Approved Log My Testosterone cycle log

[Beefycheeks]

Hey bros, decided to log my FIRST steroid cycle as advised by many of you units. I have started this cycle this week. My goal is to go pro within the next decade, as its been a dream of mine for a quarter of my life. This cycle is for my BULKING phase.

Stats:

• 5'11"
• Age - 21
• 174lb
• BF - 13%

I've been dedicated to training consistently for the past 4 1/2 years and train mostly in a high-intensity, medium - low volume style tailored towards hypertrophy. I'm not following anyone's specific plan, but rather a six day PPL split that I've created myself with an added 30 mins of cardio daily.

Calories are around 3300 daily, with approximately 250g protein, 290g carbs & 110g fats. I use a subscription meal service tailored towards bodybuilding and eat the exact same meals/servings daily. These meals consist of proteins such as beef, chicken, and whey and the carbs are mostly sourced from rice, pasta, grains and fruits.

Cycle:
Weeks 1 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)

Weeks 12 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)
• Dianabol 30mg daily

After the cycle I plan on cruising at 150mg Test E/week as my natty testosterone levels have been around 240-270 ng/dl for previous bloodwork and I am completely dedicated to this sport. I will be getting my bloods done monthly to see how I respond for the first few months of test only, and will use that as my guideline of whether to add in Dbol for last 8 weeks of cycle. My pre-cycle bloods returned all values in reference range aside from total testosterone and free test.

Supplements:

• 5000 IU vitamin D daily
• multivitamin
• fish oil
• 5 mg Cialis
• creatine
• pre workout

Some further info, I work an office job so I'm fairly sedentary after 2 hour workout in mornings. I also get around 8-8 1/2 hours sleep each night. Please let me know if I've missed any necessary information, below are pics of current physique at beginning of cycle (now).

 

[Pigsy]

You got a good base physique to start with. So you wanted to compete on stage?

 

[Beefycheeks]

You got a good base physique to start with. So you wanted to compete on stage?

That's the goal! Will be using a local coach after this cycle, I just want to see how I react to PEDs first.

 

[Pigsy]

Which state you living in brother. I'm WA.
Wise just doing test as first cycle. Keep working hard brother

 

[Beefycheeks]

Which state you living in brother. I'm WA.
Wise just doing test as first cycle. Keep working hard brother

QLD bro. Any advice for getting into competing in Australian shows?

 

[Pigsy]

You be wanting to do ifbb proleague. They have a season A in April and season B in October. As you have a good height you do well in classic physique. For your height you can weigh 219lbs so got a lot of room to grow. Have you decided on a coach yet? Will be following your journey keep.pushing brother

 

[Beefycheeks]

You be wanting to do ifbb proleague. They have a season A in April and season B in October. As you have a good height you do well in classic physique. For your height you can weigh 219lbs so got a lot of room to grow. Have you decided on a coach yet? Will be following your journey keep.pushing brother

Appreciate the support brother. I have a coach in mind but not 100% set on him yet. Will be browsing options over the next six months.

 

[Pigsy]

Appreciate the support brother. I have a coach in mind but not 100% set on him yet. Will be browsing options over the next six months.

You have time on your hand juniors is u/23yrs so plenty of time

 

[Beefycheeks]

Training log of week 1 (previous week).

Day 1 (push):
BB bench 3x3 @ 220lb
DB incline bench 3 x 6-8 @ 88lb each DB
cable fly 3 x 6-8 @ 33lb each cable
smith OHP 3 x 6-8 @ 143lb
DB lateral raise 3 x 8-10 @ 33lb each DB
cable v-bar OH extension 3 x 8-10 @ 55lb
dips 3 x 6-8 @ BW

Day 2 (pull):
Rope lat pushdown 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb
machine row OH grip 8-10 @ 286lb
DB incline curl 3 x 8-10 @ 33lb each DB
rope hammer curl 3 x 6-8 @ 60lb
rope face pull - 3 x 10-12 @ 55lb
DB shrug 3 x 8-10 @ 110lb each DB
bb forearm curl @ 60lb

Day 3 (legs)
Deadlifts 3x3 @ 418lb
Smith squats 3 x 6-8 @ 242lb
leg extension 3 x 8-10 @ 220lb
lying hamstring hyperextension 3 x 8-10 @ 22lb plate in arms
leg curl 3 x 8-10 @ 176lb
smith calf raises 6 x 8-10 @ 220lb

Day 4 (push)
DB shoulder press 3 x 6-8 @ 71lb each DB
cable lateral raise 3 x 8-10 @ 16lb each cable
DB incline fly 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb each DB
chest press machine 3 x 6-8 @ 242lb
BB skullcrushers 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb
rope tricep pushdowns 3 x 8-10 @ 44lb

