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Hi everyone nice guys from Kratos graciously sent me a few items to try out Madol and a few oils I haven’t used the oils yet but I did use the Madol at 20mg it a real kick in the ass I don’t imagine training without it now , tabs are well pressed not chalky or dusty none broken the dose seems spot on, communication was fast shipping even faster, rep was great to deal with, I will continue the review as I pin the oils.

These guys are great from amazing communication to shopping! Packaging was nice no noise no damage! Sust 250 ZERO pip and I mean none it’s great running it with their superdrol and man the strength gains are amazing!! superdrol has given me a bit of heartburn but as of yet no loss of appetite or back/shin pumps! (Knock on wood) thank you again @GenetecResearch for great service and helping out a member in need really appreciated!

Okay, here... i have to disagree with you. Texting and driving is fucking stupid. I'm a libertarian, 100% for free will and personal responsibility, and think we need less laws, not more, but man i'm really on the fence about this one... because it IS that fucking stupid. I'm pretty fucking quick, actually a legit pro driver (as in, racing, not a delivery truck driver...), and i can read faster than most, and text as well as anyone... and i cant fucking do it safely. All my friends that insist they can, cant. There is sooooo much science behind this one it doesn't even bear debate... right up there with driving while 10X over the legal limit (which no one would dare debate). Just dont do it.

This is more for me, than you, but y'all can join the ride if you'd like. This is to keep me active here and, maybe help some ladies along the way. A little about me: I am about to be 30. I've been using AAS on and off since I was about 22. I moved to the USA when I was 24, got married, had a child. Breast feed. until I was 26. Hormone free for about two, maybe three years. I got back on and back to the gym and have been going strong since December 2016. I have used, dbol, androl, var, winny, primo, bold cyp, superdrol, TNE, Tren base, tbol, NPP, um... i've tried cialis but, that was more for BP purposes. I think thats it? I can't think of anything else. I've been through a lot of ups and downs the past year. I recently escaped a very abusive relationship. which, changed my entire cycle/plan for 2018. Ultimately, I ended up just riding a bulk out longer than I intended. Which, is okay, maybe that's what I really needed to do. This past summer i did 8 weeks of bold cyp and damn, let me tell you, i fuckin loved bold cyp. I just wish I would've saved it for the winter and ran NPP in the summer. It's okay, it was a learning lesson. In September 2018 I decided that I was going to maintain most of my gains by running a low dose of var. So, I've been running var at 10mg a day since, still am and, I've added NPP at 100mg/wk since the beginning of December. I'll wrap this up here by the end of this month and slowly phase into a cut... post cut. that's when I would like to try tren. I know, I know. you guys are thinking. girl and tren? what the fuck... Trust me, I wouldn't be the first, nor the last. I planned on running tren at 30mg/wk. And just see where it takes my physique. and where it takes my strength. I would love to try some slin as well and Gh but, I can't afford GH at the moment so, that will have to wait for a bit. Current Stats: 5'6" 170 to 175 lbs I'm guessing I'm at like 20% bodyfat. Yes, I am thicc. I do love my thickness and, kinda don't want to lose much of it. Macros: I try and hit roughly 2000 calories but, i've been having a hard time getting that in (Wish i brought my bold cyp over).. I just checked my macros and I was only at 1800 cals so, I gotta eat one more time. I do try and keep my split, 45% Protein. 30% Fats and 25% Carbs. but, since I've been having a hard time eating sometimes, the fats and, carbs don't stay where I'd like them to stay. At that point it's just hitting calories. I stick to IIFYM type of dieting. it's what works best for me. Pictures. I'll post some up. Feel free to ask anything just, keep it respectful. Oh, my goal. my overall goal, look good and be strong. I combine both powerlifting and bodybuilding together. I consider myself a hybrid lifter. I love my squats, love deadlifts.. I stay away from benching because of a shoulder injury but... then, i love the fucking pump I get when bodybuilding. I typically post my workouts but, lately it's been hard for me to log them. since, I don't really carry my phone around at this gym, wifi only hits so far. Alright, I think that's it? lol. I'll dig a couple pictures up to get this thread rolling.

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I added it to a cycle last fall and loved it. I was a walking raging hard on 24/7. I took it with stanolone. Not bad for a 50 yr old fucker,

If you want a preworkout boost then you should look into test base. Madol was decent at 30mg for me. I think dbol works better at 50-60mg and ofcourse test base. I only used base before my heavy workouts but don't expect to turn into hulk as it will only help keep your endurance up which can lead to get more volume in.

