Thread: Completed Monsterdrol-xt/Epi Bridge Log!!

Day 1 update
So today's "plan" was chest and shoulders. But I was thinking about it and I usually hit shoulders with a lot less efficiency especially if I pair it with chest. So I did just straight up chest onslaught!


Baseline weight for cycle: 163.5

Mood level

At baseline, just calm and good

Strength level

Good! I base this on the deload week that I took before starting this cycle

Endurance level

Good!

Side effect level

None! yet!

Appetite

I'm still working on it! Coming off a 1600 cal diet straight to a 2800-3000 diet will take a bit of effort!

Today's training
Chest destruction - Phase Volume! goal is rep range of 6-10
tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

1. Flat BB press - 160 (9), 160 (9), 160 (9), 135 (12) was going for 20
2. Incline DB Fly - 32.5 (10), 32.5 (8), 32.5 (8), 20 (20)
3. DB Pull-over - 55 (10), 55 (10), 55 (9), 25 (20)
4. Incline DB Press - (i usually go heavier but today's volume was kind of high); 32.5 (9), (8), (7),
5. Cable Fly - 15 (10), (10), (8), 7.5 (20)

PWO Shake - 2 scoops whey, 1 tbsp olive oil

Diet Macros

total cals for the day 2817
233 g Protein
218 g carb
86 g fat


TOMORROW'S PLANS: Back and Shoulder Blitz; expect it!

Day 2 update

Shoulders/Back

Mood level

At baseline, just calm and good

Strength level

- same

Endurance level

Good!

Side effect level

None! yet!

Sleep quality

Great!

Appetite

I'm still working on it! Coming off a 1600 cal diet straight to a 2800-3000 diet will take a bit of effort!

Today's training

Shoulders/Back - Volume phase! goal is rep range of 6-10 except where listed

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

1.DB Delt Press - 45 (10,), 50 (8), 50 (6), 60 (3), 32.5 (14) goal was 20

2. DB Delt Lateral - 32.5 (10,10,10) 20 (20!!) yes!

3. Seated Bent Over DB Lateral Super strict- 22.5 (12), 22.5 (10) 22.5 (8), 12.5 (20!)

4. Wide grip Pull-up - BW +10 (9), (7,6,), BW only (9)

5. Bent Over BB Row - 195 (10!), 195 (9), 195 (10), 135 (19)

6. BB Shrug with a squeeze on top - 315 (8), 315 (7), 315 (7), 225 (20!!)

7. Lat pull down with a squeeze - 120 (10,8,7), 50 (20) with slow ass negatives!

8. Conventional Deadlift- 255 (8), 255 (7), 255 (8),
** sidenote = i really hate high rep deads (high rep to me is over 4 reps haha)

PostWO Shake - 2 scoops whey, 1 tbsp olive oil

Diet Macros
254 g Protein
165 g carbs
88 g fat!



TOMORROW'S PLANS: Either rest day or Legs/Abs hmmm

Day 3
legs/abs

Mood level

-elevated! feeling great!

Strength level

- increase! nothing too crazy YET! but there is an increase

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

Had a mild headache after my 2nd dose; but nothing too major

Libido

-elevated! will update this more as the days go by!

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby quickly

Appetite

I'm beginning to get used to my new bulk diet and I am slamming down carbs like no tomorrow; while of course hitting Protein and fats!

Weight update - do you guys want the daily weights or weekly weights?? let me know

Today's training

Legs - Volume phase! goal is rep range of 6-10 except where listed
also accompanied with certain flush sets of 20 reps to blast!!!

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

1. Deep dish squat - 195 (10!), 195 (10!), 205 (10!!), 145 (20!!!)

2. Stiff Legged deads - 145 (10), 145 (10), 165 (10),

3. Leg extension with a static hold - 120 (9), 120 (8), 120 (8)

4. Leg Curl with 3 second negative - 90 (8), 90 (8), 90 (6)

5. Close stance leg press - 3 plate (10), 4 plate (7), 4 plate (7), 2 plate (20!!)


PostWO Shake - 3 scoops whey!

Diet Macros
300 g Protein
220 g carbs
100 g fat!



TOMORROW'S PLANS: REST day for sure!!

Day 4
Weight: 165.8 (+2.3lbs)
Mood level

-im feeling good!!

