Monday 09/02/2026
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Update
Day 43 Lean Build Phase
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference"
Not the best weekend following the news received Friday night, however life will always continue to throw challenges at you so it's important you build resilience and mental strength to have the ability to support those around you that need it. But. It equally important to not forget about yourself as if you don't look after #1, you wont be able to look after the love ones around you.
I managed to get into the gym this weekend, as generally stick to the plan for now. This will become more and more difficult as the week goes on and we leave for overseas end of the week for at least 6 weeks. Defiantly will not be travelling with all my supplements and PEDs internationally, especially to middle east, so will likely throw some test in the vitamin bag and run a mini test only maintenance block while away, training as much as possible, but with no agenda other than keeping conditioned and healthy as much as possible.
With respect to current update, coach and I have been trying to pull apart all training, nutrition, supplement/PED and ancillary variables this weekend which may have been implemented over the last 3 weeks - which has seen my scale weight increase by 6-7kg during this period due to significant water retention. Mainly in face, ankles and stomach (bloating).
Training schedule increased from 5 to 6 day split 3 weeks ago, as did PED dosage slightly. It also lines up with when i returned to work. Could simply be a response to these additional stressor & may settle without any adjustments at all. However have been having some GI distress / digestive issues and inconsistent bowl movements, so we are focusing on food at this point (although no change to menu or large increases to calories).
Currently cosmetic only and likely an inflammatory response (to something). BP both AM/PM has been optimum, no issues with libido, energy/mood/gym performance has been normal, pumps in gym have been great, no irritability in nipples so we are not convinced its an Estrogen issues. Booked in for bloods tomorrow to get a good overall picture of health and will make adjustments from there.
Scale weight is yet to "settle". Has progressively increased daily throughout the last two or so weeks - so waiting for this also.
THAT SAID - With all the family news, water retention and everything else a busy father of three has to deal with on a day by day basis, training was absolutely

this weekend. A little aggressive, angry, each rep/set executed with purpose and focus. I've log these below together, as i am unsure when I'll have the chance to jump on for my next log.
Nutrition has been 90%. Stress generally hasn't helped with consistency here. But doing my best to prep food and stay on track.
BP this morning - 124/78
Fasted scale weight - 87.5kg
Supplementation
Morning:
- Fish Oil 1800mg
- VitD3 5000iu
- Selenium 200mcg
- Vit B Complex 500mcg
- Creatine 10g
- NAC 2g & Milk Thistle 45k
- Vitamin K
Pre & Intra workout
- L-Carnitine 600mg (injected 1 hr pre workout) + 50g carb pre workout meal
- Pre-workout mix (Pump Juice + Glycerol additive 6000mg + t-spoon pink salt)
- Intra- workout: Staminade 30g Carbs (circa 100kcal)
Evening:
- Zinc 40mg
- Magnesium Glycinate 500mg
- Astaxanthin 6mg
- NAC 2g & Milk Thistle 45k
- Melatonin 2mg (as required)
- Valerian forte 2000mg
- Psyllium husk 10g
Performance Enhancement (Updated)
- Test E 450mg per week (65mg daily) - @shadow labs
- Mast E 250mg per week (34mg daily) - @shadow labs
- Retatrutide 3mg per week (1.5mg x 2 weekly - Mon / Thurs) - @shadow labs
- HGH 4IU (daily before bed) - @shadow labs
- GHK-CU 2IU (ED Morning) - Not-sponsored.
Nutrition
Minor adjustment over the next few days to assist with digestion and bloat. Lowering protein slightly. Increasing fats. Carbs to stay as high as possible due to the largest training load.
Target Calories - 2800Kcal (200P, 80F, 325C).
Training
Sunday (08/02/2026) - Shoulders and Arms
DB laterals raises 1 x 15-20 reps + 5 sec rest pause (+ 1 feeler set)
- 15kg x 18 reps + 15 x 6 reps (+ 3 straight arm partials)
SA DB supported Upright Row 2 working sets x 15-20reps
- 20kg x 17 reps
- 20kg x 15 reps
Incline bench DB front raises 2 working sets x 15-20 reps
- 10kg x 16 reps
- 10kg x 15 reps
Tricep cable bar press down 2 x 15-20 reps
- 32.5kg x 18 reps
- 32.5kg x 15 reps + 25kg x 8 reps (drop)
Incline Close Grip Bench press (tri focused) 2 working sets x 8-10reps (+ 1 feeler set)
- 75kg x 10 reps
- 75kg x 8 reps
Preacher curls 2 working sets x 8-10 reps (plate loaded) (+ 1 feeler sets)
- 30kg x 10 reps
- 35kg x 8 reps + drop set 20kg x 8 reps
Lat pulldown behind head biceps curls 2 working sets 8-10 reps
- 27.5kg x 12 reps
- 32kg x 8 reps + drop set 20kg x 8 reps
DB lateral raise 1 x 15-20 reps + 2 x 5sec rest/pause
- 14kg x 15 reps + 14kg x 7 reps + 14kg x 5 reps + 3 straight arm partials
Core - tricep rope crunches 2 sets @ 40kg x 15 reps
20mins incline walk 5.5km/hr @ 7% incline
Monday (09/02/2026) - Lower 2
Walking lunges 12 steps (ES) x 2 sets warm up - 12kg DB (ES)
Seated Hamstring Curls 4 working sets x 8-12 reps + 10 sec rest / pause on final
- 75kg x 12 reps
- 75kg x 12 reps
- 82k x 10 reps
- 82k x 8 reps + 82kg x 5 reps
Smith machine Hip Thrust 2 x working sets 8-12 reps (+ 2 feeler sets)
- 140kg x 10 reps with 2 second pause at stretch position
- 160kg x 8 reps with 2 second pause at stretch position (failed on rep 10)
Leg Press 2 working sets x 12-15 reps (+ 2 feeler sets)
- 150kg ES (300kg total) x 14 reps
- 150kg ES (300kg total) x 12 reps + rest / pause + 5 extra reps
Close foot goblet squat (quad focused) squats 2 working set x 6-8 reps
- 50kg x 8 reps
- 50kg x 8 reps
Smith machine calf raise 3 working set x 8-12 reps + partials on last set
- 110kg x 10 reps
- 110kg x 10 reps
- 110kg x 8 reps + 3 partials
Decline weights Russian twist 2 x 8-10 reps
- 20kg plate x 10 reps (each side)
- 20kg plate x 8 reps (each side)
Quick plug to
@CladHQ. Have jumped onto his Injectable L-Carnitine over the past week. Absolute


. No PIP. Energy / Sweat Awesome. Best I've used.
As always - thank you to the performance team
@shadow labs. Always in my corner, following the journey and supporting me however i need.
Much love EVO family

Will post bloods once received. Next Log update.... TBC, but will try to stay in touch and follow everyone's progress as much as possible.