Approved Log Testosterone Masteron cycle Log

[BigCheese2000]

Morning/evening wherever you are folks!

Intro/background: I’m from Ireland originally but moved to Melbourne, Australia! weigh in at 84kg fasted and having gone to the toilet and I do find it hard to gain weight so that scale often won’t budge for 2-3 weeks. I work quite an active job and rack up 20-30k steps a day. I turned 24 about 6 weeks ago and have been lifting for a while now. I would say seriously for maybe 18 months or so. Worked on a banana farm for 5 months to extend my visa and couldn’t really train so I’m back to proper training maybe 5-6 weeks now. I have a background in sports science and have worked under coaches at home and have learned a few things that hopefully I can pass on, but I’m very keen to learn and soak up anything you boys have to say or think! I’m excited to be here, since arriving I don’t know many people and struggle with the sense of community so I’m excited to interact and hopefully chat to some more Aussie lifters!

Ped/Supplementation: Background wise I’ve been on trt for 2 years but have pushed the doses occasionally at best. I will split my shots into 4 a week to try to negate sides and keep levels as stable as possible. This will be my first big run at a full cycle and the plan is 20 weeks, I will start at 450 test and 300 mast and will likely taper up every 2-3 weeks by 50mg depending on side effects/how I manage the increase. Mast provided by @SILVERBACK LABS. Have some test from another lab but will be fully switching over to Silverback once my supply runs out! I’m also a bit of a novice ped wise so any info/thoughts I’m open to!

Health Supps:
Conteh sports organ defender
5000iu vit d
300mg coq-10
500mg Curcumin
500mg mag bis
8g creatine every day
Omega 3 Fish Oils- 1000mg EPA


Nutrition strategy/diet plan:
Nutritionally I’m quite boring, I have a set of foods that digest well and I like and I run with those. I’m a creature of habit and don’t mind more or less eating the same daily. I have an intra workout with carbs and some eaa to spike muscle protein synthesis and keep that rolling throughout the day. I usually eat a higher fat meal pre training because it slows down the absorption of the carbs/protein to keep me through full sessions. I go for lower fat meals straight after training to shuttle nutrients asap and fuel the recovery process! Otherwise I eat foods that work well for me and there’s no particular strategy. I do try to keep fats between 80-90, I find when I get fats over 90 I feel a bit shitty and sluggish. I’m aiming to eat 4000 calories, I will slowly taper up again over time, depending on how the scale moves. Since getting back to training and eating properly I’ve maybe gained 8 kilos since mid May.

Diet Plan:
M1:
Oats
30g of protein from whey
M2 (Pre):
5% beef
Fragrant jasmine
Mixed veg serving
Pineapple (digestive enzyme bromelain)
Intra:
60g carb powder
15g EAA
700ml water
M3 (post):
Coco pops (fast acting carb)
30g of protein from whey
M4:
Chicken breast
Fragrant jasmine
Mixed veg serving
Pineapple
M5:
Weetabix
30g protein from whey

Training background/Strategy:
I like to use a mix of science and anecdotal experience. So I’ve picked some movements that work for me. I use a higher intensity lower volume approach with some intensifiers during sets. Intensifiers are RP (Rest Pause) and Ds (Drop Set). I use a slow and controlled eccentric also. I aim to train to failure or as close as possible.

Program:
Push/pull/legs/Rest/Upper/Lower/Rest
Push:
30 degree Incline Smith- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Chest Dip- 1x6-8, 1x10-12
Incline Machine- 1 x 8-10, 1 x15-18 +Rp
Lat Raise Machine- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Cybex Plate Shoulder Press- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Ez Curl Pushdown- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Overhead Extension- 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds

Pull:
SA DB Row: 1x8-10, 1x15-18
Upper Back Row- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Single Arm Cable Lat Row: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Rear Delt Row: 1x8-10, 1 x15-18
Hammer strength Pullover: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Preacher Curl: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Behind Back Cable Curl: 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds

Legs 1 (quad):
Adductor: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Laying Hamstring: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Quad Extension: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Pendulum Squat: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Pivot Leg Press- 1x12-15, 1x15-20
Toe Press- 1x12-15, 2x15-20


