Approved Log MidLifeGains. Cut in PCT then Fourth Cycle: Lean gains

[midlifegains]

Hello again.

I dropped off the forums and training in general towards the end of my second cycle. Planning a fourth cycle now and wanted opinions. Previous cycles, body comp, strength gains, physical progress, diet, sleep, exercise. below

I am two weeks into PCT and will get blood in 6 weeks.
1.5iu HGH.
20mg tamoxifen
25mg Clomiphene

==STATS==
39
6'0
87 kg
15% BF

==GOALS==

• Lean gains
• Continued increased strength.
• Reduce body fat.

Ideally, I'd like to drop as much body fat as possible while still gaining.

I've been keeping up the calories in PCT to avoid muscle loss, so I added some fat. At what point post-cycle does it make sense to have a calorie deficit, or does it at all? I've dropped from 25% to 15% body fat in the last year, so I'm definitely going in the right direction. It would be nice to drop a few more percent for summer, either on or off-cycle.

Then, what is a strong combo for lean gains and appropriate for an intermediate 4th cycle?

==CYCLES==

First cycle - 8 weeks in April / May.
Test Pyramid 125 -> 375mg 1/w
HGH 3 IU / d am first thing
4 weeks
Clomiphen 50mg

Second Cycle - 8 weeks c/ 17/7/23
4 weeks
30mg turo am
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

4 weeks
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

Third Cycle - 8 weeks Dec / Jan
8 weeks
500 mg test p/w
10 mg cardarine

==BODY COMP==

Weight: (Jan 23 - Now)
According to withings.
88kg
Muscle +11.5 kg
Fat: -5.5kg

Dexa bf%:
9/8/22 25.1%
13/10/23 15.0%

Weight, Fat, Muscle

==STRENGTH GAINS==

Solid gains in last year.
Squat + 120%
Row + 120%
Lat Pull + 80%
Bench + 80%
Shoulders +70%
Bicep curl +80%
Triceps +70%

==Physical Progress==

Now

2023 - October

2023 - July

2023 - April

==DIET==

I'll post updates but my diet is very good. Been targeting 3500 cals + exercise.
7am. 6eggs,2 bananas,200g greek yoghurt
10am. 400g fresh fruit (berries, melon, mango, papaya, similar)
1pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
6pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
120g protein powder/bar total throughout day.

==SLEEP==

8 hours.

==EXERCISE==
Gym 4 days off cycle. Will post.
Swim/Bicycle 1-2 days. Need to increase off cycle.

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Hello again.

I dropped off the forums and training in general towards the end of my second cycle. Planning a fourth cycle now and wanted opinions. Previous cycles, body comp, strength gains, physical progress, diet, sleep, exercise. below

I am two weeks into PCT and will get blood in 6 weeks.
1.5iu HGH.
20mg tamoxifen
25mg Clomiphene

==STATS==
39
6'0
87 kg
15% BF

==GOALS==

• Lean gains
• Continued increased strength.
• Reduce body fat.

Ideally, I'd like to drop as much body fat as possible while still gaining.

I've been keeping up the calories in PCT to avoid muscle loss, so I added some fat. At what point post-cycle does it make sense to have a calorie deficit, or does it at all? I've dropped from 25% to 15% body fat in the last year, so I'm definitely going in the right direction. It would be nice to drop a few more percent for summer, either on or off-cycle.

Then, what is a strong combo for lean gains and appropriate for an intermediate 4th cycle?

==CYCLES==

First cycle - 8 weeks in April / May.
Test Pyramid 125 -> 375mg 1/w
HGH 3 IU / d am first thing
4 weeks
Clomiphen 50mg

Second Cycle - 8 weeks c/ 17/7/23
4 weeks
30mg turo am
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

4 weeks
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

Third Cycle - 8 weeks Dec / Jan
8 weeks
500 mg test p/w
10 mg cardarine

==BODY COMP==

Weight: (Jan 23 - Now)
According to withings.
88kg
Muscle +11.5 kg
Fat: -5.5kg

Dexa bf%:
9/8/22 25.1%
13/10/23 15.0%

Weight, Fat, Muscle
View attachment 23647

==STRENGTH GAINS==

Solid gains in last year.
Squat + 120%
Row + 120%
Lat Pull + 80%
Bench + 80%
Shoulders +70%
Bicep curl +80%
Triceps +70%

View attachment 23640
View attachment 23641


==Physical Progress==

Now

View attachment 23645

2023 - October

View attachment 23646

2023 - July

View attachment 23644
2023 - April

View attachment 23643

==DIET==

I'll post updates but my diet is very good. Been targeting 3500 cals + exercise.
7am. 6eggs,2 bananas,200g greek yoghurt
10am. 400g fresh fruit (berries, melon, mango, papaya, similar)
1pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
6pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
120g protein powder/bar total throughout day.

==SLEEP==

8 hours.

==EXERCISE==
Gym 4 days off cycle. Will post.
Swim/Bicycle 1-2 days. Need to increase off cycle.

@midlifegains happy you are back in action.

I'd like to see you update us more with full diet as you go and some training as you go.

Would be positive if you throw up some meal pics and training pics.

btw, pct pics would be great, to see more pct details please.

Also you look AMAZING! the transformation went well, super shedded and abs popping, you look straight amazing bro!

 

[LevButlerov]

Hello again.

I dropped off the forums and training in general towards the end of my second cycle. Planning a fourth cycle now and wanted opinions. Previous cycles, body comp, strength gains, physical progress, diet, sleep, exercise. below

I am two weeks into PCT and will get blood in 6 weeks.
1.5iu HGH.
20mg tamoxifen
25mg Clomiphene

==STATS==
39
6'0
87 kg
15% BF

==GOALS==

• Lean gains
• Continued increased strength.
• Reduce body fat.

