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DBC5 Mutates with X-FACTOR and P-SLIN

Day 23 (Workout #16)

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[size=+2]Tuesday Chest Workout[/size]

Bench
150lbs 8reps
160lbs 8reps
170lbs 8reps
180lbs 8reps
190lbs 8reps
200lbs 8reps
200lbs 7reps
190lbs 7reps
180lbs 8reps
170lbs 8reps
160lbs 8reps
150lbs 8reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Switched things up today and went with a bench press pyramid. There was no one else in the gym, so i didnt have to worry about taking up a bench for too long. It really felt good and when I left the gym, I was really happy with what I got done. The workout flew by and rest periods between sets were pretty minimal. It made for a very intense workout.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*mind was on the workout
Energy: 8/10
*energy was solid
Endurance: 8.5/10
*solid, went from set to set with no trouble
Strength: 8/10
*couldnt really evaluate because of the different workout style
Pump: 8.25/10
*chest was really full
Workout Overall: 8.25/10
*happy with the workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Endurance was really good today. I kept the rest between sets pretty short, yet was still able to push out the reps I was hoping for. My chest was also very pumped. It looked and felt great. Not sure X-Factor has kicked in yet, but hopefully it does soon. No side effects to speak of yet.

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Day 24 (Workout #17)

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[size=+2]Wednesday Back Workout[/size]

Pullups
BW 8reps
BW 6reps
BW 6reps
BW 6reps

Seated Cable Rows
144lbs 10reps
156lbs 8reps
156lbs 8reps**

Barbell Rows
155lbs 10reps
155lbs 8reps
155lbs 8reps

Biangular Machine Lat Pulldowns
190lbs 8reps
190lbs 8reps
190lbs 8reps

Back Hypers
40lbs 10reps
40lbs 10reps
40lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Really good back workout today. Set a new PR for seated cable rows, so I was very happy with that. Hopefully I will be setting alot of new PRs as the days go on and X-Factor really starts to hit. The biangular lat pulldown machine is something that I hadnt done in a really long time. It used to be one of my favorite machines, but i got away from it until this workout. My back felt thouroughy abused when I was leaving the gym, so i was happy.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.75/10
*really good focus today for some reason
Energy: 8.5/10
*focus overlapped into some solid energy
Endurance: 8.5/10
*solid, went from set to set with no trouble
Strength: 8.25/10
*one new PR, so i was happy
Pump: 8.25/10
*solid back pump
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*good feel to the whole workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Its 24 days in and I still dont feel like X-Factor has really hit yet. I havent had any really surprising strength increases that I would attribute to something outside of my normal routine. Hopefully things start to really hit in the next few days. P-Slin was solid once again as I got a very good pump, as well as solid endurance and set to set recovery. No sides to report whatsoever.

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Day 25 (Workout #18)

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[size=+2]Thursday Shoulder Workout[/size]

Smith Machine Shoulder Presses
175lbs 8reps
175lbs 7reps++
175lbs 5reps

Shoulder Press Machine
105lbs 8reps**
105lbs 6reps++
110lbs 5reps**

Side-to-Front Raises
20lbs 8reps
20lbs 8reps
20lbs 8reps

Front Raises
25lbs 8reps
27.5lbs 8reps
27.5lbs 8reps

Biangular Shrug Machine
6plates+50lbs 12reps
8plates 12reps**
8plates 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Hell of a workout today. 3 PRs and a few other strength increases. I felt amazing and each time I set a new PR, it just made me want to push more. My delts felt great by the end of the workout. The shoulder press machine is where things really got crazy as I set higher numbers on all 3 of my sets. The different dumbell raises werent a great test of strength because I focus on form on those rather than weight. However, I was able to increase weight on my machine shrugs as well. I was really happy with what I did in the gym today.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*focus was excellent
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt energized and ready
Endurance: 8/10
*went from set to set no problem
Strength: 9/10
*set a bunch of new strength numbers today
Pump: 8.5/10
*pretty solid delt pump
Workout Overall: 8.75/10
*awesome workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
It looks like X-Factor may be starting to kick in, just as I am finishing the first bottle. I was able to set a bunch of PRs today and also increased on some other sets. My delts felt really good and I was really happy to see that many gains made. I also noticed that my lats are very sore today, much more than I usually expect, another sign that X-F may be starting to do its thing. P-Slin gave good endurance and pumps once again also. Hopefully more of what I saw today is in store and things can really start getting crazy. Also, Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

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Day 26 (Workout #20)

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[size=+2]Friday Arm Workout[/size]

My gym was closed again today, so I couldnt get in a real workout. I wasnt about to skip another day, so I did what I could at my house. I have some bars and plates here, so I did the best that I could. Unfortunately, the workout basically consisted of some higher rep schemes since I didnt have sufficient weight. I finished off with some ab work.

