Sleeping with Mr. Muscle

[AntM1564]

I was lucky enough and was selected to log Sleep by Mr. Muscle. I will get the label up tomorrow for you.

I am going to post daily workouts and notes from the night's sleep, when I use it. I will not use it every night, probably 3 or 4 times per week, only because it does contain melatonin and I do not think it is wise for one to use that nightly.

Training

I follow a 5/3/1, PPL Hyprid routine.

Sunday - Push Heavy
Monday - Pull Heavy
Tuesday - Lower Hypertrophy
Wednesday - Off
Thursday - Push Hypertrophy
Friday - Pull Hypertrophy
Saturday - Lower Heavy

Diet

I carb cycle. I have two high days, two moderate days and three low days. I will post my daily diet so you can see macro breakdown and calorie breakdown. In addition, if I do not gain weight in a particular week, I increase each day by 25 cals, but adding 6 grams of carbs to each day.

Other Supplements

Orange Triad
Zinc
Magnesium
NOW Vitamin D 5,000 IU
NOW Vitamin C 1,000
IntraMax
Various Pre workouts, only stims 3 days per week and non stim 3 days. Depending on how heavy my heavy days are, I will consume a product higher in stims
PES Select (no more than 1 scoop per day)
LCLT
Alpha GPC
NALT
Beta Alannine
Gut Health
Digestive Enzymes

 

[AntM1564]

March 24, 2018
Lower Power

I went in the gym today not knowing if I would be able to squat. Surprisingly, my back felt pretty good. tight here and there, but no pain. I did not take any of the sets to failure though, I did not want to lean forward or compromise my back at all.

I got rid of the leg press and I will from now on. I noticed this last week, since I've been off cycle, the compound movements on these heavy days suffer quite a bit.

I am going to see what happens between now and Monday with the back. I may do light deadlifts, may do my routine, but focus on form, skip them, or do rack pulls.

Last 3 Rep Week (Heavy Variation) 2/10/18

265x3
285x3
300x4 (3+ set)
330x3 (joker set 10%)
285x3
265x6

Training

Back Squat 3 Rep Week (Heavy Variation)

275x3
290x3
310x4 (3+ set)
335x3 (joker set)
290x3
275x5

Paused Back Squats

230x5,5,4 (+1 rep)

Hip Thrust

340x7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Lying Leg Curl

145x7,6,6 (added third set)

Standing Calf Raise

330x8.7.6.6.6 (+2 reps)

Seated Calf Raise

200x7,7,6,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,450
Carbs - 335g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 340g
Fat - 85g

• Sat. - 34g
• Poly. - 4g
• Mono. - 7g

 

[cheftepesh1]

IN to see what Mr. Supps can do for you/

 

[AntM1564]

Last night was my first dose. After 30 minutes or so, I started to feel pretty calm. I was able to sleep very well. I know I am in a deep sleep when I have crazy, vivid dreams which I did last night. When I woke up to use the bathroom, I was able to go back to sleep without any issues. I may download a sleep tracking app on my phone to aid with the log.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Awesome! In on this as well!

 

[TheMrMuscle]

Well ok, but I get the right side of the bed!

 

[AntM1564]

March 25, 2018
Push Power

Weight - 170.4

Weight is up .2 pounds this week.

Awesome session. I am surprised I was able to hit the numbers I did on everything. On bench, I was aiming for 95% of my 1 rep max which would have been 237.5, so I went up to 240 for 2/3 singles. Because I did so much bench and OHP, I thought my other lifts were going to suffer, but that was not the case. Everything improved from last week.

One change I am making to training this week, just to bring down the volume a little more. usually on my hypertrophy days, my first exercise is 5x12, 6x10, 7x8, and 8x6. I am going to go with 3x12, 4x10, 5x8, and 6x6. On the three set week and the six set week, I am going to do a rest pause to get 40 reps. I am making this change because recovery is a little slower being deeper into PCT.

I am pumped that I am into my second week of PCT and have only lost 2 pounds. Not only that, but strength is still going up. Albeit very slowly. If I can maintain my strength through PCT, I'll be very happy.

I think I am going to deadlift tomorrow. The back is feeling almost completely solid.

Last 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation) 2/11/18

Bench

165x5
185x3
210x5 (1+ set)
235x1
235x1
235x2
185x3
165x12

Military Press

110x5
125x3
140x5 (1+ set)
3x150x1
125x3
110x10

Training

Bench Press 1 Rep week (heavy variation)

170x5
190x3
215x3 (1+ set)
235x1
240x1
240x1
190x3
170x8

Military Press

115x5
130x3
145x2 (1+ set)
3x155x1
130x3
115x8

Close Grip Floor Press

175x5,5,5 (+1 rep)

Incline BB Press

160x7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Front Delt Cable Raises with Rope

35.5x7,7,6 (+1 rep)

Weighted Dips

70x6,6,5 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 3,650
Carbs - 405g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 323g
Fat - 86g

• Sat. - 39g
• Poly. - 1g
• Mono. - 4g

 

[AntM1564]

Sleep last night was pretty good. I had vivid dreams again. I also woke up one less time than I normally would. I felt well rested again also.

