DaHurt's 4 Week Epi-Strong Cycle

[DaHurt]

Nov 19 (Day 20)

Legs

Leg Extensions
35x70, 15x90(slow), 15x90(slow), 12x130, 10x170, 20x90
Squat
15x135w/u, 12x225w/u, 6x315, 4x335, 10x275, 10x275 ->10x225 ->10x135
Leg Press
15x315, 12x405, 15x495, 12x675, 8x765, 6x945 -> 8x765 -> 10x585 -> 10x405
Hacks
15x1plate, 12x2plates, 10x3plates, 6x4plates
Walking BB Lunges
3 x 28 steps x 60lbs
Straight Leg Deadlift
15x135, 12x185, 8x225, 8x225

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 20 (Day 21)

Chest/Calves AM

Incline DB Press
15x60w/u, 12x85, 9x95, 8x95
Flat BB Bench
10x135w/u, 8x205, 8x205, 8x205, 8x225
Incline DB Fly
12x30w/u, 12x40, 12x50, 6x60
Cable Fly
15x70, 13x70, 12x70, 12x70, 12x70
Incline Smith Mach Neck Press (done very slowly)
4x12x135

Leg Press Calf Ext - hold 10 sec at full stretch between EACH rep.
4x10x4plates
Donkey Raises - 5 sec down, 5 sec up
4x10xfull stack

Back PM

Wide Grip Chins
3x10
Reverse Grip Bent Row
15x95, 12x135, 10x185, 8x205, 8x205 -> 10x185 ->10x135
Lat Pull Down
15x120w/u, 10x160, 12x160, 10x180, 6x200
DB Row on Incline
12x50, 12x60, 10x70, 8x80
Cable Pullover w/ Rope
13x125, 10x150, 9x130, 10x110
Hyper Extensions
12xbw, 12xbw+25, 12xbw+25, 12xbw+25
Seated Wide Grip Cable Row
3x12x100

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 21 (Day 22)

Arms AM

Standing DB Curl (2 arm)
15x25w/u, 11x35, 10x35, 10x30
Concentration Curls
8x25, 10x25, 10x25, 10x25
Incline DB Curl
10x25, 9x25, 8x25
Plate Loaded Mach Preacher Curls (FST-7)
7x12x45lbs
Pressdown w/ Rope
15x80, 13x110, 11x110, 11x100
Overhead DB Ext
10x75, 10x80, 12x80, 12x80
Skullcrusher ss w/ Close Grip Press
15x65, 12x75, 10x90, 10x90

Shoulders/Traps PM

Unfortunately I didn't log any of my delt/trap workout - but I had a great workout with none other than Ology's own Leanbody.

I know we did seated military press, side lateral raises, front raises, face pulls, rear delt flyes, DB shoulder press, machine shrugs, lying incline shrugs (great angle to hit the traps!), and shrugs with the trap bar. I think that was everything - but I didn't record any sets/reps.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 22 (Day 23)

Rest day. I can't believe I'm already 23 days into the cycle!

I went to the gym with my gf and since it's supposed to be my rest day I just did some seated calf raises and crunches. Ate a lot of food today.

My weight is still staying right on 200 - it seems I've leveled off - if so, I'll be happy with a solid 10 lb gain from the Epi...anyways, 5 more days to go!

For the four weeks of post cycle therapy (pct) I'll also be adding IGF-1 DES. I'll be pinning 80-100 mcg bilat pre-workout. I'm also going to go back to my normal training split - working out twice per day has definitely been taxing...but I'll still train legs twice per week.

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 23 (Day 24)

Legs

Leg Extension
12x50 -> 12x50 ea. leg, 12x70 -> 10x70 ea. leg, 20x110, 15x110, 15x110
Squats
15x135, 12x225, 7x315, 4x335, 2x350 ->10x225
Leg Press
15x405, 12x585, 12x765, 10x945, 20x405 (narrow)
Hack Squats
12x2plates, 10x3plates, 8x4plates, 6x4plates + 25 -> 10x4plates wide and high
Single Leg Curl
12x30, 8x40, 10x40
Straight Leg DL w/ DB's
15x50's, 12x75's, 10x85's
Seated Leg Curl
10x90, 10x90, 11x90, 11x90 -> 20x50

 

[jimbo79]

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!

