Slayer’s Test Log for Scivations: Anagen

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Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 4 2006, 02:15 PM

Slayer’s Test Log for Scivations: Anagen
Anagen- Anabolic Adaptagen
• 20-Hydroxyecdysterone
• Rhodiola Rosea
• Bacopa Monniera

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Firstly I would like to thank Marc for giving me the opportunity to be a tester. They have been very accommodating and understanding. I am very impressed with the reps at BN, both “jkeithc82” and “Scivation” have been doing a great work in addressing all questions and concerns, keep up the great work guys!

Brief history: Started lifting at the age of 14 under the supervision of a instructor. Unfortunately not much attention was aimed towards diet; 2 hours a day was allocated to weight training alone and another 2 in preparation for a boxing competition hence I weighed only 120lbs. However, once I started researching and participating on forums I realized my mistake and made drastic modifications to my training and diet. Since then, it has been a bumpy road to get my diet to where it has been for the past 3 years.

Main Goals: My short term goal is to increase muscle mass, while maintaining similar body fat. Currently my weekly gains are slow .5lbs/week, partly due to my clean diet.

Long term goals is 210 @ 6-10%.

My Stats
Height 5’8”
Weight 180
BF%:10-12

Caloric Intake Aim
3500-4000 calories

Your cardio type (if applicable)
Light cardio 20 mins. 1-2x a week.

Supplements:
Energized Xpand (Pre Workout)
Cit M and CEE (Post)
Pure Vitargo (Post)
ON Whey
Fishoil/Flax
Multi

Diet remains fairly consistent throughout the week.
Detailed Diet Plan available here:
http://www.mindandmuscle.net/forum/index.php?act=post&do=edit_post&f=10&t=22040&p=307200&st=

Calories 3000-3500
Protein: 360
Carbs: 300
Fat 70-80

Training [size=7]

QUOTE

0311 @bodybuilding.net

Monday: Upper 1

Flat Bench: 5 x 5
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 6-10 (30 degree)
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree)
JS Rows: 4 x 6
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12
A1) Skullcrushers: 2 x 6-10

Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 12-15
Hammers: 1 x 12-18
A2G Squats: 5 x 5, Pyramid to max set
Power Shrugs: 3 x 10-12
Leg Press: 4 x 10-12
Calves: DC Style
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Thursday: Upper 2

Low Incline Smythe: 15 RP (rest paused)
Shallow Decline DB Press: 2 x 8-10
Standing Military Press: 3 x 5-8
Pulldowns(2x15,12 wide),(1x12 medium)
Reverse Pulldown 1-12
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12

Friday: Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12-18
A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker)
Rack Deadlifts: 3 x 5
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10
Leg Exten: 2 x 10
Calves: 4 x 15-20
Abs Work: 5 x 10

- Still including loaded fascia stretches where applicable.

Attached is a great study regarding ECDY
Lafont R., Dinan L. 2003. Practical uses for ecdysteroids in mammals including humans: and update. 30pp. Journal of Insect Science, 3:7

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 5 2006, 11:52 AM

Day 1
Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 8-10
Hammers: 1 x 12

A2G Squats: 5 x 5, 225-235lbs
Leg Press: 4 x 10-12 9 Plates
Ham Curls RP 20 160lbs
Calves: DC Style
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Day One
Today, I planed to execute every exercise with full range of motion especially on A2G.
A2G I started of with the same weight I used last week, however I managed to perform them with no trouble whatsoever and for my last set I was doing 235 for 5 reps.
Leg Press I was able to use over 9 plates and maintained 12-15 reps another great improvement since last week.

Today I was very well rested and hence greater strength. Its way too soon to notice Anagen as of yet.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 6 2006, 09:49 PM

Day 3
Thursday: Upper 2

Low Incline Smythe: 15 RP (rest paused) 150lbs
Shallow Decline DB Press: 2 x 8-10 120lbs
Standing Military Press: 3 x 5-8 100lbs
Pulldowns(2x15,12 wide),(1x12 medium) 130lbs, 120lbs
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 120lbs
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 90lbs

In the past my main emphasis while training has been a mind-muscle connection, strength always came secondary to that. However for the last 3 months I have prioritized strength. I still ensure proper form while executing exercises and maintain a 3-0-2 tempo on most compound movements.

I was not 100% focused mentally however; there was a significant strength increase in every single exercise by approximately 10lbs. I am tempted to direct my strength increase to Anagen, however it is still way to soon and most likely a placebo effect.

