Ckmeter Road to Pro with STELLAR LABS 🔥— USA Prep Log 2026 Season

[Ckmeter]

Classic poses

 

[Syntha Claus]

22%

 

[Ckmeter]

I ate a whole little Caesar’s pizza yesterday for a cheat…so this is a bit waterier than usual lol

 

[Ckmeter]

22%

Nah that’s too low. 99% fat

 

[MufasaTheKing]

@Mufasa888 you tell me though. Here are some pics from this am fasted. Official check ins are tomorrow. View attachment 193503

I would say you’re definitely sub 10. If I had to guess I’d say 8% at most since you still have lots of striations

 

[Ckmeter]

I would say you’re definitely sub 10. If I had to guess I’d say 8% at most since you still have lots of striations

I’m gonna end this conversation here now, as it will turn a direction I do not want it to go. Thank you for your feedback and insight.

 

[MufasaTheKing]

I’m gonna end this conversation here now, as it will turn a direction I do not want it to go. Thank you for your feedback and insight.

No problem. I didn’t know if I said anything offensive but keep up the great work you’re doing. I’m always inspired by your log

 

[Ckmeter]

No problem. I didn’t know if I said anything offensive but keep up the great work you’re doing. I’m always inspired by your log

Thank you for the kind words. I just didn’t want to have this conversation, as it isn’t super relevant. But, I’ll take the time to talk it through and explain. Maybe I’m completely off and have put on 7lbs of fat, but I just find it hard to believe.

Not directly offensive, but just a bit out of touch maybe? I was as conditioned or more conditioned than my buddy in class D who got a dexa the day before the USAs. He was 5.2%. I’m up 12lbs since weigh ins. If you’re saying I’m currently 8%, that’s basically saying 7 of those 12lbs are fat. I could’ve legitimately gone out and eaten pizza and burgers and donuts every day and not put on 7lbs of fat in 2 weeks.

I would estimate 8-10lbs was water — maybe even more considering how dehydrated, overdieted, and flat I was. We abused ais combined with a water taper, no gh, hardening drugs, and zero added fat in my diet to now my e2 is normal and I’m running gh again with npp/test/var, holding water. So maybe 2-4lbs of fat gained, assuming I added zero tissue so far.

I don’t care whatsoever what my body fat is currently or was at the show. It’s just the misperception of fat vs water gain.

 

[MufasaTheKing]

Thank you for the kind words. I just didn’t want to have this conversation, as it isn’t super relevant. But, I’ll take the time to talk it through and explain. Maybe I’m completely off and have put on 7lbs of fat, but I just find it hard to believe.

Not directly offensive, but just a bit out of touch maybe? I was as conditioned or more conditioned than my buddy in class D who got a dexa the day before the USAs. He was 5.2%. I’m up 12lbs since weigh ins. If you’re saying I’m currently 8%, that’s basically saying 7 of those 12lbs are fat. I could’ve legitimately gone out and eaten pizza and burgers and donuts every day and not put on 7lbs of fat in 2 weeks.

I would estimate 8-10lbs was water — maybe even more considering how dehydrated, overdieted, and flat I was. We abused ais combined with a water taper, no gh, hardening drugs, and zero added fat in my diet to now my e2 is normal and I’m running gh again with npp/test/var, holding water. So maybe 2-4lbs of fat gained, assuming I added zero tissue so far.

I don’t care whatsoever what my body fat is currently or was at the show. It’s just the misperception of fat vs water gain.

Totally understand bro. And my misjudgment is because I honestly don’t know how to judge physiques good. Take my guess with a grain of salt and it wasn’t to undermine the work you’ve put in. I’m a noob when it comes to bodybuilding competition.

 

[Ckmeter]

Check ins start of week 3 of rebound—

Fasted Weight: 233.2lbs — got my last meal in at 1:30am, so weight is a bit higher than expected.

Changes —

Cardio:
No change. Still 25 mins 4x a week

Nutrition:

Meal 1:
125g cream of rice
200g chicken or turkey
100g fruit
15g pb

Meal 2:
300g rice
225g chicken
100g greens

Meal 3:
300g rice
225g lean ground beef 90%
100g greens

Meal 4:
300g rice
225g chicken
100g greens

Intraworkout shake (removed on rest days):
15g eaa
10g creatine
10g glutamine
20g karbolyn

Post workout shake (removed on rest days):
50g beef protein powder
125g cream of rice
30g honey

Meal 5:
225g fatty steak (prime hanger steak)
225g rice
100g greens

Drugs:
Same
1250 test e/wk
600 npp/wk
50mgs var/day
6iu hgh/day
100mcg t4/day
12.5mgs asin 2x per week
.25mg caber 2x per week to eod depending

 

[Ckmeter]

Quarter turns

 

[Ckmeter]

Favorite classic poses

 

[Montego]

Alright everyone time for the update. So I placed 12th. I got moved to the center of second callouts (9th or 10th) for comparisons, but it appears I didn’t compare well and was moved back.

