Gmanall takes on X-Gels/Anabeta OG/GMS

gmanall

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Stats
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Height: 6'4
Weight:210
Bench: 1x225
Deadlift:6x325
OHP: 6x145

Goals
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Bench: 2x225
Deadlift:1x405
OHP:1x180
Weight: 215
BF: Maintain or decrease
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Diet- 4245 Calories a day
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Supplements
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Anabeta-2Pre/2Post, Offdays: 2 Meal1/2 Meal 2
X-Gels- 6 Pre-workout, None on off days
GMS-1 Scoop Pre-workout
Muti
Flashpoint
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Background:
I've been working out for over three years....but until this year I haven't made a lot of progress. I started off at 145 at 6'1 and at the end of last year I was 166 6'4 not a lot of change(That was my lowest in 2 years, 196 high BF was highest). Part of that was due to training and diet mistakes and the other was that I had a hyperthyroid. Got most of that fixed(Still bouncing between hypo and hyper) and shot up to 217 around 15-17 BF%. I've now meet most of my strength goals with the exception of deadlifts which I want to hit 405 before I start thinking about cutting.

I've been looking forward to doing a stack like this for awhile, it's my reward for following through on my summer bulk. I'd be happy if in 8 weeks I gain 3 pounds of muscle and am able to DL 405(Lofty goal, fingers crossed). I've been following 5/3/1 for awhile now and am really enjoying it, my only "sin" while following it is..............I don't.........I don't squat...... because I get tremendous head pain when I do, I make sure I'm breathing good, have rest between sets, good form ect. but it's been a problem.

Cliffs: Gonna kick ass
 
Im interested man. How old are you im guessing in the 17-18 y/o range by the 4 in change in height
 
I applaud you for going the natural rout and not jumping on PH band wagon.
 
Thanks, not to sound like a hippy on the herb but I think for me the journeys better then the results, besides my fitness goals aren't unrealistic and are attainable through diet, training and a little supplementation.
 
I'm in. bout to give anabeta a run myself. lets see some gaiiiiins
 
gmanall said:
Thanks, not to sound like a hippy on the herb but I think for me the journeys better then the results, besides my fitness goals aren't unrealistic and are attainable through diet, training and a little supplementation.
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You my friend have the right mind set 100%! BTW that is some solid back def for being as tall as you are!
 
Subbed for sure!
 
In. :)
 
Day 2

Starting weight 209.4

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So I took my second dose of anabeta and my first dose of X-gels with GMS today. One thing I noticed yesterday is that the anabeta hunger pains started rather fast, no buildup needed. Yesterday diet was lose, celebrated a birthday with the whole family but definitely got more calories then I've been getting. Today's workout was great, had a solid pump and hit the numbers I needed.

I also took a sample pack(2 Srv) of the new jack3d and can't say I'm to impressed, the taste(Fruit Punch) was ok but not great, a mild stim feeling, solid tingles and it probably added to my pump a little.

Overhead Press:
5x70,5x90,3x105,3x125,3x140,3x160,3x10x90

Dips:
BWx10

Front Raises: (I go lite on these because I've messed up my shoulder before doing these)
3x12x25

Bent Over Fly:
3x12x10

Side Lateral Raise:
3x10x15

Pushdown:
10x70,80,90,100,110
 
mw1 said:
Subbed for some gains!
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Great!


Day 3

Weight 209.4 (+0 Would've thought it would fluctuate a little with extra carbs coming off a cut)

I was able to hit my calories yesterday, I for sure have a increase in hunger. I woke up today a little more sore then normal in my shoulders and lats but I think I'd chalk it up to the good workout I had yesterday. I found it interesting the scale didn't move either way considering I was on a cut and lost water weight but I'm not to worried. Today was back and and bi's, I had the gym all to myself so you know I was grunting, yelling and dropping weights. I was able to hit my deadlift numbers/reps and that's all I need for a good workout. A side note, after todays workout my forearms seemed to remain at a half pumped status all day.