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**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Its hard to get in real quality work with the limited selection that I was working with but I did what I could to make the workout intense. I superset bis and tris as I usually would and cut rest times down very shortly. I was able to get in some quality ab work, so I was happy about that.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*pretty good for being in my basement
Energy: 8/10
*decent
Endurance: 8.5/10
*felt good, but hard to judge because of the nature of the workout
Strength: */10
*couldnt tell you, haha
Pump: 8.75/10
*arms looked huge during the workout
Workout Overall: 8/10
*happy to at least get something done

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
I was disappointed to not be able to get in the gym because I think X-F might be kicking in and I really wanted to see what that would mean. I did get a really good pump in my arms, but that is likely due to the high reps I was pumping out. Endurance was pretty good, but again, its hard to judge since this wasnt my traditional workout. Unfortunately, since I wasnt able to go to the gym, I didnt get a weight check for the week. I can hopefully get that on Monday and I will update my stats then.

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Day 27

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Saturday Rest Day:
Followed a 1-1-1-1 dosing today of X-Factor today. Did some reading for school and got some other stuff done that I needed to do. Took my P-Slin before dinner tonight because my mom was making a nice dinner, so I knew there would be some extra carbs involved in that. Not much else to report.​
 
Day 28

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Sunday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-Factor and took my P-Slin about 15 minutes before a cheat meal. Me and a few friends went to watch football at a sports bar, so I ate a pretty solid amount of pizza and enjoyed every minuted of it. Browns won too, so it made for an excellent off day.​
 
Day 29 (Workout #21)

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[size=+2]Monday Chest Workout[/size]

Bench Press
205lbs 8reps
205lbs 8reps++
225lbs 5reps++

Biangular Flat
4plates 12reps**
4plates+50lbs 7reps++
4plates+50lbs 7reps++

Dumbell Inclines
60lbs 8reps
60lbs 7reps
65lbs 5reps

Dips
45lbs 7reps**
45lbs 6reps++
45lbs 5reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
I think the strength gains and PRs speak for themself. This was one hell of a workout for me. I was really really happy to see the bench start going up. I had been stuck on bench for awhile. The 5 reps at 225lbs ties a PR I set a little while back when I was doing a strength program. Hopefully I will break that PR in the next workout or two. Followed that up with the biangular flat bench and set a new PR on that as well. I did incline DBs and that was the only thing I wasnt able to set PRs on. Finished off with some weighted dips and was able to set a new PR on that as well. Obviously this was an excellent workout.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.75/10
*new numbers kept me focused
Energy: 9/10
*just wanted to keep going
Endurance: 9/10
*great from set to set
Strength: 9.95/10
*i dont often give 10s, i probably should
Pump: 8.5/10
*pecs were rock solid
Workout Overall: 9.75/10
*amazing workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
I think it would be an understatement to say that X-Factor is kicking in. Today was one of the best days I have had in the gym in awhile. Everything felt great and I was especially happy to see my bench go up. Im planning on seeing a new PR on that in the next workout or two. Hitting all these new numbers kept pushing me to want to lift more. It was great. P-Slin came through as usual. My endurance was top notch and pumps were great. Both my triceps and pecs were extremely full and tight. I didnt notice much in the way of increased soreness in my chest and I also dont have an increased joint soreness.

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Day 30 (Workout #22)

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[size=+2]Tuesday Back Workout[/size]

Pullups
BW 9reps++
BW 6reps
BW 6reps
BW 6reps

Seated Cable Rows
144lbs 10reps
156lbs 9reps**
156lbs 8reps++

Lying T-Bar Rows
70lbs 8reps
80lbs 8reps
80lbs 8reps

Lat Pulldowns
132lbs 9reps++
132lbs 8reps
132lbs 8reps

Back Hypers
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Good workout. I saw some solid strength increases and was also able to hit a new PR on seated cable rows. I was really pumped about the workout and it felt great from start to finish. One other thing of note is that this workout flew by. I didnt even realize until the end that I got done a good 10 minutes earlier than i usually would.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*mind was on the workout
Energy: 8.5/10
*energy was solid
Endurance: 9.5/10
*amazing endurance today
Strength: 9/10
*new numbers and a PR
Pump: 8.75/10
*good back pump
Workout Overall: 9.25/10
*really happy with the workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Another great workout. Im really loving this stack now that the X-F has kicked in. Obviously P-Slin is doing its thing as well since I flew through this workout and didnt even realize it. Pump was great as well. Still no real side effects to note. No increase in DOMS either.

