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Mass cycle (goal =slabs or muscle please help!)

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My main goal upon personal refelction is that I need to be more symetric with my bodybuilding, so I'm looking to put on mass and strength but mass is the main concern and I'd like to do so without putting on a ton of fat, I was thinking 25lbs muscle and 6lbs fat at the most (I have a solid diet that works for me but I'm new to mass building for certain body parts legs, upper-back(mid to traps), arms etc. I was thining optimal rep range 4-8 2 sets compound exorcises; deads, clean and press, overhead bench, rows, squat with a 1 day on 1 day off ratio if nessicary) I've been going heavy with the strength training so I'm already ridiculously strong for my size so I'm more concerned with how to build sheer mass and slabs of muscle. I'm 18, 186lbs 6-7%bdy fat and I've used tren Ace, test prop, enth, cyp, deca, turinabol. I was considering a mass building cycle, wk 1-14 test enth 500mg(250mg shot e3d), but like I said I know for sure what to do for my pct(17-20 40/40/20/20 nolva, 17-20 100/100/50/50 clomid), and to avoid aromatization while on cycle(1-14 12.5mg aromasin ed). please help!

morph's picture

I know bro, but it's more like diet 60% Gentics 5% Training 35%;)

morph's picture

appreciate the help bro!and my diet's been working for me pretty well I eat 12 meals a day consisting of 31gprotein(healthy-whey),7g essentail fats(avacodo etc.), 37g carbs(whole wheat 100%). and that combined with my workout/compund movements, Bcaas etc. has allowed me to add 3lbs in 3days natural(probably because I've never worked out my legs seriously and I just started to), my bf% is still the same!But I'll definitely keep that post in my arsinal of review material!I'm personally a fan of macros.

morph's picture

alright I will seriously consider stopping AAS use. please tell me exactly why it's a bad idea AT THIS TIME and how it will help me in the future. Also how am I going to get my bulk up and cut down/get back in shape in time for my contest it's almost a year out 10months(I'd need to add 15lbs of muscle which is possible very possible but, cutting off the extra fat will take a long time and putting on all that muscle will leave me 8-9months in to achieve those results).WILL BE TAKING ALL SUGGESTIONS SERIOUSLY NO BS.

muscles_19's picture

hey man can u pm me n chat

morph's picture

ight bro I'll hold off on the cycling till I"m much older, but just curious my frined alex is 26 and hasn't cycle off steroids and has been on them for 6 years, he seems fine just wondering. thanks for sharing that with me I appreciate you helping me this far with it.

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true

finafan's picture

Everyone should be banned that give advice to a 18 year old kid. Unless it is stop doing this shit do a PCT and grow the fuck up!

VIKING EVOLUTION's picture

That is the only and best ever advice that could be given to someone so young +3 and i for one will enforce banning any fucker i see giving cycle info to kids.

Game over.

Catalyst's picture

x2. + points right there.

Can't believe I'm reading a post from an 18 year old that's already using Tren. Seriously, I'm worried. This young man is on a dangerous path.

Morph - You seem receptive to the advice you're getting which is good. You've got so much natural test at your age you shouldn't need AAS. The only advice you're likely to get here is no gear until 25+.

How do you put on 25lbs of muscle - Eat well, train hard. No shortcuts, use up your genetics first, you haven't even started with your path at 18.

muscles_19's picture

i agree w u man i just started my cycles n im doing amature body building for a few years now im looking for a reliable source on here what r u thoughts on body synthics

finafan's picture

Man you have to figure a source out on your own. Even if I have got kick ass gear from a site doesn't me you will. So I do not want the blame.

muscles_19's picture

any real reviews on body synthetics what r ur thoughts?

MASSIVE48's picture

Its about time this moron got banned?!!! 18 man cmon!!

morph's picture

sent and after I learned about what I'd done to myself with those other cycles I ran a proper pct and got bloods done I'm okay I was luckly I don't want to be lucky though I want to do this properly and appreciate the help!

finafan's picture

there you go.+1

morph's picture

Bro.I read it I know what I got myself into and am ready and willing to accept the consequences, I did run tren I won't for a VERY LONG TIME. I'm just trying to do a great bulking cycle because, I have a contest I want to enter and nobody in it is natural. I know how to use AI's, and how to run an effective pct.I read this religiously amongst other info I've gathered.

