stpete's Test900mg/Halo possibly adding Tren later Cycle....

[milky01623]

Congrats are in order well done mate ;-)

[stpete]

Congrats on the lifts and the newly acquired recognition, stpete. You are a strong mofo..;-)

Thank you, TH. And thanks for the compliment!!

Congrats are in order well done mate ;-)

Thanks, milky!!

[austinite]

stpete, I'm going to give you some advice here...

You need to move away from the camera about 6 more feet. Your back is getting too big to fit in the frame.

[gearbox]

sorry I missed your bday stpete

what lifts are you trying for on oct 6 or 8th I think?

what mg are you running halo at?

[MickeyKnox]

looking good Pete!

and happy belated b-day bro! hope all your ups and downs that day were in bed!

[stpete]

stpete, I'm going to give you some advice here...

You need to move away from the camera about 6 more feet. Your back is getting too big to fit in the frame.

hahaha...Well, thank you! Next time(middle of cycle) i'll ask my wife to do just that!

sorry I missed your bday stpete

what lifts are you trying for on oct 6 or 8th I think?

what mg are you running halo at?

No problem, gearbox. The event is held by my gym and it's 5 locations. All you have to do is be a member to compete. It's kinda like a PL comp as far as i know. I've never been in any structured or sponsored event in my life. But the gym started doing this a couple years ago and i thought it would be fun to get into. You can either enter a single lift or go for the overall. One or the other. They consist of Deads, Bench and Squats. I do the overall in the over 40 crowd. Don't laugh either. I'll do it for you. hahahahahahaha...anyway, Squats is what kills me. I came in 3rd last year. Killed it on the BP and did good on Deads but those guys tore me up in squats. They were over 500lbs easy. If i get the bench and am competitive in the deads i will be happy. won't lie, i want first but my skinny ass legs won't let me. But it's fun and i have a little rivalry going on w/one of the guys. He's a real prick and we almost came to blows just a few months ago.

looking good Pete!

and happy belated b-day bro! hope all your ups and downs that day were in bed!

Thanks, Mickey! Appreciate it!!

[stpete]

OK...Yesterday off from lifting but did do cardio(2 miles @ 4.0 speed and 3.5 incline) and abs(200 weighted sit ups). Diet was rather boring. Wake- o.j w/ creatine and large banana. 10 minutes later did the cardio and abs. Rest of the day was tuna and salad for lunch. Rib-eye steak and green beans 1 slice of wheat bread, milk for dinner. Met-rx bar for snack. Large tablespoon of PB and cottage cheese before bed.

Now, to get up to speed. My gear has kicked in and i feel good. Started noticing acne on upper chest and back last night. This morning more was on my face around my mouth and chin. not too bad though.

I'm currently going into my 7th rotation of this 3:1 schedule and i'm going to stop it after the 10th which will be on the 25th of this month. Going to start running Halo on the 22nd of this month. I am going to start at 30mgs ed. Going into the comp i am just going to concentrate on the lifts that are required. Will update exactly what i'll be doing when i figure out. Have a good idea but need to change a few things. Last year i only took one day off before the event. Thinking of taking 2 or maybe three this year. Decisions, decisions...I will obviously let you guys know.

Day 1 of 3:1

Chest/Tri's
Pre exhaust Chest w/ Pec Deck
No weight listed but it was pretty heavy. haha..
20x15x12x12

Flat Bench BB-delt felt best that it has in quite sometime. And no issues after workout either. I hope this continues.
135lbx12
225lbx8
275x3
315x3x3
365x1-got a spot on that one but got it easier than i thought. Went up no issues. Decided to leave it like that for the day.

Flat Bench DB
80lbx10
100lbx10x9x8

Tri Cable Push Downs(straight bar)
200lbx12x8
220lbx6
240x3

Hammer Strength Incline
180lbx10
270lbx5x5x5-strip set fast to:
180x10
90x15
And feeling pumped!
Wanted to do another tri exercise but was running late to pick up my girls from soccer and judo. The other daughter was w/my wife at piano and just couldn't make it time to get the others. That's ok..Paybacks a bitch. hahaha...

Anyway, i feel good about today's workout. Especially my delt. I have no idea what's going on but i'm not going to question it, just go w/it.

Today's diet:
Breakfast-4 eggs over easy, 1/2 cup oats, cinnamon raisin bagel, banana, 2 cups milk, 1 cup o.j w/5gms creatine.
Meal 2-2 cans tuna on salad w/lt italian. Gatorade.
Meal 3-pasta salad and protein drink.
Pre workout-Met-rx bar, cranberry juice w/5gms creatine.
Post workout-so much going on tonight the wife made me an 8 egg cheese and onion omelette w/ 2 slices wheat bread, 2 cups milk.
Meal 6-Cottage cheese
Snack-Heaping tablespoon P.B.