Deadlift
155 lbs x 5, 195 lbs x 5, 235 lbs x 3, 270 lbs x 3, 310 lbs x 3, 350 lbs x 4

Chin-ups
BWx7

T-Bar Rows
8x90,100,110

Lat Pulldown
10x90,100,110,120

EZ-Bar Curl
3x12x40
 
Day 5

Weight:210.4(+1)

Todays workout felt good, it may be placebo but I felt like I got a strength boost. I was able to curl 6x80 when I typically can't go past 60, I'll keep a eye on my strength in future workouts and report further since it's only day 5. I've also been feeling super sore, would the increase in doms from ARA happen so soon or am I just imagining it?

Farmers Walk DB
55/70/80/90

Leg Press
12x90/180/270/360/450

Seated Calf Raise
12x90/110/140/160

Bicep Curl
10x40/10x50/8x60/8x70/6x80
 
I believe that the doms are one of the first things you feel but there have been reviews where the ara works almost instantly I believe it really depends on how depleted you are of ara
 
McCrew530 said:
I believe that the doms are one of the first things you feel but there have been reviews where the ara works almost instantly I believe it really depends on how depleted you are of ara
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That's what I'm thinking, I haven't had doms quit like this since I started 5/3/1

Day 6

Weight:210.6(+1.2)

This marks the end of the first week, so far the main difference has been hunger, very sore doms and awesome pumps. I look a tad bit leaner but then again it's probably from the extra carbs and all day pump. I've added 1.2 pounds, not sure if it's bloat or mass gained but it's on track so all's good. Diets been on point all week except for the first day. Today's workout was ok, I almost failed on the last rep of the bench but I grinded it out. The pump felt super good today, I took a couple pics I'll throw at the end as week 1 progress pic (Not cold but it'll do). Looking forward to week 2!

Bench Press
5x95, 5x120, 3x145, 3x165, 3x190, 3x215

Cable Fly
10x30,40,50, 6x60,70

Incline Hammer Press
10x85,95,105,115,125

Single Arm Cable Pushdown
10x30x40x50x60

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Ok, quick little weekend update, maybe I'm obsessing too much...but my weight has gone down to 209.2(-0.2). I've kept consistent with my diet and especially coming off a diet my body typically gains 2-3+ pounds water weight. It's virtually the same diet that brought me from 166 to my peak before cut weight of 217 so I know I should be adding at least water weight.

I'll keep a lookout next week, as long as I continue to gain strength I won't increase my calories to see how much Anabeta/ARA have effects on body composition/weight.
 
Day 9

Workout went well today, I'm now in the 5/3/1 rep range week which is my favorite, I hit the numbers I wanted and got a good pump. I also woke up at 12:30 which is weird for me considering I typically wake up at 8-9 and that's gonna mess up my calories for the day.

OHP:5x70, 5x90, 3x105, 5x130, 3x150, 2x165, 3x10x90

Front Raises: 3x12x25

Rear Flys:3x12x10

Side Lateral:3x10x15

Tricep Pushdown:10x40,50,60,70,80,90
 
The pumps kicking in extra hard yet? Usually week 2 is when I notice it full force (all day vascularity and muscle hardness). :D
 
bolt10 said:
The pumps kicking in extra hard yet? Usually week 2 is when I notice it full force (all day vascularity and muscle hardness). :D
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I feel the all day Anabeta half-pump(Dosed after workout because of nausea), I keep looking in the mirror at my forearms surprised they're still pumped! My workout pumps have been above average and feel like it's throbbing almost like I start feeling the DOMS in the gym. My bf(16-18%?) is to high to have noticeable veins though I've been seeing outlines in my arms again and a couple veins protruding from my shoulder.
 
Day 10

Weight:212(+2.6 Pleasantly surprised)

Workout was short, I tend to cut it back on my max effort week but never the less it was grueling. I left my straps at home so all lifts were raw, if I brought them I'm sure I'd hit 2 reps on the last set. I used mixed grip on my last 2 sets to help and was surprised I was able to lift the weights at all.

Deadlift: 5x185(Miscounted weight, was supposed to be 155), 5x195, 3x225, 5x290, 3x330, 1x370

Lat Pulldown:10x100,110,120

Bicep Curl:10x50, 8x60, 6x70
 
Day 12

Weight: 211.6(+2.2)

Got to the gym for leg day, felt like a good session was about to puke by the end. They are a lagging body part for me that I need to bring up, my hamstrings are fine(From all the deadlifting) but my quads leave a lot to be desired. Now that I've out grown all my skinny jeans I got no reason not to hit them hard....and yes I do/did wear skinny jeans....don't judge...

