12 week Test E only cycle/journey

[mrbradg]

Ok ladies and gentlemen.....here we go. Today is day one of my Test E only cycle that I've been planning for a good while. I've been hitting the weights for around 7 years solid now and have hit a plateau and haven't really changed for about 2 years. This is my log to keep me in check and log my progress. I plan on updating with pics around once a week and update other specs several times a week.

I need to do measurements but here are the basics:
Age: 30
Height: 6'2
Weight: 175-180
Body Fat: 7-10% (Need to check)

Here's what I'll be running:

Weeks 1-12 Test E 1cc e4d

Liquidex on hand if needed.

Post Cycle 14 days after final pin
Tamox 40/40/20/20/20
Clomi 100/100/50/50/50

Fuel:

Meal 1:
Half a cup of uncooked oats with 1/2 cup of milk to cool it off
6 egg whites
30g whey
Men's Multi + 2 1,000mg Fish Oil

Meal 2:
1 Chopped Chicken breast
1 Cup veggies

Meal 3:
Same as meal 2

Meal 4:
Large tin of tuna
Plain brown rice

Gym: Creatine Free Pre-workout

Kill it in gym

Meal 5: on the way home from gym:
40g of whey

Meal 6:
1 lean beef patty
1 cup veggies

Meal 7:
40g whey
2 1000mg fish oil
1 Mens Multi

I will most likely tweak this depending on how I feel and how my body is reacting. I take advice well and I'll know you all will give it. Cannot wait! Let the journey BEGIN!!!

[mrbradg]

[boxa06]

Here we go bro! That diet kinda looks familiar lol

Just a few questions.. What strength is the test 2? 250mg/ml? Also what's the goal? Lean bulk?

[mrbradg]

Here we go bro! That diet kinda looks familiar lol

Just a few questions.. What strength is the test 2? 250mg/ml? Also what's the goal? Lean bulk?

YES SIR!!!! Hahaha yea I have to give it up to you sir. I've watched you the entire time and I've never run across a better cycle that fits me.

Yes, the strength is 250mg/ml. My goals is to stay lean as possible and to keep most of my gains which will take killing it during and after this cycle. Lean and mean my friend. Thanks for the first post bro! PUMPED!

[boxa06]

YES SIR!!!! Hahaha yea I have to give it up to you sir. I've watched you the entire time and I've never run across a better cycle that fits me.

Yes, the strength is 250mg/ml. My goals is to stay lean as possible and to keep most of my gains which will take killing it during and after this cycle. Lean and mean my friend. Thanks for the first post bro! PUMPED!

Cool so that puts you at 437.5mg test e per week that's a nice dose for first cycle. Good luck with it all, enjoy the cycle and I'll keep following!

If you get time work out the macro's for your meals and I'll be able to make suggestions to help if needed.

[FireGuy]

You need more food in your diet. You dont have the ounces or grams listed for everything but if they are average size portions I bet you are between 1500-1800 calories a day.

[mrbradg]

Cool so that puts you at 437.5mg test e per week that's a nice dose for first cycle. Good luck with it all, enjoy the cycle and I'll keep following!

If you get time work out the macro's for your meals and I'll be able to make suggestions to help if needed.

I was unsure of how much to do but at first but came upon the conclusion this would be best. Any advice would be great. As far as the macro's for the meals, I'll post them but it really changes but not by that much. I want to listen to my body but of course never under do it.

Thanks for following bro!

[mrbradg]

You need more food in your diet. You dont have the ounces or grams listed for everything but if they are average size portions I bet you are between 1500-1800 calories a day.

I'll get a scale and post them. See anything I should add or change before I do?

[Brohim]

Just get a free account on fitday.com and it will log macros for you

[mrbradg]

Just get a free account on fitday.com and it will log macros for you

Will do tonight! Thank you.

[JonnyConcrete]

Good luck pal, are you going to bother with HCG in this cycle?

Also from those pics I'm guessing your BF is around 10-11%

[oatmeal69]

I'm guessing your BF is around 10-11%

Looks more like 10-12% or more...

[ajordana]

Looks more like 10-12% or more...

id give him 10-11

[Windex]

At your height and weight I respectfully say you are not in any shape to cycle yet (although you are close). Hats off to training for so long and not jumping the gun in your teens/early 20's, however you can still do more naturally in terms of improving diet. Although the food choices themselves are fine the quantities aren't there and I can gaurentee you aren't eating enough if you are still around the 180 mark. I think you would be extremely happy in the long run to bulk naturally to around 200-210 lbs before cycling. If you cannot gain weight naturally, you are going to lose all of your gains when you come out of cycle/pct.

