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Upcoming Lean Bulk

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Week-by-week logs of a cycle in progress, start to finish.

jim05

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Starting weight: 83kg
Height: 180cm
Age: 23

Goal is to build lean muscle in a slight calorie surplus over the next months.

Compounds and supplements I will use:
300mg Test E weekly (150 Tuesday/Friday)
HCG 1000IU weekly (500 split)
0,5mg Anastrozole weekly (0.25 split and take if needed)
Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily (promote hairgrowth, prevent hairloss)
Topical Minoxidil daily (promote hairgrowth, prevent hairloss)
Finasteride 0.5mg daily (block dht)
GHK cu 2mg daily (improve skin quality)
Might add primo not sure yet if yes like 150-200mg?
Zinc, Magnesium, Fish oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Melatonin

Will be following my strict upper lower workout plan twice a week so 4 training days 3 off with a lot of cardio to keep heart healthy and also burn calories. Around 30-40min of Zone 2 cardio 5 days a week with arond 8-10k steps a day.

Diet will be in a slight calorie surplus of around 3000 calories with protein instake of 200g and 60g of fats. Rest will be filled with carbs. Especially will eat high quality food and not as much fast food. Always preworkout carbs and drink like rice pudding with a banana and a zero energy drink. Will have one cheat meal on weekend if I really need it.

Let me know if you have any tips and advice for me guys I will start next week.
 

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Starting weight: 83kg
Height: 180cm
Age: 23

Goal is to build lean muscle in a slight calorie surplus over the next months.

Compounds and supplements I will use:
300mg Test E weekly (150 Tuesday/Friday)
HCG 1000IU weekly (500 split)
0,5mg Anastrozole weekly (0.25 split and take if needed)
Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily (promote hairgrowth, prevent hairloss)
Topical Minoxidil daily (promote hairgrowth, prevent hairloss)
Finasteride 0.5mg daily (block dht)
GHK cu 2mg daily (improve skin quality)
Might add primo not sure yet if yes like 150-200mg?
Zinc, Magnesium, Fish oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Melatonin

Will be following my strict upper lower workout plan twice a week so 4 training days 3 off with a lot of cardio to keep heart healthy and also burn calories. Around 30-40min of Zone 2 cardio 5 days a week with arond 8-10k steps a day.

Diet will be in a slight calorie surplus of around 3000 calories with protein instake of 200g and 60g of fats. Rest will be filled with carbs. Especially will eat high quality food and not as much fast food. Always preworkout carbs and drink like rice pudding with a banana and a zero energy drink. Will have one cheat meal on weekend if I really need it.

Let me know if you have any tips and advice for me guys I will start next week.
Jim, overall you've got a solid training and nutrition setup. Personally, I think Test and Primo can be a good combo for a lean, controlled bulk.
I'd also avoid taking Anastrozole preventively unless you actually develop E2-related issues. Keep in mind that Minoxidil promotes hair growth but doesn't directly prevent androgen-related hair loss. Finasteride works systemically by reducing DHT, although neither guarantees full protection, especially with additional androgens.
Your cardio, steps and slight surplus are all on point. Just track your weight, focus on progressive overload and adjust calories based on actual progress. 💪
 
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