Summer Cycle Fun (2nd Cycle - Pharmacomstore)

[Aiden]

Hey gang. I did my first testosterone-only cycle and log on Meso almost exactly one year ago (First Cycle Link). I loved my first and after taking almost a full year off I want to get after it again with a little more aggressive cycle. Feel free to stick around for my blood measures and progress. Thanks for reading.

Gear:
[Pharmacom Labs] Testosterone Enanthate 500
[Pharmacom Labs] Dianabolos 10mg

Support Products:
[Pharmacom Labs] arimidex
[Reliable RXPharmacy] HCG
[My doctor] Propecia

Post-Cycle Therapy (pct)
[Pharmacom Labs] clomid
[ReliableRXPharmacy] nolvadex


Cycle Plan
Weeks Compound Amount
1 to 5 Dianabolos 30mg/day (dose split morning, afternoon, evening)
1 to 12 testosterone Enanthate 500mg/wk (250mg Tue/Sat)
1 to 12 Arimidex 0.5mg ED
4 to 12 HCG 250iu 2xwk
13 to 15 Nothing (clear out)

PCT START
16 to 17 Clomid 50mg 2xday
18 to 19 Clomid 25mg/day
16 to 19 nolva 20mg/day

Pre-Cycle Stats
Age: 31
Years Training: 15
Height: 5’11”
BW: 210
Body Fat: 15% (Dexa Scan)
Improvements kept from cycle a year ago (2.9lb muscle gain, 3.5lb fat loss - DEXA scan)

Pre-Cycle Blood Work (7/3/17)
Testosterone - 649 ng/dl
Cholesterol - 163 (65 HDl, 82 LDL)
Triglycerides - 79
ALT - 28
AST - 28

Workout Structure:
Weekly Nonlinear Periodization (Push/Pull)
Monday: Upper Body Push, Cardio (20 min)
Tuesday: Lower Body Push, Cardio (20 min)
Wednesday: Upper Body Push, Cardio (20 min)
Thursday: Lower Body Pull, Cardio (20 min)
Friday: Shoulders/Triceps, Cardio (20 min)
Saturday: Work on weak lifts
Sunday: Rest

Time to Have fun!

 

[Aiden]

First Pin 7/19/17

I decided to switch it up this cycle and try SLIN pins in my deltoid for my Test injections. I had my first injection and holy cow do I have PIP. The injection took quite a long time due to the small pin, and I think I pierced my skin a little too slowly. My shoulder is still crazy sore 3 days later. It probably didn't help that I did a shoulder workout the day of my pin. I have 25 guage needles coming in the mail and I may end up switching to those.

Do you guys find that working out the muscle group you pinned earlier that day contributes to soreness?

 

[IronJulius]

First Pin 7/19/17

I decided to switch it up this cycle and try SLIN pins in my deltoid for my Test injections. I had my first injection and holy cow do I have PIP. The injection took quite a long time due to the small pin, and I think I pierced my skin a little too slowly. My shoulder is still crazy sore 3 days later. It probably didn't help that I did a shoulder workout the day of my pin. I have 25 guage needles coming in the mail and I may end up switching to those.

Do you guys find that working out the muscle group you pinned earlier that day contributes to soreness?

I think working the muscle pinned actually helps. You may want to cut that test 500 with something either GSO or some test e 300 even very experienced users sometimes get pip from high mg gear

 

[Aiden]

I think working the muscle pinned actually helps. You may want to cut that test 500 with something either GSO or some test e 300 even very experienced users sometimes get pip from high mg gear

Thanks for the tip. I will look into GSO. I also failed to warm up the test beforehand (didn't need to on my first cycle). I'll try that and see how today goes.

 

[TheH0517]

Hey bud, read my current log. I'm running Pharmacom Test E500 as well. I had to purchase GSO as well. I've used a 1:1 ratio so it's like 250 mg/ml instead. With GSO AND good technique, the PIP was close to none. My quads seem to have a lot of PIP no matter what but there's still a huge difference with the GSO. I highly recommend it. I know it was effecting my workouts and overall well-being too much.

 

[TheH0517]

I also would love to see how the Dbol works for you as I have some waiting from PCOM for this winter.

 

[Aiden]

I also would love to see how the Dbol works for you as I have some waiting from PCOM for this winter.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have GSO ordered now. I did find out that my first arm injection probably got cellulitis (skin bacterial infection). My arm got a large red area and is still sore. Got antibiotics yesterday.
I used clean needle practices, so not sure why. I am thinking that using the SLIN pin just put the test to shallow and irritated the subcutaneous layer.

