Bolt Testifies to the Effectiveness of PES/USPLabs

[bolt10]

First off I want to thank PES/USPLabs for the opportunity to try out the Test Powder + Anabeta combo! Use Anabeta quite often but have never used DAA despite how many people love the combo, so should be interesting to see how this goes.

Background

Haven't ran an actual log in probably a couple years here on AM. Time constraints with school kept me very busy in the past, but after graduation and finally landing a full time job time became available with a regular schedule. I'll brief background for those who haven't followed a log of mine (pretty much everyone) or those who have forgotten, but most info will probably be spilled as the log goes on with questions, etc. Have been lifting for about 10 years now in some form or the other. Started with sports training and has been more bodybuilding oriented in the past, while currently working more with performance and health in mind. In general I just lift because I love it regardless of how the results are at times.

Lifting

Currently running 5/3/1 and have been for the last several months. Have my main lifts of the day printed off for the next couple months still (assuming I don't stall) and love this as it takes a lot of the over thinking I do out of the program. With the start of this log I will be shifting more towards a bulk/hypertrophy approach on my assistance work compared to the past several months. Will be flipping DL and Squat assistance work so I hit squats and DL twice a week and will be using the Boring But Big approach with these lifts. Mostly because I love doing these exercises. Upperbody days will consist of Myo-reps on various exercises for assistance with some form of non-linear progression. Will be holding back and only hitting targeted reps on the main lifts unless certain circumstances call for it. Conditioning will be hard Prowler work with possible hammer work, but probably won't do too much. Job keeps me on my feet so no need for tons of cardio in my past experiences.

Diet

Been following a IF like diet (most similar to Lean Gains) the past several months due to work schedule. Will maintain a similar approach over this log as it fits with my work schedule best right now (nearly impossible for very frequent meals), but I am not anal about hitting certain fasting lengths, breaking a fast too soon, etc. Go with the flow and how I feel. CHO will be high on workout days and pretty low on off days. Protein stays around 1.5g for me and fat stays at at least .5g per kg, but usually higher on off days. Aiming for 3200-3300 cals on workout days to start and usually just eat til a little over satisfied on off days (PRO + Fat mostly) usually around 2500 cals. Will adjust weekly depending on how things go.

Supplements

Well this is the main reason for this log and I will be keeping it rather simple with my usual products plus the addition of the Testify stack when it gets here.

Test Powder: 2 scoops with Pre-workout meal
Anabeta: 6 caps daily (2pre-2post-2later in the day).

Not staples but have used/been using recently already
Ultima: 1.5 scoops pre-workout
Protocol: 3 scoops pre-workout

Staples
Slin-sanev2: 2 caps daily
Gut Health: 1 cap daily
CL Oximega: 4 caps daily
Vit. C: 500mg 3 x daily
Vit. D: 5,000ius daily
ZMA: 3 caps before bed

Goals:
Have used AB before and loved it so I won't have too much to say about it other than commenting on its usual effects. Looking to see how DAA works for me in addition to the solid host of other ingredients in TP. Given my youth I don't expect crazy effects from a test booster, but am hoping it helps aid in strength increases as well as mood boost along with recovery from training and daily stresses. Any body comp changes will also be greatly appreciated. Hoping I get the Alpha feeling some get on this.

As far as workout goals, I hope to put 2-3lbs on this month (slow and steady for me given training history and trying to maintain some semblance of low body fat) and solid strength levels in the gym. While I won't be pushing my main lifts I will be looking for them to feel easier even as the weight increases.

Will start the log tomorrow officially as my next cycle of the 5/3/1 begins, so I hope TP and AB show up soon!

Edit: Testify stack arrived and started use at post 39.

[breezy11]

Subbed and good luck. Should be a solid run with this stack and I have a feeling you'll make the most of it.

[Dewey99]

In for some Bolt-action....

[Rodja]

Solid base. Subbed.

[jwa254]

height?

in this

[AZMIDLYF]

You will like this combo! I can't wait to get back on it down the road.

[bdcc]

In!

[LiveToLift]

In it bro! Starting pics look good bro! Kill it!

[bolt10]

Subbed and good luck. Should be a solid run with this stack and I have a feeling you'll make the most of it.

In for some Bolt-action....

Solid base. Subbed.

You will like this combo! I can't wait to get back on it down the road.

In!

In it bro! Starting pics look good bro! Kill it!

Thanks guys! Should be interesting getting back into the log game but I should be able to update daily so it should be fun.

height?

in this

I am a short guy...5'9

[Delta Force]

Subbed, lets see how this stack treats you!

[bolt10]

Sept. 10
Took a baseline measurement for weight and will take another when TP arrives and at end of the run.
Busy at work this morning so I had a shake for the first meal of the day (preworkout meal) that consisted of: 1 scoop RVC Protean + 1 scoop Vanilla Iso-100 + 6oz Coconut Milk + .5 scoop GlycoMyx. Was actually really tasty! Washed down 2 AB with this and continued on with my work day.

