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Veteran Log 2026 Building and Growth Bodybuilding Log

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Coached by the big dawg @PopRox19

Another day and another 16k in the bank.
Actually really enjoying the dedicated cardio again. Things looking a little tighter and a little drier again today, all positive signs things are still well on track. Here's a horseshoe for ya just because lol 🐎...
And the Titan in the backround🔥
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Dunno what kinda horse could even have a shoe that big lol. J3 pod on the big screen is a nice touch
 
Yo Crew hope everyone has started the week like proper wild fire.

Back is improving, pain is reducing also.
Definitely no training on the cards this week as disappointed as i am but step count and liss will be moving up as much as my back allows 15k in the bank yesterday and hope to be pushing around 20k today.

Keeping all calories to rest day macros until we are back throwing weights around again.

I had a goal to show everyone what could be achieved in 4 weeks and im confident i will still have the impressive changes that i had set out to show you be ready by the end.

Mindset remains strong and ethic doesnt doesnt shift.

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Nice prep bro. Absolutely elite and great way to sty on track 💪💪

Food looks delicious 🤤

Can’t wait to see you back in the gym. Your positivity and attitude dealing with this set back is amazing and inspiring th entire community. Keep it up bro and I’m sure you’ll still hit your KPIs at the end of the 4 weeks 🔥🔥💪💪
 
Week 1 Reflection

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The first week of this log has been humbling but I’m still genuinely happy with where things are sitting. Check-in done and I’m confident in the direction everything is moving now.


Nutrition had to be rearranged just before this log started. Coach gave me a well-timed kick up the ass, and honestly, it was needed. Reality’s set in there’s still a shitload of work to do before we even think about shifting direction. The priority right now is setting the body up for the strongest possible growth phase this year.


This is a marathon, not a race. The real target is later 2027. That doesn’t mean we get slack, it just means we don’t rush and make dumb mistakes.


Scale weight is only 2kg down from where the cut started back in September, but body composition is miles ahead of where it was. That’s a big win. Muscle has been retained, and in some areas, even built during the process.


Over the next 6 weeks we’ll continue to monitor composition closely. Coach will make the necessary moves as we go, with the aim of finishing this cut exactly as lean as required. We don’t stop until that box is ticked.


At the same time, we’re cleaning up bloods. They’re sitting pretty damn good all things considered, but the goal is to hit every target before putting the body under any further stress. LCMS E2 results should be back soon, potentially looking to bring it a little higher to optimise IGF-1 conversion and assist with further LDL improvements.


Diet-wise, the only change has been shifting some carbs from post-workout to pre-workout now that calories have dropped. Fueling training is non-negotiable at this stage.


Daily BG hasn’t been ideal, sitting in the low 5’s mmol, however HbA1c came back extremely good so we’ll make some small, smart adjustments with supplements to bring daily BG down.


Current compounds:
• 600mg Test E - @R&Dpharma
• 200mg EQ - @R&Dpharma
• 5iu GH - @shadow labs
• 4mg Reta - @shadow labs
• 2mg MOTS-c
• 50mg SLU-PP-332 (split)
• 500mg Injectable L-Carnitine


Recently added (7mg daily):
• 1mg BPC-157
• 1mg TB-500
• 5mg GHK-Cu


Fresh week ahead. Let’s keep stacking quality days and moving with intent.
Love you all 💙
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Great updates brother! Continues to be a stellar log. I like that you're paying attention to bloods and also keeping e2 high enough to not worry about IGF-1 levels fighting against you, smart move. You're really dialed in on the workouts, diet and science of it all and your look tells that story. Your biceps look synthol'd they're one of your best body parts! I think of your before shot when you were a fat bastard like me and these shots are unreal man.

Pushed these hard but need to slow down the eccentric and not bounce the shift in direction.
I love these post exercise set notes. I have to focus on this too for leg extensions.

Barbell RDL
1×6-8, 1×10-12
Tempo 3-1-1-1
140kg ×7
100kg ×14
140 it was tonight. Didnt want to push extra load and get sloppy, if i had more there was willing to chase reps instead
Great form in the vid and nice volume here brother.

You're gonna be able to compete one day with your genetics if you keep up this momentum. Love it man, sincerely inspiring!

