Hi-Tech Laxogenin 100 Log

September 15, 2017
Pull Hypertrophy

Training

Lat Pulldowns

107.5x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 (+2.5 lb from last 8x6)

Close Grip Seated Cable Row

125x6,6,7 (+2.5 pounds from last 3x6)

Close Grip Pulldown (neutral grip)

122.5x11,10,10 (No change)

Hammerstrength T Bar Row

65x11,10,10 (+5 lbs)

Yates Row

105x11,10 (+1 rep)

Reverse Pec Deck

105x12,10,10,10 (+5 lbs)

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 3,150
Carbs - 355g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 235g
Fat - 96g
  • Sat. - 25g
  • Poly. - 18g
  • Mono. - 22g
 
September 16, 2017
Lower Power

I was really focusing on my warm up sets today with my mental ques. Everything was moving fine. I got to 315, the set prior to the max attempt,
and it felt a little shaky. I put 355 on the bar though. I asked someone a spot me. Last time I went for 355, I got some help because I was leaning too far forward. Today, the spotter did not touch me. I just hit parallel, but I will take it. I like to go way below, sometimes too low which causes butt wink. Everything else went smooth.

My shoulder was achy after squats. I noticed this the past few weeks. With that said, I noticed I get the achiness when I try to bring my arm back as far as possible. I am thinking that this is not so much an injury, although I'm sure heavy lifting isn't helping, but more or less due to my posture which is causing shoulder tightness. I had zero aches in it yesterday, so it is only when it is being worked directly or when I have my arms back far,
for example, a back squat.

Training note, I am going to swap my two push days. Since I am a full time teacher now, I am required to stay after school for at least 30 minutes. I am going to stay longer on some days for grading, duties, or whatever else needs to be done. I could go after that, but it would be a long time after my lunch. I would like to get one meal closer to working out. Also, my last two meals would be cause me to be up later than I would like to be. I could go with an IF approach, but it is not for me. My boy reacts better to smaller, more frequent meals. I am switching the two push days because my hypertrophy days go by a lot quicker due to less rest. The only heavy day I will have during the week is Monday.

Training

Back Squat Max Attempt

95x6
135x1
185x1
225x1
275x1
315x1
355x1
2x275x5

Pause Squats

5x205x3

Hip Thrust

285x8,7,6 (+2 reps)

Leg Press

490x6,6,6

Leg Extensions

180x8,7,7 (+2 reps)

Standing Calf Raise

240x8.7.7.6.6 (+3 reps)

Seated Calf Raise

145x7,7,6,6,6 (+5 lbs)

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,650
Carbs - 212g
  • Fiber - 50g
Protein - 235g
Fat - 108g
  • Sat. - 20g
  • Poly. - 41g
  • Mono. - 23g
 
September 17, 2017
Push Power

Weight - 155.8

Weight is down .8 pounds. I am going to continue with the calories I have been eating. My strength is going up, despite the weight loss and my body comp is looking great. Once I am stalling, I will add calories. I have been bulking forever, I guess this accidental mini cut won't be too bad of a thing.

Today went very well considering I had the heavy push day just three days ago. If you look below, and compare the numbers from this 5x5 to the last, I did not go as heavy, but I moved more weight in total on bench. I did not go to 185 because my powerlifting buddy told me to stay within the percentages. For example, 80% is 184 pounds, but 185 would be outside of that. So he suggested to go with 180. Again, I think not hitting a PR on bench last week was more of a forum thing and anything. I made sure I gripped the heck out of the bar today and this made benching feel smooth.
I need to use more leg drive and not rely strictly on my upper body. I also had my elbows tucked pretty well.

My right shoulder was not as achy while training, but my left shoulder was a little achy. I'm starting to wonder if I am just doing too many push movements every week. I do two heavy shoulder pushing movements on my heavy day and one pushing shoulder exercise on my hypertrophy day.
That is three total, plus all of the pressing I do for chest. I had that in my mind today and skipped the seated barbell press.

Last 5x5 9/27/17

165x5
175x5
185x5
185x5
185x6
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Training

Flat Bench Press 5x5 @70%-80% of 1RM (161 - 184 lbs.)