Legs are coming along nice boss

 

[DaHurt]

Thanks Jimbo! Trying man!

 

[Mr P]

damn, I missed this thread to late, bro your looking awesome keep up the good work, u have to compete sometime NPC for sure!

 

[DaHurt]

Thanks P! That's the goal, but I've got a long way to go!

 

[Zeek]

How about some thoughts DaHurt? The log is thorough and easy to understand and follow along. You've done a great job

You do feel it is definitely a product worth using?

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 24 (Day 25)

REST and eat lots of TURKEY

Nov 25 (Day 26)

Chest AM

Incline DB Press
20x50 w/u, 12x75, 12x85, 12x85 -> 10x65
Flat BB Press
12x135, 6x225, 6x225, 6x225 -> 12x135
Cable Fly
12x60, 12x60, 12x60, 13x60
Rotary Incline Machine Press (FST-7)
7x8-12 (variable weight)


Arms PM

EZ Bar Preacher Curl
15x45 w/u, 11x55, 13x55, 10x55, 10x55
Incline DB Curl
10x20, 10x20, 10x20, 13x20, 6x30
Alt Standing DB Curl
8x30, 8x30, 10x25, 9x25, 8x25
Preacher Machine Curls (FST-7)
7x8-12
Tricep Pressdown with Rope
16x80 w/u, 15x95, 12x95, 12x95, 15x80
Overhead DB Ext
12x90, 12x90, 12x90
Dips
15xbw, 15xbw, 12xbw, 10xbw
Kickbacks ss w/ Single Arm DB Ext (kickback, ext)
(12x20, 6x20), (12x20, 6x20), (8x20, 8x20)

Weight today is 202

 

[DaHurt]

How about some thoughts DaHurt? The log is thorough and easy to understand and follow along. You've done a great job

You do feel it is definitely a product worth using?

Zeek - I feel the Epi was definitely worth using. I have put on about 10-11 lbs since I started and have stayed very dry. I haven't experienced any sides whatsoever (aside from maybe an increase in libido - but can't say that I mind that!).

For your intended purpose (as a finisher to a test cycle), it seems the Epi may work very well.

I have one day remaining of the 4 week cycle - now the only decision I need to make is whether I want to extend it for a week or two...

I had wanted to pin IGF-1 DES during post cycle therapy (pct) but I'm STILL waiting on my slin pins from Direct Line...

 

[Zeek]

Zeek - I feel the Epi was definitely worth using. I have put on about 10-11 lbs since I started and have stayed very dry. I haven't experienced any sides whatsoever (aside from maybe an increase in libido - but can't say that I mind that!).

For your intended purpose (as a finisher to a test cycle), it seems the Epi may work very well.

I have one day remaining of the 4 week cycle - now the only decision I need to make is whether I want to extend it for a week or two...

I had wanted to pin IGF-1 DES during post cycle therapy (pct) but I'm STILL waiting on my slin pins from Direct Line...

The vast majority of states will sell insulin syringes over the counter. I've bought them without hassle in states where I could not buy the regular IM needles we use. A 10 pack is like $2.30 out of a regular pharmacy. Something you might want to check with a phone call to one near you just in case you ever run out and need some like yesterday.

online is definitely the easier and cheaper route plus I would rather spend with our sponsors than give it to a pharmacy.

 

[DaHurt]

Thanks, Zeek. I'll see if I can pick some up today, as I'd like to go ahead and start the DES.

Today will be the last day of the Epi Strong cycle. I have decided to go ahead and end it at 4 weeks, so that I have time to finish 4 weeks of PCT before I fly back home for the holidays (don't want to deal with transporting research chems and Igf-1 DES). I have an extra bottle of Epi that I'll be saving for the future - maybe as a finisher to my first cycle of test e.

My weight is currently fluctuating between 202-204 and my body fat is at 8.2% - so I have gained some body fat over the last four weeks, but that is okay, and likely due to my high carb intake (usually ca. 400g per day) as well as lack of cardio. I had expected an increase, and 1% isn't a big deal - I can shed that easily when I need to.

