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[bullybreed]

Generally! I don't get bored with it, so provided digestion isn't needing a change, I stick to the plan.

I don't have a photo of the unit, but it's a Resmed one. Of course they convince you to trial the top of the line one Got 3 hours with the mask on last night- apparently this isn't too bad for a first time (mask takes getting used to), but will stick at it. Interesting to see that my watch logged last night as a really good sleep (even though I was up a few times taking the mask off/ putting the mask on). I don't put too much stock in the sleep scores that my watch gives, but I did find it intriguing.

What made you go trial the cpap?

 

[LevButlerov]

Generally! I don't get bored with it, so provided digestion isn't needing a change, I stick to the plan.

Stick with it

I don't have a photo of the unit, but it's a Resmed one. Of course they convince you to trial the top of the line one Got 3 hours with the mask on last night- apparently this isn't too bad for a first time (mask takes getting used to), but will stick at it. Interesting to see that my watch logged last night as a really good sleep (even though I was up a few times taking the mask off/ putting the mask on). I don't put too much stock in the sleep scores that my watch gives, but I did find it intriguing.

3 hours is a good start @hypogaeum but sleep scores are important. CPAP is hugely different and change lives.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 9, Tuesday - Hamstrings & Quads
Another good morning session. Preworkout combined with 50mg Viagra gave a strong pump, especially useful when training fasted- thinking this may become a staple for morning workouts. Program is easing me back into things, but I pushed a bit harder where it felt right, making sure contractions were locked in properly rather than just moving the weight. No knee pain today, even without sleeves, which is encouraging.

Cardio:
15 minutes on the exercise bike post-session at a steady pace, followed by a 20-minute walk after lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached, dinner still to be added but will mirror previous days. Digestion and appetite in a good place.

Recovery:
7 hours 11 minutes sleep. CPAP trial started, with the first night last night- sleep was a little disturbed (apparently it takes a little time to get used to the machine), but still woke feeling well rested. Plan is to give it a proper run this week to see if it’s something I’ll adopt long-term.

Current PEDs:
Unchanged (175mg Test, 60mg EQ, 60mg NPP EOD and 5IU GH daily).

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides noted. Viagra in the preworkout stack proving effective and will likely be kept in.

Adjustments Made:
Introduction of Viagra preworkout.

Progress Updates:
No weigh-in today.

General Comments:
Feeling good and enjoying getting back into the rhythm of harder training. Looking forward to shoulders, chest, and triceps tomorrow morning.

Dinner the same?
preworkout 50mgs viagra? lol be careful!

 

[hypogaeum]

What made you go trial the cpap?

Did a test a little while ago and it showed mild sleep apnea. They offered a 30 day trial, and the offer came not long after several nights of poor quality sleep, so I decided to pull the trigger.

 

[hypogaeum]

preworkout 50mgs viagra? lol be careful!

Seems to be an amount that works well for me, but happy for you/ others to provide recommendations/ advice as it's something I've not got experience on.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 9, Wednesday - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Strong morning session with everything moving smoothly. No niggles, good control on presses, and a solid pump thanks to 50mg Viagra and 80g carb powder preworkout. Energy was steady throughout.

Cardio:
None yet today. Evening walk planned with the wife and kids.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Tracking to end up around 3,200 calories. Appetite has been climbing noticeably- unsure if it’s from the recent test increase, the stage of the blast, morning sessions, or a mix of factors. Digestion remains good.

Recovery:
7 hours 11 minutes of sleep again last night. Struggled more with CPAP than the first night- pressure felt too high, so looking to adjust settings to make it more comfortable.

Current PEDs:
Remain unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides. Pumps strong, joints feeling good.

Adjustments Made:
Carb powder and Viagra now both staples in the preworkout mix.

Progress Updates:
No weigh-in this morning.

General Comments:
Session execution was strong and enjoyable. Appetite increasing, which could be a good sign as intensity in training ramps back up. Supplies topped up from ugloz.is and landed today- photos of the touchdown to come.

 

[hypogaeum]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

 

[LevButlerov]

Seems to be an amount that works well for me, but happy for you/ others to provide recommendations/ advice as it's something I've not got experience on.

I would start with 25mgs, 50mgs higher BP from it imo. I have tested it with clients multiple times.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 9, Wednesday - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Strong morning session with everything moving smoothly. No niggles, good control on presses, and a solid pump thanks to 50mg Viagra and 80g carb powder preworkout. Energy was steady throughout.

Cardio:
None yet today. Evening walk planned with the wife and kids.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Tracking to end up around 3,200 calories. Appetite has been climbing noticeably- unsure if it’s from the recent test increase, the stage of the blast, morning sessions, or a mix of factors. Digestion remains good.

Recovery:
7 hours 11 minutes of sleep again last night. Struggled more with CPAP than the first night- pressure felt too high, so looking to adjust settings to make it more comfortable.

Current PEDs:
Remain unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides. Pumps strong, joints feeling good.

Adjustments Made:
Carb powder and Viagra now both staples in the preworkout mix.

Progress Updates:
No weigh-in this morning.

General Comments:
Session execution was strong and enjoyable. Appetite increasing, which could be a good sign as intensity in training ramps back up. Supplies topped up from ugloz.is and landed today- photos of the touchdown to come.

Did your dinner changed yet?
About to comment on your TD

 

[LevButlerov]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

Love this @UGL OZ touchdown, you have it all Platinum Shogun and Sparta, the beautiful combo.
Team UGL OZ is the GOAT!

 

[hypogaeum]

I would start with 25mgs, 50mgs higher BP from it imo. I have tested it with clients multiple times.

I'm running 80mg telmisartian daily (proactive due to EQ being in the mix). Blood pressure has remained in the right spot (120/75) since introducing viagra, but will keep a close eye on it.

 

[LevButlerov]

I'm running 80mg telmisartian daily (proactive due to EQ being in the mix). Blood pressure has remained in the right spot (120/75) since introducing viagra, but will keep a close eye on it.

Lets see where BP goes.

 

[bullybreed]

Did a test a little while ago and it showed mild sleep apnea. They offered a 30 day trial, and the offer came not long after several nights of poor quality sleep, so I decided to pull the trigger.

Cool, will be interested to see your results, not necessarily sleep score but if you actually wake up feeling better.
I know a couple overweight people who definitely have sleep apnea who have said the feel much better after they started cpap.

I haven’t heard comments from people who are fit that have used cpap. I snore sometimes and the wife isn’t impressed so its something i’ve considered. I feel like i’m sleeping good though.

 

[Mobster]

We love a TC pic

 

[stevesmi]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

nice man. the gear looks wonderful. @hypogaeum congrats on the TD

 

[BodyMonster34]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

bro i hope that tren in the pic. can't tell the size using my trailer computer. but i don't see tren @hypogaeum

 

[2Thick]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

really nice job on this one! @hypogaeum keep up the good work. you won't go wrong

 

[ROIDDERS]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

@hypogaeum nice touchdown man. good to see UGL OZ taking care of our aussie sisters and brothers from across the world. great to see!

