My 20-Week Growth Phase

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My main goal over these 20 weeks is to add as much quality muscle as I can without letting body fat get out of control. At the same time, I want to get stronger on my main lifts, improve my overall physique, and stay healthy enough to keep training hard every week

Nutrition​

I'm not going into this with a "dirty bulk" mindset. I'll start in a moderate calorie surplus and only increase food if my weekly average weight stops moving. Protein will stay high every day, and most of my carbs will be around my workouts since that's when they help me perform and recover the most. I adjust calories according to my need. RIght now I am eating 400-500 calories surplass and it has been working very well once progress satlled I will adjust again

Training​

Training is where the real work gets done. Every workout is logged so I can look back and make sure I'm actually progressing instead of just going through the motions. The focus is progressive overload—whether that's another rep, a little more weight, or simply better execution than last week. I'll also listen to my body and take a deload if recovery starts falling behind.

Stack
Test 500
EQ 400
Deca 400
I pin 3 times a week to keep the level stable and also I don't need to inject huge volume at once

All products are from DRIADA as this is the only supplier in Europe I trust, I have used multiple vendors before one of my introduced here and since that day I never looked back. The quality of the oil is top notch, no pip no irritation etc and if I win the contest then I will also order GH hahah so please pray for me

Supplements:-

Omega 3
Citrus Bergemout
TUDCA
Glutathoine 600mg 2 times a week
Zinc
Magnesium

Health Tracking​

I do blood work every 8 weeks

One thing I'm taking seriously throughout this phase is monitoring my health instead of guessing how things are going. I'll be keeping an eye on:
Blood pressure
Weekly average body weight
Waist measurement
Progress pictures
Blood work throughout the cycle
Gym performance
Energy levels and overall recovery

For me, success isn't just seeing the number on the scale go up. It's being stronger than I was 20 weeks ago, looking noticeably better, recovering well enough to train consistently, and finishing the phase knowing I stayed disciplined from start to finish.

At the end of the day, the biggest goal is simple: show up every day, trust the process, and let consistency do what shortcuts never can.
 

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My main goal over these 20 weeks is to add as much quality muscle as I can without letting body fat get out of control. At the same time, I want to get stronger on my main lifts, improve my overall physique, and stay healthy enough to keep training hard every week

Nutrition​

I'm not going into this with a "dirty bulk" mindset. I'll start in a moderate calorie surplus and only increase food if my weekly average weight stops moving. Protein will stay high every day, and most of my carbs will be around my workouts since that's when they help me perform and recover the most. I adjust calories according to my need. RIght now I am eating 400-500 calories surplass and it has been working very well once progress satlled I will adjust again

Training​

Training is where the real work gets done. Every workout is logged so I can look back and make sure I'm actually progressing instead of just going through the motions. The focus is progressive overload—whether that's another rep, a little more weight, or simply better execution than last week. I'll also listen to my body and take a deload if recovery starts falling behind.

Stack
Test 500
EQ 400
Deca 400
I pin 3 times a week to keep the level stable and also I don't need to inject huge volume at once

All products are from DRIADA as this is the only supplier in Europe I trust, I have used multiple vendors before one of my introduced here and since that day I never looked back. The quality of the oil is top notch, no pip no irritation etc and if I win the contest then I will also order GH hahah so please pray for me

Supplements:-

Omega 3
Citrus Bergemout
TUDCA
Glutathoine 600mg 2 times a week
Zinc
Magnesium

Health Tracking​

I do blood work every 8 weeks

One thing I'm taking seriously throughout this phase is monitoring my health instead of guessing how things are going. I'll be keeping an eye on:
Blood pressure
Weekly average body weight
Waist measurement
Progress pictures
Blood work throughout the cycle
Gym performance
Energy levels and overall recovery

For me, success isn't just seeing the number on the scale go up. It's being stronger than I was 20 weeks ago, looking noticeably better, recovering well enough to train consistently, and finishing the phase knowing I stayed disciplined from start to finish.

At the end of the day, the biggest goal is simple: show up every day, trust the process, and let consistency do what shortcuts never can.

Hey bro,

I like the mindset here. The nutrition plan, training log, health tracking and moderate surplus already show that you’re approaching this seriously, not just throwing food and compounds at the wall.

Before judging the result properly, I’d definitely like to see starting photos and progress photos during the 20 weeks. Front, side, back, relaxed and posed if possible. With a growth phase, the mirror, waist and performance tell more than scale weight alone.

The only thing I’d be careful with is the total load. Test 500 + EQ 400 + Deca 400 is not crazy for an experienced user, but it is still a serious 20-week stack. EQ and Deca together can push blood pressure, hematocrit, water retention and recovery markers, so bloodwork every 8 weeks is good, but I’d also track BP very consistently.

