Veteran Log 2026 Bodybuilding Log - 57 year old competing in Masters

[PrinceDaddy]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

 

[LevButlerov]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

love this new log @PrinceDaddy this is going to be a win year for you! I can tell you going all out this yet.

EVO family love and support for you!

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

 

[Dreamer]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

Looking forward to this new log, your starting with a great base, I really enjoyed your podcast and feel I know you better now and have no doubt youll smash your goals this year

 

[stevesmi]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

@PrinceDaddy awesome to see this, man. You are an absolute gem and a big, big competitor. It was really awesome having you on the podcast.

 

[ceo]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

Bros, that's really cool that you're going to be competing. I think it's going to be a big year for you. We expect you to definitely have it. I know it's hard to get a pro card these days though. @PrinceDaddy

 

[Ulter]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

This is going to be an awesome year for you. @PrinceDaddy I expect you to come really close or definitely get your pro card. You certainly have the motivation to do it.

 

[2Thick]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

@PrinceDaddy we expect big things out of you, Prince, and we got all the confidence in you. The EVO family has your back and we will support you the whole way.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

You're looking fantastic on this. The physique is very much on point the muscle mass is fantastic and you're going to definitely kill it this year. @PrinceDaddy

 

[ssgjpd]

do your thing, Prince. See you in Pitt in July.

You got this.

 

[BeMe]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

Excited to follow the new log thought the 2026 season. Thanks for all the great info you provide!

 

[Mobster]

I've said before - I'd have you go all in hard on one category

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Monday Back
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 19K

I have to admit I am feeling it at the gym. My workout have some juice to them. Joints and muscle bellies feeling good. I suppose the Deca/Test combo is probably kicking in. Feeling that libido increase as well. Maybe the new year reset? Gym was exceptionally busy as the January crowd is showing up now.

Let's go!

 

[LevButlerov]

Monday Back
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 19K

I have to admit I am feeling it at the gym. My workout have some juice to them. Joints and muscle bellies feeling good. I suppose the Deca/Test combo is probably kicking in. Feeling that libido increase as well. Maybe the new year reset? Gym was exceptionally busy as the January crowd is showing up now.

Let's go!

feeling it is good and new year reset really helps for sure and who doesn't love that deca test for the reset too @PrinceDaddy

 

[waggat]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

Nice start to the new log mate. I look forward to following your prep for the two shows.

 

[ballin2504]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

@PrinceDaddy i’m glad to see you Got another log up prince let’s see you kill this one as usual brother.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Tuesday Legs
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 24K

Another good workout session. I feel like I am getting an addition 1-3 reps with progressive session or just the weight on the top end feeling more in control. Good signs for what is ahead.

 

[BeMe]

Tuesday Legs
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 24K

Another good workout session. I feel like I am getting an addition 1-3 reps with progressive session or just the weight on the top end feeling more in control. Good signs for what is ahead.

I've never run deca high dose but NPP turned me into Superman overnight. Sounds like your hitting the sweet spot.

I'm taking 40mgs ED of Tren A right now and it's nothing like 200mg of NPP a week for me in the gym.

Did you have the same experience?

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

@PrinceDaddy Good updates man.......

 

[PrinceDaddy]

I've never run deca high dose but NPP turned me into Superman overnight. Sounds like your hitting the sweet spot.

I'm taking 40mgs ED of Tren A right now and it's nothing like 200mg of NPP a week for me in the gym.

Did you have the same experience?

@BeMe
I have not used NPP, its on my try it list. I have used Deca. Just a longer ester/half-life. I would agree with you better strength with Deca/Anadrol.

Tren for me is muscle preservation when you are cutting into the show. Less calories and still maintain strength. It's usually stacked with Masteron on a contest cut cycle. I think you generally feel better on Deca/NPP since it is a wet compound and you will have more water retention so essentially fuller and stronger for lifts.

I never felt aggression or rage on Tren, they say it is the rage roid.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 18K

Rep counts are going up. Not quite where I want to be. Just have to keep working up. At this point, I'm mixing ab work between chest work.
I'm a big pyramid person

Incline Barbell Press Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Decline Barbell Press, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Smith Incline, Bar, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Smith Flat, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Cable Chest Fly, 6x10
Seated Dip Machine, 6x10
Pec Dec Machine, 6x10
Read Pec Dec Machine 6x10

Chest got a workout. Not pushing too hard, just increasing reps on the front end of the work out. Then stretching more with light weights towards the end.

