My quest for some BADASSMASS...a sponsored log.

[liquid_diet]

Well this is my first log on this site, and pretty close to my first post. I have been chosen by ALRI to run a test log of BAD ASS MASS standalone. I would like to say thank you very much for this opportunity again first of all.

I'm pretty new to this site, and it's time to get my log started. I don't have enough posts on this site yet to add pictures, so I'm going to break up the beginning of this log to get my post count up.

 

[liquid_diet]

A little about me first....

Name: Chris
Sex: Male
Age: 25
Height: 5"8
Weight: about 170.5
Body Type: ecto-meso
BodyFat: estimated at 11-12% not sure

I've been lifting on and off since high school. I played soccer through my first semester of college, so I was always doing a ton of cardio and never got really big. This has become my interest lately, and I'm going to be attempting a slow and steady clean bulk as long as I feel like it. I am currently Y.M.C.A certified as a personal trainer, and I have an A.C.E. personal training certification that is expired.

I am pretty much brand new to Anobolic Minds, but have been an active member over at BB.com since January 2006.

 

[liquid_diet]

I will be going for strength and size over the next 30 days. I would realistically like to gain 3-5 lbs of lean mass during this log, and more if possible. I am about 6 weeks back into a workout program after a 3 month break due to a sickness, an injury, and general summer/fall laziness. I've been attempting a slow and steady clean bulk with gradual strength increases. My strength is not where I'd like it to be, and I'm honestly a little embarrassed to post the weights with my lifts, but I'll go ahead and do so in this log.

Stay tuned.....

 

[liquid_diet]

My exercise plan...

I am going to be doing a 5 day split as close to the same days each week as possible:

Mon- Chest/tris (focus on flat bench exercises)
Tues- Back/bis
Wed- Legs
Thurs- REST
Fri- Chest/tris (focus on angled bench exercises)
Sat- Back/bis (focus on upper back w/ some shoulders)
Sun- REST

I do some abs 3-4 times a week at the end of my workout.

I will post specifics on workouts as I perform them.

 

[liquid_diet]

Other supps....

I will be running some other supps with BAM, all of which I have used together before:

a.m. - NOW rhodiola rosea, Optimum fish oil, Animal Pak, Dymatize BCAA 2200 (2 pills)

during workout - Scivation Xtend

post - Shake consisting of 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Whey, 1 scoop Bio-Core Carbo to the Max maltodextrin, and 5 g Max Muscle glutamine. 1 pill Universal ALA, 1 pill Eclipse vanadyl sulfate.

p.m. - Optimum fish oil, Dymatize BCAA 2200 (2 pills)

I finished a log with the pre-workout supplement NOX SURGE, by Cutting Edge Labs, a few weeks ago. Although I thought about it, I did not want to introduce another pre-workout supp or creatine into the mix so near to starting this log. So my stack is pretty simple.

I have some Cissus Rx on hand in case my shoulder acts up from an old snowboarding injury, but it's been fine since I started lifting again.

 

[liquid_diet]

Nutrition.....

I am trying to consume between 3200-3500 calories a day from clean sources. I try to keep it as low sodium and saturated fat as I can. I avoid most sugar altogether. I will have a cheat meal maybe once every 2 weeks..like pizza and soda or something.

Below is an example of my typical meals for the day:

5:30am - 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup nonfat yogurt

8:00am - tortilla filled with 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, one medium baked potato

10:30am - tortilla filled with 8oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup rice

1:00pm - 1 cup pasta mixed with 1/2 can tuna

4:15pm - Post workout shake

4:45pm - 10 oz skim milk, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 3 tbsp flax seeds, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 4oz nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1 medium banana all blended together.

7pm - 8oz lean steak, 1 large baked potato or 2 medium red potatoes

9:30pm - 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese

I work from 6am to 12:30 or 2:30pm most days, so I really spread out my calories over about 16 hours. Above is just an example of what I did today. I often substitute a bagel for a tortilla, for example.

 

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Measurements...

Measurements:

Arms(relaxed, cold) - 14 inches
Arms(flexed at peak) - 15.25 inches
Quads(8 inches above knee) - 24 inches
Calves(6 inches below knee) - 16 inches
Waist - 33.25 inches
Stomach(at bellybutton) - 35.25 inches
Chest - 42.5

*I'll edit if I need to add any other measurements

*I'll be adding my before pics as soon as I'm allowed to post pics.

