First Cycle 400mg Test -E (log)

[Detroitmuscle]

Hi, I will be updating my first Test-E cycle here daily along with pics. I've been lifting since college so it's been about 7 years. My goal for this cycle would be to add 10-12 lbs of lbm. I would also like to avoid being called out for using at the gym, so reducing bloat will be a priority. If something looks off or doesn't seem right please let me know. I did my first injection today in left quad and wasn't all that bad. I'll be updating this log daily with as much detail as I can.

Stats
Age 27
wt. 177 BF% 12ish
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Cycle plan
wk 1-10
200 mgs of test-e E3D
Week 1-12
Exemestane 12.5 mgs EOD- Last week will reduce to 6.25EOD

PCT
Wk 12-16
Nolva 40/40/20/20

 

[O]

Everything looks good man, good luck on your cycle

 

[nickb86]

looks quite basic but whatever, i would seriously increase the cycle to 12 weeks if possible get what you can bud

 

[TLG]

How tall are you?

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/4/2012

Thanks for the replies guys.
I'm 5'9 1/2" and I was planning on 10 weeks over 12 because I'm not too familiar with HCG and don't want to be in a position were it would be necessary even though i'm not sure what difference two weeks makes.

The 1st injection was fairly painless but my quad was feeling pretty stiff today and I have a very light bruise on the injection site. Took the 12.5 mgs of Exemestane ,tasted terrible.

My shoulder was hurting slightly so I dialed it down this workout.

Close grip bench 5x8 with 185
Standing military press 5x6 at 135
Weighted Dips 5x10 with BW+70lbs

 

[joesnus]

Looks solid bro, remember to diet!!

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/5/2012

The pain has subsided from the first pin, It might take me a few stabs to get the location down for the perfect quad pin. I'm using 25ga 1" pins, if anybody has any advice on self injecting let me know Today was a basic back workout.

Wt. 176.5

Wide Grip Pull ups 5x12
Deadlift 5x5 @ 335
Partials 2x5 @405
DB Rows 5x10 @ 85's
Lat Pulldowns 3x10 @ 120

 

[O]

Initially overlooked this but I agree with others that you should increase your cycle to 12 weeks, 10 is a bit too short for test e. You won't need HCG on a first cycle.

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/6/2012
Thanks for the added insight "O" I'm going to run it at 12 weeks.
I pinned in my right quad today and it painless. The only issue I'm having is the needle moving around when I'm aspirating and pushing the plunger. I'm sure it's just beginner nerves.
Also had the 12.5 mgs of Exemestane. Today was a rest day so no gym or Wt. details.

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/7/2012

Did Biceps and Shoulders work out.

Military press
105x20, 125x12, 135x 8,10,10
Lateral Raise 3x12 with 25's
BB curl 4x10 at 85lbs
Incline curl 3x10 with 30's
21's 2x12 with 65
Shoulder shrug 3x15 with 225

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/8/2012

Today I did legs and triceps workout today. Weight is up slightly at 178.5 and my skin is just a tad more oilier, this could just be chance though. After the gym I went to a Chinese buffet at killed it
Workout
Front squat 5x3 at 200 1x3 220
Leg press 3x10 with 600lbs
Leg extension 3x12 at 120
Close grip press 135x12, 155x12, 175x12, 135x20
Pushdown 110 3x10

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/9/2012

Wasn't planning to workout today so I just kinda fooled around at the gym today. I weighed in at 178.5 today. Tonight I'll take injection #3 and 12.5mg of Exemestane. I'll post a progress pic on Monday.

Sides: None
Effects: None
Total Weight Gain +/- : 1.5lbs

Workout
Power cleans 5x5 with 155
Straight Arm pulldown: 140x25,20,15,12,10
Kneeling Cable Crunches 140x 25,20,15

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/10/2012

Today was chest day and my shoulder was still hurting. But I worked around it and had a pretty good workout. I weighed in at just a shade under 179.
Sides: None
Effects: None
Total Weight Gain +/- : + 2 lbs
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Workout
Bench Press 135x10, 135x10, 185x10, 205x5
DB bench 85'sx 5,5,5,5,7
Close Grip press 135x10, 185x5 190x 5,5,5,5
BTN Press 4x7 with 105
Weighted dips 4x10 with 60 lbs

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/12/2012

I didn't post yesterday because it was very uneventful. Did a short back workout today, I could have went a little a heavier on the deads but my lifting crew was late today and was lacking motivation. Good news, I weighed in at 180lbs today. I also had injection #4.

Sides: None
Effects: Feel slightly more alpha, nothing to pronounced though.
Total Weight Gain +/- : + 3 lbs

Workout:
Deadlifts 4x4 with 315
Power Clean 5x5@ 165

 

[Detroitmuscle]

Question: Is it possible to control exact weight gain on cycle. I mean if I eat around 3500 cals a week over maintenance will I gain 1 lb or is their really no telling with test. I would like a slower linear gain of 1-2lbs a week, is that possible??

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/14/2012

I think it kicked in today. I've noticed that my elbow been hurting slightly but I have what feels like shin splints in my forearms?? Is this a result of too much aromasin? I take 12.mgs every other day. I'm guessing that I'll my estrogen will rise on cycle and will negotiate some of the extra dryness but I might skip to 12.mgs E3D like my pinning schedule. Doing BB curls was downright painful

Sides: My elbow joint hurts and forearms pain
Effects: Feel slightly more alpha, nothing to pronounced though.
Total Weight Gain +/- : + 3 lbs

Close Grip bench 5x5 with 195** was fairly easy but considerably easier last weeks WO with 190
BB curls 5x10 with 85

 

[Synthesis12]

keep posts coming, very useful for all to follow this cycle

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/16/2012

I had injection #5 yesterday and not only was it pinning itself painless, I woke up this morning with out any of the day after I had been getting. I skipped my aromasin dose yesterday and take it today and E3D as planned. Forearm and joint pain is a lot better. Today's workout went great and sex drive has been through the roof So far I'm up 3.5 lbs after 2 weeks and the joint pain has subsided. I'll post a progress pic Monday.

Wt.181.5
Sides: None
Effects: Feel slightly more alpha, strength and weight increasing slowly
Total Weight Gain +/- : + 3.5 lbs

Workout
Front Squat 3x3 w/205
Back Squat (high bar, ATG) 135x10, 200x10, 210x3, 230x3, 240x3, 250x3
Cable crunch 140x 20,20,20,20
BB Shoulder Shrug 135x20,20 185x15, 225x10, 185x10,155x15, 135x20,20

 

[Detroitmuscle]

For motivation

 

[Detroitmuscle]

12/18/2012

So far so good, my shoulder is really giving me problems though and my forearms are still hurting albeit they are getting better. I had injection #6 today and I think I may have brushed a nerve on my first attempt (ouch). For some reason I never have any problems with pinning my left quad but something always goes wrong when I attempt to pin my right quad. I had a great workout today and more than anything mentally I have been a beast. My mood has been really good. My close grip bench has gone from 5x5 with 185 to 5x5 with 205 in a matter of weeks, so I believe starting to see some strength benefits.

Bloating has not been a problem nor has any acne or other tell tale signs I'm on roids. One of my goals is to keep this cycle under wraps.

Wt. 181.5lbs

Sides: Forearm pain still lagging??
Effects: Feel slightly more alpha, strength and weight increasing slowly
Total Weight Gain +/- : + 3.5 lbs

Work out
DB press 90's x5,5,5,5,7
Close Grip 5x5 with 205