Testosterone Enanthate only cycle - 1st in 14 years of training on/off

[randy841]

got any pics of the progress?

Since i am just doing a bulking cycle, i don't think it'll do me or anyone justice. I am going by body weight, measurements, and strength in gauging progress. In the morning usually look lean, soon after the first meal and protein shake...more like a blow fish. At times significant abdominal cavity protrusion. Even the size 35 jeans are now snug. Weight is steady just under 240lb.

 

[randy841]

I thought I was the only person doing close grip bench.def liking that.lovin the detail of the log man nice work.

Basic compound exercises are the best way to go bro, where you can train big and heavy. That is part of the reason i include close grip bench on all tricep days. IMHO either relegate cycles to bulking or cutting and train appropriately, especially 1st cycles.

Btw tx for the vote of confidence mich and all.

 

[randy841]

Hey man, amazing log. Please don't be like everyone else and start a log and finish it haha
Any pics?
Also, how is your bf looking?

he he cbk, i'll be sure to finish this log, unless i just drop dead one day.

"Any pics?" Please see response above to mich


"Also, how is your bf looking?"

In looking at chest area, seem to be getting leaner, more fuller, along with the shoulders.

Waist, hard to tell if fat or water. I think the former, along with lots of water accumulation. Clothes are all snug -- shirts, sweaters, and size 35 pants. So much so, that had to buy new clothes last week i.e. short and long sleeve shirts for training at gym. Chest is close to 50", prior to T/E 44".

Overall, i would have to say i gained some fat. I wish more of that fat was on the arms instead of around waist. Not that it is an issue, might be genetic predisposition. So letting the chips fall where they may, and controlling what i can.

Cutting is easier then building a solid foundation IMO. The latter is my objective on 1st cycle, as i break long term barriers from only protein, creatine/glutamine cycles. Going into 6th week Wed night, i am breaking all bests done on bench press, squats, and dead-lifts.

 

[randy841]

Also, what are your daily calories/macros? Sorry, but couldn't seem to find it mentioned.

I have not done exact calculations cbk, according to the breakdown below of daily diet.

On a rough basis getting 1400 calories just from shakes mixed w/ milk (1 cup 250ml = 80-100 calories).
104g of protein + each scoop mixed w/ 1 cup of milk (8gram protein)

So getting about 150g of protein just from the weight gainers and protein shakes

That is about 2000 calories and 150 grams of protein

1 tbsp flax seed oil = 130 calories =

2000+ 130 = 2130 calories

Some of the foods are harder to break down than others. However, i am thinking i am getting

4000-6000 calories
200-300 grams of protein daily (hard to gauge all the vegetables and foods)

A lot of the diet consists of beans, lentils, milk, cheese, whey. I am eating a few times a day, other days more frequently than others -- mixing it up one day to another
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BREAKFAST
- Whole grain oatmeal (1/4 to 1/2 cup oatmeal in milk w/ 1 tbsp of brown sugar)
- 1 Banana
- Whey Protein Shake Isolate and concentrated mixed up from time to time with 1-2 cups of skim milk (30-40 Grams protein)
- Muffin occasionally

- FYI will start adding 1tbsp of flax seed oil in morning (130 Calories)
-Adding Muscle milk weight gainer this coming week to0 increase the calories/complex carbs/protein levels (4 scoops = 1050+ calories & 53 grams of protein)

LUNCH
Whole wheat sliced bread (4 pieces)
with white mozzarella Cheese (Low fat)/Avocados/Lettuce/Onion/Tomatoes/Low fat whip cream for taste
- Vegetable patties 1-2 (14 Gram protein)
- 1-2 Glasses of milk (8-16 grams protein)

AFTERNOON SNACK
- small handfuls of Almonds/Cashews (Typically repeated randomly all day when feeling hungry)
- A can of red kidney beans 500ml
- 1 & 1 Pears Apples Oranges (depending on season Mangoes/Peaches/Oranges/sweet potatoes and fruits are rotated)

