6 WEEK HALO/FURUZA RUN

Day 41:

Squat
135lbs x 25
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 8,8,8

Deads
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 12
340lbs x 8,8

Leg extensions
145lbs x 15
155lbs x 12,12
Superset
Lying leg curls
90lbs x 12,12,10

Barbell curls
Bar x 3 negatives
95lbs x 16
105lbs x 13
115lbs x 10,8

Dumbell incline curls
40lbs x 15
45lbs x 10,8

One arm dumbell preacher curls
40lbs x 12

Hip thrusts
Body weight x 30,30,30

I didn't get to finish my workout today. I had to stop my arm workout because of painful pumps and then ultimately painful cramps. The pump in my biceps was ridiculous today.

This will probably be the last workout while on cycle. I will probably take two days off and rest. Come back on Monday and hit it strong in PCT. I don't see much strength increases from this point on so here are my big three totals for this run:
Bench: 295lbs x 1
Squat: 405lbs x 1
Deads: 425lbs x 2(new PR)
Making my total: 1125lbs.

Chasing that elusive 1200.
 
All numbers are looking great you hit a PR too! I bet the sciatic nerve pain and the forearm trouble held you back a bit -but you gained 12lbs (?), not bad at all!
Could you please keep logging until after PCT is over, it's interesting to see how much muscles you keep and how you recover.
 
hairygrandpa said:
All numbers are looking great you hit a PR too! I bet the sciatic nerve pain and the forearm trouble held you back a bit -but you gained 12lbs (?), not bad at all!
Could you please keep logging until after PCT is over, it's interesting to see how much muscles you keep and how you recover.
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Yep. That is the plan. I plan on running this log until the very end of PCT with the same detail as well. The sciatic, forearm, and shoulder held me back somewhat. The biggest problem I have had with this run was the lack of sleep because of the graveyard shift. I truly feel that has been the biggest negative contributing factor for this run. I averaged about 5 hours of sleep a night. Whether you are on or off cycle 5 hours of sleep a night is nowhere near optimal for proper recovery. All in all I have felt great this run. In fact because I work the midnight shift I feel like it has made my quality of life better. For that reason and my naturally low test levels I have mentioned before about possibly going the TRT route. I did not feel shut down, no loss of libido, or no lethargy. Other than the horrible gas which could be a plus or minus depending whether or not you are on the receiving end(I secretly enjoyed hot boxing the wife), it was pretty good.
 
If you go to the doc now, he will get you on TRT asap because of the suppressed test after cycle and your PCT isn't necessary.
 
I can't go right now because of other obligations in the coming months. I would rather go when my hormones stabilize this way I can get real recommendations and honest suggestions and advice from a doctor. I would much rather be at or near homeostasis. It is just wiser and healthier.
 
Day 42: OFF

I am trying to catch up on the past couple of days and I have been extremely busy so I will try to make up for it today. I have kept my noted in my notebook so here it goes.

Technically this day was my last day of the actual cycle. Absolutely nothing new today. I tried to take it easy and relax. It was pretty much easier said than done.
 
Day 43: OFF

I was going to post this day and the last together but decided to split them up because the day before was the last day of my cycle and this day was the first day of pct.

I had posted questions here and in the pct subsection of this forum about bolus dosing my serm. I received only one response along with all of my web searches. The following will be my pct layout:

Today I dosed my serm at 30mgs. I was thinking about doubling the standard nolva dosing protocol for a relatively "mild" cycle which would have been 40. So I settled in between and went with 30 instead of 20 or 40.

10:00am protein shake and orange juice with 3 grams of DAA.
My version of DAA is a powdered unflavored version which is pretty sour to the taste, so I swapped out my piece of morning fruit with OJ

30 minutes pre workout and approximately 15 minutes after my pre workout meal I will be taking JYM PRE. It is a Jim Stoppani brand pre workout that have taking previously and I love it. It has a great ingredient profile and has a dose of creatine in it that I was going to add into my pct anyway to try and hold on to the new muscle that I have gained.

