urg862's review on Animal Rage XL Grape of Wrath

[Swolepez]

First of all, thanks again to Animal & Universal for this opportunity!
My tub of Rage XL finally came in tonight.... first thoughts: A little disappointed in the 30 servings over 44 like the original....other than that I'm happy with the profile and the Creapure and GlycoCarn sound intriguing. Also Universal makes great purple flavored supps so hopefully Animal does as well!

So currently I'm trying to cut, so my cals are at 2300ish ....so I'm hoping Rage XL will give me that extra push...

I'm following Dorian Yate's HIT style of training. So only 1 working set per exercise with 2 forced reps and 2 negatives on most exercises. I feel like a training style like this needs something like Rage to get me going.
My split looks like this:
Mon - Shoulders/ Tri's/calves
Tues - back/ p. delts/ forearms
Thurs - chest/ bi's
sat - legs

except for this wk.....I've only done shoulders bc I was waiting for Animal Rage XL to come in. lol. So back tomorrow, chest on Friday, legs on Saturday.


Along with Rage XL, I will be taking Animal Pak & Universal Torrent (maybe Storm as well).

So I will start my Rage XL journey tomorrow!

[J-Dawg]

Definitely in for this review--Looking forward to your thoughts!

In regards to the servings--In order to provide a solid price point on the new Rage XL as well as to include the potent new ergogenic additives, the servings per bottle were lowered slightly.

[Swolepez]

Definitely in for this review--Looking forward to your thoughts!

Thanks J, will post my back workout tonight!

regards to the servings--In order to provide a solid price point on the new Rage XL as well as to include the potent new ergogenic additives, the servings per bottle were lowered slightly.

oh don't worry, I got over the serving size real quick when I read the ingredient list and additives!

[Swolepez]

First off.....flavor is....GOOD! A tiny bit strong but very good, plus I tend to love Grape flavored supps! Smelled almost like some of Universal's grape flavored supps
mixibility = perfect, no clumps or residue on the inside of my shaker
effect = usually at the end of my workout I'm ready to be done....not today, I wanted to lift some more lol!.
Took just 1 scoop and seems perfect so far.

Today's workout: Back/ P.delts/ Forearms Dorian Yates HIT Style Training (usually perform 2 forced reps and 2 negatives with each exercise, usually written down as 2:2)

Lat Pulldowns = 230 x 8. 2 forced reps:2 negatives reps
DB Pullovers = 75 x 8 2:2
T Bar Row = 405 x 10 (didn't perform forced reps or neg bc the spotter couldn't step on the end of the bar the whole time and accidently let go)
Rack Deadlift = 435 x 8 (never perform forced rep or neg on these bc lower back is involved)
Back Extensions = 4 x 15 (my weak point lol)
DB Rear Delt Raises = 35 x 10 2:1
Machine Reverse Flies = 120 x 9 2:2
DB wrist curls = 20 x 8 2:2
EZ Curl Reverse Wrist curl = 95 x 8 2:2
DB Hammer Curls = 50 x 8 2:2

Usually I'm spent after this but had more energy today with Rage XL so I just did extra volume for forearms.....


Bc of the extra energy, I might perform a drop set on each exercise after I perform the 2 forced and 2 negative Reps.

DAY 2 tomorrow!

[Swolepez]

All I'm going to be taking with Rage XL is Animal Pak & Universal Torrent.....

I was going to use Universal Storm as well but after 5 days of using it, I end up in the restroom with the runs each time for about an hour or 2 before it goes away LOL...no matter if I'm taking it on workout days or on off days.

[G Diesel]

All I'm going to be taking with Rage XL is Animal Pak & Universal Torrent.....

Shit, if you're training hard and eating right, that just might be all you need.

Kill it my brother.

Peace, G

[J-Dawg]

Looking good so far!

For flavoring--feel free to tweak the amount of water you use. How much did you mix it with this time?

[Swolepez]

Shit, if you're training hard and eating right, that just might be all you need.

Kill it my brother.

