hypogaeum
SUSPENDED 2025
G'Day All,
This is my 1st log but have followed plenty in the past and hope to do the Aussie team proud! I’m throwing this up now, but with Christmas (and a three week trip away) I don’t plan to start logging workouts, nutrition, etc until the new year.
Current Stats:
Age: 29
Height: 187cm
Weight: 113kg
Body Fat % (estimated): 18-20% (would be glad of a second opinion here, not sure of I’m underestimating it, so will throw up some photos)
Training Experience (in years): ~10
Training:
Currently training 5 days a week, and then try ensuring active rest on the weekend (walks/ bike rides, park, etc with the kids). Not long changed to a split of back, shoulders and calves, chest, legs, arms.. I am doing 15-45 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week, at the end of my weight sessions. Generally train in the afternoon, immediately after work.
Diet:
Daily caloric intake currently 2700/ day. Started tracking again, more from a total calories side of things, rather than the macros, but trying to keep the choices sensible and the amounts reasonable for a 40/40/20 split.
Typical Daily Eating:
Breakfast
CoQ10 (300mg/ day)
Omega-3 Fish Oil (3g/ day)
Telmisartan (40mg/ day)
NAC (2g/ day)
L-Carnitine (1g/ day)
MagTaur Xcell (magnesium and taurine blend)
TUDCA (500mg/ day)
Detox Pro (liver and body detoxifier)
Arimidex (0.5mg/ week)
Recent Blood Work (while on 250mg/week of Test E):
Total Testosterone: 44.3 nmol/L (reference range: 8.3–29 nmol/L)
Free Testosterone: 1145.1 pmol/L (reference range: 255.0–725.0 pmol/L)
SHBG: 26 nmol/L (reference range: 11–71 nmol/L)
AST: 32 U/L (reference range: <35 U/L)
ALT: 34 U/L (reference range: <40 U/L)
GGT: 31 U/L (reference range: <40 U/L)
E2 (Estradiol): 128 pmol/L (reference range for males <150 pmol/L) (added in Arimidex to bring this down. Target of 40-60 pmol/L)
Hemoglobin: 169 g/L (reference range: 130–180 g/L)
Hematocrit: 0.51 (reference range: 0.40–0.54)
WBC: 5.9 x10^9/L (reference range: 4.0–11.0 x10^9/L)
Platelets: 310 x10^9/L (reference range: 150–400 x10^9/L)
Creatinine: 95 umol/L (reference range: 60–110 umol/L)
eGFR: >90 mL/min/1.73m² (normal kidney function)
Sodium: 139 mmol/L (reference range: 135–145 mmol/L)
Potassium: 5.2 mmol/L (reference range: 3.6–5.4 mmol/L)
Fasting Glucose: 4.7 mmol/L (reference range: 3.4–5.4 mmol/L)
Cycle Plan:
Cycle Goals: Recomp (lean muscle gain while dropping body fat)
Compounds Planned for Use:
Test E (Bayer): 300mg/ week
Primo E (Beligas, purchased from @RhinoUGL): 300mg/ week
Tren A (Beligas, sponsored by @RhinoUGL): 150mg/ week
Anavar (Beligas, purchased from @RhinoUGL): 12.5mg pre-workout
Growth Hormone (purchased from @Livewell2024): 3IU/ day
Injection Frequency: Equal amounts, three times a week
Cycle Length: 10 weeks (maybe drop to 8 or extend to 12, depending on bloods), then back to TRT
A couple of points on where my head is at, as far as the cycle and the dosages:
Those that have seen me around on the forum would have picked up that I’m a big believer in keeping a very close eye on the bloodwork, and I try to understand as much of the theory as possible, with a willingness to keep learning. While my bloods show everything within range at the moment, there are a few things that are in the higher end, which I am aware of and actively monitoring/ treating.
Additional Notes:
I started working out when I was 16 and have done a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding up until about three years ago. Ended up taking nearly two years off with knee and hip issues. Body fat ballooned during the time where I wasn't working out, and I went from 112kg at 12% all the way up to 130kg. Had quite bad lethargy, low motivation, low sex drive, etc and a blood test ordered by the doctor showed my test levels were down the drain (free test was at 193 pmol/L).
The doctor was reluctant to go down the path of TRT, so I went to a TRT clinic and got a second opinion with a second blood test. Free test wasn’t any better on the second blood test (204 pmol/L) and they immediately gave the green light.
Since then, have dropped to 113kg and have a good 6 months of consistency around both training and diet. Originally had a target of 105kg (based on my calculations of what my lean body mass is, I’d expect to be 12-13% body fat at this weight (provided my estimation of my body fat is correct) so will be looking to continue dropping fat while (re)building muscle. Particularly keen to keep the accountability high, as well as get real-time advice and recommendations from the crew that are killing it on here.
Happy to take thoughts/ suggestions as to how to further optimise.
Also, I am planning to post workouts with exercises and weights, food pics with macros, pics of my current look, as well as throughout the cycle, etc.
Thanks legends.
This is my 1st log but have followed plenty in the past and hope to do the Aussie team proud! I’m throwing this up now, but with Christmas (and a three week trip away) I don’t plan to start logging workouts, nutrition, etc until the new year.
Current Stats:
Age: 29
Height: 187cm
Weight: 113kg
Body Fat % (estimated): 18-20% (would be glad of a second opinion here, not sure of I’m underestimating it, so will throw up some photos)
Training Experience (in years): ~10
Training:
Currently training 5 days a week, and then try ensuring active rest on the weekend (walks/ bike rides, park, etc with the kids). Not long changed to a split of back, shoulders and calves, chest, legs, arms.. I am doing 15-45 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week, at the end of my weight sessions. Generally train in the afternoon, immediately after work.