DINNER
- Fresh vegetables cooked ED or EOD such as Cauliflower (with potatoes), Lentils (of various origins - all high in fibre) Broccoil, Carrots (with potatoes), beets, green peas with home made cheese, brown peas with soybean chunks, tofu with peas/mushrooms & spices
- White rice (up to 2 times a week)
- 2-3 Naans white or brown(6-8 grams protein each)
- Home made yogurt from fresh skim milk (made 1-2 times a week--free of sugar)
- Red Kidney beans (fresh & canned) 1-2 cans 500ml each (14 Gram protein per can)


I get great high energy workouts post dinner (almost always train on a full stomach) with the high content of carbs in diet, which is atypical of my diet.


POST WORKOUT (around 12-1am)
- Protein shake
- Banana
- 1 Tbsp Flax seed oil
- 2-4 slices peanut butter sandwich (whole wheat)


On top of that additional Amino acids & Vitamins are supplements daily

- 1 Multi vitamin
- Fish oil capsules (going to replace this with Flax seed oil while on cycle for additional calories)
- 1 Vitamin C chewable
- 1 Vitamin B-12 Tabs 500mcg
- 1 Calcium tab with 1 Vitamin D tab for absorption
- Glutamine/creatine (unless already added to supplements)

 

[randy841]

10th injection completed sunday night

Sunday evening trained Back and shoulders

1 hour prior
1 & 1 ASA 325mg & 8mg Ephedrine

Instead of listing exercises under each body part. Today i will list them in order of completion from start to finish. There is a method to my madness in this respect, as i try to get out of the way heavy compound exercises and leave others near end of workout.

MILITARY SHOULDER PRESS (supersetted with rows)
4 sets 165lb* 5-7 reps. A little pinching pain in shoulders. So did not increase lb.

SMITH MACHINE ROWS (free weight)
4 45lb plates each side 180lb for 4 sets * 6-8 reps

WIDE GRIP T-BAR (supersetted w/ upright rows)
3set 3 45lb plates *8-10
1set 4 45lb plates *6

UPRIGHT ROWS
1* 115LB *10-12
3*135LB *8-10

DEADLIFTS
1*225*10-15
1*315*8
2*365*5 reps
2*385 * 3 reps w/ straps and 2 w/out. [NEW PERSONAL BEST]

Gotta strengthen the grip a little. Since these lifts are so exhausting. Also did dumbbell front, side, and machine rear delts while resting.

On a further note, since i was sidelined with back pain/pumps last few weeks. I am building myself up for heavier lifts, instead of going all out and hurting myself. Takes a few minutes post set just to catch a good breath of air. If anyone thought that breathing was a involuntary action, they have not pushed themselves hard enough.

My goal is to hit the 500lb marker by end of this cycle.



LATERAL RAISES & FRONT RAISES & MACHINE REAR DELTS
4 sets each for both side and front @40lb dumbbells for 3 sets*7-8 and 1 for 35lb 10. Could have gone higher in weight, but did not.

Rear delts 1*90lb *10-15 & 3sets*120lb *7-9

SHRUGS (free weigh)
3sets 3 plates each = 315lb *8-10
2 * 3 45s + 25lb = 365lb *4-5

ROWS to finish off
4 sets 200lb down to 140lb 5-10 reps

Tried supersetting w/ pull ups (did 1 set 6 reps hard), too exhausted.

ABS
Hanging straight leg raises 3sets*8-11 & 1 set on Leg raise apparatus 1set *17 (to complete off hanging legs raises, was losing grip by the end of it due to forearm exhaustion)

45degree bench crunches 1*24 reps

Post workout shake intake w/in 20m of workout. Added extra scoop of whey, had runs all night. Too much of a good thing i suppose.



3:31am 10th IMI left glute.
This IMI was due for late Sat night.

Forgot to aspirate. However did remember to let go of skin displacement prior to needle pullout. Felt a little mild discomfort. Voila -- not a drop of blood. By the way, the pain used to occur the next days post IMI, has not occurred the last 2 injections.

