"Journey to the Darkside" a gear virgins tale

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 07:57 AM

Well for those of you who have seen me around AR you know that I have been a member of this site for a few months researching and asking questions. After much help from some great mods and members: pheedno, symantech, bigal, bouncer, jarrett, juicejunkie, cycleon and some others I have written my cycle, purchased my gear and accessories and am ready to go.

I am going to start my cycle the first Monday in November which will be the 4th. The butterflies are already fluttering and I still have almost two weeks to go. But anyway, for those who haven't seen it yet, here is my cycle:
Weeks 1-12 QV EQ 400mg per week Mon, Thurs 200mg
Weeks 1-13 Schering Testoviron 500mg per week Mon, Thurs 250mg
Weeks 11-15 Zambon Winny 50mg eod
Weeks 13-15 Unipharma T3: 21 day cycle (too long to post details)
Spiropent Clen weeks 11-12, 15-16: (too long to post details)
Clomid: Start 2 days after last Winny shot:
300mg day 1 (6 pills)
100mg next ten days (2 pillls/day)
50mg last ten days (1 pill/day)
Nolvadex on hand in case the gyno decides to rear it's ugly face.

Supps:
Milk Thistle: 1000mg ed starting week 13
Beta Sitosterol (active ingredient in Saw Palmetto for prostrate health) 300mg ed
Multivitamins ed
Natrol Flexanew ed

This cycle is designed to help me bulk up for the first 10 weeks, then try and cut down bodyfat the last 6 weeks and through clomid therapy. I want to add about 15-20 quality pounds and drop my bodyfat a few points on this cycle. I will post pics and all stats before I start and then update the pics at least 2 or 3 times during the cycle.

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 08:07 AM

Here is what my diet will look like during my cycle, hell, pretty much all the time this is what my diet has looked like:

Average Day:

workout 5-6am
6am postworkout shake and bagel
9am 1 6oz can of tuna, 2 cups oatmeal
12pm 1 6oz chicken breast, 2 cups veggies, 2 cups brown rice
3pm 2 6oz cans of tuna
4:30-5:30pm cardio, abs
5:30pm protein shake, 1 tbspoon peanut butter
8:30pm protein shake slow release protein for nighttime

I am working on jacking the calories and stuff up for during the first ten weeks of my cycle in order to put on some size, I just want to keep it really clean in order not to put on too much bodyfat as I tend to gain that pretty easily. I average about 250 grams of protein a day. I usually schedule a cheat meal on Sundays and get rid of all the craving s that I build up during the week.

If anyone sees any areas I can improve please feel free to let me know, I am always open for peoples opinions.

***Pheedno*** · 10-22-2002, 08:44 AM

Looks excellent bro. Your starting 1 day before my B-day.

Good call on a gradual increase in the calories. The first three weeks before the juice starts flowing can be spent manipulating your metabolism for that increase in cals. as the cycle progresses.

I would also add some supps for joints. The increase in strength and mass will put some strain on them. I use a Glucosamine/Chondritis pill and MSM powder. If you start these when the cycle starts, they'll start working right about the time the juice starts flowing.

You've done an excellent job on research and preparation. This cycle will do good for you

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 08:53 AM

Here is a breakdown of a typical weeks workout:

Monday: Chest/Calves
AM Workout
Pyramid Bench Press:
12x135, 10x190, 8x230, 6x260, 4x295, 2x315
3x12 Incline: 70lb db, 80 lb db, 90lb db
3x12 Decline: 185, 205, 225
4x12 Pec Dec Flies: 80lb
3x15 Incline Flies: 35lb
PM Workout
4x20 Calf Press: 650lbs
2x Superset Donkey Raises + Standing Calf Raises
ABS: 100reps
Cardio: 20 minute high intensity

