PES Lean Bulk/Recomp: AnaBeta Elite, Erase, Alpha T-2
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breezy11
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Day 17 continued
I got out of my day job fairly early, but I'm pretty tired. Since I now have a couple extra hours at my disposal I should be able to get in a workout, get some work done at home tonight, and get to sleep hopefully earlier than I have been.
I had my afternoon A-T2 and Erase on the way home from work, got cleaned up, and had 2 caps of ABE with a pre workout meal. I'm going to work shoulders today and my approach will be based on how I feel when I get to the gym.
I got out of my day job fairly early, but I'm pretty tired. Since I now have a couple extra hours at my disposal I should be able to get in a workout, get some work done at home tonight, and get to sleep hopefully earlier than I have been.
I had my afternoon A-T2 and Erase on the way home from work, got cleaned up, and had 2 caps of ABE with a pre workout meal. I'm going to work shoulders today and my approach will be based on how I feel when I get to the gym.
breezy11
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Day 17 continued
I had another good workout. Strength and endurance were both up and it felt great.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
BB Military Press
200x8 (200x7)
210x6 (200x6)
210x5 (200x6)
Shrugs (Smith 20lb bar)
300x15 front
330x8 front
320x8 back
300x12 back
Standing DB Press
70x12 (70x11)
70x11 (70x9)
70x10 (70x8)
BB Upright Row
130x12 (130x10)
140x8 (130x10)
140x7 (130x9)
Lateral Raise (machine)
155x8
160x7
170x5
Rear Delt Fly (machine)
185x10
195x8
195x8
supersets
DB Lateral Raise
25x10
27.5x10
35x6
drop
20x9
Seated (bent over) DB Lateral Raise
25x10
27.5x10
35x7
drop
20x8
I had a good pump going throughout my workout which got intense with the supersets at the end. My shoulders blew up, and I struggled to lift my shaker cup enough to have the last sip of my BCAA's.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake on the way to the grocery store. Apparently I was still looking pumped up from my workout because the cashier asked me if I "lift weights professionally" lol. I've actually had a couple comments made about how I'm looking bigger the last couple days. I had thought my muscle fullness was up this week and it seems that its noticeable to a few other people.
I had another good workout. Strength and endurance were both up and it felt great.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
BB Military Press
200x8 (200x7)
210x6 (200x6)
210x5 (200x6)
Shrugs (Smith 20lb bar)
300x15 front
330x8 front
320x8 back
300x12 back
Standing DB Press
70x12 (70x11)
70x11 (70x9)
70x10 (70x8)
BB Upright Row
130x12 (130x10)
140x8 (130x10)
140x7 (130x9)
Lateral Raise (machine)
155x8
160x7
170x5
Rear Delt Fly (machine)
185x10
195x8
195x8
supersets
DB Lateral Raise
25x10
27.5x10
35x6
drop
20x9
Seated (bent over) DB Lateral Raise
25x10
27.5x10
35x7
drop
20x8
I had a good pump going throughout my workout which got intense with the supersets at the end. My shoulders blew up, and I struggled to lift my shaker cup enough to have the last sip of my BCAA's.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake on the way to the grocery store. Apparently I was still looking pumped up from my workout because the cashier asked me if I "lift weights professionally" lol. I've actually had a couple comments made about how I'm looking bigger the last couple days. I had thought my muscle fullness was up this week and it seems that its noticeable to a few other people.
LiveToLift
Legend
Just about everything went up? Your a beast bro, and that military weight is insane. Crazy how strong you are man. The pump and increase in vascularity is really intriguing in these logs bro. The cashier hot or what?? LMAO
LiveToLift
Legend
Lmao! Go get you some then bro! I kid I kid!
breezy11
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Day 18
My weekly weight rollercoaster is on the way down as I weighed in at 205.6lbs (+3.6lbs overall). I'm curious to see where I bottom out at the end of the work week. I've been sweating like crazy at work the last couple days and I don't expect it to drop much further.
I had my morning caps (2 each) of A-T2 and Erase right when I woke up. The very minimal amount of clean energy I was receiving from A-T2 isn't noticeable anymore. I had a big breakfast with 2 caps of ABE and plan to have the remaining 4 of the day around my workout.
My weekly weight rollercoaster is on the way down as I weighed in at 205.6lbs (+3.6lbs overall). I'm curious to see where I bottom out at the end of the work week. I've been sweating like crazy at work the last couple days and I don't expect it to drop much further.
