PHASE 2: REHABILITATION AND RECOMPOSITION
LOG UPDATE: 11 October 2019 (Starting Date)
WEIGHT: 243.6 lbs
After spending the last 2 weeks moping around and desperately trying to find a system that will contribute to my physique goals I have finally devised what I feel is a solid approach. I will try to do this format for at least the next 30 days, effective today; this is also the length at which I will be running TB and BPC peptides for injury recovery. If all goes according to plan, I should be able to return to most of my former exercises by the end of the period while also improving my body composition and solidifying muscle mass.
It is now about 2 months deep into this elbow/arm injury stemming from getting stupid with close-grip bench press. I seriously underestimated the severity of the condition as I am still unable to bench press, shoulder press, or effectively train arms. My earlier attempts to jump into my usual routine likely prolonged the recovery period beyond what it initially would have been had I gone into rehab mode immediately- I may have even worsened it long term.
There is still a visible "twang" or "pop" on the outside of my forearm by the elbow when I curl my arm with the palm of my hand facing upward. It isn't painful any but it is slightly uncomfortable if done continuously for a period. I am able to mitigate or eliminate this by having an angled, vertical, or hammer grip when curling. Straight bar can be problematic unless I lean back just the right way.
I have made some progress with chest pressing movements being able to use a seated press machine following a series of cable and pec dec fly type exercises. I can also do some small degree of tricep exercise doing light kickbacks via cables. Trying to stimulate the muscles enough as to not atrophy too much in my arms which are already underdeveloped comparatively speaking. Not sure when I will be able to bench or overhead press again but it can't come soon enough. My training feels very incomplete... and so does my life *sad lulz*
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PED PROTOCOL
Drug program has been adjusted to better fit the current situation and objective. Overall AAS has been decreased, but total PED usage should be more than adequate to sustain/build muscle while decreasing body fat. Additionally, I have increased dosing frequency to EOD. Generally, smaller, more frequent shots is the most effective way to utilize oil based injections.
I'm not going to a full cruise dose because I am still progressing in leg and back development. Squats, rack pulls, and trap bar deadlifts are my bread and butter right now and should do well in sustaining and developing full-body musculature. Basically, I'm going to make the most of what I can do and keep trying to make gains within my weight range to recomp myself until I can bulk up again.
GH is something I will be experimenting with. I have acquired some legitimate pharmaceutical Genotropin pens. Tentatively, I plan on running 5iu (Sub-Q) on training days and 5iu (IM) on rest days taken fasted upon waking. Apparently there is a difference in how long GH exhibits its effects depending on if you use it Sub-Q (rapid) or IM (sustained). The part I'm interested in testing out is training fasted following a Sub-Q injection of 5iu Genotropin along with my other morning compound administrations. According to @the_research_station this is one of the most ideal ways to utilize GH to increase muscle mass while decreasing body fat. Normally, I am discouraging of training fasted, however, it seems fairly credible and I might as well play around with new approaches during this period. For rest days
Lastly, I will be including the peptides TB-500 and BPC-157 into my regiment. My only other experience with peptides with Growth Frag a couple years back. If these peps are half as good as Bostin says they are for injury I will be one happy motherfucker lol
Injectables:
Testosterone Isocaproate: 250mg EOD
Nandrolone Phenylpropionate: 100mg EOD
Masteron Enanthate: 100mg EOD
Orals:
Anavar: 25mg
Proviron: 50mg
Growth/Peptides:
Genotropin: 5iu (morning)
MK-677: 10mg (evening)
TB-500: 0.5mg daily
BPC-157: 0.5mg daily
Fat Loss/Composition:
T2: 600mcg
T3: 25mcg
T4: 100mcg
Ancillaries:
Exemestane: 12.5mg EOD
Tadalafil: 10mg EOD
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NUTRITION/SCHEDULE/TIMING
Since I am unable to train to the extent that I was prior to being injured - energy expenditure down - I have reduced my carb intake. Protein and fats are pretty much unchanged. The goal is to maintain a weight of 240-245 lbs (possibly cut down to 235 but no less) throughout the rehabilitation period in order to solidify muscle mass and recomp my body. I will allow for 2-3 "high meals" per week, which I will implement on Squat/Quad and Pull/Ham days. This includes options such as bison burgers, a second egg dish, or, on rare occasions, some sort of meat and rice bowl from my favorite thai joint, WaBa Grill, etc. No french fries, ice cream, or anything else that doesn't contribute to my goals.
Protein will consist of around 10oz of Ground Beef (96% lean) or 10oz of Ground Pork (95% lean).
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TRAINING DAYS
- 7:30am: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Anavar 25mg, Proviron 25mg, Genotropin 5iu Sub-Q
Pre-workout: Demon Drops, Special Forces
Gym: 8:30am-9:30am
Intra-workout: 10g BCAAs, Gatorade Zero
Post-workout: 25g Isolate Shake, Small Banana, 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt, Swolly, Overtraining Solution
Meal 1 (10:00pm): Post-workout
50g Isolate, 60g Oatmeal, 160g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Creatine]
Meal 2 (11:00am): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Nektar, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 3 (1:30pm): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
6 x Whole Eggs, 300g Egg Whites, 8oz Potato, 160g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 4 (4:00am): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Pork (95%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
- 6:00pm: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Proviron 25mg, MK-677 10mg
Meal 5 (7:00pm):
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 6 (9:30pm):
50g Isolate Shake, 1oz Raw Almonds
[KSM-66 (Blight) 600mg, Mwendo]
- 10:00pm: TB-500 & BPC-157
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REST DAYS
- 7:30am: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Anavar 25mg, Proviron 25mg, Genotropin 5iu IM
Fasted Cardio: 20 minutes fast paced walk
Meal 1 (8:30am): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Nektar, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 2 (11:00am): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 3 (1:30pm): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
6 x Whole Eggs, 300g Egg Whites, 10oz Potato, 160g Blueberries, 10g Cacao (100%), 1 tsp. Pink Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
Meal 4 (4:00pm): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew]
- 6:00pm: T2 (Ember) 300mcg, T3 12.5mcg, T4 50mcg, Proviron 25mg, MK-677 10mg
Meal 5 (7:00pm): 10 minute walk, standing steps, or pump sets
10oz Beef (96%), 10oz Potato, 60g Carrots, Shredded Lettuce, 3/4 tsp. Iodized Salt
[Wrecking Crew, Fish Oil, Vitamin D 5,000iu]
Meal 6 (9:30pm):
50g Isolate Shake, 1oz Raw Almonds
[KSM-66 (Blight) 600mg, Mwendo]
- 10:00pm: TB-500 & BPC-157
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TRAINING SPLIT
This is my redesigned training split that I'm doing currently to best support my current gimpy condition. I'll post up specific workouts and exercises as I go throughout the week. I think I have figured out a pretty decent format that will work with my body in the meantime.
Sunday: Pull/Hamstrings/Calves
Monday: Chest/Triceps
Tuesday: Back/Biceps
Wednesday: Rest Day
Thursday: Squats/Quads
Friday: Shoulders + Ancillaries/Pump
Saturday: Rest Day