Ruckin's dbol/test/eq log

[ruckin]

Looks like everything is still coming along nicely.

Yeah I'd have to agree. Honestly this blast has been every bit as good as my first one, just solid steady progress. I can't imagine what using tren will be like.


on a side note, I just realized I'm already up about 60 lbs on my squat this blast cause I just remembered that my estimated max squat that I said at the start of this log was 425. I couldn't ask for much better progress than that. I'm looking forward to getting over 500.

Also I'm glad to know now that whatever weight I'm able to use for 4x6 is almost exactly 80% intensity for me. It'll be nice to know that so I can figure out just about where my max is without having to waste a day testing it again. So using those numbers, once I complete 400x6x4 I'll be able to call 500 my max.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Yeah I'd have to agree. Honestly this blast has been every bit as good as my first one, just solid steady progress. I can't imagine what using tren will be like.


on a side note, I just realized I'm already up about 60 lbs on my squat this blast cause I just remembered that my estimated max squat that I said at the start of this log was 425. I couldn't ask for much better progress than that. I'm looking forward to getting over 500.

Also I'm glad to know now that whatever weight I'm able to use for 4x6 is almost exactly 80% intensity for me. It'll be nice to know that so I can figure out just about where my max is without having to waste a day testing it again. So using those numbers, once I complete 400x6x4 I'll be able to call 500 my max.

I'm hoping my next go round is like that. I'm leaning towards adding deca for round two in May. I want to recomp with tren, but I think I'll save it for down the road.

Yeah, good to have these little formulae for your lifts. Lets you know where you are and when to attempt maxes. You're right on the verge of the 4/5/6 plates goal, I'll have some catching up to do in a few months for sure.

 

[ruckin]

I'm hoping my next go round is like that. I'm leaning towards adding deca for round two in May. I want to recomp with tren, but I think I'll save it for down the road.

Yeah, good to have these little formulae for your lifts. Lets you know where you are and when to attempt maxes. You're right on the verge of the 4/5/6 plates goal, I'll have some catching up to do in a few months for sure.

Man I'm jealous, I wish I could try deca. You thinking test/deca/some oral? That would be a great second blast.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Man I'm jealous, I wish I could try deca. You thinking test/deca/some oral? That would be a great second blast.

I was thinking either just a higher dose of test or a test/deca combo, leaning more towards test/deca. Maybe NPP just so it gets in and out quicker. Not sure on the oral yet, I liked the strength gains from dbol, but not how I was feeling at the end.

 

[ruckin]

Power clean: 240x1x6
Push press: 225x5,5,5,8
Squat: 315x5x2
Bench: 285x8x3
Chin ups: 269x5x5


Nothing particularly special to mention, still making solid progress. Just one workout closer to my goals.

 

[ruckin]

Just woke up and weighed myself after emptying my bowels and I'm 261. Up 16 pounds so far from 245. After less than 13 weeks I can say I'm pretty happy with that so far. If I can keep up this rate of weight gain, I might be able to just barely make it to 270 by the end of 20 weeks. I would be thrilled to gain 25 pounds from this blast, especially since it's mostly eq and the gains are supposedly all "keepable". If I could maintain 265 after this is over, I'd be really happy with that.

For anyone reading who has experience with eq, do you think I should be able to keep all of this weight/strength I've gained? My test is at 300 and I'll be dropping it to ~200 for my cruise, so I can't imagine I'll lose more than a couple pounds from water weight.

Do I have unrealistic expectations?

 

[ruckin]

power clean: 215x1x7
push press: 230x5,5,5,8
squat: 390x6x4
incline press: 230x8,8,11
deadlift: 500x5


I know this is supposed to be my training log and not a diary so I'll try to keep this short. I just broke up with my girlfriend (first serious girlfriend I've ever had). I've been thinking about it an planning to do it tonight for the last few days and I hate to sound like a pussy, but I'm just really sad about the whole thing, so my heart wasn't really in this workout at all. I guess I had a great workout, numbers-wise, but I don't even care right now. I'm probably the first guy ever to get a 500x5 deadlift for the first time and be upset...

So because of all that I had to force myself just to get through those 5 exercises. I just didn't have it in me to do chin ups and any of my accessory stuff. I'll try to get in the gym tomorrow to get that stuff done... Don't really have anything else to say about the workout.