Day 5 (pull)
lat pulldown 3 x 6-8 @ 198lb
machine row UH grip 3 x 8-10 @ 286lb
ez bar preacher curls 3 x 6-8 @ 88lb
cable bar curls 3 x 6-8 @ 60lb
DB rear delt raises 3 x 8-10 @ 27lb each DB
DB shrugs 3 x 8-10 @ 110lb each DB
BB forearm curl 3 x 8-10 @ 60lb

Day 6 (legs)
BB squats 3 x 3 @ 308lb
sled leg press 3 x 8-10 @ 352lb
leg extension 3 x 8-10 @ 220lb
smith romanian deadlifts 3 x 8-10 @ 264lb
leg curl 3 x 8-10 @ 176lb
smith calf raises 6 x 8-10 @ 220lb

I also do a 5km run (25-30 mins) on treadmill after each workout for cardio. I have a 3 minute rest between each set other than heavy compounds, which is 5 mins. I also train abs after each workout, doing:
crunches 3 x failure
ab rollouts 3 x failure.

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Hey bros, decided to log my FIRST steroid cycle as advised by many of you units. I have started this cycle this week. My goal is to go pro within the next decade, as its been a dream of mine for a quarter of my life. This cycle is for my BULKING phase.

Stats:

• 5'11"
• Age - 21
• 174lb
• BF - 13%

I've been dedicated to training consistently for the past 4 1/2 years and train mostly in a high-intensity, medium - low volume style tailored towards hypertrophy. I'm not following anyone's specific plan, but rather a six day PPL split that I've created myself with an added 30 mins of cardio daily.

Calories are around 3300 daily, with approximately 250g protein, 290g carbs & 110g fats. I use a subscription meal service tailored towards bodybuilding and eat the exact same meals/servings daily. These meals consist of proteins such as beef, chicken, and whey and the carbs are mostly sourced from rice, pasta, grains and fruits.

Cycle:
Weeks 1 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)

Weeks 12 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)
• Dianabol 30mg daily

After the cycle I plan on cruising at 150mg Test E/week as my natty testosterone levels have been around 240-270 ng/dl for previous bloodwork and I am completely dedicated to this sport. I will be getting my bloods done monthly to see how I respond for the first few months of test only, and will use that as my guideline of whether to add in Dbol for last 8 weeks of cycle. My pre-cycle bloods returned all values in reference range aside from total testosterone and free test.

Supplements:

• 5000 IU vitamin D daily
• multivitamin
• fish oil
• 5 mg Cialis
• creatine
• pre workout

Some further info, I work an office job so I'm fairly sedentary after 2 hour workout in mornings. I also get around 8-8 1/2 hours sleep each night. Please let me know if I've missed any necessary information, below are pics of current physique at beginning of cycle (now).

Training log of week 1 (previous week).

Day 1 (push):
BB bench 3x3 @ 220lb
DB incline bench 3 x 6-8 @ 88lb each DB
cable fly 3 x 6-8 @ 33lb each cable
smith OHP 3 x 6-8 @ 143lb
DB lateral raise 3 x 8-10 @ 33lb each DB
cable v-bar OH extension 3 x 8-10 @ 55lb
dips 3 x 6-8 @ BW

Day 2 (pull):
Rope lat pushdown 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb
machine row OH grip 8-10 @ 286lb
DB incline curl 3 x 8-10 @ 33lb each DB
rope hammer curl 3 x 6-8 @ 60lb
rope face pull - 3 x 10-12 @ 55lb
DB shrug 3 x 8-10 @ 110lb each DB
bb forearm curl @ 60lb

Day 3 (legs)
Deadlifts 3x3 @ 418lb
Smith squats 3 x 6-8 @ 242lb
leg extension 3 x 8-10 @ 220lb
lying hamstring hyperextension 3 x 8-10 @ 22lb plate in arms
leg curl 3 x 8-10 @ 176lb
smith calf raises 6 x 8-10 @ 220lb

Day 4 (push)
DB shoulder press 3 x 6-8 @ 71lb each DB
cable lateral raise 3 x 8-10 @ 16lb each cable
DB incline fly 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb each DB
chest press machine 3 x 6-8 @ 242lb
BB skullcrushers 3 x 6-8 @ 55lb
rope tricep pushdowns 3 x 8-10 @ 44lb

