6 week h drol cycle log (1st cycle)
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mattrag
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If he's is relatively new to squatting, first cycle of Hdrol... it'll happen lol.
I went from 225x1 to 395x2.... Hdrol is magic for lifts. 50/50/75/75/100/100 I was a beast in the gym... Too bad I cut in PCT and lost almost everything...
bigdavid
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Damn that is ridiculous strength gains wtf lol. I shall deff learn from this and eat heavy in pct lol that would suck losing all that strength
mattrag
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Yup it was CRAZY. Most of my friends say Hdrol is the best for overall. I think because we can run it longer it is better. Most of my friends sitll have most of their strength gains.. I though.. have lost it after too much cutting... lol. Keep the food up! And don't cut unless you have GOOD reason!
bigdavid
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I have basically been bulking my whole life and dont see myself cutting anytime soon. My body fat isnt ripped 6 pack level but it isnt high either I want to keep gaining prob until at least 230 before I cut...cutting doesnt sound very fun tho lol
mattrag
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man.. Im no where near a 4 pack... lol. Dieting is REALLY hard for me. Down to like 1600 cals a day and still weight barely goes below 190... Sad really.
Back to Hdrol. I think you'll do really well in PCT as long as you keep eating the same or a bit MORE, just keep it clean. Whole real foods, nothing processed.
Eating is hormonal
hardgain3r
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By my SN you can tell bulking is a problem so I'm eating clean and BS from fast food spots...lol a #12 from McDonalds once or twice a wk
bigdavid
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Nice man was just curious, that's some crazy strength! Keep hitting the gym hard, i'll b watching!
Thanks man my squatting has been on the rise for the past few months it is all about consistency for me I have never been able to keep hitting legs hard each week because I used to hate working out legs (as a lot of people do lol) but now I really do enjoy squatting!
man.. Im no where near a 4 pack... lol. Dieting is REALLY hard for me. Down to like 1600 cals a day and still weight barely goes below 190... Sad really.
Back to Hdrol. I think you'll do really well in PCT as long as you keep eating the same or a bit MORE, just keep it clean. Whole real foods, nothing processed.
Damn I know a few people who have to eat under 2000 cals to lose weight that sounds very difficult to manage. Eating is always my limiting factor it is hard for me to eat enough to keep gaining but I guess that is better than the alternative of having to starve myself to lose weight.
Good to have you man, deff keep me informed on your upcoming cycle
Haha gotta love fast food.. sometimes though after I eat it on occasion I just feel ****ty and say I wont eat it again.. but you always go back on occasion
bigdavid
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Day 31 (75 mg)
Chest
BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 5 (I stopped it at 5)
BB incline bench
135 x 8
185 x 8, 8
I stopped this workout short because I was having pretty bad pains in my biceps and forearms every time I would bring the weight down. I attribute this to doing too much arm work and will deff be reducing that. My philosophy was that I could do arms when i wanted as long as it did not impact on the progress of my major compound lifts.. but as of right now it looks like it is affecting my lifts so I am going to cut back on my bicep workouts and put only a few sets after my chest workout on chest day from now on.
Day 32 (75 mg, weight: 212) - Rest day
So far I am up 9 lbs since I started my cycle but I had been bulking for a few weeks before my cycle and I was only around 200 then. On October 5th I got a bodyfat test with calipers at my gym where I also was weighed on a very sensitive scale. The calipers said 9% bodyfat and my weight at that time was 198 lbs.
I am going to get another body fat test from the same trainer to make sure the measurements are done the same way and also use their scale for an accurate weight that will be done at the same time of day as the October 5th weigh in. Based on their scale if my scale is about the same accuracy I have gained 14 lbs since October 5th. That would mean 14 lbs in 6.5 weeks which is great. I have 1.5 weeks of my cycle so I will see where I am then and will make a final review of the past 8 weeks, the first two weeks not being on h-drol.
Day 33 is also a rest day so I will update with my workout on monday on Day 34.