Upper:
Incline Machine: 1x8-10, 1x15-18
Chest Dip: 1x6-8, 1x8-10
Lat Raise Machine: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
L Bar Cable Row- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Upper Back Row: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
DB Lat Raise: 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds
Cable Curl- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Overhead Extension: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Legs 2(Glute/Ham):
Adductor- 1x12-15, 1x15-20
Glute Drive Machine- 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Rp
Seated Hamstring, 1x8-10, 1x15-20 +Rp
RDL: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Quad Extension- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Standing Calf- 1x12-15, 2x18-25 +Ds





Daily Reflection/Thoughts:
Went a bit out of my comfort zone here but hopefully my starting log was detailed enough! Sundays are rest days to chill and watch the footy and spend time with the girlfriend. Will follow up with more pics and updates each day! I’m very excited to see how far we can get and what I can do and I’m grateful for @SILVERBACK LABS for his help and for pushing me to get this log up!

Enjoy your Monday Folks

 

[BigCheese2000]

12/08/2024
Morning weight: 84.8
Sleep: 7.5 hours
Nutrition:
M1:
Wheat biscuits-x8
Inc whey protein-32g
M2: Pre
jasmine rice-130g
10% beef mince-250g
Pineapple-75g
Mixed veg-100g
Intra:
80g carb powder
15g EAA
M3: Post
coco pops-180g
Inc whey protein-32g
M4:
Chicken breast-250g
Jasmine Rice-130g
Pineapple-75g
Mixed veg-100g
Total cal: 4022
P: 293
C: 604
F: 72


All meats are flavoured with a low cal cooking sauce where you just add water, 20 calories per serve. Sauce is straganoff.
All training Weights in KG, P/S meaning per side
Training: Push:
Incline Smith: 35(p/s) x8, 25(p/s) x
Chest dip: bodyweight x 8, +14 x10
Incline Chest Machine: 40(p/s) x8 , 20(p/s) x15
Lat Raise Machine: 12.5(p/s) x8 , 6.25(p/s) x 13
Overhead Sh Press: 57.5(p/s) x ,8 40(p/s) x 12
Tricep Pushdown: 24 x 9, 14 x 13
Overhead Extension: 18x 8, 11x14

Cardio:
10k steps per day nothing else

Daily reflection/thoughts:
had a sick day numbers have flown up! Really fill out when those pumps come in! Confidence is sky high too. Still waiting for that peak blood level concentration but can definitely feel a small bit of placebo performance and mood wise and libido is massive. Happy with the post pump pics and nutrition has gone well. Enjoy pull much more and legs to follow Wednesday.

Have a good evening folks and stay strong

 

[stevesmi]

wow excellent start to this log
pics look solid, you got a great base to start with

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Morning/evening wherever you are folks!

Intro/background: I’m from Ireland originally but moved to Melbourne, Australia! weigh in at 84kg fasted and having gone to the toilet and I do find it hard to gain weight so that scale often won’t budge for 2-3 weeks. I work quite an active job and rack up 20-30k steps a day. I turned 24 about 6 weeks ago and have been lifting for a while now. I would say seriously for maybe 18 months or so. Worked on a banana farm for 5 months to extend my visa and couldn’t really train so I’m back to proper training maybe 5-6 weeks now. I have a background in sports science and have worked under coaches at home and have learned a few things that hopefully I can pass on, but I’m very keen to learn and soak up anything you boys have to say or think! I’m excited to be here, since arriving I don’t know many people and struggle with the sense of community so I’m excited to interact and hopefully chat to some more Aussie lifters!

Ped/Supplementation: Background wise I’ve been on trt for 2 years but have pushed the doses occasionally at best. I will split my shots into 4 a week to try to negate sides and keep levels as stable as possible. This will be my first big run at a full cycle and the plan is 20 weeks, I will start at 450 test and 300 mast and will likely taper up every 2-3 weeks by 50mg depending on side effects/how I manage the increase. Mast provided by @SILVERBACK LABS. Have some test from another lab but will be fully switching over to Silverback once my supply runs out! I’m also a bit of a novice ped wise so any info/thoughts I’m open to!