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Day 31 (Workout #23)

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[size=+2]Wednesday Shoulder Workout[/size]

Smith Machine Shoulder Presses
175lbs 8reps
180lbs 6reps++
185lbs 5reps**

Shoulder Press Machine
105lbs 8reps
110lbs 6reps**
110lbs 6reps**

Side-to-Front Raises
20lbs 8reps
20lbs 8reps
20lbs 8reps

Bent Over Side Raises
35lbs 12reps
35lbs 12reps
40lbs 8reps

Dumbell Shrugs
90lbs 8reps
90lbs 8reps
90lbs 8reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Workout went very well. Strength felt great and I was able to put up a few new PRs in the beginning of the workout. After that, i went with some different raises which arent something I try to increase weight on because I tend to lose my form when I do. Finished the workout up with some dumbell shrugs. These were great because I held for a full 5 second count at the top of each rep. My traps were dead after I finished these. It was a great workout all around.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.25/10
*focus was excellent
Energy: 8.25/10
*felt energized and ready
Endurance: 8.5/10
*went from set to set no problem
Strength: 9.25/10
*new PRs
Pump: 8.5/10
*good shoulder and trap pump
Workout Overall: 9/10
*another great workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Great shoulder workout for the second week in a row. I set a few new PRs right of the bat and had a great workout all around. I love the strength gains I am making right now. X-Factor is definitely in full swing right now. P-Slin is still doing its thing also. My endurance is still top notch and pumps were great today. I love a good shoulder pump because it makes your whole physique look wider up top and thinner at the waist. Still no sides to note.

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Day 32 (Workout #24)

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[size=+2]Thursday Leg Workout[/size]

Hack Squats
2plates 8reps
4plates 8reps++
4plates 8reps++
4plates 8reps++
2plates+70lbs 8reps
2plates+70lbs 8reps
2plates+50lbs 8reps
2plates 8reps

Seated Calf Raises
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
I was just really happy to be able to get back to working legs today. I had missed the past two weeks because of knee pain. Its going to be hard to judge strength gains with my legs right now because I feel that I am more limited by what my knee can handle than where my strength is. Today I just did a bunch of hack squats. I have found that hack squats seem to take pressure off of my knee, so its something that i can do even when my knee is somewhat sore. I didnt want to push too hard and risk re-injuring it. I was really happy with what i did get done in the gym.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.5/10
*was psyched to be back in the gym for legs
Energy: 8/10
*solid energy
Endurance: 8/10
*endurance was good
Strength: 8.25/10
*pretty solid with some rep increases
Pump: 8.5/10
*legs were really pumped
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*felt great to hit legs again

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
I think the fact that my knee pain isnt as severe now that X-Factor is really kicking in shows that it wasnt the reason for the pain. I was really happy to get back in there and get in some solid work. Unfortunately, i dont know if I am going to be hitting any real big numbers with legs anytime soon. I just dont want to hurt the knee again. P-Slin was there with some crazy quad pumps. My quads are extremely sore today, but im not sure if that is because I hadnt worked legs for 2 weeks, or from X-F. Its possible its a combination of both.

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Day 33 (Workout #25)

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[size=+2]Friday Arm Workout[/size]

E-Z Bar Curls
90lbs 10reps**
95lbs 7reps**
95lbs 6reps++

-superset with-

Close Grip Bench Press
165lbs 12reps**
175lbs 10reps**
185lbs 6reps**

DB Curls
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps

-superset with-

DB Skullcrushers
30lbs 8reps
35lbs 8reps**
35lbs 8reps**

Cable Curls
60lbs 8reps
60lbs 8reps
60lbs 8reps

-superset with-

Tricep Cable Pushdowns
140lbs 12reps**
150lbs 10reps**
160lbs 8reps**

Ab Workout
DBC5's Ab Workout Special

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Needless to say, this workout was amazing. I set PRs on almost every single workout. Everything felt great and I was able to keep pumping out more reps with higher weight. Things started off with PRs on both CGBP and EZ-bar curls and just kept going. I possibly could have pushed more weight on the dumbell skullchrushers but I might have sacrificed some form, which I wasnt willing to do. All the new numbers I was able to hit were done with correct form, so the gains do show that my strength is improving. I felt amazing when I left the gym today.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.75/10
*focus kept getting better
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt ready for everything
Endurance: 8.5/10
*worked through the supersets with no problem
Strength: 10/10
*cant give strength anything less then a 10 today
Pump: 9/10
*arms were extremely tight all workout long
Workout Overall: 10/10
*one of the best workouts I have ever had

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Today was possibly the best trip to the gym I have ever had. I set a ton of new PRs and felt amazing the whole workout. Despite the fact that I was pushing more weight than I normally would, my endurance and energy felt better than usual. Pumps were crazy too. My forearms, biceps, and triceps were hard as a rock and on the verge of being painful. I still have no side effects either so everything from this stack is positive right now.