Anomaly
finished workout by 9:30pm. Dinner by 11pm., Could not sleep till 8am. Too high on test or workouts? Sometimes the late workouts till 12, i can usually blame. Anyways no biggie.

Usually sleepy, this has been going on for weeks. Nice relaxed state of mind all the time, i think T/E amplifying that.

From time to time sudden bursts of itchiness occurring on back & chest are very irritating. They happen momentarily, but are extremely annoying. No acne or anything else present. Facial redness yes, as reported by others. Somethings i may be too subjective on reporting or they have become second nature. But others notice bloat & redness on face, and abdominal cavity protrusion.

6 weeks on T/E January 6th

BW steady just under 240, getting stronger.

 

[randy841]

Jan 6th - 6 weeks on T/E 500mg wkly - weight steady just under 240lb

Tues night trained Chest & Biceps

No ASA/Ephedrine or/and Caffeine ingested for fear of a another sleepless night prior to workout, and to see if that is the cause. Found that does not difference, it's the workouts that keep the heart pounding through the chest for a few hours after and elevated body temperature that keeps me up.

CHEST

Bench Press (Free weight)
3* 225lb * 8-10
1*275LB*1RM (FAILED ON 1ST TRY, SUCCESSFUL 2ND)
1*295LB (for 2 negative reps)

For next few weeks will focus on the repetitions. For every 8 reps w/ 225lb, i can do 50lb more for 1RM. I am finding the last 2 weeks, i have plateaued here @225lb for about 8-10 reps and 275lb 1RM.


Incline Bench press (Free weight)
1*165lb*9
3*175lb*6-8

Still reeling from the sharp pain in shoulders Thursday morning as i log tuesday's workout. That is one of the reasons i favor incline dumbbells or even incline machines over free weights specifically for this chest exercise. Too much pressure and pronation in shoulder joint occurs i find as i touch the chest.

Decline Bench press
4*225*6-8

Dips (not weighted)
3sets*7-10 reps

BICEPS

Barbell curls
2*95lb*8-10
3*115lb *5-7

Last week used smaller bar and was wondering whether bar 15lb or 25lb. This week used standard bar 45lb, so i can clearly gauge myself.

Dumbbell Hammer Curls
2*55lb*7 & 8 reps
2*45lb*8 reps

Preacher Curls (Machine)
Very light weight just for pump
3*40-60lb for 7-10reps

ABS
Straight Leg Raises 2*15-20
45 degree bench crunches 2*12 & 8 reps

The right bi is catching up to the left, grown about 1/2" last 2 weeks, with only 1/2" between the two now. Respectively the measurements are -- for left just under 17.5 and right just under 17. A few weeks back the difference was up to 1" between the two. To emphasize just a little more i focus harder on contraction during curling moments and do concentration curl for right arm. Bis are fuller and denser, and approaching 18" on workout days.

Anomaly
Starting tuesday night a few more pimples on face. Very small and no puss.

Slight testicle shrinkage is also noted.

Cardiovascular health - breathing harder after walks up stairs and moderate activity. Other have also noted the heavy breathing. Will starting adding cardio as i go into 7th week, to alleviate this a little. Because of the extra weighted carried around heart stays elevated and quickly reverts back to normal after rest. Walking around average heart rate = this week 101-106 per minute. Cold weather may also play role as this was gauged after walking into store. Health is in tip top shape prior to T/E so no worries.

No other problems at all or gyno flare ups like on Boxing Day morning for a few days.

 

[randy841]

BW Tues night post workout (no clothes/shoes) 237 1/4 lb

BTW got up for a snack/protein shake in the middle of the night, as i am getting hunger binges and cannot sleep. Figured while up I complete this log from Tuesday's workout.
Have noticed the hunger binges happening more and more in the last few weeks. Dinner was at 8:30PM Wed night.

