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[SomeRandomGuy]

So basically if a drop in active mg can be achieved during the 2 weeks deload, however slight (as in no pinning during these 2 weeks), this will still help the body during the next 8 week reload? With the long esters; Enanthate/Decanoate, discontinuing during the 2 week deload is not going to drop the mg all that much, but it will drop it some. But wouldn't this make it take longer to build back up in the next 8 week reload? Now if only I understood the formula for half lives... Maybe I'll calculate exactly what the levels would be.

Oh and the last deload; weeks 19-20, that isn't necessary unless you're planning on staying on forever, right?

Should have gotten some Test Prop/Nandrolone Phenylpropionate/Tren Acetate or something along those lines. Wouldn't shorter esters work better for STS? That way you could have a big drop during the 2 weeks, and bring those levels back up to peak very quickly afterwards. Not that long esters won't work too, but the drop and rise won't be as exaggerated.

[Ronnie Rowland]

So basically if a drop in active mg can be achieved during the 2 weeks deload, however slight (as in no pinning during these 2 weeks), this will still help the body during the next 8 week reload? yes, but you keep pinning once a week during deloads. With the long esters; Enanthate/Decanoate, discontinuing during the 2 week deload is not going to drop the mg all that much, but it will drop it some. But wouldn't this make it take longer to build back up in the next 8 week reload? No, it builds up in only a few days! Now if only I understood the formula for half lives... Maybe I'll calculate exactly what the levels would be.

Oh and the last deload; weeks 19-20, that isn't necessary unless you're planning on staying on forever, right? The deload is very important as it allows gains made during the reload to become finalyzed!
Should have gotten some Test Prop/Nandrolone Phenylpropionate/Tren Acetate or something along those lines. Wouldn't shorter esters work better for STS? That way you could have a big drop during the 2 weeks, and bring those levels back up to peak very quickly afterwards. Not that long esters won't work too, but the drop and rise won't be as exaggerated. It all depends on the person. Some people do not fare well with short acting esters but some do. Some do best using both long and short acting esters during reload!

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