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Ok, so in turn will that also lower bp if blood vessels are relaxed?
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Yes. Not to the level something like Telmisartan does, but it'll drop it a little.
No worries. Ive got some, haven’t used it yet. It’s 20mg, so if i cut one in half and take before weights could be beneficial to workout and help with my slightly elevated bp?
Yes, that shouldn’t be an issue. Plenty of people run 5-10mg daily, consistently. I would, however, look into the cause of the higher blood pressure and try and address it outside of medication. You’re just on TRT so I’ll be looking at cardio and water intake as to easy spots to address.
Session:
Week 4 - Back, Biceps & Abs
Session covered a range of cable and barbell pulling variations, with good increased intensity across all sets. Movements included single-arm cable rows, pulldowns, EZ bar rows, and several biceps exercises. Finished with hanging knee raises to hit the abs for the first time in a little while.
Cardio:
20-minute walk at lunchtime.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout included two scoops of protein powder with berries (1.5 hours before), then preworkout, acetyl-L-carnitine, and pump juice 30 minutes before. Intra-workout was pump juice, creatine, and water. Digestion continues to be in a good space.
Recovery:
7 hours and 25 minutes of sleep last night. No joint issues to note, and no lingering soreness. Energy levels are stable and recovery remains consistent.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection today- next will be tomorrow morning. Libido continues to rise, energy and mood remain high. Blood pressure this morning was 120/72. Planning to drop the Cialis next week and only use when I’m chasing and especially good pump. Finding that the Pump Juice pre-workout and intra workout is sufficient, especially as the PED‘s kick in.
Adjustments Made:
None today.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 107.6kg. Strength and drive in the gym are trending up. Pumps are increasingly prominent and visuals holding steady despite the higher scale weight and increased calories.
General Comments:
Everything in a good place- libido, digestion, blood pressure, and overall mental state all trending positively. Confident in the protocol and really happy with the progress that I’m seeing in this first week and a half on the increased dosages.
Week 4 - Back, Biceps & Abs
Session covered a range of cable and barbell pulling variations, with good increased intensity across all sets. Movements included single-arm cable rows, pulldowns, EZ bar rows, and several biceps exercises. Finished with hanging knee raises to hit the abs for the first time in a little while.
Cardio:
20-minute walk at lunchtime.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout included two scoops of protein powder with berries (1.5 hours before), then preworkout, acetyl-L-carnitine, and pump juice 30 minutes before. Intra-workout was pump juice, creatine, and water. Digestion continues to be in a good space.
Recovery:
7 hours and 25 minutes of sleep last night. No joint issues to note, and no lingering soreness. Energy levels are stable and recovery remains consistent.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection today- next will be tomorrow morning. Libido continues to rise, energy and mood remain high. Blood pressure this morning was 120/72. Planning to drop the Cialis next week and only use when I’m chasing and especially good pump. Finding that the Pump Juice pre-workout and intra workout is sufficient, especially as the PED‘s kick in.
Adjustments Made:
None today.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 107.6kg. Strength and drive in the gym are trending up. Pumps are increasingly prominent and visuals holding steady despite the higher scale weight and increased calories.
General Comments:
Everything in a good place- libido, digestion, blood pressure, and overall mental state all trending positively. Confident in the protocol and really happy with the progress that I’m seeing in this first week and a half on the increased dosages.
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I’ll give the cialis ago thursday and friday workouts. As for bp ive been annual check ups since late 30s and GP has always told me its on high side of normal, mum had high bp so could be heredity?
Looking big in that photo man.
sorry to jump in but would defs look into more than just cialis for high bp, get a monitor, take daily readings at diff times through the day log it, if always elevated plese get on bp meds asap, silent killer, i have super high bp if not medicated genetically, keep safe mate
looking large lad! great bp as well, how do you find eq?
Fully agree.
So far, so good! Pumps have been great, vascularity is awesome, and appetite is purring along
what more could you want! sounds great mate will follow along for more updatesSo far, so good! Pumps have been great, vascularity is awesome, and appetite is purring along
Session:
Week 4 - Chest, Triceps, Shoulders & Traps
Session included push-ups, incline flyes, close grip bench press, and a range of cable-based triceps movements. Rounded things out with upright rows and shrugs. Triceps pump was especially strong and a slight elbow niggle that started to return was managed by adjusting exercise selections.
Cardio:
No cardio completed yet due to the early start, aiming for an evening walk.
Nutrition & Supps:
No solid meal pre-training due to timing. Pre-workout was Pump Juice and water, and a sugar-free Red Bull. Intra-workout included carb powder, creatine, L-carnitine and a second scoop of Pump Juice. Felt well-fuelled during the session and pumps came on strong.
Recovery:
Only 4 hours and 49 minutes of sleep due to a late night and early start. Will manage energy levels throughout the day and aim to improve sleep heading into tomorrow’s session. Elbow niggle came back, but discomfort was minor and didn't interfere once adjustments were made.
Current PEDs:Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injection into left lat this morning. No issues. Mood is excellent, likely boosted by both the session and last night’s win. Libido remains elevated and blood pressure continues to stay within range.
Adjustments Made:
Swapped out some tricep exercises to avoid aggravating the elbow. Outcome was positive with better pump and no discomfort during training.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 108.0kg. Pumps continue to improve and strength is trending upward. Visual fullness increasing.
General Comments:
Despite the short sleep, today felt really good and I'm glad that I didn't skip the session. Body is handling the load well and there's no concern with recovery at this stage. Another early session planned for tomorrow due to work commitments- will aim for better rest tonight.