 

[skitzz]

Great log so far! Cant wait to start my cycle. Not sure if anybody mentioned this but taurine 5-10g daily will help with the back pumps. I had them prettty bad while on a PH awhile back. anyway, keep up the log, you posting any before/after pics soon?

 

[randy841]

Great log so far! Cant wait to start my cycle. Not sure if anybody mentioned this but taurine 5-10g daily will help with the back pumps. I had them prettty bad while on a PH awhile back. anyway, keep up the log, you posting any before/after pics soon?

Tx for the tip bro, definitely need Taurine intake. The pumps/pain is the only thing that slows down and even stops some exercises.

No before pics, but will look into posting some after.

 

[randy841]

11th injection completed Jan 6, 2011 - exactly 6wks on

right glute (no problems)

Some physical as well physiological changes going on, as i proceed into the 7th week Jan 13, 2011.

Body weight is steady 237-241, but what i have gained so far is solidifying especially around the upper back/shoulder/chest area.

Water retention has not totally gone away, however noticeable is the abdominal protrusion has been significantly mitigated. Food intake is nearly the same. With the water retention lessened, for the first time started seeing veins in feet, arms, and more so in the hands.

The need for deep breaths has been nearly eliminated post workouts, as well sleeping on face. Sleeping face down was uncomfortable, and is now much more manageable. I am assuming it had to w/ the massive bloat in the stomach region, which the body is getting used to and eliminating now. Ankle swelling occurred for a few days - 2-3 wks back (as reported by family/friends, seems i am oblivious to some of these notable changes until pointed out various times), the facial bloat is still there, as well as visible welts wearing socks.

 

[randy841]

Trained Legs and Tri's

Thursday evenings workout (Jan 6)

No intake of ASA, Ephedrine, or Caffeine prior to workout

Haven't slept well this past week, so could not push self as hard. Was awake nearly 20hours by the time of the workout.

LEGS
Squats - while warming up w/ T-bar hit into left knee right side of patella (very hard) w/ visible 1/2" bump last week, w/ pain going down into left side of leg. So left this out. Went straight to leg presses.

Leg Press
Almost struggled w/ 7/7 plates today. More just going through the motions than working out.

1 sets 5/5 45s each side 8-12 reps
2 sets 6 45's 7-8
2 sets * 7 45's 5-6

Calves
completed on leg press w/ sets on all except 7 plates each *5-9 reps

Hack squat
3sets * 2 45's each *8-10 reps
1 set * 1 45's 10 reps

Leg extension
4 sets * 110-190lb * 6-12 reps

Hamstrings (lying)
4 sets * 50lb-90 * 7-12 reps


TRI'S
Lying Tri Exten
5 sets 80-50lb 6-10 reps

Close grip bench
3* 205lb * 8-10
1*225lb * 4 reps

Overhead dumbbell push
1 75lb *12
2*95 *8 reps

Dips (not weighted)
3 sets * 7-10

No cardio

Abs
Leg raises
3* 15-20

Ab crunches (45 degree bench)
2* 12-13 reps each (not weighted)

Post workout 11th IMI (2:32am)(as reported above) right glute

For anomalies see logs above from today

 

[randy841]

Sat evening trained Back/Shoulders

1.5hrs prior to workout intake of
1 ASA 325mg
1 Caffeine 200mg
1 Ephedrine 8mg


I am finding back and shoulder days involve significant amount of time and are very exhaustive. Therefore, i may need too split wkly workout to 4 sessions from present 3.


BACK

Pulls ups (not weighted) supersetted w/ rows
4sets * 8-10reps

Rows
4 sets *240-210lb *5-8 reps

Dumbbell rows supersetted w/ reverse shrugs
1*110lb 10 reps each
3*125lb 6-8

125lb is max available presently per dumbbell - in the past have used up to 160lb+ (4-6 reps). The back is a fairly big muscle, as such easy to train and grow. Keep it fairly simple in terms of exercises employed, optimum growth and strength will come easy. K.I.S.S. PRINCIPLES.

