First cycle question

[JmoneySon]

Stats:
23 yrs old
6 ft even
195 lbs
Training seriously for 5+ consecutive years
Diet is in check...

Question:
I have been running testosterone enanthate for the past 7 weeks at 250mg/week. I know this is a relatively low dose and possibly not worth risking shutting down my body's natural test production but I had a friend who reacted very well to test e 250mg/week for 12 weeks and he retained a good amount of what he gained (with proper PCT) so I decided to start with a low dose as well because I have never used AAS before.

As I said, I am at the end of week 7 where I have previously been running 250 mg/wk. I have had great strength gains and it helped me break my plateau. My bench went from 275x1 to 295x1 in the first 4 weeks and my squat also went up (havent maxed out on squats though). Since then I have basically just maintained that strength...

Question:
Should I up the dosage to 250mg twice a week for the next 5 weeks? Will I see more significant gains this far into the cycle? I remember reading on here a while back that at around week 8 of running test that the gains slow or stop. So would it be beneficial to double the dosage for the next 5 weeks?

My cycle would then look like this:
Weeks 1-7 Test E 250mg/wk
Weeks 8-12 Test E @ 250mg twice a week

Originally it was just going to be 12 weeks @ 250mg/wk but now I want to see some more gains so I am contemplating upping the dose. Will I see more gains and retain a good amount of the gains this late in the cycle by upping the dosage, followed by PCT including clen? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[HawaiianPride.]

If you are seeing gains at your current doses I see no reason to alter them. If gains plateau, consider diet, training, or adequate sleep habits before ever upping your dosage. Result to altering your Anabolic doses as a last resort.

[G4R]

Stats:
23 yrs old
6 ft even
195 lbs
Training seriously for 5+ consecutive years
Diet is in check...

Question:
I have been running testosterone enanthate for the past 7 weeks at 250mg/week. I know this is a relatively low dose and possibly not worth risking shutting down my body's natural test production but I had a friend who reacted very well to test e 250mg/week for 12 weeks and he retained a good amount of what he gained (with proper PCT) so I decided to start with a low dose as well because I have never used AAS before.

As I said, I am at the end of week 7 where I have previously been running 250 mg/wk. I have had great strength gains and it helped me break my plateau. My bench went from 275x1 to 295x1 in the first 4 weeks and my squat also went up (havent maxed out on squats though). Since then I have basically just maintained that strength...

Question:
Should I up the dosage to 250mg twice a week for the next 5 weeks? Will I see more significant gains this far into the cycle? I remember reading on here a while back that at around week 8 of running test that the gains slow or stop. So would it be beneficial to double the dosage for the next 5 weeks?

My cycle would then look like this:
Weeks 1-7 Test E 250mg/wk
Weeks 8-12 Test E @ 250mg twice a week

Originally it was just going to be 12 weeks @ 250mg/wk but now I want to see some more gains so I am contemplating upping the dose. Will I see more gains and retain a good amount of the gains this late in the cycle by upping the dosage, followed by PCT including clen? Thanks in advance for any advice.

What is your BF%?

Diet in check, we have heard this so many times it has lost all meaning. Please lay out your diet for to look at.

What is your cycle exp?

[HawaiianPride.]

I believe he stated his cycle experience being his first in the thread title.

[G4R]

I believe he stated his cycle experience being his first in the thread title.

.... yep, you are right. Wow.... I am tired.

[HawaiianPride.]

Same, woke up with incredible hunger and hoped on here. The screen is literally blinding me since my eyes are still adjusting to light lol, I need to get back in bed.

[TKO Performance]

What's your training program like? If you're just doing flat sets and trying to max every other week you're not going to see optimal gains. 20lbs on bench in four weeks is good, but I might have been able to get you there naturally. I'd advise finishing out your current cycle at your current dosage. If you want to talk training routine post back or PM me. Bench has always been my favorite exercise, so I've devoted a lot of time to learning how to go big with it.