Wednesday was my off day and since I last measured my weight on Tuesday, I have gained 2lbs while maintaining my exact same caloric intake. Like I mentioned earlier I am more accustomed to seeing a .5lb increase/week.

So far so good, tomorrow is a brutal leg training day and hopefully I wont be as distracted.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 7 2006, 09:15 PM

Day 4
Friday: Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12
A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker) 240lbs
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 270lbs
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10 200lbs
Leg Exten: 2 x 10 180lbs
Calves: 4 x 15-20
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Training:
I increased my weights on every single exercise by at least 20lbs. Strength is really starting to increase significantly in the past week.

Diet: Today, I must admit my diet wasn’t spot on as I believe I was on a slight caloric deficit but will bring it back up indefinitely.

Opinions regarding Anagen:
Strength has gone up significantly, as you can tell. As far as body composition goes I can notice a slight increase in thickness throughout.

My dosage is 4 capsules/day with meals.

Posted by: ed72338 Apr 8 2006, 11:00 PM

You mention that you're taking them with meals but when is the last time you take it? For me those adaptogens rhodiola rosea & bacopa tend to have a mild stimulatory effect. So if I take it past 4pm I'll be up until 3am. I wonder if you are experiencing this but perhaps it's too soon to tell. Good luck with the log, your attention to detail is appreciated.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 9 2006, 10:50 AM

I spread it throughout the day until 6pm, I haven’t noticed any stimulatory effect as of yet.

Thanks.

Posted by: jkeithc82 Apr 9 2006, 02:14 PM

Very cool Slayer. The one thing I've noticed from Anagen is the strength increase as well, and that is with a calorie deficit as well. Good it going man!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 9 2006, 06:32 PM

For the entirety of my log I will be on a caloric surplus. I have heard fantastic results from people taking ECDY during a cut, let’s see how Anagen works while on a bulk. I have noticed a reduction in my over all body fat hence I will begin tapering up my calories by approximately 100-200 calories every couple of days and monitor how my body responds.

My goals during the next 1.5 months are to near 190lbs while maintaining current body fat levels.

Is ECDY all that it claims to be? We will soon find out.

How long have you been on Anagen? I take it Mr. Scivation has also tried it? What were your results and diet like?

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 11 2006, 12:14 AM

Day 6
Upper 1
Flat Bench: 4 x 5 (200lbs- 20lb increase)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 6-10 (30 degree) (120lbs)
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) (50lbs- 10lb increase)
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (160lbs)
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12 (50lbs- 10lb increase)
A1) Skullcrushers: 2 x 6-10

Training
Great workout today, high energy throughout the brutal 50min workout.

Diet:
Top notch, very carb and protein rich. Perhaps slightly too high today.

Supplement Anagen
Over the weekend I noticed greater definition in my abs hence I gradually tapered up my calories. Today there was defiantly a small increase in over all thickness including my trouble part (arms).

Weight:183 (Up three lbs in one week.) I generously attribute 1lb in fat gains.

Posted by: Pxboarder Apr 11 2006, 01:48 AM

sorry slayer but could you add the what day of your log it is at the top Ex: day 1 day 2 day 3 so i can follow to compare my results easier

sorry to be a bother

anyway awesome job with your gains i hope i see the same results!

-PX

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 11 2006, 01:07 AM

QUOTE (Pxboarder @ Apr 11 2006, 02:48 AM)

Done bro, silly of me to forget.

Good luck

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 11 2006, 09:36 PM

Day 7

Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 12-15
Hammers: 1 x 12-18

A2G Squats: 5 x 5, 225-235lbs
Leg Press: 4 x 12-15 10 Plates (1 Plate increase and greater reps)
Ham Curls RP 20 170lbs (10lb increase)
Calves: DC Style

Training
Brutal brutal brutal.

Diet:
I decreased carb intake by around 70grams, yesterday I over did it.

Supplement Anagen
A small improvement in strength today, but defiantly noticing greater over all fullness!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 13 2006, 10:28 PM

Day 9
Thursday: Upper 2

Low Incline Smythe: 15 RP (rest paused) 160lbs (10lbs increase)
Shallow Decline DB Press: 2 x 8-10 140lbs (20lbs increase)
Standing Military Press: 3 x 5-8 110bs (10lb increase)
Pulldowns(2x15,12 wide),(1x12 medium) 140lbs (10lb increase)
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 140lbs (20lb increase)
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 100lbs

Training
The reason for the drastic increase in strength is partly due to a slight change in exercise execution.

Diet:
Spot on.