Chest
BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 5 (I stopped it at 5)
BB incline bench
135 x 8
185 x 8, 8
I stopped this workout short because I was having pretty bad pains in my biceps and forearms every time I would bring the weight down. I attribute this to doing too much arm work and will deff be reducing that. My philosophy was that I could do arms when i wanted as long as it did not impact on the progress of my major compound lifts.. but as of right now it looks like it is affecting my lifts so I am going to cut back on my bicep workouts and put only a few sets after my chest workout on chest day from now on.
Day 32 (75 mg, weight: 212) - Rest day
So far I am up 9 lbs since I started my cycle but I had been bulking for a few weeks before my cycle and I was only around 200 then. On October 5th I got a bodyfat test with calipers at my gym where I also was weighed on a very sensitive scale. The calipers said 9% bodyfat and my weight at that time was 198 lbs.
I am going to get another body fat test from the same trainer to make sure the measurements are done the same way and also use their scale for an accurate weight that will be done at the same time of day as the October 5th weigh in. Based on their scale if my scale is about the same accuracy I have gained 14 lbs since October 5th. That would mean 14 lbs in 6.5 weeks which is great. I have 1.5 weeks of my cycle so I will see where I am then and will make a final review of the past 8 weeks, the first two weeks not being on h-drol.
Day 33 is also a rest day so I will update with my workout on monday on Day 34.
bigdavid
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Day 34 - decided to rest again had a bad headache all day.
Day 35 (75 mg, weight: 213)
Back workout
Decided to change the structure and start doing deadlifts again but didnt go too heavy since I am just starting them again.
Deadlifts
135 x 6
185 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
DB rows
40s x 10
70s x 5
100s x 8 (PR)
110s x 7, 7 (PR)
Pullups
bw x 8, 8, 8
BB shrugs
135 x 10
225 x 10
275 x 10, 10, 10 (hookgrip with one grip reset in the middle of each set)
Calves
4 sets sitting calve raises
4 sets standing calve raises
Felt good overall my weight is still increasing and I just came back for Thanksgiving break from school and my parents were like WTF are you taking. They saw me a month ago..I guess the h-drol is working lol
Day 35 (75 mg, weight: 213)
Back workout
Decided to change the structure and start doing deadlifts again but didnt go too heavy since I am just starting them again.
Deadlifts
135 x 6
185 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
DB rows
40s x 10
70s x 5
100s x 8 (PR)
110s x 7, 7 (PR)
Pullups
bw x 8, 8, 8
BB shrugs
135 x 10
225 x 10
275 x 10, 10, 10 (hookgrip with one grip reset in the middle of each set)
Calves
4 sets sitting calve raises
4 sets standing calve raises
Felt good overall my weight is still increasing and I just came back for Thanksgiving break from school and my parents were like WTF are you taking. They saw me a month ago..I guess the h-drol is working lol
FL3X MAGNUM
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bigdavid
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My mom is hardcore grilling me lol
I am just about to end week 5, week 6 (the last week) starts on wednesday. So far I have gained >10 lbs I am going to have an official weigh in at the end of my cycle and give a final summation then. As far as sides mostly lethargy, I took dhea for a week but then stopped it and just dealt with the lethargy with caffeine. Back pumps havent rele been a problem as my protein has a lot of l-taurine in it. Besides the lethargy maybe some sleep issues but my sleep has never really been that great. Overall though this has been a pretty side-free cycle :thumbsup:
AaronJP1
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Yeah when I picked my halotest-25 I went with that because a buddy at work suggested it. Most people on the forums says it too expensive. I will try p-mag next time around. I just wonder if p-mag is of same quality as halotest-25, which I wonder what's drives up the cost of halo over p-mag??
They say the hdrol gives more lean gains/better during a recomp or cut (same I've heard about epi 2). I also heard hdrol takes a lot longer to kick and gains come in week 5-6 p-mag is more like week 3-4, and that hdrol had more sides than p-mag....
