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Bigger Pecs & Better Sex from Brawn & Halo X

Good luck on the deads Hyde record if you can.
 
bcazo said:
I think I killed my metabolism years ago from constant dieting.. I need to hire a coach to get me back on track..
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Best money I ever spent!!!

Hyde said:
Closing thoughts: Branched Cyclic Dextrin is focking expensive. That's all.
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I started using 35-50g intra with HBCDs and my recovery has insanely increased. I agree it is expensive. I found Glycofuse on sale over Xmas and bought 4 big tubs.
 
Day 21

Morn Weight 208.0lbs (-2.2lbs from start)

This isn't almost over - this train is just leaving the station! Comp is 3wks out as of tomorrow, & will probably stay on cycle for some time after that, eventually dropping all methyls (maybe after comp) & running high dosage of Max Bulk.

I've been nursing a tear at the base of my left middle finger; it retears virtually every day at the gym & often on off-days, & it's been a massive thorn in my grip strength - 315 is tough for me to hold without chalk right now & even using a split grip, which is pathetic. I used the thickest bar intentionally to test my grip, which probably wasn't the best idea. See below.

Tonight - Posterior/Max Dead testing

Traditional Deadlift, 1" Deficit 135x12, 225x5, 315x3, 365x1, 405x1, *belt added here* 455x1, 495x1
From the Floor 545 - Came off the floor easily & strong, got about to my knee but left hand just wouldn't hold it. Bar started to dump & kinda bugged my bad ham the way it fell, so I decided to make no further attempts. I easily have the power to lift this; it felt like light weight the whole way so I'm excited for the meet & definitely gonna attempt this weight at the meet.

High Pulls 95x10, 135x3, 155x3, 175x3, 185x1, 195x1, 205x2, 185x1x5 (cluster set, about 6 sec rest between pulls)
HS Deadlift (Lowest Grip) 2pps x10, 3x8, 4x8, 5x6, 3, 2x12

Tonight was more just a test to see where I'm at. Only gonna get stronger & grip has been healing so I will definitely go for 545 or more in the meet. Will probably open with 455-495.
 
bean5er said:
I started using 35-50g intra with HBCDs and my recovery has insanely increased. I agree it is expensive. I found Glycofuse on sale over Xmas and bought 4 big tubs.
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I'll def be trying Glycofuse when we open up shop here soon. Heck I might even spring for Cherry Glycoject; I believe we'll be carrying Evogen as well.
 
"Give a man a fish - feed him for a day. Don't teach a man to fish - feed yourself. Fishing's not that hard." - Ron Mother-Freakin' Swanson
 
bcazo said:
Guess you never been bass fishing in the summer in NJ!! Lol
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Fluke fishing on the manasquan is the only way to go.
 
Day 23

Morn Weight 209.4lbs (-0.8lbs from start)

Well, today marks the end of Halo X for me (and stopping Lean Cut after today as well). Epi will hold at 45mg/day for one more wk thru day 30, then bump. Max Bulk that I've started @ 3 caps last few days will become 6 caps/day as of tomorrow. I might bring in some exemestane @ 12.5mg eod pretty soon to dry things up a bit.

Yesterday's work:

Pause Explosive Bench 95x5, 135x5, 185x3x7, 205x3x2
Low Incline Dbell Press 60sx20, 70sx12, 80sx10, 90sx6
Dips BWx12, 16, +35x8, 9
Rope Tri Pressdown 42.5x14, 50x12, 10 ds 30x10

Today

High Pulls 95x10, 115x3, 135x3, 145x3, 155x3, 165x3, 175x3, 185x3, 195x1, 205x3, 215x1 (PR)
Widegrip Pullups BWx14, 12, 8 (PR for total reps over 3 sets)
Bbell Underhand Rows 135x12, 155x8, 185x8, 205x6
HS Widegrip Rows 135/side x12, 160x10, 180x7
D-Handle Low Cable Seated Rows 180x14, 220x8, 8

Bbell Curls 40x12, 60x12, 80x8
Alt Dbell Curl 40sx8
Preacher Curl 25/sidex10
Cable Front Double Biceps Curl 20x12

Today was a great workout. Yesterday couldn't really find the focus or intensity so kept it basic & left after an hour. I've really been pounding my back lately, & I'm starting to enjoy training it more.

Will probably get a final review up for this Brawn/Halo X stack up tomorrow evening. Had the gf take some pic this morning on rising so hopefully will get those up as well. I'll probably just keep logging my cycle/meet prep here unless Ironflex would prefer me create a separate log. 3 wks out to competition as of yesterday!
 