 

[ceo]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

bros nice touchdown @hypogaeum looking good as usual. strong update

 

[Ulter]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

@hypogaeum fresh gear is on point! nice touchdown pics. keep up the good work

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 9, Friday - Quads & Hamstrings
Final session of the week. Quads were PUMPED by the end. I did use some different machines today, so there was some time taken to feel them out. Confident I can push weight and intensity higher next week now that I’ve got a feel for the setup.

Cardio:
30 minutes of walking scheduled for lunch. Not planning to do anything more than slow-moderate, mainly to get away from the desk and help digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached (not sure what is planned for dinner yet, so will add this in). Appetite remains very high, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Adjusted by pushing some morning food into the afternoon (snacks) to help manage hunger without raising daily intake.

Recovery:
Sleep last night was 5 hours 48 minutes- later to bed than ideal, early start, and some discomfort with CPAP through the night. Despite that, energy held steady so far (with some help from energy drinks).

Current PEDs:
Unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides. Pumps strong, vascularity high, strength still trending up. Injection sites remain problem free- EOD rotation with multiple sites continues to work well.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight 113.4kg. Some recent jumps in weight; will monitor closely and consider pulling back if things get too much softer.

General Comments:
Solid close to the first full week of this new meso. Body is responding well, and appetite, strength, and training output are all climbing. Just need to keep sleep and bodyweight managed to stay on track.

 

[hypogaeum]

Week 9 Summary:

Training Execution:
Strong week with the new split and exercise selection. Energy and motivation high, with every session approached with intent. Pumps consistently strong, contractions good, and no major joint pain or setbacks.

Fatigue & Recovery:
Fatigue minimal despite lower sleep in spots. CPAP trial ongoing, with mixed comfort but some improvements in restfulness. Energy supported by the occasional energy drink on shorter nights.

Readiness Moving Forward:
Physically strong, appetite climbing, strength and vascularity both improving. Mentally extremely highly motivated and enjoying the program.

Key Positives:
Appetite up, digestion solid. Injection sites irritation-free, rotation pattern working well. Gear quality continues to be excellent. Bodyweight climbing but manageable (for now)

Overall:
A productive start to the meso. Output, appetite, and strength are all moving up in line with expectations. Focus for next week will be on keeping sleep more consistent and monitoring bodyweight to ensure it stays productive rather than excessive.

 

[Nunya]

Goal:

• Gain ~3kg of lean mass over 17 weeks (~180-200g/week)
• Maintain tight control over fat gain with a ~100-150 kcal/day surplus

You want to gain 3kg in 4 months and can't do that without steroids?

 

[LevButlerov]

You want to gain 3kg in 4 months and can't do that without steroids?

You being sarcastic? @Nunya

 

[Nunya]

You being sarcastic? @Nunya

Genuinely curious. Unless I'm missing something

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Genuinely curious. Unless I'm missing something

@Nunya this post sounds like judging negatively @hypogaeum who is a trusted EVO veteran.
Don’t post in his log again and don’t be negative to anyone again.
1 warning, next warning you’re suspended. Don’t respond to this either, just leave the thread alone.

You want to gain 3kg in 4 months and can't do that without steroids?

 

[Noah Wixx]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

Awesome TD

 

[MarkNV]

WOW!! I just found this log! I am going to follow what you are doing, the detail and preciseness is inspirational!!

 

[ballin2504]

Sorry, forgot to throw up the photo of the fresh gear last night.

Another lovely touchdown of quality product from @UGL OZ and the team

@hypogaeum that’s a really good looking pic. I love seeing touchdown pictures.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 9, Friday - Quads & Hamstrings
Final session of the week. Quads were PUMPED by the end. I did use some different machines today, so there was some time taken to feel them out. Confident I can push weight and intensity higher next week now that I’ve got a feel for the setup.

Cardio:
30 minutes of walking scheduled for lunch. Not planning to do anything more than slow-moderate, mainly to get away from the desk and help digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached (not sure what is planned for dinner yet, so will add this in). Appetite remains very high, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Adjusted by pushing some morning food into the afternoon (snacks) to help manage hunger without raising daily intake.

Recovery:
Sleep last night was 5 hours 48 minutes- later to bed than ideal, early start, and some discomfort with CPAP through the night. Despite that, energy held steady so far (with some help from energy drinks).

Current PEDs:
Unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides. Pumps strong, vascularity high, strength still trending up. Injection sites remain problem free- EOD rotation with multiple sites continues to work well.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight 113.4kg. Some recent jumps in weight; will monitor closely and consider pulling back if things get too much softer.

General Comments:
Solid close to the first full week of this new meso. Body is responding well, and appetite, strength, and training output are all climbing. Just need to keep sleep and bodyweight managed to stay on track.

Week 9 Summary:

Training Execution:
Strong week with the new split and exercise selection. Energy and motivation high, with every session approached with intent. Pumps consistently strong, contractions good, and no major joint pain or setbacks.

Fatigue & Recovery:
Fatigue minimal despite lower sleep in spots. CPAP trial ongoing, with mixed comfort but some improvements in restfulness. Energy supported by the occasional energy drink on shorter nights.

Readiness Moving Forward:
Physically strong, appetite climbing, strength and vascularity both improving. Mentally extremely highly motivated and enjoying the program.

Key Positives:
Appetite up, digestion solid. Injection sites irritation-free, rotation pattern working well. Gear quality continues to be excellent. Bodyweight climbing but manageable (for now)

Overall:
A productive start to the meso. Output, appetite, and strength are all moving up in line with expectations. Focus for next week will be on keeping sleep more consistent and monitoring bodyweight to ensure it stays productive rather than excessive.

meso will be interesting, I'm curious to see how you feel with the meso and your new CPAP with better sleep. @hypogaeum

 

[hypogaeum]

You want to gain 3kg in 4 months and can't do that without steroids?

@Eddie Haskell no harm done.

@Nunya I think 3kg of genuine muscle is difficult to gain in 4 months, and I personally couldn't do it in 4 months. Yes, if I chase scale weight, a big weekend of food, additional water retention and holding onto my shits for a couple of days, and I'm there. But I want to get to the end of four months, drop back to the same (or lower body fat) than the start of the blast, and have my weight 3kg heavier and be stronger than when I started.

Hope that explains the target/ process a little better.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 10, Monday - Chest, Back, Triceps & Biceps
Despite feeling run down with a bit of flu starting up, the session went well. Sleep was 6 hours 8 minutes and restless, and forgot my water bottle for the workout, so hydration during training was low. Even so, strength held up well and movements felt solid.

Cardio:
20-minute walk after lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Digestion good and current food plan feels well balanced for output and appetite.

Recovery:
Restless night with limited sleep quality. Carrying some flu symptoms but energy in the gym was still there.

Current PEDs:
Unchanged- 175mg Test, 60mg EQ, 60mg NPP EOD and 5IU GH daily.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight 113.6kg. Strength holding steady. Considering keeping food at current levels for another 2-3 weeks before pulling back slightly to manage body composition.