They say the hdrol gives more lean gains/better during a recomp or cut (same I've heard about epi 2). I also heard hdrol takes a lot longer to kick and gains come in week 5-6 p-mag is more like week 3-4, and that hdrol had more sides than p-mag....
bigdavid
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As far as the halotest being more expensive ive read that it has some sort of delivery complex that helps absorption? I am not sure but that is what I have read in forums. I believe halotest is basically the same as p-mag but also might be hard to find p-mag since CEL is no longer producing the product. As far as the gains I started noticing good gains during week 3 so I do not think you have to wait till week 5 with h drol. The main difference I have heard between h-drol vs p-mag is p-mag is slightly wetter and better for size where h-drol seems to be better for strength and is a little more dry. Both should do great as a first time PH (this cycle is my first cycle as well). I will probably run p-mag in the future if I can find it being sold somewhere. And as far as the sides I do not believe there is any difference I really didn't notice any significant sides and from other logs I've read most people are perfectly fine with halodrol clones.
bigdavid
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Day 36 (75 mg, weight 213)
Shoulders and tris
BB shoulder press
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 6
205 x 5 (PR)
205 x 3 (good amount of help on last rep)
Sitting hammer forward DB raises
40s x 10
40s x 10
Sitting DB side raises
20s x 12
20s x 11
Reverse machine flies
4 sets 10 reps each to failure
Close grip bench press
135 x 10, 10, 10, 10 (focused on going slow bringing the weight to my chest and then exploding up to help with lockout power)
V bar tricep pushdown
100 x 10
150 x 8
190 x 8
190 x 8
190 x 8
Day 37 (75 mg)
Rest day since its Thanksgiving..getting my turkey coma on
Shoulders and tris
BB shoulder press
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 6
205 x 5 (PR)
205 x 3 (good amount of help on last rep)
Sitting hammer forward DB raises
40s x 10
40s x 10
Sitting DB side raises
20s x 12
20s x 11
Reverse machine flies
4 sets 10 reps each to failure
Close grip bench press
135 x 10, 10, 10, 10 (focused on going slow bringing the weight to my chest and then exploding up to help with lockout power)
V bar tricep pushdown
100 x 10
150 x 8
190 x 8
190 x 8
190 x 8
Day 37 (75 mg)
Rest day since its Thanksgiving..getting my turkey coma on
bigdavid
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I started 75 week 2 and I only hit one muscle a week. I have never tried twice a week my recovery isnt as good as some people. My split has looked something like:
M: back and calves
T: shoulders and triceps
W: rest
TH: Upper legs and calves
F: Chest and biceps
SAT: Rest
SUN: Rest
Usually each workout is about 1.5 hrs sometimes make biceps and abs on wednesday instead of after chest on friday.
bigdavid
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Day 38 (75 mg, at home so I am going to wait till I get back to school on Tuesday for my final weigh in)
Legs
Squats
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 2
315 x 8
335 x 8 (PR)
275 x 8
Leg press
4 plates x 8
8 plates x 8
12 plates x 8, 6
Leg curls (one leg at a time)
90 lbs x 12
140 lbs x 10, 10, 10
Back extensions
bw x 12, 15, 15
Felt nauseous since I wasn't able to wait very long after I ate breakfast before my workout. I am looking forward to getting on pct I am feeling more lethargic lately and am glad that side effect will soon be gone.
Legs
Squats
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 2
315 x 8
335 x 8 (PR)
275 x 8
Leg press
4 plates x 8
8 plates x 8
12 plates x 8, 6
Leg curls (one leg at a time)
90 lbs x 12
140 lbs x 10, 10, 10
Back extensions
bw x 12, 15, 15
Felt nauseous since I wasn't able to wait very long after I ate breakfast before my workout. I am looking forward to getting on pct I am feeling more lethargic lately and am glad that side effect will soon be gone.
ElPolloLoco
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Cool info
FL3X MAGNUM
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ElPolloLoco said:
Which part did you find the coolest sir?
masonmarin18
Active member
^ lol
bigdavid
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mattrag
Legend
Are you ready to log some HGHpro, soon?
Hell yeah I am!