Right before bed along with my TUDCA, casein shake, cycle support, and handful of almonds is when I dose my nolva. I chase it with OJ. (Completely forgot how bad nolva tastes) I have always dosed my nolva this way and it has worked in the past. So if it is not broke, why try and fix it?

Obviously the halo and the furuza was dropped. I also dropped my taurine. Everything is pretty much the same. I will be taking my cycle support throughout pct and I will continue my TUDCA two weeks into my pct. when I drop the nolva dosing down to 10, I will drop the TUDCA.

I will begin the original version of Erase by PES two weeks into pct and run it two weeks past at 3/2/2/1.

I also added one dose each of Iforce's Joint Help when I take my multis. My elbows have been bothering me so much that I am in much need of relief.
 
Day 44: 190lbs(+16)

The extra weight is most likely due to extra food I have stuffed my face with over the weekend. I am pretty disgusted with my gut so I am making a conscious effort to do cardio more often, however, I am already slacking because I did not do any on this day. It was a relatively short workout which I seemed to take longer rest periods between my sets. That is even while taking a pre workout.

Barbell bench
Bar x 25
135lbs x 25
225lbs x 18
250lbs x 12,12
275lbs x 6,5

Incline barbell bench press
185lbs x 18
205lbs x 13
225lbs x 10(PR in reps),8,7

Dumbell fly
60lbs x 15,15,15

Incline dumbell fly
60lbs x 15,12,12

Standing calf raises
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25
360lbs 15,15,12
Drop set
270lbs x 8
 
Day 45:

Pull-ups
Body weight x 25
Body weight+45lbs x 13,13,12,12
Drop set
Body weight x 10
Superset
Tri press downs
50lbs x 20
70lbs x 15
90lbs x 12,12,12

Barbell rows
185lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
250lbs x 12
275lbs x 10
295lbs x 6
Superset
Dips
Body weight x 20
Body weight+45lbs x 15,15,15

Lat pull downs
200lbs x 16
220lbs x. 12
230lbs x 10
240lbs x 6
Superset
Standing barbell tricep extensions
Bar x 25,25,25

Chins
Body weight x 16
Body weight+35lbs x 11,10
Drop set
Body weight x 7
Superset
Reverse grip tricep press downs
30lbs x 15
40lbs x 15
50lbs x 15

Hanging knee raises
Body weight x 30,30,30

After my workout I went for a run approximately 1 mile long. Holy **** did I feel like complete garbage! Cardio wise I am out of shape. My lungs were on fire. It did feel good mentally to get a run in.

Also today my nolva dosing was brought down to 20. I will remain at this dosing for the next two weeks.

(All caught up)
 
Still marveled by your 25 Pull ups!
Get the Armaid and the suffering will end.
 
Day 46:

Standing barbell shoulder press
Bar x 25
95lbs x 20
135lbs x 15,15
155lbs x 8,7

Barbell upright rows
135lbs x 15
145lbs x 13
155lbs x 8

Dumbell lateral raises
40lbs x 15,14,13
Drop set
30lbs x 8
Drop set
20lbs x 8

Rear dumbell lateral raises(chest against incline bench)
35lbs x 15,15
40lbs x 10,10

Barbell shrugs
225lbs x 25
365lbs x 20
405lbs x 16,16,16

Behind the back barbell shrugs(lee Haney shrugs)
225lbs x 15,15
275lbs x 10

Standing calf raises
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25
360lbs x 17,15,12
Drop set
270lbs x 8

I have noticed my strength starting to plateau now about 4 days into pct. I am not entirely sure but it does feel like it. I have been getting random wood and I have been on the ****ter a lot more frequently these past couple of days. I didn't really concern myself with it until today. It seems like I have the squirts. I hope it is just a passing stomach bug or something but I am starting to think it is either the DAA or the nolva. I am using the same items that I have used in the past and never experienced this before. I am aware and will be monitoring.
 
Thanks gramps. I am really hoping to keep my fullness and cut up a little bit don't know if that is such a real expectation.

