12 week test/deca

[Murho]

Decided to do one of these to help track progress.

50 year old, 5'8”, 170lbs
Not sure bf %, only have access to skinfold measurements.

Goal is to add 5 pounds, keeping body fat about the same.

Currently cruising at 200mg/wk Test
Plan is 12 weeks of Test E 400mg, Deca 300mg
Then back to cruising on 200mg/week Test

Arimidex as needed, starting at .5mg/wk and adjusting.

Eating 3500+ calories, 250g protein.

Gym 4 days / week, BJJ 1-2 days / week.

Doses ok?
Maybe add anavar for a few weeks at the beginning & end?

 

[J DUGIN]

I have run this same cycle twice with decent results. Although I went 16 weeks and added var the last 8 weeks at 50mg ed on the first run. The second run I used 50mg ed of Var from the start for 6 weeks.
I liked starting out with Var in beginning because of the strength gains and muscle fullness. I get very noticeable changes from Var pretty quick so for me i like to have that at the beginning of the cycle.
Currently running this again but added Primo to the mix.

 

[Murho]

Starting today.
Today’s weight 169 pounds.
Starting point photos:

 

[Eman45]

Starting today.
Today’s weight 169 pounds.
Starting point photos:

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So you really 50 or you bsing. Lol. If you are your in good shape for an old man. About your stack it’s one of my favorites. I enjoy deca a lot. Never had issues with bloat or ed. I usually add dbol for size. But alone can be used great for both cut or bulk. Diet is key. I would run it at min of 500 test 400 deca 12-14 weeks my go to dose is 750 test 600 deca.

 

[wedorecover]

Test 500 deca 400 at least 16 weeks and 5 lb should be no problem I’d say you gain more

 

[Murho]

So you really 50 or you bsing. Lol. If you are your in good shape for an old man. About your stack it’s one of my favorites. I enjoy deca a lot. Never had issues with bloat or ed. I usually add dbol for size. But alone can be used great for both cut or bulk. Diet is key. I would run it at min of 500 test 400 deca 12-14 weeks my go to dose is 750 test 600 deca.

Yes, really turned 50. And thanks!

 

[Murho]

First week done. Pinned 500mg Test C + 400mg Deca split between Monday & Thursday, plus 60mg var per day.

Kept calories between 3500-4000, over 250g protein.

Did the same training I have been doing, but it doesn't feel like it is doing much anymore so I think I'll switch to Stronglift 5x5 for the rest of this cycle and keep things simple.

Will update weight on Monday.

 

[Murho]

Weighed 172 this morning.

I don't think I look or feel any different, but on the weekend girlfriend out of no where said my abs were looking more defined. I know it's too soon for deca to be working but maybe anavar is doing something.

Starting 5x5 routine today. Stronglifts with the added arms, abs and calves.

Also I had originally planned to do this with NPP instead of Deca, but my shipment with NPP got stopped at customs. The reshipment just cleared, so I should have it tomorrow. Now I need to decide if I want to just run the deca or switch.

 

[Eman45]

Weighed 172 this morning.

I don't think I look or feel any different, but on the weekend girlfriend out of no where said my abs were looking more defined. I know it's too soon for deca to be working but maybe anavar is doing something.

Starting 5x5 routine today. Stronglifts with the added arms, abs and calves.

Also I had originally planned to do this with NPP instead of Deca, but my shipment with NPP got stopped at customs. The reshipment just cleared, so I should have it tomorrow. Now I need to decide if I want to just run the deca or switch.

How many weeks in are you with the deca

 

[Murho]

How many weeks in are you with the deca

This is the second week, and front loaded 600mg the first week. (Week 1 was 600mg Sun, 200mg Mon, 200mg Tue)

 

[Eman45]

Yea u still be good if u want to run the npp n hold on to deca or run deca now n save npp

 

[Murho]

2nd week done.
Decided to stick with deca. I’ll use the NPP for something later.
Enjoying the 5x5.
I’ll check weight & skinfold Monday.

 

[Eman45]

You will be ok with deca got my boy he ran 300 test 400 npp n he still bloated so the whole bs with u bloat less with npp over deca isn’t so

 

[Murho]

171 pounds this morning.
skinfold measurements were all down by 1mm (chest, abdomen, thigh)
No noticeable changes so far, but no sides yet either - except maybe faster to get mad over little things.

 

[Murho]

175 today, weight went up steadily last week.

Starting to get lots of heartburn, especially at night. Read somewhere on here that L-Glutamine can help with so, so I'll try it.

This is week 3 of SL 5x5. It's been years since I have done squats because of knee issues & surgery, but it's going well.

 

[Eman45]

175 today, weight went up steadily last week.

Starting to get lots of heartburn, especially at night. Read somewhere on here that L-Glutamine can help with so, so I'll try it.

This is week 3 of SL 5x5. It's been years since I have done squats because of knee issues & surgery, but it's going well.

I use to get heart burn all thhe time on cycle. I got a purified water pitcher. Never had that issue since the the change call me crazy. Bottle water is acidic. And the water from the pitchers is alkaline. You can taste the difference.

 

[Murho]

4th week done.
Stopping orals today (I started with 60mg anavar/day but wasn't feeling good so switched to 50mg dbol/day and felt much better).

 

[FourOneDeuxFitt]

4th week done.
Stopping orals today (I started with 60mg anavar/day but wasn't feeling good so switched to 50mg dbol/day and felt much better).

What didn’t you like about running the Anavar??

 

[Murho]

What didn’t you like about running the Anavar??

Headaches and feeling irritable.

 

[FourOneDeuxFitt]

What else were you running along side of it ?? Deca and Test ?? Just curious. Don’t think I’ve ever heard many people get too many side effects from Anavar. That or maybe they just never mentioned much about them.