The primo cycle I’m on was to get cut for vacation the. Lean out the rest of the cycle. I have put on some size overall but have been getting more vascular and defined. So far no joint problems.
I am going to look at locking in a new training program in a few weeks. I have been reading about meso cycles and mixing muscle groups up going heavier 3RER type training and then adding in enough volume to train.
Some days I can barely finish my workouts due to volume. I dropped all the excessive dumbbell work from my chest and am sticking to 8-12 sets of bar work. What I do like about the current style is that i will push 245 for 7-8 reps then drop 35-50lbs and push for 12-15 + reps, wait one minute then do that 3-4 more times before I move to the next exercise. The workouts overall are still enjoyable just more challenging. Earlier deca cycle from last year I was pushing heavier weights and lower reps,,gained more size but still lean gains. I’m preparing to do a Test/Eq cycle in the coming months. I do blood work Thursday and will post that once I have results, once I have the all clear from doc I’ll donate blood and kick off a much longer and sustained cycle.