 

[LevButlerov]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 18K

Rep counts are going up. Not quite where I want to be. Just have to keep working up. At this point, I'm mixing ab work between chest work.
I'm a big pyramid person

Incline Barbell Press Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Decline Barbell Press, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Smith Incline, Bar, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Smith Flat, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Cable Chest Fly, 6x10
Seated Dip Machine, 6x10
Pec Dec Machine, 6x10
Read Pec Dec Machine 6x10

Chest got a workout. Not pushing too hard, just increasing reps on the front end of the work out. Then stretching more with light weights towards the end.

finally some numbers going good on the incline and decline i like the big 235 moves @PrinceDaddy

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
@Trenhead3cc

 

[Dreamer]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 18K

Rep counts are going up. Not quite where I want to be. Just have to keep working up. At this point, I'm mixing ab work between chest work.
I'm a big pyramid person

Incline Barbell Press Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Decline Barbell Press, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Smith Incline, Bar, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Smith Flat, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Cable Chest Fly, 6x10
Seated Dip Machine, 6x10
Pec Dec Machine, 6x10
Read Pec Dec Machine 6x10

Chest got a workout. Not pushing too hard, just increasing reps on the front end of the work out. Then stretching more with light weights towards the end.

Nice training man, plenty of volume - curious why you do barbell presses and the smith?

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Pump would be insane! Long long you in the gym for for that workout ?

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Nice training man, plenty of volume - curious why you do barbell presses and the smith?

I like getting better range of motion on the smith. Touch my chest and rest it there. I think on the barbell press I want to keep momentum flowing and do not go low enough.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Pump would be insane! Long long you in the gym for for that workout ?

I like volume, I've always trained that way. I get to the gym around 4:30AM. Usually stretch and do core work for 45 min, then get to the body part.
Right now I'm alternating between the abs and chest. Get a little more rest between chest movements. I have slight shoulder issue. I probably go about 2 hours. I have time it does not bother me and it just flows.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 16K

Frustrated dad today. My daughter is 18, home from college for the break. I never got her to ride a bike. I though let's go rent a bike and learn.
So, we rent bikes. I show her what to do, I walk with her back and forth on grass catching the bike, holding it letting it go. It just was not her day. Memories flooded back when I tried when she was younger and how I just could not seem to get it done. Of course she was a lot lighter back then.

It just makes me think some people are daredevils. They have no fear. They see it, try it, maybe fail but got at it again with no fear. My kid just has too much fear. I ended just telling her it is not your day. Don't worry it is ok, you will learn some day and you will love it. Today is just not your day.
I do feel many things like running, cycling, bodybuilding have a runway. Maybe you start early in life, maybe late in life. It is never too late.

Anyways, just have to doing your thing, eventually if you love it, you will master it.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 16K

Frustrated dad today. My daughter is 18, home from college for the break. I never got her to ride a bike. I though let's go rent a bike and learn.
So, we rent bikes. I show her what to do, I walk with her back and forth on grass catching the bike, holding it letting it go. It just was not her day. Memories flooded back when I tried when she was younger and how I just could not seem to get it done. Of course she was a lot lighter back then.

It just makes me think some people are daredevils. They have no fear. They see it, try it, maybe fail but got at it again with no fear. My kid just has too much fear. I ended just telling her it is not your day. Don't worry it is ok, you will learn some day and you will love it. Today is just not your day.
I do feel many things like running, cycling, bodybuilding have a runway. Maybe you start early in life, maybe late in life. It is never too late.

Anyways, just have to doing your thing, eventually if you love it, you will master it.

Riding a bike not easy, at least not for everyone. I think inner ear balance is a thing, really is.

Maybe you can try again with her? @PrinceDaddy

 

[Dreamer]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 16K

Frustrated dad today. My daughter is 18, home from college for the break. I never got her to ride a bike. I though let's go rent a bike and learn.
So, we rent bikes. I show her what to do, I walk with her back and forth on grass catching the bike, holding it letting it go. It just was not her day. Memories flooded back when I tried when she was younger and how I just could not seem to get it done. Of course she was a lot lighter back then.

It just makes me think some people are daredevils. They have no fear. They see it, try it, maybe fail but got at it again with no fear. My kid just has too much fear. I ended just telling her it is not your day. Don't worry it is ok, you will learn some day and you will love it. Today is just not your day.
I do feel many things like running, cycling, bodybuilding have a runway. Maybe you start early in life, maybe late in life. It is never too late.

Anyways, just have to doing your thing, eventually if you love it, you will master it.

Its one of those things - my brother is 25 and still cant, he just couldnt get it as a kid either.
I think your right with some people having no fear, riding a bike is not a natural feeling at all.

