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We all know that everyone’s first cycle should consist of testosterone only between 300-600mg/week. This approach provides significant gains with little side effects. But after Your first cycle where do you go from there? Up the test? Lower the test? Add an oral kickstart? Add a bulking injectable?.. And once you factor in different esters, doses/ratio, duration, etc. you start to realize the options are endless so if you thought planning and researching your first cycle took some work your 2nd may prove to be exponentially difficult. Here are some key components that you need to be thinking about when building your 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th cycles:
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What are your goals? How much muscle do you wish to gain, how much fat do you wish to shred, as well as any performance measures i.e. strength/speed goals
2. What kind of gearhead are you? Do you want to explore different compounds, do you want your cycle to be cost/results efficient, or do you just want fucking results PERIOD!
This weighs heavily on your testosterone dosage. If you wish to experience how compounds affect you then running a trt test dose and allowing other compounds to take over may be for you. If you want to be cost effective then high test is a great option for a second cycle, test is cheap, test is effective. Lastly if you want serious results than a moderate test dose stacked with another strong compound is what you should be looking at.
3. What side effects do you wish to avoid? -> Bloating, limp dick, night sweats, decreased endurance etc
Additional points to keep in mind
4. Learn 1 compound at a time. Stay away from having multiple NEW compounds hitting you at the SAME time.
Timing is key here. You can run slow acting oils (Deca, EQ, Primo) with an oral kickstart (Dbol, Drol) even if they are both new to you as their effects with respect to time will not overlap
5. Regardless if a steroid is generally a “bulking” or “Cutting” compound your diet will determine if you are adding muscle and/or losing fat.
Cycle layout
Kickstart
First 4 weeks of cycle. Utilize fast acting compounds to get gains rolling right out the gate. Utilize orals or short esters (ace, prop)
Test Base
Testosterone is used to maintain sexual function and energy levels at lower doses and will contribute to strength and mass gains at higher doses. I recommend 200mg/week as a replacement dose because above this test will have a negative impact on collagen synthesis. For all other cycles looking for test to contribute to gains I recommend 400mg and up.
Workhorse
The workhorse compound is a direct reflection of your main cycle goals. I stress that the “workhorse” will allow you to reach your goals but does NOT guarantee it. Rely on your diet/training not the gear. *note: this compound can be testosterone itself*
Closer
The Closer is very similar to a kickstart compound in that it is a faster acting compound (Oral or prop, ace esters). The purpose is to keep gains rolling up to the start of pct while the long ester injectables are clearing.
*Note that a cycle kickstart and closer is not a necessity…but the test base and workhorse is!
Gear Characteristics and Basic Application
Orals
Dianabol
Characteristics: Mass/strength builder. Aromatizes. Liver toxic
Basic Application: 4 week kickstart/closer @50mg/day
Anadrol
Characteristics: Potent mass/strength builder. Aromatizes. Liver toxic
Basic Application: 4 week kickstart/closer @75mg/day
Anavar
Characteristics: Strength builder. Slow “dry” gains. Positive effect on collagen synthesis.
Basic application: 4-6week kickstart/closer @75mg/day; Workhorse @50mg for 10weeks
Injectables
Testosterone
Characteristics: Mass/strength builder. Maintains sexual function. Aromatizes.
Basic Application: Test base @200mg/week; Workhorse 400-750mg/week
Nandrolone
Characteristics: Slow Mass/strength builder. Minimal Aromatization. Progesterone activity. Positive affect on collagen synthesis. Raises red blood cell count-> See *EQ note below
Basic Application: Workhorse 300-600mg/week
Equipoise
Characteristics: Mild, slow Mass/strength builder. Slight aromatization. Positive effect on collagen synthesis. Increased appetite.
*Significantly increases Red Blood Cell count-> high vascularity, increased endurance. Giving blood is a necessary practice with doses over 400mg/week to avoid increased risk of strokes and blood clots.
