Am I ready for a cycle? If so how can I prepare?

[Old_Spice]

Fist off I am a beginner at this, so please work with me. On that note I am looking to try my first cycle this summer. But my questions are will I be ready for one? and if so how do I best prepare for a cycle?

INFO
I am 19 years old I am 5"11 190lbs. I started to get serious about lifting about 2 years ago. Starting then I have been lifting 6 times a week with about a week off every few months. I run about 1-2 times a week ranging from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 miles. I'm not sure what my body fat % is but I am lean with a noticeable 6 pack. Through out those 2 years I have taken every supplement out there.
My bench- 275
Deadlift- 455
Power clean- 235
Squat- 315

Need any other info please ask

 

[romulus]

Man, I'm going to tell you, like most everyone else here will, that you are on the right track without using AAS. You have everything going for you. You are young, strong and making gains. I know it's not what you want to hear, but you already have what you need to continue making gains. If it is sheer muscle mass you are looking for, cut back on the long-distance runs. Take up sprints. Compare sprinter physiques to long distance runners'. Look for ways to change up your workout routines and fine tune your diet. You still have all the tools for some serious progress. I wish you the best, man.

 

[airagee23]

I think you should wait atleast another year or two. You are making good gains so no need to start aas yet

 

[Old_Spice]

I hear you but what should I be doing to optimize my work outs and seeing gains faster?

 

[romulus]

I hear you but what should I be doing to optimize my work outs and seeing gains faster?

First thing I would do is post up a diet in 3J's free diet advice thread, and let him critique it. Then, read through a bunch of workouts in the workout forum and pick something different from what you're doing now--just to change up. If you find one that really resonates with you, give it a good try for at least a couple months. Just from what you have said, I would drop the long runs and reduce your workout frequency. You have to find a balance between stimulation (workouts) and recuperation (off days). It is an axiom that the body grows during rest. I like 3-4 days per week of lifting--probably 4 for you since you are young and have a good base built. That should get you headed in the right direction anyway.

 

[JTrain1978]

your stats look pretty solid...but just too young mate. You can develop much more naturally

 

[Old_Spice]

Sounds good thanks for all the help but last question might be a stupid one but diet in as what I eat when how much and my supplement intake?

 

[Old_Spice]

your stats look pretty solid...but just too young mate. You can develop much more naturally

I hear you...thanks tho

 

[romulus]

Sounds good thanks for all the help but last question might be a stupid one but diet in as what I eat when how much and my supplement intake?

Only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Yeah, take a look at that thread and see how other people have laid out their diets. Try to make you up one in a similar format. If this requires a lot of effort on your part, that is pretty clear indication that you really need to attend to it! Get you a diet with well-founded strategic principles. You will get tons of education by following that thread. If you haven't the time or inclination, you might contact 3J and see what he can make up for your needs and goals. Definitely would be cheaper than the cycle you were thinking about Get that food intake straight, then read up on various workouts, and learn the factors that go into each and every workout design: volume, load, intensity, frequency. Then look into supplements--in that order.