First Cycle Log

[trainlikeaboss]

Upped to 250mg E3D starting today. Tried deadlifts for the first time since my car accident in October. Built up to 375x1, failed 395 and then hit a new PR 380x1 followed by 225x21.

 

[trainlikeaboss]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Happens to be my day to pin so I’m expecting Santa to bring me some gains!

Tuesday the 29th will be my fourth full week on Test. To summarize, protocol has gone as follows:
Dec. 1,4,7 - 125mg
Dec. 10,13 - 187.5mg
Dec. 16,19,22,25 - 250mg

12/19 I have really been enjoying high reps and AMRAP droplets on Leg Press. Had a guy who wanted to get on there so I had him help me with my drop set. Only had 5 plates each side and pumped out as many reps as I possibly could while he pulled the plates off. I was wondering why he was looking at me like I was insane as I was grunting out my reps haha. Then I noticed he was hopping around the gym doing a couple easy sets on everything and then got on the treadmill....

12/22 Decline Bench PR 275x6 and 290x6.

Feeling good so far!

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Killer chest workout today. Feeling strong.

Decline Bench (PR!)
I thought it was silly when I saw someone using chalk to bench but my hands were sliding on my last couple sets so I will make sure to bring my chalk next time. I use suicide grip so that may be a factor, but I get wrist pain with standard grip.
95x20
145x15
190x8 (Accidentally had 5 lbs more on one side)
195x10
235x8
285x6
305x5

Incline DB Press (PR!)
60x20
70X15
80X10
90X10
100X10 (Assist on last two reps)

Cable Crossover (PR!)
33x20
38x15
44x10(x3)

Incline Bench
145x12(x3)
Dropset 105x12, 85x12, 65x12, 45x12

Pec Deck
80x20
90x15
Dropset 100x12, 80x20, 60x10, 40x20

 

[elite11]

Congrats and welcome to the dark side. Good for you for keeping it simple on your first cycle and not going overboard as many ppl do.

 

[mich29]

looks like things are going well so far:headbang::headbang:

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Sorry for the lack of updates for those of you who are following along. I have been very busy with work lately. I'm not missing any days in the gym. My diet has not been on point due to not having time to prep and pack meals, but I am still lean. I will be getting measurements again as soon as I can and will post them. I FINALLY got my friend of 20 years to start training with me haha. I offer very cheap or free training to a lot of friends but very few take me up on it or stick with it. We'll see how he does, he's hurting all over from trying to keep up with me haha. Yesterday marks the 5th week on the calendar of 250 E3D.

 

[Detroit Muscle]

Strength gains look good man, where is your bodyweight after 5 weeks? Smart first cycle....

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Strength gains look good man, where is your bodyweight after 5 weeks? Smart first cycle....

Not sure staying off the scale till I get measured.

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Ok guys haven't had a chance to get my measurements scheduled so I just stepped on the scale today. Post cereal and coffee, scale says 200.8s so I'm up ~16 lbs up from when I started. Also to correct myself, December 13th was my 4th full caland er week at 500/wk. This week I bumped to 600.

 

[trainlikeaboss]

I finally have a couple minutes to do a more detailed update. I’m posting a couple workouts below so you can get an idea of how training is going. A “ / “ indicates a dropset. A “ ? “ just indicates that I was going all out and was not able to keep track of weight and reps.

01/01/16 Back
V-Bar Rows (only counting plates on the bar)
45x20, 90x15, 135x10(x10)

Lat Pulldowns
120x10(x10)

Nautilus Romanian DL
90x10, 180x10(x10)

Dumbbell Shrugs
75x20(x5)
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01/09/16 Chest
Decline Bench Press
95x20, 135x15, 185x15, 225x10, 275x10, 275x8, 245x10(x3), 225x26 / 135x20

Incline Dumbbell Press
50x20, 70x10(x3) / 50x10

Crossover 38x10(x3) / ???

Incline Bench Press
145x10(x3) / 95x10 / 45(Bar)x15

Pec Deck
80x20(x3) / ???
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01/24/16 Legs
This is the first time I have made ANY progress on squats since my wreck in October. I think it definitely helped to limit the range of motion with the box squats. I felt a twinge when I started to add some weight but I was able to get a few decent sets in.

Box Squats (Wide Stance)
95x10, 135x10, 185x5(x2), 225x5, 275x1, 275x3, 225x1, 275x3, 225x10, 135x15

Leg Press (Narrow Stance) (only counting plate weight)
90x20, 180x20, 270x20, 360x20, 450x12 / ???