I did my second injection yesterday with my normal 23 guage needle in the glute. Woke up with a little tenderness today, but seems better than first shoulder injection. I'll keep you updated on progress.

 

[TheH0517]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have GSO ordered now. I did find out that my first arm injection probably got cellulitis (skin bacterial infection). My arm got a large red area and is still sore. Got antibiotics yesterday.
I used clean needle practices, so not sure why. I am thinking that using the SLIN pin just put the test to shallow and irritated the subcutaneous layer.

I did my second injection yesterday with my normal 23 guage needle in the glute. Woke up with a little tenderness today, but seems better than first shoulder injection. I'll keep you updated on progress.

Well my first injection was in my glute without GSO and it swelled to look like a football underneath my skin. When looking in the mirror, it stuck out about half a foot further than my other glute. It was pretty sore and pinkish all around it. But it went away right around a week. Completely gone in 10 days. You could be right but I wouldn't freak out too much unless a whole week goes by and it doesn't subside at all.

 

[Aiden]

Week 1 Update:

Weight: 213 (up 3 lbs)

I am officially one week in and workouts are going well. My weight has bumped up a few pounds and I actually look a little leaner than pre-cycle. It appears that using more Arimidex this cycle has really helped keep me drier even with adding dbol.

It turns out that Test 500 = PIP. My second shot went better than the first, but it is still quite sore 2 days later. Not debilitating, but definitely tender. My first shot was a 1/2" SLIN and . did not go well (deltoid). Glute with 1.5" 25 guage was much better. I also have GSO on order which should help with PIP.

Any suggestions for how much GSO to add to keep my injections 250mg 2xweek (500mg total)? I will research more now, but I was thinking of doing 1ml injections (0.5ml Test 500, 0.5ml GSO).

 

[TheH0517]

Week 1 Update:

Weight: 213 (up 3 lbs)

I am officially one week in and workouts are going well. My weight has bumped up a few pounds and I actually look a little leaner than pre-cycle. It appears that using more Arimidex this cycle has really helped keep me drier even with adding dbol.

It turns out that Test 500 = PIP. My second shot went better than the first, but it is still quite sore 2 days later. Not debilitating, but definitely tender. My first shot was a 1/2" SLIN and . did not go well (deltoid). Glute with 1.5" 25 guage was much better. I also have GSO on order which should help with PIP.

Any suggestions for how much GSO to add to keep my injections 250mg 2xweek (500mg total)? I will research more now, but I was thinking of doing 1ml injections (0.5ml Test 500, 0.5ml GSO).

1:1 ratio has worked well for me. 0.5ml of each. I use a 20g 1" and pull 0.5ml of the Test first to make sure I get the perfect amount I need. Then I use the same needle and pull 0.5ml of the GSO. Then I heat the syringe with hot, running water (don't let it touch the needle) and shake the syringe to mix the oils (I shake the vials prior to pulling oil from them). Switch to inject needle and have at it. Make sure the GSO is sterile and filtered and nothing should need to be done to it.

 

[TheH0517]

How much have you upped your AI? I'm taking Stane so I know it's a little different. I've been getting a little more worried about my E levels every day though because of my increased acne and frequently hard, sensitive nips. And now today I was exhausted as soon as I woke up.

 

[Aiden]

How much have you upped your AI? I'm taking Stane so I know it's a little different. I've been getting a little more worried about my E levels every day though because of my increased acne and frequently hard, sensitive nips. And now today I was exhausted as soon as I woke up.

On my first cycle (test only) I did 0.25mg EOD. Had a bit of bloating and my kid-bloods showed slightly high estradiol. This cycle I am doing 0.5mg ED and so far all is good. Haven't had any acne, bloating or other adverse sides.

 

[Aiden]

2 Week Update:
BW: 213.5 (up 3.5lbs)

Workouts are going well, but no noticeable strength benefit from AAS yet. Workout pumps are harder than normal and my muscles feel fuller/harder in general even on non-workout day. Body fat appears similar or slightly elevated from pre-cycle. Currently eating roughly 4000-4500 calories. I will cap at 4000 starting this week. No noticeable bloat.

Currently doing 6xweek weight training with roughly 20 minutes of cardio most days (stair stepper or road biking). 5 days of weight training are well programmed, with day 6 being a free day for whatever is least sore and/or needs work. Self-made program (I am a strength coach and firefighter). Attached is this week's workouts.

Anyone with Dbol experience know when they typically felt it make a noticeable strength or size difference? My muscles seem fuller, just haven't noticed the strength change yet.

