After Weeks of Prep Work and Research, I Have Begun My Cycle...
Friday June 8, 2012
Hey fellas. I previously had some threads going to get some info for my upcoming cycle. After all of the suggestions taken into account and prep work on my side, I have finally started my cycle! Here is the breakdown:
Statistics
Age: 29
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 191lbs
Body Fat: approx. 10-12%
Years Training: 10+
Blood Work: Normal Range
Week 1 is already in the books.
Week 1: Test Prop EOD 100mg, Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 2: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Test P 100mg EOD, Arim 0.25mg EOD
Week 3: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Test P 75mg EOD, Arim 0.25mg EOD
Week 4: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Test P 50mg EOD, Arim 0.25mg EOD
Week 5: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 6: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 7: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 8: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 9: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 10: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 11: Test E 500mg(250x2), Mast E 400mg(200x2), Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 12: Test P 75mg EOD, Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 13: Test P 100mg EOD, Arimidex 0.25mg EOD
Week 14: Arimidex 0.25mg EOD, HCG 500iu ED
Week 15: HCG 500iu ED (Days 1-3), Nolvadex 40mg ED, clomid 50mg ED
Week 16: Nolvadex 20mg ED, clomid 50mg ED
Week 17: Nolvadex 20mg ED, clomid 25mg ED
Week 18: Nolvadex 20mg ED, clomid 25mg ED
**Week 15 the clomid will be dosed at 100mg for the first day
Current Nutrition
Calories: 3800-4200 per day
Protein: 300-350g per day
Carbs and Fats: Varies, but maintain a 3/1 ratio
I will increase my caloric intake accordingly as the cycle progresses and my weight increases.
Current Training Stats and Split
Bench Press: 245lbs x 10 reps
Deadlift: 355lbs x 10 reps
Squat: 275lbs x 10 reps
Monday: Chest, Biceps and Triceps
Tuesday: Legs and Abs
Wednesday: Light Cardio
Thursday: Shoulders and Abs
Friday: Back, Biceps and Triceps
Saturday: Light Cardio
Sunday: Off
Supplement Regimen:
Animal Pak Multi Vitamin Daily
Liver Matrix Daily
CLA & Omega 3/6/9 Blend 6g per day
Garlic Extract 1.8g w/ Lecithin 1.2g per day
Grape Seed Extract 600mg per day
CoQ10 100mg per day
Vitamin C 1.5g per day
Bromelain 1g per day
Vanadium 1000mcg per day
Beta-Alanine 3.2g Before Workout
Yok3d (Arginine Nitrate, etc.) Before Workout
L-Carnitine 1g every day before bed
L-Theanine 200mg every day before bed
ZMA 30mg/450mg every day before bed
Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 every day
Amplified Mass XXX every day before bed
Amplified Creatine 189 (creatine hydrochloride) 2.5g Daily
BSN Amino FX Daily
Glutamine 10g Daily
Current Pre-Cycle Picture Can Be Found (Picture is a couple weeks old. Body fat is slightly lower than) pictured:
http://www.eroids.com/pics/pre-cycle-at-193lbs
My goal is to reach 203-208lbs with a harder appearance and to see some good strength gains, specifically in the chest and legs. I will be posting my progress throughout my run. Please give your advice on the cycle listed, or you may add/subtract anything sensible as long as you provide your reasoning. Any criticism or encouragement from you fellas would be greatly appreciated. Here's to a swoll up Summer!
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Read everything just to get my head around it all,others have commented on the cycle and pct so i will leave that alone but say its not something i would run i still cannot understand why all you guys that weigh next to nothing want to run mast? you all mistake what a bulking or a cutting run should be and add cutting compounds into what clearly should be a bulker? anyway thats upto you.
The workout plan is my concern here basically its all wrong! far too much arm work and not enough chest and back hits,the way you have it will probably mean your arms will shrink! work a pull push routine for upper body and hit bis and tris once pr wk only,going heavy as you can on chest /back work will obliterate your arms and they need rest to grow,also kick out the ab work if you are looking for bulk they too will get hammered if you train crazy heavy,i only ever train abs specific pre/contest and it works because showing abs is not about millions of crunches its ALL about the diet to bring em out.
