Approved Log Offseason Bodybuilding Cycle - 2027 Nationals Prep

[Kopite67]

Some of the scrumdiddlyumptious food consumed this trip

Solid update brother. Happy to see you have settled and are starting to get consistency back into your life. Moving is always such a tumultuous experience.
That food porn should be illegal bro, so delicious looking

 

[LevButlerov]

Thank you so much brother! I'll post some pics of the fkn delicious food consumed over this past week (sorry coach)

awesome

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

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General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

Some of the scrumdiddlyumptious food consumed this trip

love your size beautiful food pics too @BigPassiveHulk really matching the gains

 

[Mobster]

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

With what looks like moving too it looks rough

 

[stevesmi]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

@BigPassiveHulk nice man, I'm glad that you're touching base with the coach and you're coming up with a good plan to move forward. You look fantastic man. You never want to lose an amazing physique like that.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Much respect for your hard work. I got to give you a lot of credit for that. You're doing a great job and it's yielding amazing results. @BigPassiveHulk

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

 

[ceo]

Some of the scrumdiddlyumptious food consumed this trip

Bros, are you eating like an absolute king @BigPassiveHulk that's some fancy looking food. That's the kind of food my wife's family eats because they are rich haha.

 

[Raptor Rep]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

flat yet still a fkn monster brother, hope you're getting settled in well

 

[2Thick]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

@BigPassiveHulk we are going to have to change your name to big MASSIVE hulk instead of passive lol. You are getting more and more scary.

 

[Ulter]

Some of the scrumdiddlyumptious food consumed this trip

That's a good meal choice right there. Reminds me of the food they used to serve us on the cruise that my wife and I went on years ago. @BigPassiveHulk

 

[RoySimpson]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

@BigPassiveHulk Looking incredible bro! Huge!

 

[ballin2504]

Offseason Week 30 – Cruise Week 8 (as of last week now into Week 31 and Cruise Week 9)
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Bodyweight: Unknown

---

General Overview
This is just a smaller follow-up with photos from last week’s check-ins while we were en route to the new house interstate.

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

We ended up eating out a bit, still cleanish for the most part but there were a few McDonald’s stops for egg and bacon muffins, which are elite and realistically there aren't many food options on those long drives across Aus.

---

Nutrition
As mentioned, nutrition wasn’t structured this week.

It wasn’t a case of going off-plan recklessly, more so just doing what I could to actually get food in while appetite and digestion were still recovering post food poisoning. Intake was definitely lower than it should have been overall.

Now that I’ve landed and settled into the new place, food is back on track the past few days along with training so these check ins should be good.

---

Training and Recovery
No major updates here this week given the circumstances.

Between the travel, sickness recovery, and lack of consistent nutrition, the focus has more so just been on getting through sessions where possible and managing overall fatigue.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
No confirmed changes just yet.

GH is now back in as of the past few days, which should help bring things back together fairly quickly from a fullness and recovery standpoint.

---

Current Position and Outlook
I’ve now landed in the new place and will be running my first proper check-in back on plan this Wednesday morning. I’ll update again Thursday once I’ve spoken with coach and we’ve mapped out the plan moving forward—whether we continue to hold or look to push.

I do need to get bloodwork done this week, but with the move, settling in, and having a client staying with me for peak week who’s competing this weekend, timing may be a bit difficult. That said, we’re now 9 weeks into the cruise as of today, bloods were in a decent spot previously, and after the food poisoning a couple of weekends ago I’m definitely itching to push on and bring some androgen-driven fullness back.

I’ll update more in detail after this next check-in.

---

Mind these photos are taken after a week off GH and post-sickness, so very flat here.

@BigPassiveHulk can’t wait to see how the bloodwork is looking. Hope the client places well!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Solid update brother. Happy to see you have settled and are starting to get consistency back into your life. Moving is always such a tumultuous experience.
That food porn should be illegal bro, so delicious looking

Man so fkn good! The word tumultuous is very accurate hahaha finally settling in!

love your size beautiful food pics too @BigPassiveHulk really matching the gains

Man it was all SO delicious

Honestly things were a bit all over the place this past week. I didn’t follow the meal plan much at all unfortunately, mainly due to food still being really difficult to get in post-sickness. Appetite was pretty suppressed and I was on struggle street getting calories in.

With what looks like moving too it looks rough

Not easy but glad to be settled back into routine!

@BigPassiveHulk nice man, I'm glad that you're touching base with the coach and you're coming up with a good plan to move forward. You look fantastic man. You never want to lose an amazing physique like that.

Thank you so much brother, check ins were not what I wanted this week but keen to improve upon them this week now settled back into routine!

Much respect for your hard work. I got to give you a lot of credit for that. You're doing a great job and it's yielding amazing results. @BigPassiveHulk

Thank you brother!

Bros, are you eating like an absolute king @BigPassiveHulk that's some fancy looking food. That's the kind of food my wife's family eats because they are rich haha.

Hahahaha man it was an absolute treat, loved every single bite of all of it man, back on plan now but it was incrdible haha

flat yet still a fkn monster brother, hope you're getting settled in well

Thank you brother! Settling in beautifully, excited to be back into routine!

@BigPassiveHulk we are going to have to change your name to big MASSIVE hulk instead of passive lol. You are getting more and more scary.

HAHAHA I love it, thank you brother but I think Passive suits me, nothing to be scared of here hahaha my missus calls me a big teddy bear

That's a good meal choice right there. Reminds me of the food they used to serve us on the cruise that my wife and I went on years ago. @BigPassiveHulk

Cruises often have amazing food!

@BigPassiveHulk Looking incredible bro! Huge!

Thank you brother! Starting to feel a bit better now!

@BigPassiveHulk can’t wait to see how the bloodwork is looking. Hope the client places well!

Thank you brother! We have decided to hold off but will explain in my next update!
Thank you my friend he absolutely killed it, look was insanely good

 

[stevesmi]

Thank you so much brother, check ins were not what I wanted this week but keen to improve upon them this week now settled back into routine!

it’s all you can do

 

[LevButlerov]

Man it was all SO delicious

awesome

 

[ceo]

Hahahaha man it was an absolute treat, loved every single bite of all of it man, back on plan now but it was incrdible haha

Bros, you should come to my holiday dinners with my wife's family. they rich japanese business people

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Training Update – New Gym
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Training in the new gym has felt absolutely phenomenal. Still only just getting my head around the new kit and figuring out what suits best, but everything so far has been very, very good. I’ll do a more detailed breakdown once the full program is properly locked in with exercise selection, but for now here’s a snapshot from a recent session.


Pull + Hamstrings

Standing Ham Curl
30 kg x 18

Seated Nautilus Mid Row
Stack + 40 kg x 14

Prime Seal Row
3 pps (mid pin) x 13
3 pps (top pin) x 14

Preacher Curl (Short Range Bias)
30 kg/side x 13
20 kg/side x 16

Dumbbell Curls
17.5 kg x 12


Program will be properly implemented from next week once everything is finalised.


Initial split:
Monday: Legs + Biceps
Tuesday: Delts + Triceps
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Chest + Delts
Friday: Back + Arms
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest


Then in roughly 2–4 weeks, once recovery is in a better place, it will move to:
Monday: Legs + Triceps
Tuesday: Delts + Biceps
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Push
Friday: Back + Delts
Saturday: Arms
Sunday: Rest


Will update further once everything is fully dialled in and progressing.

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Bros, you should come to my holiday dinners with my wife's family. they rich japanese business people

Oh bro expensive Japanese food is off the SHOW, I watch those Japanese Wagyu reels all the time hahahaha

 

[ceo]

Oh bro expensive Japanese food is off the SHOW, I watch those Japanese Wagyu reels all the time hahahaha

bros haha. but they don't let me eat those expensive steaks. i gotta eat the scraps only

 

[2Thick]

HAHAHA I love it, thank you brother but I think Passive suits me, nothing to be scared of here hahaha my missus calls me a big teddy bear

Proud of you man. Keep up the good work.

 

[Ulter]

Cruises often have amazing food!

They do for sure. I'm just not sure about the sanitation on those places.

 

[Raptor Rep]

Training Update – New Gym
Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Training in the new gym has felt absolutely phenomenal. Still only just getting my head around the new kit and figuring out what suits best, but everything so far has been very, very good. I’ll do a more detailed breakdown once the full program is properly locked in with exercise selection, but for now here’s a snapshot from a recent session.


Pull + Hamstrings

Standing Ham Curl
30 kg x 18

Seated Nautilus Mid Row
Stack + 40 kg x 14

Prime Seal Row
3 pps (mid pin) x 13
3 pps (top pin) x 14

Preacher Curl (Short Range Bias)
30 kg/side x 13
20 kg/side x 16

Dumbbell Curls
17.5 kg x 12


Program will be properly implemented from next week once everything is finalised.


Initial split:
Monday: Legs + Biceps
Tuesday: Delts + Triceps
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Chest + Delts
Friday: Back + Arms
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Rest


Then in roughly 2–4 weeks, once recovery is in a better place, it will move to:
Monday: Legs + Triceps
Tuesday: Delts + Biceps
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Push
Friday: Back + Delts
Saturday: Arms
Sunday: Rest


Will update further once everything is fully dialled in and progressing.

can't wait for it brother this next phase going to be insane

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Offseason Week 32 – Blast Week 1

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Bodyweight: 135.4kg

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General Overview
Consulted with coach last week for our check-in, and to be honest I wasn’t overly happy with the look visually. Since moving up here and it being so much hotter, I’ve been drinking 8L of water every day very comfortably and was holding a bit of fluid. That paired with the drive up where I was probably lucky to get in ~3L daily with how much sitting we were doing made things pretty messy.

It’s been a very disruptive few weeks between getting sick, the move, and then the first week here with my client, so a lot of my normal routine was thrown off and it definitely showed.

Since Sunday two weeks ago, we’ve been 100% back on plan, with only two off-plan meals in that time—one of which was to celebrate my client’s success at the show on Saturday last week.

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Cycle Update
As of Thursday last week, I’ve pushed back onto cycle.

We decided that given there was nothing of overt concern in the last round of bloodwork, and due to the adjustment in cycle design I'm experimenting with this time, I’ll run this phase and pull bloods in around 6 weeks to assess hormones and overall response—especially with the higher testosterone to secondary anabolic ratio, which is something I haven’t done before.

