Share you're 1st cycle.....

[Good2Joe]

How long have you been lifting Joe?

42 year old. I work out about 5 times a week and do hiit every 3 days, I eat well..... My stomach is my main project!

[fit_deskjocky]

I recommend you hit a good 5x5 powerlifting routine, 5/3/1 would be rough on the joints at 42. I'm assumin your joints are holding up well at 42 for the 5x5. Really thicken up and strengthen your connective tissue before trying a cycle. I'd supplement with some Creatine Mono or HCL to add strength and size.

[Good2Joe]

I recommend you hit a good 5x5 powerlifting routine, 5/3/1 would be rough on the joints at 42. I'm assumin your joints are holding up well at 42 for the 5x5. Really thicken up and strengthen your connective tissue before trying a cycle. I'd supplement with some Creatine Mono or HCL to add strength and size.

Ive been trying to lean down the last year, I have lost 46lbs. I was out of shape and chubby so thickening up scares me a bit cause I'm afraid it will go to my mid section and thats what I'm trying to change the most. I use creatine now, ccl I haven't used. I really am excited about a Test E cycle, but will listen to veteran feedback for sure What do you predict will happen if I do a cycle now with how I look and my age?

[evanescent]

Joe, you're lean already. Ditch the HIIT and switch to strength training based on progressive overload and get used to eating like a rabid horse.

[fit_deskjocky]

I was out of shape and chubby so thickening up scares me a bit cause I'm afraid it will go to my mid section and thats what I'm trying to change the most. I use creatine now, ccl I haven't used. I really am excited about a Test E cycle, but will listen to veteran feedback for sure What do you predict will happen if I do a cycle now with how I look and my age?

If you are scared of thickening up, then a test cycle is probably not for you. You've made great strides at losing 46lbs and I give you props for that.

I think the real question is, what do you want? Do you want to be bigger? Do you want to be stronger? Lean and cut? I think those questions determine your workout and your diet, which is separate than the decision to get a cycle.

[Good2Joe]

I want to get bigger and cut. I'm not afraid of thickening up, i just don't want it all in my belly.

[songdog]

I recommend you hit a good 5x5 powerlifting routine, 5/3/1 would be rough on the joints at 42. I'm assumin your joints are holding up well at 42 for the 5x5. Really thicken up and strengthen your connective tissue before trying a cycle. I'd supplement with some Creatine Mono or HCL to add strength and size.

I am 58 and I just ran the 5x5 for 4 weeks.Yes it was a bitach but it helped.

[fit_deskjocky]

I am 58 and I just ran the 5x5 for 4 weeks.Yes it was a bitach but it helped.

I just got back on the 5x5 too after I hit a plateau on most of my lifts and growth at the same time. I'm on week 3 of it and have blasted through the plateau. I still leave room after hitting the muscle group of the day at 5x5 for a few sets of pump inducing movements. It's hard to get away from the bodybuilding mentality.

At 58, how are your joints holding up with the routine?

[songdog]

I just got back on the 5x5 too after I hit a plateau on most of my lifts and growth at the same time. I'm on week 3 of it and have blasted through the plateau. I still leave room after hitting the muscle group of the day at 5x5 for a few sets of pump inducing movements. It's hard to get away from the bodybuilding mentality.

At 58, how are your joints holding up with the routine?

I was fine I just warm up real well.

[fit_deskjocky]

I was fine I just warm up real well.

Dan "Boss: Green's 5x5 is nice. I think you'd like that one if you need to change it up.

Dan "BOSS" Green --- Boss of Bosses 3 Training Log

[fit_deskjocky]

42 year old. I work out about 5 times a week and do hiit every 3 days, I eat well..... My stomach is my main project!

Your routine is good, you probably don't have to do as much HIIT, twice a week is good for you. I assume you are a hard gainer too.