Health Supps:
Conteh sports organ defender
5000iu vit d
300mg coq-10
500mg Curcumin
500mg mag bis
8g creatine every day
Omega 3 Fish Oils- 1000mg EPA


Nutrition strategy/diet plan:
Nutritionally I’m quite boring, I have a set of foods that digest well and I like and I run with those. I’m a creature of habit and don’t mind more or less eating the same daily. I have an intra workout with carbs and some eaa to spike muscle protein synthesis and keep that rolling throughout the day. I usually eat a higher fat meal pre training because it slows down the absorption of the carbs/protein to keep me through full sessions. I go for lower fat meals straight after training to shuttle nutrients asap and fuel the recovery process! Otherwise I eat foods that work well for me and there’s no particular strategy. I do try to keep fats between 80-90, I find when I get fats over 90 I feel a bit shitty and sluggish. I’m aiming to eat 4000 calories, I will slowly taper up again over time, depending on how the scale moves. Since getting back to training and eating properly I’ve maybe gained 8 kilos since mid May.

Diet Plan:
M1:
Oats
30g of protein from whey
M2 (Pre):
5% beef
Fragrant jasmine
Mixed veg serving
Pineapple (digestive enzyme bromelain)
Intra:
60g carb powder
15g EAA
700ml water
M3 (post):
Coco pops (fast acting carb)
30g of protein from whey
M4:
Chicken breast
Fragrant jasmine
Mixed veg serving
Pineapple
M5:
Weetabix
30g protein from whey

Training background/Strategy:
I like to use a mix of science and anecdotal experience. So I’ve picked some movements that work for me. I use a higher intensity lower volume approach with some intensifiers during sets. Intensifiers are RP (Rest Pause) and Ds (Drop Set). I use a slow and controlled eccentric also. I aim to train to failure or as close as possible.

Program:
Push/pull/legs/Rest/Upper/Lower/Rest
Push:
30 degree Incline Smith- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Chest Dip- 1x6-8, 1x10-12
Incline Machine- 1 x 8-10, 1 x15-18 +Rp
Lat Raise Machine- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Cybex Plate Shoulder Press- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Ez Curl Pushdown- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Overhead Extension- 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds

Pull:
SA DB Row: 1x8-10, 1x15-18
Upper Back Row- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Single Arm Cable Lat Row: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Rear Delt Row: 1x8-10, 1 x15-18
Hammer strength Pullover: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Preacher Curl: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Behind Back Cable Curl: 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds

Legs 1 (quad):
Adductor: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Laying Hamstring: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
Quad Extension: 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Ds
Pendulum Squat: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Pivot Leg Press- 1x12-15, 1x15-20
Toe Press- 1x12-15, 2x15-20


Upper:
Incline Machine: 1x8-10, 1x15-18
Chest Dip: 1x6-8, 1x8-10
Lat Raise Machine: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
L Bar Cable Row- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Upper Back Row: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Rp
DB Lat Raise: 1x12-15, 1x15-20 +Ds
Cable Curl- 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Overhead Extension: 1x8-10, 1x15-18 +Ds
Legs 2(Glute/Ham):
Adductor- 1x12-15, 1x15-20
Glute Drive Machine- 1x8-10, 1x12-15 +Rp
Seated Hamstring, 1x8-10, 1x15-20 +Rp
RDL: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Quad Extension- 1x8-10, 1x12-15
Standing Calf- 1x12-15, 2x18-25 +Ds





Daily Reflection/Thoughts:
Went a bit out of my comfort zone here but hopefully my starting log was detailed enough! Sundays are rest days to chill and watch the footy and spend time with the girlfriend. Will follow up with more pics and updates each day! I’m very excited to see how far we can get and what I can do and I’m grateful for @SILVERBACK LABS for his help and for pushing me to get this log up!

