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would love to see you get better
hard to train your upper body with a bum shoulder
hard to train your upper body with a bum shoulder
bro i say train through it
you only live once my as well learn from monstro and be a winner
you only live once my as well learn from monstro and be a winner
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@BrightFuture good leg day buddy.......strong updates..........
Keep killin it bro
Need to get that shoulde fixed up
They don’t know but they said it’s benign. Truthfully I think I need to spend more time warming up. Maybe starting with facepulls might be the answer. It’s definitely not as bad as it used to be. In the past just holding a gallon of milk would irritate it. Now that I have been in the gym a lot and shoulder has gotten much stronger it’s only the occasional issue and only when I am in the gym.
Not entirely sure but it happened while I was still in the military. Weirdest thing because it didn’t hurt much when I first noticed a few years ago. It started being really annoying a few months later.
Alright so I took a couple days off. Mentally I have not been in the best place. I hate to admit that. The last couple years have been the hardest of my life but I have made a lot of progress. The last few days just a lot of things had been creeping up mentally and it’s killed my motivation. Disappointed in myself because I know going to gym would only help. Maybe I should have been posting it on here. It’s also not related to drugs or alcohol. Well I am back now and got a date night with my wife. Tomorrow back in the gym and will be sure to stay there. Sometimes I just gotta deal with this and not let it stop me from what I really want to do or from becoming the person I want to be.
Diet is still in check though!
Diet is still in check though!
I didn’t go to the doctor recently. I just have been several times in the past and it’s always the same thing. Need to make sure I am doing more warming up on chest and shoulder day moving forward.
@BrightFuture you know many of us have those days sometimes , especially with steroids and all bro it happens
dont be disappointed, at least you're not drinking or on drugs, I was smoking crystal meth bro lol thats way worse but i am sober for years many now
lets get you back on track and updating us, we all support you in the EVO family our iron brother
Been a great weekend and today was pretty awesome. Went to gym and worked on chest. Plan moving forward is to do the hammer incline chest press on chest day then the dumbbell flat bench on arm day. Think this should be a lot more manageable for my left shoulder.
Hammer strength chest press: 45x20 70x12 80x12 90x10 100x6
Machine fly: 70x15 85x15 100x15 115x12 130x10
Machine dips: 140x15 160x15 180x12 200x10
Dumbbell incline fly: 4 sets of 15 with 20 pounds
Tricep pushdown: 80x25 90x20 100x12 110x12
Feeling great! Also did 30 minutes cardio to start and 15 minutes to end. Will post of up meal prep pics later.
Hammer strength chest press: 45x20 70x12 80x12 90x10 100x6
Machine fly: 70x15 85x15 100x15 115x12 130x10
Machine dips: 140x15 160x15 180x12 200x10
Dumbbell incline fly: 4 sets of 15 with 20 pounds
Tricep pushdown: 80x25 90x20 100x12 110x12
Feeling great! Also did 30 minutes cardio to start and 15 minutes to end. Will post of up meal prep pics later.
Thank you! Definitely feeling better now. I just need to stick to doing this because it definitely helps. Plus it’s good for me.@BrightFuture you know many of us have those days sometimes , especially with steroids and all bro it happens
dont be disappointed, at least you're not drinking or on drugs, I was smoking crystal meth bro lol thats way worse but i am sober for years many now
lets get you back on track and updating us, we all support you in the EVO family our iron brother
@BrightFuture really good chest day man and cardio spot on
as always PERFECT meal your lady is making
Yeah she’s a great cook and she always seasons it a little different every week.@BrightFuture really good chest day man and cardio spot on
as always PERFECT meal your lady is making
Also, a side not my balls are doing just fine. They haven’t changed at all. I also don’t believe I have had any estrogen issues either.
it's good to cook together you should try that
definitely a nice chest day you hit a lot of good exercises
bro keep pushing hard we want to see bigger lifts
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Good workout this morning. No cardio and I cut everything short by 1 set because my daughter has her driver permit test this morning so I couldn’t be in the gym for as long as I wanted.
