Is there any benefit to taking just 1 or 2 cycles and stopping?

[Muqali]

I already know I wouldn't want to make this a lifestyle. So before I continue my research, I wanted to know if done correctly, by working out on a cycle or two, I would/could see a lasting benefit, apart from an interesting experience. I know if done wrong it could be awful, but.. let me worry about that.

Thanks.

(This question has probably been answered, but it's not in the FAQ and it's a topic that doesnt really have any standout phrases to throw in a search engine, I've tried.)

 

[MN87]

What exactly... is the question? If it's possible to do 1 or 2 cycles and... not do anymore cycles after that? I don't get it... what exactly would prevent that from being possible...?

 

[brother bundy]

yes

 

[Muqali]

I guess to reword the question, can you take a cycle in order to break a plateau and remain in some decent order of magnitude above your plateau point after having stopped it for a few months?

 

[Trevdog]

The answer is certainly yes. While you will not be able to maintain as high a level of muscularity "off" as you could when "on", you can use steroids to break through plateaus and to make much greater gains in a shorter period of time. You don't lose everything when you go off so long as you keep training, your diet is in check, etc.

 

[josh223]

Yes, I gained so much from my first 2 cycles and kept almost all of it pretty well.

The key is to eat like crazy. Even off cycle you wanna keep your protein and carbs up so you have plenty of fuel for your muscles. Eventually your body will get used to the new weight and be able to maintain some of it.

 

[ironbutterfly]

im on cruise and blast and i like the short cycles.this time i only stayed on 6weeks of profina eod and pounded er for 6 weeks now i'll take a week off to rest then start working out light for awhile..70%.while on my trt.then start planning what to do next.maybe do a longer one this time,maybe not.im in no hurry and not young anymore lol