First PH, why not some lean cut!

Let's get ready to rumble, finally out of work and ready to hot the gym and then study on this 95 degree day :(. Oh well. Anyone else find that hitting the gym hard before a study sesh helps them to dial in on what they're studying ?
 
EatMoar said:
Let's get ready to rumble, finally out of work and ready to hot the gym and then study on this 95 degree day :(. Oh well. Anyone else find that hitting the gym hard before a study sesh helps them to dial in on what they're studying ?
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Yes and No. Focus is amazing. Just don't focus on the wrong thing haha. I'll catch myself doing hours of research on lifting sometimes instead of studying for classes but I fixed that towards finals week.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Yes and No. Focus is amazing. Just don't focus on the wrong thing haha. I'll catch myself doing hours of research on lifting sometimes instead of studying for classes but I fixed that towards finals week.
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Yeah getting distracted sucks. I end up having to go to the library.

So the power upper day was a success. Even though I'm quite congested I managed to increase the amount of reps on flat db press I did 85x5 for 3 sets as opposed to last week I could only get it up for 2-3 =D. My.pump was insane. When I was finishing my lift doing curls(lol) and dips my biceps hurt so bad I couldn't even move them o_O.

From my power lower day yesterday, I felt like sh1t . ended up not wanting to go to the gym so I forced myself and ended up PRing 285x3 on squats below parallel. Then also PRd on leg press, easily put up 500lbs of slow controlled reps and super settled them with 25lbs lunges. My legs are sore to say the least.

I'm glad this allergy cold I have is gone. I woke up feeling a whole lot better. Which is good because I hate the brain fog and being lethargic from congestion.

I weighed in at 172lbs this morning. Still looking lean, I'm looking to get to 168ish but of course the mirror is the true scale for us.
 
Killed chest/back. Ended up doing 70lbs on db incline which was also a PR. And all other weight has gone up. More progress pics taken in the morning before breakfast.

My arms and traps have grown a good amount and my back is getting leaner as well. Abs are popping out, however its hard to see in the picture for some reason.
 

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thanks gotti.

So im down to 171 lbs, came out of a bulk at 185, so im doing pretty damn good. I actually gained lean muscle and lost a hefty amount of fat o_0. Doesnt get much better than that fellas. Yesterday was a rest day so i ran sprints (lol "rest day") and did abs today it is upper body power, time to murder that bitch!

Im really loving lean cut, im going to be sad when its over lol.

Question. Once my cycle is over do i start PCT the next day or do i wait a week? Also how shall i dose out everything (4 week PCT)

DAA 3/3/3/3
Erase 2/2/2/2 or 0/2/2/2(should i do 2 caps right off the bat or should i wait to add this in during week 2?)
ABE 4/4/4/4
Coq10 1/1/1/1 (in the morning)

usuall fish oil, multi etc.

I was actually just thinking my PCT is going to be a really fun natty test boost lol. actually cant wait for it :D
 
****. everything was going smoothly until my shoulder started to hurt. Had to junk this power workout and did everything light and sloth contractions. Going to lay off it for 2 days so tomorrow I'll do legs then a rest day.

Also going to change up my routine. Going to hop into a huge volume workout.

Even though this lift sucked a little there's always positives to be seen.

1. I did an insane cardio session and come to find out hard core cardio keeps me relaxed and not uptight.

2. Slow contractions feel good :]
 
FL3X MAGNUM said:
Stay positive my friend, keep it up!
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for sure!

PR TODAY! Squatted 315x3 below parallel today , i was ****ing ecstatic!

My legs workout was pretty much a rape to my legs.

stiff leg dead lift
leg press super sette with DB lunges
a butload of calf work.

My legs feel good and my shoulder is actually feeling good to! Im looking into switching to a higher volume workout with less power sets, more super sets and volume. Im looking into FST-7, maybe some pyramid training, or just gvt for a week, well see. Im debating on taking a rest day tomorrow but well see how i feel.

Abs are VERY defined now, im pretty damn excited about that. Also have a lot of veins in my adonis belt. That was actually a shocker to me, ive never been this lean and strong i was surprised. And the grind continues...
 
Alright so I've been doing a PHAT variation for about 7 weeks now so this whole week I'm switching it up. Going to be doing 10x10 old school GVT for a week, maybe 2, to take a break from PHAT. Let the volume begin!
 
IrishSoldier said:
Ahhh German Volume Training, very good choice my friend.
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yessir, its amazing. Ive done it in the future but had to stop because it wore me out and i had a heavy schoolwork load that semester.

However, its summaaaa timeeee.

