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Veteran Log PrinceDaddy 2025 Bodybuilding Log (Masters 55+ Competitor)

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Starting my new thread for this year. I will start logging more frequently and with my typical detail and thoughts. Focus, focus, right?

I have been on TRT since 2017. I started competing in national NPC Masters shows in 2019. Basically trying to get an IFBB Pro card. I'm nothing special. Just an older 56 year old guy with a love for bodybuilding and the gym. I have improved over the years. Better placing were in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. I think my best look was last year. Although, this year I competed at heavier weight with more fullness, just think I was leaner and sharper last year.

My previous logs are below.
2024: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...bodybuilding-log-masters-55-competitor.97210/
2023: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/princedaddy-2023-log-here-we-go-again.87659/
2022: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/contest-peak-cycle-year-85007.html

These are my tentative dates
01/01 Clean Eating
01/31 Pre Cycle Blood Work
02/01 Clean Bulk Cycle / Wet Compounds
05/03 Cut Cycle / Dry Compounds
07/16 NPC Masters Nationals
08/27 NPC North Americans

Starting today, I move towards more clean and healthy foods. I am having ground beef (93/7) with bell peppers and onions as I type this.
I did get up and hit the gym this morning at 6am opening time. I think I may have been one of the first cars in the lot. Parked up real close.
Hit my chest and shoulders 3x10 of 225 from seated barbell front shoulder press, incline bench and decline bench. Followed by smith machine where I move the bench from decline to vertical and do 1x10 at each increment with 7 to 8 in total. I end with front and back on the last set with 225 and 135 and the bar. I have been banding the 135 on the back end for increased tension.

These past few months my workouts have been consistent. My diet much more flexible. No PEDs other than my doctor prescribed TRT 200mg/weekly. Of course the typical ancillaries along with HCGenerate to for supplemental support. I'm eager to get started on my cycle. I won't start till Feb 1. Will do bloodwork the day before.

As a 56 year old lifter, I wish I had the joint flexibility of 30 or 40 year old. My last dose of anabolics was in August. Each month I could feel the joint getting progressively irritated. It has been a limiting factor. In years past I did dabble with other compounds in the off season but this year I decided to really do a health phase and be completely TRT only. I don't feel like I lost much strength or muscle. If anything while I am fluffy, this is the leanest 200 lbs I have ever been. I am hairy at the moment so no progress shots till I shed some hair. I do notice my muscle separation. I also see some maybe muscle maturity, that freaky muscle look where my bicep and delt tie in. I really need to get rid of the hair to really see it.

Everything I plan to do in the log is going to focus on the bodybuilding stage. My weakness is my belly distention and blocky mid section. I'm not sure how much muscle mass I can add at my age as I have been lifting weights since I was 16 and bodybuilding since 2010. So, conditioning and posing will be uber important. I have lifted like a power lifter going for maxes. My thinking had been a strong muscle is bigger muscle. At my age, I'm just not feeling it anymore. My focus will be feeling the muscle, going thru full range of motion, being able to stop and control it anywhere on the glide path. Getting more quality reps and hopefully growing.

I have been on this board since 2019, I genuinely appreciate the education, support and engagement the EVO community provides.

Let's see what 2025 holds.

Wednesday : Chest/Shoulders

Wake Up @ 201
Post Workout @ 197
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
 
The good thing about your heavy training over the years is that you will be able to lift much heavier than the average bodybuilder with volume. My plan is to do the same as you after I get my goals accomplished in powerlifting. I think you will be surprised how much muscle you will put on when you start training higher volume 12-15 rep sets. It might be challenging on your cardiovascular side but stick with it and big things will happen.
 
Thursday : Traps/Tris/RDLs

Wake Up @ 200
Post Workout @ 199
Step Count: 16K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Good workout today. Maybe just the idea of re-focusing for 2025 is making the body adjust. Joints felt much better. Strength on point.
Hoping to be closer to 190 by the end of the month. This should happen by food choice change alone. Clean vs snacks/open diet.

The Jan rush has not yet happened at my gym. I would expect this Sat and next week for that to change.

Let's go!
 
Starting my new thread for this year. I will start logging more frequently and with my typical detail and thoughts. Focus, focus, right?

I have been on TRT since 2017. I started competing in national NPC Masters shows in 2019. Basically trying to get an IFBB Pro card. I'm nothing special. Just an older 56 year old guy with a love for bodybuilding and the gym. I have improved over the years. Better placing were in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. I think my best look was last year. Although, this year I competed at heavier weight with more fullness, just think I was leaner and sharper last year.

My previous logs are below.
2024: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...bodybuilding-log-masters-55-competitor.97210/
2023: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/princedaddy-2023-log-here-we-go-again.87659/
2022: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/contest-peak-cycle-year-85007.html

These are my tentative dates
01/01 Clean Eating
01/31 Pre Cycle Blood Work
02/01 Clean Bulk Cycle / Wet Compounds
05/03 Cut Cycle / Dry Compounds
07/16 NPC Masters Nationals
08/27 NPC North Americans

Starting today, I move towards more clean and healthy foods. I am having ground beef (93/7) with bell peppers and onions as I type this.
I did get up and hit the gym this morning at 6am opening time. I think I may have been one of the first cars in the lot. Parked up real close.
Hit my chest and shoulders 3x10 of 225 from seated barbell front shoulder press, incline bench and decline bench. Followed by smith machine where I move the bench from decline to vertical and do 1x10 at each increment with 7 to 8 in total. I end with front and back on the last set with 225 and 135 and the bar. I have been banding the 135 on the back end for increased tension.

These past few months my workouts have been consistent. My diet much more flexible. No PEDs other than my doctor prescribed TRT 200mg/weekly. Of course the typical ancillaries along with HCGenerate to for supplemental support. I'm eager to get started on my cycle. I won't start till Feb 1. Will do bloodwork the day before.

As a 56 year old lifter, I wish I had the joint flexibility of 30 or 40 year old. My last dose of anabolics was in August. Each month I could feel the joint getting progressively irritated. It has been a limiting factor. In years past I did dabble with other compounds in the off season but this year I decided to really do a health phase and be completely TRT only. I don't feel like I lost much strength or muscle. If anything while I am fluffy, this is the leanest 200 lbs I have ever been. I am hairy at the moment so no progress shots till I shed some hair. I do notice my muscle separation. I also see some maybe muscle maturity, that freaky muscle look where my bicep and delt tie in. I really need to get rid of the hair to really see it.

Everything I plan to do in the log is going to focus on the bodybuilding stage. My weakness is my belly distention and blocky mid section. I'm not sure how much muscle mass I can add at my age as I have been lifting weights since I was 16 and bodybuilding since 2010. So, conditioning and posing will be uber important. I have lifted like a power lifter going for maxes. My thinking had been a strong muscle is bigger muscle. At my age, I'm just not feeling it anymore. My focus will be feeling the muscle, going thru full range of motion, being able to stop and control it anywhere on the glide path. Getting more quality reps and hopefully growing.

I have been on this board since 2019, I genuinely appreciate the education, support and engagement the EVO community provides.

Let's see what 2025 holds.

Wednesday : Chest/Shoulders

Wake Up @ 201
Post Workout @ 197
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
@PrinceDaddy awesome bro ;) been following you for years, EVO family full support love and respect for your journey
 
Starting my new thread for this year. I will start logging more frequently and with my typical detail and thoughts. Focus, focus, right?

I have been on TRT since 2017. I started competing in national NPC Masters shows in 2019. Basically trying to get an IFBB Pro card. I'm nothing special. Just an older 56 year old guy with a love for bodybuilding and the gym. I have improved over the years. Better placing were in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. I think my best look was last year. Although, this year I competed at heavier weight with more fullness, just think I was leaner and sharper last year.

