Needle size for new injection sites

[mmaker233]

Hi.

So I'm going to start my 400mg Test C cycle. I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at 100/week for a couple of years. I always use a 22 gauge 1 1/2" needle to inject in my gluts. Now I'm going to pin 200 twice a week and I want to mix it up to my quad and my delts. My question is 1 1/2" too long? Should I only go in 3/4" in my delt and quads? I don't want to hit a bone, etc. Any advice you can provide is appreciated.

 

[lavitabella88]

yep or 1" if you have massive delts

 

[riprockwell]

Hi.

So I'm going to start my 400mg Test C cycle. I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at 100/week for a couple of years. I always use a 22 gauge 1 1/2" needle to inject in my gluts. Now I'm going to pin 200 twice a week and I want to mix it up to my quad and my delts. My question is 1 1/2" too long? Should I only go in 3/4" in my delt and quads? I don't want to hit a bone, etc. Any advice you can provide is appreciated.

You have a couple of options. You can go in about an inch with your current needle or you can buy 1 inch needles. Also, you being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), a 22gauge is pretty big bro. You will definitely build up some good scar tissue over time. There is no reason why you can't inject with a 25 gauge. It may take a little longer but, it is better IMO. I personally use 29 gauge insulin pins but a 25 gauge would be good for you.

 

[juced_porkchop]

Hi.

So I'm going to start my 400mg Test C cycle. I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at 100/week for a couple of years. I always use a 22 gauge 1 1/2" needle to inject in my gluts. Now I'm going to pin 200 twice a week and I want to mix it up to my quad and my delts. My question is 1 1/2" too long? Should I only go in 3/4" in my delt and quads? I don't want to hit a bone, etc. Any advice you can provide is appreciated.

glutes i use 23g 1.5" for quads and delts i use 1" 25g .
i rec atleast 23g and 1" for delts n quads unless you got alot of body fat then maybe a bit more.

 

[juced_porkchop]

You have a couple of options. You can go in about an inch with your current needle or you can buy 1 inch needles. Also, you being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), a 22gauge is pretty big bro. You will definitely build up some good scar tissue over time. There is no reason why you can't inject with a 25 gauge. It may take a little longer but, it is better IMO. I personally use 29 gauge insulin pins but a 25 gauge would be good for you.

I agree I would not use more then 23g
and for long term 25g if possible to cut down on scar tissue.

 

[ProElite38]

Ouch 22 gauge?
I always go 1" 25 gauge for Quads and Glutes
3/4" 25 gauge for delts
painless

 

[zephyr_987]

wow 22 is thick. i remember my 1st injection was with a 18g needle, it was horrible. anyway nowadays i use 25 or 27's. 27s slide in like butter. will never use anything smaller again.

 

[mmaker233]

Great info, thanks. I just used what the doctor has given me. 22g didn't hurt in the glut, but I have worried about scar tissue. To date none yet, but it's only a matter of time. I'll try going 25 or 27. Thanks for the feedback.

I'm thinking of posting progress pics. I saw some other guy do it and it was cool to watch his progress. But with only 400 of test c I don't know that it will be all that impressive.

 

[H 3 L L S M A N]

27g 1 1/4" all the way, have used 25g in the past no issues so I am steeping it up to a smaller gauge. But depending on how lean you are and size you only need about .5 of an inch for delts, that should be good penetration for IM.

 

[mmaker233]

i thought 1" was too deep for my size. I'm 6'1", 195lbs with about 18% body fat, so .5 is about right. I need to get the 25g or 27g needles for future use. Until then, I have 22g which i haven't had issues in the Gluts.