Tapering the test

[Fatmax]

So I'm starting week 5 of 12 week cycle (my first) 2shots a week @ 300mgs of enanth. Should I taper off near the last remaining weeks or do you continue with the 600mgs per week? If I should taper off, when do I start and how much do I drop?

[IntenseAthlete]

no taper its an old school way that just didnt make sense.Run your dose all the way through and start your pct.

[rager]

Actually at that dose I dont think you really need to taper. Now if you are on ibol, anadrol etc, it may be wise to taper. I often taper when I am at 1000 a week and will run 250 or so for three weeks to taper down. Many people will say you should gradually reduce amounts so your system can adjust with out the shock value

[wes cst rydr]

No Need To Taper Test..e Or Deca....ect...as Long As U Start Your Pct When Ur Supose To...thats My Opinion.

[breakbones]

^^^^Second that^^^^

[magic32]

This is a good question that comes up periodically, and warrants greater explanation. As seen above there are people on both sides of the fence so let’s take a look at what “tapering” is, and why it would or wouldn’t be done with aas.

Tapering is slowly reducing the amount of aas when coming to the conclusion of a cycle. Why would one do this? One theory above cites that it is used to reduce the shock to the system when returning to normalcy, another is that it helps the body more readily restore natural functioning. Although both of these philosophies are valid, and applicable to some of the chemicals and compounds used by bber's, especially T3, they are only applicable when discussing degrees of suppression. For example, let’s say I’m on a Var cycle running 80mgs ED for 6wks. Due to its inherent mildness, both androgenically and anabolically, my testosterone production will only be suppressed (not completely shut down). Thus, if I wanted to extend the cycle but further reduce suppression I could indeed lower the dosage to achieve this goal.

However, once we get to oppression, or the total shut down of natty test, there is no reason for the tapering process. Higher amounts of stronger supraphysiological compounds cause the body to cease testosterone production altogether, due to the NFL’s (negative feedback loop) sensing and registering of excessive synthetic hormone. The body won’t resume production until the NFL registers the complete absence of aas for a significant amount of time, a time that should be spent in PCT. So tapering has no effect on the body because restoration from shut down can only begin to occur when ALL synthetics have cleared the system, thus explaining why tapering is no longer used in relation to aas.

[QuadPower]

This is a good question that comes up periodically, and warrants greater explanation. As seen above there are people on both sides of the fence so let’s take a look at what “tapering” is, and why it would or wouldn’t be done with aas.

Tapering is slowly reducing the amount of aas when coming to the conclusion of a cycle. Why would one do this? One theory above cites that is used to reduce the shock to the system when returning to normalcy, another is that it helps the body more readily restore natural functioning. Although both of these philosophies are valid and applicable to some of the chemicals and compounds used by bber's, especially T3, they are only applicable when discussing degrees of suppression. For example, let’s say I’m on a Var cycle running 80mgs ED for 6wks. Due to its inherent mildness, both androgenically and anabolically, my testosterone production will only be suppressed (not completely shut down). Thus, if I wanted to extend the cycle but further reduce suppression I could indeed lower the dose to achieve this goal.

However, once we get to oppression, or the total shut down natty test, there is no reason for the tapering process. Higher amounts of stronger supraphysiological compounds cause the body to cease testosterone production altogether, due to the NFL’s (negative feedback loop) sensing and registering of excessive synthetic hormone. The body won’t resume production until the NFL registers the complete absence of aas for a significant amount of time, a time that should be spent in PCT. So tapering has no effect on the body because restoration from shut down can only begin to occur when ALL synthetics have cleared the system, thus explaining why tapering is no longer used in relation to aas.

Wow, nice explanation! I haven't seen this issue discussed in many of the stickies I read.

[Fatmax]

Okay so i won't taper. So if your taking 400mgs or 1200mgs the test production will be shut down?... and also the amount taken does not reflect on the time it takes for your body to resume production after your cycle?

[shifty_git]

This is a good question that comes up periodically, and warrants greater explanation. As seen above there are people on both sides of the fence so let’s take a look at what “tapering” is, and why it would or wouldn’t be done with aas.

Tapering is slowly reducing the amount of aas when coming to the conclusion of a cycle. Why would one do this? One theory above cites that it is used to reduce the shock to the system when returning to normalcy, another is that it helps the body more readily restore natural functioning. Although both of these philosophies are valid, and applicable to some of the chemicals and compounds used by bber's, especially T3, they are only applicable when discussing degrees of suppression. For example, let’s say I’m on a Var cycle running 80mgs ED for 6wks. Due to its inherent mildness, both androgenically and anabolically, my testosterone production will only be suppressed (not completely shut down). Thus, if I wanted to extend the cycle but further reduce suppression I could indeed lower the dosage to achieve this goal.

However, once we get to oppression, or the total shut down of natty test, there is no reason for the tapering process. Higher amounts of stronger supraphysiological compounds cause the body to cease testosterone production altogether, due to the NFL’s (negative feedback loop) sensing and registering of excessive synthetic hormone. The body won’t resume production until the NFL registers the complete absence of aas for a significant amount of time, a time that should be spent in PCT. So tapering has no effect on the body because restoration from shut down can only begin to occur when ALL synthetics have cleared the system, thus explaining why tapering is no longer used in relation to aas.

Great educational post magic!

[Merc..]

This is a good question that comes up periodically, and warrants greater explanation. As seen above there are people on both sides of the fence so let’s take a look at what “tapering” is, and why it would or wouldn’t be done with aas.

Tapering is slowly reducing the amount of aas when coming to the conclusion of a cycle. Why would one do this? One theory above cites that it is used to reduce the shock to the system when returning to normalcy, another is that it helps the body more readily restore natural functioning. Although both of these philosophies are valid, and applicable to some of the chemicals and compounds used by bber's, especially T3, they are only applicable when discussing degrees of suppression. For example, let’s say I’m on a Var cycle running 80mgs ED for 6wks. Due to its inherent mildness, both androgenically and anabolically, my testosterone production will only be suppressed (not completely shut down). Thus, if I wanted to extend the cycle but further reduce suppression I could indeed lower the dosage to achieve this goal.

However, once we get to oppression, or the total shut down of natty test, there is no reason for the tapering process. Higher amounts of stronger supraphysiological compounds cause the body to cease testosterone production altogether, due to the NFL’s (negative feedback loop) sensing and registering of excessive synthetic hormone. The body won’t resume production until the NFL registers the complete absence of aas for a significant amount of time, a time that should be spent in PCT. So tapering has no effect on the body because restoration from shut down can only begin to occur when ALL synthetics have cleared the system, thus explaining why tapering is no longer used in relation to aas.

Well said M... Nothing to add .. keep up the great work ...


Merc.