EvoMuse BMP Beta Test Log

[Etomic]

I applied for and received a beta test sample for EvoMuse's BMP. I have been avoiding all BMP related threads on AnabolicMinds (as much as my will power allowed) to avoid influencing my observations.

This is tentatively a public display of my workouts while taking BMP as I am not sure specifically what to expect.

Since I did not see Dsade's call to log here until this afternoon, this BMP log is now almost two full weeks in. I had intended to email Dsade my complete notes directly so all numbers/comments are accurate for that time. I will be posting my notes from Excel to here and preemptively apologize for abrupt or incomplete sentences.

 

[Etomic]

Objectives

I do not know what to expect with BMP. I have been avoiding BMP related threads to avoid influencing my observations.
General goal is always to gain muscle and strength while maintaining ≤15% body fat.

 

[Etomic]

Procedure

Ziploc bag of BMP powder was received on 9/25/14. Dosing protocol was confirmed with Dsade to be 2.2g one hour pre-workout.
AWS-100 scale was purchased to weigh BMP powder.
NOW Healthy Foods DOUBLE "00" VCAPS were individually weighed, tared, and filled with 0.55±0.01g BMP powder. 156 capsules were made.
Typical weight per empty cap was ~0.10g and each serving (four filled caps) was confirmed to be ~2.60g total prior to being consumed.

Pre-workout supplements will also include Applied Nutriceuticals "Fat Free" and ALLMAX Nutrition "H:VOL."
These had been in use since 9/1/14 and are not in use for any specific reason -- trying to deplete supplement inventory.

Workouts were recorded using the iOS app "Strong."

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 8:30 PM

Back
Bodyweight: 189 lbs

Bent Over Row
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 8
Set 3: 225 lbs × 5

Deadlift
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 12
Set 4: 275 lbs × 10
Set 5: 325 lbs × 3

Cable Row
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 205 lbs × 8
Set 5: 220 lbs × 5

Notes:
2.2g BMP taken 1hr pre-workout with H:VOL and Fat Free. Felt nauseous going to the gym. Struggled to continue after deadlifts. Had to give up after cable rows.

 

[Etomic]

Rest Day on Friday, September 26, 2014

Notes:
2.2g BMP taken on empty stomach with Fat Free, but without H:VOL. No nausea.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 1:30 PM

Chest
Bodyweight: 189 lbs

Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 10
Set 4: 255 lbs × 6
Set 5: 275 lbs × 3

Incline Press
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 6
Set 5: 220 lbs × 4

Standing Cable Fly (Combined weight)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 200 lbs × 8
Set 4: 200 lbs × 5

Incline Fly (Dumbbell, combined weight)
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 120 lbs × 12
Set 3: 150 lbs × 8
Set 4: 150 lbs × 5

Pull Up
Set 1: 15 reps


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. No nausea. Chest workout went well and numbers were typical compared to my last two chest workouts. Muscles did not seem to noticeably tire but body seemed to be stiff. Probably could have continued working out.

Later in the evening, there were noticeable cramps when crossing arms across chest while laying on couch.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Sunday, September 28, 2014, 1:30 PM

Legs
Bodyweight: 189 lbs

Plate Loaded Leg Press
Set 1: 180 lbs × 12
Set 2: 360 lbs × 12
Set 3: 540 lbs × 12
Set 4: 720 lbs × 6

Leg Extension
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 8
Set 5: 250 lbs × 5

Calf Extension
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 260 lbs × 10
Set 4: 300 lbs × 6
Set 5: 300 lbs × 5

Stiff-Legged Deadlift
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 10
Set 4: 225 lbs × 8

Seated Calf Raise
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 135 lbs × 12
Set 3: 180 lbs × 8
Set 4: 180 lbs × 5


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Body felt stiff but otherwise a normal workout. Noticed that I have been slowing down in the gym. Typically, I take one hour in the gym to complete my workout but somehow 1.5hrs had passed.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Monday, September 29, 2014, 7:30 PM

