First cycle

[trobertson33]

Running test C at roughly 375 mg per week. 125 mg MWF. Been on for about 4 weeks and feel awesome. Starting to notice strength gains. Prior to starting total T was 290. Should I opt for labs now or wait a couple more weeks? Looking to bump up to 500 after I get them done.

 

[Dunkirk]

I like to wait at least 6 weeks before drawing blood. Even around 8 weeks your body is still adjusting to the new dose, however that difference is pretty small at this point.

 

[Nidus]

Running test C at roughly 375 mg per week. 125 mg MWF. Been on for about 4 weeks and feel awesome. Starting to notice strength gains. Prior to starting total T was 290. Should I opt for labs now or wait a couple more weeks? Looking to bump up to 500 after I get them done.

4 weeks in and wanting to bump up the dose? Test C/E takes at least 4-6 weeks to achieve stable levels

 

[glpfun]

went straight for the mini blast?

 

[trobertson33]

went straight for the mini blast?

I’d been on TRT in the past but stopped it when some crazy shit occurred in my life. I’m at least familiar with how my body responded to test previously.

 

[JuiceJohn]

You’re definitely on the right path, and it’s great that you’re already seeing strength gains around week 4, that lines up with what most guys report.

That said, since Test C is a long ester, it usually takes about 5–6 weeks to fully stabilize in your system — especially when you’re pinning MWF. Blood serum levels climb gradually, so if you're aiming for the most accurate picture of your levels at this dose, it’s smart to wait until week 6–7 before pulling labs.

That way you’re measuring steady state values, not the tail end of the buildup phase. If you test too early, you might over or under estimate how your body’s handling 375mg.

Also, props to you for planning labs before bumping to 500 — a lot of guys skip this step and end up chasing issues mid-cycle.