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Hi all,
Starting this log after your advice a few days ago, so most of what I am adding here was part of the original post.
TLDR: I m going up a weight class (from 89 to 105kg). I normally stand at 92-93kg without having to overthink it, on a maintenance diet of 3000 cal and 180-200g protein. I regularly see a doctor and supplement whatever needs to be supplemented according to my blood tests (on point). I am disciplined, train hard and stick to my diet and overall routine. I did two 60-day cycles (Anadrol and Anavar, separately) along with a permanent TRT of 200mg week. Since December 2023, I ve been up to 350mg/week Test C. From February, I will stack Deca and possibly Anadrol or Dianabol. Everything, from diet to bloods to TRT to stacks, is supervised by a sports medicine doctor. Yet he is specialised in bodybuilding so I wonder if there is anything I could tweak since my goal is strenght. Suggestions welcome, and thanks for reading.
I was always active and got serious into strength training about 3 years ago, trying different styles to see what s what (crossfit, powerlifting, then strongman). I m 39 yo at 5'11, 210 and about 16-18 bf. My first try at a comp was static monsters (strongman show consisting of top singles : log clean and press; axle deadlift) a few months ago. I did reasonably well and met my goals, so I m now preparing for next year.
I regularly see a sports medicine doctor who put me on TRT since May 2022 with a 100mg gel (natural test at 300 at that point, then 550). In May 2023, I started with 200mg test c / week (test went up to 850-900). During the summer, I took anadrol (60mg day for 60 days) alongside the regular trt. Starting in October, I took anavar (20mg day for 60 days). Bloods in December were on point apart from a mild change in LDL that went from excellent to good, but my doctor indicated this is not a big deal and likely due to recent anavar usage. I also get a diet plan which I follow reasonably well, my sleep schedule is on point and alcohol consumption is minimal (I d say 3-4 times month, about 2-4 glasses of beer or wine max, if at all). I do a shitload of lab tests every 90-120 days following my doctor's requests. My goal is to stay healthy and active in the long run so I m not after anything crazy, but I am willing to compromise here and there since I really enjoy training hard and focusing on amateur level comps.
I am currently going up a weight class (from 90 to 105kg; 198 to 231 pounds) over 12 months (since November). Not reaching peak body weight is not an issue; it will be my heaviest ever so I will check how my body reacts along the way. The first few months of 2024 will be very intense work wise so any changes will be incremental. I do not want to lose body fat at all, as I had way more injuries during heavy lifting when on lower BF levels.
I have no issues with my diet and I can eat the same things over and over. Advice welcome. Rice, mince meat/chicken and leafy greens are a staple. Same as eggs and potatoes. I cook the rice with coconut milk for added fat and taste. I regularly add oats (either with yoghurt or blended with whey) to keep the bowel happy, and take about 4g-6g of fish oil per day. During this happy bulking stage, I can finish my day with substantial pieces of cheesecake. It s a basque style cheesecake that I bake myself, so it has less sugar, no crust and no additives. I know my diet nets about 3500-4000 cal and 200g protein per day because this is the info I get from my doctor, but I never bothered calculating macros other than keeping track of my protein. When life gets in the way, I normally end up eating less calories (sometimes much less) but I always try to maintain the protein intake stable. Weight has been going slightly up (from 90kg by the end of October up to 94-95 kg right now) without noticeable change in terms of body composition.
Since I m moving up, the first 12 months of my training have focused on hypertrophy (currently on week 7). I hit the gym 4 times per week for 100-120 min sessions plus whatever mobility and warmup I do. Going to the gym means cycling for about 5 miles / 8km in the flat each way. This would amount to too much cardio during the heavy weeks, so I cycle in and take the public transport out.
I won't post the full training routine out of respect for my coach, who provides tailored stuff on a weekly basis. The split right now is day 1 lower body, day 2 press, rest, day 3 lower body (same routine as day 1), day 4 pull, two days rest. This results in about 32-36 sets per week for each main body part. Results have been great so I don't want to change this. Hypertrophy training will go on until February for a total of 12 weeks with the aim of hitting an average BW of 96kg.
From there, I will switch to strength training over the course again of 12 weeks. The strength season is hard, sometimes brutal, so if I can add stuff to keep me going without screwing my health, I am open to doing it. A sample day would total 3-4 hours in the gym (mind that rest periods get much longer, 5+ minutes) and I normally take one or two short breaks to eat something, like a carb shake or a 200-cal protein bar. I also take 1-2g of kosher salt before training and this definitely helps me keep going on the long days. Since intensity and stimulus will change sharply, I will stack PEDs on top of my (no longer "just") TRT. I m cruising so there is no PCT involved, although I will probably go down on Test C a bit at some point:
- From December until Februrary (12 weeks total): 350mg Test C per week taken as 250mg every 5 days, plus 0.5mg anastrozole on the day of injection (as prescribed by my doctor; keeping estradiol under control due to previous mild gyno symptoms without taking it down too sharply).
- From February (12-16 weeks, still to be decided): 350mg Test C + 350mc Deca (250mg every 5 days as usual) + Anadrol 60mg, plus whatever drugs he recommends to deal with sides (definitely some kidney stuff as before). This is my doctor's plan subject to my training results and bloods.
I looking forward to the joint support users report from Deca. Also, I had stomach issues with Anadrol before so I wonder if I should do Dianabol instead, or Turinabol as someone suggested in my previous thread. Lastly, should I bite the bullet and do Tren maybe, or is it overkill?
I am currently based in the US and using napsgear domestic delivery.
Happy to hear what you think about all this. Thanks for reading!