At least she will stay safe

 

[BeMe]

@BeMe
I have not used NPP, its on my try it list. I have used Deca. Just a longer ester/half-life. I would agree with you better strength with Deca/Anadrol.

Tren for me is muscle preservation when you are cutting into the show. Less calories and still maintain strength. It's usually stacked with Masteron on a contest cut cycle. I think you generally feel better on Deca/NPP since it is a wet compound and you will have more water retention so essentially fuller and stronger for lifts.

I never felt aggression or rage on Tren, they say it is the rage roid.

I have my wife watching out for any change in my mood and she says I'm happier lol

 

[BeMe]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 16K

Frustrated dad today. My daughter is 18, home from college for the break. I never got her to ride a bike. I though let's go rent a bike and learn.
So, we rent bikes. I show her what to do, I walk with her back and forth on grass catching the bike, holding it letting it go. It just was not her day. Memories flooded back when I tried when she was younger and how I just could not seem to get it done. Of course she was a lot lighter back then.

It just makes me think some people are daredevils. They have no fear. They see it, try it, maybe fail but got at it again with no fear. My kid just has too much fear. I ended just telling her it is not your day. Don't worry it is ok, you will learn some day and you will love it. Today is just not your day.
I do feel many things like running, cycling, bodybuilding have a runway. Maybe you start early in life, maybe late in life. It is never too late.

Anyways, just have to doing your thing, eventually if you love it, you will master it.

Maybe try her on a balance bike or even a scooter can be a good way to work up to a bike.

It gets harder to learn things the older we get but it sounds like you were a positive influence in the situation. Some parents flip out and start yelling...that's not fun

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Friday Abs/Biceps
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 190
Steps 17K

More pull ups than curls. Trying to use body weight exercises to build up the biceps and core strength. 6 sets with 6 different hand positions with about 10 reps each. Helping me balance the bilateral strength. Not pulling more from one side.

 

[LevButlerov]

Friday Abs/Biceps
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 190
Steps 17K

More pull ups than curls. Trying to use body weight exercises to build up the biceps and core strength. 6 sets with 6 different hand positions with about 10 reps each. Helping me balance the bilateral strength. Not pulling more from one side.

abs and bis is perfect pull ups are the big one to really balance core and widen back @PrinceDaddy

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

 

[BeMe]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

Ahhh now all the pull ups make sense lol

 

[LevButlerov]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

you're strong and flexible! those walls mess me up lol @PrinceDaddy


@HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
@Trenhead3cc

 

[Dreamer]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

One of those things that are alot harder than they look

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

Those climbing walls defeat me.

Love to see you having fun and doing regular activities with your Daughter.
More reasons to keep training to stay fit and healthy, always keep up with them and be around for as long as possible.

 

[waggat]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

Looks like you're doing alright at it even with all the pull-ups beforehand.

 

[Kopite67]

Time to fork a new thread for 2026. Hi y'all as we say in Texas. I'm excited to see what 2026 brings.

I compete at two shows every year. They are both in Pittsburgh

The NPC Masters (July 15-16) and the NPC North Americans (Sept 2-3). I compete as Masters competitor. I am 57 for both of these shows this year. I usually do all three mens categories Physique (Board Shorts), Classic Physique (Height/Weight limited classic bb), Open Bodybuilding (Weight class, usually a welterweight). I can meet the criteria for all three. I do like bodybuilding best. I have been doing these national shows since 2019. This will be my 8th year in this endeavor to get an IFBB Pro Masters Card. I have won plenty of local awards medals, trophies, etc. This is the carrot that has been dangling before me. Many of my friends and fellow competitors are in the same pursuit or have already earned their pro card.

I have been bodybuilding since 2011. I was natural from 2011 to 2017. I got on doctor prescribed TRT in 2017. I have usually done 2 shows a year since 2011, some years more, some years less. In 2019 I turned 50, I decide to be enhanced and ever since have been carefully applying the knowledge and support from multiple sources in pursuit of this lofty goal. I have come close a few times, but recent years I seem to be fading. However I do think I have improved each year. It just has become more competitive and the competition structure has changed a bit to make it more difficult to earn a IFBB Pro card.

The EVO community has been super helpful in my pursuit. I was complete NEWB back in 2018-2019. I learned so much from the forum and I am still learning. Thanks for all the support. My past logs are in the signature. Check them out.

Here we go

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 4K

Today was shoulders. My shoulders still are not 100% but they are getting better. My left shoulder just seems off relative to my right shoulder. My core is pretty strong for this time of year. I think the focus on the core has helped. I am still very much in a maintenance phase till February 1. I'm hoping to get my weight range below 190 by Feb.