Basic Application: Workhorse 300-600mg/week
Masteron
Characteristics: Mild mass/strength builder. Hardening and Anti-Estrogen effects. Synergistic with test as it reduces SHBG. Significantly increases energy and libido. Androgenic side effects.
Basic Application: 8week Kickstart/Closer 350mg/week; Workhorse 350-750mg/week
Primobolan:
Characteristics: Mild, slow mass/strength builder. Negligible side effects. Positive effect of collagen synthesis. Body recomposition seen with doses over 700mg/week
Basic Application: Workhorse 400-1000mg/week
Trenbolone:
Characteristics: Potent mass/strength builder. Recompostion capabilities. Insomnia and night sweats common. Lowers cardio output. Progesterone activity.
Basic Application: 6-8week kickstart 350mg/week (Ace ester only); workhorse 350mg-500mg/week
2nd Cycle Recommendations
Testosterone Bulk
Starter: Week 1-4 Dbol 50mg/day
Workhorse: Week 1-13 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 700mg/week
Closer: Week 15-16 Testosterone Prop 500mg/week
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day
Nandrolone Bulk
Starter: Week 1-3 Test-Prop 350mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 500mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-14 Deca Nandrolone 400mg/week
Closer: Week 15-18 Anadrol 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day; Cabergoline .5mg 2x/week
EQ Lean Bulk
Starter: Week 1-5 Anavar 50mg/day
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 500mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-15 Equipoise 400mg/week
Closer: Week 14-18 Anavar 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day
Primo Recomp
Starter: Week 1-5 Anavar 50mg/day
Test Base: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Primobolan 800mg/week
Closer: Week 14-18 Anavar 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 6.25mg-12.5mg/day
Tren Recomp
Test Base: Week 1-16 Testosterone Prop 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-14 Tren-Ace 400mg/week
Closer: Week 10-17 Anavar 50mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 6.25-12.5mg/day; cabergoline .5mg 2x/week
Masteron Cutter
Test Base: Week 1-12 Testosterone Prop 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-12 Masteron 450mg/week
Closer: Week 5-12 Anavar 75mg/day
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What are your goals? How much muscle do you wish to gain, how much fat do you wish to shred, as well as any performance measures i.e. strength/speed goals
2. What kind of gearhead are you? Do you want to explore different compounds, do you want your cycle to be cost/results efficient, or do you just want fucking results PERIOD!
This weighs heavily on your testosterone dosage. If you wish to experience how compounds affect you then running a trt test dose and allowing other compounds to take over may be for you. If you want to be cost effective then high test is a great option for a second cycle, test is cheap, test is effective. Lastly if you want serious results than a moderate test dose stacked with another strong compound is what you should be looking at.
3. What side effects do you wish to avoid? -> Bloating, limp dick, night sweats, decreased endurance etc
Additional points to keep in mind
4. Learn 1 compound at a time. Stay away from having multiple NEW compounds hitting you at the SAME time.
Timing is key here. You can run slow acting oils (Deca, EQ, Primo) with an oral kickstart (Dbol, Drol) even if they are both new to you as their effects with respect to time will not overlap
5. Regardless if a steroid is generally a “bulking” or “Cutting” compound your diet will determine if you are adding muscle and/or losing fat.
Cycle layout
Kickstart
First 4 weeks of cycle. Utilize fast acting compounds to get gains rolling right out the gate. Utilize orals or short esters (ace, prop)
Test Base
Testosterone is used to maintain sexual function and energy levels at lower doses and will contribute to strength and mass gains at higher doses. I recommend 200mg/week as a replacement dose because above this test will have a negative impact on collagen synthesis. For all other cycles looking for test to contribute to gains I recommend 400mg and up.
