Batman's First Cycle Test E & Dbol

[Batman360]

Remember its the slow and steady gains ur actually gonna keep after pct. Not the 10+lbs in the first 4 weeks from dbol. I bet those 5lbs from test only will be 5lbs quality muscle youll keep after pct bro and whatever else that comes along until u finish the cycle out. Dont get discouraged, your doin great bro, just look at your numbers and lifts. Ur doing something right!

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I do let myself get down sometimes and don't see what I've already achieved. If I just get to 231 I will be very satisfied with what I've done on this cycle, for a total gain of 30 lbs. I still have 5 more weeks to go.

[Batman360]

Day 67 June 22, 2009

Good workout. Went for 8 reps on flat this time and I reached my goal of benching 315 lbs for 8 reps that I wanted to get when I started my cycle. Thats a 40 lb increase from 275 x 8. Incline Bench is close to 300 lbs, I should be able to do it by next week. Decline not so good because there was no spotter, but if I did I know I could've done much better. I went lighter on the weight for triceps so I can concentrate on feeling it more rather than lifting a heavy weight from point A to B. I'll be doing this with other bodyparts like biceps so hopefully this new approach will add some size to my arms. Mperk I liked the JM Presses. I used to do them when I first started lifting unintentionally when trying to do Tricep Extensions but because of the design of my bench machine I did it more like a JM press. I really felt it on the tri part near the elbow.

Flat Bench Press 305 lbs x 8, 315 x 8, 325 x 6

Incline Bench Press 290 lbs x 6, 295 x 5

Decline Bench Press 315 lbs x 5, 2 (no spotter, no risking it)

Lying Tricep Extensions 165 lbs x 8, 175 x 8

JM Presses 135 lbs x 10, 8

Seated One-hand Overhead Tricep Extensions 45 lbs x 10, 10

Dumbell Kickbacks 40 lbs x 20,

Dips (bodyweight) x 24, 16

Cable Tricep Extensions 90 lbs x 12, 95 x 12, 100 x 12

[Navy-boi-kai]

so what is your workout split look like exactly im lil confused

[Batman360]

Day 68 June 23, 2009

Here's a different approach I took. Supersetting and short rest times. I really killed my biceps today to the point where it hurt even when my arms were relaxed. By the end of the second exercise I didn't think I could do anything else but I kept on going. Biceps were so beat even 30 lb dumbells felt heavy.

Biceps

EZ Barbell Curl (Super Set) 110 lbs x 12, then 90 x 10
110 x 12, then 90 x 10
110 x 12, then 90 x 10

Reverse Barbell Curl (Super Set)110 lbs x 10, then 90 x 8
110 x 10, then 90 x 8
110 x 10, then 90 x 8

Dumbell Curls 30 lbs x 10, 10, 10

Cable Curls (Super Set) 25 x 15
25 x 15, then 20 x 12
30 x 15, then 25 x 12

Preacher Curls 35 x 12, 40 x 12

[Batman360]

so what is your workout split look like exactly im lil confused

I go by how I feel and what I want to get bigger. Right now I want to increase arm size so my split will look like this.

Mon: Chest/Triceps
Tue: Biceps
Wed: Legs
Thur: Back
Fri: Shoulders/Calves
Sat: Off
Sun: Off

If I want a bigger chest/back size I would train Chest/Tri then back the day after. I like training legs before back because if I were to train back before the deadlifts would affect my leg workout. Sometimes I won't be able to follow my program 100% so I will combine different muscle groups on the same day.

[ty357]

Op how much you weight

[Batman360]

Day 70 June 25, 2009

Didn't really do much today because I really felt like throwing up because I drank an oatmeal shake 3 hours before I went to the gym. That's why I drink my oatmeal in the morning so I can avoid this problem. I lowered the weight by a lot so I could do 10 reps instead of 6. My legs were growing very well in the 10 rep range. I prefer size rather than strength right now. I went all the way down nice a deep. My legs felt a lot more pumped doing 10 with 315 today than when I did 405 lbs for 6 last week. I guess it's all about finding what works best by experimenting.

Squats 315 lbs x 10, 325 x 10, 335 x 10

Leg Extensions 200 lbs x 10, 220 x 10

[Batman360]

Day 71 June 26, 2009

I'm impressed with this week. It's not that I trained harder or ate more but it's the changes I made to my workout that helped spark some new growth. Arms are 1/8 of an inch from 19.5 and chest has finally budged after 3 weeks. I will be training with higher reps again this week. I was reading Arnold's book today and learning about more advanced forms of training. There's lots a techniques I haven't tried yet that look really good. My Dbol should have been started today but my stuff has not arrived yet. It's been shipped and should arrive tommorrow hopefully. For some reason it always arrives on saturday. I really need my stuff to get here by next Friday because I only have 1 amp of test left and if it doesn't arrive this will have to end at week 11.