Day 5 (pull)
lat pulldown 3 x 6-8 @ 198lb
machine row UH grip 3 x 8-10 @ 286lb
ez bar preacher curls 3 x 6-8 @ 88lb
cable bar curls 3 x 6-8 @ 60lb
DB rear delt raises 3 x 8-10 @ 27lb each DB
DB shrugs 3 x 8-10 @ 110lb each DB
BB forearm curl 3 x 8-10 @ 60lb

Day 6 (legs)
BB squats 3 x 3 @ 308lb
sled leg press 3 x 8-10 @ 352lb
leg extension 3 x 8-10 @ 220lb
smith romanian deadlifts 3 x 8-10 @ 264lb
leg curl 3 x 8-10 @ 176lb
smith calf raises 6 x 8-10 @ 220lb

I also do a 5km run (25-30 mins) on treadmill after each workout for cardio. I have a 3 minute rest between each set other than heavy compounds, which is 5 mins. I also train abs after each workout, doing:
crunches 3 x failure
ab rollouts 3 x failure.

@Beefycheeks very very happy to see this log coming

your training i see it for 6 days, but you saying you have no changes to training at all week to week?

how about diet, can you tell us more actual meals food and when you eat them
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Very easy.

also please share pics of your gear
pics of your meals a few meals
and pics of your training please a few pics

 

[stevesmi]

You got a good base physique to start with. So you wanted to compete on stage?

I was going to say the same thing he's definitely ahead of the game compared to some of the other newer logs

 

[Mobster]

Too young at 21

 

[MONSTRO]

Why is he too young? Arnold started much younger than him

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

if you're going to compete then it's no problem just make sure you come off

 

[2Thick]

I would give it at least a year before you go on stage

 

[e2]

great start to the log you are a bit young but it is what it is

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

if this is your first cycle I recommend sticking to 10 weeks only

 

[chesty]

twenty weeks is way too long you're not going to recover
doesn't matter if you want to stay on or not not a smart decision yet

 

[ROIDDERS]

what happens in a couple years if you get married and want kids and you're on steroids Non-Stop

 

[ceo]

bros you can be dedicated to the sport of bodybuilding and not stay on forever at 21.

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks very very happy to see this log coming

your training i see it for 6 days, but you saying you have no changes to training at all week to week?

how about diet, can you tell us more actual meals food and when you eat them
If you don't log what you eat or train now, open NOTES on phone and start recording it there and paste here. Very easy.

also please share pics of your gear
pics of your meals a few meals
and pics of your training please a few pics

Hey mate,
Correct, I’ve never really deviated my training from week to week. I do constantly make adaptations according to what I respond to, but my program is designed for the same workouts each week.

I’ll take pics throughout the day of my meals and my meal times today. Note that I eat the same pre prepared meals each day so I may not post my meals daily.

Will post pics of training continuing from Monday, and attached are pics of a few vials of my test.

 

[Beefycheeks]

what happens in a couple years if you get married and want kids and you're on steroids Non-Stop

I’ve considered that. I’ve researched the whole coming off/hcg/clomid protocol that doctors can recommend but I also understand that this is not guaranteed to restart my nuts. I will be getting my sperm count tested every few months and if I go sterile I will come off, try to restart balls, freeze sperm and hop back on (trt I mean).

 

[Beefycheeks]

twenty weeks is way too long you're not going to recover
doesn't matter if you want to stay on or not not a smart decision yet

I’ll drop it to 16 weeks. You’re right, it is pushing the boundaries of a first cycle. I’ll reconsider the Dbol too.

 

[RoidRage69]

I agree 8 weeks would be best. This way you can recover quickly and not lose anything during your 8 week off period. I would do 8 weeks on 8 weeks off year round if I were you and do TRT doses during the 8 week off period.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Meal 1 6:30 am -
Oats with assortment of nuts and grains. 150ml of full cream milk so around 550 calories total.

 

[Pigsy]

G

Hey mate,
Correct, I’ve never really deviated my training from week to week. I do constantly make adaptations according to what I respond to, but my program is designed for the same workouts each week.

I’ll take pics throughout the day of my meals and my meal times today. Note that I eat the same pre prepared meals each day so I may not post my meals daily.

Will post pics of training continuing from Monday, and attached are pics of a few vials of my test.

You can't got wrong using UGL test mate good stuff. With training as long the work getting done hard and you keep the body composition balanced that's fine. The most important thing with training you enjoy it and can be consistent in the stimulation of muscle. Very interested in your progress. If you like ask me anything hit me up on a DM

Good hard or go home

 

[Beefycheeks]

Meal 2. 9 am:
chicken noodle stirfry & protein cookie. Around 940 calories total.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Meal 3. 12 PM
Beef + veg curry and apple. Around 950 calories total.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Meal 4. 3 pm
Chicken/rice/bean bowl. 700 calories.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Final meal. 5pm
Yoghurt and banana. 300 calories

 

[stevesmi]

nice updates man. if pigsy says that gear is g2g then you are in good hands

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Hey mate,
Correct, I’ve never really deviated my training from week to week. I do constantly make adaptations according to what I respond to, but my program is designed for the same workouts each week.

