My Beastrol/Helladrol Log is in here!

[ho_steppa]

hows the water weight? strength still going up?

PCT - Day 4: Chest, Delts, Calves

I'm not sure about water weight. My weight has stayed the same for the past few weeks, right around 198. Strength is still going up, considering the past 2 days I had a shitty diet. Last Thursday (last day of cycle) I benched 280 for 5x5. Today I did 285 for 5x5, with no help and it was actually quite easy! This is still only the 4th day off, and I wonder if there is still some traces of Beastdrol and Helladrol in my system that is giving me this continued extra strength.

I changed the timing a bit of the HCGenerate and Phytoserms. I took 2 HCGenerate with meal 1, and the remaining 3 with meal 5 (about 9 hours apart). And I took 2 Phytoserms 30 minutes preworout. I'm going to try taking 1 HCGenerate with every meal tomorrow and continue to take Phytoserms preworkout.

I also took 1 scoop of n2kts preworkout, It gave me a good kick start, I just hope I can fall asleep tonight!

On another note, a trusted buddy of mine (happens to be the manager of my gym and ex pro-bodybuilder - used to compete in various Asian circuits) has become very interested in my strength program and cycle. I pretty much mapped out my entire cycle, including PCT, for him. I told him the 2 websites (ntbm and mrsupps)I bought everything from and the prices. The availability of drugs and PCT products is very hard to get here, and he was telling me how many pros neglect PCT completely due to the inavailability of products. That and their lack of English pretty much shuts many doors for them.

I also told him step by step the methodology of the 5x5 I've been doing for Chest - 3 warmup sets (1x5, 1x3, 1x1) and then 5 working sets and the weight increase in increments (40 pounds - I have no idea why 40, I just started using 40 as the number to increase by and stuck with it) I told him about variations of 3x3 and how it works with squat and deadlift. He was blown away by the science of it and asked me if I would sell him my program! I loled and told him this is a variation of a famous powerlifting routine.

Flat Bench
135x8
165x5
205x3
245x1
*working sets*
285x5x5x5x5x5 - first set was the hardest, I didn't think I could finish the 5 sets, but they got easier! Set 3 was like cake, and set 4 and 5 were a bit harder, but I still managed with no spot. Lets see how 290 feels in a few days!

Front Dumbbell Raises
40x10
55x8
70x6x6x6x6

Side Dumbbell Raises
45x10
55x10x10x10

Rear Delt Machine

Standing Calf Raises

Machine Fly
1 set just to stretch out a bit

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - whey
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3260 calories
~345g protein
~295g carbs
~75g fat

*I'm going to reduce calories a bit, and see how my body responds. Again, I want to lose some of this extra size/weight and keep my strength!

 

[brownbrown]

PCT - Day 4: Chest, Delts, Calves

I wonder if there is still some traces of Beastdrol and Helladrol in my system that is giving me this continued extra strength.

i noticed the same thing on my run too.. guessing just like it take time to build up , it takes time to build down...

On another note, a trusted buddy of mine (happens to be the manager of my gym and ex pro-bodybuilder - used to compete in various Asian circuits) has become very interested in my strength program and cycle. I pretty much mapped out my entire cycle, including PCT, for him. I told him the 2 websites (ntbm and mrsupps)I bought everything from and the prices. The availability of drugs and PCT products is very hard to get here, and he was telling me how many pros neglect PCT completely due to the inavailability of products. That and their lack of English pretty much shuts many doors for them.

I also told him step by step the methodology of the 5x5 I've been doing for Chest - 3 warmup sets (1x5, 1x3, 1x1) and then 5 working sets and the weight increase in increments (40 pounds - I have no idea why 40, I just started using 40 as the number to increase by and stuck with it) I told him about variations of 3x3 and how it works with squat and deadlift. He was blown away by the science of it and asked me if I would sell him my program! I loled and told him this is a variation of a famous powerlifting routine.

Good looking out man.

 

[ho_steppa]

I want to take advantage of the sales going on at ntbm and mrsupps. I'm thinking about a good cutting cycle down the road after PCT. I've heard great things about Forged Burner. Too bad Katanadrol is out of stock... Hmm..can I take forged burner during PCT to help with extra energy?

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT - Day 5: Back

So I guess these Barbell Rows I've been doing for the past few weeks with my back parallel to the floor are called Pendlay Rows and when your back is at a 45 degree angle, those or called Yates Rows. Anyways, was at the gym today and decided to them on a deficit, and I just searched youtube and found 0 clips of Pendlay Rows being done on a deficit. Plenty of deadlift deficit videos..I wonder why no one does these on a deficit. I have short legs so doing them on a deficit helped me keep my back deeper down and more parallel.

Slightly switched up my routine a bit, too. But volume wise, I lifted a little more. Anyways my back routine for the past month has only consisted of these Pendlay Rows, Weighted Pullups, and Shrugs. Part of me is thinking to switch it up again to more of a bodybuilder routine.

Deficit Pendlay Rows
95x10
135x5
185x5
235x5
255x5
265x5x5x5x5 - still feeling plenty strong on these, up 10 pounds from last week

Weighted Pullups
Bodyweight x5
+35x5x5x5x5 - dropset - bodyweight x8

Shrugs
225x10
315x10
405x8x8x10 - dropset - 315x12 - dropset - 225x20

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~347g protein
~319g carbs
~82g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 6 - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

HORRIBLE day at the gym. Why did I do Chest again?! I should have rested since I'm not 'on' anymore. My chest wasn't sore or anything, but my upper back was a bit tight. 2 days ago I benched 285 for 5x5. Today I was overly ambitious and went for 295 - failed big time, motivation way down, I'm taking tomorrow off and eating junk! lol!