At this point, these are the anabolics and peptides.
Friday 1ml Test/Deca 400ml
Monday 2mg Retatrutide
Friday BPC157/TB500

I do a whole bunch of supplements such as psyllium, tudca, etc. Too many to list.

I have an idea of a milder cycle to start in Feb but will come up with it as I get closer to the date. I plan on doing bloodwork prior to starting up.

Attaching current pictures. I am being lazy with the hair. Being a hairy gorilla I certainly picked the wrong sport for showing off my physique.
I will clean it up likely around early March. If you know me and follow this log, once I get locked and loaded I am on point focused with eyes on the prize.

I followed along last year with your training and journey to the 2025 competitions and loved the log. It was a fascinating read on prep, detail and the overall process to compete at high level body-building competitions. Will be following along again this year and enjoying the ride.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Saturday Legs
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 8K

Banded squats for another leg day. A little soreness in my left foot likely from the climbing yesterday. Did not affect me, but was careful.

 

[Kopite67]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 18K

Rep counts are going up. Not quite where I want to be. Just have to keep working up. At this point, I'm mixing ab work between chest work.
I'm a big pyramid person

Incline Barbell Press Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Decline Barbell Press, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135, 95, Bar
Smith Incline, Bar, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Smith Flat, 120, 170, 205, 170, 120, 80, Bar
Cable Chest Fly, 6x10
Seated Dip Machine, 6x10
Pec Dec Machine, 6x10
Read Pec Dec Machine 6x10

Chest got a workout. Not pushing too hard, just increasing reps on the front end of the work out. Then stretching more with light weights towards the end.

Nice chest workout brother. Got me thinking I need to adjust some of my ancillary chest movements to sets where I do one set then adjust the angle for the next one in the same movement. This is why I love reading other people's logs. Thanks brother.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Nice chest workout brother. Got me thinking I need to adjust some of my ancillary chest movements to sets where I do one set then adjust the angle for the next one in the same movement. This is why I love reading other people's logs. Thanks brother.

Glad to be helpful. Reach out if you have any questions on my experiences.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

One of those things that are alot harder than they look

True. It is a workout. A little harder for us since we are carrying more muscle. Does not help to be carrying offseason excess body fat. I do like body weight exercises, pull ups, dips, etc.

I got to this point. My hands were tired. I'm hanging on. The wall is not straight vertical. It's coming out. I was close to the very top. Just reaching out with one hand leaving the other to keep the body up. I ended up saying that was enough for today...

 

[Kopite67]

Glad to be helpful. Reach out if you have any questions on my experiences.

Thanks brother, I will.

 

[LevButlerov]

Saturday Legs
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 8K

Banded squats for another leg day. A little soreness in my left foot likely from the climbing yesterday. Did not affect me, but was careful.

what was the weight? reps? on squats? @PrinceDaddy

 

[BeMe]

True. It is a workout. A little harder for us since we are carrying more muscle. Does not help to be carrying offseason excess body fat. I do like body weight exercises, pull ups, dips, etc.

I got to this point. My hands were tired. I'm hanging on. The wall is not straight vertical. It's coming out. I was close to the very top. Just reaching out with one hand leaving the other to keep the body up. I ended up saying that was enough for today...

Rock climbing is an insane workout. Those dudes are pound for pound the strongest athletes on the planet.

There's a young skinny rock climber guy that goes around smashing all these grip strength comps against guys twice his size. He broke a bunch of world records for like 3 weight classes above himself and didn't even realize it lol.

If you ever wanna watch an amazing documentary checkout the Alpinist on Amazon. Crazy stuff

 

[HarleyGuy]

Watch out bodybuilder climbing on up...
This was fun. Daughter had a blast as did this dad.

This is what it's all about brother @PrinceDaddy
EVO fellow Dad's sending you mad respect and love! I know about juggling fatherhood, career, training, and all else that comes with life and Dad First is to be respected!

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

 

[LevButlerov]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

volume is strong @PrinceDaddy really looking hard and strong I love the back.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

What a complete unit of a man and especially at your age!
Do you remember which dose of SLU-PP332 you like best last year? @PrinceDaddy

 

[PrinceDaddy]

What a complete unit of a man and especially at your age!
Do you remember which dose of SLU-PP332 you like best last year? @PrinceDaddy

@HarleyGuy

Looking at my purchase, I was doing ED pre workout 1 capsule.
SLU-PP-332 500mcg

 

[HarleyGuy]

@HarleyGuy

Looking at my purchase, I was doing ED pre workout 1 capsule.
SLU-PP-332 500mcg

Thanks for looking that up for me bro appreciate it. There's a lot of chat about people running high dose mg (like 25mg) of it but the research I'm seeing is that anywhere from 250mcg-500mcg is plenty.

