Approved Log Bodybuilding Show Prep Cycle Log

[rakkin]

Do my BP three or four days a week always around here plus or minus a few digits

 

[rakkin]

26 May A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio
35 minutes on the stepper 10 minutes on rower 255 floors 716 calories and 2349 meters


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-Standing BB Curl 9x100x4
-Seated DB Curl 8x55x4
-One Arm Low Cable Curl 8x80x4
-Machine Preacher Curl 8x185x4
-Cable Hammer Curl 4x130 to failure

Shoulders

-Hex Bar shrug 8x225x4
-Front DB Raise 8x55x4
-Arnold Press 8x65x2 8x60x2
-Front Plate Raise 15x45x4
-Cable Face Pull 9x190x4

 

[LevButlerov]

Do my BP three or four days a week always around here plus or minus a few digits
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good bp level

 

[LevButlerov]

26 May A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio
35 minutes on the stepper 10 minutes on rower 255 floors 716 calories and 2349 meters


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-Standing BB Curl 9x100x4
-Seated DB Curl 8x55x4
-One Arm Low Cable Curl 8x80x4
-Machine Preacher Curl 8x185x4
-Cable Hammer Curl 4x130 to failure

Shoulders

-Hex Bar shrug 8x225x4
-Front DB Raise 8x55x4
-Arnold Press 8x65x2 8x60x2
-Front Plate Raise 15x45x4
-Cable Face Pull 9x190x4

love the training bb cruls 100? wow even as you lean out so much! @rakkin

@HarleyGuy @waggat @Trenhead3cc @Kopite67
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @catdadironman @bss @Ohdamn

 

[waggat]

26 May A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio
35 minutes on the stepper 10 minutes on rower 255 floors 716 calories and 2349 meters


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-Standing BB Curl 9x100x4
-Seated DB Curl 8x55x4
-One Arm Low Cable Curl 8x80x4
-Machine Preacher Curl 8x185x4
-Cable Hammer Curl 4x130 to failure

Shoulders

-Hex Bar shrug 8x225x4
-Front DB Raise 8x55x4
-Arnold Press 8x65x2 8x60x2
-Front Plate Raise 15x45x4
-Cable Face Pull 9x190x4

Not sure I've ever seen 5 bicep exercises in a session before. You reckon that many is necessary? Even the standard arm day is normally 3 each of bi's and tri's.

 

[rakkin]

Not sure I've ever seen 5 bicep exercises in a session before. You reckon that many is necessary? Even the standard arm day is normally 3 each of bi's and tri's.

Maybe maybe not lol. Sorry honestly I was just feeling really good in the gym and decided to put in some extra brother usually I do four but took advantage of feeling really good and an empty gym

 

[Ohdamn]

26 May A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio
35 minutes on the stepper 10 minutes on rower 255 floors 716 calories and 2349 meters


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-Standing BB Curl 9x100x4
-Seated DB Curl 8x55x4
-One Arm Low Cable Curl 8x80x4
-Machine Preacher Curl 8x185x4
-Cable Hammer Curl 4x130 to failure

Shoulders

-Hex Bar shrug 8x225x4
-Front DB Raise 8x55x4
-Arnold Press 8x65x2 8x60x2
-Front Plate Raise 15x45x4
-Cable Face Pull 9x190x4

Serious volume, serious dedication

 

[HarleyGuy]

26 May A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio
35 minutes on the stepper 10 minutes on rower 255 floors 716 calories and 2349 meters


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-Standing BB Curl 9x100x4
-Seated DB Curl 8x55x4
-One Arm Low Cable Curl 8x80x4
-Machine Preacher Curl 8x185x4
-Cable Hammer Curl 4x130 to failure

Shoulders

-Hex Bar shrug 8x225x4
-Front DB Raise 8x55x4
-Arnold Press 8x65x2 8x60x2
-Front Plate Raise 15x45x4
-Cable Face Pull 9x190x4

