Approved Log 22 week health and Recomp Cycle Log

[AlienGainz]

I'm excited to officially kick off this 22-week transformation and wellness journey with @Vertex Labs

From my very first conversation with the team, they've been nothing but professional, knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Every question I've had has been answered quickly, and it's been an absolute pleasure working with them.

It's an honour to be representing the VertexLabsCo team throughout this log.

Cycle Protocol

Testosterone Enanthate – 500mg/week
Masteron Enanthate – 600mg/week
HGH – 3 IU/day
SS-31 – 1mg/day
MOTS-c – 2mg/day

The goal of this cycle isn't simply to add size, it's a complete body recomposition focused on building dense, quality muscle while improving definition, recovery, conditioning, and overall wellbeing. Alongside the physique changes, I'm placing a big emphasis on health, mitochondrial support, recovery, and performing at my best both inside and outside the gym.

Right from the first injections, the quality of the oils has stood out. Both the Testosterone Enanthate and Masteron Enanthate are exceptionally smooth, crystal clear, and incredibly easy to inject.

I've honestly never used oil based injectables that are this painless. They pin effortlessly with virtually no post injection discomfort, which is a huge credit to the quality and care @Vertex Labs puts into their products.

Throughout these 22 weeks I'll be posting regular updates including:

Training sessions and workout performance
Daily meals and nutrition
Weekly body weight updates
Progress photos
Recovery, energy, and overall wellbeing
Honest feedback on every compound as the cycle progresses
I'm looking forward to documenting every stage of this journey and showing exactly what consistent training, disciplined nutrition, quality recovery, and premium products can achieve.

Massive thank you again to VertexLabsCo for the opportunity I'm proud to be part of the team, and I can't wait to share the results over the coming months

 

[ChewedSleek]

Following along, brother

 

[AlienGainz]

Following along, brother

Will be an insane log brother

 

[AlienGainz]

SHOULDER HYPERTROPHY — “3D DELTS”
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Focus: Rear delts + Front delts
Secondary: Side delts
Goal: Maximum hypertrophy, controlled reps, constant tension
Intensity: Moderate–high, finishing with some serious delt burn
0:00–0:10 — Warm-Up & Activation
Started with around 10 minutes of shoulder preparation, keeping everything controlled rather than rushing straight into heavy pressing.
Band Face Pulls
2 × 20 reps
Light resistance
Focused on pulling toward the forehead and squeezing the rear delts.
Cable External Rotations
2 × 15 each arm
Very light weight.
Concentrated on getting the shoulders moving and ready.
Light Dumbbell Lateral Raises
2 × 15
Slow eccentric and no swinging.
By the end of the warm-up, the shoulders were feeling loose and already had a slight pump.
0:10–0:27 — Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4 working sets
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 10 reps
Set 4: 8 reps + 3 controlled partials
Rest: 90–120 seconds
Started with a weight that allowed good control rather than trying to ego-lift.
The first few reps felt strong, but by the final set the front delts were absolutely cooking. Kept the lowering phase controlled and pressed hard without bouncing out of the bottom.
Focus: Front delts, with triceps assisting.
Finisher: After the final full rep, held the dumbbells just short of lockout for roughly 10 seconds.
0:27–0:42 — Reverse Pec-Deck Rear-Delt Assault
This was where the rear delts really started getting punished.
4 sets × 12–15 reps
Set 1: 15
Set 2: 15
Set 3: 13
Set 4: 12 + drop set
Rest: 60–75 seconds
Kept the chest firmly against the pad and focused on moving through the shoulder rather than turning it into an upper-back exercise.
On the final set:
12 controlled reps → immediately dropped the weight → 10–12 additional reps
That final drop set produced one of those nasty rear-delt pumps where simply putting your arms back down felt difficult.
0:42–0:53 — Cable Front Raises
3 sets × 12–15 reps
Used a single cable attachment and performed the raises one arm at a time.
Set 1: 15 each arm
Set 2: 12 each arm
Set 3: 12 each arm + partials
Rest: 45–60 seconds
The goal wasn't to move massive weight.
Every rep was slow and deliberate, bringing the hand roughly to eye level before lowering under control.
By the final set the front delts were completely pumped.
0:53–1:04 — Cable Lateral Raise + Rear-Delt Fly Superset
A — Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise
3 × 12–15 each side
Immediately followed by:
B — Cable Rear-Delt Fly
3 × 15
Rest: 60 seconds after completing both exercises.
This combination was brutal.
The lateral raises gave the side delts their direct work, then immediately switching to rear-delt flies meant there was almost no chance for the shoulders to recover.
The final round was basically:
Side delt burn → rear delt burn → questioning life choices.
1:04–1:12 — Front + Rear Delt Finisher
Dumbbell Front Raise
2 × 15
Immediately into:
Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear-Delt Fly
2 × 15
Used relatively light dumbbells and focused entirely on contraction.
No swinging.
No throwing the weights around.
Just controlled reps until the delts were completely fatigued.
Final set finished with around 5 slow partial reps once full-range reps became difficult.
1:12–1:15 — Final Burnout
Finished with band rear-delt pull-aparts:
1 × 30–40 reps
The goal was simply to keep tension on the rear delts and finish the session with an enormous pump.
By this point the shoulders were absolutely smoked.
Session Summary
Total time: ~75 minutes
Main emphasis: Rear delts + front delts
Secondary emphasis: Side delts
Training style: Controlled hypertrophy work, moderate rest periods, supersets and a drop set
Overall feeling: Massive shoulder pump, especially through the rear delts.
Post-workout thought:
That was one of those sessions where the weights weren't necessarily ridiculous, but the quality of every rep made the workout feel twice as hard. Rear delts were fried, front delts were pumped, and the side delts got just enough attention to round everything out.
Shoulders: absolutely cooked.