My previous logs are below.
2024: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...bodybuilding-log-masters-55-competitor.97210/
2023: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/princedaddy-2023-log-here-we-go-again.87659/
2022: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/contest-peak-cycle-year-85007.html

These are my tentative dates
01/01 Clean Eating
01/31 Pre Cycle Blood Work
02/01 Clean Bulk Cycle / Wet Compounds
05/03 Cut Cycle / Dry Compounds
07/16 NPC Masters Nationals
08/27 NPC North Americans

Starting today, I move towards more clean and healthy foods. I am having ground beef (93/7) with bell peppers and onions as I type this.
I did get up and hit the gym this morning at 6am opening time. I think I may have been one of the first cars in the lot. Parked up real close.
Hit my chest and shoulders 3x10 of 225 from seated barbell front shoulder press, incline bench and decline bench. Followed by smith machine where I move the bench from decline to vertical and do 1x10 at each increment with 7 to 8 in total. I end with front and back on the last set with 225 and 135 and the bar. I have been banding the 135 on the back end for increased tension.

These past few months my workouts have been consistent. My diet much more flexible. No PEDs other than my doctor prescribed TRT 200mg/weekly. Of course the typical ancillaries along with HCGenerate to for supplemental support. I'm eager to get started on my cycle. I won't start till Feb 1. Will do bloodwork the day before.

As a 56 year old lifter, I wish I had the joint flexibility of 30 or 40 year old. My last dose of anabolics was in August. Each month I could feel the joint getting progressively irritated. It has been a limiting factor. In years past I did dabble with other compounds in the off season but this year I decided to really do a health phase and be completely TRT only. I don't feel like I lost much strength or muscle. If anything while I am fluffy, this is the leanest 200 lbs I have ever been. I am hairy at the moment so no progress shots till I shed some hair. I do notice my muscle separation. I also see some maybe muscle maturity, that freaky muscle look where my bicep and delt tie in. I really need to get rid of the hair to really see it.

Everything I plan to do in the log is going to focus on the bodybuilding stage. My weakness is my belly distention and blocky mid section. I'm not sure how much muscle mass I can add at my age as I have been lifting weights since I was 16 and bodybuilding since 2010. So, conditioning and posing will be uber important. I have lifted like a power lifter going for maxes. My thinking had been a strong muscle is bigger muscle. At my age, I'm just not feeling it anymore. My focus will be feeling the muscle, going thru full range of motion, being able to stop and control it anywhere on the glide path. Getting more quality reps and hopefully growing.

I have been on this board since 2019, I genuinely appreciate the education, support and engagement the EVO community provides.

Let's see what 2025 holds.

Wednesday : Chest/Shoulders

Wake Up @ 201
Post Workout @ 197
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Actually noteworthy. Proof that we don't need to be 'on' all the time
 
My gym is already packed.

So looking forward to seeing what happens over the next few days.
 
It's a good opportunity for the New Year's to put up a new log.

The beef sounds really good that you put together with the onions and peppers.
 
I like your goals for sure, man.
There's nothing wrong with a step back year, like this to get things back in order.
 
Wow, so you're going with the pro card for 2025, that's going to be exciting. I like the target weight. I think 175 lbs is perfect.
 
Pro card or bust sounds really fun.

Going to enjoy reading this log throughout the early part of the year.
 
Friday : Plate loaded curls / Cable Crunches

Wake Up @ 200
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Not sure if the new year reset is psychological but ready to get started. Some good workouts. Maybe it is the haircut I got yesterday. Maybe it is the dental cleaning, or maybe it is shredding the back hair yesterday. I'm eager to get started.

I have been trying to add size to my delts doing all kinds of shoulder movements (arnold presses, dumb bell lateral raises, front raises) I have seen all 3 heads separate in the mirror. Just not sure how to get it to grow some more. I make sure I hit all 3 heads. I feel like maybe at my genetic limit. Baseballs to softballs?

I am keeping the core and ab work in place. In my off time. I lowered the rep count but kept a minimum version of it. I'm not doing any hanging lifts. I want to get under 190 before I start doing pullups and leg raises.

Eating watermelon at the moment. I plan trying to clean fruits, vegetables, this month. I will be finishing some off diet foods with no more being purchased.

Ready to get back to it!

Thanks everyone!
 
I have been trying to add size to my delts doing all kinds of shoulder movements (arnold presses, dumb bell lateral raises, front raises) I have seen all 3 heads separate in the mirror. Just not sure how to get it to grow some more. I make sure I hit all 3 heads. I feel like maybe at my genetic limit. Baseballs to softballs?
@PrinceDaddy with shoulders generally its genetics but volume is key, not heavy weights. The volume on sides and fronts is going to be key.

I am keeping the core and ab work in place. In my off time. I lowered the rep count but kept a minimum version of it. I'm not doing any hanging lifts. I want to get under 190 before I start doing pullups and leg raises.
Have you been doing more planks? You need to add them for core work.

Eating watermelon at the moment. I plan trying to clean fruits, vegetables, this month. I will be finishing some off diet foods with no more being purchased.
My understanding you're prepping for a show long term this year and on a budget, I would switch to carnivore.
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

I must admit my joints and muscles feel good. Nothing has changed supplement/ped wise. I have begun eating clean since Jan 1. Only 4 days, I would not expect an impact. Maybe more psychological? Weight is trending down. Hunger is normal.

Todays work out
The warm up / core stretch
4x20 Reverse hyperextension
Adductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Abductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Seated Calf machine - singles each side from top spot to weight of 110, both legs from 110 to 300 (10 reps each)
Standing Calf machine - drop 1 spot from the top each set till about 240 (10 reps)
Ab crunches / vacuums / twists / single leg Bulgarian warm up

Squat Rack Time ( about 10 reps each)
Bar Squat in rack
Bar Squat on wedge
135 on wedge
135 banded high box squat
225 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat ( Add belt)
405 banded high box squat ( 7 sets of 10)
315 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
315 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
225 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
225 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
135 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 sit on the wedge for 30 seconds or so ( 1 wide stance / 1 narrow stance)

Trap bar
* Change from last year is to go lighter on the deads. Try to get more range of motion slo mo using smaller lighter plates with more control, burn and focus.
RDL Trap bar (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 25 each side (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Trap deadlift 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 2 25s
Trap deadlift 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 25s
Empty Trap bar dead lift (2 sets of 20)

Smith machine with wedge
Back Squat
Empty bar (2 sets of 10)
1 plate (2 sets of 10)
2 plate (2 sets of 10)
Front Squat 2 plates (3 reps)
Front Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Zercher Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Bar Sissy Squat (10 reps)

Leg Press ( about 10 reps each set)
2 plates each side
4 plates each side
6 plates each side
8 plates each side
10 plates each side
more leg placement
10 plates each side
9 plates each side calves
8 plates each side
7 plates each side calves
6 plates each side
5 plates each side calves
4 plates each side
3 plates each side calves
2 plates single leg press / front 10 / side 10
1 plate single leg press / front 10 / side 10

Finish with leg extension and leg curl machines with similar one pin drop at a time from the top.
35 min stair mill
Steam/Sauna
Shower/shave and go home.

And there you have it. I'm there for quite a bit. Seems to be ok for me.

Ready to construct my clean bulk cycle for Feb-April. Likely very similar to last year.

Thanks peeps!
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

I must admit my joints and muscles feel good. Nothing has changed supplement/ped wise. I have begun eating clean since Jan 1. Only 4 days, I would not expect an impact. Maybe more psychological? Weight is trending down. Hunger is normal.

