AI or not?

[SampsonandDelilah]

Ok thanks for the heads up and the welcome.

40 yrs old. 6'4 238lbs, ~15% bf. Experienced lifter all my life, NASM cert Fitness and Nutrition specialist, Personal trainer, etc.

Been on TRT for 6 months now, and goals are to lose 3-5% bf while keeping my muscle and strength. Maybe even gain some lean mass.

Current cycle I will be starting: 14 weeks. Test E 500mg/week, week 1-12. Anavar 40mg/ED week 6-14. I heard it's good to run the Var 2 weeks past stopping of the test.

Should I taper down the test at the end of my cycle, like 300mg, 200mg, 100mg for the last 3 weeks, or is that not necesary? Also im assuming since I'm on TRT no need for PCT?

Thank you

Well done...

No need for PCT or to taper, simply move back to your TRT dosage after your cycle ends. Make sure you don’t have any blood work planned with your doc for a while to be safe. I would talk to him/her about switching from a gel to pins...you can thank me later. A 10 ML bottle of Pfizer test can last you 3 months (dose dependent of course) for less that 65$.

I’m on 200 mgs per week and that keeps my total test around 1100, which is where I feel great. Free test usually sits around 24. Not sure what your dose equivalent would be with the gel, but if you’re open to switching, before you blast would be the time.

As far as the var, I wouldn’t worry about that 2 week window as you won’t need to worry about suppression since you’re not going to PCT and can resume your normal TRT dose after blasting.

Let me know if I missed anything and I’m sure others will jump in. That’s an easy enough cycle and I’m sure with the right diet, you’ll easily smash your goals.

I’d leave the AI out for now unless you’re holding water, get moon faces or start getting estrogen sides. No need to suppress it as it’s instrumental in growth.

Good luck brother and happy you’re here!

[liv2thafullest]

Thanks, great response! Answered all my questions thoroughly. I wish I hadn't spent the money on the ai, it wasn't cheap lol, but I guess its better to be safe than sorry, I have a feeling im not even going to need it.

Yeah I get bloods 2x year for my doc, just had last one in May, so next one not due for awhile, but thanks for the heads up. Everything is primed to go, super psyched. Gyms are finally open, thank God.

Again, thanks for the help and the welcoming. Looking forward to sticking around here for awhile.

One last question; I have some SARMS I ordered (Ostarine and Testolone), I've had them for awhile and was planning on using them when gyms re opened, but I decided to just go with gear. Would it be beneficial in any way to run them along with the gear, or maybe after the gear just to help maintain gains?

After reading more about SARMS I dont think they really do much, but I guess if they can help in any way I can use that, already spent the $ on them (unfortunately).

Thanks again

[SampsonandDelilah]

Thanks, great response! Answered all my questions thoroughly. I wish I hadn't spent the money on the ai, it wasn't cheap lol, but I guess its better to be safe than sorry, I have a feeling im not even going to need it.

Yeah I get bloods 2x year for my doc, just had last one in May, so next one not due for awhile, but thanks for the heads up. Everything is primed to go, super psyched. Gyms are finally open, thank God.

Again, thanks for the help and the welcoming. Looking forward to sticking around here for awhile.

One last question; I have some SARMS I ordered (Ostarine and Testolone), I've had them for awhile and was planning on using them when gyms re opened, but I decided to just go with gear. Would it be beneficial in any way to run them along with the gear, or maybe after the gear just to help maintain gains?

After reading more about SARMS I dont think they really do much, but I guess if they can help in any way I can use that, already spent the $ on them (unfortunately).

Thanks again

Happy you’re here...this place is great and will benefit from members like you.

I’m far from the SARMS expert and stick mostly to AAS outside of some MK-677.

This section should help and I’m sure others will chime in as well. Good luck, post updates on your goals!


https://forums.steroid.com/sarms-sel...rmation-forum/

[liv2thafullest]

Pinning

I guees I had some other questions that didn't first dawn on me lol.

About pinning, I know enanthate is a long Ester, however is once/week too little? Should I split it into 2x week, maybe Thursday and Monday or something like that? 300mg Thursday, 200mg Monday.

Also about the pins themselves, I am buying from a regular pharmacy, is 22 gauge 1.5" ok for drawing and also injecting?

Thanks

[charger69]

Pinning

I guees I had some other questions that didn't first dawn on me lol.

About pinning, I know enanthate is a long Ester, however is once/week too little? Should I split it into 2x week, maybe Thursday and Monday or something like that? 300mg Thursday, 200mg Monday.

Also about the pins themselves, I am buying from a regular pharmacy, is 22 gauge 1.5" ok for drawing and also injecting?

Thanks

If you like to pin with a harpoon. LOL
I draw with 23 and pin with 25 when I cruise.
When I’m on cycle, I use slin pins and pin daily. I like to keep my serum levels as stable as possible.


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[SampsonandDelilah]

If you like to pin with a harpoon. LOL
I draw with 23 and pin with 25 when I cruise.
When I’m on cycle, I use slin pins and pin daily. I like to keep my serum levels as stable as possible.


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This dude is also a serious veteran!! Lol.

Charger, let this man walk before you make him run! Lol

Stay off the slin pins for now brother, Charger is a battle hardened competitor

[liv2thafullest]

Whats the reason for using different pins to draw and inject? I wont be able to switch the needle, I am just going to buy regular pins from a pharmacy, not those fancy ones where the needle screws off, so I need to know whats a good one to buy that I can draw with and inject with.

[SampsonandDelilah]

Pinning

I guees I had some other questions that didn't first dawn on me lol.

About pinning, I know enanthate is a long Ester, however is once/week too little? Should I split it into 2x week, maybe Thursday and Monday or something like that? 300mg Thursday, 200mg Monday.

Also about the pins themselves, I am buying from a regular pharmacy, is 22 gauge 1.5" ok for drawing and also injecting?

Thanks

You can do either/or as far as a schedule...I’ve seen data to support both. I like to split the week.

Ex) 250 Sunday and 250 Thursday. At 200 mgs per ML you won’t get it perfect but it’ll be fine. With enth or cyp 1/2 life you can also go once a week too, I’ve personally noticed just feeling a little better with less valleys bi weekly.

22G 1.5” is fine.

However, I prefer to draw with a 1” 20G and shoot with a 1.5 or 1” 25G.

The volume you’re doing is easily done with a 25 G.

Regardless of which size you choose, make sure to rotate needles. I.E. - one to draw and one to shoot. Use an alcohol swab on your vial and the area you’re stabbing. I always do mine after a shower. No point in being sweaty and dirty (I’m sure you know that, but would be remiss if I didn’t mention it, lol).

[Honkey_Kong]

Pinning

I guees I had some other questions that didn't first dawn on me lol.

About pinning, I know enanthate is a long Ester, however is once/week too little? Should I split it into 2x week, maybe Thursday and Monday or something like that? 300mg Thursday, 200mg Monday.

Also about the pins themselves, I am buying from a regular pharmacy, is 22 gauge 1.5" ok for drawing and also injecting?

Thanks

Twice a week or every 3 days. With long estered tests, there is flexibility. but I would inject equal amounts every time so that levels in your body stay more consistent.

As far as pinning goes, I would generally draw with a 19g needle and inject (depending on the thickness of the oil) with a 23g or 25g needle. A 22g would be fine. Remember to go slow when you inject (10 seconds per ml or slower).