Week 10 Results
Weight 225 vs 225 last week Gained 0 lb
Waist 34.5 vs 34.5 last week Gained 0
Chest/Back 49.5 vs 49.25 last week PR! Gained .25
Shoulders 55.75 vs 55.5 last week PR! Gained .25
Arms 19.375 vs 19.25 last week PR! Gained .125
Forearms 14.375 vs 14.375 last week Gained 0
Quads/Hamstrings 26.375 vs 26.25 last week Gained .125
Calves 16.875 vs 16.75 vs week Gained .125

[Batman360]

Day 74 June 29, 2009

More progress still on chest. I was trying to get 8 reps on my flat bench sets but my muscle endurance is still not there. Incline Bench is up, only 10 lbs away from attempting 315. I would like to get a minimum of 5 reps with that weight. Decline bench I got the courage to do it on my own and did pretty good, didn't risk the 3rd set because my chest felt burnt out.

Flat Bench Press 315 lbs x 8, 320 x 6, 325 x 6

Incline Bench Press 295 lbs x 5, 300 x 5, 305 x 4

Decline Bench Press 305 lbs x 8, 310 x 8

Lying Tricep Extensions 175 lbs x 7, 180 x 5

JM Presses 135 lbs x 8, 145 x 8, 150 x 8

Seated One-hand Overhead Tricep Extensions 45 lbs x 10, 10

Dumbell Kickbacks 40 lbs x 20, 20 20

Dips (bodyweight) x 16, 13

Cable Tricep Extensions 100 lbs x 12, 110 x 12

[jonboi]

Batman!! your doing well.. amazing !!

[Lightsout2184]

keep going buddy. im still following ur thread

[xo3et]

Keep us updated batman

[Batman360]

Day 76 July 1, 2009

Strength went up on both leg exercises. Squats were super low, butt almost touching the floor. I got a hair cut today and saw the hair loss is worsening. I've already ordered Finastride but it hasn't arrived yet along with the rest of my gear. I've used up my last amp yesterday and I'm supposed to inject again on Friday evening. Anyone know how many days I can miss from my scheduled injection day? I would like to go for another 4 weeks along with the Dbol but it doesn't look like it's going to happen.

Biceps/Quads

EZ Barbell Curl (Super Set) 110 lbs x 12, then 90 x 10
110 x 12, then 90 x 10
110 x 12, then 90 x 10

Reverse Barbell Curl (Super Set)110 lbs x 10, then 90 x 8
110 x 10, then 90 x 8

Squats 325 lbs x 10, 335 x 10, 345 x 10

Leg Extensions 220 lbs x 12, 240 x 12

[Navy-boi-kai]

just amazing with ur results bro. So what ur split look like now?

[Batman360]

Day 78 July 3, 2009

My diet wasn't so good this week, but the results are good! Lost 1/2 inch to my waist and my chest and shoulders blew up! My chest and shoulder goals have been reached on the same day.

Week 11 Results
Weight 225 vs 225 last week Gained 0 lb
Waist 34 vs 34.5 last week Lost .5
Chest/Back 50 vs 49.5 last week PR! Gained .5
Shoulders 56 vs 55.75 last week PR! Gained .25
Arms 19.375 vs 19.375 last week Gained 0
Forearms 14.375 vs 14.375 last week Gained 0
Quads/Hamstrings 26.5 vs 26.375 last week PR! Gained .125
Calves 16.875 vs 16.875 last week Gained 0

[bjpennnn]

**** man impressive stats

[gogetteratl]

Awesome thread Batman.. I've read the whole thing straight through. It's very inspiring! Great information and keep up the good work!!

[K.O]

[QUOTE=Batman360;4730774]Day 76 July 1, 2009

Anyone know how many days I can miss from my scheduled injection day? I would like to go for another 4 weeks along with the Dbol but it doesn't look like it's going to happen.

Batman, from what I have heard, you can go about 7 days from your last injection. then its either inject or stop your cycle and give yourself enough time for the steroid to exit your system so you could start your PCT.

[Batman360]

Thanks for the info K.O. My last injection was last tuesday, so since tommorrow is tuesday which is day 7 that will be the day. My order still has not arrived so I'm ending the cycle at week 11. When my order arrives I'll use it for my next cycle. I believe PCT starts 2 weeks after the last injection so I have another week till PCT. I didn't get to 230 lbs like I hoped but I'm still happy. I will post pics sometime this week which will be the conclusion of this log.

