Newishmusclemike
New member
Hello all from a complete newbie to the forum and AAS both!
Me
Stats -
6’7’, 44yrs, 99.2k kg, 13% bf slim build, ectomorph.
Measurements –
Neck 16.5, Biceps 14.5, Forearms 11.6, Thighs 23.2, Calves 15, Chest 42.5, shoulders 50.1, waist 36.6, hips 37.6
I've been training (predominantly weight lifting) for 25 yrs. During that time I’ve fluctuated in body fat depending on how seriously I’ve been training in any given year, work and family dependant. So I know my way around a gym but have never taken BB seriously for an extended number of years. Diet may be great ( number of meals and macros on point) for a few months and then it tended to drop off. Cycles basically.
For the last 5 years (till June 2018) I didn’t go to the gym at all (having barely missed a week for 20 yrs) after having my daughter (IVF etc). Long story but I had fertility issues and was diagnosed as having azoospermia. Probably from birth despite having never taken any steroids before. Recreational drugs as a youngster though. Medical profession don’t know why but there you go.
Suddenly went back to the gym and lost 15% bf and toned up. Yep, I let myself go.
A few weeks ago, primarily due to my age and being infertile anyway, I decided to run a cycle. Completely new to all this but went for injectables. Unfortunately, I completely forgot, in the excitement of ordering all the gear to get my bloods done. Unbelievable. So pinned before initial bloods which I was really pissed about. So...I’m going to the doctor’s tomorrow for an unrelated matter so will ask for blood history done whilst I was having fertility treatment. That will have to suffice.
Cycle (12 wks)
250mg Test E Tues & Fri
0.25mg Arimidex Tues & Fri
250UI HCG Tues & Fri
Will continue HCG & AI until 3 days before PCT. Will start PCT 3 weeks after last Test pin.
PCT Nolva 40/40/20/20
Clomid 50/50/25/25
Diet
2200c BMR
3400kcal NDEE
4200kcal to bulk
Carb 540 or 90 over 6 meals
Pro 300 or 50
Fat 93 or 15
I struggle to hit those carbs but I do my best and am currently monitoring weight gain to keep within 1 to 2lb gain a week. I think I’ll be over this so may need to cut carbs a little.
Training Routine
3 day on 1 day off
Day 1 : Chest/Arms
-Flat Barbell Bench 3x6-8. 35kg 2min
-Incline Dumbbell Bench 3x6-8. 36kg 2min
-Flat Dumbbell Flye 3x8-10 . 18kg 1min
-Dips 3x10-12. 1min
* Cable Crossover performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Barbell Curl 3x6-8 30kg / Lying French Press 35 kg 3x6-8. 2min
-Incline Dumbbell Curl 3x8-10 10kg / Tricep Pressdown 3x10-12 27kg
-Preacher Curl 3x8-10 5kg / Overhead Extension 3x8-10 19kg
Workout Duration : Approximately 45-60 minutes
Day 2 : Legs/Calves
-Back Squats 3x6-8 50kg (alternate with Front Squats)
-Leg Press 3x8-10. 120kg
-Leg Extension 3x10-12
-Romanian Deadlift 3x6-8
* Leg Curls performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Calf Press 3x15-20
-Standing Calf Raise 3x15-20
-Seated Calf Raise 3x6-10
Workout Duration : Approximately 40-50 minutes
Day 3 : Back/Delts
-Barbell Row 3x6-8 40kg 2 min
-Lat Pulldown 3x10-12. PD 45kg 2 min
-Cable Row 3x8-10. 52kg 1min
-TBAR Row 3x6-8 (Dumbbell Row if heavy enough DB's 24kg). 1min
* Shrugs performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Military Press 3x6-8. 25kg T 2min
-Side Lateral / Rear Lateral 3x8-10. 6kg 1min
-Upright Row 3x6-8.35kg 1min
Abs and cardio rotate per workout. Cardio 20-30 mins hitt.
Only started this routine this week so may add some volume as time passes. Any advice?
To Date
I have been running the cycle for 3weeks. No problems from pinning or sides as of yet.
BF was approx 12 % before I started (from calipers). Now at 12.5 %.
Questions
Decided to join this forum as seemed to have some knowledgeable people contributing and I am particularly impressed to see some people continually contributing and sharing their knowledge and expertise on a regular basis. Outstanding. I hope I haven’t bored everyone too much but just wanted to start with some history so people offering advice have at least something to base it on.
Initially, I had rock hard boners and labido increase. In the last 7 to 10 days labido has dropped off so am thinking of upping the arimidex dosage to .25 EOD. Does that sound reasonable? Guess it’s difficult to say without bloods. I have no other side’s to mention other than during an eye exam today the optometrist said I likely have high blood pressure and to get it checked. Another reason to up the AI dose slightly? Reasonable? Should I up it too .5mg on pinning days or EOD? Or leave it to .25 EOD for 10 days and get BP checked?
Thx in advance and I'm going to post weekly with bf, stats, sides updates I.e. use this as a log. Is this all within the rules?