Supplement Anagen
Great improvement in strength and I weighed myself today and was at a solid 185. That’s a 5lbs increase in 9 days, obviously some of it is fat but nonetheless my diet has remained pretty static, the only changes I make is the amount of carbs I consume which range from 100-400.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 16 2006, 06:15 PM

Day 11 – Saturday
Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12
A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker) 260lbs (20lb increase)
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 270lbs (10lb increase)
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10 200lbs
Leg Exten: 2 x 10 180lbs
Calves: 4 x 15-20
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Training
Still a ever increasing progression in strength.

Diet:
High Carbs and fat, moderate fats.

Supplement Anagen
Great improvement in strength again.

Posted by: jkeithc82 Apr 17 2006, 02:49 PM

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ Apr 13 2006, 09:28 PM)

Great improvement in strength and I weighed myself today and was at a solid 185. That’s a 5lbs increase in 9 days, obviously some of it is fat but nonetheless my diet has remained pretty static, the only changes I make is the amount of carbs I consume which range from 100-400.

Whoa!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 17 2006, 04:03 PM

QUOTE (jkeithc82 @ Apr 17 2006, 03:49 PM)

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ Apr 13 2006, 09:28 PM)

Whoa!

Actually a double WHOA. If I limit carb intake I maintain fullness and drop fat.

Posted by: John87405 Apr 17 2006, 06:16 PM

jkeithc82 gotta a question...i am goin to be doin a cutting of prostanzonal and was wondering if i could stack the two togwther in order to not loose any of my size. Let me know what you guys think.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 17 2006, 10:20 PM

Wrong forum.

Day 13
Flat Bench: 5 x 5 (200lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 6-10 (30 degree) 120lbs
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) (50lbs- 10lb increase)
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs) 10lbs increase
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12
A1) Skullcrushers: 2 x 6-10

Training
Great workout today.

Diet:
I reduced carbs over the weekend to approximately 40-60 grams. Today I felt just as full but tighter.

Supplement Anagen
Great fullness all around, weights felt relatively lighter compared to last Monday. Muscle mass has defiantly increased!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 18 2006, 11:02 PM

Day 14

Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18

A2G Squats: 5 x 5, 250lbs (25lb increase)
Leg Press: 3 x 6 12 Plates (DId low reps today)
Calves: DC Style

Training: Not the best workout I had but it was decent.

Diet:
Carbs have been around 250grams for the past 3 days while protein and fats remain high.

Overall thoughts:
I wanted to drop a small amount of body fat since my weight increased too rapidly. Today I was at 183lbs a small drop but nothing too significant. I feel just as muscular and full as I did a week earlier. Strength continues to increase and hopefully an increase in muscle mass will follow.

Posted by: hrdgain81 Apr 19 2006, 10:26 AM

yeah so i guess your using Anagen ... I havent been over here in a while so I didnt see this thread.

Looking real good slayer. I may have to add this to my pct.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 19 2006, 12:26 PM

QUOTE (hrdgain81 @ Apr 19 2006, 11:26 AM)

yeah so i guess your using Anagen ... I havent been over here in a while so I didnt see this thread.

Looking real good slayer. I may have to add this to my pct.

haha thanks Sir. Check bbing.net!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 20 2006, 10:18 PM

Day 16
Thursday: Upper 2

Low Incline Smythe: 19 RP (rest paused) 160lbs
Standing Military Press: 3 x 5-8 110bs
Pulldowns(2x15,12 wide),(1x12 medium) 140lbs (10lb increase)
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 140lbs (20lb increase)
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 100lbs

Training
No change in strength today

Diet:
Spot on.

Supplement Anagen
No comment.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 21 2006, 09:23 PM

Day 17 – Saturday
Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12
A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker) 260lbs
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 270lbs
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10
Leg Exten: 2 x 10
Calves: 1 x 15-20
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Training
BLAH, horrible training day. Not rested nor motivated.

Posted by: Pxboarder Apr 21 2006, 11:18 PM

i feel you pain man, i had that same feelign yesterday and wow you just feel pissed at yourself for wasting a work out....

Posted by: poison Apr 22 2006, 12:39 AM

Wow, I rarely get that, I guess because I only hit it 3 times a week for an hour or a bit more.

If I'm tired I take Driven and it really perks me the hell up.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 25 2006, 09:13 PM

QUOTE (poison @ Apr 22 2006, 01:39 AM)

Wow, I rarely get that, I guess because I only hit it 3 times a week for an hour or a bit more.

