posted Sat, 03/07/2026 - 00:53
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54 Years Old and Wanting to Start a Cycle But Overwhelmed with Options
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Decided to get some blood work done to see where my Testosterone levels are and got my results back and they aren't good. Testosterone came back at 190 and Free Testosterone 2. I am working out 5-6 days a week and cardio 3 times a week but I also walk about 4-5 miles a day. I would like to get on a cycle that allows me to build lean mass. Currently taking 5 ius a day of HGH. I have been working out like a mad man for 1.5 years now. I've attached my stats from Renpho scale. I am 6'0 and 54 years old. I also eat clean and trying my damndest to get rid of that lat bit of body fat at my lower belly. I am hoping to get some constructive feedback in the form of cycle suggestions. Appreciate any suggestions.
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IronMikeAngelsI am 27 and I understand your situation. First, listen to the advice here: testosterone only for your first cycle. Do not add other compounds yet.
Since your blood work shows low testosterone (190) you really need to speak with a doctor about TRT. You might feel much better just by fixing your natural levels. If you decide to cycle start slow with 200–300 mg per week of testosterone. This is enough to see big changes without too many side effects.
Keep your diet clean, keep training, and do blood work every 4–6 weeks to check your health. Do not rush. At 54 health is more important than anything else. You have a good base now just be smart with the next step.
Like everyone has said go with test only to start. I am excited for you. I am 55 and started test 3 years ago 250mg per week and have not looked back. After a year I added in nandrolone decanoate for a cycle and loved it. Did another cycle earlier this year with Test, Deca and Primobolan. Felt great. I do regular bloodwork and use a lot of lot of supplements. Now running Test and 3IU of HGH a day. Good luck.
Take it easy bud. First keep in mind you are 54, your levels are trash which means you're looking more towards TRT than a cycle.
I would say, don't jump in to a cycle. Sure you can get all jacked and shit but first start with a moderate TRT dose and see how you feel, you may find you don't actually need a full of cycle. If you're dead set on a cycle, I would still advise a low dose test cycle, pretty much exactly what @SonnyMac228 said right below me. 200mg (is not TRT) to 300mg and then from there, don't even bother coming off, drop down to TRT dose and keep up with monitoring your estrogen etc.
If you want to try to recover naturally, you can run a PCT cycle and see how it goes. Alternatively you can try enclomiphene to get your test levels back up to something more respectable
iCONicTest only. For the 6,975th time. TESTOSTERONE ONLY. 200 to 300mg per week. If you have low body fat and some gym experience you could possibly push it to 400mg. But that's it
If it's your first cycle, don't do anything besides test. But you need trt also.
KingOfTheParrotsYou're hypogonadal, You dont need to cycle you need to get on TRT first and then think about cycling
Wow, a doctor and a king.
Would start with 300 of test get your e2 checked in 4-5 weeks and as you need more you can dial the test up to 500mg.
KingOfTheParrotsdumb. he's hypogonadal, start with trt
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Dumb. He isn’t asking about TRT.
Test is best test only for first cycle so you can figure out the side effects and how to correct them and then around your third cycle you should know how to control them with blood work being done every 4 to 6 weeks then add in one compound at a time and do blood so you know how to control it and so forth
Solid advice. Thanks Bro.
500 test e for 12-14 wks with blood work every 4 wks since it's your first cycle so you can see how you convert into E2 have an AI on hand and your PCT products unless you're going to trt if you have any questions send me a friend request and PM me
No problem also at your age I would not ever do tren there's a lot better choice's out there that's way safer stay safe an strong
Yeah I’m 50 years old. I had tren marked on my cycle I’m running next and crossed it off this morning. Running EQ Instead
It's a lot safer or primo
Haha good info. My days of getting locked up are over…No Tren and no Tequila for me these days. Appreciate you and everyone else for their info.
Test E or C 500mg/wk. Bloodwork at 8 weeks. Finished. Maybe I’m dumb but I don’t even understand running HGH without test base.
My first 3 cycles were testosterone enanthate. Trust me taking just testosterone for the first time blew me away. Your first time doing it works the best. You will be so blown away. I’m excited for you. No other steroid added will make you bigger. You’re just wasting the extra compound. Testosterone at 500 mg a week will add 18 pounds or more and that’s not an exaggeration. It’s your first one. I’m excited for you. Your body is going to change in those 8-10 weeks
question for you because I am thinking about the way forward on this: I am taking test enanthate for TRT (125mg/week) for the last few months, feel great.
I am considering increasing to 200-250mg/week and run this for 8-12 weeks. Can I later go down back to 125mg / week?
yes you can but you won't want to
Testosterone only for first cycle. This alongside hgh you have already built up should get rid of stubborn body fat. Given your blood results you will likely feel different in and out of the gym after 4 weeks of pinning. Low natural test is certainly no fun, especially when training so hard.