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@OceanView just reviewing your diet closely, so if I get it right, your carbs majority are around training?
training is very good volume, did you open or close with cardio?TRAINING:
Last night was Chest, Triceps, Abs and Calves.
Flat DB Press:
8 rep target, deep stretch to 3/4 lockout.
Set 1= 100x8
Set 2= 105x8
Set 3= 110x6 (last rep super slow negative)
Incline BB Press:
8 Rep target, stop 2" inches above chest, explode to 3/4 lockout.
Set 1= 205x8
Set 2= 215x8
Set 3= 225x7
Weighted Dip /ss/ Stretch Push-ups:
Rep target for dips was 10, followed by stretch push-ups to failure.
Set 1= 45×10 +15 pushups
Set 2= 45x9 +13 pushups
Set 3= 45×7+5 bodyweight dips +10pushups
Set 4= 45×7+5 bodyweight dips +9 pushups
Cable Bentover Tricep Extensions:
Rep target was 12.
Set 1= 140x14
Set 2= 145x13
Set 3= 145×13
Set 4= 145x13
Kettle Bell Tate Press:
Rep target was 12-15.
Set 1= 26lbx12
Set 2= 26x15
Set 3= 26x12
Set 4= 26x12
This set was then followed immediately by a loaded tricep stretch. 40 second stretch on each tricep x2. Held 40lb dumbell in overhead tricep extension position. Sat and suffered lol
Hanging Leg Raises:
Wore 5lb ankle weights for these.
Set 1= 24
Set 2= 20
Set 3= 20
Set 4= 19
Seated Calf Raises:
Rep target of 10. Slow controlled negative, 1 second in the hole, explode to 3/4 of concentric.
Set 1= 120x10
Set 2= 120x10
Set 3= 120x9
Set 4= 120x8 +3 partials out of the bottom.
The maple syrup and pork are eaten at the same time, but I eat the pork alone and I mix the syrup in with my oats. Great combo though And yes I do consume majority of my carbs in the periworkout window.@OceanView just reviewing your diet closely, so if I get it right, your carbs majority are around training?
also are you eating pork with maple syrup same time like a true Canadian or you splitting that out? sorry bro I had to make the Canadian and Maple syrup joke
I have a stationary bike at home so I'll do 30-40 mins fasted cardio each morning, then train in the night. I may walk on Incline for 10-15 mins pre training to get the blood flowing and help my pre meal digest before getting started.training is very good volume, did you open or close with cardio?
and no planks Or they not listed?
I would try to have pork and maple syrup space out a bit bro if you can, so you get the fats away from sugar spikeThe maple syrup and pork are eaten at the same time, but I eat the pork alone and I mix the syrup in with my oats. Great combo though And yes I do consume majority of my carbs in the periworkout window.
I have a stationary bike at home so I'll do 30-40 mins fasted cardio each morning, then train in the night. I may walk on Incline for 10-15 mins pre training to get the blood flowing and help my pre meal digest before getting started.
I haven't done planks in years, I find they iritate my shoulders. Maybe I'll give them another shot.
Noted! Pork and syrup not good together lol my ancestors are going to be rolling in their graves lol thanks for pointing that out in all seriousness though.I would try to have pork and maple syrup space out a bit bro if you can, so you get the fats away from sugar spike
cardio add that to the list bro
and planks irritate your shoulder really?
100% Raw/Unpasteurized Organic for both. I get the honey from local bee keepers. Gotta support the small guysas long as the honey and maple syrup are 100% raw then you are g2g.
I would do 10min pre 10min posts, but you're doing cardio daily as well right?Noted! Pork and syrup not good together lol my ancestors are going to be rolling in their graves lol thanks for pointing that out in all seriousness though.
How much cardio would you recommend and would you do pre or post training?
As for planks, I have no idea why, then again I haven't tried in years. I'll see how they feel. I'll toss then in at a short duration tonight when I do abs.
30-40 mins cardio daily in the morning as soon as I wake up.I would do 10min pre 10min posts, but you're doing cardio daily as well right?
Planks lets see how you feel bro
@OceanView if you do 30-40 , pump in 10/10 pre post cardio then30-40 mins cardio daily in the morning as soon as I wake up.
Just finished tonight's training session, tossed in a 2 min plank at the end of abs and not a problem. No pain like I remember! Going to add them in on the regular. Do you go for failure or a set time? Is it something to progressively overload?
Will do brother on both the cardio and planks! Truly appreciate all the guidance.@OceanView if you do 30-40 , pump in 10/10 pre post cardio then
on planks, 1 min front and 1 min each side to start
EVO family is here to help you bro keep sharingWill do brother on both the cardio and planks! Truly appreciate all the guidance.
@OceanView awesome log right here!STATS:
28 year old Male, 5'8", currently 207lbs fasted (4 weeks ago when bulk started I weighed 195lbs). Approx. 12-14% bf.