General Comments:
Happy with how strong training felt despite being under the weather and short on sleep. Encouraging sign that strength and performance remain in a good place.

 

[LevButlerov]

@Eddie Haskell no harm done.

@Nunya I think 3kg of genuine muscle is difficult to gain in 4 months, and I personally couldn't do it in 4 months. Yes, if I chase scale weight, a big weekend of food, additional water retention and holding onto my shits for a couple of days, and I'm there. But I want to get to the end of four months, drop back to the same (or lower body fat) than the start of the blast, and have my weight 3kg heavier and be stronger than when I started.

Hope that explains the target/ process a little better.

@Nunya is suspended now fyi.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 10, Monday - Chest, Back, Triceps & Biceps
Despite feeling run down with a bit of flu starting up, the session went well. Sleep was 6 hours 8 minutes and restless, and forgot my water bottle for the workout, so hydration during training was low. Even so, strength held up well and movements felt solid.

Cardio:
20-minute walk after lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Digestion good and current food plan feels well balanced for output and appetite.

Recovery:
Restless night with limited sleep quality. Carrying some flu symptoms but energy in the gym was still there.

Current PEDs:
Unchanged- 175mg Test, 60mg EQ, 60mg NPP EOD and 5IU GH daily.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight 113.6kg. Strength holding steady. Considering keeping food at current levels for another 2-3 weeks before pulling back slightly to manage body composition.

General Comments:
Happy with how strong training felt despite being under the weather and short on sleep. Encouraging sign that strength and performance remain in a good place.

How is your new CPAP you feeling it?

 

[hypogaeum]

How is your new CPAP you feeling it?

Been a struggle to get used to, to be honest. Best I've managed is 5 hours in a night.

I spoke to them yesterday and they suggested trying out some other masks while I'm in this 30 day trial, so will try and get there next week (bit of travel making it difficult to go there this week).

But in the end it's leaving me $78 out of pocket after my health insurance contribution, so I'll keep it, even if I don't use it

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 10, Tuesday - Hamstrings & Quads
Really strong session with hamstrings in particular firing well. Strength continues to trend upward with good contractions, and joints are holding up. Flu symptoms haven’t worsened, and performance is unaffected.

Cardio:
20-minute walk after lunch. Quite a slow pace, but felt good to get the blood flowing through legs that are definitely feeling it from the session today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Appetite steady, digestion in a good place.

Recovery:
6 hours 43 minutes of good quality sleep last night. Woke up feeling energised and bounced out of bed.

Current PEDs:
Remain unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
No weigh-in this morning. Strength continuing to climb across sessions.

General Comments:
Feeling in a great space mentally and physically. Progress in the gym is lining up well, recovery is on track, and having good people around is adding to momentum. Excited to keep pushing forward.

 

[MarkNV]

Been a struggle to get used to, to be honest. Best I've managed is 5 hours in a night.

I spoke to them yesterday and they suggested trying out some other masks while I'm in this 30 day trial, so will try and get there next week (bit of travel making it difficult to go there this week).

But in the end it's leaving me $78 out of pocket after my health insurance contribution, so I'll keep it, even if I don't use it

That sucks, find the mask that works, it took me several masks to find the one and now I sleep like a great big baby

 

[LevButlerov]

Been a struggle to get used to, to be honest. Best I've managed is 5 hours in a night.

I spoke to them yesterday and they suggested trying out some other masks while I'm in this 30 day trial, so will try and get there next week (bit of travel making it difficult to go there this week).

But in the end it's leaving me $78 out of pocket after my health insurance contribution, so I'll keep it, even if I don't use it

the CPAP mask bothered me for years but I would suggest you push through it and stay on it. Most of my clients guys over 250 are using CPAP doctor or not, all have breathing issues due to size. I would suggest you try different versions.

Session:
Week 10, Tuesday - Hamstrings & Quads
Really strong session with hamstrings in particular firing well. Strength continues to trend upward with good contractions, and joints are holding up. Flu symptoms haven’t worsened, and performance is unaffected.

Cardio:
20-minute walk after lunch. Quite a slow pace, but felt good to get the blood flowing through legs that are definitely feeling it from the session today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals so far attached. Appetite steady, digestion in a good place.

Recovery:
6 hours 43 minutes of good quality sleep last night. Woke up feeling energised and bounced out of bed.

Current PEDs:
Remain unchanged.

Current Health Supplements:
Remain unchanged.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides.

Adjustments Made:
None today.

Progress Updates:
No weigh-in this morning. Strength continuing to climb across sessions.

General Comments:
Feeling in a great space mentally and physically. Progress in the gym is lining up well, recovery is on track, and having good people around is adding to momentum. Excited to keep pushing forward.

Progress and mental health thats the way

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

 

[MarkNV]

I love the workout!! You are seriously getting down in that gym!!

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

Good to hear about the chest pump it's a must to grow but abs only in the start no planks to close it?

 

[stevesmi]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

always good seeing a nice update from you man @hypogaeum looking good on this one. sorry for the short sleep

 

[Mobster]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

One trick is to just move around on the seat

 

[2Thick]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

@hypogaeum that is great. i like the tricep training. those can really take a beating

 

[ceo]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

bros you being spot on what goes into your body @hypogaeum that looks good. keep up the grind

 

[BodyMonster34]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

@hypogaeum bro this one look good if you ask me. pumping some good workouts. i got mad love

 

[Noah Wixx]

I love the workout!! You are seriously getting down in that gym!!

Hes killing it

 

[MarkNV]

Hes killing it

He is a beast!!!

 

[Ulter]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

@hypogaeum i like this layout. you are doing great to be honest. i love the hard work you are doing

 

[ROIDDERS]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

really nice work. the recovery and PED's all look on point. i'm glad you are happy with your sessions. nothing feels better then killing it .@hypogaeum

 

[RoySimpson]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

@hypogaeum incline bench is such an underrated exercise!

 

[ballin2504]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

@hypogaeum I’ve seen the panatta equipment. It’s nice stuff but damn is it expensive. I’d like to try it out.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session(s):
Week 10/ start of week 11
Good run of sessions despite sleep being on the lower side. Energy in the gym has been solid thanks to the morning training window, which lets me channel what I’ve got into the workouts rather than saving them until later in the day when fatigue sets in. Pumps have been strong, weights are progressing, and the sessions have all felt productive. File uploads don't seem to be working for me, so not currently able to throw the screenshots of the sessions up.

Cardio:
Cardio has been more consistent: 30 minutes on the bike Thursday, 20-minute walk Friday lunch, and 25-minute walk today at lunch. Planning to maintain this rhythm going forward.

Nutrition:
Is currently sitting around 3200 calories (down slightly from 3600 to tidy up some softness). Pre/intra adjustments of 50g carb powder each are keeping energy levels steady and avoiding dips. Appetite is manageable, no major cravings.

Recovery:
Sleep has averaged about 6 hours over the last 5 nights. Fatigue is present, but a new sleep supplement has been helping me knock off, and I’m hoping that I'll be able to get a new sleep support supplement in the next few weeks. Pulling back on high-stim pre-workouts and caffeine for the next couple of weeks to (hopefully) reset tolerance.