Todays work out
The warm up / core stretch
4x20 Reverse hyperextension
Adductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Abductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Seated Calf machine - singles each side from top spot to weight of 110, both legs from 110 to 300 (10 reps each)
Standing Calf machine - drop 1 spot from the top each set till about 240 (10 reps)
Ab crunches / vacuums / twists / single leg Bulgarian warm up

Squat Rack Time ( about 10 reps each)
Bar Squat in rack
Bar Squat on wedge
135 on wedge
135 banded high box squat
225 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat ( Add belt)
405 banded high box squat ( 7 sets of 10)
315 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
315 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
225 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
225 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
135 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 sit on the wedge for 30 seconds or so ( 1 wide stance / 1 narrow stance)

Trap bar
* Change from last year is to go lighter on the deads. Try to get more range of motion slo mo using smaller lighter plates with more control, burn and focus.
RDL Trap bar (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 25 each side (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Trap deadlift 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 2 25s
Trap deadlift 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 25s
Empty Trap bar dead lift (2 sets of 20)

Smith machine with wedge
Back Squat
Empty bar (2 sets of 10)
1 plate (2 sets of 10)
2 plate (2 sets of 10)
Front Squat 2 plates (3 reps)
Front Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Zercher Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Bar Sissy Squat (10 reps)

Leg Press ( about 10 reps each set)
2 plates each side
4 plates each side
6 plates each side
8 plates each side
10 plates each side
more leg placement
10 plates each side
9 plates each side calves
8 plates each side
7 plates each side calves
6 plates each side
5 plates each side calves
4 plates each side
3 plates each side calves
2 plates single leg press / front 10 / side 10
1 plate single leg press / front 10 / side 10

Finish with leg extension and leg curl machines with similar one pin drop at a time from the top.
35 min stair mill
Steam/Sauna
Shower/shave and go home.

And there you have it. I'm there for quite a bit. Seems to be ok for me.

Ready to construct my clean bulk cycle for Feb-April. Likely very similar to last year.

Thanks peeps!
@PrinceDaddy big big leg day wow :D
how much pump did you have after this? lol amazing

I am waiting for the clean bulk talk, i think macros this year will be a big play.
@Pigsy @AE1079 @RoidRage69 @s.gentz check out this hardcore volume
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

I must admit my joints and muscles feel good. Nothing has changed supplement/ped wise. I have begun eating clean since Jan 1. Only 4 days, I would not expect an impact. Maybe more psychological? Weight is trending down. Hunger is normal.

Todays work out
The warm up / core stretch
4x20 Reverse hyperextension
Adductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Abductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Seated Calf machine - singles each side from top spot to weight of 110, both legs from 110 to 300 (10 reps each)
Standing Calf machine - drop 1 spot from the top each set till about 240 (10 reps)
Ab crunches / vacuums / twists / single leg Bulgarian warm up

Squat Rack Time ( about 10 reps each)
Bar Squat in rack
Bar Squat on wedge
135 on wedge
135 banded high box squat
225 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat ( Add belt)
405 banded high box squat ( 7 sets of 10)
315 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
315 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
225 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
225 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
135 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 sit on the wedge for 30 seconds or so ( 1 wide stance / 1 narrow stance)

Trap bar
* Change from last year is to go lighter on the deads. Try to get more range of motion slo mo using smaller lighter plates with more control, burn and focus.
RDL Trap bar (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 25 each side (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Trap deadlift 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 2 25s
Trap deadlift 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 25s
Empty Trap bar dead lift (2 sets of 20)

Smith machine with wedge
Back Squat
Empty bar (2 sets of 10)
1 plate (2 sets of 10)
2 plate (2 sets of 10)
Front Squat 2 plates (3 reps)
Front Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Zercher Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Bar Sissy Squat (10 reps)

Leg Press ( about 10 reps each set)
2 plates each side
4 plates each side
6 plates each side
8 plates each side
10 plates each side
more leg placement
10 plates each side
9 plates each side calves
8 plates each side
7 plates each side calves
6 plates each side
5 plates each side calves
4 plates each side
3 plates each side calves
2 plates single leg press / front 10 / side 10
1 plate single leg press / front 10 / side 10

Finish with leg extension and leg curl machines with similar one pin drop at a time from the top.
35 min stair mill
Steam/Sauna
Shower/shave and go home.

And there you have it. I'm there for quite a bit. Seems to be ok for me.

Ready to construct my clean bulk cycle for Feb-April. Likely very similar to last year.

Thanks peeps!
That's a crazy level of volume. Esp on squats
 
I'm going to nail my legs the same way today.

You got me motivated now.
 
Looking really good. My man, I like how you're taking time to stretch and warm up as well.
 
Keep up the good work. I like that. You're doing the trap bar and the leg to back.
 
Wow, what a good job on this one prince!

And you also have time to do cardio and hit the sauna as well. You are a beast.
 
That's the way Champions spend their Saturday for sure.
And I like how you all so finish it out with a shower and a shave.
 
Beautiful job on this/

You hit that workout with its purpose!
 
Prince your lifestyle and mentality are rare.
very few people can accomplish in 1 week what you can accomplish in 1 hour !
 
Killer Bru
 
Sunday : Chest/Shoulders/Delts

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My workouts have a lot of volume. I also do quite a bit of what is called junk volume. My belief is at 56, I can't get to the heaviest weight without work in the glide path or range of motion. I need the stretch and repetition so I tend to build up to my top sets then do pyramid back down focusing on more control. I notice my sets get better later in the movement. I could go much heavier on my movements but it gets sloppy and it is under 5 reps. I also become more injury prone. I am looking to get 8-12 on my top sets. I take fixed breaks between sets to time the intervals. I have the time and it seems to work for me. I don't feel like I am overtrained as I do sleep, I do get a little sore, but nothing excessive. I'm ready to rip the next day. At the end of the day, my goal is to feel the intended muscle group. Feel the contraction. Pray for growth.

My joints are most definitely feeling much better. Maybe new year/ new me feels.

Ab/Core warm up

Seated Shoulder Barbell press/Incline Barbell Press/ Decline Barbell Press in that order
4 top sets of 225
2 banded sets of 135

Smith Machine
2 plates each side adjusting bench thru 7 pin positions from decline to shoulder press one set at time with 8- 10 reps for the set
1 Back 2 plates each side
1 Back 1 plate each side

Plate loaded front press/Plate incline front press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Singles each side 10 reps with 2 plates each side
Singels each side 10 reps with 1 plate each side

Plate loaded shoulder press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Facing bench 2 plates each side then 1 plate each side
10 reps both hands
10 reps single hand
10 reps standing

Reverse Pec Dec / Front Pec Dec
5 pin drops starting from top , 2 spots at a time.

Dip Pin Machine
Every other pin drop from top to about 200lbs, 10 reps each

Fly Pin machine (about 10 reps)
4 pin drops from top with every other weight break
Reverse delt
Single Side Delt
Single Reverse delt
Fly

Dumbell press
Incline then flat
10x20
10x40
10x60
10x80

Dumbell flys (only 20s)
Adjust bench from decline to shoulder press about 7 bench positions

35 min stairmill

Sauna first today then steam

Shower

Tomorrow is back day @ 4AM

Let's go!
 
Sunday : Chest/Shoulders/Delts

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My workouts have a lot of volume. I also do quite a bit of what is called junk volume. My belief is at 56, I can't get to the heaviest weight without work in the glide path or range of motion. I need the stretch and repetition so I tend to build up to my top sets then do pyramid back down focusing on more control. I notice my sets get better later in the movement. I could go much heavier on my movements but it gets sloppy and it is under 5 reps. I also become more injury prone. I am looking to get 8-12 on my top sets. I take fixed breaks between sets to time the intervals. I have the time and it seems to work for me. I don't feel like I am overtrained as I do sleep, I do get a little sore, but nothing excessive. I'm ready to rip the next day. At the end of the day, my goal is to feel the intended muscle group. Feel the contraction. Pray for growth.

