First off, want to make it clear I'm not ready to run a cycle yet, I still have a TON to learn and I plan on doing lots of research before I start. That said, I want to have a plan in the making so I will be ready when the time comes. Please feel free to help guide me and bash me for being ignorant! I want to start by saying a understand people are going to recommend I don't cycle yet. I'm only 21 and 158lbs, not a huge guy. However, I've already made the decision to go down this path and I hope you respect that decision and help me prepare. I'm a powerlifter, my stats are 305 bench, 425 squat, and 445 deadlift.My goals with my first cycle is primarily to increase strength, not very worried about size but will welcome some. I plan to use 500mg test e for 12 weeks along with either Dbol or Anavar for 6 weeks. This is where I need help.

Which is a better choice for a first cycle and strength gains in general? Have heard that Dbol has higher increases but strength from Var is easier to hold onto

Have heard people recommend running Var at the end of a cycle as opposed to kick starting, reasons?

Any other recommendations and points I should consider?