Hey everybody, I have been debating about starting my first cycle recently. I would want this first cycle to be injectable and after much research and self-growth, I think I want to start with a relatively small cycle, 250-300mg a week of Test-E (favoring this one) or Test-C with Nolvadex or Clomid for a PCT. I also want to get an AI, Arimidex. Since this is my first cycle, if 250-300 can be considered a cycle, I want to go relatively small to see how my body reacts to the substances. I plan on obtaining blood work prior to obtaining the anabolics and throughout of cycle.
I have read the thread regarding first cycles and it has me with a couple of questions. They suggest to run Clomid and Nolvadex as a PCT, but why would both be used? This may be because the original thread suggested to run about double the test I want to do. The thread also gives a protocol for the PCTs, but every individual is different and unique, is there a formula or an equation that can lay out the amounts needed depending on current blood levels or amount of anabolic being used?
When it comes to HCG, how major is this and what is some important information on it? I have read a couple of threads and I can't grasp the idea on it. Many people on threads mention that it is important, but how does this exactly differ from a PCT? A PCT helps balance the elevated levels while HCG allows it to restart natural production?
"Yes, even on injectable cycles. For that I recommend 600 mg of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) daily. "
This quote is from the thread regarding a first cycle. I understand that the liver is a valuable organ, but with a first cycle I am worried about introducing too many chemicals and supplements. How viable would this be for me at such a low dose, or is it advantageous for all users regardless of amount used?
With all of that being said, here Is a bit of background information that I feel may be important to know. I am currently a graduate student studying sports medicine, Athletic training. This gives a an abundance of knowledge in exercise and how to properly apply the body during load. I have been lifting on and off for about 11 years. While in College I was a D1 cheerleader and trained gymnastics all of my life. With that, I have torn both of my achilles and slightly worry if these old injuries, 2017 and 2021, will have a negative effect on my tendinous junctions. With being a future athletic trainer, I have a small thought that a cycle may not be the best for me since I am around collegiate and high school level athletes constantly. I do not want to give off the idea that this is something anybody and everybody should get into and would potentially like to be relatively low-key about it all. Since I graduated undgrad, I stoped working out for a few months, but picked it back up heavy this past July, so about 1 year to date. Since I started this research and idea of cycling, I have also been focusing harder on my diet to ensure I can do all the other steps correctly prior to a cycle.
I have been lifting 6 days a week while eating roughly 3000 calories each day cleanly. I try to avoid added sugars and high fats, but nobody is perfect. I have started my summer job so the dieting will be a bit lax now, but I plan to keep it pretty tight while I can. With lifting I do a rather weird split, but it works for me at least for now. This split runs through the exercises and resumes where I left off the previous week. I did this split because I could not find a good split to have proper focus on shoulders and legs. With the intensity I lift at, It was very hard to do shoulders or legs with anything else because I feel as if whichever group would be worked on with those would not get the work needed to properly grow.
Monday- Chest/Tri
Tuesday- Back/Bi
Wednesday- Shoulders
Thursday- Legs
Friday- Chest/Tri
Saturday- Back/Bi
Sunday- Rest
Monday- Shoulders
Tuesday- Legs
Wednesday- Chest/tri
Thursday- Back/bi
Friday- Shoulders
Saturday- Legs
Sunday- Rest
Every MWF I do 15min of cardio at 11 incline 3.5 speed and every T,Th,Sat I do abs
In regards to my lifestyle, does anyone know if chronic marijuana use not so chronic tobacco use will have a negative affect on the anabolics?
I believe this is everything that concerns me, so all and any help or points in the right direction would be awesome! Currently, I am sitting around 195-198lbs. I would think I am at 13-17% body fat, but I have not been tested in a while. Since I have been on the surplus I have stayed lean, but bulked up. Here are some images to show the progress of the last year.
These pictures are from last week
This picture is last April 2022
This picture is July 2022
My apologies for the crappy posing, lol I am still trying to figure that out.
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Once again, I really appreciate any help and knowledge.
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