Is 16 weeks too long for a sustanon cycle?

[tjbr]

This is my second cycle.

I am 5'7" 190lbs. 23 years old.

My first cycle was last year and I was successful in gaining about 15 lbs of muscle after PCT - 2cc (500mg) of Sust per week for 13 weeks.

This cycle, I'd like to make it 16 weeks. I've had enough time off from my last cycle (it is equal to time on).

My PCT protocol will be the same as last time, which yielded good results with very little sides (mild back-ne) - a combination of Clomid and Nolva for 4-5 weeks - after waiting 21 days after the last injection of course.

So... is 16 weeks too long for my second Sust cycle?

I appreciate yalls' feedback.

 

[thebigoz]

What are your goals?

 

[tjbr]

What are your goals?

The goal is to kick ass at softball and flag football.

But seriously I'm expecting to put on 10-15 lbs and keep 5-10lbs after pct.

 

[FT10]

I personally prefer cycles 12 weeks and under. 16 weeks is not unheard of, and other people have done it successfully, but I just think 12 and under makes recovery a hell of a lot easier.

 

[thebigoz]

Keeping 5-10lbs after PCT is doable. Your diet and training will need to be on point, given you're already 190lbs at 5'7". What's your bf% at? That's relatively heavy for your height.

16 weeks is overkill in my opinion though. You will be shut down HARD. 12 weeks would be fine.

 

[tjbr]

I personally prefer cycles 12 weeks and under. 16 weeks is not unheard of, and other people have done it successfully, but I just think 12 and under makes recovery a hell of a lot easier.

Thank you for your help. So I could do it, but I'd expect a little tougher recovery during pct.. I think I am going to still go for it considering recovery from my 13 week was a breeze.

 

[thebigoz]

If you can achieve the goal in 12, why do 16? All you're doing is putting your body through unnecessary trauma.

 

[tjbr]

My bf is in check and so is diet. I will see how I feel in week 13 with all my materials on hand, considering your opinion on being shut down for so long. Thank you for your help. I'll try to update this thread.

 

[useakme]

For longer cycles, just run some HCG to be safe. Going an extra 3 weeks (over your last cycle) won't get you that much more gains either, if that's what you're thinking. Good to hear you already know about PCT.

 

[stevesmi]

for your height you are heavy. either you already have a lot of muscle or you need to cut down fat. which is it and be honest, you are only hurting yourself if you run a cycle with too much body fat.

sustanon has a long ester that goes 3 weeks. so 16 week cycle is really 19 weeks.. yikes! and besides your gains usually come the first 6 weeks and then start tapering down as your receptors get flooded. so really 19 weeks is too long my friend!