needle length for quads

**jacobk91** · 08-17-2012, 02:42 PM

ive been using a 1.5 inch needle for quads, and going pretty much all the way in each time. Today i had some intense pain before i got all the way in so i stopped with about a half inch left and just injected there, so the needle was about 1 inch in. Did i inject far enough in? do you guys use 1.5 or 1 inch for quads?

also, what do you guys mean when you say "pip"

**Trying-Hard** · 08-17-2012, 02:51 PM

I'd use a 1" for quads and delts, and 1.5" for glutes. 25g for all of them.

PIP = Post Injection Pain

**stpete** · 08-17-2012, 03:25 PM

You're fine. I also use 1" everywhere except glutes and then i use 1.5's.

**Atomini** · 08-17-2012, 03:35 PM

1" should be fine.

I used to use 1.5" for glutes but now I don't even do that any more, 1" is good for glutes. I find that you'll only need 1.5" for glutes if you happen to have a lot of subcutaneous fat there.

**Lunk1** · 08-17-2012, 04:12 PM

I always use 1.5" for everything then just adjust how deep I go. I like to leave a little out just in case of a break (probably never happen but I have a phobia).

**Shol'va** · 08-17-2012, 04:29 PM

I have used 5/8 25 gauge and it went fine. It depends on how big your quad is. Obviously mine aren't that big. (Yeah and no comments from the peanut gallery.)

**Lunk1** · 08-17-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Shol'va

I have used 5/8 25 gauge and it went fine. It depends on how big your quad is. Obviously mine aren't that big. (Yeah and no comments from the peanut gallery.)

Are you burying that little needle lol?

**Shol'va** · 08-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Are you burying that little needle lol?

Actually for me it's great cause with the 1-1/2 inchers I end up hitting the bone so it keeps me in check. But yeah I bury that sucker. Anything less and test comes out. Eh whatever works. I was given a bunch of them so I thought I'd try them out. And they worked well for me since I have a tendency to want to jam it all the way in. Dont ask where I get that from...

**Atomini** · 08-17-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

I always use 1.5" for everything then just adjust how deep I go. I like to leave a little out just in case of a break (probably never happen but I have a phobia).

lol I used to be like that, until I realized how much force it takes to break a needle. Try bending one yourself and see how much it takes before it breaks. Never gonna happen from doing an injection. IF the needle were to bend sideways enough to warrant a break, it would rip the shit out of the muscle before the needle snaps.

**Shol'va** · 08-17-2012, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Atomini

lol I used to be like that, until I realized how much force it takes to break a needle. Try bending one yourself and see how much it takes before it breaks. Never gonna happen from doing an injection. IF the needle were to bend sideways enough to warrant a break, it would rip the shit out of the muscle before the needle snaps.

I think youd be surprised how many guys have that same phobia or thought in the back of their minds while pinning. I used to as well when I started. I've used 23 g as well but I prefer the 25. I've heard of a few using 27g but I don't have all night to inject that from a 27. It takes forever at that gauge. IMO

**Atomini** · 08-17-2012, 05:22 PM

Yup, 25s for injecting for me. Always has been, and always will. I use 19g to draw from the vial before I switch to the 25g. I once withdrew from the vial with a 25.... oh my god, it took about 20 minutes.

**jacobk91** · 08-17-2012, 05:58 PM

i tried that once before too. takes forever!

**Ashop** · 08-17-2012, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by jacobk91;611***9

ive been using a 1.5 inch needle for quads, and going pretty much all the way in each time. Today i had some intense pain before i got all the way in so i stopped with about a half inch left and just injected there, so the needle was about 1 inch in. Did i inject far enough in? do you guys use 1.5 or 1 inch for quads?

also, what do you guys mean when you say "pip"

I'm real lean so I can use 1" with no problems.

**Times Roman** · 08-17-2012, 06:35 PM

just pound that fukker in there hard and when you hit bone, back it off a bit!

(that might be a slight exageration)

**jacobk91** · 08-17-2012, 07:29 PM

im pretty sure i hit the bone today with my 1.5 inch. im pretty lean. not going in that far again

**Lunk1** · 08-18-2012, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

just pound that fukker in there hard and when you hit bone, back it off a bit!

(that might be a slight exageration)

Are we still talking about injections

lol?

I just draw and push with the same 25 1.5. It doesn't take that long to draw unless you are loading half a gallon or you live in the Arctic. 3mg from 2 sep. vials takes prob. 2 0r 3 min. I know it seems like an eternity!