I am considering cutting my calories down to maintenance for more of a recomp, my BF% is already up there and I think I might be able to hit 405 DL by the end of this on a recomp which is my main goal. Any suggestions?

Leg Press: 10x180,270,360,450 8x560

DB Farmers Walk:55,65,80

Single Leg Extension: 10x55,65,75,85

Calf Raise:3x10x90(Would've gone heavier but was feeling weak and nauseous)
 
you'll get to 405 no problem man. it seems like for a lot of people, they get to 405 relatively quickly and then it's a struggle for every 10 pounds after. in my experience the best way to set a new pr is to NOT try and max out every week which a lot of people seem to do with the deadlift. focus on solid rep work n you're golden.
 
tjbruno said:
you'll get to 405 no problem man. it seems like for a lot of people, they get to 405 relatively quickly and then it's a struggle for every 10 pounds after. in my experience the best way to set a new pr is to NOT try and max out every week which a lot of people seem to do with the deadlift. focus on solid rep work n you're golden.
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Yeah, 405 is easy for most people, and I'll feel like a weakling until I hit it lol. People who weigh 170-180 deadlift 405+ and my fata$$ at 210 can only do 370, but as the saying goes "We're all gonna make it!" And I've come a long way in the past couple months to complain to much.
 
Day 13

Today's workout wasn't the best, I missed my last rep on bench by a couple of inches. I miscounted my first working set and used more weight then I should've, I grounded it out and I think that's why I missed the last strength set. I've been having trouble getting in the "zone", especially on chest day. Maybe I need to switch my Pre, get new music or maybe now that I'm hypo it's sucking my motivation.

Bench:5x95, 5x120, 5x145, 5x190, 3x205, 1x225(Failed, I've hit this number before), 3x10x120

Pec Deck:10x75,85,95,105,115,125

Incline Hammer Press:10x85,95,105

Tri-Pushdown:10x90,100,110, 8x120


Week 2 Summery:

Anabeta and ARA Effects:
Increased Hunger
Minimal Carb/Water Weight
All Day Pump and better workout pump
Increased Acne/Oil Face(I take prescription cream, but even then I still have been getting a lot more)
Vascularity(Minimal because of BF% but still noticeable to me)
SUPER SORENESS

While these are good signs I've yet to see body composition changes or any major strength changes but it's only been 2 weeks and I still got 6 more weeks. I'm dropping the calories to around maintenance to hopefully recomp/cut and see some progress.
 
Day 16

Hit the gym today, glad the weekends over and I'm able to hit the iron. I was able to hit the OHP numbers but not go above on the last set. Doing front raises today was awesome, veins were more prominent this week and I got a full pump that made side laterals a bitch. On a side note I may have my first client today, it'll be interesting to say the least.

OHP:5x75, 5x90, 3x145, 5x120, 5x140, 5x155, 3x10x95

Front Raises: 10x25, 2x8x35

Bent Over Flys: 3x10x15

Side Lateral: 3x10x15

One Arm Pushdown:10x30,40,50,60, 8x70
 
Day 17

Starting to lean out faster, I seem to be maintaining/slight increase in strength despite dropping weight which is good. The super DOMS is beginning to go away(Or I've gotten used to it) but now I'm beginning to notice I'm sweating more, this workout I completely drenched my JACK3D shirt. I also miscounted the weight on my last set....was supposed to do 5x335 but did 5x345 but I can't complain about that.

Deadlift: 5x160, 5x200, 3x235, 5x255, 5x295, 5x345

One Arm Row: 3x10x55

Lat Pulldown: 10x 100,110,120

EZ-Bar Curl:8x 50,60, 70
 
lol that's funny man, I've done the same **** with miscounting/forgetting to take weight off and at the end you're like "wow". definitely a big part of lifting is mental toughness. good progress tho, if you hit 345 for 5 today, honestly you're already at a point you could pull 405.
 
gmanall said:
Day 17

Starting to lean out faster, I seem to be maintaining/slight increase in strength despite dropping weight which is good. The super DOMS is beginning to go away(Or I've gotten used to it) but now I'm beginning to notice I'm sweating more, this workout I completely drenched my JACK3D shirt. I also miscounted the weight on my last set....was supposed to do 5x335 but did 5x345 but I can't complain about that.

