Mav gets massive with Sten-zine + Trestobol

[bcazo]

Your chest must have been on fire with those high reps!! Ouch

 

[tyga tyga]

I like the sets of incline work. I do more incline than flat and sometimes decline combined! You'll break that bench pr soon mav

 

[MavGoose]

Your chest must have been on fire with those high reps!! Ouch

Oh yeah, feelin the burn! It's def amplified on this stuff!

 

[MavGoose]

I like the sets of incline work. I do more incline than flat and sometimes decline combined! You'll break that bench pr soon mav

Thanks man, yeah I'm with ya definitely gotta focus on that upper chest! I'm hopin so, with the way my strength has been increasing I'm pretty confident.

 

[chainsaw]

Hey Mav! any gyno symptoms? Also is it just me or do you feel the pump on the Formasurge is not accurate? I doing 2 pumps in morning and 2 pumps at night.

 

[MavGoose]

Hey Mav! any gyno symptoms? Also is it just me or do you feel the pump on the Formasurge is not accurate? I doing 2 pumps in morning and 2 pumps at night.

No gyno symptoms at all! What do you mean as far as accurate? I'm just doing 3 after my shower before bed.

 

[MavGoose]

Day 20
Time for some back action:

BB Bent Over Row
215x7
215x6
215x6
215x6
215x6

Lat Pulldown
205x10
205x8
205x8
205x7
205x7/ 120x4

Bent Over Cable Mid Row + Behind the Neck Pulldown
All plates x 19 + 120x8
"x13 + 120x7
"x12 + 120x6
"x11 + 120x6
"x9/ 3 + 120x5/2

Strength is continually increasing. Finished up with some ab work since I've been slacking on that. 3 sets straight planks and planks on each side.

Cycle Notes: So this past week I've been feeling really nauseous. I'm usually always hungry, regardless of current diet, so the fact that the nausea has killed my appetite is really noticeable to me. Regardless, I've been hitting my macros even when I have to force feed to keep the gains steady... Also this week I have noticed some bad lethargy. I just don't feel the urge to do much other than nap or sit on my @$$. It's been harder to get up and go to the gym, but once I'm in there and get going it's usually all good... Not sure of the exact cause of all this, but I remember from Tyga's log he had some similar problems. I started double dosing my cycle assist last evening so we'll see if that helps at all.

 

[bcazo]

Your numbers are crazy!! What color is you piss?

 

[thehogsters]

Your sides sound just like mine. Msten is rough on the liver. Get some tudca.

 

[MavGoose]

Your numbers are crazy!! What color is you piss?

Thanks man! And crystal, which is what throws me off.

 

[MavGoose]

Your sides sound just like mine. Msten is rough on the liver. Get some tudca.[/QUOTYeah, I've been using tudca... maybe just not enough. I'll have to get some more and up it I guess if the double dose of cycle assist doesn't do the trick.

 

[ChefJoey]

M-sten gave me heavy lethargy. Put me on my ass hard and pretty much ruined my cycle. Saying that, I was running it solo (last time I do that!) so your Trest should give you enough juice to push through it.

Best of luck!

 

[bcazo]

Thanks man! And crystal, which is what throws me off.

Ok up the tudca and try to increase your water intake.. Water is key for me if I don't drink a ton of water these things happen.. Also u could try Alcar it helps a lot with lethargy

 

[kwantz]

How much tudca per day would you guys recommend while using 4 caps of sten zine?

 

[tyga tyga]

I upped my cycle support and added a gram of N-acetyl cysteine. That's odd you have lethargy since your on trest.. May need to bump the dose. When I was using derma (only at two pumps a day) I had no lethargy.

Never hurt to nap lol

 

[bcazo]

I upped my cycle support and added a gram of N-acetyl cysteine. That's odd you have lethargy since your on trest.. May need to bump the dose. When I was using derma (only at two pumps a day) I had no lethargy.

Never hurt to nap lol

I wish I could take naps!! Lol

 

[MavGoose]

M-sten gave me heavy lethargy. Put me on my ass hard and pretty much ruined my cycle. Saying that, I was running it solo (last time I do that!) so your Trest should give you enough juice to push through it.Best of luck!

Yeah I'll never run a compound that causes lethargy solo, that must've sucked! Yeah I was thinking the same thing, I've been fine until this week though, so we'll see. Thanks Joey!

 

[MavGoose]

Ok up the tudca and try to increase your water intake.. Water is key for me if I don't drink a ton of water these things happen.. Also u could try Alcar it helps a lot with lethargy

Okay man I'll pound the H2O even further. I don't have more tudca I'll have to get more which is why I've just doubled up my cycle assist.

