New to this, just need input on a test cycle

[usafafrican]

Hello, I’ve been reading about Steroids for a few years now and believe I’m ready to attempt a test cycle.

I’m 27, 5’9, 185lbs @ 14%

I’ve been lifting for about 8 years and recently got into calisthenics and strength development has plateau’d.

Anyway, I was eyeing a 500mg/test E for 10 weeks. Pinning twice a week (monday/Thursday)

I’ve tried to come up with a good answer on my own research but get mixed information, but what is the best AI to run concurrently? And then what PCT do you recommend?

If theres any additional information you need on my part in order to make as good as a recommendation you can. I’d be happy to shed more light. Thank you!

 

[DNPstoney]

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Hello, I’ve been reading about Steroids for a few years now and believe I’m ready to attempt a test cycle.

I’m 27, 5’9, 185lbs @ 14%

I’ve been lifting for about 8 years and recently got into calisthenics and strength development has plateau’d.

Anyway, I was eyeing a 500mg/test E for 10 weeks. Pinning twice a week (monday/Thursday)

I’ve tried to come up with a good answer on my own research but get mixed information, but what is the best AI to run concurrently? And then what PCT do you recommend?

If theres any additional information you need on my part in order to make as good as a recommendation you can. I’d be happy to shed more light. Thank you!

I would extend the cycle to 12 weeks at least, and up to 16 weeks to see better gains.

As for AI, get Aromasin or Adex and run 12.5mg of Aromasin or 0.5mg Adex on days you pin starting on Week 2, get bloods with E2 after 5-6 weeks and then increase or decrease your dosage based on results.

For PCT, a simple Nolvadex PCT should run you fine. Run 20mg/day Nolva for 4 weeks, start 2-3 weeks after your last pin (i.e. start 2 weeks from the Sunday/Monday after your last pin).

IMO, you should drop a little BF before you start, maybe 5-15 lbs and get to 10-12%. I’m not a gatekeeper though, and I started higher than that so you should be fine.

 

[eforman]

I second a lot of what Stoney just said.

Ideally, you should try shedding a few more %BF before starting. Make sure your diet is in check. NO amount of gear will fix a shit diet.

Also I’d extend the cycle to 12-16 weeks. More time to fix any hiccups with estrogen and dial your diet in. I always recommend Aromasin as your AI. Take 12.5 mg eod but pay attention to how you feel and where your estrogen may be. Taking too much will crash your E2 and make you stay in bed all day. Took me a while to dial in my dosage on my first cycle. Some may disagree but I would say don’t start your AI until 2 weeks into your cycle. As stoney said, don’t be stubborn and go get bloods done around week 6.

For pct I always use HCG, clomid, and nolva. You can forego the HCG if you choose. Start HCG on last week of cycle. 250IUs eod for the last week of your cycle and also 2 weeks after. At the end of HCG use, begin your Clomid/Nolva. 50mg Clomid and 20mg Nolva for at least 4 weeks.

Last word of advice, make sure you have everything you need BEFORE you begin. You should have no problem getting things quick from sources here but it’s always better to be safe than sorry!