5x5 while "on"?

[hardrock]

I have never run 5x5 before and am 3 weeks into a 12 week test only cycle. Had test flu the 1st week and 1/2. Finally getting over it. never even really had it before and I've got a few cycles under my belt.Would this be a bad time to start or should I wait for the next cycle or between to start. I'm sure being "on" could only help, but a little feed back would be appreciated.

Any thoughts/experiences?

 

[Guinness5.0]

I'm going to paraphrase madcow just a bit...

He says juice complicates things quite a bit (duh) and you have to time things just right to maximize retention of your gains. You want to have all the anabolics cleared out and then jump into a low volume/ high intensity mini-cycle (training cycle that is).

Check the main 5x5 thread (in the TOC)as this is addressed by the man himself. Consider this post a bump

 

[Madcow2]

Main Thread: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375215
Relevant Topic: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4633338&postcount=153 (specifically part #3 which discusses everything you should be aware of)

Most people aren't familiar with truly structured training where volume, intensity, and frequency are all being regulated. So when you throw the task of matching your anabolic cycle to a structured training cycle it's fairly intimidating. I'm not saying it won't work better or as well but it's significantly more onerous in planning than just choosing some exercises to fill a split and going in and working hard for 10 weeks. Still, it's not like plenty of lifters and athletes all over the world don't handle this very well - it's just a lot to ask for someone new to all of this.