Shoulders
Bodyweight: 189 lbs

Shoulder Press (Dumbbell, combined weight)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12 (meaning two 60 pound dumbbells)
Set 2: 150 lbs × 12
Set 3: 180 lbs × 10
Set 4: 180 lbs × 8
Set 5: 180 lbs × 5

Shoulder Press (Machine)
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 230 lbs × 5

Upright Row
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 100 lbs × 12
Set 3: 110 lbs × 8
Set 4: 110 lbs × 8

Shrug (Dumbbell, combined weight)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 180 lbs × 8
Set 4: 200 lbs × 5

Machine Crunch
Set 1: 60 lbs x 12
Set 2: 80 lbs x 12
Set 3: 90 lbs x 12
Set 4: 100 lbs x 5
Set 5: 100 lbs x 5

Lateral Raise (combined weight)
Set 1: 60 lbs × 12
Set 2: 80 lbs × 5
Set 3: 60 lbs × 12
Set 4: 80 lbs × 5

Arnold Press (combined weight)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 8
Set 2: 150 lbs × 5


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Good workout, typical for the last few shoulder days. Looking in the mirror, it seemed like there was more support muscle involvement, i.e. muscles were clenching harder and looking more pronounced. Sweatier than usual. Again ended up taking 1.5hrs to complete instead of typical 1hr.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 7:30 PM

Arms
Bodyweight: 188 lbs

Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 10
Set 4: 255 lbs × 6
Set 5: 275 lbs × 3

Close Grip Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 4

Bicep Curl
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 90 lbs × 12
Set 3: 100 lbs × 10
Set 4: 100 lbs × 5

Tricep Extension
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 100 lbs × 12
Set 3: 100 lbs × 8

Incline Alternating Curls (Dumbbell, combined weight)
Set 1: 80 lbs × 10
Set 2: 80 lbs × 10
Set 3: 80 lbs × 5

Tricep Dip (Machine)
Set 1: 160 lbs × 12
Set 2: 210 lbs × 12
Set 3: 250 lbs × 10
Set 4: 250 lbs × 5


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Very difficult to get through my workout. Felt dead-armed after the third set of bicep curls (first bicep exercise). Smaller muscles generally seem to clench harder.

 

[Etomic]

Rest Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Notes:
Was glad that this was a rest day. Entire upper body felt numb and prickly all day. 2.2g BMP taken on empty stomach with Fat Free and H:VOL around 6:30 PM. Was nauseous; will not try to take BMP with H:VOL again.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Thursday, October 2, 2014, 7:30 PM

Back
Bodyweight: 188 lbs

Lat Pulldown
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 205 lbs × 8
Set 5: 220 lbs × 3

Hammer Decline Press
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 270 lbs × 12
Set 4: 360 lbs × 8
Set 5: 360 lbs × 5

Bent Over Row
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 8
Set 3: 225 lbs × 5
Set 4: 225 lbs × 3

Deadlift
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 12
Set 4: 275 lbs × 10
Set 5: 315 lbs × 8
Set 6: 315 lbs × 6
Set 7: 345 lbs × 2

Cable Row
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 205 lbs × 8
Set 5: 220 lbs × 5

Pull Up
Set 1: 11 reps


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Was a good workout. I would approximate that this was a bit heavier than my last few back workouts. Was very satisfied afterwards. Again, slower than usual but I was able to add more exercises/reps than usual. MUCH sweatier than normal.

 

[Etomic]

Rest Day on Friday, October 3, 2014

Notes:
Arms felt dead. Was trying to polish some lab equipment at work, since there was not much else to do, and elbows went numb within the first two swirls. Arms continued to go numb periodically throughout the day, even while just typing up data. 2.2g BMP taken at 4PM with food.