My joints are most definitely feeling much better. Maybe new year/ new me feels.

Ab/Core warm up

Seated Shoulder Barbell press/Incline Barbell Press/ Decline Barbell Press in that order
4 top sets of 225
2 banded sets of 135

Smith Machine
2 plates each side adjusting bench thru 7 pin positions from decline to shoulder press one set at time with 8- 10 reps for the set
1 Back 2 plates each side
1 Back 1 plate each side

Plate loaded front press/Plate incline front press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Singles each side 10 reps with 2 plates each side
Singels each side 10 reps with 1 plate each side

Plate loaded shoulder press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Facing bench 2 plates each side then 1 plate each side
10 reps both hands
10 reps single hand
10 reps standing

Reverse Pec Dec / Front Pec Dec
5 pin drops starting from top , 2 spots at a time.

Dip Pin Machine
Every other pin drop from top to about 200lbs, 10 reps each

Fly Pin machine (about 10 reps)
4 pin drops from top with every other weight break
Reverse delt
Single Side Delt
Single Reverse delt
Fly

Dumbell press
Incline then flat
10x20
10x40
10x60
10x80

Dumbell flys (only 20s)
Adjust bench from decline to shoulder press about 7 bench positions

35 min stairmill

Sauna first today then steam

Shower

Tomorrow is back day @ 4AM

Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy for sure lets go bro damn you put in the volume again big time
on the macros how much you doing with this volume?
 
Dont feel bad brother im just an average 36 year old attempting to attain the same goal and dream of competing and a shot at a pro card one day, im right here with you 💪
 
Sunday : Chest/Shoulders/Delts

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My workouts have a lot of volume. I also do quite a bit of what is called junk volume. My belief is at 56, I can't get to the heaviest weight without work in the glide path or range of motion. I need the stretch and repetition so I tend to build up to my top sets then do pyramid back down focusing on more control. I notice my sets get better later in the movement. I could go much heavier on my movements but it gets sloppy and it is under 5 reps. I also become more injury prone. I am looking to get 8-12 on my top sets. I take fixed breaks between sets to time the intervals. I have the time and it seems to work for me. I don't feel like I am overtrained as I do sleep, I do get a little sore, but nothing excessive. I'm ready to rip the next day. At the end of the day, my goal is to feel the intended muscle group. Feel the contraction. Pray for growth.

My joints are most definitely feeling much better. Maybe new year/ new me feels.

Ab/Core warm up

Seated Shoulder Barbell press/Incline Barbell Press/ Decline Barbell Press in that order
4 top sets of 225
2 banded sets of 135

Smith Machine
2 plates each side adjusting bench thru 7 pin positions from decline to shoulder press one set at time with 8- 10 reps for the set
1 Back 2 plates each side
1 Back 1 plate each side

Plate loaded front press/Plate incline front press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Singles each side 10 reps with 2 plates each side
Singels each side 10 reps with 1 plate each side

Plate loaded shoulder press
1 plate each side 10 reps
2 plates each side 10 reps
Facing bench 2 plates each side then 1 plate each side
10 reps both hands
10 reps single hand
10 reps standing

Reverse Pec Dec / Front Pec Dec
5 pin drops starting from top , 2 spots at a time.

Dip Pin Machine
Every other pin drop from top to about 200lbs, 10 reps each

Fly Pin machine (about 10 reps)
4 pin drops from top with every other weight break
Reverse delt
Single Side Delt
Single Reverse delt
Fly

Dumbell press
Incline then flat
10x20
10x40
10x60
10x80

Dumbell flys (only 20s)
Adjust bench from decline to shoulder press about 7 bench positions

35 min stairmill

Sauna first today then steam

Shower

Tomorrow is back day @ 4AM

Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy Legit updates bro......keep killing it.......
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

I must admit my joints and muscles feel good. Nothing has changed supplement/ped wise. I have begun eating clean since Jan 1. Only 4 days, I would not expect an impact. Maybe more psychological? Weight is trending down. Hunger is normal.

Todays work out
The warm up / core stretch
4x20 Reverse hyperextension
Adductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Abductor machine - start at pin 2 and drop 2 spots till reaching the bottom 10 reps each
Seated Calf machine - singles each side from top spot to weight of 110, both legs from 110 to 300 (10 reps each)
Standing Calf machine - drop 1 spot from the top each set till about 240 (10 reps)
Ab crunches / vacuums / twists / single leg Bulgarian warm up

Squat Rack Time ( about 10 reps each)
Bar Squat in rack
Bar Squat on wedge
135 on wedge
135 banded high box squat
225 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat
315 banded high box squat ( Add belt)
405 banded high box squat ( 7 sets of 10)
315 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
315 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
225 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
225 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 banded high box squat (1 set wide stance / 1 set narrow stance)
135 conventional banded squat ( 1 facing rack / 1 facing away from rack)
135 sit on the wedge for 30 seconds or so ( 1 wide stance / 1 narrow stance)

Trap bar
* Change from last year is to go lighter on the deads. Try to get more range of motion slo mo using smaller lighter plates with more control, burn and focus.
RDL Trap bar (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 25 each side (2 sets of 10)
RDL Trap bar with 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Trap deadlift 2 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 2 25s
Trap deadlift 25s each side (2 sets of 20)
Farmer walk Trap Bar 60 ft with 25s
Empty Trap bar dead lift (2 sets of 20)

Smith machine with wedge
Back Squat
Empty bar (2 sets of 10)
1 plate (2 sets of 10)
2 plate (2 sets of 10)
Front Squat 2 plates (3 reps)
Front Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Zercher Squat 1 plate (10 reps)
Bar Sissy Squat (10 reps)

Leg Press ( about 10 reps each set)
2 plates each side
4 plates each side
6 plates each side
8 plates each side
10 plates each side
more leg placement
10 plates each side
9 plates each side calves
8 plates each side
7 plates each side calves
6 plates each side
5 plates each side calves
4 plates each side
3 plates each side calves
2 plates single leg press / front 10 / side 10
1 plate single leg press / front 10 / side 10

Finish with leg extension and leg curl machines with similar one pin drop at a time from the top.
35 min stair mill
Steam/Sauna
Shower/shave and go home.

And there you have it. I'm there for quite a bit. Seems to be ok for me.

Ready to construct my clean bulk cycle for Feb-April. Likely very similar to last year.

Thanks peeps!
@PrinceDaddy awesome work right here!
 
Monday : Back

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 16K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

It's dropping down to the 20s in Texas. Got to love our range from 20 to 110. Apparently strong chance of 3-5 inches Wed/Thu/Fri. Went to the grocery store to find empty shelves. Got my vehicle inspection and registration done. Just plugging along.

Today is back day. This is the version I am doing at the moment. I really feel it in my back. Does not feel like too much.

Chest supported T-bar rows
I do a 10 second hang with 3 hand positions
I then do a set of 10 reps pulling
1 plate, 2 plate, 3 plate, 4 plate, then 5 plate
On the way down starting with 5 plates, then removing one and repeating
start with a landmine squat 10-20
Single arm row 10-20
Landmine RDL 10-20
landmine squat with holds at the bottom

Single arm dumb bell rows
1x20x10
1x40x10
1x60x10
1x80x10
1x110x10
3x130x10

Plate loaded Row
1 plate, 2 plate, 3 plates each side
On the way up with 3 hand placements
On the way down, single from each side

Plate loaded lateral pulldown
1 plate, 2 plate, and then 3 plates each side
Then on the way down, single from each side in different sitting position. Trying to get the lats to pop.