 

[liquid_diet]

Product info..

Here's a link to the writeup for BAD ASS MASS:

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/l-r-i/57019-bad-ass-mass.html

 

[liquid_diet]

Today is actually my 4th day taking BAM, so I'm going to go ahead and list my last 3 workouts and then keep it current and updated from here on out.

So far I've woken up the last 3 mornings with a slightly dry mouth, but it's not bad. Nothing else too noticeable yet...

 

[liquid_diet]

Tues 12/26

Tues Chest/tris day#1:

Bench - 12@125, 2x10@140, 8@155
DB press - 12@40, 2x10@50
DB fly (slight incline) - 12@25, 2x10@30
Seated incline skull crushers - 12@70, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-arm cable pushdowsn - 2x12@50
DB hammer skull crushers - 2x12@20

Abs- 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets

 

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Wed 12/27

Wed Back/bis day#1:

Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@45
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@100, 2x10@110, 8@120
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@50, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@20
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@20

Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@40

Notes...Didn't feel much from the BAM quite yet, but didn't expect to. I did go up in weight on a few exercises this week, and maybe knowing I was taking the BAM played a little role in this.

 

[liquid_diet]

Thurs 12/28

I worked legs yesterday at about 3pm. My workout went as follows:

Leg day:

Squats - 12@155, 2x10@175, 8@195
Seated leg extensions - 12@90, 2x10@105
Hamstring curls - 12@40, 2x10@45
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@85
Calf raises - 2x20

Abs - bicyles 1min30sec

Notes...Like I said, I'm a little embarrassed about my current strength levels, but I'm going up. I had pretty good focus even though leg day is my least favorite. I felt like I was having alot of fun working out...

 

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Pics...

OK here's some quick pics that I got someone to snap. All my muscles are at least 24 hours cold. I definitely want to grow a little by the end of this log.

 

[liquid_diet]

Tonight was my Chest/tri workout #2. Friday is usually a rest day, but since the gym was closed Monday, and will be again next Monday, I'm going 5 days on and 2 days off.

My workout went as follows:

Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 2x12@40
3 Way Tris - (a triset consisting of 10 skull crushers, 10 bent arm pullovers, and 10 close grip bench presses) - 3 sets @60
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12

Notes...I took my BAM at 7:15am and 8:30pm. I worked out at about 7:00pm. I felt pretty good tonight. I was going to increase the weight in my DB presses next week, but felt pretty motivated tonight. I increased the weight in both my DB presses by 5 lbs. I usually perform cable pressdowns with the rope attachment for my second tri exercise, but it appears that someone took it home. I substituted dips, which I haven't done forever, and it felt pretty good.

 

[liquid_diet]

Today's workout was my Back/bi day #2.

My workout went as follows:

Deadlifts - 2x12@135
BB shrugs - 12@135, 2x10@155, 8@175, 8@185
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@40
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@20, 10@25
One-arm DB rows - 12@50, 2x10@55
EZ bar "21's" curls - (7 curls through first half of ROM, 7 through upper half, and 7 full curls) - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 12@30, 12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@15

Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2

Notes...I don't really do deads right now, so I just throw a few quick sets in at the beginning of this workout to loosen up. I went up in weight slightly in BB shrugs, up 10 lbs in my second set of cable curls, and up 5 lbs in my 21's curls. I will be increasing the weights for several lifts again next week. I took the BAM at 8:30am, and will be again tonight. I worked out at about 2:00pm. Feeling pretty good...

 

[liquid_diet]

Today and tomorrow have to be rest days for me. I usually hate rest days.

My weight was up to 172 on the scale at the gym post workout yesterday. This will be my last update for a few days, so I thought I should add my weight now.

 

[P4D2A022]

yo LD - how are the pumps going so far? do u take both of ur caps before workout??

 

[liquid_diet]

yo LD - how are the pumps going so far? do u take both of ur caps before workout??

Nothing too noticeable yet in the pump department, but I've only been taking it for a week now.

Since you have to take each pill 12 hours apart, I only have one before my workout.

