PCT and Body Composition for Ecto/Hardgainer

**oatmeal69** · 05-25-2013, 08:38 AM

I'm about to conclude a 12 week Test/Tren cycle.
I have added some good muscle, and managed to lean somewhat also.
Log is here for all info:

http://forums.steroid.com/members-cy...diary-log.html

I'm deathly afraid of losing muscle, but I know it will happen regardless. At the same time, I'm not as lean as I want to be either. I almost (still) don't even look like I work out at all. Is there any way to continue to drop fat and keep most of my muscle gains or am I just screwed to wait for another cycle? If I can drop some more fat, at least I'll have some abs and cuts... Despite being scrawny.

**dude700** · 05-25-2013, 08:44 AM

If I were in your situation, I would just continue to bulk until you're somewhat satisfied with your mass, then cut. Muscular atrophy is inevitable following a cycle, so make sure your diet is in check so you can maintain as best as possible.

**oatmeal69** · 05-25-2013, 08:57 AM

Well, "bulk/cut" doesn't really work as well for skinny guys like myself. We shed muscle too easily, and hold onto fat.
The only thing I can think of is to keep training hard, and keep doing cardio, but I don't see myself being able t6o show off my gains that way. I'm still too smooth for that.

**dude700** · 05-25-2013, 09:14 AM

Ah, an ectomorph. It may be difficult to retain mass, especially if you're doing cardio. I'd do a little less cardio. Mass is harder to attain than having a low body fat percentage, in my opinion. After your next cycle when you get more mass, that's when I'd focus on dropping fat.

**oatmeal69** · 05-25-2013, 05:21 PM

True... I'm kinda guessing ecto's are like old guys in baseball - there is no off season. Just because my cycle is ending, I'm still going to have to lift heavy and hard, and do cardio to keep the fat off. I don't really see any other way.
I'm just wondering if anyone can think of a way I can lean up a bit more, and still keep a good amount of my gains.