If I'm tired I take Driven and it really perks me the hell up.

I rarely get that as well, it was simply foreshadowing a greater illness (fever...).

Hopefully I will be back in the gym on Wednesday/Thursday to resume where I left off. Diet has been consistent regardless.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 27 2006, 12:42 PM

Day 23

Upper 1
Flat Bench: 5 x 5 (190lbs) (-10lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 6-10 (30 degree) 110lbs (-10lbs)
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) 50lbs (- 10lb)
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs) -10lbs
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12
A1) Skullcrushers: 2 x 6-10

Training
Mediocre workout today. I am still not feeling 100%, I have been sick for the past week. Weights fell by 10lbs on almost every single exercise. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.

Supplement Anagen
Nothing new to report.

Posted by: Christoph22123 Apr 27 2006, 04:09 PM

you jump almost 10 days and nothing new to report? Did you miss ten days due to fever? Did you stop Anagen while sick? Where are you with this now?

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 28 2006, 09:45 PM

Day 24

Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18

A2G Squats: 7 x 5, 225 (Felt to easy, I increased volume slightly to avoid having to wait for the leg press machine to free up)
Leg Press: 2 x 10 10 Plates (12reps came out easy)
Calves: DC Style

Overall thoughts:
Despite my illness, I still was able to maintain my weight (183-185lbs). Which is interesting since when I fell ill* a few months ago I lost about 5-6lbs in the same amount of time. Perhaps Anagen preserved some muscle mass.

I don’t usually get sick but I have been over stressing myself lately with school and so fourth; next week will be better.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 28 2006, 09:50 PM

>you jump almost 10 days and nothing new to report?

6 days, yes due to my fever! In the last two days I haven’t been pushing myself to maximum intensity, so could not objectively comment on strength.

>Did you stop Anagen while sick? Where are you with this now?

No, I consumed Anagen while sick, what’s interesting is that despite being sick I managed to maintain my same weight. When I fell sick earlier this winter I dropped about 5 lbs. I feel that Anagen helped preserve muscle mass. After training today, I felt as muscular and full as I did before my fever.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 28 2006, 09:51 PM

I will be back too full intensity on Monday/Tuesday!

Posted by: ed72338 Apr 29 2006, 11:27 PM

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ Apr 28 2006, 09:50 PM)

Hmm, that's interesting that you didn't lose any weight. Don't know if you've been back to the gym but I wonder if strength has gone down or stayed the same. This product in addition to being a solid bulker might really be a great supp for cutting.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Apr 30 2006, 01:44 AM

QUOTE (ed72338 @ Apr 30 2006, 12:27 AM)

I trained for two days after my illness, and my strength did not decrease significantly. Bear in mind that I choose to train at a lower intensity (10lbs less on most compound movements) since I did not want to aggravate my condition.

I will be back @ full intensity on Monday, and will keep you posted regarding my strength.

I agree, ECDY makes for a solid bulker/ cutter. In fact from what I hear people were able to gain lean muscle mass during a cut!

I appreciate your comments.

Posted by: Christoph22123 Apr 30 2006, 10:36 AM

No strength decrease, that's interesting. Sounds like a good supp.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 2 2006, 10:52 PM

Day 27
Thursday: Upper 2

Incline Press: 3x5 160lbs
Standing Military Press: 3 x 5-8 110bs
Pulldowns (2x15,12 wide),(2x12 medium) 140lbs
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 140lbs
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 110lbs (10lbs increase)

Training
Weights stayed the same, however felt much easier. I could have easily added 10lbs to each exercise, however I wanted to make sure I was fully recovered.

Diet:
Spot on.

Supplement Anagen
In the first two weeks of supplementing with Anagen, my strength increased dramatically (10lbs/week). Soon after, I noticed much greater muscle density. My lagging parts in particular, have really begun to develop. It really is unbelievable what this supplement helped me to achieve. Prior to usage, my weight and strength remained constant, now it is increasing at a steady rate and has not started to diminish. Right now, I am noticing even greater muscle fullness.

While out of the gym for a week, I was able to resume with a ZERO decrease in strength and weight.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 2 2006, 11:02 PM

Day 28 – Tuesday
Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12

A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker) 260lbs
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 225lbs
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10 200
Leg Exten: 2 x 10 200
Calves: 1 x 15-20 275
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Training
Great workout today, I pushed my self very hard on A2G squats as a result couldn’t perform as well on dead lifts.

On a side note, I will be moving out of residence tomorrow and my diet will really start to develop even further! I am excited to get away from my relatively monochromatic diet, and through in some variety!