"have been doing a lot of research on this issue and like many of us know there is a lot of info out there which is not only very time consuming to search through but also some info which seems to contradict each other. I wanted to provide everyone on eRoids with a summarized version of a bunch of useful threads out there, bringing it together in one post and simplifying the popular substances used to control estrogen/progesterone/cortisol and restore natural test levels. Ill go over the compounds briefly, and summarize at the end of the post.
SERM's (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator): These block certain estrogen receptors, depending on the drug, and dont actually lower estrogen in the blood. Estrogen is left to circulate with nowhere to go. Because of this, SERMS have a posotive effect on cholesterol levels. They have a negative effect on IGF-1, so if bulking, only take them if totally necessary. They are good at blocking gyno, and are commonly used while cycling and in PCT.
AI's (Aromatase Inhibitors): There are 2 types of AI's. Type I (suicide inhibitor) attaches to the aromatase enzyme and permanently disables it. Type II compete for the enzyme, but dont destroy it. Both are effective at lowering estrogen substantially. Both are commonly used during both cycling and PCT. Used mainly when low estrogen levels are desired, like contest preparation/cutting. Beware that lowering estrogen with strong AI's can have a negative effect on cholesterol levels.
RI's (Reductase Inhibitors): These drugs stop the conversion of testosterone into DHT wherever 5-alpha reductase enzymes are present. RI's work by blocking the action of the 5-alpha. There are 2 5a's. Type I 5a and Type II 5a. Different RI's block one or both of these 5a's.
Estrogen: The first hormone we need to keep an eye on. Many AAS convert to estrogen via the aromatization process. Some AAS are worse than others. Also, estrogen spikes after a cycle. High levels of estrogen leads to gyno, water retention, fat storage etc. Estrogen plays a key role in progesterone related gyno. We either block its receptors with SERMS or reduce its production with AIs. We watch estrogen levels during a cycle and in PCT. Lowering estrogen too much will mess up your blood lipids. Letting it get out of control will cause sides like gyno, water retention etc. Estrogen plays a role in IGF-1 levels, may lower IGF-1 when blocked. Estrogen is also beneficial hormone when bulking, promoting higher androgen receptor concentrations. It also is beneficial in another way - its supposed to act as an anti-inflammatory - this means blocking or reducing it too much during a heavy bulking cycle can result in injury to joints. Obviously different estrogen levels are desired for different goals, and it is not always good to block its action or its production.
Progesterone: Its not so much progesterone that we watch, which is actually a healthy hormone, but progestins which may act upon its receptors. Progestins, like Tren or Deca, may act on its receptor or lower progesterone in the blood. Gyno and lactating are more common side effects. Some people use progesterone receptor blockers to combat this, or a prolactin production inhibitor.
Cortisol: The third hormone, the stress hormone. When elevated to long, it will store fat. Eat muscle. Cause lethargy. Moodiness. You may crave carbs by the boat load. Cortisol spikes after a cycle because AAS blocks it while on cycle, upping cortisol production and receptor sites. IMO not enough attention is payed to this. It has special functions in the body that are absolutely necessary, like its anti-inflamitory ability. However, when elevated for long periods, it turns into a muscle eating beast. The most important time to watch cortisol is after a cycle, when it spikes.
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Now that you brushed up on some defentions, here are some useful compounds :
SERMS (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulation)
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate): Nolvadex is a SERM. It selectively binds to certain estrogen receptors, effectively blocking the estrogen and stopping unwanted sides such as gyno. It DOES NOT lower estro levels in the blood, it only blocks it from binding to certain receptors. It also helps your blood fat levels. It does not suppress LH, blocks desired estro receptors and helps stop HCG from desensitizing your testicles to natural LH. Nolva should be used during HCG therapy, at 20 mg a day, for the reason i just mentioned. Can be used during cycle if you see signs of gyno. Its mainly used to block the estrogen spike when you come off cycle, and should be used right through to the end until natural test levels are back. One drawback to consider about Nolva is that it may cause progesterone receptors to become more sensitive. This means that while using progestins such as Deca or Tren, you may become more sensetive to progestin related gyno.
Faslodex (Fulvestrant): Approved for use in 2002 for breast cancer research, this drug is unlike most we have seen. It is classified as an estrogen receptor downregulator. It prevents estrogen from exerting its influence on the estrogen receptor. Similar to Nolvadex, but is not selective. It hits all estrogen receptors. It also does this to progesterone receptors to a lesser degree. It is injectable, at 250mg a month. No information on how it affects blood lipids. It is also very expensive.
Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate): This drug is also a SERM, almost identicle to Nolva. It is said to be a weaker blocker mg for mg than Nolva. Its common use is in PCT, usually for about a month, used after HCG and all AAS esters have run out of your body. Even though it is weaker than Nolva at blocking, it is believed to be quicker at bringing HPTA back to balance. Both are commonly used during PCT. It binds to different receptors than Nolva. There is a lot of debate on this, but until there is solid proof, it may be prudent to include this in your PCT. Commonly taken at about 100mg a day.
Fareston (Toremifene Citrate): This is a second generation SERM. Approved for use in 1997. Chemically very similar to Nolva and Clomid, it is less powerful mg for mg. Fareston may have a stronger posotive effect on your cholesterol levels. For those who find this an important issue, this is a drug of choice. Used every day at around 60mg.
Evista (raloxifene): A newer SERM, Evista is shown to be a blocker in breast tissue, but acts as a receptor agonist in bone tissue (unlike Nolvadex). This action promotes bone density. Taken at about 60mg a day. Evista may prove to be very beneficial, as it also helps cholesterol levels (like Nolvadex). Evista is supposed to have a more powerful gyno blocking effect than Nolvadex.
Cyclofenil: Much like Nolvadex, this is also a SERM. Used at about 600mg a day, it is weaker mg for mg. A good alternative if Nolva is not available, which is usually not the case.
AI (Aromatase Inhibitors)
Teslac (Testolactone): This is a first generation steroidal aromatase inhibitor. Like a suicide, it permanently attaches to the aromatase enzyme. Taked at a maximum of 250mg a day. It is not as strong as the newer AI's, but some people still like to use it. It can lower estrogen about 50%. Streroidal in structure, it has no anabolic effect.
Aromasin (Exemestane): This drug is classified as a Type I Suicide AI. It binds to the aromatase enzyme and kills it. It is effective at lowering estrogen up to 85%. Once again, you have to watch out for your cholesterol levels. Used mainly for cutting when low estrogen levels are desired. Aromasin is shown to help bone density. Clinical doses are about 25mg a day, but it has been shown that as little as 2.5mg a day can be as effective.
Lentaron (Formestane): A Type I Suicide AI. Lentaron is not classified as a drug, and can be sold over the counter as a suppliment. Not as strong as the third generation AIs (arimidex, femera). Can lower estrogen by about 60%. Used as an injectable, it is dosed at about 250mg every 2 weeks. Due to poor bioavailability, daily doses of oral Lentaron are about 250mg.
Arimidex (Anastrozole): This is a widely used type II AI. It competes with estrogen for the aromatase enzyme. This effectively lowers estrogen up to 80% in the blood. Approved for use in 1995 to fight breast cancer. At doses up to 1mg a day, it has been shown to be very effective at controlling estrogen while on cycle or in PCT. It is usefull for curbing the effects that come with aromatizing AAS's while in cycle, and can be used in PCT. Nolvadex is shown to decrease the effectiveness of Arimidex when used together. In this case a suicide inhibitor may be more well suited, like in PCT. It is also called L-dex, in its liquid form.
Femera (Letrozole): Letro is a competative Type II AI also. Also farely new compared to other compounds, it is shown to be effective at lowering estrogen by blocking the aromatase enzyme. Doses up to 2.5mg a day are used, but usually as low as .5mg a day can be just as effective. Clinical studies show Femera to lower estrogen by 75-78%. Once again, watch out for you blood lipids (cholesterol) to get out of whack. There may a noted rebound effect of estrogen levels that goes along with Letro use.
Cortisol Control
Cytadren (aminoglutethimide): This drug has the ability to reduce cortisol at higher doses (1000mg a day), and act as an AI at lower doses (250mg a day). The cortisol effect is shortlived if taken for a number of consecutive days. Can lower estrogen a lot, anbout 90%. The higher dose has a long list of sides. More effective as an AI.
Mirtazapine: This is used to lower cortisol. Even though it may be effective in cortisol control, Johan has pointed out that it may cause some phycological side effects, like making you feel like a zombie. Here is a pubmed abstract for is effects on cortisol levels, amoung other things. "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...1&dopt=Abstract"
Cytodyne (Phosphatidylserine): This is also used to lower cortisol, but is only effective in lowering about 30%. There are other ingredients in Cytodyne than Phosphatidylserine. Phosphatidylserine is the only real proven ingredient to lower cortisol, or so ive gathered so far. Effective at 800mg a day of PS as an ingredient.
Vitamin C: At doses of about 1.5 grams a day, can have a lowering effect on elevated cortisol, not to mention its other healthy effects.
LH Repalacement Therapy - Testosterone Stimulating Drugs
