Testosterone & Masteron: My Road to the Stage (2025/2026)

[thePhantomLifter]

Hello everyone! My main goal is to step on stage as a bodybuilder in 2025 or 2026, depending on how my progress unfolds. This log will document my journey, focusing on training, nutrition, PEDs, and overall health as I work towards that goal.

Starting Weight (Fasted): 86.3 kg

Current PEDs:
- 500mg Test E
- 400mg Mast E

Training Split: U/L/R/U/L/R/R
- Upper Body:
- Hammer Pullover: 1x8-10, 1x15-20
- Prime Seated Row (75% middle, 25% top): 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- T-Bar Row: 1x6-8, 1x12-15
- Cybex Shoulder Press: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Pec Fly: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Prime Flat Chest Press: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Tricep Pushdowns: 2x10-12, 1x15-20
- SA Dumbbell Preacher Curl: 2x10-12, 1x15-20

- Lower Body:
- Cybex Adductor Machine: 2x12-15
- Life Fitness Lying Hamstring Curl: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Cybex Seated Hamstring Curl: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Barbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL): 1x6-8, 1x12-15
- Cybex Squat Press: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Life Fitness Toe Press: 3x15-20

- Upper Body (Second Session):
- Pec Fly: 1x8-10, 2x12-15
- Hammer Strength Super Incline Press: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Lateral Raise Machine: 1x8-10, 2x15-20
- Hammer Strength Lat Row: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Prime Mid Back Row: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Prime Extreme Row: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Incline Cable Skullcrusher: 2x12-15, 2x15-20
- Prime Preacher Machine: 2x8-10, 1x12-15

- Lower Body (Second Session):
- Cybex Adductor Machine: 2x12-15
- Technogym Glute Bridge: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Hoist Leg Extension: 1x8-10, 1x15-20
- Watson Hack Squat: 2x8-10, 1x12-15
- Single Leg Lying Hamstring Curl: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Cybex SL Leg Press: 1x8-10, 1x12-15
- Seated Calf Raise: 2x12-15, 1x15-20

Health Supplements:
- Conteh Sports Organ Defender
- 5000 IU Vitamin D
- 300mg CoQ10
- 500mg Curcumin
- 500mg Magnesium Bisglycinate
- 8g Creatine daily
- 1000mg Omega-3 (EPA)
- Astragalus

Nutrition Strategy:
My nutrition is pretty straightforward—I eat a set list of foods that digest well and that I enjoy. I’m a creature of habit and prefer consistency in my meals. I use an intra-workout shake with carbs and EAA to maximize muscle protein synthesis during training. Pre-workout, I focus on higher-fat meals to slow down carb/protein absorption, helping me sustain energy throughout long training sessions. Post-workout, I switch to low-fat meals to expedite nutrient transport and kickstart recovery. I aim for around 4500 calories daily, and will gradually increase intake based on scale progress. Since September, I’ve gained about 8kg (mostly muscle mass) and will continue to monitor my progress.

Typical Daily Meals:
- M1: Oats with 30g whey protein
- M2 (Pre-training): 5% beef, jasmine rice, mixed vegetables, pineapple
- Intra-workout: 60g carb powder, 15g EAA, 700ml water
- M3 (Post-training): Cocoa Puffs (fast-digesting carbs) with 30g whey protein
- M4: Chicken breast, jasmine rice, mixed vegetables, pineapple
- M5: Weetabix with 30g whey protein

Excited to share this log with you all as I continue my journey toward the stage!

 

[turboTom]

Hammer Strength Incline Press is for chest gains.

 

[FlexOnEm]

Stage goals? Let’s go, champ!

 

[vascularVince]

U/L/R/R split is hardcore! Respect.

 

[AussieLifter]

That calorie count is massive—fueling like a pro!

 

[thePhantomLifter]

Hey everyone, just a quick check-in! The progress is coming along well, and I’m seeing noticeable changes. Weight is sitting at 94kg, which is a solid 7kg increase since last check-in. Most of that has been lean mass, which I’m happy with, especially considering my goal of stepping on stage in 2025.

Key Updates. Strength is increasing across the board. I’ve hit new PRs on both my chest press (130kg for 8 reps) and squat press (230kg for 10 reps), which tells me the muscle growth is happening.The training split is really working for me. The additional rest days seem to help recovery while still keeping the volume high. It's been great to focus on hypertrophy and work through the accessory movements as well. My focus on intra-workout nutrition (carbs + EAA) has helped with endurance and recovery, allowing me to push through longer, more intense sessions.

PEDs Update. Considering a slight increase in Mast E to 500mg to boost fat loss while maintaining muscle fullness, but still weighing the benefits vs. side effects.

Next Steps:

• I'm planning to tweak my calorie intake slightly to push past the 94kg mark, maybe aim for 97-98kg over the next few months.
• Aiming for another body fat scan soon to track where I stand in terms of lean mass vs fat.

I’ll keep you all updated as I move closer to competition prep!