Bro, there’s no “one size fits all” answer here … your bloodwork is what decides the AI dose, not the internet. Some guys need none at 500mg, some need a little. So pull labs around week 4–6 (sensitive E2).
About HCG:
If you want to keep the boys alive, 250–500 IU/week split 2x/week is plenty. Don’t overdo it or you’ll spike estrogen even harder.

Don’t start using AI “just because.” Only if E2 symptoms show and bloodwork confirms it.
If needed:
- Arimidex: 0.25–0.5mg 2x/week minimum effective dose only
Hammering estrogen kills libido, joints, mood, gains … all of it.

Real talk … PCT works only if you’re planning to stay off long enough to recover.
If your plan is bodybuilding lifestyle long term, then blast & cruise or a legitimate doctor-run TRT is just a cleaner, healthier approach.
PCT + then right back to another cycle = hormonal yo-yo / feels like shit / lose gains every time.

If you do PCT:
- Clomid 25mg/day
- Nolva 20mg/day
for 4–6 weeks ( Petecastiglione actually gave you a solid one already. There are a lot of different ways to run it, but that one is definitely a good starting point.)
But again—only makes sense if you’re actually staying off.

Get bloods. Adjust based on numbers. Keep HCG low. Don’t jump into AI until you need it.
And decide early if you’re a cycle guy or a cruise guy, because how you manage estrogen + recovery depends on that.
Do your homework, move smart … not emotional.
You’ll thank yourself later for sure…
Good luck bro !

At 6ft 160lbs have you managed to put on any muscle naturally? As in you started lifting weighing even less than 160lbs. You need to know how to gain muscle naturally and have your diet and training dialed in before gear. Steroids are a supplement to an already good diet and training program. They can’t really make something out of nothing. Being 160lbs means 1 of 2 things. You do not have your diet and training dialed in as if you did you wouldn’t weigh a buck 60. Or 2, you haven’t been training very long, Neither of which makes you a good candidate for steroids.

But it’s your body so you can do what you want with it, even if the gains you going to make could be made safely and naturally in 1-2 years. Pete’s got you covered pretty well on PcT. Just make sure you get pre cycle bloods, bloods in week 6-8 to make sure you’re body is tolerating it, and bloodwork 6-8 weeks after finishing PCT to compare your post cycle test levels to pre cycle and see if you recovered and make sure the rest of your bio markers have recovered.

So vague. Keep ai on hand don’t just take it for the memes. HCG is up to you man there is no right way
PCT 4 weeks
NOLVA: 40/40/20/20
CLOMID: 100/100/50/50