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Week 5 Measurements

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Week 5 Measurement Updates
2 Weeks Worth of Progress

Weight: 193lbs (+2.75lbs)
Arms: 15.625" (no change)
Chest: 41.5" (+.25")
Shoulders: 48.5" (+.375")
Waist: 32.5"(no change)
Calves: 15.5"(no change)
Thighs: 24.5"(no change)
Forearms: 13.375"(no change)

Measurement Thoughts:
Absolutely THRILLED with these measurements. I had been struggling with weight loss for awhile now and hadnt gained any weight for over a month. I wasnt able to weigh in last week, so these measurements display two weeks worth of progress. Still, 2.75lbs in 2 weeks is ingredible. It seems that things are turning around just as X-F is kicking in.​
 
Day 34

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Saturday Rest Day:
Followed a 1-1-1-1 dosing today of X-Factor today and took my serving of P-Slin before a meal containing 80 grams of carbs. The rest day today was all about college football. I watched the BCS be torn to pieces, but hell, it was good news for my Buckeyes. Really looking forward to seeing what happens during the bowl selection show at 8.​
 
Day 35

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Sunday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-Factor today and had my P-Slin serving before an 80 gram carb meal. Day would have been better if the Browns won, but it was still a pretty good day. Took a nap and watched some football. Had some stuff to do for school which sucked, but after that, it was a pretty relaxing day.​
 
Day 36 (Workout #26)

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[size=+2]Monday Chest Workout[/size]

Bench Press
205lbs 8reps
205lbs 8reps
225lbs 7reps**

Biangular Incline
3plates+50lbs 8reps**
3plates+50lbs 7reps++
3plates+50lbs 5reps

Decline Dumbell Press
85lbs 8reps**
90lbs 6reps**
90lbs 5reps++

Dips
45lbs 8reps**
45lbs 7reps++
45lbs 6reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
What an awesome workout. I beat my old PR on bench press today by a full two reps. I was amazed when I finished that set. I just kept pushing the weight up. A full two rep increase over last weeks best is amazing. Then I went to Biangular Inclines and set a new PR on those as well. Next were decline dumbells which I set another PR on and then finished off the workout with PRs on dips. Probably one of the best workouts I have had.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 9/10
*amazing focus
Energy: 9/10
*good energy
Endurance: 8.5/10
*solid from set to set
Strength: 10/10
*PR on every workout
Pump: 9/10
*really great pump
Workout Overall: 10/10
*amazing

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
I could not believe the strength I had in the gym today. This was probably the best workout I have ever had based on all the strength increases. I was thrilled to increase in bench by two reps. X-F is doing amazing things for my strength. Endurance was good, but the pumps I had today were extremely impressive. I looked extremely full throughout my upper body. I am also experience no side effects right now, which is great.

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Day 37 (Workout #27)

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[size=+2]Tuesday Back Workout[/size]

Pullups
BW 10reps++
BW 7eps++
BW 6reps
BW 6reps

Straight Arm Lat Pulldowns
84lbs 10reps
89lbs 8reps**
89lbs 8reps**

Dumbell Rows
80lbs 10reps
85lbs 8reps
85lbs 8reps

T-Bar Rows
3plates+25lbs 8reps**
3plates+25lbs 8reps**
3plates 12reps

Back Hypers
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
More PRs and another great workout. I felt great in the gym yet again and was able to set some more PRs. Straight arm lat pulldowns felt great with each rep. I could really feel my lats contracting on each rep. T-Bar rows were also awesome and i was able to set a new PR on that. Since T-Bar rows are one of my favorite excercises, I was particularly happy with that. Energy was also really good during the workout. I got done 5 minutes earlier than I usually do.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.5/10
*mind was on the workout
Energy: 8.5/10
*energy was solid
Endurance: 9.25/10
*workout was finished early
Strength: 9.25/10
*new numbers and PRs
Pump: 8.75/10
*good back pump
Workout Overall: 9.25/10
*really happy with the workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Strength keeps going up. Each workout is bringing new PRs right now. I am extremely impressed by X-Factor. I never expected to see strength increases as significant as this happening so fast. Pump was awesome today too, but my endurance was crazy. P-Slin is definitely working because I didnt even realize I was shortening my rest periods. This stack is treating me great all around.

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Day 38 (Workout #28)

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[size=+2]Wednesday Shoulder Workout[/size]

Smith Machine Shoulder Presses
175lbs 8reps
180lbs 7reps**
185lbs 6reps**

Rear Delt Incline Bench Flys
25lbs 10reps
25lbs 10reps
25lbs 10reps

Lat Raises
20lbs 12reps
22.5lbs 10reps
22.5lbs 10reps

Cable Front Raises
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps

BB Shrugs
225lbs 12reps
225lbs 12reps
225lbs 12reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Good workout today. I started off with PRs on Smith Machine Presses. After that, I went with raises instead of power movements. For this reason, I wasnt really pushing for new PRs. The incline rear delt flys were something new for me, but im not sure i really liked them much. Lat raises and cable fronts were done extremely slowly. My delts were fried at the end of my workout and looked huge.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.75/10
*focus was excellent
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt energized and ready
Endurance: 8.5/10
*went from set to set no problem
Strength: 9/10
*a new PR
Pump: 8.5/10
*good shoulder and trap pump
Workout Overall: 9/10
*another great workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Another PR, although I may have gotten more if I worked in more power movements. With raises, I typically stay with the same weight and slow down the movement to increase intensity, rather than increase weight. This helps me keep my form tight and controlled. P-Slin was solid again as well. My shoulders looked huge and made my entire physique look wide. Still no side effects and im not really noticing an increase in DOMS either.