 

[double s]

How is taste and mixability?

 

[cheftepesh1]

IS the rest increasing your ability to work out more?

 

[AntM1564]

March 26, 2018
Pull Power

I got through my working sets with no discomfort. I did my first working set and second working set. Some discomfort, but no pain if that makes sense. It just felt like the area was inflammed from being worked. I did the 1+ set. After that, I wanted to hit at lease 1/3 singles at 95% of my 1 rep max. I got one set in and still no pain, just slight discomfort. I decided to stop there though. I am happy I made it that far.

Now, that spot in my back feel alright. Not as good as this morning, but I still have full range or motion and do not need to hold onto anything or brace myself when I bend over. Depending on how it feels next week, I may stick with the program and do my 3 set week. It is a lighter week, so that actually works in my favor. We will see. I do have some BPC-157 that should be in Wednesday.

I also got rid of the overhand cable rows and replaced them with bent over barbell rows.

Last 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation) 2/12/18

330x5
370x3
415x4 (1+ set)
450x1
450x1
455x1
370x3

Training

Deadlift 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation)

335x5
380x3
425x2 (1+ set)
455x1

Weighted Pullups

15x6,5,5,5 (no change)

Bent Over Barbell Row

135x7,6,6

Wide Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row

122.5x7,7,6 (no change)

Close Grip Neutral Grip Pulldowns

162.5x8,6,6 (+2 reps)

Reverse Pec Deck

140x7,7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 3,150
Carbs - 255g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 340g
Fat - 95g

• Sat. - 29g
• Poly. - 8g
• Mono. - 16g

 

[AntM1564]

March 27, 2018
Legs Hypertrophy

Training

Leg Press

480x12,12,12 (+20 lbs)

Lying Leg Curl

80x12
90x12,12

Leg Extensions

155x15,12,11,10 (+12 reps)

Seated Hamstring Curl

190x11,10,10 (+5 lbs)

Seated Calf

175x11,10,10,10,10 (+5 lbs)

Standing Calf Raises

255x12,11,10,10,10 (no change)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,400
Carbs - 335g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 338g
Fat - 86g

• Sat. - 25g
• Poly. - 13g
• Mono. - 5g

 

[AntM1564]

How is taste and mixability?

Perfect on both. The pineapple is a little more dominant than the peach, but it is very good.

IS the rest increasing your ability to work out more?

Hard to tell. I have purposely reduced training volume because I am in PCT. I do fell well rested though. Also, I have mid terms this week so grading is taking up a lot of my time while also preparing for the next quarter.

 

[AntM1564]

Sleep the past two nights has been very deep. Really, really odd dreams though. I will not use this for the next few days, will resume on Friday.

 

[81dcs]

March 26, 2018
Pull Power

I got through my working sets with no discomfort. I did my first working set and second working set. Some discomfort, but no pain if that makes sense. It just felt like the area was inflammed from being worked. I did the 1+ set. After that, I wanted to hit at lease 1/3 singles at 95% of my 1 rep max. I got one set in and still no pain, just slight discomfort. I decided to stop there though. I am happy I made it that far.

Now, that spot in my back feel alright. Not as good as this morning, but I still have full range or motion and do not need to hold onto anything or brace myself when I bend over. Depending on how it feels next week, I may stick with the program and do my 3 set week. It is a lighter week, so that actually works in my favor. We will see. I do have some BPC-157 that should be in Wednesday.

I also got rid of the overhand cable rows and replaced them with bent over barbell rows.

Last 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation) 2/12/18



Training

Deadlift 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation)

335x5
380x3
425x2 (1+ set)
455x1

Weighted Pullups

15x6,5,5,5 (no change)

Bent Over Barbell Row

135x7,6,6

Wide Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row

122.5x7,7,6 (no change)

Close Grip Neutral Grip Pulldowns

162.5x8,6,6 (+2 reps)

Reverse Pec Deck

140x7,7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 3,150
Carbs - 255g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 340g
Fat - 95g

• Sat. - 29g
• Poly. - 8g
• Mono. - 16g

Nice!!! I so need to rig up something to do pulldowns with around the house. I dont go to a gym b/c my agoraphobia seems to get worse n strange uncomfortable places. Nice work and yes, watch hurting that back.