[mrbradg]

At your height and weight I respectfully say you are not in any shape to cycle yet (although you are close). Hats off to training for so long and not jumping the gun in your teens/early 20's, however you can still do more naturally in terms of improving diet. Although the food choices themselves are fine the quantities aren't there and I can gaurentee you aren't eating enough if you are still around the 180 mark. I think you would be extremely happy in the long run to bulk naturally to around 200-210 lbs before cycling. If you cannot gain weight naturally, you are going to lose all of your gains when you come out of cycle/pct.

I agree with the dieting part. I've always liked to stay lean and have been afraid to eat so much due to me being 200+ before I started with weights. And I'm sure you're right about waiting till I gained more now that you've said that. I might be ignorant but I'm already vested and started with my first pin yesterday. I'm getting my diet right and your post isn't taken lightly. Thanks bro.

[mrbradg]

Good luck pal, are you going to bother with HCG in this cycle?

Also from those pics I'm guessing your BF is around 10-11%

Thanks man. I plan on running HCG at around 500iu twice a week for 4 weeks at the end and before my PCT.

[OnTheSauce]

i was thinking 12% bf. I would also say wait a tad before starting. being 6'2, you could easily hit 190 naturally before starting.

[Windex]

I agree with the dieting part. I've always liked to stay lean and have been afraid to eat so much due to me being 200+ before I started with weights. And I'm sure you're right about waiting till I gained more now that you've said that. I might be ignorant but I'm already vested and started with my first pin yesterday. I'm getting my diet right and your post isn't taken lightly. Thanks bro.

One pin of Test E I do not believe will not shut you down I do not believe (deca and tren would) - though a vet can correct me if I'm wrong. You can still change your mind and do a nice bulk for 4-6 months and look to put on even 12-15 lbs would make a HUGE difference before you cycle.

[JonnyConcrete]

Thanks man. I plan on running HCG at around 500iu twice a week for 4 weeks at the end and before my PCT.

Ah sounds good, GL.

[MickeyKnox]

this is a good cycle bro. im sub'd.

agree with fireguy, need more food. and up your complex carbs, VERY important - almost as important as protein for building new muscle..can't stress this enough man. i would start your hcg BEFORE the last 4 wks. start it at wk#3 and continue to your last pin if you really want to get the full benefit.

add complex carbs(sweet potato)in meal #2
meal #6 should be 30mins after w/o and add complex carbs (brn rice, or swt pot)
meal #7 should be same as meal #2
last meal cottage cheese, few almonds (casein protein, slow burning)

and don't forget your bcaa and glutimine.

[mrbradg]

this is a good cycle bro. im sub'd.

agree with fireguy, need more food. and up your complex carbs, VERY important - almost as important as protein for building new muscle..can't stress this enough man. i would start your hcg BEFORE the last 4 wks. start it at wk#3 and continue to your last pin if you really want to get the full benefit.

add complex carbs(sweet potato)in meal #2
meal #6 should be 30mins after w/o and add complex carbs (brn rice, or swt pot)
meal #7 should be same as meal #2
last meal cottage cheese, few almonds (casein protein, slow burning)

and don't forget your bcaa and glutimine.

Noted! Making changes now. Just stopped by the grocery and got my sweet potatos and cottage cheese. Thanks so much bro! This log is helping me already!

[mrbradg]

I know I didn't post my routine so here it goes. Just started this new split today.

Here's how it will look:

Day 1 - Chest, Biceps and Abs
Day 2 - Quads, Hamstrings and Calves
Day 3 - OFF
Day 4 - Shoulders, Triceps and Abs
Day 5 - Back, Traps and Forearms
Day 6 - OFF
Day 7 - OFF, or restart using Day 1's workout.

I'm mixing up the intensity and reps from week to week as well. My work schedule will have a lot to do with my off days as well. I work in retail hell so I can only do my best.

Here's today's numbers:

Chest, Biceps and Abs:

Barbell Bench Press: 225 lbs; 7 Reps; 4 Sets
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press: 80 lbs; 7 Reps; 4 Sets
Dumbbell Hammer Grip Incline Bench Press: 80 lbs; 7 Reps; 4 Sets
EZ-Bar Curl: 70 lbs; 7 Reps; 4 Sets
Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 55 lbs; 7 reps; 4 Sets
Cable Crunch: 150 lbs; 20 Reps; 4 Sets
Sit Up: Body Weight; 30 Reps; 2 Sets (Worn out all I could do)
Cardio: 10 mins

Here is a quick pic for the week of the upper body. My 2nd pin is tomorrow. Can't wait for the beast to come out!

[oatmeal69]

I take it back - that's a better pic, I'll say 10% all your abs are clearly visible.

