8/7

Chest Fly: 107.5/12/12/12

Incline Curl: 20/12, 25/10, 35/8, 40/6

Pressdowns: 72.5/12, 77.5/10, 82.5/8, 87.5/7

Cable Curl: 95/10/10/10
ss w/
Lying DB Extensions: 30/10/10/10

20 minutes treadmill @ 3.5% inc and 3.7 mph

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9/10
Much better workout than yesterdays, I was fired up and ready to go.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 8.5/10
Just me and the weights were the only things on my mind, extremly focused on good form and controlling the weight

Significant strength and performance increases: 9/10
Still increasing work weight and reps with less rest in between.

Increased sense of well being: 9/10
Felt awesome today, definately made up for yesterdays workout.

Overall Workout: 9/10
Another great chest & arm workout, i'm already fired up for next week's workout so i can smash today's numbers.

 

[CoreDoug]

Name is Sergio, 20 years old from CT. Currently prepping for the NPC Northern States and CT Natural on Nov 1st as well as the OCB Nationals on Nov 15. Started prep at 173 and am down to around 167, dropping about 1.5 - 2 lbs a week. Once I hit 20 posts I'll include a link to the previous 2 weeks of workouts with Zap.

Current Supplements:
Mega Men Sport
Fish Oil
USPLabs Anabolic Pump
Core ABC
Core Zap
Core MRP

7/23
Chest, Arms + 20 mins cardio PWO

6:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Incline Bench: 115/14, 125/12, 150/10, 170/8, 190/5

Flat DB Bench: 45/10, 75/8/7

Chest Fly: 107.5/12/12/12

Incline Curl: 20/12, 25/10, 35/8, 40/6

Pressdowns: 72.5/12, 77.5/10, 82.5/8, 87.5/7

Cable Curl: 95/10/10/10
ss w/
Lying DB Extensions: 30/10/10/10

20 minutes treadmill @ 3.5% inc and 3.7 mph

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9/10
Much better workout than yesterdays, I was fired up and ready to go.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 8.5/10
Just me and the weights were the only things on my mind, extremly focused on good form and controlling the weight

Significant strength and performance increases: 9/10
Still increasing work weight and reps with less rest in between.

Increased sense of well being: 9/10
Felt awesome today, definately made up for yesterdays workout.

Overall Workout: 9/10
Another great chest & arm workout, i'm already fired up for next week's workout so i can smash today's numbers.

Nice!

 

[AllGenetix]

Core ZAP on a contest prep must be god send with the energy levels it provides! good luck man.

 

[aefx2387]

7/25
Back & Delt workout + HIIT

12:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Grape Core ABC

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 90/14, 95/12, 110/10, 115/8, 125/7

Bent Rows - 135/10, 160/8/8/8, 115/15

Rope Pulldowns - 105/12/12/12, 75/5, 45/8

DB Shoulder Press - 35/12, 50/10, 55/8, 70/6

DB Side Laterals - 15/10/10/10/10, 10/5, 5/6

Side Cable Crunches - 40/30/30

Side Cable Twist - 30/30/30

18 mins HIIT - 10 sprints

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9/10
Sick energy tonight, even adding in a few more sets and intensity techniques, I was ready to go for HIIT.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 9/10
Focused on each and every set.

Significant strength and performance increases: 9.5/10
Strength just keeps going up and hit the sprints hard after an intense workout.

Increased sense of well being: 9.5/10
Felt like nothing was going to hold me back today.

Overall Workout: 9.5/10
The best back & delt workout i've had all prep, intensity was through the roof, and rest was still short while recovery was the best its been.

 

[aefx2387]

Core ZAP on a contest prep must be god send with the energy levels it provides! good luck man.

I'm not even that far into my prep but the 8 hour shifts at work are very long and dragged out that all I want to do is take a nap when I get out, but nothing 4 zap can't take care of.

 

[bolt10]

Zap is serious man you are sure to enjoy it, and good luck for this prep!

 

[aefx2387]

7/26
Legs

12:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Leg Extensions - 120/10/10/10 drop set

Squats - 135/14, 155/12, 195/10, 245/8, 280/7

Leg Curl - 80/12, 100/10, 110/8, 120/7 burn out

Sumo Squat - 165/12/12/12/12

Step Lunge w/ BB - 65/30/30

Calf Raise - 180/20/17/16/15 drop set

20 mins on treadmill @ 4% incline and 3.7 mph

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9.5/10
Energy was off the wall today, with just one meal in me I had the best leg workout ever.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 10/10
The mind and muscle connection I had today was just sick, all my reps were explosive with 2-3 contractions and slow negatives.

Significant strength and performance increases: 9.5/10
Weights are going up, rep ranges are being hit with ease, and recovery is the best its been.

