I've been a lurker here for a long time and have spent a good amount of time reading before jumping in so hopefully can get a couple of suggestions based on what I've put here.
Firstly some background. I'm mid 30's and been playing football in Australia since I was 13. In that time I've spent plenty of time building a fitness/strength base so feel like I'm ready for some help now. I'm at the tail end of my local footy career and want to finish off in the next few years. I've decided to take a year off this year to fix a couple of niggling injuries that have accumulated over the years as well as get a bit stronger, fitter and faster.
I'm 6feet tall and weigh 190 pounds. Ideally I'm aiming to hit 220 for my position but that may not be realistic in the timeframe I'm looking at. That's the goal though. I'm finishing a second cycle of clen to get rid of some of the last stubborn fat I've had and feel like I'm probably 1 or two pounds off where I'd want to be before I start bulking.
My goals are:
Initially put on some size and strength (mainly upper body, I've focussed a hell of a lot on lower body and my legs are really solid, strong and big), then work on fitness and speed before leading into the season in January next year. Basically I have around 35 weeks to prepare. My diet is pretty good for cutting and I've been through plenty of natural bulking stages so also know I have that down nicely too. The reason I'm looking to go down this route is I'm stagnating a little with my bulking the past year or so while trying to maintain playing footy. Also I really only have 35 weeks to see some significant changes to head into the footy season.
To put a slight spanner in the works I can't inject. It's partly can't and partly won't. My current lifestyle and living arrangements just won't allow me to bring syringes into the house so I'm strictly doing this orally. I realise that won't let me get the best out of this period but that's what I'm stuck with an would appreciate any advice.
Is an oral only cycle going to give me benefits or is this not likely to be worth it?
Huge thanks for any advice!!