TRT between cycles

[WFB Strongest]

Currently I just finished up my third cycle. I am doing a PCT like I always do. I am thinking about committing to a TRT dosage between cycles now instead of PCT. Yes I am only 22 years old. For me i do the cycles for a nice build for every day life. I’m 6’2 240 I get compliments a lot and I Run moderate cycles. This last cycle was 400 mg of sust a week for 10weeks 200 for 2 weeks. and Dbol the first 5 weeks. I’m thinking TRT because I just don’t want to deal with the come down plus I would run another cycle as well. Just looking for opinions on the proper way of running a TRT, I know I’m young for it.

 

[Opti]

If you’re going to TRT and you’re set on it, I’d recommend really running a true TRT dose between 100-150mg a week.

 

[JakeGoodfella]

You're way, way too young for TRT cruises. You even admit that you know you are young for it, so that tells me you have some shred of doubt in your mind. Don't do it bud.

 

[OldeBull1]

The proper way to do TRT is to have a legitimate medical condition that lowers your testosterone below normal threshold. Then, see a doctor, who diagnoses your symptoms, then treats your condition. That is TRT.
What you are talking about is a low dose recreational/cosmetic/ped run. A mild cycle. No treating an ailment here, just using steroids. (No judgment, just get the terminology correct). Blast and cruise is a more accurate phrase.

That being said, you already know this is not wise at your age. Your words. But you've made up your mind.
You also said you don't want to deal with the come down. Don't worry, blast and cruise at 22, do it for two or four years, and you can probably fry your HPTA to the point where you'll need prescribed testosterone just for normal function. Then, you'll have legitimate TRT, and won't need to come off of it.
On the flip side, see you in the ER for cardiac issues in your 40s. 20 years of blast and cruise will (will, not can, not might, will) do that to you.

 

[WFB Strongest]

The proper way to do TRT is to have a legitimate medical condition that lowers your testosterone below normal threshold. Then, see a doctor, who diagnoses your symptoms, then treats your condition. That is TRT.
What you are talking about is a low dose recreational/cosmetic/ped run. A mild cycle. No treating an ailment here, just using steroids. (No judgment, just get the terminology correct). Blast and cruise is a more accurate phrase.

That being said, you already know this is not wise at your age. Your words. But you've made up your mind.
You also said you don't want to deal with the come down. Don't worry, blast and cruise at 22, do it for two or four years, and you can probably fry your HPTA to the point where you'll need prescribed testosterone just for normal function. Then, you'll have legitimate TRT, and won't need to come off of it.
On the flip side, see you in the ER for cardiac issues in your 40s. 20 years of blast and cruise will (will, not can, not might, will) do that to you.

Yes sir appreciate the response. I definitely don’t want that, I just don’t like being natural for another 12-16 weeks after my cycle is all which is what gets me thinking of a cruise dosage.

 

[RiR0]

Yes sir appreciate the response. I definitely don’t want that, I just don’t like being natural for another 12-16 weeks after my cycle is all which is what gets me thinking of a cruise dosage.

how many cycles are running per year

 

[WFB Strongest]

how many cycles are running per year

I’m running roughly 3 cycles a year right now is the game plan in the 12-14 week range. Like I stated earlier all the cycles are moderate imo. More so old school gear

 

[JakeGoodfella]

If you're running 3 cycles per year, then you're not recovering long enough. For example, if you run a 12 week cycle, PCT for 4 weeks, and recover for 12 weeks before your next cycle, then you've already consumed 28 weeks of the year on the cycle + recovery period. The only way you can squeeze in 3 cycles is if you shorten their duration or cheat on your PCT/recovery periods. I would think about doing only 2 cycles per year with proper PCT/recovery periods built in. Don't cheat on the PCT/recovery. Even a young man needs to give his organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc) a proper break from cycling.

 

[WFB Strongest]

If you're running 3 cycles per year, then you're not recovering long enough. For example, if you run a 12 week cycle, PCT for 4 weeks, and recover for 12 weeks before your next cycle, then you've already consumed 28 weeks of the year on the cycle + recovery period. The only way you can squeeze in 3 cycles is if you shorten their duration or cheat on your PCT/recovery periods. I would think about doing only 2 cycles per year with proper PCT/recovery periods built in. Don't cheat on the PCT/recovery. Even a young man needs to give his organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc) a proper break from cycling.

So you recommend sticking with the PCT full time instead of going the cruise route on 150 test for 4 months between?

 

[JakeGoodfella]

At your age, yes I do. If you are only on moderate cycles as you say above, then you should still retain most of your gains during recovery periods. You have to keep the diet on point though. If you slack off on your diet during recovery periods, that will contribute to a loss of strength and mass more than not being on cycle.

 

[WFB Strongest]

At your age, yes I do. If you are only on moderate cycles as you say above, then you should still retain most of your gains during recovery periods. You have to keep the diet on point though. If you slack off on your diet during recovery periods, that will contribute to a loss of strength and mass more than not being on cycle.

Sounds like a plan. And yes my cycles haven’t been anything crazy. This past one with 400 sust a week was the most I have ever ran. Just looking for a nice healthy build for gains in the gym and a good attractive size

 

[JakeGoodfella]

Then you are doing it "correctly". I would keep it to just test for your cycles. Adjust the dosages as you see fit, but I think 400 is a reasonable amount. Monitor your sides and bloodwork though before, during, and after cycle.

Also keep in mind that if you ever add something else in, like deca, the pct and recovery periods could be longer. Different compounds have different effects on your system and some stay in your system for longer periods of time, meaning you have to adjust your pct cycle accordingly. I misjudged this once after a test/deca cycle and was still suppressed after I finished my pct. I lost some of my strength gains because of it.

 

[RiR0]

Pct and off time should be dictated by blood work not some arbitrary time on equals x time off that is always preached on the boards.
Blood work will tell you if and when you recover.
Blood work will tell you if you even need to take pct drugs.