The Heart of a Lion

[IronLion2]

I've came to the conclusion I dont need more than 500-700mg of test and no more than 20iu's of GH every week. I'm trying to be patient with assessing my first run with long esters, so far I think I far testP/NPP to Deca/Sust, but I still have 8 weeks left so we shall see.

Wicked back day today;

Glute Ham Raise Complex
10 50
Assisted Pullups w/ Partials
100 20/12/10
Deadlift
315 10
355 8
375 5
275 30 (Widow Maker)
Bentover Row w/ Pause and Stretch
155 + 1 Band 12/10
Close Grip Pulldown Complex w/ Isohold
175 10/8
135 20
Camber Bar Seated Row w/ Cheat Reps
115 12/10
Machine Preacher Curl w/ Isohold
320 + 2 Bands 12/10/8
Cable Pull Giantset
*Pull Curl 100x12/10
*Pullover 100x12/10
*Face Pull 100x12/10
*Mid Row 100x12/10
*Low Row 100x12/10
*Curl 100x12/10
*Upright Row 80x2/10
*Supponated Front Raise 60x8/6

That last giantset is gnarly af.

In other news, my next cycle i'm going to pair it with high volume training. Start with 4x12 and move up to 7x12. Still planning on Genotec 700 testp/550 trena/ 550 mastp with 40-60mg/4iu GH PrWO.

 

[IronLion2]

The GH sides are in full swing and kicking my ass, BUT I LOVE IT! I'll admit I need pre-workout to get me going for cardio/lifts but I dont mind, its how you know its working. I've noticed great vascularity but thick skin around my chest and abs, it'll be fun to see what my body looks like in July when I drop the GH/MK/Deca and let the water fall out.

Upped the fat intake some, as i'm having trouble getting over 3000 kcals on this high protein diet. Gave myself a cheat meal post back day, peanut butter on whole wheat with whipcream on top muscle bellies looked much more full.

Current diet;
On days: 200-300c/350-400p/50-75f
Off days: 50-75c/250-300p75-/100f

Volume is up to 18-22 sets for 5x a week. It'll keep rising till I hit the 22-26 set range.

 

[SnowDoc723]

With that much gear and as much size as you have, it seems to me like you're really undereating. Is the scale moving at all?

 

[IronLion2]

With that much gear and as much size as you have, it seems to me like you're really undereating. Is the scale moving at all?

Maybe some. I've done growth periods at 5-6,000kcals a day, yes you get much larger in a hurry that way but i'm trying to grow leaner. There's still a chance I start a 8-10 week prep in August so I'm trying to hover below 10%.

The scale is moving, up to 208 fasted was down to 180 in the hospital which was 6 weeks ago. But more than the scale the mirror is looking much better and there's more weight on the bar/volume in my log book. My back is really making great progress. I still have 8 more weeks with deca and by the end i'll be at the 4500kcal range with carbs close to 500-600.

I'm a believer MICRO nutrients are whats needed for GROWTH, rather than MACRO nutrients. Yes, you need adequate protein and a slight surplus which i'm getting. But more than large amounts of protein and a +300 surplus im getting more nutritious food than ever.

 

[SnowDoc723]

I'd argue it's both- you need to macros for the energy to build and the micros for proper function of the building machinery. But if your scale is moving up then you're doing something right! I was just wondering if you were seeing progress on that little intake.

 

[zacharykane]

Some solid numbers on the deadlifts!

If you're looking for an easy way to add some extra fats, because I too had trouble getting in calories, some kerry gold butter is super easy to add to pretty much anything and adds in a bunch of extra healthy fats. My wife was apparently adding it to my meals during my offseason trying to help get me to grow since she knows I freak out over gaining weight and start subconsciously under eating, lol

 

[IronLion2]

New log format, I removed putting isoholds/partials/weighted stretchers/etc in my log, this should be easier to follow.

Delts/Arms/Calves-Volume 21 Sets

A1 Cable Reverse Fly 40x12/10/8
A2 Cable Overhead Tricep Extension 60x20/12/10
B1 Seated Overhead Press 145BBx12,165BBx10,115BBx20
C1 Standing Rear Overhead Press 115x20/16
D1 Upright Row 65BBx20/16
E1 BB Curl 75x20/16/12
E2 BB Skull Crusher 75x20/12/10
F1 DB Lateral Raise 30x20/12
F2 DB Seated Hammer Press 65x12/10
F3 DB Seated Shoulder Fly 30x12/10
G1 DB Preacher Curl 35x12/10
G2 DB Kickback Complex 25x20/18
H1 Seated Calf Raise 115x20/12/10/8
H2 Standing Calf Raise BWx00/00/00/00

As you can see i'm a volume guy, for me having full muscle bellies is the most important part. I do this with high TUT, low rest, high volume, high frequency.