Due to the timeframe to make the progress we need, I’ve accelerated my usual titration approach and pushed straight into:

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg

Now it’s just a matter of allowing everything to saturate, stabilise, and then assess before making the next escalation.

The current projected peak setup is:

• 1500 mg testosterone
• 1000 mg EQ
• Either 500 mg Deca or ~200 mg Tren with additional EQ if Deca doesn’t agree with me

Given I’m a sensitive aromatiser, the idea is that testosterone aromatisation shouldn’t increase linearly past a certain point due to CYP enzyme saturation, especially with non-aromatising androgens in play.

Next likely move will be pushing to around:

• 1200 mg test
• 1000 mg EQ

Then assessing before making the final push to 1500 mg test if everything is tracking well.

Once that’s saturated, Deca will likely be introduced. If issues arise (particularly around increased estrogen receptor sensitivity and gyno), it’ll be pulled and swapped for Tren. If similar issues occur, we’ll reassess and potentially drive more test or EQ depending on bloodwork.

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Training and Recovery
Training has been in a very good place since getting settled.

The new environment and consistency back on plan have brought things back together nicely, and now it’s just a matter of letting the drugs come in and start driving performance, recovery, and output back up.

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Nutrition
No changes to nutrition at this stage.

Food is being held steady while we allow the body to recomp. At the moment it’s that unfortunate “flat but holding some fat” look, so the goal here is to let the drugs do their job, drive nutrient partitioning and metabolic stress, and bring fullness back and some fat off without needing to push food just yet.

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PEDs and Supplementation
Alongside the cycle changes, GH is being pushed up from 4iu to 5iu.

With the higher fluid intake up here, I’ve noticed a flushing of electrolytes which has actually reduced most GH-related side effects significantly at this dose. As estrogen rises, we should also see increased IGF-1 expression, so this should tie in very well with the current push phase.

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Current Position and Outlook
All in all, very excited to be pushing again.

There’s a bit of nerves around taking testosterone this high over the next few months as it’s new territory for me, but at the same time I’m keen to see what we can get out of this growth phase. Between the adjusted cycle structure, GH increases, and being fully back into routine, this should be a very productive block.

Time now is to let everything stabilise, monitor closely, and execute.

 

[Kopite67]

Offseason Week 32 – Blast Week 1

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Bodyweight: 135.4kg

---

General Overview
Consulted with coach last week for our check-in, and to be honest I wasn’t overly happy with the look visually. Since moving up here and it being so much hotter, I’ve been drinking 8L of water every day very comfortably and was holding a bit of fluid. That paired with the drive up where I was probably lucky to get in ~3L daily with how much sitting we were doing made things pretty messy.

It’s been a very disruptive few weeks between getting sick, the move, and then the first week here with my client, so a lot of my normal routine was thrown off and it definitely showed.

Since Sunday two weeks ago, we’ve been 100% back on plan, with only two off-plan meals in that time—one of which was to celebrate my client’s success at the show on Saturday last week.

---

Cycle Update
As of Thursday last week, I’ve pushed back onto cycle.

We decided that given there was nothing of overt concern in the last round of bloodwork, and due to the adjustment in cycle design I'm experimenting with this time, I’ll run this phase and pull bloods in around 6 weeks to assess hormones and overall response—especially with the higher testosterone to secondary anabolic ratio, which is something I haven’t done before.

Due to the timeframe to make the progress we need, I’ve accelerated my usual titration approach and pushed straight into:

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg

Now it’s just a matter of allowing everything to saturate, stabilise, and then assess before making the next escalation.

The current projected peak setup is:

• 1500 mg testosterone
• 1000 mg EQ
• Either 500 mg Deca or ~200 mg Tren with additional EQ if Deca doesn’t agree with me

Given I’m a sensitive aromatiser, the idea is that testosterone aromatisation shouldn’t increase linearly past a certain point due to CYP enzyme saturation, especially with non-aromatising androgens in play.

Next likely move will be pushing to around:

• 1200 mg test
• 1000 mg EQ

Then assessing before making the final push to 1500 mg test if everything is tracking well.

Once that’s saturated, Deca will likely be introduced. If issues arise (particularly around increased estrogen receptor sensitivity and gyno), it’ll be pulled and swapped for Tren. If similar issues occur, we’ll reassess and potentially drive more test or EQ depending on bloodwork.

---

Training and Recovery
Training has been in a very good place since getting settled.

The new environment and consistency back on plan have brought things back together nicely, and now it’s just a matter of letting the drugs come in and start driving performance, recovery, and output back up.

---

Nutrition
No changes to nutrition at this stage.

Food is being held steady while we allow the body to recomp. At the moment it’s that unfortunate “flat but holding some fat” look, so the goal here is to let the drugs do their job, drive nutrient partitioning and metabolic stress, and bring fullness back and some fat off without needing to push food just yet.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
Alongside the cycle changes, GH is being pushed up from 4iu to 5iu.

With the higher fluid intake up here, I’ve noticed a flushing of electrolytes which has actually reduced most GH-related side effects significantly at this dose. As estrogen rises, we should also see increased IGF-1 expression, so this should tie in very well with the current push phase.

---

Current Position and Outlook
All in all, very excited to be pushing again.

There’s a bit of nerves around taking testosterone this high over the next few months as it’s new territory for me, but at the same time I’m keen to see what we can get out of this growth phase. Between the adjusted cycle structure, GH increases, and being fully back into routine, this should be a very productive block.

Time now is to let everything stabilise, monitor closely, and execute.

That is a fantastic update bro. The derailed explanation of why you are increasing GH, And your entire PED regime is a great read and super interesting and informative. Now things have settled for you it is going to be awesome watching this build phase unfold. Still look awesome brother, huge and defined

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 32 – Blast Week 1

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Bodyweight: 135.4kg

---

General Overview
Consulted with coach last week for our check-in, and to be honest I wasn’t overly happy with the look visually. Since moving up here and it being so much hotter, I’ve been drinking 8L of water every day very comfortably and was holding a bit of fluid. That paired with the drive up where I was probably lucky to get in ~3L daily with how much sitting we were doing made things pretty messy.

It’s been a very disruptive few weeks between getting sick, the move, and then the first week here with my client, so a lot of my normal routine was thrown off and it definitely showed.

Since Sunday two weeks ago, we’ve been 100% back on plan, with only two off-plan meals in that time—one of which was to celebrate my client’s success at the show on Saturday last week.

---

Cycle Update
As of Thursday last week, I’ve pushed back onto cycle.

We decided that given there was nothing of overt concern in the last round of bloodwork, and due to the adjustment in cycle design I'm experimenting with this time, I’ll run this phase and pull bloods in around 6 weeks to assess hormones and overall response—especially with the higher testosterone to secondary anabolic ratio, which is something I haven’t done before.

Due to the timeframe to make the progress we need, I’ve accelerated my usual titration approach and pushed straight into:

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg

Now it’s just a matter of allowing everything to saturate, stabilise, and then assess before making the next escalation.

The current projected peak setup is:

• 1500 mg testosterone
• 1000 mg EQ
• Either 500 mg Deca or ~200 mg Tren with additional EQ if Deca doesn’t agree with me

Given I’m a sensitive aromatiser, the idea is that testosterone aromatisation shouldn’t increase linearly past a certain point due to CYP enzyme saturation, especially with non-aromatising androgens in play.

Next likely move will be pushing to around:

• 1200 mg test
• 1000 mg EQ

Then assessing before making the final push to 1500 mg test if everything is tracking well.

Once that’s saturated, Deca will likely be introduced. If issues arise (particularly around increased estrogen receptor sensitivity and gyno), it’ll be pulled and swapped for Tren. If similar issues occur, we’ll reassess and potentially drive more test or EQ depending on bloodwork.

---

Training and Recovery
Training has been in a very good place since getting settled.

The new environment and consistency back on plan have brought things back together nicely, and now it’s just a matter of letting the drugs come in and start driving performance, recovery, and output back up.

---

Nutrition
No changes to nutrition at this stage.

Food is being held steady while we allow the body to recomp. At the moment it’s that unfortunate “flat but holding some fat” look, so the goal here is to let the drugs do their job, drive nutrient partitioning and metabolic stress, and bring fullness back and some fat off without needing to push food just yet.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
Alongside the cycle changes, GH is being pushed up from 4iu to 5iu.

With the higher fluid intake up here, I’ve noticed a flushing of electrolytes which has actually reduced most GH-related side effects significantly at this dose. As estrogen rises, we should also see increased IGF-1 expression, so this should tie in very well with the current push phase.

---

Current Position and Outlook
All in all, very excited to be pushing again.

There’s a bit of nerves around taking testosterone this high over the next few months as it’s new territory for me, but at the same time I’m keen to see what we can get out of this growth phase. Between the adjusted cycle structure, GH increases, and being fully back into routine, this should be a very productive block.

Time now is to let everything stabilise, monitor closely, and execute.

good size you're massive really thick @BigPassiveHulk though 8L of water basically 2 gallons is hardcore some of it would for sure be retained


@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman

 

[waggat]

Offseason Week 32 – Blast Week 1

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Bodyweight: 135.4kg

---

General Overview
Consulted with coach last week for our check-in, and to be honest I wasn’t overly happy with the look visually. Since moving up here and it being so much hotter, I’ve been drinking 8L of water every day very comfortably and was holding a bit of fluid. That paired with the drive up where I was probably lucky to get in ~3L daily with how much sitting we were doing made things pretty messy.

It’s been a very disruptive few weeks between getting sick, the move, and then the first week here with my client, so a lot of my normal routine was thrown off and it definitely showed.

Since Sunday two weeks ago, we’ve been 100% back on plan, with only two off-plan meals in that time—one of which was to celebrate my client’s success at the show on Saturday last week.

---

Cycle Update
As of Thursday last week, I’ve pushed back onto cycle.

We decided that given there was nothing of overt concern in the last round of bloodwork, and due to the adjustment in cycle design I'm experimenting with this time, I’ll run this phase and pull bloods in around 6 weeks to assess hormones and overall response—especially with the higher testosterone to secondary anabolic ratio, which is something I haven’t done before.

Due to the timeframe to make the progress we need, I’ve accelerated my usual titration approach and pushed straight into:

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg

Now it’s just a matter of allowing everything to saturate, stabilise, and then assess before making the next escalation.

