Snake's First Cycle

[Solid Snake]

I hear ya man...I want to improve mine a good bit too...

Something that Leanbody on here showed me that I really like, to hit them from a different angle, is lying on your stomach on an incline bench so that your arms hang, and shrugging DBs in that position...it feels really weird at first but I can feel a whole different part of the trap being recruited.

I'll have to give that a try. I really need to focus more on them. I usually hit them towards the end of my workouts when Im already pretty tired. I need to move them to my first few lifts and go balls to the wall on them.

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 25

So not much new to report. I didnt work out yesterday and didnt go this morning either. I plan on going tonight...cant decide if ill do shoulders or legs. Ill also try to get another update on my weight.

I did want to throw an update in on my gyno fears. The lump never seemed to go away and never really got worse. yesterday I forgot my dbol at home and didnt take any and the swelling in the lump has significantly decreased. It's definitely still there but maybe half the size as it was the day before. So I think thats a good sign that when Im done with the dbol it will subside. I did kind of notice that in the mornings the lump seemed smaller and as the day went on it would swell up more. Must be some kind of reaction to the dbol. Since i forgot yesterday i have enough left to do 50mg for the next four days so thats what Im going to do to finish it off.

 

[DaHurt]

I'll have to give that a try. I really need to focus more on them. I usually hit them towards the end of my workouts when Im already pretty tired. I need to move them to my first few lifts and go balls to the wall on them.

Yeah I've done traps first on shoulder days a few times and they are always much more sore because I was able to put a lot more into them.

Give it a shot!

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 26

I didnt go to the gym again this morning but I did go last night and plan on going tonight. Im having trouble sleeping so I sleep in as late as possible before going to work. My workout last night was pretty good. My gym is a giant clusterfuck at night so I make it a point to get in and out. My weight is still floating around 245 which is a little disappointing but I feel look leaner and my strength is still going up so hopefully there is some recomping going on. Im also going to just start eating more. Ive been trying to keep it fairly clean but it might be time to kick it up.

DB Shoulder Press
90x5
95x5
100x5
105x5
110x5 - finally got this up 5 times so now i can try the 115's

Arnold Press
70x8
75x8
80x8

Smith Shrug
285x10
305x10
335x10

Side lateral raise
35x10
35x10

Front lateral
55x10
60x10

Bent over reverse fly
35x10
40x10

Face down incline shrug -Thanks DaHurt
50x15
50x15
60x15

DB Shrug
100x10
110x10
120x10

 

[DaHurt]

How'd you like that shrug variation? It definitely feels weird at first.

 

[Solid Snake]

How'd you like that shrug variation? It definitely feels weird at first.

it's a little awkward at first. my brain is telling me to try and row the weight (which might also be a good lift to try) but I know i should just try to squeeze my traps together. Once you figure it out you can definitely feel it though.

 

[VirginMuscle]

DB Should Press
90x5
95x5
100x5
105x5
110x5 - finally got this up 5 times so now i can try the 115's

Nice. That's some good weight to be throwing up. I bet your shoulders are blowing up like a balloon.

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 27

Went in and tore up my legs last night...I got some bad back pumps for the first time during this cycle. They kicked in after my last set of squat.

Squat
365x5
385x5
405x5
415x5
425x4

Single leg curl
110x10
120x10
120x8

Extensions
230x8
240x8
250x8

Seated calf raises
225x12
250x12
270x12
180x10 - held these last 3 sets for a couple of seconds between reps
180x10
180x10

 

[bigmike33]

Or u can inject them. And go heavy

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 29

Did arms on Saturday and continued to have great pumps and strength gains. I did chest today and I put up some good numbers. I also weighed in 250 today which I was happy to see.

Bench
275x5
315x5
335x3
365x3
385x2
405x1

BB incline
275x5
285x4
305x3
315x2
345x1

DB flies
55x8
60x8
65x8

Dips
BWx15x4 sets

Close grip bench
185x5
205x8
225x8

 

[DaHurt]

Oh shit! 4 plates on each side for a rep! Was that your first time?

 

[Solid Snake]

Oh shit! 4 plates on each side for a rep! Was that your first time?

I have done it once before while I was on a prohormone...I got it a lot cleaner today though...I really hope the test keeps boosting it up. Id love to rep it 2-3 times.

 

[DaHurt]

Nice man...I'm sure you'll be repping it by the end of the cycle!

 

[DuRsT]

Holy smokes man, nice strength gains!

 

[Solid Snake]

Holy smokes man, nice strength gains!

Thanks man...I think 50mg of dbol is the way to go.

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 30

No gym today because I have league basketball tonight. I noticed yesterday that Im starting to get more acne on my shoulders and back. its nothing bad yet but its definitely more than normal. it doesnt help that I shave my entire upper body.

I think all this week Im going to try and max out on my big lifts (bench, squat, barbell row, shoulder press) just so I can evaluate my progress after 4 weeks. I also just want to mix up my reps a little bit.

Im also thinking about trying a different routine for a few weeks. Ive been doing a 5x5 for the last 8-10 weeks and have had great strength gains but I think it's time to try something else. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Solid Snake]

Day 31

Had a good back workout today. The pumps arent quite as intense now that Im off the dbol but that was to be expected. Im still feeling strong and that keeps me going. Ill probably up my reps to 8 for the next few weeks. do either 3x8 or 4x8. then maybe come March I can switch it up again.

BB Row
225x5 - Warm Up
275x5
315x3
335x3
365x1 - I probably only got it up 3/4 the way but I was quite surprised with that

Chins
BWx10x3 sets

Plate loaded row
135x8
145x8

Lat Pull
240x8
260x8
260x6

Smith Shrug - behind the back
285x10
305x10
325x10

 

[PaiN iiS pLeasuRE]

damn bro nice to see the progress...im sure the test will have you reppin 405 a few times, eat like an animal, train like an animal gett bigg!! doing good man gonna have to throw some before and after pics upp

 

[Solid Snake]

damn bro nice to see the progress...im sure the test will have you reppin 405 a few times, eat like an animal, train like an animal gett bigg!! doing good man gonna have to throw some before and after pics upp

Thanks man. I hope to rep it a couple of times. once is cool but 3-4 is obviously better. My only concern is my joints being able to keep up with the poundage. Normally when i get up to this kind of weight i start to get pains in my shoulders. Fortunately, i havent had any of those problems yet.

 

[PaiN iiS pLeasuRE]

Yeah i hear that i keep getting shooting pains in my shoulder its a pain in the ass hopefully some joint repair for now and the eq on my next cycle will take care of my brittle bones lol