I’ll take pics throughout the day of my meals and my meal times today. Note that I eat the same pre prepared meals each day so I may not post my meals daily.

Will post pics of training continuing from Monday, and attached are pics of a few vials of my test.

@Beefycheeks you should deviate the training so you can get better results every 3-4 weeks and add more volume 50+ rep sets for pump closers

pics lets see more but you've done an amazing job sharing keep sharing big man

Meal 2. 9 am:
chicken noodle stirfry & protein cookie. Around 940 calories total.

Final meal. 5pm
Yoghurt and banana. 300 calories

Meal 4. 3 pm
Chicken/rice/bean bowl. 700 calories.

Meal 3. 12 PM
Beef + veg curry and apple. Around 950 calories total.

Meal 1 6:30 am -
Oats with assortment of nuts and grains. 150ml of full cream milk so around 550 calories total.

 

[Mobster]

Why is he too young? Arnold started much younger than him

And? You know very well why it's an issue. It's been addressed a ton of times and I'm sure you've seen at least a few

 

[MONSTRO]

you Definitely should be adding more volume I don't know what you're waiting for

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

I think your training is fine, you don't want to ever overdo it

 

[2Thick]

can you get up some more pictures let's see what we're looking at at this point

 

[e2]

keep up the good work man I think your workouts are fine just add a little more volume and sets

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

do some pumps to finish up your workout

 

[chesty]

I think you should keep the training the same for a little bit and see what happens

 

[ROIDDERS]

changing up your workouts can't hurt I actually would lean that way

 

[ceo]

bros make sure you update us the pics soon

 

[Beefycheeks]

Beginning week 2 check in.
Hey bros. Beginning of week 2 and fasted weight was 175.26 lb. That’s a 1.26lb difference from week one but I assume it’s water from first week of calorie surplus. Training today was great, added in a few high volume drop sets to failure at end of workout as per the advice from you guys. Will be posting my fasting weight and physique pics at the beginning of each week going forward.

Week 2 day 1 (Push).
BB bench - 3x3x3 @ 233.5lb
DB incline bench - 8/8/7 @ 88lb per DB
Cable fly - 9/8/7 @ 38.5lb per cable
Smith OHP - 8/8/7 @ 143lb
DB lateral raise - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb per DB
Cable OH tricep extension - 10/9/8 @ 55lb
Dips - 9/8/8 @ BW
Machine chest press - 3 x dropsets to failure @ 220lb/176lb/132lb/88lb per set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights have definitely increased a bit from last week on some excercises, although I assume this is due to first week of calorie surplus. After workout Pics are attached. I’m aware lighting is different from previous pics, so going forward all pics will be in this lighting.

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Beginning week 2 check in.
Hey bros. Beginning of week 2 and fasted weight was 175.26 lb. That’s a 1.26lb difference from week one but I assume it’s water from first week of calorie surplus. Training today was great, added in a few high volume drop sets to failure at end of workout as per the advice from you guys. Will be posting my fasting weight and physique pics at the beginning of each week going forward.

Week 2 day 1 (Push).
BB bench - 3x3x3 @ 233.5lb
DB incline bench - 8/8/7 @ 88lb per DB
Cable fly - 9/8/7 @ 38.5lb per cable
Smith OHP - 8/8/7 @ 143lb
DB lateral raise - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb per DB
Cable OH tricep extension - 10/9/8 @ 55lb
Dips - 9/8/8 @ BW
Machine chest press - 3 x dropsets to failure @ 220lb/176lb/132lb/88lb per set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights have definitely increased a bit from last week on some excercises, although I assume this is due to first week of calorie surplus. After workout Pics are attached. I’m aware lighting is different from previous pics, so going forward all pics will be in this lighting.

@Beefycheeks back is real wide keep pumping it
abs tight real lean
you keep going

you look way more pumped

please keep updating training and pics

any diet changes?

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks back is real wide keep pumping it
abs tight real lean
you keep going

you look way more pumped

please keep updating training and pics

any diet changes?

No diet changes. I genuinely just eat the same meals every day. I’ll definitely update with any food changes if any occur.