 

[Vertex Labs]

Amazing workout man, killer update, doing the team proud

 

[AlienGainz]

Beautiful touch down from the man @Vertex Labs

Keen to see the results from this beauty

 

[Big O Cody]

Welcome aboard brother. Hell of a first update, that shoulder session looks brutal. Rear delts getting that much attention is the kind of thing that separates guys who look good from guys who look complete. Test and mast is a clean stack for a recomp and 22 weeks gives you time to really see what it can do. Following along

 

[AlienGainz]

Welcome aboard brother. Hell of a first update, that shoulder session looks brutal. Rear delts getting that much attention is the kind of thing that separates guys who look good from guys who look complete. Test and mast is a clean stack for a recomp and 22 weeks gives you time to really see what it can do. Following along

Thank you, I respect your words so much brother, follow along it will only get better

 

[AlienGainz]

CHEST DEFINITION MISSION
Mission: Carve the Chest • Duration: ~75 Minutes • Target: Definition + Muscle Detail
WARM-UP — 10 MINUTES
Started with 5 minutes of light cardio to get the engine running, followed by shoulder circles, band pull-aparts and a few slow push-ups.
Then hit 2 light sets of cable flyes for 15–20 reps, concentrating on stretching the chest and squeezing hard at the centre.
Chest activated. Alien transmission received.
PHASE 1 — INCLINE PRESS
Incline Dumbbell Press
Set 1: 15 reps — light warm-up
Set 2: 12 reps
Set 3: 10 reps
Set 4: 8–10 reps
Controlled on the way down, slight pause at the bottom and a strong press back up.
Focus: Upper chest thickness and that shelf-like look.
Alien cargo successfully loaded into upper chest.
PHASE 2 — FLAT CHEST POWER
Flat Machine Chest Press
4 sets × 10–12 reps
60–90 sec rest
Kept the reps smooth instead of throwing the weight around. Really focused on driving the handles together and squeezing the pecs throughout the movement.
Last set was pushed close to technical failure.
Warning: chest engines approaching maximum capacity.
PHASE 3 — CHEST STRETCH
Incline Cable Flyes
3 sets × 12–15 reps
Slow 2–3 second eccentric
Big controlled stretch
Hard squeeze at the top
The goal here wasn't moving huge weight — it was making every single rep count.
Stretch detected… pec fibres entering another dimension.
PHASE 4 — LOWER CHEST DETAIL
High-to-Low Cable Flyes
3 sets × 12–15 reps
Final set: controlled drop set
Pulled the handles down and slightly inward, finishing each rep with a strong contraction.
The final set absolutely cooked the lower chest.
Houston, we have a pump.
PHASE 5 — FINISHER
Push-Ups
3 sets close to technical failure
45–60 sec rest
Slow reps, chest touching close to the floor, full lockout and no rushing.
Final set finished with short partial reps once full reps were no longer clean.
Emergency chest protocol activated.
FINAL CHEST CHECK
Total: ~18 working sets
Duration: ~75 minutes
Intensity:
Focus: Upper chest • Mid chest • Lower chest • Definition • Controlled contractions
Finished with a huge pump and a serious chest stretch.
Mission complete.
CHEST STATUS: FULLY ALIENATED