Peace, G

Thanks for stopping by G!

yep, one of the first things that stuck with me when I joined this Forvm is Universal Rep's "Less is More" approach to supps. Although I should've ordered Green Apple Avalanche over Cherry Berry when it came to Universal Torrent, BUT this is a RAGE XL thread so oh well, next time......LOL

[Swolepez]

Looking good so far!

For flavoring--feel free to tweak the amount of water you use. How much did you mix it with this time?

And feeling good so far as well! At least for this wk I will stick to 1 scoop......yesterday, used 4 oz, might go with 6oz today. I think that they may be the sweet spot for me...

[Jay]

Really? I thought the cherry torrent was spot on. Really cant go wrong with any flavors. Anyways strong review so far. Excited to hear that it has glycocarn and creapure in it? New additions to this already awesome product.

[Swolepez]

I forgot to mention: I've never actually ran a whole tub of Rage before..... just a couple of samples and half a 10 serving sample from bodybuilding.com....but I can already tell that the flavor is alot better, LOL. I feel about the same amount of raw energy and it kicks in just as fast which is a big plus for me...I never tried more that scoop before bc I just had samples and didn't want to use too fast lol, so I cant compare 2 scoops original vs 2 scoops XL.

BUT I have tried 2 scoops of Shock Therapy and I believe I got just as much, if not more energy from 1 scoop of Rage XL. The pump wasn't as great when compared to 2 scoop shock therapy (but again I had only 1 scoop Rage) but I had a good bicep pump on a back day, so that was an awesome plus. I never felt pumps from the original rage samples.

When the New Stak became available ( & before I knew I had to pay $19,000 in school loans) I dropped some serious cash for 2 bottles of Animal Test & the new Stack and ran them for 6 wks straight........Let me just say this: My strength went up BUT I'm actually pulling/pushing even more weight with Rage XL right now.....so go figure!


My plan is to run have the tub on 1 scoop & then the second half on either 1.5 or 2 scoops so I can log how each dosage felt/effected me.

I got Chest/Bi's today So I will let yall know how that goes tonight!

[Swolepez]

Really? I thought the cherry torrent was spot on. Really cant go wrong with any flavors. Anyways strong review so far. Excited to hear that it has glycocarn and creapure in it? New additions to this already awesome product.

How much water do you use for Torrent Jay? That might be the issue....

& yeah I was excited too!!!

[DANO]

Looks good!
I am using torrent myself, and I have to say that the sour citrus is my favorite.

[Swolepez]

Chest/ Bi's.....Dorian Yates HIT Style ( + a drop set)

Honestly....today sucked...... For one I was stupid and ate lasagna for breakfast.....2nd, My wife and I are housesitting for a friend for 2 weeks so all of today was spent packing and getting groceries, so my diet was off and I hardly ate..... needless to say I didn't want to lift at all....I took 1 scoop of Rage XL in 6oz of water and it tasted a little better but I will probably stick to the 4oz shot! I felt energy during my warm up on the treadmill but I didn't feel an extra push too much during my workout.....also I had a new spotter today for my chest portion so I explained to him what negatives & forced reps were...he just didn't get it and couldn't help too much during my workout...... I kept the same weight as last wk for most of my lifts but actually went down in reps today.....Idk if its bc I'm eating less so my energy is going down or for the situations I had today and not getting enough quality foods in.....needless to say I will up my dose tomorrow to 1.5 scoops bc I have legs @ 6.45am!!


BUT....all in all, I got a good pump from Rage Xl!!

[Swolepez]

Looks good!
I am using torrent myself, and I have to say that the sour citrus is my favorite.

I probably will run a tub of each flavor to be honest...lol

[Swolepez]

Today was legs @ 6:45 am in the morning..... I took 1.5 scoops of Rage XL today with 6oz water and lifted on an empty stomach......and wow I still had a great workout!!! Felt a good energy and a good focus as well! Will continue to use 1.5 scoops for the rest of the time & maybe 2 scoops on leg day.

