vikinginc’s Twisted PCT/Re-comp Extravaganza

[vikinginc]

It’s time to recover; and then some!

This’ll be an extended PCT/natty test boosting stack, alongside body re-composition. I’m locked and loaded as far as supplementation goes, and hoping I can finish off the year, literally, with a substantially increased libido, increased strength, lowered body fat, and over-all a solid re-comp.

Monday, October 27th was my first day of PCT, consisting of Activate Xtreme and Stoked. It’s a PCT following 21 days of Epistane @ 40mg/day, then lowered to 20 mg/day the final 7 days, due to not being able to work out.

I’ve been dosing it @ 2, 2, 2 caps for the Act. X, and 2 caps AM and 2 caps PM for the Stoked. I have had four workouts since my first day of PCT, as the first half of this week went without working out; still coming out of the depression stage of the withdrawal.

The following are the effects felt/considered thus far, taking into consideration that I have not had more than THREE real and fully completed workouts since October 14th:

• • Maintenance of strength on most exercises attempted thus far; including 3 sets of 4 reps with 315 on bench press. I’ve managed three sets of 4-6 reps before, so I AM praising the test boosting effects of Act. X and Stoked even just after 6 days.
• • Increased vascularity once I get the blood flowing; granted, I DID lose 4-5 lbs during the three weeks I was gone, but, knock on wood, it seems to only be water loss. With the water loss comes increased definition, sure, but vascularity has been significantly increased the past couple of workouts, and I can’t put that on anything other than Act X and Stoked.
• • Increased energy levels; obviously I’ve been drained from energy for quite a while now, and this week began just as last week did; couldn’t get up in the morning for $hit, and when I did, lethargy was too great to actually get up and about. After four days, sleep has bettered, and energy from the first moment I roll out of bed in the morning has bettered.
• • Increased amount of pimples, acne; particularly on my chest and the top of my shoulders. Not yet an increase in libido, however, but then again, I haven’t added my magic pills yet !

vikinginc’s Twisted PCT/Re-comp Extravaganza:

Testosterone Boosters/PCT Compounds:

Designer Supplements Activate Xtreme: 2 caps AM, 2 caps mid-afternoon, 2 caps PM
Anabolic Innovations STOKED: 2 caps AM, 2 caps PM
Nutraplanet Trione: 4 caps prior to bed every night.

*NOTE: I will lower Act X to 4 caps/day (2 caps AM, 2 caps PM) once I add NP’s Trione on Thursday of this week.


Carbohydrate-uptake Enhancing Compounds:

USPlabs Anabolic Pump: 1 cap pre-workout, 1 cap 15 minutes prior to completion of workout OR 1 cap 15 minutes prior to post-workout meal
Pure Supplements PSlin: will add once I'm out of Pslin powder
Nutraplanet PSlin Powder: 800 – 1,000 mg post-workout

Pre/Intra-workout Drink:

Controlled Labs Blue Gene: 5 caps sixty minutes pre-workout
Scivation Xtend: 4-6 scoops intra-workout

Protein:

Cytosport Muscle Milk Natural: varies
Dymatize Elite 12 Hr. Protein: varies
Dymatize Whey Protein: varies
Nutraplanet L-Leucine: 10 grams intra-workout

Carbohydrates:

Nutraplanet Waxy Maize Starch: 60-80 grams post-workout
NOW Carbo Gain: 20-40 grams post-workout

Healthy Fats:

Primaforce Sesamin: 1-1.5 mL X three times daily
Nutraplanet Fish Oil: 2 caps X three times daily
Nutraplanet CLA: 1 cap X three times daily
Optimum Nutrition Flaxseed Oil: ½ tbs X 2 times daily

Libido Aid:

NOW Maca: 2 caps X three times daily
NOW Fenugreek: 2 caps X three times daily

Miscellaneous:

Nutraplanet CEE: 4 grams pre-workout, 4 grams post-workout
Nutraplanet Beta Alanine: 2-3 grams pre-workout (w/Vassive NO) & 4-6 grams intra-workout

* The following supplements are not yet in, but will be added once my order is received from Nutraplanet on Thursday:

1. NOW Maca
2. NOW Fenugreek
3. Nutraplanet Trione
4. Nutraplanet Beta Alanine
5. Dymatize Elite 12 Hr. Protein
6. Dymatize Whey Protein

[vikinginc]

I'd like to officially thank Mulletsolider for hooking me up with USPlabs Anabolic Pump, and giving me the recipe for using it. I will more than likely get with you soon for some additional AP/PSLIN dosing ideas.

