Shadow Pro Q&A 2.0

Pharma
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[quote]Patrick 118 wrote:
I just finished my first cycle. It was test cyp @ 400mg a week for 10 weeks. I gained 15Lbs. Most is muscle but put some fat. I now want to try a cut cycle. I will keep it simple with just winstrol @ 30mg a day. How long should I wait befor starting the winstrol? [/quote]

Did you use any HCG or nolvadex during the cycle? And are you doing any pct right now?
I would usually wait at least 6-8weeks before starting another cycle and do blood tests first to make sure everything is in order before jumping into it again.

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Y wld u prefer deca over EQ, i’ve heard eq is btr thn deca or atleast as gud, isnt it??

Got ur hcg point, shld i run it twice evryweek or twice evry oder week…

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[quote]Shadow Pro wrote:

[quote]Pinkylifting wrote:
Shadow, a question on training rather than pharma if thats ok.

When it comes to back training, i have good lats, and feel them really well, but am Looking for more thickness, as well as upperiddle back, rhomboid and lower traps, but i really dont feel deadlifts of any sort in my back (other than snatch grip at the end of a back workout) If i was to be following a training a program that starts with a heavy compound movement, week 1 8x8 2 7x6 and 3 10x4 (essentially Amit sapirs training article from a couple weeks back). whAt would you suggest as a good back compound for thickness? Because i would instinctively choose barbell row but i hear that advised against as a low rep exercise, and do prefer it as a high rep one.

Thanks again sir.[/quote]

This sounds interesting and similar to my style of training, could you post the article? I’ve seen this guys videos, I think he is a former powerlifter… Strong as fuck.

If upper back is your main concern, maybe try rack deadlifts with a snatch grip. It will take most of the glutes and hams out of the movement and concentrate mostly on the upper back, try to squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end or squeeze and add a shrug to force the rhomboids and traps to work harder. Try holding the shrug for 2 seconds at the top of each rep for an extra contraction.

When I had lower back issues and couldn’t pull from the floor I used rack deadlifts instead of lifting from the floor and it increased my back thickness in general.

The other option you can use is t-bar rows and 1 arm dumbbell rows. I don’t see any issue with barbell rows in low rep ranges(5-6reps), i think it’s a great exercise… Do a power barbell row from the floor, not off the rack if it’s a main exercise.
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Thanks for the response

Interesting idea, snatch grip in the rack, definitely sounds like that might be the solution, as glutes and hams in general is the only place i feel deads whatever the grip or stance so this might be a neat fix.

Heres the article

Found it interesting because i was already doing something similar, with a 10x5 10x4 10x3 week on week progression, and this followed a similar methodology just sloghtly higher reps and more intensity techniques.

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Hi shadow,

I have question about PCT.

I will have during whole cycle every 3rd day 0,5 arimidex and 250iu HCG 2x week plus 10mg nolva everyday.

Now how to play the PCT right when the arimidex, nolva and HCG Im taking during whole cycle?

Just bump up HCG the last week of the cycle and then after 2 weeks start the PCT with nolva and arimidex in higher dosage?

The cycle is test-e 500mg - 750mg 1-12weeks, dbol 1-7 piramid to 50 and 9-12 anavar piramid to 80

Thank you

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hi shadow i was looking for advice. i have been bodybuilding for quite a while now and a few of the gym owners who are close friends are pushing me into maybe doing a comp. id would like to give it a shot but i think what holds me back is not wanting to look stupid or ‘not ready’ etc so iv always put it off. i have got it in my head now that i may give it a shot.

i have plenty of time to get ready for it as its not until may so i have a long off season to try add some quality muscle and work on weak areas before i begin my prep. trouble is i have never really dieted properly always been bulking and trying to add mass.

any advice on maybe how id go about cycling etc obviously off season i would be looking at a mass gaining cycle. before prep begins. just looking on advice for transitioning into the prep phase as far as cycling goes.

also diet any tips or pointers on how to switch the diet during the prep stage. i dont expect a full plan just a guideline. i tolerate carbs very well and go as high as 600-700g in bulking phases. any advice on macros coming into pre contest?
im not a newbie when it comes to diet just not fully clued up on pre contest prep or strategies as i have never competed. any help would be massively appreciated.

*EDIT- thought i might add. i have done a few cycles so im not new to it. done a few different compounds.

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What’s up Shadow?
I have a question and i would be really grateful if you could help me with it.
I have a herniated disc in my low back. A bodybuilder in the gym today told me that if i could do a 6 week cycle of NPP and growth hormone the herniation would heal completely and that it has healed him and many others he helped.