Week 4 - Chest, Triceps, Shoulders & Traps
Session included push-ups, incline flyes, close grip bench press, and a range of cable-based triceps movements. Rounded things out with upright rows and shrugs. Triceps pump was especially strong and a slight elbow niggle that started to return was managed by adjusting exercise selections.
Cardio:
No cardio completed yet due to the early start, aiming for an evening walk.
Nutrition & Supps:
No solid meal pre-training due to timing. Pre-workout was Pump Juice and water, and a sugar-free Red Bull. Intra-workout included carb powder, creatine, L-carnitine and a second scoop of Pump Juice. Felt well-fuelled during the session and pumps came on strong.
Recovery:
Only 4 hours and 49 minutes of sleep due to a late night and early start. Will manage energy levels throughout the day and aim to improve sleep heading into tomorrow’s session. Elbow niggle came back, but discomfort was minor and didn't interfere once adjustments were made.
Current PEDs:Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injection into left lat this morning. No issues. Mood is excellent, likely boosted by both the session and last night’s win. Libido remains elevated and blood pressure continues to stay within range.
Adjustments Made:
Swapped out some tricep exercises to avoid aggravating the elbow. Outcome was positive with better pump and no discomfort during training.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 108.0kg. Pumps continue to improve and strength is trending upward. Visual fullness increasing.
General Comments:
Despite the short sleep, today felt really good and I'm glad that I didn't skip the session. Body is handling the load well and there's no concern with recovery at this stage. Another early session planned for tomorrow due to work commitments- will aim for better rest tonight.
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You look amazing bigger and thicker than before, that should be your new avatar with your blast.
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@hypogaeum 20 minute walks go a long way. They might not seem like much but they really do make a difference.
Very nice pump shot. @hypogaeum you are looking thick and ripped. i love the muscular physique you won't go wrong
bro how we doing with red meat/beff? i'm not seeing it on update. need it to grow into a man @hypogaeum
i see a straight 6 pack. that is awesome! and its not a skinny dude with abs either so A+ @hypogaeum
hard to believe your physique is so huge, yet you are also ripped. @hypogaeum very impressive. the setup is working well !
@hypogaeum bros i'm liking the PED update. the stack of test, eq, npp and 5iu hgh is beautiful. i bet the sides not bad you noticing right?
Session:
Week 4 - Biceps, Back & Forearms
Final session of the week. Started off feeling a bit flat due to it being another early morning session, but worked into it and finished with a solid arm pump. Movements included incline curls, preacher curls, cable hammer curls, pullovers, and wrist curls. Strength slightly down compared to afternoon sessions, but execution was still good.
Cardio:
30-minute walk completed last night. Plan is to repeat that tonight.
Nutrition & Supps:
No substantial meal pre-workout due to early timing. Got some Oxyshred in on the way to do the session, as well as some water to help with the pump. Intra-workout included pump juice, creatine, l-carnitine, and carb powder. Slower start in the gym reflected the lack of fuel going in.
Recovery:
7 hours and 33 minutes of sleep last night. Tennis elbow niggle returning/ lingering- exercise selection will be adjusted further to avoid aggravating it. No soreness otherwise, and joints are holding up well.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection today. Cialis not used yesterday or today. Pumps were still strong but took longer to come on, and the absence of the cialis was noticeable. Appetite was unexpectedly lower yesterday despite a morning session. Planning for a slightly lower calorie intake next week to support digestion and overall system reset.
Adjustments Made:
Program will shift slightly at the end of next week to adjust the split and sub in some alternative movements to work around the elbow.
Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength still climbing overall- any dips have been obviously related to tied to sleep and fuel timing, so very happy with the direction things are going.
General Comments:
Bigger day at work ahead- will stay on top of water intake and focus on getting meals in. Looking forward to returning to afternoon sessions next week and continuing the upward trend in performance.
Week 4 - Biceps, Back & Forearms
Final session of the week. Started off feeling a bit flat due to it being another early morning session, but worked into it and finished with a solid arm pump. Movements included incline curls, preacher curls, cable hammer curls, pullovers, and wrist curls. Strength slightly down compared to afternoon sessions, but execution was still good.
Cardio:
30-minute walk completed last night. Plan is to repeat that tonight.
Nutrition & Supps:
No substantial meal pre-workout due to early timing. Got some Oxyshred in on the way to do the session, as well as some water to help with the pump. Intra-workout included pump juice, creatine, l-carnitine, and carb powder. Slower start in the gym reflected the lack of fuel going in.
Recovery:
7 hours and 33 minutes of sleep last night. Tennis elbow niggle returning/ lingering- exercise selection will be adjusted further to avoid aggravating it. No soreness otherwise, and joints are holding up well.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection today. Cialis not used yesterday or today. Pumps were still strong but took longer to come on, and the absence of the cialis was noticeable. Appetite was unexpectedly lower yesterday despite a morning session. Planning for a slightly lower calorie intake next week to support digestion and overall system reset.
Adjustments Made:
Program will shift slightly at the end of next week to adjust the split and sub in some alternative movements to work around the elbow.
Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength still climbing overall- any dips have been obviously related to tied to sleep and fuel timing, so very happy with the direction things are going.
General Comments:
Bigger day at work ahead- will stay on top of water intake and focus on getting meals in. Looking forward to returning to afternoon sessions next week and continuing the upward trend in performance.
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how about post workout meal? what are you doing for it. With your size very curious. @hypogaeum
@hypogaeum putting in some serious work bro!
This morning's post workout meal attached for you.
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bro no sides + gains is a good thingNo bad sides at all- good vascularity, good pumps, good libido, good mood, no hair issues, etc. Loving it all so far
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Nice one, very stable post workout, you on insulin?