 

[Vertex Labs]

CHEST DEFINITION MISSION
Mission: Carve the Chest • Duration: ~75 Minutes • Target: Definition + Muscle Detail
WARM-UP — 10 MINUTES
Started with 5 minutes of light cardio to get the engine running, followed by shoulder circles, band pull-aparts and a few slow push-ups.
Then hit 2 light sets of cable flyes for 15–20 reps, concentrating on stretching the chest and squeezing hard at the centre.
Chest activated. Alien transmission received.
PHASE 1 — INCLINE PRESS
Incline Dumbbell Press
Set 1: 15 reps — light warm-up
Set 2: 12 reps
Set 3: 10 reps
Set 4: 8–10 reps
Controlled on the way down, slight pause at the bottom and a strong press back up.
Focus: Upper chest thickness and that shelf-like look.
Alien cargo successfully loaded into upper chest.
PHASE 2 — FLAT CHEST POWER
Flat Machine Chest Press
4 sets × 10–12 reps
60–90 sec rest
Kept the reps smooth instead of throwing the weight around. Really focused on driving the handles together and squeezing the pecs throughout the movement.
Last set was pushed close to technical failure.
Warning: chest engines approaching maximum capacity.
PHASE 3 — CHEST STRETCH
Incline Cable Flyes
3 sets × 12–15 reps
Slow 2–3 second eccentric
Big controlled stretch
Hard squeeze at the top
The goal here wasn't moving huge weight — it was making every single rep count.
Stretch detected… pec fibres entering another dimension.
PHASE 4 — LOWER CHEST DETAIL
High-to-Low Cable Flyes
3 sets × 12–15 reps
Final set: controlled drop set
Pulled the handles down and slightly inward, finishing each rep with a strong contraction.
The final set absolutely cooked the lower chest.
Houston, we have a pump.
PHASE 5 — FINISHER
Push-Ups
3 sets close to technical failure
45–60 sec rest
Slow reps, chest touching close to the floor, full lockout and no rushing.
Final set finished with short partial reps once full reps were no longer clean.
Emergency chest protocol activated.
FINAL CHEST CHECK
Total: ~18 working sets
Duration: ~75 minutes
Intensity:
Focus: Upper chest • Mid chest • Lower chest • Definition • Controlled contractions
Finished with a huge pump and a serious chest stretch.
Mission complete.
CHEST STATUS: FULLY ALIENATED

Nice session brother - the push ups are a killer addition, always a good way to burnout

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Consider less than 22 weeks. That long isn't healthy for a cycle

 

[AlienGainz]