Ideally, I'd like to drop as much body fat as possible while still gaining.

I've been keeping up the calories in PCT to avoid muscle loss, so I added some fat. At what point post-cycle does it make sense to have a calorie deficit, or does it at all? I've dropped from 25% to 15% body fat in the last year, so I'm definitely going in the right direction. It would be nice to drop a few more percent for summer, either on or off-cycle.

Then, what is a strong combo for lean gains and appropriate for an intermediate 4th cycle?

==CYCLES==

First cycle - 8 weeks in April / May.
Test Pyramid 125 -> 375mg 1/w
HGH 3 IU / d am first thing
4 weeks
Clomiphen 50mg

Second Cycle - 8 weeks c/ 17/7/23
4 weeks
30mg turo am
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

4 weeks
500mg test pw
10mg Cardarine

Third Cycle - 8 weeks Dec / Jan
8 weeks
500 mg test p/w
10 mg cardarine

==BODY COMP==

Weight: (Jan 23 - Now)
According to withings.
88kg
Muscle +11.5 kg
Fat: -5.5kg

Dexa bf%:
9/8/22 25.1%
13/10/23 15.0%

Weight, Fat, Muscle
View attachment 23647

==STRENGTH GAINS==

Solid gains in last year.
Squat + 120%
Row + 120%
Lat Pull + 80%
Bench + 80%
Shoulders +70%
Bicep curl +80%
Triceps +70%

View attachment 23640
View attachment 23641


==Physical Progress==

Now

View attachment 23645

2023 - October

View attachment 23646

2023 - July

View attachment 23644
2023 - April

View attachment 23643

==DIET==

I'll post updates but my diet is very good. Been targeting 3500 cals + exercise.
7am. 6eggs,2 bananas,200g greek yoghurt
10am. 400g fresh fruit (berries, melon, mango, papaya, similar)
1pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
6pm. Fresh seafood or chicken or meat with fresh vegetables and salad
120g protein powder/bar total throughout day.

==SLEEP==

8 hours.

==EXERCISE==
Gym 4 days off cycle. Will post.
Swim/Bicycle 1-2 days. Need to increase off cycle.

@midlifegains nice! new log, and I was subbed to the old log

@midlifegains happy you are back in action.

I'd like to see you update us more with full diet as you go and some training as you go.

Would be positive if you throw up some meal pics and training pics.

btw, pct pics would be great, to see more pct details please.

Also you look AMAZING! the transformation went well, super shedded and abs popping, you look straight amazing bro!

i agree with NPC please update more details big bro

 

[stevesmi]

while that is an amazing intro on this log
I will be following let's do this

 

[midlifegains]

27th Feb.
5th week Off Cycle
3rd week PCT

Aiming to lose as little gains as possible while putting on little fat.
I would love advice on additional ab exercise and variety. I do most days.

Drugs:
1.5IU HGH
Clomid 25mg
Tamoxifen 20mg
Cardarine 10mg

Sleep:
8 hours

Training: (Kilograms)
Back, Shoulders, Triceps, Abs

Pull ups 4 x 9
Cable Row 3 x 12 (60,75,75)
DB Row 4 x 8 (18,24,26,26)
DB Reverse Fly 4x8 (10,12,12,12)
Shotgun Row 4x10 (20,25,25,25)

Cable Face Pull 4x8 (20,25,30,30)
DB Shoulder Press 4 x 8 (16,18,20,20)
Cable Front Raise 4x8 (10,12.5,15,15)

CG Bench 4x8 (40,50,50,50)
Cable rope tri 5 x 8 (18,25,31,35,35)
DB Skullcrusher 10,10,8 (12,14,16)

Ab crunch (4x15) 72.5
Cable Core Twist 3 x 8 (30)
Ab crunch machine one shoulder towards opposite knee (Not sure what this is called)
(4x8 (22.5)

Food:
7am
6 eggs
2 bananas
200g greek yoghurt

9am
Toast
Peanut butter 30g
light butter 15g

10am
Barebells bar 200 cal. 20g protein.

1pm
Lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot,
Frittata - Spinach
Chicken Breast
Lentil, Pork, Salami Stew

7pm
Salmon
Artichoke hearts
Cauliflower
Greek Salad

 

[midlifegains]

My asks.
1. Advice on standard calorie intake (w/out exercise. I aim to consume additional calories to match exercise) if looking to protect muscle gains and avoid fat gains. I've been around 3500 the last few weeks.
2. Suggested varied, ideally weighted (i think) abdominal exercises targetting 5 sessions a week.
3. Does anyone distribute the N2 products in Europe? My last shipment from the US didn't make it.

 

[Mobster]

You'll get the best support if you don't drop off towards the ends of cycles

 

[Quadsweep]

food pictures look amazing
your diet is definitely on point

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro looks really good look at the training you're doing
nice job and you definitely hammered away

 

[JasonPriest]

very impressive start to this log
i like how you are using hgh in pct

 

[MONSTRO]

Monstro is interested in a pct log like this
I just stay on year-round LOL so it's interesting to see

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

this hopefully you can make a strong recovery
make sure you keep us updated

 

[2Thick]

it's going to be normal to lose a little strength
pct is not meant to be great, but you should rebound well

 

[e2]

good idea using hgh
it can help with good things

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

The food looks almost artistic
I'm amazed at what I'm seeing with these pictures

 

[chesty]

nice work on the training
you hit different muscle groups hard

 

[ROIDDERS]

I always like to train a couple sets of ABS at the end of the workout
it makes for some good core work

 

[ceo]

Bros nice work
I'm really looking forward to your next update

 

[ballin2504]

Very nice start to the log