That peptide blend is gonna help your back I'd hammer the doses for a few weeks for sure.
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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Great read bro and amazing professional photo. You’ll be on stage one day easy.
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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Super proud of your resilience and positivity this week brother 👌👌

Absolutely continued to progress through a difficult time and earnt the result 💯

Looking incredible🔥🔥🔥 lean and dry as fukkkkk . The pipes are massive 💪💪💪💪💪

Looking forward to seeing you back in the gym next week king 👑
 
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Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

View attachment 173577
Once again a stellar update. Love how you describe all the ups and downs that the week held 🙏. This is why it's a great log. Anyone can write sets, reps and food but allowing us into the actual mental side of things is a privilege. It is why I personally have it as required reading each time a new update pops up.
Looking grainy already brother, the last little loss showed through nicely. Evo love as always 🩵
 
Log Update
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Health supported by @shadow labs
Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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You look amazing ripped and bigger, very vascular :D @Allupfromhere 1kg down is a huge win.
good to see your coach adjusted macros and really you moving forward well.
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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looking great! Those cannons!
 
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Health supported by @shadow labs
Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

View attachment 173577
@Allupfromhere showing some incredible vascularity. It's very impressive. Keep it up.
 
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Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

View attachment 173577
That's how we win
 
Log Update
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Health supported by @shadow labs
Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

View attachment 173577
bros your vascularity is insane. you pumping that iron like a champ i can tell. Got good size in the upper and lower body now. @Allupfromhere
 
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Coached by @PopRox19


Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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This is an outstanding update. You can really tell your vascularity because your quads are showing down to your calves. That's very impressive. It shows how lean you are. @Allupfromhere
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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@Allupfromhere this is looking really sweet. Upper body looks fantastic, man. Those biceps are huge and the vascularity is absolutely impressive.
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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Great to see your on the mend brother.
Getting diced mate and so vascular!! Delts are looking 👌
 
Super proud of your resilience and positivity this week brother 👌👌

Absolutely continued to progress through a difficult time and earnt the result 💯

Looking incredible🔥🔥🔥 lean and dry as fukkkkk . The pipes are massive 💪💪💪💪💪

Looking forward to seeing you back in the gym next week king 👑
Half way mark for my little 4 week experiment lol. Hopefully these next two weeks i can step on it a little more. Would have been amazing with the hiccup with my back but i reckon ill still have some amazing results for a 4 week turnaround🙏
 
Once again a stellar update. Love how you describe all the ups and downs that the week held 🙏. This is why it's a great log. Anyone can write sets, reps and food but allowing us into the actual mental side of things is a privilege. It is why I personally have it as required reading each time a new update pops up.
Looking grainy already brother, the last little loss showed through nicely. Evo love as always 🩵
This year i want to really try and share the journey and transparency through it all.

Hopefully can continue to show some solid progress week by week 🙏

Dont think i have forgot about ya brother! Wanted to give myself a good minute to give a proper response 💙💙
 
You look amazing ripped and bigger, very vascular :D @Allupfromhere 1kg down is a huge win.
good to see your coach adjusted macros and really you moving forward well.
Thanks brother! Was a good win to still get some progress in even with the setback happy and welcomed result haha
 
@Allupfromhere showing some incredible vascularity. It's very impressive. Keep it up.
Thanks Stevie 💪💪
That's how we win
Mate if we dont step up to the plate when it gets hard we're only spectators not competitors 🤝
bros your vascularity is insane. you pumping that iron like a champ i can tell. Got good size in the upper and lower body now. @Allupfromhere
I just want your size though 😭😭😂😂
This is an outstanding update. You can really tell your vascularity because your quads are showing down to your calves. That's very impressive. It shows how lean you are. @Allupfromhere
Thanks big Ulter! Got a heap more cutting up to come yet 🔥
@Allupfromhere this is looking really sweet. Upper body looks fantastic, man. Those biceps are huge and the vascularity is absolutely impressive.
Thanks brother really appreciate the support and kind words.. I just have to keep putting in the work and not quit 👊🏽
 
Great to see your on the mend brother.
Getting diced mate and so vascular!! Delts are looking 👌
Were are heading the right direction and happy with the pace its happening. Just gotta give it more time 🤜🏼🤛🏼
 
Half way mark for my little 4 week experiment lol. Hopefully these next two weeks i can step on it a little more. Would have been amazing with the hiccup with my back but i reckon ill still have some amazing results for a 4 week turnaround🙏
fukn oath brother. absolutely killing it 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
 
