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Following along. I've never used deca before but I agree with you test, deca, Adrol is a tried and true stack. Although I thought you were more a fan of npp 

 
Littlefry said:
Following along. I've never used deca before but I agree with you test, deca, Adrol is a tried and true stack. Although I thought you were more a fan of npp 
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I’ve always been a big fan of NPP, and I recommend it a lot so if people aren’t comfortable with a long acting nandrolone they can adjust the dose somewhat quickly (same why I’d recommend Tren Ace versus Enth)
 

At this point I’m just trying to reduce the volume of my shots - I may bump the dose up further if need be... or I may switch it altogether lol like I mentioned earlier I really don’t plan these cycles too far out. 

 
So yesterday was my Hamstring day - I added some more bicep volume as well. 

I have managed to make PRs on virtually all my exercises. That is my goal every session, regardless if volume is low or high. 

So here is how my training session went:

Stiff Legged Deadlift (Performed on a smith machine, 2 Seconds stretch, 1 second contraction) - 2.25pl x 15, 2.25 x 10

Hyper Extension (Focused on TUT - hamstring being main mover) - BW x 35, BW x 20

Seated Hamstring Curl - 180 x 15, 185 x 10

Lying Hamstring Curl - 7pl x 15, 7pl x 12

Abduction Machine - Max x 25, Max x 25

Preacher Curl Machine - 125 x 20, 125 x 15

15 Minutes of Cardio to cool down

*Just a note, I measure the weight lifted as simply noted by the machine and I count the plates like 2.25 would be 2 - 45 plates and a 25. I do this because I use a lot of hammer strength machines and I don't like doing math lol

*Its not a LARGE hamstring day by any means, however this is an area I need to bring up and I would simply have nearly no direct hamstring work prior. So Adding all this additional volume is being quite effective. 

 
So the past two days have been REST days, I'll be training Back tonight - ready to get back to it. 

- For now my diet will not change rest days versus training days as I find my weight to be fairly consistent, and I really want to push it up.

A point I want to bring up, I cant tell you how many people I talk to are so SCARED of rest days. More often than not if you're training with enough intensity and volume to match your recovering ability you'll NEED rest days. I can't push the gym 6-7 days a week I get burnt out way too fast. And I sometimes think thats an interesting way to phrase work ethic to people, because everyone ALWAYS think they train super hard, everyone. Then when they train with someone who trains hard they understand. If you're able to have super high volume sessions, train for 2+ hours or find you only take rest days just "because" then I'd really re-evaluate your thought process on how you're training.

 
Spot on @Corey5150literally can't add anything to what you said because you hit the nail on the head. Rest days are over looked 

 
NorthernLifters said:
Spot on @Corey5150literally can't add anything to what you said because you hit the nail on the head. Rest days are over looked 
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Very underrated way of increasing your recovering ability!

So as of today weight is currently up about 3lbs, hoping to go up maybe another 5-7 before I'll try and create a new set point. I like to get my weight up to a certain point then let it settle, almost allowing a recomping effect to occur.

So during this next phase in my training - i'm looking to reduce my strength slightly and build up the volume little by little. So the past two sessions I've completed a Back + Biceps based day as well as a quad day.

Total Volume increase for back was 3 sets (brought up to a total of 11 working sets)

Total Volume increase for legs was 3 sets (brought up to a total of 10 working sets)

These took A LOT out of me, so I'll be looking to stick with this volume for at least another week to 2. And from there I'll be looking at adding a single set to each session per week or two based on my ability to recover.

 
Not much to update as of yet - been out of the gym with a pretty nasty cold. Hoping to get back maybe tomorrow or saturday!

 
I had that cold too brother , Filled my chest barely breathe was brutal and was weak as a kitten.

 
So guys, was out for a total of 5 days - ate nothing but a soup or two a day. Felt like death lol

So managed to get back to the gym so far for two sessions - both have been highly productive. 

Once again, the way my training is currently structured is a slight reduction in strength in order to build up some training volume.

My chest volume has been brought up to 11 sets total (a +3 increase). Ran out of time for delts, so I hit that yesterday (went late - not enough energy for a solid leg session) and increased the total volume again by another 3 sets.

Today will be a rest day, as I'm quite sure from the previous sessions.

Weight is hanging around 246 in the morning as of now, slight bloat but feeling good. 

I am also going to be introducing the new CBD tincture by BT into my daily routine and will give a review on how i'm feeling throughout the log over the next little bit.

 
So overdue for an update! Since my last update life has been crazy busy!

Morning weight is hovering around 253-255. Pretty happy with the overall look and how im feeling currently. 

Cycle has not changed. So please refer to above posts in regards to what the plan is. 

Volume has stayed elevated, in fact I have added another set to the total volume, so now most are sitting around the 12-14 sets mark. My leg day has been changed, no longer have I included squats (free or smith) as they've been causing too much fatigue and nausea (which I've dealt with through adding some acid reflux meds) to be productive through the whole session, so I've switched those out for  hack squats. 

Strength as still been increasing (slower due to volume) but I'm still pushing for PRs in this volume phase. 

Recovery has been GREAT, I am a big fan of this CBD product. I've used a pharmaceutical grade CBD product before and I've gotta say this is just as good. Overall inflammation is much reduced, sleep is better - can recommend it enough. Especially where the DOMS are greater because of the added volume, I almost would consider this a necessity to anyone looking to push the volume of their training higher. 

I'll post a pic tonight!

 
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BT told me about their CBD too and reading your log I may give it a swing too!

Thankfully my inflammation winter phase seems to have gone done, I'm feeling overall better and only ancillary bonus drug I'm using is cardarine which I read in some cases helps with inflammation. However, winter time I have BAD inflammation, plus I had an accident and rehab work and well why not every little bit can help.

I have often found over the years my limited factor to strength and growth is not my muscle or food intake but how much I can push myself in the gym and joint aches, inflammation screw with me and so I always hold back... can only be young and foolish once lol

 
a_ahmed said:
BT told me about their CBD too and reading your log I may give it a swing too!

Thankfully my inflammation winter phase seems to have gone done, I'm feeling overall better and only ancillary bonus drug I'm using is cardarine which I read in some cases helps with inflammation. However, winter time I have BAD inflammation, plus I had an accident and rehab work and well why not every little bit can help.

I have often found over the years my limited factor to strength and growth is not my muscle or food intake but how much I can push myself in the gym and joint aches, inflammation screw with me and so I always hold back... can only be young and foolish once lol
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Not only would CBD be of benefit but also TB500 - Thymosin Beta has a systemic effect and is also great for reduction of inflammation.

 
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