50 Days of X-Factor Advanced: A Log by Resolve

[Resolve]

So SwolenOne sent me 2 boxes of X-Factor Advanced and I've been saving them for when I finished the Controlled Labs Motiv8 contest. Considering I took my final photos for that last week, now is the time to try XFA!

The anabolic potential for arachidonic acid is interesting, and I'm well aware of the correlation between AA and alzheimers. But, as I hear all the time in my lab "correlation is NOT causation." So, I have little qualms about using this stuff, though I will be curious to see if it causes any edema, which AA triggers as part of the immune inflammatory response.

I have started off with 4caps spread throughout the course of the day, as per the boxes recommendation. But typically, those suggestions can be somewhat low, so I'm considering upping the dose.

For those who have used AA/XF, what dose do you recommend?

Anyways, a little about me:

Weight: 242 this morning, ~10% BF though I think I'm holding a bit of water at the moment
Height: 6'4"

Today marks the beginning of a lean bulk with alternate day fasting incorporated. Starting at 4000cals on lifting days, will adjust as needed.

I'm currently following a 4-day double split routine, with some 5/3/1 thrown in for good measure. It basically looks like: Squat/Accessory, Press/Arms, Dead/Accessory, Press/Arms. You'll get the hang of it as the log progresses, I'm sure.

Other Supplementation includes:
MAP
Toco-8
Vit D
Fish Oil
Zinc Glycinate
Mag Citrate
Protocol
Mesomorph
Leucine
Syntrax Nectar
Guinness

[Resolve]

Reserved for Pics and/or Final Review.

[Tomahawk88]

I couldnt miss this bro.

[StackedCop]

I'm sub'd

Just ran my first cycle of XFA I dosed it 5 caps pre workout and on off days I would take 3 am/2pm.

[AZMIDLYF]

What supplement company makes the last one on your list??

[thundergod]

All the giants in Jotunheim couldn't keep me from subbing to this thread.

Resolve, I've got just 3 words for ya homie, " Just Bring It!!"

[monstermash]

Subd. I wanna see if this stuff is worth the coin.

[Resolve]

I couldnt miss this bro.

You're a steadfast friend, Tom.

I'm sub'd

Just ran my first cycle of XFA I dosed it 5 caps pre workout and on off days I would take 3 am/2pm.

5 it is, then! Seen you around the boards, SC, thanks for joining in.

What supplement company makes the last one on your list??

It comes straight from heaven, I think.

All the giants in Jotunheim couldn't keep me from subbing to this thread.

Resolve, I've got just 2 words for ya homie, "Bring It"!!

Excellent! I'm feeling psyched! Let's do this!

[oufinny]

In for the win. Always wondered if AA would work for me, curious to see how this run treats you.

[3clipseGT]

Im in Resolved.. I ran it and enjoyed it. Great pumps for sure.. Cant remember the dosage though, i think i used 5 or 6, but i do know on training days i took the majority prior to training.

[StackedCop]

Im in Resolved.. I ran it and enjoyed it. Great pumps for sure.. Cant remember the dosage though, i think i used 5 or 6, but i do know on training days i took the majority prior to training.

I agree with GT, on training days take em all before you lift for enhanced pumps and anabolism!

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm still some what of a noob here, lol

[Resolve]

In for the win. Always wondered if AA would work for me, curious to see how this run treats you.

Good to see ya man.

Im in Resolved.. I ran it and enjoyed it. Great pumps for sure.. Cant remember the dosage though, i think i used 5 or 6, but i do know on training days i took the majority prior to training.

Alright, I'll play around with dose as I progress then. How are ya Josh?

I agree with GT, on training days take em all before you lift for enhanced pumps and anabolism!

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm still some what of a noob here, lol

Will do!

I actually had my first workouts on the stuff yesterday, I'll update on that in a bit, I have a paper to read first.

[Resolve]

Okey doke, here we go with the first training day:

AM session

Box Squats:
135 - 2x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5
405x3

Squats have been an uphill battle for me recently. Short term goal is 405x6, long term is 500x1. This bulk is gonna get me there!