Overall, my coach and judge feedback is consistent, as well as my overall sentiment about the package we brought — I just need more tissue everywhere, but primarily the adductors and glutes. I also need my gyno cut out (surgery will be likely in February of 2026 times with a health phase)

As I weighed in at 218.0 for USAs and I believe 219.0 for the warmup, I have roughly 14lbs of tissue I can put on. Now this was carbed up slightly for check ins. My prep low was 211.2. So theoretically could deplete into check ins if they are early enough to car back up and put on 20lbs of tissue and still make weight.

I was probably one of if not the most conditioned guy in class D, so I’m extremely proud of that. My posing is night and day improved, as well as my stage confidence and presence. Thank you to propranolol for fixing my sweating issue on stage and nerves.

We got a fantastic amount of data from these shows, and my Coach learned how much food it takes me to fill back out. He mentioned next show he’s gonna have me get up at 3am and pound burgers before show day lol.

We were still on the flat side, but my coach is conservative and did not want me to spill or look soft. Considering how out muscled I was, we just wanted to bring condition on point.

The plan is rebound hard for 6-8 weeks. Then take a very long health phase. Then into a heavy off season! I will not step on stage again until I fill out my frame.

The rebound stack is:
1250 test e
600 npp
50 var
6iu hgh
100mcg t4

Can share the diet if you guys are interested. I had some wonderful off plan meals and food post show and yesterday, but I’m back 100% on plan today.

I’m not sure if getting the tan irritated a stretch mark under my armpit or if I retore my pec, but I have some swelling and bruising under my armpit from who knows what. I’m going to take a few days off pec training and see how it feels.

Massive thank you to the entire Stada team and @StadaGear and @StadaLabs. I am so blessed to have had your support, and you guys are the kindest, most generous people I’ve met in the bodybuilding world. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I’m sorry I let you guys down and didn’t walk away with the pro card. I will be undeniable the next time I step on stage. Your support has made this prep truly special, and I’ve absolutely loved posting my log updates and showing everyone what my prep looked liked.

I had the same issues early on with adductors.

When I set them first in training and focused on progressing them like everything else they responded fast.

It's also a great way to start legs IMO. Just gets everything feeling more stable and the blood in the quads and hams without taking anything out of them.

Glutes on the other hand.... Lemme know what you figure out

 

[Ckmeter]

I had the same issues early on with adductors.

When I set them first in training and focused on progressing them like everything else they responded fast.

It's also a great way to start legs IMO. Just gets everything feeling more stable and the blood in the quads and hams without taking anything out of them.

Glutes on the other hand.... Lemme know what you figure out

Thank you brother for all of the advice here. I’m starting with hip thrusts and then doing abductor/adductor. When I get to legs, since they are pre exhausted I find I feel them engage better on squatting movements and leg pressure. I am trying lighter weight with hip thrusts and really focusing on proper foot pressure and muscle contraction. This has made a huge difference in how sore I’m getting.

I won’t lie, I’ve thrown my glutes into my injection rotation. I’d done only 1 glute shot in my life until this prep. Now I’m shooting them a good bit. Maybe I’ll just shoot some seo into the ass cheek…lol.

I have a bunch of new stretch marks on my adductors, so maybe they will finally grow? Haha

 

[Ckmeter]

Shoulder day Sunday night —

Smith shoulder press
1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 8
2pps x 13

Db front raise
40 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 11

Db side lateral raise
30 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 12

Panatta Lateral raise machine
110 x 12
110 x 11
110 x 11

Rear delt fly pec deck
150 x 18
150 x 18
150 x 15

Rope face pulls
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

 

[ERock5]

Shoulder day Sunday night —

Smith shoulder press
1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 8
2pps x 13

Db front raise
40 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 11

Db side lateral raise
30 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 12

Panatta Lateral raise machine
110 x 12
110 x 11
110 x 11

Rear delt fly pec deck
150 x 18
150 x 18
150 x 15

Rope face pulls
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

Damn son 315 for 8 on shoulder press?

 

[Ckmeter]

Back day last Night —

Mag grip neutral medium width cable pulldown — 1 second concentric 3 second eccentric, 1 second pause in stretch.

120 x 10
200 x 10
240 x 12
240 x 8
T bar row — 3-4 second eccentric with explosive concentric. Force as deep of a stretch as possible with a 1 second pause. Overhand grip not crazy wide, but not narrow either. Trying to focus on mid back thickness with this movement.

