Test only cycle while cutting?

[GixxerSixxer]

Hey everyone. dropping in with a hypothetical

i have 4000mg of test cyp on hand. wasn't planning on using until ready to bulk, but i was wondering what advantages/disadvantages it would have to start a cycle while still cutting.

i'm 6' 285lbs 16% bf

my cutting diet hits macros of 150g protein, 80g fat. i'm on keto so around 20g Carb

currently at 1800cal which keeps me at a 1000 cal deficit.

i've been able to maintain most of my lean mass but have lost a bit of size in the arms and chest during the cut.

was wondering if the cycle could speed up the cut while retaining some lean mass or if it should be avoided until looking to bulk only.

thanks for any input.

 

[T_verde77]

Can u not get any lower bf% without losing much musscle naturally, are u sure you've lost lbm?
test can help when you're on but it all depends on how well u recover after, look into what's it's like recovering from a steroid cycle and than decide. for summer time look I would use it, just depends what your goals are I'd say

 

[GixxerSixxer]

i was always moderately lean but let myself go in my last relationship for 3 years, so i got up to about 25% bf.

i have low test levels as it is (in the low 300's) so i have a harder time holding onto muscle mass as it is, but the cutting definitely did a number on it. i usually use my forearms as a measurement since they hold less fat to begin with, and i've lost 1/2" on them since starting the cut in november. so i'm sure i'm losing lbm with the fat.

i've looking into pct and what it entails, so with how much test i have plus running a pct of nolva or clomid i know i'm in for a 12 week cycle and another 8 weeks of post. so it wouldn't be until nearly august that i'm done recovering. i'm not too worried about the cycle or the post, but don't want to waste the test i have on hand if it won't aid in my cut

 

[T_verde77]

I would do it in your case. that's some horrible test levels, no offense. Have u talked to a doctor about your levels?

I've let myself go before also. It's fun getting back into shape

 

[GixxerSixxer]

he told me i was on the bottom range but not low enough to start TRT. that's what got me lookin into it in the first place. i'm sure in a couple years they'll be low enough to begin trt and not have to buy my test second hand.

if i go with the test only should i do a proper cycle of say 400mg a week for a 10 week cycle, or should i do 200mg a week for 20 weeks like if i were doing regular trt?