Test E only cycle

**Mick_540** · 05-16-2006, 05:38 AM

Started first cycle on Saturday May 13, 150mg Test E every second day for 12 weeks.

Stats:
Age: 38
Height: 6ft 3inches
Weight: 97kg on Friday May 12 (weight fluctuating 95-98kg)
History: Weight training on and off in the early 1990s, started again in 2005 at a weight somewhere around 112kg and I was in DREADFUL health at that stage. The last 12 months have been concentrating on dropping body fat and improving fitness. Now at a fitness level where I can honestly say I have never been this fit and have never had body fat this low. However I want to put on some muscle mass. I will show weights and cardio session in the log, which I hope to update every couple of days. Considering where I have come from and where I want to end up, and understanding the risks involved in using AAS, I am willing to do this properly. Some of you will disagree with the amount of cardio, but lets see how this goes. Will post photos every Friday.
Goal: 5kg lean muscle mass with minimal increase in body fat. Really interested in increasing upper body mass (chest is lagging severely).
AAS Cycle: 150mg Test E EOD, Novladex and PCT incorporating Novladex, Clomid and HCG

Log begins here:

Saturday May 13
Cardio 55 minute cycling at 140-150bpm
Am attempting to maintain my current fitness level on this cycle so the cardio will be prominent. No weights today.

Sunday May 14
Biceps (weight EXCLUDES bar)
Barbell curl (wide grip)
66lb x 15
88lb x 8
88lb x 8
88lb x 6

Barbell curl (close grip)
66lb x 10
66lb x 10
66lb x 8
66lb x 8

40 seconds rest between sets.

Triceps
Bench dips (bodyweight only)
25, 18, 18, 15, 15 (40 seconds rest between sets)

Standing french curls
44lb x 15
44lb x15
44lb x 15
44lb x 15
44lb x 15

Monday May 14
Quads
Squats (weights exclude the olympic bar)
176lb x 12
220lb x 8
232lb x 6
232lb x 5
176lb x 12

Leg presses
352lb x 15
440lb x 15
528lb x 15
616lb x 10
704lb x 6

Hamstrings
4 sets of seated curls weight not marked (3 "plates")

Shoulders
Military press
88lb x 8
99lb x 6
99lb x 5
99lb x 5
88lb x 7

Upright rows
50lb x 12
50lb x 10
50lb x 8
50lb x 8

All legs and shoulders done with one minute rest between sets.
Felt good today, I definitely feel SOMETHING even if its a placebo effect!
As you can see, I am not particularly strong, but I do these exercises with strict form and with maximum of one minute rest between sets.

Walked 45 minutes in the evening. After my second shot of the Test E (self administerd into glute, how easy!)

Tuesday May 15
Cycle 55 minutes (140-150bpm)
Legs felt sore but in a good way.
Woke up with a hard-on this morning - the first time in years!!

Chest and back tomorrow.

Attached are before cycle photos taken last week (you might have seen them on another thread)

**Warrior** · 05-16-2006, 06:58 AM

Good luck dude - I'll be watchin' your numbers

**mwolffey** · 05-16-2006, 07:43 AM

good luck brother

***Narkissos*** · 05-17-2006, 01:31 AM

you know what i think already Mick

Holla

**Mick_540** · 05-18-2006, 07:15 AM

Wed May 17
Chest
Incline barbell press
following advice from Nark
weight does not include olympic bar. 3 warmups then ....
132lb x 8
154lb x 6
154lb x 5
1 minute rest between sets on each exercise today.

Back
Lat pulldowns
sets of 12,12,10,8,8 on a machine weight not marked on stack

Dumbell rows
12 x 80lb
8 x 90
8 x 90
6 x 90

Cable rows
12 x 140
12 x 160
10 x 170
8 x 180

4 sets of assisted chins to finish up.

calves
15,15,12,12 just light sets as have not trained calves for ages.

Feeling healthy, except for hamstrings which are sore from Monday ....

Walked 40 minutes during lunchbreak.

Thursday May 18
Went to gym to do cardio session but hammies too sore!!

Shoulders
Lateral dumbell raises
20lb x 12
25lb x 12
25 x 10
25 x 8
40 secs rest between each set. Cheated a little to get the last couple of reps up.

Upright rows
40lb x 16
60lb x 10 and then straight onto 40lb x 8
60lb x 9 and then straight onto 40lb x 8
60lb x 8 and then straight onto 40lb x 8
40 secs rest between sets

Seated shoulder press (machine)
12 x unmarked weight
10 x heavier
9 x heavier
7 x heavier

Shoulders feel AWESOME.

