Approved Log 2026 Testosterone Cycle and Training Log

[thimble]

Hi guys,

New face on the forum's. Been lurking for a bit but it's about time I started my log with @Norvex and the results I'm getting in my training. Big thanks to @abolone for introducing the both of us.

Quick tid bit, I work a deceptively physical job as a boilermaker and I've been training for the past 10 years for powerlifting (competing for 5 of those years). Current best numbers in competition are (I only compete raw):

Squat - 325 @ u125, 310 @ u110
Bench - 207.5 @ u125, 200 @ u110
Deadlift - 340 @ u125, 365 @ u110
Total - 872.5 @ u125, 875 @ u110
(These units are all in kg)

Nutrition at the moment is 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber. These numbers average out quite nicely over a week if there's a bit of a disparity between days due to preparedness and routine. Usually sit on 5 meals a day through weekdays and 4 larger meals over weekends. Current bodyweight fluctuates between 112-115kg on this food.

Health markers have been sitting pretty with an average BP of 120/64, average RHR of 67bpm. FBG I haven't had strips to test this past week, however from the most recent averages that was at 5mmol/L.

Current dosage is a measly 250mg of Test E, that usually sits at that amount outside of a competition prep purely to stay healthy whilst still keeping levels at a functioning range. I do work with a coach and he advises nutrition, training and PEDs so I do as he says with the understanding of why.

Upcoming comp calendar consists of a push/pull in mid July (that's moreso to try and win some cash to fund a holiday interstate with my Mrs), and a pro level comp in December which is my main focus. I've been dealing with some nagging back issues for the past 1 and a half to 2 years. Turns out after a recent MRI that there seems to be some nerve compression around the lumbar spine which has caused some coordination issues through my left leg. However, I've been working with a very good physio over the past month and a half and have made major improvements to how the body is feeling, the results of that showing in the past fortnight of training.

I don't think there's anything I missed, it's a bit to digest but I figured I'd just make myself known with a bit of a background about what I do and what sort of numbers I've hit in the past. Thanks guys, keen to get started on logging my sessions which will be coming soon!

 

[Grumpy1]

Welcome to elite fitness @thimble
Great start to the log will be following along

 

[ChewedSleek]

Welcome to EF, brother! You’re in good hands with @Norvex ! I’ll be following along.

 

[abolone]

Welcome brother!
Glad to see you here you'll enjoy @Norvex products another top tier vendor!

Following along, crazy numbers 365kg @ u110 is nuts.

 

[Oths]

Crazy numbers bro...

Welcome and ill be following along

 

[koba]

Hi guys,

New face on the forum's. Been lurking for a bit but it's about time I started my log with @Norvex and the results I'm getting in my training. Big thanks to @abolone for introducing the both of us.

Quick tid bit, I work a deceptively physical job as a boilermaker and I've been training for the past 10 years for powerlifting (competing for 5 of those years). Current best numbers in competition are (I only compete raw):

Squat - 325 @ u125, 310 @ u110
Bench - 207.5 @ u125, 200 @ u110
Deadlift - 340 @ u125, 365 @ u110
Total - 872.5 @ u125, 875 @ u110
(These units are all in kg)

Nutrition at the moment is 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber. These numbers average out quite nicely over a week if there's a bit of a disparity between days due to preparedness and routine. Usually sit on 5 meals a day through weekdays and 4 larger meals over weekends. Current bodyweight fluctuates between 112-115kg on this food.

Health markers have been sitting pretty with an average BP of 120/64, average RHR of 67bpm. FBG I haven't had strips to test this past week, however from the most recent averages that was at 5mmol/L.

Current dosage is a measly 250mg of Test E, that usually sits at that amount outside of a competition prep purely to stay healthy whilst still keeping levels at a functioning range. I do work with a coach and he advises nutrition, training and PEDs so I do as he says with the understanding of why.

Upcoming comp calendar consists of a push/pull in mid July (that's moreso to try and win some cash to fund a holiday interstate with my Mrs), and a pro level comp in December which is my main focus. I've been dealing with some nagging back issues for the past 1 and a half to 2 years. Turns out after a recent MRI that there seems to be some nerve compression around the lumbar spine which has caused some coordination issues through my left leg. However, I've been working with a very good physio over the past month and a half and have made major improvements to how the body is feeling, the results of that showing in the past fortnight of training.

