My First Cycle: Planning and Executing a Successful First Cycle

**Livingabetterlife** · 07-08-2022, 05:43 PM

Super useful info here. Thank you so much

**Livingabetterlife** · 07-08-2022, 09:18 PM

Im planning 500 test c /week for 16 weeks with some basic AI daily, followed by TRT. Simple first cycle. Just hope to not have any hair loss

**leveel** · 08-16-2022, 11:12 AM

This post clears up many things, most of it (regarding to nutrition, experience, planning etc.) still holds up. However it's 10 years old. Would you change anything about the protocol itself -substances, amounts, duration or something else?
As I've read more and more about PEDs it seems like experinenced users nowadays advocating smaller amounts as a starting cycle. What is your opinion about a low-dose beginner cycle? Which is not as low as TRT but less than 500mg / week. Something like 300-400mg / w.
With a dose as low as this how would you change the original protocol regarding to hCG and AI during a 12 week cycle?

Thanks, take care!

**jolter604** · 09-07-2022, 05:31 PM

Bump

**jolter604** · 09-07-2022, 05:33 PM

Read up on this pops hahahhahaha

**Nerveblock67** · 09-14-2022, 07:13 AM

I'm planning on running my first cycle in January and currently planning on a "light" first cycle.
Week 1-12: 250 of Test Enanthate per week. Doing this, I'll either end up with some leftover test at the end of the cycle OR I can titrate up to 400 per week about halfway through the cycle. This is what I'll likely do to assess my body's tolerance. I'm 34yr old and my current total/free testosterone is 398/19 as of about a week ago but I'll have it tested again closer to starting the cycle.
I've got plenty of time to do heavier cycles after this first one.

I have aromasin and HCG on hand as well as PCT for Clomid @ 75/50/50/50 & Nolvadex @ 40/20/20/20.
My current question is if starting the AI and HCG out of the gate is necessary on a lighter dose as recommended with 500/wk. Any other advice is greatly appreciated!

**narcolepticshark** · 09-19-2022, 10:59 AM

Thank you for this post. This helped me get my bloodwork done precycle (today) and understand that HCG is during cycle not PCT. I actually had heard both things so it was confusing.

**mohamedhoussen** · 10-10-2022, 07:24 PM

why we only inject HCG through the cycle
what about injecting FSH too ??
why only HCG ?!!!

**Str8crazy23** · 06-23-2023, 12:44 PM

As a newbie this information is absolutely amazing. Thank You for taking the time to put this together!!

**0311JD** · 08-07-2023, 12:35 AM

Thank you for this. I have been running in circles trying to get solid information to help me make the right choice. After 10 years in the Marine Corps Infantry, 4 combat tours, and 10 years after I got out, not taking care of my body, it has been disheartening trying to rebuild what I had squandered after my service. I recently (8 months ago) have started going back to the gym. It's tough comparing my 40yr old self to what I was just 10yrs ago. I went from 205lbs at probably 10% body fat to 250lbs and somewhere near 30% body fat. After reading your post, it makes me realize that I haven't even given myself a fair shot at a rebuild and I was trying to look for a shortcut. Thank you for the knowledge.