Approved Log Bodybuilding Season C 2026 Contest Prep Cycle Log

[NickLovesPrime]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

Nice to see your new log @NickLovesPrime 23 weeks out is far enough for a good plan and prep! Looking to see your trianing diet.
You look good and thick in the pics! EVO family support your way.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67 @codezz
@MarkNV @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy @Shakey @Eveflorence @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman

 

[Yuri]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

Sensational view at the gym to!

 

[Grumpy]

Great update like the 2 on 1 off training style

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Sensational view at the gym to!

Yeah. It's a new gym that's opened up in Melbourne with Prime, Nautilus, Cybex etc.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Nice to see your new log @NickLovesPrime 23 weeks out is far enough for a good plan and prep! Looking to see your trianing diet.
You look good and thick in the pics! EVO family support your way.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67 @codezz
@MarkNV @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy @Shakey @Eveflorence @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman

I will post my diet/training I promise.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

As for contest prep cycle, I am still deciding. It will probably be Test/Mast mainly lipos aside. I may use Tren E/A at a sub 80mg dose per week and potentially var towards the end. Also yes I am self coached. I like it way more.

 

[Yuri]

Yeah. It's a new gym that's opened up in Melbourne with Prime, Nautilus, Cybex etc.

Bro that sounds epic - I’m so far away from good kit or any big brands like prime!

Killer dude keen to follow along your log legend!

 

[Eveflorence]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

Good work brother which state are you competing in?
I think you'd be better suited to classic over open. You'd need significantly more mass and tissue for open. Not a knock on you by any means and hey I could be completely wrong. Good luck with whichever direction you choose.

 

[waggat]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

How does your split work? Looks like you will be doing the following: push (as part of upper), rest, push, pull, push (and arms). So pushing three times with 48 hours between sessions. You don't reckon recovery is affected doing that?

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Good work brother which state are you competing in?
I think you'd be better suited to classic over open. You'd need significantly more mass and tissue for open. Not a knock on you by any means and hey I could be completely wrong. Good luck with whichever direction you choose.

Yeah that's what my posing coach said. He said I actually have a good structure but I just am fat basically lol. However I don't agree with undersized open guys going into classic. My weight cap at an amateur level is 82.6kg for classic which I won't outgrow ever I think. Basically I am light as fuck. I literally have hollow bones so on stage and even if I had to get under the cap I would always be able to. Competing in VIC.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

How does your split work? Looks like you will be doing the following: push (as part of upper), rest, push, pull, push (and arms). So pushing three times with 48 hours between sessions. You don't reckon recovery is affected doing that?

Yeah my top shelf needs to come up though. The push/arms session is mainly shoulder focused but yeah I am pressing a lot. I mean men's physique guys press 3x plus per week.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Training Day (TD)

M1
Whey 81 g
Cream of rice 120 g
85% Dark chocolate 20 g
Blueberries 70 g
Mango 80 g
Sauce 20 g

M2
Chicken 180 g
Rice noodles 230 g
Mango 100 g
EVOO oil 10 g
Veg 75 g
Sauce 20 g

M3
Kangaroo 170 g
Sauerkraut 25 g
Veg 75 g
Sauce 20 g

M4
Beef mince 5% 200 g
Rice noodles 230 g
Kimchi 25 g
Veg 75 g
Sauce 20 g

Non-Training Day (NTD)

M1
Eggs 4
English muffins 2
Sauerkraut 25 g
100g mango
Veg 75 g
Sauce 20 g

M2
Kangaroo 200 g
Rice noodles 230 g
Veg 100 g
Sauce 20 g

M3
Beef mince 5% 200 g
Kimchi 25 g
Veg 75 g
Sauce 20 g

M4
Whey 60 g
Cream of rice 120 g
85% Dark chocolate 20 g
Mango 80 g
Blueberries 70g
Sauce 20 g

 

[Mobster]

Why so many class choices? @PrinceDaddy has done this. When I competed in my sport I chose one. Ended up British (4x) and European (2x) champion. Towards the end of competing I could have done it as over 50 or a master class (M1, 2 and 3 I think).

One issue, which is money related, is just how much it costs to enter each class in many feds

 

[LevButlerov]

I will post my diet/training I promise.

lets do it

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Why so many class choices? @PrinceDaddy has done this. When I competed in my sport I chose one. Ended up British (4x) and European (2x) champion. Towards the end of competing I could have done it as over 50 or a master class (M1, 2 and 3 I think).

One issue, which is money related, is just how much it costs to enter each class in many feds

Yeah it costs a shit load. Plus tanning and registration. That’s why I want to just to the state show and not nationals.

 

[stevesmi]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

@NickLovesPrime that sounds really exciting, man. 23 weeks out is really cool. Maybe we'll get you on the podcast ahead of the show, and you can tell us how your prep is going.