Triceps
Bench dips
25 x bodyweight
15 x bodyweight + 44lb
12 x bodyweight + 88lb
10 x bodyweight + 132lb
8 x bodyweight +132lb
again 40sec rest between sets

French curls (overhead thing) on cable machine
15 x unmarked weight
12
10
8
8
got heavier each set

Tricep pushdowns
12
10
10
8

Triceps feel great.

Biceps
12 x 66lb (excludes weight of bar)
12 x 66lb
10 x 66lb
9 x 66lb
40 sec rest between sets again

Incline dumbell curl
25lb x 12
30lb x 10
30lb x 10
30lb x 8
had not done these for a long time, kept it light so no injury

Concentration curls
20lb x 3 sets each arm, 20 sec rest between sets.

As you can see I am trying to minimize rest between sets.

Walked for 40 minutes tonight.

I feel like my clothes are slightly tighter especially around the thighs. And my hammies are sore sore sore, but this is a common theme. I dont think they are injured, its just they get very sore after leg days. I could still do cardio on them like I have before, but today I thought they felt sorer than usual. Not going to take photos, we need to sleep.
Oh yeah, missus is having twins.

**PhishStasH** · 05-19-2006, 12:21 AM

[addressing soreness of hamstrings]
Take a warm bath for at least 20 minutes, then hop out and stretch 'em real good. Should help out a lot.

**Warrior** · 05-19-2006, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

[addressing soreness of hamstrings]
Take a warm bath for at least 20 minutes, then hop out and stretch 'em real good. Should help out a lot.

That or stretch them really well right after training - no jerking, just stretch and hold... helps a lot.
Congratulations on the twins!

**Mick_540** · 05-19-2006, 10:44 PM

Friday May 20
Spin 50 minutes 140-155bpm, went flat out, legs were wasted at the end

Saturday May 20
Chest
Incline barbell (weight does not include olympic bar)
132lb x 10
154lb x 5
154lb x5
132lb x 7
Definitely felt stronger on that first set, but second and third sets felt a little weaker. One minute rest between sets. Chest felt wasted after.

Quads
Squats
176lb x 12
220lb x 8
242lb x 6
242lb x 6
176lb x 12
One minute rests. Didn't feel particularly stronger but legs felt very pumped.

Leg presses
440lb x 15
528lb x 15
616lb x 12
704lb x 7
748lb x 5
Legs wasted. Definitely felt stronger on leg presses!!

Hamstrings
Seated leg curls
4 sets, unmarked weight. 3 plates + a 5kg for heaviest sets. Definitely stronger on hammies.

So after one week, I feel like my clothes are slightly tighter, I feel slightly warmer, sweating more during weights workouts (could just be lifted in intensity), and weight is now between 98-100kg depending on time of day.
I am also very hungry!!

**llsdotmacll** · 05-20-2006, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Mick_540

Friday May 20

I am also very hungry!!

hahaha EAT.... keep eating bro, pack it away and you'll pack on the size.... jus a suggestion but i didnt see any dead lifts in ur workout and u def wanna throw them in there cuz deads and squats promote overall muscle growth and strength theyll def help pack on some pounds

**Mick_540** · 05-22-2006, 05:17 AM

Saturday May 20 (continued)
45 minute walk in afternoon (after the weights session posted last time)

Sunday May 21
Spin 45 minutes 140-155bpm. Legs pumped to the max. Sweat like an animal in cold conditions in my garage at 9.30pm.

Monday May 22
Back (one minute rest between sets)
Pulldowns
12 x entire stack
12 x entire stack
10 x entire stack
9 x entire stack
Definitely stronger, no cheating required to do these reps.

Barbell rows (bentover)
10 x 132lb
10 x 132lb
9 x 132lb
9 x 132lb

Cable rows
12 x 150
12 x 160
10 x 180
9 x 180
10 x 160

Assisted chins
4 sets 6 reps each

Triceps
French curls (bench)
12 x 44lb
10 x 66lb
10 x 66lb
9 x 66lb
(excluding weight of bar - the olympic style e-z bar)

Cable french curls (bentover)
15 x unknown weight (not marked)
12 x heavier
12 x heavier
10 x heavier

Dumbell french curls (upright)
12 x 80lb dumbell
10 x 80lb
9 x 80lb

Pushdowns
12 x unknown
10 x heavier
8 x heavier

Triceps wasted, probably did too many sets on triceps

Walked 40 minute at lunchtime, hammies still very sore.

Overall, feeling stronger, the pump I am getting is excellent.

**Mick_540** · 05-23-2006, 06:06 AM

Tuesday May 23rd
Cardio only day ...
5 min stepper
30 minute treadmill run at 13.1kmh (6.5 km total distance)
15 min stepper

Was hoping to do 10km run but the hammies not quite right yet. I was on pace to beat my previous best time by approx 40secs but decided not to risk injury. I have not noticed any detrimental effects to my cardio, not sure if I should be expecting any.