Loving your log brother.

 

[stevesmi]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

@PrinceDaddy great job, buddy. I like that you are working around the shoulder issues. Shoulders are definitely a big problem for a lot of us. I'm glad they are feeling better each week.

 

[EvoNexus]

love the new 2026 log man — base looks solid already. keep that maintenance tight till feb and let the shoulder catch up

 

[Mobster]

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week

Great news

 

[2Thick]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

Looking really good on the plate loaded seated press and the standing Smith front press. These are good exercises back to back. Keep up the good work. @PrinceDaddy

 

[ROIDDERS]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

Seated barbell press and standing smith front press are really challenging exercises especially the way you structure this. You're really putting in the time and effort. I got a lot of respect for that. @PrinceDaddy

 

[ceo]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

Bros, nice job on this. I like the seated Smith press and plate-loaded seated press. These are good back-to-back. Also seated barbell press, looking really solid. @PrinceDaddy

 

[Ulter]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

the seated smith press are amazing. the plated loaded seated press are also good! this is some good training buddy @PrinceDaddy

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Monday Back
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 19K

Back workout today.

Chest supported T bar rows, 1 plate at time up to 5 plates, 3 different hand positions at each weight.
Unilateral dumbbell rows 20,40,60,80,110 up to 130. 6 sets at 130.
Plate loaded rows, 1 plate at time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down to one plate
Plate loaded lat pull down, 1 plate at a time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down
Pin Machine lat pull down, various handles, 2 pin drop for 6 drops
Pin Machine row, various handles, 2 pin drops for 6 drops.

I like volume.

I am taking the daughter back to the climbing gym later this evening. Not sure how much climbing I'm doing.
Stay young peeps...

 

[ballin2504]

Sunday Abs/ Shoulders
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 5K

I have been working my shoulders back up to form. I have to admit they feel better each week. I do abs to start and making a concerted effort to tighten the core. My back comes in decent. My issue is the belly fat when I cut into the show. I have belly distention. This year my goal is to just start working to being the leanest and biggest 165 in July. I know each time I have been there I still had fat to lose. Last year with the addition of Reta, Mots-C, AOD-9064, SLU-PP332 my body was getting there. I just needed more time. I do feel like I have better control for this time of year.

For my shoulders, I am just building reps and strength. Just Bilateral movements for now

Seated Barbell Press
Front Bar, 135, 155, 185, 205, 235, 185, 135 (Front & Back), 95 (Front & Back), Bar (Front & Back)

Standing Smith Front Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Seated Smith Press
Front Press Bar, 10s, 25s, 35s, 50s, 25s, Bar (each side)
Back Press Bar, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 10s, Bar (each side)

Plate Loaded Seated Press
Front 45s, 70s, 95s (each side)
On the way down I flip in the machine and face the pad
I will come down 95s, 70s, 45s, 25s (each side)
I will do bilateral press, then a unilateral press (Both seated)
A standing bilateral press. Then drop to the next weight drop.

Unilateral flies 1 pin drop for 6 sets
Unilateral reverse flies. 1 pin drop for 6 sets

My shoulders are feeling a nice burn. Covered in too much hair to see any details yet. Biggest thing is flexibility and joints feeling better. Likely due to pre-stretching and Deca.

I will try to do weekly progress shots. I'll shed the hair sometime in March. I will need to work on getting my front and back relaxed better.

@PrinceDaddy insure you’ll get there big guy. Your dedication will get you where you need to be

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Tuesday Legs
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 23K

A little tired from more climbing yesterday. So the reason we are the climbing gym is she is working on a school project that involves climbing.
Yesterday we learned about bouldering. No belay, just learning to scale up a wall with a color coded grip and difficulty level. Felt much harder than the climbing a rock wall with auto belay.

Decent work out today. Banded squats. Took a little video, feel like I could and should go a little deeper in the hole. I think last year I was very strong dropping to a high bench and popping off. This year no bench, just try to go deeper and with more control.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Banded squats

 

[LevButlerov]

Tuesday Legs
Wake Up @ 192
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 23K

A little tired from more climbing yesterday. So the reason we are the climbing gym is she is working on a school project that involves climbing.
Yesterday we learned about bouldering. No belay, just learning to scale up a wall with a color coded grip and difficulty level. Felt much harder than the climbing a rock wall with auto belay.