I don't think there's anything I missed, it's a bit to digest but I figured I'd just make myself known with a bit of a background about what I do and what sort of numbers I've hit in the past. Thanks guys, keen to get started on logging my sessions which will be coming soon!

Welcome brother! ️
Keen to be following along

 

[gar71]

Hi guys,

New face on the forum's. Been lurking for a bit but it's about time I started my log with @Norvex and the results I'm getting in my training. Big thanks to @abolone for introducing the both of us.

Quick tid bit, I work a deceptively physical job as a boilermaker and I've been training for the past 10 years for powerlifting (competing for 5 of those years). Current best numbers in competition are (I only compete raw):

Squat - 325 @ u125, 310 @ u110
Bench - 207.5 @ u125, 200 @ u110
Deadlift - 340 @ u125, 365 @ u110
Total - 872.5 @ u125, 875 @ u110
(These units are all in kg)

Nutrition at the moment is 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber. These numbers average out quite nicely over a week if there's a bit of a disparity between days due to preparedness and routine. Usually sit on 5 meals a day through weekdays and 4 larger meals over weekends. Current bodyweight fluctuates between 112-115kg on this food.

Health markers have been sitting pretty with an average BP of 120/64, average RHR of 67bpm. FBG I haven't had strips to test this past week, however from the most recent averages that was at 5mmol/L.

Current dosage is a measly 250mg of Test E, that usually sits at that amount outside of a competition prep purely to stay healthy whilst still keeping levels at a functioning range. I do work with a coach and he advises nutrition, training and PEDs so I do as he says with the understanding of why.

Upcoming comp calendar consists of a push/pull in mid July (that's moreso to try and win some cash to fund a holiday interstate with my Mrs), and a pro level comp in December which is my main focus. I've been dealing with some nagging back issues for the past 1 and a half to 2 years. Turns out after a recent MRI that there seems to be some nerve compression around the lumbar spine which has caused some coordination issues through my left leg. However, I've been working with a very good physio over the past month and a half and have made major improvements to how the body is feeling, the results of that showing in the past fortnight of training.

I don't think there's anything I missed, it's a bit to digest but I figured I'd just make myself known with a bit of a background about what I do and what sort of numbers I've hit in the past. Thanks guys, keen to get started on logging my sessions which will be coming soon!

Welcome to Elite @thimble,it’s great to have you over here, teaming up with @Norvex, this will be a good one to follow

 

[abolone]

@SteveMobsterG
Something you may appreciate being right into strength training yourself.

 

[zurk]

welcome bro

 

[the_alcatraz]

Hi guys,

New face on the forum's. Been lurking for a bit but it's about time I started my log with @Norvex and the results I'm getting in my training. Big thanks to @abolone for introducing the both of us.

Quick tid bit, I work a deceptively physical job as a boilermaker and I've been training for the past 10 years for powerlifting (competing for 5 of those years). Current best numbers in competition are (I only compete raw):

Squat - 325 @ u125, 310 @ u110
Bench - 207.5 @ u125, 200 @ u110
Deadlift - 340 @ u125, 365 @ u110
Total - 872.5 @ u125, 875 @ u110
(These units are all in kg)

Nutrition at the moment is 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber. These numbers average out quite nicely over a week if there's a bit of a disparity between days due to preparedness and routine. Usually sit on 5 meals a day through weekdays and 4 larger meals over weekends. Current bodyweight fluctuates between 112-115kg on this food.

Health markers have been sitting pretty with an average BP of 120/64, average RHR of 67bpm. FBG I haven't had strips to test this past week, however from the most recent averages that was at 5mmol/L.

Current dosage is a measly 250mg of Test E, that usually sits at that amount outside of a competition prep purely to stay healthy whilst still keeping levels at a functioning range. I do work with a coach and he advises nutrition, training and PEDs so I do as he says with the understanding of why.

Upcoming comp calendar consists of a push/pull in mid July (that's moreso to try and win some cash to fund a holiday interstate with my Mrs), and a pro level comp in December which is my main focus. I've been dealing with some nagging back issues for the past 1 and a half to 2 years. Turns out after a recent MRI that there seems to be some nerve compression around the lumbar spine which has caused some coordination issues through my left leg. However, I've been working with a very good physio over the past month and a half and have made major improvements to how the body is feeling, the results of that showing in the past fortnight of training.

