Comprehensive Pre-Contest Cycle Log

[batista_029]

The time has come to begin cutting weight for my show on September 29. Tomorrow I will be 20 weeks out. As far as weight class goes I will determine that once I reach 4 weeks out but I am looking to come in shredded between 185 - 190lbs.

This time around Ive decided to run the following;

IGF-1 Week 1 - 4 50mcg ed
T3 Week 1 - 4 100mcg ed
Test Enan Week 1 - 14 500mg pw
Tren Ace Week 5 - 20 100mg eod
Test Prop Week 15 - 20 150mg eod
Masteron Week 15 - 20 100mg eod
Winstrol Week 10 - 20 50mg ed
Halotestin Week 18 - 20 30mg ed

Ive run a similar cycle in the past with great results. I will post complete training and diet information on a daily basis starting tomorrow.

[FRANKtheTANK_21]

Subscribed.....looks like a cycle that could definatly change a mans body. You going to post pics? Id love to see the change.

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by FRANKtheTANK_21

Subscribed.....looks like a cycle that could definatly change a mans body. You going to post pics? Id love to see the change.

Yeah Im getting them taken this week and will continually be posting progress pics right up until the day before the comp.

[Boston03G35]

Originally Posted by FRANKtheTANK_21

Subscribed.....

x2...


Good luck man, looks like you got your **** in order....

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by DMcBrideBoston

x2...


Good luck man, looks like you got your **** in order....

Thanks for the kind words bro!

[batista_029]

Time to get this thing started. In the same breath Im excited but apprehensive cause I know I have a long road ahead of me.

Current Weight - 217.5 lbs. (Cheat day yesterday didnt help this much!)

My training split right now is as follows:

Monday - Chest & Cardio
Tuesday - Back & Cardio
Wednesday - Legs
Thursday - Shoulders & Cardio
Friday - Biceps, Triceps & Cardio
Saturday - Abs & Cardio
Sunday - Abs & Cardio

Today was chest day;

Flat Barbell Bench Press:

145 x 25
225 x 15
275 x 10
315 x 6
365 x 4
425 x 2
315 x 4
225 x 10

Incline Barbell Bench Press:

145 x 20
225 x 10
275 x 6
315 x 3

Flat Dumbell Flyes:

60 x 15
70 x 10
75 x 6
80 x 4

Cable Crossovers (4 sets)

Immediately following the workout I did 20 HIIT on the elliptical machine for cardio.

Overall it was a great workout. The pump was insane and had lots of energy. I will post my diet for the day along with AAS timing later today.

[batista_029]

Injected 50mcgs of IGF-1 into my pecs first thing this morning. 25mcgs into the left and 25mcgs into the right.

Found some clen that I had left over. Took 100mcgs in the am, took another 100mcgs around dinner time.

Took 50mcgs T3 first thing in the morning. Took another 50mcgs just before bed.

In terms of my diet I will be cycling my carbs throughout. Adjustments will be made based on the amount of weight I am losing.

Today took in approximately 1900 calories.

Meal 1 (Preworkout) - 45g (.5 Cup) Oats
40g (1 Scoop) Casein Protein w/ Water
Total - 37.5g protein 34g carbs 4.75g fat 325 calories

Meal 2 (Postworkout) - 60g (2 Scoops) Whey Protein w/ Water
40g Dextrose
Total - 46g protein 44g carbs 4g fat 390 calories

Meal 3 - 120g Tuna (1 can)
250g Egg Whites
Total - 65.5g protein 0g carbs 0.8 fat 270 calories

Meal 4 - 114g Chicken Breast (1 breast)
1 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 25g protein 3g carbs 11g fat 201 calories

Meal 5 - 228g Chicken Breast (2 breasts)
Mixed Veggies
Total - 45g protein 9g carbs 6g fat 272 calories

Meal 6 - 1 Cup 1% Cottage Cheese
2 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 38g protein 18g carbs 19g fat 380 calories

Will increase the cals and carbs tomorrow.

[batista_029]

Current Weight - 215 lbs. (-2.5 lbs.)

The drop in weight is most likely water as I tend to hold a lot right after a cheat.

Today I worked back;

Lat Pulldowns:

75 x 25
150 x 15
210 x 10
240 x 8
270 x 6

Wide Grip Pullups:

Bodyweight x 15
Bodyweight + 45lb. plate x 10
Bodyweight + 2 45lb plates x 4
Bodyweight x 10

Seated Cable Rows:

150 x 15
210 x 10
255 x 10
300 x 8

T-Bar Rows:

90 x 15
180 x 10
225 x 10
270 x 6

Back Extensions: (4 sets)

Immediately following the workout I did 20 HIIT on the elliptical machine for cardio.

