First Run Log Epi/Stano

Still at 45/800.
Will be bumping to 45/1000 as of Thursday, which is the close of week 1. I'm goin for it...ballz out!!!


Today's Session:

Power Snatches (triples from floor):
110x3x3
132x3x2
143x3x2
154x3
176x3
187x3x4

Clean & Jerks (singles):
132x1x3
176x1x2
187x1
198x1
220x1
231x1
242x1
246x1x2
253x1x3

Pause Squats:
286x3x2
308x3x2
330x3x5

Lots of heavy reps at the top end of things. Worked in the 90-95% range for a lot of today, other than squats...he gave me respite when it came to squats.
 
I'm not gonna lie...I'm pretty effin sore this morning.

Luckily, tomorrow is an off day. So, I just have to make it through today's session and I'm due for rest.
 
Sore = growth

As long as it's a good sore that is... :)
Keep after it and enjoy a much deserved day of rest.

Looking forward to comparing gains, I'm stoked to start my cycle Monday. Ha, never thought I'd say I'm looking forward to Monday...
 
Aclark109 said:
Sore = growth

As long as it's a good sore that is... :)
Keep after it and enjoy a much deserved day of rest.

Looking forward to comparing gains, I'm stoked to start my cycle Monday. Ha, never thought I'd say I'm looking forward to Monday...
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Hell yeah!!! Get after it. Monday Funday :)

As for the sore...it's that good, deep burn.
Im feeling All those 90% C&Js.
 
Just saw this looking great. I'm in
 
Thanks Am and J...glad to have ya.


Today's Session:

Power Clean (triples):
132x3x3
154x3x2
176x3x4

Jerks (singles):
176x1x3
198x1x2
220x1x2
231x1x3

Clean High Pulls (all from below knee...triples):
264x3x2
286x3x3

Deadlifts (triples with a 3 count pause above knee and then finish):
286x3
330x3x2
374x3x2
396x3x3

Strict OHP:
154x5x5

Front Squats:
242x2x3
264x2x2
296x2x4


Feelin good now!!! It took me a half hr to settle in and get warm enough to move alright, but once I did...I was IN!!!
 
jdg76 said:
Agreed! Good job on the deads too!
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Yeah...they felt great. The pause above the knee is a killer and really lights that rear chain up.

The deads you'll see are never part of my programming. I add them in randomly when I'm feeling it. Pretty much all motions I do, whether clean or snatch, are pulled off the floor anyway, so in essence, I'm deadlifting every day.

But today, I decided since I was beat up, I'd add stuff instead of halfa$$ all around.

Go big or go home!!!
 
Day 8:

45epi/1000stano

Around what day do you guys who have run Epi before notice that "On" feeling? I'm certainly starting to feel generally better, but I'm looking for that heavy hitting feeling? :)
 
Abadjiev said:
Day 8:

45epi/1000stano

Around what day do you guys who have run Epi before notice that "On" feeling? I'm certainly starting to feel generally better, but I'm looking for that heavy hitting feeling? :)
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I noticed mine kick in around day 10 on my present cycle. In the past it's usually been around day 10-14 as well, although I always ran it at 30mg so the higher dose could certainly kick it in faster. From what I've read, most ppl feel the same about the kick in time.
 
justeat said:
I noticed mine kick in around day 10 on my present cycle. In the past it's usually been around day 10-14 as well, although I always ran it at 30mg so the higher dose could certainly kick it in faster. From what I've read, most ppl feel the same about the kick in time.
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Outstanding.

So, it's coming up :D !!!!!!
I'm ready like a muhfugger.

I've been dosed at 45 since day 1. Stano jumped to 1000 yesterday, so I'm hoping by the end of week 2...that I'm ON and ready!!!
 
Today's session:


Snatches (doubles from above knee):
110x2x3
132x2x2
143x2x4

Behind the Neck Strict Presses (triples):
143x3x2
154x3x2
198x3x3

Squats (5s):
198x5x2
220x5
264x5x2
286x5x5

Easy session. Thank god too...I spent all day yesterday sitting in a chair in the hospital waiting room. The lady had her tonsils out and my hips, back, and knees were tight as hell after all that sitting around in uncomfortable as hell chairs.

Tomorrow is normally an off day, but I believe I'm going to do a weak point workout in the AM.
 
