Approved Log 2025 and Beyond Cycle Log

[ceo]

Want it a bit higher on this bulk, not huge amount but estrogen is anti-catabolic helps with muscle repair annd reduces protein breakdown during exercise

I guess it’s about trying to find a sweet spot where little to no ai is needed.

Below is just a copy and paste from the internet as I’m no wordsmith

Estrogen and Muscle Health:

• Muscle Mass and Strength:
  Estrogen-based hormone therapy (HT) can help maintain or increase muscle mass and strength,.
  
  
• Muscle Recovery:
  Estrogen can also enhance muscle recovery from damage or atrophy, which is important for individuals who engage in intense training.
  
  
• Exercise Response:
  Estrogen increases the anabolic response to exercise, meaning that muscles are better able to adapt and grow in response to resistance training.

Other Benefits:

• Bone Health:
  Estrogen plays a vital role in maintaining bone density, which is essential for supporting muscle function and preventing injuries.
• Metabolic Health:
  Estrogen also contributes to overall metabolic health, which can positively impact body composition and muscle mass.

bros yes it has benefits but also you can get gyno and high blood pressure

 

[Trenhead3cc]

bros yes it has benefits but also you can get gyno and high blood pressure

hundred percent , but I can get it a bit higher than 121 during this bulk.

 

[Noah Wixx]

Takes a hell of a man to realise he isnt being the fella he can and should be. Takes an even stronger fella to put his foot down and say enough is enough and make the change to become the best person he can be. Massive hats off to you mate you should be more then proud of yourself brother because I know we all are

^ i could not agree more or say it any better

 

[Noah Wixx]

Bloodwork after 6 weeks
600 sus
300deca
450 eq
25mg proviron. Lowered SHBG nicely.

My e2 was 121. I want it a bit higher and as I’m already on a decent amount of gear I have opted to lower my eq to 375mg per week. Rather than increasing my test.

@Raptor Rep

Nicely done getting bloods veey important aspect.

 

[25homes]

12 months apart these 2 x photos

I’m 36 years old . And 101.5kg fasted at the moment. 189cm

End of 2023 I found the gym again after 5 years off and a battle with alcoholism to the point I would drink mercury apple cider at breakfast before work like it was apple juice.
I was also on anti depressants. I looked in the mirror in disgust Dec 2023 and thought fuck this shit. Quit the meds cold turkey and put my arse back into gear.

My relationship with myself and my wife is better than ever and it’s all because of choosing my health and fitness. I appreciate the support from everyone when I joined the forums start of 2024 , some friends I have made both online and met some in person. The community support is epic

Also to be apart of the team @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep a bunch of legends , a quality source . And now I have my goals for stage in the future. Hopefully season c 2026

Thank you for the shout out on the podcast @stevesmi @Mobster

Nice work.

 

[ceo]

hundred percent , but I can get it a bit higher than 121 during this bulk.

bros we will see play it by ear

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Legs/lower

Warm up sets not recorded
@Raptor Rep

swapped hacksquats for pendulum this morning due to availability of machine . Pendulum squats are fckd how hard they are with little weight. Comparing it to doing 180kg on the hack squat.

Been screwed for time and kids lately, so full fasted cardio day tomorrow morning.

Seated leg curls weights are up.
Calf raises volume is up.
Leg extensions lowered weight a little bit opting for slower again reps. Focusing on the squeeze at the top

Seated leg curl 3 x 10-15
92.3kg x 14
92.3kg x 12
92.3kg x 10
Pendulum squat
20kg x 18
40kg x 12
40kg x 10
40kg x 7
Hip Adductors 3 x 8-12
49kg x 15
49kg x 13
49kg x 9
Hip extension x 3 - 25kg plate
16
15
14
Leg extension 3 x 10-15. (Lowering the weight and really slowing down the movement.
70kg x 14
70kg x 12
70kg x 10
Standing Calf raises 4 x 15-20
145kg x 20
135kg x 20
125kg x 18
115kg x 15

 

[Raptor Rep]

Strong session brother, killed it.