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Day 39 (Workout #29)

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[size=+2]Thursday Leg Workout[/size]

Leg Press
290lbs 10reps
380lbs 10reps
470lbs 10reps
560lbs 8reps
470lbs 10reps
380lbs 10reps
290lbs 10reps

Lying Leg Curls
155lbs 8reps
160lbs 8reps
165lbs 8reps

Seated Calf Raises
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Still just happy to get in the gym and do something on leg days. My knee is feeling better each week, and i feel like I can do more and more with it. I am worried about reinjuring it though, so i have been making sure i dont push it too hard too fast. I did get in some pretty solid work today though. Legs felt good after leg presses, but my quads were definitely feeling it more than the hams. Thats why I jumped on the lying leg curls. Finished up with some calf raises. Pretty good workout all around.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*focus was good
Energy: 8/10
*solid energy
Endurance: 8/10
*endurance was good
Strength: 8/10
*hard to judge since i cant really push it yet
Pump: 8.5/10
*legs were really pumped
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*legs felt great

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Legs are the only day that i cant really judge strength gains from X-F. I feel more like I am limited by my knee than the amount of weight I can push. Still, i felt good in the gym and P-Slin was definitely contributing some great endurance and an awesome pump in my quads. No side effects to report right now.

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Day 40 (Workout #30)

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[size=+2]Friday Arm Workout[/size]

E-Z Bar Curls
90lbs 10reps
90lbs 10reps
95lbs 8reps**

-superset with-

Close Grip Bench Press
165lbs 12reps
175lbs 11reps**
185lbs 7reps**

DB Hammer Curls
35lbs 8reps
35lbs 8reps
35lbs 8reps

-superset with-

Skullcrushers
75lbs 8reps
75lbs 8reps
75lbs 8reps

Close Grip Curls
80lbs 8reps
80lbs 8reps
80lbs 8reps

-superset with-

Tricep Kickbacks
25lbs 12reps
25lbs 12reps
25lbs 12reps

Ab Workout
DBC5's Ab Workout Special

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
I was unfortunately unable to make it to the gym today and had to work out with the stuff in my basement. The stuff I have isnt the greatest, but its enough to get the job done. Its possible that some of the weight numbers arent completely correct, just because im not sure of the bar weight on some of my stuff. The numbers are close though. The whole workout went pretty well.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.5/10
*focus was there
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt ready
Endurance: 8.5/10
*worked through the supersets with no problem
Strength: 8.5/10
*some new PRs
Pump: 9.5/10
*arms were extremely tight all workout
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*great workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Really solid workout today and I was again able to hit some new PRs. The craziest thing about the workout today was the pumps. My arms were fuller than I can remember them ever being. Even my forearms were pulsing. I was very impressed. It was to the point of being painful at times, but it luckily didnt negatively affect my workout. No side effects to report at this point besides a little increased soreness in my triceps when I woke up today.

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Week 6 Measurements

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Week 6 Measurement Updates

Weight: 194lbs (+1lbs)
Arms: 15.625" (no change)
Chest: 41.5" (no change)
Shoulders: 48.5" (no change)
Waist: 32.5"(no change)
Calves: 15.625"(+.125")
Thighs: 24.5"(no change)
Forearms: 13.375"(no change)

Measurement Thoughts:
Happy with the 1 lb weight gain. It seems like things are back on track in that department. I dont plan on making any diet adjustments for the upcoming week. I will just keep doing what I did this week.​
 
Day 41

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Saturday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-F with P-Slin taken before an 89gram carb breakfast. Nothing much to report today. All i really did was work for a little while and then study for a final i have on monday. No effects or anything of that nature to report.​
 
Day 42

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Sunday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-Factor and took my P-Slin about 15 minutes before an 80gram carb meal. Lots of studying for a final today, so there isnt much exciting to report. No real side effects or anything like that right now.​
 
Day 43 (Workout #31)

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[size=+2]Monday Chest Workout[/size]

