Started first cycle ever this week. Test e 500 m/g wk

[Yatz77]

Did a pull day today.
Deadlifts 5 sets of 8
Bent over BB Rows 4 sets of 10
Seated Narrow Grip cable Rows 4 sets of 12
Lat pull downs 4 sets 10
Upright Rows 4 sets 12
Narrow grip EZ Bar Curls 4 sets 8
Single Arm Preacher Curls 3 sets 12

Felt great. Not feeling much different. My muscles do feel more full and harder, not sure if that's because if the gear yet or it's just in my head. Felt great in my deadlifts today. My buddy says when he is on this he feels it in three weeks. I'm using the same stuff, would be awesome if it kicked in on week 3. We will see.

 

[Yatz77]

Starting weight 225
Weight today 228
Yesterday was a rest day. Today pinned right quad again. There was more blood when I withdrew pin then any other time, was mildly concerned at first. But it quit bleeding very quickly. Went and did another push workout today. Went lighter weight and more reps today.
Incline BB Bench 4 sets of 12
Flat DB Bench 4 sets 12
Cable cross overs 4 sets 15
Seated DB shoulder press 4 sets 12
Lateral Raises 4 sets 12
Rope Face Pulls 3 sets 15
Weighted Dips superset with Overhead Tricep extensions

 

[Yatz77]

Ugh, feel like crap today. I started back on 3rd shift last night, and got shitty sleep today. Was on days for 4 months, going to have to learn how to sleep when the sun is shining again. Even worse I have a cold now. My body is going to be jacked this week. I went to gym and had decent workout. I kept it light and only did 3 sets of 12 of each exercise. I still wanted to get a pump, but didn't want to tax body too much being sick, on low sleep, and my whole sleep schedule jacked. I will keep it low weight and volume for rest of week. Hopefully I will get over this cold and adjust and be ready for the changes that are coming from week 4 of cycle. Drinking a shit ton of water and taking an extra multi.

 

[Yatz77]

So today I spent most of the day in bed. Trying to shake this cold. It really helped because I feel a ton better. My weight is down to 226 but I seem to be losing fat from my belly. I have really cleaned up my diet. I had let soda sneak back into my life. But I haven't had any since starting cycle. Just been drinking water only and I drink a lot of it. My muscles feel fuller and harder. My sense of well being is way up tonight, I probably would of noticed sooner but I had been so sick with this cold for last couple if days. My legs, shoulders, and traps look a little larger, not sure if it's in my head or not, but some guys at gym commented on how I am putting on size. Libidos definitely up, too bad wife didn't want me to touch her cuz I was sick, had to take things into my own hands a couple if times! Hope tomorrow I feel even better so I can really go hard at the gym. Want to see if there are strength gains. Tomorrow is next pin, probably going to try glute.

 

[Yatz77]

So I'm wondering if anyone is reading this... It has a lot of views but not many comments. Is it worth my time? Oh well.. Middle of week three. Weight back up to 228. I feel a ton better then I have past few days, that day of rest helped a lot. Getting used to being back on third shift. Got pretty good sleep today. Pinned left delt today. Pretty smooth, just a little sore. Had a great workout today. Did a push workout. Felt strong, was able to add ten lbs to bar on flat bench from last week and got my target 8 reps per set, at one point lifting partner messed up and accidentally had an extra twenty lbs on bar and I got it for 6, it was my third set. Was pissed that I didn't get my target reps then realized the extra weight and was pretty happy that I got it for as many as I did. Military press also went up ten lbs and hit all target reps/sets. So strength gains are there. Excited to see what week 4 brings when I hopefully will be over cold fully and more used to 3rd shift and test should be really kicking in by then.

 

[CanAmBrah]

Oh yeah, I'm following. I think a lot of people subscribe to and just follow along with logs.
And only say anything if there's a question asked or some "landmark" event happens. Or progress pics are posted.

Keep it up!