Decent work out today. Banded squats. Took a little video, feel like I could and should go a little deeper in the hole. I think last year I was very strong dropping to a high bench and popping off. This year no bench, just try to go deeper and with more control.

good workout

Banded squats

really pumped hard there @PrinceDaddy

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@Coolguy @toddthelineman @Sheshredz
@Trenhead3cc

 

[Coolguy]

Good work brother fucking solid as usual

 

[Dreamer]

Banded squats

Nice work brother, pushing hard as usual

 

[Allupfromhere]

Banded squats

Killer squats brother

 

[Trenhead3cc]

Been following along just recently but as the boys said , pushing hard

 

[waggat]

Monday Back
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 19K

Back workout today.

Chest supported T bar rows, 1 plate at time up to 5 plates, 3 different hand positions at each weight.
Unilateral dumbbell rows 20,40,60,80,110 up to 130. 6 sets at 130.
Plate loaded rows, 1 plate at time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down to one plate
Plate loaded lat pull down, 1 plate at a time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down
Pin Machine lat pull down, various handles, 2 pin drop for 6 drops
Pin Machine row, various handles, 2 pin drops for 6 drops.

I like volume.

I am taking the daughter back to the climbing gym later this evening. Not sure how much climbing I'm doing.
Stay young peeps...

Nice back workout mate. Some big weights used on the T-bar and dumbbell rows.

I like volume.

That's exactly what I was thinking when seeing the number of sets on the T-bar and dumbbell rows.

 

[Kopite67]

Monday Back
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 19K

Back workout today.

Chest supported T bar rows, 1 plate at time up to 5 plates, 3 different hand positions at each weight.
Unilateral dumbbell rows 20,40,60,80,110 up to 130. 6 sets at 130.
Plate loaded rows, 1 plate at time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down to one plate
Plate loaded lat pull down, 1 plate at a time up to 3 plates, bilateral going up, unilateral going down
Pin Machine lat pull down, various handles, 2 pin drop for 6 drops
Pin Machine row, various handles, 2 pin drops for 6 drops.

I like volume.

I am taking the daughter back to the climbing gym later this evening. Not sure how much climbing I'm doing.
Stay young peeps...

You do a ton of quality work brother, really impressive. The variety and aim to hit all angle aspects of any given body part is the what I really love looking at. Makes me ensure I try to do the same thing even though its for a different purpose.
Will say I prefer chains personally over bands with lifts, though I have started using bands on dips of all things . Love the log.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 195
Post Workout @ 190
Steps 17K

Trying to figure out why I was dragging a bit this AM. I don't know if you are like me but I have three daily pill boxes. I have my pre-workout pills
(Creatine, Caffeine, Niacinimide, etc), my post work out pills (Glocosomine Chondroitin, Turmeric curcumin, vitamin d), and my evening pills
(Gaba, melatonin, etc). I forgot to take the morning pills on the way out. I missed the caffeine hit. Oh well.

I did try the NAD patch for the first time today. So far I can say did not feel anything. I will try it for 30 days and see how it feels.

I am going to learn rope belay this evening at the climbing gym. I am having my dinner for lunch to accommodate the evening schedule.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

 

[LevButlerov]

Wednesday Chest
Wake Up @ 195
Post Workout @ 190
Steps 17K

Trying to figure out why I was dragging a bit this AM. I don't know if you are like me but I have three daily pill boxes. I have my pre-workout pills
(Creatine, Caffeine, Niacinimide, etc), my post work out pills (Glocosomine Chondroitin, Turmeric curcumin, vitamin d), and my evening pills
(Gaba, melatonin, etc). I forgot to take the morning pills on the way out. I missed the caffeine hit. Oh well.

I did try the NAD patch for the first time today. So far I can say did not feel anything. I will try it for 30 days and see how it feels.

I am going to learn rope belay this evening at the climbing gym. I am having my dinner for lunch to accommodate the evening schedule.

are you taking hgh in AM? @PrinceDaddy

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any of these in AM zinc or magnesium or gaba?

 

[PrinceDaddy]

are you taking hgh in AM? @PrinceDaddy

No HGH

any of these in AM zinc or magnesium or gaba?

Just evening Gaba, ZMA

 

[LevButlerov]

Just evening Gaba, ZMA

you doing any energy drinks or dmaa style push in AM?

 

[PrinceDaddy]

you doing any energy drinks or dmaa style push in AM?

No. I don't like those types of stims.

 

[HarleyGuy]

Banded squats

My man! Love this log and love your strength.