Thanks brother! That is the goal in the next few years for sure 🤞
Bro, the way you look already we both know that's happening LOL. I'll be here with baited breath waiting to cheer you on 💪
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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Looking dry & full despite the lack of training! Seriously impressive! Keep pushing the fat loss & I think your physique will start to pop & showcase just how shredded you are once you’re back at the gym and the carbs/ water are really put to work :)
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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@Allupfromhere You said it yourself! Keep on that grind bro!
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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@Allupfromhere way to keep pushing forward man! Looking Absolutley killer also
 
Just playing catchup and reading the entire log, fuck I love this log, you are an absolute legend and been a big driver behind my push from reading you first log seeing the massive changes in your body comp; big love brother! will be your cheerleader here lol
Hahaha mate i checked in earlier and then came back 15mins later with 68 notifications. Im like sure lev has machine gunned that many logs that fast 🤣🤣

Thanks mate, we support eachother and continue to push eachother to new heights 💪
 
Thanks brother! That is the goal in the next few years for sure 🤞
why wait? I say compete early and often. I know it takes prep, but you're close enough to do a show at the end of this year easily.

Worst case secnarioo - You can learn so much from failing - but I'll bet you can surprise yourself and do pretty good!

... And if the plan is 2 years out, then it can be a no pressure learning experience. Just my 2 cents but I say jump in with both feet as early as possible.
 
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Going into last week, I honestly thought it might be a write off.
I’d done my QL at work, got in my own head early, sulked a bit, then had a moment where I had to push that aside and harden the fuck up.

There was still work to be done. I just had to change lanes to get to the same destination.
Weights were off the table. Putting socks on was off the table for the first half of the week too 😂

But what was in my control was nutrition, adherence, and the primary goal. Fat loss.
So we adjusted macros to suit the circumstance and shifted focus to what I could do. Mobility work to the level I could tolerate, and once things started loosening up, easing into some LISS cardio.

As the week progressed, so did recovery. Blood flow increased, movement improved, and the daily Glow work was getting hammered, all playing their part in getting me back on track.

Sunday check in with coach was honestly a breath of fresh air. He checked in throughout the week to make sure I was controlling the controllables and accepting what I couldn’t change. We didn’t just survive the week. We walked away with a win.

Weight dropped to 81.1kg, another 1kg down, making it 3.4kg lost over the fortnight. Direction stays locked in. What felt like a week of damage control ended with a clean, well executed strike and walking away on top.

This week we ease back into the gym and see what we can realistically get done. I’m not interested in sitting back and missing reps just because I didn’t try. Adjustments will be made where needed. Possibly training every second day this week, with a full return planned for the following week.

All other metrics are tracking well. Only downside is check in photos. Back pain made posing and bracing the core a bit rough, so they’re not the cleanest. Still posting them regardless.
Onward 📈💪

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looking fargn unreal brother! love the front double pose thick arms and delts ooshh! doing awesome brother listen to your body
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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No ego sessions are best you just pump what you can :D @Allupfromhere arms look thick and big vascular too!


@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Coolguy @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
 
why wait? I say compete early and often. I know it takes prep, but you're close enough to do a show at the end of this year easily.

Worst case secnarioo - You can learn so much from failing - but I'll bet you can surprise yourself and do pretty good!

... And if the plan is 2 years out, then it can be a no pressure learning experience. Just my 2 cents but I say jump in with both feet as early as possible.
Thank you brother 🙏

I feel that i just dont want to show up and be a participant. I want be feel like i belong there because i have brought a genuinely competitive package on the day. We can only assess how things are tracking throughout the year but i still feel that early next year at best if i dont miss a single beat. Muscle still takes time to mature once built for it to look on point too in my eyes. Can only see how things unfold.
Appreciate you and the words of encouragement legend 🤝🤜🏼🤛🏼
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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Super stoked that your back is healthy again and you are back hitting the program again. Once again you are looking 🔥🔥 brother, no lag in training there 🩵
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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You know, I found myself using more and more machines and cables, just trying to isolate more and while it may not feel/look as cool, I do believe I am growing better.
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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Yessur! 🫡 Glad you're back into it 💪🏻
Can we just take a moment for those fucken arms?! Holy shit my dude.

