I came off my last steroid cycle 7 weeks ago because my wife and I are trying for our second child. My cycle was 8 weeks consisting of 400mg/wk test cyp., 400mg/wk Deca & 25mg/day DBol. I used Pregnyl & Nolva as PCT. My best bench press during this cycle was 352lbs for 5 reps (last 2 spotted).
Since then, I fell ill with an upper respiratory tract infection that persisted so long that I had to go on 40mg of oral cortisone for two weeks. I finished the cortisone last Tuesday. I also missed many workouts during this period. Concerned that I would continue to lose much of what I had gained, I decided to suppress my scepticism about the benefits of supplements generally and specifically about the mixed reports on NO2 and bought a bottle (the Tribulus came free with the NO2) last week Sunday (I am taking creatine and glutamine as well - have been for a while now). My NO2 dosage is 6 grams per day. At this stage, my strength had gone down conciderably. My bench press last week Sunday was 220lbs for 8 reps unspotted but almost failed on 8th rep (sure, I probably would have attempted 264lbs if I had a spotter but doubt I would have got more than 4 reps).
Yesterday, was chest day again. I felt surprisingly strong during my warm-up sets and was amazed when I squeezed out 6 reps (last 2 spotted) with 308lbs on my last set! (I was even able to do a 5 second eccentric movement on my last rep!) The only variable has been the NO2 and Tribulus. Everything else (training, diet, other supplements, rest) has remained unchanged. Also, my muscle pump has been better than before. Not only does the muscle I am working feel gorged with blood but other body parts feel pumped too. I almost feel I am on a steroid cycle!
I have no doubt that the NO2, and maybe to a lesser extent the Tribulus, has increased my strength significantly! I can't wait for the coming weeks!
Cheers!
PS. No, I am not affiliated to any supplement manufactuer/retailer!
Since then, I fell ill with an upper respiratory tract infection that persisted so long that I had to go on 40mg of oral cortisone for two weeks. I finished the cortisone last Tuesday. I also missed many workouts during this period. Concerned that I would continue to lose much of what I had gained, I decided to suppress my scepticism about the benefits of supplements generally and specifically about the mixed reports on NO2 and bought a bottle (the Tribulus came free with the NO2) last week Sunday (I am taking creatine and glutamine as well - have been for a while now). My NO2 dosage is 6 grams per day. At this stage, my strength had gone down conciderably. My bench press last week Sunday was 220lbs for 8 reps unspotted but almost failed on 8th rep (sure, I probably would have attempted 264lbs if I had a spotter but doubt I would have got more than 4 reps).
Yesterday, was chest day again. I felt surprisingly strong during my warm-up sets and was amazed when I squeezed out 6 reps (last 2 spotted) with 308lbs on my last set! (I was even able to do a 5 second eccentric movement on my last rep!) The only variable has been the NO2 and Tribulus. Everything else (training, diet, other supplements, rest) has remained unchanged. Also, my muscle pump has been better than before. Not only does the muscle I am working feel gorged with blood but other body parts feel pumped too. I almost feel I am on a steroid cycle!
I have no doubt that the NO2, and maybe to a lesser extent the Tribulus, has increased my strength significantly! I can't wait for the coming weeks!
Cheers!
PS. No, I am not affiliated to any supplement manufactuer/retailer!