Strength level

- yesterday's squats I broke some PR's on the sets of 6-10, especially for 205. SLDL are also improving!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level
as i mentioned earlier, I had a mile headache yesterday after my 2nd dose; but today I noticed that I am a urinating quite frequently. I know that I'm drinking a lot of water which I always have been, but I am not holding much water at all.


Libido

- This is starting to become quite high. I have the urge to polish the shotgun a lot more than one time hahahaha;

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby quickly

Appetite

The voraciousness is starting to kick in. I am having pretty large meals frequently, and almost zero bloat. This is an area that I will observe more closely.

Today's training

- REST and GROW

Diet Macros
252 g Protein
207 g carb
117 g fat



TOMORROW'S PLANS: Still deciding between arm blast, delt blast, or back. My recovery level is getting quicker despite the high volume.

Day 5 update
Weight: Start = 163.5............ 165.4 (+1.9lbs) lost a little?? I will be upping my calories further to around 3500 to 3700 for the time being! sheesh

dose: 30 mg

Mood level

- very optimistic and just happy

Strength level

- today's workout will show

Pump level

- i added this category right now; because they are starting to become super intense and long-lasting

Endurance level
HIGHLY ELEVATED

Side effect level
-no more headaches as of now
- no Joint issues
- frequent urination

Libido

- HIGH!

Sleep quality

superb!

Appetite

The voraciousness is in full swing. I am having pretty large meals frequently, and almost zero bloat. This is an area that I will observe more closely.


Today's training

Back and Arms

1. Wide-grip weight pull-ups with no swinging and dead hang (4-6 rep range) - BW + 35 (6!!PR), +35(5), +35 (4.5), +35(4.5), +35 (4.75), - BW only (11!!!! PR!)

2. Bent Over BB Row 4-6 rep range - 235 (6!! PR!), 235 (6), 240 (6), 245 (4.5), 245 (4), 135 (20!!); these are getting crazy; these are done with minimal body english and really feeling the contraction

3. BB Curl - 60 (10), 60 (8), 65 (6)

4. Tri-Rope Pressdown with a 1 sec squeeze - 90 (10!), 90 (10), 90 (7), 90 (7), 40 (20)

5. V Bar Tri Pressdown with a 1 sec squeeze - 80 (15!!); 100 (10!); 130 (7) ; 60 (20!!!)

6. weighted dips to 25 reps total - +35 plate (10), (5), (5), (4), (3!!) with 15 sec break in between

7. Reverse Curl "21"'s - holy shnikees these were the most painful thing ever!! - BUT PR's!! 40(21); 40 (18), 40 (21!!)

8. Zottman Curl to finish - rep range 6-10: 25 (8), 25 (8), 20 (6)


Diet Macros
290 g carb
290 g Protein
221 g fat
holy **** haha



TOMORROW'S PLANS: unknown for right now!

Day 6 update
Weight: Start = 163.5............ 167. (+3.5lbs) hell yes!! calories will be hovering now around 3700-4000

dose: 30 mg

Mood level

- straight up motivated

Strength level

- today's workout will show; you guys are in for a treat!!!

Pump level

- ridiculously elevated; but nothing excruciating that interferes with workout performance

Endurance level
HIGHLY ELEVATED

Side effect level
-no more headaches as of now
- no Joint issues
- frequent urination

Libido

- HIGH!

Sleep quality

superb!

Appetite

The voraciousness is in full swing. I am having pretty large meals frequently, and almost zero bloat. This is an area that I will observe more closely.


Today's training

!! = PR!
Delts and Deadlift killing spree

1. DB Shoulder Press - 50 (10!!!); 55 (8!!); 55 (5.5), 60 (3!!); 32.5 (16!!!)

2. DB Lateral - 35 (10!!!); 35 (9.5!!); 35 (7); 22.5 (19!!!)

3. Bent Over DB Lateral - 22.5 (12); (10), (8), 15 (20!!)

****
Magnusson Ortmayer Deadlift routine/ holy ****! this is a hard routine!! I only did a fragment of it and ditched the hamstring curls, and abs. Plus, the regimen also calls for high rep deadlifts; but I replaced em with snatch grip deads to improve speed off the ground and add more meat to my back!