The structure is solid, the discipline sounds good, and I like that you’re using waist measurement and progress pictures instead of only chasing weight. Just don’t let the “quality muscle” goal turn into pushing food too hard once the scale slows down.

Overall, good plan. Add photos, keep BP and bloodwork tight, and let the log show the progress.

Shark
 
Hey bro,

I like the mindset here. The nutrition plan, training log, health tracking and moderate surplus already show that you’re approaching this seriously, not just throwing food and compounds at the wall.

Before judging the result properly, I’d definitely like to see starting photos and progress photos during the 20 weeks. Front, side, back, relaxed and posed if possible. With a growth phase, the mirror, waist and performance tell more than scale weight alone.

The only thing I’d be careful with is the total load. Test 500 + EQ 400 + Deca 400 is not crazy for an experienced user, but it is still a serious 20-week stack. EQ and Deca together can push blood pressure, hematocrit, water retention and recovery markers, so bloodwork every 8 weeks is good, but I’d also track BP very consistently.

The structure is solid, the discipline sounds good, and I like that you’re using waist measurement and progress pictures instead of only chasing weight. Just don’t let the “quality muscle” goal turn into pushing food too hard once the scale slows down.

Overall, good plan. Add photos, keep BP and bloodwork tight, and let the log show the progress.
Shark
Thanks for replying I am 12 weeks in already. My blood is slightly off the chart but nothing crazy. HDL is down which is ovious for enhanced guys. I am managing LDL by Ezitimibe. I will check blood next week if everything is managble I might add anadrol(please give anadrol for 50% off next time haahahahah)
I will post more as I progress.
 

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Thanks for replying I am 12 weeks in already. My blood is slightly off the chart but nothing crazy. HDL is down which is ovious for enhanced guys. I am managing LDL by Ezitimibe. I will check blood next week if everything is managble I might add anadrol(please give anadrol for 50% off next time haahahahah)
I will post more as I progress.
Brooooo!!! Looking awesome!!!

Nice spot to grow! Hope you keep your dieting on point! You will be huge!!

Shark
 
  • high-normal
  • LDL: 159 mg/dl → elevated (will watch closely with Anavar coming)
Plan adjustments after these bloods:
  • Increasing Arimidex to 0.5 mg EOD or 3x/week to bring E2 down.
  • Starting TUDCA + NAC already for liver support.
  • Will retest in ~2–3 weeks before the Test + Anavar ramp in week 9.
My running order now, is more HGH and HCG, expected to arrive by next week.
 

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My blood came back and it's almost better than last blasts I used to do. I am dropping deca and going to add tren A will pinning 50mg EOD and will also add inj Lcarnitin 500mg before workout and before empty stomach cardio my last 8 week is to do a little hardening and I also added low dosed like 0,5mg-1mg Reta to improve insulin sensitivity. I will post the update soon
 
This is current condition. Matter of fact I amd not holding water on deca. That's what I always tell to people bulk or fatloss depends on your diet. Eat like shit become a shit. Ther's some cosmectic enhancers like masteron, winstrol indeed but you can still become watery and bulk on these two also you can cut on deca,anadrol which are supposed to be bulking compound. That's the misconception people have
 

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This is current condition. Matter of fact I amd not holding water on deca. That's what I always tell to people bulk or fatloss depends on your diet. Eat like shit become a shit. Ther's some cosmectic enhancers like masteron, winstrol indeed but you can still become watery and bulk on these two also you can cut on deca,anadrol which are supposed to be bulking compound. That's the misconception people have
Hey brother!!!

First of all… your condition is looking seriously impressive. You’re exactly where you want to be for a quality growth phase: lean enough to stay insulin sensitive, with plenty of room to add tissue without chasing the scale!

That latest update proves you’re executing the plan, not just talking about it!! (Surfer size looking at its most!!)

I also like your comment about Deca. People blame compounds for things that are usually caused by diet and total calorie intake. A good physique is built by consistency, not by the label on the vial.

The only thing I’d say is don’t get too excited now that the bloodwork looks good. Tren is a very different animal than Deca, so let the bloodwork, BP and how you actually feel guide your decisions over the next few weeks, not just the mirror.

Keep doing what you’re doing, brother. You’re building a physique, not just gaining weight, and it shows.

Looking forward to the next update!!! 🙏

Shark
 
  • high-normal
  • LDL: 159 mg/dl → elevated (will watch closely with Anavar coming)
Plan adjustments after these bloods:
  • Increasing Arimidex to 0.5 mg EOD or 3x/week to bring E2 down.
  • Starting TUDCA + NAC already for liver support.
  • Will retest in ~2–3 weeks before the Test + Anavar ramp in week 9.
My running order now, is more HGH and HCG, expected to arrive by next week.Var
Var is realy notorious for LDL. I would suggest with LDL 159 don't start var. Take ezitimibe or statin or a combo of both
 
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