Also I am thinking about whether or not to post after pics now, which would be at the end of running the hormones, or after the end of Pct.
 
Demgainz said:
Thanks gramps. I am really hoping to keep my fullness and cut up a little bit don't know if that is such a real expectation.

Also I am thinking about whether or not to post after pics now, which would be at the end of running the hormones, or after the end of Pct.
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Now and after would be great, to compare how much muscles you kept.
 
Day 47:

I felt very good today so I took a crack at some power reps today and thought I was going to PR but was disappointed. I should have known better. All in all, it was a decent workout.

Squat
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 5
365lbs x 3(felt strong on this set)
405lbs x 1
425lbs x FAILED(I did not go all the way down and bailed early on the rep because I thought I wasn't going to get it up)

Deads
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 5
365lbs x 3
425lbs x 2

Leg extensions
155lbs x 12,12,12
Superset leg curls l
90lbs x 12,12,12

Hip thrusts
Body weight x 30,30,30

I will finish bis and abs tomorrow and throw in some chest like I always do. I hope to get a run in also and increase the frequency I run from week to week. Maybe some uphill sprints.
 
Day 48:

Well, first let me start off by saying today for the most part was a good day. Simply because after about four months of raids and searching, the Belgium authorities finally got that murderous scumbag savage from the France terrorist attack. I hope they torture the **** out of him and make him roll on more terrorists and possibly get more information to at least partially destroy that particular terror cell in Europe. **** em. Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Dumbell bench press
60lbs x 20
85lbs x 15
95lbs x 12,15,15
Superset
Barbell curls
Bar x 3 negative reps
95lbs x 16
105lbs x 14
115lbs x 9,8

Incline machine chest press
230lbs x 15
250lbs x 12,12
Superset
Incline dumbell curls
40lbs x 15
45lbs x 11,10

Dumbell preacher curls
40lbs x 12,12
45lbs x 8
Superset
Crunches
Body weight x 35,40,45

I also took some pics today at the end of my workout and will post them soon. I didn't have time to take measurements and will most likely do that tomorrow. In some of the pics I think I look HUGE, especially comparing them to the previous ones.
 
Day 49 & 50: OFF

I tried to rest as much as I could on these two days but I don't think I was too successful at it. I went for a run that was approximately a mile long on day 49.

The first couple of days of pct I was getting random boners but now my libido has just tanked. It is not causing any problems now at home because we have just been so busy but I will definitely monitor it closely over the course of pct. In one week I will be starting arimistane and dropping the nolva dosage down to 10. Hope everyone had a great weekend. On another note, I can't wait for winter to finally end.
 
Day 51: 186lbs

I will start off by saying I still have the ****s. So I have been trying to consume enough water and food to compensate for it. On some go arounds it is like I am pissing out of my ass. Don't know if I am sick or not. Hopefully it is just a passing stomach bug. Consequently I am down to 186lbs.

Also I have been waking up drenched in sweat often times and having the most vivid dreams. Dreams so intense that you remember them clearly from beginning to end along with every detail. It is just very strange. I have heard of people having pretty vivid dreams on GH type compounds but I have never done anything even relatively close to growth so I can't say from experience. Don't know what is causing it because this has never happened to me before while on any run. Maybe my older age and stress? I don't know.

Barbell Bench press
Bar x 25
135lbs x 25
225lbs x 18
250lbs x 12,12
275lbs x 5,5
Superset
E-Z bar curls
Bar x 25
50lbs x 20
70lbs x 15
90lbs x 12,12
110lbs x 3

Incline barbell bench press
185lbs x 18
205lbs x 13
225lbs x 8,7,6
Superset
Incline dumbell curls
40lbs x 15
45lbs x 11,11

Dumbell flys
50lbs x 18,18,16,15

Dumbell preacher curls
45lbs x 10,8,8

Steady state cardio: ran 1 mile.