LEG DAY: ALIEN DEFINITION PROTOCOL

Goal: Build dense, defined legs while keeping the session high-energy and focused on controlled reps, muscular tension and a huge pump.
Duration: ~75–90 minutes
Style: Controlled eccentric • Full range of motion • Short-to-moderate rest • Chase the pump
WARM-UP — “LANDING SEQUENCE”
Stationary bike: 5–7 minutes
Bodyweight squats: 2 × 15
Walking lunges: 2 × 12 each leg
Light leg extensions: 2 × 20
1. BARBELL BACK SQUAT — “ALIEN GRAVITY SQUATS”
Rest: 2–3 min
Set 1: 60 kg × 15
Set 2: 80 kg × 12
Set 3: 100 kg × 10
Set 4: 110 kg × 8
Set 5: 80 kg × 15
Focus: Controlled descent, strong drive upward and don't sacrifice depth for weight.
2. LEG PRESS — “UFO LAUNCHER”
Rest: 90 sec
Set 1: 160 kg × 15
Set 2: 200 kg × 12
Set 3: 240 kg × 10
Set 4: 260 kg × 10
Set 5: 180 kg × 20
Keep the movement controlled and avoid locking the knees aggressively.
3. ROMANIAN DEADLIFT — “ALIEN HAMSTRING HINGE”
Rest: 2 min
Set 1: 60 kg × 12
Set 2: 80 kg × 10
Set 3: 90 kg × 10
Set 4: 100 kg × 8
Set 5: 70 kg × 15
Focus: Hips back, soft knees and a slow stretch through the hamstrings.
4. WALKING DUMBBELL LUNGES — “MARS MARCH”
Rest: 60–90 sec
Set 1: 16 kg each hand × 12/leg
Set 2: 18 kg each hand × 12/leg
Set 3: 20 kg each hand × 10/leg
Set 4: 14 kg each hand × 15/leg
By the final set your legs should be questioning whether Earth was ever the correct planet.
5. LEG EXTENSIONS — “QUAD LASER CANNONS”
Rest: 60 sec
Set 1: 40 kg × 15
Set 2: 50 kg × 12
Set 3: 55 kg × 12
Set 4: 60 kg × 10
Set 5: 35 kg × 20 + 10 partials
Technique: 2-second squeeze at the top and a slow return.
6. SEATED LEG CURL — “HAMSTRING HYPERDRIVE”
Rest: 60–75 sec
Set 1: 35 kg × 15
Set 2: 45 kg × 12
Set 3: 50 kg × 10
Set 4: 55 kg × 8–10
Set 5: 30 kg × 20
Hold the contraction hard at the bottom.
7. BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS — “ONE-LEG UFO SURVIVAL”
Rest: 75–90 sec
Set 1: 12 kg each hand × 12/leg
Set 2: 14 kg each hand × 10/leg
Set 3: 16 kg each hand × 10/leg
Set 4: 10 kg each hand × 15/leg
These should be controlled rather than rushed. Your quads and glutes should be absolutely cooked by the final set.
8. STANDING CALF RAISES — “ALIEN ROCKET LAUNCHERS”
Rest: 60 sec
Set 1: 60 kg × 15
Set 2: 70 kg × 15
Set 3: 80 kg × 12
Set 4: 90 kg × 10
Set 5: 60 kg × 20
Pause at the top and get a deep stretch at the bottom.
FINAL BOSS — LEG DEFINITION FINISHER
Leg Extension → Walking Lunges → Bodyweight Squats
3 rounds:
Leg extensions:
30 kg × 15
Immediately into:
Walking lunges:
Bodyweight × 10/leg
Immediately into:
Bodyweight squats:
20 reps
Rest: 90 sec between rounds.
By round three, you've officially left Earth's atmosphere.
COOLDOWN
5 minutes easy cycling or walking
Gentle quad stretch
Hamstring stretch
Hip-flexor stretch
Calf stretch
MISSION COMPLETE:

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

good workouts here brother! should put up some physique pics!