Looking good ! Can’t wait to see you after the cut.

Hahaha Deal!

It’s like showing my kids an old rotary phone and they’re completely confused!

Yea I’m talking the old flip phone bullshit with just numbers haha

You will be good. Just go for it, do a cut and see where you end up. I bet you will like what you see in the mirror. Get jacked and let us see. Jacked women are so attractive. Then lets get you into powerlifting!

Problem with checking if the engine is warm.... you know how long my Cummins on a warm summers day retains its heat? I could be black out drunk before that thing cools off lol

post workout picture I could sit here and pick myself apart but, i'll stay positive and say, i'm not looking too bad. i'm hoping to keep the size but, lean out. think it's possible?

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Not yesterday, but here's one...

End of bulk/pre cut photo

Sorry for being late. Lots of running around today. Still havent finished my chores.. Legs today... did 10 sets of squats, and 5 or 6 sets of stiff leg deads. And 15 mins cardio. Decent workout. Quads were lit. Shoulders looked decent too.

Okay fellow lifters. I have ordered more test base, some Halo and igf des. I have never tried any form of igf before and am pumped to see this in action. A friend of mine loves the LR3 version. I will be logging the effects. So far my impression test cyp: good deca: good test base: good, love this stuff, I hope it comes NOT CRASHED this time. madol. Gave me more endurance than sheer mad strength. Will try again Ment. Will order again, infact should have put some on this order. Dbol: good. Will order again. Some of the best ugl dbol ive tried, and I have tried almost all of them. Rapid weight and strength gain for me. Drol: I preferred the dbol, some of this stuff you don’t realize what it’s doing until you are off. This is true for the ment and test base for me. Keep on cranking good stuff guys, the real test will be the tren come comp prep. Tren ace makes me strong as fuck and just as mean. I’ll know in 2 weeks if it’s good.

September

From October... Just using var at 10mg/day

Beginning Of December.

Same week as new years eve I think..

New Years Eve

I am doing my Monday, it’s just prick of the finger in a vial, hopefully it’s idiot proof for me!

I did nationals a couple years later and wound up not peaking well, and last year I did just a masters local show to try and see if I could get a masters trophy, and did win! But I was better when I was younger for sure. I just cant handle the amount of gear and food I used to be able to. This is a pic from last year on the masters stage.

