Hey everyone,
Starting up a brand-new log today. My last one (from February) officially wrapped up at the 16-week mark two weeks ago. While I was originally planning to extend the cycle to 20 weeks, I ended up stopping at week 16 due to signs of systemic fatigue — sleep quality dropped, appetite dipped, and recovery started lagging despite solid food and PED support. Bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes and rising hematocrit, so I made the call to prioritize health over pushing further.
After a 10-day cruise and cleanup phase, I’m now ready to kick off a fresh plan — different goals, refined structure, and a tighter execution strategy. This log will focus more on quality over quantity — recomposition, digestion, and metabolic control, with Classic Physique still being the long-term aim.
The last log was focused on size and fullness — a clean bulk with strategic PED use. This new log is more about precision:
Training is now organized around intensity modulation — alternating between heavy CNS-focused sessions and metabolite-driven pump work to reduce chronic fatigue. Using a 5-day rotation:
Slight surplus, but cleaner macro timing. Prioritizing gut health, insulin control, and meal spacing.
Macros (average per day):
Key nutrition additions:
After the last cycle, I’m keeping this phase conservative. Bloods will be done at week 5.
Cycle Weeks 1–8:
No fast-acting insulin for now — I’m keeping that out for at least 4 weeks to give my pancreas and insulin sensitivity a proper reset.
The previous log was valuable, but it had a very clear endpoint — pushing size hard for Classic Physique potential. This one is different: it's about staying in control, staying healthy, and optimizing every variable.
I’ll be posting training breakdowns, physique updates, and insights into how I manage PEDs for long-term progress — especially relevant for competitors trying to hold condition while staying responsive to food and gear.
Let’s run it back — smarter this time.
Starting up a brand-new log today. My last one (from February) officially wrapped up at the 16-week mark two weeks ago. While I was originally planning to extend the cycle to 20 weeks, I ended up stopping at week 16 due to signs of systemic fatigue — sleep quality dropped, appetite dipped, and recovery started lagging despite solid food and PED support. Bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes and rising hematocrit, so I made the call to prioritize health over pushing further.
After a 10-day cruise and cleanup phase, I’m now ready to kick off a fresh plan — different goals, refined structure, and a tighter execution strategy. This log will focus more on quality over quantity — recomposition, digestion, and metabolic control, with Classic Physique still being the long-term aim.
Current Stats (as of June 4):
- Age: 28
- Height: 183 cm / 6’0”
- Weight (fasted): 116.4 kg (down ~3.5 kg after the deload and cruise)
- Estimated Body Fat: ~11-12%
- Training Experience: 15 years
- Current Goal: Recomp with enhanced nutrient partitioning + metabolic reset phase
What’s Different This Time?
The last log was focused on size and fullness — a clean bulk with strategic PED use. This new log is more about precision:
- Improved digestion and gut health
- Resetting insulin sensitivity
- Managing inflammation
- Emphasizing conditioning without cutting calories too aggressively
Training Phase – Week 1 Focus: Intensity With Control
Training is now organized around intensity modulation — alternating between heavy CNS-focused sessions and metabolite-driven pump work to reduce chronic fatigue. Using a 5-day rotation:
- Day 1: Upper Power (heavy press & row variations)
- Day 2: Lower Volume (quads/hams + glutes emphasis, higher rep)
- Day 3: Arms + Delts (pump-based, giant sets)
- Day 4: Push Metabolic (supersets, short rest)
- Day 5: Pull Density (stretch + squeeze, time under tension focus)
- Day 6-7: Active recovery or rest
Nutrition Plan (Phase 1 – Weeks 1–4)
Slight surplus, but cleaner macro timing. Prioritizing gut health, insulin control, and meal spacing.
Macros (average per day):
- Calories: ~3650–3800
- Protein: 285g
- Carbs: 450g
- Fats: 90g
Key nutrition additions:
- GI support stack: Glutamine, L-glutathione, Digestive Enzymes, Betaine HCL
- Switched to low-FODMAP carb sources (white rice, cream of rice, rice noodles, sweet potato)
- Fermented foods: small amounts of kefir and sauerkraut daily
PED Phase: Mild Recomp / Health-Oriented Stack
After the last cycle, I’m keeping this phase conservative. Bloods will be done at week 5.
Cycle Weeks 1–8:
- Testosterone Cypionate: 300 mg/week
- Primo Enanthate: 400 mg/week
- GH: 2 IU AM / 2 IU pre-training (total 4 IU/day)
- Metformin: 1000 mg/day
- Lantus (basal insulin): 10 IU in AM (holding for now)
- Taurine + Berberine + Omega-3s for glucose and lipids
No fast-acting insulin for now — I’m keeping that out for at least 4 weeks to give my pancreas and insulin sensitivity a proper reset.
Goals for This Log:
- Improve body composition (leaner look at same bodyweight or slightly lower)
- Enhance digestion and insulin sensitivity
- Maintain fullness with lower systemic fatigue
- Track key metrics weekly: fasting glucose, blood pressure, sleep quality, HRV
Why Start Fresh?
The previous log was valuable, but it had a very clear endpoint — pushing size hard for Classic Physique potential. This one is different: it's about staying in control, staying healthy, and optimizing every variable.
I’ll be posting training breakdowns, physique updates, and insights into how I manage PEDs for long-term progress — especially relevant for competitors trying to hold condition while staying responsive to food and gear.
Let’s run it back — smarter this time.