Tuesday: Biceps/Forearms
AM Workout
3x12 Standing Cam. Bar Curls: 110lbs
3x12 1 Arm Preacher curls: 35lb db
3x12 Reverse Curls: 65lbs cam. bar
3x12 Straight Bar Halves: 75lbs
PM Workout
4x20 Forearm Curls: 75lb db
4x20 Standing Forearm Curl: 135lb
ABS: 100 reps
Cardio: 20 minute high intensity

Wednesday: Legs/Traps
Pyramid Squats:
20x135, 12x225, 10x275, 8x315, 6x365, 4x385, 2x405
3x12 Leg Extensions: 315lbs
3x12 Leg Press: 650lbs
3x12 Leg Curls: 140lbs
PM Workout
Pyramid Shrugs:
12x225, 10x315, 8x365, 6x385, 4x405, 2x415
ABS: 100 reps
Cardio: 20 minutes (if i can walk)

Thursday: Back
AM Workout
3x12 Bent Rows: 215lbs
3x12 Flex Lat Machine: 230lbs
3x12 1 Arm Rows: 110lb db
3x12 T-Bar: 135lbs
3x12 Rear Delts: 30lb db
3x12 Deadlifts: 335lbs
PM Workout
ABS: 100 Reps
Cardio: 20 minutes high intensity

Friday: Triceps/Shoulders
AM Workout
3x12 Close Grip Bench Press: 225lbs
3x12 Skull Crushers: 110 cam. bar
3x12 2 Hand Overhead press: 125lb db
3xBurn Out Rope Pulldown: 80lbs
PM Workout
4x12 Smith Machine Military Press: 155lbs
3x12 Standing High Rows: 115
3x12 Lateral Raises: 30lb db
3x12 Arnold Presses: 40lb db
ABS: 100 reps
Cardio: 20 minutes high intensity

Saturday:
Any workouts I missed during the week.
Cardio: 20 minutes high intensity
ABS: 100 reps

Feel free to give your opinions or tips and suggestions.

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 08:56 AM

Thanks Pheedno...and the Natrol Flexanew is a Glucosamine/Chondroitin supp that I bought just for that purpose. I don't want to start throwing on size and strength and then blowing out a tendon or joint.

***Pheedno*** · 10-22-2002, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by majorpecs
Flexanew .

My bad, I thought that said Flaxanew instead of Flexanew.

Your training split looks killer. It should get you sore to say the least. Try tossing in some drop sets mid-way through for a good shock. That helped my strength out a lot.

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 09:29 AM

Yeah, I have been on that split for the last 8 months and it has done wonders. I do substitute out different excercises every other week but always do the base lifts, ie SQUATS, DEADS, MILITARY, and BENCH!!!!! I will do several shock workouts during the cycle to shake things up...I am getting so pumped up man that I started my diary two weeks away from my cycle....I will try to keep everyone entertained until then.

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 09:35 AM

Height: 6'
Weight: 220
Bodyfat: I have no idea, guess about 13-18%
Waist: 36"
Arms: 16.5
Calves: 17
Thighs: 25
Forearm: 13.5
Chest: 46

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 10:08 AM

some previous pre-cycle pics that I posted when I joined the board....

http://www.anabolicreview.com/vbulle...threadid=30967

**jarrett** · 10-22-2002, 11:27 AM

my boy majorpecs is gunna be losing his V wings in Nov Im so proud

BRO YOUR GUNNA GET JACKED!!!
put my ass on the scale today 5th week up 14 pounds.

**David B.** · 10-22-2002, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by majorpecs
Chest: ??

How do you measure your chest?

Cloth tape around the circumference of your chest, at nipple level. Flare lats and flex pecs for bigger measurement.

--dnb

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 01:21 PM

thanks David...i edited my measurements post...

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 01:25 PM

Jarrett...you are my inspiration little man....well middle sized man now that you've gained 14lbs.....WORK ON THOSE FKN LEGS!!