 

[cheftepesh1]

Nice workouts so far. Seems like your getting a lot done. How do you find the mornings? Well rested

 

[AntM1564]

March 31, 2018
Lower Power

Good workout today. My work up sets and everything felt good and was moving quick. I stopped at 2 reps on the 1+ set, but I felt like I could have gotten 1, maybe 2 more reps.

I hit 355 for a single, which was a little shaky. When I unracked it, it felt super heavy for some reason. I then decided to go down to 350 for my last two singles. 95% of my 1 rep max, which is what I hit on this heavy variation week, is 351 pounds, so going to 355 was big. I actually just watched my video I posted in here hitting 350 for a single a while back and I think it moved just as well today which is great since I just started week 3 of PCT.

The lying hamstring curl machine was out of service, so I did glute ham raises.

My back has been feeling good. I felt it a little during squatting today, but once I finished my workout, I didn't feel the discomfort. I think I am in the final 10% or so of the injury course. I have been doinsg BPC 157 250 mcg twice daily.

Last 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation) 2/17/18

250x5
285x3
315x6 (1+ set)
3x350x1
285x3
250x7

Training

Back Squat 1 Rep Week (Heavy Variation)

255x5
290x3
325x2 (1+ set)
355x1
2x350x1
290x3
255x8

Paused Back Squats

230x6 (+1 rep)
235x4,4 (+5 lbs)

Hip Thrust

340x8,6,6 (+1 rep)

Glute Ham Raise

10x8,6,6

Standing Calf Raise

330x8.7.7.6.6 (+1 rep)

Seated Calf Raise

200x8,7,7,6,6 (+2 reps)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,400
Carbs - 355g

• Fiber - 50g

Protein - 256g
Fat - 114g

• Sat. - 32g
• Poly. - 31g
• Mono. - 12g

 

[AntM1564]

I dosed last night for the first time in a few nights. Again, very good sleep. I actually slept a little longer than I normally do on Saturdays. I felt well rested as well. I actually took a heavy hitting pre workout, because of my training session today, and I felt like I was over stimmed which does not happen often. I felt like I didn't need that much. I have also used as little as 100 mg of caffeine pre workout after a night of using this and felt as though I did not even need that. I am going stim free more than I normally do as well.

Nice workouts so far. Seems like your getting a lot done. How do you find the mornings? Well rested

Pretty well rested. For what its worth, I've had more energy later in the day, which is also a good thing.

 

[AntM1564]

Loving this so far. Sleep and dreams are great. I do feel a little groggy upon waking up, but it goes away pretty quickly. I have been waking up less during the night as well. The calming/sedation effect is very noticeable. I do not get much in terms of it helping me fall asleep, but that is not an issue for me.

 

[double s]

Sleep last night was pretty good. I had vivid dreams again. I also woke up one less time than I normally would. I felt well rested again also.

Are they in color?

 

[cheftepesh1]

I seem to wake up throughout the night and sometimes I have issues getting back to sleep.

 

[AntM1564]

I seem to wake up throughout the night and sometimes I have issues getting back to sleep.

If that's the case, give this a go. I wake up twice a night, sometime three, but get back to sleep right away.

 

[AntM1564]

Final Review

I have used this for just about 3 weeks now, I can properly rate and review it.

Falling Asleep

The product does not make me tired or make me drowsy. That is fine for me. I have no issues getting asleep. My main concern is deeper sleep and getting back to sleep when I wake up at night. However, I do notice I feel more calm and peaceful about 30-45 minutes post dose. Also, I do go back to sleep very quickly when I wake up at night.

Sleep Quality

Excellent. I have gotten the same amount of sleep with the product as I would without it. I feel more rested the nights I have used the product. I know I am in a deep sleep too because whenever I am in a deep sleep, I have very odd and crazy dreams. I have had dreams of people and things I did not see or do the day of or prior. I have also had some scary dreams, which I stay asleep during where I would normally wake up.

The Powder

It tastes and mixes perfect, no problems there.

Overall

I would highly suggest his for people that would like a sleep aid, not used nightly though, and would like a deeper sleep or have issues with deep sleep. If you are looking for a product to get to sleep initially, I would look else where. I would not use it every night because of melatonin. I dosed nights before I was going to have a heavy training session. My quality or sleep is great the night and I wake up more rested. I would even say recovery from the gym is good which is due to the deep sleep. I am in PCT and have pretty much stayed with the same volume of my routine on cycle and my DOMS has increased a little, but they are not present like they should be. 9/10​

 

[Young Gotti]

nice review...appreciate it

 

[cheftepesh1]

Great review thank you.