Barbell row: 135x12 175x10 185x8 205x6
Hammer lat pulldown: 90x12 100x12 110x10 120x7
Cable row: 120x12 135x12 150x12 165x8
vbar lat pulldown: 120x15 120x15
Straight arm pulldown: 100x15 100x15 100x12
Cable curl: 80x12 80x12 90x12
Good fun workout. Might go back to gym later today so I can get my cardio in. I would just go for a run but it’s way too hot outside. This summer is going to be extremely hot. It is always hot here but this summer is expected to be worse than usual. Atleast the beach is only a couple hours away.
Barbell row: 135x12 175x10 185x8 205x6
Hammer lat pulldown: 90x12 100x12 110x10 120x7
Cable row: 120x12 135x12 150x12 165x8
vbar lat pulldown: 120x15 120x15
Straight arm pulldown: 100x15 100x15 100x12
Cable curl: 80x12 80x12 90x12
Good fun workout. Might go back to gym later today so I can get my cardio in. I would just go for a run but it’s way too hot outside. This summer is going to be extremely hot. It is always hot here but this summer is expected to be worse than usual. Atleast the beach is only a couple hours away.
She likes to cook by herself. I can sometimes convince her to let me ground the beef but she actually enjoys cooking. I don’t enjoy cooking at all so guess it works out. Pretty lucky I have her though. Been together almost 19 years now.
Well it kinda is lol. Dumbbell bench on Fridays before arms.
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loving the volume on your chest exercises bro
meal prep is looking super clean and on point 
Killer bro
Today was shoulder day and it was fun. Left shoulder felt strong and stable throughout.
Hammer strength overhead press: 45x15 70x15 90x7 100x5 105x3(first time with 105)
Dumbbell lateral raise: 4 sets 15 reps with 15 pounds
Hammer strength shrug: 180x15 200x15 220x15 240x12
Face pull: 5 sets 15 reps 100 pounds
Reverse fly:75x12 90x12 90x12
To finish off I tried something new. Not sure what the proper name for it is but it’s essentially a 1 arm cable shoulder reverse fly. I did several sets of 12-15 reps but wasn’t really tracking it. Mostly wanted to get a good feel for it and it felt really really good. Probably going to be a shoulder day staple moving forward. 20 minutes cardio before and after.
On the shoulder press, 70 pounds for 15 reps was super easy. 90 pounds was also easy but I was shooting for 10 reps and not sure why I failed after 7. 100 pounds was pretty challenging to get it started. I tried for 110 but couldn’t get that first rep with right shoulder, surprised my left shoulder it went right up. So I then dropped it to 105 pounds and that’s the most weight I have successfully done even if it was only 3 reps. Also, the weights are per hand.
Feeling really good and super motivated. Tomorrow is leg day!
Hammer strength overhead press: 45x15 70x15 90x7 100x5 105x3(first time with 105)
Dumbbell lateral raise: 4 sets 15 reps with 15 pounds
Hammer strength shrug: 180x15 200x15 220x15 240x12
Face pull: 5 sets 15 reps 100 pounds
Reverse fly:75x12 90x12 90x12
To finish off I tried something new. Not sure what the proper name for it is but it’s essentially a 1 arm cable shoulder reverse fly. I did several sets of 12-15 reps but wasn’t really tracking it. Mostly wanted to get a good feel for it and it felt really really good. Probably going to be a shoulder day staple moving forward. 20 minutes cardio before and after.
On the shoulder press, 70 pounds for 15 reps was super easy. 90 pounds was also easy but I was shooting for 10 reps and not sure why I failed after 7. 100 pounds was pretty challenging to get it started. I tried for 110 but couldn’t get that first rep with right shoulder, surprised my left shoulder it went right up. So I then dropped it to 105 pounds and that’s the most weight I have successfully done even if it was only 3 reps. Also, the weights are per hand.
