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[Toogood]

Alright guys I plan on doing my first cycle in about a month to start off my bulking phase for the off season. Just wanted to make sure everything is thought out down to a tee so here it goes.

Age: 21
Weight: 165 (contest) 185 (Off Season)
Experience: 5 years total. 3 years strict dieting and lifting.

Since this is going to be my first cycle I wanted to do a mild substance that will still give me substantial gains. I would like to gain a good solid 20-30 pounds off of it and keep around 15-20 pounds after its all said and done with the PCT.

From my research I came up with Sustanon 250.

Dosing: Monday- 250mg, Thursday- 250mg. (This dosing allows for me to take advantage of the short and long esters of the chemical)

Total: 500mg per week for 12 weeks.

My PCT would start exactly one week after the last injection.
This is where I am kinda stuck on which dosage would be the best for the Sustanon I am using.
PCT: consist of Formestane, Unleashed, HcGenerate and possibly Forge Steel.

From what I have gathered I believe that those products are going to be the best to combat my potential sides I will have on cycle such as gyno. They will also provide me with a adequate post cycle therapy to raise my test levels back up and keep estrogen down.

Also I have done contest before in the past and placed in the top positions every time so I know my dieting and training is on point.

Dieting consists of the usual, brown rice, chicken, tuna, egg whites, veggies, oatmeal and of course the healthy fats etc. The whole 9 yards.

Macros: calculated at 165lbs are: Protein- 175g. Carbs- 210g. Fats- 90g. Total Calories roughly 2400. Will increase as I gain each week. Gaining about a pound and a half to 2 pounds a week. (Without the cycle)

My training is going to be heavy lifting increasing weight every week. If you guys want me to list out every aspect of my training I will, but I know its on point for gaining mass and strength.

Hope to get some educated responses and thanks for advance for you help.

 

[squatzilla]

How tall are you & what do you Bench, Squat & Deadlift ?

 

[RADAR]

Your diet will determine how much you gain, get plenty of nuts/boiled eggs etc.

 

[zedhed]

Looks pretty good however I would have an AI on hand too. Prefer Aeromasin but Arimidex works very well too.

 

[Toogood]

I am about 5'7-5'8. Bench is hovering between 315-330 right now. Squat is around 450 (Weak Point), Deads I am not too sure.

Arimidex I have heard a little bit about but I'm not too knowledge about that. Exactly what does that do?

Also how does the PCT look? Is that a good dosing scheme for the Sustanon 250

 

[EZ_E]

21 y.o......why is everyone in such a rush these days?

~EZ

 

[obsessedwliftin]

I am about 5'7-5'8. Bench is hovering between 315-330 right now. Squat is around 450 (Weak Point), Deads I am not too sure.

Arimidex I have heard a little bit about but I'm not too knowledge about that. Exactly what does that do?

Also how does the PCT look? Is that a good dosing scheme for the Sustanon 250

Arimidex-

Anastrozole is an anti estrogenic drug developed for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in women. Specifically, this agent is the first in a newer class of third generation selective oral aromatase inhibitors. It acts by blocking the enzyme aromatase, subsequently blocking the production of estrogen in the body. Since many forms of breast cancer cells are stimulated by estrogen, reducing levels of this hormone in the body may retard the progression of the disease. This is also the fundamental use of tamoxifen citrate (Nolvadex), except nolvadex blocks the action of estrogen at the receptor, not its actual endogenous production. The effects of anastrozole can be very substantial, with a daily dosage of 1mg capable of production estrogen suppression greater than 80% in treated patients. With the powerful effect this drug has on hormone levels, it is usually only prescribed to post menopausal women. Anastrozole was developed by Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, and approved for use in the United States at the end of 1995. The drug was developed as a new adjunct treatment for operable breast cancer in postmenopausal female patients, an area of medicine that had a long history of nolvadex use. Substantial date was needed to shit prescribing trends away from such an established medication treatment.
Most commonly called Arimidex, this substance is a true aromatase inhibitor which works by blocking the aromatase enzyme in the body, thus limiting the amount of estrogen buildup that takes place. This compound has obvious benefits to bodybuilders who use aromatizing steroids such as testosterone. These individuals might face estrogen related side effects such as water bloat and "gyno", but by taking Arimidex while on cycle, the chance of any of these sides are greatly reduced. In studies that have been done, Arimidex has been shown to reduce estrogen in the body by roughly 50%. This is a good balance for bodybuilders , because some estrogen is needed in order for the full anabolic benefits of the steroids being taken to be achieved. These results are typically the same with a dosage of .5 mg a day as they are with a dosage of 1 mg a day, meaning that in most cases, a half tablet a day will be sufficient for estrogen control throughout cycle. Typically, bodybuilders using Arimidex will begin taking it the day they start their cycle, and will run it throughout the duration of steroid administration. It is also important to point out Arimidex’s ability to increase testosterone in the body. Some studies have shown that natural testosterone levels have increases as much as 60% after the use of this substance for 7 days. Because of this, bodybuilders find this drug extremely effective during PCT where as they are trying to elevate natural levels as much as possible in order to avoid a post cycle "crash".
When used to mitigate the estrogenic side effects of anabolic/androgenic steroid use, male athletes and bodybuilders will commonly take a dose of .5mg to 1mg of anastrozole per day. In some instances a half of a tablet taken every other day is sufficient to mitigate the buildup of estrogen. When used with readily aromatizing androgens such as methandrostenolone or testosterone, gynecomastia and water retention are often effectively blocked. Additionally, the use of anastrozole may decrease fat mass, which can also be tied to estrogen levels. The result can be a harder and much more defined look to the muscles and physique, which makes this agent of interest for dieting and cutting purposes as well.

Right off of drugprofiles.com

 

[obsessedwliftin]

Also you are actually closer to 2800 cals on your diet than 2400 based on the gram breakdown of your nutrients. Dosing on the 250 looks great to me. That is how I would run it personally. Your PCT looks pretty good IMO.

 

[Toogood]

Also you are actually closer to 2800 cals on your diet than 2400 based on the gram breakdown of your nutrients. Dosing on the 250 looks great to me. That is how I would run it personally. Your PCT looks pretty good IMO.

175g protein x4= 700 calories
210g carbs x4= 840 calories
90g fat x 9= 810 calories

Total calories= 2350 calories.

(Correct me if I'm wrong).

So do you think I should add in the Arimidex or is my PCT good the way it is?
Also does anyone have any advice on the dosages?

 

[wannabuildmuscle]

You want to have the armidex in hand to use .5 or 1 mg ed to combat the sides of gyno if it arises in the middle of your cycle. The rest looks pretty good, looks like you did your reasearch.