Hi guys and gals, i'm new to the forum - sorry in advance for the long post: I'm looking for helpful advice. There are just no serious body builders at my gym, so no one to talk to.
I'm interested in your advice on the dosages of gear i'm taking (particularly Anastrozole) and
comments on the workout schedule i'm using.
I get bloodwork every quarter and all good numbers.
My issue is I feel i've hit a plateau. How much time do you serious bodybuilders spend in the gym and what kind/how much dosages of gear are you taking?)
Welcome to the forum. I'm 58 (my profile's all messed up) and I look exactly like my avatar. To maintain that look I train 90 minutes 5 to 6 times per week. I could probably train less but I've been doing it for so long I don't know what I would do if I didn't work out.
I've had pretty good results so far (even for being an older guy) but after my tough 2 hr+, 3x/week workouts: a) i never get DOMS even though i'm working muscles to failure b) my erections are less than what they were even at lower TestC doses, and c) i just don't feel as tired or pumped up after tough workouts. I am in the best condition of my life at 63 and even now stand among the better physiques in the gym, but my growth progress has definitely slowed. But i am also concerned about adding more gear dosages, given my age.
As mentioned - I work out 3 times/week, 2+ hours at the gym, plus do 2.5 - 3.0 miles (30 minutes) on the eliptical every day + occasional light dumbbell work on days off.
Your workout schedule looks fine. When you are on a cycle the Testosterone + compounds increase recovery rate so you can train harder sooner. The cycle also increase protein synthesis which means you can build muscle faster.
Background:
About 12 months ago, i started a basic TRT program with a FL clinic - (my T level was off the chart low). The clinic put me on Test C, HCG, Anastrozole, pinning 100 mg Test-C per week and 1 mg oral Anastrozole.
After a couple of months, the difference in the way i felt was
incredible (improved sex drive, erections and cardio stamina). I began major at-home cardio (eliptical + treadmill) + dumbbell training. I dropped from 245 lbs to 184 inside of 6 months and started a gym membership 3 months ago in pretty decent shape.
Whoa, 245 to 184 is a great accomplishment. Congrats
Before that - around May 2017 - i added increased gear usage, have now added 11 lbs of muscle, bmi = 13, and have worked up to the following dosages:
(I had also started off early with Decabol 250 for 2 months, but it seemed to add a lot of water weight + i was hungry all the time, so switched over to Tren En.)
Methandienone Injections - 150 mg/week (only on days of gym workouts - so 50 mg x 3)
This holds tons of water. I don't use it anymore. I'd rather look cut and lean.
Trenbolone Enanathate - 400 mg/week (150 + 150 + 100)
This is the muther of all steroids. 400mg/wk is a good dose if you can handle the sides.
Testosterone Cypionate - 750 mg/week (250 + 250 + 250)
This is a pretty healthy dose. I run 500mg/wk when I am on a cycle.
Anastrozole - 3 mg/week
HCG 250 units/week
I run 250iu twice a week.
You should also run cabergoline .25mg twice per week. Caber will control your prolactin. Prolactin's the stuff your body produces after sex which kills your erection. Too much of it an you have a chance of getting gyno. Not fun.
I'm thinking of upping the Tren dosage to 1000 mg/week and the Test C to 1000mg/week. Any issues there?
I would stay at 400mg/wk for the cycle. You can make good gains and the sides are manageable
I feel an increase in the gear dosages could speed results?
Yes, of course increase in dosage will speed results. It will also increase the likelihood of anorgasmia, night sweats, irritability, erectile dysrunction, etc.
Am i taking enough Anastrozole as it is - or at the proposed levels?
Your dose looks ok.
HCG?
250iu twice a week
Again, run caber.
My goals - I'd like to develop even more body-builder physique - bulk/definition and increased vascularity - and - oh yeah: getting back the hard wood in the AM when i was on basic TRT would be great. (Something changed there, so not sure why that occured.) I work out like a maniac but just not getting real mass yet. And yes - i'm afraid of getting chubby again, so maybe not eating enough protein every day or doing too much cardio?
The increase in prolactin due to the 19nor (Tren) compound will cause the erectile issue. Run caber. Don't panic, stick with Tren/Test for the rest of the cycle and you will see results. You might want to do shorter workouts more frequently. Say, 75min/day 5 days per week instead of 2hrs+ per day 3 times per week.
Any suggestions on how much protein to take and anyone else use BCAAs like -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1
Test increase protein synthesis so you actually don't need as much as people think. If you take 1g to 1.5g per 1 pound of lean body weight that is good enough
Lots of questions here... again, sorry for the long post but I want to make my remaining years seriously outstanding... advice/thoughts anyone...? Whew. thanks all.
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