A1: incline DB bench press (60lbs 8x10)
A2: db row (8x10 70lbs)

Aux work

Pull overs
wg pull ups
hammer decline press
cable flys (slow contraction, squeeze)
Shrugs

Everything done in the higher rep range of 10-15 reps, slow contraction, squeezing etc. All done 3 or 4 sets and whatever weight i feel gives me the best squeeze. Perfect for back. My chest and back are destroyed, upper chest had veins popping out and my traps were dying. I love it, maybe ill keep doing this until i get bored possibly 4 weeks =D.

On a side note, GVT would really help me cut if anything i was dripping in sweat ... literally. My buddy asked me if i went swimming and my shirt was light grey before i came in and was dark grey when i left lol. So this clearly burns an immense amount of calories which is great, i can add in cardio and be even leaner . Ah i feel so good! More to come
 
EatMoar said:
yessir, its amazing. Ive done it in the future but had to stop because it wore me out and i had a heavy schoolwork load that semester.

However, its summaaaa timeeee.

A1: incline DB bench press (60lbs 8x10)
A2: db row (8x10 70lbs)

Aux work

Pull overs
wg pull ups
hammer decline press
cable flys (slow contraction, squeeze)
Shrugs

Everything done in the higher rep range of 10-15 reps, slow contraction, squeezing etc. All done 3 or 4 sets and whatever weight i feel gives me the best squeeze. Perfect for back. My chest and back are destroyed, upper chest had veins popping out and my traps were dying. I love it, maybe ill keep doing this until i get bored possibly 4 weeks =D.

On a side note, GVT would really help me cut if anything i was dripping in sweat ... literally. My buddy asked me if i went swimming and my shirt was light grey before i came in and was dark grey when i left lol. So this clearly burns an immense amount of calories which is great, i can add in cardio and be even leaner . Ah i feel so good! More to come
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i love gvt when im pressed for time. you can absolutely destroy your muscles in 45 minutes
 
hvactech said:
i love gvt when im pressed for time. you can absolutely destroy your muscles in 45 minutes
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absolutely. i was dead at the end, great quick lift. also ive been eating kind of low latley (For the past 4-6 day) in the 1900-2100 kCal range so i upped my calories today to 2400 kCals due to GVT murdering me, my metabolism was flying throughout the day. That is still below my maintenance either way and since ive gained a bit of lean mass i should up my kCals a bit to compensate for my new maintenance and new lean mass so i can keep it :D
 
i too was thinking about giving gvt a try during my cut.....last time i did gvt i got done super quick which lead to extra time for cardio and/or core work

hearing u say about the increase sweating during the gvt routine has me really interested now
 
EatMoar said:
absolutely. i was dead at the end, great quick lift. also ive been eating kind of low latley (For the past 4-6 day) in the 1900-2100 kCal range so i upped my calories today to 2400 kCals due to GVT murdering me, my metabolism was flying throughout the day. That is still below my maintenance either way and since ive gained a bit of lean mass i should up my kCals a bit to compensate for my new maintenance and new lean mass so i can keep it :D
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i went from 2200-2300 to 2000 and feel stronger actually, yesrerday i missed my last meal but went high carb...
 
Gotti .. yes i take alphamine + my lean cut and they mix to make one hell of a thermo. I was dripping, really kicks your ass.
@Hvac interesting, im trying to stay around 2,000-2100 , those high carb days are always fun though.
 
how are you guys likeing the lean cuts and alphamine combo? thats what i did but to be honest i've liked 3 caps of lean cuts without the alphamine better than i did with 2 caps of lean cuts and alphamine
 
i have to dose alpha a few hours away from lean cut or i get stimmed outa my freakin mind! but i love it.....this is the only time ive felt the effects of alpha....
 
hvactech said:
i have to dose alpha a few hours away from lean cut or i get stimmed outa my freakin mind! but i love it.....this is the only time ive felt the effects of alpha....
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Really?...why the interaction then I wonder? ....the DHEA derivatives or the CPR Blend?..interesting.
 
holy balls fellas. yesterday i did arnolds pre contest arm super sets workout.... my arms are STILL swolen. Its insane. This will be my go to arms lift for sure. I had to cut out 1 super set (5 total, i did 4) and did 3 sets , instead of 4-5 which arnold used. Insane volume, my arms have never been this sore before. I love it. Anyway im at 170lbs as of this morning :).

However, today is my mini cheat day and rest day so... haha
 
EatMoar said:
holy balls fellas. yesterday i did arnolds pre contest arm super sets workout.... my arms are STILL swolen. Its insane. This will be my go to arms lift for sure. I had to cut out 1 super set (5 total, i did 4) and did 3 sets , instead of 4-5 which arnold used. Insane volume, my arms have never been this sore before. I love it. Anyway im at 170lbs as of this morning :).