4x180x5
180x7 (almost got 8)

Military Press

6x140x2 (I may have done an extra set, but I did at least 6)

Close Grip Spoto Press

145x7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Incline DB Press

70x7,6,5 (-1 rep)

Cable Front Raise

27.5x7,7,7

Weighted Dips

65x6,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,050
Carbs - 355g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 234g
Fat - 95g
  • Sat. - 28g
  • Poly. - 12g
  • Mono. - 27g
 
Last week, I think Saturday is my last day since I used a few servings per hospital visit. So far, I am happy with the product.
 
Looking good man. Just got caught up. Can't wait to try some Laxo.

Congrats on the full time teaching. Pay and benefits are nice. Get your room decorated? Check out Teachers Pay Teachers. They have everything and it's relatively cheap.

I feel ya on the stress in a new class. I got moved to K/1 Sped which is something I have never done and am not the most comfortable doing. You will do a lot for a good paying job though!
 
September 24, 2017
Push Power

Weight - 155.8

Weight is the same.

It has been a week since I posted. I was busy with work last week. It was my first week as a full time teacher so I tried going to the gym at different times and with work, I was not on a computer for personal use. I am going to try balancing posting here with everything else.

Last week, training went very well. I improved on everything. Either weight or reps increased every where. The only issue I had was about 45 minutes into my workout yesterday, I started to feel nausea. I got through the workout and improved, but when I got home, I threw up and went to bed. I felt very fatigued as well. I think I took too much ALCAR pre workout.

Today went very well, again, improving on everything. My legs are extremely sore from yesterday, I think because I did not eat my last meal and I did not drink all my water and was probably dehydrated from vomiting. Although I did not go as heavy on bench, I moved more weight than the previous 6x4.

Last 6x4 8/3/17

175x4
185x4
3x195x4
200x4
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Training

Flat Bench Press 6x4 @75%-85% of 1RM (171 - 196 lbs.)

175x4
5x195x4

Military Press

5x120x5 (+5 lbs.)

Close Grip Spoto Press

145x7,7,7 (+2 reps)

Incline DB Press

70x7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Seated Barbell Press

110x6, 5+1
105x6

Weighted Dips

65x7,6,6 (+1 rep)

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 3,150
Carbs - 355g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 234g
Fat - 97g
  • Sat. - 33g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 24g
 
HI-Tech Laxogenin 100 Final Review

Weight/Body Comp

I ended up losing .8 pounds. I was not trying to cut, but go for a recomp more or less. I would say that was successful. I lost a touch of weight during the four weeks, but body composition looks a lot better. I am thinking my lean mass increased slightly while losing slightly under a pound. My vasculairty improved and I look dryer as well.

Strength

Despite losing some scale weight, my lifts went up. I either increased reps or weight used for every lift. If I go back and check, I would say I actually increased the weight on everything by at least 5 pounds. I also set a new PR on my squat, by 5 pounds, and deadlift by 10 pounds.

Recovery

This was by far the best effect of Laxogenin 100. My recovery was better than it normally would be and I did not do anything different while logging.

Overall

I have used a Laxo product in the past, twice. I did notice increased recovery, but not as much as Hi-Tech's product. Additionally, I did not notice a change in body composition over a four week period. The two products I have used in the past were dosed at 100 mg daily and 150 mg daily. If you look at those past logs, here on AM, I stated that I think Laxo is a good ingredient, IF it is dosed higher. What I like about Ho-Tech's product is that it is dosed higher for a 4 week cycle and it is just as much as those products that have less total Laxogenin.