@hypogaeum man you’ve got me wanting to push some eq again. Love the ped protocol
No insulin in the mix.
@hypogaeum Great updates man........
Session:
Week 5 - Chest, Triceps & Shoulders
Strong session with a good combination of chest and tricep movements, and finished with delts to complete the pump. Tried out some new movements today, so some of the rep ranges ended up a bit higher than planned due to me feeling out the weights, but overall volume was good and the pump came on well. Triceps work included both overhead and pushdown variations, and finished with a cable lateral raise to get blood into the shoulders. Energy was good but not as dialled in without the usual preworkout. Still got a strong pump, especially through the chest.
Cardio:
No formal cardio, but did hit 10,000 steps for the day.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre and intra-workout nutrition attached. Used two cans of Oxyshred instead of Disorder, and while it gave a hit, it didn’t provide the usual energy or focus. Intra included water and pump juice, and hydration was solid throughout. Digestion is back on track after the weekend drop in intake.
Recovery:
Slept 8 hours and 20 minutes, though quality was patchy due to waking up a few times with a blocked nose. Body felt fine once moving and training didn’t feel compromised. Planning on an early night tonight to get back in front.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected left delt this morning with no issues- smooth pin as usual with @UGL OZ gear. Libido continues to rise even with a bit of sickness. Blood pressure this morning was 118/72. No cialis used today.
Adjustments Made:
Some newer movements today, but worked the planned muscle groups. Training layout may shift slightly later this week depending on how the sickness progresses.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight not recorded. Muscular fullness remains good and performance is holding.
General Comments:
Tested positive to COVID this morning but symptoms remain light- just a stuffy nose and some fatigue later in the evening. Working from home for the next couple of days, so juggling kids, work and meals may shift the usual rhythm a bit. Hoping to keep the training week on track if the symptoms stay manageable.
Week 5 - Chest, Triceps & Shoulders
Strong session with a good combination of chest and tricep movements, and finished with delts to complete the pump. Tried out some new movements today, so some of the rep ranges ended up a bit higher than planned due to me feeling out the weights, but overall volume was good and the pump came on well. Triceps work included both overhead and pushdown variations, and finished with a cable lateral raise to get blood into the shoulders. Energy was good but not as dialled in without the usual preworkout. Still got a strong pump, especially through the chest.
Cardio:
No formal cardio, but did hit 10,000 steps for the day.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre and intra-workout nutrition attached. Used two cans of Oxyshred instead of Disorder, and while it gave a hit, it didn’t provide the usual energy or focus. Intra included water and pump juice, and hydration was solid throughout. Digestion is back on track after the weekend drop in intake.
Recovery:
Slept 8 hours and 20 minutes, though quality was patchy due to waking up a few times with a blocked nose. Body felt fine once moving and training didn’t feel compromised. Planning on an early night tonight to get back in front.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected left delt this morning with no issues- smooth pin as usual with @UGL OZ gear. Libido continues to rise even with a bit of sickness. Blood pressure this morning was 118/72. No cialis used today.
Adjustments Made:
Some newer movements today, but worked the planned muscle groups. Training layout may shift slightly later this week depending on how the sickness progresses.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight not recorded. Muscular fullness remains good and performance is holding.
General Comments:
Tested positive to COVID this morning but symptoms remain light- just a stuffy nose and some fatigue later in the evening. Working from home for the next couple of days, so juggling kids, work and meals may shift the usual rhythm a bit. Hoping to keep the training week on track if the symptoms stay manageable.
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I see you got fried chicken, was it any good?
@hypogaeum The COVID thing just take 2 days off training and rest a bit.
It was pretty good- just a microwave, macro-friendly meal, so there is a limit to how good they can be, but it hit the spot!I see you got fried chicken, was it any good?
Only have a slightly runny nose at the moment, so will work towards getting a workout done this afternoon.
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Session:
Week 4 - Back, Biceps & Abs
Session included single-arm cable rows, machine pulldowns, hammer machine rows, and three biceps-focused movements using cables, dumbbells, and the EZ bar. Finished off with hanging knee raises. Good controlled contractions throughout and pump came on nicely. Nothing missed despite feeling under the weather. Still managing to hit training with solid intensity.
Cardio:
No cardio today. Step count under 6,000.
Nutrition & Supps:
All meals drawn from what I had on hand in the pantry/fridge at home (rather than go shopping, I tried to make the most of what I had). Dinner planned is chicken breast, jasmine rice, zucchini, and green beans. Probably will throw on some hot sauce to add some extra flavour. Pre-workout included oats, whey, honey, salt, Oxyshred and pump juice. Intra was pump juice and plenty of water. Post-workout was cereal, milk and whey. Digestion has remained strong throughout the day.
Recovery:
7 hours and 35 minutes of solid sleep. Woke up still feeling under the weather but it didn’t impact training. Elbow continues to be managed, with just some minor pain on certain movements. Energy and mood both holding up.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection this morning. Libido remains elevated, blood pressure steady, and mood good. Covid symptoms haven't worsened- mainly just congestion.
Adjustments Made:
None today.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 111.0kg. Despite being sick and reducing output slightly, strength and training quality are holding steady.
General Comments:
Balancing work, kids, and covid but still getting everything done. Motivation is high and the current setup continues to feel effective. Monitoring symptoms and will stay flexible if needed, but hoping to continue training uninterrupted.
Week 4 - Back, Biceps & Abs
Session included single-arm cable rows, machine pulldowns, hammer machine rows, and three biceps-focused movements using cables, dumbbells, and the EZ bar. Finished off with hanging knee raises. Good controlled contractions throughout and pump came on nicely. Nothing missed despite feeling under the weather. Still managing to hit training with solid intensity.
