posted Tue, 11/10/2026 - 07:34
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Deca and test cycle questions
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This is my first time running a deca cycle. My current dosage is 800mg Test E and 400mg Deca. I know they deca takes a while to start taking full effect, but for those that are well versed in using deca, what are some things that I should expect? How long did it take for you to start seeing the size and strength from the compound? And do you have any extra general advice regarding this cycle
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Looking at your pic even old I wouldn’t do deca I would try test about 300 a week split to keep levels rite an do Anavar 50 mg a day for about 6to8 weeks see how your blood work comes out an how much fat cut you get I would definitely hold off on deca there is other stuff like premo maybe Npp like 300 test 75 Npp every 3days that Npp will get you in all kinds of different moods so you can kinda see what you can handle an not handle deca is hard core I got some an I’m not going to take it till I do at least 2 more cycle hope this helps ..
Given your pix....you shoulda not ran that cycle. Shoulda gotten gym and foods in line. But you won't listen.....
Honestly, I would start with test only at maybe 400. You need to learn what high and low E2 feel like and how to manage it with an AI before adding anymore compounds. Get that nailed down and then maybe look at NPP so you don't confuse high prolactin with e2. Managing your e2 is going to make that second cycle with deca a lot less confusing.
You don't want to be juggling Anastrozole and Caber your first go around. You will screw that up.
I agree I have done several cycles but none with tren first cycle with tren an I crashed my prolactin an my e2 is about 80 when it should be 40 blood work very important get it in check wish you the best
Lots of solid info here and guys with experience. The availability of this forum is incredible, as in life tho ; how you approach it.
I will not push deca over 300mg weekly max. The long esters & the ride after the sides slap back are never fun- especially when you are sick of the sides.
I prefer NPP and daily doses. I work my way to 80mg test prop, 50mg Npp, 50mg mast P daily. I Run that for 12-16 weeks or until the night sweats are too much. Even with sides I am getting labs pre, middle and post cycle. I used to skip the labs while full
Cycle, learning that was a key factor on the long ride of cycle.
As many have said - labs are more important than the dose.
Also curious - what’s the reasoning for deca?
So, first cycle. I'm personally going to suggest you make sure diet and training are fucking locked in hard, first. Then don't bother with Deca and start with test a lot fucking lower. You should get good results on 3-500mg/week. Run bloods before 6-8 weeks in and at the end, then again after 8 weeks of cruising to make sure you're good before you're next go. Use all that time to search and learn.
Damn guys god forbid somebody starts out making mistakes and asks for help and isn't as big as you.
Aas are no joke thay can do you well are thay can jack you up so there just being straight with you
You asked for advice. They told you that your plan was stupid. That’s actually solid advice.
I had literally the same style post here when I started and I also got shit on because what I was doing was stupid.
Then I learned more, revisited the post, and holy fuck if they were right and I was being offended simply because they told me I was being stupid which WAS THE TRUTH.
I made the mistake of trusting a gym bro and I was about to start a Sus cycle with once weekly dosing for my first run because the guy was a dipshit and I was dipped even farther in shit.
That’s where you’re at now. Don’t take it personally when someone says you’re doing something stupid or you will end up with a magnificent pair of tits on your chest.
I was lucky enough to take their advice and avoid that part.
My best advice is to look at how many people are telling you to slow down. You’ve been on test for 3 months. Enjoy it. Bump the dose a little. See what higher test levels and e2 control feel like before adding another compound, especially at that high of a dose.
Think of it like any other drug. A few beers might get you a buzz but keep drinking more and now you need a full 6 pack to get to where 3 beers used to get you. Keep going and now it takes a 12 pack because you built up a tolerance. Same with this stuff. Enjoy the gains you can get from smaller amounts before you bombard your system with androgens until your hair starts falling out.
As for the deca expectations, I grew a lot with deca. I didn’t have night sweats, deca dick, or any sides other than one HELL of a libido. I swear deca is the biggest libido boosting compound I’ve ever had. I had strength gains but I also had caber on hand.
I’d say get caber first. Enjoy test for now. Add low dose deca in like 6 months and don’t take it personally when people point out dumb ideas.
Greatness.
You’re missing the point. You asked for advice. I’ve never seen anyone on these forums give a guy shit for not being big. The dude in your profile picture is a couple of years away from having any justification to run a gram of gear. That’s great for you. You have the opportunity to make great gains at 1/4 of the amount that you originally planned with a lower risk of serious sides or complications. Pause for a moment and have some humility.
My general advice for you is to cut your doses for test and Deca in half. More gear will not get you more results in proportion to the potential side effects. I’m not sure how old your profile pic is but you don’t look like you lift weights.
Lol this is true. Completely untrained, yet flexing with everything he has.
Very cute.
I'm 180LBS at 5'9, pictures aren't the best representation of what people actually look like. But I've been in the gym lifting for over a decade. I started at 120lbs when I was 20 and I've got up to 180lbs by 30 without adding fat. That's normal and solid natural progression.
So... I wanna make sure you are committed to what you just said. That you are currently holding SIXTY POUNDS of pure, lean mass beyond that of an untrained male? And that your picture is somehow hiding that? And that you naturally were adding 6lbs of lean mass year over year?
Am I understanding that correctly? Are you sure you don't wanna try that one again?