The old cliché goes that bodybuilders are too busy rubbing their bodies in baby oil and squeezing themselves into a thong to build any real, functional strength while powerlifters are fat, lazy morons who are to dunderheaded to understand how to eat properly. Of course, the real idiots are those stupid enough to buy into any of this sort of “bodybuilding vs powerlifting” trash talk. Any accusations of bodybuilders being weak are summarily blown out of the window by Ronnie Coleman’s monster squats. Equally, anyone who thinks that powerlifters are fat and badly conditioned obviously never laid eyes on Matt Kroczaleski’s ab-tacular physique. The reality is, as the two scenes have become increasingly fractured, both sports have been robbed of the many benefits they can offer each other. As this article shows, there is so much bodybuilders can learn from powerlifters, so incorporate some of these 6 tactics into your training regime and see for yourself how you can benefit from powerlifting know-how. #1 Develop a Balanced, Functional Musculature One of the main focuses of bodybuilding is creating a perfectly balanced, symmetrical physique. Symmetry and aesthetic balance are still the central pillars of the sport, even in our era of mass monsters. Muscular balance is also incredibly important in powerlifting, but instead of the focus being on looks, powerlifters train for balance in terms of functional musculature which will support and strengthen joints and lifts. This approach to balance is something which bodybuilders would benefit from taking on board, in addition to training for aesthetic symmetry. By developing balanced, functional strength and supporting muscles (which may not even be visible) bodybuilders will become markedly stronger and their joints will be better supported, meaning that they are much less likely to injure themselves. Injury can derail any bodybuilder’s training, and is responsible for ruining many careers, but this sort of functional balance will dramatically reduce the incidence of injury. As an added bonus, developing this sort of balanced strength will be reflected with a more balanced, symmetrical physique! So it’s truly win-win. Some ideas for good exercises to build supporting strength include: Hip Thrusts, Sumo Deadlifts, and seated band abductions #2 Incorporate GPP into Your Workouts GPP (General Physical Preparedness) was a mainstay in many of the strength training regimes that came out of the Eastern Bloc during the cold war. In recent years it has been enthusiastically adopted by legendary powerlifting trainer Louie Simmons. In a nutshell, GPP combines various exercises to develop athletic ability, agility and real world, functional strength in powerlifters. GPP includes exercises like: Sled running Strong man techniques like farmers’ walks and stone lifts Rope work Gymnastic drills Hitting stuff with sledge hammers (a personal favourite) Crucially, GPP diversifies training sessions, meaning that overworked areas of the body are given a much-needed chance to recuperate and repair. For bodybuilders, however, the benefits are even greater. As well as building overall, functional strength which will translate into less injuries, heavier lifts and better form in the gym, GPP training also gives bodybuilders an opportunity to condition themselves and get lean without arduous, boring cardio sessions. All of the exercises listed above build explosive power and strength, and are massively hypertrophic as well as cardio-intensive. In a way it’s sort of like a hyper-macho (and much more fun) version of HIIT. The best part is, the sheer variety of GPP workouts you can do will mean that you’ll never get bored. #3 Static Holds Static holds are used by powerlifters to break through plateaus and gain massive amounts of strength. These strength gains are possible because static holds get rid of the hardest part of a full ROM rep, meaning that you can lift much higher weights, therefore overloading your muscles. Powerlifters usually use the exercises on compound lifts, but bodybuilders can put it to best use on isolation exercises which will encourage hypertrophy. #4 Recovery Although bodybuilders lift enormous volumes of weight, the sheer individual loads powerlifters shift means that they need to take rest and recovery extremely seriously if they want to continue to progress. However, bodybuilders tend to take a cavalier attitude towards their recovery. Overtraining is one of the biggest mistakes many amateur bodybuilders make, and as well as short-term negative effects on muscle gains, in the long-term it can cause injuries and damage the central nervous system. However, by taking on board some of the active recovery tactics powerlifters employ, bodybuilders can continue to push themselves as hard as they need to, without risking overtraining. Acupuncture, sports massages and cryotherapy can all be used to expedite recovery, and although massages and acupuncture can be costly, saving up to afford just a couple of sessions a year can make a big difference at key times. The aforementioned Louie Simmons is a big advocate of using foam rollers for myofascial massages, which increase blood and nutrient flow to the muscles and connective tissues, thereby stimulating growth and accelerated repair. I have found foam rollers help me recover from DOMS much quicker and eliminate a lot of stiffness and soreness in bigger muscles like the glutes and quads. You can easily buy foam rollers in any sports shop, as well as through online retailers, but you can pick them up at a discount here. #5 Feed Your Joints Supplementation and nailing micronutrient intake is also an important part of recovery. Bodybuilders will always have their macro-nutrient intake nailed, but many neglect their intake of essential vitamins and micronutrients. Glucosamine and chondroitin have been medically shown to help tendons and connective tissues repair, and when combined with MSM, magnesium and vitamin C, will give your joints the boost they need to keep up with your training. The most effective dosages reported in the medical research studies is 1,500 mg Glucosamine and 1,200 mg Chondroitin sulfate per day. Make sure that whichever product you buy gives you these dosages, spread out over 2 to 3 pills daily. Personally, I recommend the 3-in-1 glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM pill from Myprotein. #6 The Power of Partials Powerlifters have long been using partial movement exercises to bust through plateaus and strengthen joints and tendons. By only performing around ¼ of the full ROM on power lifts, lifters are able to use much heavier weights than usual – somewhere in the 120-130% one rep max range. This is primarily used to strengthen tendons and other connective tissues, but it also puts huge loads on the muscles, resulting in significant strength and mass gains. It is also worth mentioning the elephant in the room of strength sports, too: steroid use. Because muscles grow much, much faster than tendons when on steroids, many steroid users frequently bust their joints whilst on cycles. Partial training is essential for steroid users to strengthen and thicken their tendons. The extra load you’ll be lifting with partials can also “shock” your muscles into hypertrophy and add kgs to your normal lifts, which in turn will result in lean mass gains. By incorporating these 6 lifts into your normal bodybuilding training, you can diversify your training, reduce the risk of injury and become much, much stronger – resulting in a more symmetrical, thicker physique. Best of all, learning from other iron sports, be that strongman, Olympic lifting or powerlifting can give bodybuilders a whole new perspective on training and strength.