Tomorrow going heavy on Back, Bi's and Traps.

Whew, i feel like i'm back in school. hahaha...

[gonebluffn]

Just curiios why add the halo I used it when I boxed but to my understanding its very toxic and not normally cycled gave me lots of agression and improved speed but havent used it in years since boxing.

[Live for the PUMP]

PETE! Your killing it bro!! What is this contest your going to do that you referred to above?

[havanakid]

[QUOTE=stpete;6156764]Now, to get up to speed. My gear has kicked in and i feel good. Started noticing acne on upper chest and back last night. This morning more was on my face around my mouth and chin. not too bad though.

Hey stpete congrats on your recognition!!! In reference to the acne sides are you planning on doing something for it or is it pretty mild and youll be ok with it?Any other mild symptoms?Gyno?Etc

[milky01623]

Dude nearly as strong as me on your tri's lol

[stpete]

Just curiios why add the halo I used it when I boxed but to my understanding its very toxic and not normally cycled gave me lots of agression and improved speed but havent used it in years since boxing.

gonebluffin-using the halo for a little addition going into a little lifting comp my gym has going on next month. I too have only used it once before and yes, it's toxic and that's why i haven't used it since but i'm looking for a nice little lift. didn't want to go w/d-bol cause it doesn't give me the aggression like the halo does.

PETE! Your killing it bro!! What is this contest your going to do that you referred to above?

Thanks, buddy. It's just a contest that my gym threw together after several members from another location recommended it a few years back. Nothing professional, just us members seeing where we stack against one another.

[QUOTE=havanakid;6157265]

Now, to get up to speed. My gear has kicked in and i feel good. Started noticing acne on upper chest and back last night. This morning more was on my face around my mouth and chin. not too bad though.

Hey stpete congrats on your recognition!!! In reference to the acne sides are you planning on doing something for it or is it pretty mild and youll be ok with it?Any other mild symptoms?Gyno?Etc

Thanks, havana! It's tolerable so far. But it's been awhile since i had issues w/acne. If it gets worse i will have to look into remedies. My wife tells me i'm a little more "edgy" than i was a week ago. So i have to keep an eye on that for sure! My energy is thru the roof. And "after hours activity" has increased. good mood all the time.

[stpete]

Dude nearly as strong as me on your tri's lol

haha...I'm trying buddy!!

[milky01623]

haha...I'm trying buddy!!

Funny that's what the wife says about me "very fvckin trying" don't know what she means lol

[gearbox]

great thread and thanks for the updates.

Are you going to run halo on contest day?
How long did it take for halo to kick in?

I agree with no dbol especially when doing deads and squat. I get some serious back pumps if I go to heavy.

[stpete]

great thread and thanks for the updates.

Are you going to run halo on contest day?
How long did it take for halo to kick in?

I agree with no dbol especially when doing deads and squat. I get some serious back pumps if I go to heavy.

Thanks, gearbox. Yes, i will run it on contest day. Testing the waters @30mgs but in all likelihood i'll probably go w/40ed including contest time. Halo kicks in almost immediately and makes me focus like nothing else. Yeah, the back pumps are dumb. And to be honest, i'm probably done w/d-bol all together.

I will most certainly keep you posted on the developments gearbox.

[stpete]

Day 2 of 3:1

Back/Bi's/Traps

Close Grip Cable Low Rows
150lbx15
200lbx15
260x12
300x8

Alternate DB Curls (standing)
40lbx12
50lbx10
60x8

DB Shrugs
100lbx20x20
120x12x12x12

Wide Grip Pull Downs
200lbx10
240lbx8x6x6

Nautilus Bi Curl
95lbx15
125lbx10
140x7
155x5
170x3

Wasn't really feeling it today. Had some business matters that pissed me off first thing this morning. I allowed that to interfere w/breakfast(lost my appetite) and settled for a banana w/glass of milk. Had a met-rx bar for lunch and another for pre workout w/apple juice and creatine @ the gym.
Dinner(just ate)- 2 chicken breast, 1/2 baked potato, steamed carrots, gatorade.
Not really sure about other snacks for tonight.
Probably the usual cottage cheese. Cut out the p.b. tonight and have another protein drink. Will have another drink if i wake up to piss tonight.

Delts/Legs tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for following and all the encouragement. You guys are great!!

[bikeral]

Great thread. Glad I subbed. Your workouts are great and I've incorporated a few ideas from them in mine.

Thanks

[gearbox]

Thanks, gearbox. Yes, i will run it on contest day. Testing the waters @30mgs but in all likelihood i'll probably go w/40ed including contest time. Halo kicks in almost immediately and makes me focus like nothing else. Yeah, the back pumps are dumb. And to be honest, i'm probably done w/d-bol all together.

