8 week test E cycle?

[Mountainman360]

I've been reading other forums and have heard that there can be benefits of running a shorter cycle rather than the standard 12+ week cycle. This would be my first cycle and I want to run test e alone at 500mg a week. I would run prop but hear enth is best for first timers and it's what I have on hand right now. figure I will still see great gains in this amount of time plus it will help to recover faster therefore being able to more easily maintain my gains. Any advice would be great.

Stats
23 yo
No cycle experience
180lbs
6'
10% bf

[djgreen]

you are on the younger side still, the best advise you can get is to stick around and learn as much as you can and keep lifting and eating right to build a solid base in the meantime and by the time you are 25 (25 is the youngest recommended age to cycle) you will be ready in every way and see way better results guaranteed and without the risk of screwing up your still developing hormones

[Mountainman360]

you are on the younger side still, the best advise you can get is to stick around and learn as much as you can and keep lifting and eating right to build a solid base in the meantime and by the time you are 25 (25 is the youngest recommended age to cycle) you will be ready in every way and see way better results guaranteed and without the risk of screwing up your still developing hormones

I turn 24 next month and won't actually start the cycle until September dues to travel for work. I know it's not the magic 25 but I don't think 10 months is going to be a huge difference. You're only 24? Not trying to be rude but that sounds kinda hypocritical. Lol

[djgreen]

lol im 25 it is a misprint on my profile I don't know why ill be 26 in October

[djgreen]

and I started my research over 2 years ago of almost everyday hitting the books and the internet to learn everything possible and to be truthful I wish I would have waited longer because before I started I had high natty test levels and who knows what they will be when I come off but there's nothing I can do now but wait and see

[Mountainman360]

Yea I've been researching about that long as well. I know all the risks but I'll do what I can to prevent them. No matter what age you run them, there are still risks, just more so the younger you are. Depends on the person I guess. Some people start at 18 and are fine, others get stuck in trt after waiting till 25, you never know and a lot of that depends on your knowledge and how smart you are with your cycle and pct. I agree with you though

[bigdil511]

Yea I've been researching about that long as well. I know all the risks but I'll do what I can to prevent them. No matter what age you run them, there are still risks, just more so the younger you are. Depends on the person I guess. Some people start at 18 and are fine, others get stuck in trt after waiting till 25, you never know and a lot of that depends on your knowledge and how smart you are with your cycle and pct. I agree with you though

That's not entirely true while being smart and knowing what your doing helps. It's your body that determines if you have bad and permanent serious side effects. While at your age you are at an increased risk of having because your body is not fully developed.

[NACH3]

I agree w/all the above - but running an 8wk test e cycle is pretty much a waste of time and money... It's a long ester which kicks in much later than prop, stick around for a while and how's your diet and training program?? Everyone can use a better diet - me included (or a tweak here and there)imo - that's how you'll learn to grow - Eating(clean)/training/rest & recovery!