The current projected peak setup is:

• 1500 mg testosterone
• 1000 mg EQ
• Either 500 mg Deca or ~200 mg Tren with additional EQ if Deca doesn’t agree with me

Given I’m a sensitive aromatiser, the idea is that testosterone aromatisation shouldn’t increase linearly past a certain point due to CYP enzyme saturation, especially with non-aromatising androgens in play.

Next likely move will be pushing to around:

• 1200 mg test
• 1000 mg EQ

Then assessing before making the final push to 1500 mg test if everything is tracking well.

Once that’s saturated, Deca will likely be introduced. If issues arise (particularly around increased estrogen receptor sensitivity and gyno), it’ll be pulled and swapped for Tren. If similar issues occur, we’ll reassess and potentially drive more test or EQ depending on bloodwork.

---

Training and Recovery
Training has been in a very good place since getting settled.

The new environment and consistency back on plan have brought things back together nicely, and now it’s just a matter of letting the drugs come in and start driving performance, recovery, and output back up.

---

Nutrition
No changes to nutrition at this stage.

Food is being held steady while we allow the body to recomp. At the moment it’s that unfortunate “flat but holding some fat” look, so the goal here is to let the drugs do their job, drive nutrient partitioning and metabolic stress, and bring fullness back and some fat off without needing to push food just yet.

---

PEDs and Supplementation
Alongside the cycle changes, GH is being pushed up from 4iu to 5iu.

With the higher fluid intake up here, I’ve noticed a flushing of electrolytes which has actually reduced most GH-related side effects significantly at this dose. As estrogen rises, we should also see increased IGF-1 expression, so this should tie in very well with the current push phase.

---

Current Position and Outlook
All in all, very excited to be pushing again.

There’s a bit of nerves around taking testosterone this high over the next few months as it’s new territory for me, but at the same time I’m keen to see what we can get out of this growth phase. Between the adjusted cycle structure, GH increases, and being fully back into routine, this should be a very productive block.

Time now is to let everything stabilise, monitor closely, and execute.

Good to hear that you've settled in now and that the training is back on plan.

Looking massive in the photos.

 

[Grumpy]

Great update very detailed
You are looking really good man solid as

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

That is a fantastic update bro. The derailed explanation of why you are increasing GH, And your entire PED regime is a great read and super interesting and informative. Now things have settled for you it is going to be awesome watching this build phase unfold. Still look awesome brother, huge and defined

Thank you brother! I am glad you're enjoying, I always endeavour to fill it out in as much detail as possible!

good size you're massive really thick @BigPassiveHulk though 8L of water basically 2 gallons is hardcore some of it would for sure be retained


@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman

Thank you! Yeah 100% but it's flushing through much better now!

Good to hear that you've settled in now and that the training is back on plan.

Looking massive in the photos.

Thank you kindly!

Great update very detailed
You are looking really good man solid as

Thank you so much brother, very excited to grow from here!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

 

[Kopite67]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

Just rolling along beautifully brother. Love how you are slipping back into a steady process so fast. Really shows a solid focus on the task at hand.

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

amazing size really thick big and massive showing the results!

 

[Pigsy]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

Killing it brother

 

[stevesmi]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

@BigPassiveHulk always impressive to see this amazing training and also the physique is looking fantastic. I'm glad that things are in a strong place.

 

[ceo]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

Bros, I'm proud of you. You're looking really good on this. I like the different updates that you're putting together and how you're pushing yourself. @BigPassiveHulk

 

[Mobster]

Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Exactly so. I might also have you straighten up on side tricep. Mind you my flexibility is poor in that pose

 

[Raptor Rep]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

looking incredible my bro can really see the tighten up

 

[2Thick]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

The PEDs are looking fantastic. @BigPassiveHulk I'm glad the growth hormone is working for you. I see a lot of guys getting great benefits from it.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

@BigPassiveHulk five IU's is definitely legit. I know it's tough on the wallet but it seems like from the logs it's really a good option.

 

[Ulter]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

You look great man, nice and lean, and you got the physique that is fantastic. I like your PED layout as well. HGH is quite the option. @BigPassiveHulk

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Just rolling along beautifully brother. Love how you are slipping back into a steady process so fast. Really shows a solid focus on the task at hand.

Thank you so much brother, it was too much of a setback so I am fighting tooth and nail to get it back haha

amazing size really thick big and massive showing the results!

Killing it brother

Thank you my friends!

@BigPassiveHulk always impressive to see this amazing training and also the physique is looking fantastic. I'm glad that things are in a strong place.

Thank you! Physique is coming back to life!

Bros, I'm proud of you. You're looking really good on this. I like the different updates that you're putting together and how you're pushing yourself. @BigPassiveHulk

Thank you so much, I always try to keep everyone updated on my thought process incase it interests anyone haha

Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Exactly so. I might also have you straighten up on side tricep. Mind you my flexibility is poor in that pose

I agree I wasn't quite in the right position! Will stand up more next week, my shoulder mobility is aids haha

looking incredible my bro can really see the tighten up

Thank you sir, it's coming back together!

The PEDs are looking fantastic. @BigPassiveHulk I'm glad the growth hormone is working for you. I see a lot of guys getting great benefits from it.

I love the stuff haha made such a big difference for me over the years

@BigPassiveHulk five IU's is definitely legit. I know it's tough on the wallet but it seems like from the logs it's really a good option.

It would be brutal if it wasn't for the incredible team at Raptor for supporting me getting to where I am today, legit wouldn't be at this spot without them

You look great man, nice and lean, and you got the physique that is fantastic. I like your PED layout as well. HGH is quite the option. @BigPassiveHulk

Thank you bro!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

 

[Kopite67]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

Awesome update brother

 

[LevButlerov]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

good volume 180 on cable ext? and drips wow good pump here @PassiveHulk

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman @bss

 

[Yuri]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

Idol

 

[Grumpy]

Great update love the push and delt session

 

[Ulter]

Thank you bro!

You are very welcome.

 

[2Thick]

I love the stuff haha made such a big difference for me over the years

Keep pumping that iron and good things will happen.

 

[ROIDDERS]

It would be brutal if it wasn't for the incredible team at Raptor for supporting me getting to where I am today, legit wouldn't be at this spot without them

That's great man. Nice shout out to a source that is taking care of you.

 

[ceo]

Thank you so much brother, it was too much of a setback so I am fighting tooth and nail to get it back haha



Thank you my friends!


Thank you! Physique is coming back to life!


Thank you so much, I always try to keep everyone updated on my thought process incase it interests anyone haha


I agree I wasn't quite in the right position! Will stand up more next week, my shoulder mobility is aids haha


Thank you sir, it's coming back together!


I love the stuff haha made such a big difference for me over the years


It would be brutal if it wasn't for the incredible team at Raptor for supporting me getting to where I am today, legit wouldn't be at this spot without them


Thank you bro!

Bros, nice job on these follow-ups. Much respect.

 

[waggat]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

Nice workout mate. Looks like big weight on the flat press with 5.5 pps.

 

[Vboogie]

Nice workout mate. Looks like big weight on the flat press with 5.5 pps.

Stupid question … is pps plates per side? Or what does it mean?

 

[bss]

Training Update

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Still getting used to the new gym equipment and trialling a few different pieces here and there until I’m really happy with movement patterns and execution, but so far I’m absolutely loving it.

Taking progressions in either reps, load, or just cleaner execution every single session at the moment, so I am STOKED with how things are tracking.

---

Push + Delts

Lateral Raise Machine (Nautilus)
35 x 17
25 x 15

Flat Press Neutral Grip (Built4You)
5.5 pps x 14

Dumbbell Laterals
15 x 17
12.5 x 17.5

Nautilus Flat Press (Pin Loaded)
111 x 14
105 x 9.5

Rope Cable Extension
180 x 11
150 x 11.5

Incline Plate Press (Atlantis) (likely swapping this out next week – not loving it)
3 pps x 9

Tricep Dip Machine
4.5 pps x 16.5
4 pps x 13

---

Will continue to refine exercise selection over the next week or two, but overall very, very happy with how everything is feeling and progressing so far.

I'm happy that you're progressing mate, keep it up!

 

[waggat]

Stupid question … is pps plates per side? Or what does it mean?

Yeah. A lot of times I end up writing it in full.

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Awesome update brother

Great update love the push and delt session

Keep pumping that iron and good things will happen.

Thank you very much gentleman!

good volume 180 on cable ext? and drips wow good pump here @PassiveHulk

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman @bss

Yes sir! Thank you, I've always had absurdly strong triceps for how fkn small they are hahaha I hope to get them big and juicy this year

Idol

You're my attitude idol my good sir, best fkn vibes of anybody out there

That's great man. Nice shout out to a source that is taking care of you.

Beyond taking care of me, the gentleman at Raptor have been absolute gods and the gear is next level quality and the support is absolutely incredible

Bros, nice job on these follow-ups. Much respect.

Thank you very much sir

Nice workout mate. Looks like big weight on the flat press with 5.5 pps.

It's quite a light machine actually, I've only got space on there for 6 plates and we don't have 25kg plates so will be pushing this movement towards the back of the session I think soon

Stupid question … is pps plates per side? Or what does it mean?

No question is stupid brother yes I'm sorry pps is for 20kg plates per side!

I'm happy that you're progressing mate, keep it up!

Thank you sir!

 

[ceo]

Thank you very much sir

Bros, hell yeah! EVO love all the way.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Beyond taking care of me, the gentleman at Raptor have been absolute gods and the gear is next level quality and the support is absolutely incredible

That's all you could ask for from a source.

 

[LevButlerov]

Yes sir! Thank you, I've always had absurdly strong triceps for how fkn small they are hahaha I hope to get them big and juicy this year

very strong and huge

 

[ballin2504]

Offseason Week 33 – Blast Week 2

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Bodyweight: 135.7 kg

General Overview
Smidgeon increase in bodyweight this week, but a little tighter across the board as well which is a very nice place to be.

Definitely starting to feel the beginnings of the higher test creeping in now. Training performance is increasing, I’m feeling better by the day, sex drive is coming back, and motivation for training is literally at an all-time high.

As I’m still in the neurological adaptation phase with all the new kit, progressions are absolutely flying every single session. Whether it’s load, reps, or just execution, every set is better than the previous week at the moment.

Pumps are also finally coming back—thank the fkn lord. I was starting to feel small as hell in the gym with how underwhelming they were, but this week they’ve noticeably improved and things are starting to feel better and better again.


