500mg of test c for 16 weeks...Advice?

[liftingheavy]

Hello all,
I am thinking about getting on a cycle of test c for 16 weeks. I have never used a cycle, but I have done some research and I'm still unsure about things.

What would be a good pct protocol after my cycle is over? I'm a competitive powerlifter, so my goal is to get as strong as possible and to keep my gains.

I will probably get on my first cycle sometime in July. I just turned 21 today and have really been thinking of taking my training to the next level. I have been lifting since I was 17 and have built a decent base. I'm 5'10", 215lbs and around 17%bf. My current lifts are around a 570 squat, 340 Bench, and between a 585 and 610 deadlift.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rida5d]

The best advice is to wait.
At your age, your endocrine system has not fully developed yet , and you could damage it.
Be patient buddy.

 

[Roush]

You said yourself "I have a good base".. Then you go on to describe your lifts.
Why do you think you have and built that good base with? Your natural testosterone levels are peaked right now and you've been taking advantage of that!
Do you really want to end all that right now for 16 weeks of chemical testosterrone and shut down all your own natural test that gave you your "good base" to begin with?

Taking yourself to the "next level" could be very temporary!! And a mistake

 

[liftingheavy]

Guys, I appreciate the advice.

As far as my natural testosterone being peaked I would have to disagree. I got my testosterone checked a few months ago and my free test was 399ng/dl.

If I am decently strong with such low t levels don't you think with 500mg of test my strength would go through the roof? I train very hard, and I love competing. Is 500mg of test really going to damage my system?

 

[liftingheavy]

And by the way, I don't mean to sound sarcastic or anything, but could 500mg of test actually wreak havoc on my endocrine system? I thought a good pct would counteract the system getting shutdown.

 

[Rida5d]

And by the way, I don't mean to sound sarcastic or anything, but could 500mg of test actually wreak havoc on my endocrine system? I thought a good pct would counteract the system getting shutdown.

some people never recovered from such a simple cycle
your issue is that endocrine system is still developing which could cause serious damage
my guess is that u ve cycled before at young age, and thats why u have fucked up levels for a man at your age.

i am 38 years old at 490 ng/dl and i am thinking a lot before jumping again , as i know that the trt for me could be any day SOON

 

[liftingheavy]

I have never used any type of anabolics in my life. I'm assuming that my levels are low because I average between 4-6 hours of sleep a night. I honestly don't know if it would lower my testosterone that much though.

I have gotten my testosterone checked about 4 times in my life.
Once at 17:376 ng/dl
Once when I was 18: 728ng/dl
Last year: 480ng/dl
And a few months ago:399ng/dl

 

[DrHouse]

Sleep can greatly impact testosterone levels. If you're having trouble sleeping, do a sleep study.

I'd suggest waiting another year maybe two. Your body fat is a little more than I would advise someone to use. 12% or so would be better off.

 

[SilverBackGorilla]

Are you sure that 399 is free test and not total test?

 

[liftingheavy]

Are you sure that 399 is free test and not total test?

You are correct, I meant total test.

 

[SilverBackGorilla]

I'd wait like the others have said. You're young and need not be in a rush. I'm 43, have a huge stash of gear but sadly I'm still too heavy to run my first cycle. If I can hold off at my age, you certainly can until your 25. Best of luck.