 

[Mobster]

Beginning week 2 check in.
Hey bros. Beginning of week 2 and fasted weight was 175.26 lb. That’s a 1.26lb difference from week one but I assume it’s water from first week of calorie surplus. Training today was great, added in a few high volume drop sets to failure at end of workout as per the advice from you guys. Will be posting my fasting weight and physique pics at the beginning of each week going forward.

Week 2 day 1 (Push).
BB bench - 3x3x3 @ 233.5lb
DB incline bench - 8/8/7 @ 88lb per DB
Cable fly - 9/8/7 @ 38.5lb per cable
Smith OHP - 8/8/7 @ 143lb
DB lateral raise - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb per DB
Cable OH tricep extension - 10/9/8 @ 55lb
Dips - 9/8/8 @ BW
Machine chest press - 3 x dropsets to failure @ 220lb/176lb/132lb/88lb per set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights have definitely increased a bit from last week on some excercises, although I assume this is due to first week of calorie surplus. After workout Pics are attached. I’m aware lighting is different from previous pics, so going forward all pics will be in this lighting.

Nope. That'd be bodyweight rather than strength unless you was hungry before

 

[stevesmi]

great job man. you are doing great

 

[MONSTRO]

Impressive back workouts good job

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

can you list the diet again for those who are new to the log

 

[2Thick]

make sure you hit those abs heavy and high rep too

 

[e2]

I think you're doing great keep up the good work

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

next step for you is going to get more training and diet picks up

 

[chesty]

please detail the diet.

 

[ROIDDERS]

yes i know your diet hasn't changed but important to detail it for reference down the line

 

[ceo]

bros keep the back lifts strong

 

[ballin2504]

Looking good brother

 

[Beefycheeks]

Week 2 day 2 (Pull)
Rope lat push down - 8/8/7 @ 60.5lb
Machine OH grip rows - 8/8/7 @ 308.5lb
DB incline curls - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb each DB
Rope hammer curl - 8/8/8 @ 60.5lb
Rope face pulls - 10/10/9 @ 60.5lb
DB shrugs - 8/9/9 @ 110lb each DB
BB Forearm curls - 9/8/7 @ 60.5 lb
Cable UH grip row - 3 x failure @ 176lb/132lb/88lb/44lb each drop set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights went up again compared to previous week. I also added in high volume dropsets at end of workout. Also, the reason why I don’t use high volume for my other sets is because I’ve never responded well to it. I’ve always found that my growth/strength improves more with medium/low volume sets.

I’ll post a diet recap at end of the day.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Great job so far brother!

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Week 2 day 2 (Pull)
Rope lat push down - 8/8/7 @ 60.5lb
Machine OH grip rows - 8/8/7 @ 308.5lb
DB incline curls - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb each DB
Rope hammer curl - 8/8/8 @ 60.5lb
Rope face pulls - 10/10/9 @ 60.5lb
DB shrugs - 8/9/9 @ 110lb each DB
BB Forearm curls - 9/8/7 @ 60.5 lb
Cable UH grip row - 3 x failure @ 176lb/132lb/88lb/44lb each drop set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights went up again compared to previous week. I also added in high volume dropsets at end of workout. Also, the reason why I don’t use high volume for my other sets is because I’ve never responded well to it. I’ve always found that my growth/strength improves more with medium/low volume sets.

I’ll post a diet recap at end of the day.

@Beefycheeks great training and lets see the diet update

 

[Beefycheeks]

Week 2 day 2 Diet.
4 am (pre workout) - oats with milk,whey & nuts/seeds: 500 cals, 25g protein, 25g fat, 45g carbs

7 am (post workout) - whey protein cookie: 340 cals, 25g protein, 17g fats, 20g carbs

8:30 am - chicken noodle & vegetable stirfry: 604 cal, 53g protein, 12g fat, 69g carbs

11:30 am - chicken/rice/beans/peppers and a banana: 800 cal, 65g protein, 20g fat, 82g carbs

2 pm - beef/rice/green vegetable curry & an apple: 950 cal, 60g protein, 31g fat, 90g carbs

5:30 pm - yogurt with seeds/grains: 204 cal, 20g protein, 8g fats, 10g carbs

Total: 3400 cal, 250 protein, 115 fats, 315 carbs

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Week 2 day 2 Diet.
4 am (pre workout) - oats with milk,whey & nuts/seeds: 500 cals, 25g protein, 25g fat, 45g carbs

7 am (post workout) - whey protein cookie: 340 cals, 25g protein, 17g fats, 20g carbs

8:30 am - chicken noodle & vegetable stirfry: 604 cal, 53g protein, 12g fat, 69g carbs