Diet (250, 400, 75)
Meal 1: 4 Eggs, 6oz Spinach/Garlic/Mushrooms/Onion
Meal 2: 6oz Pot Roast, 2oz Asparagus, Parmesan
Meal 3: 10oz Skim Milk, 1 Scoop Whey, 1 Pack Oatmeal, 1 Banana, Sea Salt
Meal 4: 25g HBCD, 25g Gatoraide Powder, 25g Egg Whites, Sea Salt
Meal 5: 12oz Skim Milk, 2 Scoop Whey, 1 Banana, Sea Salt
Meal 6: 8oz Meatloaf, 8oz Pan Noodles
Meal 7: 8oz Chicken Breast, BBQ Sauce, 2oz Cauliflower
Meal 8: 6oz Cod Loin, Sprouted Grain Wrap, Pineapple
Meal 9: 4oz Cottage Cheese, 1 Packet Tuna, Spinach, Siracha

I've recently upped my Creatine/Glutamine from 5g each Pre and again Post to 10g of each Pre and Post.

 

[IronLion2]

Death via leg day;

Tuesday 18 Sets
A1) Seated Leg Curl 240x10/8
B1) Leg Extensions 185x20/18/12,125x00 B2) Leg Extension Partials
C1) DB RDL 140x12/10
D1) Sumo Squat 315x12,335x10/8,275x15
E1) Hack Squat 70BBx12/10/8 E2) Quad Stretchers
F1) Leg Press 230x50/40 F2) Calf Raise F3) Leg Press Isohold
G1) BB Lunge 75x12

Slowed down the squats and added a pause at the bottom, SEESH, had to do 20 minutes of LISS just to feel my legs.

Carbs surpassing 300g's now, added some sirlion and red meat in, need to slow down a little bit but its good to be eating.

Going to start running my anavar @ 80mg pre workout only and see how it fairs vs 3x a day dosing.

 

[zacharykane]

I like to add pause squats with a hard stretch after I've done my whole leg day. Put 135 on the bar, go all the way down, take a few deep breaths to get everything to open up and stretch, then back up. Rinse and repeat a few times

Death via leg day;

Tuesday 18 Sets
A1) Seated Leg Curl 240x10/8
B1) Leg Extensions 185x20/18/12,125x00 B2) Leg Extension Partials
C1) DB RDL 140x12/10
D1) Sumo Squat 315x12,335x10/8,275x15
E1) Hack Squat 70BBx12/10/8 E2) Quad Stretchers
F1) Leg Press 230x50/40 F2) Calf Raise F3) Leg Press Isohold
G1) BB Lunge 75x12

Slowed down the squats and added a pause at the bottom, SEESH, had to do 20 minutes of LISS just to feel my legs.

Carbs surpassing 300g's now, added some sirlion and red meat in, need to slow down a little bit but its good to be eating.

Going to start running my anavar @ 80mg pre workout only and see how it fairs vs 3x a day dosing.

 

[IronLion2]

I like to add pause squats with a hard stretch after I've done my whole leg day. Put 135 on the bar, go all the way down, take a few deep breaths to get everything to open up and stretch, then back up. Rinse and repeat a few times

For sure, essentially I do 4-5 weeks of the same routine than I re-organize the order and try to get a little more volume for a week or two before switching to a new mesocycle. Adding BB squats to the end of leg day is sheer sadism ;devil-smi

IN GOOD NEWS!!

Since this is essentially my meat head diary.

I was in the hospital for a suicide attempt, I had completely lost any sense of happiness. It got worse before it got better. I've worked in IT as a programmer for the past 3 years, it's a decent gig. No stress, tons of vaca, good pay. BUT I HAVE NO PASSION and i'm morbidly depressed.

I knew a career change needed to happen. At first I thought maybe a firefighter? Than maybe go back to school for nutrition?

Even better! Me and my brother are going in on a string of OrangeTheory gyms in our home town! The pay is going to be much higher, little risk, and i'll be able to spend more time on my body and side businesses!

