Sean1332's BPS Androcrine Log

[Sean1332]

Shoutout to BPS for allowing me to log this. I've been interested in 5a-laxogenin products but always saw it being stated it'd be better as a topical, so I wanted to give this a go.

I'm 28 years old, 5'11 at 217lbs. I have been in a caloric deficit since the end of April and just this past week have brought it back up to maintenance levels. Starting tomorrow I'll bump calories up to start putting weight back on.

Training: 4 days a week (Upper/Lower/Upper/Lower) with a possible 5th day being strongman events. I will not be testing maxes as my programming won't call for it, but I religiously track volume & rep PR's so I'll know if there are strength gains. I'm a 220 powerlifter with a 1620 total but am training for a strongman event in July.

Goals: Gain strength and maintain a halfway decent body composition

Tonight is my second application. I'll give details in the morning.

So is 4 pumps recommended for weighing 220? Or should I increase?

 

[lifted67]

Subbed! 5 should be the sweet spot as Laxo is usually dosed best at 100mg

 

[YoungBodyBuil]

Shoutout to BPS for allowing me to log this. I've been interested in 5a-laxogenin products but always saw it being stated it'd be better as a topical, so I wanted to give this a go.

I'm 28 years old, 5'11 at 217lbs. I have been in a caloric deficit since the end of April and just this past week have brought it back up to maintenance levels. Starting tomorrow I'll bump calories up to start putting weight back on.

Training: 4 days a week (Upper/Lower/Upper/Lower) with a possible 5th day being strongman events. I will not be testing maxes as my programming won't call for it, but I religiously track volume & rep PR's so I'll know if there are strength gains. I'm a 220 powerlifter with a 1620 total but am training for a strongman event in July.

Goals: Gain strength and maintain a halfway decent body composition

Tonight is my second application. I'll give details in the morning.

So is 4 pumps recommended for weighing 220? Or should I increase?

5 pumps (100mg) Is the sweet spot for TD laxo IMO (i've run it 10+ times)

 

[YoungBodyBuil]

BTW SUBBED!

 

[BPS]

In!

 

[Sean1332]

5 pumps it is then! Thank you guys for joining so quickly.

Main squat movement/secondary pull tomorrow.

 

[jswain34]

Subbed breh. Gonna keep up on the training log too or use this exclusively?

 

[bighulksmash]

Subbd

 

[FireTitan]

Subbed!!!

 

[Sean1332]

Welcome, guys.

So here is my very first thought on Androcrine that I posted in the promotional thread:

Sooooo I'll put up the log in the morning. I want to sleep lol

But....

Here's 4 pumps:

No grit, no chunks. It looks, feels, applies (and almost even smells) like a moisturizer. Didn't take long to rub in. It didn't leave me sticky, especially around the chest hair (upper body application).

Application-wise, it's an awesome first impression. Good packaging, easy pumping (not some cheap crap pump), and goes on well.

And the bottle:

 

[Sean1332]

Last nights application went on well. I'd rub it in, then brush my teeth and by then it was well dry enough.

So...looking for strength gains.

My next few weeks of training will be:

Monday's
Safety Squat Bar Squats
Deficit Pulls
Asst

Tuesday's
Close Grip Axle Bench
Axle Push Press
Asst

Thursday's
Chain Loaded Deadlift (to simulate keg drop deadlift)
Front Squats
Asst

Friday's
Heavy 1-arm DB OHP
DB Press
Asst

Saturday's
Farmer Carry
Sandbag Carry

I'm looking forward to this helping my joints hold up. My shoulders are notoriously terrible and it always hinders my horizontal pressing movements so....I only started back up flat benching this past week so I'm hoping I'll be able to continue doing so.

 

[sparks2012]

Subbed. Heard a lot about TD's, hoping this works well for you!

 

[BEAST73]

Subbed..

 

[lukehayd]

I'm looking forward to this helping my joints hold up. My shoulders are notoriously terrible and it always hinders my horizontal pressing movements so....I only started back up flat benching this past week so I'm hoping I'll be able to continue doing so.

Try using it on your shoulders as it tends to have a better focus on the area that you apply it to. Not a huge difference, but enough.

BTW, I'm glad you were picked to log this! Good luck and enjoy!

 

[Sean1332]

Try using it on your shoulders as it tends to have a better focus on the area that you apply it to. Not a huge difference, but enough.

BTW, I'm glad you were picked to log this! Good luck and enjoy!

Awesome, thanks for the tip! I had been doing chest/partial shoulders. I'll load up my shoulders tonight with it.

annnnd welcome!