Starting this log after your advice a few days ago, so most of what I am adding here was part of the original post.
TLDR: I m going up a weight class (from 89 to 105kg). I normally stand at 92-93kg without having to overthink it, on a maintenance diet of 3000 cal and 180-200g protein. I regularly see a doctor and supplement whatever needs to be supplemented according to my blood tests (on point). I am disciplined, train hard and stick to my diet and overall routine. I did two 60-day cycles (Anadrol and Anavar, separately) along with a permanent TRT of 200mg week. Since December 2023, I ve been up to 350mg/week Test C. From February, I will stack Deca and possibly Anadrol or Dianabol. Everything, from diet to bloods to TRT to stacks, is supervised by a sports medicine doctor. Yet he is specialised in bodybuilding so I wonder if there is anything I could tweak since my goal is strenght. Suggestions welcome, and thanks for reading.
I was always active and got serious into strength training about 3 years ago, trying different styles to see what s what (crossfit, powerlifting, then strongman). I m 39 yo at 5'11, 210 and about 16-18 bf. My first try at a comp was static monsters (strongman show consisting of top singles : log clean and press; axle deadlift) a few months ago. I did reasonably well and met my goals, so I m now preparing for next year.
I regularly see a sports medicine doctor who put me on TRT since May 2022 with a 100mg gel (natural test at 300 at that point, then 550). In May 2023, I started with 200mg test c / week (test went up to 850-900). During the summer, I took anadrol (60mg day for 60 days) alongside the regular trt. Starting in October, I took anavar (20mg day for 60 days). Bloods in December were on point apart from a mild change in LDL that went from excellent to good, but my doctor indicated this is not a big deal and likely due to recent anavar usage. I also get a diet plan which I follow reasonably well, my sleep schedule is on point and alcohol consumption is minimal (I d say 3-4 times month, about 2-4 glasses of beer or wine max, if at all). I do a shitload of lab tests every 90-120 days following my doctor's requests. My goal is to stay healthy and active in the long run so I m not after anything crazy, but I am willing to compromise here and there since I really enjoy training hard and focusing on amateur level comps.
I am currently going up a weight class (from 90 to 105kg; 198 to 231 pounds) over 12 months (since November). Not reaching peak body weight is not an issue; it will be my heaviest ever so I will check how my body reacts along the way. The first few months of 2024 will be very intense work wise so any changes will be incremental. I do not want to lose body fat at all, as I had way more injuries during heavy lifting when on lower BF levels.
I have no issues with my diet and I can eat the same things over and over. Advice welcome. Rice, mince meat/chicken and leafy greens are a staple. Same as eggs and potatoes. I cook the rice with coconut milk for added fat and taste. I regularly add oats (either with yoghurt or blended with whey) to keep the bowel happy, and take about 4g-6g of fish oil per day. During this happy bulking stage, I can finish my day with substantial pieces of cheesecake. It s a basque style cheesecake that I bake myself, so it has less sugar, no crust and no additives. I know my diet nets about 3500-4000 cal and 200g protein per day because this is the info I get from my doctor, but I never bothered calculating macros other than keeping track of my protein. When life gets in the way, I normally end up eating less calories (sometimes much less) but I always try to maintain the protein intake stable. Weight has been going slightly up (from 90kg by the end of October up to 94-95 kg right now) without noticeable change in terms of body composition.
Since I m moving up, the first 12 months of my training have focused on hypertrophy (currently on week 7). I hit the gym 4 times per week for 100-120 min sessions plus whatever mobility and warmup I do. Going to the gym means cycling for about 5 miles / 8km in the flat each way. This would amount to too much cardio during the heavy weeks, so I cycle in and take the public transport out.
I won't post the full training routine out of respect for my coach, who provides tailored stuff on a weekly basis. The split right now is day 1 lower body, day 2 press, rest, day 3 lower body (same routine as day 1), day 4 pull, two days rest. This results in about 32-36 sets per week for each main body part. Results have been great so I don't want to change this. Hypertrophy training will go on until February for a total of 12 weeks with the aim of hitting an average BW of 96kg.
From there, I will switch to strength training over the course again of 12 weeks. The strength season is hard, sometimes brutal, so if I can add stuff to keep me going without screwing my health, I am open to doing it. A sample day would total 3-4 hours in the gym (mind that rest periods get much longer, 5+ minutes) and I normally take one or two short breaks to eat something, like a carb shake or a 200-cal protein bar. I also take 1-2g of kosher salt before training and this definitely helps me keep going on the long days. Since intensity and stimulus will change sharply, I will stack PEDs on top of my (no longer "just") TRT. I m cruising so there is no PCT involved, although I will probably go down on Test C a bit at some point:
- From December until Februrary (12 weeks total): 350mg Test C per week taken as 250mg every 5 days, plus 0.5mg anastrozole on the day of injection (as prescribed by my doctor; keeping estradiol under control due to previous mild gyno symptoms without taking it down too sharply).
- From February (12-16 weeks, still to be decided): 350mg Test C + 350mc Deca (250mg every 5 days as usual) + Anadrol 60mg, plus whatever drugs he recommends to deal with sides (definitely some kidney stuff as before). This is my doctor's plan subject to my training results and bloods.
I looking forward to the joint support users report from Deca. Also, I had stomach issues with Anadrol before so I wonder if I should do Dianabol instead, or Turinabol as someone suggested in my previous thread. Lastly, should I bite the bullet and do Tren maybe, or is it overkill?
I am currently based in the US and using napsgear domestic delivery.
Happy to hear what you think about all this. Thanks for reading!
lol and it would help us understand where you are.
