The Swede's Transformation Log

[theswede]

Legs - Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:17 AM

Leg Press
Set 1: 180 lb × 8
Set 2: 180 lb × 8
Set 3: 180 lb × 8
Set 4: 180 lb × 8

Trap Bar Deadlift
Set 1: 140 lb × 6
Set 2: 230 lb × 5
Set 3: 230 lb × 5

Hack Squat
Set 1: 110 lb × 12
Set 2: 110 lb × 12
Set 3: 110 lb × 12

Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lb × 12
Set 2: 100 lb × 1012
Set 3: 100 lb × 10

Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 170 lb × 14
Set 2: 170 lb × 12
Set 3: 170 lb × 15

Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 180 lb × 15
Set 2: 190 lb × 13
Set 3: 190 lb × 13

Notes: went up considerably on single leg leg press, granted the sets were much harder. I think I’m going to sit at this weight until I can get 15 solid reps. Hack squats felt really good today too. Ended up opting for standing calf raises only; I’ll do seated calf raises on Saturday with my next leg workout.

Have a kickass day!

 

[theswede]

Legs - Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:17 AM

Leg Press
Set 1: 180 lb × 8
Set 2: 180 lb × 8
Set 3: 180 lb × 8
Set 4: 180 lb × 8

Trap Bar Deadlift
Set 1: 140 lb × 6
Set 2: 230 lb × 5
Set 3: 230 lb × 5

Hack Squat
Set 1: 110 lb × 12
Set 2: 110 lb × 12
Set 3: 110 lb × 12

Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lb × 12
Set 2: 100 lb × 1012
Set 3: 100 lb × 10

Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 170 lb × 14
Set 2: 170 lb × 12
Set 3: 170 lb × 15

Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 180 lb × 15
Set 2: 190 lb × 13
Set 3: 190 lb × 13

Notes: went up considerably on single leg leg press, granted the sets were much harder. I think I’m going to sit at this weight until I can get 15 solid reps. Hack squats felt really good today too. Ended up opting for standing calf raises only; I’ll do seated calf raises on Saturday with my next leg workout.

Have a kickass day!

 

[Leakydelts]

Get it bro good to see you consistently in here updating

 

[theswede]

Get it bro good to see you consistently in here updating

Thanks man! It feels amazing to be back at it!

 

[Hyde]

Sour patch as in the actual candy?

Any candy that is glucose-based is actually a pretty good intra/periWO option if you need to add carbs. Many are fructose-based, but some like Haribo gummy bears (not store brand) are still out there.

Also, straight glucose tabs you get in the diabetic care section at the store are awesome right before a really big set/lift. They act almost immediately and can be very useful - like a shot of nitrous, in and out on demand. I use them at every meet now and wife will use them at strongman shows. Or if someone gets shaky in training ever.

 

[BOSSMAN]

I like Karbolyn, and raisins on the fly are packed too.

Had a huge Honeycrsip Apple intra today and that did the ticket also

 

[theswede]

I like Karbolyn, and raisins on the fly are packed too.

Had a huge Honeycrsip Apple intra today and that did the ticket also

Like a whole food honeycrisp apple? That sounds amazing, and savage AF too!

 

[theswede]

Any candy that is glucose-based is actually a pretty good intra/periWO option if you need to add carbs. Many are fructose-based, but some like Haribo gummy bears (not store brand) are still out there.

Also, straight glucose tabs you get in the diabetic care section at the store are awesome right before a really big set/lift. They act almost immediately and can be very useful - like a shot of nitrous, in and out on demand. I use them at every meet now and wife will use them at strongman shows. Or if someone gets shaky in training ever.

No doubt on the glucose tabs! I took slin years ago (10-15 IU of Humulin R) preworkout and those tabs were life. Pop a few preworkout, a few more infra and a few post and never had problems. Got me swole too!

 

[BOSSMAN]

Like a whole food honeycrisp apple? That sounds amazing, and savage AF too!

Yup just a big azz Honeycrsip

 

[theswede]

Yup just a big azz Honeycrsip

You are literally the @BOSSMAN sir!

 

[theswede]

General Update: Did 30 minutes of cardio tonight: 20 on the treadmill, 3.0 mph, worked up to 7 on the incline. Then 10 minutes of elliptical.