You one strong unit bro. Intense cardio too. Nice work

 

[rakkin]

You one strong unit bro. Intense cardio too. Nice work

Just to stupid to quit

 

[HarleyGuy]

Just to stupid to quit

That's the good kind of stupid though

 

[rakkin]

29 May A.M. Cardio/Core

Cardio

Five mile run in 36:17
We had a break in the rain and morning temps were nice. I wanted to get outside the gym for a change. It's been raining here for nine days straight

Core
Plank 1:30 x 3
Flutter Kicks 2:30 x 2
Mountain Climbers. 60 x 3


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Went a little lighter with weight for more reps. Just wanting to throw something a little different in.

Bi's

Machine Preacher Curl 12x140x4
21's 12x60x4
Bayesian Curls 12x60x4
High Cable Curls 12x70x4

Shoulders

Angled Shoulder Shug 12x210x4
Seated Plate Press 12x250x4
Front DB Raises 10x45x4
Face Pull 12x170x4

 

[LevButlerov]

29 May A.M. Cardio/Core

Cardio

Five mile run in 36:17
We had a break in the rain and morning temps were nice. I wanted to get outside the gym for a change. It's been raining here for nine days straight

Core
Plank 1:30 x 3
Flutter Kicks 2:30 x 2
Mountain Climbers. 60 x 3


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Went a little lighter with weight for more reps. Just wanting to throw something a little different in.

Bi's

Machine Preacher Curl 12x140x4
21's 12x60x4
Bayesian Curls 12x60x4
High Cable Curls 12x70x4

Shoulders

Angled Shoulder Shug 12x210x4
Seated Plate Press 12x250x4
Front DB Raises 10x45x4
Face Pull 12x170x4

love the cardio and core work and you pushed the bis hard! hardcore!

 

[rakkin]

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I took a break from the Internet. I do that occasionally, just cut the cord and give myself a break. Daily posts will continue again.

Another win from @teamuspharmacies
Can't say enough fast service and great products helping me for my pre show prep.

 

[LevButlerov]

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I took a break from the Internet. I do that occasionally, just cut the cord and give myself a break. Daily posts will continue again.

Another win from @teamuspharmacies
Can't say enough fast service and great products helping me for my pre show prep.

love the TDs looks amazing Team USP for the WIN! @US-pharmacies

 

[rakkin]

Sorry I haven't posted in a little while, every so often I like to take a break from the Internet as much as possible and reset lol. Usually about four or five days. But I will be posting as much as possible from here until my show.

4 June A.M. Cardio & Core

Cardio

Six mile ruck w/80lb rucksack in 77:14

Core
Flutter Kicks 2:00 x 3
Planks 1:30 x 3

P.M. Chest and Tri's

Chest

-Standing Plate Press 12x270x4
--Weighted Parallel Bar Dip 13x80x4
- Incline DB Press 10x80x4
- Cable Press 11x110x4

Triceps

-Rope Cable Press Down 12x150x4
- EZ Bar French Curl 14x90x4
- Seated Plate Dip 12x270x4
-V Bar Press Down 12x170x4

Four sets of Pushups to Failure

 

[LevButlerov]

Sorry I haven't posted in a little while, every so often I like to take a break from the Internet as much as possible and reset lol. Usually about four or five days. But I will be posting as much as possible from here until my show.

4 June A.M. Cardio & Core

Cardio

Six mile ruck w/80lb rucksack in 77:14

Core
Flutter Kicks 2:00 x 3
Planks 1:30 x 3

P.M. Chest and Tri's

Chest

-Standing Plate Press 12x270x4
--Weighted Parallel Bar Dip 13x80x4
- Incline DB Press 10x80x4
- Cable Press 11x110x4

Triceps

-Rope Cable Press Down 12x150x4
- EZ Bar French Curl 14x90x4
- Seated Plate Dip 12x270x4
-V Bar Press Down 12x170x4

Four sets of Pushups to Failure

core and chest work powerful strong dip work and love your ez bar!