This opportunity is going to help me advance my social media influence, my investments, my own personal brand, and my body building career. If you cant tell im quite excited!

I'm taking my first paycheck and leasing a 2018 challenger. I'm not really into material possessions anymore, but at this point anything that makes me happy is money well spent.

 

[SnowDoc723]

Glad you're making a change bro! This is gonna be a challenging but exciting time for you for sure. Definitely keep us updated, and never hesitate to PM if you need to talk about your mental health. Never be afraid to ask for help from ANYONE.

 

[IronLion2]

Shout out to Flash MF Labs; they sent me a very generous gift, very quick shipping, discreet, and great packaging. Can't wait to try it out and tell everyone how quality it is!

Anavar experiment: Wow, 80mg preworkout felt amazing, immediate pump and great endurance. Pushed some serious PR's.

Chest/Back
A1) Overhead Row 360x12/10,270x20
A2) Overhead Row Isohold
B1) Wide Grip Bench Press 275x12,315x10/8,225x20
B2) Reverse Grip Pushups
C1) Machine Row 230BBx12/10/8
C2) Machine Row Isohold
D1) Machine Chest Press 360BBx12/10/8
D2) Machine Chest Press Partials
E1) Seated DB Wide Curl 40x12/10/8
E2) Seated DB Hammer Curl 40x10/8/6
F1) DB Single Arm Row 70x10/8
F2) DB Pullover 70x10/8
F3) DB Around the World 30x10/8
F4) DB Supponated Fly 30x8/8

Supersets, Isoholds, Partials, and Giantsets make this look like way more than it really is. This only takes me 50-60 minutes.

Diet: 300c/400p/75f as normal

 

[IronLion2]

Fats up for my off day, 75c,325P,125F. 40 minutes of LISS and 20 minutes of MISS today. Cheat meal coming tomorrow after back day, so another high calorie day!

Making a change to my OTC supplement routine

AM: 30mg MK677, 4 Redcon1 RPG (GDA), 1.5g Dandelion Root
PrWO: 100mg Anavar, 20g Creatine, 20g Glutamine, 500mg Berberine w/ carb up meal
Intra: 50g HBCD, 50g Gatoraide, 25g Eggwhites
PWO: 20g Creatine, 20g Glutamine, protein shake

So I upped the intra and pre carbs, upped the creatine/glutamine again, and added dandelion root/berberine.

I'll be taking very detailed notes of how the prwo berb does for me. If I dont notice more fullness or pumps i'll drop it quickly.

 

[IronLion2]

Weight isnt moving, but again i'm beating the log book and looking bigger by the day. Still pretty watery; 1.5g of wet AAS, high dose of MK, and generic GH will do that to you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

First day of Berberine pre-workout, didnt notice much but i'll try with more carbs soon. I've been taking a small dose (300mg) which is in my GDA I take with MK677, i'm at 800mg a day now, i'll work up to 1.2g's before deciding if I want to continue or not.

Really been able to add more volume by the day while still putting quality weight on the bar.

Back Day (21 sets/90 minutes)

Pre Exhaust
A1) GHR Full Extension 15x12
A2) GHR Half Extension 15x12
A3) GHR Flexion 30x00
B1) Assisted Pullups 100x20/18/12
B2) Assisted Pullup Partials

Compound/Money Sets
C1) Deadlifts 335x10,355x8,375x6,275x33
D1) Bentover Row 155Bx10/8/6

Post Exhaust
E1) Seated Pulldown 190x10/8/6
E2) Seated Pulldown Isohold
F1) Seated Row 115x12/10/8
G1) Machine Preacher Curl 340BBx12/10/8
G2) Banded Curl 00x00

Metabolic Fatigue
H1) Cable Pull Curl 110x12/10
H2) Cable Pullover 110x12/10
H3) Cable Face Pull 110x12/10
H4) Cable Mid Row 110x12/10
H5) Cable Low Row 110x12/10
H6) Cable Curl 110x12/10
H7) Cable Upright Row 90x12/10


In other news, having some issues getting a franchise agreement with the gym I want to open up. Really hoping this doesnt fall through, if it does 95% we'll just open a different franchise, but this is the more lucrative path.

 

[IronLion2]

The berberine experiment ended after one day lmao. I'll save it for my mini cut at the end of july, i'm already super sensitive to carbs and my weights not budging, no use for the berb.