SLDLs with Snatch Grip, Bar wrapped in 1/2" Pipe insulation
135x5
225x5
275x5
285x4
225x10

These were more for grip. Going snatch with that insulation makes it hard as hell to hang onto the bar. 285 is easy on my hammies though, but they're getting plenty of attention elsewhere, as you'll see.

All sets were supersetted with seated calf raises, done with good control and a hard squeeze at the top of each rep. Sets to technical failure.

PM Session

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW+25 x5
BW+50 x5
BW+75 x5

Weighted Chins:
3x5 with BW+90

Both Chins and pull-ups were executed with a pause and squeeze at the top of each rep, and supersetted with 10reps of Cable Pull-Overs, a squeeze at the bottom of each rep.

Superset:
Leg Extensions: 300x15-20
Seated Leg Curls: 180x15-20

Finished off with Machine Leg Press Calf Raises: 330lbs to failure for 10sets, 10sec rest between sets.


XFA Notes: Nothing yet. One day in isn't gonna do much.

[VolcomX311]

[schizm]

I agree with GT, on training days take em all before you lift for enhanced pumps and anabolism!

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm still some what of a noob here, lol

Very interested to see how you like this Res!
And yes, def take all caps preWO ...it's even theorized (on bb by some pretty knowledgable peeps) that only using preWO and none on off days would be a way to go too...but regardless, XFA=win...

[Resolve]

Hola, my friend. Gotta say, 635x3 rack pulls? I hate you.

Very interested to see how you like this Res!
And yes, def take all caps preWO ...it's even theorized (on bb by some pretty knowledgable peeps) that only using preWO and none on off days would be a way to go too...but regardless, XFA=win...

Sounds too tasty to pass up. How would you recommend dosing for someone lifting twice a day?

Maybe 3caps before each workout on lifting days only?

[schizm]

Sounds too tasty to pass up. How would you recommend dosing for someone lifting twice a day?

Maybe 3caps before each workout on lifting days only?

2 workout's a day? man, you're a Beast! First time I've come acorss that question..I'd have to defer to SwolenOne for his thoughts...but might wind up being something you'd have to play around with...but I do think once you try the 4-5caps PreWO you won't want to go below that # for a workout...sooo, hmmm....

[Outstanding]

I'm sub'd

Just ran my first cycle of XFA I dosed it 5 caps pre workout and on off days I would take 3 am/2pm.

I'm in too!

Also... that last supplement you listed in the original post is highly suspect

[Resolve]

2 workout's a day? man, you're a Beast! First time I've come acorss that question..I'd have to defer to SwolenOne for his thoughts...but might wind up being something you'd have to play around with...but I do think once you try the 4-5caps PreWO you won't want to go below that # for a workout...sooo, hmmm....

Hmm, I'll hit up SO and see what he has to say. Thanks.

I'm in too!

Also... that last supplement you listed in the original post is highly suspect

Lol yes indeed. But I figure, I'm bulking, and I limit my drinking to two beers a week on Friday only, so I gotta make 'em count!

[Resolve]

Hit my AM Press Workout a little bit ago. Here's how it went down:

4 XFA caps with breakfast before lifting. Strength was certainly up, but don't think it can be attributed to XFA. If this trend continues, it's most likely XFA kicking in already. No increase in pump to note.

Important Note: Since Christmas I have been dealing with and rehabilitating some wicked triceps tendonitis. In January, I couldn't bench 135 without excruciating pain. I've come a long way in healing it up, but my presses are still weak in comparison with what they once were. Bearing that in mind, here we go...

Superset: Strict OHP/YTWs
135x5/ 12.5x8
155x5/ 12.5x8
175x5/ 12.5x8
155x5/ 12.5x8
175x5/ 12.5x8
190x4/ 12.5x8 ---- I hit a 5th rep on OHP here too, but it had a bit of leg drive to it, so I didn't count it.

Superset Floor Press/HS Shrugs
225x5/ 3 plates per side x10
245x5/ 3 x10
265x5/ 4 x10
275x5/ 4+25x8
285x3/ 5 x6

HS Press:
45 per side x20
70 x12
80 x12
Dropset:
90 x8
80 x8
70 x8
45 to failure

finished up with some triceps rehab and I was outta there.