Start at pin 1, and drop 2 for 5 total sets
Machine pin row
Machine lat pulldown (front and back)
Use a wide lat bar and a V bar,

Some bar holds hanging, I want to do pullups eventually. I am over 190, but will start working on that as I get closer to 190.

Another good workout in the books.

Tomorrow is my lighter leg day. No high box squats, just as high as 315, but it is banded.

Let's go!
 
Monday : Back

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 16K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

It's dropping down to the 20s in Texas. Got to love our range from 20 to 110. Apparently strong chance of 3-5 inches Wed/Thu/Fri. Went to the grocery store to find empty shelves. Got my vehicle inspection and registration done. Just plugging along.

Today is back day. This is the version I am doing at the moment. I really feel it in my back. Does not feel like too much.

Chest supported T-bar rows
I do a 10 second hang with 3 hand positions
I then do a set of 10 reps pulling
1 plate, 2 plate, 3 plate, 4 plate, then 5 plate
On the way down starting with 5 plates, then removing one and repeating
start with a landmine squat 10-20
Single arm row 10-20
Landmine RDL 10-20
landmine squat with holds at the bottom

Single arm dumb bell rows
1x20x10
1x40x10
1x60x10
1x80x10
1x110x10
3x130x10

Plate loaded Row
1 plate, 2 plate, 3 plates each side
On the way up with 3 hand placements
On the way down, single from each side

Plate loaded lateral pulldown
1 plate, 2 plate, and then 3 plates each side
Then on the way down, single from each side in different sitting position. Trying to get the lats to pop.

Start at pin 1, and drop 2 for 5 total sets
Machine pin row
Machine lat pulldown (front and back)
Use a wide lat bar and a V bar,

Some bar holds hanging, I want to do pullups eventually. I am over 190, but will start working on that as I get closer to 190.

Another good workout in the books.

Tomorrow is my lighter leg day. No high box squats, just as high as 315, but it is banded.

Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy tomorrow less legs is good, slowly pushing the leg game.

Single arm rows today real high volume, you're doing big reps I would add some volume on the last set :D
 
Tuesday : Light Leg Day

Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My weight graph from Aug (Show) to Dec. I'm about 20 lbs away from my stage weight. Not too far. Losing 1lb of fat a week would be 20 weeks.
Screenshot_20250107_085107_Withings.webp


This clean bulk I am thinking
Test Cyp 400mg
EQ 600mg
Test/Deca Blend (use up vial) 200mg
IGF-LR 50mcg
BPC-157 250mcg
HGH 2 units
Proviron 20g 1 ED

Still thinking it thru.

Hit my lighter legs today. No core or ab work to start today.

Banded squats
1x10x bar
1x10x135
1x10x225
8x10x315
2x10x225
2x10x135

Safety Bar Squat
1x10xbar
1x10x130
1x10x220
4x10x310
1x220 squat hold at the bottom
1x135 squat hold at the bottom

Smith Machine Squat
Back Squat
2x10xbar
2x10x1 plate each side
2x10x2 plates each side
Front Squat
1x5x2 plates each side
1x10x1 plate each side
Zercher
1x10x1 plate each side
Sissy Squat
1x10xbar (playing with this movement)

Plate loaded leg press
High foot placement
1x10x2 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x8 plates each side
Lower foot placement
1x10x8 plates each side
1x10x7 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x5 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x3 plates each side
Single Leg
1x10x2 plates each side (Each side)
1x10x1 plates each side (Each side)

Leg Extension
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 110 or so

Leg Curl
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 60 or so

Machine pin calves
Single Leg 10-100
Both Legs 100-200

35 min stair mill

Outdoor walk with my friend. 30 Feels like 15. Brrr

Snow later this week. I have feeling some deload or rest days are coming...
 
Tuesday : Light Leg Day

Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My weight graph from Aug (Show) to Dec. I'm about 20 lbs away from my stage weight. Not too far. Losing 1lb of fat a week would be 20 weeks.
View attachment 68675

This clean bulk I am thinking
Test Cyp 400mg
EQ 600mg
Test/Deca Blend (use up vial) 200mg
IGF-LR 50mcg
BPC-157 250mcg
HGH 2 units
Proviron 20g 1 ED

Still thinking it thru.

Hit my lighter legs today. No core or ab work to start today.

Banded squats
1x10x bar
1x10x135
1x10x225
8x10x315
2x10x225
2x10x135

Safety Bar Squat
1x10xbar
1x10x130
1x10x220
4x10x310
1x220 squat hold at the bottom
1x135 squat hold at the bottom

Smith Machine Squat
Back Squat
2x10xbar
2x10x1 plate each side
2x10x2 plates each side
Front Squat
1x5x2 plates each side
1x10x1 plate each side
Zercher
1x10x1 plate each side
Sissy Squat
1x10xbar (playing with this movement)

Plate loaded leg press
High foot placement
1x10x2 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x8 plates each side
Lower foot placement
1x10x8 plates each side
1x10x7 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x5 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x3 plates each side
Single Leg
1x10x2 plates each side (Each side)
1x10x1 plates each side (Each side)

Leg Extension
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 110 or so

Leg Curl
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 60 or so

Machine pin calves
Single Leg 10-100
Both Legs 100-200

35 min stair mill

Outdoor walk with my friend. 30 Feels like 15. Brrr

Snow later this week. I have feeling some deload or rest days are coming...
 

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Tuesday : Light Leg Day

Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My weight graph from Aug (Show) to Dec. I'm about 20 lbs away from my stage weight. Not too far. Losing 1lb of fat a week would be 20 weeks.
View attachment 68675

This clean bulk I am thinking
Test Cyp 400mg
EQ 600mg
Test/Deca Blend (use up vial) 200mg
IGF-LR 50mcg
BPC-157 250mcg
HGH 2 units
Proviron 20g 1 ED

Still thinking it thru.

Hit my lighter legs today. No core or ab work to start today.

Banded squats
1x10x bar
1x10x135
1x10x225
8x10x315
2x10x225
2x10x135

Safety Bar Squat
1x10xbar
1x10x130
1x10x220
4x10x310
1x220 squat hold at the bottom
1x135 squat hold at the bottom

Smith Machine Squat
Back Squat
2x10xbar
2x10x1 plate each side
2x10x2 plates each side
Front Squat
1x5x2 plates each side
1x10x1 plate each side
Zercher
1x10x1 plate each side
Sissy Squat
1x10xbar (playing with this movement)

Plate loaded leg press
High foot placement
1x10x2 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x8 plates each side
Lower foot placement
1x10x8 plates each side
1x10x7 plates each side
1x10x6 plates each side
1x10x5 plates each side
1x10x4 plates each side
1x10x3 plates each side
Single Leg
1x10x2 plates each side (Each side)
1x10x1 plates each side (Each side)

Leg Extension
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 110 or so

Leg Curl
Sets of 10 from position 1 to about 60 or so

Machine pin calves
Single Leg 10-100
Both Legs 100-200

35 min stair mill

Outdoor walk with my friend. 30 Feels like 15. Brrr

Snow later this week. I have feeling some deload or rest days are coming...

@PrinceDaddy you're back big lifting, thanks for the VID share. :D interesting your volume is amazing.
 
Wednesday : Chest/Shoulders

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Gym is starting to be packed in the AM now. January crowd is force. We have snow predicted for tomorrow and Friday. Snow won't start till 8am so I will get my gym in the morning since I go early. Friday will be a late start or closure depending on snow. Today was a light work out. just doing something.