So did Hi-Tech change my mind on Laxo, yes, to an extent. I think a little more highly of the ingredient now, but it also depends on the person's goals. For example, I would say it is a waste when bulking. There are better products to promote strength gains. Even if I was in a small surplus, I do not think strength would have been too much better than the change I saw. If one is recomping, like myself, it could be beneficial, but I think where this product really shines would be during a cut. Recovery is compromised during a cut and the recovery benefits are great with the product. I would also advise to go with Hi-Tech or any other brand that offers 200-300mg daily for a 30 day supply. Yes, you could go with a product with 50mg caps, but from the products I have seen, and tried that have 50-75mg capsules, they only offer 60 caps which is 100-150mg daily for 4 weeks. In my experience 200mg + is needed and Hi-Tech provides that at an affordable price in a single bottle versus needing 2 bottles for competitors. Finally, this is the second Hi-Tech product I have used so I do believe there is something to the Cyclosome Delivery Technology. With that in mind, 200 mg of one product may not yield the same benefits as Hi-Tech's Laxogenin. 5/5​
 
AntM1564 said:
HI-Tech Laxogenin 100 Final Review

Weight/Body Comp

I ended up losing .8 pounds. I was not trying to cut, but go for a recomp more or less. I would say that was successful. I lost a touch of weight during the four weeks, but body composition looks a lot better. I am thinking my lean mass increased slightly while losing slightly under a pound. My vasculairty improved and I look dryer as well.

Strength

Despite losing some scale weight, my lifts went up. I either increased reps or weight used for every lift. If I go back and check, I would say I actually increased the weight on everything by at least 5 pounds. I also set a new PR on my squat, by 5 pounds, and deadlift by 10 pounds.

Recovery

This was by far the best effect of Laxogenin 100. My recovery was better than it normally would be and I did not do anything different while logging.

Overall

I have used a Laxo product in the past, twice. I did notice increased recovery, but not as much as Hi-Tech's product. Additionally, I did not notice a change in body composition over a four week period. The two products I have used in the past were dosed at 100 mg daily and 150 mg daily. If you look at those past logs, here on AM, I stated that I think Laxo is a good ingredient, IF it is dosed higher. What I like about Ho-Tech's product is that it is dosed higher for a 4 week cycle and it is just as much as those products that have less total Laxogenin.

So did Hi-Tech change my mind on Laxo, yes, to an extent. I think a little more highly of the ingredient now, but it also depends on the person's goals. For example, I would say it is a waste when bulking. There are better products to promote strength gains. Even if I was in a small surplus, I do not think strength would have been too much better than the change I saw. If one is recomping, like myself, it could be beneficial, but I think where this product really shines would be during a cut. Recovery is compromised during a cut and the recovery benefits are great with the product. I would also advise to go with Hi-Tech or any other brand that offers 200-300mg daily for a 30 day supply. Yes, you could go with a product with 50mg caps, but from the products I have seen, and tried that have 50-75mg capsules, they only offer 60 caps which is 100-150mg daily for 4 weeks. In my experience 200mg + is needed and Hi-Tech provides that at an affordable price in a single bottle versus needing 2 bottles for competitors. Finally, this is the second Hi-Tech product I have used so I do believe there is something to the Cyclosome Delivery Technology. With that in mind, 200 mg of one product may not yield the same benefits as Hi-Tech's Laxogenin. 5/5​
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Great breakdown and final review analysis.
 
AntM1564 said:
HI-Tech Laxogenin 100 Final Review

Weight/Body Comp

I ended up losing .8 pounds. I was not trying to cut, but go for a recomp more or less. I would say that was successful. I lost a touch of weight during the four weeks, but body composition looks a lot better. I am thinking my lean mass increased slightly while losing slightly under a pound. My vasculairty improved and I look dryer as well.

Strength

Despite losing some scale weight, my lifts went up. I either increased reps or weight used for every lift. If I go back and check, I would say I actually increased the weight on everything by at least 5 pounds. I also set a new PR on my squat, by 5 pounds, and deadlift by 10 pounds.

Recovery

This was by far the best effect of Laxogenin 100. My recovery was better than it normally would be and I did not do anything different while logging.

Overall

I have used a Laxo product in the past, twice. I did notice increased recovery, but not as much as Hi-Tech's product. Additionally, I did not notice a change in body composition over a four week period. The two products I have used in the past were dosed at 100 mg daily and 150 mg daily. If you look at those past logs, here on AM, I stated that I think Laxo is a good ingredient, IF it is dosed higher. What I like about Ho-Tech's product is that it is dosed higher for a 4 week cycle and it is just as much as those products that have less total Laxogenin.