Overall the workout was great but I did feel exhausted after cardio.

[glimerxxx]

nice bro, looks solid, am looking forward to seeing the condition you step onto the stage in x

[batista_029]

This morning I injected 50mcgs of IGF-1 into my lats. Same thing as yesterday 25mcgs into the left and 25mcgs into the right.

Took 100mcgs of clen in the am and another 100mcgs around dinner time.

Took 50mcgs T3 first thing in the morning and plan to take another 50mcgs just before bed.

I also injected 250mg of Test Enan prior to my morning workout.

Today I took in around 2,000 calories.

Meal 1 (Preworkout) - 90g (1 Cup) Oats
40g (1 Scoop) Casein Protein w/ Water
Total - 45g protein 64g carbs 8.5g fat 505 calories

Meal 2 (Postworkout) - 60g (2 Scoops) Whey Protein w/ Water
40g Dextrose
Total - 46g protein 44g carbs 4g fat 390 calories

Meal 3 - 114g Chicken Breast (1 breast)
250g Egg Whites
Total - 58.5g protein 0g carbs 3g fat 261 calories

Meal 4 - 120g Tuna (1 can)
1 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 32g protein 3g carbs 8.8g fat 210 calories

Meal 5 - 228g Chicken Breast (2 breasts)
Green Beans
Total - 45g protein 9g carbs 6g fat 272 calories

Meal 6 - 1 Cup 1% Cottage Cheese
2 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 38g protein 18g carbs 19g fat 380 calories

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by glimerxxx

nice bro, looks solid, am looking forward to seeing the condition you step onto the stage in x

Thanks man.....pretty excited too. Cant wait for the results. I will also be posting starting pics on Friday.

[batista_029]

Current Weight - 212.5 lbs. (-5.0 lbs.)

Today was leg day;

Leg Extensions:

75 x 20
150 x 15
210 x 10
255 x 8
300 x 5

Leg Press:

240 x 20
420 X 15
780 X 10
960 X 10
1140 X 8
1320 x 6

Hack Squat (ATG):

90 x 15
180 x 10
360 x 10
450 x 8
720 X 6

Lying Leg Curls:

90 x 15
110 x 10
130 x 10
150 x 6

Thigh Abductors: (4 sets)

Seated Calve Raises: (4 sets)

No cardio today as my legs were torched. The pump was great but after the workout my legs were definitely shaky.

[ShortMonster]

Is that 720lbs for hack squats? And is that with the machine or Steve Reeves style?

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by ShortMonster

Is that 720lbs for hack squats? And is that with the machine or Steve Reeves style?

Yeah the 720 was done on the machine. I can usually do more but my legs were sore after the presses.

[Boston03G35]

Originally Posted by batista_029

Yeah the 720 was done on the machine. I can usually do more but my legs were sore after the presses.

Jesus, I have never seen anyone go over like 405 on the hack squat machine at my gym. Your legs must be monsterous.

Keep up the hard work!

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by DMcBrideBoston

Jesus, I have never seen anyone go over like 405 on the hack squat machine at my gym. Your legs must be monsterous.

Keep up the hard work!

Thanks man! Legs are a strong point of mine. When Im training I love punishing them although they are the last thing to get shredded come contest time. I guess its all in the genetics.

[red_plague]

Subscribed. My first contest is in a year, I need to know how all that stuff goes! Can't wait to see the transformation.

One question, why t3 for only 4 weeks and not more?

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by red_plague

Subscribed. My first contest is in a year, I need to know how all that stuff goes! Can't wait to see the transformation.

One question, why t3 for only 4 weeks and not more?

Good luck training for your first show!

Im running T3 for only 4 weeks because my body seems doesnt seem to respond for anything longer with this compound. Plus I dont want to do any permanent damage to my thyroid.

[batista_029]

This morning I injected 50mcgs of IGF-1 into my quads. 25mcgs into the left and 25mcgs into the right.

Took 100mcgs of clen in the am and another 100mcgs around dinner time.

Took 50mcgs T3 first thing in the morning and plan to take another 50mcgs just before bed.

In terms of calories i managed to take in around 2,100 calories.

Meal 1 (Preworkout) - 90g (1 Cup) Oats
40g (1 Scoop) Casein Protein w/ Water
Total - 45g protein 64g carbs 8.5g fat 505 calories

Meal 2 (Postworkout) - 60g (2 Scoops) Whey Protein w/ Water
40g Dextrose
Total - 46g protein 44g carbs 4g fat 390 calories

Meal 3 - 114g Chicken Breast (1 breast)
250g Egg Whites
Total - 58.5g protein 0g carbs 3g fat 261 calories

Meal 4 - 120g Tuna (1 can)
1 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 32g protein 3g carbs 8.8g fat 210 calories

Meal 5 - 250g Sole (2 fillets)
Mixed Veggies
Total - 48g protein 9g carbs 2.5g fat 275 calories

Meal 6 - 1 Cup 1% Cottage Cheese
2 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 38g protein 18g carbs 19g fat 380 calories

Since I am consistently dropping weight I will continue to intake around 2,000 calories a day. When I notice a slight plateau i will incorporate a refeed into my diet to shock my system. In the past ive done this on the day i train my lagging bodypart.

