Ok, now I'm new 2 all this but have been doing homework on net and am hoping u guys can put me under your wing just enough to 2 be educationally comfortable 2 fly solo. I'm 6'3, 250 pds. I'm neither obese nor fat. I'm a pretty big guy as it is. Broad-shouldered & barrel-chested but I would call myself chunky. A tire and a slight belly. I just turned 34 2day. When I was in late teens 2 mid-20's I did alot of calisthenics (1,800 8-count push-ups daily, 800 dips daily, etc.) but have not followed a regimen in 8 years. Just started training and have this birdie on my shoulder singing roids. This thread has actually answered alot of the ?'s I had so now I guess I'm just asking for info as 2 what shape I have 2 be in b4 I begin my cycle and considering my size & age, was hoping someone can better direct me down the proper yellow brick road. Excuse the metaphors, it's just my lingo. Well, my plan was Equipoise but am now really siding w/ Test E only 2 play it safe. What do you think? Also, my uncle (old as heck) looks freakin' grossly sick due 2 the saggin' muscles. Not trying 2 enter golden years looking like a sharpei puppy. So, can I take this, do some heavy lifts but only enough 2 establish a little more mass/muscle and jump straight into bar work? Of course though, i'll be adding weight 2 my vests and whatnot. Needless to say, I am genuinely grateful for those who take an interest in the well-being of us who need a guiding hand. FYI, 4 some odd reason, the time I did lift plates (2 yrs) I saw no big change in my appearance other than a lil' more definition 2 my body but what strength, though! Very, Very strong. Maybe it means something, maybe not. U never know. Nothing grew (arms, chest, shoulders, etc.) Thnx Again