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+ 1 First Cycle- Test only cycle 500mg vs. lowest effective dose

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Stats - 34 yo 6'1" 225 lbs 17% bf

I've been spending a great deal of time on the forums here getting information about AAS use, side effects, safety, dosage, etc. and I am truly grateful for all of the help. I plan to start a test only cycle in the near future and have been trying to get an accurate plan for dosages. So I have found two answers that have been repeated quite frequently in regard to first cycle and I would like some input from experienced vets out there.

I am looking to get in and out, make some gains and see how my body responds to test and then recover as quickly and effectively as possible. I want to break through some lifting plateaus and make some improvements in my physique, nothing major, just solid progress. To be honest, I just want to be able to train harder and longer, I know the physique component will come along when I add a solid diet into the mix

So here are the two pieces of advice I would like to sort out

1) 500mg Test C or E a week for 12 weeks w/ AI on hand and the usual Clomid/ Nolva PCT - this is the most commonly recommended for first cycle

2) I've also heard that you should use "the lowest effective dose - small doses for max gains and minimal side effects". I've heard this especially in advice for older lifters

So I was wondering - is a lower dose a better idea for an older lifter who wants to minimize sides and make recovery as quick and easy as possible? Obviously I want enough to take my levels to 1200+ but also don't need to overdue it and fuck myself up. I have both Test E and Test P available and would like some suggested cycles if possible.

Also, can test P be used for shorter cycles? I know the longer esters take longer to take effect, I was wondering if Test P could be used to bang out quick strength cycles? If so, how long is required to be effective?

Thanks in advance for your help.

robxl12321's picture

It seems like no one responded to your question about prop here's my opinion

Prop is the best yest on the market like I said my opinion and here's my reasoning

It hits fast: let's be honest people preach and preach and preach about impatient people using steroids but the fact is if you're using steroids you're probably impatient the vets are a different story no one on this planet can say they can't make gains without drugs if they are actually trying to. Diet is on point training is on point sleep is on point stress is kept to a minimum etc I know 50 year old who are still getting natty results.... its impatience at its finest no matter what someone tells you you want long term results without the long term and it will happen if you're doing everything right and have built a good base

Cycles are shorter: yes you can make gains like a cyp or enanthate cycle in 8 weeks instead of 12 this means less pinning less to keep track of its mentally easier to run a shorter cycle. By the 6th to 7th week I am 100 percent disgusted with pinning myself... in fact I dread pin days after awhile so it started and done faster.

The hormone can be controlled easier: once again I'll probably get called lazy for this but it's true. Keeping track of macros training everyday life and now keeping hormone levels stable it's a mental train wreck. To me cycles are stressful 100 percent. If you're pinning 100 mg of test prop eod or even 50 mg test prop ed your not on a roller coaster. I've used cyp on a 2x week pin schedule Monday Thursday and I woukd start feeling fucked up by Wednesday this is no lie people say I'm bullshitting but it's the truth.

It's cheaper: not much explanding to be done here.

Everyone's body is different I know dudes who can pin once a week and are fine and others who can pin eod and it's not working for them you have to find out what works for you within reason. Obviously you don't want to re invent the wheel here stock to the basic guidelines but tweek it to work better for you.

Now I'll wait for all the bashing I'll get for the things I said because it's "wrong" lol

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robxl12321's picture

I can't deny that prop has some pip. But I honestly get more pip from test c and that's no joke I thought it was the lab I used but every lab after I had the same pip if I pinned a quad I was limping damn near. Now this is all personal experience of course ad I said everyone is different I prefer prop over all of em just my opinion

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THE_MECHANIC's picture

Thanks for the info on prop. I started a cycle last week on Test E and will be saving the prop for a short cutting cycle later this year. Seems like prop is better for an "get in and get out" quick cycle or running with other compounds that require more frequent injections. Thanks again

Dacky's picture

Hmmmm.

I agree with much of what you're saying apart from the point about not having stable levels on the long esters. Blood work is all you need to prove what's going on. Yes everyone is different but the vast majority will have a similar experience in terms of stable levels.

All this said I will still say prop is not a good choice for a first cycle. There is just too much pinning involved. Too much risk of an abscess or debilitating pip for someone not experienced in injecting. And then there is the unknown issue of how the individual aromatises. If the person is a heavy aromitiser they could end up with estro issues pretty quickly and not have the experience to deal with them. Or they get scared about gyno and overdo the AI and crash their estro. Far better to use a long ester for first cycle with proper blood work week 5/6 and dose AI from there.

THE_MECHANIC's picture

Hey Dacky, after researching and taking Rusty's advice, I decided on 400mg Test E/ wk. Today was 3rd pin. I agree with your advice to wait on prop because of the pinning. Pinning is definitely a learning process. I will be saving the prop for a cutting cycle later this year.