1 plate x 10
2 plates x 10
3 plates x 10
4 plates x 8
3 plates x 14

Panatta single arm high to low row— 3second eccentric with a 1 second concentric. Underhand grip

1pps x 10
3pps x 12
3pps x 12

Icarian multigrip row machine — constant tension. Not really focusing on tempo, but ~1-2 second eccentric and concentric. Overhand grip.

100 x 12
280 x 14
280 x 14
280 x 13. Rest 10 seconds. Neutral grip low row into lat immediately after for rest pause set. 280 x 8

Cable pullover

70 x 15
70 x 15
70 x 13

 

[Ckmeter]

Damn son 315 for 8 on shoulder press?

Yessir. Smith though, so it doesn’t count lol.

 

[ERock5]

Yessir. Smith though, so it doesn’t count lol.

That’s still pretty fucking impressive in my books lol

 

[Ckmeter]

Some posing pics post back day

 

[Ckmeter]

Classic poses

 

[Ckmeter]

That’s still pretty fucking impressive in my books lol

Thanks man. I honestly stopped focusing on weight. Really trying to find movements I connect with and trying to get the most out of the least amount of weight.

 

[Ckmeter]

Chest day last night —

30 degree incline smith — 2-3 second eccentric 1 second concentric:

1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 10
4pps x 6
3pps x 10

Flat plate loaded leverage press — 2-3 second eccentric 1 second concentric:

3pps x 10
5pps x 10
5pps x 8
4pps x 16

Panatta incline chest press circular — 3 second eccentric. 1 second pause in stretched position. 1 second concentric

264 x 15
264 x 15
264 x 15

Panatta Pec deck fly — 3 second eccentric 1 second concentric

176 x 12
176 x 14
176 x 14

Panatta standing vertical lower pec fly— 3 second eccentric 1 second concentric.

265 x 15
265 x 15

 

[Ckmeter]

Leg day last night —

Hip thrust machine:
1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 12
3pps x 11

Adductor (superset with abductor):

99 x 10
176 x 15
176 x 14
176 x 14

Abductor (superset with adductor):

99 x 10
176 x 15
176 x 14
176 x 14

Linear hack squat shoulder width stance with toes pointed out 10 degrees:

1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 10
5pps x 8
5pps x 8

Seated leg curl — 1 second concentric, 1 second hold, 3 second eccentric:

120 x 12
255 x 12
255 x 12
255 x 12
255 x 12

Leg extensions on flex fitness seated leg ext— 1 second concentric, 1 second hold, 3 second eccentric with a pause at the bottom:

135 x 10
195 x 13
195 x 13
195 x 13

Seated calf raises — targeting 1 minute straight set any tempo without stopping:

2 plates for 40 seconds
2 plates for 45 seconds

 

[Ckmeter]

Shoulder day saturday night—

Smith machine shoulder press
1pps x 10
2pps x 10
3pps x 8
2pps x 15

Db front raise
40 x 13
40 x 12
40 x 12

Db side lateral raise
40 x 17
40 x 16
40 x 14

Panatta Lateral raise machine
121 x 15
121 x 14
121 x 14

Rear delt fly pec deck
165 x 16
165 x 16
165 x 16

Rope face pulls
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

 

[Ckmeter]

Check ins start of week 4 of rebound—

Fasted Weight: 236.1lbs

Changes — waiting on coach

 

[Ckmeter]

Quarter turns

 

[Ckmeter]

Favorite classic poses

 

[Montego]

Thank you brother for all of the advice here. I’m starting with hip thrusts and then doing abductor/adductor. When I get to legs, since they are pre exhausted I find I feel them engage better on squatting movements and leg pressure. I am trying lighter weight with hip thrusts and really focusing on proper foot pressure and muscle contraction. This has made a huge difference in how sore I’m getting.

I won’t lie, I’ve thrown my glutes into my injection rotation. I’d done only 1 glute shot in my life until this prep. Now I’m shooting them a good bit. Maybe I’ll just shoot some seo into the ass cheek…lol.

I have a bunch of new stretch marks on my adductors, so maybe they will finally grow? Haha

Yeah I've pinned glutes my entire journey and they still suck.

They have gotten better over the past year with the extra focus but, I'm getting old so progress isn't what it once was.

I can't notice any scar tissue in them (probably because they're underdeveloped) but just be cautious on injection frequency back there and pin depth. I've seen some crazy scary tissue that just killed the look in the past.

I've got pretty dominant hamstrings so, for me, I had to cut the range of motion in half on thrusts to keep them out of it. They're almost partials really..... Squeeze my butthole in as hard as I can, relax, repeat

 

[Syntha Claus]

Unless you just like having stretch marks, you can reduce the chances of them with 30-50mg of zinc picolinate daily.