Cycle Log: The Road to Veins & Gains

[Matty_G]

Week 20

Weight: 190 fasted

Ran out of SLUPP mid week (Wednesday I think). Have a package expected to td Monday but unlikely with the winter storm expected.

Feel leaner despite the scale

The pumps in the gym have been insane though

 

[Matty_G]

Week 20 update

PEDs: no changes

Diet: pulling some carbs from intra shake
Training day macros: P203/C158/F46. T1804

Cardio: adding 5 min (65 min x6 a week)

 

[Matty_G]

Been out if training since 26th. Slipped on ice went airborne cracked my head on the pavement haha. Went to ED today cause headache wasn’t going away. Images were negative but doctor said I likely have a mild concussion. Gonna try to get back to it tomorrow, maybe Friday. Took off work for rest of week.

 

[Ateam2023]

Been out if training since 26th. Slipped on ice went airborne cracked my head on the pavement haha. Went to ED today cause headache wasn’t going away. Images were negative but doctor said I likely have a mild concussion. Gonna try to get back to it tomorrow, maybe Friday. Took off work for rest of week.

Thats what happens when you get BIG&CLUMSY,

 

[Adi18]

Been out if training since 26th. Slipped on ice went airborne cracked my head on the pavement haha. Went to ED today cause headache wasn’t going away. Images were negative but doctor said I likely have a mild concussion. Gonna try to get back to it tomorrow, maybe Friday. Took off work for rest of week.

Wicked progress. I wouldnt train hard right now if you might have a concussion unless Dr okays it. You dont want to drop dead from an aneurysm or something at the gym. If you aren't feeling right take the time to rest. I know its hard mentality wise when you're on a cycle but you literally have one life

 

[Matty_G]

Thats what happens when you get BIG&CLUMSY,

It was a fall straight out of looney tunes I was airborne for at least 2 seconds hahaha

 

[Matty_G]

Wicked progress. I wouldnt train hard right now if you might have a concussion unless Dr okays it. You dont want to drop dead from an aneurysm or something at the gym. If you aren't feeling right take the time to rest. I know its hard mentality wise when you're on a cycle but you literally have one life

Thanks brother yeah I’m itching to get back. The more I sit around I start to get anxious and shit. I think tomorrow or Friday I’ll be ok for a light session. Taking it day by day. Have been pretty much laying in bed since Monday though.

 

[Adi18]

Thanks brother yeah I’m itching to get back. The more I sit around I start to get anxious and shit. I think tomorrow or Friday I’ll be ok for a light session. Taking it day by day. Have been pretty much laying in bed since Monday though.

I hear you. Concussion protocols are a thing for a reason though. Just be safe and listen to your body, if you feel off after a set dont push it.

 

[Matty_G]

Got back in gym Thursday. Included part of my second leg day session with back session and going to gym today so I don’t miss training days this week.

Cardio missed 3 days at 65 min. Pics show the bad week but whatever it’s out of my hands. Just keep moving forward.

 

[Standfast]

Your doing an outstanding job brother, how much longer will you run this diet phase?

 

[Matty_G]

Your doing an outstanding job brother, how much longer will you run this diet phase?

Thanks brother. Probably another 2-3 weeks according to PA.

 

[Standfast]

Thanks brother. Probably another 2-3 weeks according to PA.

Same on my end, your In good hands and obviously putting in the work. Grow time is going to be fun!

 

[Matty_G]

Same on my end, your In good hands and obviously putting in the work. Grow time is going to be fun!

Can’t wait to eat again and smash some weights . So lethargic outside the gym

 

[BendigoShafter]

Just saying I've been following and appreciate the updates. You're doing great.

 

[Matty_G]

Just saying I've been following and appreciate the updates. You're doing great.

Thanks brother, appreciate that

 

[Ateam2023]

You're getting shredded my man, and your update pictures when you have the good lighting at the gym are impressive, all your pictures show massive improvement and your hard work is paying off! LFG!!

 

[Matty_G]

You're getting shredded my man, and your update pictures when you have the good lighting at the gym are impressive, all your pictures show massive improvement and your hard work is paying off! LFG!!

Thanks brother. When I pivot to growth phase I’m taking advantage of the posing room. Love that lighting

 

[Matty_G]

Week 22

Weight 190
3 lb decrease from last week


I think my weight could be even less if I had proper sleep last night.

Consistent week with diet and training. The lethargy is really a bitch though. Napping a lot, all energy reserved for training.

Hoping to hear some good news about pivoting to growth soon. I could def lose some more body fat and get even more peeled but at the expense of feeling more like shit haha.

Planning to get some labs done as well make sure all my health markers are in check.

Gym pumps are looking superhuman

Also, slight injury? When doing certain chest exercises ( anything putting a lot of pressure on the AC joint) I’m unable perform the exercise without pain in my left clavicle. Anyways, I worked around my chest day with some cable exercises but something to keep an eye on.









Post leg day , can’t wait to grow these wheels

 

[Adi18]

Also, slight injury? When doing certain chest exercises ( anything putting a lot of pressure on the AC joint) I’m unable perform the exercise without pain in my left clavicle. Anyways, I worked around my chest day with some cable exercises but something to keep an eye on.

Ive been going through a shoulder injury since I got back to training for the longest time. I find cables are really good for not aggravating it. It would feel like better and then id do heavy barbell and it'd be back to square 1. I find warming up with alot of rotator cuff exercises helps, also start doing alot of light rotator cuff exercises pretty much every day. I also find if I pre exhaust my chest with cable flies and then do cable press I can get a good chest workout in. Just dont aggravate it, its a bitch to heal, ive been working through it for almost 2 years now. One shoulder is totally better, my left is a bit sore now. Im hoping soon it'll be 100%. But once you damage it badly, its a long process to get it back.

 

[Matty_G]

Ive been going through a shoulder injury since I got back to training for the longest time. I find cables are really good for not aggravating it. It would feel like better and then id do heavy barbell and it'd be back to square 1. I find warming up with alot of rotator cuff exercises helps, also start doing alot of light rotator cuff exercises pretty much every day. I also find if I pre exhaust my chest with cable flies and then do cable press I can get a good chest workout in. Just dont aggravate it, its a bitch to heal, ive been working through it for almost 2 years now. One shoulder is totally better, my left is a bit sore now. Im hoping soon it'll be 100%. But once you damage it badly, its a long process to get it back.

thanks for the advice brother. Not sure if it’s rotator cuff or clavicle. Dont have any pain when doing shoulder movements