Doing the MONSTERMASH with Protocol V2 Cherry

[monstermash]

Running Genomyx's Protocol V2-Cherry Flavor on my New years recomp!

Thanks to Genomyx for letting me log this product!

The Plan:

My Macros are 275/ 275-250-200/ 50 (P/C/F)

Staple supps-

Krillipid Balance- 2 caps/day
Universal Liver tabs -up to 12/day
MST Mycogreen- 4 caps/day
Thorne Basic B complex- 1 cap/day

Cut off my creatine and other supps for the log to try and keep it all about the Protocol V2.

I'm gonna dose it 2x per day, everyday. On workout days, one dose before my preworkout meal and one immediately after my workout. On non-workout days I'll dose it once first thing before breakfast and again before lunch.

My workout- Is the Scott Herman plan my workout buddy found on Youtube. We needed something new and were too lazy to create something ourselves haha. It's pretty decent if you haven't heard of it take a look.


Stats:
5'10" 252lbs @ roughly 19-18% bf (I know...fat) starting Age: 26



Genomyx Protocol (495 grams): Discount Protocol Supplements

[AZMIDLYF]

Nice..loved the original and have this one enroute.

[monstermash]

Day 1- Cherry is Popped!

Workout: Chest

DB Flat Bench
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (3drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Incline DB Bench
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (3drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Upright Cable Fly
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (2drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Bent-Over One Arm Cable press
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (2drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Standing Cable Fly
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (2drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Hammer-Strength Incline Chest Press
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (2drops)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps

So, as planned I did one dose before my pre-workout meal and again immediately after my workout. the first thing i noticed is the dose doesn't go by *scoops haha. No problem there since i had my scale handy and i weighed out the 8.25g (which came out to about 1 1/2 scoops for those w/o a scale). EDIT: should be 2 scoops per serving.

First Impression: The V2's Cherry flavor is on point! I would say it tastes similar to cherry kool-aid (the lower sugar kind). I was skeptical at first since most cherry flavored supps are known for having a "medicine-like" aftertaste BUT this was not the case w/ V2. I actually enjoyed downing both of my doses which is awesome since the first version was kind of a chore to drink (worth the results though ).

Besides taste, the tingles were a little less pronounced than with version 1 and it mixed a little easier in my shaker bottle- V1 took a little longer for the white flakes (I'm guessing Luecine?) to dissolve. As far as recovery I'll comment on that after a few days to let the product do it's thing. I consistently get some serious DOMS from this workout plan so I'll definitely have a good idea if Protocol V2 is helping.

[GENOMYX]

Nice Im in

[AZMIDLYF]

What's up with the scoop? Can't wait to try the Cherry flavor.

[monstermash]

What's up with the scoop? Can't wait to try the Cherry flavor.

Turns out it should say 2 scoops so thats what I'll be doing from now on.

Cherry flavor is delicious! My girl was standing near me when I opened my tub this morning and commented on how good it smelled haha.

[AZMIDLYF]

Ok,the old version was 2 scoops as well.

[Smitty77]

in! you're spot on with your taste assessment, too... i thought the same thing.

as for the label, the manufacturer goofed, so what you see on the ingredient panel should reflect 2 scoops.

in essence, the user should take 2 scoops, twice/day. at that rate, there's still 30 days' worth.

[monstermash]

Nice Im in

Thanks!

Protocol is ok for women too? If so I might be able to get my girl to thrown in on that 3 tub volume discount at NP!

in! you're spot on with your taste assessment, too... i thought the same thing.

as for the label, the manufacturer goofed, so what you see on the ingredient panel should reflect 2 scoops.

in essence, the user should take 2 scoops, twice/day. at that rate, there's still 30 days' worth.

Awesome, Thanks!

[monstermash]

Ok,the old version was 2 scoops as well.

What's with your Avi? I prefer Archie Bunker to the tramp stamp. just bustin' your chops.

Got some ink myself... Calf tattoo of the Crimson Ghost. Plan on adding more in the near future just gotta save some more and not look at the NP new years sale emails.

[GENOMYX]

Yup Protocol is just as safe for women as well.

[monstermash]

DAY 2-

Workout: Back

Hammer-Strength Lat Pull-Down
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (1 drop, 16 reps)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Reverse Lat Pull-Down
6-8 reps w/ drop-set (1 drop, 16 reps)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Seated Cable Row
16 reps w/ drop-set (1 drop, 16 reps)
16 reps
16 reps
Dead Lift
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Lat Push-Down
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
6-8 reps

Comments:OK, two full scoops with each dose definitely gave me the tingles and helped a little more with delaying that burn.