 

[codezz]

Legs/lower

Warm up sets not recorded
@Raptor Rep

swapped hacksquats for pendulum this morning due to availability of machine . Pendulum squats are fckd how hard they are with little weight. Comparing it to doing 180kg on the hack squat.

Been screwed for time and kids lately, so full fasted cardio day tomorrow morning.

Seated leg curls weights are up.
Calf raises volume is up.
Leg extensions lowered weight a little bit opting for slower again reps. Focusing on the squeeze at the top

Seated leg curl 3 x 10-15
92.3kg x 14
92.3kg x 12
92.3kg x 10
Pendulum squat
20kg x 18
40kg x 12
40kg x 10
40kg x 7
Hip Adductors 3 x 8-12
49kg x 15
49kg x 13
49kg x 9
Hip extension x 3 - 25kg plate
16
15
14
Leg extension 3 x 10-15. (Lowering the weight and really slowing down the movement.
70kg x 14
70kg x 12
70kg x 10
Standing Calf raises 4 x 15-20
145kg x 20
135kg x 20
125kg x 18
115kg x 15

Very nice brother!!!!

 

[ballin2504]

Bloodwork after 6 weeks
600 sus
300deca
450 eq
25mg proviron. Lowered SHBG nicely.

My e2 was 121. I want it a bit higher and as I’m already on a decent amount of gear I have opted to lower my eq to 375mg per week. Rather than increasing my test.

@Raptor Rep

@Trenhead3cc that's some good planning man. Nice work

 

[LevButlerov]

Legs/lower

Warm up sets not recorded
@Raptor Rep

swapped hacksquats for pendulum this morning due to availability of machine . Pendulum squats are fckd how hard they are with little weight. Comparing it to doing 180kg on the hack squat.

Been screwed for time and kids lately, so full fasted cardio day tomorrow morning.

Seated leg curls weights are up.
Calf raises volume is up.
Leg extensions lowered weight a little bit opting for slower again reps. Focusing on the squeeze at the top

Seated leg curl 3 x 10-15
92.3kg x 14
92.3kg x 12
92.3kg x 10
Pendulum squat
20kg x 18
40kg x 12
40kg x 10
40kg x 7
Hip Adductors 3 x 8-12
49kg x 15
49kg x 13
49kg x 9
Hip extension x 3 - 25kg plate
16
15
14
Leg extension 3 x 10-15. (Lowering the weight and really slowing down the movement.
70kg x 14
70kg x 12
70kg x 10
Standing Calf raises 4 x 15-20
145kg x 20
135kg x 20
125kg x 18
115kg x 15

Leg destructions

 

[25homes]

Nice work on bloods

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Push

@Raptor Rep

Fuelled by Raptor
Warm up sets recorded for a change
Don’t normally flat bench but thought to mix it up.

Flat bench
60kg x 25
100kg x 16
130kg x 4
120kg x 4
100kg x 10
100kg x 8
Incline smith press (3 x 8-12)
50kg x 16
100kg x 8
100kg x 7
90kg x 10
Seated cable flyes (3 x 10-15) bench set up with back couple feet infront of station. Getting massive stretch (weight each side)
10kg x 13
10kg x 12
10kg x 11
Shoulder press (3 x 8-12reps)
Dumbelll
20kg x 16
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
25kg x 10
Machine seated Lateral raises (3 x 10-15)
55kg x 20
60kg x 10
60kg x 13
Triceps pushdowns straight bar (3 x 10-15)
40kg x 15
40kg x 12
36.25kg x 13
Overhead triceps rope extensions (3 x 10-15)
21.25kg x 15
21.25kg x 12
21.25kg x 11

 

[LevButlerov]

Push

@Raptor Rep

Fuelled by Raptor
Warm up sets recorded for a change
Don’t normally flat bench but thought to mix it up.

