FIRST CYCLE Q&A & ADVICE NEEDED FROM EXPERTS
I am 5'10" & 160lbs and have been training naturally for two years with a body fat percentage around 14-15%. I am 26 years old. I am planning to start using performance-enhancing substances. I have already conducted comprehensive blood work, including LFT, KFT, and other tests, all of which are within the proper range. My hormonal levels are also intact. I will attach the results below.
Currently, I am planning to use Testosterone Cypionate. Here's my planned dosage: 200mg every 3.5 days for the first 4 weeks, followed by an increase to 250mg. I intend to run this cycle for a maximum of 12 weeks.
Moving on to the use of an Aromatase Inhibitor, I plan to take it on the day following each injection. For example, if I inject testosterone on Monday and Thursday, I will use 0.5mg of Arimidex on Tuesday and 0.5mg on Friday.
I have few questions regarding the Aromatase Inhibitor & PCT:
- Which one should I use: Arimidex or Aromasin?
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Should I start using it from the beginning or after 3-4 weeks?
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As for post-cycle therapy (PCT), what would be the ideal approach for this cycle? I prefer not to use HCG throughout the entire cycle from the beginning. Could any experts offer some suggestions for HCG, Nolvadex & Clomid?
I will conduct blood work during and after the cycle. I am seeking to gain some knowledge to have a basic understanding so I can plan the PCT accordingly.
Here are my current hormonal levels:
E2 - 40.3
Prolactin - 11.86
Total Testosterone - 383.9
SHBG - 25.81
DHEAS - 240.3
LH - 5.8
FSH - 1.74
Free Testosterone - 20.9
IGF1 - 236
Here's my Example Cycle : https://steroidplotter.com/?c1=steroids&m1=testosterone&g1=cypionate&o1=...
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My concern would be you’re using AAS prematurely when you’ve not built much of a base naturally, (160lbs). Suggests you haven’t got your training and or nutrition where it needs to be yet. Using steroids early in these instances tends to end with not holding onto gains and subsequently disappointment. In the long term you’d be better off being patient and holding off for a while.
anvilI like a test only cycle but you could honestly grow a lot without gear. 12 weeks is way to short unless you are having side effects.
1. Blood work - don't put a date on starting AI if estro goes up in blood work use AI based on how much you need
2. Blood work determined
3. Yes use all three, you can research how much of each you will need
Ok. Thank you for your response. How much duration you recommend to maximize gains?
Secondly, I'm thinking t use hcg in last 6 weeks of my cycle where the 7-9 I'll use 500 iu 3x a week and 10-12 I'll use 250iu 3x every week.
And then after 2 weeks week 15, thinking to start 20mg nolva everyday and 50mg clomid every other day and as weeks go by I'll lower the dose
anvilYou have to go by what you can tolerate and the if you are still making gains - I go 20 weeks but that is long for some. I see a lot of people doing at 16 weeks. You have to eat to grow and at 160 you should really make a jump. Your diet needs to be spot on. I personally wouldn't do more than 250mg weekly until you get some size on. The bigger/more muscular you are, generally speaking the more gear you can handle properly. You can run the HGC as you see fit. Use the search for PCT protocol I think Makwa or someone has laid out the best routine.
Well, I'm thinking to maximize my first cycle as much as possible. Although, I will think it again.
I'm also planning good nutrition this time during this cycle. 200-250 gm protein, 350 gm carbs appx and 80 gm fats appx.
I'm no expert but I will say that on paper you seem a little light for training for two years. I hope you know how to eat bc unless you're not looking to put on mass with this cycle, if you don't know how to put on weight naturally with diet, youre not gonna do it with steroids. You've gotta eat more than you naturally would
Cycle looks pretty good. Looks like you've done your research. Better planned than any of my cycles ever, and most of what I see proposed for first cycles.
Wish I was as responsible as you when I was younger. I've never used an ai, or done a proper pct besides using hcg on and off cycle, which worked surprisingly well on its own. However I'm only going by how I felt, the only way to know for sure is with proper bloodwork.
Well, I was never consistent. However, I'm planning good nutrition this time during this cycle. 200-250 gm protein, 350 gm carbs appx and 80 gm fats appx. This is what I have planned. Now, I wanna do the cycle gain good musclemass and maintain it for long term.
I'll do blood work to stay on safe side.
Here ya go
https://youtu.be/jJcv3FMFfwU?si=PzORvkpJooOz2Zd1
Thank you. I have watched the video in full and gained very good info.