That is not what I said at all, there's other factors that add to weight such as water that is being held in muscles. I probably added a few pounds of fat. But I know that I was 130 pounds at 20 and 180 pounds at 30 and I only started taking test 3 months ago. Not sure if you have a little dick and you have to act like a big dick online to compensate, but if you're trying to hurt my feelings, shits not gonna happen, it's kind of pathetic ngl. You have any real advice or you just like being a cunt for no particular reason
Wait so were you 130lbs or 120lbs at 20? This information means absolutely nothing, but it helps to solidify the fact that you are just making shit up.
Yes I have a tiny dick.
I'll let someone else chime in since I'm too much of a meanie for you. @BigCoachKen, what's ur thoughts on this fine piece of bodybuilding ass running 1.2 grams of gear, including a 19nor with no bloods and never having legitimately trained in his life?
It's not little, its bite size!
@Milfpounder
To bad, He fucked up and to stupid to realize. Funny as shit you actually admitted to TD lmfao
It's called micro penis man. And mom says I'm still lovable
I had a girl tell me once "that looks just like a penis, only smaller"
So if i act like a little dick does that mean i have a big dick? Thats the philosophy he is explaining here right?
We all know you have a big ol black hog ...
But yes, I think that is the assertation being levied: act like a big dick/have a small dick. And I have a very small dick/act like a big dick.
It makes sense. He must be a psychologist or something.
@Tanner7328 Fellow tiny dick! My wife’s boyfriend says it’s not too small though!
800 test and 400 deca is kind of crazy. You’re getting shit because the questions you asked are pretty novice compared to the cycle you said you’re doing.
I’d suggest half the dose of both and lock in the diet and training. Deca doesn’t really feel like anything tbh unless you get mental side effects which hopefully you won’t. You’ll build strength on it but that’s more training dependent. It also sounds like getting enough calories will be a battle with such an active job.
Deca is a slower compound that needs time. I’d suggest lowering the doses so you don’t have to slam caber just to keep your dick working. Also please get bloodwork done and don’t just take caber because you think you need it.
So deca 200 and test around 400 to 500? I'm confused why people are thinking I don't do blood work, I did one before I started taking test. This is my first cycle and pretty much was going off the dosage recommendation of someone at my gym I work out with
Based on the photo, kinda impressive to gain 50lbs and not gain fat OR muscle. As far the gear, hes gonna have great tits
Bro this shit had me laughing. A+
Maybe it's in his feet. Like big ol feet. Clown feet.
LMFAO
Where have I ever said I've never taken bloods? You just making shit up at this point
Bro if you had any actual constructive criticisms it would be better then just acting like a douche for no reason and not being helpful to anyone. Like you aren't being helpful, you're just acting like a dickhead
Damn bro. It's possible you are taking shit the wrong way. Ya ever thought to look at Milfpounders profile or anyone else's. A lot of guys know what wtf they are talking about on here. I would just read what people post to your question and see what works best for you...You did ask a question and should expect responses. PS. Not a dick just giving 2 cents worth.
My intention was not to insult you. With the information that I had at the time of my post, I was giving what I believed to be sound advice. My comment about your appearance may hurt your feelings but it is my honest opinion. You look like a healthy skinny guy who may do some calisthenics and cardio. After seeing that you’ve only been taking test for three months, my recommendation is for you to continue with just test at about 300 mg per week.
Oh .. I guess I AM the liar here
Quite the specimen.
He's like ronnie Coleman except less black. About the same size tho.. Roughly..
Checks out
Is that a recent picture?
Nope, it's not recent at all, just wanted to let dude keep making an ass of himself
I don't know man.. I'm kinda thinking your bullshitting. Even if your telling the truth, seems like a really retarded thing to do.
Why? He's just some dude shit talking online, it literally doesn't affect me in any way. I put a picture from like 3 years ago before I started dieting and going to the gym more often. Besides it's a bad picture anyway so who really cares tbh
I'll take your word for it that the picture is old.
But if the stats on you're profile are current, you're 170lbs @ 17% bf, using over a gram of gear a week. This is ridiculously excessive for your current state. The other advice is right - halve your doses and focus on learning how to eat and train. You will make significantly better progress by slowing down and putting the effort into the fundamentals.
Or, you can ignore the advice given here by guys who have been doing this a lot longer, and keep believing the drugs do the work. But if this is your choice, why ask for advice in the first place?
Well I came here for advice and this is some of the first actual advice I've gotten. I'm not actively pushing back against advice, there's a reason I came here and it was for advice from people with more experience because I've been having to do guess work on a lot of dosages after I got bloods done and blood pressure in range to start
You put a bad picture of yourself shirtless as your profile pic on a steroid forum populated by mostly bodybuilding enthusiasts, some powerlifting enthusiasts... so I'd have to assssume that you're either looking to troll, or lying, or retarded..... which is kind of tacked on to the other 2.
Or too lazy to take an updated progress photo without my face in it..
Terrible start. But anyway. If this is your first cycle ever then you need to only take test. Make sure you have ai's on hand if you need them and make sure you already have all of your pct on hand before starting.
Everyone’s different. You’ll find out soon enough.
Block your face out of your picture dude. You're on a forum talking about illegal compounds.
Deca usually takes about 5-6 weeks before I notice any strength increases. When they come they typically kick in and dont really stop. 19-nor so you may sweat at night at times, this is something that can stick with you for quite some time after ending your cycle. Keep diet dialed in or you'll fill with water. Cardio is a must I aim for a minimum of 150 minutes a week in zone 2-3. Watch your prolactin, take 200-250 mg of p5p daily. If prolactin and e2 both get high your looking at a speed run for bitchtits. 1500mg+ citrus bergamot daily. Always have caber on hand wheather you need it or not.
Most important thing here, pre/during/post bloodwork.....