 

[RodgerThat]

power clean: 215x1x7
push press: 230x5,5,5,8
squat: 390x6x4
incline press: 230x8,8,11
deadlift: 500x5


I know this is supposed to be my training log and not a diary so I'll try to keep this short. I just broke up with my girlfriend (first serious girlfriend I've ever had). I've been thinking about it an planning to do it tonight for the last few days and I hate to sound like a pussy, but I'm just really sad about the whole thing, so my heart wasn't really in this workout at all. I guess I had a great workout, numbers-wise, but I don't even care right now. I'm probably the first guy ever to get a 500x5 deadlift for the first time and be upset...

So because of all that I had to force myself just to get through those 5 exercises. I just didn't have it in me to do chin ups and any of my accessory stuff. I'll try to get in the gym tomorrow to get that stuff done... Don't really have anything else to say about the workout.

Man this is what this place is for beyond the gear. It's rough losing someone you care about and it's a shitty time for sure. Just as I finished my pct in January my girlfriend of 3+ years dropped the bomb that she had a job offer on the opposite side of the country and was leaving 1 week later gone, training is what got me through kind of and I'm sure it'll help you. Feel free to make this your entire diary man it's your thread and there are tons of guys hear that are happy to listen to let you vent it

 

[Perrin Aybara]

The first one is the hardest for sure. It's cliche and you'll hear it from everyone, but it gets easier. It's part of life, brother. We're all here for you as much as strangers on the internet can be and we've all been through it. You'll get through this. Congrats on the deadlift anyway.

 

[Mr.B66]

Just woke up and weighed myself after emptying my bowels and I'm 261. Up 16 pounds so far from 245. After less than 13 weeks I can say I'm pretty happy with that so far. If I can keep up this rate of weight gain, I might be able to just barely make it to 270 by the end of 20 weeks. I would be thrilled to gain 25 pounds from this blast, especially since it's mostly eq and the gains are supposedly all "keepable". If I could maintain 265 after this is over, I'd be really happy with that.

For anyone reading who has experience with eq, do you think I should be able to keep all of this weight/strength I've gained? My test is at 300 and I'll be dropping it to ~200 for my cruise, so I can't imagine I'll lose more than a couple pounds from water weight.

Do I have unrealistic expectations?

I don't believe you'll loose much at all going from 300 to 200 test. Honestly i cruise at 200 and my weight doesn't go down more than a cpl lbs. but i don't look as sharp in all honesty, but only i notice it.
I actually dropped to 100 mg cyp per week a cpl weeks ago and i still look and feel the same.

 

[Mr.B66]

As for your recent breakup i feel for you ruck, its gotta be tough. Hang in there buddy it will get easier with time. My dad always said " time heals all wounds".

 

[Mr.B66]

Man this is what this place is for beyond the gear. It's rough losing someone you care about and it's a shitty time for sure. Just as I finished my pct in January my girlfriend of 3+ years dropped the bomb that she had a job offer on the opposite side of the country and was leaving 1 week later gone, training is what got me through kind of and I'm sure it'll help you. Feel free to make this your entire diary man it's your thread and there are tons of guys hear that are happy to listen to let you vent it

Damn Rodg, 3 years and she gave you a weeks notice, thats a tough pill to swallow right there. You must be a pretty strong dude to hold it together in that situation.

 

[ruckin]

Thanks a lot you guys. I'm just upset and confused, I just need time to get through it.

@RodgerThat wow brother I feel for you, that sounds so hard. I was only with my girl for 7-8 months. I can't imagine hearing that after over 3 years together.

 

[RodgerThat]

Thanks a lot you guys. I'm just upset and confused, I just need time to get through it.

@RodgerThat wow brother I feel for you, that sounds so hard. I was only with my girl for 7-8 months. I can't imagine hearing that after over 3 years together.

Been trying to think about the positives and such, lots of time for training no junk food in the house, set all my most recent PRs and had money to buy my
Squat rack so not all bad I guess. Ya it sucks a bit still was a while but gotta keep going right. It's time to do what makes you happy and basically whatever you want all the time so that's nice for ya

 

[Seven]

power clean: 215x1x7
push press: 230x5,5,5,8
squat: 390x6x4
incline press: 230x8,8,11
deadlift: 500x5


I know this is supposed to be my training log and not a diary so I'll try to keep this short. I just broke up with my girlfriend (first serious girlfriend I've ever had). I've been thinking about it an planning to do it tonight for the last few days and I hate to sound like a pussy, but I'm just really sad about the whole thing, so my heart wasn't really in this workout at all. I guess I had a great workout, numbers-wise, but I don't even care right now. I'm probably the first guy ever to get a 500x5 deadlift for the first time and be upset...

