Testing BPS Androcrine

August 18, 2016
Push Power

I killed it today, for the most part. Last 5x5 on pause flat bench, I hit 170 for 7 reps as my top set. I knew I was going for 175 today based on that. The 4 sets of 5 prior to my last set felt great. The bar was moving quickly and I did not need to rest too long. I decided to go for 180 instead of 175. I unracked the weight and the right side felt a little funny. I still did the set and hit 5 reps. I looked at the right side after and I had a 5 pound plate on last instead of a 2.5. So technically, I hit 182.5 for 5 reps on that last set.

Next was military presses, yes military, no leg drive and I pause each rep on my shoulders. Last time I did a 6x2, I hit 125 for the first 4 sets then 130 for the final 2 sets. I decided to go for 135 and I put a 45 on each side to motivate me. I figured if I had a 45 on sintead of a 25 and two 10s, I would not want to take the 45 off. and put a bunch of other plates on. All six sets were very smooth.

The one "downside" for today was I missed my ast rep on the last set for dips. I should not have used two 25s and a 10 on my dip belt. I could not keep three thicker plates in between my legs and the plates kept swinging during the sets.

Training

Paused Flat Bench Press 5x5 @ 70%-80% of 1RM (151 lbs - 172 lbs)

155x5
160x5
165x5
170x5
182.5x5

Military Press

135x2,2,2,2,2,2

Close Grip Bench Press

150x8,7,7

Incline Bench Press

140x8,7,6

Seated Hammerstrength Shoulder Press

170x7,6,6

Weighted Dips

60x6,6,5 + 1 rest pause

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,450
Carbs - 280g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 212g
Fat - 62g
  • Sat. - 20g
  • Poly. - 7g
  • Mono. - 11g
 
August 12, 2016
Pull Hypertrophy

Just like last week, this pull day felt easy. The last two pull hypertrophy days I have not been as intense, I have been more calm focusing on pulling with the back. I think that is why it has been feeling so effortless.

My legs feel really good. I'm excited for tomorrow.

Training

Hoist Lat Pulldowns

145x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,8

Seated Cable Rows

120x6
125x6,6
127.5x7

Hammerstrength High Row

120x11,11,11
125x10

T Bar Row

62.5x12,11
65x10,10

Over hand grip

Close Grip Pulldowns

112.5x11,10,10,10

Reverse Pec Deck

120x12,11,11,10

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,700
Carbs - 348g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 211g
Fat - 60g
  • Sat. - 19g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 16g

Here is also a quick review on this milk I tried. This stuff was amazing. It honestly tasted like your favorite vanilla milkshake. It was very thick as well, not as thick as a milkshake, but closely identical. The macros are great too. For 12 ounces, 4 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbs and 30 grams of protein. If you have a grocery store near you that doubles coupons, such as a Shoprite or Stop and Shop/Giant, pick some up. On their website, they always have coupons. I bought this one and a chocolate and ended up paying 25 cents for both, no each, but both. This is a great way to get some protein in post workout. Normally I do not like protein drinks, hell, I never mix my powders in liquid. But the macros, price, taste and thick consistency make this stuff gold!

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August 20, 2016
Lower Power

Very happy with today's session. Last 5x5 on squats, I hit 260 for my top set. I remember it was somewhat difficult. I went into today thinking I would go for more reps, but the 4 sets prior felt pretty good. I decided to go to 265 which I hit. I probably had another half rep in me.

Training

Back Squat 5x5 @ 70%-80% of 1RM (231 - 264 lbs)

235x5
245x5
250x5
255x5
265x5

Paused Squats

195x2,2
200x2,2
205x2,2

Hip Thrust

205x8,7,6

Pause at the top for extra contraction

Leg Press

360x7,7,7

Lying Leg Curls

120x8,7,6

Seated Calf Machine

160x7,7,7,7,7

Standing Calf Machine

270x7,7,7,6,6

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,225
Carbs - 211g
  • Fiber - 50g
Protein - 211g
Fat - 67g
  • Sat. - 14g
  • Poly. - 7g
  • Mono. - 11g
 
August 21, 2016
Push Hypertrophy

Weight - 156.8

Weight is unchanged from last week.

It was a good session today, am I happy with it, not, but I did see improvements. I shouldn't beat myself up over some improvements, bu wish I saw some more. Going for 12 reps on the first two exercises takes a lot out of me for the rest of the session. It's funny how my body doesn't faigue nearly as much with lower reps and more weight instead of the higher reps and less weight.

Last 5x12 on incline db press, I hit 55 pounds for my first three sets, then had to drop to 50 for the last two. Today, I hit 55 for all five sets. Only the last set was tough. Last time I had 3x12 on db shoulder press, I hit 30 pounds for all three sets. Today, I hit 35 for 12 on the first two sets. On the last set, I only got 10. I could have squeezed out two more, but did not want to arch my back. I rested for 20 seconds and then hit four more reps.

Training

Incline DB Press

55x12,12,12,12,12

Seated DB Shoulder Press

35x12,12,10 + 4

Incline Hammerstrength Chest Press

140x11,10,10

Incline Skull Crushers

80x12,10,10

Behind the Back Cable Side Laterals

45x15,13,13

Cable Rope Pressdown

25.5x12,10,10

Nutrition

High Carb Day

Cals - 2,700
Carbs - 348g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 211g
Fat - 58g
  • Sat. - 19g
  • Poly. - 7g
  • Mono. - 6g
 
August 22, 2016
Pull Power

Finally, my school has finished scheduling classes. I went in today to get it. They gave me a new class and school starts in a week. WTF. Now, I need to plan for this all week while getting other stuff together. If I wasnt teaching this new class right off the bat during the first semester, it wouldn't be an issue. I really hate administration!