Everything sounds F'n great Hyde! Can't wait to see your progress pics & as usual you destroyed the numbers again & showed everyone how to do it!!
The max bulk is catching my eye more and more. Interested in seeing more about that.
 
Yeah man get those pics up even if they don't look the way you wanted. I want to see what you were able to do with this specific stack in the month you had on it. By the way that was some friggin mean deadlifting!!!!!!
 
Salt that tear you have on your hand. It burns a bit but will drastically expedite the healing process. I've had to do it a couple of times when I tore callouses off of my hands.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Yeah man get those pics up even if they don't look the way you wanted. I want to see what you were able to do with this specific stack in the month you had on it. By the way that was some friggin mean deadlifting!!!!!!
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^^^this!!! we need pics. LOL
 
iparatroop said:
Salt that tear you have on your hand. It burns a bit but will drastically expedite the healing process. I've had to do it a couple of times when I tore callouses off of my hands.
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I've done this for callouses on my feet, burns but well worth it
 
Damn I always shake my head when i read your numbers and than think of the numbers I had.. I got a long way to go!
 
skinnybones said:
Everything sounds F'n great Hyde! Can't wait to see your progress pics & as usual you destroyed the numbers again & showed everyone how to do it!!
The max bulk is catching my eye more and more. Interested in seeing more about that.
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I'm curious too - I have 2 bottles, & just went to 6 caps/day (& 45mg Epi still), so my gameplan is to run Epistane thru the meet & kill this bottle (prob not going higher than 60mg), & after that continue solely on MB @ 9 caps/day. AF is having a promo to get MB for 90/bottle if you spend at least 500, but that's getting some heat - most ppl don't hav 500 to drop on dhea isomers. I bet they hav less restrictive sales on it before long, so I'd wait & watch - when Muscle Up hits they'll probably discount it.

MrKleen73 said:
Yeah man get those pics up even if they don't look the way you wanted. I want to see what you were able to do with this specific stack in the month you had on it. By the way that was some friggin mean deadlifting!!!!!!
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It's hard to make much progress in 23 days physically when training for a meet, short of being on Superdrol or something lol - I really didn't get to diet so much as focus on eating clean 85% of the time, avoid any fat gain/lose a bit, & continue to develop my technique/strength some. This was originally supposed to be a shred, but the comp has shifted the focus entirely. And ty, deadlifting helps make up for my crappy bench!

iparatroop said:
Salt that tear you have on your hand. It burns a bit but will drastically expedite the healing process. I've had to do it a couple of times when I tore callouses off of my hands.
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bcazo said:
I've done this for callouses on my feet, burns but well worth it
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Wish I'd have known this a few wks ago! Thnx guys; will be trying this for sure. A little pain is temporary.
 
KingLeonidas9 said:
Damn I always shake my head when i read your numbers and than think of the numbers I had.. I got a long way to go!
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Inches & pounds, man - from the weakest to the strongest, we're all just trying to improve one rep at a time, one little percentage at a time, pushing just a little farther. If you're training consistently, you're winning the never-ending war. When you stop trying to improve, that's when it's all done.
 
Final Pics & Thoughts

So this was sitting at 209.4lbs yesterday, sunday morning, upon rising before meal #1. Last pic is in the evening, after my workout (and a full shave lol). Tummy doesn't look as good obv but you can see the vascularity in my arms better. Btw got a big bruise/scab on my upper back at work in case you're wondering ;)

Weight is basically the same from just over 3 wks ago, but I think I look more full & traps have come up obviously. Also more vascular, a tad leaner, & stronger for sure.

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My current goals are to continue to train for this meet in 3wks, gain no fat or perhaps lean a tad more, & after the meet spend the remaining time on cycle trying to actually diet, not just try to maintain. I simply can't eat the carbs I need to lift heavy AND drop fat/weight simultaneously - they're counterproductive ends, at the least.

For the 23 days I had on Ironflex's Halo X (and the 20 on Brawn, before opening another bottle of Epistane to continue with it), I am quite satisfied with my experience. Halodrol was run for 50mg wk 1 then 75mg e/d for the duration, & Epistane has been 45mg the whole way. Blood pressure has never been bad, despite using moderate doses of fatburners sporadically & some black coffee often twice/day. No back pumps at all (I took 4-6g Taurine intra every workout), & the slightest calf cramping a few random times (no cardio was performed on this cycle). On 500mg NP TUDCA & 4 caps Antaeus Labs Talos e/d, urine remained clear to slightly yellow if I wasn't staying hydrated properly - never orange like when it's being significantly stressed. Not once. Sleep has been great. Some lethargy in wk 3 was noticeable, although overtime at work & not quite enough sleep are just as much to blame, but I can tell my natty test was in decline.