I'l be heading to the gym tonight after 2 rest days so I'm stoked to see in BADASSMASS brings anything new to the table this week...stay tuned.

 

[P4D2A022]

Is BAM supposed to be mostly dry??

 

[liquid_diet]

I had a great workout tonight. It was my Chest/tri day #1 again:

Bench Press - 12@130, 2x10@145, 8@160
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@75, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20

Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets

Notes...Awsome workout tonight. I felt really driven in the gym. I took my BAM at 7:45 am and just again at 8:30 pm. I worked out at about 7:00 pm. I went up in all my chest exercises tonight.

I think I'm starting to feel the effects of BADASSMASS. I've noticed a slight increase in appetite. The only downsides are that I've broken out on my upper arms and shoulders a little bit, and I've been slightly irritable. Both of these things could just be coincidence, however. I'm feeling really good about BAM so far.

 

[P4D2A022]

dude, if you can, working out after ur second dose.. the pumps, intensity and everything will be even better.. trust me

 

[liquid_diet]

dude, if you can, working out after ur second dose.. the pumps, intensity and everything will be even better.. trust me

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to do this soon. I usually don't like evening workouts, but next time I have to do one I'll try and space it out right.

 

[P4D2A022]

yeah, any supp i take, i always try to take all of my servings before my workouts if i can.. youll also notice some increased strength if u try this consistantly

 

[P4D2A022]

so what was today like??

 

[liquid_diet]

so what was today like??

I had a good one tonight. I'll be posting in a minute. Not sure when I'll be able to take both servings before I get to working out with doses having to be 12 hours apart, but I'll see if I can work it out at least once.

 

[liquid_diet]

Another awsome workout tonight. Back/bi day #1:

Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@45
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@110, 2x10@120, 8@130
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@50, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@20
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30

Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@45

Notes...I felt really driven in the gym tonight. My rest times were shorter than last week as well. I had a partner tonight and we got through this workout quickly. I went up in weight in lat pulldowns, cable flexes, and weighted ab exercises. If the rest on this month goes as well as these last 2 days have, I'm going to be very stoked.

It took BAM at 7:45 this morning, and again at 6:45pm. I worked out at about 5:45pm.

 

[P4D2A022]

im telling you, take the second serving before u workout! even if its 10 hrs apart, its not that much of a difference!

 

[liquid_diet]

im telling you, take the second serving before u workout! even if its 10 hrs apart, its not that much of a difference!

I appreciate the advice and your interest in my log man, but I'm on a pretty good roll as it is. I'll see if I can swing this on one of my days though.

 

[liquid_diet]

Leg workout today:

Squats - 12@160, 2x10@180, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@95, 2x10@110
Hamstring curls - 12@45, 2x10@50
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@90
Calf raises - 2x20

Abs - bicyles 1min30sec

Notes...Average workout today. I worked out a little earlier since I had work off. I took BAM at 10:00am, and worked out at about 3:00pm. I did go up slightly in all of my lifts today though. I felt good but my intensity wasn't quite as good as the last couple days. Then again, leg day is my least favorite workout so that could be why.

 

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Chest/tri day #2:

Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 12@40, 12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @60
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12

Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25

Notes...Nothing too special to report tonight. I did manage to take both my servings today before working out this evening. I didn't see much difference though. My muscles were feeling pretty pumped and hard tonight. I've been pretty tired this week, and have actually taken a few naps, which I never do anymore. This is probably just me though...

 

[liquid_diet]

Back/bi day #2 again:

Deadlifts - 2x12@145
BB shrugs - 12@155, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@20, 10@25
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20

Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2

Notes...Good workout overall. I went up in weight in deads, shrugs, upright rows, one-arm rows, concentration curls. I took BAM at 8:30am. I worked out at 1:30pm. I had good drive and focus.

In addition, my weight was up to 174.5 today. It was about the same at 9:00pm last night, so I know time of day isn't throwing me off.

See you all again Monday....

 

[P4D2A022]

LD - when u took ur 2nd dose, did u tak it 30 min before u worked out?? cause thats what i meant, my fault.. u should be getting some niiice pumps

 

[liquid_diet]

LD - when u took ur 2nd dose, did u tak it 30 min before u worked out?? cause thats what i meant, my fault.. u should be getting some niiice pumps

It was more like an hour and a half or so. I should get a chance again sometime next week to have both doses before working out at some point. Maybe I'll try closer to my workout.

