Dosing Protocol/ General AAS questions. Any advice/ guidance is welcome

[DeaAx7]

Let me Preface this by stating I do not plan on using AAS anytime in the near future,

However this hasn't stopped me from reading and learning about AAS
After having read FAQs and studies I have a couple of questions because of conflicting information.



question 1) Injection schedules/ dosage I've seen the injection schedules for Test-E vary 1x a week or 2x a week.
wouldn't twice a week be preferable due to blood values being more stable than once a week injection?
I've also seen the recommended beginner dosage of TEST-E change. typically a range between 300-600mg a week. my question is why the discrepancy?


Question 2) PCT, i've seen/read over dosing protocol for this and it varies tremendously due to compounds being used on cycle and the esters associated with the compounds administered.
I'm just curious as i've seen PCT protocol vary for a simple Test-E only cycle
I've read about the most basic which would be clomid 50mg ED for 4 weeks 2-3 weeks after the last injection.

I've also read over what seems to me as complicated PCT dosing involving HCG, AI inhibitors along with varying doses of nolva and clomid.

I understand this most likely varies per person and how you tolerate certain compounds but which PCT protocol do you believe is best and most reliable?

Question 3) Training while on
i've seen some discussion and debate about how to train on cycle and if training should differ

I'm under the opinion that it doesn't and training routine should not change.

However as I know work capacity and recovery increase while on AAS so should one compensate by adding more sets, reps, exercises to progressively overload on?

Question 4) Training while on PCT
Should training change during PCT?
I am speculating that it should be changed slightly, possibly more conservatively due to the fact your body most likely can't handle the workload being placed on it during this time because your hormones are recovering.

Any advice/guidance would be much appreciated,

Best,
DeaAx7

P.S. I apologize for writing a novel

 

[KBD]

1. Everyone is different, a good starting cycle is 500mg test only a week and see how you respond to that. Monday 250mg and Thursday 250mg.

2. Your complicating things, either choose to run 20mg Tamox or 50mg clomid ed for 4-6 weeks after the ester as cleared. Hcg should only be used either on trt or for harsh cycles, Although it could be used in every cycle. Hcg is not used during pct, more-so while on to make recovery easier (or so they say). For a simple test cycle I say you wouldn't need hcg, Tamox or clomid should suffice.

3. You will want to train harder and more due to the boost of testosterone. So I say if
Your on gear, train harder. Period.

4. You should (try to) maintain the same training aggression as you did on cycle throughout pct, don't hurt yourself, just don't slack either.

 

[DeaAx7]

Thanks for the input.

Anyone else care to add, or did he hit the nail on the head?

 

[tbonexl]

Nolvadex plus clomid is a tried and true pct. I wouldn't take one without the other. Toremiphene is another serm u can take for pct and works well by itself.

 

[PrinceDianabol]

Yeah i agree with everything KBD said, except the pct. Dual serm therapy (nolva & clomid) is far superior to either of them on its own. I'll never do another pct without both. Also, you may want to lower the volume of training a bit during pct as you won't recover from intense lifting as easily. I'd maintain the same weights if you can, just drop the volume a bit. And ensure your eating in at least a small surplus throughout pct.

 

[DeaAx7]

Thanks Tbone and Dbol

im assuming the nolva and clomid pct would be ran as such?

100/100/50/50 clomid
20/20/20/20 nolva

also once again if anyone else would like to contribute please do.
I would love to learn as much as I can from the experienced members of this board.

 

[PrinceDianabol]

Thanks Tbone and Dbol

im assuming the nolva and clomid pct would be ran as such?

100/100/50/50 clomid
20/20/20/20 nolva

also once again if anyone else would like to contribute please do.
I would love to learn as much as I can from the experienced members of this board.

Yep looks good... I'd frontload the nolva too at 40mgs for the first week aswell tho.

Just to explain why both SERMs are better, one (cant remember which is which out of clomid and nolva) increases the amplitude of LH, and the other the frequency. So together it becomes a synergestic affect - bigger releases more often. As opposed to just one.

 

[DeaAx7]

Yep looks good... I'd frontload the nolva too at 40mgs for the first week aswell tho.

Just to explain why both SERMs are better, one (cant remember which is which out of clomid and nolva) increases the amplitude of LH, and the other the frequency. So together it becomes a synergestic affect - bigger releases more often. As opposed to just one.

Interesting, Thanks.

 

[KBD]

I've only done pct twice and one was nolva and one was clomid. Never tried both so I can't speak upon that. I know that just one was good enough for me.

 

[DeaAx7]

I've only done pct twice and one was nolva and one was clomid. Never tried both so I can't speak upon that. I know that just one was good enough for me.

From Dbol's explanation the combination kickstarts your HPTA much more efficiently.

PCT only twice?
I'm assuming you've made the decision to not go off? I apologize if i'm being intrusive.

 

[DeaAx7]

After having read Juicedporkchop's sticky on Serms, AIs. I still have a couple of questions.

with AI use on cycle its obviously good to keep estrogen levels under control but not so depleted/restricted that one attains negative sides associated with low estrogen levels.

question 1)obviously this changes depending on the goals of the cycle and how you tolerate the compounds themselves but wouldn't Anastrozole (aka LiquiDex/Dex) be the prefered choice because it does not suppress estrogen levels very harshly if administered at the recommended dose?
only by about 50% which to me would be a good balance of keeping E levels not to high and not to low.

question 2Then also if one is preparing for a contest they would want to use a much stronger AI to further reduce water retention correct?

Also if anyone would be willing to share which one they prefer and why that would be great.

Any opinion is welcome,

DeaAx7

Also Mods if I'm out of bounds with any of these questions let me know.

 

[3J]

you forgot one more important question my friend.. your diet

 

[DeaAx7]

you forgot one more important question my friend.. your diet

Hm? what do you mean?

diet would vary depending on your goals.