I am 42 years old, been in the gym for a few years and looking to try a cycle or two to gain mass. Any thoughts or ideas on what works, lessons learned, etc. Thanks
straight low dose test with an anti e brother with maybe winny or var. if i had my first to do again i would have stayed away from the dbol and just put on some nice lean mass, just my .02 cents
I would add Deca to your list of compounds to avoid; too much of a long term suppression risk, as well as gyno issues.
I would also keep your cycle to eight weeks or shorter. The reality is that many young people here cycle for long periods that are not endocrine-system friendly. Everyone may feel tough posting their 16 week cycle, but no one seems to post their hard longterm shut down issues as often.
My say:
test enth twice a week with AIFM every day for your estrogen managment.
For PCT I would recommend continuing with the AIFM and adding Tribulis and maca.
I know many will argue FOR using Serms post cycle ( or at least preach mimicked group-think) but at least look into the arguments for NOT using Serms. At your age maybe a little Serm use may be good.
Thats my advice. I hope I shared some ideas others may have overlooked.
For the first time, just stick to test Enethate or Cypionate, around 400mg per week, split into 2 injections. Run an aromatase inhibitor and/or and anti-estrogen to avoid negative sides. Keep your diet and trainign in check. You could easily add 15 pounds in 10 weeks. I agree with big greg. A simple test e cycle is effective, solid gains, and easy to begin with.
agreed.... test only for a first-timer... however, do tons of research first before starting! then do some more....read the newbie stickies posted up... learn the "lingo"... ask alot of questions....when you're ready, get all your stuff lined up first, including for PCT (post cycle therapy)... good luck!
my first cycle was 250mgs of sust ew and 300mgs deca ew for 8 wks and i got 25lbs out of it and lost 5 during pct.. stick with simplicity and low doses at first. Just my 2 cents
my first cycle 7-8 years or so ago was 100mg deca a week.lol when I was like 18-19
itwas back when qv was the shit and they made them nasty 50ml viles of deca.
then it wasent until 6-7 years latter when I did my next cycle
500mg test-e
300mg deca
40mg dbol ed
then I bumped it up to a gram lol 500mg deca and no dbal
then all kinds of shit here and there.lol