Loss of strength between cycles

[SomeLiveForTheBill]

Just finished the clomid/nolva PCT from my first ever cycle a couple days ago. I cycled test prop and Var. Less than 10 days into the cycle, my strength began to explode. Now, after PCT and a short layoff from lifting thru the holidays, I am still ahead strength-wise of where I was when I started the cycle, but not by much. Some of this is due to a two week layoff I did during PCT to give some of my ailing joints a rest. They are rested now and that all feels great, but I'm just now getting my endurance up again.

Perhaps I would have still lost strength if I lifted the entire PCT, but not as much. So my question is: do you make it a goal or is it possible to reach your "cycle max strength" BEFORE you begin your 2nd cycle? I'm waiting the prescribed 4 months before my next cycle. I'd like to at least achieve my "on 1st cycle" strength level before I start my 2nd cycle. Muscle gains suffered some, but not as much as strength did. What do you think? Is it possible?

[alluprbdy]

Personally i couldnt care less how strong I am, to me its about my body.

[FuzzyPeaches o.O]

It is inevitable that you will lose some strength after you finish a cycle, thats just how it is. As far as your question goes, yes you can (during your off-cycle time) make it a goal to get your strength back up to what it was while you were on your previous cycle. It will depend on your training and diet but it is a obtainable goal imo.