I will most certainly keep you posted on the developments gearbox.

Back pumps I took taurine at 5-7 grams a day and it helped a lot. I loved the drol cycle I did last year. I am a girl and couldnt handle tren at all.
Insomnia was a bitch
and I literally sweat all day. I would be watching tv with fiancee and get up from couch and my whole back would be soaked. It was discusting.

anyways. thanks for update and 40 mg at contest sounds great.

lets do some positive reinforcement on your legs. like come legs "your huge" lets hit 700 squat

[gonebluffn]

Great thread keeping up with it good luck your definately going to have the aggression you will be psyched out grt em.

[gonebluffn]

just curious havent read the whole thread yet is there a weight class?

[stpete]

Great thread. Glad I subbed. Your workouts are great and I've incorporated a few ideas from them in mine.

Awesome, thanks!

Thanks

Back pumps I took taurine at 5-7 grams a day and it helped a lot. I loved the drol cycle I did last year. I am a girl and couldnt handle tren at all.
Insomnia was a bitch
and I literally sweat all day. I would be watching tv with fiancee and get up from couch and my whole back would be soaked. It was discusting.

anyways. thanks for update and 40 mg at contest sounds great.

lets do some positive reinforcement on your legs. like come legs "your huge" lets hit 700 squat

That's cool. Interested in some of your other cycles!! hahaha...Now that's some positive reinforcement! Doing more squats today and will post the outcome.

Great thread keeping up with it good luck your definately going to have the aggression you will be psyched out grt em.

Thank you and i certainly hope so!!

just curious havent read the whole thread yet is there a weight class?

No sir, just age groups. 18-25, 25-40, 40 and over. Yeah, i'm in the old man's club. hahaha...Actually, i'd like there to be no age groups. And that's being talked about w/the powers that be for future comps.

[gearbox]

try for 800 squat 700 is to easy. Gotta give your halo legs a challenge I come on!

[stpete]

try for 800 squat 700 is to easy. Gotta give your halo legs a challenge I come on!

I like it !! Keep it up and you'll have me doubling my halo dosage!! And yeah, making him my bitch is what i intend on doing! Good call.

[stpete]

Day 3 of 3:1

Delts/Legs

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press
90lbx15x15
180lbx12
230x12
270x10x5-strip set
180x15
90x25

Superset DB Raises Front & Lateral
40lbx12x10x8

Squats
135lbx10
225lbx8
315x5
365x5
405x5-Felt good and was strong. Due to a time restraint had to stop but feeling good about going heavier next go round. Strength is coming along nicely!!

Calf Raises
180lbx10x10
200x8x6

Laying Leg Curl
Not sure of weight, increased every set.
12x12x8x5

Back on track today. Woke up several times last night and not sure why but when i got up i felt completely rested. Strength is increasing and if i had a spot today just to help get me out of the whole on the Shoulder press i would have gotten more weight. My goal of 4 plates on each side seems doable right now.

Today's diet
Breakfast-4 eggs over easy, 2 slices wheat bread, banana, 2 cups milk, 2 cups o.j.
Snack-1 can tuna, 3 hard boiled eggs
Lunch-10oz. Garbage Burger w/fries and Diet Coke. 1550 calories in the burger itself. Not sure about the fries.
Pre workout-Met -Rx bar, gatorade w/5gms creatine.
Post workout-Protein drink
dinner-Kielbasa w/2 tablespoons rotini, salad, diet coke
Snack-cottage cheese

Feeling stronger by the day. And my mood is very positive. Acne is still here but it's not getting any worse.

[AXx]

Petey Pete is killing it. You go bro awesome job

[stpete]

Thank you, AXx!! hoping things only get better! And i have a feeling they will.

[AXx]

Oh they will. Your shoulder weight kills me. I thought you had a bad shoulder???

Here you are smoking it on shoulders day. I would be in the operating room shortly after that kind of workout.

My humural head is gone on the left and socket gone on the right. Sorry didn't mean to derail

[gearbox]

Oh they will. Your shoulder weight kills me. I thought you had a bad shoulder???

Here you are smoking it on shoulders day. I would be in the operating room shortly after that kind of workout.

My humural head is gone on the left and socket gone on the right. Sorry didn't mean to derail

Lifting injuries or sports related?

[gearbox]

Keep it up Pete! I want to see the numbers come october. I am expecting a 450 bench also

[stpete]

Keep it up Pete! I want to see the numbers come october. I am expecting a 450 bench also

Thanks! You got it!!

[stpete]

Oh they will. Your shoulder weight kills me. I thought you had a bad shoulder???

Here you are smoking it on shoulders day. I would be in the operating room shortly after that kind of workout.