Training and Recovery
Training is in a very strong place right now.

Between the neurological adaptation to new equipment and the initial push of drugs starting to come through, performance is climbing rapidly across the board. Execution is improving session to session, and recovery is trending in the right direction as well.


Nutrition
Coach is holding nutrition again this week and likely for the next little while.

The plan is to let drug load begin to peak and allow body composition to improve as muscle regains fullness and new tissue starts to come through. Given where food is currently at and where drug load is heading, there’s a very real chance we don’t need to push food much at all this offseason in comparison to last.

Honestly, I’m hoping we can keep it fairly tight, drop a bit of body fat and fluid, and still get big as fkn purely off the performance increases and enhanced nutrient partitioning.


PEDs and Supplementation
Only change this week was the introduction of an extra IU of GH, now sitting at 5 IU.

This 360iu kit GH from Raptor is fkn phenomenal—minimal neuropathy issues even as dosage has increased, which is a massive positive. Because of that, I’m keen to push again to 6 IU in the coming days, possibly split as 3 IU AM and 3 IU PM if all in the AM isn't the best.

Everything else remains as is while we allow the current setup to continue building.


Current Position and Outlook
All in all, feeling phenomenal and very keen to keep growing.

Everything is trending in the right direction—performance, recovery, fullness, and overall output—and we’re only just getting started with this push.

Also excuse the different check-in spot, still trying to find a consistent setup in the new house.

@BigPassiveHulk man you have some of the best dedication I have seen. Love watching you grow

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

@BigPassiveHulk man you have some of the best dedication I have seen. Love watching you grow

Thank you so much brother! Locked in this year, I will make sure next years package brings something completely new

very strong and huge

Bros, hell yeah! EVO love all the way.

Thank you!

That's all you could ask for from a source.

100% I feel very grateful and blessed

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Offseason Week 34 – Blast Week 3
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Bodyweight: 136.1 kg

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General Overview
Continuing to improve again this week. All training variables are kicking up, performance is flying, and I’m feeling incredibly good across the board.

I can feel the higher test really starting to come in now. I actually haven’t needed to push Aromasin up this week—have been able to hold steady at 12.5 mg daily and feel really good, no issues whatsoever on this current test to EQ ratio.

I was expecting things to be a bit harder to manage considering last time I had nearly double the EQ to control E2 at the same test dosage at peak blast as I am now, but everything has been very smooth so far, fingers crossed it stays this way.

---

Training and Recovery
Performance is in a very strong place right now.

Progressions are coming session to session, whether that’s reps, load, or just cleaner execution. Recovery is keeping up with output, and the environment here is definitely helping drive that.

Only real note is a slight increase in sweating due to the heat, which is probably contributing to a few spots and some mild acne on the side of my lats. Nothing out of the ordinary though and not something I’m concerned about at this stage.

---

Cycle Update
Current setup is settling in very nicely.

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg
• HGH: 6 IU (up from 5 IU last week)
• Novorapid: 10 IU pre-workout (has been in for a few weeks)
• Aromasin: 12.5 mg daily

Estrogen management has been very stable at this ratio, which is a big positive given how things have responded previously. No need for additional AI dosing this week, which is a good sign that things are balancing out well as saturation increases.

---

Physique Update
The look has definitely improved on last week.

I’m tighter, likely from glycogen and nitrogen retention coming back up, and starting to see that fuller, more saturated look returning. That said, still far from satisfied to be honest, which is a good place to be mentally at this stage of the push.

Seeing the Season A IFBB guys step on stage really reinforced that I’m still undersized for the super heavyweight division, so the focus now is just to grow as much quality tissue as possible over this push.

---

Current Position and Outlook

For context, last season I stepped on stage at 114 kg, with a lowest prep weigh-in of 110 kg. This time around, I genuinely think we can push towards 120 kg on stage—potentially even more depending on how much we can load into the show and where body composition ends up.

Either way, the aim is to make a significant jump from last prep’s starting point and bring a much more complete physique next time around.

All in all, happy with how things are progressing but excited for the weeks and months to come, making every single meal and session count towards the goal at hand.

 

[Kopite67]

Offseason Week 34 – Blast Week 3
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Bodyweight: 136.1 kg

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General Overview
Continuing to improve again this week. All training variables are kicking up, performance is flying, and I’m feeling incredibly good across the board.

I can feel the higher test really starting to come in now. I actually haven’t needed to push Aromasin up this week—have been able to hold steady at 12.5 mg daily and feel really good, no issues whatsoever on this current test to EQ ratio.

I was expecting things to be a bit harder to manage considering last time I had nearly double the EQ to control E2 at the same test dosage at peak blast as I am now, but everything has been very smooth so far, fingers crossed it stays this way.

---

Training and Recovery
Performance is in a very strong place right now.

Progressions are coming session to session, whether that’s reps, load, or just cleaner execution. Recovery is keeping up with output, and the environment here is definitely helping drive that.

Only real note is a slight increase in sweating due to the heat, which is probably contributing to a few spots and some mild acne on the side of my lats. Nothing out of the ordinary though and not something I’m concerned about at this stage.

---

Cycle Update
Current setup is settling in very nicely.

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg
• HGH: 6 IU (up from 5 IU last week)
• Novorapid: 10 IU pre-workout (has been in for a few weeks)
• Aromasin: 12.5 mg daily

Estrogen management has been very stable at this ratio, which is a big positive given how things have responded previously. No need for additional AI dosing this week, which is a good sign that things are balancing out well as saturation increases.

---

Physique Update
The look has definitely improved on last week.

I’m tighter, likely from glycogen and nitrogen retention coming back up, and starting to see that fuller, more saturated look returning. That said, still far from satisfied to be honest, which is a good place to be mentally at this stage of the push.

Seeing the Season A IFBB guys step on stage really reinforced that I’m still undersized for the super heavyweight division, so the focus now is just to grow as much quality tissue as possible over this push.

---

Current Position and Outlook

For context, last season I stepped on stage at 114 kg, with a lowest prep weigh-in of 110 kg. This time around, I genuinely think we can push towards 120 kg on stage—potentially even more depending on how much we can load into the show and where body composition ends up.

Either way, the aim is to make a significant jump from last prep’s starting point and bring a much more complete physique next time around.

All in all, happy with how things are progressing but excited for the weeks and months to come, making every single meal and session count towards the goal at hand.

Look unbelievable right at the moment brother especially considering you are nowhere prep yet. Great balance across the entire physique.
Peds are really mild considering your size and development which is nice to see.
Fantastic update brother. Love it when these drop

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Look unbelievable right at the moment brother especially considering you are nowhere prep yet. Great balance across the entire physique.
Peds are really mild considering your size and development which is nice to see.
Fantastic update brother. Love it when these drop

Thank you so much for your feedback brother and taking the time! I appreciate it heaps, I have programmed myself very specifically over the years to try and bring balance to my physique as I've got some body parts that are super stubborn and some that grow incredibly rapidly with minimal input so I am keen to really push it this year and bring up everything. PEDs will definitely be coming up a lot but this is start point so no need to ram it all in straight away - as much as I low-key wish I could haha
Appreciate the support brother

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Nutrition Update
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Loving my food at the moment. Macros haven’t shifted in a very long time, but I’ve recently updated the meal plan and I’m really enjoying the new layout—everything is digesting well and it’s very easy to stay consistent with.

---

Current Meal Plan

M1
727 kcal – 68p / 64c / 19f
-2 souvlaki breads
-275 g raw chicken breast
-100 g finely shredded coleslaw

M2
674 kcal – 32p / 128c / 5f
-30 g WPI
-50 g oat flour
-83 g honey
-100 g banana
-50 g berries

M3 (Pre-Workout Meal)
890 kcal – 12p / 208c / 2f
-200 g Coco Pops Chex
-50 g honey

30 mins Pre-Workout
95 kcal – 0p / 24c / 0f
-25 g HBCD
-1 scoop CBF Copious pre-workout
-5 g creatine

Intra-Workout
475 kcal – 0p / 119c / 0f
-125 g HBCD (was using a mix with Driven Nutrition Novodrive but recently ran out)
-15 g creatine
-2 L water

M4 (Post-Workout Snack)
398 kcal – 3p / 81c / 6f
-1 LCM bar
-1 K-Time bar
-100 g banana

M5 (Post-Workout Shake)
1,232 kcal – 58p / 233c / 10f
-54 g WPI
-100 g oat flour
-150 g honey
-150 g banana
-100 g berries

M6
890 kcal – 110p / 72c / 15f
-500 g raw chicken breast
-380 g white potato

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Daily Totals
5,381 kcal – 285p / 930c / 61f

(Meant to be 60 g fat but it’s hard to keep it under—hence the astronomical intake of honey haha)

 

[Kopite67]

Nutrition Update
- powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Loving my food at the moment. Macros haven’t shifted in a very long time, but I’ve recently updated the meal plan and I’m really enjoying the new layout—everything is digesting well and it’s very easy to stay consistent with.

---

Current Meal Plan

M1
727 kcal – 68p / 64c / 19f
-2 souvlaki breads
-275 g raw chicken breast
-100 g finely shredded coleslaw

M2
674 kcal – 32p / 128c / 5f
-30 g WPI
-50 g oat flour
-83 g honey
-100 g banana
-50 g berries

M3 (Pre-Workout Meal)
890 kcal – 12p / 208c / 2f
-200 g Coco Pops Chex
-50 g honey

30 mins Pre-Workout
95 kcal – 0p / 24c / 0f
-25 g HBCD
-1 scoop CBF Copious pre-workout
-5 g creatine

Intra-Workout
475 kcal – 0p / 119c / 0f
-125 g HBCD (was using a mix with Driven Nutrition Novodrive but recently ran out)
-15 g creatine
-2 L water

M4 (Post-Workout Snack)
398 kcal – 3p / 81c / 6f
-1 LCM bar
-1 K-Time bar
-100 g banana

M5 (Post-Workout Shake)
1,232 kcal – 58p / 233c / 10f
-54 g WPI
-100 g oat flour
-150 g honey
-150 g banana
-100 g berries

M6
890 kcal – 110p / 72c / 15f
-500 g raw chicken breast
-380 g white potato

---

Daily Totals
5,381 kcal – 285p / 930c / 61f

(Meant to be 60 g fat but it’s hard to keep it under—hence the astronomical intake of honey haha)

Thanks, love seeing this from pro level competitors

 

[HarleyGuy]

Nutrition Update
- powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Loving my food at the moment. Macros haven’t shifted in a very long time, but I’ve recently updated the meal plan and I’m really enjoying the new layout—everything is digesting well and it’s very easy to stay consistent with.