11:30 am - chicken/rice/beans/peppers and a banana: 800 cal, 65g protein, 20g fat, 82g carbs

2 pm - beef/rice/green vegetable curry & an apple: 950 cal, 60g protein, 31g fat, 90g carbs

5:30 pm - yogurt with seeds/grains: 204 cal, 20g protein, 8g fats, 10g carbs

Total: 3400 cal, 250 protein, 115 fats, 315 carbs

@Beefycheeks high carbs you get a good pump?

on the 830 chicken with oatmeal or chicken yams instead of noodles to start

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks high carbs you get a good pump?

on the 830 chicken with oatmeal or chicken yams instead of noodles to start

Pumps are great brother. I’ll see if there are better meal options to replace the noodles next time I renew my meal subscription.

 

[Ori]

Week 2 day 2 (Pull)
Rope lat push down - 8/8/7 @ 60.5lb
Machine OH grip rows - 8/8/7 @ 308.5lb
DB incline curls - 8/7/6 @ 38.5lb each DB
Rope hammer curl - 8/8/8 @ 60.5lb
Rope face pulls - 10/10/9 @ 60.5lb
DB shrugs - 8/9/9 @ 110lb each DB
BB Forearm curls - 9/8/7 @ 60.5 lb
Cable UH grip row - 3 x failure @ 176lb/132lb/88lb/44lb each drop set
Abs & 30mins cardio

Weights went up again compared to previous week. I also added in high volume dropsets at end of workout. Also, the reason why I don’t use high volume for my other sets is because I’ve never responded well to it. I’ve always found that my growth/strength improves more with medium/low volume sets.

I’ll post a diet recap at end of the day.

Is awesome you have not just the training time under your belt to know how much stimulus you need to progress optimally, but have been paying enough attention to have actually learned it, plenty of people manage to train for ages and never learn anything about how to optimise it for themselves.
I’m still working out what that optimal volume and intensity is for me at this point in my life.

 

[ballin2504]

nice updates man. if pigsy says that gear is g2g then you are in good hands

That’s what I was thinking also

 

[Beefycheeks]

week 2 day 3 (legs)

• Deadlifts 3x3 @ 441lb
• Smith squats 8/7/7 @ 264.5lb
• Leg extension 10/9/8 @ 220.5lb
• Lying hamstring hyperextension 9/8/7 @ 22.5lb plate in arms
• Leg curl 8/7/7 @ 176lb
• Smith calf raise 8/8/8/8/7/6 @ 231.5lb
• Leg press w/ active hamstring engagement 3 x failure @ 352.5lb/264.5lb/176.5lb/88lb per drop set
• Abs & 30mins cardio

Getting stronger, I’m very happy with deadlift improvement as they’re my favourite lift and had plateaued for a bit. Again, added high volume dropsets after main work was done. Diet update coming at end of the day.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Week 2 day 3 diet.
4 am (pre workout) - oats with milk,whey & nuts/seeds: 500 cals, 25g protein, 25g fat, 45g carbs

7 am (post workout) - whey protein cookie: 340 cals, 25g protein, 17g fats, 20g carbs

8:30 am - chicken noodle & vegetable stirfry: 604 cal, 53g protein, 12g fat, 69g carbs

10 am - chicken/rice/beans/peppers and a banana: 800 cal, 65g protein, 20g fat, 82g carbs

12pm - beef/rice/green vegetable curry & an apple: 950 cal, 60g protein, 31g fat, 90g carbs

5:30 pm - yogurt with seeds/grains: 204 cal, 20g protein, 8g fats, 10g carbs

Total: 3400 cal, 250 protein, 115 fats, 315 carbs

Decided to do 8/16 intermittent fasting starting from tomorrow.

 

[Eddie Haskell]

week 2 day 3 (legs)

• Deadlifts 3x3 @ 441lb
• Smith squats 8/7/7 @ 264.5lb
• Leg extension 10/9/8 @ 220.5lb
• Lying hamstring hyperextension 9/8/7 @ 22.5lb plate in arms
• Leg curl 8/7/7 @ 176lb
• Smith calf raise 8/8/8/8/7/6 @ 231.5lb
• Leg press w/ active hamstring engagement 3 x failure @ 352.5lb/264.5lb/176.5lb/88lb per drop set
• Abs & 30mins cardio

Getting stronger, I’m very happy with deadlift improvement as they’re my favourite lift and had plateaued for a bit. Again, added high volume dropsets after main work was done. Diet update coming at end of the day.