Feeling really good and super motivated. Tomorrow is leg day!
@BrightFuture tired happens but means you went all out, push it harder man
be careful remember shoulders can get injured
Had a good weekend! Did legs Thursday and arms Friday but the app I use to track my workouts for some reason didn’t save either of them. Oh well not a huge deal. This morning was chest/triceps. Great workout and definitely feeling more confident about my left shoulder. Watched a lot of videos on proper form for dumbbell bench and I utilized that this morning. Felt great and no discomfort. I also am back on my original schedule of getting up at 4am and going to gym instead of going a little later. I don’t know why, but I am way more motivated and excited to go at 4am and plus nothing gets in the way of it.
Dumbbell bench: 50x12 50x12 50x12 70x6
Hammer incline chest press: 70x15 80x12 90x10 100x6
Machine fly: 85x15 100x15 115x15 130x10
Dips: 140x15 190x12 210x12 220x10
Tricep push down: 100x20 100x20 100x20 100x15
Incline dumbbell fly: 30x12 30x12 30x12 30x12
Did 15 minutes cardio to start and 30 minutes at end. Meal prep attached. It’s a teriyaki/sweet and spicy bbq sauce this time. Tastes amazing.
Dumbbell bench: 50x12 50x12 50x12 70x6
Hammer incline chest press: 70x15 80x12 90x10 100x6
Machine fly: 85x15 100x15 115x15 130x10
Dips: 140x15 190x12 210x12 220x10
Tricep push down: 100x20 100x20 100x20 100x15
Incline dumbbell fly: 30x12 30x12 30x12 30x12
Did 15 minutes cardio to start and 30 minutes at end. Meal prep attached. It’s a teriyaki/sweet and spicy bbq sauce this time. Tastes amazing.
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@BrightFuture training in AM is best, your test levels are highest then
meal prep as always CLEAN for you
training is good stay slower on the dips make sure to get a stretch
Yeah today was the first time I did 210 and 220 pounds on dips.
Also wanted to say that my hair is looking great. Probably thicker than it has been in a while. I also started using this shampoo called raw sugar that is designed to thicken your hair. I don’t know if it’s the testosterone or if that shampoo actually works.
On a side note and somewhat personal. My manhood is always on. Feel like I am a teenager all over again lol.
My appetite and energy levels have come roaring back. I think the change in diet with way less carbs probably had a negative impact the last couple of weeks. Think my body was so used to the carbs and then I cut them down to nothing but the rolled oats in the morning my body was just tired. Feeling very energetic again.
I have learned so much about myself, my body, training and diet on this first cycle. Definitely had some road bumps along the way that probably slowed down my progress. Namely the frequent injection problems with Ultima and some of the left shoulder issues. But I am feeling overall more confident and don’t regret anything.
This first cycle was all about learning and seeing how my body tolerates things. I haven’t had issues with hair loss, my balls are still in tact and I have no obvious signs of estrogen issues either. I do sometimes forget to take the AI every other day.
All in all I am feeling good. Definitely looking forward to the future. Wife and I are doing great! I am out of the military so that has opened up a major new career opportunity and I am pumped about that. Life is pretty good right now. I still have some mental issues that I deal with and sometimes they get the best of me but I always pull myself out of it. I have a lot to be grateful for and a lot to live for.
On a side note and somewhat personal. My manhood is always on. Feel like I am a teenager all over again lol.
My appetite and energy levels have come roaring back. I think the change in diet with way less carbs probably had a negative impact the last couple of weeks. Think my body was so used to the carbs and then I cut them down to nothing but the rolled oats in the morning my body was just tired. Feeling very energetic again.
I have learned so much about myself, my body, training and diet on this first cycle. Definitely had some road bumps along the way that probably slowed down my progress. Namely the frequent injection problems with Ultima and some of the left shoulder issues. But I am feeling overall more confident and don’t regret anything.