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): HCG is a replacement for your natural LH (luteinizing hormone). LH is what your body produces to tell your testicles to produce natural testosterone. LH levels drop when using AAS (HPTA suppression). Using HCG while on cycle prevents testicular shrinkage, speeding PCT when the time comes. Using Nolva while using HCG helps stop HCG from de-sensitizing your testicles to natural LH. In my opinion, any decent cycle/PCT should include HCG. It has been suggested to me that HCG can be used throughout a cycle at 500iu E4D, or in the last couple weeks of your cycle at a higher dose, like 1000iu EOD. This is done before PCT starts with Clomid, as it is no good to mix the two. Always include Nolva with your HCG, they work together well. My suggested doses are not concrete, and you should be careful not to overdose and desenstize your testicles to LH. HCG has an active life of about 3 days. Vitamin E is a booster, read the next one :
Vitamin E: As Hooker pointed out to me, vitamin E increases the response to HCG. This may be useful in making the low doses of HCG we use more effective at growing back shrunken testicles. Doses can be generally 1000iu a day while using HCG.
Progesterone Control
Lilopristone, Onapristone: These are progesterone blockers also, said to be safer and possibly more effective than RU-486 when it comes to progesterone blocking. They were developed after RU-486 in an attempt to make more effective, less harsh drugs to block progesterone.
Dostinex (Cabergoline), Bromo (Bromocriptine), B-6: These are used for Deca/Tren gyno sides. This type of gyno is related to progesterone and its receptors. Tren/Deca may act on the progesterone receptor, as they are progestins, and may increase prolactin in the blood (causing lactating). These drugs stop production of prolactin at the pituitary gland. Controlling estrogen levels with an AI also helps here, as progestins themsleves haven't been proven to cause gyno.
RU-486 (Mifepristone - abortion pill): This drug has the ability to block estrogen, progesterone AND cortisol. It may or may not be very well tolerated, but I would like to find out more about it, as it is used in the bodybuilding world. In PCT it is used to block cortisol and progesterone. A powerful drug that may turn out to be a good choice, but i need more evidence and feedback from experience useing RU-486. Check out this thread i have going if you would like to learn more about it:
"forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=180912"
RI's (5a Reductase Inhibitors)
Proscar (Finasteride): This is primarily a Type II 5-alpha blocker. This means that when you are taking a high dose of testosterone, the resulting conversion of test to DHT in certain parts of the body become to high for ones own comfort, mainly hairloss and prostate enlargement. This is where the type II 5a enzymes are mainly found. This will not work against AAS that are already highly androgenic by design, without conversion. AAS like Tren will still exhibit high androgenic properties. Used at doses up to 5mg a day.
Avodart (Dutasteride): Like Proscar but newer and more effective at blocking the effects of DHT in not only the scalp and prostate (which are Proscar's main strengths) but also in the skin, effectively reducing acne. This is because Avodart will block both Type I and Type II 5-alpha enzymes, covering more of the problem areas due to DHT. Available in .5mg softgels, this is an effective dose. Approved for use in 2002.
Fat Burning, Anti-Catabolic
Clen (Clenbuterol): Clenbuterol is a bronchodilator. Everyone knows clen is used to burn fat. Why am I listing it here in a PCT thread? Well, for its anti-catabolic properties. Clen may lower the effect of AAS while on cycle, so I personally dont use it while cycling. It does, however, have an effect on cortisol levels. While on cycle, cortisol is not to much of a problem if you eat right. AAS use increases cortisol production, and increases receptor sites. This means that when you finish a cycle, cortisol spikes along with estrogen. This is a part of the "crash" that is often overlooked. People have reported that blocking cortisol in PCT speeds along fat loss. Clen is supposed to have a blocking effect on cortisol. So, along side of its ability to burn fat, it is anti catabolic in it ability to block cortisol until desired hormone levels are achieved in PCT. For me, it makes sense to use clen in PCT until desired hormone levels are achieved, as it also burns away fat in the process.
SUMMARY
All AAS can supress the HPTA, even in small doses, thus lowering natural LH. Factors that affect ones ability to recover quickly are genetics, cycle length or steroid type. Some AAS will shut you down hard and fast, some not so bad. Some lucky people can rebound quickly without medications, but many need it to avoid a crash and losing muscle/gaining fat. It is in our best interest to use the appropriate medications in the CORRECT doses to keep sides down (like bloat), grow quickly and keep quality mass when we are done our cycles. Most of us can get away with using 2 or 3 compounds to keep sides to a minimum, rebound quickly, and keep gains we worked hard for. Higher levels of AAS (and therefore higher estrogen/progestins) may require more intense hormone control and heavier PCT. Remember, we are aiming to level out estrogen, progesterone, cortisol and testosterone. In PCT, we are trying to achieve equilibrium of the HPTA, getting FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) back to normal. Keeping our hard earned gains is obviously our first priority. I would like to thank Basskiller and Hooker for all of their hard work to put this together and I hope this post helps out, as it can be rough for beginners who are having a hard time searching through the massive amount of info...enjoy!"