Previous PED experience: Sustanon up to 500mg/wk, Test E up to 800mg/wk, Deca up to 600mg/wk, NPP up to 200mg/wk, Tren A up to 350mg/wk. Plus a handful of orals (Winstrol, Anavar, Tbol, Anadrol).
DIET:
I'm 4 weeks deep into phase 1 of my bulk. My current caloric intake is 4,000 cals on training days, and 3,500 on recovery/rest days. The macro breakdown fluctuates day to day slightly but on average we are looking at: P=300-320g, C=500-550g, F=80g.
My diet consists of all the basic staples. Protein comes from chicken, beef (ground, heart, steaks), pork tenderloin, tilapia, salmon/rainbow trout. I also get a bit of extra protein from cottage cheese and greek yogurt, as well as eggs/egg whites, and whey Isolate. My main carb sources are rice, oats and potatos. Fruit here and there as well as honey and dates, however those are usually reserved for periworkout. My fats mostly come from my meat sources, except for a little that comes from natural peanut butter or seeds.
TRAINING/CARDIO:
I really enjoy following John Meadow's programs. I'll tweak them here or there to fine tune them towards what works best for me, but overall I find them to be an excellent tool. For this bulk I'm planning on following John's high frequency plan "Onslaught". This program is 12 weeks long and is broken into 3, 4 week blocks. Each week for each block will look like this:
(High frequency legs)
1-Quad focused legs, abs, calves.
2-Chest, tri's, abs, calves.
3-Shoulders, abs, calves.
4-Hams focused legs, abs, calves.
5-Back, Biceps.
6-Glute focused legs, calves.
7-Recovery
(High frequency back)
1-Back, abs, calves.
2-Legs, abs, calves.
3-Chest, shoulders, calves.
4-Back, abs, calves.
5-Triceps, biceps.
6-Back, abs.
7-Recovery.
(This block can also be modified easily to add in another recovery day on day 5 by adding Triceps to day 3 with chest and biceps to day 4. This is something I'm really considering doing.)
The last block is high frequency chest and shoulders, which looks like this:
1-Chest, shoulders, abs, calves.
2-Back, abs, calves.
3-Tri's, bi's, abs, calves.
4-Chest, shoulders, abs, calves.
5-Legs, abs.
6-Chest, shoulders, calves.
7-Recovery.
Along with training I also do 30 mins fasted cardio every morning on my stationary bike. On recovery days I enjoy adding an additional 30 mins Incline walking on treadmill. I do this to maintain my cardiovascular health, as well as it allows me to eat more while minimizing fat gain (I LOVE to eat! I was a fat kid). I try to maintain a high level of NEAT throughout my days as well. As my bulk progresses I also enjoy having the option of pulling cardio out, instead of always having to rely on upping calories.
SLEEP:
This is the topic I think I have the most trouble with. I am a father to 2 young children. For me this means I can't train until they go to sleep (usually in the gym between 8pm-11pm). Then I'm up at 9am the latest. Post training I'll usually be home around 11, start eating my post workout meal around 1120 (usually it's a huge meal), that takes to midnight by the time I'm done eating. I'll sit up to let my food digest for a bit before hitting the bed at between 1245-130am. It doesn't take me long to fall asleep, but I'm usually up a couple of times to take a pee. The absolute most sleep I'm getting is 7 hours per night. This is a subject I'm working to improve in the next couple of weeks/ months.
PED's/SUPPLEMENTS:
Right now at 4 weeks in on phase 1 I'm running 400mg/wk Test E and 200mg/wk of NPP. For the first few weeks I was also taking 25mg of anadrol pre workout, but I just dropped that. I'm planning to keep these dosages for the rest of phase 1 (12 weeks total). After a period of re-evaluation/ deload, phase 2 will be a long, steady build. Aiming for a 20-24 week push. I also plan to swap out the NPP for Deca. Dosages in phase 2 would be 750mg/wk Test E and 450mg/wk Deca. I have plenty of exemestane on hand and some prami just in case but based on previous experience I'll more than likely only be using the exemestane (12.5mg EOD). Other non PED Supplements I take are: Fish Oil, P5P, Berberine, Chromium, Digestive enzymes, Vitamin E, NAC, Zinc, Iodine, D3, K2, Magnesium, Creatine and Potassium.
PLANNED CYCLE:
•Phase 1 (12 weeks):
Test E 400mg/wk (1-12)
NPP 200mg/wk (1-12)
Anadrol 25mg/day (1-4)
•Phase 2 (24 weeks)
Test E 750mg/wk (1-24)
Deca 450mg/wk (1-24)
Possibly an oral to finish off the last 4 weeks.
Love me some pork belly with maple syrup to crisp it@OceanView just reviewing your diet closely, so if I get it right, your carbs majority are around training?
also are you eating pork with maple syrup same time like a true Canadian or you splitting that out? sorry bro I had to make the Canadian and Maple syrup joke
must be a UK thing broLove me some pork belly with maple syrup to crisp it
Appreciate you and all the members providing guidance. EVOfam is the bestThanks for putting up the pictures.
You got a solid build, we just have to work on tightening things up from here.