PEDs: Same as previously mentioned.
Health Supplements: Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments: Only noticeable issue is poorer sleep quality, though this has come later in the blast (week 10/11 rather than week 7/8), which points to training structure and proactive reloads helping recovery.

Progress Updates: 113.2kg this morning, with plans to pull down a few kg over the coming weeks to tighten up. Strength continues to climb and joints are handling the workload well.

General Comments: The flu hasn’t worsened and motivation remains high. A few days away at the end of the week, but already lined up a gym to keep training in routine. The main priority is getting sleep back in check- if that improves, everything else falls into place.

 

[hypogaeum]

Weekly Summary:
Training execution: Sessions were strong and morning training has been a big win for energy output. Cardio frequency improved compared to previous weeks.
Fatigue & Recovery: Sleep is the main limiter right now, with roughly 6 hours average, but supplements and a planned caffeine reset should help. Despite this, recovery is holding up well.
Weight: Up slightly to 113.2kg (from 113.0kg a week ago). While strength is definitely heading in the right direction, things are a bit too soft at the moment, and I'd prefer to pull back a bit to make my life easier when the blast finishes (and summer cutting starts).
Readiness heading forward: Motivation is still high, digestion is in a good place, and strength is trending upwards. With sleep dialled back in, I think things will be in a good spot to keep momentum building.

 

[25homes]

Session:
Week 10, Wednesday (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Absolutely fantastic session today, and I’ve found a new favourite chest machine in the form of the Panatta Super Incline Bench Press. It's a converging motion with a higher angle than a standard incline, and allows for a really deep stretch at the bottom with a strong peak contraction. The movement feels very natural and smooth, and the chest pump was unreal. By the end of the session triceps were blown up and even cramping a little. No cardio today.

Cardio:
None today.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Digestion is in a good space and appetite remains strong..

Recovery:
Sleep was 6 hours and 23 minutes. Planning for an early night tonight with a big day of driving tomorrow. Morning workouts are starting to feel normal now, though they take a little more planning the night before (preworkouts, supplements, work clothes ready, etc).

Current PEDs:
The same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
The same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None to note.

Progress Updates:
No weight recorded this morning. Planning to pull food back a little next week and run a short mini cut for a couple of weeks.

General Comments:
Today’s session was a really enjoyable one. Morning training is something I didn’t think I’d be able to stick at, but it’s proving effective. The one downside is being noticeably more hungry in the afternoons, but I’m taking that as a sign of good digestion and metabolism rather than a problem.

I really like this bro stay with it

 

[LevButlerov]

Session(s):
Week 10/ start of week 11
Good run of sessions despite sleep being on the lower side. Energy in the gym has been solid thanks to the morning training window, which lets me channel what I’ve got into the workouts rather than saving them until later in the day when fatigue sets in. Pumps have been strong, weights are progressing, and the sessions have all felt productive. File uploads don't seem to be working for me, so not currently able to throw the screenshots of the sessions up.

Cardio:
Cardio has been more consistent: 30 minutes on the bike Thursday, 20-minute walk Friday lunch, and 25-minute walk today at lunch. Planning to maintain this rhythm going forward.

Nutrition:
Is currently sitting around 3200 calories (down slightly from 3600 to tidy up some softness). Pre/intra adjustments of 50g carb powder each are keeping energy levels steady and avoiding dips. Appetite is manageable, no major cravings.

Recovery:
Sleep has averaged about 6 hours over the last 5 nights. Fatigue is present, but a new sleep supplement has been helping me knock off, and I’m hoping that I'll be able to get a new sleep support supplement in the next few weeks. Pulling back on high-stim pre-workouts and caffeine for the next couple of weeks to (hopefully) reset tolerance.

PEDs: Same as previously mentioned.
Health Supplements: Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments: Only noticeable issue is poorer sleep quality, though this has come later in the blast (week 10/11 rather than week 7/8), which points to training structure and proactive reloads helping recovery.

Progress Updates: 113.2kg this morning, with plans to pull down a few kg over the coming weeks to tighten up. Strength continues to climb and joints are handling the workload well.

General Comments: The flu hasn’t worsened and motivation remains high. A few days away at the end of the week, but already lined up a gym to keep training in routine. The main priority is getting sleep back in check- if that improves, everything else falls into place.

Weekly Summary:
Training execution: Sessions were strong and morning training has been a big win for energy output. Cardio frequency improved compared to previous weeks.
Fatigue & Recovery: Sleep is the main limiter right now, with roughly 6 hours average, but supplements and a planned caffeine reset should help. Despite this, recovery is holding up well.
Weight: Up slightly to 113.2kg (from 113.0kg a week ago). While strength is definitely heading in the right direction, things are a bit too soft at the moment, and I'd prefer to pull back a bit to make my life easier when the blast finishes (and summer cutting starts).
Readiness heading forward: Motivation is still high, digestion is in a good place, and strength is trending upwards. With sleep dialled back in, I think things will be in a good spot to keep momentum building.

Good week I see you got th energy levels up that's the way to go further. The CPAP treating you how?

 

[hypogaeum]

The CPAP treating you how?

Still a struggle to get used to. Swinging past the clinic to swap out some masks to try some others tomorrow morning, so hoping that things improve with that.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 11, Tuesday - Hamstrings & Quads
Solid session with strength trending upwards across all lifts. Hamstrings felt strong and quads held up well. Pre and intra carbs continue to make a difference on these heavier sessions, helping energy output and recovery between sets.

Cardio:
Planned 20-minute walk after lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Dinner not yet logged (not 100% sure what I'll be having, yet), but the rest of the day was consistent and well-timed. Pre and intra carbs continue to feel like the right move.

Recovery:
7 hours 4 minutes of moderate sleep. Garmin shows 12.5% REM (should be 25%), 16.3% deep (should be 25%), and 71.2% light sleep (should be 50%), which explains the lingering fatigue during the day. Felt decent waking up but aiming to improve sleep quality going forward.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No new side effects since yesterday.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.0kg. Continuing to pull things back slightly with food to manage softness.

General Comments:
Weights are moving in the right direction and energy is solid, all things considered. Sleep remains the limiting factor, but with adjustments and a continued focus on quality rest, recovery should improve.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 11, Tuesday - Hamstrings & Quads
Solid session with strength trending upwards across all lifts. Hamstrings felt strong and quads held up well. Pre and intra carbs continue to make a difference on these heavier sessions, helping energy output and recovery between sets.

Cardio:
Planned 20-minute walk after lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Meals attached. Dinner not yet logged (not 100% sure what I'll be having, yet), but the rest of the day was consistent and well-timed. Pre and intra carbs continue to feel like the right move.

Recovery:
7 hours 4 minutes of moderate sleep. Garmin shows 12.5% REM (should be 25%), 16.3% deep (should be 25%), and 71.2% light sleep (should be 50%), which explains the lingering fatigue during the day. Felt decent waking up but aiming to improve sleep quality going forward.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No new side effects since yesterday.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.0kg. Continuing to pull things back slightly with food to manage softness.