So because of all that I had to force myself just to get through those 5 exercises. I just didn't have it in me to do chin ups and any of my accessory stuff. I'll try to get in the gym tomorrow to get that stuff done... Don't really have anything else to say about the workout.

By all means vent that shit!! I know its tough right now, but there had to be something you didn't care for about her that's why you dumped her. And 8 months ain't shit....I know its seems like a long time when you're young. Plenty of fish in the sea ((yeah I'm that dork who said it ))!!

Pulling 500lb for 5 is fucking awesome...homie!!

 

[ruckin]

By all means vent that shit!! I know its tough right now, but there had to be something you didn't care for about her that's why you dumped her. And 8 months ain't shit....I know its seems like a long time when you're young. Plenty of fish in the sea ((yeah I'm that dork who said it ))!!

Pulling 500lb for 5 is fucking awesome...homie!!

Thanks seven


I don't even wanna say that i "dumped" her, that makes it sound like she did something wrong. She literally did nothing wrong to deserve how sad she is right now. That's what I'm upset about the most, it killed me to hurt her so badly last night. She's really a great girl, I just had my gut telling me that she isn't the one, and I didn't want to keep letting her get even more attached to me, to not hurt her more than I already had to by ending it. That's why I broke up with her, My gut's just telling me that it's what's best for us both long-term. It's just hard right now cause as I said, she's a great girl and I just gave her up...

 

[theprodgicalson]

Thanks seven


I don't even wanna say that i "dumped" her, that makes it sound like she did something wrong. She literally did nothing wrong to deserve how sad she is right now. That's what I'm upset about the most, it killed me to hurt her so badly last night. She's really a great girl, I just had my gut telling me that she isn't the one, and I didn't want to keep letting her get even more attached to me, to not hurt her more than I already had to by ending it. That's why I broke up with her, My gut's just telling me that it's what's best for us both long-term. It's just hard right now cause as I said, she's a great girl and I just gave her up...

it takes a big man to be able to not only admit that, but to be able to see it from the other perspective. i feel what youre going through. i just got out of a 5 year relationship late last year. i felt terrible knowing i was going to DEMOLISH this girl when i told her. especially after everything i had put her through and we had been through together. but i knew in my heart of hearts it wasnt the right relationship and if i got married to her id wake up one day 5-10 years down the line and regret not ending it when i knew i shouldve. if you need anything at all brother, im a PM away.

 

[ruckin]

it takes a big man to be able to not only admit that, but to be able to see it from the other perspective. i feel what youre going through. i just got out of a 5 year relationship late last year. i felt terrible knowing i was going to DEMOLISH this girl when i told her. especially after everything i had put her through and we had been through together. but i knew in my heart of hearts it wasnt the right relationship and if i got married to her id wake up one day 5-10 years down the line and regret not ending it when i knew i shouldve. if you need anything at all brother, im a PM away.

That's kinda what I was thinking deep down, along with lots of other stuff. I'm terrified of the thought of being married with kids one day and not being able to give my kids the truly happy, loving environment that I wasn't quite able to have. I want my relationship with my future wife to be as close to perfect as possible, and I just didn't think that was very likely with this girl.

 

[RodgerThat]

it takes a big man to be able to not only admit that, but to be able to see it from the other perspective. i feel what youre going through. i just got out of a 5 year relationship late last year. i felt terrible knowing i was going to DEMOLISH this girl when i told her. especially after everything i had put her through and we had been through together. but i knew in my heart of hearts it wasnt the right relationship and if i got married to her id wake up one day 5-10 years down the line and regret not ending it when i knew i shouldve. if you need anything at all brother, im a PM away.

That's kinda what I was thinking deep down, along with lots of other stuff. I'm terrified of the thought of being married with kids one day and not being able to give my kids the truly happy, loving environment that I wasn't quite able to have. I want my relationship with my future wife to be as close to perfect as possible, and I just didn't think that was very likely with this girl.

You guys are big men for having that kind of forethought and caring more about what will be then what currently is! Don't think I could do that at all

 

[theprodgicalson]

You guys are big men for having that kind of forethought and caring more about what will be then what currently is! Don't think I could do that at all

Vision, its all about seeing out your vision