[mperk]

Damn man - that's awsome that you still gained size in the last few weeks! great job! Whats the plan for PCT? I'm halfway into mine and hating it. Mostly the acne and the moodyness - i feel like a fukkin teenage girl - LOL! Best day, worst day - 15 mins apart. o well. I started with 100md clomid and 40 mg Nolva but am down to 30 mg clomid and 40 mg Nolva.

Good luck finishing up! - glad to see that you are finishing big! Later broski!

Oh yeah - damn I'm jealous of those guns! hahahaha next cycle i'll catch up!

[bifda]

great progress mate, shame you had to finish short though.
would like you to carry on the log through out pct if possible, so we can see what to expect on pct and to see the gains in strength and size you keep.
stay strong.
bif

[Batman360]

Damn man - that's awsome that you still gained size in the last few weeks! great job! Whats the plan for PCT? I'm halfway into mine and hating it. Mostly the acne and the moodyness - i feel like a fukkin teenage girl - LOL! Best day, worst day - 15 mins apart. o well. I started with 100md clomid and 40 mg Nolva but am down to 30 mg clomid and 40 mg Nolva.

Good luck finishing up! - glad to see that you are finishing big! Later broski!

Oh yeah - damn I'm jealous of those guns! hahahaha next cycle i'll catch up!

All I have on hand right now is Nolvadex . Clomid was ordered but it hasn't arrived yet , I still have a few more days till PCT. I'll be doing

Weeks 1 & 2 : 40mg per day
Weeks 3 & 4 20mg per day

[Batman360]

great progress mate, shame you had to finish short though.
would like you to carry on the log through out pct if possible, so we can see what to expect on pct and to see the gains in strength and size you keep.
stay strong.
bif

Sure I can do that, since PCT is an important part of the cycle as well. I'll try posting at least once a week to give updates.

[Juturna]

Great thread Batman. Sad it had to end early but good numbers... Get some pictures up so we can have a visual of the improvements!

[xo3et]

Batman defo keep the log going into and though PCT as you have done.

nice detailed log.

thanks bro

[Batman360]

Here are the changes I made in 11 weeks. I didn't reach all of my goals size wise, but I did on some. I surpassed my goals I set for strength. My waist didn't go up to 37 like I thought it would have, I've been there before. It's like the gear prevented me from gaining too much fat. Overall I'm happy with my results and look forward to another cycle. I hope I did a decent job on my first cycle diary so other first time users know what to expect. I had alot of fun and want to thank you guys for the encouragement.

Weeks 1-11 Results
Weight 225 vs 201 first week Gained 24 lbs
Waist 34 vs 33 first week Gained 1
Chest/Back 50 vs 46.5 last week Gained 3.5
Shoulders 56 vs 53 first week Gained 3
Arms 19.375 vs 18.125 first week Gained 1.25
Forearms 14.375 vs 13.25 first week Gained 1.125
Quads/Hamstrings 26.5 vs 24.375 first week Gained 2.125
Calves 16.875 vs 16 first week Gained .875

[Batman360]

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[Jumbo18]

you look fantastic, great job. your back looks huge... holy i want that back lol

[mperk]

All I have on hand right now is Nolvadex . Clomid was ordered but it hasn't arrived yet , I still have a few more days till PCT. I'll be doing

Weeks 1 & 2 : 40mg per day
Weeks 3 & 4 20mg per day

You can also get the clomid as a liquid "research chem" domestically - shipping is faster than from oversees. But no rush, based on my experience the clomid is not the best part of PCT - LOL

Hey niiice pics bro - you look solid as hell! Gains on the wheels are especially impressive - you've got tree trunks growin there! LOL Back and shoulders are awsome too - hard work really paid off big for you - great genetics too - dude - you already won that lottery! Now go buy some new shirts for the summer....sleeveless of course - Hahahahaha

[Shurik]

Wow bro you look good. I cant imagine what you would look like after a tren cycle.

[bjpennnn]

looking huge man. nice log.

[xo3et]

Dam man your a freaking monster. lol

Awesome dude i enjoyed the log and you have given me lots to think about when i start my test/dbol first cycle.

[Navy-boi-kai]

I have been following your log all this time bro. Its amazing what u accomplished and show what ur hard work can do. Congrats and look foward to seeing more of you in the future.

[jbm]

keep it going bro...

[Barnie]

doin awesome mate! keep it up

[HeavyWeight_86]

Awesome transformation man, I wanted to ask if you could post your diet I'd really apprecciate.

[gogetteratl]

Looking awesome man!! Your back is ginormous. I can't wait to try this cycle myself. If I had half the gains, I'd be satisfied. Great work, can't wait to hear more about the PCT.

[bifda]

hows the pct going batman?
what you taking?

[The One]

looking good bro, but you have to hit your legs harder

keep up the good work

[...aydn...]

wow best log iv seen in ages. i would like to see what you look like in competition shape. you would be a lean machine.