Abadjiev said:
Today's session: Snatches (doubles from above knee): 110x2x3 132x2x2 143x2x4 Behind the Neck Strict Presses (triples): 143x3x2 154x3x2 198x3x3 Squats (5s): 198x5x2 220x5 264x5x2 286x5x5 Easy session. Thank god too...I spent all day yesterday sitting in a chair in the hospital waiting room. The lady had her tonsils out and my hips, back, and knees were tight as hell after all that sitting around in uncomfortable as hell chairs. Tomorrow is normally an off day, but I believe I'm going to do a weak point workout in the AM.
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Get it! I felt my ON feeling slowly creep up, but just yesterday it kicked into full gear without warning
 
Just curious, are you taking all of the PH at once or are you spreading it throughout the day? I'm starting my first cycle next week and have read both ways.
 
eddieaz said:
Just curious, are you taking all of the PH at once or are you spreading it throughout the day? I'm starting my first cycle next week and have read both ways.
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I break it into 3 doses.

9am: 15epi/400stano
230pm: 15epi/400stano
8pm: 15epi/200stano

My timetable is VERY full, but quite consistent. So, I usually hit these times within 30min +/-.
 
I'm not gonna lie...
I've kind of missed a good bro day :)

Haven't had these since I started specifically Weightlifting.


Superset:
Incline Bench/DB Hammers with 3 count pause at contraction
135x10/35x10
135x10/35x10
155x10/35x10
176x8/35x8
176x8/35x8

BTN Strict Press:
132x10
132x10
132x8

Single Arm DB Overhead Extension:
35x10x4

BB Curls with hip pop:
132x8x3

Complex:
3 power cleans/1 jerk/5 push presses (whole set is 1)
132x1x3
176x1x3

My arms feel like they're going to explode. I never get pumps anymore lol. I had to close with some Oly though. It's who I am :D
 
Day 10:

Still at 45epi/1000stano

Woke up feeling a little different today. Generally feeling just awesome.

Muscles feel full after yesterday's Bro Day.

Weighed in this morning at 226.2, BUT I look just a little leaner than I have been. I have definitely been noticing a little more tightness and fullness in the mornings, but today even my gf commented on how lean I was looking.

If this week goes smooth with no major issues to report, I may bump the Epi right to 60. I have enough in the bottles I have to run 60epi/1000-1200stano for the duration. Let's have some fun :D
 
Today's Session:


I walked in FEELING IT!!!

Snatch doubles:
110x3x3 warmup
132x2x2
154x2x6

Clean doubles:
154x2x3
176x2x2
198x2x3

Front Squats:
198x5
242x5x2
264x5x3


Nothing real crazy weight wise. I just do what's prescribed. BUT...things felt light as hell today.
 
Abadjiev said:
Today's Session:

I walked in FEELING IT!!!

Snatch doubles:
110x3x3 warmup
132x2x2
154x2x6

Clean doubles:
154x2x3
176x2x2
198x2x3

Front Squats:
198x5
242x5x2
264x5x3

Nothing real crazy weight wise. I just do what's prescribed. BUT...things felt light as hell today.
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Keep it up! I started my first cycle this week and am looking to you for inspiration. (No pressure, lol)
 
Fkn EASY feeling session today!!! I was pretty gassed by those last sets of squats, but everything was $$$$$$ across the board...technique, speed, accuracy, and strength.

ON!!!

Snatch Doubles:
110x2x3
132x2x2
154x2x4
165x2x4

Jerk Triples:
165x3x2
187x3x2
198x3
220x3x3

Squats:
A bunch of sets ending at...
319x5x5


Feeling a little beat up now, but I'm feeling GREAT!!!
 
Subbed! Good read so far :)
 
Abadjiev said:
Fkn EASY feeling session today!!! I was pretty gassed by those last sets of squats, but everything was $$$$$$ across the board...technique, speed, accuracy, and strength. ON!!! Snatch Doubles: 110x2x3 132x2x2 154x2x4 165x2x4 Jerk Triples: 165x3x2 187x3x2 198x3 220x3x3 Squats: A bunch of sets ending at... 319x5x5 Feeling a little beat up now, but I'm feeling GREAT!!!
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Goooo time!
 
Sounds like sh!ts about to get real!!! :D
 
Weight: 226.4

That's 5.4lbs in 2 weeks. I'd like to see a solid 12lbs by the end of week 6.

Time to work even harder!
 
Abadjiev said:
Weight: 226.4

That's 5.4lbs in 2 weeks. I'd like to see a solid 12lbs by the end of week 6.

Time to work even harder!
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Keep your diet in check, and don't splurge to much and a lean 12lbs is in sight for sure!
 
Looking leaner than I was 3lbs ago :D

227.0 as of this morning.

Feeling really feisty today. The last few days, I have felt the surge culminating inside and slowly seeping toward the surface...NOT TODAY...that ON feeling is right out front!

I slept 8hrs last night. That's usually 2 nights worth of sleep for me.

Today is the start of week 3.
Epi is going to 60. Stano to 1200.