Workhorse
The workhorse compound is a direct reflection of your main cycle goals. I stress that the “workhorse” will allow you to reach your goals but does NOT guarantee it. Rely on your diet/training not the gear. *note: this compound can be testosterone itself*
Closer
The Closer is very similar to a kickstart compound in that it is a faster acting compound (Oral or prop, ace esters). The purpose is to keep gains rolling up to the start of pct while the long ester injectables are clearing.
*Note that a cycle kickstart and closer is not a necessity…but the test base and workhorse is!
Gear Characteristics and Basic Application
Orals
Dianabol
Characteristics: Mass/strength builder. Aromatizes. Liver toxic
Basic Application: 4 week kickstart/closer @50mg/day
Anadrol
Characteristics: Potent mass/strength builder. Aromatizes. Liver toxic
Basic Application: 4 week kickstart/closer @75mg/day
Anavar
Characteristics: Strength builder. Slow “dry” gains. Positive effect on collagen synthesis.
Basic application: 4-6week kickstart/closer @75mg/day; Workhorse @50mg for 10weeks
Injectables
Testosterone
Characteristics: Mass/strength builder. Maintains sexual function. Aromatizes.
Basic Application: Test base @200mg/week; Workhorse 400-750mg/week
Nandrolone
Characteristics: Slow Mass/strength builder. Minimal Aromatization. Progesterone activity. Positive affect on collagen synthesis. Raises red blood cell count-> See *EQ note below
Basic Application: Workhorse 300-600mg/week
Equipoise
Characteristics: Mild, slow Mass/strength builder. Slight aromatization. Positive effect on collagen synthesis. Increased appetite.
*Significantly increases Red Blood Cell count-> high vascularity, increased endurance. Giving blood is a necessary practice with doses over 400mg/week to avoid increased risk of strokes and blood clots.
Basic Application: Workhorse 300-600mg/week
Masteron
Characteristics: Mild mass/strength builder. Hardening and Anti-Estrogen effects. Synergistic with test as it reduces SHBG. Significantly increases energy and libido. Androgenic side effects.
Basic Application: 8week Kickstart/Closer 350mg/week; Workhorse 350-750mg/week
Primobolan:
Characteristics: Mild, slow mass/strength builder. Negligible side effects. Positive effect of collagen synthesis. Body recomposition seen with doses over 700mg/week
Basic Application: Workhorse 400-1000mg/week
Trenbolone:
Characteristics: Potent mass/strength builder. Recompostion capabilities. Insomnia and night sweats common. Lowers cardio output. Progesterone activity.
Basic Application: 6-8week kickstart 350mg/week (Ace ester only); workhorse 350mg-500mg/week
2nd Cycle Recommendations
Testosterone Bulk
Starter: Week 1-4 Dbol 50mg/day
Workhorse: Week 1-13 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 700mg/week
Closer: Week 15-16 Testosterone Prop 500mg/week
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day
Nandrolone Bulk
Starter: Week 1-3 Test-Prop 350mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 500mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-14 Deca Nandrolone 400mg/week
Closer: Week 15-18 Anadrol 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day; Cabergoline .5mg 2x/week
EQ Lean Bulk
Starter: Week 1-5 Anavar 50mg/day
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 500mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-15 Equipoise 400mg/week
Closer: Week 14-18 Anavar 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 12.5-25mg/day
Primo Recomp
Starter: Week 1-5 Anavar 50mg/day
Test Base: Week 1-16 Testosterone Enan/Cyp 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-16 Primobolan 800mg/week
Closer: Week 14-18 Anavar 75mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 6.25mg-12.5mg/day
Tren Recomp
Test Base: Week 1-16 Testosterone Prop 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-14 Tren-Ace 400mg/week
Closer: Week 10-17 Anavar 50mg/day
Supports: Aromasin 6.25-12.5mg/day; cabergoline .5mg 2x/week
Masteron Cutter
Test Base: Week 1-12 Testosterone Prop 200mg/week
Workhorse: Week 1-12 Masteron 450mg/week
Closer: Week 5-12 Anavar 75mg/day