I switched things up today and supersetted chest with bis since they are somewhat of opposing muscle groups, I could finish the workout quicker, and give myself some time to get a run in. I am not happy with the way my gut is looking and am going to have at least three cardio days per week. I don't want to cut back on my diet because I don't want to lose the majority of the gains I have made. Hopefully with this strategy I can tighten up a little.

Today I felt significantly weaker. I could push the same weight but for a lot less reps. My strength definitely seems to be decreasing. It kind of sucks but I guess I should have expected it coming off of the compounds. Kind of bummed out.
 
Coming off sucks. Hopefully your stomach bug is gone before squat day.

:lick:
 
I am behind and have to catch up on logging the past few days.

Day 52: OFF

Felt like **** today. I was tired and I still have the runs. I have been trying to keep my water intake higher than normal because of it.
 
Day 53:

I still have the ****s today and it is becoming increasingly frustrating and annoying. I did not want miss another workout so I toughed this one out.

Pull-ups
Body weight x 25
Body weight+45lbs x 13,13,13,12
Drop set
Body weight x 10
Superset
Tri press down
50lbs x 20
70lbs x 15
90lbs x 12,12,12

Barbell rows
185lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
250lbs x 12
275lbs x 10,8
Superset
Dips
Body weight x 20
Body weight+45lbs x 15,15,15

Lay pull downs
200lbs x 18
220lbs x 13
230lbs x 11
240lbs x 7
Superset
Barbell tri extensions
Bar x 25,25,25,25

Chins
Body weight x 16
Body weight+35lbs x 12,12
Drop set
Body weight x 10
Superset
Reverse grip tri press downs
50lbs x 15,15,15

Hanging knee raise
Body weight x 25,25,25
Superset
Crunches
Body weight x 25,25,25

Elbows hurt like hell.
 
Day 54:

Bathroom issues are not as much of a problem today in regards to the ****s. I am actually now backed up. Wtf?

Standing barbell shoulder press
Bar x 25
95lbs x 25
135lbs x 16,15
155lbs x 6,4

Barbell upright rows
135lbs x 16
145lbs x 13
155lbs x 8

Lateral dumbell raises
40lbs x 15,14,14
Drop set
30lbs x 8
Drop set
20lbs x 8

Rear dumbell lateral raises(chest against incline bench)
35lbs x 15
40lbs x 12,10,10

Barbell shrugs
225lbs x 25
365lbs x 20
405lbs x 16,16
455lbs x 8
Drop set
385lbs x 10
Drop set
315lbs x 15
Drop set
225lbs x 18

Standing calf raises
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25,21
360lbs x 15,13,12

I felt extremely weak on the standing presses. I don't know if it is because I have not been feeling well with the runs lately or it is just the compounds exiting my system now that I well into my pct. I don't know. Consequently, I am not sure I should lower the weight to remain in my rep range for hypertrophy or stick it out. Today I could not even stay in the rep range for hypertrophy.

Overall I felt better today than the past few days just bummed by the strength decrease.
 
Day 55:
Squat
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 9,8,8

Deads
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 12
340lbs x 10,8

Leg extensions
155lbs x 13,13,13
Superset
Lying leg curls
90lbs x 13
90lbs x 10(stopped this exercise due to pain)

Hip thrusts
Body weight x 30,30,30

Behind the back barbell wrist curls
95lbs x 15,15,15
Drop set
Bar x 20

I felt like I had a pretty decent workout today besides the pain in my hamstrings. I stopped the lying leg curl exercise because either my hammy cramped up bad or I was about to pull something. I was not sure and decided to play it safe.

My bathroom issues have seemed to have subsided. I am still having pretty vivid dreams and I am waking up with some raging boners. Like spiral staircase veiny bastards.
 
Day 56 & 57: OFF

I took both of these days off. I did a mile of steady state fasted cardio each morning. Everything remained the same on day 56 but on day 57 I started the original version of erase and lowered my nolva dosing to 10mgs a day. I am taking the erase on my morning, afternoon, and bedtime shake meals.