I had my morning caps (2 each) of A-T2 and Erase right when I woke up. The very minimal amount of clean energy I was receiving from A-T2 isn't noticeable anymore. I had a big breakfast with 2 caps of ABE and plan to have the remaining 4 of the day around my workout.
Budman7811
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Alpha T-2 helping control your hunger or is it a test booster? I have been just craving food in general. Have been trying to stay on a decent diet I just want more.
breezy11
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Budman7811 said:
A-T2 is classified as a fat burner. I can't say that I'm noticing much in terms of appetite suppression currently. I thought I noticed some the first week, but not enough consistently that I can say it was the A-T2 for sure. With AB Elite causing increased hunger in a good number of users I suppose that the 2 could be cancelling each other out to an extent.
Budman7811
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breezy11 said:
That would make sense.
breezy11
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pmdied said:
I'm averaging 6500 calories a day and it usually breaks down about 40/30/30. I'm usually eating every few hours throughout the day, right up until I go to bed. A big breakfast is a good way to get your caloric intake off to a good start...I think I eat more food by 6am than a lot of people do all day.
breezy11
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Day 18 continued
Just got back from a long day of work and I'm pretty beat after 12 hours of physical labor. However, I could be a lot worse, and might not be able to get to the gym tomorrow, so I'm going to get a back workout in. I might take it somewhat easy with Deadlifts and stay higher rep with a few exercises, but I'll see how I'm feeling when I get there first.
I had my afternoon A-T2 and Erase while at work on an empty stomach and just had 2 caps of ABE with cottage cheese, oats, and chicken...I just grabbed what I had ready to eat since I'm behind schedule. I'm going to up my calories tonight to account for the long work day.
Just got back from a long day of work and I'm pretty beat after 12 hours of physical labor. However, I could be a lot worse, and might not be able to get to the gym tomorrow, so I'm going to get a back workout in. I might take it somewhat easy with Deadlifts and stay higher rep with a few exercises, but I'll see how I'm feeling when I get there first.
I had my afternoon A-T2 and Erase while at work on an empty stomach and just had 2 caps of ABE with cottage cheese, oats, and chicken...I just grabbed what I had ready to eat since I'm behind schedule. I'm going to up my calories tonight to account for the long work day.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 18 continued
My workout went better than expected. I started out feeling a little sluggish, but after a couple exercises I got a second wind and felt like strength was getting better as I went further into my routine. I kept rest periods on the shorter side (a few seconds longer than last week) and and saw my strength shoot up after sticking with this approach for a few weeks. It looks like my muscle endurance is making some good improvements along with strength.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
Pull-ups
BWx15 (BWx15)
BW+35x7 (BW+40x6)
BW+50x5 (BW+40x6)
BW+50x4 (BW+40x5)
drop (drop)
BWx9 (BWx9)
Deadlifts
225x15 (225x15)
315x12 (315x12)
350x9 (340x10)
370x6 (350x8)
-------- (350x8)
BB Row
205x8 (205x8)
225x6 (205x8)
235x5 (205x7)
235x5 (225x5)
Fixed Pulldown (machine)
170x12
200x7
210x5
Seated Cable Row
185x10 (180x10)
200x7 (185x10)
205x6 (185x8)
205x5
V-Bar Lat Pulldowns (slow tempo/focus on negative)
200x5 (160x10)
200x5 (180x6)
200x5 (180x6)
drop (185x5)
140x6
-was surprised by the jump in weight with what I thought was a simiar approach
Single Arm Cable Row (slow tempo/hold at peak contraction)
100x8 (80x11)
110x7 (90x8)
120x5 (95x8)
130x4
Back Extensions (arms out)
BW+25x11
BW+25x9
BW+45x5
drop
BWx16
I'm glad I decided to head to the gym and the workout felt effective. My back was fully worked by the time I left.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake (2 scoops protein/2 cups grinded oats).
I need to work on getting some more sleep as I don't want it to hurt my progress. Right now I'm looking at about 5 hours maximum for tonight. I can't wait for the weekend and being able to sleep in.