I appreciate you reposting this for me to see but,it was the 1st thing I looked at when I was considering whether or not to run a cycle at all. I've decided its what i need to do and it's nessicary, if you'd like to help me make one I'd really appreciate it.

finafan's picture

18 year old kid. really? If you wonder I am the one that down voted you.

morph's picture

I appreciate it bro and wish I could give you karma for this(don't have enough to do so lol). I don't want to run tren I just know it works well. I know I'm coming off like a real moron but, it's not the case I just don't know what type of a cycle to run to achieve mass, and with my current workouts I've been doing strength training and my strength skyrockets but I'm also cutting and doing my macros so I"m not putting on size which is why I was wondering. I'm very strong that part worked out I'd just like to get my symetry up you know and you're absolutely right about the tren, so I'll start my compound exorcises and redo my macros so I'm at a caloric surplus a month in advance before my cylce and will start the low rep high set method and see how that goes. SHould i do isolation holds with those reps or just pushm out as hard as I can?thanks for your imput by the way

morph's picture

I hear you on that bro belive me I know diet and I actually have to eat 4250 for maintence calories because my metabolism is at a higher rate and thats without any cardio at all, I eat every hour of the day and take in 26gprotein, 22gswhole grain carb, 2gEssentail fats but that was for my cutting. I'll have to eat alot more to bulk up again(like I said my body is still adjusting from me going from 135-186lean in the course of 10months.2wk). Been tracking my progress and reccord everything i eat and do exorcise wise to see what works. I'll try the 2weeks 3rep range with 8-10sets and go back to the normal with 6-8reps. I'll start doing more compound movements with dumbells and will continue to end with single joint movements with superset-dropsets. To bulk I'd need 5k calories a day so I'll probably work my way up from 4250 and jump to 4500 for 4 days then 4700 for 4 days and so on and will review my results to see if they're optimal. thanks for the help I appreaciate it bro!

MASSIVE48's picture

Well said bro! +1