Update of yesterday’s session that I forgot to update on:
Week 5 - Chest & Back Focus
Session included incline bench, parallel grip pulldowns, flat DB press, single-arm cable rows, underhand cable flyes, lateral raises, and finished with some 60 second planks. Chest handled load well and back felt stable under moderate intensity. Pump came on relatively early. Lower back is still not 100%, but controlled warm-ups and deliberate execution kept it from being a distraction.
Cardio:
25-minute lunchtime walk at a steady pace.
Nutrition & Supps:
Pre-workout included custard casein, lite milk, Chex cereal, Pump Juice, Disorder pre-workout, and ALCAR. Intra-workout included Pump Juice, carb powder, and creatine.
Recovery:
Slept 7 hours and 56 minutes. Other than the occasional back twinge, the body is feeling good- joints are pain-free and digestion is solid. Slight lingering tightness from earlier back strain remains but doesn’t affect performance with proper warm-up.
Current PEDs:
Test E: 437.5mg/week
EQ: 210mg/week
NPP: 210mg/week
GH: 5IU/day (AM)
Current Health Supplements:
Same as previously mentioned.
Side Effects & Adjustments:
No pin yesterday. No new side effects. Energy, mood, and libido all in a good place.
Adjustments Made:
No changes to PEDs or training structure. Will slightly increase non-training day calories over this weekend to observe any response.
Progress Updates:
Morning weight: 110.7kg
General Comments:
Training wrapped up the week well. Heading into a slower weekend with the family, and looking to see how slightly increased non-training intake influences weight, fullness, and recovery. Body’s holding up well overall.