Cardio:
No cardio today. Step count under 6,000.
Nutrition & Supps:
All meals drawn from what I had on hand in the pantry/fridge at home (rather than go shopping, I tried to make the most of what I had). Dinner planned is chicken breast, jasmine rice, zucchini, and green beans. Probably will throw on some hot sauce to add some extra flavour. Pre-workout included oats, whey, honey, salt, Oxyshred and pump juice. Intra was pump juice and plenty of water. Post-workout was cereal, milk and whey. Digestion has remained strong throughout the day.
Recovery:
7 hours and 35 minutes of solid sleep. Woke up still feeling under the weather but it didn’t impact training. Elbow continues to be managed, with just some minor pain on certain movements. Energy and mood both holding up.
Current PEDs:
Test E 437.5mg/week
EQ 210mg/week
NPP 210mg/week
GH 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No injection this morning. Libido remains elevated, blood pressure steady, and mood good. Covid symptoms haven't worsened- mainly just congestion.
Adjustments Made:
None today.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 111.0kg. Despite being sick and reducing output slightly, strength and training quality are holding steady.
General Comments:
Balancing work, kids, and covid but still getting everything done. Motivation is high and the current setup continues to feel effective. Monitoring symptoms and will stay flexible if needed, but hoping to continue training uninterrupted.
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Lookin good
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Work kid balance is the hardest, we follow you.
@hypogaeum the covid you fully good with symptoms? why no time off from gym?
@hypogaeum the current PED's look good. i like the test, eq and NPP. i know other guys above have said they like it but i think the dosing is very sold and not over doing it
Quite a bit of lethargy today, so skipped the planned workout. Didn’t take time off on Monday and Tuesday due to the only symptoms being a stuffy nose- everything else felt absolutely fine.
Curious as to why you think 5IU of GH is too high?
bros PED use is looking good. i like the npp, eq, and hgh. all good options we want to see you keep killing it @hypogaeum
@hypogaeum proud of you man! this is a great training session. the PED's is on point and the hgh is looking strong!
@hypogaeum bro much love for the training. it looking good! i love pushing EQ and NPP, but you need some tren to add!
when you sleep that much and wake up feeling weird it could be your body fighting off something. try and get more sleep especially after a workout. your immune system gets hit hard on cycle a lot of times @hypogaeum
@hypogaeum you certainly have your hands full. one the things i'm glad for is my kid is grown up. it was hell raising her along with dealing with my ex wife's neurosis lol
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lethargy is a sign your body needs rest IMO
@hypogaeum awesome work on the log bro! Keep it coming!
This is amazing…..
I’m fucking gob smacked at the level of discipline and detail of the life style and the Log…..
I have much to learn
Session:
Thursday - Lower Body Focus (Deload)
Deload lower session prioritising execution and control across hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves. Lying and seated leg curls were used to warm up hamstrings and connect early, followed by targeted quad work through single-leg extensions and adduction. Dumbbell split squats were steady and controlled, with no intent to over-push loading. Finished with hack squats and leg press calves. No performance PRs chased- focus remained on tension, tempo, and maintaining output while recovering from illness.
Cardio:
None. Step count just over 12,000.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre: Oats, whey, salt, berries, honey, water, Pump Juice, and tried a new pre-workout.
Intra: 1 scoop Pump Juice and plenty of water.
Post: Oats, WPI, salt, cinnamon, water. Tasted a bit average, so probably won't have this exact combination again.
Appetite high again in the evening, consistent with EQ onset.
Recovery:
7 hours 49 minutes of sleep. Quality was strong with symptoms mostly gone aside from the occasional sniffle. No session yesterday allowed energy to rebound well. Body felt fresh enough to move today without overreaching.
Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Still positive for COVID but symptoms minimal. Hunger up noticeably. BP holding well at 120/75. No issues at injection sites. Digestion continues to feel consistent and efficient.
Adjustments Made:
None today. Training held to deload intent.
Progress Updates:
No weight recorded, but holding around 111kg.
General Comments:
With deload and illness overlapping, this week has been more about keeping quality high rather than pushing thresholds. So far, signs are good that recovery is on track. Looking to close out the week smoothly before returning to regular intensity next block.
Thursday - Lower Body Focus (Deload)
Deload lower session prioritising execution and control across hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves. Lying and seated leg curls were used to warm up hamstrings and connect early, followed by targeted quad work through single-leg extensions and adduction. Dumbbell split squats were steady and controlled, with no intent to over-push loading. Finished with hack squats and leg press calves. No performance PRs chased- focus remained on tension, tempo, and maintaining output while recovering from illness.
Cardio:
None. Step count just over 12,000.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre: Oats, whey, salt, berries, honey, water, Pump Juice, and tried a new pre-workout.
Intra: 1 scoop Pump Juice and plenty of water.
Post: Oats, WPI, salt, cinnamon, water. Tasted a bit average, so probably won't have this exact combination again.
Appetite high again in the evening, consistent with EQ onset.
Recovery:
7 hours 49 minutes of sleep. Quality was strong with symptoms mostly gone aside from the occasional sniffle. No session yesterday allowed energy to rebound well. Body felt fresh enough to move today without overreaching.
Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Still positive for COVID but symptoms minimal. Hunger up noticeably. BP holding well at 120/75. No issues at injection sites. Digestion continues to feel consistent and efficient.
Adjustments Made:
None today. Training held to deload intent.
Progress Updates:
No weight recorded, but holding around 111kg.