@trenAMP @Nood @RawCutlery @liftedlivingwithlegacy @HarleyGuy @catdadironman
@BigVelvetG @floridaman1984 @Noah Wixx @MarkNV @US-pharmacies @Mobster

 

[rakkin]

Sent bloods off today will keep you updated on results. Should have at the end of the week.

 

[rakkin]

June 6 Legs and Back

A.M. Legs

-Leg Press 8x530x4
-Hack Squat 8x430x4
-Leg Extension 7x205x4
-Seated Hamstring Curl 8x170x4
-Hip Thruster 8x145x4
-Seated Calf Raise 8x210x4
-Glute Kick Back 8x190x4
-Standing Machine Calf Raise 7x380x4

P.M. Back

-Neutral Grip Wide Pulldown 8x240x4
-Bent Over BB Row 8x265x4
-Single Arm Cable Pull Down 8x220x4
-Single Arm DB Row 8x120x4
-Reverse Grip Seated Plate Row 10x125x4
-Incline DB Row 7x95x4
-Narrow Grip Cable Pull Down 7x240x4
-Wide Grip Cable Row 8x260x4

 

[rakkin]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show

 

[MarkNV]

Not sure I've ever seen 5 bicep exercises in a session before. You reckon that many is necessary? Even the standard arm day is normally 3 each of bi's and tri's.

That is some serious volume and weight!

 

[MarkNV]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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Beast

 

[rakkin]

That is some serious volume and weight!

Thank you sir

 

[rakkin]

Beast

Trying to lay it all out there brother. This is my first show and at nearly 50 years old this COULD be a one time deal. Wanna make sure I give it my all and push the pedal.

 

[MarkNV]

Trying to lay it all out there brother. This is my first show and at nearly 50 years old this COULD be a one time deal. Wanna make sure I give it my all and push the pedal.

You look fantastically CHISELED!! I see some serious understanding about dedication brother!! Lets go!! Go show em what it is!!

 

[rakkin]

You look fantastically CHISELED!! I see some serious understanding about dedication brother!! Lets go!! Go show em what it is!!

Thanks man and I am trying to bring home some hardware to share with my EVO family

 

[MarkNV]

Thanks man and I am trying to bring home some hardware to share with my EVO family

Damn straight!!

 

[LevButlerov]

Sent bloods off today will keep you updated on results. Should have at the end of the week.


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you did the bloods yourself?!!

 

[LevButlerov]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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super ripped perfect abs!

 

[LevButlerov]

June 6 Legs and Back

A.M. Legs

-Leg Press 8x530x4
-Hack Squat 8x430x4
-Leg Extension 7x205x4
-Seated Hamstring Curl 8x170x4
-Hip Thruster 8x145x4
-Seated Calf Raise 8x210x4
-Glute Kick Back 8x190x4
-Standing Machine Calf Raise 7x380x4

P.M. Back

-Neutral Grip Wide Pulldown 8x240x4
-Bent Over BB Row 8x265x4
-Single Arm Cable Pull Down 8x220x4
-Single Arm DB Row 8x120x4
-Reverse Grip Seated Plate Row 10x125x4
-Incline DB Row 7x95x4
-Narrow Grip Cable Pull Down 7x240x4
-Wide Grip Cable Row 8x260x4

legs huge 530 leg press and 430 big hack!

 

[rakkin]

you did the bloods yourself?!!

Yeah I use the rythm at home test monthly. Then I do the VA twice a year along with my primary care through my insurance twice a year. Comparing all three the numbers are all very close. Now RYTHM isn't not has in depth but it gives me 38 markers and I am 100% fine with that. It gives the big stuff that matters to me anyways.