Also ordered some more exemestane, raloxifene and some cardarine for shits and giggles. Will save the cardarine for PCT, maybe add in some MK677 too, is what I’m thinking.

 

[theswede]

Gettin’ woke with my favorite band! It’s time to make those boulders grow into mountains!

 

[theswede]

Shoulders - Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:44 AM

Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 12
Set 2: 135 lb × 8
Set 3: 135 lb × 11

Front Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 12
Set 2: 25 lb × 15
Set 3: 25 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 10
Set 2: 30 lb × 9
Set 3: 30 lb × 8

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 11

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lb × 11
Set 2: 115 lb × 10
Set 3: 115 lb × 8

Overhead Press Hammer Strength
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 15

Notes: Felt strong but lethargic today. Kinda threw some weight around but didn’t feel alpha or anything. Did some extra lateral raises and hammer presses to really work the muscle. I’m sincerely wondering if the keto diet just doesn’t work for me. Will be researching/reading on keto and other diets to see if I should make the switch to something more conventional.

 

[BOSSMAN]

You still got in some good volume

 

[wfreiling]

Shoulders - Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:44 AM

Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 12
Set 2: 135 lb × 8
Set 3: 135 lb × 11

Front Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 12
Set 2: 25 lb × 15
Set 3: 25 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 10
Set 2: 30 lb × 9
Set 3: 30 lb × 8

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 11

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lb × 11
Set 2: 115 lb × 10
Set 3: 115 lb × 8

Overhead Press Hammer Strength
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 15

Notes: Felt strong but lethargic today. Kinda threw some weight around but didn’t feel alpha or anything. Did some extra lateral raises and hammer presses to really work the muscle. I’m sincerely wondering if the keto diet just doesn’t work for me. Will be researching/reading on keto and other diets to see if I should make the switch to something more conventional.

Shoulder day is the best day. You managed to get some volume in for feeling lethargic. Also As I lay dying is my go to when I need that extra push.

 

[Hyde]

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Gettin’ woke with my favorite band! It’s time to make those boulders grow into mountains!

I did my own shoulder pressing to this album in the garage Monday night. It’s my favorite of theirs, overall

 

[theswede]

I did my own shoulder pressing to this album in the garage Monday night. It’s my favorite of theirs, overall

Album is straight fire, bro!

 

[theswede]

General Update: Epi Andro should be arriving today! Getting pumped about throwing some DHT into the mix!

Also, pinned 30mg of Trest Ace today. Boo yah! Still dosing Aromasin and Raloxifene, and still honing in on the Prami dose and timing.

Going to do cardio again tonight, and then hit arms tomorrow. Will probably just do cardio after arms, maybe sip on my BCAAs during cardio. Don’t even know if that helps but I love the taste of my BCAAs.

Also, eyeing some injectables from Amino Asylum, mostly carnitine and the “super shredder” mix.

And I don’t know what the hell I’m doing in this pose, but I feel blocky and bloated.

 

[theswede]

General Update: The Stano Plex arrived! This should be a nice addition to the Trest!

We skipped evening cardio, wife’s work went way late and we are both dragging so it’s off to bed for hopefully an extra hour or so of sleep before I hit arms in the morning! Are really well and clean this evening so all is well there!

Have a good night!

 

[KvanH]

Just saw this and skimmed through. Nice work bro! And well detailed log. Keep it up

I gotta ask; are you thinking on using the psychedelics you mentioned in the starting post as a help for lifting or just completely recreational?

 

[KvanH]

View attachment 201511

Gettin’ woke with my favorite band! It’s time to make those boulders grow into mountains!

You've reminded me of some great music I have forgotten in this log.

 

[KvanH]

Any candy that is glucose-based is actually a pretty good intra/periWO option if you need to add carbs. Many are fructose-based, but some like Haribo gummy bears (not store brand) are still out there.

Also, straight glucose tabs you get in the diabetic care section at the store are awesome right before a really big set/lift. They act almost immediately and can be very useful - like a shot of nitrous, in and out on demand. I use them at every meet now and wife will use them at strongman shows. Or if someone gets shaky in training ever.

Yea I once saw this pretty experienced gym buddy of mine smashing some candy while warming up on the leg press and had to ask him what is he doing laying on the leg press and smashing gummy bears, lol. He explained the same thing.