Enjoy your Monday Folks

12/08/2024
Morning weight: 84.8
Sleep: 7.5 hours
Nutrition:
M1:
Wheat biscuits-x8
Inc whey protein-32g
M2: Pre
jasmine rice-130g
10% beef mince-250g
Pineapple-75g
Mixed veg-100g
Intra:
80g carb powder
15g EAA
M3: Post
coco pops-180g
Inc whey protein-32g
M4:
Chicken breast-250g
Jasmine Rice-130g
Pineapple-75g
Mixed veg-100g
Total cal: 4022
P: 293
C: 604
F: 72


All meats are flavoured with a low cal cooking sauce where you just add water, 20 calories per serve. Sauce is straganoff.
All training Weights in KG, P/S meaning per side
Training: Push:
Incline Smith: 35(p/s) x8, 25(p/s) x
Chest dip: bodyweight x 8, +14 x10
Incline Chest Machine: 40(p/s) x8 , 20(p/s) x15
Lat Raise Machine: 12.5(p/s) x8 , 6.25(p/s) x 13
Overhead Sh Press: 57.5(p/s) x ,8 40(p/s) x 12
Tricep Pushdown: 24 x 9, 14 x 13
Overhead Extension: 18x 8, 11x14

Cardio:
10k steps per day nothing else

Daily reflection/thoughts:
had a sick day numbers have flown up! Really fill out when those pumps come in! Confidence is sky high too. Still waiting for that peak blood level concentration but can definitely feel a small bit of placebo performance and mood wise and libido is massive. Happy with the post pump pics and nutrition has gone well. Enjoy pull much more and legs to follow Wednesday.

Have a good evening folks and stay strong

@BigCheese2000 welcome to EVO big man this is an amazing log start

looking forward to more updates from you on diet and training as you go in this cycle

 

[Mobster]

Following

 

[max-95]

Coco pops for the fasting acting carb source.

 

[e2]

coco pops is like a chocolate cereal?
we don't have those in my country

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED LOG

 

[Ulter]

I like your splits they make a lot of sense
good sets and good repetitions

 

[chesty]

looking forward to seeing your results
legs are looking on point

 

[ROIDDERS]

you have a good physique reminds me of an old school look
I like that a lot

 

[ceo]

Bros from here we're going to get you even further
also don't forget toward the end make sure you put up some pics with some oil and a tan

 

[25homes]

Nice work

 

[ballin2504]

Nice start to the log

 

[BigCheese2000]

Afternoon/morning fellas!
Just wanted to shoot a massive thanks again for all the kind words and I’m excited to bring you all on this journey with me! As always I’m open to feedback! I do have my own thoughts and methods but I’m flexible and always willing to listen

Weight: 85.1kg
Nutrition: same as usual.
Same nutrition as usual but will drop out the intra as it’s a rest day, badly needed as I’m absolutely shattered after the last 3 days of training! Still have upper and lower to box off this week! In terms of weight I will stick on calories and if by Monday there is no progress I will increase cals by 200 by adding carbs. Probably biased around the training window.

Training:
Rest day today. Plan is to still do my 10k steps but take it as easy as possible otherwise and move as little as possible!

Daily thoughts/Reflections:
Weight is stable but I’m not expecting massive flashes and having looked at my data from the last few years, I do gain slowly and steady. I do however tend to hold some bit of conditioning even being roughly 10 weeks into an offseason. Really needed that rest today. Did some basic mobility work and static stretching and did some steps with my girlfriend at the local park. This is probably the best ever run with training I’ve had so I’m absolutely delighted with that. My overarching goal is to be 90 kilos/200 lbs and be in a reasonable spot. Depending on how that goes I will push up further or tidy up with a quick mini cut. It will just be dependant on personal feeling and conditioning.

 

[BigCheese2000]

coco pops is like a chocolate cereal?
we don't have those in my country

Yeah mate they’re just a rice based chocolate cereal! Essentially all carbs! Fast acting post training and really easy digestion wise!

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Afternoon/morning fellas!
Just wanted to shoot a massive thanks again for all the kind words and I’m excited to bring you all on this journey with me! As always I’m open to feedback! I do have my own thoughts and methods but I’m flexible and always willing to listen

Weight: 85.1kg
Nutrition: same as usual.
Same nutrition as usual but will drop out the intra as it’s a rest day, badly needed as I’m absolutely shattered after the last 3 days of training! Still have upper and lower to box off this week! In terms of weight I will stick on calories and if by Monday there is no progress I will increase cals by 200 by adding carbs. Probably biased around the training window.

