Choosing the right components to cycle

[MyBallZachErtz]

Hey, First time cycling; 25 years old, 5ft 9 185lb 14% bf

I plan on cutting down about 5lbs over the next month then starting a cycle

I have Test Cyp, Nolva, Clomid, and Anastrazole.
I am not planning on using any orals and from what I read it's best to keep the first cycle test based, but am unsure if a loading dose would make a difference.

An example cycle I was told might be useful:

Week 1-4: Test Cyp 400mg twice a week
Week 5-12 Test Cyp 300mg twice a week
*use either 0.5mg anastrazole or 20mg nova (tamoxifen) as needed for any side effects

Week 14-15: Start PCT
I was advised to do
14-15: 40mg nova/d 100mg clomid
16-17: 20mg nova/d 50mg clomid

Any thoughts or changes I should make?

 

[Gainjin260]

Welcome.

I'd just run a straight 300mg (or even 250mg) 2x/wk. I'd also suggest going 14 weeks.
Get pre workout bloods.
Nolva is a pct compound. Run Adex during cycle for estrogen control.
Run Adex from week 1 at .25mg 2/wk. get bloods pulled at week 6 and see how your estradiol looks then adjust dose from there.
Ai's are like contraception rather than a morning after pill. Run it to prevent sides rather than waiting for sides to show.

I'd get some hcg and run 250iu 2x/wk so that you have a better chance for recovery

 

[Roush]

keep it simple . 300mg twice a week. no need to alter dosage from one week to the next.

if your running an AI like armidex on cycle, which you should be , then there will be no need to run the Nolva on cycle (thats an old school way of doing it before better AI's like arimdiex and aromasin came on the market)

hcg is highly recommended. whats your goal, diet, and training block for this cycle ?

 

[oldmusclemike]

Welcome.

I'd just run a straight 300mg (or even 250mg) 2x/wk. I'd also suggest going 14 weeks.
Get pre workout bloods.
Nolva is a pct compound. Run Adex during cycle for estrogen control.
Run Adex from week 1 at .25mg 2/wk. get bloods pulled at week 6 and see how your estradiol looks then adjust dose from there.
Ai's are like contraception rather than a morning after pill. Run it to prevent sides rather than waiting for sides to show.

I'd get some hcg and run 250iu 2x/wk so that you have a better chance for recovery

Good advice here ^^.^^

Not to get on you OP but by your inquiry it seem you should hold off just a few more months to educate yourself. Switching from 300 , 400, Mgs week has NO purpose. Adex and AI"s are used not held on to if needed. It controls Estrogen. Read up more on that.

Please read all the sticky posts at the beginning of the forum

What are your goals.

Welcome and Good luck

 

[MyBallZachErtz]

Thanks for the replies.

I do need to do more research I don't plant on starting right away I want to build up a my base a little more.

My goal is to get lean and increase strength; possibly put on a little size in the process.

I know armidex (anastrazole) reduces estradiol concentrations, and nova is an estrogen antagonist; just have no experience with running a cycle.

-Points I'm getting seem to be no need to do a loading dose of test, run the test for 14 weeks, use armidex on a regular basis to control side effects and PCT with Nolva, but is there benefit to using clomid as well?

*Also why run hgh--Due to the activation/increase of IGF-1? As a first cycle I was advised to keep it simple and solely test see how I respond and then maybe do add ons when I cycle again.

-I'll read the stickys though and do some more research; thank you for the reponses

 

[Gainjin260]

Thanks for the replies.

I do need to do more research I don't plant on starting right away I want to build up a my base a little more.

My goal is to get lean and increase strength; possibly put on a little size in the process.

I know armidex (anastrazole) reduces estradiol concentrations, and nova is an estrogen antagonist; just have no experience with running a cycle.

-Points I'm getting seem to be no need to do a loading dose of test, run the test for 14 weeks, use armidex on a regular basis to control side effects and PCT with Nolva, but is there benefit to using clomid as well?

*Also why run hgh--Due to the activation/increase of IGF-1? As a first cycle I was advised to keep it simple and solely test see how I respond and then maybe do add ons when I cycle again.

-I'll read the stickys though and do some more research; thank you for the reponses

*hcg, not hgh

This will keep your testicals a bit functional and thus Give you a better chance at recovery post cycle.

Use Nolva and Clomid for pct.