General Comments:
With deload and illness overlapping, this week has been more about keeping quality high rather than pushing thresholds. So far, signs are good that recovery is on track. Looking to close out the week smoothly before returning to regular intensity next block.
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@hypogaeum man it’s crazy how covid hits everyone differently. I had a migraine for almost 3 days when I had it.
Are you doing deloads while you recover from being crook?
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smart move to deload, you pushed hard through the sickness, body needs a small reset.
Yeah, but in all honesty, the sickness wasn't anything major. And I'm not just saying that. It genuinely wasn't even as bad as a moderate-bad flu.
Wednesday was as bad as it got, but it was just lethargy which likely was mostly due to doing 2 x 2 hour stints of driving and food being a bit lower than it should have been. Will hit chest, tris and shoulders a bit later this afternoon, but feeling good and food is going down well.
So would you do / be any benefit to do a deload week regardless of health mid program/cycle at other times?
shame to see everyone getting ill, glad to see yours didn't affect training too much
Yes, based on my experience, I know that if I don't program a deload week in at about week 5-6, I'll be forced to take one through my body throwing up red flags at week 6-7. Everyone is different, though, and number of sessions per week, how hard you train, what your exercise programming is like, pre-existing injuries/ niggles, etc all play a part in whether a deload is needed and when it's needed.
Session:
Friday - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Deload session to finish the week. Volume slightly reduced and all sets focused on clean execution without chasing load. Movements included machine chest press, seated and underhand flyes, triceps overhead extensions and rope pushdowns, as well as three shoulder exercises (lateral raises, reverse flyes, and cable shrugs). No joint pain, pump came on well despite a bit of fatigue in the afternoon. Solid closure to the training week, especially after bouncing back from sickness.
Cardio:
None.
Nutrition & Supps:
Meals have still been adjusted around what’s available at home, but macros are tracking fairly close to target. Pre, intra, and post meals included the usual oats, whey, berries, salt, and a mix of pre-workout powders. Main meals were built around high-protein ready meals and easy-to-digest carb sources. No appetite suppression despite multiple shakes- still feeling the EQ-driven hunger in the evenings.
Recovery:
6 hours and 4 minutes of sleep. Quality was decent despite being less time than it has been recently. Feel like the last of the covid symptoms are gone now. Training didn’t suffer. Digestion and energy are both strong.
Current PEDs:
437.5mg Test E, 210mg EQ, 210mg NPP weekly. GH at 5IU/day.
Injected left ventroglute today. No issues.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Hunger spikes later in the day- possibly from the EQ. BP holding steady and within range. Libido, energy and mood all in a good place. No issues with injection sites.
Adjustments Made:
Deload week completed. No load progression attempts, just focusing on execution. Will transition back into heavier progression from Monday.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight 111.2kg. Tracking closely now that the blast is properly underway and will make sure not to let things get out of hand over the next 4-5 weeks.
General Comments:
Getting back to baseline post-covid. Motivation remains high. Diet has held up well despite being away from routine and meal prep. Looking forward to returning to normal structure next week and putting a solid couple of weeks together before bloodwork. Currently feeling really good on the PEDs at the current ratio, so will be interested to see what the bloodwork says (and whether it reflects what I'm feeling).
Friday - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Deload session to finish the week. Volume slightly reduced and all sets focused on clean execution without chasing load. Movements included machine chest press, seated and underhand flyes, triceps overhead extensions and rope pushdowns, as well as three shoulder exercises (lateral raises, reverse flyes, and cable shrugs). No joint pain, pump came on well despite a bit of fatigue in the afternoon. Solid closure to the training week, especially after bouncing back from sickness.
Cardio:
None.
Nutrition & Supps:
Meals have still been adjusted around what’s available at home, but macros are tracking fairly close to target. Pre, intra, and post meals included the usual oats, whey, berries, salt, and a mix of pre-workout powders. Main meals were built around high-protein ready meals and easy-to-digest carb sources. No appetite suppression despite multiple shakes- still feeling the EQ-driven hunger in the evenings.
Recovery:
6 hours and 4 minutes of sleep. Quality was decent despite being less time than it has been recently. Feel like the last of the covid symptoms are gone now. Training didn’t suffer. Digestion and energy are both strong.
Current PEDs:
437.5mg Test E, 210mg EQ, 210mg NPP weekly. GH at 5IU/day.
Injected left ventroglute today. No issues.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Hunger spikes later in the day- possibly from the EQ. BP holding steady and within range. Libido, energy and mood all in a good place. No issues with injection sites.
Adjustments Made:
Deload week completed. No load progression attempts, just focusing on execution. Will transition back into heavier progression from Monday.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight 111.2kg. Tracking closely now that the blast is properly underway and will make sure not to let things get out of hand over the next 4-5 weeks.
General Comments:
Getting back to baseline post-covid. Motivation remains high. Diet has held up well despite being away from routine and meal prep. Looking forward to returning to normal structure next week and putting a solid couple of weeks together before bloodwork. Currently feeling really good on the PEDs at the current ratio, so will be interested to see what the bloodwork says (and whether it reflects what I'm feeling).
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Ok thanks, i actually wrote on my log today that i was thinking about taking a rest week next week, im not sick but body is feeling very tired and sore, twinges in my lat/trap and bit over my program. Read back through my log and this is end of week 7 and i’ve been trying to increase weight/reps every week and probably not listening to my 44 year old body complaining.
I’ll incorporate deload weeks from now on and hopefully avoid this.