Training:
Rest day today. Plan is to still do my 10k steps but take it as easy as possible otherwise and move as little as possible!

Daily thoughts/Reflections:
Weight is stable but I’m not expecting massive flashes and having looked at my data from the last few years, I do gain slowly and steady. I do however tend to hold some bit of conditioning even being roughly 10 weeks into an offseason. Really needed that rest today. Did some basic mobility work and static stretching and did some steps with my girlfriend at the local park. This is probably the best ever run with training I’ve had so I’m absolutely delighted with that. My overarching goal is to be 90 kilos/200 lbs and be in a reasonable spot. Depending on how that goes I will push up further or tidy up with a quick mini cut. It will just be dependant on personal feeling and conditioning.

@BigCheese2000 i think you are in great condition for offseason, i think you can do 200lbs easy super lean thats your peeled look
you should boost cardio though if you can

 

[BigCheese2000]

Morning weight: 85.3
Nutrition:
As per the guidance of some members I am upping the cals to 4500 purely because I think it’s important to hit it hard and make as much out of the cycle as I can. I believe I won’t get overly fat during off season. In the post gym pics below I am getting a small bit fluffier but I also ate a big meal before training, had an intra and roughly a litre of water so that stomach was pushed out a small bit. To account for this I will increase post workout cereal by 30g, both meat dishes will have 40g extra meat, jasmine rice will be increase by 20g both meals and I will include a tin of tuna too for extra protein/cals. I will send a pic of my macro split below if anyone has any recommendations. It’s morning time as I post so gonna bring up those cals today!

Training:
Upper:
30 degree smith: 35 p/s x 7, 25 p/s x 12
Chest Dip: 0 x 8, +14 x 11
Lat Raise Machine: 12.5 p/s x 9, 6.25 p/s x 16
2 handed Lat row: 45 p/s x 8, 25 p/s x 12
Hammer Mts (pic below) : 75 x 9, 45 x 15
Hammer Pullover: 20 p/s x 14, x 12
Heavy EZ Preacher: 5 p/s x 9, 2.5 x 13
Rope Pushdown: 24 x 10, x 12

Added some pullovers instead of the additional lateral raise volume. Really looking to bring up my posterior and shine from behind so the goal is to add a small bit of additional volume back wise, I feel the split is even more balanced now. All lifts progressed today and just a massive session nothing to complain about!

 

[Pigsy]

Welcome fellow Aussie. Will be following along

 

[LevButlerov]

Morning weight: 85.3
Nutrition:
As per the guidance of some members I am upping the cals to 4500 purely because I think it’s important to hit it hard and make as much out of the cycle as I can. I believe I won’t get overly fat during off season. In the post gym pics below I am getting a small bit fluffier but I also ate a big meal before training, had an intra and roughly a litre of water so that stomach was pushed out a small bit. To account for this I will increase post workout cereal by 30g, both meat dishes will have 40g extra meat, jasmine rice will be increase by 20g both meals and I will include a tin of tuna too for extra protein/cals. I will send a pic of my macro split below if anyone has any recommendations. It’s morning time as I post so gonna bring up those cals today!

Training:
Upper:
30 degree smith: 35 p/s x 7, 25 p/s x 12
Chest Dip: 0 x 8, +14 x 11
Lat Raise Machine: 12.5 p/s x 9, 6.25 p/s x 16
2 handed Lat row: 45 p/s x 8, 25 p/s x 12
Hammer Mts (pic below) : 75 x 9, 45 x 15
Hammer Pullover: 20 p/s x 14, x 12
Heavy EZ Preacher: 5 p/s x 9, 2.5 x 13
Rope Pushdown: 24 x 10, x 12

Added some pullovers instead of the additional lateral raise volume. Really looking to bring up my posterior and shine from behind so the goal is to add a small bit of additional volume back wise, I feel the split is even more balanced now. All lifts progressed today and just a massive session nothing to complain about!

@BigCheese2000 calories up thats perfect
any meal pics fod us?

you looking amazing I see the growth TIGHT