 

[Sean1332]

Subbed breh. Gonna keep up on the training log too or use this exclusively?

Maintaining both. Feel free to unsub my other one so I don't clutter your subscriptions lol

 

[Sean1332]

Safety Squat Bar Squat
442x4x6
342x3x8

Romanian Deadlift
345x4x10

Single-leg Leg Press
1pps x4 x a lot

Glute-Ham Raise
BW x3x12

Good day. Wasn't easy but not too hard either.

Not sure I have too much to report on as of yet.

 

[Sean1332]

Close-Grip Axle Bench
215x4x6

Ultra-Wide Axle Bench
185x3x12

Axle Push Press
160x3x8

Chest Supported Seated Row/Read Delt Fly
130x8x12/25x8x15

DB Shrugs
75x4x15

Normally would have done arms, as my upper days are 'full' upper with a certain emphasis on vertical or horizontal, but ran low on time. Strength felt fairly good and I was bumping alone between sets. It was a "feel good" kind of a day.

5 pumps on the shoulders and upper chest last night. Can't stress enough how well this product applies.

 

[BPS]

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[JDybya]

Late-ish subb.

 

[Sean1332]

Figured the next 3 weeks I'd just do a half-ass 5/3/1 for my deadlift. I kind of strayed from my programming a bit this block. I figure any reps are going to carryover to the strongman contest. And will be much easier deadlifting a large frame than an unfixed bar.

https://instagram.com/p/BGuQNuAF9cv/

Conventional Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x15

Sumo
405x15

Front Squat
325x2x6

Paused Tempo High Bar
325x2x6

Bulgarian Split Squat/Hamstring Curls
3x12

I'm going to have to give up on front squatting again. Crooked clavicle still won't handle it.

Still continuing with 5 pumps on the shoulders/upper chest. Application remains easy.

 

[FireTitan]

Figured the next 3 weeks I'd just do a half-ass 5/3/1 for my deadlift. I kind of strayed from my programming a bit this block. I figure any reps are going to carryover to the strongman contest. And will be much easier deadlifting a large frame than an unfixed bar.

https://instagram.com/p/BGuQNuAF9cv/

Conventional Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x15

Sumo
405x15

Front Squat
325x2x6

Paused Tempo High Bar
325x2x6

Bulgarian Split Squat/Hamstring Curls
3x12

I'm going to have to give up on front squatting again. Crooked clavicle still won't handle it.

Still continuing with 5 pumps on the shoulders/upper chest. Application remains easy.

Damn bro! Killing the deaders!! May or may not be a little jealous!

 

[jswain34]

He didnt total 1620 at 220 with a baby pull! His squat is even more jealousy provoking.

 

[lifted67]

I wish my deadlift form looked like yours!

 

[FireTitan]

He didnt total 1620 at 220 with a baby pull! His squat is even more jealousy provoking.

Well im sure his thighs alone make lumberjacks salivate

 

[Sean1332]

Haha I appreciate it guys. The straps gave me a few reps though And it's taken me a long long time to perfect my stances

So...Friday:

Strict Single Arm DB Press w/ Fat Grips
Work up
80x4x6

Flat Dumbell Bench
80x5x12

Delt Raises
15xInfinity

Close Grip Seated Cable Row
160x8x10

Bi/Tri
100 reps total each

Banded Triple Threats
x3x15

Saturday:
Sandbag Carry
25ft at 50", twice each
125?
220
250

Farmer Carry
3x50ft with 255

https://instagram.com/p/BGzWqgxl9cb/

I'm lapping it easier now. Just having trouble standing up. But, I got 3 total picks with the 250 and 2 "runs" with it. The second pick never made it high enough in my chest and I dumped it halfway down. So, made my goal of at least picking the fücker up.

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Good strength on both days. My shoulders are holding up with my pressing frequency for now, hopefully that continues. Elbows got a bit cranky though so we'll see if that subsides.

 

[bighulksmash]

Figured the next 3 weeks I'd just do a half-ass 5/3/1 for my deadlift. I kind of strayed from my programming a bit this block. I figure any reps are going to carryover to the strongman contest. And will be much easier deadlifting a large frame than an unfixed bar.

https://instagram.com/p/BGuQNuAF9cv/

Conventional Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x15

Sumo
405x15

Front Squat
325x2x6

Paused Tempo High Bar
325x2x6

Bulgarian Split Squat/Hamstring Curls
3x12

I'm going to have to give up on front squatting again. Crooked clavicle still won't handle it.

Still continuing with 5 pumps on the shoulders/upper chest. Application remains easy.

