Hey guys,
Thought I would start a log on the site, even if't is just for my own reference later on down the road. I have created the cycle based on feedback from the forum and as some of you may know from my first post, I had a couple half ass cycles before where I had run small doses and for short (ineffective) amounts of time. This time it is on point and I'm really looking forward to see what I can produce on my first real cycle.
I had started lifting/running 15 years ago to lose a lot of weight and have been seriously lifting for over 10 years. Waited a very long time to take steroids and have a fairly sturdy base to work from. First cycle is still very mild but look to add a compound every cycle afterward and see what works best for me in the future.
My lifts are by no means impressive but I have been working on them for quite some time and would really like to get to a 1500 pound total and compete someday. I've always been nervous competing and prefer to only compete with myself in the gym, but this would be something for the bucket list and to prove to myself I can compete (albeit at a non competitive level).
I won't get too specific with my training, just the good stuff. I'm going to start at 3500 calories, 40/40/20, and make adjustments as necessary. It has done well for me in the past.
Stats:
Age: 29
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 205lbs
BF: ~11-12%
Lifting Experience: 10+ years
Cycle:
Weeks 1-12: Test E (400mg)
Weeks 1-6: TBol (50mg split twice daily)
Weeks 1-8: Organ support (also split twice daily, offset from when taking tbol)
Weeks 1-12: Ostarine (MK2866) - 20mg ED
Weeks 1-12: Cardarine (GW501516) - 20mg ED
Weeks 1-12: Aromasin 12.5mg - Every 2-3 days
Current Lifts:
Bench - 350
Squat - 405 (lagging because of knee issues)
Deadlift - 500
Goals:
Bench - 385+
Squat - 455 (depending how the knee holds up)
Deadlift - 545+
These goals would get me within striking distance of that 1500 I'm after.
I did a few max effort lifts (for reps) at the beginning of the cycle to gauge my base. Keep in mind I haven't trained for power lifting in a few months up to this point. I had been over doing it for a while and needed to take several months off to do some bodybuilding and build my base. Here they are:
Week 1:
Flat bench max reps 275lb - 8 reps
Deadlift max reps 365 - 9 reps
Squat - Did not test any high weight on squat yet. Only doing light weight with the hip circle to get my knees moving and used to the load again. It felt great and have had no issues yet.
Week 2:
Unfortunately got very sick for majority of this week and wasn't able to make much progress and when I was able to go back I did light weight, lots of reps.
Week 3:
Energy was phenomenal at the end of this week, being sick might have been a blessing in disguise, feeling laser focused.
Deadlift (conventional): 385 x 12 - started getting an insane back pump from the start of the workout and knew it was only going to get worse so I worked up quickly to a max set of 12. Not what I had planned (4x8) but it moved so well and fast considering I've done no speed work or legitimate pulls in months (had mainly been doing stiff leg prior). This has definitely paid off.
-I finished this day with some pulls to stretch my back and lats out, but even those were uncomfortable, never had a back pump that serious.
Bench 275 4x8 - Another crazy increase for me. Just a few weeks back I struggled to get 1x8 at this weight. Now hitting it clean for 4 sets.
-Incline 205 3x12
-Dips 5x20
-Flyes 3x20
I plan to start cutting some of the accessory work after the big lifts depending on the intensity for the day and move it to it's own accessory day. My focus will definitely be on deadlift/bench and the goal for squats is to keep things light and controlled. The strength will come, but only if I stay smart and don't overdo it right away.
Long first post - they will be much shorter from here on out!
Thought I would start a log on the site, even if't is just for my own reference later on down the road. I have created the cycle based on feedback from the forum and as some of you may know from my first post, I had a couple half ass cycles before where I had run small doses and for short (ineffective) amounts of time. This time it is on point and I'm really looking forward to see what I can produce on my first real cycle.
I had started lifting/running 15 years ago to lose a lot of weight and have been seriously lifting for over 10 years. Waited a very long time to take steroids and have a fairly sturdy base to work from. First cycle is still very mild but look to add a compound every cycle afterward and see what works best for me in the future.
My lifts are by no means impressive but I have been working on them for quite some time and would really like to get to a 1500 pound total and compete someday. I've always been nervous competing and prefer to only compete with myself in the gym, but this would be something for the bucket list and to prove to myself I can compete (albeit at a non competitive level).
I won't get too specific with my training, just the good stuff. I'm going to start at 3500 calories, 40/40/20, and make adjustments as necessary. It has done well for me in the past.
Stats:
Age: 29
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 205lbs
BF: ~11-12%
Lifting Experience: 10+ years
Cycle:
Weeks 1-12: Test E (400mg)
Weeks 1-6: TBol (50mg split twice daily)
Weeks 1-8: Organ support (also split twice daily, offset from when taking tbol)
Weeks 1-12: Ostarine (MK2866) - 20mg ED
Weeks 1-12: Cardarine (GW501516) - 20mg ED
Weeks 1-12: Aromasin 12.5mg - Every 2-3 days
Current Lifts:
Bench - 350
Squat - 405 (lagging because of knee issues)
Deadlift - 500
Goals:
Bench - 385+
Squat - 455 (depending how the knee holds up)
Deadlift - 545+
These goals would get me within striking distance of that 1500 I'm after.
I did a few max effort lifts (for reps) at the beginning of the cycle to gauge my base. Keep in mind I haven't trained for power lifting in a few months up to this point. I had been over doing it for a while and needed to take several months off to do some bodybuilding and build my base. Here they are:
Week 1:
Flat bench max reps 275lb - 8 reps
Deadlift max reps 365 - 9 reps
Squat - Did not test any high weight on squat yet. Only doing light weight with the hip circle to get my knees moving and used to the load again. It felt great and have had no issues yet.
Week 2:
Unfortunately got very sick for majority of this week and wasn't able to make much progress and when I was able to go back I did light weight, lots of reps.
Week 3:
Energy was phenomenal at the end of this week, being sick might have been a blessing in disguise, feeling laser focused.
Deadlift (conventional): 385 x 12 - started getting an insane back pump from the start of the workout and knew it was only going to get worse so I worked up quickly to a max set of 12. Not what I had planned (4x8) but it moved so well and fast considering I've done no speed work or legitimate pulls in months (had mainly been doing stiff leg prior). This has definitely paid off.
-I finished this day with some pulls to stretch my back and lats out, but even those were uncomfortable, never had a back pump that serious.
Bench 275 4x8 - Another crazy increase for me. Just a few weeks back I struggled to get 1x8 at this weight. Now hitting it clean for 4 sets.
-Incline 205 3x12
-Dips 5x20
-Flyes 3x20
I plan to start cutting some of the accessory work after the big lifts depending on the intensity for the day and move it to it's own accessory day. My focus will definitely be on deadlift/bench and the goal for squats is to keep things light and controlled. The strength will come, but only if I stay smart and don't overdo it right away.
Long first post - they will be much shorter from here on out!
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