 

[2Thick]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

I like your consistent training, both the cardio and the training are on point. That's the type of consistency I love to see. @NickLovesPrime

 

[Ulter]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

That's really exciting that you're going to be doing your first show! @NickLovesPrime the EVO family is going to be part of your journey and we look forward to helping you. I think that so far you sound like a very strong competitor. I like your attitude.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

The cardio looks fantastic. I like that you're keeping the beats per minute pretty strong. I can tell you're a younger guy just based on that number because usually guys who are older have a maximum heart rate of 150, not something they do for regular cardio. @NickLovesPrime

 

[ceo]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

@NickLovesPrime Bros, the cardio is looking really good and I like the beats per minute. It shows that you are getting steady cardio and you are building strength in your heart. What is your resting heart rate? I'm curious.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

The cardio looks fantastic. I like that you're keeping the beats per minute pretty strong. I can tell you're a younger guy just based on that number because usually guys who are older have a maximum heart rate of 150, not something they do for regular cardio. @NickLovesPrime

Yeah usually I get my heart rate up to about 130-140bpm on average on the elliptical. That being said it's tougher when dieting to get my heart rate up high. My resting heart rate sits at like 60-70bpm normally but when I diet it drops lower.

 

[PrinceDaddy]

Why so many class choices? @PrinceDaddy has done this. When I competed in my sport I chose one. Ended up British (4x) and European (2x) champion. Towards the end of competing I could have done it as over 50 or a master class (M1, 2 and 3 I think).

One issue, which is money related, is just how much it costs to enter each class in many feds

I think you will like one division more than another. Your physique and posing will also tell you where you belong. As an amateur you should try them all and figure out what you like. You'll enjoy the medals and trophies, for me now it is the pro card. I can do all 3 mens classes and will do different divisions with the goal being the pro card. The end game is the pro card. The reality is you can be an competitive amateur trying to get the pro card, but much more difficult to be a pro and competitive.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Yeah usually I get my heart rate up to about 130-140bpm on average on the elliptical. That being said it's tougher when dieting to get my heart rate up high. My resting heart rate sits at like 60-70bpm normally but when I diet it drops lower.

That's a good strategy and it works.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Anyone know where we can get some good quality primo down in Aus?

 

[LevButlerov]

Anyone know where we can get some good quality primo down in Aus?

check q1 approve suppliers AU 2026
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/2026-q1-top-tier-trusted-aussie-vendors.109959/

 

[Noah Wixx]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

23 weeks out not long till you reach the finish line man

 

[ballin2504]

Hey everyone,

I am around 23 weeks out from my first show. I am doing Junior, Open, True Novice and Novice in either Open/Classic (still undecided).

I am currently doing 20 mins cardio 130-150bpm per week and training on a 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off split. Rest Lower Upper Rest Push Pull Push/Arms. TD kcal are 2900 and NTD kcal are 2600. Currently on 120mg test e.

I endeavour to keep this log updated. I recently did my first posing session and fuck it was taxing.

I am looking to just do the state show and probably not nationals though I am still undecided.

@NickLovesPrime nice start to the log man! Can’t wait to see the final product

 

[NickLovesPrime]

23 weeks out not long till you reach the finish line man

Post show is another beast apparently though.

 

[NickLovesPrime]

Push Session (Friday)​

• Pec Deck — 3 sets of 8–12 reps
• Low Incline Press — 4–6 (top set), 6–10 (back-off)
• Chest Press Machine — 3 sets of 8–12 reps
• Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise — 2 sets of 10–15 reps
• Single Arm Cable Overhead Triceps Extension — 3 sets of 8–12 reps

 

[LevButlerov]

Push Session (Friday)​

• Pec Deck — 3 sets of 8–12 reps
• Low Incline Press — 4–6 (top set), 6–10 (back-off)
• Chest Press Machine — 3 sets of 8–12 reps
• Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise — 2 sets of 10–15 reps
• Single Arm Cable Overhead Triceps Extension — 3 sets of 8–12 reps

good push but what are the weights?

 

[NickLovesPrime]

good push but what are the weights?

Not too much. Nick Walker new training style without the size basically.

 

[LevButlerov]

Not too much. Nick Walker new training style without the size basically.

keep going

 

[NickLovesPrime]

How good is Doherty's Brunswick?

 

[bss]

How good is Doherty's Brunswick?

Doherty's Brunswick has the rep as one of the better Melbourne prep gyms brother, equipment + atmosphere checks out from the comp blokes who train there 23 weeks in is where the right environment starts swinging session quality.

 

[BigCheese2000]

How good is Doherty's Brunswick?

So good bro some really nice lower stuff there and the prime stuff is always good