 

[AlienGainz]

Will do very soon just having my main focus on recomping to show the true strength of @Vertex Labs masteron and low dose gh, I'll get a gym pic tomorrow

 

[the_alcatraz]

I'm excited to officially kick off this 22-week transformation and wellness journey with @Vertex Labs

From my very first conversation with the team, they've been nothing but professional, knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Every question I've had has been answered quickly, and it's been an absolute pleasure working with them.

It's an honour to be representing the VertexLabsCo team throughout this log.

Cycle Protocol

Testosterone Enanthate – 500mg/week
Masteron Enanthate – 600mg/week
HGH – 3 IU/day
SS-31 – 1mg/day
MOTS-c – 2mg/day

The goal of this cycle isn't simply to add size, it's a complete body recomposition focused on building dense, quality muscle while improving definition, recovery, conditioning, and overall wellbeing. Alongside the physique changes, I'm placing a big emphasis on health, mitochondrial support, recovery, and performing at my best both inside and outside the gym.

Right from the first injections, the quality of the oils has stood out. Both the Testosterone Enanthate and Masteron Enanthate are exceptionally smooth, crystal clear, and incredibly easy to inject.

I've honestly never used oil based injectables that are this painless. They pin effortlessly with virtually no post injection discomfort, which is a huge credit to the quality and care @Vertex Labs puts into their products.

Throughout these 22 weeks I'll be posting regular updates including:

Training sessions and workout performance
Daily meals and nutrition
Weekly body weight updates
Progress photos
Recovery, energy, and overall wellbeing
Honest feedback on every compound as the cycle progresses
I'm looking forward to documenting every stage of this journey and showing exactly what consistent training, disciplined nutrition, quality recovery, and premium products can achieve.

Massive thank you again to VertexLabsCo for the opportunity I'm proud to be part of the team, and I can't wait to share the results over the coming months View attachment 180633

add pics of yourself with your face blurred out for log approval bro

 

[AlienGainz]

Will post an updated picture tomorrow at gym

add pics of yourself with your face blurred out for log approval bro

 

[the_alcatraz]

Will post an updated picture tomorrow at gym


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log approved temp bro get the pics and updates going for your sponsor LFG

@Grumpy1 @abolone @koba @gar71 @BSS

 

[AlienGainz]

ARM WORKOUT – DEFINITION & PUMP DAY
Today was all about getting the arms full, pumped and defined. Kept the rest periods fairly short and focused on slow controlled reps and really squeezing every movement.
1. EZ Bar Curls
20kg x 15
25kg x 12
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
Nice slow negatives on these. Arms were already filling up by the last set.
2. Seated Dumbbell Curls
12.5kg each x 12
15kg each x 10
15kg each x 10
Kept the elbows back and squeezed hard at the top.
3. Hammer Curls
15kg each x 12
17.5kg each x 10
20kg each x 8
Really felt these through the forearms and brachialis.
4. Cable Curls
25kg x 15
30kg x 12
30kg x 12
Slow reps and constant tension the whole time.
TRICEPS TIME
5. Rope Pushdowns
30kg x 15
35kg x 12
40kg x 10
30kg x 15 drop set
Arms were absolutely blown up after this.
6. Overhead Rope Extensions
25kg x 15
30kg x 12
35kg x 10
Good stretch at the bottom and full extension at the top.
7. Close-Grip Bench Press
60kg x 12
70kg x 10
80kg x 8
Controlled every rep and focused on the triceps doing the work.
8. Cable Kickbacks
10kg x 15 each arm
12.5kg x 12 each arm
15kg x 10 each arm
Finished with a crazy burn and squeeze.
FINISHER Alternated light cable curls + rope pushdowns with basically no rest for 3 rounds of 15 reps each. Absolute arm pump by the end
Overall: Solid session. Arms felt full, vascular and pumped. Really focused on control and contraction instead of just throwing the weight around. Definition is definitely the goal right now

 

[Grumpy1]