Cheers.
you should deload if you feel injury broly
a deload always good broly especially you post covid
Rest days and deload time……. Ahhhhh how much more important these become in ya 40s
Stay strong
take a break when ya need it
Session:
Week 5 - Chest & Back Focus
Week one of a new five-week block. Felt good being back in the usual environment after a disrupted week last week due to COVID. Last week was a deload, and the body feels fresh as a result. Despite the lighter loads during that time, performance hasn’t taken a hit. Today’s session included bench press, chest-supported DB rows, incline DB press, single-arm pulldowns, seated cable flyes, straight-arm pulldowns and rope crunches. Volume and intensity felt solid for week one. Pump came on quickly and I had good energy throughout.
Cardio:
20-minute walk at lunch.
Nutrition & Supps:
Lunch was a satay chicken meal. Pre-workout included a wrap with PB2 and honey, annd then a bit closer to the workout I had pump juice, pre-workout, and ALCAR. Intra-workout included pump juice, creatine, and carb powder. Post-workout was two scoops of whey, Nutri-Grain, and milk.
Recovery:
8 hours and 9 minutes of sleep last night. No joint pain or niggles today. Elbow is being actively managed (tennis elbow right side), and some (presumed) flat foot issues are being worked on. Body feels well recovered and ready for the new block.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day, 7 days/week
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Nothing of note- no injection issues, mood is steady, libido and energy are both in a good place.
Adjustments Made:
New training block now underway.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.9kg. No issues with performance. Physique photos to come later this week.
General Comments:
Feeling really good physically and mentally. It’s good being back in a proper groove after the disruptions of the past week. Routine is set, energy is high, and it feels like there's a clear run at this new phase.
Week 5 - Chest & Back Focus
Week one of a new five-week block. Felt good being back in the usual environment after a disrupted week last week due to COVID. Last week was a deload, and the body feels fresh as a result. Despite the lighter loads during that time, performance hasn’t taken a hit. Today’s session included bench press, chest-supported DB rows, incline DB press, single-arm pulldowns, seated cable flyes, straight-arm pulldowns and rope crunches. Volume and intensity felt solid for week one. Pump came on quickly and I had good energy throughout.
Cardio:
20-minute walk at lunch.
Nutrition & Supps:
Lunch was a satay chicken meal. Pre-workout included a wrap with PB2 and honey, annd then a bit closer to the workout I had pump juice, pre-workout, and ALCAR. Intra-workout included pump juice, creatine, and carb powder. Post-workout was two scoops of whey, Nutri-Grain, and milk.
Recovery:
8 hours and 9 minutes of sleep last night. No joint pain or niggles today. Elbow is being actively managed (tennis elbow right side), and some (presumed) flat foot issues are being worked on. Body feels well recovered and ready for the new block.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day, 7 days/week
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Nothing of note- no injection issues, mood is steady, libido and energy are both in a good place.
Adjustments Made:
New training block now underway.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.9kg. No issues with performance. Physique photos to come later this week.
General Comments:
Feeling really good physically and mentally. It’s good being back in a proper groove after the disruptions of the past week. Routine is set, energy is high, and it feels like there's a clear run at this new phase.
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great job on this one. PED's look consistent. how is the hgh going at that dose? @hypogaeum
Will need to try remember to take a photo. Not long finished lunch and didn't see this!@hypogaeum this is a clean stack and would be good to see a lunch pic
HGH has been great. It doesn’t help my sleep, so I take it in the mornings, but I feel it’s really helped me push calories up without the fat gain I’d usually expect. Yesterday was a relatively high intake day, and I dropped 0.9kg (2lb) overnight, which is something I rarely see. It’s likely mostly fluid or digestion-related, but still a good indicator that things are moving well. Training has been strong and digestion/metabolism seem to be in a good space, but I’d assume that running 5IU of GH daily is playing a solid role in nutrient partitioning and keeping fat gain lower than usual.
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No problem, next lunch, I follow diets closely so interested in food pics
Also working on some rehab exercises to strengthen the arches, but will look into these as well. Thanks for the suggestion.
yeah 5iu's is a strong dose man
bros how you feel on this stack? surprised you not stacking in some mast or proviron. give good balance with nandrolone @hypogaeum
bro damn 8 hour of sleep is good! i am lucky to get half that lol. nice joints feeling better. you need to stop fapping so much
yeah more photos is always cool. its nice to put a pic to what you write. @hypogaeum you are doing great once again on this update good info
@hypogaeum much respect. the notes you add are really good. i'm glad you are feeling strong mentally and physically
@hypogaeum this one looks good man! love the updates. seems like your dosing is still the same. any thoughts on lowering the test a bit?
Have bloodwork planned for week 7 or 8. Will adjust if needed, but at the moment things are feeling really good and I don't think there is any need to change up dosages when sides are all in a good space and progress is moving in the right direction.
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Lets see how bloods go, will be interesting
Session:
Week 5 - Shoulders & Arms Focus
After missing yesterday’s session due to a lower back strain (from prolonged poor posture while working), today’s workout went ahead as planned. Training included seated DB press, leaning lateral raises, facepulls, EZ bar curls, triceps pushdowns, preacher curls, and overhead extensions. Got better as the session progressed- blood flow and movement helped completely clear up residual tightness. Overall execution and pump were both solid.
Cardio:
No formal cardio, but did a (really) slow-paced 15-minute walk at lunch to encourage blood flow through the back and hips.
Nutrition & Supps:
Lunch was BBQ chicken with jasmine rice. Pre-workout included whey, lite milk and Chex, followed by an energy drink closer to the time. Intra-workout included creatine, carb powder, and pump juice.
Recovery:
7 hours and 30 minutes of good quality sleep. No elbow or joint pain. Lower back strain from yesterday seems to have been resolved, but will continue to monitor and address with better posture and more standing during the workday.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day, 7 days/week
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No changes. Mood and energy stable, no injection issues.