I am hoping I did not lose much strength and can start the third week of pct nice and strong. I was also thinking of doing my regularly scheduled workouts as normal and then do some **** around ancillary sets at work since there is some decent weights at work. Maybe just do 4 sets of high rep cable flys on chest day. Don't know if it is really worth it. I guess we will see.

The ****s came back on day 57. I have no idea what is going on digestively. Maybe it was all the food I ate the night before for Easter, but I doubt it. I think my body is telling me enough with the compounds. Not quite sure.

I still have bad gas but I am afraid to fart. You can never trust a fart. I still get random massive boners but my sex drive just is not there yet.
 
Day 58: 185lbs

I felt like I had a pretty decent workout today. I felt pretty good.

Barbell bench press
Bar x 25
135lbs x 25
225lbs x 18
250lbs x 13
260lbs x 10
270lbs x 7
275lbs x 5
Superset
E Z bar curls
Bar x 25
50lbs x 20
70lbs x 16
90lbs x 12,12
100lbs x 7

Incline barbell bench press
185lbs x 18
205lbs x 13
225lbs x 8,6,6
Superset
Incline dumbell curl
40lbs x 15
45lbs x 12,10
50lbs x 6

Dumbell fly
50lbs x 18,18,16,16

Dumbell preacher curls
45lbs x 10,10,8

Standing calf raises
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25,25,25,21

I figured I split my two calf workouts into high rep and heavy low rep days because they are still being extremely stubborn and won't grow. Also, I am liking the weight of 185lbs. If I can remain the same while gaining some more muscle and losing some fat I will be very happy.
 
Numbers are looking good, especially when you on PCT.
Stubborn calfs, lol, we all know the struggle.
 
Day 59:

Pull-ups
Body weight x 25
Body weight+45lbs x 13,13,13,13
Drop set
Body weight x 10
Superset
Tri press downs
50lbs x 20
70lbs x 16
90lbs x 14,13,13

Barbell rows
185lbs x 20
225lbs x 16
250lbs x 13
275lbs x 10,10
Superset
Dips
Body weight x 20
Body weight+45lbs x 16,16,16

Lat pull down
220lbs x 14
230lbs x 11
240lbs x 8,8
Superset
Barbell overhead tri extension
Bar x 25,25
50lbs x 20,20

Chins
Body weight x 16
Body weight+35lbs x 13,13
Drop set
Body weight x 8
Superset
Reverse grip tri press downs
50lbs x 16
60lbs x 13,13

Hanging knee raises
Body weight x 30,30,25
Superset
Crunches
Body weight x 30,30,25

After my workout I went for a mile run of steady state cardio.
 
Lat pulls, chins and pull ups in the same workout!

Crazy, dude, just crazy!

:fool2:
 
I am kind of limited in a lot of my back movements because I workout at a home gym. I am going to try and buy a v bar so I can do some t bar rows.
 
Day 60:

Today I felt somewhat weaker and I felt like I was just going through the motions during my workout. No real motivation today.

Standing barbell shoulder press
Bar x 25
95lbs x 25
135lbs x 15,15,11,10

Barbell upright rows
135lbs x 16
145lbs x 13
155lbs x 8

Dumbell lateral raises
40lbs x 15,15,15
Drop set
30lbs x 8
Drop set
20lbs x 8

Rear dumbell lateral raises(chest against incline bench)
35lbs x 16
40lbs x 12,12,10

Barbell shrugs
225lbs x 25
365lbs x 20
405lbs x 16
455lbs x 10,8

Behind the back barbell shrugs(lee Haney shrugs)
225lbs x 20
275lbs x 13,13

Standing calf raises
180lbs x 25
270lbs x 25
360lbs x 13,12,11
 
Day 61:
Squat
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 9
365lbs x 4,4(with knee wraps)

Deads
135lbs x 20
225lbs x 15
315lbs x 12
365lbs x 6,6

Leg extensions
155lbs x 14,14,13
Superset
Leg curls
90lbs x 12,11,10

Behind the back barbell wrist curls
95lbs x 17
105lbs x 12,12
Drop set
95lbs x 10

Hip thrusts
Body weight x 30,30,30

Three way crunches
Body weight x 30,25,25

Today was a decent workout and I completed everything I wanted to so far for the week so tomorrow is a straight **** around day. I will probably superset chest and back tomorrow because it always makes me feel good. I wanted to get at least 5 reps each on my heaviest set of squats but there is always next time.
 
