posted Mon, 03/05/2012 - 19:11
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Advice on first test prop cycle
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I have test prop, anavar, and winny on hand and more than enough of each for a cycle or two. Along with Nolva for pct. I have ran a couple short 4-6 week oral only cycles in the past, one of winny and 2 with var, but have come to realize these were bad cycles, even though I honestly was very satisfied with my results. This is why Ive decided to finally use the needle and run a test base this time, but really could use some help with deciding how to setup the cycle, since this is my first time pinning. I have been training serious for 4 yrs, and have a pretty on-point diet. My goal is to get get shredded and to boost strength! Any help with dosages and timetable would be greatly appreciated.
Stats:
Age 26
height 5'8"
weight 180
BF% 15
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Diegodelgado750Also would finisteride have an effect on this, ive been taking it for a year or so?
tread-mSarge has some awsomke points there and the reason he is directing you to long ester is simply the amount of pinning and likely you will be highly susceptible to pip. I love prop and you would like the effect but it needs to be pinned eod minimum given free test plasma levels with prop fall off a cliff in 48 hrs. Perfect stability of course is in the ed pinning. With long ester you can pin twice a week and be about as stable as possible without an incremetalized drip of prop..lol. 150 eod is about theminimum on prop for an actual cycle, less than that get into trt dosing . Even 100 eod is good test level but not cycle. strength necessarily . You have already ran var (!!!) So you know the compound and running a short ester you could even think short cycles where you run your prop at 150 eod and your var at 40-80 split although getting your bf down before hand would be of major help. If not you would have to dial in like a laser during the short run and I think you achieve. The advantage to a short ester short cycle is you get back to cycle that much quicker. If you run long ester I would run the 12 week standard cycle 500 mg split ew and could run a var closer in the last 4 weeks as set out above. Again, diet is the whole deal don't rely on your compounds to take care of what you didn't get done in the kitche, it won't work that way. Follow sarges advice and run some more research on the test so you can decide if you are ready for the pip and eod shots and go look at his diet work to see how in or out of check you may be. Do more homework on your pct and look to the stickies as well look into hcg and see if its for you and your specific situation. If running the longer cycle its a nice close to help begin to ramp back up. If running shorts without 19's it may not be near as pertinent IMO. I don't want to mislead either, you can run a full cycle with your prop, I do it often but been around long enough I get zero pip and actually am depressed on day s I don't pin, its a sickness! For a newb unless you're a freak a 10 or 12 week cycle full of frequent pinning and limping may take its toll! The good news there is once you have 5 weeks in you can quit anytime if it gets to be too much, would just be a different variation of a short cycle in whaever increment you chose. Its a tough call not knowing your susceptibility to pip etc. I might say if you go the prop route have test E on hand in case you change your mind day 4 and still want to roll a cycle. If running prop pct will begin 2-4 days after last pop. If running long ester it will begin about 2 weeks follwoing last pin . Adex or aromasin on hand . Do you have pre-cycle bloods where we know your estradial level to begin.
Diegodelgado750Thanks for all yalls advice! been very helpful! Hows this sound? Hopefuly a little better..
Week 1-5 250mg Test E 2x weekly
Week 5-10 400 mg Test E 2x weekly
Week 1-12 500ui HCG 2x weekly
Week 1-12 .5mg arimidex ED
Week 4-12 75mg Anavar ED
PCT
Week 13-15 1500ui HCG EOD
Week 16 1000ui HCG EOD
Week 13-16 Clomid ED - 100/100/50/50
Week 13-16 Nolva ED - 50/50/25/25
Week 13-16 Arimidex ED - 1.5mg/1mg/1mg/.5mg
Also Liv.52, Milk Thistle, and fish oil throughout
tread-mHave a few unnnecessary things here ...PM me if you want.
tread-mWell such as AI the whole ride. That works great for some and not so much for others. If you drop estrogen took low you lose the wood and your gains will be compromised significantly and could feel like hammered ape shit. If you have higher bf or some predisposition to high estro and shbg then I'm in. It is best to wait on it unless just a 2 week pop as an opener to set the stage for the cycle "if bf is dialed in". Not big on hcg in the post even though I know some are. I tend to think it to have some counterproductive attributes outside the cycle although all folr it in the ride or as a closer. A strong post is good but overkill is also possible and certainly on a mild cycle.
Diegodelgado750Thats kinda what I was thinking... What should I not worry bout?