@Beefycheeks 441lbs deadlift thats hardcore, you doing amazing with some dropsets
keep going and waiting on diet update

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Week 2 day 3 diet.
4 am (pre workout) - oats with milk,whey & nuts/seeds: 500 cals, 25g protein, 25g fat, 45g carbs

7 am (post workout) - whey protein cookie: 340 cals, 25g protein, 17g fats, 20g carbs

8:30 am - chicken noodle & vegetable stirfry: 604 cal, 53g protein, 12g fat, 69g carbs

10 am - chicken/rice/beans/peppers and a banana: 800 cal, 65g protein, 20g fat, 82g carbs

12pm - beef/rice/green vegetable curry & an apple: 950 cal, 60g protein, 31g fat, 90g carbs

5:30 pm - yogurt with seeds/grains: 204 cal, 20g protein, 8g fats, 10g carbs

Total: 3400 cal, 250 protein, 115 fats, 315 carbs

Decided to do 8/16 intermittent fasting starting from tomorrow.

@Beefycheeks just saw it as i was posting, i would add some more omega 3 fats you doing it?

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks just saw it as i was posting, i would add some more omega 3 fats you doing it?

I take 3 x omega 3 fish oil caps daily so around 4.5g. What do you suggest?

 

[Eddie Haskell]

I take 3 x omega 3 fish oil caps daily so around 4.5g. What do you suggest?

@Beefycheeks yes just checked, but lest bump that to 10 grams per day

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks yes just checked, but lest bump that to 10 grams per day

will do

 

[Mobster]

Why smith squats?

 

[Beefycheeks]

Why smith squats?

I find that I’m able to focus on activating my quads more (which is my goal for this movement) then on barbell squat, as my stabilisers don’t have to come into play as much. I would do hack squats instead if my gym had a machine for it. I do heavy squats on my 2nd leg day though.

 

[stevesmi]

16/8 is fine. i would tighten that up more though over time. go more into a 2-6 hour eating window for optimal performance and health

 

[ballin2504]

I find that I’m able to focus on activating my quads more (which is my goal for this movement) then on barbell squat, as my stabilisers don’t have to come into play as much. I would do hack squats instead if my gym had a machine for it. I do heavy squats on my 2nd leg day though.

It’s good that you alternate between the two

 

[25homes]

Hey bros, decided to log my FIRST steroid cycle as advised by many of you units. I have started this cycle this week. My goal is to go pro within the next decade, as its been a dream of mine for a quarter of my life. This cycle is for my BULKING phase.

Stats:

• 5'11"
• Age - 21
• 174lb
• BF - 13%

I've been dedicated to training consistently for the past 4 1/2 years and train mostly in a high-intensity, medium - low volume style tailored towards hypertrophy. I'm not following anyone's specific plan, but rather a six day PPL split that I've created myself with an added 30 mins of cardio daily.

Calories are around 3300 daily, with approximately 250g protein, 290g carbs & 110g fats. I use a subscription meal service tailored towards bodybuilding and eat the exact same meals/servings daily. These meals consist of proteins such as beef, chicken, and whey and the carbs are mostly sourced from rice, pasta, grains and fruits.

Cycle:
Weeks 1 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)

Weeks 12 - 20

• 500mg Test E/week pinning Monday and Thursday morning
• Aromisin 12.5 mg twice a week (on pin days)
• Dianabol 30mg daily

After the cycle I plan on cruising at 150mg Test E/week as my natty testosterone levels have been around 240-270 ng/dl for previous bloodwork and I am completely dedicated to this sport. I will be getting my bloods done monthly to see how I respond for the first few months of test only, and will use that as my guideline of whether to add in Dbol for last 8 weeks of cycle. My pre-cycle bloods returned all values in reference range aside from total testosterone and free test.

Supplements:

• 5000 IU vitamin D daily
• multivitamin
• fish oil
• 5 mg Cialis
• creatine
• pre workout

Some further info, I work an office job so I'm fairly sedentary after 2 hour workout in mornings. I also get around 8-8 1/2 hours sleep each night. Please let me know if I've missed any necessary information, below are pics of current physique at beginning of cycle (now).

Way too long way to young

 

[25homes]

Meal 1 6:30 am -
Oats with assortment of nuts and grains. 150ml of full cream milk so around 550 calories total.

Looks solid

 

[ceo]

Bros if your joints are hurting then bump it if not keep as is

 

[ROIDDERS]

nice job on the deadlift that's some heavy weight

 

[chesty]

any chance of getting some workout pictures up let's see your strength

 

[Ulter]

yeah don't pull the Rich Piana thing where you use fake weights LOL

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[e2]

try to compress your diet into three or four meals a day you don't need to spread them out into seven or eight meals

 

[2Thick]

what are you feeling so far from the steroids

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

any side effects to report yet?