All advice etc welcome
Me
Stats -
6’7’, 44yrs, 99.2k kg, 13% bf slim build, ectomorph.
Measurements –
Neck 16.5, Biceps 14.5, Forearms 11.6, Thighs 23.2, Calves 15, Chest 42.5, shoulders 50.1, waist 36.6, hips 37.6
I've been training (predominantly weight lifting) for 25 yrs. During that time I’ve fluctuated in body fat depending on how seriously I’ve been training in any given year, work and family dependant. So I know my way around a gym but have never taken BB seriously for an extended number of years. Diet may be great ( number of meals and macros on point) for a few months and then it tended to drop off. Cycles basically.
For the last 5 years (till June 2018) I didn’t go to the gym at all (having barely missed a week for 20 yrs) after having my daughter (IVF etc). Long story but I had fertility issues and was diagnosed as having azoospermia. Probably from birth despite having never taken any steroids before. Recreational drugs as a youngster though. Medical profession don’t know why but there you go.
Suddenly went back to the gym and lost 15% bf and toned up. Yep, I let myself go.
A few weeks ago, primarily due to my age and being infertile anyway, I decided to run a cycle. Completely new to all this but went for injectables. Unfortunately, I completely forgot, in the excitement of ordering all the gear to get my bloods done. Unbelievable. So pinned before initial bloods which I was really pissed about. So...I’m going to the doctor’s tomorrow for an unrelated matter so will ask for blood history done whilst I was having fertility treatment. That will have to suffice.
Cycle (12 wks)
250mg Test E Tues & Fri
0.25mg Arimidex Tues & Fri
250UI HCG Tues & Fri
Will continue HCG & AI until 3 days before PCT. Will start PCT 3 weeks after last Test pin.
PCT Nolva 40/40/20/20
Clomid 50/50/25/25
Diet
2200c BMR
3400kcal NDEE
4200kcal to bulk
Carb 540 or 90 over 6 meals
Pro 300 or 50
Fat 93 or 15
I struggle to hit those carbs but I do my best and am currently monitoring weight gain to keep within 1 to 2lb gain a week. I think I’ll be over this so may need to cut carbs a little.
Training Routine
3 day on 1 day off
Day 1 : Chest/Arms
-Flat Barbell Bench 3x6-8. 35kg 2min
-Incline Dumbbell Bench 3x6-8. 36kg 2min
-Flat Dumbbell Flye 3x8-10 . 18kg 1min
-Dips 3x10-12. 1min
* Cable Crossover performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Barbell Curl 3x6-8 30kg / Lying French Press 35 kg 3x6-8. 2min
-Incline Dumbbell Curl 3x8-10 10kg / Tricep Pressdown 3x10-12 27kg
-Preacher Curl 3x8-10 5kg / Overhead Extension 3x8-10 19kg
Workout Duration : Approximately 45-60 minutes
Day 2 : Legs/Calves
-Back Squats 3x6-8 50kg (alternate with Front Squats)
-Leg Press 3x8-10. 120kg
-Leg Extension 3x10-12
-Romanian Deadlift 3x6-8
* Leg Curls performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Calf Press 3x15-20
-Standing Calf Raise 3x15-20
-Seated Calf Raise 3x6-10
Workout Duration : Approximately 40-50 minutes
Day 3 : Back/Delts
-Barbell Row 3x6-8 40kg 2 min
-Lat Pulldown 3x10-12. PD 45kg 2 min
-Cable Row 3x8-10. 52kg 1min
-TBAR Row 3x6-8 (Dumbbell Row if heavy enough DB's 24kg). 1min
* Shrugs performed every 2nd-3rd session *
-Military Press 3x6-8. 25kg T 2min
-Side Lateral / Rear Lateral 3x8-10. 6kg 1min
-Upright Row 3x6-8.35kg 1min
Abs and cardio rotate per workout. Cardio 20-30 mins hitt.
Only started this routine this week so may add some volume as time passes. Any advice?
To Date
I have been running the cycle for 3weeks. No problems from pinning or sides as of yet.
BF was approx 12 % before I started (from calipers). Now at 12.5 %.
Questions
Decided to join this forum as seemed to have some knowledgeable people contributing and I am particularly impressed to see some people continually contributing and sharing their knowledge and expertise on a regular basis. Outstanding. I hope I haven’t bored everyone too much but just wanted to start with some history so people offering advice have at least something to base it on.
Initially, I had rock hard boners and labido increase. In the last 7 to 10 days labido has dropped off so am thinking of upping the arimidex dosage to .25 EOD. Does that sound reasonable? Guess it’s difficult to say without bloods. I have no other side’s to mention other than during an eye exam today the optometrist said I likely have high blood pressure and to get it checked. Another reason to up the AI dose slightly? Reasonable? Should I up it too .5mg on pinning days or EOD? Or leave it to .25 EOD for 10 days and get BP checked?
Thx in advance and I'm going to post weekly with bf, stats, sides updates I.e. use this as a log. Is this all within the rules?
All advice etc welcome