1. Deadlift 70% =
a. 4 reps = 325!!!
b. 4 reps = 325!!!
c. 4 reps = 325!!!
d. 4 reos = 325!!!

2. Deadlift 80% =
a. 2 reps = 370!!!!
b. 2 reps = 370!!!!

3. Deadlift 90% =
a. 2 reps = 390!!! omfg yes!
b. 2 reps = 405!!!!!!! = finally hit my dream of 4 plates on this bad boy!!

4. Snatch Grip Deads on blocks =
a. 5 reps = 295!!!!!
b. 5 reps = 295!!!!!

Day 7 update

Weight 163.5......... 167.7-168.0 (scale kept flucutating some how haha) (+4.2 or 4.5!!)

Rest day! Volume of workouts increased tomorrow

Day 8 update:

Weight: Start = 163.5............ 171!!! (+7.5lbs) stoked! calories at 3700-4000! The weight and strength gains are coming in like a freight train and things are getting crazier!! h

dose: 40 mg

Mood level

- GRRRREAT!

Strength level

- increasing exponentially!!

Pump level

- ridiculously elevated; and getting higher and sustaining

Endurance level
HIGHLY ELEVATED

Side effect level
-no more headaches as of now
- no Joint issues
- frequent urination still
- no acne, no hair loss, no prostate issues,

Libido

- HIGH!

Sleep quality

superb!

Appetite

The voraciousness is in full swing. I am having pretty large meals frequently, and almost zero bloat.


Today's training and volume is increased!

Chest destruction - Phase Volume! goal is rep range of 6-10
tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

1. Flat BB press - 165 (10!!), 170 (9!!), 170 (8!!), 170 (6!); 165 (6) ** huge increases on this particular exercise
2. Incline DB Fly - 35 (6), 35 (8), 35 (7), 35 (7); 22.5 (19!!)
3. DB Pull-over - 65 (7), 65 (5), 60 (6), 60 (6); 30 (20!!)
4. Incline DB Press - (i usually go heavier but today's volume is killing me!); 50 (7), 35 (10!); 35 (8), (8), (8!)
5. Cable Fly at varying angles - 35 (10), 45 (8), 40 (7), 35 (6); 20 (20!!)

Day 9 update
Dose 40 mg !

Weight 163.5........ will have a weight for you guys on monday!! but i have to say things are looking good!!

Mood level

-elevated! feeling great!

Strength level

- increase! generally ALL of my lifts have either gone up or am repping my old weights a lot easier!!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

new and only side effect today! the dreaded back pump damnit!! Nothing a little taurine can't handle! other than that;
-headaches gone completely
- frequent urination not so much anymore!

Libido

-nothing new to report!

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby quickly

Appetite

GRREAT!
Pump level - getting insane!!

Today's training

Back/Triceps - Volume phase! goal is rep range of 6-10 except where listed
also accompanied with certain flush sets of 20 reps to blast!!!

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

** 10 minutes of ellliptical pre weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **

1. Pull-ups wide grip - BW+ 10 (9.5), (7), (6) BW 6.5, BW 6.5 (i think i was just not ready to do these today! )

2. BB Shrug - 315 (10,8,8,9); 225 (20!!)

3. Close Grip Bench Press - 165 (7,8,7,5) 115 (12 no rest then 2 = 14)

4. Lat Pulldown - 120 (10), 135 (9,9,7) 60 (20!!)

5. Bent Over Row - 200 (10!!), (9, 8) 195 (9), drop/super with 145 (13!)

6. V Bar tri-pressdown - 140 (9), 140 (6), 130 (6), 120 (7), 70 (20)

Day 11 update
Weight 163.5......... 171 flat and steady (+7.5)

Dose: 40 mg

Mood level

-holding steady in happy mode haha

Strength level

- The strength is starting to shoot WAY up right now!!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

****, so I'm assuming that 40 mg is the sweet spot for beastly back pumps. I dosed 5 g pre workout but I think I may have to increase it quite a bit. I did legs today and My back felt like it was going to explode If this keeps up I may have to bring the dose down a bit because it became pretty hellish at the gym today. But other than that, no other sides to notice.

Libido

-explosive

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby

Appetite

GRREAT!

Pump level - getting insane!! besides the dreaded back pumps

Vascularity - added this category in today; veins are starting to become apparent throughout my body; despite the increase in weight!! This is sick


Today's training
Blasting the wheels - Volume phase! goal is rep range of 6-10 except where listed
also accompanied with certain flush sets of 20 reps to blast!!! Volume increased!