This first cycle was all about learning and seeing how my body tolerates things. I haven’t had issues with hair loss, my balls are still in tact and I have no obvious signs of estrogen issues either. I do sometimes forget to take the AI every other day.
All in all I am feeling good. Definitely looking forward to the future. Wife and I are doing great! I am out of the military so that has opened up a major new career opportunity and I am pumped about that. Life is pretty good right now. I still have some mental issues that I deal with and sometimes they get the best of me but I always pull myself out of it. I have a lot to be grateful for and a lot to live for.
Also attaching some pictures. The first 2 pictures were when I first started the cycle. It is a front shot and a back shot. The last 4 pictures were from today. Still got a long way to go but definitely feel I look less flabby than to start.
Would like to focus later in the year on just getting as much muscle as possible. Thinking 16 weeks with test/eq and anadrol for first 4 weeks and anavar for last 4.
Would like to focus later in the year on just getting as much muscle as possible. Thinking 16 weeks with test/eq and anadrol for first 4 weeks and anavar for last 4.
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@BrightFuture less carbs is going to make you temporary hungry, you have higher fats? you need at least high fats if you have low carbs
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@BrightFuture thats much better, you're making clear progress, very much LEANER and more mass, perfect results bro
bro keep up the good work we love you
definitely seeing some improvements keep it up
from here keep tightening things up and good things will happen
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Bro I’m loving the volume you hitting in your workout, solid bro you pushing hard and that food looks great. Keep pushing brother love what your doing
Alright so today was back day and also some bicep pump work at end. Good day. Decided to substitute barbell rows with dumbbell rows. Definitely feel like the dumbbells allow me to focus more on the contraction. Probably stick with those moving forward.
1 arm dumbbell row: 60x15 70x12 80x10 85x8 (goal will be to shoot for atleast 90 pounds next week might even try 95 or 100 if I can get atleast 8 reps which I am confident will happen)
Hammer lat pulldown: 100x15 110x12 120x6 (during the second set the seat went all the way down which put my elbows in a sketchy position so I didn’t push to hard)
Cable seated row: 120x15 135x12 150x10 165x6
Close grip pulldown: 120x10 120x10 120x10
Straight arm rope pulldown: 40x15 50x15 60x9 70x8 (different machine than I usually use and the resistance feels much heavier so the weight used was lighter)
Cable bicep curl: 70x15 80x15 90x10
Dumbbell hammer curl: 30x12 35x12 40x8
Good fun workout. 15 minutes cardio before and after.
1 arm dumbbell row: 60x15 70x12 80x10 85x8 (goal will be to shoot for atleast 90 pounds next week might even try 95 or 100 if I can get atleast 8 reps which I am confident will happen)
Hammer lat pulldown: 100x15 110x12 120x6 (during the second set the seat went all the way down which put my elbows in a sketchy position so I didn’t push to hard)
Cable seated row: 120x15 135x12 150x10 165x6
Close grip pulldown: 120x10 120x10 120x10
Straight arm rope pulldown: 40x15 50x15 60x9 70x8 (different machine than I usually use and the resistance feels much heavier so the weight used was lighter)
Cable bicep curl: 70x15 80x15 90x10
Dumbbell hammer curl: 30x12 35x12 40x8
Good fun workout. 15 minutes cardio before and after.
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@BrightFuture really good day, you should stick with dumbbells if you getting the pump
it would be good for you to share a pic of the bodypart you trained that day , after training so we can see your pump
Alright I will start posting daily pics. Yeah I like the dumbbells a lot. Definitely makes it easier to focus on getting a good range of motion.
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Also, got 4 weeks left on this cycle. Contemplating a couple of things. I know I can do self trt but not sure if I really want to do that just yet as I am only 36. Granted I also don’t want to come off the testosterone. I feel mentally a lot better with it.