---

Current Meal Plan

M1
727 kcal – 68p / 64c / 19f
-2 souvlaki breads
-275 g raw chicken breast
-100 g finely shredded coleslaw

M2
674 kcal – 32p / 128c / 5f
-30 g WPI
-50 g oat flour
-83 g honey
-100 g banana
-50 g berries

M3 (Pre-Workout Meal)
890 kcal – 12p / 208c / 2f
-200 g Coco Pops Chex
-50 g honey

30 mins Pre-Workout
95 kcal – 0p / 24c / 0f
-25 g HBCD
-1 scoop CBF Copious pre-workout
-5 g creatine

Intra-Workout
475 kcal – 0p / 119c / 0f
-125 g HBCD (was using a mix with Driven Nutrition Novodrive but recently ran out)
-15 g creatine
-2 L water

M4 (Post-Workout Snack)
398 kcal – 3p / 81c / 6f
-1 LCM bar
-1 K-Time bar
-100 g banana

M5 (Post-Workout Shake)
1,232 kcal – 58p / 233c / 10f
-54 g WPI
-100 g oat flour
-150 g honey
-150 g banana
-100 g berries

M6
890 kcal – 110p / 72c / 15f
-500 g raw chicken breast
-380 g white potato

---

Daily Totals
5,381 kcal – 285p / 930c / 61f

(Meant to be 60 g fat but it’s hard to keep it under—hence the astronomical intake of honey haha)

Just got caught up on your log brother and this is phenomenal! You're almost a strongman weight and are one of the bigger bodybuilders on EVO. You're a freak beast bro and I love your look. Your food looks amazing too nice pics

Your love of honey has me craving it too!

Next likely move will be pushing to around:

• 1200 mg test
• 1000 mg EQ

Then assessing before making the final push to 1500 mg test if everything is tracking well.

Some big numbers for a big unit. I know you can handle it and can't wait to watch!

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 34 – Blast Week 3
Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 136.1 kg

---

General Overview
Continuing to improve again this week. All training variables are kicking up, performance is flying, and I’m feeling incredibly good across the board.

I can feel the higher test really starting to come in now. I actually haven’t needed to push Aromasin up this week—have been able to hold steady at 12.5 mg daily and feel really good, no issues whatsoever on this current test to EQ ratio.

I was expecting things to be a bit harder to manage considering last time I had nearly double the EQ to control E2 at the same test dosage at peak blast as I am now, but everything has been very smooth so far, fingers crossed it stays this way.

---

Training and Recovery
Performance is in a very strong place right now.

Progressions are coming session to session, whether that’s reps, load, or just cleaner execution. Recovery is keeping up with output, and the environment here is definitely helping drive that.

Only real note is a slight increase in sweating due to the heat, which is probably contributing to a few spots and some mild acne on the side of my lats. Nothing out of the ordinary though and not something I’m concerned about at this stage.

---

Cycle Update
Current setup is settling in very nicely.

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg
• HGH: 6 IU (up from 5 IU last week)
• Novorapid: 10 IU pre-workout (has been in for a few weeks)
• Aromasin: 12.5 mg daily

Estrogen management has been very stable at this ratio, which is a big positive given how things have responded previously. No need for additional AI dosing this week, which is a good sign that things are balancing out well as saturation increases.

---

Physique Update
The look has definitely improved on last week.

I’m tighter, likely from glycogen and nitrogen retention coming back up, and starting to see that fuller, more saturated look returning. That said, still far from satisfied to be honest, which is a good place to be mentally at this stage of the push.

Seeing the Season A IFBB guys step on stage really reinforced that I’m still undersized for the super heavyweight division, so the focus now is just to grow as much quality tissue as possible over this push.

---

Current Position and Outlook

For context, last season I stepped on stage at 114 kg, with a lowest prep weigh-in of 110 kg. This time around, I genuinely think we can push towards 120 kg on stage—potentially even more depending on how much we can load into the show and where body composition ends up.

Either way, the aim is to make a significant jump from last prep’s starting point and bring a much more complete physique next time around.

All in all, happy with how things are progressing but excited for the weeks and months to come, making every single meal and session count towards the goal at hand.

you're looking amazing thick arms lean and big! love this size

 

[Raptor Rep]

Offseason Week 34 – Blast Week 3
Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 136.1 kg

---

General Overview
Continuing to improve again this week. All training variables are kicking up, performance is flying, and I’m feeling incredibly good across the board.

I can feel the higher test really starting to come in now. I actually haven’t needed to push Aromasin up this week—have been able to hold steady at 12.5 mg daily and feel really good, no issues whatsoever on this current test to EQ ratio.

I was expecting things to be a bit harder to manage considering last time I had nearly double the EQ to control E2 at the same test dosage at peak blast as I am now, but everything has been very smooth so far, fingers crossed it stays this way.

---

Training and Recovery
Performance is in a very strong place right now.

Progressions are coming session to session, whether that’s reps, load, or just cleaner execution. Recovery is keeping up with output, and the environment here is definitely helping drive that.

Only real note is a slight increase in sweating due to the heat, which is probably contributing to a few spots and some mild acne on the side of my lats. Nothing out of the ordinary though and not something I’m concerned about at this stage.

---

Cycle Update
Current setup is settling in very nicely.

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg
• HGH: 6 IU (up from 5 IU last week)
• Novorapid: 10 IU pre-workout (has been in for a few weeks)
• Aromasin: 12.5 mg daily

Estrogen management has been very stable at this ratio, which is a big positive given how things have responded previously. No need for additional AI dosing this week, which is a good sign that things are balancing out well as saturation increases.

---

Physique Update
The look has definitely improved on last week.

I’m tighter, likely from glycogen and nitrogen retention coming back up, and starting to see that fuller, more saturated look returning. That said, still far from satisfied to be honest, which is a good place to be mentally at this stage of the push.

Seeing the Season A IFBB guys step on stage really reinforced that I’m still undersized for the super heavyweight division, so the focus now is just to grow as much quality tissue as possible over this push.

---

Current Position and Outlook

For context, last season I stepped on stage at 114 kg, with a lowest prep weigh-in of 110 kg. This time around, I genuinely think we can push towards 120 kg on stage—potentially even more depending on how much we can load into the show and where body composition ends up.

Either way, the aim is to make a significant jump from last prep’s starting point and bring a much more complete physique next time around.

All in all, happy with how things are progressing but excited for the weeks and months to come, making every single meal and session count towards the goal at hand.

lovely update brother, 120kg on stage easily and massive visual changes this update

i have to say that router is hanging on for dear life haha

 

[Dr. Dolittle]

Offseason Week 34 – Blast Week 3
Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 136.1 kg

---

General Overview
Continuing to improve again this week. All training variables are kicking up, performance is flying, and I’m feeling incredibly good across the board.

I can feel the higher test really starting to come in now. I actually haven’t needed to push Aromasin up this week—have been able to hold steady at 12.5 mg daily and feel really good, no issues whatsoever on this current test to EQ ratio.

I was expecting things to be a bit harder to manage considering last time I had nearly double the EQ to control E2 at the same test dosage at peak blast as I am now, but everything has been very smooth so far, fingers crossed it stays this way.

---

Training and Recovery
Performance is in a very strong place right now.

Progressions are coming session to session, whether that’s reps, load, or just cleaner execution. Recovery is keeping up with output, and the environment here is definitely helping drive that.

Only real note is a slight increase in sweating due to the heat, which is probably contributing to a few spots and some mild acne on the side of my lats. Nothing out of the ordinary though and not something I’m concerned about at this stage.

---

Cycle Update
Current setup is settling in very nicely.

• Testosterone: 800 mg
• Equipoise: 500 mg
• HGH: 6 IU (up from 5 IU last week)
• Novorapid: 10 IU pre-workout (has been in for a few weeks)
• Aromasin: 12.5 mg daily

Estrogen management has been very stable at this ratio, which is a big positive given how things have responded previously. No need for additional AI dosing this week, which is a good sign that things are balancing out well as saturation increases.

---

Physique Update
The look has definitely improved on last week.

I’m tighter, likely from glycogen and nitrogen retention coming back up, and starting to see that fuller, more saturated look returning. That said, still far from satisfied to be honest, which is a good place to be mentally at this stage of the push.

Seeing the Season A IFBB guys step on stage really reinforced that I’m still undersized for the super heavyweight division, so the focus now is just to grow as much quality tissue as possible over this push.

---

Current Position and Outlook

For context, last season I stepped on stage at 114 kg, with a lowest prep weigh-in of 110 kg. This time around, I genuinely think we can push towards 120 kg on stage—potentially even more depending on how much we can load into the show and where body composition ends up.

Either way, the aim is to make a significant jump from last prep’s starting point and bring a much more complete physique next time around.

All in all, happy with how things are progressing but excited for the weeks and months to come, making every single meal and session count towards the goal at hand.

Looking thick and juicy as always!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Thanks, love seeing this from pro level competitors

Thank you brother!

Just got caught up on your log brother and this is phenomenal! You're almost a strongman weight and are one of the bigger bodybuilders on EVO. You're a freak beast bro and I love your look. Your food looks amazing too nice pics

Your love of honey has me craving it too!


Some big numbers for a big unit. I know you can handle it and can't wait to watch!

Brother thank you so much for this kind feedback, I enjoy logging it all heaps and glad you like the log! Honey is the fkn bomb, so delicious

you're looking amazing thick arms lean and big! love this size

Thank you so much! I feel like I am improving nicely now

lovely update brother, 120kg on stage easily and massive visual changes this update

i have to say that router is hanging on for dear life haha

Thank you so much brother I sure hope so!

HAHAHA don't at me boss man, I haven't bought a new cable for it yet and have nothing to put it on

Looking thick and juicy as always!

Thank you my sexy sir!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

 

[Kopite67]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

Hugely impressive update brother. Always a fascinating read on how you are approaching things. What does your diet consist of to help get to the 145kg level?