Diegodelgado750no recent bloodwork but all was in the normal range several months back when I had it done. Since you may be right about the pip i may need to get a longer ester.. would u suggest c or e?
tread-mVirtually identical...E may be the most common first round.
sgtstedankoHonestly, brother this cycle isn't for you. That's a ton of pinning just from your winny alone. Not to mention prop... Do a long ester such as test c only, for your 1st couple of cycles. Where's your clomid? You have too many easy questions, that you ask. You're not ready to cycle anything, besides creatine hydro chloride. Diet to get shredded. Little trick I've learned, is to not eat anything but a double protein shake, w/vitas & amino before your steady state cardio day.
http://www.eroids.com/forum/training-nutrition-diet/workout-exercise/bet...
Diegodelgado750Well i had chosen prop because as I understood it, that would be easier to keep my blood levels level since im new to it. And the winnys are tablets, so they wont be pinned. Im not necessarily trying to run this all at once just was saying what I have in hand. As far as clomid, the way i understood it if I had the nolva, clomid wasnt needed. Do i need both? Honestly I liked the last cycle I ran bout a yr ago with 70 mg var ED with a PCT of just clomid. But have been told its wasting it if I dont have a test base, I could get Cyp or Enan just was told prop was best for me, let me know if this is wrong and why please.. just looking to run this cycle better than the last being I have these in hand.. As far as easy questions I was only really asking for some opinions on doseage and timtables and maybe what combo to run out of what i had..
sgtstedankoYour levels would be stable w/test c as well, as long as you time it right. Imho, prop should only be used After you've pinned & have four sites dialed in (blindfolded). 1st cycle 400-600 test c, or e. Yes clomid. Do more research, & you'll find answers to any of these easy questions brother. If you plan on two orals & test going through your kidneys & liver, you should look into carsil milk thistle & liv52ds, w/tons of water for use on, & then off cycle.
Diegodelgado750I was planning on just one or the other at a time, as far as the orals go. but yes have the milk thistle and lv52 for support with whichever I choose. Wouldnt It be smarter to run just test with var or winny (one or the other) since the orals are so harsh. Or would it be a better idea to run just one of the compounds and which one on that case?
My original idea was
week 1-10 - Test prop 100mg EOD
week 4-10 - Var 75mg ED
Week 10-13 - Nolva 50/25/25 ED
I'd also recommend running the var at the end or saving it for a later cycle.....if you eat,train, and run your PCT correctly you'll be more than pleased with the results of your first run of test. Never been a fan of winny and would pawn that off on one of your friends. If you've never injected before I'd start off with something you need to pin twice a week like Test Ent or Cyp(500-600mg/wk. Prop is by far my favorite roid, but it takes a little getting used to and for best results should be shot ed imo which means seven shots a week and with the pip you'll have to hit glutes, quads, and delts at least which isn't a big deal but can be a bit overwhelming if you havent shot before. I think the first thing you should do is quit listening to whoever has been giving you poor advice so far about your cycle and pct and spend some time researching before you do anything else. Just about all of your questions can be answered in the five sticky's at the top of this forum. At least read the sticky's on Test and PCT. Best of luck.
sgtstedankoLike I said, I don't like prop for a 1st; not until you get sites dialed in. Practice w/vita b before you cycle. I'd Pers run a 12 week cycle of c or e, & start the var week 6 @ 80-preferably 100mg ed, also running the var right up until Pct starts. You need clomid dude. Read, read, read... make sure to get a little extra of everything.
Do you have AI's? hCG? Nolva isn't enough for a proper PCT. Check out hllwdbdboy's post on precycle check list. http://www.eroids.com/forum/general/general-talk/pre-cycle-checklist. Its a very useful checklist! Simple and to the point.
Diegodelgado750No AIs or Hcg, just used clomid with no problem before and figured nolva would cut it.. What AI do u suggest, arimadex? Is Hcg really needed?
everyone has been giving you GREAT advice so far bub...my advice is STOP and begin all over again! 1. DO NOT start with a short ester test like prop. 2. run a test e or test c only cycle so you can get a good clean test only cyle. 3. have hcg on hand to keep your friggin balls from turning into beans bub. 4.have nolva or clomid on hand for estrogen build-up 5. have nolva and or fareston (my fav) for pct..and after you check these off slowly build up to an appropriate dosage so you can have time to see how you react to the cycle in gains/sides cause more is not always better bub...better safe than sorry cause you seem green...but a test only cycle is plenty..trust me dont rush things.... take the advice these fine gentlemen are giving you THEY CARE bub..good luck