Following

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

ARM WORKOUT – DEFINITION & PUMP DAY
Today was all about getting the arms full, pumped and defined. Kept the rest periods fairly short and focused on slow controlled reps and really squeezing every movement.
1. EZ Bar Curls
20kg x 15
25kg x 12
30kg x 10
30kg x 8
Nice slow negatives on these. Arms were already filling up by the last set.
2. Seated Dumbbell Curls
12.5kg each x 12
15kg each x 10
15kg each x 10
Kept the elbows back and squeezed hard at the top.
3. Hammer Curls
15kg each x 12
17.5kg each x 10
20kg each x 8
Really felt these through the forearms and brachialis.
4. Cable Curls
25kg x 15
30kg x 12
30kg x 12
Slow reps and constant tension the whole time.
TRICEPS TIME
5. Rope Pushdowns
30kg x 15
35kg x 12
40kg x 10
30kg x 15 drop set
Arms were absolutely blown up after this.
6. Overhead Rope Extensions
25kg x 15
30kg x 12
35kg x 10
Good stretch at the bottom and full extension at the top.
7. Close-Grip Bench Press
60kg x 12
70kg x 10
80kg x 8
Controlled every rep and focused on the triceps doing the work.
8. Cable Kickbacks
10kg x 15 each arm
12.5kg x 12 each arm
15kg x 10 each arm
Finished with a crazy burn and squeeze.
FINISHER Alternated light cable curls + rope pushdowns with basically no rest for 3 rounds of 15 reps each. Absolute arm pump by the end
Overall: Solid session. Arms felt full, vascular and pumped. Really focused on control and contraction instead of just throwing the weight around. Definition is definitely the goal right now

love a good pump finisher!

 

[koba]

Fantastic Arm Workout!
There is no better feeling than leaving the gym with your arms so pumped up! That they make you look & feel like a masive mutated freak!
You have covered all areas of the biceps & Triceps with your exercise selection, all of your reps were delivered in a controlled method & in the target hypertrophy range
Great workout!!
Your guns can't help but grow!

 

[AlienGainz]

Fantastic Arm Workout!
There is no better feeling than leaving the gym with your arms so pumped up! That they make you look & feel like a masive mutated freak!
You have covered all areas of the biceps & Triceps with your exercise selection, all of your reps were delivered in a controlled method & in the target hypertrophy range
Great workout!!
Your guns can't help but grow!

Really appreciate you brother, so kind of you, arms were definitely destroyed

 

[AlienGainz]

Such an extraterrestrial TD

Huge shout out to the boss man @Vertex Labs buy with confidence brothers

 

[AlienGainz]

@Vertex Labs @koba @rizzlekdizzle

Progress photo update while running the gold liquid of vertex labs


Can we make this my new profile photo admins

 

[AlienGainz]

@Vertex Labs

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

Boulders!

 

[AlienGainz]

Boulders!

Much love brother
As I get more dialed in the better it will become

 

[the_alcatraz]

View attachment 181991@Vertex Labs @koba @rizzlekdizzle

Progress photo update while running the gold liquid of vertex labs


Can we make this my new profile photo admins

F****K yea you big AF legend LFG!


@Grumpy1 @abolone @koba @gar71 @BSS @Scuffer @Oths

 

[AlienGainz]

F****K yea you big AF legend LFG!


@Grumpy1 @abolone @koba @gar71 @BSS @Scuffer @Oths

Thank you so much my brother

Are you able to update my profile photo to the one I just posted legend? It looks way better haha

 

[abolone]

Looking great bro

 

[AlienGainz]

Thank you brother, keen to get real freaky

 

[Oths]

fkn front delts look at the size of them

 

[AlienGainz]

Absolutely love smashing front and rear delts

 

[Scuffer]

Incredible physique and progress brother

 

[AlienGainz]

Incredible physique and progress brother

I can't wait to show you what I can really achieve soon brother

 

[Scuffer]

I can't wait to show you what I can really achieve soon brother

Here every step of the way brother

 

[AlienGainz]

Here every step of the way brother

Much love brother

 

[Grumpy1]

Looking solid bro