 

[LevButlerov]

Yeah I use the rythm at home test monthly. Then I do the VA twice a year along with my primary care through my insurance twice a year. Comparing all three the numbers are all very close. Now RYTHM isn't not has in depth but it gives me 38 markers and I am 100% fine with that. It gives the big stuff that matters to me anyways.

you're hardcore you draw your own bloods nice!

 

[rakkin]

you're hardcore you draw your own bloods nice!

Man I was an 18D (Green Beret or Special Forces Medic however you want to phrase it, technically it's Special Forces because technically Special Forces means you are a Green Beret. Now Special Forces/SEALS/Rangers all fall under the Special Operations umbrella)

We had five ourselves IV on the top of our feet, in our thighs etc.

 

[LevButlerov]

Man I was an 18D (Green Beret or Special Forces Medic however you want to phrase it, technically it's Special Forces because technically Special Forces means you are a Green Beret. Now Special Forces/SEALS/Rangers all fall under the Special Operations umbrella)

We had five ourselves IV on the top of our feet, in our thighs etc.

ah you're a pro

 

[rakkin]

ah you're a pro

Literally have given 100's maybe 1000 IV's not to include other stuff.

 

[stevesmi]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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@rakkin looking absolutely diced. Keep up the good work. Very thick abs that are also very hard and vascular.

 

[2Thick]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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Wow very thick. I haven't seen thick abs like that in a long time. You definitely work the hell out of your core. @rakkin

 

[Ulter]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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Nice job. Your pictures are amazing. @rakkin vascularity runs through your body all the way across your abs and your chest.

 

[rakkin]

Nice job. Your pictures are amazing. @rakkin vascularity runs through your body all the way across your abs and your chest.

Thank you for the kind words sir

 

[rakkin]

8 June A.M Cardio

Stair Stepper
40 minutes 277 floors 801 calories

P.M. Chest and Tri's

Chest
-Standing Plate Press 7x380x4
-Incline Plate Flies 8x410x4
-Weighted. Parallel Bar Dips 12x90x4
-Low Cable Flies 8x90x4

Tri's
-DB Kickbacks 8x70x4
-Standing EZ Bar Skull Crushers 15x95x4
-Rope Cable Press Down 8x190x4
-Reverse Grip Cable Pull Down 10x170x4

 

[Mobster]

Cometh the day cometh the man

 

[LevButlerov]

Literally have given 100's maybe 1000 IV's not to include other stuff.

awesome rarely seen self bloods

 

[ROIDDERS]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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@rakkin your physique is a thing of beauty. Absolutely rock solid. Vascularity is insane. I'm very impressed.

 

[rakkin]

@rakkin your physique is a thing of beauty. Absolutely rock solid. Vascularity is insane. I'm very impressed.

Thank you very much sir.

 

[ceo]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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bros dayum you lookin jacked. you got some thick muscles and ripped. very impressive look @rakkin

 

[rakkin]

bros dayum you lookin jacked. you got some thick muscles and ripped. very impressive look @rakkin

Thank you very much sir, I am about 56 days out from my very first show. Waited until I was dang near 50 years old to do it.

 

[ballin2504]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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@rakkin looking fucking killer man!

 

[rakkin]

@rakkin looking fucking killer man!

Thank you sir

 

[ceo]

Thank you very much sir, I am about 56 days out from my very first show. Waited until I was dang near 50 years old to do it.

bros hell yeah that gonna be fun

 

[ROIDDERS]

Thank you very much sir.

Keep the grind going.

 

[LevButlerov]

Thank you sir

loved you on the podcast @rakkin you have a true inspirational story and thank you for sharing it with the EVO family! cant wait to see you step on stage!

you have been upgraded to EVO VIP gold trusted! podcast
https://www.evolutionary.org/evolutionary-org-701-interview-with-evo-brother-rakkin/

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @rizzlekdizzle @waggat @Kopite67 @Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @bss @Ohdamn

 

[rakkin]

loved you on the podcast @rakkin you have a true inspirational story and thank you for sharing it with the EVO family! cant wait to see you step on stage!

you have been upgraded to EVO VIP gold trusted! podcast
https://www.evolutionary.org/evolutionary-org-701-interview-with-evo-brother-rakkin/

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @rizzlekdizzle @waggat @Kopite67 @Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @bss @Ohdamn

It says "trusted brother Evo VIP and Evo Logger" next to my screen name.