Looking forward to learning from this log as you move forward brother.
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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Knocking it out of the park big fella
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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Great to see you back in the gym king 👑 seamless transition back is a credit to you for looking after yourself, actually taking the rest and staying on point with nutrition while you recovered 👏👏👏

Loving the respect for your body and leaving the ego at home! Very disciplined and great approach

Arms looking huge brother 💪💪

@shadow labs merch on full display again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #SLperformanceteam
 
Super stoked that your back is healthy again and you are back hitting the program again. Once again you are looking 🔥🔥 brother, no lag in training there 🩵
Thanks brother! Its def not 100% but its much much better lol.
Was awesome to get a little break actually. Was able to pickup straight back to a dollar 25 on the chest press 💪
 
You know, I found myself using more and more machines and cables, just trying to isolate more and while it may not feel/look as cool, I do believe I am growing better.
When you have your level of conditioning, isolated targeted growth really shines..
Its only a matter of time isnt it brother when we shift the focus to maximising progress not matter how that approach looks 🔥
 
Great to see you back in the gym king 👑 seamless transition back is a credit to you for looking after yourself, actually taking the rest and staying on point with nutrition while you recovered 👏👏👏

Loving the respect for your body and leaving the ego at home! Very disciplined and great approach

Arms looking huge brother 💪💪

@shadow labs merch on full display again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #SLperformanceteam
Good to be back brother for sure!! Have to play this year smart or i force myself too far back. Calculated and purposeful decisions this year 💪💪
 
looking great brother! didnt realise how detailed your log was! love it im a sucker for data, will be following along <3
I try to add as much as i can to give a personal view without smothering it too much hahaha. Not sure if i have found that balance yet lol.

Thanks for the support King
 
Yessur! 🫡 Glad you're back into it 💪🏻
Can we just take a moment for those fucken arms?! Holy shit my dude.

Looking forward to learning from this log as you move forward brother.
Thanks my bro, still chasing inches those puppies yet haha. Hopefully i share something others can learn from 🙏
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.
Preach it brother 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
 
When you have your level of conditioning, isolated targeted growth really shines..
Its only a matter of time isnt it brother when we shift the focus to maximising progress not matter how that approach looks 🔥
Literally man, I feel its a real step on in progress too for us, I was in the gym this morning and started my push day with some Low to High cable flies because thats what best activates my lagging upper chest, where go back 12 months I would of just kept blasting flat bench.
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.

Excellent info brother. This is gold. 🤌🏻
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.
24 carot gold information as usual. I studied the human body for years as an RN and I never equated the importance the cellular level had in progressing health performance. As with most people when I started on a fitness, lifting or gym culture lifestyle years ago I was always 20% behind the process bcause I was neglecting the very base I should of started at.
That said, this time it will be done correctly, with a bit of sage advice utilised of course😉.
All the Evo love to you for sharing this knowledge with us all brother 🙏 🩵
 
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First session back in the gym after time off with the back.

Went in with no ego and just tested the waters. Ran a custom upper session and kept it smart sticking to pin loaded machines and cables so there was no thoracic movement under load. Just wanted to see what the body would tolerate.

Strength was right up there, which was a big confidence boost. Fully carbed up and the pump was honestly unreal. It felt so good to be back in the gym actually having a crack again.

Conditioning has held up well despite the time off, and it was good to finally fill out again after a period of reduced calories. Direction feels right. Now it’s about building momentum without getting ahead of myself.

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Glad the back is feeling much better. Just a forced deload week at the end of the day.

I swear you grow in every pic you post. How have your arms gotten so damn big so fast you bastard!!! Lol

Did you measure your arms back when you posted your first log? I'd be curious to know how much size you added in a year. Its gotta be a freaky unbelievable amount
 
Excellent info brother. This is gold. 🤌🏻
Have a biggg research thread incoming very soon something myself and a few others, with a completely different level of knowledge cellular efficiency, have been working hard on that i genuinely feel will bring significant value and support to everything i have been talking about lately 🙏🙏🔥🔥
 
24 carot gold information as usual. I studied the human body for years as an RN and I never equated the importance the cellular level had in progressing health performance. As with most people when I started on a fitness, lifting or gym culture lifestyle years ago I was always 20% behind the process bcause I was neglecting the very base I should of started at.
That said, this time it will be done correctly, with a bit of sage advice utilised of course😉.
All the Evo love to you for sharing this knowledge with us all brother 🙏 🩵
Love this brother 💙
Big things incoming soon!
 
Glad the back is feeling much better. Just a forced deload week at the end of the day.

I swear you grow in every pic you post. How have your arms gotten so damn big so fast you bastard!!! Lol

Did you measure your arms back when you posted your first log? I'd be curious to know how much size you added in a year. Its gotta be a freaky unbelievable amount
They're just good photos lol.
Very beginning they were 14 inches..
Full pump now about 18.

Road to 20 🤣🤣🤣
 
Alright all you Kings and Queens!