Awesome form !!!!! I followed u on IG as well

 

[lukehayd]

How's the shoulder feeling? Any noticeable difference with the Androcrine?

 

[Sean1332]

Lower

Safety Squat Bar Squat
422x10
422x4x5

Done. Goal was 422x3x10 and then 3x10 drop sets. Piss poor sleep did me in today. Got light headed pushing that first set. Just BS'd my way through the rest of the day.

Split Squats/GHR
5x12

 

[Sean1332]

How's the shoulder feeling? Any noticeable difference with the Androcrine?

I'm going to say yes. This is the greatest frequency of pressing that I've maintained without irritation. After this week, I'll update that "yes" hopefully a "F yes"

 

[lukehayd]

I'm going to say yes. This is the greatest frequency of pressing that I've maintained without irritation. After this week, I'll update that "yes" hopefully a "F yes"

Good to hear! Hoping to see that "F yes"!

 

[Sean1332]

Upper

Close-Grip Axle Bench
215x4x8

Axle Push Press
Work up to 185x6
Strict
125x3x8

Seated Chest Supported Row
115x5x15

Seated Low Pulley Facepull
55x5x15

Occluded Bi/Tri's
4 sets to near failure

Shoulders: Good
Strength: Up
Application: Easy & mess-free

 

[BPS]

How is Androcrine treating you? Any notes?

 

[FireTitan]

How is Androcrine treating you? Any notes?

I cant speak for Sean1332... But the Androcrine has really helped me get back into some bigger lifts, which in turn is boosting my motivation, and in turn once again, getting me some gains I didnt think Id see again. 38 going on 21 maybe?

 

[Sean1332]

Lower

Conventional
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x3
455x12

Sumo
455x12

Narrow Stances/Slightly High Bar Squat
135x5
225x5
315x3
365x15
365x2x10
365x15

Leg Curl/Extension
120 Reps a peice

https://instagram.com/p/BHAThiUF9fA/

Haha well, strength is up. I'm able to maintain intensity given the volume through the bulk of my workout, especially for squatting a second time this week post-dual-AMRAP deadlifts. Elbows/Shoulder/Strength...it's all there.

 

[BPS]

Pleased to hear! If you have any other detailed notes, given your day-to-day journey, please share.

 

[lifted67]

Lower

Conventional
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x3
455x12

Sumo
455x12

Narrow Stances/Slightly High Bar Squat
135x5
225x5
315x3
365x15
365x2x10
365x15

Leg Curl/Extension
120 Reps a peice

https://instagram.com/p/BHAThiUF9fA/

Haha well, strength is up. I'm able to maintain intensity given the volume through the bulk of my workout, especially for squatting a second time this week post-dual-AMRAP deadlifts. Elbows/Shoulder/Strength...it's all there.

You make that look super easy.

 

[Sean1332]

Pleased to hear! If you have any other detailed notes, given your day-to-day journey, please share.

Absolutely. I'm definelty noticing my ability to maintain intensity through a workout, which is a huge deal.

 

[Sean1332]

You make that look super easy.

Thanks, bud. Straps and Touch 'N Go reps always makes it easier though!

 

[lifted67]

Nothing makes 400+ easy you pyscho! lol

 

[Sean1332]

Sandbag Carry
30' at 50"

220x3 Total runs
250x1 Run, 1 Pick and dumped it halfway, lapped it 3 times and gave up

Lower back is still roasted from yesterday. Mediocre.

https://instagram.com/p/BHCwAUnjXfr/

 

[FireTitan]

Sandbag Carry
30' at 50"

220x3 Total runs
250x1 Run, 1 Pick and dumped it halfway, lapped it 3 times and gave up

Lower back is still roasted from yesterday. Mediocre.

https://instagram.com/p/BHCwAUnjXfr/

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Nice work!

 

[Sean1332]

SATURDAY

Upper

Strict Single Arm DB OHP
5's up to 90x5
65x3x12

Flat DB Bench
90x5x10

Close Grip Seated Cable Row
Ran up the rack for 100 total reps

Bi/Tri
4x12

Then I helped setup and judged my gym's Push/Pull comp the following 2 hours. I got deadlift antsy watching everyone deadlift and decided to sumo deadlift a cold/hook gripped/unpeaked 590 which had the speed of an opener. Pretty satisfied with that.