Dacky's picture

Sure thing fella. I've been following your decision making here and on the cycle logs. Good stuff. Enjoy your first cycle and all the best for it mate.

THE_MECHANIC's picture

Thank you! It might just be placebo but I feel great so far.

FormerAhole's picture

If you are older, you should see great results on 250mg of Test E per week, if it is good quality and not underdosed. In general, it's easy to recover from test cycles. This shouldn't be an issue. But, for many people, myself included, test has a lot of side effects. There is a reason, after all, so many derivatives were designed. For me, high blood pressure and a bloated face is inevitable, even with an AI unless I really take a high dose, which has its own sets of problems.

An AI can help a lot thee days - no one did high dose test cycles until they were invented - but I will deviate and suggest a low dose. See how you feel, and stack compounds like masteron and/or primobolan your next go around.

I pretty much stick to Primo these days and low dose test.

Note on all the forums, they suggest Deca as a second cycle. So, careful with what you read. Deca Durabolin stays in your system suppressing LH and FSH for up to a year. It has its place, but it's stupid for all these sites to suggest that as a second cycle. So, caveat emptor and all that.

THE_MECHANIC's picture

Thanks brother. I am thinking somewhere around 300-400mg/ wk split into two injections. I want the first cycle to be a positive experience and want to learn how my body responds without going crazy and fucking myself up. Right now I'm just trying to get my AI drugs and doses figured out. There is so much info on here it is kind of hard to sort through. I'm not interested in Deca but would love to try Tren after I put a few a few cycles under my belt. Primo also sounds good but I've heard that legit Primo is hard to find. All in good time though, gotta get the test dosages figured out first.

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Agreed. That pirated advice has been around a while in the AAS community in general but a bit misguided IMO. I would say Boldenone is probably the best second compound to use. Dht, or test derivatives first. Then dip into the 19-Nors.

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linkawk's picture

I dont know pinning & pip

I purchased 250 Test E & 200 tabs of DBOL
i would like to start my cycle soon
looks like i will have to get blood work done first
then write out my diet plan
Then Get needles ... OMFG needles :(
then i need PCT SUPPS
then i can start :(
this is scary
28
190 pounds
5 11
lifting for a few years now
Ready to get this going
would like to hit twice a week 500 a week
plus take 20 dbol in morning & @ night for 4 weeks
test for 12 maybe 14 weeks
then dbol for only 4 of those weeks
then start PCT

someone said start pct 2 weeks after ur cycle ends?
why not start immediately
or am i mistaken?

The Impastable's picture

Put the drugs away for now. Get back in the kitchen.

linkawk's picture

yea seems like it
I will more then likely not do a cycle now
everyone has scared my to death now about it
i have everything i need now
Needles
Test E
DBol
PCT Gear
Ai
And Strong Plan
But with everyone talking about livers rotting out and shit
I think i might not do it
And if i do ill keep the DBOL out of it
I dont know :(
lifting for 5 years and stuck @ 190- 200 pounds
eat like a horse btw all
more food then you can imagine
my metabo is ridiculous

linkawk's picture

im more afraid of the PCT Cycle then anything
What if i cant product normal test anymore???
Biggest thing for me is will i recover?
will my liver recover with the pct
Will my TEST recover :(
i dont kno
;( i just dont know
i read almost every recent damn post on this forum
and i really dont know :(

The Impastable's picture

If you don't know then this isn't for you, stay away. If you're stuck at 190 then you're not eating enough. Don't settle for excuses of a fast metabolism, that's your crutch for not eating. Get your ass back in that kitchen and eat until you feel sick, then keep eating. Your metabolism is not your obstacle, your lack of want is.

linkawk's picture

Have you done a cycle?
If so which one?

The Impastable's picture

Create a new thread. This is starting to get hijacked. Sorry mech.

THE_MECHANIC's picture

No worries brother. I don't mind, he definitely needs the help.

linkawk's picture

YES I DO !
i keep going back and forth
i woke up this morning & thought
ima do it
I pretty much have everything i need
once my final gear comes in the PCT ima get @ it
Got my bloodwork done
Got my Gear
AI
PCT
Supplements & Food
ima just do it
28 ... im young... ill recover
hopefully Smile

THE_MECHANIC's picture

1) sounds like you are not ready
2) first cycle should be one compound- test only
3) you've posted in the wrong place - post a new topic after you read through forums- groups- beginners cycles

THE_MECHANIC's picture

Haha, I guess you are right 34 is young, not quite halfway through... I guess 15 years of partying and blue collar work just makes me feel old.

So do you think 300mg can do the job with a solid diet? I was thinking 100mg Test P EOD?