Stretched hammies post workout for longer than usual.

Photo from tonight ..... not much change in 10 days or whatever its been .....

By the way, you can ignore the date stamp on the photos, its wrong.

**eatit** · 05-23-2006, 10:28 AM

nicely shaped legs going on in those first set of pics.

**Mick_540** · 05-27-2006, 04:53 AM

Wednesday May 24
Chest
got weaker!
depressing .....
Incline barbell press (weight does NOT include olympic bar)

9 x 132lb
5 x 154lb
4 x 154lb
7 x 132lb

Not happy!!

Biceps
Barbell curl
15 x 44lb
12 x 66lb
8 x 88lb
8 x 88lb
8 x 88lb

biceps felt srtronger ...... confused

Preacher curl
12 x 44lb
8 x 66lb
8 x 66lb
7 x 66lb

Walked for 40min at night

Thursday May 25
Cardio only day
5 min bike
20 min eliptical
5 min run
15 min stepper

Friday May 26
Shoulders
Military press (weight excludes olympic bar)
10 x 88lb
6 x 99lb
5 x 99lb
4 x 99lb
6 x 88lb

Lateral raises
12 x 20lb
10 x 25lb
9 x 25lb
9 x 25lb quickly followed by 6 x 20lb

Upright rows
12 x 44lb
10 x 66lb
8 x 66lb
7 x 66lb
12 x 44lb

Machine shoulder press
4 sets, 12,10,8,6 getting heavier each set (unmarked stack)

Triceps
French curl
12 x 44lb
10 x 66lb
8 x 66lb
7 x 66lb

Pushdowns
4 sets, 12,10,8,6 getting heavier each set (unmarked stack)

French curl (standing)
12 x 44lb
8 x 66lb
7 x 66lb
5 x 66lb

Triceps wasted!!

Feeling good, not great strength increases yet.

Saturday May 27
Quads
Squats (excludes weight of olympic bar)
12 x 176lb
8 x 220lb easy
4 x 264lb
5 x 264lb
8 x 220lb
15 x 176lb
Definitely feeling something!

Leg press
15 x 440lb
15 x 528lb
10 x 616lb
8 x 704lb
5 x 792lb
12 x 528lb
Awesome, feeling ace.

All sets above done with 1 minute rest between sets.

Leg extensions
unmarked stack
4 sets, light weight

Hamstrings
Seated hamstring curls
Seated leg curls
4 sets, unmarked weight. 4 plates for heaviest sets. Definitely stronger again this time on hammies.

Biceps
Barbell curl
12 x 66lb
8 x 88lb
8 x 88lb
8 x 88lb
7 x 88lb

Preacher curl
6 x 66lb
6 x 66lb
6 x 66lb
8 x 44lb

Bicep workout was great but I was stuffed from the legs.

Walked 40min tonight.

Anyway, feeling great.

**Mick_540** · 06-22-2006, 07:31 AM

so much for keeping a log ....

Almost six weeks in to the cycle.

Overall, strength is up nicely on legs, and moderately increased on everything else.
Squats now doing 308lbs for 6 reps easily and 352lbs for 4 without much of a struggle.

For a while, I thought I was losing some cardio fitness. Running has been real hard, legs have been very sore from squats etc, and I am up to 102-105kg (so i have put on 4-7kg). Have kept up the hard cardio sessions but dropped down to 3 sessions per week (4 sessions of weights). Plus one or two 40 minute walks per week. So cardio I reckon my running is suffering but feel fine on spin bike and on eliptical and stepper.

Lots of comments about weight gain from people I work with. Don't feel like I am bloated, but have definitely put on some fat!!

General health - feel real good. A bit sweaty, and sex drive has increased heaps. No nipple itch. I like this stuff!!

The only thing is that I have been a bit confused and have lost my focus in terms of whether I am actually meant to be bulking or cutting!! the extra fat is a worry but the strength increases make me feel great.

Diet has been good, carbs way up from what they were.

Anyway, 2 photos below.

**mwolffey** · 06-22-2006, 08:48 AM

good gains bro....shoulders look thicker

**Mick_540** · 07-03-2006, 06:18 AM

June 29 pics attached ......

I feel real impressive strength increases on some exercises, not so much on others.

Have upped the cardio back to 4 intense sessions per week and 2x45 minute walks. Not happy about the body fat which I reckon has increased a lot.

**Motobro** · 07-03-2006, 10:19 AM

Are you putting on body fat or is it water retention?
Are you running any Anti estrogen's with your test?

**Mick_540** · 07-07-2006, 05:30 AM

personally I reckon its fat. I am doing 10mg ED of nolva.

Here are today's pics. I am up around 106kg (approx 235lb).