I'd also like to thank RenegadeRows for hooking me up with 2/3 bottle (~110-115 caps) of Controlled Labs Blue Gene. Initially, I considered applying for the Controlled Labs White Flood Caps testing, but I was on my Epistane run at the moment. RenegadeRows told me he had one bottle of Blue Gene on hand in which he had only attempted a couple of dosages, but he believed I would have more benefits from it during my PCT/Re-comp than he would using it alongside his martial arts (?) training and lifestyle. This is very much appreciated, indeed, as VolcomX311 seemed to praise the Blue Gene himself when he ran a sponsored log for Controlled Labs. If Volcom backs it up, I'm at full attention [no pun intended . . ] !

[vikinginc]

Successfully completed workouts since beginning of PCT:

Monday, November 3rd: Back/Traps

Wide-grip Front Pulldowns – 160 * 15, 220 * 15, 240 * 12, 260 * 12
Superset with
Bench Leg Tucks – 50, 50, 40, 40 reps

Behind-neck Wide-grip Pulldowns – 200 * 12, 200 * 10, 200 * 10
Superset with
Incline Crunches – 20, 20, 20 reps

Incline Icarian Rows – 90 * 15, 115 * 12, 115 * 12, 115 * 12

Seated Wide-grip Rows – 140 * 15, 160 * 15, 180 * 15

Dumbbell Shrugs – 100 * 20, 100 * 20, 100 * 20


Sunday, November 2nd: Chest/Traps

Incline Barbell Press (WIDE-grip) – 135 * 15, 185 * 12, 225 * 10, 225 * 9
Incline Barbell Press (knuckle of my thumb touches outer chest) – 225 * 6, 225 * 6 -> DROP -> 135 * 10

Seated Hammer Strength (WIDE-grip) – 90 * 15, 140 * 12, 160 * 12, 180 * 10
Seated Hammer Strength (CLOSE-grip) – 90 * 15, 140 * 12, 160 * 10, 160 * 10

Incline Dumbbell Flyes (70-75 degree incline) – 50 * 12, 50 * 12, 50 * 12, 50 * 12
Superset with
Dumbbell Shrugs – 100 * 20, 100 * 15, 100 * 15, 100 * 15 (SLOW reps, Squeeze on top)

Pec-dec Flyes – 205 * 12, 205 * 10 -> DROP -> 160 * 6 -> DROP -> 135 * 10


Saturday, November 1st: Arms

Barbell Curls – 95 * 12, 95 * 12, 115 * 10, 115 * 10
Machine Preacher Curls – 80 * 15, 100 * 12, 100 * 12, 100 * 10
Seated Hammer Curls (twist on top) – 35 * 15, 35 * 15, 35 * 15
Standing Uni-arm Cable Curls – 50 * 12, 50 * 12, 50 * 12

EZ-bar Pressdowns – 80 * 15, 100 * 12, 120 * 10, 120 * 10
Machine Dips – 210 * 15, 270 * 15, 270 * 15, 270 * 15
Laying One-arm Dumbbell Extensions – 30 * 15, 30 * 15, 30 * 15
superset with
Forarm Dumbbell 'Curls' - 35 * 25, 35 * 25, 35 * 25


Friday, October 31st: Shoulders

Behind-neck Smith Press – 135 * 15, 185 * 12, 205 * 10, 205 * 10, 225 * 10, 225 * 10
Side Laterals – 30 * 15, 35 * 15, 40 * 12, 45 * 10, 45 * 10
Kneeling Upright Rows (close grip) – 95 * 15, 115 * 12, 135 * 10, 135 * 10
Seated Machine Front Press – 80 * 15, 100 * 12, 120 * 10, 140 * 10


• I began focusing much more on the muscle contraction and feel of the exercise, than simply wanting to go heavy. F.x., I use a 1-2 second negative on pull downs for a full stretch (arms fully extended on top of movement), with a peak contraction squeeze on the bottom. That’s how the movements are across the board; slower, more concentrated reps, REALLY aiming to hit the muscle intended, and not supporting muscle groups.

[VolcomX311]

FIRST ON BOARD!!



Good to see you back on the field.

[vikinginc]

FIRST ON BOARD!!



Good to see you back on the field.

Good to have ya here as usual, friend ! . . look above, I didn't forget about you ! lol . .

[russianstar]

Subbed bro, should be a great run, i hope you are feeling better now!!! Im here all the way, youve got some great supps there, my favourite xtend, plus Pslin, All the best bro.