General Comments:
Weights are moving in the right direction and energy is solid, all things considered. Sleep remains the limiting factor, but with adjustments and a continued focus on quality rest, recovery should improve.

How about steak for dinner?

 

[LevButlerov]

Still a struggle to get used to. Swinging past the clinic to swap out some masks to try some others tomorrow morning, so hoping that things improve with that.

CPAP hard to get used to for sure.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 11, Wednesday - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Abs
Solid session overall. Chest and triceps got an excellent pump, energy levels were high throughout. First time using the Panatta Standing Multi Flight for laterals- caused a slight niggle in the right elbow, so plan is to switch back to cuffed cable laterals going forward. Still dialing in rep ranges and loads on some of the new equipment, but intensity was strong and execution felt good.

Cardio:
Planned 30-minute walk at lunch (weather dependent); exercise bike as backup option.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre and intra-workout nutrition attached. Food intake remains steady and relatively well-timed. Supplements unchanged.

Recovery:
7h 24m of sleep. Somewhat restless, but woke feeling ready and motivated. Recovery holding up well despite sleep quality not being ideal. Elbow niggle noted but otherwise joints and recovery capacity are in a good space.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned, and no plans to change until the blast ends (612.5mg Test E, 210mg EQ, 210mg NPP weekly, and 5IU GH daily).

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
Blood pressure at 118/72 this morning, sitting in a good space even with weight up. Injection sites remain trouble-free. Libido, mood, and energy all positive. Slight elbow discomfort on lateral raises, but will be manageable with exercise substitution.

Adjustments Made:
No recent changes.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.4kg. Strength trending up, fullness and size continuing to improve.

General Comments:
Sleep could be better but has been manageable given structure of my mornings. Motivation remains high. Anticipating some routine disruption over the next three days with travel for a work expo, but already planning ahead to keep training and nutrition on track.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 11, Wednesday - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Abs
Solid session overall. Chest and triceps got an excellent pump, energy levels were high throughout. First time using the Panatta Standing Multi Flight for laterals- caused a slight niggle in the right elbow, so plan is to switch back to cuffed cable laterals going forward. Still dialing in rep ranges and loads on some of the new equipment, but intensity was strong and execution felt good.

Cardio:
Planned 30-minute walk at lunch (weather dependent); exercise bike as backup option.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre and intra-workout nutrition attached. Food intake remains steady and relatively well-timed. Supplements unchanged.

Recovery:
7h 24m of sleep. Somewhat restless, but woke feeling ready and motivated. Recovery holding up well despite sleep quality not being ideal. Elbow niggle noted but otherwise joints and recovery capacity are in a good space.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned, and no plans to change until the blast ends (612.5mg Test E, 210mg EQ, 210mg NPP weekly, and 5IU GH daily).

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
Blood pressure at 118/72 this morning, sitting in a good space even with weight up. Injection sites remain trouble-free. Libido, mood, and energy all positive. Slight elbow discomfort on lateral raises, but will be manageable with exercise substitution.

Adjustments Made:
No recent changes.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.4kg. Strength trending up, fullness and size continuing to improve.

General Comments:
Sleep could be better but has been manageable given structure of my mornings. Motivation remains high. Anticipating some routine disruption over the next three days with travel for a work expo, but already planning ahead to keep training and nutrition on track.

BP you are keeping it very low, no bp meds?

 

[hypogaeum]

BP you are keeping it very low, no bp meds?

Yeah using telmisartian daily while on EQ.

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 12, Monday - Upper
Solid session with weights and reps trending upwards across all movements. Pump came on quickly, likely helped by slightly higher carbs yesterday. Energy stayed consistent, and the elbow felt good after some light swimming over the weekend.

Cardio:
25-minute walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Food so far today is attached. Food has been in a good spot, but a later lunch today (due to appetite) may lead to a lighter dinner.

Recovery:
6 hours 10 minutes of sleep, decent quality compared to recent nights. Would still benefit from longer duration. Elbow feeling solid.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Appetite a little lower today but manageable.

Adjustments Made:
None.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.6kg. Strength and pump both trending up.

General Comments:
Motivation remains high and training continues to feel productive. The main focus now is improving sleep quality and duration to ensure recovery and CNS resilience stay in a good place.

 

[Pigsy]

Good session

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 12, Monday - Upper
Solid session with weights and reps trending upwards across all movements. Pump came on quickly, likely helped by slightly higher carbs yesterday. Energy stayed consistent, and the elbow felt good after some light swimming over the weekend.

Cardio:
25-minute walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Food so far today is attached. Food has been in a good spot, but a later lunch today (due to appetite) may lead to a lighter dinner.

Recovery:
6 hours 10 minutes of sleep, decent quality compared to recent nights. Would still benefit from longer duration. Elbow feeling solid.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Appetite a little lower today but manageable.

Adjustments Made:
None.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.6kg. Strength and pump both trending up.

General Comments:
Motivation remains high and training continues to feel productive. The main focus now is improving sleep quality and duration to ensure recovery and CNS resilience stay in a good place.

Session:
Week 12, Monday - Upper
Solid session with weights and reps trending upwards across all movements. Pump came on quickly, likely helped by slightly higher carbs yesterday. Energy stayed consistent, and the elbow felt good after some light swimming over the weekend.

Cardio:
25-minute walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Food so far today is attached. Food has been in a good spot, but a later lunch today (due to appetite) may lead to a lighter dinner.

Recovery:
6 hours 10 minutes of sleep, decent quality compared to recent nights. Would still benefit from longer duration. Elbow feeling solid.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Appetite a little lower today but manageable.

Adjustments Made:
None.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.6kg. Strength and pump both trending up.

General Comments:
Motivation remains high and training continues to feel productive. The main focus now is improving sleep quality and duration to ensure recovery and CNS resilience stay in a good place.

Good session here, strength and pump both moving in the right direction which shows the food and training are lining up well. The lighter swimming clearly helped ease the elbow and that’s letting you push harder without hesitation. Sleep is the one piece that needs more attention, because that’s where recovery and CNS balance will come from to keep progress steady. Keep the meals consistent, let the weight keep creeping up, and stay locked in on adding that extra bit of rest time each night. @hypogaeum

 

[LevButlerov]

Yeah using telmisartian daily while on EQ.

how high your bp without it?

 

[hypogaeum]

how high your bp without it?

Not sure Implemented proactively and it's got the number in the right spot, so I'm not changing anything!

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

solid lower day, weights moved well and the mix of stiff deads, thrusts, and curls covered hamstrings and glutes fully. single leg press angled for adductors plus standard press locked in quad work, good balance there. cardio cooldown and lunch walk help recovery and digestion still handling the food load is a good sign. sleep at 7 hours 47 minutes is solid on paper, just need that mix to bring the quality up and you’ll feel it in performance.
strength still climbing without joint issues is the sweet spot for week 12. appetite steady and motivation high show your system is coping with the training and diet demands. keep the current pace and structure, it’s building a strong base. once sleep quality locks in, expect even better recovery and higher energy pushing into the next block.
How come we miss your dinner each update? @hypogaeum

 

[Mobster]

Not a fan of glute exercises as such when just contracting them on squats or leg presses does as good if not better of a job

 

[stevesmi]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

@hypogaeum looking great man! keep up the grind. its the way it has to be

 

[BodyMonster34]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

bro this a good one! looks good on the layout. 30 minute total cardio not bad @hypogaeum

 

[Ulter]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

I'm glad to see your motivation is high. Sometimes that can be the main issue.@hypogaeum Also good, your digestion is smooth. That's important.

