Testosterone and HCG

[R1dinReal]

I am about to jump into my first steroid escapade. I will only be using 400mgs of Test Cypionate a week. First off does that sound like a fair amout to get good gains as well i wanted to take HCG along side to keep my natural production going. How much and when (of the HCG) should i be using? i am new to the forum and hope these are all legit questions. Please let me know. Thank you.

[Mammon]

the HCG isnt necessary but you could use it.. dont work the way i think you think it does..

400mg of cyp is fine.

how about anti-e's and pct

[R1dinReal]

i have some Nolvadex on hand just in case. Should i use it during the cycle even without neg signs? what would you recomend for pct? like i said i am new and appreciate all the help i can get so i do this as safley as possible.

[T-MOS]

Welcome

Being new here, we would like to know your stats so we can help you better. Also we would like you to read the PCT forum here so you can understand What and Why you need pct since its the most important part of any cycle and should be on hand before you start.

400mgs/week is fine for a first cycle, how were you planning on taking it? Cyp should be shot every 3.5 days and PCT would need to be started 18 days after last injection

give us:
Age
Height
Weight
Bodyfat %
Diet
Cycle experience
GOALS for this cycle

THANKS

[R1dinReal]

Age 30
Height 5.10
Weight 215
Bodyfat % 18%
Diet recommed please
Cycle experience none
GOALS for this cycle bulk and strength

So HCG does not help bring test levels back?

[RoidBoid]

hcg does but not during cycle...

[T-MOS]

There is a diet section here you can look at and tailor to your needs. diet is 88.973% of your cycle

18% bodyfat is a bit high to start a cycle so make sure your diet is right on

I would also get my PCT in order. there are many protocols for this so you need to research what will be right with you but I would look into Clomid, Nolva, arimidex, HCG

[R1dinReal]

So 18 days after my last shot i should start pct (why so long?). What works the best? as well what during my test injections what should i be using? sorry for all the questions but i want to go onto this better informed and thanks for all the help so far.

[MMArmour]

18 days is the amount of time it will take for you last injection to pass. PCT cannot begin with suppressive compounds are still present in the body so you have to wait out at that time frame.

For this cycle a PCT of nolva and clomid would be fine in a standard PCT protocol schedule.

What should you be using during cycle? not sure what youre asking exactly but if your refering to anti-estrogen have extra nolvadex on hand as well as an AI compound IN CASE OF SYMPTOMS only.

[R1dinReal]

Thanks for the help. Yeah 18% is alot. I have been slacking since i got married and am back on track. i have made some good gains naturally but i was at a sticking point when i quit last summer. I have been lifting for about 3yrs...started in prison. I could bench 135 for 6 my first day and now max 315. Not to bad. Some im sure have done better but you don't get fed crap for food in there. Yes i agree diet is most important being most my fast gains happened after getting out and had enough proteins and carbs to keep me going. Why i asked about special diets is becuase i wasnt sure wheather there was something more that i need to know due to the amount of test i would have going on. I will keep reading and learning. Thanks.

[BrunkerVic]

diet is 88.973% of your cycle

Ive always wondered the percent distribution for cycle effectiveness.

Personally my thoughts:

Diet - 60%
Training - 30%
Genetics - 10%

any other thoughts id be interested to hear