I seem to be eating very well. I suppose easier to eat clean coming off the off-season. The desire to cut and get ripped is stronger than the desire for a cookie. Just need that to stay true till September.

Happy Wednesday Peeps!
 
Nice work
 
Thursday : Traps / Triceps

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Got to the gym at my usual 4:30AM. It's snowing in DFW. Everything will be shut down the rest of the day. Gym is going to open around 9am tentatively tomorrow.

Today's work out
Core / ab warm up. Vacuums, etc

Alternating RDLs and shrugs between
Dumbbells 20,40,60,80,110,130 each (1 set of 10) vs Plate loaded Shrug machine 1,2,3,4 plates each side

I put the 130s on a bench, I prop up the plate loaded shrug on 7.5 lb dumbbells and starting working on shrugs (2 sets of 10)
dropping 1 plate each side while alternating with the 130 dumb bell shrugs.

Then I do tricep extensions with a variety of bars and positions starting in position 3 and dropping till get to the last ping.
One nuisance is my gym got rid of the v tricep bar, The have new ones but the angle is too wide and causes tennis elbow inflammation.
I just ordered my own bar from Amazon
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I think my gym gets rid of these since the rubber comes loose after excessive use. I find the angle better for my tris and elbows.
I will do pull downs and overhead from back of neck out. Would like to see some more detail and mass on the tris.

Would love to get that freaky arm look like Lee Priest where Platz is in the background.

Happy Thursday Peeps!
 
Thursday : Traps / Triceps

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Got to the gym at my usual 4:30AM. It's snowing in DFW. Everything will be shut down the rest of the day. Gym is going to open around 9am tentatively tomorrow.

Today's work out
Core / ab warm up. Vacuums, etc

Alternating RDLs and shrugs between
Dumbbells 20,40,60,80,110,130 each (1 set of 10) vs Plate loaded Shrug machine 1,2,3,4 plates each side

I put the 130s on a bench, I prop up the plate loaded shrug on 7.5 lb dumbbells and starting working on shrugs (2 sets of 10)
dropping 1 plate each side while alternating with the 130 dumb bell shrugs.

Then I do tricep extensions with a variety of bars and positions starting in position 3 and dropping till get to the last ping.
One nuisance is my gym got rid of the v tricep bar, The have new ones but the angle is too wide and causes tennis elbow inflammation.
I just ordered my own bar from Amazon
View attachment 69139

I think my gym gets rid of these since the rubber comes loose after excessive use. I find the angle better for my tris and elbows.
I will do pull downs and overhead from back of neck out. Would like to see some more detail and mass on the tris.

Would love to get that freaky arm look like Lee Priest where Platz is in the background.

Happy Thursday Peeps!
My gym uses those bars. They are nice even after the rubber comes off. Keeps everything in the right position IMO.
 
Wednesday : Chest/Shoulders

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 20K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Gym is starting to be packed in the AM now. January crowd is force. We have snow predicted for tomorrow and Friday. Snow won't start till 8am so I will get my gym in the morning since I go early. Friday will be a late start or closure depending on snow. Today was a light work out. just doing something.

I seem to be eating very well. I suppose easier to eat clean coming off the off-season. The desire to cut and get ripped is stronger than the desire for a cookie. Just need that to stay true till September.

Happy Wednesday Peeps!

Thursday : Traps / Triceps

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Got to the gym at my usual 4:30AM. It's snowing in DFW. Everything will be shut down the rest of the day. Gym is going to open around 9am tentatively tomorrow.

Today's work out
Core / ab warm up. Vacuums, etc

Alternating RDLs and shrugs between
Dumbbells 20,40,60,80,110,130 each (1 set of 10) vs Plate loaded Shrug machine 1,2,3,4 plates each side

I put the 130s on a bench, I prop up the plate loaded shrug on 7.5 lb dumbbells and starting working on shrugs (2 sets of 10)
dropping 1 plate each side while alternating with the 130 dumb bell shrugs.

Then I do tricep extensions with a variety of bars and positions starting in position 3 and dropping till get to the last ping.
One nuisance is my gym got rid of the v tricep bar, The have new ones but the angle is too wide and causes tennis elbow inflammation.
I just ordered my own bar from Amazon
View attachment 69139

I think my gym gets rid of these since the rubber comes loose after excessive use. I find the angle better for my tris and elbows.
I will do pull downs and overhead from back of neck out. Would like to see some more detail and mass on the tris.

Would love to get that freaky arm look like Lee Priest where Platz is in the background.

Happy Thursday Peeps!
@PrinceDaddy strong training really next level now :D
I think your arms are great and you're not as short as lee priest.
 
Thursday : Traps / Triceps

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 196
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Got to the gym at my usual 4:30AM. It's snowing in DFW. Everything will be shut down the rest of the day. Gym is going to open around 9am tentatively tomorrow.

Today's work out
Core / ab warm up. Vacuums, etc

Alternating RDLs and shrugs between
Dumbbells 20,40,60,80,110,130 each (1 set of 10) vs Plate loaded Shrug machine 1,2,3,4 plates each side

I put the 130s on a bench, I prop up the plate loaded shrug on 7.5 lb dumbbells and starting working on shrugs (2 sets of 10)
dropping 1 plate each side while alternating with the 130 dumb bell shrugs.

Then I do tricep extensions with a variety of bars and positions starting in position 3 and dropping till get to the last ping.
One nuisance is my gym got rid of the v tricep bar, The have new ones but the angle is too wide and causes tennis elbow inflammation.
I just ordered my own bar from Amazon
View attachment 69139

I think my gym gets rid of these since the rubber comes loose after excessive use. I find the angle better for my tris and elbows.
I will do pull downs and overhead from back of neck out. Would like to see some more detail and mass on the tris.

Would love to get that freaky arm look like Lee Priest where Platz is in the background.

Happy Thursday Peeps!
Funny you guys like these so much. Maybe my hand size or something but it’s my least favorite Grip, hurts my wrists.
Nice to have equip that works for you though. Thats why we got our own bars. 💪🌸
 
Friday : Biceps/Abs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 2K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Snow day today. Gym opened at 9AM. Got there with my AM peeps waiting in the lobby to get in. Today's version is taking curl bench up to a cable extension and curling with a carl bar and rope, also throwing in single with rope and handle. I finished with cable crunches on the same machine. Not much of a step count today. Too wet and cold to walk.

I am getting excited about the cycle that will start Feb 1. I have been TRT only since Sept. I feel like I have slowly seen a decline in strength over the months. Not terrible, but noticeable. I can see why folks would do TRT+ during an off season. I would imagine those with higher muscle would need additional androgens to maintain mass in the off season. Maybe a little deca, or primo, or tbol. Should be safe in limited quantities.

Tomorrow is my leg blast day. Looking forward to maintaining strength over the next few weeks. Pre-cycle bloods on 01/31, cycle starts next day.
I have been mostly clean eating since Jan 1. Boiling eggs. Sweet potatoes with cinnamon. Anxious to see the overall body comp changes with the clean cutover. Hoping to be closer to 190 by EOM.

Hotel reservations complete for July and August NPC competitions.

Let's go!
 
Friday : Biceps/Abs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 2K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Snow day today. Gym opened at 9AM. Got there with my AM peeps waiting in the lobby to get in. Today's version is taking curl bench up to a cable extension and curling with a carl bar and rope, also throwing in single with rope and handle. I finished with cable crunches on the same machine. Not much of a step count today. Too wet and cold to walk.