Anyone following my journey that get any value of what im doing or trying to achieve.

Please have a look and follow of this log. This in the man at the helm of my ship and the brother that was the catalyst of all my recent progress. My coach @PopRox19 🔥

You want to see how a top level competitor operates and his move from ifbb classic to open class. This is the log to follow!

Thread 'PUSH LOG (TEST PRIMO GH) SPONSORED BY RAPTOR LABS' https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/push-log-test-primo-gh-sponsored-by-raptor-labs.109000/
 
They're just good photos lol.
Very beginning they were 14 inches..
Full pump now about 18.

Road to 20 🤣🤣🤣
4 inches in a year is wild bro! That is an insane amount of growth. I'm happy of I gain an inch in a year lol

You've really been killing it! Seriously impressive bro!
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.
This is awesome 😊 beyond the strength and aesthetic gains you’ve made, when you pay enough attention to detail to the processes like you do, it really advances your level of interoceptive awareness: the ability to sense & know what your body needs during different phases - before something becomes an urgency, setback, or issue
 
I want to bring some light to surface here.

A big part of why conditioning held through the setback comes down to the work that’s already been done at a cellular level, not just what happened, or didn’t happen, in the gym.

Improving mitochondrial density and efficiency means the body gets better at producing energy with less stress. Even when output drops, the engine is still running clean.
With better functioning mitochondria, you’re more efficient at oxidising fat, managing glucose, and maintaining ATP production.

That means fewer crashes in energy, less reliance on sloppy compensations, and a much smaller drop off in conditioning when training volume has to be pulled back. You weren’t asking the body to do much, but it was still handling that workload well because the systems underneath it are dialled in.

That’s why time off didn’t equal regression. Reduced output doesn’t automatically mean reduced adaptation when the body is operating optimally. Nutrition adherence, controlled calories, and low level movement were still being processed efficiently. Instead of spinning wheels, the body stayed metabolically active, just at a lower gear.

The upside of this is what I felt walking back into the gym. Strength showing up quickly, conditioning still there, and that full, responsive pump aren’t luck. They’re signs that the metabolic machinery stayed primed during the setback. Now it’s not about rushing intensity, it’s about continuing to support that efficiency while gradually increasing demand.

Momentum comes from respecting that process. Keep the body working well first, and performance will keep meeting you where you’re at instead of fighting you every step of the way.

Recent circles i actively talk and have great discussions with has completely changed the way I look at the early steps in biological function. When you understand that every stage feeds into the next, from cellular health, to energy production, to nutrient handling, all the way through to training output, the whole approach shifts.

When you line those pieces up and build an efficient, well functioning engine first, everything downstream starts working with you instead of against you. Then you add a coach, who knows how to pair that foundation with a calculated, structured training plan, the right stimulus, the right nutrition and the body starts doing some genuinely wild things.

At that point you’re not forcing progress. You’re setting the conditions for it and letting the system do what it’s built to do.
This one post should practically be a community research thread for why mitochondrial efficiency matters!
 
in depth explanations are great.
I'm not sure if his knowledge base blows my mind more or the fact that he exclusively uses his phone to be this good an EVO mod :ROFLMAO::cool:

I need two monitors and an i7 CPU to handle my 50 browsers I have running including Word docs to cut and paste links for members to use.

He's a beast! LOL
 
Fuknnnnn massiveeee brah 💪💪💪 absolutely elite gains here

Big respect 🤜🤛 for what you’ve accomplished this past 12 months and excited to be part of the next 🔥🔥
Thanks legend and thanks for alwayd giving me somthing to chase and the constant support to do it💙💙
 
This is awesome 😊 beyond the strength and aesthetic gains you’ve made, when you pay enough attention to detail to the processes like you do, it really advances your level of interoceptive awareness: the ability to sense & know what your body needs during different phases - before something becomes an urgency, setback, or issue
Thank you so much! Its an amazing feeling to be commended by an elite like your self.
Learning and education myself is almost an addiction lol. Funny though just when i feel im on the money i learn something new and pandoras box continues to reopen lol.

💙💙
 
This one post should practically be a community research thread for why mitochondrial efficiency matters!
Dont worry brother i have been working extremely hard on something in the backround with some extremely talented brains along side me. This will be a valuable community research thread incoming!
 
How have I not been following your log 😅, in depth explanations are great.

I try to follow a similar strategy myself, although probably a little less structured but the principles remain the same
Haha thanks King! Im glad it can provide anything in in anyway. Got something coming soon that i think you will be interested in. If nothing else it will be a serious read that will get alot of people thinking!
 