 

[Etomic]

Forced Rest Day on Saturday, October 4, 2014

Notes:
This would typically be my chest day. Had to fast during day so BMP was taken around 9PM after returning from dinner.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Sunday, October 5, 2014, 1:30 PM

Legs
Bodyweight: 187 lbs

Hammer Incline Press
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 270 lbs × 10
Set 4: 320 lbs × 8
Set 5: 320 lbs × 4

Plate Loaded Leg Press
Set 1: 180 lbs × 12
Set 2: 360 lbs × 12
Set 3: 540 lbs × 12
Set 4: 630 lbs × 7

Leg Extension
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 8
Set 5: 250 lbs × 5

Calf Extension
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 260 lbs × 10
Set 4: 300 lbs × 6
Set 5: 300 lbs × 5

Standing Cable Fly
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 200 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 8

Kneeling Plate Loaded Leg Curl
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 135 lbs × 12
Set 3: 180 lbs × 10

Seated Calf Raise
Set 1: 45 lbs × 12
Set 2: 90 lbs × 12
Set 3: 135 lbs × 12
Set 4: 180 lbs × 8
Set 5: 180 lbs × 5


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Was a bit dehydrated but I attributed that more to fasting the previous day than BMP. Workout was not as good as I would've liked. Was still sweatier -- and slower -- than usual.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Monday, October 6, 2014, 7:30 PM

Shoulders
Bodyweight: 188 lbs

Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 180 lbs × 10
Set 4: 200 lbs × 5

Shoulder Press (Machine)
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 230 lbs × 6

Upright Row
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 100 lbs × 12
Set 3: 110 lbs × 10
Set 4: 110 lbs × 8

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 200 lbs × 10
Set 4: 200 lbs × 5

Crunch
Set 1: +60 lbs × 12
Set 2: +80 lbs × 12
Set 3: +100 lbs × 10
Set 4: +100 lbs × 6

Lateral Raise
Set 1: 50 lbs × 12
Set 2: 60 lbs × 12
Set 3: 80 lbs × 8
Set 4: 80 lbs × 4

Arnold Press
Set 1: 100 lbs × 12
Set 2: 130 lbs × 12
Set 3: 150 lbs × 6


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Overall felt that this was a very good workout. Was able to attempt heavier weight with shoulder press (200 lbs x 5) than I had in a long time. I think I could have done more but had difficulty stabilizing hands/wrists. Could not successfully start another set (Set 5). I otherwise felt like I had better control of weights/movements.

 

[dsade]

How do you like standard and close-grip bench during the same workout?

 

[Etomic]

I like it very much. In the last few months, while I had been running MyoSynergy, I found that my bench press had sudden improvement when I did it more than once per week. In the case of standard followed by close-grip, I find that there is significantly less stress on my elbows during close-grip.

 

[Quads_of_Stee]

In on this log!

 

[koi1214]

Subbed and outstanding details.I need to read the whole thing in the morning,

 

[NoAddedHmones]

n = 2 with nausea from pump ingredients, subbed for this log.

 

[MidwestBeast]

Just saw this -- I'll catch up to follow!

 

[megadeth]

Subbed

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 7:30 PM

Arms
Bodyweight: 188 lbs

Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 10
Set 4: 255 lbs × 6
Set 5: 275 lbs × 3

Close Grip Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 3

Bicep Curl
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 90 lbs × 12
Set 3: 100 lbs × 10
Set 4: 100 lbs × 6
Set 5: 70 lbs × 5

Tricep Dip (Machine)
Set 1: 160 lbs × 12
Set 2: 210 lbs × 12
Set 3: 250 lbs × 12
Set 4: 250 lbs × 6

Overhead Cable Curl (Combined Weight)
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 120 lbs × 12
Set 3: 160 lbs × 12
Set 4: 180 lbs × 6

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension*
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 120 lbs × 12
Set 3: 120 lbs × 9

Reverse Curl
Set 1: 50 lbs × 12
Set 2: 70 lbs × 12
Set 3: 70 lbs × 12

Close Grip Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps


Notes:
Took H:VOL about 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free 1hr pre-workout. Wasn't able to keep my mind focused on the workout. Nothing really to note. This workout felt more like me just going through the motions.