About two hours later it was lifting time. Mixed up 3 scoops Protocol + 1 scoop Ultima and got to it.

Training:
5/3/1 Deadlift Day

Rolled out on the foam roller first. My left IT band has the most insane knot in it the past week or so. May have to do something a little more aggressive if it doesn't die down, but it isn't anything that has been bothering my lifting yet.

Followed that up with some mobility work for the hips and several minutes of jump rope.

3 sets of warm-ups followed by 3 working sets of 5 on the deadlift. Went with double overhand grip and the weight felt pretty easy nothing too hard.

5 x 10 of high bar squats superset with ab-wheel rollout.

Conditioning for the day was 8 trips of 30yd sprints on the Prowler with 45s rest.

On a side note I don't have my workout journal in front of me so don't have the exact weights, but if that is something you all want I can make sure to bring the journal home or write the numbers down elsewhere and post them here as well.


Diet:
Finished the day at ~3200 Calories 260/350/80 (PRO/CHO/FAT)

Sept. 11

Off day from training.
Busy day with random work that kept popping up. Made some spicy ground beef and black bean chili for the family today (and will eat the rest of it tomorrow).

Diet:
~2400 Calories 250/100/100

Training:
Took some free time to roll out on the foam roller, stretch, and get some structural work in.

[AZMIDLYF]

Love some spicy chili. My saying is "If you ain't sweatin, then it's worth forgetin" Lol

[Bodock]

In for this. I know you will have great results. PES and USP are legit imo

[bolt10]

Love some spicy chili. My saying is "If you ain't sweatin, then it's worth forgetin" Lol

Should have snapped a pic and posted it! Might have to for my more interesting meals. Was a little too hot for everyone in the family yesterday so there is plenty in the fridge for today!

In for this. I know you will have great results. PES and USP are legit imo

Thanks for jumping in. Have had great success with both companies but haven't used anything from USP in quite some time.

[bolt10]

Sept. 12
Similar pre-workout shake/meal as Monday: 1 scoop XF Strawberry UP 2.0 + 1 scoop Strawberry Isoflex + 6oz Coconut Milk + .5 scoop GlycoMyx. Tasted awesome..was craving strawberry proteins and had these two arrive the day before. Great stuff here. Washed down two AB with this.

Two hours later mixed up 3 scoops Protocol + 1.5 scoop Ultima and headed to the gym.

Training:
5/3/1 Bench Press Day

Did some light foam rolling and hit some spots with a golf ball. IT band feels a ton better and not many knots in other places as well, in other words feeling great.

Did some shoulder mobility and warm up to get the blood flow going (shoulder problems in past mean I need a decent time getting a solid blood flow before starting my lift.

3 sets of warm-ups followed by 3 working sets of 5 on the BP. Bench is one of my weaker lifts (I hadn't even been doing Barbell work for a long time until I started 5/3/1 so it has been depressing lately).

Did myo-rep sets on several pretty much each body part.

Once again don't have my journal on hand so numbers evade me (I'll go back through and edit this when possible) but consisted of Overhead Press, Lat Pull Down, Triceps Extension, Barbell Curl, and Seated Chest Cable Flies. All done in what was aiming to be 15-20 reps plus myo reps of 4 with varying rest times.

No conditioning.

Planning on bringing the Ipad to the gym and getting some videos posted up in the coming weeks. If there is anything specific people would like to see then just let me know and I will see what I can do.

Diet:
Finished the day at ~3200 Calories 265 /350/80 (PRO/CHO/FAT)

Sept. 13

Off day from training.
These off days tend to be busy at work. Worked all morning and have a little bit of down time now to prepare food for tonight/tomorrow and then it is back off to work again this afternoon. Aiming for similar caloric intake as Tuesday and will edit once the day is over.

Training:
Some low intensity work, and hopefully foam rolling, stretching, and rotator cuff work later today.


On a side note I got a nice package in the mail after the recent PES sale. Added some AB to my current stash:

[Bodock]

That's a nice looking stash you got there!

[bolt10]

That's a nice looking stash you got there!

That is only the PES stuff (some ABE and AB hidden behind that new AB)! I am ashamed of how much other stuff I have right now and there is some Alphamine on top of the GlycoMyx.

[AZMIDLYF]

My little AB tower..



My supp stash is getting out of control. heh heh

[snagencyV2.0]

oooo first page.
lookin good young boltster, great development going on!
(foood pics! fooooood pics!!)

[bolt10]

My little AB tower..



My supp stash is getting out of control. heh heh

Nice stash! I always have AB on hand as it is becoming one of my favorite things to use.

oooo first page.
lookin good young boltster, great development going on!
(foood pics! fooooood pics!!)

Thanks! Glad to finally have you in here. I hope to get some good food pics when I make interesting stuff (I eat a ton of rice, oatmeal, turkey, chicken, etc. that is pretty plain).