I'm hitting a pump of Formeron every other day just to keep this that much drier. Will probably keep that same protocol through pct and 2 wks beyond the end of the serm.
 
I'm on that sh*t today!!!


Cleans from 3 positions (above knee/below knee/floor):

110lbs x3x3
132lbs x3x2
154lbs x3
176lbs x3x2
198lbs x3
209lbs x3x2
220lbs x3x2


Clean High Pulls:

220lbs x3x2
296lbs x3x3


Front Squats:

110x5
154x3
198x1
220x1
264x1
275x1
297x1
308x1
330x1x3


Superset:
Pendlay Rows (full stop)/DB Hammers (3sec negative)

198x8/35x6
x 4 sets


Easy, Smooth session!!!
 
Dayum 330 front squat! Tearing it up man!!
 
Abadjiev said:
Looking leaner than I was 3lbs ago :D

227.0 as of this morning.

Feeling really feisty today. The last few days, I have felt the surge culminating inside and slowly seeping toward the surface...NOT TODAY...that ON feeling is right out front!

I slept 8hrs last night. That's usually 2 nights worth of sleep for me.

Today is the start of week 3.
Epi is going to 60. Stano to 1200.

I'm hitting a pump of Formeron every other day just to keep this that much drier. Will probably keep that same protocol through pct and 2 wks beyond the end of the serm.
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Keep it up! You're tearing it up. I'm just finishing week one of epi. I'll up dose to 45 and add stano Monday. Looking forward to getting the ON.
 
jdg76 said:
Dayum 330 front squat! Tearing it up man!!
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I'm still WEAK. I need to step my game up. I need a front squat well over 440 if I'm going to put up any respectable numbers next year in competition. A long road ahead of me.

powersurge said:
Going beast mode....lol.....nice one, right behind you brother, starting identical cycle in 2 weeks
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Get after it, brother.


eddieaz said:
Keep it up! You're tearing it up. I'm just finishing week one of epi. I'll up dose to 45 and add stano Monday. Looking forward to getting the ON.
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Yeah, 30 didn't last long for me. Well, neither did 45. I knew I could handle more, so I'm in for 60 now :D

That ON feeling started around the end of week 2 for me.
 
Woke up a little beat up today. Abs and hips are pretty sore and feeling rough from yesterday's session.

Today:

Snatch Complex:
3 Power Snatches/3 Overhead Squats

88lbs x6x2
110lbs x6x2
132lbs x6x4


Clean Complex:
3 Power Cleans/3 Push Presses

132lbs x6x2
154lbs x6
176lbs x6
198lbs x6x3


Squats:
Up to 264x3x5


Incline BB:
132x10x2
154x10x2
176x10x2
198x6x2


Done. I need food and rest.
 
Feeling like garbage today. I didn't sleep even a little last night. I had stomach cramps and diarrhea.

No training today or tomorrow, but I have 12hr shifts both days...fu*k!

Time to hydrate and just make it through this day.
 
funkd0c said:
Maybe food poisoning? Hang in there bro
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Possible, but everyone ate the exact same dish and is fine. I'm thinking just a summer stomach bug. I'll live.

Just feeling like a bag of d*cks.


Edit:
Just took my last dose of the day today and I immediately broke into clamminess and sweats. Idk if it's just aggravating what's going on inside me, but tomorrow, I'm gonna dial it back to 45 on the Epi until this clears.

Just need to man up and get through this.
 
Two rest days in a row were much needed. I'm feeling a hell of a lot better. Diet was near nonexistent on Saturday. I was feeling better, but the stomach was still iffy. Yesterday, back on par. Went out to watch the USA game last night. What a game! That last goal with mere seconds left was absolutely uncalled for. I thought we had it, but alas, 2-2 against Portugal. Germany won't be as easy.


Gym in a bit. Time to get after it.

Sides:

Night sweats are getting crazy though. Sweat through two shirts last night.

Appetite is getting out of hand too. I eat, and I'm immediately hungry.
 
Good deal, glad you are feeling better and it didn't last too long!!
 
Workouts this week have been a little rough. All work got done at prescribed weights or higher, but I was still hurtin from last weekend's sickness and this week's lack of food intake.

I feel like I'm holding a lot of water these last 2-3 days.

Weight- 231.2 (+10lbs in 3 weeks)

Scaled back dosage of Epi to 45 and have Stano at 1200. 45 on Epi seems to be the sweet spot in terms of lethargy and overall feeling. May kick it up again at start of week 5...will assess.


Thoughts on dosage? Weight gain?
Seem pretty on par?
 
Looks good so far bro! I was debating bumping the Epi but after what you said, 45 seems like a good place to be. 10lbs in 3 weeks is solid... More time to gain. Ad if not, more time to solidify these gains. Win win either way
 
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