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

** 10 minutes of ellliptical pre-weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **

** 1 scoops N2KTS ** for extra POWER
1. ATG Squats - 205 (10!!!), 215 (10!!!); 225 (7!); 225 (7); 150 (18)! the goal of 20 was so close yet so far!!

**back pumps starting after that set of 18 reps and getting worse**

2. Stiff Leg Deads - 165 (10!); 175 (9); 185 (6!!); 185 (7!)

3. Leg Extension + squeeze - 125 (10!); 130 (9); 130 (10); 140 (9!);

4. Leg Curl + squeeze - 90 (10); 90 (8); 90 (6); 85 (5 ouch)

5. Leg Press close stance- (weights on each side of sled) -
4plate - (8!); 4 plate - (8); (8); (8); 2 plate + 10 lbs - 20!!!

***Legs feel like jello and spaghetti after this whole thing; wheels are pumped like a mother; but the strength increases are really noticeable today; as compared to last weeks lifts on this day; despite the extra volume!!! 40 mg is here to stay.... if I can survive the back pumps haha

Day 12 update
Weight 163.5......... 172.2 (+8.7lbs)

Dose: 40 mg

Mood level

-holding steady in happy mode haha

Strength level

- The strength is starting to shoot WAY up right now!!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

What else should I say but f'in back pumps; still here at 10 g...

libido

-explosive

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby

Appetite

GRREAT!

Pump level - getting insane!! besides the dreaded back pumps

Vascularity - YES!


Today's training

Arm blast -

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

** 5-10 minutes of ellliptical pre-weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **

** 1 scoops N2KTS ** for extra POWER

1. BB Curl - 65 (10); 65 (8); 65 (6)

2. Dips to Failure for 25 reps - +45 (7); (5), (4); +35 (3); BW only (8)

3. Reverse BB Curl 21's - 40 (21) ; 40 (21) ; 40(21!)

4. Tri-Rope Pressdown - 90 (10); 90 (9); 90 (8.5); 50 (18)

5. Zottman Curl - 22.5 (9); (8); (6) tough as hell!

6. V Bar Tri Pressdown - 80 (15); 110 (10); 130 (7); 70 (20!)

7. DB Shoulder Press - 60 (8.5!!!); (6!); 55 (5.5); 55 (4); 30 (17... 10 sec break.. and then 3 more for 20!)

8. Lateral DB Raise - 35 (14); (10!); (10!)

9. Bent Over DB Lateral - 25 (12); (10); 12.5 (20!)

Day 13 update

Weight: Start = 163.5............ 173.3. (+9.8lbs) hell yes!! calories still hovering around 3500-3700

dose: 40 mg

Mood level

- monster mode engaged

Strength level

- this is getting redundant as of now haha

Pump level

- ridiculously elevated; but nothing excruciating that interferes with workout performance

Endurance level
HIGHLY ELEVATED

Side effect level
-no more headaches as of now
- no Joint issues
- BACK pumps ARE IN CHECK NOW! thank you banana and taurine!!

Libido

- HIGH!

Sleep quality

superb!

Appetite

The voraciousness is in full swing. I am having pretty large meals frequently, and almost zero bloat. I also started taking some slin sane before my last meal of the day to get those carbs in my muscles and away from being stored as all fat


Today's training

Deadlift killing spree

Magnusson Ortmayer Deadlift regimen/ holy ****!
this is a f'in hard routine!! I only did a fragment of it as you will see... Plus, the regimen also calls for high rep deadlifts; but I replaced em with snatch grip deads to improve speed off the ground and add more meat to my back!
1. Deadlift 70% = all pr's!
a. 4 reps = 335!!!
b. 4 reps = 335!!!
c. 4 reps = 335!!!
d. 4 reos = 335!!!

2. Deadlift 80% =all PR's!
a. 2 reps = 375!!!!
b. 2 reps = 375!!!!

3. Deadlift 90% =
a. 2 reps = 405!!! This is solid now!
b. 2 reps = 425 (1!!) = I think I got to ambitious; but this is a good bench mark for now!

4. Snatch Grip Deads on blocks =
a. 5 reps = 300!!!!! YES!
b. 5 reps = 320!!!!! Wow, this was pretty damn challenging

5. Hamstring Curl 1 drop/super set to failure starting at 100 lbs then working down to 35 lbs






- you know the drill guys, Ben-gay, Ice on the back, lots of H20, nutrition, etc.