Deadlift: 5x160, 5x200, 3x235, 5x255, 5x295, 5x345

One Arm Row: 3x10x55

Lat Pulldown: 10x 100,110,120

EZ-Bar Curl:8x 50,60, 70
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Nice work dude I have noticed an increase in gym sweating with this stack as well
 
Week 4: Update

Sorry I haven't updated the log in a bit, interviews, applications and potential clients(And maybe a little GTA 5) have been sucking up a lot of time. On the last week!!!!! So far it's been good, I've noticed more shoulder muscle outlines and veins in my forearms, nothing to crazy because of my BF%. The sides are starting to decrease(Hunger and soreness) but are still noticeable, I also have been having sore elbow joints the past week. With the decrease in calories I shed my water weight(4-6LB) and am now 206. No fear thou as this week ends my strength portion in my periodization and starts my volume/mass building period and I'll up my cals slightly again.

I'll try to update through the week more consistently but I can't promise, I didn't think I'd be so busy lately but gotta put in the work. I will do my reviews and ending pics at the end of this week. I'll try to hit 405 tomorrow just for $hits and giggles, but if I can't make it I can't complain about the strength gains made in 4 weeks.
 
tjbruno said:
lol that's funny man, I've done the same **** with miscounting/forgetting to take weight off and at the end you're like "wow". definitely a big part of lifting is mental toughness. good progress tho, if you hit 345 for 5 today, honestly you're already at a point you could pull 405.
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Imma try tomorrow, go big or go home, right?
 
lol congrats bro, I knew you'd pull it
 
Great workout today, was able to have the gym to myself so shirtless cable flys ensued. With the great pump today I couldn't resist. Also weight is 206.2 with some more water weight, and looking leaner and swoler than before. Just when I think I'm getting used to the soreness it hits again, my back and traps were super sore today.

Offtopic: Was offered a full time job in gym sales, but with crappy base (If I earn base in commision still lower the minimum wage). But a job is better than no job, anyone have experience/advise in this area?
 
if you want to work in the fitness industry and it's a nice gym then take it man. I worked at the front desk for 6 months, gotta get your foot in the door somehow...
 
What's up? Just got back from a couple day hike in the rain and mud, my lower body feels like death. Didn't help the I had a 40-50 pound bag on my shoulder. I'll write my final write-up and pics tomorrow.
 
Goals: I started this log at 209.4 and as of today I sit at 210.4(+1), might not look like a big difference but considering I cut to 204 and got back up and then some I think it's better than I expected(Although some of the shifting weight can be attributed to water/carbs).

My goals for this log are as listed:
Bench: 2x225(Didn't reach, but considering my chest is my weak spot and it was more of a bonus goal)
Deadlift:1x405(This was my main goal, started 6x325(E1RM=377) and was able to quickly add more weight and by the end hit it)
OHP:1x180(Again mostly a bonus goal, didn't feel safe enough to try and attempt it, I've had some shoulder/joint problems and it began acting up)
Weight: 215(Change of goals)
BF: Maintain or decrease(Decreased)

Supplements: X-Gels, Anabeta OG and GMS

Noticeable Effect's
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DOMS
Increased Acne
Increased Hair Shedding*(Can't confirm which supplement, or if it is. Might be because I had to use more acne medicine to combat the increase. But it was noticeable)
Increased Sweating
Joint Discomfort
Increased Hunger
Harder Pump
Recomp Effects
Strength Gains
Retaining Muscle
Slight Increase in Vascularity
Lower Libdo
Slight Mood Change*(Might be that I'm more hypo now)
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Overall: Don't know how well it'll show in the pics, but I can tell myself that I've dropped 1-2% BF(Self Pinch Test, Thigh size shrunk which is where I store a lot of BF) and added a pound to the scale(So I'll ballpark 3-5 LB Lean mass gain). For a month progress I can't ask for much more!
 
Nice work! :cool:
 
I think chest looks better and stomach seems to have leaned up a good amount. Good job bro.
 
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