Increased sense of well being: 10/10
After the leg workout I had on tuesday, this completely made up for it.

Overall Workout: 10/10
THE best workout I have ever had and in a caloric deficit. That bad leg day really lit a fire under me, I cannot wait to step on stage cause I know that every day I am giving it everything I got.

 

[AllGenetix]

WOW! look at all those 10/10's. ZAP is a great energy product, especially on a cut with low cals. I'm glad you are enjoying the product!

ZAP + CORE on a cut = results!

 

[aefx2387]

WOW! look at all those 10/10's. ZAP is a great energy product, especially on a cut with low cals. I'm glad you are enjoying the product!

ZAP + CORE on a cut = results!

Word! This is the least amount of supplements I have ever used and without a doubt some of the best results I've ever had.

 

[AllGenetix]

Word! This is the least amount of supplements I have ever used and without a doubt some of the best results I've ever had.

quality over quantity my friend....Core makes the quality staple supplements.

 

[aefx2387]

quality over quantity my friend....Core makes the quality staple supplements.

Without a doubt!! Must be why Doug is one of the biggest natural. Hard work + smart training + excellent diet + Core w/ USPLabs = Sick Results!!!

7/30
Legs

2:30
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Leg Extensions - 122.5/10/10/10

Squats - 135/14, 155/12, 195/10, 245/8, 285/6 drop set

Leg Curl - 80/12, 102.5/10, 112.5/8, 122.5/7 burn out

Sumo Squat - 175/12/12/12/12

Step Lunge w/ BB - 75/24/25

Calf Raise - 180/20/20/16/16

HIIT 10 sprints

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9.5/10
Got 9 hours of sleep so energy was at peak levels again.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 10/10
Again, totally focused on increasing weight and giving it all I had.

Significant strength and performance increases: 9.5/10
Weights are going up, rep ranges are being hit with ease, and recovery is the best its been, again.

Increased sense of well being: 10/10
Another sick workout followed by an awesome HIIT session. Leaving nothing left in the tank.

Overall Workout: 10/10
THE best workout I have ever had, again!! I can't wait to hit legs next monday, going for 290 on squats. If I can break 300 for reps during this prep, I will go nuts because I have never hit 300 or above on squats.

 

[aefx2387]

8/1
Chest, Arms + HIIT
6:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Incline Bench: 115/14, 125/12, 150/10, 170/8, 190/6 drop set

Flat DB Bench: 45/10, 75/8/5 burn set

Chest Fly: 100/12/12, 90/12

Incline Curl: 20/12, 25/10, 35/8, 40/7

Pressdowns: 72.5/12, 77.5/10, 82.5/8, 92.5/5

Cable Curl: 95/10/10/10
ss w/
Lying DB Extensions: 30/10/10/10

HIIT 10 sprints

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 8.5/10
After an 8 hour work shift, i was ready to go once i hit the bench.

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 9/10
Great mind and muscle connection today, especially on biceps, they were blown up and full!

Significant strength and performance increases: 8.5/10
Getting more reps and keeping rest short.

Increased sense of well being: 8.5/10
Cannot wait to get back in the gym for tomorrows workout.

Overall Workout: 8.5/10
Very solid chest workout today, drop set really killed the chest on incline barbell so i didn't hit as many reps as i usually do on flat db and lowered weight on machine flys.

 

[aefx2387]

8/2
Back & Delt workout + HIIT

3:45
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Underhand Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 90/14, 95/12, 110/10, 115/8, 125/9

Underhand Bent Rows - 135/10, 175/8/8/6 burn set

Rope Pulldowns - 107.5/12/12/10 drop set

DB Shoulder Press - 35/12, 50/10, 55/8, 70/6

DB Side Laterals - 20/10/10/8/8

20 mins treadmill @ 7% incline and 3.7 mph

(Been repeating myself a lot lately so I will just go with the numbers)
Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 8/10

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 9/10

Significant strength and performance increases: 8/10

Increased sense of well being: 8.5/10

Overall Workout: 8/10
Very solid workout today, energy was not as high as usual but still very clean and uplifting. Increased weight on a few exercises and as always, rest was minimal and still hitting it hard and heavy.

 

[dbc5]

Awesome stuff in here man. It would appear you are getting some great results based on the strong numbers you are putting up in your workouts.

 

[aefx2387]

Awesome stuff in here man. It would appear you are getting some great results based on the strong numbers you are putting up in your workouts.

Some of the best strength gains I have ever made in the past 4 weeks. How long do you suggest staying on Zap before taking a break?

 

[CoreDoug]

I would run it 4-6 weeks and then take 1-2 weeks break.

 

[aefx2387]

I would run it 4-6 weeks and then take 1-2 weeks break.