However, today is my mini cheat day and rest day so... haha
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I gotta check that out, sounds solid. I've moved from strength training my arms to naturally adding more volume overtime and it has only given me great results
 
IrishSoldier said:
I gotta check that out, sounds solid. I've moved from strength training my arms to naturally adding more volume overtime and it has only given me great results
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Volume is the way to go, I like mixing it up with power and volume. Today I didn't do gvt legs I went up and down the pyramid!

Squats (7 sets)
RDeadlift(7 sets)
Leg extensions 3 sets
Leg curl 3 sets
Barbell lunges (present exhausted legs) 4 sets
Calf raises 4 sets.

Quite the volumeish workout.
 
I worked arms earlier in the week so since my shoulder is finally healed (knock on wood) im dedicating today to shoudlers ohhhh let the volume begin!
 
I hit shoulders pretty hard, going for volume staying within 8-12 reps (mainly 8-10).

DB Shoulder Press (7 total sets, up and down the pyramids of giza baby!!!!)
Side raises super setted with DB shrugs (4 sets each)
rear DB flys super setted with front raises (3 sets each)
BB shrugs (7 sets here with 1 drop set)

Talk about volume batman! I love volume i can honestly say that is what my body responds well to. Working in the 3-6 rep range for power works well too but i have found through programs that incorporate high amounts of volume (FST7, GVT, arnolds lifts, PHAT) i have grown like a monster. Dont get me wrong, ive grown off of 5x5 , looking to do 5/3/1 in the winter, but i didnt grow nearly as much when i did volume. Learning what works best for your body is so much fun, i love kicking up the volume!

Todays arms (yeah again ;) ) doing arnold super sets going to do the same thing i did earlier in the week adding a set to each. So doing 4 seats per 4 super sets. Lets get it babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Id also like to add that im going to start carb cycling so maybe Brian can chime in and help me out/take a look at my regimen for carb cycling.

Monday- Low/No carb 0-50 g
Tuesday- low carb- 50-100g
Wednesday- medium carb 100-150g
Thursday- medium carb 100-150 g
Friday- low/medium (my reasoning for this is to deplete glycogen from my medium carb days before my two high carb days) about 100g
Sat/Sun - Both high carb up days split into two between 150-250g of carbs.

I could go with this or i could go with a simple 3 low carb days (50-100g) and 2 high carb days (150-250g) instead of having set days.

Can anyone chime in on this? Ive carb cycled before during a recomp but i didnt feel like i did it correctly .

So I read Brian's blog and it was very good in helping me with carb cycling. Just going to keep it simple with 1 low 1 medium 1 high , rinse and repeat. I noticed that ever since I increased my volume gvt/Arnold stuff my appetite went through the roooooooooooooooooooooof. I had to increase my calories to 2600 today but I also did 200 kcal worth of cardio so it evens out. I love the volume .
 
GvT makes you eat like an animal but I always loved the amount of volume in the lifts as well. Very cool looking at you're lift numbers over time. Never even looked into carb cycling, wish I could help
 
IrishSoldier said:
GvT makes you eat like an animal but I always loved the amount of volume in the lifts as well. Very cool looking at you're lift numbers over time. Never even looked into carb cycling, wish I could help
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I know I ****ing love eating like an animal, makes me feel like one ;)

So my abs pop now, they're ****ing gorgeous and I gained a good amount of lean body mass. I'm nearing my final days on lean cut :/ but man it was one helluva cycle!
Vascularity- check
Abs-check
Sweat like an animal-check
All lifts increased in weight-check

I couldnt be more happy with my results.so I decided on going with the Arnold volume route.

Chest/back all super settled

Flat bench
Behind neck wide grip pull ups

Incline bench
Cable low row

Flat db fly
WG bb rows

Chest dips
Neutral grip pull ups

All done with 4 sets, each super settled , minimal rest in between. I find working antagonist pairs makes the lift easier and more natural in a way and doesn't interfer with the weight I pull or push. Tomorrows legs can't wait =D
 
Thatguy_603 said:
Still killing it I see . Nice man sounds like its going great for u.
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why thank you for stopping by.

Legs were a killer the other day. Volume and a bit of power.

SQuats 7 sets, up and down the pyramid again (12,10,8,6,3,10,12)
Stiff legged dead lifts 7 sets also in the same pyramid fashion.
Super setted 3 sets of leg curls and leg extensions
4 sets of barbell lunges
3 sets of calf raises ( i usually go 4-5 but i was dead by the end of this lift)

I love volume but for legs i cant lift light lol, maybe its an ego thing but my legs respond well to lower rep ranges. Everything else responds well to 10-12 volume rep ranges for whatever reason.

