1st cycle in 20 years

[madhungarian]

Hello all.
As the title states I'm thinking about doing a cycle. I've got access to just about anything I'd need or want so that's not a problem.
I'm 41 years old, 5'10", weigh 205 pounds, down from about 235 two months ago, and have been on 100mg of cyp for a year for trt. Test numbers are about 700 now. I've always had a muscular build but at 41 it's getting harder to get bigger. I work out 4 to 5 times a week and hit the cardio the same.
A couple guys have suggested the following cycle:
700mg test weeks 1-12
400mg eq weeks 1-12
30mg dbol weeks 1-4
Nolvadex when needed through the cycle and after.
I did dbol and test 20 years ago and responded very well but fought gyno. I'm really worried about gyno and I'm willing to do what I need to do to combat it. I'd like to add some lean mass and strength.
I have my diet back under control so that shouldn't be an issue.
Anyone have any thoughts on that cycle? To much, not enough of something, change it up completely? I'm open minded and accept criticism, don't really want to get completely bashed on my lack of knowledge though. lol
Any advice is appreciated. I like the site and have been reading in here nonstop for the last couple days. A lot of good stuff on here. Hopefully I didn't forget anything.

 

[Evom1]

I'd advise having aromas aromasin on hand to control estrogen.

Alot of guys I know who easily get gyno run 10-20mg Nolvadex daily on cycle to prevent it because of the way it binds to the receptors. Keep in mind estrogen does play a part in helping us grow. So this is sometimes a better option then going over board with an AI

 

[madhungarian]

Yeah I definitely want to make sure I'm doing everything right. I've been reading about every post on here to see what everyone's thoughts and experiences are. There's a lot of knowledge on this site for sure. Thanks

 

[oldfart]

Any updates? I am in the same boat as you are ( only older ). Other then that our stats and history are very similar. I am thinking of running a cycle as well. Like to see how you do on yours. Good luck

 

[master.on]

Hello all.
As the title states I'm thinking about doing a cycle. I've got access to just about anything I'd need or want so that's not a problem.
I'm 41 years old, 5'10", weigh 205 pounds, down from about 235 two months ago, and have been on 100mg of cyp for a year for trt. Test numbers are about 700 now. I've always had a muscular build but at 41 it's getting harder to get bigger. I work out 4 to 5 times a week and hit the cardio the same.
A couple guys have suggested the following cycle:
700mg test weeks 1-12
400mg eq weeks 1-12
30mg dbol weeks 1-4
Nolvadex when needed through the cycle and after.
I did dbol and test 20 years ago and responded very well but fought gyno. I'm really worried about gyno and I'm willing to do what I need to do to combat it. I'd like to add some lean mass and strength.
I have my diet back under control so that shouldn't be an issue.
Anyone have any thoughts on that cycle? To much, not enough of something, change it up completely? I'm open minded and accept criticism, don't really want to get completely bashed on my lack of knowledge though. lol
Any advice is appreciated. I like the site and have been reading in here nonstop for the last couple days. A lot of good stuff on here. Hopefully I didn't forget anything.

Google Dan Duchaine
he had a theory that first timers do great on low steroid doses and that's never to be repeated
... unless you wait many years off steroids.
of course you're older so gains may not be that great, even if steroid sensitivity totally resets itself.

 

[madhungarian]

Any updates? I am in the same boat as you are ( only older ). Other then that our stats and history are very similar. I am thinking of running a cycle as well. Like to see how you do on yours. Good luck

No updates yet. Waiting on Nolvadex. Don't want to start until I have everything on hand and ready to go. Just hitting the gym hard and getting my body ready right now.

 

[madhungarian]

Google Dan Duchaine
he had a theory that first timers do great on low steroid doses and that's never to be repeated
... unless you wait many years off steroids.
of course you're older so gains may not be that great, even if steroid sensitivity totally resets itself.

I'll check him out. Not real sure which way to go right now. I've also heard of the low dose thing but of course some guys say go big. Really wondering if I should do the dbol or not, really don't want E problems from it if I don't need it but at my age I may need it to jump start my body. Any ideas?

 

[madhungarian]

Started the cycle 2 weeks ago. After reading a ton of good posts on here I changed it up. Running 300mgs of test twice a week. Saw a lot of good advice on here saying to run a test only cycle the first time. Haven't been on long enough to see anything or really feel much yet. Libido is up slightly, already pretty high due to TRT treatment, and I feel really bloated. Going to get some bloodwork done in the next 2 weeks. I'm wondering if I shouldn't be on some Aromasin or something similar? I'm new to this and don't kow where to get a quality product or who I can trust, my guy doesn't have any.

 

[oldfart]

so you have to be about 6 weeks into your cycle how are thing progressing?

 

[madhungarian]

Going well so far. Strength is up and gains are are coming along nicely. Had to up the dosage on my Aromasin due to some E side effects appearing. Gonna run another 7 weeks and then cruise.