Nark, if you are out there, should I be happy with results so far??

**Mick_540** · 07-07-2006, 05:52 AM

Just so you can see improvements over time.

First pic is September 2005
Second pic is October 2005
Third pic is today.

**rockhardman** · 07-07-2006, 10:15 PM

keep workin hard bro!!

***Narkissos*** · 07-09-2006, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mick_540

personally I reckon its fat. I am doing 10mg ED of nolva.

Here are today's pics. I am up around 106kg (approx 235lb).

Nark, if you are out there, should I be happy with results so far??

Hell no.

Satisfied= complacent

Good progress so far

I believe you should increase your cardio though.. What's your diet look like now?

Nark

**Mick_540** · 07-09-2006, 12:58 AM

Diet has been ok. I will do a spreadsheet for this week capturing all that I eat.

The increase cardio is going to have to be walking at night times, going to up it to 5 days per week.

Thinking of doing this .....

Saturday - shoulders, biceps, triceps
Sunday - cardio (usually spin at 140-150bpm for 45-80 minutes), walk in PM
Monday - quads and hammies, walk in PM
Tuesdday - cardio (spin, run, ecliptical for 40-50 minutes at 140-160bpm), walk in PM
Wednesdday - chest and back, walk in PM
Thursday - cardio (40-50mins), walk in PM
Friday - repeat Saturday.

All my cardio sessions are done at 140bpm+

**Mick_540** · 07-18-2006, 06:21 AM

today's photos, approaching 107kg.

***Narkissos*** · 07-20-2006, 11:52 PM

Not bad.. how much longer?

**Mick_540** · 07-21-2006, 06:22 AM

Nark 3 more weeks was the plan, but I've actually got another 6 or 7 weeks left to use. Might make it a 16 week cycle.

I'm also getting myself organized for next cycle - Test E again seems the safest option in terms of what is available at the moment and price.

**Mick_540** · 07-29-2006, 10:44 PM

Today's photos, nudging 110kg

Definitely put on body fat!!

My appetite is phenomenal.

***Narkissos*** · 08-01-2006, 09:39 PM

If you extend the cycle i would cut during the latter part.

Your bf% is definately going up.

Hit me with a PM by the way.

Nark

**flyspyder** · 08-02-2006, 12:57 AM

****in nice back man...

its nice to see some users using enanthade ED and EOD... the idea that prop ED will keep your levels consistant is just dumb... enanthate daily all the way

**Mick_540** · 08-05-2006, 04:42 PM

Have cut calories as per Nark's instructions last couple of days.

Went to gym yesterday expecting to be weaker.

120kg bench 7 reps
140kg bench 1 rep

Definitely getting stronger!

Back shot from yesterday.......

***Narkissos*** · 08-10-2006, 09:58 PM

That's my boy

bump for updates!

**rockhardman** · 08-10-2006, 10:18 PM

lookin bigger WHOOAA!!! good job bro

**Mick_540** · 08-29-2006, 04:15 AM

About to start PCT - hcg , nolva, gonal-f and there is a chance I might throw in some aromasin .
107-8kg
last couple of weeks fairly useless - got the flu and could not train hard for a week.
so my thoughts on TestE? It made me feel like a 19 year old, but I reckon I could have gone up to 1000mg per week and made more gains. Also I really had to watch what I ate. I was hungrier than ever, and fell into the overeating trap for while. Next time I will do it with a tighter diet and another compound (or maybe just more test).

**sircharles** · 08-29-2006, 09:53 PM

Nice work my man, nice.

**1320bike** · 08-31-2006, 06:40 PM

Holy crap man you got pretty damn big. nice work. You gona continue the cut on this thread or make a new one, i'd like to see the final results.

**Mick_540** · 10-01-2006, 05:46 AM

Ok I finished PCT. Ended up running the nolva by itself as I reckon I can put the gonal-f and HCG to better use on a future cycle.

Have got my TestE for next cycle, which I will start as soon as the wife has the twins.

Anyway, during PCT I got confused (as I tend to do!!) about whether I should be attempting to cut or actually hold onto some strength. I have come out of PCT weighing 106.5kg, which is 8.5kg more than before the cycle.

Overall, Test made me feel great. Would LOVE to add other stuff to the next cycle but my ability to get anything other than TestE without being ripped off is quite small. Cough cough.

Photos from today. Obviously need to cut at some stage (and grow a chest!!)

Acne - terrible (cant really tell in these photos but I had some WHOPPERS from about 1 week into PCT).

**jobyjoe** · 10-01-2006, 07:46 AM

Congrats on the gains. I'm looking to do my first cycle too, and it will be based on test-e (probably 500mg a week). I hope your next cycle goes as well. Also, congrats on the twins!