Flat bench
60kg x 25
100kg x 16
130kg x 4
120kg x 4
100kg x 10
100kg x 8
Incline smith press (3 x 8-12)
50kg x 16
100kg x 8
100kg x 7
90kg x 10
Seated cable flyes (3 x 10-15) bench set up with back couple feet infront of station. Getting massive stretch (weight each side)
10kg x 13
10kg x 12
10kg x 11
Shoulder press (3 x 8-12reps)
Dumbelll
20kg x 16
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
25kg x 10
Machine seated Lateral raises (3 x 10-15)
55kg x 20
60kg x 10
60kg x 13
Triceps pushdowns straight bar (3 x 10-15)
40kg x 15
40kg x 12
36.25kg x 13
Overhead triceps rope extensions (3 x 10-15)
21.25kg x 15
21.25kg x 12
21.25kg x 11

The pic on the left is new, looking very thick. but the one on the right is your old pic right? @Trenhead3cc
You have some intense volume, how long does this take you?

 

[stevesmi]

Push

@Raptor Rep

Fuelled by Raptor
Warm up sets recorded for a change
Don’t normally flat bench but thought to mix it up.

Flat bench
60kg x 25
100kg x 16
130kg x 4
120kg x 4
100kg x 10
100kg x 8
Incline smith press (3 x 8-12)
50kg x 16
100kg x 8
100kg x 7
90kg x 10
Seated cable flyes (3 x 10-15) bench set up with back couple feet infront of station. Getting massive stretch (weight each side)
10kg x 13
10kg x 12
10kg x 11
Shoulder press (3 x 8-12reps)
Dumbelll
20kg x 16
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
25kg x 10
Machine seated Lateral raises (3 x 10-15)
55kg x 20
60kg x 10
60kg x 13
Triceps pushdowns straight bar (3 x 10-15)
40kg x 15
40kg x 12
36.25kg x 13
Overhead triceps rope extensions (3 x 10-15)
21.25kg x 15
21.25kg x 12
21.25kg x 11

thanks for this workout layout. I like it a lot, to be honest, lots of different exercises and you're hitting different angles.

@trenhead1cc

 

[Trenhead3cc]

The pic on the left is new, looking very thick. but the one on the right is your old pic right? @Trenhead3cc
You have some intense volume, how long does this take you?

I stuffed up and posted the one on the left taken last night. But in different light I took another. Which was almost identical to the one on the right that I didn’t realise I posted the wrong one.

Took about 70min this workout.

 

[Mobster]

Stick to upper chest work only for now.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Push

@Raptor Rep

Fuelled by Raptor
Warm up sets recorded for a change
Don’t normally flat bench but thought to mix it up.

Flat bench
60kg x 25
100kg x 16
130kg x 4
120kg x 4
100kg x 10
100kg x 8
Incline smith press (3 x 8-12)
50kg x 16
100kg x 8
100kg x 7
90kg x 10
Seated cable flyes (3 x 10-15) bench set up with back couple feet infront of station. Getting massive stretch (weight each side)
10kg x 13
10kg x 12
10kg x 11
Shoulder press (3 x 8-12reps)
Dumbelll
20kg x 16
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
25kg x 10
Machine seated Lateral raises (3 x 10-15)
55kg x 20
60kg x 10
60kg x 13
Triceps pushdowns straight bar (3 x 10-15)
40kg x 15
40kg x 12
36.25kg x 13
Overhead triceps rope extensions (3 x 10-15)
21.25kg x 15
21.25kg x 12
21.25kg x 11

what a tremendous training program. iron training at its finest. my favorite is the overhead triceps rope extensions. That is old school.

@Trenhead3cc

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Stick to upper chest work only for now.

I think this year only done flat bench maybe 3 x times . Yeah upper chest Is the way to go for body building for sure. More wanted to see how I’m developing in strength over a significant period. I remember only doing 100kg x 10 reps . I got 16. So pretty happy.

 

[Trenhead3cc]

what a tremendous training program. iron training at its finest. my favorite is the overhead triceps rope extensions. That is old school.

@Trenhead3cc

Thanks bro

thanks for this workout layout. I like it a lot, to be honest, lots of different exercises and you're hitting different angles.

@trenhead1cc

Thanks bro yeah was a decent push session