TLDR; Tore my MCL, stopped deadlifting/squatting for nearly 4months, focused solely on bench and benched 405 for 5 and 455/475 for gym bro singles (the 455 was actually pretty clean TNG but the 475 was ass up and grinding for whatever I could get). Starting new cycle soon and will be posting before pictures and keeping detailed log on here
Alright boys. Time for some transparency. So, about a week after my last post I tore my fucking MCL at my second BJJ class....go figure.
I had to stop deadlifting and squatting altogether. Before I got hurt I pulled 600 on deadlift for a nice PR, but sadly probably missed out on another 50 pounds if I could have pushed it through the end of the cycle.
I decided to finish my cycle by just sticking to seated/lying down pressing movements.
I ended my cycle with a 405 for 5 bench press which had me fucking stoked. I also hit 455 and 475 on the bench for my one rep maxes. These were touch and go reps and I was not worried about my ass coming up at all, just having some fun in the gym with my pops.
I know that I should wait longer between cycles but given the way my last took a turn for the worst, I'll be hopping back on a nice little cycle of 500mg test e/week for 16 weeks (might alter the duration, havent decided completely yet.) I will also likely be jump starting it with 50mg/DBOL/day for the first 4 weeks, but again have not made my mind up yet. Might just keep on the test only since I got such great strength gains from it last time.
After the MCL injury my calories went to shit and I solely focused on getting stronger on the bench (I really wanted to bench 495 after I saw how fast I could progress by adding some weight and focusing just on bench.) However, this cycle I will be diligent in the kitchen and be focusing on a slight cut/recomp while gaining weight on the big three.
If I can get the bench/deadlift videos edited enough to satisfy my security concerns is that something you all would like to see? I won't be posting physique pictures as I stopped taking them after the injury. However, I will posting before pictures in a few weeks when I start the new cycle.