DaHurt's 4 Week Epi-Strong Cycle

[leanbody]

nice workout - good to see you are recovered from the stomach bug. about the bloods, you can get them on line too if the doc at school refuses. 'bout $50-100 depending on what you get and the results are emailed too you. Local blood draw.

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[nerdalert]

Thanks for the advice, Lean. I'll see about getting in for the bloods this week. Everything I read indicated that shutdown occurred while on Epistane, but it wasn't too bad relatively speaking, so I didn't even think about having HCG on hand for atrophy - well I guess I'll just see what happens with 'the boys', and learn from it.

I'll text you about hittin' legs later this week - this gastrointestinal thing really screwed up my weekend - didn't even make it to Sacro for the show!

Cheers man.

it's always a good idea to have some hcg when you run a cycle and it's relatively cheap...or if you want something otc you could try HcGenerate as an alternative..

 

[DaHurt]

it's always a good idea to have some hcg when you run a cycle and it's relatively cheap...or if you want something otc you could try HcGenerate as an alternative..

I don't mind getting the real thing - just really didn't think I would need it - but I guess it's definitely better to be safe than sorry. I know it isn't ideal, but I'm going to go ahead and get some now - at least I can have it on-hand for future cycles.

mistake

If anyone is interested though - atm my nuts are normal

 

[DaHurt]

Okay - gotta catch up here:

Nov 8

Chest/Calves AM
Flat DB Fly
15x30 wu, 12x45, 10x50, 8x55
Flat BB Press
15x135, 8x205, 4x225, 4x225, 6x205
Incline DB Press
8x70, 6x80, 4x90, 2x100
Cable Fly
15x70,12x80, 12x80
WG Hammer Press
3x12x2 plates

5 dropsets seated calf raises 4-3-2-1 plate to failure each time

3x15 donkey raises stack + 45lb plate

Back PM

WG Chins 3x10
Deadlift
15x135, 12x225, 6x315 (kept slipping out of my hand, and I forgot my damn straps), 2x365, 4x315, 12x135
Lat Pulldown
15x120, 10x170, 10x170, 12x150
DB Rows on Incline
12x50, 12x60, 10x70, 10x80
Cable Pullover w/ Rope (FST-7)
4x12x100, 3x12x90 - stretching 30 sec between each set.

 

[Zeek]

closing in on 2 weeks soon. How are you feeling about the product?

 

[DaHurt]

closing in on 2 weeks soon. How are you feeling about the product?

Definitely feeling much stronger. I've gained 5 lbs since I started - at 196 now. Haven't had any sides to speak of. Just look and feel like myself with a bit more strength in the gym and 5 more lbs. I have to catch up with my log!

Thanks for checking in!

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 9 (Day 10):

ARMS (AM):

Standing BB Curl
15x50w/u, 10x70, 10x70, 11x70
Alt DB Curl Dropsets:
1. 10x40 -> 10x30 -> 10x20
2. 4x40 -> 4x30 -> 10x20
3. 6x40 -> 10x25 -> 10x15
Seated Alt DB Hammer Curls
10x25, 8x25, 8x25
DB Tri Ext
20x50w/u, 13x80, 12x100, 8x110
Tri Rope Pressdown
12x100, 10x120, 8x130, 5x150, 10x60, 10x60
Overhead Pulley Ext w/ W bar
15x70, 17x85, 16x130, 10x150(whole stack, wtf)

Felt really strong on triceps today - seemed like I couldn't get enough weight. First time I've used the 110lb DB for overhead extensions - and I go all the way down slowly! Also the first time I've used the whole stack for overhead pulley extensions. Endurance was through the roof too - I cut down my rest time in order to feel muscle fatigue. The Epi has DEFINITELY kicked in.

Delts/Traps PM

Side DB Raise ss w/ Arnolds - 30 sec rest btwn each ss (sides, arnolds)
(20x20,20x20),(12x30,12x30),(12x30,10x30),(10x30,12x25)
Rear DB Fly
12x25,12x30,11x35
Single Arm Cable Raise
12x30,12x30,10x30
Rear DB Fly on Incline
12x30,12x30,12x30
Upright Cable Row
12x95,12x125,12x150(whole stack)
DB Shrugs (hold for a 1 count at top)
16x90, 12x105, 10x120
Smith Mach Shrugs
20x135,15x225,12x315 -> 225x12 ->135x15

Shoulders felt really good tonight - did things a little differently, going really short on rest periods and staying pretty light on the weight to get a good burn. I'm focusing on my side and rear delts atm, hence the majority of moves being side and rear focused (sans the Arnolds and UR rows).

I'm loving the Epi! Can't wait to start my 45 mg dosages.

BTW - diet has been spot on, basically very similar to the first couple diets I outlined, which is why I haven't detailed any of it.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 10 (Day 11):
Rest day. Ate a lot, rested a lot .

Nov 11 (Day 12):

Legs!!!!
Doing higher rep work on legs today - squats are going to be in the 15-20 rep range (yes, I love pain).