Flat Bench
135x8
175x5
215x3
255x1
*working sets*
295x5 - this was the only set I did on my own and it was tough!
295x3 - failed on the 4th rep, no spotter - couldn't get the bar up to the top notches
290x5 - 3 on my own, 2 with a good spot
290x5 - 2 on my own, 3 with a good spot
285x5 - 0 on my own - pffffffft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Smith Seated Military - BTN with back support
135x8
185x4x4x4 - dropset - 135x8

Seated BTN Dumbbell Extension
70x10
100x6x6x6

Cable Rope Pulldown
4 sets

Machine Fly
1 set just to stretch out

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - 2 Ham and Cheese sandwiches (questionable ham and questionable white bread!)/bar-b-q popchips eating now

at least,
~3400 calories
~347g protein
~319g carbs
~82g fat

definately much more carbs and fat from the white bread and chips

 

[brownbrown]

about to pm you now ho steppa.... got a few questions...

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 7 & 8 - Rest

Been resting and took the past 2 days off from the gym, stuck with my diet for the most part, had a few cheats consisting mainly of extra carbs I wouldn't normally have. My weight has stayed the same, right around 195-198, but I think I'm getting a little more chub around the stomach area so I gotta be careful and not let my carb cravings go overboard.

PCT Day 9 - Legs, Shoulders, Biceps

Felt good hitting the gym fully rested. I'm not gonna be doing more than 2 days in a row of heavy lifting anymore. Gotta work on sticking with my diet and eating clean even on rest days.

Squat
135x8x8
*working sets*
225x5
275x5
315x5
350x3x3
225x15

Standing Military Press
95x10
*working sets*
135x5
185x3
175x4x4
135x10

Dumbbell Curls - Alt arms
35x10
45x8
55x6x6x6

Standing Calf Raises

Light abs

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Pure Protein Bar/milk
5 - whey (pre workout)
6 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
7 - oats/chicken
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~350g protein
~323g carbs
~79g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 10 - Cardio and Abs

Biked to the gym and back home. At the gym did abs, only. Felt great, and my abs are still feeling sore right now (the following day) I haven't felt this sore in my abs in years, I definitely need to start incorporating an ab only day into my routine.

Decline Situps
4 sets x 20

Cable rope Crunches
4 sets x 20

Laying Leg Raises
4 sets x 20

Planks

Diet started off decent, ended up being horrible

1 - whey (pre workout)
2 - whey (post workout)
3 - egg whites/marinated pork in spicy sauce/rice/veggies (post workout)
4 - oats/chicken
5 - syntha & oats shake/veggies/tomato & yogurt smoothie
6 - top sirloin/instant black noodles/deli sandwich/veggie pizza foccacia

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 11 - Chest, Delts

The extra strength from Beastdrol and Helladrol is definitely gone, I don't think I will be able to increase on bench as easily anymore without increasing my calories, which I do not want to do - don't want to get any bigger or gain anymore weight. The big question now is How do I lose 20 pounds and keep my strength???

I reached my cycle goal (benching 3 plates), it's time to take a step back and recomp. I'm gonna switch up the routine, 3-4 exercises each body group, 8-12 rep range, incorporate more supersets and dropsets. No more 5x5! Couldn't even do 5x5 today!

Bench
135x12
170x5
210x3
250x1
*working sets*
290x3x3 - no spot, but I was struggling!
290x3 - help on last rep
225x12

Machine Fly
4 sets

Front Dumbbell Raises
40x10
55x8
70x4x4x4 - too much uncontrolled swinging

Side Dumbbell Raises
45x10x10x10x10

Read Delt Machine
4 sets

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - syntha & oats shake
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3400 calories
~340g protein
~320g carbs
~80g fat

 

[ho_steppa]

PCT Day 12 - Back & Biceps

My buddy at the gym showed me a new technique for lat pulldowns to really target the lats for that 'wide' look. Instead of having a wider grip and leaning back while doing the exercise, use a bit narrower grip, don't arch the back, and bring the elbows almost inward and forward when pulling down. Won't be able to bring the bar all the way down to the chest, but it seems to have really hit those lats.

Made a bag of Raspberry Chocolate Protein Bars last night. Used natty almond butter and organic acacia honey this time and the bars came out much tastier. I added too much water tho so they are a bit too soft, gotta keep them in the freezer.

The downside to these bars is it's hard to fit them into my macros cause of all the fat. I'm trying to stick to 40/40/20 and the ratios end up being 39/37/24. Not too big of a difference, but it's still kinda annoying. It shouldn't really matter since my diet ends up being shitty at least 2 days a week anyways!

Also, I weigh the bars out, divide by 12 and it equals about 73 grams per bar. Seems tiny to be almost 400 calories, even though the bars are quite dense.

Lat Pulldown
130x10
160x10
190x10x10x10x10

Reverse Narrow Grip Lat Pulldown
190x10
220x8
190x10x10x10

Dumbbell Row - alt arms
80x10
100x10x10x10

Barbell Curl
45x10
95x8
105x6x6x6

Dumbbell Hammer Curls - alt arms
40x10
45x8x8x8

Standing Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
100x10
130x10x10x10
100x10

*Time: a little less than 1 hour; Average HR: 128

Diet

1 - oats/egg whites/Orange juice
2 - turkey burger/whole grain bread
3 - oats/chicken
4 - Better Protein Bar
5 - oats/chicken
6 - whey (pre workout)
7 - Gainer shake - Real Gains/whey/banana/strawberries (Post workout)
8 - top sirloin/whole grain bread

~3500 calories
~340g protein
~324g carbs
~93g fat