 

[BOSSMAN]

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General Update: The Stano Plex arrived! This should be a nice addition to the Trest!

We skipped evening cardio, wife’s work went way late and we are both dragging so it’s off to bed for hopefully an extra hour or so of sleep before I hit arms in the morning! Are really well and clean this evening so all is well there!

Have a good night!

You will get some extra pump from the vaso6 also. Looking big brother man!!

 

[theswede]

Arms - Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:34 AM

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 14
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 70 lb × 10

Notes: Camber Bar

Skullcrusher (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 14
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 70 lb × 10

Notes: Camber Bar

Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 11
Set 3: 30 lb × 10
Set 4: 30 lb × 11

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 15
Set 2: 30 lb × 15
Set 3: 35 lb × 12
Set 4: 35 lb × 12

Notes: Seated, One Arm

Preacher Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 55 lb × 15
Set 2: 55 lb × 13
Set 3: 55 lb × 11
Set 4: 55 lb × 11

Triceps Extension (Cable)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 15
Set 4: 70 lb × 15

Notes: V-Bar handle

Bicep Curl (Cable)
Set 1: 20 lb × 8
Set 2: 15 lb × 12
Set 3: 15 lb × 10
Set 4: 15 lb × 10

Notes: Single arm

Triceps Extension (Cable)
Set 1: 25 lb × 13
Set 2: 25 lb × 13
Set 3: 25 lb × 10
Set 4: 25 lb × 10

Notes: Single Arm, Normal Grip

General Notes: Slept like a poo poo train last night. My oldest (4.5 years) woke up around 2:00 am and said “Daddy, I’m thirty.” Took me a minute to realize she needed something to drink lol. Long short, by the time I went downstairs, grabbed her some water and made it back upstairs, I was wide awake. Ended up watching some of that new movie “Outside the Wire.” It was ok, but here’s the kicker: i totally cheated and had some rice and tuna. It wasn’t a ton of rice, like half a cup or less, but damn it tasted good and I felt ready for bed after that.

This morning was basically 4 different exercises for bis and tris, and I super “setted” everything so the pump was real, and felt a slight cardio workout too! Seeing my veins pop out more and more with each workout too.

Also tried 30mg of Trest again yesterday, never again. Gyno flare again in the left nipple and way more water retention. It’s amazing how powerful Trest is, and how quickly it works. 25 mg is my sweet spot, so we will stay there the rest of the log.

 

[TheMrMuscle]

Ended up watching some of that new movie “Outside the Wire.” It was ok, but here’s the kicker: i totally cheated and had some rice and tuna. It wasn’t a ton of rice, like half a cup or less, but damn it tasted good and I felt ready for bed after that.

Yeah I watched that one last weekend. Ok is the best i have to say about it as well.

 

[theswede]

Yeah I watched that one last weekend. Ok is the best i have to say about it as well.

I hear you man, felt like they were trying too hard!

 

[theswede]

You will get some extra pump from the vaso6 also. Looking big brother man!!

Amen brother! I don't know if it was placebo or what but I was pumped up! I mean, I had some rice in the middle of the night too, but my veins are definitely starting pop when I do curls and what not.

 

[BOSSMAN]

Amen brother! I don't know if it was placebo or what but I was pumped up! I mean, I had some rice in the middle of the night too, but my veins are definitely starting pop when I do curls and what not.

You take 3 caps pwo?

 

[Hyde]

3mg I believe is the HRT dose Trest was designed to be administered at. So it’s not crazy you feel 5mg more per day so strongly (that’s a rate of 35mg more per week).

 

[theswede]

You take 3 caps pwo?

No sir! Just 1 cap pre with my Total War. Felt pumped as veiny!

 

[theswede]

3mg I believe is the HRT dose Trest was designed to be administered at. So it’s not crazy you feel 5mg more per day so strongly (that’s a rate of 35mg more per week).

You sir, certainly know how to bring logic into every situation. I feel like I’m young Daniel and you’re Mr. Miyagi. So much too learn!

 

[Hyde]

You sir, certainly know how to bring logic into every situation. I feel like I’m young Daniel and you’re Mr. Miyagi. So much too learn!

Lol always more cool stuff to learn about steronz, Daniel San!