Thanks, I'll be finishing up my 4th week this friday so i'll take a week off. Do you use anything in place of zap pre-workout when you take a break?

 

[aefx2387]

8/4
Legs

1:00
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Leg Extensions - 125/10/10/10/10

Squats - 135/14, 165/12, 195/10, 250/8, 290/9!

Leg Curl - 80/12, 102.5/10, 115/8, 125/6

Sumo Squat - 185/12/12/12/12

Step Lunge w/ BB - 75/26/26

Calf Raise - 185/20/16/15/15

HIIT 10 sprints

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 9.5/10

Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 10/10

Significant strength and performance increases: 10/10

Increased sense of well being: 10/10

Overall Workout: 10/10
THE NEXT BEST LEG WORKOUT!! Theres really no word to describe the intensity and focus I brought to the gym today. After receiving word from Jacob that I am now a USP Labs Sponsored Athlete last night and taking some Core Zap, I was eager to hit the gym today and completely destroy previous PR's and my legs. I decided to go for 290 on squats and get every rep i could with perfect form. I nailed 6 easily and once I hit 9 it felt as if my head was going to explode, legs were taxed afterwards and sumo squats were killer. All other reps were explosive positives, with 1-2 second holds, and a 3-4 second negative. My goal of hitting 300+ on squats for 6 during prep will be accomplished this Friday. I will be finishing up my log this Saturday but needless to say, the results on Zap have been phenomenal to this point.

 

[aefx2387]

8/5
Chest, Arms + Steady State Cardio

4:15
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Incline Bench: 115/14, 125/12, 155/10, 175/8, 195/4

Flat DB Bench: 45/10, 75/8/7 drop set

Chest Fly: 100/12/12/12 burn set

Incline Curl: 20/12, 25/10, 35/8, 40/6 drop set

Pressdowns: 72.5/12, 77.5/10, 85/8, 92.5/5 burn set

Cable Curl: 100/10/10/10
ss w/
Lying DB Extensions: 35/8/7 30/6

20 mins on treadmill @ 7% incline and 3.7 mph

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 8.5/10
Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 9/10
Significant strength and performance increases: 8.5/10
Increased sense of well being: 9/10

Overall Workout: 8.5/10
Very solid workout today. Legs are toasted from yesterday! Upped some weight, got a wicked pump in my chest, bi's, and tri's. Chest flies were killer and focus was spot on today. Tried out 35's on dumbbell tricep extensions but I only managed a rough 8 on my first set. I think i'll stick to the 30's and just concentrate on getting a good range of motion and keeping constant tension on the tri's. Energy was solid today especially by the time i hit the gym and performance was on point as usual. Very satisfied with the increase in reps and weight today.

 

[aefx2387]

8/6
Back & Delt workout + HIIT

1:50
Workout w/ 3 scoops Core ABC

Underhand Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 90/14, 95/12, 110/10, 130/8, 140/7

Underhand Bent Rows - 135/10, 180/8/7/9 drop set

Rope Pulldowns - 110/12/10/9 drop set

DB Shoulder Press - 35/12, 50/10, 60/8, 70/4

DB Side Laterals - 20/10/10/9/8 drop set

Reverse Incline Crunches: 15/12/12/10

Hanging Reverse Crunch: 10/10

HIIT - 10 sprints

Jitter free,yet extreme energy: 8.5/10
Awesome mental focus, clarity, and increased memory: 8.5/10
Significant strength and performance increases: 9/10
Increased sense of well being: 8.5/10

Overall Workout: 8.5/10
Solid back and delt workout today. Energy took a bit to kick in but I was on a roll by the time i got to my working sets for wide grip pull downs. Rest was much shorter than usual and I still managed to hit target reps and increase weight. Definitely a great workout considering by the time I got to HIIT I was hitting each sprint harder and harder. Finished the bottle today so I will post a full review most likely sometime tomorrow. Already have another bottle bought and waiting to be used.

 

[dbc5]

Good stuff man and I look forward to the final review.

 

[jakellpet]

I would run it 4-6 weeks and then take 1-2 weeks break.

Exactly the question I was going to ask.

Also, I went outside the guidelines and dosed 6 caps - was a bit too much (especially considering I was stacking with ReCreate) - kids, don't try this at home.

However - will certainly recommend ReCreate/Zap - that's a sweet mix.:thumbsup:

 

[CoreDoug]

Exactly the question I was going to ask.

Also, I went outside the guidelines and dosed 6 caps - was a bit too much (especially considering I was stacking with ReCreate) - kids, don't try this at home.

However - will certainly recommend ReCreate/Zap - that's a sweet mix.:thumbsup:

6 caps would definitely be too much for me.

Nice!