Test + Deca cycle... strength gains when?

[TheBarbaricEric]

I am in my third week of Deca 300mg/wk and Test 250mg/wk. I front-loaded the first week (doubled up), am experiencing a noticable amount of bloat (which is normal for me), yet have not noticed any real strength gains yet.

It's been a while since I've done a cycle (about a year)... and I can't remember how long it takes before the mad strength gains start taking place. Does this usually start happening in week 4 and later?

Does diet affect strength gains... or just overall size? I wonder if I should be eating more meat or something to help out. I'm pushing myself pretty hard in the gym. Should I be maxing out more?

 

[Macronne]

Why dont u make the test 500mg/week instead of 250. Also it should start kicking this week, but for a low test dose it might need more time.

 

[Swoolen_Puppy]

I am in my third week of Deca 300mg/wk and Test 250mg/wk. I front-loaded the first week (doubled up), am experiencing a noticable amount of bloat (which is normal for me), yet have not noticed any real strength gains yet.

It's been a while since I've done a cycle (about a year)... and I can't remember how long it takes before the mad strength gains start taking place. Does this usually start happening in week 4 and later?

Does diet affect strength gains... or just overall size? I wonder if I should be eating more meat or something to help out. I'm pushing myself pretty hard in the gym. Should I be maxing out more?

Oh my friend your in for a suprise! Just wait until that deca really kicks in! You will be ready to cut it off. Your sexlife will change dramatically(and I dont mean in a good way).
S_P

 

[slat1]

It usually hits in the 3rd week for me. I don't front load though.

 

[TheBarbaricEric]

Strangely enough, I can already see differences in my muscular disposition... for example, my biceps and chest are clearly larger and more defined than they were a couple of weeks ago. I seem to be responding to it well... I just can't wait for the strength to kick in... it's gonna be awesome.

Yeah, I was thinking of bumping up the test to 500... to over-ride the deca dick crap. Although I did order some liquid-cia from ancillaryguys... and it WORKS LIKE A MUTHA. I took 2 droplets and for 3 days straight, every time the wind blew, I got hard. Pretty good stuff I think... I'm uncertain if it will completely keep me up and running, but it has helped so far.

 

[Apexx]

I am in my third week of Deca 300mg/wk and Test 250mg/wk. I front-loaded the first week (doubled up), am experiencing a noticable amount of bloat (which is normal for me), yet have not noticed any real strength gains yet.

It's been a while since I've done a cycle (about a year)... and I can't remember how long it takes before the mad strength gains start taking place. Does this usually start happening in week 4 and later?

Does diet affect strength gains... or just overall size? I wonder if I should be eating more meat or something to help out. I'm pushing myself pretty hard in the gym. Should I be maxing out more?

I usually don't start really feeling it until the 4th or 5th week so it should be hittin you soon. You're holding on to water, that's why you look bigger, but aren't stronger. Diet will definitely effect strength. You need to be eating enough carbs to have the energy to lift the heavy weights in the gym.
Also, 250mg/wk of test is plenty to keep your sex drive up. If you're looking
to increase the dose for the size/strength benefits, that's one thing, but you shouldn't need to increase it for your libido.

 

[TheBarbaricEric]

Cool beans... I'm just gonna try to eat more... although for some reason any and all AS cause a significant decrease in appetite for me... it's almost like I have to shove the food down my throat.

I hope this cycle should be enough to get my bench up 80 - 100 lbs or so. The last time I ran deca and test, I also ran dbol at 40mg/ed and put 100 lbs on my bench press in the first 4 weeks.... but the bloat almost killed me.

One thing though, my face is fat as HELL... and I'm doing 1 hour per day of heavy cardio (kickboxing class)... how can I get my face to lose the "fat look?" Should I do neck exercises?

 

[Wingnut32]

Should kick in week 3-4. With the Deca make sure you get enough protien & calories.

 

[tboy72]

dude no offence to you at all......but are you sure you have done a cycle before?

 

[dr0832]

lol I was thinking the exact same thing tboy72.