I am getting excited about the cycle that will start Feb 1. I have been TRT only since Sept. I feel like I have slowly seen a decline in strength over the months. Not terrible, but noticeable. I can see why folks would do TRT+ during an off season. I would imagine those with higher muscle would need additional androgens to maintain mass in the off season. Maybe a little deca, or primo, or tbol. Should be safe in limited quantities.

Tomorrow is my leg blast day. Looking forward to maintaining strength over the next few weeks. Pre-cycle bloods on 01/31, cycle starts next day.
I have been mostly clean eating since Jan 1. Boiling eggs. Sweet potatoes with cinnamon. Anxious to see the overall body comp changes with the clean cutover. Hoping to be closer to 190 by EOM.

Hotel reservations complete for July and August NPC competitions.

Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy july will be a huge show for you bro ;) full EVO family support I can see you will get there 100%, 2025 is your year
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Same leg work out as last Saturday, only replacing the trap bar with a regular bar for dead lifts. Same kind of volume. All good.
This week has been a bit screwy due to the snow. Less activity working around the weather.

Had ground chicken this week. 99/1. Interesting how there is little fat around it when cooked.
Here it is:
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just eating more
1) Chicken, beef, turkey
2) Eggs
3) Avocado
4) Sweet potato
5) Nuts / Natural nut butter
6) Blueberries, bananas, watermelon
7) Oat bran
8) Coffee Protein / Whey isolate
9) Greek yogurt

All tasty stuff. Little if any ultra processed items.

Let's go!!!
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Same leg work out as last Saturday, only replacing the trap bar with a regular bar for dead lifts. Same kind of volume. All good.
This week has been a bit screwy due to the snow. Less activity working around the weather.

Had ground chicken this week. 99/1. Interesting how there is little fat around it when cooked.
Here it is:
View attachment 69555

just eating more
1) Chicken, beef, turkey
2) Eggs
3) Avocado
4) Sweet potato
5) Nuts / Natural nut butter
6) Blueberries, bananas, watermelon
7) Oat bran
8) Coffee Protein / Whey isolate
9) Greek yogurt

All tasty stuff. Little if any ultra processed items.

Let's go!!!
@PrinceDaddy i like this meal, you're back to your play bro ;) love this
just some suggestions for the next show bro
you always look amazing ALWAYS but what i saw last show and you have time this time, is try to get more peeled, so more cardio and implement and test dry fasting, aka no food or water then carbs only refeed and time it like the show, see how your body refills
i think your last 2 shows you could have taken at least top 2 easy if you didnt have the subQ water so we need to try to work on it
just a side suggestion brother been following your log for many years now and much EVO family love and respect for you
 
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@PrinceDaddy i like this meal, you're back to your play bro ;) love this
just some suggestions for the next show bro
you always look amazing ALWAYS but what i saw last show and you have time this time, is try to get more peeled, so more cardio and implement and test dry fasting, aka no food or water then carbs only refeed and time it like the show, see how your body refills
i think your last 2 shows you could have taken at least top 2 easy if you didnt have the subQ water so we need to try to work on it
just a side suggestion brother been following your log for many years now and much EVO family love and respect for you
I am struggling bringing a fuller look. I'm often chasing a weight target, whereas. I should be sitting at my target not cutting water and food to make it. I am hoping to do this. Hopefully be under 175 by June 1. Then just pose, pose and bring it in.

Bodybuilding is my laboratory experiment. Analyze and refine. Hopefully put it altogether.

Thanks as always @Npcclassicphysique champ I appreciate your support and encouragement.
 
Sunday : Chest /Shoulders

Wake Up @ 197
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Overall good workout, same as last week. No bands. 4 top sets on my shoulder/incline and decline 225 presses. Feel generally good. Eager to get on the anabolics, but Feb 1 is the start date.

Today's dinner: Eggs & avacado.
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I am struggling bringing a fuller look. I'm often chasing a weight target, whereas. I should be sitting at my target not cutting water and food to make it. I am hoping to do this. Hopefully be under 175 by June 1. Then just pose, pose and bring it in.

Bodybuilding is my laboratory experiment. Analyze and refine. Hopefully put it altogether.

Thanks as always @Npcclassicphysique champ I appreciate your support and encouragement.
@PrinceDaddy i think you can do it bro ;) you have the dedication and always the EVO family respect and love
your level is high, you can only get better this year bro, we got this

i think dialing in earlier this year like May even would help you experiment bro
 
Had no clue that it snowed in Texas.

That is pretty cool.
 
Nice meal that you put together Mr. Prince.

Very healthy and very simple.
 
I gotta eat more turkey as well.

Everybody's always eating chicken and more chicken.
 
Yeah, we weigh too much chicken in the bodybuilding world. There are all, so other things to eat. People got a realize that
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Same leg work out as last Saturday, only replacing the trap bar with a regular bar for dead lifts. Same kind of volume. All good.
This week has been a bit screwy due to the snow. Less activity working around the weather.

Had ground chicken this week. 99/1. Interesting how there is little fat around it when cooked.
Here it is:
View attachment 69555

just eating more
1) Chicken, beef, turkey
2) Eggs
3) Avocado
4) Sweet potato
5) Nuts / Natural nut butter
6) Blueberries, bananas, watermelon
7) Oat bran
8) Coffee Protein / Whey isolate
9) Greek yogurt

All tasty stuff. Little if any ultra processed items.

Let's go!!!

That’s a good food list
 
I knew I forgot something at the store today. Bought everything we needed to make enchiladas but forgot to get avocado.
Last 2 visits I've been thinking spinach and adding it to my meals. Forgot the first time. This last time the store was empty due to the snow storm delaying the supply chain. And then the eggs, limited due to bird flu. Hopefully, I'll remember the next time
 
It would drive me crazy to live in a place that's super hot during the summer and then gets super cold during the winter.
It drives me crazy. I'm fairly certain I would not retire here
From a summer extreme of feels like 115 to winter extreme of feels like 15 in the span of 6 months.

Gotta love Texas.
 
Monday : Back

Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 21K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Good rhythm to my work outs. I like my current version of the back workout. I feel it. Not overly excessive. Strength and ROM are there.
I would like to add hanging bar elements, but would like to see my weight drop below 190 before I start adding wide pull ups.
I do feel like my fat seems to be concentrated around my waist. I can see definition in legs, delts that usually come at lighter weight. I can't be sure as hard to be objective with your self.

Tomorrow is my light leg day.

My modus operandi used to be here at the gym to work out, leave me alone. As i have gotten older and familiar with other members i have become friendly. I encourage you to chat when you have an opening. You see these people week after week doing the same thing you love.
You would be surprised that most people are nice. Words of encouragement. One guy I see with headphones always pushing good weight. i commented on his physique growth. I saw him the following week and he said I made his week. We all need encouragement and support. This is our community!

Let's go!
 
Last 2 visits I've been thinking spinach and adding it to my meals. Forgot the first time. This last time the store was empty due to the snow storm delaying the supply chain. And then the eggs, limited due to bird flu. Hopefully, I'll remember the next time
If I don't write it down I forget. We have a notepad on desk we write stuff down on it daily and then take a photo with the phone.
 
Monday : Back

Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 21K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Good rhythm to my work outs. I like my current version of the back workout. I feel it. Not overly excessive. Strength and ROM are there.
I would like to add hanging bar elements, but would like to see my weight drop below 190 before I start adding wide pull ups.
I do feel like my fat seems to be concentrated around my waist. I can see definition in legs, delts that usually come at lighter weight. I can't be sure as hard to be objective with your self.

Tomorrow is my light leg day.

My modus operandi used to be here at the gym to work out, leave me alone. As i have gotten older and familiar with other members i have become friendly. I encourage you to chat when you have an opening. You see these people week after week doing the same thing you love.
You would be surprised that most people are nice. Words of encouragement. One guy I see with headphones always pushing good weight. i commented on his physique growth. I saw him the following week and he said I made his week. We all need encouragement and support. This is our community!

Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy of course leave me alone bro thats the best way to pump up
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Same leg work out as last Saturday, only replacing the trap bar with a regular bar for dead lifts. Same kind of volume. All good.
This week has been a bit screwy due to the snow. Less activity working around the weather.

Had ground chicken this week. 99/1. Interesting how there is little fat around it when cooked.
Here it is:
View attachment 69555

just eating more
1) Chicken, beef, turkey
2) Eggs
3) Avocado
4) Sweet potato
5) Nuts / Natural nut butter
6) Blueberries, bananas, watermelon
7) Oat bran
8) Coffee Protein / Whey isolate
9) Greek yogurt

All tasty stuff. Little if any ultra processed items.

Let's go!!!
@PrinceDaddy food is looking bomb!
 
Saturday : Heavy Legs

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Same leg work out as last Saturday, only replacing the trap bar with a regular bar for dead lifts. Same kind of volume. All good.
This week has been a bit screwy due to the snow. Less activity working around the weather.

Had ground chicken this week. 99/1. Interesting how there is little fat around it when cooked.
Here it is:
View attachment 69555

just eating more
1) Chicken, beef, turkey
2) Eggs
3) Avocado
4) Sweet potato
5) Nuts / Natural nut butter
6) Blueberries, bananas, watermelon
7) Oat bran
8) Coffee Protein / Whey isolate
9) Greek yogurt

All tasty stuff. Little if any ultra processed items.

Let's go!!!
Nice work
 
Tuesday : Legs Banded Squats/ Safety Squats

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My rack was taken this morning so . Leg curls and leg extensions to warm up. Squats afterwards. Overall good work out. I feel like i just need to work on the 315 depth and rep range. As mentioned before, my sets get better from first set to last set. Is interesting where you feel the movement in the legs. glutes, quads.

I have not yet implemented the weightlifting or metcon shoes. I need to try them on. Part of me wants to wait till Feb 1, new cycle, new shoes, etc..

Almost time.
 
Tuesday : Legs Banded Squats/ Safety Squats

Wake Up @ 198
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 25K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My rack was taken this morning so . Leg curls and leg extensions to warm up. Squats afterwards. Overall good work out. I feel like i just need to work on the 315 depth and rep range. As mentioned before, my sets get better from first set to last set. Is interesting where you feel the movement in the legs. glutes, quads.

I have not yet implemented the weightlifting or metcon shoes. I need to try them on. Part of me wants to wait till Feb 1, new cycle, new shoes, etc..

Almost time.
Good weight today, 315 with proper ATG is perfect. :D
 
Wednesday : Light Chest / Shoulders

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 194
Step Count: 24K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My shorter version of the chest/shoulder work out. 225 for 3 top sets. Everything feels good.

Many thanks to @domestic-supply.com & domestic-supply.com for providing most of the gear for phase one of my prep. Oh, I am so excited...
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Please consider shopping with my sponsor. Thanks!!!

Here is what I am thinking, will run from Feb 1 - May 1, 13 weeks (Wet compounds)

Orals/Peptides (start Feb 8th or Feb 15th)
I want the anabolics to kick in before the peptides.
Proviron 20mg ED
IGF-LR3 50 mcg ED
BPC-157 250mcg ED
HGH 2 iu ED

Injectables (start Feb 1)
Saturday (1ml)
200mg Test / 200 mg Deca Blend (Want to use up this old blend vial)

Tuesday (2ml)
200mg Test
300mg EQ

Thursday (2ml)
200mg Test
300mg EQ

Total
600mg Test
600mg EQ
200mg Deca

Thoughts? Im new to the peptides specifically IGF-LR3. Have experience with everything else. May want to drop to 400 test as I get water retention above 500. So may adjust.

Thanks all!
 
Thursday : Traps /Tris

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 17K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Weight inching up a little. Appetite seems to be up. I am eating clean, today eggs, ground beef. I am finishing off a few health version snack food.
More or less likely I am buying less if any snack or domino foods. Just load up on healthy food. Maybe I'll remember the Spinach.

Any thoughts on the cycle above. Soon. Blood work on Jan 31 for pre-cycle baseline.

Thanks Peeps!
 
Wednesday : Light Chest / Shoulders

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 194
Step Count: 24K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

My shorter version of the chest/shoulder work out. 225 for 3 top sets. Everything feels good.

Many thanks to @domestic-supply.com & domestic-supply.com for providing most of the gear for phase one of my prep. Oh, I am so excited...
View attachment 70144
Please consider shopping with my sponsor. Thanks!!!

Here is what I am thinking, will run from Feb 1 - May 1, 13 weeks (Wet compounds)

Orals/Peptides (start Feb 8th or Feb 15th)
I want the anabolics to kick in before the peptides.
Proviron 20mg ED
IGF-LR3 50 mcg ED
BPC-157 250mcg ED
HGH 2 iu ED

Injectables (start Feb 1)
Saturday (1ml)
200mg Test / 200 mg Deca Blend (Want to use up this old blend vial)

Tuesday (2ml)
200mg Test
300mg EQ

Thursday (2ml)
200mg Test
300mg EQ

Total
600mg Test
600mg EQ
200mg Deca

Thoughts? Im new to the peptides specifically IGF-LR3. Have experience with everything else. May want to drop to 400 test as I get water retention above 500. So may adjust.

Thanks all!
@PrinceDaddy amazing gear, @domestic-supply.com Greg delivers again and the quality is unreal bro ;)

for igf make sure to pin it pre training bro for the max pump with a protein shake/honey mix
why are you doing 200mgs nandrolone with the eq/test? with bpc in there you wont need it for joints if thats the plan imo

Thursday : Traps /Tris

Wake Up @ 199
Post Workout @ 195
Step Count: 17K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs

Weight inching up a little. Appetite seems to be up. I am eating clean, today eggs, ground beef. I am finishing off a few health version snack food.
More or less likely I am buying less if any snack or domino foods. Just load up on healthy food. Maybe I'll remember the Spinach.

Any thoughts on the cycle above. Soon. Blood work on Jan 31 for pre-cycle baseline.

Thanks Peeps!
You're trying to recomp now bro? honestly you're not far out, i would start show prep now, no bulking actual cutting, better come in dry and peeled bro
 
for igf make sure to pin it pre training bro for the max pump with a protein shake/honey mix
why are you doing 200mgs nandrolone with the eq/test? with bpc in there you wont need it for joints if thats the plan imo
I agree, I am just trying to use up a Test/Deca blend vial I have. I also do like it for the joints.
 
@PrinceDaddy amazing gear, @domestic-supply.com Greg delivers again and the quality is unreal bro ;)

for igf make sure to pin it pre training bro for the max pump with a protein shake/honey mix
why are you doing 200mgs nandrolone with the eq/test? with bpc in there you wont need it for joints if thats the plan imo


You're trying to recomp now bro? honestly you're not far out, i would start show prep now, no bulking actual cutting, better come in dry and peeled bro
What do u feel is a good dosage for NPP for muscle growth? 400mg per week?
 
I've not used NPP, Ive used Deca. Joints felt awesome. I believe I did 400mg weekly with test base.
My only issue with Deca was my LDLs. Seem to elevate it.
I just want to find out if there is much difference in using 400mg or more compared to 200mg to my cycle. I like it for joint relief but want to take advantage of it if more is better at muscle building. Will be doing 500mg test, 500mg Primo and wonder if I should go 400-500mg NPP instead of 200mg? What differences could I expect?
 
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