First time injecting Test

[Coffeehead]

About to start my 2nd cycle tonight/tomorrow which includes Test-E and Tbol. I was looking for advice on where to pin. I primarily thought the glutes was the best option, but recently have been leaning towards quads.

Any recommendations?

I already have watched numerous tutorials on how to draw the oil, remove bubbles, clean the injection site, whether to dart of insert slowly. I've heard mixed reviews...personally I hate needles so I'll likely dart just to get it over with. I think I know what to do, but it's just a matter of execution since I hate needles.

I'm torn on site though. Where would you suggest? Any tips for a newbie?

[01dragonslayer]

I've injected calves, lats, traps but I would say that glutes. delts and quads are my preferred site with quads by far being the easiest due to accessibility.

[Coffeehead]

I've injected calves, lats, traps but I would say that glutes. delts and quads are my preferred site with quads by far being the easiest due to accessibility.

Thanks brother! Maybe I should have also asked this - is there a better location to pin if your a 27g 1/2" ?? I'm a gigantic baby when it comes to needles so I wanted to start with training wheels - or shorter, thinner pins.

[01dragonslayer]

Thanks brother! Maybe I should have also asked this - is there a better location to pin if your a 27g 1/2" ?? I'm a gigantic baby when it comes to needles so I wanted to start with training wheels - or shorter, thinner pins.

For me its usually 23g 1.5" for my glutes and 25 1" for all other sites. Depending on your BF...I would not go any shorter than a 5/8" pin.

[Coffeehead]

For me its usually 23g 1.5" for my glutes and 25 1" for all other sites. Depending on your BF...I would not go any shorter than a 5/8" pin.

Great. Noted and may opt to purchase a new set of pins. Want to see how difficult the first one is, if at all.

Thanks again!

[Couchlock]

Thanks brother! Maybe I should have also asked this - is there a better location to pin if your a 27g 1/2" ?? I'm a gigantic baby when it comes to needles so I wanted to start with training wheels - or shorter, thinner pins.

Your in for at least a 60 second shoot with a 27g

Not much of a difference in pain between a 27 to 23, its just how long it takes to inject oil.

The Skinniest guage the longer it takes, that's were the pain comes in,

Longer time needle in, the more movement, and micro tears in muscle happen causing pain

I like 23g on,the quad, also 23 g is decent for drawing out from bottle

[Couchlock]

Your in for at least a 60 second shoot with a 27g

Not much of a difference in pain between a 27 to 23, its just how long it takes to inject oil.

The Skinniest guage the longer it takes, that's were the pain comes in,

Longer time needle in, the more movement, and micro tears in muscle happen causing pain

I like 23g on,the quad, also 23 g is decent for drawing out from bottle

Also I wouldn't dart it in till you know were nerves are.

I darted my first shot right in a bundle of nerves.

I go slow now I feel twitching, I move it

[Coffeehead]

Your in for at least a 60 second shoot with a 27g

Not much of a difference in pain between a 27 to 23, its just how long it takes to inject oil.

The Skinniest guage the longer it takes, that's were the pain comes in,

Longer time needle in, the more movement, and micro tears in muscle happen causing pain

I like 23g on,the quad, also 23 g is decent for drawing out from bottle

OK - I will take a look into getting some 23 or 25g, not sure about the 1/2" or 1" yet, as I've yet to do it nor know how much I am able to stomach until I get the first injection under my belt.

Luckily for me, I'm starting at only 400mg/wk to assess bloating and other sides before increasing to 600mg+. I have a vial of Test-E 300mg/ml, so it will only take 0.66ml of fluid to inject, hopefully sparing me some injection time.

Also I wouldn't dart it in till you know were nerves are.

I darted my first shot right in a bundle of nerves.

I go slow now I feel twitching, I move it

I've heard about hitting nerves, so I'm not sure how to really avoid that other than know where the major nerves run and try like hell to avoid them.

I'll definitely give slow insertion a go if I get my comfortable with the pin.

[ghettoboyd]

bro that too small of a needle to get deep enough...its very nerve wracking I know we all experience it the first time but once you do it you will realize its very easy a usually painless...I would push it in slow but that's me...but you do need at least 1" pins my friend...

[Coffeehead]

bro that too small of a needle to get deep enough...its very nerve wracking I know we all experience it the first time but once you do it you will realize its very easy a usually painless...I would push it in slow but that's me...but you do need at least 1" pins my friend...

Appreciate your reply. How deep does it really need to be? Maybe I should have read about IM injections more, but I was under the impression that you just need to get intra-muscular. Does it really matter how far the pin penetrates the muscle? I'm working with some relatively lean quads, so there isn't much fat to prevent me from getting to the muscle.

Genuinely curious. Thanks for your help!

[TRA]

If you dislike needles that much and get sweaty and dizzy you might want to pin quads first so you can sit. Nothing ruins a party like passing out with a pin in your arse.

[Coffeehead]

If you dislike needles that much and get sweaty and dizzy you might want to pin quads first so you can sit. Nothing ruins a party like passing out with a pin in your arse.

LMAO!

Yep - that was precisely my thoughts as well. Thanks for the advice!