 

[P4D2A022]

oooh ok. yeah, def try it a half hour before ur workout

 

[FitnFirm]

Back/bi day #2 again:

Deadlifts - 2x12@145
BB shrugs - 12@155, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@20, 10@25
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20

Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2

Notes...Good workout overall. I went up in weight in deads, shrugs, upright rows, one-arm rows, concentration curls. I took BAM at 8:30am. I worked out at 1:30pm. I had good drive and focus.

In addition, my weight was up to 174.5 today. It was about the same at 9:00pm last night, so I know time of day isn't throwing me off.

See you all again Monday....

Weight is up, good Please list your foods for your last training day so I can figure up your macros

 

[liquid_diet]

Weight is up, good Please list your foods for your last training day so I can figure up your macros

My macros are pretty much the same every day. I posted a pretty accurate description at the start of this log. I'll try and remember what I ate yesterday exactly though:

8:30 am -1 cup oatmeal mixed w/ 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 8oz skim milk w/ one scoop Dymatize Elite whey

11:00 am - 1 cup pasta shells mixed w/ 1/2 can tuna

3:30 pm - 1 scoop Dymatize Elite whey, 1 scoop BioCore malto, 5 g MaxMuscle glutamine

4:00 pm - 8oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup plain mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup white rice

6:00 pm - tortilla filled w/ 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup white rice

8:00 pm - 1 1/2 cup cholesterol free egg noodles topped with 8oz ground beef and 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 cup salad greens mixed with low sodium, lowfat vinaigrette

10:00 pm - 12oz skim milk, 3/4 cup oats, 2 tbsp natural PB, 3 tbsp flax seeds, 1 med banana, 4oz nonfat vanilla yogurt (blended into shake)

This is about what I ate yesterday. It is very similar every day. My diet is really on point these days.

In addition, there was pizza around my house both nights this weekend, but I didn't cheat lol.

 

[FitnFirm]

My macros are pretty much the same every day. I posted a pretty accurate description at the start of this log. I'll try and remember what I ate yesterday exactly though:

8:30 am -1 cup oatmeal mixed w/ 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 8oz skim milk w/ one scoop Dymatize Elite whey

11:00 am - 1 cup pasta shells mixed w/ 1/2 can tuna

3:30 pm - 1 scoop Dymatize Elite whey, 1 scoop BioCore malto, 5 g MaxMuscle glutamine

4:00 pm - 8oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup plain mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup white rice

6:00 pm - tortilla filled w/ 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup white rice

8:00 pm - 1 1/2 cup cholesterol free egg noodles topped with 8oz ground beef and 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 cup salad greens mixed with low sodium, lowfat vinaigrette

10:00 pm - 12oz skim milk, 3/4 cup oats, 2 tbsp natural PB, 3 tbsp flax seeds, 1 med banana, 4oz nonfat vanilla yogurt (blended into shake)

This is about what I ate yesterday. It is very similar every day. My diet is really on point these days.

In addition, there was pizza around my house both nights this weekend, but I didn't cheat lol.

Thanks, I will report back to you soon. Did you have sauce with your pasta & tuna?

 

[liquid_diet]

Thanks, I will report back to you soon. Did you have sauce with your pasta & tuna?

No sauce, maybe just 1 tbsp of olive oil to moisten it up a little. I'm keeping my food really low on flavoring agents right now.

 

[liquid_diet]

Chest/tri day #1 again:

Bench Press - 12@130, 2x10@145, 8@160
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@75, 2x10@85, 8@95
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20

Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets

Notes...I performed the exact same workout as last week. Due to the gym closures, I've now worked chest/tris 3 times in 7 days. I'm hoping to get back on my normal schedule of taking Thursday and Sunday as rest days by bumping up the workouts 1 day this week.

It was a great workout. I felt that drive to push through it rather quickly. My muscles felt firm and pumped today. I seemed to look a little more cut in the mirror today, but that could just be me. I took BAM at 7:30am and worked out at 1:00pm. I'm pretty sure I'll bump up the weight in a few exercises next week when I perform this routine again.

