Can you run cycle longer if on TRT?

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:03 PM

Can I run my cycle 16-20 weeks if I am on TRT? What would it hurt to run cycle longer other than test shutdown? Is it to harder on liver, blood pressure, cholesterol? Any info would be appreciated!!!

**Sworder** · 11-12-2012, 08:05 PM

Sure, you would probably have better gains running two 10 week cycles than one 20 week cycle though. Your body will build a tolerance and you need to reset that!

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:08 PM

Yeah I figured I would get immured to whatever I was taking... What about 3 months on 2 months off then 3 months on again ?

**realgear** · 11-12-2012, 08:12 PM

Chx Beach79 you might not want to hear this but its actually better if you doubloe your off if your own 3 months take 6 months off if your on 2 months take 4 off it helps reset your body.

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:14 PM

I'm fine with that! I was originally planning on that... Just wondering I fi could start earlier because I don't have to wait for test to come back up... Thanks for the info!

**Sworder** · 11-12-2012, 08:14 PM

Sounds good. 8 weeks on 4 off is a good protocol too. These are bodybuilder protocols though I want to add, as is yours. It is for guys that want to become pro and have forsaken a lot of their health.

**realgear** · 11-12-2012, 08:16 PM

Sworder your crazy I think we all have realized that :-)

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:22 PM

I'm not a pro bodybuilder! Obviously! And I won't risk my long term health to look good short term! But I will push it a little bit so I can be bigger, faster, and stronger for a long life!!'

**Times Roman** · 11-12-2012, 08:23 PM

cycle length is determined in part due to receptor site desensitization. It has nothing to do with whether TRT or not. 12 weeks is commonly used for test e/c as this is usually the point in time when gains begin to flatten, and a decision needs to be made

You can either continue your regular dose, and manage the risk of sides with gains remaining flat
You can increase your dose to keep gains coming, and expect an increase in the risk of sides, or...
You can stop the cycle and pct (or rreturn to a cruise if TRT)

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:25 PM

Yeah I will cruise for a few months off in between cycles! I have been doing this a long time a learned doing fast, equals quick losses!!!

**Sworder** · 11-12-2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

cycle length is determined in part due to receptor site desensitization. It has nothing to do with whether TRT or not. 12 weeks is commonly used for test e/c as this is usually the point in time when gains begin to flatten, and a decision needs to be made

The androgen receptors don't desensitize. Myostatin is usually what takes the form of tolerance in muscle building.

Chx Beach, why don't you just take twice the amount of time off? You are more than likely already on the "bigger, faster and stronger" testosterone scale with your cruising dose.

**Chx beach 79** · 11-12-2012, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Sworder

The androgen receptors don't desensitize. Myostatin is usually what takes the form of tolerance in muscle building.

Chx Beach, why don't you just take twice the amount of time off? You are more than likely already on the "bigger, faster and stronger" testosterone scale with your cruising dose.

Yeah that was the plan from the start!! I'm going 12'weeks on test and deca and then 24 weeks off and then figure out what's next from there...