Could this be true or he was just trying to sell things to me?
And if this isn’t true, are there any drugs that heal this kind of injuries?

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These threads are getting too long.

We should get a Shadow Pro FAQ going so commonly asked questions are easy to find and not re-asked.

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[quote]pravikhaira85 wrote:
Y wld u prefer deca over EQ, i’ve heard eq is btr thn deca or atleast as gud, isnt it??

Got ur hcg point, shld i run it twice evryweek or twice evry oder week…[/quote]

eq is a great drug but you said you wanted to take it to help recover from an injury. For joint support, deca would be your best option.

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[quote]Pinkylifting wrote:

[quote]Shadow Pro wrote:

[quote]Pinkylifting wrote:
Shadow, a question on training rather than pharma if thats ok.

When it comes to back training, i have good lats, and feel them really well, but am Looking for more thickness, as well as upperiddle back, rhomboid and lower traps, but i really dont feel deadlifts of any sort in my back (other than snatch grip at the end of a back workout) If i was to be following a training a program that starts with a heavy compound movement, week 1 8x8 2 7x6 and 3 10x4 (essentially Amit sapirs training article from a couple weeks back). whAt would you suggest as a good back compound for thickness? Because i would instinctively choose barbell row but i hear that advised against as a low rep exercise, and do prefer it as a high rep one.

Thanks again sir.[/quote]

This sounds interesting and similar to my style of training, could you post the article? I’ve seen this guys videos, I think he is a former powerlifter… Strong as fuck.

If upper back is your main concern, maybe try rack deadlifts with a snatch grip. It will take most of the glutes and hams out of the movement and concentrate mostly on the upper back, try to squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end or squeeze and add a shrug to force the rhomboids and traps to work harder. Try holding the shrug for 2 seconds at the top of each rep for an extra contraction.

When I had lower back issues and couldn’t pull from the floor I used rack deadlifts instead of lifting from the floor and it increased my back thickness in general.

The other option you can use is t-bar rows and 1 arm dumbbell rows. I don’t see any issue with barbell rows in low rep ranges(5-6reps), i think it’s a great exercise… Do a power barbell row from the floor, not off the rack if it’s a main exercise.
[/quote]

Thanks for the response

Interesting idea, snatch grip in the rack, definitely sounds like that might be the solution, as glutes and hams in general is the only place i feel deads whatever the grip or stance so this might be a neat fix.

Heres the article

Found it interesting because i was already doing something similar, with a 10x5 10x4 10x3 week on week progression, and this followed a similar methodology just sloghtly higher reps and more intensity techniques.

[/quote]

Lol,Apparently this dude is a better coach than a bodybuilder, the idea looks good to me. This article gave me some very good ideas for my own training. I think the snatch grip from the racks will work great for you, just start it around or just over knee height.

Thanks for posting.

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[quote]tofmik wrote:
Hi shadow,

I have question about PCT.

I will have during whole cycle every 3rd day 0,5 arimidex and 250iu HCG 2x week plus 10mg nolva everyday.

Now how to play the PCT right when the arimidex, nolva and HCG Im taking during whole cycle?

Just bump up HCG the last week of the cycle and then after 2 weeks start the PCT with nolva and arimidex in higher dosage?

The cycle is test-e 500mg - 750mg 1-12weeks, dbol 1-7 piramid to 50 and 9-12 anavar piramid to 80

Thank you[/quote]

With those kind of dosages you don’t need to use both nolvadex and arimidex throughout the cycle, pick the one that you prefer and use it. As for pct, increase the HCG to 500iu every other day for 4 weeks and stay on nolvadex 40/40/40/20/20 (5weeks) this should get you back on track. And 2 bottles of Alpha Male once you finish the cycle.

  • I came to order Alpha Male for myself and it’s out of stock now… If this is the case when you’re buying it then you can use the TRIBEX in it’s place, it’s not the same but it’s 2nd best choice.

Did you guys buy all of my Alpha Male?? Secrets out, now I have no pills! :frowning:

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[quote]ginston wrote:
hi shadow i was looking for advice. i have been bodybuilding for quite a while now and a few of the gym owners who are close friends are pushing me into maybe doing a comp. id would like to give it a shot but i think what holds me back is not wanting to look stupid or ‘not ready’ etc so iv always put it off. i have got it in my head now that i may give it a shot.

i have plenty of time to get ready for it as its not until may so i have a long off season to try add some quality muscle and work on weak areas before i begin my prep. trouble is i have never really dieted properly always been bulking and trying to add mass.

any advice on maybe how id go about cycling etc obviously off season i would be looking at a mass gaining cycle. before prep begins. just looking on advice for transitioning into the prep phase as far as cycling goes.

also diet any tips or pointers on how to switch the diet during the prep stage. i dont expect a full plan just a guideline. i tolerate carbs very well and go as high as 600-700g in bulking phases. any advice on macros coming into pre contest?
im not a newbie when it comes to diet just not fully clued up on pre contest prep or strategies as i have never competed. any help would be massively appreciated.

