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Test w/ high BF%
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bluetwistedsteel67
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Depends really on what you're trying to accomplish. I know a lot of really strong guys - I mean freak strong, that hit test at bodyfat levels that are very high. They're after only one thing; lifting crazy amounts of weight. For them it works. If you're wanting to look great, maybe that's another story. Why don't you post up your stats, height weight, bf%, training history, goals, etc and your question will be easier to answer. One thing is that "high bodyfat" is relative. To me it may be 12% and to another it may be 32%.
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Man, with your question your gonna get 2 answers only which are completely different. Most people don't think it's a good idea with high bf bc u may not see any or most of your results. On the other hand if u are speaking strictly about test then others have the philosophy that with more muscle mass u have the faster your metabolism runs... Which does have some truth to it in a certain way. I wouldn't recommend getting on a cutting cycle with high bf but I don't see any issues with just test. What is your stats and history? Age?
you didn't list your age or body fat. but I am gonna guess you are young and you probably are like 25-30%.
the risk you will deal with is heart health issues. high blood pressure will be worse (its already high at your weight), cholesterol will go sky high (its probably sky high right now). you will probably open yourself up to diabetes and other diseases over time being overweight and things will get sped up with test IMO cause it increases appetite and you will be eating more carbs.
the risk you will deal with is heart health issues. high blood pressure will be worse (its already high at your weight), cholesterol will go sky high (its probably sky high right now). you will probably open yourself up to diabetes and other diseases over time being overweight and things will get sped up with test IMO cause it increases appetite and you will be eating more carbs.
If you're one of those guys in the World's Strongest Man thing on ESPN then "high" BF and test is another story...
For the other 95% of the world, using test to reduce BF & "get in shape" cuz most people are too lazy to diet and train is going to cause all bad and no good....
~EZ
For the other 95% of the world, using test to reduce BF & "get in shape" cuz most people are too lazy to diet and train is going to cause all bad and no good....
~EZ
My age is 36 body fat is about 30-32%
a recent check up and blood work shows everything is normal
NO High blood pressure
Normal cholesterol
I teach technical scuba diving so I have a complete physical every 2 years.
other than being over weight I have no body function issues at all...
Also I'm looking to build strength not loose weight (if this happens as a result great! mussel mass another bonus)
a recent check up and blood work shows everything is normal
NO High blood pressure
Normal cholesterol
I teach technical scuba diving so I have a complete physical every 2 years.
other than being over weight I have no body function issues at all...
Also I'm looking to build strength not loose weight (if this happens as a result great! mussel mass another bonus)
You must not know any power lifters than. I know of guys that can squat 800+ with abs. If you doubt this google sam byrd. He is a pl sponsored by animal pak. Hell johnny jackson is a pro bb who competes in powerlifting. Power lifters come in all shapes and sizes and ages. Some are fat and some arent. All that matters is who lifts the most weight.
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bluetwistedsteel67
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If you don't mind being 30% bodyfat then I'd say go for it. You'll definitely get stronget and you'll definitely get bigger. You'll be a bigger fat guy but everything being equal bigger usually means stronger.
your blood pressure will go higher on testosterone, its as cut and dry as anything. I am 115/65 off cycle.. on my blood pressure jumps 20 points. its a given with any AAS (some more than others) plus with test you get aromatization (water weight so make sure you def have an AI) which will cause the problems to get worse. increased blood flow which puts pressure on your organs.
at 30% body fat the staff and vets of this board will advise you to not juice in moderate or high quanitities, in fact its one of our rules on this board not to encourage you to harm yourself. if you do decide to do it monitor yourself like a hawk and run very small amounts.
even though you say your blood pressure is normal now, don't bet on the fact that when you workout you aren't putting more strain on your heart then your peers at 30%+ body fat. when you are on juice your heart will work even harder as your RBC and kidney values will be elevated.
you seem to really care about your health and i credit you for being honest about it.. we had a guy on here claim to be 15% body fat but when he posted a pic he was 35%+ atleast and people were encouraging him to juice.
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