I feel like the last 2-3 weeks have not been the best for me. I let my mental struggles get in the way and came pretty close to backsliding completely. I have made a lot of progress with that over the last year. Truthfully I am lucky to even be alive just to put into perspective just how bad I got mentally a year ago. Won’t go into details with that.
However, I do feel the testosterone may be helping me pull myself out of that faster. I definitely feel better overall and younger too. I just got to stay disciplined. In probably 3 months, I want to do another cycle and really focus that one on getting as big as I can. Thinking 500 test, 400 eq and 50 anadrol. I just don’t know what to do immediately following this cycle. Self trt or not? Kinda torn.
I feel like the last 2-3 weeks have not been the best for me. I let my mental struggles get in the way and came pretty close to backsliding completely. I have made a lot of progress with that over the last year. Truthfully I am lucky to even be alive just to put into perspective just how bad I got mentally a year ago. Won’t go into details with that.
However, I do feel the testosterone may be helping me pull myself out of that faster. I definitely feel better overall and younger too. I just got to stay disciplined. In probably 3 months, I want to do another cycle and really focus that one on getting as big as I can. Thinking 500 test, 400 eq and 50 anadrol. I just don’t know what to do immediately following this cycle. Self trt or not? Kinda torn.
This morning was shoulder day. Wasn’t the best because my left elbow was sore. Think I just slept on it or something. Didn’t realize how sore it was til my 3rd set on overhead presses. Disappointing because I was full of energy and really was expecting to set a new pr today. That’s ok though because I still did what I could do. Tomorrow is leg day so elbow shouldn’t be a problem.
Hammer shoulder press: 45x15 70x12 80x10(this is where the elbow became a problem)
Hammer strength shrug: 180x20 180x20 180x20 180x20
Reverse fly: 85x12 85x12 85x12 85x12
Facepull: 100x20 100x20 100x20 100x20
15 minutes cardio before and after. I also did 1 set of lateral raises but elbow made it hard to do more. Elbow is feeling a lot better now.
Well tomorrow is leg day!
Hammer shoulder press: 45x15 70x12 80x10(this is where the elbow became a problem)
Hammer strength shrug: 180x20 180x20 180x20 180x20
Reverse fly: 85x12 85x12 85x12 85x12
Facepull: 100x20 100x20 100x20 100x20
15 minutes cardio before and after. I also did 1 set of lateral raises but elbow made it hard to do more. Elbow is feeling a lot better now.
Well tomorrow is leg day!
Also went to doctor today and blood pressure 100/68!
Very nice job
Working on form is always a good idea.
@BrightFuture self TRT is your real path forward I'm 100% sure of it.
The mental struggles, we all have them trust me. I have many clients like that. You can share with the EVO Family, what happened to you?
I think dont stop on the Testosterone dont let hormones swing , it will impact you mentally badly.
It was a suicidal incident and it just spiraled from there. Hospital and lots of other things. Very bad time in my life.
Yeah except it was 110/68 not 100. Typo ok my part but 110 is still good.
@BrightFuture sorry to hear this bro but you bounced back because you're strong
We are here for you bro, we are your EVO FAMILY
dont leave us, we always support youlets push all this forward HARD
still good
Thank you for the support!@BrightFuture sorry to hear this bro but you bounced back because you're strong
We are here for you bro, we are your EVO FAMILY
lets push all this forward HARD
Also got a job interview. Haven’t had to do one of those in a long time.
yes that is very good!
I would hold off on trt until you're at least in your 40s or 50s
if you go on now you might regret it because things do change
if you go on now you might regret it because things do change
bro I think Sports trt makes more sense
it might as well push it hard and do that
it might as well push it hard and do that
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Bro you still showed up even with your injury and had a solid session, it’s the determination and drive to push through the tough times that I see in you that is going to continue to get you more and more results, keep pushing brother we believe in you 100 percent and hope you injury heals up soon
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We've all had times in our life we've been depressed
at the end of the day we're only on the planet a short time might as well enjoy it
at the end of the day we're only on the planet a short time might as well enjoy it
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