Posted by: jkeithc82 May 3 2006, 07:51 PM

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ May 2 2006, 09:52 PM)

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Supplement Anagen
In the first two weeks of supplementing with Anagen, my strength increased dramatically (10lbs/week). Soon after, I noticed much greater muscle density. My lagging parts in particular, have really begun to develop. It really is unbelievable what this supplement helped me to achieve. Prior to usage, my weight and strength remained constant, now it is increasing at a steady rate and has not started to diminish. Right now, I am noticing even greater muscle fullness.

While out of the gym for a week, I was able to resume with a ZERO decrease in strength and weight.

This is awesome man!

Posted by: Succio May 3 2006, 10:49 PM

Do u think this a good product for strength slayer? thats the primary reason i want to try this.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 4 2006, 01:21 PM

Excellent for strength, however bear in mind that I am using Anagen in conjunction with a strength training program

If I compare my current strength progression to that of a couple months ago without anagen, my strength is increasing much more rapidly now then ever before.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 4 2006, 10:24 PM

Day 30

Upper 1
Flat Bench: 5 x 5 (190lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 6-10 (30 degree) 120lbs (+10lbs)
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) 50lbs
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs)
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12
A1) Skullcrushers: 2 x 6-10

Training
Fantastic workout today, bench stayed the same but felt much easier. Hopefully next week I will be able to set a new PR! Every day strength increases, I am able to lift more and more.

Today I had an odd experience with Loaded Fascia Stretches, while stretching out my triceps I had a horrible pain in my elbow and shoulder, perhaps use a lighter dumbbell?

Supplement Anagen
I plan to add a bit more cardio (2x a week for 40 mins) just to lean out slightly. I am certain that anagen will help preserve muscle mass even while on a slight deficit.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 5 2006, 09:13 PM

Day 31

Tuesday: Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18

A2G Squats: 3x5 2x3, 240 (+15lbs)
Leg Press: 3 x 8 12 Plates (+2 Plates)
Calves: DC Style

Overall thoughts:
Holy shit, strength is increasing at the same rate as before my illness. Wow!

I have been on Anagen for a month now and strength hasn’t even begun to plateau. I am at 185 lbs, going to start leaning out a bit. My weight has increased by 10lbs.

Posted by: CDONDICI May 5 2006, 11:22 PM

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ May 5 2006, 09:13 PM)

Overall thoughts:
Holy shit, strength is increasing at the same rate as before my illness. Wow!

I have been on Anagen for a month now and strength hasn’t even begun to plateau. I am at 185 lbs, going to start leaning out a bit. My weight has increased by 10lbs.

Thats awesome slayer, what percentage of your gains would you contribute to the anagen?

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 7 2006, 03:26 PM

At least 4-5 of lean body weight, I am over estimating the amount of fat gain; its actually unnoticeable. I made minor changes to my diet (40grams increase of carbs) while everything else remained static.

I plan to order another 2 bottles tonight and consume at a slightly higher dosage, Trouble has also suggested some dietary changes to improve sensitivity and I am very curious to know how that will work out.

Posted by: CDONDICI May 7 2006, 05:37 PM

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ May 7 2006, 03:26 PM)

I plan to order another 2 bottles tonight and consume at a slightly higher dosage, Trouble has also suggested some dietary changes to improve sensitivity and I am very curious to know how that will work out.

Me too, can you post up the changes?

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 8 2006, 08:59 PM

QUOTE (CDONDICI @ May 7 2006, 06:37 PM)

QUOTE (Slayer of Souls @ May 7 2006, 03:26 PM)

Me too, can you post up the changes?

Still waiting on it actually, I will get back to you.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 8 2006, 09:02 PM

Day 33

Upper 1
Flat Bench: 3 x 3 (190lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 5 (30 degree) 120lbs (+10lbs)
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) 50lbs
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs)
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12

Training
Strength was non existent tonight, it was very odd. Hopefully tomorrow will be better, its probably just stress or insufficient time to recover :S

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 10 2006, 11:32 PM

Day 34

Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18
Skull Crushers 2 x 10

A2G Squats: 5x5 240 (TOO EASY

Leg Press: 3 x 8 12 Plates
Calves: DC Style

Last week I had difficulty pushing out 3 reps with 240, while today I did I was able to execute each rep with great A2G motion.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls May 17 2006, 02:22 PM

Will post up my final week log and conclusion in the next day or so.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Jun 1 2006, 11:41 AM

Day 38

Upper 1
Flat Bench: 5x5 (200lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 10 (30 degree) 120lbs
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) 50lbs
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs)
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12

Training
I kept my weights consistent today however increased reps slightly, I succeeded with little difficulty. Fantastic workout, definition is really starting to increase along with muscle volume.

