An A-Z of what not to do: My redemption log

[Shogun]

Small update (lol ‘small’)

Can’t remember if I stated on here before but ran into peak accumulation of fatigue and completely threw me off to the point I didn’t even wanna train anymore

I’ve always trained to failure and beyond with probably to much volume and to much frequency as fairly evident I’m a more is the only option type guy

However on the recommendation of Luki I’ve done the unthinkable and started following the RP strength system and utilising RIR and meso cycle’s

I’d of probably never done this on my own but I fully trust in Luki’s judgment and advice so I just follow it

Only the first day into it so nothing to report yet will be 8 weeks until the meso is complete which will be the longest I’ve ever stuck to a training plan LOL

Only other real thing of note we realised my estrogen may be getting high which is no big suprise for me a natural fatty with presumably higher estrogen so we added in an AI to hopefully resolve the issue

Other than that just ticking away I don’t really think about bodybuilding that much now I just train, eat my meals and let whatever progress I may make do its thing without ruining it by hyper focusing on it

I always run into that problem when running ppl style with higher frequency, changed to 4xper week with 1xfrequency and my mood,energy, pump and desire to go to gym is always there and no need for frequent deloads

 

[bigzzz]

What are you running now that your estrogen was getting high'ish?

 

[traininsane11]

I always run into that problem when running ppl style with higher frequency, changed to 4xper week with 1xfrequency and my mood,energy, pump and desire to go to gym is always there and no need for frequent deloads

More definitely isn’t always better that’s for sure

Hard thing to grasp that doing/taking/whatever less than you’re already doing can yield more return

 

[traininsane11]

What are you running now that your estrogen was getting high'ish?

1.2g test
600mg eq

 

[bigzzz]

1.2g test
600mg eq

I’m running exactly the same, also had high estro. 10mg aromasin eod fixed it .

 

[traininsane11]

I’m running exactly the same, also had high estro. 10mg aromasin eod fixed it .

Seems very person dependent that’s for sure

Some guys would have estrogen tanked on that

I’ve just started 0.5mg adex EOD hopefully sorts it

 

[Thebiggestdumbass]

Seems very person dependent that’s for sure

Some guys would have estrogen tanked on that

I’ve just started 0.5mg adex EOD hopefully sorts it

I’m in the same boat, I don’t get any form of e2 control from eq or primo. 800 test and 500 eq and I’m taking the same amount of adex lol

 

[massephase]

Seems very person dependent that’s for sure

Some guys would have estrogen tanked on that

I’ve just started 0.5mg adex EOD hopefully sorts it

So it's really that individual with eq and e2. I have a 2:1 test/eq ratio and zero estrogen problems atm.

 

[traininsane11]

So it's really that individual with eq and e2. I have a 2:1 test/eq ratio and zero estrogen problems atm.

I know guys who run like 300mg of test and a gram of masterone to keep estrogen in check then there’s guys who can run grams of test solo

Definitely super individual I think

 

[Ness8430]

some people just seem to do better on much lower volumes. check out this guys progress doing only 2-6 sets per body part weekly.

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Crazy!

 

[traininsane11]

Thought I’d throw some pics up to show my progress (more like lack of)

12 months apart roughly 15lbs less in the current pictures

I look at these pics and realise if I was only doing this whole thing to make noticeable progress or be a competitive success I should pack it in immediately because the cost to reward is massively skewed as for me at least I don’t really look to of made all that much progress … or maybe my expectations are to high… okay you can discount like 4 months for that totally failed prep but then that’s
Still like 8 months of decent consistency

Meh , anyway it is what it is fortunately I just do it because I enjoy the training side of it more than anything and if I manage to make some form of progress along the way then good for me I guess

I’ve managed to switch off from it and just follow the plan since working with Luki which has made the whole thing a lot more enjoyable and I can say this past like 8 weeks or so is the first time I’ve ever actually trained like a bodybuilder VS just moving weight there’s definitely been a “click” mentally and I finally figured it out

I honestly don’t really have any ambitious competitive plans of any nature i just don’t think I'm cut out for it but if I can do some more shows along the way and do okay that would be nice

Just over 3 years now since I started bodybuilding and it’s been interesting to say the least and I feel it’s only these past few months working with Luki I’ve finally managed to Stick to a plan for more than a few weeks

 

[massephase]

okay you can discount like 4 months for that totally failed prep but then that’s
Still like 8 months of decent consistency

And how many months were on fake gear and on „cruise“?

Bro you look improved (assuming the right side is the recent one) considering all the circumstances. Bigger and leaner, especially the legs.

Just need to string together a year or two with everything running optimally now

 

[traininsane11]

And how many months were on fake gear and on „cruise“?

Bro you look improved (assuming the right side is the recent one) considering all the circumstances. Bigger and leaner, especially the legs.

Just need to string together a year or two with everything running optimally now

Fake gear was about 5-6 months so all in all probably like 6-7 months combined

And thank you mate I do see some improvements there I just think it’s easy to see these crazy transformations on social media or whatever where it doesn’t even look like the same person then see your own and it’s hard to tell which is the before and which is after and it’s like okay then well this sucks

I agree if I can put together say 2 years of consistent progress and look back then maybe it will be quite a noticeable improvement

 

[PissedPajamas]

Moving at a good pace bro. Log off IG half that shit is unrealistic and demotivating lol

 

[traininsane11]

Moving at a good pace bro. Log off IG half that shit is unrealistic and demotivating lol

Slow and steady wins the race as they say …. Just didn’t realise they meant quite this slow

Ahh man yeah couldn’t agree more haven’t been on it since about 6/7 months ago and haven’t missed it at all

 

[plane]

I'm not blind - definite changes and improvement. Look at the skin texture, you were way softer. Changes are slower because you're heavy, you are constantly fighting dropping lbs.

a win is a win

 

[traininsane11]

I'm not blind - definite changes and improvement. Look at the skin texture, you were way softer. Changes are slower because you're heavy, you are constantly fighting dropping lbs.

a win is a win

Thank you bro

Realistically I believe I’m the best I’ve ever been so I can’t complain everything from here should be new territory essentially

I wish I was fighting dropping lbs if anything I’m fighting gaining them I’m a hyper gainer when it comes to gaining weight

 

[bigzzz]

How you doing @traininsane11 ?

 

[traininsane11]

How you doing @traininsane11 ?

Hello mate, I’m good thank you for asking! I hope you are too.

So a small update of sorts:

After receiving the most positive and uplifting feedback and opinion from Luki on my last check in, in fact probably the most impactful message I’ve ever received in regards to bodybuilding he really struck home with it

I have decided to follow his advice and pull the trigger on competing this year

He believes I stand a legitimate chance in the NPC shows and I fully trust his judgment

Let’s see what I can do this time around with the mastermind calling the shots

I genuinely don’t have any outlandish expectations placings wise I just want to bring my best ever look and one I’m proud of to stage

 

[Simon90]

Hello mate, I’m good thank you for asking! I hope you are too.

So a small update of sorts:

After receiving the most positive and uplifting feedback and opinion from Luki on my last check in, in fact probably the most impactful message I’ve ever received in regards to bodybuilding he really struck home with it

I have decided to follow his advice and pull the trigger on competing this year

He believes I stand a legitimate chance in the NPC shows and I fully trust his judgment

Let’s see what I can do this time around with the mastermind calling the shots

I genuinely don’t have any outlandish expectations placings wise I just want to bring my best ever look and one I’m proud of to stage

Look forward to seeing this!