 

[ceo]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

@hypogaeum bros amazing recovery. that is how its done. i got a lot of respect for this

 

[ROIDDERS]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

nice job on the cardio and nutrition. that is the way to go. love to see the hard work and strong training @hypogaeum

 

[2Thick]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

@hypogaeum You won't go wrong with these thorough updates. I like how you also include sleep you're getting
You have everything covered.

 

[Noah Wixx]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

I know the feeling with the sleeping issues its why i booked a sleep study try to get the issue solved

 

[RoySimpson]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

@hypogaeum solid lower body work right here!

 

[ballin2504]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

@hypogaeum looks like it’s all going very well. You can definitely tell you’re putting in some quality work. Can’t wait to see where this takes you.

 

[25homes]

Session:
Week 12, Tuesday - Lower (Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads)
Strong session with steady weight progression across movements. Stiff-legged deadlifts felt solid, hamstrings and glutes were pushed hard through hip thrusts and single leg curls, and quads finished off with single leg press (angled to hit the adductors) and some standard leg press work. Energy was good early, though the warmer morning caught up later in the workout and was sweating more than usual by the end. Pumps were strong ..

Cardio:
15-minute cool down on the bike post-session plus 15-minute slow walk at lunch.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre, intra, and meals so far attached. Digestion remains good, and food volume continues to sit well without any discomfort.

Recovery:
7 hours 47 minutes of sleep, the best in a while. Still struggling with sleep depth and quality, but quantity last night was solid. Joints and recovery capacity all feel good at this stage.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative side effects. Sleep quality remains the only ongoing issue, with a sleep mix on the way that should hopefully help.

Adjustments Made:
No changes today.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength and endurance are in a good space, with progressive overload still tracking well across key lifts.

General Comments:
Momentum feels steady and motivation is high. Lower body sessions are demanding but rewarding, and it’s good to see strength trending upward without joint discomfort. Appetite is stable, digestion is smooth, and recovery is holding up reasonably well despite the lingering sleep challenges. With a better sleep aid arriving soon, recovery should improve further. Training rhythm and discipline are both in a good place, which makes for a strong base heading into the rest of the week.

Good update right here

 

[hypogaeum]

Session:
Week 13, Monday (Deload - Upper Focus)
Workout done from the work setup due to earlier start times and reduced loading this week. Limited selection, but appropriate given it’s a deload. Cardio was 20 minutes on the bike post-session.

Cardio:
20 minutes bike (post-workout).

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre/intra as attached. Food logged up to lunch, dinner still to come (@LevButlerov it's 3:20pm here, so I've not yet had dinner, which is why it's not in the log). Nutrition in a steady place, with a bit more variety due to being at the work setup.

Recovery:
7 hours 41 minutes of sleep last night, and the best quality I've had in weeks. Using a new sleep mix (5mg melatonin, 200mg 5-HTP, 200mg GABA, 300mg Valerian Root, 200mg L-Theanine) which seemed to make a noticeable difference. One night doesn’t make a trend, but hopeful this continues. CNS strain should be lighter with the deload, which should also help.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned. Plan to hold current numbers for another 4-6 weeks.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No new sides. Look is definitely softer, so decision will need to be made soon about whether to push past week 16 or stop there.

Adjustments Made:
None at present. Deload adjustments only.

Progress Updates:
Look is softer, but some tissue has clearly been added through this blast (12 week progress pic attached). Post-blast cut will give a clearer picture.

General Comments:
Fairly happy with where things sit. Bit more fluff than when the blast started, but that’s expected. Motivation is in a good place and the deload is coming at the right time. The sleep improvement is encouraging, and if it continues, recovery and performance should both move into a better spot.

 

[LevButlerov]

Session:
Week 13, Monday (Deload - Upper Focus)
Workout done from the work setup due to earlier start times and reduced loading this week. Limited selection, but appropriate given it’s a deload. Cardio was 20 minutes on the bike post-session.

Cardio:
20 minutes bike (post-workout).

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre/intra as attached. Food logged up to lunch, dinner still to come (@LevButlerov it's 3:20pm here, so I've not yet had dinner, which is why it's not in the log). Nutrition in a steady place, with a bit more variety due to being at the work setup.

Recovery:
7 hours 41 minutes of sleep last night, and the best quality I've had in weeks. Using a new sleep mix (5mg melatonin, 200mg 5-HTP, 200mg GABA, 300mg Valerian Root, 200mg L-Theanine) which seemed to make a noticeable difference. One night doesn’t make a trend, but hopeful this continues. CNS strain should be lighter with the deload, which should also help.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned. Plan to hold current numbers for another 4-6 weeks.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No new sides. Look is definitely softer, so decision will need to be made soon about whether to push past week 16 or stop there.

Adjustments Made:
None at present. Deload adjustments only.

Progress Updates:
Look is softer, but some tissue has clearly been added through this blast (12 week progress pic attached). Post-blast cut will give a clearer picture.

General Comments:
Fairly happy with where things sit. Bit more fluff than when the blast started, but that’s expected. Motivation is in a good place and the deload is coming at the right time. The sleep improvement is encouraging, and if it continues, recovery and performance should both move into a better spot.

In that pic you’ve clearly put on a lot of back mass, width and thickness both look improved and it suits your frame well. @hypogaeum Even with the softer look from the blast, the size added is obvious and will pop even harder once you lean it back down.
Deload came at a good time, the lighter loading with bike cardio fits perfectly and gives your body a reset. Sleep mix clearly helped too, over 7 hours of quality rest will make a big difference.
How's the CPAP?

 

[Pigsy]

Session:
Week 13, Monday (Deload - Upper Focus)
Workout done from the work setup due to earlier start times and reduced loading this week. Limited selection, but appropriate given it’s a deload. Cardio was 20 minutes on the bike post-session.

Cardio:
20 minutes bike (post-workout).

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre/intra as attached. Food logged up to lunch, dinner still to come (@LevButlerov it's 3:20pm here, so I've not yet had dinner, which is why it's not in the log). Nutrition in a steady place, with a bit more variety due to being at the work setup.

Recovery:
7 hours 41 minutes of sleep last night, and the best quality I've had in weeks. Using a new sleep mix (5mg melatonin, 200mg 5-HTP, 200mg GABA, 300mg Valerian Root, 200mg L-Theanine) which seemed to make a noticeable difference. One night doesn’t make a trend, but hopeful this continues. CNS strain should be lighter with the deload, which should also help.