Adjustments Made:
No training or compound adjustments. Will prioritise posture and standing breaks throughout the day at work to reduce back strain risk.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.0kg.
General Comments:
Grateful the back issue wasn’t serious and resolved quickly. Physique and energy remain in a good place. Looking to stay improve with posture and recovery management through the rest of the week.
Week 5 - Shoulders & Arms Focus
After missing yesterday’s session due to a lower back strain (from prolonged poor posture while working), today’s workout went ahead as planned. Training included seated DB press, leaning lateral raises, facepulls, EZ bar curls, triceps pushdowns, preacher curls, and overhead extensions. Got better as the session progressed- blood flow and movement helped completely clear up residual tightness. Overall execution and pump were both solid.
Cardio:
No formal cardio, but did a (really) slow-paced 15-minute walk at lunch to encourage blood flow through the back and hips.
Nutrition & Supps:
Lunch was BBQ chicken with jasmine rice. Pre-workout included whey, lite milk and Chex, followed by an energy drink closer to the time. Intra-workout included creatine, carb powder, and pump juice.
Recovery:
7 hours and 30 minutes of good quality sleep. No elbow or joint pain. Lower back strain from yesterday seems to have been resolved, but will continue to monitor and address with better posture and more standing during the workday.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day, 7 days/week
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No changes. Mood and energy stable, no injection issues.
Adjustments Made:
No training or compound adjustments. Will prioritise posture and standing breaks throughout the day at work to reduce back strain risk.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.0kg.
General Comments:
Grateful the back issue wasn’t serious and resolved quickly. Physique and energy remain in a good place. Looking to stay improve with posture and recovery management through the rest of the week.
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bros sounds good
That's a good plan.
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Have you tried an inversion table? that can help the back a lot.
happy you're back.
Session:
Week 5 - Hamstrings & Glutes Focus
Session included lying leg curls, stiff-legged deadlifts, reverse DB lunges, cable glute kickbacks, single-leg cable adductions, and calf raises on the leg press. Strong session overall- body moved well and back was 95% sorted by the time warm-ups were complete. Slight tightness in the morning but resolved by training time.
Cardio:
25-minute walk at a decent pace over lunch. Good for circulation and helped shake off early-day fatigue.
Nutrition & Supps:
Breakfast was oats with whey and milk. Morning tea included high-protein pudding and casein powder. Lunch was a macro-friendly butter chicken with jasmine rice (picture attached). Pre-workout was custard casein, lite milk and Chex cereal (picture attached), followed by pre-workout, pump juice and ALCAR. Intra-workout was pump juice, carb powder, and creatine. No post-workout meal logged yet with dinner upcoming.
Recovery:
6 hours and 45 minutes of sleep. Not the best quality- felt a little flat mid-morning but improved after walking. Digestion and joints both good. Lower back issue nearly resolved.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected right glute this morning- no issues. Energy improved as the day progressed. No side effects. GH remains a morning pin due to impact on sleep when taken at night.
Adjustments Made:
No major changes today. Continuing focus on food quality and timing to support performance and recovery.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.7kg.
General Comments:
End of week 1 of this new block is shaping up well. Back is nearly fully resolved and legs are feeling good with the current hamstring/quad split. Will be monitoring sleep closely heading into the weekend. Looking forward to bloodwork in around 3-4 weeks to assess where things sit.
Week 5 - Hamstrings & Glutes Focus
Session included lying leg curls, stiff-legged deadlifts, reverse DB lunges, cable glute kickbacks, single-leg cable adductions, and calf raises on the leg press. Strong session overall- body moved well and back was 95% sorted by the time warm-ups were complete. Slight tightness in the morning but resolved by training time.
Cardio:
25-minute walk at a decent pace over lunch. Good for circulation and helped shake off early-day fatigue.
Nutrition & Supps:
Breakfast was oats with whey and milk. Morning tea included high-protein pudding and casein powder. Lunch was a macro-friendly butter chicken with jasmine rice (picture attached). Pre-workout was custard casein, lite milk and Chex cereal (picture attached), followed by pre-workout, pump juice and ALCAR. Intra-workout was pump juice, carb powder, and creatine. No post-workout meal logged yet with dinner upcoming.
Recovery:
6 hours and 45 minutes of sleep. Not the best quality- felt a little flat mid-morning but improved after walking. Digestion and joints both good. Lower back issue nearly resolved.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day
Current Health Supplements:
Same as mentioned in the intro post.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected right glute this morning- no issues. Energy improved as the day progressed. No side effects. GH remains a morning pin due to impact on sleep when taken at night.
Adjustments Made:
No major changes today. Continuing focus on food quality and timing to support performance and recovery.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.7kg.
General Comments:
End of week 1 of this new block is shaping up well. Back is nearly fully resolved and legs are feeling good with the current hamstring/quad split. Will be monitoring sleep closely heading into the weekend. Looking forward to bloodwork in around 3-4 weeks to assess where things sit.
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@hypogaeum shaping to be a very good log
I'm following daily. Food pics look good, bodybuilder style clean.In the AM flatness is normal, but you should try to get some naps in with only 6:45 slee.
Work/ life doesn't allow for sleeps durning the day, but @UGL OZ moda keeps me alive when absolutely needed. The lack of sleep only becomes an issue after multiple short nights in a row, but thankfully that doesn't happen too much.
@hypogaeum quality work big fella. Keep it up.
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I always suggest small naps on the low sleep days.