 

[HarleyGuy]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

This mass blast phase is really working bro you're looking huge and thick!! I think at your doses of AAS with the 12IU you plan on getting too you will grow by the hour

What do you think dropped your BG to 3.5?

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

135 you're huge and thick super good mass and clean size, really thick legs too love it!

rala for hgh carpal tunnel, havent tried it though I have seen ALA used in cases @BigPassiveHulk

 

[stevesmi]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

@BigPassiveHulk you are looking like an absolute tank. Keep up the good job. The muscles and the lean physique are impressive.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

Another impressive update from you. Your physique is looking fantastic. You are absolutely diced and big at the same time. @BigPassiveHulk

 

[2Thick]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

Excellent work on this. @BigPassiveHulk I've used AM and PM as a strong dosage. Definitely looking forward to seeing how you like it.

 

[Mobster]

Soreness is strange. Only this weeks leg session made me a bit sore. I rarely feel it unless I take time off.

 

[Ulter]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

@BigPassiveHulk when it comes to your issue with HGH, you may want to consider taking a break from it once those side effects get too bad because you don't want carpal tunnel issues.

 

[ceo]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

Bros, that's interesting that you felt sweaty and shaky and then you checked it and your blood glucose was lower. Seems like you got a good read on how your body reacts, but that's good that you're on top of things. @BigPassiveHulk

 

[ballin2504]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

@BigPassiveHulk another damn good update man! You’re killing this!

 

[RoySimpson]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

@BigPassiveHulk Great update bro! Looking incredible!

 

[Raptor Rep]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

Powered by @Raptor Labs @Raptor Rep

Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

---

General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

---

Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

incredible update brother keen to see what the weight does

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Offseason Week 35 – Blast Week 4

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Bodyweight: 135.8 kg

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General Overview
Things are tracking fantastically this week. Progressions across all lifts are continuing to come along nicely, and recovery has been improving linearly behind those progressions as well.

I’m definitely still sore after sessions, but it’s a very different type of soreness now—joints in general are feeling significantly better and force production potential feels much higher. Starting to get that comfort with explosive concentrics back again which is a very good sign things are moving in the right direction.

Food has also been going down an absolute treat. Visually I’ve actually leaned out a little further this week, looking drier somehow despite how much I’ve cranked GH, while also being noticeably fuller in basically every body part. Much happier with how things are progressing visually now and pumps in the gym have been phenomenal.

Overall just starting to feel far more “anabolic” in the gym again—more explosive, explosive through concentrics, fuller, and recovering better between sessions.

---

Nutrition
Food remains unchanged currently and digestion has been excellent.

Calories may potentially be pushed next check-in if bodyweight doesn’t move much this week, although I do expect it to climb given the latest escalation in drug load.

At this stage food is still doing exactly what it needs to do—performance is high, pumps are excellent, recovery is improving, and body composition is actually trending cleaner despite the amount of food currently being consumed.

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Cycle Update
Discussions with coach this week went really well and we mapped out the remaining 4–5 months of the gaining phase.

Around September–October the plan will likely be to pull food back into a very mild deficit to begin taking the “cream off the top” of the body fat. Given where drug load, output, and expenditure will be by that point, calories will still remain very high, so the goal will still be continued progression while improving body composition before prep begins.

Current projections are roughly:

• 143–145 kg around September–October
• High 137s to 139s by December/January at the start of prep
• With hopefully only 13-17kg to pull off in prep itself

That said, everything will remain highly reactive based on condition and performance to ensure each phase is executed as optimally as possible.

Today marked the next escalation in drug load:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg (+420mg) ED dosing to blame for random numbers
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg (+525mg)

GH has also been progressively titrated up throughout the week and is currently sitting at:

• 4 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

Total: 9 IU daily.

So far there’s been minimal to no issues with neuropathy or carpal tunnel symptoms. Hands have felt a little tight upon waking the past few mornings, but nothing remotely unmanageable.

Assuming things continue smoothly, the plan from tomorrow is to move to:

• 5 IU AM
• 5 IU PM

and likely hold 10 IU daily for the duration of the push unless recovery and side-effect profile remain exceptionally manageable, in which case I may potentially trial pushing towards 12 IU.

Interestingly, I’ve never really had issues from a blood glucose standpoint and seem to be extremely insulin sensitive regardless of food positioning. Fasted blood glucose generally sits around 4.3–4.7 mmol/L and I occasionally even get natural post-training hypos where BG dips below 3.5.

That actually happened last week—I felt sweaty and shaky post-session, checked to confirm, and sure enough BG was 3.5.

Even at peak calories last year (~7,700 kcal), fasting insulin sat between 7–10 and HbA1c remained at 4.9%, so from a glucose management standpoint I’m not overly concerned with pushing GH further at this stage.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Overall, things are moving extremely well now.

Food is stable, drug load is climbing aggressively, recovery is improving rapidly, and growth is very clearly beginning to ramp up. Over the coming weeks there will likely be a further push in food alongside continued escalation where appropriate.

I’m completely dialled in at the moment and very confident the next time I step on stage will be a huge progression over last season.

Excited to keep pushing and see what unfolds over the coming months.

---

Also curious to hear if anyone has experience using higher doses of R-ALA to help manage GH-related hand neuropathy/carpal tunnel symptoms. Have heard a few people speak positively about it but would be interested in hearing any real-world experiences or insight.

@BigPassiveHulk Solid updates.....

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Hugely impressive update brother. Always a fascinating read on how you are approaching things. What does your diet consist of to help get to the 145kg level?

Thank you brother, if you look to my previous log post I have my full diet outlaid there, it will just be this with more carbs and fats over the next little while as we titrate little by little

This mass blast phase is really working bro you're looking huge and thick!! I think at your doses of AAS with the 12IU you plan on getting too you will grow by the hour

What do you think dropped your BG to 3.5?

I hope so brother! I think literally just the super high carb meal post training with minimal fats so a big glycemic spike and my body just burns through it so fast I go hypo a little while afterwards

135 you're huge and thick super good mass and clean size, really thick legs too love it!

rala for hgh carpal tunnel, havent tried it though I have seen ALA used in cases @BigPassiveHulk

It's an awesome supplement but I need to look into it and was curious if others had an experience with it

@BigPassiveHulk you are looking like an absolute tank. Keep up the good job. The muscles and the lean physique are impressive.

Another impressive update from you. Your physique is looking fantastic. You are absolutely diced and big at the same time. @BigPassiveHulk

Excellent work on this. @BigPassiveHulk I've used AM and PM as a strong dosage. Definitely looking forward to seeing how you like it.

@BigPassiveHulk another damn good update man! You’re killing this!

@BigPassiveHulk Great update bro! Looking incredible!

@BigPassiveHulk Solid updates.....

Thank you guys all so much for the love and support!!!

Soreness is strange. Only this weeks leg session made me a bit sore. I rarely feel it unless I take time off.

I've heard some people are like this, never been the case for me I am absolutely battered after every session

@BigPassiveHulk when it comes to your issue with HGH, you may want to consider taking a break from it once those side effects get too bad because you don't want carpal tunnel issues.

No I agree I have done in the past but if it can be managed well with supplements I would love to be able to expose my body to high levels of igf1 throughout this growth phase to really maximise return on investment in terms of tissue accrual

Bros, that's interesting that you felt sweaty and shaky and then you checked it and your blood glucose was lower. Seems like you got a good read on how your body reacts, but that's good that you're on top of things. @BigPassiveHulk

Luckily very in tune with my body!

incredible update brother keen to see what the weight does

Thank you my good sir, I am keen to see as well!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Offseason Week 36 – Blast Week 5

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Bodyweight: 138.4 kg

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General Overview
Big spike in bodyweight this week, but overall I’m still feeling really good.

The look in the photos is definitely watery/fluidy, but there’s honestly a multitude of reasons why that could be the case this week so I’m not overly concerned by it at this stage.

Training has been absolute madness recently and I’m genuinely loving the whole process right now. Despite the watery look, I feel full as a house and performance is continuing to climb hard.

---

Training and Recovery
Unfortunately this week also came with a bit of a hiccup.

On Monday I absolutely cooked my knee training legs—pretty badly to be honest. It actually felt okay immediately afterwards, but by the time I drove home from the gym it had completely locked up and swollen into full extension. I could barely get into any degree of knee flexion at all without excruciating pain.

Was hobbling around badly enough that I booked myself into the physio the following day. Luckily, it turned out to just be a bad case of patellar tendinopathy and not anything more serious and is coming good, physio just said I need a few weeks off training legs and given me exercises and movements in order to rehab the knee over the coming months seeing him weekly.

That said, outside of the knee itself, recovery systemically has actually been excellent. Even with the higher GH dose making me a little more tired overall, energy levels have noticeably increased and recovery day to day has improved significantly.

Definitely feeling the increased androgen load now.

---

Nutrition
Nutrition wasn’t perfect this week.

Had two off-plan meals where I just exchanged the final meal of the day, so nothing too dramatic there. The bigger issue was after the knee injury—I got high, ordered Krispy Kremes, and ended up smashing 9 donuts which was less than ideal really hahaha.

I did adjust the final two meals worth of carbs to account for it, but obviously fats ended up astronomically over regardless.

All things considered though, it was delicious and I'm back on track now!

---

Cycle Update
Currently sitting at:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg building in
• HGH: 10 IU daily
• 10iu Novorapid w/ pre workout meal
• 10iu Novorapid pre workout
• 12.5mg aromasin daily

There’s definitely a lot of moving parts contributing to the current watery look:

• Missing Telmisartan for 3 days leading into photos
• The knee injury/inflammation
• Pushing GH up to 10 IU
• Higher testosterone load now beginning to start to saturate

Even with all that, I’m actually feeling fantastic overall and am just continuing to closely monitor for any symptoms or side effects from the higher test while the EQ continues to build in the background.

So far though, things have honestly been progressing very well.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Outside of the temporary knee issue and some extra fluid retention this week, things are still moving in a very positive direction.

Bodyweight is climbing aggressively now, recovery is improving, energy is higher, and training performance is going through the roof. Visually there’s definitely some spillover and fluid currently masking things a bit, but underneath it all I can feel the fullness and tissue accrual beginning to ramp up. Some photos attached from pump post training today as Wednesday morning was my worst look this week haha.

Excited to continue pushing and see where the next phase of growth takes things.

 

[Kopite67]

Offseason Week 36 – Blast Week 5

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Bodyweight: 138.4 kg

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General Overview
Big spike in bodyweight this week, but overall I’m still feeling really good.