[thatsdefyo]

good detailed log, looking forward to seeing your progress

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by thatsdefyo

good detailed log, looking forward to seeing your progress

Thanks bro! Appreciated

[batista_029]

Current Weight - 212.0 lbs. (-5.5 lbs.)

This morning I hit shoulders;

Hammer Strength Military Press:

90 x 20
180 x 12
270 x 8
360 x 4

Reverse Pec Dec Flyes:

100 x 20
130 X 15
160 X 10
190 X 8

Dumbbell Side Laterals:

25 x 15
30 x 10
35 x 10
45 x 8

Dumbbell Front Raises:

25 x 15
30 x 10
35 x 10
45 x 6

Dumbbell Shrugs:

115 x 15
140 x 10
145 x 8
160 x 8

Immediately following my workout I did 20 minutes of cardio. Legs were a little sore but managed to push through it. Overall I found that my strength was somewhat down today as my shoulder workout progressed. Most likely due to the low carbs.

[Sarge2]

Just stumbled onto this thread. Things are looking good man! This is interesting stuff! Good luck with the contest prep, I'm looking forward to seeing this done. Great lift weights, I'm jealous.
Sarge

[glimerxxx]

i bet ur looking forward to week 5 when its time for the tren, have u run tren before bro?

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by Sarge2

Just stumbled onto this thread. Things are looking good man! This is interesting stuff! Good luck with the contest prep, I'm looking forward to seeing this done. Great lift weights, I'm jealous.
Sarge

Thanks Sarge.....as every day passes I cant wait to step onto the stage, Thing I am not looking forward to is watching some of the lifts decline but Ill get them back to where I want them come fall.

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by glimerxxx

i bet ur looking forward to week 5 when its time for the tren, have u run tren before bro?

I cant wait to run tren. Ive ran it before with great results. I have to say its my favourite compund. I find my strength and focus definitely go up. The only thing that I find a problem is that I get agitated rather quickly on it but Ive learned to deal with it.

[glimerxxx]

Originally Posted by batista_029

I cant wait to run tren. Ive ran it before with great results. I have to say its my favourite compund. I find my strength and focus definitely go up. The only thing that I find a problem is that I get agitated rather quickly on it but Ive learned to deal with it.

nice, hope the gf dnt piss u off too much then if ur still with the same girl that was jealous cos of ur dedication before.

[batista_029]

Originally Posted by glimerxxx

nice, hope the gf dnt piss u off too much then if ur still with the same girl that was jealous cos of ur dedication before.

We split for a couple of months but eventually got back together. She did a complete 180 in terms of attitude. Right now she totally stands by me with this. Last night she even said that if I bitch out and dont do this show she will be pissed.

[batista_029]

First thing this morning I injected 50mcgs of IGF-1 into my delts. 25mcgs into the left and 25mcgs into the right.

Took 100mcgs of clen in the am and another 100mcgs around dinner time.

Took 50mcgs T3 first thing in the morning and plan to take another 50mcgs just before bed.

Today I was close to taking in around 2,100 calories. I was hungry all day today and was tempted to eat everything in site.

Meal 1 (Preworkout) - 90g (1 Cup) Oats
250g Egg Whites
Total - 52.5g protein 60g carbs 7.5g fat 510 calories

Meal 2 (Postworkout) - 60g (2 Scoops) Whey Protein w/ Water
40g Dextrose
Total - 46g protein 44g carbs 4g fat 390 calories

Meal 3 - 120g Tuna (1 can)
250g Egg Whites
Total - 65.5g protein 0g carbs 0.8g fat 270 calories

Meal 4 - 120g Tuna (1 can)
1 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 32g protein 3g carbs 8.8g fat 210 calories

Meal 5 - 228g Chicken Breast (2 breasts)
Mixed Veggies
Total - 45g protein 9g carbs 6g fat 272 calories

Meal 6 - 1 Cup 1% Cottage Cheese
2 Tbsp. Natural Peanut Butter
Total - 38g protein 18g carbs 19g fat 380 calories

[bubba289]

this is great man! i'm really interested the whole pre-contest thing. i just cant see how u guys who compete can keep from losing alot of muscle in the dieting process. u have my full attention!