My workout went better than expected. I started out feeling a little sluggish, but after a couple exercises I got a second wind and felt like strength was getting better as I went further into my routine. I kept rest periods on the shorter side (a few seconds longer than last week) and and saw my strength shoot up after sticking with this approach for a few weeks. It looks like my muscle endurance is making some good improvements along with strength.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
Pull-ups
BWx15 (BWx15)
BW+35x7 (BW+40x6)
BW+50x5 (BW+40x6)
BW+50x4 (BW+40x5)
drop (drop)
BWx9 (BWx9)
Deadlifts
225x15 (225x15)
315x12 (315x12)
350x9 (340x10)
370x6 (350x8)
-------- (350x8)
BB Row
205x8 (205x8)
225x6 (205x8)
235x5 (205x7)
235x5 (225x5)
Fixed Pulldown (machine)
170x12
200x7
210x5
Seated Cable Row
185x10 (180x10)
200x7 (185x10)
205x6 (185x8)
205x5
V-Bar Lat Pulldowns (slow tempo/focus on negative)
200x5 (160x10)
200x5 (180x6)
200x5 (180x6)
drop (185x5)
140x6
-was surprised by the jump in weight with what I thought was a simiar approach
Single Arm Cable Row (slow tempo/hold at peak contraction)
100x8 (80x11)
110x7 (90x8)
120x5 (95x8)
130x4
Back Extensions (arms out)
BW+25x11
BW+25x9
BW+45x5
drop
BWx16
I'm glad I decided to head to the gym and the workout felt effective. My back was fully worked by the time I left.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake (2 scoops protein/2 cups grinded oats).
I need to work on getting some more sleep as I don't want it to hurt my progress. Right now I'm looking at about 5 hours maximum for tonight. I can't wait for the weekend and being able to sleep in.
breezy11
Well-known member
fumoney said:
I actually don't use anything and never have. I don't have problems with pull ups, but my grip strength is holding me back with deads. I'm trying to work on it, but might get some straps because its getting frustrating...my current gym doesn't like people to use chalk either.
breezy11
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Day 19
My weight was 206.6lbs (+4.6lbs overall). I didn't really expect to see the scale go up in the middle in the middle of the work week, but I'll take it. I seem to be adding weight at a pace similar to months ago when I was gaining my size back at a fast pace. As I got closer to my previous weight the gains had been slowing down the last couple months prior to starting this stack.
I had 2 caps of A-T2 and Erase when I woke up this morning and 2 caps of ABE just prior to breakfast. I'll be bringing ABE to work as I'm not sure if the gym will be an option today at this point.
My weight was 206.6lbs (+4.6lbs overall). I didn't really expect to see the scale go up in the middle in the middle of the work week, but I'll take it. I seem to be adding weight at a pace similar to months ago when I was gaining my size back at a fast pace. As I got closer to my previous weight the gains had been slowing down the last couple months prior to starting this stack.
I had 2 caps of A-T2 and Erase when I woke up this morning and 2 caps of ABE just prior to breakfast. I'll be bringing ABE to work as I'm not sure if the gym will be an option today at this point.
bolt10
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Grip used to murder me on heavy deadlifts, but current gym has thick grip dumbbells which has really helped my overall grip strength. Also doing tons of farmers walk with emphasis on grip strength and towel pull ups has helped. You have been in the game longer than me, but I am just tossing some ideas out there to get you thinking.
LiveToLift
Legend
Amazing work bro! No surprise to me though you kill it every time you hit the gym. One thing I was just curious about is I don't think you have ever done a back shot have you? I bet your back is chiseled bro think you could add one next pic day?
breezy11
Well-known member
bolt10 said:Grip used to murder me on heavy deadlifts, but current gym has thick grip dumbbells which has really helped my overall grip strength. Also doing tons of farmers walk with emphasis on grip strength and towel pull ups has helped. You have been in the game longer than me, but I am just tossing some ideas out there to get you thinking.
Thanks for the advice bolt. I'll have to give those a try. I've never tried the towel pull ups, but they seem like they would be a big help.
breezy11
Well-known member
LiveToLift said:
Thanks brother. You are correct. I usually just throw up one picture because I'm just not that into posting pics of myself. I'll take a few different ones for the next picture update though. I'd actually like to see one of my back because I'm not sure what it looks like lol. I don't think its very impressive though.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 19 continued
My afternoon dose of A-T2 and Erase were taken while at work a couple hours after eating.
I got home from work and saw that my second bottle of AB Elite had arrived. Now I can officially continue at 6 caps a day for the rest of the log.
I thought I might have to head to the office for a meeting, but it was moved to next week. Instead, I'll be going to the gym shortly for an arm focused workout. I had my pre workout ABE with a carb based meal and will bring my post workout dose with me. I have a lot more energy than yesterday and I'm looking to have a strong performance.
My afternoon dose of A-T2 and Erase were taken while at work a couple hours after eating.
I got home from work and saw that my second bottle of AB Elite had arrived. Now I can officially continue at 6 caps a day for the rest of the log.
