First cycle. Any constructive criticism and advice/opinions would be appreciated.

[zyzzv]

Hi everyone, wanted some opinions on my first cycle I've been planning out.

Stats: 23 years old (24 in June); 5'11; 245lbs; ~20%bf

I was planning on a cycle geared more towards leaning out a bit while gaining some strength. Was looking at sust250, eq, and maybe throwing in anavar.

The way I have it planned is:

Week 1-12: Sust 500mg wk
Week 1-12: EQ 400mg wk
Week 5-12: Anavar 40mg ed

For pct I have hcg, clomid, and nolvadex.

Week 4-12: hcg 500ius twice a week.

Pct
Clomid: 100/50/50
Nolva: 40/20/20


1. Do you think the dosing for sust and eq is alright? Or should I bump it up to sust 750mg and eq 600mg? It being a first cycle it may be better to go lower correct? If I just do 500mg of sust would doing it Mondays and Thursdays be frequent enough or would it be more ideal to do 750mg m,w,f?

2. With the anavar being oral I hear the shorter time span the better for the liver? Should I increase the dose to 50mg ed for 5 weeks instead or stick with 40mg ed for 7 weeks? And should I use it in the beginning or towards the end?

3. Should I run the hcg during cycle or post cycle? I've heard both sides but am now thinking during cycle may be the better option.

4. Pct I wait about 3 weeks after the last shot to start and run it for about 3 weeks?



I appreciate the feedback and constructive criticism with this

 

[Brendanj9554]

For your first cycle you should really run test only. And at around 500mg a week. If you have sides you will know exactly how to deal with them since there's only 1 compound involved. Running 3 compounds for your first cycle is asking for problems. That's my constructive criticism.

You will get good results on test alone. No need for EQ.... And I wouldn't normally associate that with leaning out either.

What's your diet like? Another reason I wouldn't consider EQ for leaning is that your appetite will increase a lot...... Leave it for another cycle

 

[zyzzv]

Alright, I think I'll just do the sust by itself then. Yeah, I've heard about the appetite effect from eq, but had read/thought that the people who experience it, typically run it at a higher dose of 6-800mg. Hows the post cycle plan look?

 

[oldmusclemike]

Do the Test only for your first cycle. You will get plenty of results your first cycle. I didn't see any Ai in your cycle. You need to always incorporate an AI to keep your E2 down. Ai is used to control you E2. Don't keep it on hand get it and use it right from the first day.

 

[gdawg71]

Dude to be honest I would get that body fat down before Starting a cycle. Get your diet on point. That will help you more than gear.

 

[D.graham0991]

I would run Test only for your first cycle for 12 weeks. HCG you should start at week 1 and your PCT looks good but dont run HCG into your PCT only up until you start your PCT. You want to get the feel for how your body reacts to test before you add other compounds. I also think if your BF is 20% you should work on your diet. You need to cut down on the fat, sodium, and processed foods. Also keep some adex on hand in case you are prone to gyno. .5mg EOD for flare ups