Russian

BBII

[RenegadeRows]

Awesome!!!!

[thundergod]

Subbed. What an arsenal you've decided to break out here. PCT X 10!! LOL It all sounds good. These should all work very well together. I won't use the word synergy as it is done to death! ha ha Glad to see you back in the fight my viking brother. It's time for you to incite the full force of the Berzerker Rage and start killing those evil weights again!!

[VolcomX311]

Good to have ya here as usual, friend ! . . look above, I didn't forget about you ! lol . .

I noticed, my credibility now hangs on the balance, haha. Best of luck!

When you've got Thunder at the helm, that's an entire support group's worth of encouragements all on its own.

[TimberLakers]

I'm in.

No surgury this time, killer.

[vikinginc]

Good to have you all in here, fellas ! It's my #1 source of motivation, right here, in this Anabolic minds sanctuary !


Day #1 of fasted cardio:

40 minutes pre-cardio: 3 caps Velocity XT
20 minutes pre-cardio: 1 cap Anabolic Pump

Cardio:

- 45 minute run outdoors, wrapped up in woll underwear plus a hoodie. It became a perspiration-inferno . . sweating like a maniac. Stamina was decent; got minor calf pumps right now.

I think I'll add an additional cardio session this evening, including some abs/calf work. Maybe even forarms. Got legs coming up tomorrow . .

[hman85]

I am in this for sure!

[VolcomX311]

Good to have you all in here, fellas ! It's my #1 source of motivation, right here, in this Anabolic minds sanctuary !


Day #1 of fasted cardio:

40 minutes pre-cardio: 3 caps Velocity XT
20 minutes pre-cardio: 1 cap Anabolic Pump

Cardio:

- 45 minute run outdoors, wrapped up in woll underwear plus a hoodie. It became a perspiration-inferno . . sweating like a maniac. Stamina was decent; got minor calf pumps right now.

I think I'll add an additional cardio session this evening, including some abs/calf work. Maybe even forarms. Got legs coming up tomorrow . .

I need to up my own cardio. I've been performing HIIT with my athlete's in the morning and again at night, but that's not a consistent thing.

[Irish Cannon]

In.

Any reason for the super-high dose of P-Slin?

[vikinginc]

In.

Any reason for the super-high dose of P-Slin?

Good to have ya, fellow European !

Mulletsolider suggested 1,000mg PSlin powder post-workout. I've got to be honest, I can NOT afford to continue with that, so I will use 600-700mg of PSlin bulk powder immidiately following my last set of my workout, and I pop one cap Anabolic Pump about 15 minutes prior to completing my workout. I'm guessing I've got about 14-15 grams of PSlin left (guessing) plus 20 caps PSlin. Once the powder's gone, the caps are in.

[vikinginc]

I am in this for sure!

Good, now I won't have to discuss my condition in other people's logs ! Lol . . .

[vikinginc]

I need to up my own cardio. I've been performing HIIT with my athlete's in the morning and again at night, but that's not a consistent thing.

Yeah, man, you want to hit up our across-the-country cardio feud we embarked on back in Spring ?! .. scratch that, it doesn't even sound like you've got time jerking it with your 5.30AM - 8-9PM daily schedule ! hahaha . . (not an evil laughter, simply laughin at the 'jerking it' part ! )

[vikinginc]

Got to say this; I placed my Nutraplanet order on Saturday morning. Verner with NP e-mailed me today and told me that the Dymatize Elite 12 Hr. protein (5 lbs) would ship out from Dymatize directly, so that it wouldn't halt the remainder of my NP order (Elite 12 Hr. said 2-3 days to ship out).

Had a FedEx note on my door today, which was NOT expected. I was in the front office, and said, 'umm, hopefully it's something of value that I can sell to pay off the remainder of my $720 ticket for not going to a complete stop at a stop sign and TWO FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT fees (2 X $294 EACH - *@^#!$*^@#!$*%@!*#%$) .. ' [Side note - I spent nearly two hours of my afternoon at the local Municipal Court - I'm NOT very happy atm]

Got back home to my apartment, and sure enough, a Dymatize Elite 12 Hr jug was in the box. DAMN, that's almost as efficient as going to *** and picking it up . . Oh, but wait, that's not true, because 5 lbs Whey costs $60+ at ***. I paid $29 for this one !

.. it sort of made me a happy camper, but figuring out my money situation right now is a handfull . . .

[Irish Cannon]

Pills and Bills. - That's all my mail is.

[Irish Cannon]

Viking,

Do you think that the Dymatize 12-hour is better before bed than ON Casein?