Dumbbell pullovers
2* 90lb 8 and 9 reps
2*110lb 7 and 9 reps


SHOULDERS
Military press (standing up)
2 sets *135lb 8-10 reps
3 sets * 155lb for 4-5 reps

right after did cleans

Cleans (will start employing much more of this in the future)
3* 185lb for 4-5 each
1* 135lb for 9 reps

Reverse shrugs - sitting down
(behind the back)
1*2 45's each 10 reps
3* 3 45s each 6-8 reps

Shrugs (machine)
starting w/ 6 45s each side 4 reps each down to 4 plates each for 5 sets - rep range 4 to 10 (because of angle on machine i reverse sides for each side, so really like doing 10 sets. I find the more is less approach in this exercise -- gives me significant growth in traps in Creatine alone or CM/Glu cycles in the past. Hence, employing same methodology in terms of training on T/E)

Lateral Raises
1* set 55lb each * 4reps each
1* 45lb 7 reps
1* 40lb 8 reps

Front Raises
same weight as above for 3 sets 55lb 45lb 40lb (significantly stronger in this can use more weight, shoulders painful by this time from earlier military presses and cleans. So kept same weight, as i go from lateral to front to rear w/ 30-60 second delays consecutively.)

Machine rear delts
3sets* 150lb * 8 reps (becoming significantly stronger in this last few weeks)

1 set of hyper extensions post workout to relieve back pain/pumps
A recurring theme, wanted to do dead-lifts, but the pumps/pain especially right side of back was becoming debilitating. Pain gone 20m later, pumps lasted till a few hours later. Will pick up some Taurine asap, so far been throwing this issue on the back burner, as i figured it will eventually become second nature - has not.

No abs

No cardio

Anomaly

The leanest i have felt and looked since i started on T/E 6 weeks ago. The body is going through some major changes as i proceed into the 7th week of T/E. Next phase of growth is underway IMO.

 

[randy841]

Turmeric and liver cleansing

Turmeric is general part of diet and daily cooking.

Here are the benefits read over at
9 Super Fat-Fighting Foods (Page 2) | Care2 Healthy & Green Living

Turmeric: The popular spice used primarily in Indian cooking contains the highest known source of beta carotene, the antioxidant that helps protect the liver from free radical damage. Turmeric also helps your liver heal while helping your body metabolize fats by decreasing the fat storage rate in liver cells. Add a teaspoon of turmeric into your next curry dish to help your body fight fat.

 

[mich29]

great log here bro also like the tid bits of info you spread in there as well.

 

[randy841]

Insomnia - occurring over the last few weeks

As i log this 7am, Insomnia has been a recurring problem last few weeks. One day i can sleep well, the next day even on sleeping pills - NO. This was the case today.

Hunger awakens me usually in the middle of the night, after that hard to get restful sleep. Awoke at 4am, had a protein shake w/ milk & P&J sandwich.

Seems like body has to much energy that needs to be expended. Maybe more workout sessions?

BW is steady just around high 230's. No other visible changes on skin or anywhere else present. Except occasional bouts of itchiness from time to time.

 

[randy841]

12th IMI left glute monday Jan 11, 2011

Had a difficult time breaking ampule, shattered in hand the top part of the ampule. Luckily nothing on hand, although glass came through the alcohol pads paper, which i used to open it. Maybe i heated a little too much under the hot water -- for 60-100seconds.

Forget to aspirate, happening from time to time. I suppose the glutes are not much of a worry. However, upon push of needle, i felt slight tingling sensation in left leg momentarily.

No other problems to report other than 2 drops of blood afterward.

 

[randy841]

Joint pain in elbows & shoulders at full throttle post Sat's Back/Chest session

Monday evening trained Chest/Bi's

Not getting the same type of push i had coming the first 5 weeks. Last few weeks kind off due to insomnia, pain in elbows, & general holiday schedule. So for Monday's session trained a little bit differently.

The pain in the shoulders/elbows was at its' worst monday.