Day 34

Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18
Skull Crushers 2 x 10

A2G Squats: 5x5 260 (Jumped up 20lbs)
Leg Press: 3 x 8 12 Plates
Calves: DC Style

I pyramided my weights up while doing A2G squats with no problems whatsoever. I feel the Anagen must be megadosed if one wishes to notice greater anabolic effects.

Day 36 –FINAL DAY
Thursday: Upper 2

Incline Press: 3x5 170lbs (10lb increase)
Standing Military Press: 3 x 8 110bs
Pulldowns (2x15,12 wide),(2x12 medium) 140lbs
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 140lbs
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 130lbs (20lbs increase)

Training
Strength as usual continued to increase.

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Jun 1 2006, 11:48 AM

1 Week Log WITHOUT Anagen

Day 37
Lower 2
Barbell Curls: 2 x 6-10
Standing Reverse Curls: 1 x 12

A2G Squats: 1 x 4-8, 1 x 20 (widow-maker) 270lbs –All time high
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 225lbs
Ham. Curls: 2 x 10 200
Leg Exten: 2 x 10 200
Calves: 1 x 15-20 275
Abs Work: 5 x 10

Training
Great workout today, I reached an all time high on A2G, even without Anagen. Proves that I was able to maintain my strength.

Day 40

Upper 1
Flat Bench: 5x5 (200lbs)
Incline Dumbbell: 2 x 10 (30 degree) 120lbs
Incline DB Flyes: 1 x 12-15 (15 degree) 50lbs
JS Rows: 4 x 6 (170lbs)
Lateral Raise: 2 x 10-12

Today all weights remained the same as the previous week. As far as muscle volume and definition go, I have been able to maintain all my gains.

Day 42
Lower 1
Incline Curls: 2 x 6-8
Hammers: 1 x 12-18
Skull Crushers 2 x 10

A2G Squats: 5x5 270 (Jumped up 10lbs)
Leg Press: 3 x 8 12 Plates
Calves: DC Style

Excellent progress today, strength is still increasing and have reached my all time max on squats!

Day 44
Upper 2

Incline Press: 3x5 170lbs (10lb increase)
Standing Military Press: 3 x 8 110bs
Pulldowns (2x15,12 wide),(2x12 medium) 140lbs
Reverse Pulldown 1-12 140lbs
Rev. P-downs: 2 x 10-12 130lbs (20lbs increase)

Training
Strength remained the same as the previous week. I am surprised that I have been able to maintain both strength, size and definition!

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Jun 1 2006, 12:03 PM

Final Review:

Overall, Scivation’s Anagen has helped me significantly in bringing up my strength as well as muscle volume and size. I increased my dosage gradually and was able to notice a dramatic difference in muscle volume. To maximize efficacy of Anagen I felt a dosage of 6 capsules worked very well for me. That will result in a bottle lasting only 15 days, but for the cost I feel that this is defiantly worth the investment during a cut/bulk or even maintenance.

My sickness was an unfortunate event, however it allowed me to see the effects Anagen had even during this period of recovery; I maintained all strength, size, and definition when I resumed my training 1 week later.

Normally when I increased my calories by approximately 200-400/day I noticed a greater increase in fat gain, however while on Anagen most of my gains were lean muscle mass. Hence I was able to increase my caloric intake and minimize fat gain.

Now lets see my strength progressions on my major lifts.
Squats 5x5 225  270 (45lbs)
Rack Dead lifts: 3 x 5 270lbs – varied*
Bench 4x5 180lbs 5x5 200lbs (20lbs)

*Widow makers seemed to have really have a negative impact on my deadlift performance. I see it as a flaw in my program.

Starting weight: 180lbs—>188lbs

Posted by: Slayer of Souls Jun 1 2006, 12:12 PM

To be honest, it seems like my strength progressions was not entirely progressive or even that great on paper. But if I combine all the results that were combined with my strength gain i.e, size, definition, fullness; it is defiantly worth the cost. I have experimented with various supplements in the past and Anagen defiantly given that extra edge I was looking for. I plan to order another bottle shortly but am still confused on aspects regarding plan origin and effectiveness.

Posted by: Crum Jun 1 2006, 02:07 PM

thx for the indepth log and congrats on ya gains