I don't think there's anything I missed, it's a bit to digest but I figured I'd just make myself known with a bit of a background about what I do and what sort of numbers I've hit in the past. Thanks guys, keen to get started on logging my sessions which will be coming soon!

welcome to EF legend
post up some photos of you with your face blurred our so we know your base level and can upgrade to approve log plz

 

[abolone]

welcome to EF legend
post up some photos of you with your face blurred our so we know your base level and can upgrade to approve log plz

He elite level, no base level

 

[thimble]

Thanks for the interest guys, it's really cool to see the interaction with the EF community already. Here's some recent check in photos I sent to my coach so that the log can get approved

 

[thimble]

Weekend training recap:

Upper 1:

Bench Press:

Set 1 - 167.5 x 4 (first rep comp pause)
Set 2 - 150 x 6 (first rep comp pause)

Single arm d-handle lat pulldown/D-handle cable lateral raise superset -

Set 1 - 70 x 7/11.25 x 10
Set 2 - 60 x 10/11.25 x 9
Set 3 - 60 x 8/11.25 x 8

Kneeling single arm row/dumbbell curls superset

Set 1 - 42.5 x 8/20 x 10
Set 2 - 42.5 x 8/20 x 10
Set 3 - 42.5 x 8/ 20 x 10

No cardio or dips that session due to being strapped for time. Slowly increasing the weight of those single arm rows week to week because my priority is execution as I use it for spinal rotation as well as a lat builder.

Lower 2:

Rack pulls:

2 sets @ 182.5 x 8

Single leg press:

Set 1 - 130 x 10
Set 2 - 160 x 10

Glute-ham raise:

Set 1 - Bodyweight x 6
Set 2 - Bodyweight x 5

Bulgarian split squats:

2 sets @ 70 x 10

Seated calf raise:

3 sets @ 60 x 10

Cardio - 15 minutes, 120-130bpm

Emphasis on execution and range through this session. Prior to this day I had been throwing around much more weight on these exercises however missing out on a lot of good range. Single leg press being one of those. Each set got progressively harder and the last reps slowed down more and more each set.

Bodyweight - 115
PEDs - 250mg Test E
Nutrition - 250P, 520C, 75F
Water - 3-4.5L daily
Sleep - 6hrs average

 

[Norvex]

Very keen to see where we can get you to brother, crazy numbers, imagine when the body's back to 100%.
Thanks @abolone for introducing us to @thimble going to be great to work with
Let's go

 

[thimble]

Hey guys, here's a training recap from the week just passed.

Hit up @Norvex for a wide selection of quality oils you may need!

Average bodyweight - 113.8kg
PEDs - 250mg Test E
Nutrition - 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber
Water - 3-4.5l daily
Sleep - 6.5hrs average
Steps - 5400 daily average


Tuesday - Upper 2

Dumbbell shoulder press:

Set 1 - 45kg x 10
Set 2 - 45kg x 8
Set 3 - 45kg x 9

These have been a very slow progression, once these get 10 across all sets I'll like bump up to 50's

Isolateral row/Chest fly superset:

Set 1 - 160kg x 8/110kg x 25
Set 2 - 160kg x 8/110kg x 15
Set 3 - 160kg x 8

Only 2 sets of chest here, more sets being put into other weaker areas. Weight for rows is still quite challenging but I think I can manage a bump in weight next week. Machine for chest is maxed out so just increasing reps week to week instead as a measure of progress

Tricep push down/Incline dumbbell curls:

Set 1 - 50kg x 10/20kg x 10
Set 2 - 50kg x 10/20kg x 10
Set 3 - 50kg x 5/20kg x 7

Both of these slowing down at the last set as I'd hoped. Still more room to squeeze out reps for these both before looking to increase weight


Thursday - Lower 1

Started this session a little bit later as I had some work to do at the gym before training. Removed adductors just to save on a little bit of time.

Safety squat bar:

Set 1 - 175kg x 8
Set 2 - 175kg x 8

Feeling like a normal functioning lifter again during and after these. My physio has given me clearance to begin slowly moving up weight on squats, keeping volume on a squat pattern fairly low all the while with 2 sets.