 

[Etomic]

Rest Day on Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Notes:
2.2g BMP taken on empty stomach with Fat Free around 5:00 PM. No DOMS or atypical numbness like last week.

 

[Etomic]

This wraps up Week 2 and tomorrow will be the first workout of Week 3. My impressions so far are leaning towards a slight increase in strength, based on what felt like a good back day and a good shoulder day, however it is not as obvious to me as it was with MyoSynergy.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Thursday, October 9, 2014, 7:00 PM

Back
Bodyweight: 185 lbs

Lat Pulldown
Set 1: 150 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 205 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 6
Set 5: 220 lbs × 3

Bent Over Row
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 10
Set 3: 225 lbs × 6

Deadlift
Set 1: 135 lbs × 12
Set 2: 185 lbs × 12
Set 3: 225 lbs × 10
Set 4: 275 lbs × 10
Set 5: 315 lbs × 5
Set 6: 315 lbs × 5

Cable Row
Set 1: 130 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 12
Set 4: 205 lbs × 10
Set 5: 220 lbs × 6
Set 6: 220 lbs × 5

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps


Notes:
Took 2.2g BMP with Fat Free. Seemed like a standard workout. Did not notice anything unusual until I stepped on the scale after my workout (same as always)... my weight is now the lowest it's been in months.

 

[Etomic]

Workout on Friday, October 10, 2014, 6:45 PM

Chest
Bodyweight: 184 lbs

Incline Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 120 lbs × 12
Set 2: 160 lbs × 12
Set 3: 190 lbs × 10
Set 4: 220 lbs × 7
Set 5: 220 lbs × 6

Hammer Decline Press
Set 1: 90 lbs × 12
Set 2: 180 lbs × 12
Set 3: 270 lbs × 12
Set 4: 320 lbs × 12
Set 5: 360 lbs × 5
Set 6: 360 lbs × 5

Incline Fly
Set 1: 80 lbs × 12
Set 2: 100 lbs × 12
Set 3: 120 lbs × 12
Set 4: 140 lbs × 10
Set 5: 160 lbs × 6

Pectoral Fly
Set 1: 100 lbs × 12
Set 2: 120 lbs × 12
Set 3: 150 lbs × 8
Set 4: 150 lbs × 6

Tricep Dip (Machine)
Set 1: 160 lbs × 12
Set 2: 210 lbs × 12
Set 3: 250 lbs × 12
Set 4: 270 lbs × 12
Set 5: 270 lbs × 9


Notes:
Took HVOL 1hr before BMP and 2.2g BMP with Fat Free before workout. Had a great workout and felt like hot **** through my entire routine. I looked and felt tighter while pumped up.

Weight was down another pound. While yes, I am using a supp called "Fat Free" I do not attribute the drop in weight to it. I've been using two caps (of an up to five daily dose) for an energy boost only and had been using it weeks before starting BMP without any change in weight.

 

[dsade]

I busted out my long sleeve shirts last night, and found that even my 3XL shirts are tight in the chest.

 

[Etomic]

I busted out my long sleeve shirts last night, and found that even my 3XL shirts are tight in the chest.

Are you putting on size? So far I seem to be leaning out more than anything. My face looks leaner and my forearms are becoming more vascular.

 

[dsade]

I didn't think I was...weight is holding steady at 214 which tells me this is a pretty significant recomp.

 

[Etomic]

Mini update:

I am away on vacation so cannot give a thorough update but am continuing to workout. My backlog of more thorough updates -- workout log and notes -- can be expected by Sunday.

The resort where I am staying has a very good variety of machines but next to nil in terms of free weights.

For this calendar week, I have been doing an overreach-esque routine; essentially the same full body workout every day. I am able to do the same heavy weights (for me) without any issues with muscle fatigue and even sunburns have not been prohibitive.

Largely, I feel better working out full body rather than muscle groups while on BMP. I do not have the same issues with cramping or weird DOMS as before, but will need to confirm when I am back to routine next week.