[mrbradg]

I take it back - that's a better pic, I'll say 10% all your abs are clearly visible.

Thanks bro. The other pic was after 2 days off and just a bad angle I think.

[Gym_]

Seems like your doing ok

[mrbradg]

2nd pin today in the left glute. Easy as Sunday morning. Off today from work so about to head to the gym to kill some legs. Love going mid afternoon when nobody is at the gym! Will post stats later this evening.

[mrbradg]

Nomnom

[MickeyKnox]

haha sweet potato and tuna rocks! looking good bro. and looking at your photo, you're ready to roll.

how long does it take you to do your entire workout? (try to increase cardio to 20mins)

[mrbradg]

haha sweet potato and tuna rocks! looking good bro. and looking at your photo, you're ready to roll.

how long does it take you to do your entire workout? (try to increase cardio to 20mins)

Thanks man! Feels good.

Around an hour today with 10-20 mins of cardio after. It normally takes 45-60 mins but with legs it took a full hour or more. I'll up the cardio for sure.

[MickeyKnox]

do your sets (4) including your warm up? iow, are you doing one warmup then 3 working sets? or 4 working sets?

[mrbradg]

Today was glorious legs. Oh how I dread thee.

Barbell Full Squat: 185 lbs; 4 Sets; 8 Reps
Barbell Front Squat: 95 lbs; 4 Sets; 8 Reps (first time doing these in a long time so went light)
Leg Press: 270 lbs; 4 Sets; 8 Reps (Love these bad boys)
Romanian Deadlift: 185 lbs; 4 Sets; 8 Reps (Holy mother, getting tired at this point)
Dumbbell Squat To A Bench: 35 lbs; 4 Sets; 8 Reps
Standing Calf Raises: 85 lbs; 4 Sets; 20 Reps
Seated Calf Raise: Machine was broken so will make up

10 mins cardio but upping to 20 next go around. Feeling strong today but can tell I must get more sleep. The trouble is getting 8 when I work late and have a son who's getting ready for school at the crack of dawn.

Any-who, feeling pumped and good. Got some Casein Protein today as well as some Glutamine and BCAA. Can't wait for tomorrow.

[mrbradg]

do your sets (4) including your warm up? iow, are you doing one warmup then 3 working sets? or 4 working sets?

I'm doing one warmup set and then 4 sets of how I posted it. Sorry I should've clarified.

[MickeyKnox]

ok. reduce that to 1 warmup 3 working and they should be progressive. on your last set giv'r! 3 reps max. the idea is to push hard for 12 wks and get the most gains out of your cycle. you're not in there for maintenance, you're in there to get big!

then next time you come around to that exercise, try to increase weight. doesn't have to be a lot as long as you increase.

also, i would reduce your second wk of clomid to 50. 100 two weeks in a row is too much, imho.

[Blergs]

whats the dose per mg/ml of the test?
1cc doesn't tell us much if we dont know what the dose is.
but assuming its 200-300mg/ml
cycle looks good to me! :-) enjoy

[MickeyKnox]

whats the dose per mg/ml of the test?
1cc doesn't tell us much if we dont know what the dose is.
but assuming its 200-300mg/ml
cycle looks good to me! :-) enjoy

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[dooie]

Your second pic already looks like a before and after pic bro! U look like shit in your first lot haha. Looking forward to seeing your results, I'm doing the same cycle in a few months.. Maybe

[DeadlyD]

Just get a free account on fitday.com and it will log macros for you

Very cool!! Thanks budz .

[DeadlyD]

Just started same cycle, I will be following your progress!! Good luck.

[mrbradg]

ok. reduce that to 1 warmup 3 working and they should be progressive. on your last set giv'r! 3 reps max. the idea is to push hard for 12 wks and get the most gains out of your cycle. you're not in there for maintenance, you're in there to get big!

then next time you come around to that exercise, try to increase weight. doesn't have to be a lot as long as you increase.

also, i would reduce your second wk of clomid to 50. 100 two weeks in a row is too much, imho.

Making the tweaks now! I'm hurting after yesterday's leg workout. I also ran 3.2 miles with the fiancée and after I ate like a horse.

I'll look into that about reducing the PCT clomid.

[mrbradg]

whats the dose per mg/ml of the test?
1cc doesn't tell us much if we dont know what the dose is.
but assuming its 200-300mg/ml
cycle looks good to me! :-) enjoy

250mg/ml

Thanks bro!

Your second pic already looks like a before and after pic bro! U look like shit in your first lot haha. Looking forward to seeing your results, I'm doing the same cycle in a few months.. Maybe

Heck ya man, good luck to ya! Thanks for following too it surely helps!