Current PEDs:
Same as previously mentioned. Plan to hold current numbers for another 4-6 weeks.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No new sides. Look is definitely softer, so decision will need to be made soon about whether to push past week 16 or stop there.

Adjustments Made:
None at present. Deload adjustments only.

Progress Updates:
Look is softer, but some tissue has clearly been added through this blast (12 week progress pic attached). Post-blast cut will give a clearer picture.

General Comments:
Fairly happy with where things sit. Bit more fluff than when the blast started, but that’s expected. Motivation is in a good place and the deload is coming at the right time. The sleep improvement is encouraging, and if it continues, recovery and performance should both move into a better spot.

Back Taper, really coming along nicely

 

[LevButlerov]

Back Taper, really coming along nicely

Very nicely

 

[hypogaeum]

End of Week 14 Update

Training Overview:
Strength increased across the board over the last 14 weeks, with proactive deloads every five weeks proving effective in managing fatigue and keeping any niggles under control. The consistent meso structure has allowed for continuous progress in both load and reps, and overall performance has felt excellent through the 14 weeks.
Workouts remain consistent and motivation is high- training continues to be the controllable constant despite a busy period personally and professionally. The improved sleep has noticeably improved recovery and output, and this should continue to improve as PEDs decrease.

Cardio:
Cardio has consisted mainly of 15-25 minute lunchtime walks, 3-4 days per week. With the warmer weather and longer daylight hours, evening walks will be added. This will increase in both frequency and intensity as calories begin to taper down and we get closer to summer.

Nutrition & Supps:
Current intake is set at 2958 calories (230g protein, 370g carbs, 62g fats).
Carb timing has been refined through the blast: intra- and post-workout carbs have felt the most effective for performance and digestion, though pre-workout carbs are added on days following poor sleep.
Digestion is in an excellent space, with reduced gluten intake showing clear benefits. Will aim to keep calories stable and leverage cardio increases rather than large dietary cuts where possible.

Recovery:
Averaging 7.5 hours of quality sleep nightly, with approximately two hours of deep and two hours of REM per night. The new sleep stack (5mg melatonin, 200mg 5-HTP, 200mg GABA, 300mg Valerian Root, 200mg L-Theanine) has made a noticeable improvement.
Joints feel strong and stable- credit to better warm-ups, stretching, exercise selection, and the proactive deload approach.

Current PEDs:
Transitioning phase:

• EQ and NPP discontinued (final injection: Saturday)
• Test E: 175mg EOD for 2 weeks, then reducing to 50mg EOD
• GH: reduced from 5IU to 3.33IU daily
• Planned introduction of Mast E closer to summer (pending bloodwork)

Planned PED Adjustments:

• Mast E: 140mg EOD with Test 50mg EOD (or 1:1 ratio (TRT+ if bloodwork is no good)
• Retatrutide: starting 0.5mg twice weekly, titrating up every 4 weeks

Current Health Supplements:
Continuing existing stack until completion, then restocking with:

• Omega-3
• CoQ10
• Magnesium/Taurine blend
• Vitamin K2
• Vitamin D3
• Citrus Bergamot
• NAC
• TUDCA

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides to note. Sleep and recovery are both in the best place they’ve been in months. Expecting some water drop-off over the next few weeks as EQ/NPP and GH doses reduce.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.2 kg
Goal: Get down to 105 kg over the next 11 weeks.
Condition is softer than at the start of the blast, but clear visual progress and added tissue, particularly through the back, are evident. Updated photos will serve as both an end-of-blast summary and the baseline for the upcoming cut. Will get these done this week.

General Comments:
Work and home life have been hectic, but things are settling and feeling more manageable heading into the end of the year. Morning training remains consistent and productive, and motivation is still very high. The improved sleep quality and structured approach to recovery have been key positives from this phase.
The next 12 weeks will shift the focus to cut things down- tighter conditioning, improved cardio, and continued development of lagging areas (particularly legs). Confident in the plan, and genuinely looking forward to leaning down and refining the look heading into summer.

 

[LevButlerov]

End of Week 14 Update

Training Overview:
Strength increased across the board over the last 14 weeks, with proactive deloads every five weeks proving effective in managing fatigue and keeping any niggles under control. The consistent meso structure has allowed for continuous progress in both load and reps, and overall performance has felt excellent through the 14 weeks.
Workouts remain consistent and motivation is high- training continues to be the controllable constant despite a busy period personally and professionally. The improved sleep has noticeably improved recovery and output, and this should continue to improve as PEDs decrease.

Cardio:
Cardio has consisted mainly of 15-25 minute lunchtime walks, 3-4 days per week. With the warmer weather and longer daylight hours, evening walks will be added. This will increase in both frequency and intensity as calories begin to taper down and we get closer to summer.

Nutrition & Supps:
Current intake is set at 2958 calories (230g protein, 370g carbs, 62g fats).
Carb timing has been refined through the blast: intra- and post-workout carbs have felt the most effective for performance and digestion, though pre-workout carbs are added on days following poor sleep.
Digestion is in an excellent space, with reduced gluten intake showing clear benefits. Will aim to keep calories stable and leverage cardio increases rather than large dietary cuts where possible.

Recovery:
Averaging 7.5 hours of quality sleep nightly, with approximately two hours of deep and two hours of REM per night. The new sleep stack (5mg melatonin, 200mg 5-HTP, 200mg GABA, 300mg Valerian Root, 200mg L-Theanine) has made a noticeable improvement.
Joints feel strong and stable- credit to better warm-ups, stretching, exercise selection, and the proactive deload approach.

Current PEDs:
Transitioning phase:

• EQ and NPP discontinued (final injection: Saturday)
• Test E: 175mg EOD for 2 weeks, then reducing to 50mg EOD
• GH: reduced from 5IU to 3.33IU daily
• Planned introduction of Mast E closer to summer (pending bloodwork)

Planned PED Adjustments:

• Mast E: 140mg EOD with Test 50mg EOD (or 1:1 ratio (TRT+ if bloodwork is no good)
• Retatrutide: starting 0.5mg twice weekly, titrating up every 4 weeks

Current Health Supplements:
Continuing existing stack until completion, then restocking with:

• Omega-3
• CoQ10
• Magnesium/Taurine blend
• Vitamin K2
• Vitamin D3
• Citrus Bergamot
• NAC
• TUDCA

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides to note. Sleep and recovery are both in the best place they’ve been in months. Expecting some water drop-off over the next few weeks as EQ/NPP and GH doses reduce.

Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 113.2 kg
Goal: Get down to 105 kg over the next 11 weeks.
Condition is softer than at the start of the blast, but clear visual progress and added tissue, particularly through the back, are evident. Updated photos will serve as both an end-of-blast summary and the baseline for the upcoming cut. Will get these done this week.

General Comments:
Work and home life have been hectic, but things are settling and feeling more manageable heading into the end of the year. Morning training remains consistent and productive, and motivation is still very high. The improved sleep quality and structured approach to recovery have been key positives from this phase.
The next 12 weeks will shift the focus to cut things down- tighter conditioning, improved cardio, and continued development of lagging areas (particularly legs). Confident in the plan, and genuinely looking forward to leaning down and refining the look heading into summer.