I'm very gyno-sensitive, & no troubles the whole way - you can see in the pics nips have been more conical lately despite 750mg-1g l-dopa/day, but no AI or chemical prolactin-inhibitor was used on this stack at all. Still, I don't appear to be holding any water from these compounds - any bloat I've had last 3 wks was from cheat foods (like in the last picture; we had a big bfast out before the gym).

Endurance went up. Strength went up. Intensity has gone up & I've generally enjoyed being in the gym more - aggression didn't increase, just drive. If you're looking for a dry, lean stack, I don't think you could go wrong with Ironflex's Halo X & Brawn - 6wks on a dedicated diet at the right doses for you could make some serious changes. These are legitimate clones at solid, affordable prices - no guessing what you're getting with Ironflex. I am very pleased & will use Ironflex again in the future. Give them a chance; you won't be disappoined. I wasn't.
 
Pretty damn good for 30 days bro & your back is sick ;)
Good progress pics. Still can't believe how strong you are!
Solid review man. Very informative for anyone who's looking for a good log to go on. I'd say the lethargy was due to the Epi. I had none on the solo run of Halo x, which was great BTW.
Will you be continuing this log?
Or starting a new one?
Thank you Hyde & Ironflex for recording this run.
 
Hell I don't care if you keep this one going, doubt caz will either.

Thanks for the log Hyde, and as always great review.
 
Thanks everyone for the kind words! Glad to have you guys along; keeps me a little more goal-oriented.

IronFlex said:
Well done, Hyde! Did the cycle justice! Excited to see what's next in store for you. Hopefully you keep the log going or start a new one. You know your stuff.
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Glad for the chance to testdrive this stack! It was a very pleasant way to start training for this competition indeed. All smooth sailing, really.

Last night took it easy & did a little cooking. Tonight is squat & legs - this will be the last training session before I straight up max this weekend, then no more stupid heavy stuff til the contest. Updates tomorrow probably - lets keep this train rolling!
 
Yeah log it here and I will follow for sure or link it and I will follow elsewhere. See if you can get a vid of your Max pull this weekend I would love to see you rip that 545 or more.

Definite improvements in physique even though you were not trying to cut up you look better now for sure!
 
KingLeonidas9 said:
what you gonna do for pct?
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When time comes, Clomid about 4wks @50mg/ed. It's always Clomid, that's always the answer lol. From their it's just gyno control, either exemestane or staggered in tamoxifen depending on whether I was using exem or letro or what have you. Some DAA, bring creatine & more stims/PWO in to help compensate for lack of gym performance coming off. But Clomind or Torem should always be the basis, then an AI or Nolva at least on hand for the rebound estro. Clomid won't be enough to manage it alone probably. Arimidex & Letro are better saved for on cycle, exemestane even has tboosting properties so it's especially nifty in PCT.

bcazo said:
This run is still going a couple more weeks
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4-7 lol. Not on Epi, but depending on how long I wanna run the Max Bulk.

MrKleen73 said:
Yeah log it here and I will follow for sure or link it and I will follow elsewhere. See if you can get a vid of your Max pull this weekend I would love to see you rip that 545 or more.

Definite improvements in physique even though you were not trying to cut up you look better now for sure!
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Thanks Kleen! Competition isn't for 2 more weekends, but I'll definitely have the gf get some vids or pics at least - it's occurred to me that I've never filmed a deadlift for you guys....don't want you to think I'm all smoke & mirrors ;)

tyga tyga said:
Pct is for quitters
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Lol this is true.
 
Good deal, yeah I knew you had a few weeks for the meet but you mentioned maxing one more time this weekend which is what I was talking about videoing.
 
Day 26

Morn Weight 207.2lbs (-3.0lbs from start)

Last night:

Squat 135x10, 225x5, 315x5, 365x3, 385x3, 405x1, 425x1, 405x2
Front Squat 135x12, 185x5, 225x5 (just playing around, trying & failing to figure out how to breathe on these)
Hacksquat (Pause at very bottom of each rep, Explode) 360x12, 450x10, 520x8, 10

May not look like much, but I was thoroughly gassed (and knees were roasted). There might have been another set of Hacks in there but I can't recall for sure. That squatting took it out of me, 425 is VERY near my max right now. There's no way I could have hit 455 last night. 435 for sure, prob 445. But that's it. We'll max this weekend 2 wks out to see where I'm at.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Good deal, yeah I knew you had a few weeks for the meet but you mentioned maxing one more time this weekend which is what I was talking about videoing.
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I'm sorry, I meant squatting again this weekend. That pull was the last superheavy before the meet (or that's my plan lol).
 