Day 15 wk 3 update:



Today marks the start of wk 3 and epi-strong is coming into the picture now:

so for now it'll be MDXT at 40 mg and epi at 30 for this bridging week.

Day 15 update

Chest day

1. Flat Bench - 175 (10), 185 (7); 185 (6); 180 (6); 175 (7); 170 (6)

2. Inc DB Press - 42.5 (6); 35 (9); 35 (8.5); 35 (8); 35 (8); 32.5 (8)

3. Pullovers - 60 (9); (8); (8); (9); (9); 22.5 (20)

4. Incline DB Fly - 37.5 (10); 42.5 (7); (6); 37.5 (8); (6); 22.5 (19.5)

5. Cable fly at diff angles - 20 (10); 20 (7); 22.5 (8); 22.5 (5.5); 17.5 (6.5); 12.5 (19)

Day 16 update:



Weight 163.5......... 174.8 (+11.3lbs)

Dose: 40 mg MDXT, 30 mg epi

Mood level

-holding steady in happy mode haha

Strength level

- The strength is maintaining upwards!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

- no acne
- no blood pressure issues
-no hair loss/thinning
- mild headaches about week 2 in cycle
- frequent urination
- back pumps! these started when I hit 40 mg but nothing that 8-10 gram of taurine couldn't handle

Libido

-great!

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby

Appetite

GRREAT!

Pump level - getting insane!! besides the dreaded back pumps

Vascularity - starting to increase a little bit


Today's training

Back blast -

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

** 5-10 minutes of ellliptical pre-weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **


1. Wide-grip Pullups - BW +10lbs (10,8,6,5.5); BW only (5.5, 5.5)

2. Bent Over Row no belt today - 200 (10,10,8,8,8,); 185 (8)

3. BB Shrug - 325 (10,8,8,8); 315 (7); 235 (20!!)

4. Lat pulldown with a squeeze - 130 (10; 8.5, 9; 7.5); 120 (8); 70 (20!)

5. Close grip cable row - 110 (10); 130 (10); (10); (8); 120 (8.5); 110 (9)

Day 17 update
Weight 163.5......... 174.8 (+11.3)

Dose: 40 mg MDXT and 30 mg Epi

Mood level

-holding steady in happy mode haha

Strength level

- The strength is starting to shoot WAY up right now!! Leg day today was pretty damn epic and all the numbers pretty much increased

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

back pumps came back today with a vengeance even at 10 g pre workout. so I dosed an additional 5 intra workout with an extra banana to keep the pain at bay

Libido

-good and steady

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby

Appetite

GRREAT!

Pump level - getting insane!! besides the dreaded back pumps

Vascularity - holding steady and increasing in upper body


Today's training
Blasting the wheels - Volume phase! goal is rep range of 6-10 except where listed
also accompanied with certain flush sets of 20 reps to blast!!! Volume increased yet again!

Tempo: 2/1/3 which makes this even harder!

** 10 minutes of ellliptical pre-weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **


1. ATG Squats - 225 (10!!!), 235 (10!!!); 245 (8!); 245 (6); 235 (8); 150 (20)!

2. Stiff Leg Deads - 175 (6!); 175 (8); 175 (7!!); 175 (7!); 175 (6);

3. Leg Extension + squeeze - 140 (9!); 140 (9); 140 (9); 140 (8!); 140 (9)

4. Leg Curl + squeeze - 90 (10); 90 (8); 90 (6.5); 90 (7); 90 (6)

5. Leg Press close stance- (weights on each side of sled) -
4plate - (10!); 4 plate - (10); (9); (9); (9) 2 plate + 25 lbs - 20!!!

Day 18 update

rest day today;

weight 163.5............ 175 (+11.5)

Day 19 update

Weight 163.5......... 177 (+13.5)

Dose: 40 mg MDXT and 30 mg Epi

Mood level

-holding steady in happy mode haha

Strength level

- The strength is increasing still!

Endurance level

elevated!