 

[trumac]

I’ve actually been considering adding just 20mg a day trest to my current blast but I won’t take it without a DHT and I’m taking a little break from them for a bit since I was just using sten

 

[theswede]

I’ve actually been considering adding just 20mg a day trest to my current blast but I won’t take it without a DHT and I’m taking a little break from them for a bit since I was just using sten

It’s good stuff man. I’m not exactly following the most conventional logic here as I’m hitting Trest basically as my kickstart for this comeback, but it’s put me back to almost my original size pre-COVID right out the gate. I just feel full and pumped all day. Or very euphoric. Now, the estro sides are crazy. I’m dosing both Ralox and Exemestane everyday and Prami basically every other day. I’m hoping this epi andro will help balance out the wetness of Trest a bit.

 

[trumac]

It’s good stuff man. I’m not exactly following the most conventional logic here as I’m hitting Trest basically as my kickstart for this comeback, but it’s put me back to almost my original size pre-COVID right out the gate. I just feel full and pumped all day. Or very euphoric. Now, the estro sides are crazy. I’m dosing both Ralox and Exemestane everyday and Prami basically every other day. I’m hoping this epi andro will help balance out the wetness of Trest a bit.

Yeah I’ve taken it orally, TD, and IM. I have a ton of oil in the stash but im super sensitive to 19nors so I need to dose DHT high, Ralox and AI moderate, and have caber in the mix with it. Right now I’m just on test and Eq kinda taking a break from some compounds.

 

[theswede]

Yeah I’ve taken it orally, TD, and IM. I have a ton of oil in the stash but im super sensitive to 19nors so I need to dose DHT high, Ralox and AI moderate, and have caber in the mix with it. Right now I’m just on test and Eq kinda taking a break from some compounds.

Nice! Keep me posted on the EQ as I’d love to run that here this summer, along with a anavar kicker and Winstrol “finisher.”

 

[trumac]

Nice! Keep me posted on the EQ as I’d love to run that here this summer, along with a anavar kicker and Winstrol “finisher.”

I have a shitty log going now with it. I have pharma var to use as well

 

[theswede]

General Update: Chewing on some sausage and sipping on some coffee while my girls are watching their shows. Both have colds, so I sent momma on to the gym as she they only have her favorite class in the mornings on Saturday. Gonna run some errands and hit legs in the afternoon.

Also, realized it’s 12 days until my next body scan. Kinda getting psyched up for that. And after some back and forth on what I want to do with diet, I decided to buck the **** up and hunker down on this keto diet. I keep hemming and hawing and that won’t get me any results. So it’s game time!

 

[theswede]

Leaning on System to get me through my first squat workout in years!

 

[Hyde]

Leaning on System to get me through my first squat workout in years!

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A classic

 

[theswede]

Legs - Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Squat (Barbell)
Set 1: 45 lb × 6
Set 2: 65 lb × 6
Set 3: 85 lb × 6
Set 4: 105 lb × 6
Set 5: 125 lb × 6
Set 6: 145 lb × 6
Set 7: 145 lb × 6
Set 8: 145 lb × 6

Leg Press
Set 1: 180 lb × 15
Set 2: 230 lb × 15
Set 3: 270 lb × 15
Set 4: 320 lb × 15
Set 5: 360 lb × 15

Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 230 lb × 15
Set 2: 230 lb × 12
Set 3: 230 lb × 12

Hack Squat
Set 1: 140 lb × 10
Set 2: 140 lb × 10
Set 3: 140 lb × 10

Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lb × 12
Set 2: 100 lb × 11
Set 3: 100 lb × 9

Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 170 lb × 12
Set 2: 170 lb × 12
Set 3: 170 lb × 12

Seated Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 140 lb × 14
Set 2: 140 lb × 12
Set 3: 140 lb × 10

General Notes: First time Ive squatted in like two years, went really light but damn it felt great! Also tried traditional leg press versus single leg leg press and that felt really good too. Was trying to figure out how much weight I needed to work with so I just kept slapping weight on. I think I have a good handle on the weight I need to use next legit workout.

Almost done with my Total War, thank god! So I’m going to order some Vasoblitz and Fullblitz here tonight. Pretty “pumped” about that, pun intended.

Also got my latest goodies from MA Research: Ralox, Exemestane and Cardarine. Really pumped about the Cardarine as I’ve never taken this before; probably going to wait until PCT before I play around with that though.

Have a good night everybody!