I started carb cycling, had a low carb day the other day (90g of carbs) now today will be a medium carb day (150-180g carbs) then tomorrow 220+g of carbs to end my high carb day. I like carb cycling, it makes me feel like im somewhat in a bulk because of the power carbs give me but im still shredding fat. I also am still in a 400-500 kCal deficeit and doing 200-400 kCal worth of cardio daily (Except the day before legs day). Cardio really ramps up my metabolism as well, so its a good thing when i can just feel myself getting leaner and leaner.

Literally have new veins everyday and 7 veins now in my adonis belt, freaking crazy !

All is going well, arms/shoulders today! Time to get it done.
 
IrishSoldier said:
Some serious vascularity going on, jealous.
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Thanks man :D

Chest/Back today, im switching barbell bench/incline to db. Barbell just doesnt do it for me, ive gained a lot of good chest mass on db and it makes for a good squeeze so if it aint broke dont fix it! New training schedule for summer is 6 days on 1 day off, ive upped my calories back to 2400 with carb cycling , still in a deficit , but carb cycling is helping with recovery which is always a good thing. Time to kill it, shoudlers feel a bit sore but lets get it done!
 
A much better squeeze. I really enjoy benching as everyone else in the world but I often question how much it really does for my chest. Anyways.. I like using the dumbbells as well. Also works stabilization muscles along with chest. Sometimes I swap the barbell out for db chest presses every now and then.
 
EatMoar said:
Thanks man :D

Chest/Back today, im switching barbell bench/incline to db. Barbell just doesnt do it for me, ive gained a lot of good chest mass on db and it makes for a good squeeze so if it aint broke dont fix it! New training schedule for summer is 6 days on 1 day off, ive upped my calories back to 2400 with carb cycling , still in a deficit , but carb cycling is helping with recovery which is always a good thing. Time to kill it, shoudlers feel a bit sore but lets get it done!
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i do prefer db's...i switched a few years ago and haven't really barbell benched ever since, once or twice with the powerlifters when they had bands and chains hooked up just for fun but DB is superior for chest development

dang i wish i was still on the lean cuts
 
Young Gotti said:
i do prefer db's...i switched a few years ago and haven't really barbell benched ever since, once or twice with the powerlifters when they had bands and chains hooked up just for fun but DB is superior for chest development

dang i wish i was still on the lean cuts
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I agree. And tomorrow is my last day I'm so sad :/. Here are the end pics though, I feel like they Dont do my abs justice but oh well. Either way still got very lean and very nice lean mass gains on lean cut =D
 

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Thanks fellas =D I forgot to post arm pics I'll get those up tomorrow. For the last two days I'm taking 3 caps just for ****s. Tomorrows legs,my favorite day, gonna kill it.

Just for back from running and doing ladders and sprints. I'm wiped out. Time to pass out, later.
 
so my run on lean cut is over PCT started today :(. I would love to thank ANDROFACTORY for the awesome product, it helped me with my cut like no other. It leaned me out, i gained a good amount of lean mass, and managed to gain strength :D. Perfect product id recommend it to anyone trying to cut up and gain lean body mass.

PCT :
3g DAA
2 caps of Erase
ABE (2 caps pre 2 caps post)
Staples + adding back in creatine . Creatine and erase compliment eachother nicely. Creatine = water into cells erase = gets rid of water outside of cells. Boom perfect combination.

Shoulders/Back today time to kill it.
 
EatMoar said:
so my run on lean cut is over PCT started today :(. I would love to thank ANDROFACTORY for the awesome product, it helped me with my cut like no other. It leaned me out, i gained a good amount of lean mass, and managed to gain strength :D. Perfect product id recommend it to anyone trying to cut up and gain lean body mass.

PCT :
3g DAA
2 caps of Erase
ABE (2 caps pre 2 caps post)
Staples + adding back in creatine . Creatine and erase compliment eachother nicely. Creatine = water into cells erase = gets rid of water outside of cells. Boom perfect combination.

Shoulders/Back today time to kill it.
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Awesome. Glad u enjoyed it. Can't wait to run mine. Pct time boy!
 
thanks fellas :D Ive increased my calories too 2500 to compensate for my 2 a days. Lift in the morning and sprint sessions during the night, except now because its hailing o_0 this storms insane.

Carb cycling is going well and im also back doing PHAT. I hit back and shoulders today and my back feels obliterated.
 
christ i ate so much today, i was ****ing starving all day for whatever reason. I ate around 3500 calories :D all healthy stuff though, i feel like an animal if only i was bulking haha.
 
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