Side effect level

no back pumps today for an arm day hahaha

Libido

-good and steady

Sleep quality

Great! and getting better!! knocking out like a baby; this area is actually getting better; almost like a natural zma effect

Appetite

appetite has been decent; but I'm just having a hard time force feeding myself all day

pump level - getting insane!! besides the dreaded back pumps

Vascularity - holding steady and increasing in upper body


Today's training
Delts, Bi's, Tri's -


** 10 minutes of ellliptical pre-weight lifting to get the blood flowing and body temperature up for safety reasons **


1. DB shoulder press - 60 (10! yes!); 60 (7); 55 (6); 65 (3.5); 32.5 (20!)

2. Lateral DB Raise - 32.5 (15); (12!, 10!)

3. Bent Over Lateral DB raise - 27.5 (10.5); (7); 15 (20!!)

4. BB Curl - 65 (10); 70 (7); 70 (6)

5. Reverse BB Curl 21's - 50 (21); 50 (12); 45 (18) tough as hell

6. Alternating DB Curl - 27.5 (15); 30 (11); 30 (10)

7. Dips to fail with weight - + 45 (7); +45 (4); +45(4); +35 (5); + 35 ($); BW only (4)

8. Tri - rope pressdown - 90 (10,10,9); 50 (20!)

9. Tri - vbar pressdown - 90 (15); 120 (10); 130 (8); 70 (20!!)

10. Cable Curl blast - 80 (10,8); 50 (14 )


PostWO Shake - 2 scoops whey!

Day 20 update

Weight 163.5....... 175.8 (+12.3) some mild water fluctuations






Dose: 40 mg MDXT and 30 mg epi

Today was a VERY solid day of deadlifting, granted I didn't beat Reece's deadlift, but the overall volume was improved; with PR"s on everything like usual!! hahah ; this is getting addicting!




Magnusson/Ortmayer Deadlift Routine

1. Deadlift 70%
4 reps = 345!
4 reps = 345!
4 reps = 345!
4 reps = 345!

2. Deadlift 80%
2 reps = 385!
2 reps = 385!

3. Deadlift 90%
2 reps = 425!!! these are solid

2 reps = 435! *1 rep only! damn u reece!! hahahah but I'm getting comfortable with the new heavier weights I'll get this soon enough!!


4. Snatch Grip Deads on blocks
5 reps = 315!!!
5 reps = 325!!!




and i am sore as hell right now ; gdamn

First day of 45 mg epi!! and hell yeah is it going into effect already!

I don't have a weight for you guys today, because I'm going to let the sodium content from turkey day come down before trying to give a near-accurate weight

Today's workout


Upper body intensity phase!!!... 6 reps MAX only, except where noted

1. Flat BB Bench - 195!! (6!!); 205 (5!! PR!); 205 (4!)got timid haha
215(2!!damn i am happy!!)

2. Yates BB Row - 255 (6!!); (6!!); (6!!) these were tough

3. DB Press - 65 (3 ) 60(6!); 65 (5)

4. Seated DB Shrug - 75 (12); 75 (15!)

5. BB Curl straight bar with extremely slow negs - 70(6!); (6!); (6!!); 30 (20!!)

6. Close Grip Bench Press - 175 (5); 165 (6); 165(6)

** Extra exercise** - DB Concentration Curl - 35 (6,6,6!)

Day 24 update

Weight: 163.5........... 180!!! (+16.5) AM weight dry

Dose: 45 mg epi


And the strength and weight continues to climb!!! My joints are drying up a bit; so I'm upping my fish oil from 8 g/day to 10g/day and will adjust this as necessary!
Vascularity is also increasing like crazy right now

Today's workout: intensity phase 6 reps max, except where noted

1. Incline DB Press: 65(6!); 70(6!); 70(5.5!)

2. Weighted wide grip pull-up: +25 (6); +25 (6); +25 (4); BW only (5)

3. Lateral DB Raise: 42.5 (6!!); (6); (6); 20 reps with 5 secs in between for rest; (10,6, and then 4!!)

4. V Bar Tri Pressdown: 150 (6); 170 (6); 170 (5.5); 100 (18!)

5. DB alternate curl: 40 (6,6,) 35 (6!)

6. cable flys = 22.5 (10,9,8) 15 (20!)