Instead I started 'Flash Labs' T-bol at 50mg PreWorkout. So now my AAS looks like this for the next 8 weeks.

950mg Geno Test Blend E7D
550mg Geno Deca E7D
225mg Geno MastE E3D
80mg Geno Anavar + 50mg Flash T-Bol PrWO, 60mg Anavar on off days
4iu Scroixx GH PrWO
30mg MK677 (first thing in the morning with a GDA)
1mg Armi
2mg Prami
100mcg T4


Chest Day 20 Sets
A1) DB Incline Fly 45x20/12
A2) DB Incline Fly Isohold

B1) DB Incline Bench 95x10,100x8/6,75x20
B2) DB Incline Bench Partials
B3) DB Incline Bench Isohold
C1) DB Shoulder Press 85x12/10,70x30
C2) DB Shoulder Press Partials

D1) Cable Crossover 60x20/12/10
E1) Cable Low Fly 50x12/10
F1) Cable Lateral Raise 40x12/10/8
F2) Cable Lateral Raise Partials

G1) Cable Reverse Grip Tricep 135x12/10/8
G2) Cable Tricep Pushdown 135x12/10/8
G3) Cable Rope Wide Grip Pulldown 90x12/10/8
G4) Cable Rope Close Grip Pulldown 90x12/10/8
G5) Cable Rope Close Grip Pulldown Isohold

Another high carb day 400/400/75, starting to bloat some after the workout so i'll try to slow down the eating a little bit till mid june.

 

[IronLion2]

Got one in early before the gym closed.

Shoulders/Arms/Calves 23 Sets

A1) Cable Reverse Fly 50x12/10/8
A2) Cable Overhead Tricep Extension 50x12/10/8

B2) Seated Overhead Press 145BBx10,165BBx8,175BBx5,115BBx20
B2) Rear Shoulder Stretcher
C1) Standing Rear Overhead Press 115x16/12
C2) Front Shoulder Stretcher
D1) Upright Row 65BBx20/16/12

E1) BB Curl Complex 80x20/16/12
E2) BB Skull Crusher 80x20/12/10
E3) BB Close Grip Press 80x20/12/10
F1) DB Lateral Raise 40x20/12
F2) DB Lateral Swing 40x12/10
F3) DB Standing Hammer Press 55x12/10
F4) DB Standing Shoulder Fly 55x12/10

G1) BB Preacher Curl 85x12/10
G2) DB Wide Kickback 30x12/10
G3) DB Narrow Kickback 30x12/10
H1) Seated Calf Raise 185x20/12/10/8
H2) Standing Calf Raise 00x00
H3) Donkey Raise 00x00

Weighed in at 210 today, thank god because i've eaten like an animal the past week. The t-bol is making a difference already, the pump is stellar and my blood volume/vascularity is getting wild.

Yesterdays diet; 100C/350P/125F
Todays diet; 350C/400P/75F

 

[aphextwin]

You like good bro.

 

[IronLion2]

You like good bro.

Thank you my friend. I'll have progress pictures in a few weeks, I want to drop the MK for a few days and dry out before I take some good ones.

 

[aphextwin]

You seem like you are grounded. Always try to remain humble and you will do well.

 

[IronLion2]

Another early workout. I'm on welbutrin and trazadone for depression, I legit fall asleep every night before 10pm and i'm up at 430-5am.

Leg day 19 sets:

A1) Seated Leg Curl 240x12/8
B1) Leg Extensions 185x20/18/12,145x00
B2) Leg Extension Partials

C1) DB RDL 140x12/10/8
D1) Sumo Squat 315x12,355x8,375x5,275x26

E1) Hack Squat 70BBx16/12/10
E2) Standing Quad Stretchers

F1) Leg Press 270x50/40
F2) Calf Raise 270x20/20
F3) Leg Press Isohold
F4) Seated Quad Stretchers
G1) BB Lunge 80x12/10

Diet: 300C/400P/100F

Decided to up the dose so I can finish a little early ( 8 weeks down to 6,) and get into my mini cut;

Test from 950 to 1050
Deca from 550 to 750
GH from 4iu to 6iu

Mini cut gear just came in, 2 weeks of;

550mg MastE
400mg DNP
20mg GW 5056
20mg LGD 4033
20mcg++ Clen
1.5g Berb