I'm three days in to a 350mg 6 week cycle of test-ph. I might do a more aggressive cycle later if this first one goes well. I'd like any help or input regarding my blood test and/or pct. I plan on getting a second blood test three weeks in and a third test a week after PCT is done.
Here are my stats:
Male
27 years old
210 lbs
18% BF (taken with calipers)
10 years casual lifting experience, last two have been more focused, with better results.
Here's the cycle I'm running:
Wk 1-6: 350mg test-ph per week (one 0.5cc pin (50mg) every day) (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 1-6: .50mg arimidex eod (more if gyno presents, less if my joints hurt) (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 8-11: 50mg clomid every day (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 8-11: 20mg nolva every day (ReliableRX)
I have HCG (ReliableRX) on hand if my balls start shrinking too much.
My goal for this cycle is to recomp, mostly for aesthetics, and to test the waters with AAS. I'm at a higher bodyfat than most people recommend for a first cycle, but I want to look good for a social event in about a month and a half so I'm on a time budget. I gained ~40lbs late last year trying to get into the 1000lb club. Once I hit a 355 squat for a 1000lb total, I started cutting. I've lost about 2lbs a week consistently since the beginning of the year.
Diet:
training days: 200 protein
435 carbs
62 fat
Non-training: 200 protein
69 carb
114 fat
All of my macros come from whole foods, the only supplement I take is some fiber at night to keep me regular. On cheat days or cheat meals, my macros stay the same, they just come from crappier sources, I might eat a hamburger and fries for a meal instead of fish, brocolli, and sweet potato.
Training:
Right now I lift four days a week, each day centered around one of the big compound lifts with accessory lifts.
Day 1: Squat, plus accessory lifts like front squat, sissy squat, lunges, calf raises.
Day 2: Bench plus incline bench, dips, close grip bench, DB flyes.
Day 3: OHP plus lateral raises, rear delt flyes, dumbbell press, shrugs.
Day 4: Deadlift plus pullups, barbell rows, curls, t-bar rows, DB rows, shrugs.
Once the test kicks in, I may combine shoulders and legs into one day and do each day twice a week.
I got bloodwork before I started, to get a baseline. My LDL is high, but my HDL is high enough that I don't think I need to worry about the LDL. Plus I've added more oats and black beans to my diet for the soluble fiber, which should help my LDL. My hormone numbers were a little troubling. My total test and free test are on the lowest end of normal but my estradiol is almost halfway between the normal range. Everything regarding my liver and kidneys was within the normal range.
I'll update with notes and progress pics as I go.
Here are my stats:
Male
27 years old
210 lbs
18% BF (taken with calipers)
10 years casual lifting experience, last two have been more focused, with better results.
Here's the cycle I'm running:
Wk 1-6: 350mg test-ph per week (one 0.5cc pin (50mg) every day) (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 1-6: .50mg arimidex eod (more if gyno presents, less if my joints hurt) (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 8-11: 50mg clomid every day (Pharmacomstore)
Wk 8-11: 20mg nolva every day (ReliableRX)
I have HCG (ReliableRX) on hand if my balls start shrinking too much.
My goal for this cycle is to recomp, mostly for aesthetics, and to test the waters with AAS. I'm at a higher bodyfat than most people recommend for a first cycle, but I want to look good for a social event in about a month and a half so I'm on a time budget. I gained ~40lbs late last year trying to get into the 1000lb club. Once I hit a 355 squat for a 1000lb total, I started cutting. I've lost about 2lbs a week consistently since the beginning of the year.
Diet:
training days: 200 protein
435 carbs
62 fat
Non-training: 200 protein
69 carb
114 fat
All of my macros come from whole foods, the only supplement I take is some fiber at night to keep me regular. On cheat days or cheat meals, my macros stay the same, they just come from crappier sources, I might eat a hamburger and fries for a meal instead of fish, brocolli, and sweet potato.
Training:
Right now I lift four days a week, each day centered around one of the big compound lifts with accessory lifts.
Day 1: Squat, plus accessory lifts like front squat, sissy squat, lunges, calf raises.
Day 2: Bench plus incline bench, dips, close grip bench, DB flyes.
Day 3: OHP plus lateral raises, rear delt flyes, dumbbell press, shrugs.
Day 4: Deadlift plus pullups, barbell rows, curls, t-bar rows, DB rows, shrugs.
Once the test kicks in, I may combine shoulders and legs into one day and do each day twice a week.
I got bloodwork before I started, to get a baseline. My LDL is high, but my HDL is high enough that I don't think I need to worry about the LDL. Plus I've added more oats and black beans to my diet for the soluble fiber, which should help my LDL. My hormone numbers were a little troubling. My total test and free test are on the lowest end of normal but my estradiol is almost halfway between the normal range. Everything regarding my liver and kidneys was within the normal range.
I'll update with notes and progress pics as I go.