 

[liquid_diet]

Good workout again tonight. Back/bi day #1:

Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@50
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@110, 2x10@120, 8@140
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 12@20, 2x10@25
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30

Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@45

Notes...I had good focus and drive again. I was doing lat pulldowns, and realized they were pretty easy even though I just bumped the weight last week, so I added 10lbs to my last set. I also went up in my wide grip rows, but should have gone up 5 more lbs. I'll be upping the weight next week for my weighted ab exercises for sure.

I took BAM at 6:30am and just now post workout at 6:00pm.

This is the beginning of my 3rd week now taking BADASSMASS, and I'm definitely liking it.

 

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Leg workout once again today:

Squats - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@100, 2x10@115
Hamstring curls - 12@45, 2x10@50
Seated calf machine raises -12@90, 2x12@100
Calf raises - 2x25

Abs - bicyles 1min30sec

Notes...I felt really good today. I'm taking the BAM at 5:30am and 5:30pm from now on during weekdays. I worked out at 6:00pm tonight. I added some weight in leg extensions again, and added weight after my first set of seated calf raises was too easy. I will definitely add 5 lbs to my hamstring curls next week, and maybe more to squats and leg extensions.

I noticed a vein starting to run up the side of my calf tonight. This was kind of cool as I've never really had any vascularity in my legs.

I've had a slightly upset stomach for the last few days. I've been forcing myself to keep on point with my eating though.

 

[liquid_diet]

Friday night, and Chest/tri day #2 again:

Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@35, 2x10@45, 8@55
Cable crossovers - 2x12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @65
Dips - 2x10
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12

Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25

Notes...Good workout. It felt good to get back in the gym after having yesterday off. I upped the weight in my 3 way tris, and my triceps were super pumped after my 3 sets. My muscles were feeling very full and hard tonight. I looked like I'd taken a NO product in the mirror post workout. It was awsome.

I took BAM at 5:30am and again at 6:30pm. I worked out at about 7:30pm.

 

[liquid_diet]

Back/bi day #2 again:

Deadlifts - 2x12@145
BB shrugs - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@25, 10@30
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@50
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20

Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2

Notes...Interesting workout...I slightly pulled my lower back right at the beginning of my workout, which I've had problems with in the past. However, I felt very motivated to workout, so I muscled through it and it loosened up. I went up in weight in my DB lateral raises. I can bump up my BB "21's" next time too.

I am surprised to report no increase in bodyweight this week. I have gone up in strength and feel bigger in the mirror. I'm wondering if I lost a little bodyfat or something, because my diet and training have been on point......

 

[liquid_diet]

Chest/tri day #1 once again:

Bench Press - 12@135, 2x10@150, 8@165
DB Press - 12@45, 2x10@55
DB Fly - 12@30, 2x10@35
Incline EZbar Skull Crusher - 12@80, 2x10@90, 8@100
One-Arm Cable Pushdown - 2x12@50
DB Hammer Skull Crusher - 12@20

Abs - 30 ball crunches supersetted w/ 30 upright leg lifts - 2 sets

Notes...I was feeling good after my day off yesterday. I was actually feeling a little bit of that Alpha Male mentality in the gym tonight, which I'm usually not like. I was having alot of fun working out.

I went up a little in bench and skull crushers, and will be upping the weight next week for DB press I think. My muscles were feeling really full and hard again.

I worked out at about 8:00pm. I took my BAM at 7:30am and 7:00pm.

 

[liquid_diet]

Back/bi day #1:

Prone rowing equipment, palms in close grip - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
"" "", overhand wide grip - 3x12@55
Cable lat pulldowns - 12@120, 2x10@130, 8@140
Standing EZ bar curls - 12@55, 2x10@65, 8@75
Seated incline DB hammer curls - 3x12@25
Cable double bicep flexes - 2X12@30

Abs - weighted decline situps supersetted with weighted ball crunches - 3X12@50

Notes...Pretty average workout. I did improve in a few lifts overall again. Strength increases are becoming pretty common while on BAM...

