8 week cycle

[ijbickerdike]

Hi,

i have been reading into 8 week cycles at higher doses for a lower amount of time eg 8 weeks rather than 12.

i have heard alot of positive feedback on this and seem to hear more complaints with people running 12 week cycles.

Has anyone actually followed this routine and if so, was it better than a 12 week cycle (if you did one) and did it actually lower the sides?

Many thanks

[SlimJoe]

First off all what compound?

[ijbickerdike]

Sorry,

test & deca. I currently run 500mg test & 300 mg deca. It was just a question to see if higher doses over less time really can reduce sides like a few things i have read doing it over an 8 week period rather than 12.

[carp123]

hmmm i wouldent say so mate ,10 weeks plus imo with longer esters..

[ijbickerdike]

^^^^ of course, this is just something i have read from a variety of different or (minority) of ads but i was just after any personal experiances of this cycle. I personally believe on the individual handling gear after 8 weeks but thats my own opinion.

[jimmyinkedup]

Years ago most never ran cycles longer than 8 weeks. It would work fine. As far as esters it prob wouldnt matter much...short or long ultimately you get the same time of effective dosage. Id be more inclined to explore dosage manipulation in a shorter cycle and maybe compound selection ..for example deca may not be best shorter cycle choice (athough it sure was popular back when 8 weeks was common).
Search here for burst cycles ..sure you will find good info on this topic (shorter cycles)
As far as sides etc.. what sides would you be referring too?

[jimmyinkedup]

Years ago most never ran cycles longer than 8 weeks. It would work fine. As far as esters it prob wouldnt matter much...short or long ultimately you get the same time of effective dosage. Id be more inclined to explore dosage manipulation in a shorter cycle and maybe compound selection ..for example deca may not be best shorter cycle choice (athough it sure was popular back when 8 weeks was common).
Search here for burst cycles ..sure you will find good info on this topic (shorter cycles)
As far as sides etc.. what sides would you be referring too?

I should add..if you dont know how you respond to compound..short esters would prob be a better choice. Also i suspect if sides are an issue (as u indicated) that advice might also be prudent.

[ijbickerdike]

Well apparently the anger issues and gyno were lowered (only from reading) currently i have neither apart from i loose my head a little easier. Another factor was mentioned about muscle cramps while doing cardio (stitches) were also lowered.

Like i said its just something i read up on and chasing peoples ideas on this.

From the esters i didn't think it would matter much due to the effective dose aswell, but i am interested why they say 8 weeks is better. Like i said it may be personal preferance which i have read up on.

[SlimJoe]

I would say over ten weeks

[ijbickerdike]

Well i always thought a 12 week cycle was optimal and from reading educationals and other peoples cycles on here it has always been best.

[Bertuzzi]

I would say you have a lot more research to do..... Generally an 8 week cycle is done with compounds like Test Prop and NPP. A lot of guys say, if you're gonna run deca you should go minimum 12 weeks.... I have never done an injectable cycle longer than 8 weeks, nor do I plan to any time soon. It depends on goals, compounds, training, diet.... Lots of research my friend

Good Luck

[ijbickerdike]

^^ i have done research but it was just a question to see if an 8 week cycle has ever worked like some articles are saying. I plan to do a 12 week cycle with a strong PCT in place.