Glad you enjoyed the podcast brother, I was hoping I don't sound like a moron

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

It says "trusted brother Evo VIP and Evo Logger" next to my screen name.

Glad you enjoyed the podcast brother, I was hoping I don't sound like a moron

Also your condition puts many of use, younger than you too, to shame! Looking amazing brother!

 

[rakkin]

Also your condition puts many of use, younger than you too, to shame! Looking amazing brother!

Thank you very much sir

 

[Ulter]

Thank you for the kind words sir

keep it up!

 

[rakkin]

9 June 2026

A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio:3.5 mile run on treadmill in 30 minutes. The timer does say 31 minutes but I have to start the belt to input age/weight/time so the first minute I only went .01 miles.

Core: 65 hanging leg raises/50 ab wheel roll outs/60 oblique Crunches/Plate Loaded Crunch 15x115x3


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-High Cable Curls 9x110x4
-Spider Curls 10x70x4
-Boyesian Cable Curls 8x80x4
-DB Hammer Curls 10x60x4

Shoulders

-Angled Cable Shrugs 9x230x4
-Seated Plate Press 9x135x4
-DB Front Raise 8x50x4
-Cable Face Pull 10x210x4

 

[rakkin]

Headed out of town tomorrow, have to drive up to see my Granny and Papaw in Kentucky. I have been blessed to be nearly 50 and them both to still be alive. Granted my family and myself are a bunch of hillbillies and my granny had my mom at a young age and my mom had me young both were 16, I somehow managed to not have any children even though when I was younger I was completely wreck less lol. But my papaw ain't in the best of health and I need to go see them.

That being said I have already dirt bagged it and signed up for a free trial at Planet Fitness one day and Crunch another for Friday and Saturday. I am driving back home Sunday. Gonna get my cardio in with my service dog and do a couple runs both mornings. I will still post and keep you guys updated on my log.

This is my service dog and my ride or die

 

[RoySimpson]

Couple of updated photos. Right now I am 56 days out from my show
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@rakkin Looking awesome bro!

 

[LevButlerov]

It says "trusted brother Evo VIP and Evo Logger" next to my screen name.

Glad you enjoyed the podcast brother, I was hoping I don't sound like a moron

you sounded amazing EVO family love and support @rakkin you're now in the EVO family!

 

[LevButlerov]

Headed out of town tomorrow, have to drive up to see my Granny and Papaw in Kentucky. I have been blessed to be nearly 50 and them both to still be alive. Granted my family and myself are a bunch of hillbillies and my granny had my mom at a young age and my mom had me young both were 16, I somehow managed to not have any children even though when I was younger I was completely wreck less lol. But my papaw ain't in the best of health and I need to go see them.

That being said I have already dirt bagged it and signed up for a free trial at Planet Fitness one day and Crunch another for Friday and Saturday. I am driving back home Sunday. Gonna get my cardio in with my service dog and do a couple runs both mornings. I will still post and keep you guys updated on my log.

This is my service dog and my ride or die View attachment 246829

such a cute little guy you should post him in our pets sub
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/forums/pet-pictures.251/

 

[LevButlerov]

9 June 2026

A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio:3.5 mile run on treadmill in 30 minutes. The timer does say 31 minutes but I have to start the belt to input age/weight/time so the first minute I only went .01 miles.