So did Hi-Tech change my mind on Laxo, yes, to an extent. I think a little more highly of the ingredient now, but it also depends on the person's goals. For example, I would say it is a waste when bulking. There are better products to promote strength gains. Even if I was in a small surplus, I do not think strength would have been too much better than the change I saw. If one is recomping, like myself, it could be beneficial, but I think where this product really shines would be during a cut. Recovery is compromised during a cut and the recovery benefits are great with the product. I would also advise to go with Hi-Tech or any other brand that offers 200-300mg daily for a 30 day supply. Yes, you could go with a product with 50mg caps, but from the products I have seen, and tried that have 50-75mg capsules, they only offer 60 caps which is 100-150mg daily for 4 weeks. In my experience 200mg + is needed and Hi-Tech provides that at an affordable price in a single bottle versus needing 2 bottles for competitors. Finally, this is the second Hi-Tech product I have used so I do believe there is something to the Cyclosome Delivery Technology. With that in mind, 200 mg of one product may not yield the same benefits as Hi-Tech's Laxogenin. 5/5​
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Hell yeah!!! Awesome stuff man and thank you for logging!!!!
 
AntM1564 said:
HI-Tech Laxogenin 100 Final Review

Weight/Body Comp

I ended up losing .8 pounds. I was not trying to cut, but go for a recomp more or less. I would say that was successful. I lost a touch of weight during the four weeks, but body composition looks a lot better. I am thinking my lean mass increased slightly while losing slightly under a pound. My vasculairty improved and I look dryer as well.

Strength

Despite losing some scale weight, my lifts went up. I either increased reps or weight used for every lift. If I go back and check, I would say I actually increased the weight on everything by at least 5 pounds. I also set a new PR on my squat, by 5 pounds, and deadlift by 10 pounds.

Recovery

This was by far the best effect of Laxogenin 100. My recovery was better than it normally would be and I did not do anything different while logging.

Overall

I have used a Laxo product in the past, twice. I did notice increased recovery, but not as much as Hi-Tech's product. Additionally, I did not notice a change in body composition over a four week period. The two products I have used in the past were dosed at 100 mg daily and 150 mg daily. If you look at those past logs, here on AM, I stated that I think Laxo is a good ingredient, IF it is dosed higher. What I like about Ho-Tech's product is that it is dosed higher for a 4 week cycle and it is just as much as those products that have less total Laxogenin.

So did Hi-Tech change my mind on Laxo, yes, to an extent. I think a little more highly of the ingredient now, but it also depends on the person's goals. For example, I would say it is a waste when bulking. There are better products to promote strength gains. Even if I was in a small surplus, I do not think strength would have been too much better than the change I saw. If one is recomping, like myself, it could be beneficial, but I think where this product really shines would be during a cut. Recovery is compromised during a cut and the recovery benefits are great with the product. I would also advise to go with Hi-Tech or any other brand that offers 200-300mg daily for a 30 day supply. Yes, you could go with a product with 50mg caps, but from the products I have seen, and tried that have 50-75mg capsules, they only offer 60 caps which is 100-150mg daily for 4 weeks. In my experience 200mg + is needed and Hi-Tech provides that at an affordable price in a single bottle versus needing 2 bottles for competitors. Finally, this is the second Hi-Tech product I have used so I do believe there is something to the Cyclosome Delivery Technology. With that in mind, 200 mg of one product may not yield the same benefits as Hi-Tech's Laxogenin. 5/5​
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Damn man.. I have never used a laxo product before, I have been considering it though.. solid freakin review, I think you convinced me.. I wanted it for a recomp.
 
question with Hi-Tech Laxo did you take it empty stomach or with food; just asking based on people saying Laxo doesn't really absord well in the stomach. I'm usually fasted in the morning(IF) thats why and always take my supplements on empty stomach or take it with food to better absorption?
 
Anyone get any good results from this during a bulk? This really looks like the best bang for your buck as far as laxo goes.
 
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