**GenX** · 10-22-2002, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by majorpecs
Here is what my diet will look like during my cycle, hell, pretty much all the time this is what my diet has looked like:

Average Day:

workout 5-6am
6am postworkout shake and bagel
9am 1 6oz can of tuna, 2 cups oatmeal
12pm 1 6oz chicken breast, 2 cups veggies, 2 cups brown rice
3pm 2 6oz cans of tuna
4:30-5:30pm cardio, abs
5:30pm protein shake, 1 tbspoon peanut butter
8:30pm protein shake slow release protein for nighttime

I am working on jacking the calories and stuff up for during the first ten weeks of my cycle in order to put on some size, I just want to keep it really clean in order not to put on too much bodyfat as I tend to gain that pretty easily. I average about 250 grams of protein a day. I usually schedule a cheat meal on Sundays and get rid of all the craving s that I build up during the week.

If anyone sees any areas I can improve please feel free to let me know, I am always open for peoples opinions.

Since you are trying to Bulk I would throw in more carbs after each workout (AM/PM). They are the most important meals of the day and with the split routine you should have no problem putting on size.

For post workout carbs a cheap solution is Dextrose sugar, can buy it from a bulk store for a cheap price.

Also think about adding some ALA its great in getting carbs to muscles.

Good Luck and keep us posted!!!!!!!

GenX

**majorpecs** · 10-22-2002, 05:52 PM

Thanks GENX..I will take your suggestion and see what happens. I will def keep my journal updated at least 4 times a week.

**jarrett** · 10-22-2002, 07:14 PM

my calves are looking good baby!! now my quads could use some work since im injecting in my quads

**jarrett** · 10-22-2002, 10:26 PM

bump!!

**majorpecs** · 10-23-2002, 07:18 AM

12 Days and counting......new pre-cycle pics and stats will be coming before I start, I am also going to try and get to the doctor before I start to get my bloodwork done also. Stay tuned bros!

**trimunex** · 10-23-2002, 09:27 AM

Hey Bro.. looks like you've prepared and researched the way it is supposed to be done. Hopefully, all the newbies who check out this thread will see the advantages of that.

Needless to say, everything looks good and I'm sure you'll get what you want out of this cycle.. B/C it all comes from what you put into it.

Can't wait to check out your progress, and I know you already know this but, Eat BIG - Lift BIG - Sleep BIG .. and you might just GET BIG!

Good Luck on the journey into the darkside!

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**majorpecs** · 10-23-2002, 10:09 AM

Thanks Trimunex, that is exactly the reason I am going to do this diary as detailed as possible. So that any newbies reading it can learn from my first ever gear experience, and hopefully it may help someone out. I know that I thouroughly enjoy reading about others experiences and will try to make mine as detailed as possible.

EAT BIG, LIFT BIG, GET HUGE!!

**jarrett** · 10-23-2002, 10:26 AM

call me majorpec's!!

**majorpecs** · 10-24-2002, 01:17 PM

damn....11 more days fellas.....tonight I am going to start practicing my first injection.....maybe by the time the 4th gets here, I won't be a big pussy about it!!

**majorpecs** · 10-28-2002, 09:51 AM

7 days and counting.......damn, how many of you were nervous before your first injection?

***Pheedno*** · 10-28-2002, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by majorpecs
7 days and counting.......damn, how many of you were nervous before your first injection?

I was all the way up untill the needle went in. It was exhillirating and fun though once I actually poked myself. You get a high of the injects alone, and the high you get just makes it that much more fun to completey wreck yourself in the gym. I havn't had an inject in a week and a day and I miss them sunsabitches. I already cant wait untill my next cycle at the end of Jan.
Your gonna have so much fun bro. It's just wonderful.

**trimunex** · 10-28-2002, 10:00 AM

Don't worry about it Bro. Everyone gets nervous before the 1st inject; but after you've lost your virginity, you'll never look back.

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**YZFR6** · 10-28-2002, 09:48 PM

I was nervous as hell when I did it. My hands didnt stop shaking for about 1/2 hour afterwords. I tried to make a protein shake and spilled the powder everywhere. By my second shot it was no problem anymore.