Prone Leg Curl
1 Leg 20x10, 20x10, 2 Leg 20x10

Leg Extension
1 Leg 40x10, 40x10, 2 Leg 40x10

Hack Squat
90x10, 180x10, 270x10, 360x10 / ???
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01/26/16 Shoulders
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
35x20, 45x15, 60x10, 70x10, 80x10(x3)

Lateral Raise
30x20, 30x15(x3)

This next one I call a Rear Dumbbell Row but I don’t know if they are supposed to be called something else. This exercise is performed by standing upright at a slight angle, maybe 45 degrees, holding dumbells straight down to your sides and then rowing them straight upwards using the rear delts.

Rear Dumbbell Row
70x20(x4)

Cable Lateral Raise
16x15(x4) / 11x10

Reverse Pec Deck
80x20(x4) / 60x10 / 40x10 / 20x10
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Was supposed to get measured with some new electronic calipers but they were not reading accurately. The coach who was going to measure me estimated that I am still at 11%. If that is true then the 16 lbs I have gained so far are pretty solid. Strength has been great. I experienced some increased breakouts for a couple weeks but that has since gotten under control. No negative side effects as of today at almost 2 months, 7 weeks of that being at a blast dose.

NOW FOR THE FUN PART! I have always been an advocate for doing a simple basic first cycle. As it turns out, I will not be leading by example. I planned my second blast for may but since I already have my supps (Stealth), and under the watch of a coach/experienced competitor, I am modifying this cycle as of this morning. New protocol will be as follows:

Test E 250mg/E3D
Sust 125mg/E3D
Deca 125mg/E3D
EQ 125mg/E3D
Pro 25mg/ED

As of today I am also taking every other day off of training for now and doing some cardio on those days. I almost never take a day off and my muscles are pretty fatigued. I also haven't done cardio in 5 months so I think it would be good to get some in before summer hits.

 

[Wreck12]

Following! Good luck.. May the gains be with you!

 

[Whiterunner]

Looking forward for your progress

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Correction 150mg/E3D Deca and EQ!

 

[mich29]

I finally have a couple minutes to do a more detailed update. I’m posting a couple workouts below so you can get an idea of how training is going. A “ / “ indicates a dropset. A “ ? “ just indicates that I was going all out and was not able to keep track of weight and reps.

01/01/16 Back
V-Bar Rows (only counting plates on the bar)
45x20, 90x15, 135x10(x10)

Lat Pulldowns
120x10(x10)

Nautilus Romanian DL
90x10, 180x10(x10)

Dumbbell Shrugs
75x20(x5)
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01/09/16 Chest
Decline Bench Press
95x20, 135x15, 185x15, 225x10, 275x10, 275x8, 245x10(x3), 225x26 / 135x20

Incline Dumbbell Press
50x20, 70x10(x3) / 50x10

Crossover 38x10(x3) / ???

Incline Bench Press
145x10(x3) / 95x10 / 45(Bar)x15

Pec Deck
80x20(x3) / ???
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01/24/16 Legs
This is the first time I have made ANY progress on squats since my wreck in October. I think it definitely helped to limit the range of motion with the box squats. I felt a twinge when I started to add some weight but I was able to get a few decent sets in.

Box Squats (Wide Stance)
95x10, 135x10, 185x5(x2), 225x5, 275x1, 275x3, 225x1, 275x3, 225x10, 135x15

Leg Press (Narrow Stance) (only counting plate weight)
90x20, 180x20, 270x20, 360x20, 450x12 / ???

Prone Leg Curl
1 Leg 20x10, 20x10, 2 Leg 20x10

Leg Extension
1 Leg 40x10, 40x10, 2 Leg 40x10

Hack Squat
90x10, 180x10, 270x10, 360x10 / ???
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01/26/16 Shoulders
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
35x20, 45x15, 60x10, 70x10, 80x10(x3)

Lateral Raise
30x20, 30x15(x3)

This next one I call a Rear Dumbbell Row but I don’t know if they are supposed to be called something else. This exercise is performed by standing upright at a slight angle, maybe 45 degrees, holding dumbells straight down to your sides and then rowing them straight upwards using the rear delts.

Rear Dumbbell Row
70x20(x4)

Cable Lateral Raise
16x15(x4) / 11x10

Reverse Pec Deck
80x20(x4) / 60x10 / 40x10 / 20x10
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Was supposed to get measured with some new electronic calipers but they were not reading accurately. The coach who was going to measure me estimated that I am still at 11%. If that is true then the 16 lbs I have gained so far are pretty solid. Strength has been great. I experienced some increased breakouts for a couple weeks but that has since gotten under control. No negative side effects as of today at almost 2 months, 7 weeks of that being at a blast dose.