 

[MONSTRO]

I like your beef rice and vegetable dinner

 

[Beefycheeks]

16/8 is fine. i would tighten that up more though over time. go more into a 2-6 hour eating window for optimal performance and health

I’ll adapt to eating in small windows and work my way to 2-6 hours

 

[Beefycheeks]

Way too long way to young

Adjusted to 16 weeks

 

[Beefycheeks]

any side effects to report yet?

No side effects yet as far as I’m aware. Got blood work coming up in two weeks and will report any physical/mental side effects if they come.

 

[Beefycheeks]

any chance of getting some workout pictures up let's see your strength

Will try get some tommorow

 

[Beefycheeks]

what are you feeling so far from the steroids

Haven’t really noticed much yet. My drive to get out of bed early morning and head to gym has improved, but it was already pretty high lol. Intensity in the gym is also a bit better.

 

[Beefycheeks]

Week 2 day 4 (push)

• DB seated OHP - 8/7/6 @ 71.5lb each db
• Cable lateral raise - 9/9/8 @ 16.5lb each cable
• Smith incline bench - 8/7/7 @ 187lb
• DB incline fly - 8/8/6 @ 60.5lb each DB
• EZ bar seated skullcrushers - 8/8/7 @ 71.5lb
• Rope tricep push down - 8/8/8 @ 49.5lb
• Machine chest press - 3 x failure @ 220.5lb/176.5lb/132lb/88lb each drop set
• Abs & 30mins cardio

Few improvements over last week. Sleep wasn’t the best last night only about 7 hours quality sleep so drive wasn’t amazing this morning. Diet update coming later.

 

[Pigsy]

Great work mate keep pushing

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Week 2 day 4 (push)

• DB seated OHP - 8/7/6 @ 71.5lb each db
• Cable lateral raise - 9/9/8 @ 16.5lb each cable
• Smith incline bench - 8/7/7 @ 187lb
• DB incline fly - 8/8/6 @ 60.5lb each DB
• EZ bar seated skullcrushers - 8/8/7 @ 71.5lb
• Rope tricep push down - 8/8/8 @ 49.5lb
• Machine chest press - 3 x failure @ 220.5lb/176.5lb/132lb/88lb each drop set
• Abs & 30mins cardio

Few improvements over last week. Sleep wasn’t the best last night only about 7 hours quality sleep so drive wasn’t amazing this morning. Diet update coming later.

@Beefycheeks you need to take more supps for sleep and get ready for sleep longer we gotta get your sleep deeper

waiting on the diet update

 

[Beefycheeks]

week 2 day 4 diet
4 am (pre workout) - oats with milk,whey & nuts/seeds + yogurt with seeds/grains
704cals, 45g protein, 33g fat, 55g carbs

7 am (post workout) - whey protein cookie: 340 cals, 25g protein, 17g fats, 20g carbs

8:30 am - chicken noodle & vegetable stirfry: 604 cal, 53g protein, 12g fat, 69g carbs

12 PM - chicken/rice/beans/peppers and a banana: 800 cal, 65g protein, 20g fat, 82g carbs

3 pm - beef/rice/green vegetable curry & an apple: 950 cal, 60g protein, 31g fat, 90g carbs

Total: 3400 cal, 250 protein, 115 fats, 315 carbs

Decided against intermittent fasting for now as the hunger kept me up the night before + felt sick from all meals in short time frame the day before.

 

[Beefycheeks]

@Beefycheeks you need to take more supps for sleep and get ready for sleep longer we gotta get your sleep deeper

waiting on the diet update

Currently take magnesium. I do practice good sleeping habits before bed (cut out all blue light and physical activity an hour before). What else would you suggest?

 

[Beefycheeks]

Week 2 day 5 (pull)

• Lat pulldown - 8/8/7 @ 198.5pb
• Machine UH grip row - 8/8/8 @ 308.5lb
• Ez bar preacher curl - 8/7/6 @ 93.5lb
• Cable bar curl - 8/7/6 @ 60.5lb
• DB rear delt raise - 10/9/8 @ 27.5lb per db
• Db shrug - 9/8/9 @ 110lb per db
• BB forearm curls - 8/8/8 @ 60.5lb
• V bar cable row - 3 x failure @ 176lb/132lb/88lb/44lb per drop set
• Abs & 30mins cardio

Good workout. Felt strong and sleep was good last night. Diet update coming later and a workout pic (on lat pulldown) is attached below.

 

[RoidRage69]

Currently take magnesium. I do practice good sleeping habits before bed (cut out all blue light and physical activity an hour before). What else would you suggest?