TONIGHT

Lower

Safety Squat Bar Squat
482x7.85 saw stars with rep 8 and rode it down
432x8
342x8
252x2x8

Stiff-Legged DB DL/Single-leg LP
85 vs Average Band x4x10/2pps x4x12

Leg Ext/Leg Curl
130 total reps each

https://instagram.com/p/BHI0HQ5DZ6w/

+2, almost 3, rep PR for 482 wrapless. I lost my upper back and instantly saw stars when I hit the wall. Just squatted back down with it. Still satisfied with the sets I got in.

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So, pulled a 30lbs less than my 1rm completely cold, unplanned and untrained pretty damn easily, hit a solid rep PR for this specific bar weight, AND maintained intensity through the rest of my workout, allowing me to achieve greater training volume. It's safe to say that my strength is up. Shoulders are feeling on point as well. I've never maintained 2x/wk frequency at this intensity without suffering from any shoulder irritation.

 

[FireTitan]

SATURDAY

Upper

Strict Single Arm DB OHP
5's up to 90x5
65x3x12

Flat DB Bench
90x5x10

Close Grip Seated Cable Row
Ran up the rack for 100 total reps

Bi/Tri
4x12

Then I helped setup and judged my gym's Push/Pull comp the following 2 hours. I got deadlift antsy watching everyone deadlift and decided to sumo deadlift a cold/hook gripped/unpeaked 590 which had the speed of an opener. Pretty satisfied with that.

TONIGHT

Lower

Safety Squat Bar Squat
482x7.85 saw stars with rep 8 and rode it down
432x8
342x8
252x2x8

Stiff-Legged DB DL/Single-leg LP
85 vs Average Band x4x10/2pps x4x12

Leg Ext/Leg Curl
130 total reps each

https://instagram.com/p/BHI0HQ5DZ6w/

+2, almost 3, rep PR for 482 wrapless. I lost my upper back and instantly saw stars when I hit the wall. Just squatted back down with it. Still satisfied with the sets I got in.

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So, pulled a 30lbs less than my 1rm completely cold, unplanned and untrained pretty damn easily, hit a solid rep PR for this specific bar weight, AND maintained intensity through the rest of my workout, allowing me to achieve greater training volume. It's safe to say that my strength is up. Shoulders are feeling on point as well. I've never maintained 2x/wk frequency at this intensity without suffering from any shoulder irritation.

Nice job!!

 

[Sean1332]

Nice job!!

Thanks dude!

 

[BPS]

Decent results, man. What is your nutrition geared towards?

 

[Sean1332]

Decent results, man. What is your nutrition geared towards?

Thanks, man. I was at a 500 calorie deficit just before starting Androcrine. I reversed it as I started the applications and am now slightly above maintenance. So that, along with this product, is helping produce some quick strength gains. I got to mention my shoulders though. I've been plagued with terrible shoulders. Poor posture/previously broken clavicle that can cause AC joint issues/and a piss poor rotator cuff on the other shoulder. I've got an elite powerlifting total with a sub-300 bench. It's always been my speed bump. I'll go through phases of decent pressing progress, but it always goes into the drain after a month or so. This is the best my pressing has felt in a long long time, and not only that, but I'm able to press 2x a week, both horizontal and vertical, with some decent volume.

 

[Sean1332]

Yesterday's workout. This is the first time I've felt my pressing has caught back up to where it was before it went downhill.

Upper

https://instagram.com/p/BHKooeqDVgg/

Close-ish Grip Axle Bench
Work up
245x6
265x3

Wide Grip Axle Bench
215x3x8

Overhead Axle Press
Work up
Strict 195x1
Push Press 215x1

Wide Grip Seated Cable Row
130x8x12-15

Prone Incline Rear Delt Destroyer Set
60x60
30x30
10x15 Full ROM

Bi/Tri
6x10

 

[FireTitan]

Thanks, man. I was at a 500 calorie deficit just before starting Androcrine. I reversed it as I started the applications and am now slightly above maintenance. So that, along with this product, is helping produce some quick strength gains. I got to mention my shoulders though. I've been plagued with terrible shoulders. Poor posture/previously broken clavicle that can cause AC joint issues/and a piss poor rotator cuff on the other shoulder. I've got an elite powerlifting total with a sub-300 bench. It's always been my speed bump. I'll go through phases of decent pressing progress, but it always goes into the drain after a month or so. This is the best my pressing has felt in a long long time, and not only that, but I'm able to press 2x a week, both horizontal and vertical, with some decent volume.

Sean1332, Ive been looking into one of those slingshots for benching. It says it forces proper form and drastically reduces shoulder pains and issues. Might be worth the $50.

 

[lifted67]

Don't know if you saw this Thread on shoulder issues:
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282556