NOW FOR THE FUN PART! I have always been an advocate for doing a simple basic first cycle. As it turns out, I will not be leading by example. I planned my second blast for may but since I already have my supps (Stealth), and under the watch of a coach/experienced competitor, I am modifying this cycle as of this morning. New protocol will be as follows:

Test E 250mg/E3D
Sust 125mg/E3D
Deca 125mg/E3D
EQ 125mg/E3D
Pro 25mg/ED

As of today I am also taking every other day off of training for now and doing some cardio on those days. I almost never take a day off and my muscles are pretty fatigued. I also haven't done cardio in 5 months so I think it would be good to get some in before summer hits.

great to hear on the squats!!

 

[trainlikeaboss]

1-28 Back
Rack Pull
135x20
225x15
315x10(x4) / 180x20 / 90x50

Lat Pulldown
100x20
120x15
140x10
160x10(x4) / 120x10 / 85x10 / 55x40

V-Bar Row (counting plates only)
45x10
90x10
135x10
160x10(x4) / 115x10 / 70x10 / 45x10

DB Shrugs
80x20(x4) / 60x20 / 40x20

Back Extensions (holding weight)
45x20(x4) / 0x20
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1-31 Chest
Decline Bench (PR)
95x10
135x10
185x10
225x10
275x15
315x5(x3) / 225x? / 135x?

Incline Bench (PR)
95x10
135x10
185x10
225x10(x3) / 135x16

Flat Bench
225x10
225x8(x2) / 135x20

High and Low Cable Crossover work.
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The 315 on the decline was a nice one to hit! I also hit 295x5 on a tricep bench for arm day which was a HUGE PR. Keep in mind I only bring my arms to parallel with the floor when I bench press, as to not compromise my shoulder by going below that 90 degree point. The coach I consult with thinks I should start trying some light sets to bring the bar all the way down. I am just leery because I blame my shoulder issues on going deep on the bench press. If anyone has thought or opinions on this I would like to hear it.

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Hit squats today with an interesting scheme. 10 reps sumo low bar followed immediately by 10 reps narrow high bar. Worked my way up to 185 for 3 sets of that. My legs were pretty pumped. I then attempted some hack squats but my right knee felt HORRIBLE. I switched to leg press and did sets of 10 starting with 90 and worked up to 630 with a drop set. Felt ok on the leg press and then was hurting for leg extensions. Makes sense since everyone says those are horrible for your knees but I modified my leg positioning a bit till it felt ok and didn't go too heavy.

 

[trainlikeaboss]

Update coming soon guys probably on Sunday.

 

[anabisi]

dedicated

Impressive log I learned plenty with this thread as I am on my first cycle... only on t e..keep posting man

 

[srlhec]

Nice first log/cycle..Your doing it right. Keeping it simple but effective. Not a bunch of compounds and you seem like your educated about what your doing. Always more to learn though. Gonna follow this one along.

One question though...did you do pre-blood work? Also, half way through again to ensure your estrogen and everything else is in check?


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[trainlikeaboss]

Nice first log/cycle..Your doing it right. Keeping it simple but effective. Not a bunch of compounds and you seem like your educated about what your doing. Always more to learn though. Gonna follow this one along.

One question though...did you do pre-blood work? Also, half way through again to ensure your estrogen and everything else is in check?


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I think the smartest and most simple first cycle would be: Bloodwork, 12 weeks of TEST ONLY at 250 E3.5D with AI of your choice of course, PCT, Bloodwork.
The only reason I would do bloodwork in the middle is if the money is not an issue and I just wanted to see how effective my gear was, or if I was experiencing bad sides and wanted to check estro.

I did not do pre-cycle bloodwork for several reasons. 1) Money. 2) I had the gear already and I was impatient. 3) I'm 30 years old. I've been busting my ass in the gym for a few years and gained 50 lbs naturally at my heaviest. I finally reached a point where I could not gain or maintain anything around 200 lbs. I have been researching and debating doing a cycle ever since I started working out. So I had finally made the decision and I knew I was going to cycle no matter what my bloodwork said.

I have not done mid-cycle bloodwork for a couple reasons. 1) Money. 2) I am fortunate to have very mild sides so I am not worried that any of my levels are too bad. Then again maybe I'm wrong and I'm secretly dying on the inside lol.

I'm running 4 different things at over a gram total which I would NEVER recommend for a first cycle. So the lesson is don't order the gear for your second cycle before you get done with the first one haha.