P5's Cut then Bulk w/LG

[p5sky]

This is my very first log so I'll take advice and criticisms!

I have always been lean and it was difficult to build any muscle unless I ate, ate, ate, and then ate some more. I still drop wt easily from not eating enough while on vacation so I take my tubs of protein EVERYWHERE! I will be cutting through January, then Feb 1 I will start to lean bulk again. I may be inspired to do another mini-cut before summer.

Age: 40
HT: 5-7
WT: 160
BF: ??

Supps for this log:
LG's MMV2- for recomp/cutting/muscle hardening
LG's M1D- for the lean bulk stage; growth!
Muscle Pharm Shred Matrix- energy, thermogenesis
AppNut Neovar- creatine for cell growth and nutrient partitioning
CL White Blood- NO for the pump/vascularity
Napalm- for the stubborn mid-section

Training Split
M- Cardio AM/PM (typically a morning brisk walk, 40 min and evening is at the gym: 45 min treadmill 15 degree incline @ 3.3 mph)
T- Chest/Shoulders/Cardio
W- Cardio AM/PM
T- Back/Biceps/Cardio
F- Legs/Triceps
S- OFF
S- Cardio AM/PM

Calories:
Cut 2600 avg
Lean Bulk 3200 avg

[p5sky]

Supps:
MMV2
Neovar
White Blood
Beta Alanine
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Back/Biceps
Superset- DB Curls & Hammer Curls
3 sets 40x10/3 sets 30x10

Preacher Curls DB
3x30x10

DB Rows
3x10x85

Wide Grip Pulldowns
3x150x10

BB Rows
3x155x8

Cardio: 45 min HIIT (3 min low HR/2 min hi HR)

Energy: I felt ready to go with the MMV2, clean energy no jittery. Cardio was easy even though my iPod died, needs JUICE!

Pump: First day using NO supp in a couple of years, didnt notice too much yet. My biceps were more vascular while curling, good to see.

[p5sky]

WT: 164, I am gaining a little over the past days because I lost 5 lbs while being sick last week.

Supps:
MMV2
Neovar
White Blood
Beta Alanine
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Legs/Triceps
Squats
4x5x225

BB Lunge
2x10x135

SLDL
3x10x155

DB Overhead Press
3x90x8

DB Kickbacks
3x10x25

Cardio: 20 min low intensity (140 HR). I was exhausted after leg routine, I almost didnt do cardio

Energy: I felt ready to go but leg day is tough as you all know. That and my Sunday eating habits are lousy, so I wasnt ready for the most part.

Pump: Okay, nothing to speak of.

Tomorrow> CARDIO= 45 min

[p5sky]

WT: 163

Cardio: 45 min, low intensity jog/walk

[p5sky]

Supps:[/B]
MMV2
Neovar
White Blood
Beta Alanine
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Chest/Shoulders
Incline BB
225x6
235x4
235x4
135x12

DB Press/DB Flys
85x10/40x10
85x10/40x10
85x8/40x8

Superset: LatRaise/Side Raise/Rear Delt Raise
30x10/30x8/30x12
30x10/30x8/30x12
30x10/30x8/30x12

DB Military
45x10
45x10
45x8

Cardio: 30 min low HR (130) elliptical. I HATE cardio as most do, but it seems to get easier and easier as long as I avoid the monotony. At least there was the Ball St-Tulsa FB game.

Energy: I usually feel ready to go as I take MMV2 30-40 min before the gym. Today I had time to spare as my meeting ran late. I felt amped and fidgety but not too bad, just ready to hit the weights. My drive was tough, pumped and ready, almost some road rage!

Pump: No major pump feel, but did have energy. I don't know how much I will feel from White Blood while taking MMV2. Last time I used it was only Green Bulge/White Blood stack so I felt a difference.

[p5sky]

WT: 163

Cardio: 45 min, low intensity jog/walk, approx 2 miles.
New route with more hills, I walk the uphill (fast walk) and jog the downhill.

Kind of scary, I am not hating cardio much, it is getting very easy to do and sometimes extend my time. Maybe it is motivating to imagine the results over 4 weeks.

[p5sky]

Supps:
MMV2 (1 AM/2 Pre-workout)
Neovar
White Blood
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Back/Biceps
Superset- BB Curls & Hammer Curls
3 sets 60 (+bar)x7/3 sets 30x10

Preacher Curls DB
3x30x12

DB Rows
3x10x85

Wide Grip Pulldowns
3x150x10

BB Rows
3x135x10
hold for a 2 sec count on contraction

Cardio: 30 min treadmill, 15 incline @ 3 mph

Sauna for 10 min.

Energy: Morning is smooth, no jitters. Preworkout I feel the MMV2 as I get to the gym, not overwhelming but good focus and primed to go.

Pump: Biceps were killing on the hammer curls as I got to 6-7 reps, had to really work for the last 3. Arms seem bigger, moreprominent bicep vein and in the upper chest/shoulder.

