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[ironguru]

@ironguru I tend to get minimal sides from running higher E2 levels, so had minimal water retention on Dbol, even face. Perhaps, as I was running EQ it kept E2 levels somewhat in check, but even with levels at 240-260 pmol/L, I don't get any water retention or nipple sensitivity. It may also be that my bodyfat % is lowish so the E2 conversion is low. I did bloods a few weeks post Dbol and E2 was sitting at 112 pmol/L, but I'm guessing there was a heavy rebound effect involved.

Fair enough. Sounds like your body handled it well but I've heard that about EQ before.

 

[Fletch Elliot]

Yesterdays push workout 5/08/25

Notes - Heading off on Bali trip with the family today. Pumped to see a bit of sun...southern Aus doesn't see much at this time of year! Will be hitting a pull workout this morning before heading off.
Yesterdays push workout was fairly standard. Pulled out the 50's for incline dumbbell...felt good. Used the flatbar on tricep pushdowns as it was the only handle available. Elbow didn't really enjoy it but it has pulled up fine this morning.

Incline dumbbell press
30kg (db) x 10
42.5kg (db) x 8
50kg (db) x 6
50kg (db) x 5
42.5 (db) x 7

Dumbbell shoulder press
37.5kg (db) x 9
37.5 kg (db) x 8
35kg (db) x 8
30kg (db) to failure

Cable flys
25kg x 17
25kg x 15
20kg x 15
17.5kg to failure

Lateral raise machine
25kg x 18
25kg x 16
20kg x 15
15kg to failure

Tricep cable pushdown (flat bar)
37.5kg x 18
40kg x 17
42.5kg x 15
30kg to failure

Overhead tricep extension (rope)
20kg x 15
20kg x 12
17.5kg to failure
15kg to failure

 

[hubbles]

I haven't hit flat barbell bench for a good few years but decided today was the day. I have walked past it a few times recently and thought about loading it up. The movement felt a bit wobbly, but got an insane pump so may look at adding it to the program for the next 6 weeks.

I used to live on flat bench, but these days I've been focusing on incline work. Just feels like I get better upper chest engagement. But I can’t knock a solid flat session lol .... your numbers are tidy... that drop set finisher would’ve blown the chest up

 

[hubbles]

Bali for 8 nights will be a cracker of a trip bro. I reckon you track loosely just keep the protein decent and don’t let it completely blow out. I usually just pick 1 or 2 meals a day to enjoy properly and then keep the rest pretty clean. Makes it easier to come back without feeling like you’ve undone all the hard work. Don't forget bro all the walking, heat and activities over there you’ll probably stay tighter than expected. Have fun brother

 

[Fletch Elliot]

Bali for 8 nights will be a cracker of a trip bro. I reckon you track loosely just keep the protein decent and don’t let it completely blow out. I usually just pick 1 or 2 meals a day to enjoy properly and then keep the rest pretty clean. Makes it easier to come back without feeling like you’ve undone all the hard work. Don't forget bro all the walking, heat and activities over there you’ll probably stay tighter than expected. Have fun brother

Yeah thanks bro, the whole family is pumped! I have managed similar trips in the past very closely to what you suggested. Will relax the cal counting ...but with some consideration. The wife has booked a cook for breakfast in the villa..getting that high carb/protein, lowish fat first meal will start the day right!

 

[Fletch Elliot]

I used to live on flat bench, but these days I've been focusing on incline work. Just feels like I get better upper chest engagement. But I can’t knock a solid flat session lol .... your numbers are tidy... that drop set finisher would’ve blown the chest up

Fully agree with incline @hubbles , it's my usual staple...but I surely enjoyed getting back to a bit of flat bench

 

[silverfox]

Thanks @silverfox Everything is heading in the right direction at the moment.

I tend to get higher sides on DHT's and have found 10mg to be the sweet spot with Var for me. I get no sides, blood markers minimally impacted and increased mucle hardness at that dose. Have run 30mg before which gave me great results but increased sides. Dropped to 10, sides dropped out but muscle hardness/pumps mostly stayed. Will potentially run it longer this cycle than previously mentioned, bloods dependent.

Interesting how these compounds work on different people. Normally most blokes usually sit around 30 to 50mg. Just goes to show that taking more of any steroid isn’t always the best.