Core: 65 hanging leg raises/50 ab wheel roll outs/60 oblique Crunches/Plate Loaded Crunch 15x115x3


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-High Cable Curls 9x110x4
-Spider Curls 10x70x4
-Boyesian Cable Curls 8x80x4
-DB Hammer Curls 10x60x4

Shoulders

-Angled Cable Shrugs 9x230x4
-Seated Plate Press 9x135x4
-DB Front Raise 8x50x4
-Cable Face Pull 10x210x4

nice cardio really going well on core too

 

[rakkin]

you sounded amazing EVO family love and support @rakkin you're now in the EVO family!

Thank you brother

 

[LevButlerov]

Thank you brother

EVO family support for you always

 

[bss]

9 June 2026

A.M. Cardio and Core

Cardio:3.5 mile run on treadmill in 30 minutes. The timer does say 31 minutes but I have to start the belt to input age/weight/time so the first minute I only went .01 miles.

Core: 65 hanging leg raises/50 ab wheel roll outs/60 oblique Crunches/Plate Loaded Crunch 15x115x3


P.M. Bi's and Shoulders

Bi's

-High Cable Curls 9x110x4
-Spider Curls 10x70x4
-Boyesian Cable Curls 8x80x4
-DB Hammer Curls 10x60x4

Shoulders

-Angled Cable Shrugs 9x230x4
-Seated Plate Press 9x135x4
-DB Front Raise 8x50x4
-Cable Face Pull 10x210x4

3.5 miles in 30 on the treadmill before core is a solid engine to be carrying into show prep big dog.

 

[rakkin]

3.5 miles in 30 on the treadmill before core is a solid engine to be carrying into show prep big dog.

Thank you sir, actually I really like to run and come from a running background. I have been taking it easy on the running just because the way I typically run isn't condusive to putting on muscle. For example the minimum I would usually run would be five miles in 35-36 minutes so running around a seven minute mile. But like I said I have been a runner for 25+ years.

 

[rakkin]

 

[rakkin]

Bloodwork

 

[rakkin]

 

[LevButlerov]

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Bloodwork

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overall good bloods but you dont test test/e2/prolactin hormones? @rakkin

 

[rakkin]

It's on there, it's the third picture. Total test >1500/SHBG 7.94/Free Test 596.78 and E2 22

And no I don't pay extra for prolactin just Estrogen

 

[LevButlerov]

It's on there, it's the third picture. Total test >1500/SHBG 7.94/Free Test 596.78 and E2 22

And no I don't pay extra for prolactin just Estrogen

am I blind? lol sorry I cant find it @rakkin i only found test free test
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/bodybuilding-show-prep-cycle-log.110799/post-2100342
no e2 here

 

[rakkin]

am I blind? lol sorry I cant find it @rakkin i only found test free test
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/bodybuilding-show-prep-cycle-log.110799/post-2100342
no e2 here

Oh shoot it's above the SHBG I must have cropped it out on accident and didn't realize it . That's on me but it's at my Estrogen is at 22 and like I said I don't do prolactin. I am a really low aromitizer to begin with in regards to estrogen and I am running primo which helps with E2 already. I have never used an AI before.

The highest test I have ever ran was 700mg the first time I cycled primo because I heard how it can crash your E2 out. But for me personally anything. Above 500-600 test just makes me feel heavy even though I am not treating water or heavier really if that makes sense.

 

[LevButlerov]

Oh shoot it's above the SHBG I must have cropped it out on accident and didn't realize it . That's on me but it's at my Estrogen is at 22 and like I said I don't do prolactin. I am a really low aromitizer to begin with in regards to estrogen and I am running primo which helps with E2 already. I have never used an AI before.

The highest test I have ever ran was 700mg the first time I cycled primo because I heard how it can crash your E2 out. But for me personally anything. Above 500-600 test just makes me feel heavy even though I am not treating water or heavier really if that makes sense.

can you please post the pic for me so I feel better about being blind LOL @rakkin

 

[rakkin]

can you please post the pic for me so I feel better about being blind LOL @rakkin

When I get a chance I will log back in and screenshot it

 

[LevButlerov]

When I get a chance I will log back in and screenshot it

perfect