Test-E (First Cycle)

[Liftin4Life403]

I've been reading my ass off for the last couple of weeks, and decided Test-E would be the best cycle to start with. I've never done any steroids before, I'm 6 foot tall, 185lbs, 22 years old.

I'm thinking Test-E for 12 weeks at 250mg twice a week, running Arimidex .5mg/day during the cycle.

Why isn't Arimidex used for PCT? I want to stay away from Nolva for many reasons (Carcinogen, raises shbg, can cause blood clot and cateracts)
Is clomid the next best thing for PCT? Maybe run it 4 weeks at 100/50/50/50?

Thanks!

 

[Essie]

Hey Bro,

Personally, I think 22 is still too young to use gear ... your body produces enough testosterone natty as it is already ... just focus on the following ... diet, training and resting. What is your training routine like? Your diet? How long have you been training? Have any idea what your %BF is?

 

[Liftin4Life403]

Hey thanks for your response, I'm honestly not even going to run the cycle this year, but I want the information so I can save it and have it on hand. I edited my first post after doing more research. Tell me if this is correct...an AI such as arimidex is usually used on cycle to prevent acne, gynocomastia, and water retention.

And then a SERM is usually used PCT? Could someone tell me why an AI alone isn't a good PCT?

Any information will definitely be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[ceo]

you need to learn how to eat to gain before you inject to gain.

 

[Liftin4Life403]

you need to learn how to eat to gain before you inject to gain.

I've gained 5 lbs naturally in the last 2 months. I'm constantly gaining, except when I cut of course. But 5 months ago I was 170, I'm at 185 now with about 14% BF. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing until I reach my peak naturally.

Would either of you be able to provide me with answers to my questions, so that whenever I'm ready I'll have the proper knowledge? Trust me when I say I'm not rushing this, I'll wait as long as needed until it's the right time. I've been lifting only 2 years, and of that 1 year seriously. So I understand I'm nowhere close to ready to take AAS, but I would appreciate very much the proper information.

Thanks,

 

[RADAR]

I've gained 5 lbs naturally in the last 2 months. I'm constantly gaining, except when I cut of course. But 5 months ago I was 170, I'm at 185 now with about 14% BF. I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing until I reach my peak naturally.

Would either of you be able to provide me with answers to my questions, so that whenever I'm ready I'll have the proper knowledge? Trust me when I say I'm not rushing this, I'll wait as long as needed until it's the right time. I've been lifting only 2 years, and of that 1 year seriously. So I understand I'm nowhere close to ready to take AAS, but I would appreciate very much the proper information.

Thanks,

Good for you ,2 years isn't nowhere near your genetic potential.
Heck! i trained a good 12 yrs before i touched anything.

and you might not need arimidex every day, you need some estrogen to grow, i would only use as needed, start with .25 tab EOD.but! if you're not having bloat or other problems leave it out.

 

[Liftin4Life403]

Thanks Radar. Does EOD=End of Day, or Every other Day?

Also why doesn't an AI like Arimidex make a good PCT? Everyone seems to use either Clomid/Nolva...

 

[richardbraden]

Thanks Radar. Does EOD=End of Day, or Every other Day?

Also why doesn't an AI like Arimidex make a good PCT? Everyone seems to use either Clomid/Nolva...

EOD = every other day

 

[Liftin4Life403]

Thanks for clearing that up. I've been doing lots of reading and I'm still a bit confused with the PCT.

I understand a SERM blocks estrogen receptors resulting in an increase of LH, FSH and testosterone. And an AI lowers estrogen by aromatase inhibition. So is it best to use an AI during cycle if needed, and a SERM for PCT? I see some people sometimes use the SERM on cycle to stop gyno, but most people use an AI on cycle to do this. Is an AI the best choice during cycle?

And post cycle most people use a SERM. Would it be even more beneficial to use a SERM and an AI, or a SERM followed by an AI?

Lots of questions I know, but I want to have the proper information.
Thanks again,

 

[Liftin4Life403]

If anyone has answers to my questions it'll be very much appreciated. Sorry for the frequent bumps lol

Anyways I think I'm going to save this information for the future:

"If gyno starts on cycle start AI (Aromasin at 12.5mg/ed or Arimidex at .5mg/day and run it untill the end of pct)

HCG the day after last inject at 500iu/ed for 10 days and then four days later start pct...

50/50/50/50 with clomid"

And if I was to add Forma Stanzolol, should this be started with the HCG or PCT? Or should I just use the Arimidex/Aromasin instead of Forma stanzolol?