The look in the photos is definitely watery/fluidy, but there’s honestly a multitude of reasons why that could be the case this week so I’m not overly concerned by it at this stage.

Training has been absolute madness recently and I’m genuinely loving the whole process right now. Despite the watery look, I feel full as a house and performance is continuing to climb hard.

---

Training and Recovery
Unfortunately this week also came with a bit of a hiccup.

On Monday I absolutely cooked my knee training legs—pretty badly to be honest. It actually felt okay immediately afterwards, but by the time I drove home from the gym it had completely locked up and swollen into full extension. I could barely get into any degree of knee flexion at all without excruciating pain.

Was hobbling around badly enough that I booked myself into the physio the following day. Luckily, it turned out to just be a bad case of patellar tendinopathy and not anything more serious and is coming good, physio just said I need a few weeks off training legs and given me exercises and movements in order to rehab the knee over the coming months seeing him weekly.

That said, outside of the knee itself, recovery systemically has actually been excellent. Even with the higher GH dose making me a little more tired overall, energy levels have noticeably increased and recovery day to day has improved significantly.

Definitely feeling the increased androgen load now.

---

Nutrition
Nutrition wasn’t perfect this week.

Had two off-plan meals where I just exchanged the final meal of the day, so nothing too dramatic there. The bigger issue was after the knee injury—I got high, ordered Krispy Kremes, and ended up smashing 9 donuts which was less than ideal really hahaha.

I did adjust the final two meals worth of carbs to account for it, but obviously fats ended up astronomically over regardless.

All things considered though, it was delicious and I'm back on track now!

---

Cycle Update
Currently sitting at:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg building in
• HGH: 10 IU daily
• 10iu Novorapid w/ pre workout meal
• 10iu Novorapid pre workout
• 12.5mg aromasin daily

There’s definitely a lot of moving parts contributing to the current watery look:

• Missing Telmisartan for 3 days leading into photos
• The knee injury/inflammation
• Pushing GH up to 10 IU
• Higher testosterone load now beginning to start to saturate

Even with all that, I’m actually feeling fantastic overall and am just continuing to closely monitor for any symptoms or side effects from the higher test while the EQ continues to build in the background.

So far though, things have honestly been progressing very well.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Outside of the temporary knee issue and some extra fluid retention this week, things are still moving in a very positive direction.

Bodyweight is climbing aggressively now, recovery is improving, energy is higher, and training performance is going through the roof. Visually there’s definitely some spillover and fluid currently masking things a bit, but underneath it all I can feel the fullness and tissue accrual beginning to ramp up. Some photos attached from pump post training today as Wednesday morning was my worst look this week haha.

Excited to continue pushing and see where the next phase of growth takes things.

Hope the knee comes good quickly brother. Still looking awesome, regardless of whatever fluid you are retaining. Grand update as usual

 

[LevButlerov]

It's an awesome supplement but I need to look into it and was curious if others had an experience with it

ALA good for BG levels actually

 

[LevButlerov]

Offseason Week 36 – Blast Week 5

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Bodyweight: 138.4 kg

---

General Overview
Big spike in bodyweight this week, but overall I’m still feeling really good.

The look in the photos is definitely watery/fluidy, but there’s honestly a multitude of reasons why that could be the case this week so I’m not overly concerned by it at this stage.

Training has been absolute madness recently and I’m genuinely loving the whole process right now. Despite the watery look, I feel full as a house and performance is continuing to climb hard.

---

Training and Recovery
Unfortunately this week also came with a bit of a hiccup.

On Monday I absolutely cooked my knee training legs—pretty badly to be honest. It actually felt okay immediately afterwards, but by the time I drove home from the gym it had completely locked up and swollen into full extension. I could barely get into any degree of knee flexion at all without excruciating pain.

Was hobbling around badly enough that I booked myself into the physio the following day. Luckily, it turned out to just be a bad case of patellar tendinopathy and not anything more serious and is coming good, physio just said I need a few weeks off training legs and given me exercises and movements in order to rehab the knee over the coming months seeing him weekly.

That said, outside of the knee itself, recovery systemically has actually been excellent. Even with the higher GH dose making me a little more tired overall, energy levels have noticeably increased and recovery day to day has improved significantly.

Definitely feeling the increased androgen load now.

---

Nutrition
Nutrition wasn’t perfect this week.

Had two off-plan meals where I just exchanged the final meal of the day, so nothing too dramatic there. The bigger issue was after the knee injury—I got high, ordered Krispy Kremes, and ended up smashing 9 donuts which was less than ideal really hahaha.

I did adjust the final two meals worth of carbs to account for it, but obviously fats ended up astronomically over regardless.

All things considered though, it was delicious and I'm back on track now!

---

Cycle Update
Currently sitting at:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg building in
• HGH: 10 IU daily
• 10iu Novorapid w/ pre workout meal
• 10iu Novorapid pre workout
• 12.5mg aromasin daily

There’s definitely a lot of moving parts contributing to the current watery look:

• Missing Telmisartan for 3 days leading into photos
• The knee injury/inflammation
• Pushing GH up to 10 IU
• Higher testosterone load now beginning to start to saturate

Even with all that, I’m actually feeling fantastic overall and am just continuing to closely monitor for any symptoms or side effects from the higher test while the EQ continues to build in the background.

So far though, things have honestly been progressing very well.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Outside of the temporary knee issue and some extra fluid retention this week, things are still moving in a very positive direction.

Bodyweight is climbing aggressively now, recovery is improving, energy is higher, and training performance is going through the roof. Visually there’s definitely some spillover and fluid currently masking things a bit, but underneath it all I can feel the fullness and tissue accrual beginning to ramp up. Some photos attached from pump post training today as Wednesday morning was my worst look this week haha.

Excited to continue pushing and see where the next phase of growth takes things.

you're massive big size and really thick love your back and side chest @BigPassiveHulk almost stage ready looking like this!

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman @bss @Ohdamn

 

[Yuri]

Offseason Week 36 – Blast Week 5

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Bodyweight: 138.4 kg

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General Overview
Big spike in bodyweight this week, but overall I’m still feeling really good.

The look in the photos is definitely watery/fluidy, but there’s honestly a multitude of reasons why that could be the case this week so I’m not overly concerned by it at this stage.

Training has been absolute madness recently and I’m genuinely loving the whole process right now. Despite the watery look, I feel full as a house and performance is continuing to climb hard.

---

Training and Recovery
Unfortunately this week also came with a bit of a hiccup.

On Monday I absolutely cooked my knee training legs—pretty badly to be honest. It actually felt okay immediately afterwards, but by the time I drove home from the gym it had completely locked up and swollen into full extension. I could barely get into any degree of knee flexion at all without excruciating pain.

Was hobbling around badly enough that I booked myself into the physio the following day. Luckily, it turned out to just be a bad case of patellar tendinopathy and not anything more serious and is coming good, physio just said I need a few weeks off training legs and given me exercises and movements in order to rehab the knee over the coming months seeing him weekly.

That said, outside of the knee itself, recovery systemically has actually been excellent. Even with the higher GH dose making me a little more tired overall, energy levels have noticeably increased and recovery day to day has improved significantly.

Definitely feeling the increased androgen load now.

---

Nutrition
Nutrition wasn’t perfect this week.

Had two off-plan meals where I just exchanged the final meal of the day, so nothing too dramatic there. The bigger issue was after the knee injury—I got high, ordered Krispy Kremes, and ended up smashing 9 donuts which was less than ideal really hahaha.

I did adjust the final two meals worth of carbs to account for it, but obviously fats ended up astronomically over regardless.

All things considered though, it was delicious and I'm back on track now!

---

Cycle Update
Currently sitting at:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg building in
• HGH: 10 IU daily
• 10iu Novorapid w/ pre workout meal
• 10iu Novorapid pre workout
• 12.5mg aromasin daily

There’s definitely a lot of moving parts contributing to the current watery look:

• Missing Telmisartan for 3 days leading into photos
• The knee injury/inflammation
• Pushing GH up to 10 IU
• Higher testosterone load now beginning to start to saturate

Even with all that, I’m actually feeling fantastic overall and am just continuing to closely monitor for any symptoms or side effects from the higher test while the EQ continues to build in the background.

So far though, things have honestly been progressing very well.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Outside of the temporary knee issue and some extra fluid retention this week, things are still moving in a very positive direction.

Bodyweight is climbing aggressively now, recovery is improving, energy is higher, and training performance is going through the roof. Visually there’s definitely some spillover and fluid currently masking things a bit, but underneath it all I can feel the fullness and tissue accrual beginning to ramp up. Some photos attached from pump post training today as Wednesday morning was my worst look this week haha.

Excited to continue pushing and see where the next phase of growth takes things.

So grateful for this man right here

 

[bss]

Offseason Week 36 – Blast Week 5

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Bodyweight: 138.4 kg

---

General Overview
Big spike in bodyweight this week, but overall I’m still feeling really good.

The look in the photos is definitely watery/fluidy, but there’s honestly a multitude of reasons why that could be the case this week so I’m not overly concerned by it at this stage.

Training has been absolute madness recently and I’m genuinely loving the whole process right now. Despite the watery look, I feel full as a house and performance is continuing to climb hard.

---

Training and Recovery
Unfortunately this week also came with a bit of a hiccup.

On Monday I absolutely cooked my knee training legs—pretty badly to be honest. It actually felt okay immediately afterwards, but by the time I drove home from the gym it had completely locked up and swollen into full extension. I could barely get into any degree of knee flexion at all without excruciating pain.

Was hobbling around badly enough that I booked myself into the physio the following day. Luckily, it turned out to just be a bad case of patellar tendinopathy and not anything more serious and is coming good, physio just said I need a few weeks off training legs and given me exercises and movements in order to rehab the knee over the coming months seeing him weekly.

That said, outside of the knee itself, recovery systemically has actually been excellent. Even with the higher GH dose making me a little more tired overall, energy levels have noticeably increased and recovery day to day has improved significantly.

Definitely feeling the increased androgen load now.

---

Nutrition
Nutrition wasn’t perfect this week.

Had two off-plan meals where I just exchanged the final meal of the day, so nothing too dramatic there. The bigger issue was after the knee injury—I got high, ordered Krispy Kremes, and ended up smashing 9 donuts which was less than ideal really hahaha.