 

[Aiden]

3 Week Update:
BW 215 (up 5lbs)

Strength and workout endurance has finally kicked in. Completing 60 minute resistance training sessions with limited rest between sets no problem. Water retention is still very minimal. All of weight gain appears to be quality muscle. Gaining weight slower than my first cycle, but I also have considerably less bloat due to my higher dose of arimidex.

Only got 5 good lifts in this week due to schedule, but I will get back to 6 next week. No noticeable sides. Starting HCG next week at 200iu 2xweek.

This week's training is attached below.

 

[Aiden]

4 Week Update:
BW 216.5 (up 6.5lbs)

This week my strength has finally gone through the roof like I was waiting for . Had an 8 rep chest day today and did 315x8 with no spot and could have hit a couple more reps. My previous best this last month or so was 290x8. Excited to see how the rest of my lifts go next week. Body feels great. Workout endurance is improved.

Started Hcg this week. No testicular shrinkage, but hoping to prevent that and also help with kicking my natural production back in post-cycle.

This week's training is attached below.

 

[Aiden]

6 Week Update w/blood work:
BW: 217 (up 7lbs)

Workouts are going great and my strength/stamina is superhuman. My weight hasn't increased as much as my first cycle (up around 10-15lbs at this point), but I have also stayed much leaner than I did on Sustanon w/less arimidex.

Estimated Maxes at this point (calculated off 6RM):
Bench: 335 (start) to 385 (current)
Squat: 485 (start) to 525 (current)
Deadlift: 415 (start) to 465(current)
*Deadlift is somewhat back limited for me. I can't push it too hard or I tend to strain my erectors.

Blood Work Update:
Testosterone: 649 (pre) to 2958 ng/dl (now)
Estradiol: 31 (pre) to 21 pg/ml (now)
ALT: 28 (pre) to 33 u/l (now)
AST: 28 (pre) to 36 u/l (now)

Overall I am happy w/my testosterone increase, estradiol staying very in check (got to 45 pg/ml last cycle) and my Liver factors staying normal. My WBC was slightly elevated, but all other numbers were normal.

Have a great day everybody!

 

[TheH0517]

6 Week Update w/blood work:
BW: 217 (up 7lbs)

Workouts are going great and my strength/stamina is superhuman. My weight hasn't increased as much as my first cycle (up around 10-15lbs at this point), but I have also stayed much leaner than I did on Sustanon w/less arimidex.

Estimated Maxes at this point (calculated off 6RM):
Bench: 335 (start) to 385 (current)
Squat: 485 (start) to 525 (current)
Deadlift: 415 (start) to 465(current)
*Deadlift is somewhat back limited for me. I can't push it too hard or I tend to strain my erectors.

Blood Work Update:
Testosterone: 649 (pre) to 2958 ng/dl (now)
Estradiol: 31 (pre) to 21 pg/ml (now)
ALT: 28 (pre) to 33 u/l (now)
AST: 28 (pre) to 36 u/l (now)

Overall I am happy w/my testosterone increase, estradiol staying very in check (got to 45 pg/ml last cycle) and my Liver factors staying normal. My WBC was slightly elevated, but all other numbers were normal.

Have a great day everybody!

Awesome man, I can't wait to start the dbol and npp in December/January.

You're doing much better with your E2 than I am.

 

[Aiden]

Awesome man, I can't wait to start the dbol and npp in December/January.

You're doing much better with your E2 than I am.

How is your E2? Taking arimidex or something comparable?

 

[TheH0517]

How is your E2? Taking arimidex or something comparable?

Pre-cycle:
TT: 569 ng/dl
E2: 22.3 pg/ml

Mid-cycle (6 weeks):
TT: 3,979 ng/dl
E2: 52.1 pg/ml

I was taking 12.5mg Arimidex 2xWK those first 6 weeks. I noticed bloating more than any other sides. But I had some increased acne and my libido has fluctuated every week. My energy was lower as well. Then I bumped it up to 12.5mg EOD and the bloating decreased slightly, the acne and libido still fluctuates, and energy has slightly increased. So I've had some improvements, but I still down seem to be in that "sweet spot". I definitely don't want to crash my E2 though so I've stuck with this dosage and I'm ending week 10 of 12. My main concern is the bloating because, well... who doesn't want to look good?

With dbol and npp coming up in a few months after I recover, I want to make sure I keep the bloating to a minimum and dial the E2 in as best as I can. I could probably get bloods just to see where my E2 is at this dosage but I feel I could use that money on better things as it's only an aesthetic concern and nothing of actual health importance.

 

[Aiden]

Nice test numbers. Where is your gear from? I may be a little high on my Arimidex, but I know that I am pretty susceptible to the bloat. How are your gains going?