Bench Press
205lbs 8reps
225lbs 7reps++
235lbs 5reps**

Incline Bench
155lbs 8reps
165lbs 7reps++
175lbs 5reps**

Decline Dumbell Press
85lbs 8reps
90lbs 6reps
90lbs 4reps

Dips
45lbs 7reps
45lbs 6reps
45lbs 5reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Good workout today and set a new PR on bench press and incline bench. Really happy to see the numbers on bench keep going up. I did have a few numbers go down from last workout near the end. My dips were down 1 reps each set. I was sort of disappointed about that, but the PRs at the beginning made up for it. Overall i was happy with what I got done in the workout.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 9/10
*amazing focus
Energy: 9/10
*good energy
Endurance: 8/10
*some numbers dropped in the end of the workout
Strength: 8.5/10
*new PRs but a couple numbers dropped off a bit too
Pump: 9/10
*really great pump
Workout Overall: 8.25/10
*mostly good but a few things i wasnt happy about

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Another solid day in the gym. X-Factor is still doing its thing as the workout started out strong and i was able to once again push out PRs on bench and then incline bench. P-Slin delivered anouther good day of pumps as I was really full in the chest and tris. Unfortunately, my endurance wasnt completely there today, as i noticed a bit of a drop off in some of my numbers near the end of the workout.

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Day 44 (Workout #32)

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[size=+2]Tuesday Back Workout[/size]

Pullups
BW 10reps
BW 8reps++
BW 6reps
BW 6reps

Seated Cable Rows
144lbs 10reps
156lbs 8reps
156lbs 8reps

One Arm Lat Pulldowns
60lbs 8reps
60lbs 8reps
60lbs 8reps

Row Machine
185lbs 8reps
190lbs 8reps
195lbs 8reps

Back Hypers
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps
50lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
A solid workout all around, but nothing really spectacular. I think I have been spoiled by all the increases and PRs I have been hitting lately. There was only one improvement in this workout but I was able to match all my numbers from before. My back felt really good when the workout was over. I did try this new row machine we had at the gym, but i didnt really like it all that much. I dont think I will be using it very often, if ever at all.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.5/10
*mind was on the workout
Energy: 8.5/10
*energy was solid
Endurance: 8/10
*solid
Strength: 7.75/10
*nothing really went up
Pump: 8.75/10
*great back pump
Workout Overall: 8/10
*a solid workout, but nohting amazing

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
For the first workout in awhile, I wasnt able to hit any new PRs. It was still a good workout all around though. My back was extremely pumped and my endurance was very good, so P-Slin definitely did its thing today. I am really happy that I have been able to avoid the side effects that normally seem to come with X-F. I have no increase in soreness or joint pain.

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Day 45 (Workout #33)

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[size=+2]Wednesday Shoulder Workout[/size]

Alternating Dumbell Presses
45lbs 10reps++
50lbs 8reps++
55lbs 7reps**

Shoulder Press Machine
110lbs 8reps**
110lbs 7reps++
115lbs 6reps**

Plate Front Raises
45lbs 8reps
45lbs 8reps
45lbs 8reps

Rear Delt Cable Rows
120lbs 12reps
132lbs 8reps**
132lbs 6reps

DB Shrugs
110lbs 12reps
115lbs 10reps
115lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Solid workout. I was able to hit a bunch of new PRs, so that is always a good thing. I felt really good from start to finish and i was just in the zone the entire time. Strength, pumps, and intensity were all top notch. An all around solid workout.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 9/10
*focus was excellent
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt energized and ready
Endurance: 8.5/10
*went from set to set no problem
Strength: 9/10
*some new PRs
Pump: 8.75/10
*great shoulder and trap pump
Workout Overall: 9/10
*another great workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
X-Factors strength benefits are still obvious. I set a bunch of new PRs today and I am really happy about it. I have really been enjoying my time on X-F and am sad that the cycle will be ending soon. P-Slin is still doing its thing too. More solid endurance and another great pump in my shoulders and traps. Still no side effects either.

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Day 46 (Workout #34)

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[size=+2]Thursday Leg Workout[/size]

Leg Press
470lbs 10reps
560lbs 10reps++
560lbs 8reps
560lbs 8reps
470lbs 10reps

Lying Leg Curls
165lbs 8reps
170lbs 8reps**
170lbs 6reps++

Leg Ext
220lbs 8reps
230lbs 8reps
240lbs 8reps

Seated Calf Raises
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps
105lbs 10reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Good leg workout. Each week, i am doing more and more in the gym on leg days. I feel like its getting stronger and stronger and i dont feel like i need to worry as much about reinjuring it. I was even able to set a new PR, which i hadnt done in awhile on legs. Legs press felt real good and i felt like i was giving pretty much full intensity on it without knee limitations. All around, i was happy with the workout.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8/10
*focus was good
Energy: 8/10
*solid energy
Endurance: 8/10
*endurance was good
Strength: 8.5/10
*a new PR
Pump: 8.5/10
*legs were really pumped
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*legs felt great

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Finally getting to the point were I can start pushing it on leg days again. X-F still isnt getting completely put to the test yet though, just because i havent been pushing it maximally on legs the duration of this log. P-Slin really shines on leg days though. Leg days always take everything out of me but i definitely notice a nice boost to endurance and a killer pump in my quads when training legs with P-Slin.