IDk if it's the Agmatine Sulfate in Protocol but I did notice a nice muscle fullness as I drove home from the gym to get my post-workout meal in. The best way I can think to describe it is, the pump came home with me.



As for the taste... still delicious!

[fmoncas]

Just stoping by bro! Great log you have going on man, the workouts look very solid too! keep it up....protocol is a great product for sho! you will be happy with your recovery rate

[monstermash]

Just stoping by bro! Great log you have going on man, the workouts look very solid too! keep it up....protocol is a great product for sho! you will be happy with your recovery rate

Thanks for stopping by!

[monstermash]

Ok, so DAY-3 was a rest day for me.

Rest Day Protocol:I took my first serving of 2 scoops first thing in the morning 15 minutes pre-breakfast and took my second dose 15 minutes before lunch. I'll do this every rest day unless i find a more efficient way to dose it on rest days ( any suggestions would be appreciated).

*On a side note, i didn't get the best of sleep last night because of a late night call from my fiance. Only got about 5 hours give or take...

Not sure if i should train legs today or rest. To train, or not to train: that is the question. I'll more than likely tough it but not sure if it'll effect my progress. Todays main goal will be to get to sleep on-time.

[Smitty77]

Rest Day Protocol:I took my first serving of 2 scoops first thing in the morning 15 minutes pre-breakfast and took my second dose 15 minutes before lunch. I'll do this every rest day unless i find a more efficient way to dose it on rest days ( any suggestions would be appreciated).

just as a reference point, on my non-training days, i usually have that early morning dose and then a second between lunch and dinner.

[monstermash]

just as a reference point, on my non-training days, i usually have that early morning dose and then a second between lunch and dinner.

Thanks for the input Smitty. Maybe I'll try to spread out the doses a little more on non-training days. After this log I might try 3-4 doses a day and see how it treats me.

[Smitty77]

Thanks for the input Smitty. Maybe I'll try to spread out the doses a little more on non-training days. After this log I might try 3-4 doses a day and see how it treats me.

i actually had tried mega-dosing that way with V1 just to get that gram of agmatine per day like MAN blueprint would offer... this is before my position with the company, so it was pricey to consistently dose that high.

luckily, with companies like SNS putting out a capped agmatine product, it awards an opportunity to not have to go through a protocol tub every 15 days.

[monstermash]

i actually had tried mega-dosing that way with V1 just to get that gram of agmatine per day like MAN blueprint would offer... this is before my position with the company, so it was pricey to consistently dose that high.

luckily, with companies like SNS putting out a capped agmatine product, it awards an opportunity to not have to go through a protocol tub every 15 days.

I forgot SNS has bulk caps of agmatine thanks!

Yeah, I was thinking since you guys have the volume discount I could get away with trying it (2 tubs for me and 1 for the soon to be Mrs.).

I'd optimally like to get 3g of LCLT a day and 1g of agmatine. you should tell Dsade to get those bulk tubs of LCLT and Plcar back now!

[monstermash]

DAY 4-

Workout: Legs

Squats
15 reps (increasing weight each set)
15 reps
15 reps
15 reps
Smith Machine Hack Squats
6-8 reps (increasing weight each set)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Double legs Quad extensions
6-8 reps (increasing weight each set)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Single-Leg Quad Extensions
6-8 reps (medium weight-concentrating on form)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Double-Leg Hamstring curls
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Single-Leg Hamstring curls* (super-set w/ seated calf raises)
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
6-8 reps
Seated calf raises
Heavy- in between each set of single leg hammies. I don't really count on these I go by feel and my calfs respond well to the abuse. Also, I angle my heels differently each set to hit all sides.

Comments:
Ok, yesterday's workout is what's truly putting Protocol's recovery boosting effects to the test IMO. I always hit this workout hard and my intensity was there despite lack of sleep from the previous night (thanks to my christmas gift from the woman, an Ipod-my first ever).

Today I'm feeling heavily worked and sore but not overly so, I'm kinda psyched about that. I figured I'd have trouble getting out of bed this morning since I could barely walk down the stairs geting out of the gym and I haven't really hit them this hard like that since before the holiday break.