[Darren Farrell]

Hey Darren,

Appreciate your response, thank you.

I know mate, it’s not something that happens often, was bad timing leading up to this test but will get the Cholesterol under control 100%.

Will check out the supplements you’ve recommended.

Thanks again, appreciate it.

Anytime mate, hoe that helps

[Darren Farrell]

personally if you fully intend on going back on then i dont see the point in coming completely off. of course there is a long term risk but that is there from simply using steroids to begin with. anyone reading this considering using anabolics should be aware that you are inevitably impacting on long term health no matter how safe you use it etc.

based on your bloodwork you really need to correct your cholesterol etc- better nutrition! few too many cheat meals is just irresponsible to your health especially if you want to be assisted.

supplement- telmisartan 40-80mg daily, good source fats and supps – jp omega pharma pro, vital support and love heart.

cycle wise i would run hrt dosage 150mg-200mg max per week with no AI’s , get bloodwork done every 6-8 weeks and dont consider another cycle until these markers are in range.

[Darren Farrell]

Back in DUBAI, long day yesterday – up at 4:30am meal 1 6am-7:15am train then 4 hour drive from Alicante to Madrid. 8 hour flight back to DUBAI. Got home at 1:30am and did my 30mins cardio I had missed in morning before getting to bed.
Taking today as a rest day as not surprisingly feel wrecked!

[Darren Farrell]

I agree with hilly here absolutely no need for the masteron.
Start as you are saying then a progression would be to simply increase primo

[Darren Farrell]

Without knowing specific needs it’s hard to advise what to get here.

If joints are an issue then osteo pro
Vital support if assisted
Oh mega – should be a staple for everyone
Omega pharma pro- if really need high epa
Love heart- should be a staple
What you have listed above for sure

[Darren Farrell]

Last full day in Alicante today, got a really good back session in. Drive to Madrid tomorrow morning to catch our flight back to DUBAI so will be in the gym at 6am to get chest session done.
Few changes to diet have been made as appetite has shot up since adding in increlex and body composition still really good.

Cardio

30 mins liss cardio upon waking… very light just to keep routine and digestion optimal

Meal 1:

185g chicken
30g almond butter
130g cream of rice
25g carbs from any fruits

Meal 2: always pre workout meal

2 scoops vegan whey
110g cream of rice
25g carbs from any fruits

TRAIN

Meal 3: always post workout meal

185g cooked chicken breast
125g rice (uncooked)
120g pineapple

Meal 4:

185g turkey mince
500g cooked white or sweet potato
30g almond butter
100g green veg (optional)

Meal 5:

185g cooked steak
500g cooked white or sweet potato

Meal 6:

185g chicken
Or 2 scoops vegan whey
120g avocado

[Darren Farrell]

Late one last night as show was delayed so athlete registration and weigh ins were delayed. Jamie ended up weighing in at 12:45!
I trained legs yesterday here, as not my usual session I changed my approach.

Session was as follows:

Single leg ham curl – 3 sets 10-12
Leg ext – 4 sets 15-20
Cybex hack – 2 sets 10-12
Single leg press – 2 sets 10-12
Seated ham curl- 3 sets 10-12
Abductor – 4 sets 15-20
Calf raise- 2 mins rest pause as many reps as possible.

In my press movements I didn’t take to complete fail, probably 2 reps in reserve.

[Darren Farrell]

In this case I would titrate calories up slowly through initially carbs around training. The mistake people make in this situation is going to hard too fast. A little goes a long way, a small amount will increase performance and this will lead to body composition and strength improving with minimal fat gain.

[Darren Farrell]

I usually stop 7-10 days out from show and run orals only in.

[Darren Farrell]

Got to Alicante around 7pm yesterday, trained arms and then crashed!
Checked bodyweight this morning and still holding 247lbs.
Only change Iv made this last week is the addition of 20iu lantus daily.

[Darren Farrell]

I tend to go similar to what hilly has suggested and 1-2 working sets per exercise 12-15 rep range with 1-2 in reserve

[Darren Farrell]

Thursday/Friday update as not been to bed yet as catching early flight to Alicante for big man weekend show.
Delts yesterday and decided to split the load 4p middle 1p top on prime shoulder press rather than all 5 on middle which allowed me to get an extra rep. I feel I can work this up quicker by a few reps and then go back to all 5 on middle.

Will hit arms tonight in Alicante.

[Darren Farrell]

Priority should be to ensure fats are at a level that allows efficient hormone function. After this make up your desired calorie intake from carbs

[Darren Farrell]

Decided to take a trip to O2 gym in Abu Dhabi to hit back today and had a really good session, that place is like bodybuilder heaven, so much kit to chose from.
Usually have arms today, back tomorrow and Delts Fri but changed it as Friday I’m flying to Alicante for the weekend to help Jamie as he’s competing.

Definitely feel I’m in a good place at the moment, never been this lean at this weight.

[Darren Farrell]

Had hamstrings today and I must admit I felt quite fatigued however I think it’s down to a large drop in weight over night. I was 250 yesterday and 245 today.
Appetite has been crazy last 2 days, feel like I’m on prep. I think this is down to the increlex as Iv been using it just over a week now, crazy pumps in training and appetite is like never before.
Think we will have to increase food this week if this continues.