I'm not sure if his knowledge base blows my mind more or the fact that he exclusively uses his phone to be this good an EVO mod :ROFLMAO::cool:

I need two monitors and an i7 CPU to handle my 50 browsers I have running including Word docs to cut and paste links for members to use.

He's a beast! LOL
Thumbs are getting more reps in then any other part of my body lately 😂😂😂
 
Thank you so much! Its an amazing feeling to be commended by an elite like your self.
Learning and education myself is almost an addiction lol. Funny though just when i feel im on the money i learn something new and pandoras box continues to reopen lol.

💙💙
The more you learn, the less you know 🤯🤷🏽‍♀️
 
Dihydro-Berberine, interesting. Mine is just straight up Berberine.
Dihydroberberine (DIB) is what your gut converts Berberine into when you take it. It is more bioavailable in the DIB format, can reduce GI distress, and is better synergised when using things like SLU & GLP-1s.

I believe 500mg of Berberine converts to about 100mg of DIB inside your gut, and your gut has to work to do so.
 
Push day

Powered by @R&Dpharma
Coached by @PopRox19
Gh + Reta by @shadow labs


Training

Hammer strength plate load chest press
1x8-10 1x15-18
Tempo 3-1-1-1
120kg ×8
80kg ×16


Incline DB fly
Tempo 3-2-1-2
2x8-10DS
17.5kg ×10 dropset
10kg ×10
17.5kg ×9 dropset
10kg ×8#


Hammer strength plate load shoulder press
Tempo 3-1-1-1
1x8-10 1x12-15
90kg ×9
60kg ×12


Seated DB side lateral
Tempo 3-1-2-2
2×12-15 1×15-18RP
12.5kg ×14
12.5kg ×12
7.5kg ×16 20 sec rest
7.5kg ×13##


Seated over head DB tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-2
1x10-12 1x15-18
20kg ×11
12.5kg ×16


Single arm cable tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-1
1x12-15 1x15-18RP
10kg ×13
6.25kg ×15 20sec rest
6.25kg x13##


After a few weeks the back has definitely improved but it is still very much present. Rather than forcing things and letting it dictate everything we have decided to pivot and restructure while it continues to recover.

There is no value in restricting progress where we do not need to. The original goal remains the same we are just taking a smarter route to get there.

Training is shifting to a PPLR split that avoids unnecessary stressors. No hip hinging minimal lower back loading and no thoracic movement under load. Leg sessions will be purely accessory based for now with most work done from seated or fully supported positions. The aim is to keep stimulus high where it is safe while letting the injury actually heal instead of constantly poking it.

Despite the adjustments weight continues to trend down. Almost another kilo gone this week bringing total loss to just over 3kg in three weeks. Strength remains high energy is excellent and overall output has not taken a hit.
Sleep is the next lever we are tightening up.
Bedtime is being pulled earlier to claw back an extra couple of hours where possible and while total duration can still improve sleep quality itself has been excellent which is showing up in recovery and day to day feel.


The key mindset here is not going to zero while waiting for things to line up. There is still plenty that can be executed cleanly consistently and with intent. Progress does not stop just because one variable needs patience.

After checking in with the big dog the call is another 2 to 3kg of fat loss to put us in an ideal position composition wise to shift direction.
That transition will look like a move back to TRT dosing with EQ fully removed. The focus will be on landing at a test dose that keeps E2 exactly where we want it to properly leverage GH and IGF 1. This phase will run for several weeks as a deliberate health and consolidation block after having the foot on the gas for a long stretch.


Bloods will be drawn at the start of this phase and again just before the next push to ensure everything is precisely where it needs to be.
From there we will introduce a small bump in test and begin capitalising on the rebound by slowly and intelligently pushing food back up.
Reta stays in at a lower dose as do the mitochondrial compounds.


Steps and current nutrition will hold steady while fat continues to come off. If things stall we will selectively bring in lipolytics to keep momentum without forcing the issue.

This phase is not a step back it is refinement. It is patience with purpose. Stay moving stay disciplined and let consistency do what it always does.