CHEST

Incline Dumbbell Press
3*85lb *8-10
1*set 95lb *6
Right shoulder was having difficulty pulling weight up, normally use slightly higher angle for incline presses as always - did same today. I am looking at the heavy cleans on saturday as the culprit. They had my shoulder (traps especially) popping for a 2 days straight.

No better way to test one's overall strength than raw unadulterated cleans (and presses). This week i will attempt clean (and press). Still getting the technique down. Once about 225lb is reached, everything thereafter is technique. I've done up till 185lb just w/ raw power so far - high as 225lb in the past, so another 40lb no problem. After that need to have technique down for proper clean.

Flat dumbbell press
2*85lb 8-10each
2*100lb 5-7 reps

Dips (not weighted)
4* 8-10 - finally getting the flexibility back to dip deeper than parallel shoulders. By the end of the routine, such a rush of blood to shoulders, hard to even lift arms w/out effort.


BI'S
Pull Up's (not weighted)
4* 8-10 reps

Straight bar curl
2*95lb for 9 and 8 reps
2*115lb for 6 each

Dumbbell curls (really feeling it in the elbows, so kept weight light)
1*30lb each *8 reps each
2*35lb *6-8 reps

Forearms
Various exercises for forearms, maybe that is what i need to kick start the bi/tri into the next level of growth, as a recent article that read alluded to that hypothesis. Approaching 18" left and nearly 17.4" right.

Post workout
12m cardio stairmaster (setting was for 20m - could not complete due to pump in back/legs). A little to optimistic w/ that 20m some of you might be thinking?

No abs

 

[randy841]

Thurs Jan 13, 2011 -- 7 wks on exactly - weight steady bloat/down significantly

Wed evening trained Legs/Tris

1 hour prior - ingested 2 ASA 325mg each

feeling a little down since Saturday's shoulders/back workout. Not sure if i caught a mild form of the flu or just T/E putting the body through a different stage physiologically. The elbow pain present on Mondays workout Chest/bi's was at its worst since T/E commencement and continues. Though a little milder wed w/ Tri's.

LEGS (all done below parallel)
Smith Machine Squats
1* 285*10 reps
2* 335lb *7 & 8 reps
2* 375lb * 3 and 4 reps (new personal bests - years back did 2 reps and hurt neck. Now doing it w/ ease- can do more, but 'lets build up slowly' i am saying to my self usually, if i feel i can do more or can. Back then jerked weight, slight bounce caused neck to stop moving sideways for 3 weeks. Was on Creatine (Phosphagen)/Vanadyl Sulphate at the time also. That was in late teens.

For those who in their teens or early 20s are thinking about administering AAS. Remember you usually have enough natural Testosterone to get the same type of results i am getting now w/ 500mg T/E wkly. Better to build at that age a solid foundation w/ creatine, protein, and adequate amounts of food. Short cuts will build a hollow foundation. I have seen it on more than a dozen people. You will usually lose everything soon after cycle or cannot reach the same level of potential. Then they break down psychologically, because they can never be the same w/out being on AAS year around or to show themselves in public, let alone the gym. Go at it. Reach a plateau. Then think about doing it IMHO.

Leg Press (focus on quads w/ narrow stance)
4* 5plates each 8-10reps

Calves (on leg press)
4* w/ 5plates each 5-8 reps

Calves (sitting down)
3sets *4 45s * 7-10
1* 3 45s *10

Leg Extension
1* 250lb * 6 reps
BTW tried 290lb did 2 bad reps - so did not count that set
Pyramid down too
3* 210-230lb for 8-10 easy

Leg Curl (lying down face first)
3sets* 110lb to 90 * 8-10
By this time going for mostly the feel

Dumbbell straight leg dead lifts
1* 85lb each * 10
2* 110lb *8
1* 90lb *8


TRI'S
Close grip bench
4*205lb 5-7
Was having a hard time even doing 5 reps w/out added effort. Something must be going on. Weight felt like a ton.

EZ curl bar cable push downs
4* 80-60lb * 8-10 reps
Persistent elbow/shoulder pain. Tried to push it though.

