Some background and questions.
I'm brand new on the site and in need of advice from some knowledgeable people..
I’ve been training consistently since I was 17 years old for a total of 36 years. (I’m 53)
I’ve been training 100% naturally only utilizing correct diet, sound training principles and some supplementation. (It took a while to realize that many supplements are a waste of money.. Although I’ll admit that things have dramatically improved since “the old days”)
Of course at one point, I stopped making gains naturally.. However, As the years slip by, I started noticing a slight decrease in muscle mass yet my strength hasn't really slacked off.. Since I have plenty of energy and stamina, (In all aspects) I didn’t think I had low T but I had it checked anyway and it came in at 600 ng/dl
My question is this; would it be advisable to do a mild cycle at this point in my life? I just want to realize some modest gains yet remain as lean as possible. Would ultimately love to get down to 9% - 10% BF
I’m fortunate enough to be small boned (6 in wrist) so I don’t need to pack on tons of muscle and 22 inch arms to look aesthetically pleasing…. (Which is all I ever wanted anyway.)
I might be way off the mark but from the little research I’ve done to date, I was thinking about running some var and HGH along with some clen to help aid in BF reduction. At the very least, I think HGH alone might be a good thing at 53 yrs old.
Suggestions and thought??
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OK.. I took another look at your suggestion Hooker. If you have time, can you take a look and tell me if this is correct? Also, thoughts on adding hgh into the mix?
Weeks
1 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs
2 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs
3 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs
4 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
5 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
6 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED Blood Test and Adjust Dosage
7 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
8 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
9 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
10 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
11 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
12 Test -e 250mg -Mon / 250mg-Thurs / Aromasin / 6.25 ED
13 Off
14 Clomid 50mg in the AM / 50mg in the PM - Nolva 10mg Before Bed - ED
15 Clomid 50mg in the AM / 50mg in the PM - Nolva 10mg Before Bed - ED
16 Clomid 50mg in the AM / 50mg in the PM - Nolva 10mg Before Bed - ED
17 Clomid 50mg in the AM / 50mg in the PM - Nolva 10mg Before Bed - ED
18 Clomid 50mg in the AM / 50mg in the PM - Nolva 10mg Before Bed - ED
RustyhookerIf you use just nolva/clomid then nolva is 40...40...20...20. The lower dose of nolva is for a pct with aro in it. Nolva//clomid works well.
Cycle looks good. Badic easy and you'll do great. Your picture is solid so enjoy!
Blood test at 6...perfect! Keeping estro in good range makes growth better
RustyhookerStandard pct
Clomid 100...100...50..50
Nolva 40...40...20...20
Aro pct
Clomid 100...100..50..50
Aro 12.5 12.5 6.25 6.25
Nolva 20...20...10..10
Basic cycle....either works nicely.
Thank you. Yes, my diet is spot on and I have absolutely no problem with training motivation. What do you think about adding HGH into the mix?
How long do I run the PCT for? That part is a little confusing..
Thanks again
Thank you.. So how many weeks should my test e cycle be? What is the half life? and what do you suggest for PCT?
** Sorry for all the stupid questions..
RustyhookerQuestions not stupid. Here's a beginner cycle. Food choices will add muscles and burn fat. Your picture looks like your foods are good.
1-12 test e or cyp 500mg...250mon/250thur
14-18 pct. Doses are per day for that week
Clomid 100...100...50..50 half am/half pm
Nolva 20...20...10...10 dose before bed
Aromasin 12.5 12.5 6.25 6.25 before bed
Ai...i like aromasin. Liw dose starting week 4. 6.25ed. Week 6 blood test to adjust ai for best results. Low estro kills gains. High estro causes gyno etc.
That cycle can yield great gains. Many folks...me included...ran the basic several times and always great results.
Time on + pct = time off
Thanks hooker but all I'm looking to do is see some moderate gains and drop some BF. I would love it if I could drop to 9% or 10% and pack on a few lbs of quality muscle.. I don't compete so there's no necessity to make a weight class. Will test-e help burn body fat? Is PCT required? If so, what do you recommend?
Yes. Yes.
Yeah crayon.. I wanted a script for some androgel and the doc laughed at me, shook his head and said "no way!"
So I guess Low T isn't my problem and I can stay off the "trt/old farts section" (As rustyhooker refers to it). lol!
Good call.. I thought the same but I wasn't getting the symptoms of low T. I had it checked anyway 2 weeks ago and I came in close to 600 ng/dl.. My doctor seemed to be pretty satisfied with that number.
RustyhookerOh snaps. Then with a number like that and simply wanting some boost you can do many options. Simple small test e cycle is the easiest. Ai/pct and eat/grow. Do you need to meet weight class? A simple test cycle can yield from 8lbs up depending on food and doses. Just tightening up and lil bump in size you can run at 400Mg/wk and add a solid 8lbs. If you move up towards 500Mg 12+ lbs is typical. Some guys on here meeting weight class and just want to tighten up can run as liw as 250/wk. Tge scale might not move but if you drop 4lbs fat and add 4lbs muscle youll see a nice change in build.
Basically, just need to see your actual goals. Food dictates the goals as roids are simply recovery.
600ng/dl is fking amazing for a 53 year old, ok not amazing but very good. Mines 400 on a good day and im 22 lmao.
RustyhookerId seriously talk to your doc and get your testosterone etc tested. It's probably very low. Having test levels up to par would meet/exceed all your questions. Basically if you're a trt candidate you can get your test levels back to that of a 25year old legally and thru a dictors guidance.
Review the trt/old farts section. Chock full of info. I'm an old fart too so ignore that sections names. Hhahaga.