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Update of yesterday’s session that I forgot to update on:
Week 5 - Chest & Back Focus
Session included incline bench, parallel grip pulldowns, flat DB press, single-arm cable rows, underhand cable flyes, lateral raises, and finished with some 60 second planks. Chest handled load well and back felt stable under moderate intensity. Pump came on relatively early. Lower back is still not 100%, but controlled warm-ups and deliberate execution kept it from being a distraction.
Cardio:
25-minute lunchtime walk at a steady pace.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout included custard casein, lite milk, Chex cereal, Pump Juice, Disorder pre-workout, and ALCAR. Intra-workout included Pump Juice, carb powder, and creatine.
Recovery:
Slept 7 hours and 56 minutes. Other than the occasional back twinge, the body is feeling good- joints are pain-free and digestion is solid. Slight lingering tightness from earlier back strain remains but doesn’t affect performance with proper warm-up.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day (AM)
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No pin yesterday. No new side effects. Energy, mood, and libido all in a good place.
Adjustments Made:
No changes to PEDs or training structure. Will slightly increase non-training day calories over this weekend to observe any response.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.7kg
General Comments:
Training wrapped up the week well. Heading into a slower weekend with the family, and looking to see how slightly increased non-training intake influences weight, fullness, and recovery. Body’s holding up well overall.
Week 5 - Chest & Back Focus
Session included incline bench, parallel grip pulldowns, flat DB press, single-arm cable rows, underhand cable flyes, lateral raises, and finished with some 60 second planks. Chest handled load well and back felt stable under moderate intensity. Pump came on relatively early. Lower back is still not 100%, but controlled warm-ups and deliberate execution kept it from being a distraction.
Cardio:
25-minute lunchtime walk at a steady pace.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout included custard casein, lite milk, Chex cereal, Pump Juice, Disorder pre-workout, and ALCAR. Intra-workout included Pump Juice, carb powder, and creatine.
Recovery:
Slept 7 hours and 56 minutes. Other than the occasional back twinge, the body is feeling good- joints are pain-free and digestion is solid. Slight lingering tightness from earlier back strain remains but doesn’t affect performance with proper warm-up.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day (AM)
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No pin yesterday. No new side effects. Energy, mood, and libido all in a good place.
Adjustments Made:
No changes to PEDs or training structure. Will slightly increase non-training day calories over this weekend to observe any response.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.7kg
General Comments:
Training wrapped up the week well. Heading into a slower weekend with the family, and looking to see how slightly increased non-training intake influences weight, fullness, and recovery. Body’s holding up well overall.
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good sleep
i hope the hgh aint making you drowsy in AM
No, quite the opposite! Doesn’t make me drowsy at all, which is why I don’t take it at night.
thats hella odd but maybe you special
Actually pretty common, from what I can work out, from talking to others about it. I'd guess 30-40% are better taking it in the morning because it negatively impacts sleep.
Session:
Monday - Chest & Back
Alternating push-pull session across horizontal and vertical planes. Bench felt solid with good progression through top sets. No issues with elbow on either pushing or pulling movements. Energy was slightly lower at the start of the day but was in a good space by the time I started the workout.
Cardio:
None.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout: Disorder pre, acetyl-l-carnitine, pump juice, and carb powder.
Intra-workout: Pump juice and creatine.
Post-workout: Casein protein with cereal.
All other meals to this point attached- solid intake and pacing so far, with adequate carbohydrate coverage leading into training.
Recovery:
Slept 7 hours and 23 minutes. Disturbed by the kids a couple of times (flu still hanging around) but still entered the session feeling recovered after a low-demand weekend. Back continues to hold up well- no twinges or tightness pre, during or post-training. Elbow is being managed successfully with no disruption to workload.
Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected right quad this morning- PIP-free and uneventful. Slight sluggishness in the morning likely due to disrupted sleep, but not a trend of concern.
Adjustments Made:
Bumped calories a bit this past weekend but activity output was probably too low to justify the increase.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 111.5 kg.
Training output is holding and no performance regression noted.
General Comments:
Session felt productive. Recovery outlook is solid heading into the week despite minor sleep interruption. Back and elbow continue to trend in a positive direction. No concerns at this stage
Monday - Chest & Back
Alternating push-pull session across horizontal and vertical planes. Bench felt solid with good progression through top sets. No issues with elbow on either pushing or pulling movements. Energy was slightly lower at the start of the day but was in a good space by the time I started the workout.
Cardio:
None.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout: Disorder pre, acetyl-l-carnitine, pump juice, and carb powder.
Intra-workout: Pump juice and creatine.
Post-workout: Casein protein with cereal.
All other meals to this point attached- solid intake and pacing so far, with adequate carbohydrate coverage leading into training.
Recovery:
Slept 7 hours and 23 minutes. Disturbed by the kids a couple of times (flu still hanging around) but still entered the session feeling recovered after a low-demand weekend. Back continues to hold up well- no twinges or tightness pre, during or post-training. Elbow is being managed successfully with no disruption to workload.
Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
Injected right quad this morning- PIP-free and uneventful. Slight sluggishness in the morning likely due to disrupted sleep, but not a trend of concern.
Adjustments Made:
Bumped calories a bit this past weekend but activity output was probably too low to justify the increase.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 111.5 kg.
Training output is holding and no performance regression noted.
General Comments:
Session felt productive. Recovery outlook is solid heading into the week despite minor sleep interruption. Back and elbow continue to trend in a positive direction. No concerns at this stage
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Good update I like the recovery sleep but kids waking up that happens lol
Sounds overly scientific. What does it really mean?
Vertical is up and down (pull-downs). Horizontal is push/pull towards the torso (bench press, rows, etc). Will keep it more simple for you going forward.
