posted Fri, 03/10/2023 - 03:31
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Does AAS work better for people who had low T beforehand?
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Before my cycle I had the testosterone level of a 60 year old, just good enough not to get my doctor to prescribe but right on the edge. For reference I’m in my mid 20s. Is going from ~300pg/dl to 1500 different than if I had normal levels before and took the same dose?
I’m noticing a lot more strength improvements from this cycle than I ever did with sarms. Starting to feel superhuman. My bench press has gone up more in the past 3 weeks than it did in the previous 3 months and I feel feel like I have a lot more stamina at the gym.
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DOES GEAR MAKE YOUR ASS STINK???? THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF THIS. THESE GAY FARTS.
If you had low T beforehand and now back into normal range you should notice a difference. It doesn't work better though, just works the way it normally should with normal Test levels.
NoodlesSubQI went from borderline low, to likely well over reference range. I'll get bloods later this week, but I think 300mg/week of test E is very likely to be 1000+.
Your doctor prescribe you 300mg / week!? Or is that just your own self dosing protocol for a “cycle?” 300mg/ week of legit testosterone will put you wayyy over the high end of the reference range. Never heard of an endocrinologist prescribing that much test to a patient for TRT. 150-200mg / week is the norm. As @Makwa said 300mg should put you over 1500ng/dl.
NoodlesSubQno this is my own blast. Couldn't get a doctor to perscribe me before, kaiser is an ass even though I had a few results come in around 280-320 they said it was "in range"
Ok for sure. Damn, really? That sucks. By no means should a man be forced to remain at 320ng/dl when there’s treatment available. If they deny you, request to have your doctor make an official note in your file that you requested this treatment and they Denied you. Or ask your doctor for a referral to an endocrinologist. If they still say no, again, insist they make a note that you requested treatment, and they denied you. Doctors get scared quick when you threaten them “nicely” in this way. Most PCPs are quacks who really don’t know sh*t. If you ask for any type of treatment, and they say no, I asked them to refer you to another doctor, and to put down in your file that you requested treatment and they denied you. Then see how fast they would like to help you. Lol
NoodlesSubQI’ve tried with 3 PCP’s and 2 endocrinologists at Kaiser. The reference range they use is 220ng/dL-900 for normal range. One of the endos said they would consider it if my SHBG came back high, but mine naturally sits around 12 (10-60 range).
As much as I’d like pharma grade, knowing Kaiser they would either give me androgel or ask me to come in once every 2 weeks for a shot of like 100mg test. I’ve heard terrible stories of doctors putting people on the most underdosed, super far apart injections so they come in right at the low end of range.
Should be closer to 1500.
Take it easy bud. Like Rusty said, injuries! Your joints, ligaments and tendons take longer to adjust to the strength gains than muscles do.
Yup. First had experience many years ago, young and naïve. It’s great when you’re on since compounds reduce inflammation but when you come off. Ouch. Felt like a knife was stuck in my shoulder. Premature steroid use and strength gains.
I have this feeling from throwing a smoke grenade mid-winter while stationed in Germany. Right behind my left shoulder blade. Sooooo many years later it has reared it's ugly ass head again.
A few years back I pushed myself really hard. Like unreasonably hard lol. Added about 70lbs to my bench press in about 6 weeks. Ended up getting bad tendonitis in my elbow that lasted months. While being on good ol supps it masked the pain but ince coming off, fuck did that blow nuts.
If you look at the anatomy of a shoulder joint they are just not designed for lifting heavy weights one little bit, especially things like benching. All the intricate joints and mechanisms allowing it to move in all kinds of directions to allow the arm to move and we expect them to be able to press 405lb's no problem LOL Its no wonder so many people have knackered shoulders.
Your right I just had a massive rotator cuff tear surgery
I have to be real gentle now benching. I've switched to Smith machine and a lot of dumbells no more bench I should've leaned that though when I tore my chest 20 years ago.
RustyhookerMore in 3 weeks....this is just about when injury hits....
Yes sir boss I experienced that exact problem. I was coming off a 4 month surgery went full blast and by week four I was down again trying to let my shoulder and wrist heal up. Gotta learn the hard way sometimes.
RustyhookerKnowledge bumps :( . It feels great when youre back on track though so temptation can hit. I try to keep on with going more pump over passing records on cycle. Pyramids help a lot there so far. Warm up...add for 15...add for 12....add for 8-10...repeat and start dropping to warmups for burnout. Im tired on that movement at about 75-80% of max and it adds on density too
NoodlesSubQWill update if I fuck up and get injured, but as of now my joints and ligaments seem to be holding up. I used to do a lot of climbing which I think conditioned me a little bit.
Regardless, what would be a good way to continue progressive overload, while also preventing injury? I believe my form is good, and I have a spotter (with 100+ lbs on me) for the more risky exercises.
RustyhookerI like reps above 8 on cycle. Volume in there like 6sets with adding weights as described above. Even dropping breaks from 90-120seconds down to 60secs. Keep the blood fully pumpd, volume, mind focus. Youll still end up going fairly heavy but see how ya feel the next day...nice lil soreness, endorphines...repeat