Dips (not weighted)
3* 8-10 reps

No abs
No cardio

Anomaly's
as alluded to above really feeling out of it this week. Did the cleans take a toll on the body Saturday? or something else?

The same push coming into the cycle not there.

Upon 1st shot i blew up like a balloon, by 2nd shot up nearly 10lbs. Now feels the bloat is going down and what ever changes are going down are also taking me down. I figured it would be the other way around. Where i would be breaking old barriers. Well still am so far. i.e. legs

A week or two back, i noted "slight testicular atrophy". The very next day, they felt and looked larger. Till now i see little or no shrinkage at all. Definitely gonna save the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) for harder cycles in the future.

Hard breathing is also normalizing as well the pounding heart post workouts.

The pain on the sides of the legs and back pain/pump occurs w/in a few minutes of mild activity w/ any tasks that involve bending over more than 45 degrees. I.e. picking up garbage, blue box, etc

BW is steady from 236-241lb this week. Always weighed first thing in the morning w/out food (clothes on use +-1lb standard deviation). From T/E inception gained max 28lb. Since peak hit at 242lb, went there a few times but usually turns back. So average fluctuation hovering around 23-28lb gain since Nov 25, 2010.

 

[randy841]

13th T/E shot tonight right glute Jan 15, 2011.

Fri evening trained Back/shoulders

Finally picked up some Taurine
1 cap = 1000mg

ingested 1 cap prior to starting workout.

Pain in elbows shoulders still persistent all week. For that reason, did sitting military presses instead of standing, and did not do cleans (and jerks) as planned for today. Maybe i need to start shooting heroin before workout for that extra push.



BACK
Pullups supersetted w/ rows
4* 6-10 reps (not weighted)

Close grip sitting rows
4* 170-120lb * 5-10 reps

Shoulder grip barbell rows
1*135lb *10
3*185lb 8-10 reps

Machine (high angle close grip pulls)
3* 3 45s each 8-10 reps
not sure of exact name of machine

Deadlifts
1*225lb *10reps
2*315lb * 6 and 7 reps

Back left the building had to stop workout here. Will see how Taurine treats the pumps next time. Today, took too close to workout to see effect.


SHOULDERS
Military Presses (w/ behind the neck on 2*95lb*6-8)
2*145lb *8-10 reps
2*165lb *5-7 reps

Upright rows
2* 115lb *8-10
1* 135lb *7

Machine Lateral/front/rear delts
4sets each* 8-10 reps
More for feel than weight push, due to pain in joints.

Shrugs
right after deadlifts tried this w/ 3plates =315lb back was so painful could hardly complete 4 good reps. Same occurred w/ 2 plates = 225lb. Stopped workout.

No abs
No cardio


Anomaly's
Definitely feel a little deflated on the arms and generally. Water leaving the body? definitely yes, no where near the bloat seen in the first 4-5 wks.

No pump came anywhere in the body today during workout (except back). Usually looking at the weight pumps the muscles. Whats going on? Could it be because had no meal prior to workout, except protein/weight gainer shake w/ banana only or just the same pattern all week because of joints I am not pushing as hard. Even sitting down and just moving the arms gets the bis get pumped.
Circumference about the same, volume lessened in arms both visible and felt.
Left arm (flexed) 17 3/4"
Right arm = 17" (1/10 or so under 17" to be exact)



BW 236 1/4 w/ shoes/clothes at gym. Scale was acting funny. So take it w/ a grain of salt. If i stood too much to the back came under 230 to the front 236 1/4+.

As i've logged above no testicular atrophy at all seen or felt. Nor is the sex drive going through the roof, as i've read in other logs for those whom on test. System works fine, but can't make the same type of claims, where the pipes have to cleaned 1/2 dozen to a dozen times a day.

 

[randy841]

"13th T/E shot tonight right glute Jan 15, 2011."

Spot selected about 1" too high. Felt tingling sensation momentarily w/ that last .5" push. No problems thereafter.