I hope you get the weight target specified but in my opinion i dont think you will bro,i would have used EQ instead of the mast to assure that specific gain and i personally would drop the daily adex and only bring it up if and when any signs of gyno appear,dont think bloat will be a problem here due to running a light amount of test and i just spotted you are going to run creatine during this run,i would advise against that also and save it for when you start pct.
tread-mI like the thoughts all except I think a quarter tab AI eod is a good idea during the learning process on personal estro/shbg. If heading for comp was the goal I'm out with it other than bounce it in and out "as I do" but I know my estro well by now for my personal situation....can still get myself in trouble as you know don't get me wrong! Lol. Been missing you brother, but I know you're busy as hell right now.
And as far as the EQ goes, I considered it. I have legit anxiety/panic disorder, and I didn't want to test the rumors. Plus, I don't have much AAS experience. I have run Test only cycles before, and none too recently. I was hoping to still get some gains from adding one of the milder AAS to test. I am just getting back into it boss, so I am testing the waters gently. I am going to take your advice with the AI as well. So thanks. I'll let you know how it turns out. In your opinion, should the Test E be brought up to 600mg, 750mg or even 800mg weekly?
Then why jump on a multi-stack? Slow your roll playa... Your body has changed since your last cycle, so if you are "testing the waters" then (IMO) just run a straight test cycle. If your diet and training are on point you will see GREAT results... Too many guys look at the short game when AAS is a long game endeavor bro
...OH! and learn how to layout a cycle, that was a bit mind-numbing to read ((LOL!))
No doubt about mind-numbing! I noticed that after I had posted it, haha! Could have been a little more concise. The test only was a BIG option for me, hollywood, I just opted for something else as of now. The new compound won't be introduced for a few days, so I may decide against the stack, but probably not (just being honest). It may not be the best decision, but it's the way I want to go at this point. I respect your opinion bro. Hopefully I will have some good results to post up in the weeks to come. If I don't get my desired results, then I will have some first-hand knowledge to share with another new guy looking to do the same thing. If I do get some results, it will be in large part to all of you guys suggestions. Thanks boss!
Viking, thanks for the feedback. I guess some of you vets have different opinions, and I damn sure do not mean any disrespect saying that. I had creatine hydrochloride starting with the PCT, but I was told that was wrong and to take it throughout. I had Mast E and Prim E on hand, and was told nearly across the board to run the mast instead. And I agree with you on the split, that is being dealt with. Again, I appreciate the words.
tread-mAlright lets back it up a bit for my liking. Hcg needs to be in the final 2 weeks of prop hits not after and pct begins 2 days after last prop pin. I'll run through it again here to see what else I might have missed. Edit...should have started test E week one as well...still looking...
Question....should arimidex wait til water/gyno pops in or if it does? Or just run it full thru? He does have masteron e as well. Curious because I'm considering similar cycle at xmas.
tread-mTheres just no way to know given we are all so different and will have extreme difference in AI need. Obviously bf is a big player in the decision but for my thinking I believe you may well have shbg a little higher than what is "ideal " in the beginning of a cycle, particularly if bf is not perfect so at the very low dose it may be a good idea. Just thinking through it though its so different for all of us so maybe time is the answer for each individual. Its much better once you really get some time in and know your body and its signs to high/low. I say that and still miss it here and there so not an art I guess! Lol
Ahhh. Gotcha. It's just like trying new chemicals and how they work for each individual. Thanks boss! Will have it before i run that cycle to be safe.
I appreciate the feedback. I will shore up those timing issues starting the PCT. I put the prop in at the end to shorten my time from pin to PCT, so knowing what you told me helps. So in doing that, the HCG blast will move up as well. Thanks for pointing that out, tread. Edit-The first Test E pin was yesterday, so that's accounted for as far as week 1 goes.
tread-mAnother quick suggestiion here M, I think your Monday workout has something or eeverything suffering. If you hit chest and tri's which belong together, in the same day the bi workout will suffer dramatically (if the chest/tri w/o was sufficient. Just my personal run and I know skip days are better but this works with my work schedule...I hit legs Mon, chest/tri's tues, delts/shoulders traps wed, lats / bi's traps thurs. Yes 2 consecutive trap days they rock! You can add an extra calf day in there as well, very tight muscle hard to build for many. Then on occassion on sat or sun I will take a suffering muscle and pump it full of blood with about 10 medium sets just filling it but not heavily stressing it...my little thing. Just suggestion brother but I think the Monday for sure needs thought, too much there.
Understood. I was hitting bi's and tri's twice a week because, simply put, arm-strength was lacking. I've got it to where it should be now, plus I am do for a change in routine as I've been on the above split for about 3 months. I'll look for some good splits over the weekend and take yours into consideration as well. Again, thanks for the education...it's always welcome!