Legs/Calves.....Dorian Yates HIT Style (with a dropset after each exercise)

Leg Extensions = 285 x 11 [+ 2 forced reps: 2 negatives]...... drop set: 190 x 15
Leg Press = 835 x 10 [+ 2f]......Drop set: 540 x 15
Barbell Squats: 405 x 10....Drop Set: 225 x 20
Lying Hamstring Curls = 212.5 x 8 [+ 2f:2n]..... Drop Set: 100 x 12
Dumbbell Still Leg Deadlift = 90 x 8
Seated Hamstring Curl = 170 x 7 [+ 2f:2n]....Drop Set: 70 x 25
Standing Calf Raise = 410 x 15 [+ 2f:2n].....Drop Set: 270 x 15
Seated Calf Raises = 145 x 8 [+ 2f:2n]....drop set: 55 x 20



I never get a pump in my legs no matter what I do....drop sets, rest pauses, super sets....& today I actually got a little something! So far I'm loving Rage XL!

[Swolepez]

Chest/ Bi's.....Dorian Yates HIT Style ( + a drop set)

Honestly....today sucked...... For one I was stupid and ate lasagna for breakfast.....2nd, My wife and I are housesitting for a friend for 2 weeks so all of today was spent packing and getting groceries, so my diet was off and I hardly ate..... needless to say I didn't want to lift at all....I took 1 scoop of Rage XL in 6oz of water and it tasted a little better but I will probably stick to the 4oz shot! I felt energy during my warm up on the treadmill but I didn't feel an extra push too much during my workout.....also I had a new spotter today for my chest portion so I explained to him what negatives & forced reps were...he just didn't get it and couldn't help too much during my workout...... I kept the same weight as last wk for most of my lifts but actually went down in reps today.....Idk if its bc I'm eating less so my energy is going down or for the situations I had today and not getting enough quality foods in.....needless to say I will up my dose tomorrow to 1.5 scoops bc I have legs @ 6.45am!!


BUT....all in all, I got a good pump from Rage Xl!!

Just realized that I forgot to write my lifts for this session:
Barbell Incline Press = 295 x 5.....drop set = 185x10
Smith Machine Decline = 270x6.....drop set = 155x8
Machine Flat Bench = 280x11 [2 forced reps: 2 negatives]....drop set = 180x8
Incline Dumbbell Flies = 75x5 [2f:2n]
Dumbbell Incline Curls = 40x9 [2f:2n]......drop set = 20x15
EZ Bar Curl = 100x8 [2f:2n].....drop set = 65x11
EZ Bar Preacher Curls = 75x8 [2f:2n]....drop set = 45x8

[Swolepez]

My diet has SUCKED lately...I only ate 2 meals today (one being Red Robin, lol) but Rage XL still gave me an awesome workout!!

Shoulders/Triceps..... Dorian Yates Style (with 1 drop set)

DB Shoulder Press = 95x13 [left arm gave out on the last rep, so no forced or negative reps]..... drop set = 50x15
DB Side Raise = 40x12 [2 forced reps:2 negatives].....drop set = 20x15
Machine Side Raises = 100x8 [2f:2n]....drop set = 50x15
DB Shoulder Shrugs = 110x25....drop set = 80x20
EZ Bar Skullcrusher = 115x12 [2f:2n]....(forgot to perform drop set)
Cable Tricep Pushdowns = 110x12 [2f:2n]...drop set = 70x15
One Arm Cable Tricep Ext = 25 x 15 [2:2]


Energy was AWESOME!!! Took 1.5 scoops in 6oz water....definitely my best workout on Rage XL so far...cant wait for tomorrow's back session....

Again, pump in my shoulders/triceps was great!


Also for those who haven't seen the container size yet, this is Animal Rage XL next to the Animal Shaker

[Swolepez]

Ok guys, depending on your tolerance to stims, don't take Rage XL too close to bed time.... I took 1.5 scoops last night around 7pm .... Was up all night. Lol. Rage XL is some strong stuff!

Gonna train back today on 1.5 scoops! Will report my workout later on tonight..

[DANO]

Ok guys, depending on your tolerance to stims, don't take Rage XL too close to bed time.... I took 1.5 scoops last night around 7pm .... Was up all night. Lol. Rage XL is some strong stuff!

Gonna train back today on 1.5 scoops! Will report my workout later on tonight..

Used 1.5 scoops today... blew up my arms for sure!