The work continues.
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Push day

Powered by
@R&Dpharma
Coached by @PopRox19
Gh + Reta by @shadow labs

Training

Hammer strength plate load chest press

1x8-10 1x15-18
Tempo 3-1-1-1
120kg ×8
80kg ×16

Incline DB fly
Tempo 3-2-1-2
2x8-10DS
17.5kg ×10 dropset
10kg ×10
17.5kg ×9 dropset
10kg ×8#

Hammer strength plate load shoulder press
Tempo 3-1-1-1
1x8-10 1x12-15
90kg ×9
60kg ×12

Seated DB side lateral
Tempo 3-1-2-2
2×12-15 1×15-18RP
12.5kg ×14
12.5kg ×12
7.5kg ×16 20 sec rest
7.5kg ×13##

Seated over head DB tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-2
1x10-12 1x15-18
20kg ×11
12.5kg ×16

Single arm cable tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-1
1x12-15 1x15-18RP
10kg ×13
6.25kg ×15 20sec rest
6.25kg x13##

After a few weeks the back has definitely improved but it is still very much present. Rather than forcing things and letting it dictate everything we have decided to pivot and restructure while it continues to recover.

There is no value in restricting progress where we do not need to. The original goal remains the same we are just taking a smarter route to get there.

Training is shifting to a PPLR split that avoids unnecessary stressors. No hip hinging minimal lower back loading and no thoracic movement under load. Leg sessions will be purely accessory based for now with most work done from seated or fully supported positions. The aim is to keep stimulus high where it is safe while letting the injury actually heal instead of constantly poking it.

Despite the adjustments weight continues to trend down. Almost another kilo gone this week bringing total loss to just over 3kg in three weeks. Strength remains high energy is excellent and overall output has not taken a hit.
Sleep is the next lever we are tightening up.
Bedtime is being pulled earlier to claw back an extra couple of hours where possible and while total duration can still improve sleep quality itself has been excellent which is showing up in recovery and day to day feel.

The key mindset here is not going to zero while waiting for things to line up. There is still plenty that can be executed cleanly consistently and with intent. Progress does not stop just because one variable needs patience.

After checking in with the big dog the call is another 2 to 3kg of fat loss to put us in an ideal position composition wise to shift direction.
That transition will look like a move back to TRT dosing with EQ fully removed. The focus will be on landing at a test dose that keeps E2 exactly where we want it to properly leverage GH and IGF 1. This phase will run for several weeks as a deliberate health and consolidation block after having the foot on the gas for a long stretch.

Bloods will be drawn at the start of this phase and again just before the next push to ensure everything is precisely where it needs to be.
From there we will introduce a small bump in test and begin capitalising on the rebound by slowly and intelligently pushing food back up.
Reta stays in at a lower dose as do the mitochondrial compounds.

Steps and current nutrition will hold steady while fat continues to come off. If things stall we will selectively bring in lipolytics to keep momentum without forcing the issue.

This phase is not a step back it is refinement. It is patience with purpose. Stay moving stay disciplined and let consistency do what it always does.

The work continues.
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Unbelievably in-depth update once again you legend 😊. Between yours and another couple of logs that I have been privileged enough to read today, I can't help but feel a little blessed. I will expand on this later in my own space 😁
Awesome that your weight targets are continuing to be met and your overall plan is still in place.

With having to adapt your program around your back, how long do you think this will take or have you now set a block of work regardless of whether it come good or not in an earlier time-line.
Oh and the food porn 😍😋
One of favourites to catch up on brother🩵
 
Dihydroberberine (DIB) is what your gut converts Berberine into when you take it. It is more bioavailable in the DIB format, can reduce GI distress, and is better synergised when using things like SLU & GLP-1s.

I believe 500mg of Berberine converts to about 100mg of DIB inside your gut, and your gut has to work to do so.
I'm sold! I'll try it.
Kinda like CoQ10 and Ubiquinol then.
 
Dihydroberberine (DIB) is what your gut converts Berberine into when you take it. It is more bioavailable in the DIB format, can reduce GI distress, and is better synergised when using things like SLU & GLP-1s.

I believe 500mg of Berberine converts to about 100mg of DIB inside your gut, and your gut has to work to do so.
🤜🏼🤛🏼🔥
 
Push day

Powered by
@R&Dpharma
Coached by @PopRox19
Gh + Reta by @shadow labs

Training

Hammer strength plate load chest press

1x8-10 1x15-18
Tempo 3-1-1-1
120kg ×8
80kg ×16

Incline DB fly
Tempo 3-2-1-2
2x8-10DS
17.5kg ×10 dropset
10kg ×10
17.5kg ×9 dropset
10kg ×8#

Hammer strength plate load shoulder press
Tempo 3-1-1-1
1x8-10 1x12-15
90kg ×9
60kg ×12

Seated DB side lateral
Tempo 3-1-2-2
2×12-15 1×15-18RP
12.5kg ×14
12.5kg ×12
7.5kg ×16 20 sec rest
7.5kg ×13##

Seated over head DB tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-2
1x10-12 1x15-18
20kg ×11
12.5kg ×16

Single arm cable tricep extension
Tempo 3-2-1-1
1x12-15 1x15-18RP
10kg ×13
6.25kg ×15 20sec rest
6.25kg x13##

After a few weeks the back has definitely improved but it is still very much present. Rather than forcing things and letting it dictate everything we have decided to pivot and restructure while it continues to recover.

