Beginner 1st cycle question...

[Rhinostout]

First, I apogize if I'm posting this in the wrong category.
I was just wanting to get some opinions on whether I should stay with a cycle of only Test E or stack with Deca. This is my first cycle and I have access to either.
I was thinking of just taking the Test E for a first time just to see how my body reacts. I don't compete so i'm not wanting to get outrageously huge. Just looking for 15-20 good lbs of muscle.

My dosage of Test E:
1cc for 3 weeks
2cc for 4 weeks then
1cc for 3 weeks
and 1cc hcg for 15 days immediately after week 10

age:40
wt:168
ht:5'8
over 20years training experience and eat healthy
20yrs of training experience along with healthy diet.

[Big]

we generally recommend one compound for a first cycle, that way of you have a bad reaction it will be easier to know what caused it.

[bjohnson1968]

x2 with staying test only...curious why the test dosing in that manner (pyramid) and what is your planned pct for the test cycle

[Rhinostout]

Thanks guys. I'll stay with the test. As far as the pyramid, it was suggested by my contact, ( I did notice while researching, I haven't seen any similar pyramid doses.) He also suggested I didn't need an anti-estrogen for this cycle and the hcg would do the trick for my pct. I haven't started yet just looking for beginner advice. Thanks again.

[Big]

hcg alone can be suppressive, and is not sufficient for pct. take a little time to browse the educational threads in the appropriate sections.

[blah3d]

dude just run some TEST and have all your PCT on hand bro

[Rhinostout]

Appreciate it Big and everyone. Just wanna get everything right and there's a lot of different opinions and advice on the threads.

[big_ron]

not sure about the pyramiding? maybe someone else can add advice here

[Big]

pyramiding was big in the 80's, has since become less popular. depending on the ester, the compound pretty much does what pyramiding was thought to do, gradually reduce the effective compound in the system.