 

[Yatz77]

Oh yeah, I'm following. I think a lot of people subscribe to and just follow along with logs.
And only say anything if there's a question asked or some "landmark" event happens. Or progress pics are posted.

Keep it up!

Hey thanks for the response. Nice to hear. I have noticed some subtle changes in my body, and I took some pics with intent to post. However the changes that I see are not dramatic yet and really can't tell a lot of difference in them from original pics. The scale is moving up, and so are my weights in the gym . I will take that for now.

 

[CanAmBrah]

That's what it's all about! I just hit my 4th week, steady gains in the gym, subtle body changes also.
Hoping I see the improvements speed up now.
My weight is going up about a pound and a half per week. But I'm doing more of a "recomp". Trimming down fat and adding muscle, so I'm not looking for huge scale changes, if I switch out 10 pounds of fat for 10 pounds of muscle, I'm good with that. Also been sick this week and under a mountain of stress at work, so that's not helping.
Also had estrogen issues, was bloating like crazy, sensitive nips, etc.. upped my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and saw fast improvement. Went for blood tests this week (private md labs) got them back in 24 hours, and estrogen was still high, so I'm moving up to 25mg aromasin per day.
I'm carrying more fat than you so that likely had a lot to do with it.
I'm on 500mg test e and 450mg NPP per week (joint issues, felt the difference within two weeks)

Good luck!

 

[Yatz77]

That's what it's all about! I just hit my 4th week, steady gains in the gym, subtle body changes also.
Hoping I see the improvements speed up now.
My weight is going up about a pound and a half per week. But I'm doing more of a "recomp". Trimming down fat and adding muscle, so I'm not looking for huge scale changes, if I switch out 10 pounds of fat for 10 pounds of muscle, I'm good with that. Also been sick this week and under a mountain of stress at work, so that's not helping.
Also had estrogen issues, was bloating like crazy, sensitive nips, etc.. upped my Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and saw fast improvement. Went for blood tests this week (private md labs) got them back in 24 hours, and estrogen was still high, so I'm moving up to 25mg aromasin per day.
I'm carrying more fat than you so that likely had a lot to do with it.
I'm on 500mg test e and 450mg NPP per week (joint issues, felt the difference within two weeks)

Good luck!

How do you manage micros when doing a recomp? Do you just eat really clean and just over maintenance ? Do you do cardio? I'm going to up my cals a bit next week and add in about 25 min of Cardio 2x a week. That's sucks that you are sick, I'm just getting over a serious cold myself. Good luck with everything and thanks for following along.

 

[CanAmBrah]

I hired 3J's Nutrition so he did all the work.
Basically about 3000cal per day at 200g carbs, high protein, low to moderate fat.
I'd say I'm over maintenance by maybe 500 cal and eating very clean.
Only two weeks in with him, so not sure when/if that will change.
Makes it really easy. Gave me all the things I can eat and when, and I sat down for a couple hours, worked out my full menu, and pre cook about 10 days worth at once.
I basically eat the same things every day, I'm a eat to live, not live to eat kind of guy, so I don't care if I continually eat the same thing every day for weeks at a time.
And no cardio... But I know I should, I just f'n hate it, lol.

 

[Yatz77]

I feel great. Sense of well being is up, libido is way up. Strength is up too. I changed up my workout to a four day split. Today I worked shoulders and triceps. Had a great workout today. Legs and shoulders look fuller. I'm really leaning out. Noticeable fat loss on stomach. In eating a ton of calories. Looks like I'm putting on size in places but losing fat. I guess I will up calories again. It's becoming a chore to eat enough!

 

[Yatz77]

Changed workout up. For any that are following along, I wouldn't mind some critique on my workout. Here it is.

