[Stefan]

Not a crossfitter, but I do have a military, endurance sport and greco-roman wrestling background.

Your “crossfit cycle” would depend very much on what phase their training is in and what their focus is. As well as how individuals react.

As well as potential testing considerations

Majority of your needs will be covered by a low dose of test and GH. Increasing recovery to allow your training and nutrition to drive progress.

[Stefan]

You are watching Jay and Ronnie once they are on the Olympia stage. You have not seen what they did to get to the Olympia stage.

What I can say without shadow of a doubt is that you will gain more from full body training than any other form of training, providing that you can bring the intensity throughout the entirety of your session and you can square away the other factors of your life e.g. diet, sleep etc.

[Stefan]

My advice is to progress linearly and using the smallest increment possible. 1.25kg a side. If you have micro plates…EVEN BETTER.

This may seem slow. Borderline tedious, but it will guarantee long-term progress.

For some perspective. I am around the same bodyweight as you and I am using the same strategy with SLDL on 200kg. Using this strategy you should be in the 200s before I hit 210.

[Stefan]

If you have a 10iu vial would it not just be easiest to nail the whole vial? I mix my vials with 0.4ml and take the whole thing ( 2 vials at a time before bed)

I wish I could afford to run this much growth 😆

[Stefan]

A drastic change to your programming has the potential to knock you out of your cut.

Your deficit is calculated from your current activity levels. Reducing your overall expenditure will affect whether you are in a deficit or not.

In regards to your strength. This is normal in a cut. If you are not using them already, I would advise buying some micro plates.

Additionally, effectively managing expectations. You will not progress or even regress strength on a cut. This is to be expected. You need to manage your expectations so you do not self sabotage the cutting process. The same can be said with bulking when you are no longer seeing a level of detail in your physique.

[Stefan]

we need a video documentary!!!

A documentary series would be ideal.

[Stefan]

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You mention 125mg of test, which is a TRT dose. Surely there would be no point in me taking that as at early 30s my test would be in healthy range and therefore nothing to replace

Wouldn’t I need to either add a compound or a slightly higher dose to see benefit?[/quote]

I understand your thought process. I want you to consider the following

1, as your training volume increases and becomes more specific/impactful, it will effect your natural hormonal production. In this moment maintaining consistent levels of testosterone as opposed to a declining testosterone levels, which will have a negative impact on yourself and your training.

2, I am reluctant to make further suggestions without bloods results. Keeping you healthy is a higher priority than adding compounds.

Not to be demeaning, this is ranger school. I performed selection here in the UK on testosterone and halo.

Just like with bodybuilding your training, nutrition and rest will yield the biggest results. PEDs are the icing on the cake.

Get your diet squared away with a plan to effectively increase carbs as your volume increases. Have a program that is progressive in nature and fit for purpose. Ensure you are adhering to a good sleep schedule. This will yield GREAT long-term results.

[Stefan]

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I follow a program from a well known military prep coach stoic. Its phased to peak you for seleciton date. Its largely strength GPP, with running & rucking miles increasing as you get closer to test date[/quote]

Never heard of it, but based on what you have said it is well structured. Your programming should progressively getting more specific as you get closer to selection.

You can very easily overdo your running and tabbing. Leading to injuries that will ruin your chances of success.

A problem that many had during selection (British Army) is that they would arrive to the hills phase peaked and then their performance would tank before the big solo marches at the end of the hills phase. You cannot maintain that peak condition for long. So plan your peak effectively.

Regarding gear usage. The only other compounds I would recommend is EPO, HGH and carnitine. I would not use EPO if you are not getting your bloods done regularly.

I say again. I would not use EPO if you are not getting your bloods done regularly.

[Stefan]

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I follow a program from a well known military prep coach stoic. Its phased to peak you for seleciton date. Its largely strength GPP, with running & rucking miles increasing as you get closer to test date[/quote]

Never heard of it, but based on what you have said it is well structured. Your programming should progressively getting more specific as you get closer to selection.

You can very easily overdo your running and tabbing. Leading to injuries that will ruin your chances of success.

A problem that many had during selection (British Army) is that they would arrive to the hills phase peaked and then their performance would tank before the big solo marches at the end of the hills phase. You cannot maintain that peak condition for long. So plan your peak effectively.

Regarding gear usage. The only other compounds I would recommend is EPO, HGH and carnitine. I would not use EPO if you are not getting your bloods done regularly.

I say again. I would not use EPO if you are not getting your bloods done regularly.

[Stefan]

I would hit full body on your strength training days. I found that to be the sweet spot for my races.

[Stefan]

This is WELL within my wheel house.

A lot dose of test is ideal. Higher doses cause excess water retention. Which will negatively impact your runs.

For larger endurance events e.g. hills phase of selection I found that 125mg of test is was the sweet spot for me.

Before giving further advice, have you had any bloodworm done?

What does your training look like?

[Stefan]

I like the sound of starting with laterals for sure .. personally I’d opt to do maybe 3 sets at the start 12-15 ish reps then use a different piece of kit to hit them again at the end . Your front delts will get hit on the press and I’d train majority of my rear delts during pull to give me volume to play with in these push sessions but also go into pressing after one movement as opposed to two movements.

Thank you for getting back to me and giving me your advice. I do see the benefit to greater variety and hitting rear delts when I do my pull work. I am focusing on thickness in my pull days, so it makes sense to throw rear delts on this day when they are being hit hard with a lot of rowing movements.

Are there any technical ques that you think I should be mindful of when executing lateral movements?

[Stefan]

I have used their EPO, HGH, carnitine and test. It did the job it needed to at the time and allowed me to hit good numbers in various races I was competing in at the time.

[Stefan]

I still use liquid l carnitine as the jabs I found hurt alot. I get the 3000mg dose. In terms of droplets it’s thought that most get mixed with saliva as it’s released in the mouth as you put the droplets in. You then swallow so a large majority goes into the gut with saliva anyway.

This is a classic example of theory not working out in practice. I never considered the build up of saliver. Would you say that the dose of 3g a day being comparable to 500mg injectable? Am I better off manning up and adding it to my l’carnitine injections back into by roster?