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Day 47 (Workout #35)

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[size=+2]Friday Arm Workout[/size]

E-Z Bar Curls
90lbs 10reps
95lbs 8reps
95lbs 6reps

-superset with-

Close Grip Bench Press
165lbs 12reps
175lbs 11reps
185lbs 7reps**

DB Curls
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps
40lbs 8reps

-superset with-

Tricep Dips
45lbs 7reps
45lbs 7reps
45lbs 7reps

DB Preacher Curls
35lbs 8reps
35lbs 8reps
35lbs 8reps

-superset with-

DB Skullcrushers
35lbs 7reps
30lbs 8reps
30lbs 8reps

Ab Workout
DBC5's Ab Workout Special

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
Another solid arm workout. No new numbers today, but my arms were worked completely. MMC was great today and I could really feel each rep working the muscle. Tricep dips felt really good. My arms were extremely pumped after those. All around, the workout felt amazing and I was really happy with what I was able to get in.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 8.5/10
*focus was there
Energy: 8.5/10
*felt ready to go
Endurance: 8.5/10
*worked through the supersets with no problem
Strength: 8/10
*no new numbers but still felt great
Pump: 9.5/10
*arms were extremely tight all workout
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*great workout

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
Another great arm workout with X-F and P-Slin. Strength has and continues to be very solid. Endurance was great in the gym today and I flew through the supersets without a problem. My arms were extremely pumped in the gym. They were tight as hell and i could feel them everytime I bent my arms. Still no side effects either. The only negative thing I can think of is that this log will be over in 3 days. :(

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Week 7 Measurements

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Week 7 Measurement Updates

Weight: 195lbs (+1lbs)
Arms: 15.625" (no change)
Chest: 41.5" (no change)
Shoulders: 48.625" (+.125")
Waist: 32.25"(-.25")
Calves: 15.625"(no change)
Thighs: 24.5"(no change)
Forearms: 13.375"(no change)

Measurement Thoughts:
I was extremely surprised to see that I had gained weight, while shrinking in the waist at the same time. I actually thought there was something wrong with the measurement so i waited an extra day before posting this and remeasured and it still says the same thing. What more can i ask for than gaining size while slimming at the waist.​
 
Day 48

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Saturday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-F with P-Slin taken before an 89gram carb breakfast. Nothing much to report today. I didnt have to work or do anything like that, so I really took it easy today. It was good to just have a day of complete relaxation now that I am done with school for christmas break.​
 
Day 49

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Sunday Rest Day:
1-1-1-1 dosing of X-Factor and took my P-Slin about 15 minutes before an 80gram carb meal. Pretty restful day today. Watched the Browns play in the snow. It wasnt the most exciting game in the world, but we won so it was badass. NO side effects or anything to report. Tomorrow will be the last update of this log.​
 
Day 50 (Workout #36)

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[size=+2]Monday Chest Workout[/size]

Bench Press
205lbs 8reps
225lbs 7reps
235lbs 6reps**

Incline Bench
155lbs 8reps
165lbs 7reps
175lbs 5reps

Decline Dumbell Press
85lbs 8reps
90lbs 6reps
90lbs 4reps

Dips
45lbs 7reps
45lbs 6reps
45lbs 5reps

++: shows an increase in either reps or weight from last workout
**: shows a new PR

Preworkout Meal 15 Minutes after P-Slin:
4 Multigrain English Muffins
Scoop ON Whey
Carbs: 100grams Protein: 44grams Fat: 5grams

X-Factor Dosed:
2 preworkout, 1 afternoon, 1 evening

Workout Thoughts:
A solid workout to end the log with. I was able to hit one more PR on my bench press, pushing out an extra rep from last week. I did the same workout as last week just so that i could really judge any increase in this last week. Outside of the PR on bench press, everything else was the same as last week but I still felt great when the workout was over. I was very happy with what I got out of this final workout of the log.

Workout Ratings
Focus: 9/10
*amazing focus
Energy: 9/10
*good energy
Endurance: 8.5/10
*solid endurance throughout
Strength: 8.5/10
*new PR on bench
Pump: 9/10
*really great pump
Workout Overall: 8.5/10
*solid way to end the log

X-Factor/Pslin Thoughts:
I was happy with this as and end to the log. X-F once again helped me push out a strength increase, which I was thrilled about. P-Slin was right there with the endurance and the monster pump. My chest was extremely full and tight, as were my triceps. All around, another solid day in the gym. I was thrilled with this stack all around. Be on the lookout for the final review and pictures either later today or tomorrow.

