Looking for a good first cycle

**caguy** · 12-25-2012, 07:52 PM

I have read and read on here about the different cycles and what not. I completely understand that diet has alot to do with how much you gain but in mass and strength.

Looking for a good starter cycle. Something for a little jump start.

I am 24 yrs old, about 195, 6'2", around 13% bf.
I have been lifting for about 8 years now. Had good results in college. Played baseball so we were on a strict routine. I tore just about everything in my shoulder and had to get reconstructive shoulder surgery(about 2 1/2 yrs ago). Lost about 15 pounds in muscle mass. After rehab and everything i started to lift light again to try to get back in the swing of things and then got out of it for about 6 months after i found out that i could never throw again. About 6-7 months ago i started hitting it hard and heavy again. I have put on about 4 pounds thats it. Talked to my doc about my diet and everything and he said idk how im not gaining more weight than less than a pound a month. Just looking for some input. It feels like everytime i leave the gym i cant move basically because i lifted so hard but still no results. Strength has gone up a little but no mass or big jumps in weight.

Like i said above, i have read and read and i think i am more confused now than anything.

Looking forward to hearing everything you all have to say.
New to this so if you could minimize the abbreviations that would be great!

**gixxerboy1** · 12-25-2012, 08:04 PM

If ur not gaining any weight fat or muscle then its your diet. Also with ur shoulder and training on and off i would give it m ore time. Jumping on cycke this early will be more stress on it and chance of injury

**caguy** · 12-25-2012, 08:12 PM

I was fully released about 2 years ago, is that still too soon? And i eat so much i can barley walk. Eat alot of chicken, steak, rice, pasta, eggs. Protein shake in the morning and after i work out within 15 minutes. What do i need to change?

**caguy** · 12-25-2012, 08:17 PM

I have lifted ever since i got injured too so about 2 years now but just wanted to start bulking up about 7 months ago, its been a steady work out routine just to stay in shape but i want more now, probably made it sound like i lift for a couple months off and on. I have worked out about 5 days a week for 2 years now.

**gixxerboy1** · 12-25-2012, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by caguy

I was fully released about 2 years ago, is that still too soon? And i eat so much i can barley walk. Eat alot of chicken, steak, rice, pasta, eggs. Protein shake in the morning and after i work out within 15 minutes. What do i need to change?

You need to figure out the marcros
Im sure ur shoulder is ok fir normal use but if ur been training naturalky for only 6 months thrn jump on cycle the strenght gains may be alot for it