Monday:
Chest/Biceps
Flat BB Bench 5x6-8
Incline DB Bench 4x10-12
DB Pullovers 4x10
Cable cross overs 4x15
Weighted Chin-ups 4x6-8
Barbell curls 4x10-12
Hammer curls 3x15

Wed:
Legs
Squats 5x6-8
RDLs 4x10-12
Weighted Lunges 4x10-12
1 Leg Leg Press 3x15
Standing Calf Raises 4x10-12
Leg Extensions 3x12

Friday:
Shoulders/Triceps
Seated DB Presses 5x6-8
Front BB Raises 4x10
Lateral Raises 4x10
Laying Rear Delt Raises 4x10
Close Grip BB Bench 4x6-8
Overhead Extensions 3x10 superset w/
Dips 3x10
Rope pull downs 3x12

Sat/sun:
Back/traps
Weighted Pull-ups 4x6-8
Deadlifts 5x6-8
BB Rows /tbar rows 4x12
1 arm DB rows 4x 10-12
Reverse flies 3x15
Shrugs 4x6-8
Upright rows 4x12

 

[Maintenance Man]

Damn 6'6" you're a tall muther aren't ya lol. Looking good man. Keep lifting hard and enjoy the ride!!

 

[Yatz77]

Damn 6'6" you're a tall muther aren't ya lol. Looking good man. Keep lifting hard and enjoy the ride!!

Lol, yeah I'm long in the legs, atleast in two of the three. what's really funny is I'm 6'6 and wifey is 5'0 barely.

 

[Maintenance Man]

Lol, yeah I'm long in the legs, atleast in two of the three. what's really funny is I'm 6'6 and wifey is 5'0 barely.

Hahaha. That's quite a difference there! Holy shit lol.

 

[Yatz77]

Damn, I have just been noticing today that my hunger has been through the roof all day. The last few days it's been hard to get all cals down. But today I have been eating everything and can't get full. I think it's about time to do some growing.

 

[Yatz77]

Great workout today. I feel strong, muscles feel full. I smashed a PR today on deadlifts. I have moved slowly on weight increases in the past to really make sure I had form down. Last week I did 295 for four sets of 5. Today I did 325 for four sets of 6. Felt like I could of gone a little heavier or more reps, but decided to play it safe. I will up weight next week too. My recovery time is improved, crushed shoulders and triceps yesterday and I feel fully recovered. Still hungry as hell!

 

[CanAmBrah]

Lol, yeah I'm long in the legs, atleast in two of the three. what's really funny is I'm 6'6 and wifey is 5'0 barely.

Gotta love a spinner! Lol

Great workout today. I feel strong, muscles feel full. I smashed a PR today on deadlifts. I have moved slowly on weight increases in the past to really make sure I had form down. Last week I did 295 for four sets of 5. Today I did 325 for four sets of 6. Felt like I could of gone a little heavier or more reps, but decided to play it safe. I will up weight next week too. My recovery time is improved, crushed shoulders and triceps yesterday and I feel fully recovered. Still hungry as hell!

And yeah, as was mentioned above, better to do a steady increase rather than go too hard and blow something out. You read a lot of "yeah, have to take it easy on (this part) for the next few weeks as I blew my (shoulder/knee/hammy, etc) out."
But you have to push yourself, but know your limits... Which isn't always easy.

 

[Yatz77]

Gotta love a spinner! Lol

Lmao. I love my spinner! She is fun sized!


And yeah, as was mentioned above, better to do a steady increase rather than go too hard and blow something out. You read a lot of "yeah, have to take it easy on (this part) for the next few weeks as I blew my (shoulder/knee/hammy, etc) out."
But you have to push yourself, but know your limits... Which isn't always easy.

I have steady been adding weight each week, 5-10 lbs on each lift atleast. Squats and deads my jumps have been bigger. Like you said I'm trying to feel it out and listen to my body, I want to push the weight as much but as safely as possible. Obviously want to make the most of this cycle and stay injury free for the duration.

 

[dagainzzz]

Yes we're following your log! post pics and keep at it!