Leg Extensions
20x90, 15x120, 12x150, 12x120
Squats
20x135, 20x225, 15x225, 15x225, burnout w/ 135 (didn't count) - kept my stance a little closer today, trying to work on outer sweep of the quad.
Leg Press (narrow stance, low on platform)
15x315, 15x405, 15x475, 12x585, 12x675, 10x765 ->675 to failure -> 585 to failure -> 475 to failure -> 405 to failure -> 315 to failure. On this dropset, my feet never left the platform, partner stripped weight.
Hack Squats (stance wide and high)
15x1plate, 12x2plates, 10x3plates
Walking BB Lunge
3x24stepsx50lbs
Straight Leg Deadlift
3x12x135
Lying Leg Curls
12x70, 12x90, 12x90
Seated Leg Curls
12x70, 12x90, 10x110

Had trouble walking out of the gym after this - it was a good leg day! Nothing else to report - feeling strong, and looking forward to the next couple of weeks!

I'll try to post an update picture at the 2 week mark.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 12(Day 13)

Chest AM

Incline DB Fly
15x30 w/u, 12x40, 10x50, 8x60
Incline DB Press
13x75, 12x85, 6x95 (fuck!), 12x70
Flat BB Press
12x135, 10x185, 6x205, 6x205 -> 10x135, 4x205 -> 10x135
Pec Deck Fly
15x150, 12x180, 5x220 (2 sec hold at contraction), 20x120 (crazy burn)
Decline Neck Press (done slow with negative under control)
9x135,10x135,9x135
Cable fly (done on knees) ss w/ dips (fly,dip)
(12x65,12),(12x65,9),(11x65, 11)


Back PM

No deads tonight since I did them earlier this week and I've squatted twice this week - don't want to completely fry the CNS.

Wide Grip Chins
3x10
Reverse Grip Bent Rows
15x95, 15x115, 12x135, 10x155 -> 10x135 ->10x115
Lat Pulldown
15x140, 10x170, 11x170, 10x170, 12x120(behind head)
DB Row on Incline
10x70, 10x70, 10x70
Cable Pullovers w/ Rope
12x100, 13x100, 12x120, 11x135, 9x150(whole stack)

Still feeling really strong with a lot of energy. Haven't had any sides whatsoever.

Weight is 197.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 13 (Day 14)

Two weeks down, two to go! Today is the last day of the 30mg dosage and tomorrow I start 45mg. I'll just try to keep the dosages evenly spaced - taking 15mg 3x per day.

Arms AM

I really need to work on my biceps, especially since they are over-powered by my delts - so all of my curls are being done with very strict form. I have to always think about pushing my delts back and disengaging them, otherwise they'll take over when I do heavier curling motions (e.g. standing BB curls).

Bi's:

Standing BB Curl (very strict form)
15x50w/u, 10x80, 8x90, 6x90, 20x50
DB Preacher Curls (both arms at once - very slow - 2 sec squeeze @ top)
14x20, 11x20, 8x25, 12x20, 8x20
Cable EZ Bar Curl
12x50, 12x70, 12x50, 12x50
Cable Standing Dbl Biceps (FST-7, 30 sec stretching between each set)
12x35, 15x30, 12x30, 12x30, 12x25, 12x25, 12x25

Tri's:

Rope Pressdown
20x60 w/u, 13x80, 12x100, 12x100, 13x100
Overhead Mach Extension
12x100, 12x120, 11x140, 12x160, 5x120 (5sec down, 5sec up on this last one)
Reverse-Grip Pressdown w/ EZ Bar
4x12x150
DB Skullcrushers (DB in each hand, done just as normal skullcrushers, but more challenging due to stabilization)
3x12x25

Weight is still at 197 today - of course after a day of eating I break 200, but I want to be there depleted and naked!

The goal I set at the beginning of September was to hit a lean 200 by the end of the year. I thought it was a bit lofty considering I weighed just shy of 170 but figured what the hell I'll aim high and would have been happy with 185.

Well here I am, November 14 and I weigh 197 with single digit body fat (it has probably gone up to 8 - I'll check later today). So it looks like I'll definitely reach my goal (knock on wood), maybe with a few lbs to spare

NUTRITION NUTRITION NUTRITION!!!

EDIT: Damn I almost forgot my evening shoulder/traps workout!

Shoulders/Traps PM

DB Shoulder Press
15x40 w/u, 12x65, 8x75, 5x80
Side Lateral DB Raise ss w/ Front Raise (side,front)
(12x25, 8x25),(10x30, 8x30),(10x30, 5x30)
Rear DB Fly
12x20, 12x25, 12x30
Upright Row
12x70, 10x90, 10x90
Single Arm Cable Raise
8x30, 8x30, 8x30
Rear Delt Pec Deck Fly
15x110, 12x130, 10x160, 5x190
Shrugs on Smith Machine
20x135, 15x225, 12x315, 10x365 ->315 to fail ->225 to fail ->135 to fail
Cable Shrugs
3xfailure with stack

 

[DaHurt]

Update Pics

Snapped these today - tried to duplicate the same pose as the earlier shots to get an idea of any progress. BTW anybody please feel free to critique my physique - I may not see what you see, and everything helps!