 

[theswede]

Dinner tonight sponsored by Bubbies sauerkraut and dill pickles, Kiolbasa Smoked Meats and Rebel Ice Cream (keto friendly!).

 

[theswede]

Just saw this and skimmed through. Nice work bro! And well detailed log. Keep it up

I gotta ask; are you thinking on using the psychedelics you mentioned in the starting post as a help for lifting or just completely recreational?

Sorry I didn’t get back to you yet! A little of both my man. I can’t be smoking’ preworkout or post workout as I’m trying to cut right now. But once I start bulking, yeah man, I’ll be smoking while I sip my pre.

Also, I like to go on long walks on the app trail when it gets a tad warmer. Usually ingest some shrooms for these walks, sometimes 2-4 hours. It’s amazing, usually feel super focused and I end up burning a **** ton of calories.

What about you?

 

[puccah8808]

Dinner tonight sponsored by Bubbies sauerkraut and dill pickles, Kiolbasa Smoked Meats and Rebel Ice Cream (keto friendly!). View attachment 201625

Butter pecan is yuck! Lol.

 

[Pleonastic]

General Update: Epi Andro should be arriving today! Getting pumped about throwing some DHT into the mix!

Also, pinned 30mg of Trest Ace today. Boo yah! Still dosing Aromasin and Raloxifene, and still honing in on the Prami dose and timing.

Going to do cardio again tonight, and then hit arms tomorrow. Will probably just do cardio after arms, maybe sip on my BCAAs during cardio. Don’t even know if that helps but I love the taste of my BCAAs.

Also, eyeing some injectables from Amino Asylum, mostly carnitine and the “super shredder” mix.

And I don’t know what the hell I’m doing in this pose, but I feel blocky and bloated.

View attachment 201533

You are a large MFer

 

[Pleonastic]

Sorry I didn’t get back to you yet! A little of both my man. I can’t be smoking’ preworkout or post workout as I’m trying to cut right now. But once I start bulking, yeah man, I’ll be smoking while I sip my pre.

Also, I like to go on long walks on the app trail when it gets a tad warmer. Usually ingest some shrooms for these walks, sometimes 2-4 hours. It’s amazing, usually feel super focused and I end up burning a **** ton of calories.

What about you?

I love training high, crazy pumps but I'm much much weaker high. So overall I think it's really less than optimal training for me. And yea weed makes me overeat like crazy. Atleast I'm on bulk considering smoking tomorrow.

 

[theswede]

Butter pecan is yuck! Lol.

Dang girl @puccah8808, this is my first pint of butter pecan so I didn’t know. Also got cookie dough and cookies and cream so hopefully those are good!

 

[puccah8808]

Dang girl @puccah8808, this is my first pint of butter pecan so I didn’t know. Also got cookie dough and cookies and cream so hopefully those are good!

Haha, I forgive you! You need all the food for your swollness!

 

[theswede]

Haha, I forgive you! You need all the food for your swollness!

Haha! You sure know how to make a brother feel good!

 

[KvanH]

Sorry I didn’t get back to you yet! A little of both my man. I can’t be smoking’ preworkout or post workout as I’m trying to cut right now. But once I start bulking, yeah man, I’ll be smoking while I sip my pre.

Also, I like to go on long walks on the app trail when it gets a tad warmer. Usually ingest some shrooms for these walks, sometimes 2-4 hours. It’s amazing, usually feel super focused and I end up burning a **** ton of calories.

What about you?

Yeah no weed for me on a cut. I'll eat everything and anything. I don't like it for lifting either. For some other sports, yeah sometimes. For playing and composing music it's a great enhancer.

You probably have your sroom dosing well tuned in, but I'd think the 'danger' of it for me example would be going for a walk like you said, taking a long trip walking to the moon and back thinking I burned a lot of calories only to find out I have been sitting still the whole time. Sitting on grass on top of a valley staring at a lone old tree in a field. And then again realising I'm looking at a picture of a tree on my phone, still sitting on my couch planning on going for a walk. Or something, lol

I mainly got interested as you mentioned psychedelics use and thought that I've never heard of anyone utilizing them for lifting before. But with all the microdosing and stuff people do these days I thought maybe you've found a way to enhance your lifting with them. Long walks in the nature with a propriate dose of srooms is fun times for sure = )