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ostrichlegs

ostrichlegs

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My goal last fall/winter was to get as big as possible, which for me was a pretty laughable 180 pounds, but hey when I started lifting at 23 I was 140lbs soaking wet lol (just turned 30)
I pretty much hit my peak in March, which is the last photo attached. Not long after I had to take 4+ months off for some personal issues and lost a lot of muscle.
7 weeks ago I got my shit together, and have dieted religiously, worked out hard, introduced rock climbing and bought a fancy road bike which I torture myself on with an entirely new goal: get within striking distance of single digit body fat.
I definitely lost a lot of muscle, but on the other hand I feel amazing. So much healthier.
150-200 test, 150-200 primo depending on if I hit 3 or 4 shots in a week. 2mg reta and 2-3iu gh.
Included my average macros, any tips on getting a little leaner are welcome!
I plan to start a low slow and long bulk in December, reaching for 190lbs this time.Screenshot_20261006_061402_MyFitnessPal.jpgScreenshot_20261006_061348_MyFitnessPal.jpgScreenshot_20261003_064621_Gallery.jpgScreenshot_20261007_060258_Gallery.jpgScreenshot_20261007_060306_Gallery.jpgScreenshot_20261006_055523_Gallery.jpg
 

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ostrichlegs said:
My goal last fall/winter was to get as big as possible, which for me was a pretty laughable 180 pounds, but hey when I started lifting at 23 I was 140lbs soaking wet lol (just turned 30)
I pretty much hit my peak in March, which is the last photo attached. Not long after I had to take 4+ months off for some personal issues and lost a lot of muscle.
7 weeks ago I got my shit together, and have dieted religiously, worked out hard, introduced rock climbing and bought a fancy road bike which I torture myself on with an entirely new goal: get within striking distance of single digit body fat.
I definitely lost a lot of muscle, but on the other hand I feel amazing. So much healthier.
150-200 test, 150-200 primo depending on if I hit 3 or 4 shots in a week. 2mg reta and 2-3iu gh.
Included my average macros, any tips on getting a little leaner are welcome!
I plan to start a low slow and long bulk in December, reaching for 190lbs this time.View attachment 117593View attachment 117594View attachment 117595View attachment 117597View attachment 117598View attachment 117599
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Were are you at for weight now if your shooting for 190? I know most are working to get more size but if you feel better than you ever have Id ride that fuckin wave for a while.
 
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I will try not to go all lecturing old guy on you. But if activities like climbing and biking are your thing that extra 25 pds will make both tougher. If your thoughts are to become a bodybuilder and chase that goal than have at it. But if you just want the size simply to look bigger day to day id caution you on that🤷. But thats just my take. Lots will probably have completely different thoughts. Wish you luck either way young sir
 
T77 said:
I will try not to go all lecturing old guy on you. But if activities like climbing and biking are your thing that extra 25 pds will make both tougher. If your thoughts are to become a bodybuilder and chase that goal than have at it. But if you just want the size simply to look bigger day to day id caution you on that🤷. But thats just my take. Lots will probably have completely different thoughts. Wish you luck either way young sir
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This is what I was thinking based on the sports you like to do.

Keep doing what you are doing, if it worked before it should work again.

Keep refining what you have, slow gains with a performance approach vs size will suit your lifestyle.
 
T77 said:
I will try not to go all lecturing old guy on you. But if activities like climbing and biking are your thing that extra 25 pds will make both tougher. If your thoughts are to become a bodybuilder and chase that goal than have at it. But if you just want the size simply to look bigger day to day id caution you on that🤷. But thats just my take. Lots will probably have completely different thoughts. Wish you luck either way young sir
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Im definitely going for a mix of function and size, im not too worried about losing some watts on the bike or not being quite as agile on the climbing wall
 
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