 

[MavGoose]

I upped my cycle support and added a gram of N-acetyl cysteine. That's odd you have lethargy since your on trest.. May need to bump the dose. When I was using derma (only at two pumps a day) I had no lethargy.

Never hurt to nap lol

Okay man, and yes I find it very odd and like I was telling Joey these effects didn't come into play until this week.. I don't mind a nap here and there, just don't wanna still feel like napping when I wake up lol.

 

[MavGoose]

Day 21
So it's the end of week 3! As you guys know, I've been faced with a little adversity as of late. I got a great night's sleep last night and am feeling pretty good today, however. Maybe the double dose of cycle assist will suffice! My fingers are crossed and I'll keep you guys updated! Gonna be out of town this weekend so Sat and Sun will be off days for some much needed rest. Just hoping to not feel like ish the whole time I'm gone.

Also have some body updates:
Weight: 205lbs (+20)
Shoulders: 49" (+3.5)
Chest: 42" (+2.5)
Arms: 14" (+.5)
Waist: 33.75" (+2)
Thighs: 24.5" (+1)

There you have it, About to go hit shoulders+arms. I'll post the numbers from that when I have time this afternoon or evening!

 

[BlumpkinKing]

Boom

 

[tyga tyga]

20lbs in three weeks? Great work!

Everyone needs off time, enjoy it mav. Monday when it's gym time, get bizzy!

 

[edje007]

20lbs in three weeks? Great work!

Everyone needs off time, enjoy it mav. Monday when it's gym time, get bizzy!

20lbs is amazing.......good training, diet....and some very nice something something by ironflex

Good job bro.

 

[bcazo]

Mavi those gains are ridiculous!! Unbelievable job and I bet that R&R will make u feel great.. I always tend to over train on cycle and start paying for it in the end.. Remember you grow when u rest.. Enjoy the weekend

 

[ChefJoey]

Day 21
So it's the end of week 3! As you guys know, I've been faced with a little adversity as of late. I got a great night's sleep last night and am feeling pretty good today, however. Maybe the double dose of cycle assist will suffice! My fingers are crossed and I'll keep you guys updated! Gonna be out of town this weekend so Sat and Sun will be off days for some much needed rest. Just hoping to not feel like ish the whole time I'm gone.

Also have some body updates:
Weight: 205lbs (+20)
Shoulders: 49" (+3.5)
Chest: 42" (+2.5)
Arms: 14" (+.5)
Waist: 33.75" (+2)
Thighs: 24.5" (+1)

There you have it, About to go hit shoulders+arms. I'll post the numbers from that when I have time this afternoon or evening!

Lord oh lord, 20# in 3 weeks!?

I think Mav's gettin the hang of this lol

 

[MavGoose]

20lbs in three weeks? Great work!

Everyone needs off time, enjoy it mav. Monday when it's gym time, get bizzy!

Thanks brutha! I definitely will! Can't wait to get back already, Monday is legs!

 

[MavGoose]

20lbs is amazing.......good training, diet....and some very nice something something by ironflex

Good job bro.

Thanks man!! Yes they certainly have great products!

 

[MavGoose]

Mavi those gains are ridiculous!! Unbelievable job and I bet that R&R will make u feel great.. I always tend to over train on cycle and start paying for it in the end.. Remember you grow when u rest.. Enjoy the weekend

Thanks my man! Yeah wanting to hit the gym as much as possible on cycle, sometimes hard to find that balance. Some rest will do me well! Thanks you too!

 

[MavGoose]

Lord oh lord, 20# in 3 weeks!?

I think Mav's gettin the hang of this lol

Haha thanks man, I might just be!! Gains are redic

 

[MavGoose]

Sun's out guns out!

Standing BB Press + DB Curl
115x7 + 40x10
115x5 + 40x8
115x5/65x7 + 40x6/25x4

Seated DB Overhead Press + BB Curl
50x10 + 75x7
50x9 + 75x5
50x8/30x4 + 75x5 +45x3

One-Arm Upright Row + Preacher Curl
30x20 + 75x9
35x13 + 75x6
35x11/5 + 75x5/2

DB Lat Raise + Close Grip Bench Press + Zottman Curl
20x14 + 145x15 + 25x6
20x13 + 145x9 + 20x8
20x11 + 145x7 + 20x6

Rev Grip Pressdown + Rev Grip Curl
20 platesx15 + 45x10
20x13 + 45x10
20x12/4 + 45x9/3

Tricep Pressdown + Fingertip Curl + BB Wrist Curl
28 platesx8 + 45x50 + 45x10
28x7 + 45x40 + 45x5
28x6 + 45x30 + 45x5

Well I must say I am feeling a TON better today! Today was prlly the first day this week I actually felt GOOD while in the weight room. It was really nice. Appetite is back so no problem eating up. It'll be nice to actually enjoy my weekend... Heading to the Big House tomorrow!