Sounds like fun. I have no experience with the dark side. I would eventually love to get my feet wet though. How long you running it for?
 
Demgainz said:
Sounds like fun. I have no experience with the dark side. I would eventually love to get my feet wet though. How long you running it for?
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I thought for 10 weeks, starting in 2 weeks from now, after that cruising on test 200mg/week until next blast. Figured, I'm old enough to stay on TRT, kids are almost grown up too, no need for nuts anymore, lol.
 
hairygrandpa said:
I thought for 10 weeks, starting in 2 weeks from now, after that cruising on test 200mg/week until next blast. Figured, I'm old enough to stay on TRT, kids are almost grown up too, no need for nuts anymore, lol.
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Haha. I remember asking you before but wasn't sure if the answer. How is the deca on your joints? Some say it is recuperative others disagree. I am thinking 500 of test for my first injectable. Some run it for 12 for their first and I have seen it run as high as 18 weeks.

I am always happy when I am on. I just feel so much better. Probably due to the midnight shift and natural low test levels. I have mentioned it before but that is the main reason why I am thinking TRT in the near future. My concern is that I am only 32, so I am not sold on the idea just yet.
 
Demgainz said:
Haha. I remember asking you before but wasn't sure if the answer. How is the deca on your joints? Some say it is recuperative others disagree. I am thinking 500 of test for my first injectable. Some run it for 12 for their first and I have seen it run as high as 18 weeks.

I am always happy when I am on. I just feel so much better. Probably due to the midnight shift and natural low test levels. I have mentioned it before but that is the main reason why I am thinking TRT in the near future. My concern is that I am only 32, so I am not sold on the idea just yet.
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The deca helps somewhat but NPP, the fast acting nandrolone was way more powerful.
I will go for 10 weeks at 500mg test and orals, because I'm on for almost 2 month with deca and 250mg test. At 32 is a bit early for TRT, I think. You look good and thick, no need to rush it.
When "on", I'm not always feeling better.... recently I found out that my aromatization has slowed, because my BF is lower. I crashed my e levels and it makes me feel sh1tty. Now I'm without AI to see how it goes.
 
hairygrandpa said:
The deca helps somewhat but NPP, the fast acting nandrolone was way more powerful.
I will go for 10 weeks at 500mg test and orals, because I'm on for almost 2 month with deca and 250mg test. At 32 is a bit early for TRT, I think. You look good and thick, no need to rush it.
When "on", I'm not always feeling better.... recently I found out that my aromatization has slowed, because my BF is lower. I crashed my e levels and it makes me feel sh1tty. Now I'm without AI to see how it goes.
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I hope you figure out your estro. I know it is bad for it to be too high as well as too low. It is usually always a delicate balance.

I have had my t levels checked twice now that I am in my thirties. My readings for them were 413 and 423, which are horrible for a male in his thirties. I feel it too. It sucks, that is why I would even consider it.
 
Demgainz said:
I hope you figure out your estro. I know it is bad for it to be too high as well as too low. It is usually always a delicate balance.

I have had my t levels checked twice now that I am in my thirties. My readings for them were 413 and 423, which are horrible for a male in his thirties. I feel it too. It sucks, that is why I would even consider it.
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IMHO, it's not the numbers, it's how you feel.
Judging while looking at you, nope, no need for it.
But if you feel always tired, making no progress, libido problems emotional mood swings, you should consider it.
Had all symptoms above.
 
That is how I felt prior to my run. I was actually losing strength and couldn't even come close to the reps that I was performing before. Those were my exact symptoms. I am going to give it at least six months after this run and see where I am.
 
Problem for me is the self pinning. I got a old nurse to do it for me, costs me about 5 bucks. Could you do it?
 
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