Diet:
Daily caloric intake currently 2700/ day. Started tracking again, more from a total calories side of things, rather than the macros, but trying to keep the choices sensible and the amounts reasonable for a 40/40/20 split.
Typical Daily Eating:
Breakfast
- Six egg whites, two whole eggs on a slice of wholegrain toast, or
- 200g of Greek yogurt, 30g of oats and a tsp of peanut butter, or
- Protein smoothie with a scoop of protein powder, 200ml of almond milk, one banana and a tbsp of flaxseeds
- Lemon herb chicken with roasted potatoes and steamed carrot, or
- Grilled chicken with brown rice and roasted capsicum, with a low-calorie sauce, or
- Grilled chicken in a Thai style satay sauce, with coriander rice and parsley, or
- BBQ chicken with corn and sweet potato, brown rice and a low-calorie sauce
- Scoop of protein and a rice cake with honey or jam
- Protein shake
- Grilled chicken with roasted or steamed vegetables and sweet potato mash, or
- Stir-fry with lean beef or chicken and plenty of veggies, with noodles, or
- Steak, mashed potato and steamed greens
CoQ10 (300mg/ day)
Omega-3 Fish Oil (3g/ day)
Telmisartan (40mg/ day)
NAC (2g/ day)
L-Carnitine (1g/ day)
MagTaur Xcell (magnesium and taurine blend)
TUDCA (500mg/ day)
Detox Pro (liver and body detoxifier)
Arimidex (0.5mg/ week)
Recent Blood Work (while on 250mg/week of Test E):
Total Testosterone: 44.3 nmol/L (reference range: 8.3–29 nmol/L)
Free Testosterone: 1145.1 pmol/L (reference range: 255.0–725.0 pmol/L)
SHBG: 26 nmol/L (reference range: 11–71 nmol/L)
AST: 32 U/L (reference range: <35 U/L)
ALT: 34 U/L (reference range: <40 U/L)
GGT: 31 U/L (reference range: <40 U/L)
E2 (Estradiol): 128 pmol/L (reference range for males <150 pmol/L) (added in Arimidex to bring this down. Target of 40-60 pmol/L)
Hemoglobin: 169 g/L (reference range: 130–180 g/L)
Hematocrit: 0.51 (reference range: 0.40–0.54)
WBC: 5.9 x10^9/L (reference range: 4.0–11.0 x10^9/L)
Platelets: 310 x10^9/L (reference range: 150–400 x10^9/L)
Creatinine: 95 umol/L (reference range: 60–110 umol/L)
eGFR: >90 mL/min/1.73m² (normal kidney function)
Sodium: 139 mmol/L (reference range: 135–145 mmol/L)
Potassium: 5.2 mmol/L (reference range: 3.6–5.4 mmol/L)
Fasting Glucose: 4.7 mmol/L (reference range: 3.4–5.4 mmol/L)
Cycle Plan:
Cycle Goals: Recomp (lean muscle gain while dropping body fat)
Compounds Planned for Use:
Test E (Bayer): 300mg/ week
Primo E (Beligas, purchased from @RhinoUGL): 300mg/ week
Tren A (Beligas, sponsored by @RhinoUGL): 150mg/ week
Anavar (Beligas, purchased from @RhinoUGL): 12.5mg pre-workout
Growth Hormone (purchased from @Livewell2024): 3IU/ day
Injection Frequency: Equal amounts, three times a week
Cycle Length: 10 weeks (maybe drop to 8 or extend to 12, depending on bloods), then back to TRT
A couple of points on where my head is at, as far as the cycle and the dosages:
- Will consider increasing Test from week six after I get mid-cycle bloods done.
- I've used Tren several times in the past and absolutely love it, with weekly dosages ranging from 100mg up to 600mg, so understand the sides and what it can/ will do to my bloodwork.
- The aim is lean muscle gain, which I think Primo will tick the box nicely on, and I figure it won't negatively increase E2.
Those that have seen me around on the forum would have picked up that I’m a big believer in keeping a very close eye on the bloodwork, and I try to understand as much of the theory as possible, with a willingness to keep learning. While my bloods show everything within range at the moment, there are a few things that are in the higher end, which I am aware of and actively monitoring/ treating.
Additional Notes:
I started working out when I was 16 and have done a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding up until about three years ago. Ended up taking nearly two years off with knee and hip issues. Body fat ballooned during the time where I wasn't working out, and I went from 112kg at 12% all the way up to 130kg. Had quite bad lethargy, low motivation, low sex drive, etc and a blood test ordered by the doctor showed my test levels were down the drain (free test was at 193 pmol/L).
The doctor was reluctant to go down the path of TRT, so I went to a TRT clinic and got a second opinion with a second blood test. Free test wasn’t any better on the second blood test (204 pmol/L) and they immediately gave the green light.
Since then, have dropped to 113kg and have a good 6 months of consistency around both training and diet. Originally had a target of 105kg (based on my calculations of what my lean body mass is, I’d expect to be 12-13% body fat at this weight (provided my estimation of my body fat is correct) so will be looking to continue dropping fat while (re)building muscle. Particularly keen to keep the accountability high, as well as get real-time advice and recommendations from the crew that are killing it on here.
Happy to take thoughts/ suggestions as to how to further optimise.
Also, I am planning to post workouts with exercises and weights, food pics with macros, pics of my current look, as well as throughout the cycle, etc.
Thanks legends.