 

[bcazo]

Glad your feeling better!! I had to flick my screen 2 times to read that workout.. I knew u felt good just by seeing these lifts..

 

[IronFlex]

Wow. You are gonna feel that later.

 

[MavGoose]

Glad your feeling better!! I had to flick my screen 2 times to read that workout.. I knew u felt good just by seeing these lifts..

Appreciate it man! hahaha oh geez, yes it was nice to just go in there and have fun and bring the intensity rather than having to psych myself up a ton just to get in there.

 

[MavGoose]

Wow. You are gonna feel that later.

Oh yes... luckily I'll have 2 days to recover!

 

[ChefJoey]

Sun's out guns out!

Standing BB Press + DB Curl
115x7 + 40x10
115x5 + 40x8
115x5/65x7 + 40x6/25x4

Seated DB Overhead Press + BB Curl
50x10 + 75x7
50x9 + 75x5
50x8/30x4 + 75x5 +45x3

One-Arm Upright Row + Preacher Curl
30x20 + 75x9
35x13 + 75x6
35x11/5 + 75x5/2

DB Lat Raise + Close Grip Bench Press + Zottman Curl
20x14 + 145x15 + 25x6
20x13 + 145x9 + 20x8
20x11 + 145x7 + 20x6

Rev Grip Pressdown + Rev Grip Curl
20 platesx15 + 45x10
20x13 + 45x10
20x12/4 + 45x9/3

Tricep Pressdown + Fingertip Curl + BB Wrist Curl
28 platesx8 + 45x50 + 45x10
28x7 + 45x40 + 45x5
28x6 + 45x30 + 45x5

Well I must say I am feeling a TON better today! Today was prlly the first day this week I actually felt GOOD while in the weight room. It was really nice. Appetite is back so no problem eating up. It'll be nice to actually enjoy my weekend... Heading to the Big House tomorrow!

Wow Mav, turn the volume up why don't cha?

 

[MavGoose]

Wow Mav, turn the volume up why don't cha?

Haha, Gotta love the pumps with high volume!

 

[MavGoose]

Day 24
Had a good time this weekend. Got to see both the Wolverines and Tigers pull off victories live. All of the sides I was experiencing towards the middle of last week were gone, so that was nice. Multiple members of my family (whom I hadn't seen since the beginning of my cycle) made comments about how I'd "gotten thicker" and "put on weight" lol.. Anyways, can't believe it's week 4 already. Feeling refreshed from the off days as I hit the gym today. Hit legs today and decided to try to get decent volume in there.

BB Squat
305x8
305x7
305x5
305x2

Decline Leg Press
270x17
270x14
270x12
270x12

Ham Strength Lateral Hack Squat
180x9
180x9
180x8
180x7/3

Donkey Calve Raise
45x16
45x15
45x15
45x14

Calve Press Double Dropset
3 sets 190/130/70

The days off definitely paid off, although I'm doing the typical post-leg day strut, I'm feeling pretty good mentally... In other news I picked up a battle wound today. Burned my arm pulling out a batch of chicken breast out of the oven today, have a sizable scar actually, lol gotta love dumb### moments.

 

[bcazo]

Day 24
Had a good time this weekend. Got to see both the Wolverines and Tigers pull off victories live. All of the sides I was experiencing towards the middle of last week were gone, so that was nice. Multiple members of my family (whom I hadn't seen since the beginning of my cycle) made comments about how I'd "gotten thicker" and "put on weight" lol.. Anyways, can't believe it's week 4 already. Feeling refreshed from the off days as I hit the gym today. Hit legs today and decided to try to get decent volume in there.

BB Squat
305x8
305x7
305x5
305x2

Decline Leg Press
270x17
270x14
270x12
270x12

Ham Strength Lateral Hack Squat
180x9
180x9
180x8
180x7/3

Donkey Calve Raise
45x16
45x15
45x15
45x14

Calve Press Double Dropset
3 sets 190/130/70

The days off definitely paid off, although I'm doing the typical post-leg day strut, I'm feeling pretty good mentally... In other news I picked up a battle wound today. Burned my arm pulling out a batch of chicken breast out of the oven today, have a sizable scar actually, lol gotta love dumb### moments.

I knew that time off would do you well. Great lifts all around some good numbers too. Oh and I have my fair share of oven bites from my days of making pizzas

 

[tyga tyga]

That off time did you well! Rest and just taking time to have "fun/you time" always does good. Strong squats and leg press my man!