Great finish to this phase with strength climbing and fatigue managed perfectly through those deloads. Holding 113.2 kg with visible new size through the back shows the meso structure worked, and dropping EQ and NPP now will help tighten condition as you taper GH and lower test.
Though if possible drop in a pic of your back if you have time

The plan to run 50 mg test EOD with 140 mg Mast EOD later will dry you out nicely as retatrutide starts leaning you down. Not sure but we can talk about food again if you want.

 

[hypogaeum]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

Good move switching to the Cybex leg press first then finishing with extensions since it locks in quad fatigue deeper. For the weaker right hamstring, run single-leg curls 3x10-12 at the end of the session every lower day and add light Romanian deadlifts with a pause on that side to build control; increase load 2.5 kgs each week if pain-free.

 

[stevesmi]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

@hypogaeum very nice notes on the sleep. Sleep is extremely crucial for sure. If you can't sleep good then you won't recover good that's just the fact

 

[ceo]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

bros gotta get in that cardio @hypogaeum Even doing some walking like you said with your family and stuff is really good. It really does make a difference with the heart health. Trust me I know.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

yeah with your leg injury i know its hard to hit the cardio. but there are low impact options. maybe light walking or swimming would work? or yoga too @hypogaeum

 

[Mobster]

Eikrhet

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

Either ease off the dominant side or train the weaker 2x

 

[Ulter]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

@hypogaeum That's good. Even with the prior major injury, you're able to still do the cybex. Definitely listen to your body. If you notice any pain around the knee, you need to stop.

 

[2Thick]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

this is an excellent training session 100%. recovery in 7 hours and 18 minutes is crucial @hypogaeum Keep up the good work with the sleep. It's good that she got 2 hours of deep sleep. That makes a huge difference.

 

[hypogaeum]

Week 15 - Thursday (Push)

Training Overview:
Really good session off the back of a solid night’s sleep, with the body feeling free of any niggles or tightness. The Smith Machine Press felt excellent- controlled eccentric, deep stretch, smooth concentric, and a strong squeeze at the top had the chest pumped early. Focused on maintaining strict form over chasing numbers in the logbook, and intensity was in a really good spot without compromising quality.
Shoulders and triceps both responded well, and energy was really good across the workout.

Cardio:
40-minute walk last night with the kids. Planning to repeat again tonight.

Nutrition & Supps:
Carb pre and intra felt spot on- energised and full throughout the session without any bloating or nausea. Digestion remains in a really good space.

Recovery:
7 hours and 15 minutes of sleep last night, with over half in either deep or REM stages. Sleep quality continues to trend upward, and recovery feels excellent heading into each session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Both holding steady with no visual or performance changes yet since dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides noted since removing EQ/NPP and lowering GH.
Minor machine swaps today due to availability, but easy to adjust on the fly and hit the same intent for each movement.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Plan is to introduce retatrutide in around 10-12 days (roughly two weeks before bloodwork). Will keep reta in the mix until the end of the year and depending on the bloodwork results, I'll add in either a low dose of mast or push things a bit further and go moderate-high mast.

General Comments:
Feeling good so far into this cut. Energy and motivation remain high, form has been clean, and recovery is the best it’s been in months. The structure of pre/intra carbs and consistent sleep quality are both contributing well to overall output.

 

[Pigsy]

Well set out training and cycle

 

[LevButlerov]

Week 15 - Thursday (Push)

Training Overview:
Really good session off the back of a solid night’s sleep, with the body feeling free of any niggles or tightness. The Smith Machine Press felt excellent- controlled eccentric, deep stretch, smooth concentric, and a strong squeeze at the top had the chest pumped early. Focused on maintaining strict form over chasing numbers in the logbook, and intensity was in a really good spot without compromising quality.
Shoulders and triceps both responded well, and energy was really good across the workout.

Cardio:
40-minute walk last night with the kids. Planning to repeat again tonight.

Nutrition & Supps:
Carb pre and intra felt spot on- energised and full throughout the session without any bloating or nausea. Digestion remains in a really good space.

Recovery:
7 hours and 15 minutes of sleep last night, with over half in either deep or REM stages. Sleep quality continues to trend upward, and recovery feels excellent heading into each session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Both holding steady with no visual or performance changes yet since dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
No negative sides noted since removing EQ/NPP and lowering GH.
Minor machine swaps today due to availability, but easy to adjust on the fly and hit the same intent for each movement.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Plan is to introduce retatrutide in around 10-12 days (roughly two weeks before bloodwork). Will keep reta in the mix until the end of the year and depending on the bloodwork results, I'll add in either a low dose of mast or push things a bit further and go moderate-high mast.

General Comments:
Feeling good so far into this cut. Energy and motivation remain high, form has been clean, and recovery is the best it’s been in months. The structure of pre/intra carbs and consistent sleep quality are both contributing well to overall output.

Press work sounds perfect right now with control and intent dialed in, so stay with that same load range for 1 more week and only add 2.5 to 5 kgs. Keep triceps and shoulder volume identical not need to boost as you go, you're already gtg.

Diet timing is working well so keep pre and intra carbs the same until retatrutide starts, then trim 25 to 40 g carbs from pre only if you feel it. Lower carbs will help cut I hope

 

[Noah Wixx]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

Its important you feel good so that is great that gou do and are getting excellent sleep on top of it.

 

[25homes]

Week 15 - Wednesday (Lower)

Training Overview:
Good session overall. The difference in strength between hamstrings remains something that I need to sort out- the right side (where the hamstring graft was taken for an ACL repair years ago) is significantly weaker. Will continue working hard to bring this side up. Quads felt strong and contractions were intense, especially after swapping the leg press and leg extension order; finishing on extensions created an excellent burn. The Cybex leg press machine felt fantastic and provided a deep, controlled range- will likely keep this as a permanent change.
SDLs were done early in the session and the lower back held up well with no excessive fatigue.

Cardio:
No formal cardio done yet, but evening walks have been reintroduced with the family. Planning a short lunchtime walk to aid digestion.

Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition attached.
Digestion remains in a good space, and food feels like it is processing well throughout the morning.

Recovery:
7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep last night- nearly 2 hours of deep and 2 hours of REM. Quality was excellent, and recovery has been strong leading into the session.

Current PEDs:
Test 175mg EOD
GH 3.33IU daily
Test will be reduced as EQ gets out of the system. No noticeable visual or performance changes yet from dropping EQ and NPP.

Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.

Side Effects & Adjustments:
None noted. Blood pressure on waking was 118/72. Motivation remains high and overall energy stable.

Adjustments Made:
Changed the leg press for the Cybex machine and will likely keep this change in.

Progress Updates:
No morning weight recorded. Strength maintained well through the transition, and recovery is strong.

General Comments:
Feeling good overall. Early enough in the change to test only that no noticeable drops in energy or drive. Sleep remains in an excellent space, and motivation continues to be high. Adding evening walks back in should assist with digestion and conditioning as things transition into the next phase.

I like the reduced dose