Nice leg day brosef those are some mean squats
 
You should take vids of your lifts at the meet!

Also I'm up about 7 lbs on my 15th day of msten/mecha dosed at 20mg/100mg respectively. You think I should up the dosage on either one? Eating 2300-2400 cals/day
 
ion26 said:
You should take vids of your lifts at the meet! Also I'm up about 7 lbs on my 15th day of msten/mecha dosed at 20mg/100mg respectively. You think I should up the dosage on either one? Eating 2300-2400 cals/day
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whats your goal?

Weight gain- up your kcals not the roids
Recomp- keep the dosage- add some cardio
Lose weight- keep dosage add cardio, then subtracts kcals
 
tyga tyga said:
whats your goal? Weight gain- up your kcals not the roids Recomp- keep the dosage- add some cardio Lose weight- keep dosage add cardio, then subtracts kcals
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Well I haven't put on any fat, or at least noticeable fat on. The whole goal was to recomp. Ugh I really don't wana add cardio lol.
 
ion26 said:
Well I haven't put on any fat, or at least noticeable fat on. The whole goal was to recomp. Ugh I really don't wana add cardio lol.
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You can deduct kcals, but I like food. I'd rather add in cardio and see if that makes a difference before I start reducing calories.

Carb cycling would be ideal.
 
Nice squatting Hyde and okay I see on the maxes and a good thing since pulling is your main goal I think you should definitely hold out on maxing until the meet.
ion26 - Sounds like you are making some excellent gains. I see absolutely no need for you to increase your doses. You are making gains with no sides or at least it doesn't seem like you are having sides if contemplating going up. Rule of thumb as long as you are making good progress your dose is good. More is not always better if you are at a point you don't need more yet all you are doing is over saturating your receptors making you need higher doses in later cycles. If your progress starts to stall increase one or the other and then if you stall again increase the one you didn't the first increase.

Also you don't have to do cardio at all. Shorten your rest periods to 30-45 seconds and crush it you will burn plenty fat that way without adding in any cardio. This is one of the things that a lot of the coaches are recommending now over straight cardio. Modify the lifting first then add in cardio if needed after that. However if you keep your rest periods under 60 seconds it will definitely help you lose fat and the shorter the better if you don't want to do cardio. However expect to be huffing and puffing and covered in sweat everytime you lift which to me feels great!!!!!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Nice squatting Hyde and okay I see on the maxes and a good thing since pulling is your main goal I think you should definitely hold out on maxing until the meet. ion26 - Sounds like you are making some excellent gains. I see absolutely no need for you to increase your doses. You are making gains with no sides or at least it doesn't seem like you are having sides if contemplating going up. Rule of thumb as long as you are making good progress your dose is good. More is not always better if you are at a point you don't need more yet all you are doing is over saturating your receptors making you need higher doses in later cycles. If your progress starts to stall increase one or the other and then if you stall again increase the one you didn't the first increase. Also you don't have to do cardio at all. Shorten your rest periods to 30-45 seconds and crush it you will burn plenty fat that way without adding in any cardio. This is one of the things that a lot of the coaches are recommending now over straight cardio. Modify the lifting first then add in cardio if needed after that. However if you keep your rest periods under 60 seconds it will definitely help you lose fat and the shorter the better if you don't want to do cardio. However expect to be huffing and puffing and covered in sweat everytime you lift which to me feels great!!!!!
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Okay great thanks. The one thing I'll add is that my strength on bigger lifts are going up slow.

Edit: also, If you're getting worn down from the workouts. Would you lower volume and add cardio, or just lower volume?
 
ion26 said:
Okay great thanks. The one thing I'll add is that my strength on bigger lifts are going up slow. Edit: also, If you're getting worn down from the workouts. Would you lower volume and add cardio, or just lower volume?
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I like to lift relatively heavy, so I'd lengthen the rest periods and keep the volume the same. But, like I said above I'd add in cardio, instead of shortening rest periods(again, because I like to lift heavy-ish). HIIT 3-4x a week will do wonders
 
tyga tyga said:
I like to lift relatively heavy, so I'd lengthen the rest periods and keep the volume the same. But, like I said above I'd add in cardio, instead of shortening rest periods(again, because I like to lift heavy-ish). HIIT 3-4x a week will do wonders
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I'd rather add cardio. I prefer LISS over HIIT. I also love to lift as heavy as I can. I prefer drugs like anadrol and tren for the sheer strength. It's a rush to move a heavy bar. Addicting. The 30-45 second breaks is also great. It will definitely help dump fat quick.
 
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