*EDIT- thought i might add. i have done a few cycles so im not new to it. done a few different compounds. [/quote]

Hi,

I’d be happy to help but can you post a picture and your current diet so I can see your starting point. This will help me determine better advice with regards to cycle and macros, otherwise it will be very general and not necessarily productive.

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[quote]P0SEID0N wrote:
What’s up Shadow?
I have a question and i would be really grateful if you could help me with it.
I have a herniated disc in my low back. A bodybuilder in the gym today told me that if i could do a 6 week cycle of NPP and growth hormone the herniation would heal completely and that it has healed him and many others he helped.

Could this be true or he was just trying to sell things to me?
And if this isn’t true, are there any drugs that heal this kind of injuries?
[/quote]

This is the biggest shit story I’ve ever heard in my life… And I’ve heard a lot of bullshit in my lifetime.

Nothing will cure a herniated disc besides a surgical procedure, the GH can help with the side effects in regards to pain and muscle recovery around the area but it won’t fix anything. I’m guessing this guy just wanted to sell you something. NPP will help with joint pain but also won’t “fix” it.

You can use these to help mask the problem and give you relief but don’t think for a second that it’s going to heal it.

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[quote]therajraj wrote:
These threads are getting too long.

We should get a Shadow Pro FAQ going so commonly asked questions are easy to find and not re-asked.

[/quote]

Good idea, I’ll see if I can figure something out to make it easier to follow.

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[quote]Shadow Pro wrote:

[quote]ginston wrote:
hi shadow i was looking for advice. i have been bodybuilding for quite a while now and a few of the gym owners who are close friends are pushing me into maybe doing a comp. id would like to give it a shot but i think what holds me back is not wanting to look stupid or ‘not ready’ etc so iv always put it off. i have got it in my head now that i may give it a shot.

i have plenty of time to get ready for it as its not until may so i have a long off season to try add some quality muscle and work on weak areas before i begin my prep. trouble is i have never really dieted properly always been bulking and trying to add mass.

any advice on maybe how id go about cycling etc obviously off season i would be looking at a mass gaining cycle. before prep begins. just looking on advice for transitioning into the prep phase as far as cycling goes.

also diet any tips or pointers on how to switch the diet during the prep stage. i dont expect a full plan just a guideline. i tolerate carbs very well and go as high as 600-700g in bulking phases. any advice on macros coming into pre contest?
im not a newbie when it comes to diet just not fully clued up on pre contest prep or strategies as i have never competed. any help would be massively appreciated.

*EDIT- thought i might add. i have done a few cycles so im not new to it. done a few different compounds. [/quote]

Hi,

I’d be happy to help but can you post a picture and your current diet so I can see your starting point. This will help me determine better advice with regards to cycle and macros, otherwise it will be very general and not necessarily productive.

[/quote]

my weight is currently around 234lbs
bodyfat a little higher than id like. not sure on exact % as haven’t had it tested recently.

typical macros look somewhat like this

(changing sometimes depending on weight gain/fat etc)

protein- 400g usually stays the same
carbs- 600g-700g changing
fats-70g-100g changing

I’ll post up some recent pics. hopefully not critiqued too bad :wink:

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i hope Biotest is paying/sponsoring you well because your info/knowledge is worth quite a bit…

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can you only upload one picture at a time? was going to post a few pics.

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here is another recent pic shadow…not the best but hey…

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another

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and another very poor quality pic.

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Thanks for all of the valuable information, Shadow. I’ve read and re read every reply from you. I do simple once a year cycles, Test-E 15 weeks @ 750mg, and Dbol weeks 1-6 20mg-50mg (This simple cycle seems to give me great gains that I am happy with so I don’t feel the need to go much beyond this right now). I’ve used HCG 250iu x2 a week my last two cycles and I didn’t notice any difference, my testicles still atrophied and recovery seemed the same, so this time I only bought enough HCG that will last 8 weeks that I planned to blast through and possibly before the start of PCT.

How would you recommend taking the 8 weeks worth of HCG for pct? Do I take it during the two week clear out period of testosterone after my last pin as well?

My other PCT drugs include Nolva 40-40-20-20 and clomid 100-100-50-50.

Thanks in advance.