 

[liquid_diet]

Leg workout today:

Squats - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Leg extensions - 12@100, 2x10@115
Hamstring curls - 12@50, 2x10@55
Seated calf machine raises - 3x12@100
Calf raises - 2x25

Abs - bicyles 1min30sec

Notes...Average workout. I did go up in hamstring curls though. I just didn't have great drive tonight and felt a little weak. We all have those days though, and this was just one of them.

 

[liquid_diet]

I got Chest/tri day#2 out of the way a little earlier today:

Decline DB press - 12@60, 2x10@70, 8@80
Incline DB press - 12@50, 2x10@50, 8@60
Cable crossovers - 2x12@50
3 Way Tris - 3 sets @65
Dips - 2x12
DB kickbacks - 2x12@12

Abs - Ball crunches with arms overhead supersetted w/ flat bench reverse crunches - 2x25

Notes...I was having fun again in the gym today, and felt good. I went up in my incine DB press, and am actually at the heaviest weight I've ever used for these. I know it's not much to some people, but I felt awsome putting it up. I also added 2 reps to my 2 sets of dips, so that improved a little. I'll be bumping up the weight in crossovers, and possibly 3-way tris again, next week.

I've only got 5 or 6 days left of BAM, so I'm sad, but excited to see my strength go up a little more before I'm done.

 

[liquid_diet]

Back/bi day #2 again:

Deadlifts - 2x12@155
BB shrugs - 12@165, 2x10@185, 8@205
Upright DB rows - 12@35, 2x10@45
Bent over DB lateral raises - 2x12@25, 10@30
One-arm DB rows - 12@55, 2x10@60
EZ bar "21's" curls - 3 sets@55
One-arm cable curls - 2x12@40
DB concentration hammer curls - 2x12@20

Abs - a triset of 30 crunches, 30 reverse crunches, and 30 "V" situps, elbow bridge hold for 1 minutex2

Notes...I had a good one today. The workout felt pretty easy overall. I went up a little in my deads and 21's curls.

I weighed myself again, and am only up about a half pound to 175 according to the gym scale I've been using. I'm beginning to think it's broken, and a couple other members have complained that their weight seems inaccurate as well. I hope that a stupid piece of equipment is not skewing the results of this log for me or ALR, because I've been eating perfectly and being totally honest.

I definitely feel stronger and bigger though.

 

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Final Review

Sorry to ALR and anyone following my log for the delay in posting my final review. I got a nasty sickness with 2 days left of BAM, and still haven't been back to the gym. I'm real pissed because I was trying damn hard to keep a good and detailed log.

Well I've definitely lost size and strenght since getting sick due to lack of training and the impossiblility of eating right, so I'm not going to post after measurements or pics. I will say that I was at the biggest and strongest I've been in a long time right as I got sick and was almost through my full cycle of BADASSMASS.

I would guess I was up 1/2 inch on my chest, 1/2 inch on my arms flexed (1/4 cold), and 1/2 inch on my quads. I was up a little over 5 lbs of solid lean mass when last I checked.

I'll rate this product now:

Strength - 9.5/10. I saw consistent increases in strenght each week, and I wasn't even taking a creatine. I think this would have been magnified if I was. I could really tell the biggest effect from BAM in strenght I'd say.

Size - 8.75/10. I posted what I would estimate my gains from BAM to be, but I can't be sure due to my illness. I was pretty happy with the results in size, especially as a standalone product tester.

Side Effects - 9/10. Hardly any sides. I had a dry mouth the first week, a little acne on upper arms and shoulders, and a little more lethargy than normal. All hardly noticeable.

Recovery - 9/10. I was hardly ever sore during my cycle of BAM. I'd been lifting consistently for about 6 weeks before starting this product, so I wouldn't have had any severe DOMS regardless as I made no real changes in my routine. Always felt good post workout and was ready to rock and roll next time for sure.

Mood - 9.5/10. I felt a little irritable and down sometimes, but not severe, and not that I can even blame this on the product since everyone has their ups and downs.

Overall assessment - 9/10. This product did great as a standalonel. Everything I expected. I would definitely use this product again, and look forward to trying out the EVOLUTION STACK sometime in the future. I think the price is very fair too.

Well there you have it. Thanks again to ALR for this opportunity, and sorry I had a little delay there at the end. I hope this log helped you guys out in some way, because it was a fun experience for me to keep this log for sure!