I thought I might have to head to the office for a meeting, but it was moved to next week. Instead, I'll be going to the gym shortly for an arm focused workout. I had my pre workout ABE with a carb based meal and will bring my post workout dose with me. I have a lot more energy than yesterday and I'm looking to have a strong performance.
LiveToLift
Legend
Wow, I've seen your back days and how low bf you are and I say you are full of **** on the bolded!!!!!! ;-)
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 19 continued
I had another good workout. Strength was up somewhat on all repeat exercises with a similar approach to last week. At this point the stack's benefits are in full gear and seem to be helping with my gains both in and out if the gym.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
Close Grip Bench (slow tempo)
240x6 (225x10)
245x5 (240x5)
245x5 (240x5)
250x4 (240x5)
Reverse Grip Bench (slow tempo)
200x8 (180x11)
230x5 (200x7)
235x4 (225x5)
240x3 (225x4)
245x2
-could really feel the impact on chest with higher weight
Standing Cable Curl (single arm)
55x8 (55x6)
55x7 (55x6)
55x7 (55x6)
DB Incline Tri Extension (weight per arm)
60x10 (50x13)
70x6 (60x9)
70x6 (65x6)
-my elbows had a tough time with this weight
Seated Incline Hammer Curls
55x8 (50x10)
55x8 (50x10)
60x4 (55x7)
drop (55x6)
45x7
Rope Pulldowns
85x12 (70x15)
90x9 (85x10)
100x6 (100x5)
Preacher Curl machine (focus on negative)
210x5
210x5
210x5
Dips
BW+70x12 wide grip
BW+70x10 close grip
BW+70x9 wide grip
drop
BWx14 close grip
Overhead Cable Curls (hold at peak contraction/slow negative)
42.5x9 (35x13)
45x7 (42.5x8)
50x3 (45x6)
drop
35x5
The pump was pretty strong even with the majority of my sets being low rep.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake.
I kept my calories (clean) at the same level as yesterday despite working significantly less during the day.
I had another good workout. Strength was up somewhat on all repeat exercises with a similar approach to last week. At this point the stack's benefits are in full gear and seem to be helping with my gains both in and out if the gym.
-some previous #'s in parenthesis
Close Grip Bench (slow tempo)
240x6 (225x10)
245x5 (240x5)
245x5 (240x5)
250x4 (240x5)
Reverse Grip Bench (slow tempo)
200x8 (180x11)
230x5 (200x7)
235x4 (225x5)
240x3 (225x4)
245x2
-could really feel the impact on chest with higher weight
Standing Cable Curl (single arm)
55x8 (55x6)
55x7 (55x6)
55x7 (55x6)
DB Incline Tri Extension (weight per arm)
60x10 (50x13)
70x6 (60x9)
70x6 (65x6)
-my elbows had a tough time with this weight
Seated Incline Hammer Curls
55x8 (50x10)
55x8 (50x10)
60x4 (55x7)
drop (55x6)
45x7
Rope Pulldowns
85x12 (70x15)
90x9 (85x10)
100x6 (100x5)
Preacher Curl machine (focus on negative)
210x5
210x5
210x5
Dips
BW+70x12 wide grip
BW+70x10 close grip
BW+70x9 wide grip
drop
BWx14 close grip
Overhead Cable Curls (hold at peak contraction/slow negative)
42.5x9 (35x13)
45x7 (42.5x8)
50x3 (45x6)
drop
35x5
The pump was pretty strong even with the majority of my sets being low rep.
I had 2 caps of ABE with my post workout shake.
I kept my calories (clean) at the same level as yesterday despite working significantly less during the day.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 20
My weight is holding steady at 206.8lbs (+4.8lbs overall). I thought it might be down a little as my appearance was looking a little tighter/drier compared to the rest of the week. Erase seems to be helping with this.
I had 2 caps each of A-T2 and Erase as soon as I woke up and 2 caps of ABE about 40 minutes later with breakfast.
If I'm still holding any water there's a good chance I'll be shedding some today. It's going to be 95 degrees and very humid, which means I'll be sweating like crazy all day long...I'm already starting to.
My weight is holding steady at 206.8lbs (+4.8lbs overall). I thought it might be down a little as my appearance was looking a little tighter/drier compared to the rest of the week. Erase seems to be helping with this.
I had 2 caps each of A-T2 and Erase as soon as I woke up and 2 caps of ABE about 40 minutes later with breakfast.
If I'm still holding any water there's a good chance I'll be shedding some today. It's going to be 95 degrees and very humid, which means I'll be sweating like crazy all day long...I'm already starting to.
LiveToLift
Legend
BPjohn123 said:
Very good logger! I enjoy following my brother breezy!