**seniormateus** · 10-29-2002, 04:08 AM

Whats up major? Going for the your first plunge. It got me really nervous at first but I actually was pretty damn proud of myself after I did it. It does take balls to do and it'll put a little pep in your step. I just found your thread bro, so I'll be checking up on you to see how things are going for ya. You are getting ready to grow like a weed! If you come down to Galveston to hit some bull reds, let me know. BTW, good well planned out cycle and documentation.

**majorpecs** · 10-29-2002, 07:23 AM

Thanks Bros.....I will do my best to keep a very detailed journal!

6 more days....

**majorpecs** · 11-01-2002, 08:10 AM

oh my god.....3 more days.......i feel like a little kid a christmas time again!!

**Iron horse** · 11-02-2002, 08:42 AM

2 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im excited

**majorpecs** · 11-03-2002, 05:35 PM

Here are some pics taken today....by my wife....TOMMOROW I take the step to the dark side.....I will update pics and keep as detailed a journal as possible...Wish me LUCK!!

**majorpecs** · 11-03-2002, 05:36 PM

another...

**majorpecs** · 11-03-2002, 05:37 PM

one more...how in the hell do i put them in the same post?? can i??

**trimunex** · 11-04-2002, 11:39 AM

Good base to start with Bro .. Good luck with the cycle, and keep us posted.

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**seniormateus** · 11-04-2002, 11:47 AM

Lookin good Major! Let the drumroll begin..........

**BigGreen** · 11-04-2002, 05:56 PM

Okay, i've been waiting for this to start like those geeks who camped out for Lord of the Ring advanced tickets (sorry if any one on this board did

). So, how'd the first day go?

**Aragorn** · 11-04-2002, 06:02 PM

What's wrong with Lord of the Rings?

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Aragorn

**BigGreen** · 11-04-2002, 07:00 PM

Nothing...I love Lord of the Rings. Bought the first DVD and will probably buy the special edition when it comes out...own the PS2 game (fellowship) and will be buying the second game (which is already out) as soon as i see the movie, which I WILL see the first day it is released. HOWEVER, I really think that camping out for advanced tickets a month in advance is slightly geeky and uncalled for.

**Aragorn** · 11-04-2002, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by BigGreen
Nothing...I love Lord of the Rings. Bought the first DVD and will probably buy the special edition when it comes out...own the PS2 game (fellowship) and will be buying the second game (which is already out) as soon as i see the movie, which I WILL see the first day it is released. HOWEVER, I really think that camping out for advanced tickets a month in advance is slightly geeky and uncalled for.

Well I won't be saving you a spot next to me then when we start setting up our sleeping bags hhhmmppphhhh!

Aragorn

**majorpecs** · 11-05-2002, 07:32 AM

AWESOME!!!! I sat there in my office (home) while reading up the posts and threads about loading my syringe and all the little tips you bros put out there. Armed with my cotton balls and alcohol, I proceeded to clean the spot on my quad where spotinjections told me to....loaded the syringe with 1cc of Testoviron and 1cc of Equipose, which by the way is a way longer process than I thought it would be. It took me about 5 minutes to psych myself up, I stuck the tip of the needle to my leg and it went it..FUCK IT..I kept pushing, hearing the sound of the needle ripping through the muscle kinda freaked me out..maybe I just felt it and thought I heard it.....but I got the 23g 1.5" pin in with a few mm left out, I aspirated, and whammo.....pushed the oil into my leg!!!!! I FELT ABSOLUTELY NO PAIN....and today the morning after, I can't even tell where I gave myself the shot!! I AM SO PUMPED GUYS! I suppose I won't have any stat changes for a few weeks but I will detail as much as I can!

Weight this morning at the gym was 219.25....keep in mind my bodyfat is a little high, so I will be going by look and not neccesarily weight gain as I am going to try to keep my diet MEGA clean and put on nothing but quality weight while maybe dropping some bodyfat!!

Workout today was Chest/Forearms...obviously no changes as of yet...but just wait!!!

Cardio after work today, 20 minutes high intensity on the treadmill and some abs.