A little tired from more climbing yesterday. So the reason we are the climbing gym is she is working on a school project that involves climbing.
Yesterday we learned about bouldering. No belay, just learning to scale up a wall with a color coded grip and difficulty level. Felt much harder than the climbing a rock wall with auto belay.

It's pretty impressive just that you can do this for a man of your size bro. Keeping moving in this kinetic way will help with joint strength and it shows in your lifts.

Took a little video, feel like I could and should go a little deeper in the hole.

You could have gone deeper but with the band you're hitting full time under tension on concentric and eccentric with heavyyyy weight so I think you're good LOL. That vid was impressive I watched it 3 times!

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

 

[LevButlerov]

No. I don't like those types of stims.

you're not using clen for pre show?

 

[LevButlerov]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

i love seeing new gyms are you able to move to the new location completely? @PrinceDaddy

 

[Kopite67]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

I have my own equipment (hate waiting, hate sharing, not fond of humans in person), but I do end up hitting commercial facilities if we are interstate. Some are awesome and I do love playing with plate loaded machines in these. Of course they allow other people in.......

 

[PrinceDaddy]

you're not using clen for pre show?

I do about 6 to 8 week to the show

 

[LevButlerov]

I do about 6 to 8 week to the show

That's fine but this year try 12 weeks out to see how you can come in more lean.

 

[Mobster]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

Or use it less

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Or use it less

I hardly use it. Just aging tech.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

That's fine but this year try 12 weeks out to see how you can come in more lean.

I agree. I'm more inclined to focusing on conditioning. Less strength and growth. I'm always lagging behind with fat still to lose.

 

[stevesmi]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

@PrinceDaddy climbing is a really good workout man. I noticed after I put on a lot of size in my early to mid 30s, it became a lot harder haha, but then when I trimmed back up, it became a lot easier. It's a really nice challenge.

 

[ceo]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

Bro, your gym seems like a bunch of cheap bastards. They don't want to pay top dollar for a decent plumber. I deal with that a lot in my industry. They want to go the cheap route. They're going to get cheap results. @PrinceDaddy

 

[Ulter]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

It's amazing the kind of technology that we see at gyms these days. @PrinceDaddy I had no idea they had those types of things where you just leave your phone on the charger. That's pretty cool stuff and I can see how it's definitely useful since we use our phones so much when we were at the gym.

 

[2Thick]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

@PrinceDaddy rope climbing is definitely a nice hobby man and it's very challenging. Those people who climb mountains and stuff and fall into crevices, it's so dangerous yet so exciting as well.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Don't forget to wear your blue blocker glasses before bed. That will help boost your melatonin and other different neurotransmitters in your brain to make you sleep better. I learned that trick listening to the podcast. @PrinceDaddy

Just evening Gaba, ZMA

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Friday Abs/Biceps
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 17K

Another day at this new gym. Better workout today since I know the gym layout and equipment better. Traffic definitely picks up an hour into the session. It is the New Year resolutions joining up full force. Walk was decent today.

Ate dinner for lunch again today as we are scheduled to go the climbing gym later this evening.

Tomorrow back to my old gym for my leg day.

General question for my peeps, let's say you run mostly low carb high protien.
When is it best to have a heavy/high carb refeed?
Night before an intense work out to fuel the work out
After an intense work out to replenish the glycogen and saturate the muscles for recovery.
Or both?

 

[Kopite67]

Friday Abs/Biceps
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 17K

Another day at this new gym. Better workout today since I know the gym layout and equipment better. Traffic definitely picks up an hour into the session. It is the New Year resolutions joining up full force. Walk was decent today.

Ate dinner for lunch again today as we are scheduled to go the climbing gym later this evening.

Tomorrow back to my old gym for my leg day.

General question for my peeps, let's say you run mostly low carb high protien.
When is it best to have a heavy/high carb refeed?
Night before an intense work out to fuel the work out
After an intense work out to replenish the glycogen and saturate the muscles for recovery.
Or both?

I will be very interested in the responses to this myself @PrinceDaddy as I am hopeless with nutrition. The powerlifter in me keeps whispering "eat it, eat it all".

 

[LevButlerov]

I agree. I'm more inclined to focusing on conditioning. Less strength and growth. I'm always lagging behind with fat still to lose.

Start early this year, implement a bit of fasting too, really try to dry out

 

[LevButlerov]

Friday Abs/Biceps
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 17K

Another day at this new gym. Better workout today since I know the gym layout and equipment better. Traffic definitely picks up an hour into the session. It is the New Year resolutions joining up full force. Walk was decent today.

