The right approach to hop on gear ⚙️

[OmL]

Before you begin, I just hope you understand that my TRT dosage brings me marginally above your total testosterone levels and I’m 35.

You may be sacrificing a good long-game for a great short-game.

 

[CostaLifts]

Before you begin, I just hope you understand that my TRT dosage brings me marginally above your total testosterone levels and I’m 35.

You may be sacrificing a good long-game for a great short-game.

Im sorry buddy would you mind to elaborate? English is not my main language. Didnt get the "sacrificing a good long-game for a great short-game". My apologies man.

 

[Dang-1]

I think what many are referencing is that 750 is quite high and there is no guarantee you will actually return to that level post cycle.

I started my cycle awhile back at 743 test pre bloods. At 45 yrs old and this is my 7-8th cycle, It’s a dice roll to see if I return back to the 700s post cycle even with my rigorous hcg and a full PCT regimen.

I also agree with the comments about getting as lean as possible pre bulk as you’re going to have to eat and you will gain some fat no matter what. I have heard of people doing a 9 week bulk followed by a 9 week cut but I have no idea how well that works.

 

[shartking]

While in this picture (September 2022) I was at 12% bodyfat.

Can you tell the difference now? Ahaha

Holy shit. You got fat as fuck. Jk. I think you'll be successful with this. I also think your natural T levels are high enough that anything under 500mg/week would be a waste.

 

[Jin23]

Hello friends. I'm Costa, 29. Will be doing my 30s in December this year.

Current stats:
Height - 1.72m (5'64ft)
Weight - 85kg (187.3lbs)
BFP - I would say somewhere between 20% to 25%. Tbh I havent checked that for a while but I know my body as Ive been through 2 cuts already.

I have been training inconsistently for the past 5/6 years and only started taking this more seriously about 1/2 years ago.
I went through a lot of stuff 6 years ago regarding mental health, motivation, self esteem, financial problems but I have been doing a lot better these past few years since I was able to solve most of my real life issues. 3 years ago when I became a father I stopped training for a while and that led me to a poor diet and a pretty lame physique. I started to get into lifting again and roughly 1/2 years ago I starting to take things more seriously. Although not entirely serious but serious enough if I do say so myself. I cycled between lean and dirty bulks through out the months whitch led me to an ok physique (better than average people) and I have decided that now it's time to get even more serious about training and take myself into the next level.

Since I will be a father again in 6/7 months and it's going to be my second and last child I have decided the usage of gear because I am considering competing in powerlifting meetings, unlocking brute force and achieve what is not achievable naturally.
I always tend to stick at one thing at a time, but I also want to build a nice physique through my powerlifting progress. As I will be cycling workout methods between powerlifting, hyperthrophy, resistance and deloads.

I have been considering start with Test Enanthate as my first approach to PEDs. I only have bloodwork from my testosterone levels (23 August 2023) and still need to do more bloodwork regarding blood pressure, glucose, etc...
My natural testosterone levels are:
Total Testosterone - 797.95 ng/dL
Free Testosterone - 31.16 pg/mL

Again I know this bloodwork might seem pointless since it doesn't show you guys anything else but don't worry boys, I will have my complete bloodwork in check before I hop on this path. This is all a subjective discussion about what might or not might be recommended for a guy like me.

Now my questions are: what dosages do you guys usually recommend if I want to obtain levels above 1200/1500 total test or even further? Will I need to be using other compounds to gain more strength besides Test E? Would a TRT approach make any diference on my current T levels? Worth coming off cycle and do PCT or better to just keep blasting & cruising? I'm willing to stay on forever btw even If I have to stay on TRT.

Keep in mind that I like to start slow, see how my body reacts to these compounds and work my dosages from there while paying close attention to any sides that might come from it.
As for now I don't think I have anymore questions or anything else to add.

Thank you all in advance.
(Photos of my current physique have been attached)

I'd seriously re-consider doing a cycle once your newborn starts sleeping and stops waking you up at night. Being on aas for the first time and having severely disturbed sleep is a recipe for disaster.

In regards to your dosage question pay no attention to random mg's suggestions, instead aim for a specific total ngdl goal. A good goal for a first timer is around 2500 ng/dl and 300 mg's as you suggested is a good initial dose. Then do bloods a few weeks later and readjust.

Check as many biomarkers as possible. Check for any hemoglobinopathies, check your immune system (immune deficiency, autoimmune markers, etc.), check your CVS, liver, kidneys, check your metabolic function, etc. And do some organ scans, especially check your heart. This is not going to be cheap, but this is the right way to do it, you're a father, so be careful.

Regarding cycle design, it's too early to talk about that. But as I said, do through check up of your health. Cycling aas is for the healthy and even the healthy get unhealthy with cycling. Some sooner, some later.