The vast majority of states will sell insulin syringes over the counter. I've bought them without hassle in states where I could not buy the regular IM needles we use. A 10 pack is like $2.30 out of a regular pharmacy. Something you might want to check with a phone call to one near you just in case you ever run out and need some like yesterday.

online is definitely the easier and cheaper route plus I would rather spend with our sponsors than give it to a pharmacy.

 

[leanbody]

Damn bro that is some nice weight you are pushing on leg day! You'll def add some size w that. Get your pins at cvs. You'll like the. Des. ESP on arm day I like to push it right into my bis before I workout. Insane Pump. (combine that with some NO Pre workout drink). Good decision on the epi too. Gives u time for pct before Xmas and start the new year fresh. Get your blood work done 1st of Jan so u have a baseline for your cycle pct.

 

[DaHurt]

Damn bro that is some nice weight you are pushing on leg day! You'll def add some size w that. Get your pins at cvs. You'll like the. Des. ESP on arm day I like to push it right into my bis before I workout. Insane Pump. (combine that with some NO Pre workout drink). Good decision on the epi too. Gives u time for post cycle therapy (pct) before Xmas and start the new year fresh. Get your blood work done 1st of Jan so u have a baseline for your cycle post cycle therapy (pct).

Tried CVS last night but the pharmacy was already closed and the girl at the register looked at me like I was crazy. Lean, do they usually ask you what they're for here in CA, or is it usually no problem?

I'm definitely going to get bloods done at the start of January before I jump into my first real cycle.

PS - did your trap workout yesterday and got a sick burn - loving those incline shrugs man!

 

[DaHurt]

So I measured my quads in mid September and they were 22.75". Just measured them today for the first time...25.25"!! Yeah buddy!

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 26 (Day 27)

Shoulders/Traps

Seated BB Shoulder Press
2x12x95 w/u, 10x135, 10x135, 7x135
Side Lat Raise
12x25, 13x25, 10x30
Rear DB Fly
12x20, 13x25, 12x30
Front BB Raise
12x35, 12x35, 8x50, 8x50 (last two supersetted with UR rows - 8x50, 12x50)
Face Pulls
15x100, 12x120, 12x120 -> 12x80
Side 1 arm Cable Raise
10x25, 10x30, 10x30
Smith Mach Shrugs
20x135, 12x225, 10x315, 10x315, 10x315 -> 12x225 -> 25x135
Lying Incline DB Shrug
3x15x45

 

[DaHurt]

Nov 27 (Day 28 - last day of Epi!)

Back

WG Chins 3x10
Deadlift
15x135, 15x135, 10x225, 10x300, 8x315, 4x365, 10x225, 8x225
Reverse Grip Bent Row
15x95, 12x135, 10x185, 8x185
Lat Pulldown
15x100, 10x160 front -> 10x120 back, 8x180 front -> 8x130 back, 8x180 front -> 8x130 back
Hammer Strength Row (1 arm)
12x2plates, 10x3plates, 8x4plates, 8x4plates -> 8x3plates -> 8x2plates -> 15x1plate
Close grip Lat Pulldown ss w/ Cable Pullovers (Pulldown, Pullover)
(12x160, 12x70),(10x160, 11x70),(10x160, 10x70)


Calves PM

Pinned 80 mcg IGF-1 DES bilaterally in the gastroc muscles pre-workout along with a shake w/ protein, carbs, glutamine, and creatine (this idea from User).

The pumps were INSANE...my calves felt like they were going to explode. It was almost painful, like I wouldn't be able to complete a full ROM, there was that much blood in the muscle...I love it!

Donkey Raises
4x20x150
Seated Raises
3x15x3plates, 2 dropsets from 4 plates + 35 down to failure
Standing Raises
2 sets of 12 VERY slow reps with a 10 second pause at full extension between each rep
Stairclimber on moderate setting while staying on toes: 7 min (the gym closed, haha)

 

[DaHurt]

great log and congrats on your gains!

Thanks dear!

Hopefully I can keep it all through PCT, which starts today!