Ate dinner for lunch again today as we are scheduled to go the climbing gym later this evening.

Tomorrow back to my old gym for my leg day.

General question for my peeps, let's say you run mostly low carb high protien.
When is it best to have a heavy/high carb refeed?
Night before an intense work out to fuel the work out
After an intense work out to replenish the glycogen and saturate the muscles for recovery.
Or both?

at least people still doing ny resolution i hope many change their life. @PrinceDaddy

When is it best to have a heavy/high carb refeed?

Night before an intense work out to fuel the work out

After an intense work out to replenish the glycogen and saturate the muscles for recovery.
Or both?

If you run low carb most of the time, the best place for a heavy carb refeed is after the hardest training session to refill glycogen and drive recovery.
A smaller carb bump the night before can help performance, but the big refeed post workout is usually the better move for staying lean and progressing.
Though if you're doing show prep i would keep low carb most of the time and do a refeed on sunday day off.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Saturday Legs
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 187
Steps 9K

Ended up not doing any climbing last night. My daughter has the membership for her school project. Apparently I was on a 7 day trial. So, I watched and just hope kiddo will be fearless and spread her wings. She ended up doing a little auto belay climbing and free bouldering.

Good leg workout today. Nothing excessive, just the right amount.

 

[LevButlerov]

Saturday Legs
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 187
Steps 9K

Ended up not doing any climbing last night. My daughter has the membership for her school project. Apparently I was on a 7 day trial. So, I watched and just hope kiddo will be fearless and spread her wings. She ended up doing a little auto belay climbing and free bouldering.

Good leg workout today. Nothing excessive, just the right amount.

good to hear you're spending time with her

 

[ballin2504]

Thursday Traps/Tris
Wake Up @ 193
Post Workout @ 188
Steps 17K

My gym (Lifetime) has some plumbing or water issues. So they are shut down today and tomorrow. We are allowed to go to other more expensive locations nearby. So, I drove to one of the newer branches a few more miles away. Same time around 4AM. Did a decent workout, new or different equipment so did not push hard. This gym has weighted reverse hyperextension. My gym does not have a weighted version. Neat to try with 25s on each side. Funny how weight makes it much more challenging. The other cool thing about this gym is all the cardio is latest and greated. Full video touch monitors and the feature I like most is cordless phone charging. Just lay your phone on the Qi spot and pick up some charge. I have a 4 year old phone and I leave for the gym at 100%, by the time I get home from my walk about 6 hours later I am down to 15%.
They should fix the phones but they won't since they want us to upgrade more frequently.

Last night at the climbing gym we learned about rope climbing. This is quite for the climber but a little nerve-racking for belay person. You are in charge of that person's climb. Pulling up the slack so the if the person falls they belay catches them. Also easing them down when they are ready to come down. The equipment protects you, but you do have to learn how to do it and do it properly otherwise the climber can get seriously hurt.

I'm back to the new gym tomorrow. Looking forward to abs and biceps. Will likely do my normal bodyweight pullups.

There is a gym in the area that I really need to try. I have been to visit the first one. It is in multiple location now in DFW and looks to be going national Absolute Recomp. I have heard it has some very good equipment like Panetta. I think it is 24 hours with key fob. A lot of local competitor influencer types have been there. I have heard there are tripods all over the place. I'll make it there eventually.

@PrinceDaddy it’s nice going to a new gym every now and then. But I found I like my old school equipment at my gym other than all the new stuff

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 3K

I have been started doing more core trying to tighten the waist and obliques. I would like to see the weight start to drop. I seem to be holding between 188-194. My nutrition is health and mostly clean with a treat here and there. I would get stricter in Feb.

My biggest frustration is my upper body chest/shoulders just don't feel as fresh as they should this time of year. Not sure why. I have been much stronger, just something feels off on my left shoulder.

Here's how it looks at the moment. Notice the NAD patch. I'm going to say waste of money.

 

[Kopite67]

Sunday Shoulders
Wake Up @ 194
Post Workout @ 189
Steps 3K

I have been started doing more core trying to tighten the waist and obliques. I would like to see the weight start to drop. I seem to be holding between 188-194. My nutrition is health and mostly clean with a treat here and there. I would get stricter in Feb.

My biggest frustration is my upper body chest/shoulders just don't feel as fresh as they should this time of year. Not sure why. I have been much stronger, just something feels off on my left shoulder.

Here's how it looks at the moment. Notice the NAD patch. I'm going to say waste of money.

Looking good brother. NAD patch , noted. Hope you can figure out what is up with the left shoulder, that shit can be frustrating.