Also, you ever burnt your forearm on a counter top 1 person foreman? Lol

 

[MavGoose]

I knew that time off would do you well. Great lifts all around some good numbers too. Oh and I have my fair share of oven bites from my days of making pizzas

That off time did you well! Rest and just taking time to have "fun/you time" always does good. Strong squats and leg press my man!

Also, you ever burnt your forearm on a counter top 1 person foreman? Lol

Thanks guys! Rest def paid off, I love lifting and living this lifestyle more than anything, but gotta have a good balance since it's a marathon not a sprint and keep other things in your life... Where did you make pizzas at Caz? And Tyga no, i have a georgy but never burnt myself on it! Although today I did notice a small burn on my fingertip from my microwave oven lol. I'm just a wreck.

 

[tyga tyga]

Yea well I burnt my fore arm on my gorge making turkey sausage lol don't know how I did it but holy hell did it hurt

 

[MavGoose]

Day 25
Been wanting to do this for a little now, finally feeling up to it. Chest/ Back Supersets today!

DB Bench Press + Rack Pull
85x10 + 225x8
85x9 + 225x7
85x8 + 225x6
85x7 + 225x6

Incline DB Bench + Straight Bar Pulldown
75x12 + 200x8
75x10 + 200x7
75x9 + 200x7
75x8 + 200x7

Decline Ham Strength Press + Cable Mid Row
140x8 + 180x12
140x8 + 180x10
140x7 + 180x9
140x6 + 180x7

Incline DB Flye +Straight-Arm Pulldown
25x11 + 70x8
25x11 + 70x7
25x10 + 70x6

Definitely a good one. More than likely a PR on DB Press, gonna have to try out the 90's next time... As a side note, last night I decided to roll out before bed. Made a noticeable difference today with a lot less DOMS from leg day yesterday. I've heard good things about foam rolling and have been wanting to make a habit of it but have never gotten around to it. Rolled out again after my lift today also.

 

[MavGoose]

Yea well I burnt my fore arm on my gorge making turkey sausage lol don't know how I did it but holy hell did it hurt

OUCH!

 

[bcazo]

Thanks guys! Rest def paid off, I love lifting and living this lifestyle more than anything, but gotta have a good balance since it's a marathon not a sprint and keep other things in your life... Where did you make pizzas at Caz? And Tyga no, i have a georgy but never burnt myself on it! Although today I did notice a small burn on my fingertip from my microwave oven lol. I'm just a wreck.

I used to work at a pizza place in NJ at night while I was in school back in the day. Most fun job ever!!

 

[MavGoose]

I used to work at a pizza place in NJ at night while I was in school back in the day. Most fun job ever!!

Sounds like it, gettin those tips! Haha

 

[bcazo]

Day 25
Been wanting to do this for a little now, finally feeling up to it. Chest/ Back Supersets today!

DB Bench Press + Rack Pull
85x10 + 225x8
85x9 + 225x7
85x8 + 225x6
85x7 + 225x6

Incline DB Bench + Straight Bar Pulldown
75x12 + 200x8
75x10 + 200x7
75x9 + 200x7
75x8 + 200x7

Decline Ham Strength Press + Cable Mid Row
140x8 + 180x12
140x8 + 180x10
140x7 + 180x9
140x6 + 180x7

Incline DB Flye +Straight-Arm Pulldown
25x11 + 70x8
25x11 + 70x7
25x10 + 70x6

Definitely a good one. More than likely a PR on DB Press, gonna have to try out the 90's next time... As a side note, last night I decided to roll out before bed. Made a noticeable difference today with a lot less DOMS from leg day yesterday. I've heard good things about foam rolling and have been wanting to make a habit of it but have never gotten around to it. Rolled out again after my lift today also.

These workouts are crazy!! Where did you get it from?

 

[chainsaw]

No gyno symptoms at all! What do you mean as far as accurate? I'm just doing 3 after my shower before bed.

the accuracy of the pump? I do 2 pumps at a time and each pump looks like a different size, just want to make sure I am getting an accurate dose.

 

[MavGoose]

These workouts are crazy!! Where did you get it from?

I've used chest/back supersets since my early days of training, and throw them in every now and then. Got the inspiration from Arnold actually, since alot of the things I found online had his programs set up that way.

 

[MavGoose]

the accuracy of the pump? I do 2 pumps at a time and each pump looks like a different size, just want to make sure I am getting an accurate dose.

I just press down on the head all the way down each time. I wouldn't over think it man I'm sure you're good. That's just my .02 if anyone else has any input...

 

[MavGoose]

Day 27
Yesterday was shoulders+arms, didn't have time to get on and log. It was pretty similar format to the last time i did them to give you guys an idea. Today went in for legs, but the strength just wasn't there. Realized I needed a little more recovery time... so just hit up some HIIT cardio and abs.