There is no value in restricting progress where we do not need to. The original goal remains the same we are just taking a smarter route to get there.

Training is shifting to a PPLR split that avoids unnecessary stressors. No hip hinging minimal lower back loading and no thoracic movement under load. Leg sessions will be purely accessory based for now with most work done from seated or fully supported positions. The aim is to keep stimulus high where it is safe while letting the injury actually heal instead of constantly poking it.

Despite the adjustments weight continues to trend down. Almost another kilo gone this week bringing total loss to just over 3kg in three weeks. Strength remains high energy is excellent and overall output has not taken a hit.
Sleep is the next lever we are tightening up.
Bedtime is being pulled earlier to claw back an extra couple of hours where possible and while total duration can still improve sleep quality itself has been excellent which is showing up in recovery and day to day feel.

The key mindset here is not going to zero while waiting for things to line up. There is still plenty that can be executed cleanly consistently and with intent. Progress does not stop just because one variable needs patience.

After checking in with the big dog the call is another 2 to 3kg of fat loss to put us in an ideal position composition wise to shift direction.
That transition will look like a move back to TRT dosing with EQ fully removed. The focus will be on landing at a test dose that keeps E2 exactly where we want it to properly leverage GH and IGF 1. This phase will run for several weeks as a deliberate health and consolidation block after having the foot on the gas for a long stretch.

Bloods will be drawn at the start of this phase and again just before the next push to ensure everything is precisely where it needs to be.
From there we will introduce a small bump in test and begin capitalising on the rebound by slowly and intelligently pushing food back up.
Reta stays in at a lower dose as do the mitochondrial compounds.

Steps and current nutrition will hold steady while fat continues to come off. If things stall we will selectively bring in lipolytics to keep momentum without forcing the issue.

This phase is not a step back it is refinement. It is patience with purpose. Stay moving stay disciplined and let consistency do what it always does.

The work continues.
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One hell of an update and meal prep bro!

Bedtime is being pulled earlier to claw back an extra couple of hours
Smart move bro you're really dedicated to this.

No hip hinging minimal lower back loading and no thoracic movement under load.
I like that you're paying attention to detail with the minor injury this is good thinking.

Almost another kilo gone this week bringing total loss to just over 3kg in three weeks.
Congrats bro and no strength loss, big win!

Reta stays in at a lower dose as do the mitochondrial compounds.
Smart move love this. I'm a mito convert now! LOL
 
Unbelievably in-depth update once again you legend 😊. Between yours and another couple of logs that I have been privileged enough to read today, I can't help but feel a little blessed. I will expand on this later in my own space 😁
Awesome that your weight targets are continuing to be met and your overall plan is still in place.

With having to adapt your program around your back, how long do you think this will take or have you now set a block of work regardless of whether it come good or not in an earlier time-line.
Oh and the food porn 😍😋
One of favourites to catch up on brother🩵
Thanks King! Nah we have just set a working block that accommodates for how ever long the back needs to recover properly.

There is always a way to get shit done if we want it 🙏🔥
 
One hell of an update and meal prep bro!


Smart move bro you're really dedicated to this.


I like that you're paying attention to detail with the minor injury this is good thinking.


Congrats bro and no strength loss, big win!


Smart move love this. I'm a mito convert now! LOL
Wait until i finish mito essay 🔥
 
Wait until i finish mito essay 🔥
I want a hard copy with a forward chapter written in past tense by the fat @Allupfromhere from years ago! I'll write a stunning review on the back by fat HarleyGuy.

And here I am working on a menopause essay for women for a thread ... give me a Chapter at the end!
 
I want a hard copy with a forward chapter written in past tense by the fat @Allupfromhere from years ago! I'll write a stunning review on the back by fat HarleyGuy.

And here I am working on a menopause essay for women for a thread ... give me a Chapter at the end!
I wish i could have given a love and laugh reaction to this comment haha
 
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