 

[leanbody]

you lucky dawg! getting to work out 2x a day - hope you are taking in plenty of clean calories with that much gym time. Damn nice taper - your back looks great - I's hit the delts and traps hard. i think you could do 2 trap exercises on shoulder day.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 15 (Day 16)

Legs

Leg ext
20x110,17x110,12x110, 12x70(single leg)
Squats
15x135, 12x225, 5x315, 5x315, 5x315, 5x300, 5x300
Leg Press
20x315, 20x405, 20x495, 20x585
Hack (feet high and wide)
12x1plate,12x2plates,12x3plates
Walking BB Lunges
3 x 28steps x 50lbs
Straight Leg DL
12x135, 10x185, 8x205, 13x135
Standing Single Leg Curl
10x40, 10x30, 9x30
Lying Leg Curl
8x90, 12x70, 12x70

 

[DaHurt]

you lucky dawg! getting to work out 2x a day - hope you are taking in plenty of clean calories with that much gym time. Damn nice taper - your back looks great - I's hit the delts and traps hard. i think you could do 2 trap exercises on shoulder day.

Thanks man - yeah I actually usually do at least 2 trap exercises on my shoulder day! They are just one of my weak spots. Usually I do them after delts, so I think I'm going to start doing them first to prioritize.

Def eating a lot and eating clean!

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 16 (Day 17)

3rd day of 45mg dosage

Chest AM

Was in a hurry, so had to make the chest workout short and sweet - rest times were around 30 sec.

Incline DB Press
15x50, 15x70, 12x85, 7x90
Incline DB Fly
12x35, 12x45, 12x45
Flat Bench
15x135, 10x205, 10x205, 8x205 (no spotter - prob could've gotten 2 more, but didn't wanna risk it)
Pec Deck Fly
15x200, 8x220, 6x220 ->5x180 ->6x130

Back & Calves PM

Holding off on deads 1 more time - hips feel a little wonky.

4 sets 15 reps Donkey Raises w/ stack.

Wide Grip Chins
3x10
Lat Pulldowns
10x150, 8x190, 8x190, 12x130, 12x130
Reverse Grip Bent Row
15x95wu, 15x115, 15x135, 8x225, 15x135, 10x185, 10x185
Cable Pullover w/ Rope
15x110, 11x125, 11x125, 5x150,
DB Row on Incline
12x55, 12x55, 8x70, 10x70
Hyper Ext
12xbody wt, 12xbw+25, 2x10xbw+25

Donkey raises 4 sets 12 reps with stack
Seated Calf raises 3 dropsets to failure, starting with 4plates +35 and dropping a plate each time. E.g. 1 set = 4plates+35 to fail, 4plates to fail, 3plates to fail, 2plates to fail, 1plate to fail. Then repeat for 2 more sets.

Feeling great - weight is hovering around 198. Getting TONS of looks in the gym, and a few guys are asking me what I'm on - one guy even said he'd pay me to work with him on his diet and training

Anyways, 3 days in to the 45mg dosage, so the next couple weeks should be fun guys!

 

[DaHurt]

Oh yeah I forgot to add, I'm experiencing a very noticeable increase in libido. E.g. I'm horny as hell ALL THE TIME. Just fyi, lol.

 

[DaHurt]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..I heard that's what happens!

Ohhhh yes indeed my dear! It's true

 

[DaHurt]

on a serious note, looking great!

What? I was being serious...

LOL Jk and Thanks - same to you!

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 17 (Day 18)

Shoulders/Traps AM

DB Shrug
15x85, 15x95, 12x105, 12x115, 25x85
Upright Row
15x60w/u, 12x80, 12x90, 12x90,
Smith Mach Shrug
25x135, 20x225, 12x315, 10x365 -> 315 to fail -> 225 to fail -> 135 to fail
Seated BB Shoulder Press
12x95, 10x115, 7x135
DB Side Lat Raise ss w/ Seated Rear DB Fly (Side, Rear)
(10x30,10x20), (10x30,10x20), (10x30,12x20)
Side Cable Raise
8x40, 10x30, 10x30
Reverse Pec Deck Fly
10x140, 10x140, 10x140


Arms PM

EZ Bar Curls
15x50w/u -> No rest -> 10x65, 12x65, 10x75, 7x80, 10x50
Two Arm DB Preacher Curls
10x20, 12x20, 13x20, 12x20
Incline alternating DB Curl
8x25, 8x25, 8x25
Cable Conc Curls (FST-7)
10x30, 10x25, 10x25, 10x20, 10x20, 10x20 - 30 seconds of stretching between each set

Decided to hit calves again:

Leg Press Calf Ext
5 sets of 10 slow reps (hold 5 sec at peak contraction)x3 plates
Seated Calf Raise
5 sets of 10 slow reps (hold 5 sec at peak contraction)x2 plates

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 18 (Day 19)

Rest day - Ate A LOT of food today and took 2 NAPS!

High rep squats tomorrow.