Approved Log First Recomp Cut Cycle Log

[LevButlerov]

@LevButlerov Point taken, Any suggestions on the fat grams per day with my current macros?

50-70 fat is fine

 

[Jonmarc]

With the end in sight for this cycle I am starting to think ahead for the next go. I can’t start the next run until September/October due to work and bloods to stay on my prescription TRT. My summer workload will likely keep me within 5-10 pounds of my finished body weight with a maintenance phase through July and August.

Looking like I can squeeze in another 14-16 weeks before needing to come back down. This would time perfectly with my typical bulking/growth season. That gives me about 10-12 weeks on a normal TRT dose,

Currently thinking of trying 350-400mg test cypionate while on the bulk. My thought process is the cut went extremely well once e2 was figured out. I lean on the higher aromatizing side and I am not quite ready for the 2nd injectable to manage e2 like EQ, Primo, or Mast. Thoughts on this?

I am also sitting on a supply of Tbol that I would like to use at some point. After that I won’t be buying any more orals.

 

[LevButlerov]

With the end in sight for this cycle I am starting to think ahead for the next go. I can’t start the next run until September/October due to work and bloods to stay on my prescription TRT. My summer workload will likely keep me within 5-10 pounds of my finished body weight with a maintenance phase through July and August.

Looking like I can squeeze in another 14-16 weeks before needing to come back down. This would time perfectly with my typical bulking/growth season. That gives me about 10-12 weeks on a normal TRT dose,

Currently thinking of trying 350-400mg test cypionate while on the bulk. My thought process is the cut went extremely well once e2 was figured out. I lean on the higher aromatizing side and I am not quite ready for the 2nd injectable to manage e2 like EQ, Primo, or Mast. Thoughts on this?

I am also sitting on a supply of Tbol that I would like to use at some point. After that I won’t be buying any more orals.

you can start going with TRT and add peptides right for now until sept, you consider it?

for sept you can go with Test with eq nice one!

 

[Jonmarc]

@LevButlerov

Not sure I am ready for EQ, not looking to be a contest bodybuilder just yet. Completely happy with the Jacked Dad look for now. This journey started for performance over aesthetics which I know EQ can help. 3rd/4th cycle that becomes more of a possibility for sure.

What peptides would you recommend? I know a decent bit about them but never really considered them with the exception of Reta.

 

[LevButlerov]

@LevButlerov

Not sure I am ready for EQ, not looking to be a contest bodybuilder just yet. Completely happy with the Jacked Dad look for now. This journey started for performance over aesthetics which I know EQ can help. 3rd/4th cycle that becomes more of a possibility for sure.

What peptides would you recommend? I know a decent bit about them but never really considered them with the exception of Reta.

eq is more of e2 control tbh but its not required @Jonmarc doing test+hgh is just fine as well

peptides, GLP1 for sure like retatrutide and SLU PP 332 is a good one for you read this over @Jonmarc
https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...inistration-routes-dosing-and-reviews.109779/

 

[Jonmarc]

@LevButlerov You definitely have me thinking more about trying some peptides. I appreciate all of the guidance you have given, definitely been a big help on the learning curve with this cycle. Pretty excited for the next.

Slu-pp: What’s recommended oral or injectable and at what doses? What supplier is best for domestic shipping in US?

EQ: If I were to consider EQ on the next round. What’s a good starting point if I go with 400 test cypionate per week?

 

[LevButlerov]

@LevButlerov You definitely have me thinking more about trying some peptides. I appreciate all of the guidance you have given, definitely been a big help on the learning curve with this cycle. Pretty excited for the next.

Slu-pp: What’s recommended oral or injectable and at what doses? What supplier is best for domestic shipping in US?

EQ: If I were to consider EQ on the next round. What’s a good starting point if I go with 400 test cypionate per week?

I suggest you get all peptides from USA made Umbrella labs https://umbrellalabs.is @Jonmarc

SLU PP go oral if you can easier tbh

eq i would say 100mgs to start with 400mgs start

 

[Jonmarc]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18

Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

 

[LevButlerov]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

you're much leaner in the new pic amazing

love the pull ups and planks keep going hard!

 

[stevesmi]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

@Jonmarc give you a lot of credit on this. The skull crushers look really good and so do the planks. Keep up the good work.

 

[2Thick]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

Those planks are definitely no joke. Holding them for over a minute is impressive. @Jonmarc

 

[Ulter]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

Looks like you're doing a fantastic job on this. @Jonmarc really enjoy reading the skull crushers and really enjoy seeing that you are doing those pull-ups as well.

 

[Mobster]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living

Did that for months back in the day

 

[ROIDDERS]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

Really like a good solid core training session. Honestly you can do a lot of damage just on pull-ups and just on planks for the day. You don't even have to do anything else and you did on top of it. @Jonmarc

 

[RoySimpson]

Had a crazy week at work last week with training, cafeteria food, and dorm room like living. I was unable to accurately track macros or calories. Focused on high protein foods and did my best with the little control I had. Came back up 3 pounds but this seems to be mostly water weight, I look and feel full. Muscle bellies are popping but I don’t look quite as cut likely a flux in carbs. I did manage to get into the gym for four days but a different routine.

With all that going on this week is going extremely well. Day 1 was strong with back & bi’s. Today’s Chest and tri was absurd. I felt strong, had lots of endurance, and the reps were through the roof.

Day 2 - Chest/ Tri
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 at 5:07am

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lbs x 15 [Warmup]
Set 2: 185 lbs x 10
Set 3: 185 lbs x 10
Set 4: 185 lbs x 10
Set 5: 135 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Butterfly (Pec Deck)
Set 1: 190 lbs x 13
Set 2: 190 lbs x 13
Set 3: 190 lbs x 10
Set 4: 115 lbs x 10 [Drop]

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 205 lbs x 14
Set 2: 205 lbs x 13
Set 3: 205 lbs x 11
Set 4: 135 lbs x 13 [Drop]

Crossover High
Set 1: 70 lbs x 14
Set 2: 70 lbs x 14
Set 3: 70 lbs x 14
Set 4: 40 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 155 lbs x 13
Set 2: 155 lbs x 13
Set 3: 155 lbs x 12

Triceps Pushdown
Set 1: 140 lbs x 18
View attachment 241941View attachment 241942Set 2: 150 lbs x 12
Set 3: 150 lbs x 14
Set 4: 70 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Skullcrusher (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 13
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15
Set 3: 50 lbs x 15
Set 4: 30 lbs x 15 [Drop]

Plank
Set 1: 1min 1s
Set 2: 1min 2s
Set 3: 1min 1s

Pull Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 9 reps

I added two photos, the one is my 1 year transformation the other is my Chest - Tri volume tracking on Hevy.

Two weeks left of the cut and things are going well.

@Jonmarc Looking great bro! Hard work pays off!