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    Low dose Deca blast - what to expect

    Hey all,

    I’m in my early 40s and started TRT a couple years ago. I’m running 170mg test per week and am thinking of adding in 200mg deca for a small blast for the next 10 weeks. My goal is to build a little bit of muscle and look good for my age. What can I expect at this dose? I’ve been training off and on over the years. I’m only 160 lbs at 13-14% bf. I don’t ever plan on running anything at high dose since longevity is my goal but i would also like a little boost since I’m already in my 40s and don’t have years to build a great physique naturally. I will be eating 300 cals above my TDEE to minimize fat gain and training upper/lower 4x per week with an add on shoulder and abs day. Thanks!

    Kev


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    You probably wont see a whole lot of change from 200 deca + TRT test alone, but since you are not very heavy, the dose may be sufficient for you. I would increase the test a bit to at least a 1:1 ratio. It's something that's commonly recommended in order to avoid "deca dick," and libido issues. I've personally used Deca at a dose a little higher than test and didn't notice any definitive sexual side effects related to deca, but this is at low-moderate doses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Test Monsterone View Post
    You probably wont see a whole lot of change from 200 deca + TRT test alone, but since you are not very heavy, the dose may be sufficient for you. I would increase the test a bit to at least a 1:1 ratio. It's something that's commonly recommended in order to avoid "deca dick," and libido issues. I've personally used Deca at a dose a little higher than test and didn't notice any definitive sexual side effects related to deca, but this is at low-moderate doses.
    Thanks for the response. I wanted to see how I react to a low dose. If i can put on 4-6 lbs of muscle in 10 weeks I would be happy.


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    You’re going to need to run the deca longer than 10 weeks for those 4-6 lbs. 8-10 weeks is the sweet spot for things to finally get rolling.

    IMO I’d plan for 14 weeks

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    Aside from maybe some joint relief? Probably not much.

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    Ok, thank you all. I have enough to run it longer. I will see what I can get this run and bump it up next time.


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    When I added deca to my TRT I went from 210 to 230. Some d-bol helped but I stay at 230 sub 15% BF. I felt like deca was the magic equation for adding mass for my body type.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Krb367 View Post
    You’re going to need to run the deca longer than 10 weeks for those 4-6 lbs. 8-10 weeks is the sweet spot for things to finally get rolling.

    IMO I’d plan for 14 weeks
    This. I run Deca for 16 weeks. That the sweet spot for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by warchild View Post
    When I added deca to my TRT I went from 210 to 230. Some d-bol helped but I stay at 230 sub 15% BF. I felt like deca was the magic equation for adding mass for my body type.
    Awesome, what dose and how long did you run it?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Murph9 View Post
    This. I run Deca for 16 weeks. That the sweet spot for me.
    Thanks, wish I could run it longer but need to cut for a vacation this summer.


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    Quote Originally Posted by normalkev View Post
    Thanks, wish I could run it longer but need to cut for a vacation this summer.


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    Why cut immediately after a bulk?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wannabhuge14 View Post
    Why cut immediately after a bulk?
    I have a 2 week beach vacation 6 weeks after my last planned dose. I’m already on TRT so I don’t have to worry about any restart issues.


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    Quote Originally Posted by normalkev View Post
    Hey all,

    I’m in my early 40s and started TRT a couple years ago. I’m running 170mg test per week and am thinking of adding in 200mg deca for a small blast for the next 10 weeks. My goal is to build a little bit of muscle and look good for my age. What can I expect at this dose? I’ve been training off and on over the years. I’m only 160 lbs at 13-14% bf. I don’t ever plan on running anything at high dose since longevity is my goal but i would also like a little boost since I’m already in my 40s and don’t have years to build a great physique naturally. I will be eating 300 cals above my TDEE to minimize fat gain and training upper/lower 4x per week with an add on shoulder and abs day. Thanks!

    Kev


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    I have taken 200 mg of Deca purely for my joints and noticed a difference, I would say that I would consider upping your test up a bit, honestly I think you would get better results just by upping your test unless you just wanna try Deca, I think it’s a good drug but not pound for pound with test...just my opinion Good luck my Brother!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Testie View Post
    I have taken 200 mg of Deca purely for my joints and noticed a difference, I would say that I would consider upping your test up a bit, honestly I think you would get better results just by upping your test unless you just wanna try Deca, I think it’s a good drug but not pound for pound with test...just my opinion Good luck my Brother!
    Thank you! I was on 200 for my TRT and I hard a hard time with estrogen control and lots of emotional issues. I feel terrible taking arimidex so I dropped to 170. I think I am going to order some NPP and up my deca to 300.


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