I did adjust the final two meals worth of carbs to account for it, but obviously fats ended up astronomically over regardless.

All things considered though, it was delicious and I'm back on track now!

---

Cycle Update
Currently sitting at:

• Testosterone Enanthate: 1,260 mg
• Equipoise: 1,050 mg building in
• HGH: 10 IU daily
• 10iu Novorapid w/ pre workout meal
• 10iu Novorapid pre workout
• 12.5mg aromasin daily

There’s definitely a lot of moving parts contributing to the current watery look:

• Missing Telmisartan for 3 days leading into photos
• The knee injury/inflammation
• Pushing GH up to 10 IU
• Higher testosterone load now beginning to start to saturate

Even with all that, I’m actually feeling fantastic overall and am just continuing to closely monitor for any symptoms or side effects from the higher test while the EQ continues to build in the background.

So far though, things have honestly been progressing very well.

---

Current Position and Outlook
Outside of the temporary knee issue and some extra fluid retention this week, things are still moving in a very positive direction.

Bodyweight is climbing aggressively now, recovery is improving, energy is higher, and training performance is going through the roof. Visually there’s definitely some spillover and fluid currently masking things a bit, but underneath it all I can feel the fullness and tissue accrual beginning to ramp up. Some photos attached from pump post training today as Wednesday morning was my worst look this week haha.

Excited to continue pushing and see where the next phase of growth takes things.

Great X frame bro!

 

[Ulter]

No I agree I have done in the past but if it can be managed well with supplements I would love to be able to expose my body to high levels of igf1 throughout this growth phase to really maximise return on investment in terms of tissue accrual

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[Grumpy]

Looking huge bro beast

 

[ceo]

Luckily very in tune with my body!

Bros, that's what you gotta do to be successful.

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Hope the knee comes good quickly brother. Still looking awesome, regardless of whatever fluid you are retaining. Grand update as usual

Thank you so much brother, @Raptor Rep has sorted me out and sent out bpc and tb straight away the champion so hopefully a very quick recovery!

ALA good for BG levels actually

That's what I've always used it for with myself and clients I've just recently heard about the carpal tunnel impacts and was curious

you're massive big size and really thick love your back and side chest @BigPassiveHulk almost stage ready looking like this!

@HarleyGuy @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @waggat @Trenhead3cc
@Grumpy @LH5515 @Yuri @Doctakay @catdadironman @bss @Ohdamn

Thank you bro! Far too fat right now but it's time to push it and really grow and see where we can place next year!

So grateful for this man right here

Thank you beautiful man, blessed to be a part of your life too my friend

Great X frame bro!

Sounds like a good plan.

Looking huge bro beast

Bros, that's what you gotta do to be successful.

Thank you all very much!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

Training Update – Posterior Day Progressions

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This was my first posterior session post knee injury, so unfortunately had to skip hamstring curls this week, but outside of that everything progressed beautifully.

Honestly felt absolutely phenomenal the entire session. Pump was completely out of this world and all lifts continue to trend upwards very consistently. Thought I’d also include the progression tracking from the previous weeks in the new gym so you guys can see how things have been building over time.

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Posterior


Standing Ham Curl
Wk1: 30 kg x 18
Wk2: 35 x 16+1
Wk3: 35 x 19+2
Wk4: 37.5 x 21
Wk5: 40 x 24
Wk6: (knee injury)

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Adductor
Wk1: Stack +30 x 13+1
Wk2: Stack +40 x 11
Wk3: Stack +40 x 11+1
Wk4: Stack +40 x 11+2
Wk5: Stack +50 x 8+2
Wk6: Stack +50 x 9+2

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Seated Nautilus Mid Row
Wk1: Stack +40 kg x 14
Wk2: Stack +45 x 13
Wk3: Stack +50 x 11
Wk4: Stack +50 x 11.5
Wk5: Stack +55 x 10+2
Wk6: Stack +60 x 10+1

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Prime Seal Row


Mid Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 13
Wk2: 3.5 pps x 13+1
Wk3: 4 pps x 9+1
Wk4: 4 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 7+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 8+1


Top Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 14
Wk2: 4 pps x 12
Wk3: 4 pps x 11+2
Wk4: 4.5 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 12+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 13+1

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Kelso Shrug on Prime Seal Row (new addition this week)
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 14

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Cable Bicep Curl (new addition this week)
Wk6: 80 x 16
60 x 16

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DB Curls
Wk1: 17.5 x 12
Wk2: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk3: 20 x 13
15 x 15
Wk4: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk5: 22 x 11
15 x 14
Wk6: 20 x 13
15 x 15

---

Very, very happy with how things are progressing currently. Even with the knee setback this week, output, execution, recovery, and progression quality are all continuing to move in the right direction at a rapid pace.

 

[LevButlerov]

That's what I've always used it for with myself and clients I've just recently heard about the carpal tunnel impacts and was curious

you can test see how it works can you do up a research article on it? if possible
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/forums/community-research.279/
you can read my eq e2 paper here
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/equipoise-boldenone-and-estrogen-control.111055/

 

[LevButlerov]

Training Update – Posterior Day Progressions

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This was my first posterior session post knee injury, so unfortunately had to skip hamstring curls this week, but outside of that everything progressed beautifully.

Honestly felt absolutely phenomenal the entire session. Pump was completely out of this world and all lifts continue to trend upwards very consistently. Thought I’d also include the progression tracking from the previous weeks in the new gym so you guys can see how things have been building over time.

---

Posterior


Standing Ham Curl
Wk1: 30 kg x 18
Wk2: 35 x 16+1
Wk3: 35 x 19+2
Wk4: 37.5 x 21
Wk5: 40 x 24
Wk6: (knee injury)

---

Adductor
Wk1: Stack +30 x 13+1
Wk2: Stack +40 x 11
Wk3: Stack +40 x 11+1
Wk4: Stack +40 x 11+2
Wk5: Stack +50 x 8+2
Wk6: Stack +50 x 9+2

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Seated Nautilus Mid Row
Wk1: Stack +40 kg x 14
Wk2: Stack +45 x 13
Wk3: Stack +50 x 11
Wk4: Stack +50 x 11.5
Wk5: Stack +55 x 10+2
Wk6: Stack +60 x 10+1

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Prime Seal Row


Mid Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 13
Wk2: 3.5 pps x 13+1
Wk3: 4 pps x 9+1
Wk4: 4 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 7+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 8+1


Top Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 14
Wk2: 4 pps x 12
Wk3: 4 pps x 11+2
Wk4: 4.5 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 12+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 13+1

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Kelso Shrug on Prime Seal Row (new addition this week)
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 14

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Cable Bicep Curl (new addition this week)
Wk6: 80 x 16
60 x 16

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DB Curls
Wk1: 17.5 x 12
Wk2: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk3: 20 x 13
15 x 15
Wk4: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk5: 22 x 11
15 x 14
Wk6: 20 x 13
15 x 15

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Very, very happy with how things are progressing currently. Even with the knee setback this week, output, execution, recovery, and progression quality are all continuing to move in the right direction at a rapid pace.

your tris are insane huge very impressive!
truly champion arms!

 

[BigPassiveHulk]

you can test see how it works can you do up a research article on it? if possible
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/forums/community-research.279/
you can read my eq e2 paper here
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/equipoise-boldenone-and-estrogen-control.111055/

Bro genuinely this took me back, what a read! Impressive work, I will comment on this and share my experience in more detail with bloodwork accompanying on this thread when I have a little more time as would love to discuss this further with you and @Allupfromhere as both of your opinions on this were fascinating! Thank you for directing me there and for your insights into this as the discussion regarding mechanics is extremely interesting

your tris are insane huge very impressive!
truly champion arms!

Thank you brother!

 

[ceo]

Thank you so much brother, @Raptor Rep has sorted me out and sent out bpc and tb straight away the champion so hopefully a very quick recovery!


That's what I've always used it for with myself and clients I've just recently heard about the carpal tunnel impacts and was curious


Thank you bro! Far too fat right now but it's time to push it and really grow and see where we can place next year!


Thank you beautiful man, blessed to be a part of your life too my friend





Thank you all very much!

Bros, EVO family, respect. Keep it up.

 

[Raptor Rep]

Training Update – Posterior Day Progressions

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This was my first posterior session post knee injury, so unfortunately had to skip hamstring curls this week, but outside of that everything progressed beautifully.

Honestly felt absolutely phenomenal the entire session. Pump was completely out of this world and all lifts continue to trend upwards very consistently. Thought I’d also include the progression tracking from the previous weeks in the new gym so you guys can see how things have been building over time.

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Posterior


Standing Ham Curl
Wk1: 30 kg x 18
Wk2: 35 x 16+1
Wk3: 35 x 19+2
Wk4: 37.5 x 21
Wk5: 40 x 24
Wk6: (knee injury)

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Adductor
Wk1: Stack +30 x 13+1
Wk2: Stack +40 x 11
Wk3: Stack +40 x 11+1
Wk4: Stack +40 x 11+2
Wk5: Stack +50 x 8+2
Wk6: Stack +50 x 9+2

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Seated Nautilus Mid Row
Wk1: Stack +40 kg x 14
Wk2: Stack +45 x 13
Wk3: Stack +50 x 11
Wk4: Stack +50 x 11.5
Wk5: Stack +55 x 10+2
Wk6: Stack +60 x 10+1

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Prime Seal Row


Mid Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 13
Wk2: 3.5 pps x 13+1
Wk3: 4 pps x 9+1
Wk4: 4 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 7+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 8+1


Top Pin
Wk1: 3 pps x 14
Wk2: 4 pps x 12
Wk3: 4 pps x 11+2
Wk4: 4.5 pps x 12
Wk5: 4.5 pps x 12+1
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 13+1

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Kelso Shrug on Prime Seal Row (new addition this week)
Wk6: 4.5 pps x 14

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Cable Bicep Curl (new addition this week)
Wk6: 80 x 16
60 x 16

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DB Curls
Wk1: 17.5 x 12
Wk2: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk3: 20 x 13
15 x 15
Wk4: 20 x 12
15 x 13
Wk5: 22 x 11
15 x 14
Wk6: 20 x 13
15 x 15

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Very, very happy with how things are progressing currently. Even with the knee setback this week, output, execution, recovery, and progression quality are all continuing to move in the right direction at a rapid pace.

hoping for a speedy recovery brother

looking massive