[p5sky]

WT: 161.5

Supps:
MMV2
Neovar
White Blood
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Legs/Triceps
Squats
3x8x225

BB Lunge
3x10x135

SLDL
3x10x135
Skullcrushers- Superset
3x60x8 60 lbs + bar)

DB Kickbacks- Superset
3x10x25

Close Grip Bench
2x105x15
Havent done these in a while, next time I will go w/135

Cardio: 10 min low intensity on stationary bike, gym was closing

Energy: does MMV2 take some time to "feel"? Each day gets better, I was full of energy and wanted to keep going on every set.

Pump: Legs were great, I increased by squat from last leg day by 3 reps each set and lunges were easier. Triceps were full and tight.

Tomorrow> CARDIO= 45 min

[p5sky]

WT: 161.5

OFF for a rest today, my legs are killing! But it is good to know that I worked 'em hard yesterday.

[Craigmatthew]

Awesome log man, finally found it

[p5sky]

Supps:
MMV2
Neovar
White Blood
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Chest/Shoulders
Incline BB- dropped the wt and went for more reps
185x10
195x8
204x6
135x10

DB Press/DB Flys
85x8/45x8
85x8/45x8
85x8/45x8

Superset: LatRaise/Side Raise/Rear Delt Raise
30x10/30x10/45x10
30x10/30x10/45x10
30x10/30x10/45x10

BB Military
135x10
135x10
135x8

Cardio: 30 min low HR (130) elliptical. I HATE cardio as most do, but it seems to get easier and easier as long as I avoid the monotony.

Energy: Felt good today, wanted to keep going but don't need to overtrain.

Pump: Noticing the bicep vein though I didn't work my biceps today. Shoulders felt good with the pre-exhaust on DB before doing BB military.

[p5sky]

Supps:
MMV2 (1 AM/2 Pre-workout)
Neovar
White Blood
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)

Workout- Back/Biceps
Superset- BB Curls & Hammer Curls
3 sets 50 (+bar)x8/3 sets 30x10

Preacher Curls DB
2x30x12
1x12x25

DB Rows
3x10x85

Wide Grip Pulldowns
3x150x10

BB Rows
3x135x10
hold for a 2 sec count on contraction

Cardio: 30 min treadmill, 15 incline @ 3 mph
I was drenched!

Sauna for 10 min.
Disgustingly drenched w/sweat

Energy: I felt good throughout the day, never too jittery and I want to extend the workouts now, but not at the expense of overtraining.

Pump: Bicep vein is looking gos, shows me some progress. Preacher curls killed, could barely flex at the peak of contraction.

[p5sky]

Cardio: 2.5 miles fast paced walk, approximately 45 -60 minutes.

Supps:
MMV2
Shred Matrix
Napalm
Neovar

I may add Inhibit-E (ATD) 25 mg at night to help with estrogen/bloat
And I have to start tanning this week.
Progress pics should be up in a couple of days.

[Craigmatthew]

Cardio: 2.5 miles fast paced walk, approximately 45 -60 minutes.

Supps:
MMV2
Shred Matrix
Napalm
Neovar

I may add Inhibit-E (ATD) 25 mg at night to help with estrogen/bloat
And I have to start tanning this week.
Progress pics should be up in a couple of days.

nice man! Look forward to some progress pix!

[TexasLifter89]

Let me know if you need any help with Neovar when time arises. Your incline is pretty good man! keep it up!

[p5sky]

Let me know if you need any help with Neovar when time arises. Your incline is pretty good man! keep it up!

I'm using original Neovar, got it when on sale for $10! I do have Neovar recomped too.

Should I eventually eliminate Neo as we get closer to Feb 1? Especially as carb intake goes down.

[p5sky]

Took today off as my meetings went late and I felt extremely tired . . . actually exhausted.

Tomorrow is legs/triceps. After the last increases on leg day I am excited to see what I get done tomorrow. I'll also try to get some update pics for the 1/2 way point.

[TexasLifter89]

I'm using original Neovar, got it when on sale for $10! I do have Neovar recomped too.

Should I eventually eliminate Neo as we get closer to Feb 1? Especially as carb intake goes down.

Its it up to you. I think you should be fine though... I have not heard many cases of heavy water retention while on neovar

[p5sky]

WT: 161.5

Supps:
MMV2 (thinking of uppin to 4: 1 am, 2 pre, 1 post)
Neovar
White Blood
Napalm (1 pump AM/1 pump PM)
Shred Matrix (1 packet AM)
ATD 25 mg PM

Workout- Legs/Triceps
Squats
3x8x225
1x20x135 rest pause

BB Lunge
3x10x135

Leg Ext
150x10
150x8
100x10
75x10

Leg Curls
3x120x10

Skullcrushers- Superset
3x50x10 (50 lbs + bar)

DB Kickbacks- Superset
3x10x25

Close Grip Bench
2x135x10

Cardio was not going to happen. Tried to do a walk to loosen up . . . almost fell, tried the bike, no good.

[silverSurfer]

You started in pretty good shape and it looks like you're doing great, keep it up!