Single leg lying hamstring curl:

Set 1 - 23kg x 10
Set 2 - 23kg x 10
Set 3 - 23kg x 10

Surprised myself with hitting 10 on all sets. Feels like a lot of coordination issues between the two legs is starting to disappear as seen in squats prior to this as well. It doesn't seem like a lot of weight, but the machine is brutal compared to a hammer strength leg curl let's say so not a lot of weight is required

Leg extensions:

Set 1 - 147kg x 8
Set 2 - 154kg x 8

Going to be pushing weight on leg extensions along with Bulgarians as per request of my physio

Standing calf raises:

Set 1 - 105kg x 10
Set 2 - 125kg x 10
Set 3 - 125kg x 11

Last set to failure, I think I've found the ideal set up for standing calves which is using the SSB and holding onto the rack.

Both sessions capped off with 15mins cardio 120-130bpm

 

[abolone]

Hows the body going ?

 

[thimble]

Hows the body going ?

I honestly think it's begging for more at this point but a hard push will be saved until prep for December starts

 

[thimble]

Weekend training all wrapped up

Hit up @Norvex for a wide selection of quality oils you may need!

Bodyweight - 115kg as of today
PEDs - 250mg Test E
Nutrition - 250P, 520C, 75F, 25 fiber
Water - 3-4.5l daily
Sleep - 9 hours a night over the weekend
Steps - 5000 daily average
Fasted BG - 4.7mmol/L daily average
Resting BP - 127/68, 72bpm daily average

Saturday - Upper 1

Bench Press:

Set 1 - 170kg x 4 (first rep comp pause)
Set 2 - 155kg x 6 (first rep comp pause)

Much tidier compared to last week, I had a feeling that I had a little bit more room to squeeze out a few more kilos for a set of 4. Onto a top set of 3 next week

Single arm d handle pulldown:

Set 1 - 70kg x 6
Set 2 - 60kg x 10
Set 3 - 60kg x 7

Constant battle trying to progress this movement. There's definitely still more room to progress

Single arm cable row:

Set 1-3 - 45kg x 8

A little bump from last week, again just trying to make this as difficult as possible through a long ROM whilst getting spinal rotation in

D-handle cable lateral raise:

Set 1 - 11.25kg x 10
Set 2-3 - 12.5kg x 10

Felt really strong doing these so this called for a bump in weight after the first set. I should mention that these are executed very strict

Tricep dips:

Set 1 - 40kg added x 7
Set 2 - 40kg added x 6

Each set done within 1-2rir, not much else to add to this

Dumbbell curls:

Set 1-3 - 22.5kg x 10

Almost at the point where it'll be a battle to continue doing these strict throughout a whole set

Sunday - Lower 2

Deadlifts:

Set 1 - 182.5kg x 8
Set 2 - 220kg x 6

Very easy sets, just want to take a little bit more time to ease back into heavier weight. Second set was a modest bump in weight as I was feeling good and wanted to throw around a little bit more weight

Bulgarian split squats:

Set 1-3 - 100kg x 6

As per my physio's request, I'll be moving into heavier 6's on this movement in accordance with how rehab is going. These were loaded with dumbbells but I'll need more creative ways to load this in the weeks moving forward as the heaviest dumbbells are 57.5kg

Glute ham raise:

Set 1 - Bodyweight x 8
Set 2 - Bodyweight x 6

Another movement that is a constant battle to progress consistently, I will keep at it

Single leg press:

Set 1-2 - 180kg x 10

The execution felt better this week and weight is up. I think another bump up in weight whilst keeping the reps tidy is needed next week

Seated calf raise:

Set 1-2 - 70kg x 10
Set 3 - 70kg x 10

Without a doubt the exercise that has taken the longest to progress, I have always struggled with progressing calf raises to some capacity. I'm definitely happy with how these went in today's session however and will look to progress these again

Both sessions capped off with 15mins of cardio 120-130bpm

I think I'll include health markers, steps and bodyweight after my weekend log purely to log just the average for the week as I continue so there's no overlap with the log during the week. I'll also be including weekly check in photos on the weekend logs

 

[KRATOSG]

Great work mate keep it up

 

[abolone]

Set 1 - 182.5kg x 8
Set 2 - 220kg x 6

Very easy sets, just want to take a little bit more time to ease back into heavier weight. Second set was a modest bump in weight as I was feeling good and wanted to throw around a little bit more weight

So good to hear man!!!