Congratz man! Looking forward to the log!
bigdavid
Well-known member
Day 39 (75 mg)
Rest day
Day 40 (75 mg)
Chest and biceps
BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 2
265 x 4 (I decided to stop here and try to max)
275 x 1
295 x 1?? (I was soooo close to getting this myself but my spotter helped me a little bit. I think I would have gotten it if I did not do my set of 265 x 4 because that took a lot out of me)
Incline BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 7
205 x 5
Decline BB bench
185 x 8, 10, 8
Cable flies
2 sets of 15 angled down
2 sets of 15 angled up
Hammer DB curls
30s x 10
50s x 10
60s x 10
60s x 8
Preacher curls
65 x 10
75 x 10, 10, 8
Very good pump during this workout. I have felt extremely vascular this week. I have veins in my arms popping out that I did not know were even there. Final weigh in will be in two days and I will get my body fat done some time later this week.
Rest day
Day 40 (75 mg)
Chest and biceps
BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 2
265 x 4 (I decided to stop here and try to max)
275 x 1
295 x 1?? (I was soooo close to getting this myself but my spotter helped me a little bit. I think I would have gotten it if I did not do my set of 265 x 4 because that took a lot out of me)
Incline BB bench
135 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 7
205 x 5
Decline BB bench
185 x 8, 10, 8
Cable flies
2 sets of 15 angled down
2 sets of 15 angled up
Hammer DB curls
30s x 10
50s x 10
60s x 10
60s x 8
Preacher curls
65 x 10
75 x 10, 10, 8
Very good pump during this workout. I have felt extremely vascular this week. I have veins in my arms popping out that I did not know were even there. Final weigh in will be in two days and I will get my body fat done some time later this week.
max2121984
New member
nice log, will follow from now, looks alot better than my e stane cycle that i did 2 months ago, wonder if this would have the same effects on me!!!
mattrag
Legend
Hdrol did a lot for me. Right now MrSupps has a sale I think. Hella-drol is Hdrol. The bottle is enough for a 6 weekers like this I think
Right now it's 30% off too!
bigdavid
Well-known member
It has been a great first cycle for me so far besides some minor sides which I will address in a final write up in a few days. It is a pretty anabolic compound with low androgenic sides so I would deff suggest giving it a try.
bigdavid
Well-known member
The most I had gotten previously was 255 a few months back. I hit 285 two weeks ago on bench as my last set so that is a definite increase of 30 lbs. I might have been able to get 295 if I was more fresh so I increased my max a good 30 - 40 lbs very happy with that lol
mattrag
Legend
Wow, that is pretty damn good. But your previous set of 4 was probably already too taxing lol. Next week 305 at the top set ! Break into the 300s! (Although I don't know how smart that is seeing you are going to be in PCT the week following lol)
bigdavid
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haha yeah I really dont know what to expect as far as strength decreases the first week or two of pct seeing as this is the first time I am going to be doing a PCT lol. I guess I will play this one by ear if I am feeling strong going into my workout in the next few weeks might try to break the 300 mark that would be cool
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
Looks like you have a solid log going on here. I know I am just a tad late. oops lol. If you don't mind me asking where did find your h-drol at or should I say from which company makes it?
Thanks
Thanks
bigdavid
Well-known member
Thanks! And better late than never haha. The h-drol I used was made by CEL. I bought some from an online vendor before they sold out since the product has been discontinued. There might be some online shops that still have the CEL version if you use google marketplace but I think a lot of them are very low in stock or sold out.
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
mattrag
Legend
Mine was also CEL. But I think MrSupps one should suffice. I feel they make quality products (I have not taken anything from them though so I dont know. But I am pretty sure they had a return policy if it didnt work. I remember a few people complaining about BeastDrol a while back)
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
cel hdrol and helladrol from mr supps are pretty much the same compound. too bad cel stopped making it heard lots of good things about it.
bigdavid
Well-known member
It has been a fun ride so far. I would say a great starter PH for sure. I have followed your hghpro log and I am glad you had success with it I look forward to giving it a go!
mxer657
Member
Awesome man. Let's chat and we can exchange feedback. I might copy you on this