Today's training was epic. The 6x4 four weeks ago, I hit 360 for my top set. I knew I was going for 365 today and hit it! The bar speed was good and I felt tight the entire time. Pullups today also felt pretty easy. The last time I went with a 5x5, I only hit 3 sets out of the 5 with a five pound weifht attached tp me. I had to take it off for the last 2 sets. Today, I completed all 5 sets with the 5 pound weight and my form was spot on. Weight or reps increased on everything. Additionally, my form was epic. My reps were slow nd controlled. Not that I swing the weights normally, but I usually do not hold my contractions on the heavy pull day. I was able to do that today while going heavier or getting more reps.

Training

Deadlift 6x4 @ 75%-85% of 1RM (319 lbs -361 lbs)

320x4
330x4
340x4
350x4
360x4
365x4

Wide Grip Weighted Pullups

5x5,5,5,5,5

Neutral Grip T Bar Rows

120x7,6,6

Wide Neutral Grip Pulldowns

127.5x8,6,6

Close Grip Neutral Pulldowns

127.5x7,7,7

Used attachment with space in the middle for more ROM

Reverse Pec Deck

145x8,7,6,6

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,225
Carbs - 211g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 211g
Fat - 72g
  • Sat. - 16g
  • Poly. - 7g
  • Mono. - 11g
 
Androcrine Final Review

Again, thank you BPS and FireTitan for allowing me to log Androcrine.

Body Composition

I did not gain or lose any weight. Waist is slightly down despite that and muscles look a little fuller. I look a tad leaner as well. Vascularity increased each week as well. Overall, body composition change was very good.

Strength

Strength gains were slightly above average. I am comparing this to not using any additional supplements. If I have to compare it to other popular natural anabolics (single ingredients) I would have it third.

1. ArA
2. (-)Epi
3. Laxo

I saw improvements in all lifts including slight improvements during body weight exercises despite to weight loss. Again, not bad, but there are better options out there for strength, if that is your main concern.

Recovery

Recovery was very good. My legs are usually sore on Monday, for my heavy deadlift days. I train heavy squats on Saturday, but can still feel some soreness in my hamstrings on Monday. This was not the case. Recovery was quicker than normal. I would say this is probably the mostpronounced effect I noticed.

Joints

From reading, Laxo can help with joint issues. I do not have any real issues, but I do get some slight elbow soreness on incline skull crushers. This was still aparent throughout the whole log.

Final Thoughts

I am on the fence with Laxo. I was prior to this log and I still am, but I am more clear on my stance. Prior to running Androcrine, I ran a Laxo product one other time and experienced similar results, but the results were more pronounced this time. However, dosing was about 20-25 mg higher. My first time was 100 mg daily, this time was 120 mg. From the information I've gathered, Laxo is beter when it is ran at 100-150 mg and I can attest to that given my results the first time around compared to this time. At 6 pumps per day, which is 120 mg, this will only last you three weeks. If you want to run a full 8 weeks at 140-160 mg, which I would suggest, this will cost you a pretty penny. From that standpoint, I do not think Androcrine is worth it.

If you want to try Androcrine, you can expect to see slightly above average strength gains, pretty good body composition results, and a great increase in recovery. Given the price point, is this worth it to me, no. If the body composition changes were a little more dramatic and strength went up a lot more, then I would say it is worth the investment.

If you plan on stacking this, then it might be worth it as well seeing Laxo is synergistic with some other ingredients. As a standalone, I would say save your money. My rating includes the effects I talked about above AND the price.

3/5
 
AntM1564 said:
August 12, 2016
Pull Hypertrophy

Just like last week, this pull day felt easy. The last two pull hypertrophy days I have not been as intense, I have been more calm focusing on pulling with the back. I think that is why it has been feeling so effortless.

My legs feel really good. I'm excited for tomorrow.

Training

Hoist Lat Pulldowns

145x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,8

Seated Cable Rows

120x6
125x6,6
127.5x7

Hammerstrength High Row

120x11,11,11
125x10

T Bar Row

62.5x12,11
65x10,10

Over hand grip

Close Grip Pulldowns

112.5x11,10,10,10

Reverse Pec Deck

120x12,11,11,10

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,700
Carbs - 348g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 211g
Fat - 60g
  • Sat. - 19g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 16g

Here is also a quick review on this milk I tried. This stuff was amazing. It honestly tasted like your favorite vanilla milkshake. It was very thick as well, not as thick as a milkshake, but closely identical. The macros are great too. For 12 ounces, 4 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbs and 30 grams of protein. If you have a grocery store near you that doubles coupons, such as a Shoprite or Stop and Shop/Giant, pick some up. On their website, they always have coupons. I bought this one and a chocolate and ended up paying 25 cents for both, no each, but both. This is a great way to get some protein in post workout. Normally I do not like protein drinks, hell, I never mix my powders in liquid. But the macros, price, taste and thick consistency make this stuff gold!

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Just got me a chocolate one today... Daaaaamn right!!
 
AntM1564 said:
Androcrine Final Review
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Sorry for being late to your party! Somehow you slipped under my radar. Very concise and thorough review! Wish it could have lived up to your standards but I'm not going to be at the top of every one's list ;). Thank you for your honesty. Feedback - good and bad - helps us grow. I hope to see your application in any future logging opps.
 
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