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[size=+3]X-Factor/P-Slin Stack[/size]
[size=+3]Final Review[/size]

Measurement Gains

Weight: 192.5lbs---->195lbs (+2.5lbs)
Arms: 15.625"---->15.625" (no change)
Chest: 41.25"---->41.5"(+.25")
Shoulders: 48.25"---->48.625"(+.5")
Waist: 32.5"---->32.25"(-.25")
Calves: 15.5"---->15.625"(+.125")
Thighs: 24.5"---->24.5"(no change)
Forearms: 13.25"---->13.375"(+.125")
*Overall i was happy, but not blown away by these measurements. When I started this stack, i was struggling with weight loss. That trend continued for about the first 3 weeks of this log. At about the 4th week into the stack, I started gaining weight again. I still am not sure what was going on with the weight loss, becuase it didnt seem to matter how much food i added each week, the weight was still coming off. I cant say for sure whether it was the stack that helped me get over the weight plateau or not. In the last four weeks of this log, I was able to put on 4.75lbs, which is impressive. I feel like the weight loss issue took away from truely seeing what this stack could have provided where growth is concerned. One thing I was shocked by was that I lost .25" in my waist while still putting on some solid weight. That didnt happen when I ran P-Slin on its own.

Strength Gains

Bench Press: 225lbs 4reps---->235lbs 6reps
Alt Dumbell Shoulder Presses: 50lbs 8reps---->55lbs 7reps
Shoulder Press Machine: 105lbs 6reps---->115lbs 6reps
EZ Bar Curls: 85lbs 8reps---->95lbs 8reps
Close Grip Bench Press: 175lbs 6reps---->185lbs 7reps
*Strength gains are what I was most happy with about this stack. I hit a new PR for every muscle group, even legs which was surprising since I struggled with knee pain throughout the log. The numbers that I posted are just a few examples of the more impressive strength gains I made. I was most excited about the great gains I made in bench press. I hadnt gained much in bench for awhile, so that was great. All around, i was thrilled with the strength I gained with this stack.

X-Factor Thoughts: I was really happy with my cycle of X-Factor in regards to strength. I had never used X-Factor before, but I had used P-Slin on its own. During my previous P-Slin experience, I didnt notice anything near the strength gains I made during this log, so I can say with a fair amount of confidence that the strength gains I made were due in large part to X-Factor. Unfortunately, i feel like the weight loss issue I was having before this log and during the start of it hindered my chance of really seeing the growth benefits of X-Factor. The strength gains were great and I was also very pleased that once I did start gaining weight, I lost in the waist at the same time. All things considered, I was impressed with X-Factor.

P-Slin Thoughts: This was not my first experience with P-Slin. I had used it before with pretty solid results. P-Slin provides me with two benefits that I really like, endurance and pumps. The added endurance allows me to push harder in the gym by cutting down rest times and possibly throwing in some extra ab work or cardio at the end of my session. The pumps are a great added bonus. However, if pumps were all this product gave me, than I wouldnt like it as much. For me, a pump is a confidence booster that I am not willing to spend extra money for if it doesnt directly benefit my bodybuilding goals. However, the added endurance from P-Slin directly increases my workout intensity. In my previous P-Slin experience (before this log), I didnt notice much as far as decreased soreness, instead feeling the same amount of soreness I would normally get without P-Slin. During this log, i didnt notice any increased DOMS from X-F like some people speak of, but i did experience the same soreness I would usually expect. I cant really say that P-Slin was responsible for me not getting extra DOMS from X-F, just because it didnt really have an effect in that department in my previous experience. Still, i love P-Slin for its endurance and pump effects.

Thoughts on Products as a Stack: All around I was thrilled with this stack and this log. Together, these products make for an excellent stack. X-Factor give you added strength while P-Slin allows you to push your gym experience harder, for longer. Pumps were excellent with these two products together also. All around, this was a great stack and something I would really recommend. Thank you to USPlabs and Molecular Nutrition for the tremendous opportunity and thanks to everyone who followed along.

Side Effects: I thought it would be worthwhile to mention that I experience none of the side effects that many people get during a cycle of X-Factor. There were no increased DOMS and no joint soreness. I also didnt get any increased acne. All around, I was happy to experience none of these negative aspects.

Would I Purchase Again: The ultimate test of a supplement is whether I would purchase it again. The answer for both of these supplements is yes. X-Factor is extremely costly, which makes it difficult to purchase too often. However, I definitely loved the strength gains I made with it and would like to run a cycle sometime when I'm not dealing with weight loss issues. P-Slin is something that I already have a decent store of, mainly because I won a few free bottles of it. However, it is something I will buy for times when I want to do intense training styles for certain periods of time. During short rest period style and superset style training is when I will use P-Slin in the future.​
 
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