Day 25 update

Weight 163.5....... 179 (+15.5) some minor fluctuations of course

Dose: 45 mg epi

Deadlift day:

1. Deadlift 70% = 355 (4); (4);(4)(4)

2. Deadlift 80% = 395 (2); 395 (2)

3. Deadlift 90% = 435 (1); 435(0); just didnt have it in me today the reps on 70% killed me pretty bad

4. Snatch Grip deads on blocks = 330 (5); 350(5!!!)

5. 1 set of hamstring curl to fail with dropset = starting at 105

6. 75 reps of heavy seated calve raises = took 11 sets to complete

Day 27 update

Weight 163.5.......... 179 (+15.5)

Dose: 45 mg epi

My weight seems to tapping out at this number; however I am seeing increased vascularity than when I was 163-164 and I'm heavier which is crazy Strength is starting to re-escalate

Here are the numbers:

1. DB Shoulder Press- 65 (8); 65 (6.5); 60 (6); 60 (4); 35 (15, then 5!)

2. Lateral DB Raise - 35 (15!); (12!), (10!)

3. Bent Over Lateral Raise on incline bench for strictness - 27.5 (11) tough !!; 27.5 (9); 20 (20!!)

4. BB Curl - 70 (10,8); 80 (5!)

5. 21's Reverse BB Curl - 40!40!40!

6. Seated Zottman DB Curl - 20 (11); 20 (9)

7. Dips to fail with weight - +45 (8) (4); +35 (5) (4); BW only (7)

8. Rope Pressdown on thick cables - 40 (10); 50 (9); 40 (8)

9. V Bar Pressdown on thick cables - 60 (14.5); 70 (8); (7); 30 (20!)

Day 29 update

Holding steady at 179; weight has stalled despite increase in calories.
Recomping right now and getting leaner!!! Vascularity is up; joints are good with glucosamine and 10gfishoil/day. Libido steady; Vascularity increasing. And Strength is up!! Update later today!

Day 30/31 update
Dose: 45 mg epi
Just gonna show the leg day that I had today, and wow strength is really up still!! But I am equally glad that my joints are holding well, if not stronger

1. ATG Squat: 265 (5), 285 (5), 290 (4) almost!; 160 (20!) these are starting to increase drastically, that it's almost scary

2. Stiff Legged DL: 235 (5!); (5!); 240 (4!)

3. Hack Squat: 3 plate each side (5,5,5!)

4. Seated Calves for 2 plate and 25: goal is 75 reps to failure and it took me a lot of sets!

Weight 163.5.............. 176??????? (12.5) Despite my increase in calories in accordance to my weight gain; I am still drying out! I don't even think I can stomach an addition 200-300 calories without puking my guts out; but as long as the mirror is looking good, I'll take it! But if I keep losing more weight, I may have to re-increase calories

Day 31 update:

Weight: 163.5................179.8! (+16.3lbs)

Dose: 45 mg epi

Woke up this morning to this weight!! I drank a ton of water yesterday and cranked up the Protein macros a bit to 310-320 g!! I think the epi is starting to fully crank in it's effects, because I'm feeling strong as hell, leaner, more vascular and nearly 0 DOMS, except after a heavy deadlift session


Today's workout

1. Wide-grip Pullup with weight - +35 (5), +35 (4.5); +25 (5); BW only (6.5)

2. Incline DB press - 70 (5!!); 75 (5!!!); 75 (3.75ouch haha)

3. Lateral DB raise - 45 (5!!!); 45 (5); 45 (5)! 12.5 (20 reps with a 5 sec pause at the top, talk about a BURN!)

4. Behind the back BB shrug - 115 (20!); 115 (15); 115 (15)
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5. DB alternate curl - 42.5 (5); 42.5 (4); 35 (5)

6. Reverse Tricep bar pressdown - 130 (5); 140 (5); 140 (4); 100 (10!,10!)

Day 32 update:

Weight: 163.5............... 182.0!!!! (+18.5)

i think the epi is fully kicked in now

Day 34 update
Weight 163.5........... 181 (+17.5)

Dose: 45 mg epi

Deadlift day!

1. Deadlift 70% no belt

4 reps = 365
4 reps = 365
4 reps = 365
4 reps = 365

2. Deadift 80%
2 reps = 405!
2 reps = 405!

3. Deadlift 90%
2 reps = 435!!! solid now
2 reps = 435! tougher but still solid

4. Snatch Grip Deads on blocks
5 reps = 350 (only got 4)
5 reps = 350 (only got 4 here too )

5. 75 reps seated Calves to failure= 2plate+25

just for fun I just calculated the total amount of loaded weight today (minus the set of calves and it came out to 12000 lb load holy **** hahah)