- Thread Author
- #1
Starting Stats
Training Split (5–6 sessions per week):
Cardio: none
- Age: 35
- Height: 6’1” (185 cm)
- Weight (Start): 130 kg
- Goal: Strength & Recomp — increase dense muscle mass, drop fat, and improve overall conditioning and performance. The focus is on a powerful, dry, full look.
PED Protocol — Total Duration: 12 Weeks
Weeks 1–12
- Testosterone Enanthate: 500 mg/week (split into 2x 250 mg injections – Monday & Thursday)
- Trenbolone Enanthate: 300 mg/week (split into 2x 150 mg injections – Monday & Thursday)
- MK-677: 20 mg daily before bed
- Arimidex (Anastrozole): 0.5 mg every other day (may increase to 0.5 mg daily if estrogen sides appear)
Ancillary / Support
- HCG: 500 IU/week (split into 2x 250 IU)
- Omega-3: 3 g/day
- Vitamin D3: 5000 IU/day
- ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium, B6): before bed
- NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine): 1200 mg/day
- TUDCA: 500 mg/day (liver support)
Training & Nutrition
Training Split (5–6 sessions per week):
- Mon: Chest + Triceps (heavy compounds, dips, fly variations)
- Tue: Back + Rear Delts (rows, pull-ups, deadlifts)
- Wed: Legs (squats, leg press, calves)
- Thu: rest
- Fri: Arms (superset biceps/triceps)
- Sat: Shoulders + Traps (OHP, laterals, shrugs)
- Sun: rest
Cardio: none
Nutrition
- Calories: ~4200 kcal/day (performance-focused recomposition)
- Macros:
- Protein: ~380 g
- Carbs: ~450–500 g
- Fats: ~90–100 g
- Food Sources: chicken, steak, rice, oats, eggs, avocado, salmon, nuts, vegetables
- Pre-Workout Meal: oats + banana + whey
Supplements
- Weider Protein 80 Plus: 2–3 shakes per day (around 80 g protein each)
- Creatine Monohydrate: 10–12 g/day
- EAAs/BCAAs: 10–15 g during workouts
- Pre-Workout (Caffeine/Citrulline): as needed for focus and energy
Progress & Notes
Week 1
- Weight: 130 kg
- Strength: Bench 90 kg x 8, Squat 210 kg x 10
- Side Effects: minor post-injection soreness, slightly increased aggression, strong appetite boost
- Experience: strength rising fast, insane pumps, sleep slightly restless from Tren
- Plan: first bloodwork scheduled for Week 6 (Test, E2, liver, kidney)
Week 4
- Weight: 127 kg (-3 kg)
- Strength: Bench 100 kg x 8 (+10 kg), Squat 225 kg x 8 (+15 kg),
- Side Effects: mild night sweats, slight irritability; raised Arimidex to 0.5 mg daily
- Experience: muscles looking fuller and harder, energy strong, recovery on point
- Notes: sleep quality better with MK-677, libido high, skin slightly oily
Week 8
- coming soon
Week 12 (Planned Final Update)
- coming soon
Tracking Plan
- Updates every 2–3 weeks
- Tracking: weight, strength, side effects, sleep, mood, recovery
- Bloodwork: every 6 weeks
- Photos: before, mid, and after cycle
Key Takeaways
- Consistency beats dosage — food and recovery drive the gains.
- Keep estrogen and blood pressure in check.
- Tren requires strict discipline: hydration, cardio, and liver care.
- Focus on performance, not just size — every rep must count.