My humural head is gone on the left and socket gone on the right. Sorry didn't mean to derail

Shoulders have always been my strongest next to chest. Yeah, i fudgered my right delt 5 years ago and it hasn't been right since. Takes forever to get it warmed up and have to baby it at the start of workout. But once it gets loose it's pretty strong.

Sorry to hear about your shoulder! What happened?

[stpete]

Well, i'm a little tired. haha...Got 8 full hours of sleep last night and was still tired this morning after 16oz of coffee. Thought about taking the weekend off as i was looking at my calender and seen that i have been very consistent w/my workouts and other stuff. But, had breakfast and decided to hit it anyway. Got there and determined that i was going to keep it simple and do mostly reps but go a little heavier on at least one exercise.

Day 1 of 3:1

Chest/Tri's

Pec Deck(arms extended)
115lbx20
145lbx15
175lbx15
205x12
235x8

Smith Machine Incline

90lbx15x12
180lbx12x10x10
230lbx5x5..Strip set
180x8
90x15

Cable V-Bar Push Downs

160lbx25
180lbx20
200lbx15x15x12

And that was it for today. Came home and took a nap. Wife had to take care of personal stuff w/family and kids so we put off the "burger challenge" till next Saturday. Plus, it will be just her and i and we want it like that.
Taking tomorrow off as i'm still a little tired. Start back on Monday on Day 2.

Today's Diet

Breakfast(pre workout)- 6 eggs over easy, cinnamon raisin bagel, banana, 2 cups milk, 2 cups o.j. w/5gms creatine.
Post workout-Protein drink, met-rx bar.
Dinner-Hamburgers, cole slaw, green beans, diet coke.
Meal 4- 1 hamburger(no bun), cottage cheese.
Meal 5- 1/2 hamburger chopped up in green beans w/cole slaw.
Late night snack- 1 heaping tablespoon p.b.

[gearbox]

Good idea to keep it light.
P.s. your light is most pol's max haha

[Times Roman]

why was i thinking you were shorter than i? you are 6'. same as me. so if i remember correctly, your goal this cycle is 260? 242 now? that should be very doable. your grocery bill will probably go up 50% to get you there though! =)

[stpete]

Good idea to keep it light.
P.s. your light is most pol's max haha

Whew!! I'm glad i'm not only one who thinks that keeping it light was a good idea. Thanks. Can't believe i was, and still, so tired. Not doing anything but this site tomorrow.
Well, maybe some people. The biggest thing i have going for me is experience. Took me a while to get past the mental block of a certain amount of weight on the bar. I used to get all nervous about it. Anymore, it's no big deal. I either lift it or it'll be there for me later. And it's been working for me over the last year and a half. And the halo makes me think anything is possible. haha...

Still wanna hear more about your workouts. Oh wait, you haven't mentioned it all have you....haha..

why was i thinking you were shorter than i? you are 6'. same as me. so if i remember correctly, your goal this cycle is 260? 242 now? that should be very doable. your grocery bill will probably go up 50% to get you there though! =)

Yep, 6' Times. As of today i'm 249. Yes my goal is 260 and hold 250. Lofty, but i'm going to give it my all!! Grocery not really. It's the protein drinks, bars and stuff i get while not at home is what's killing me. Those Met-rx bars aren't cheap but they're the best i think. I might have to increase my egg intake. haha...

[AXx]

Awesome brother. Where do you bf wise. Do you watch this or care? Just wondering.

[gearbox]

[QUOTE="stpete"]

Whew!! I'm glad i'm not only one who thinks that keeping it light was a good idea. Thanks. Can't believe i was, and still, so tired. Not doing anything but this site tomorrow.
Well, maybe some people. The biggest thing i have going for me is experience. Took me a while to get past the mental block of a certain amount of weight on the bar. I used to get all nervous about it. Anymore, it's no big deal. I either lift it or it'll be there for me later. And it's been working for me over the last year and a half. And the halo makes me think anything is possible. haha...

Still wanna hear more about your workouts. Oh wait, you haven't mentioned it all have you

[gearbox]

Sorry post messed up with my phone.

You want to know my lifts or routine? No where near a beast like yourself!

How long did it take for halo to kick in. I am curious now cause I may enter a friendly bench comp. And could use an extra push.

[stpete]

Sorry post messed up with my phone.

You want to know my lifts or routine? No where near a beast like yourself!

How long did it take for halo to kick in. I am curious now cause I may enter a friendly bench comp. And could use an extra push.

Either would be cool. I checked your profile and to my dismay nothing. Or did i miss it? Sorry if i made it sound like i started the halo, i will start on the 22nd. I will then post my current lifts and gauge progression from there. It will kick in very quick. It will help you in your friendly comp.