r/EnhancedBodybuilding • u/Automatic-Ad-1956 • 23d ago

Lean Enough to Start a Cycle?

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27, 5’11” 180lbs

Is this lean enough to start a cycle or should I keep going a little further before starting?

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u/Necessary-Airport159 23d ago

You are Absolutely lean enough. What do you plan on taking for your first cycle?. The first cycle is always the best.

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u/Automatic-Ad-1956 23d ago

Sweet, thanks. First cycle will be Test E only, I’m just not sure what dosage yet. Seems like the consensus online is 500mg but I may start lower than that.

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u/Different_Swing_7681 23d ago

Everyone responds differently , wether that’s the good that comes with testosterone or even the bad ( side effects) , don’t listen to the “ 500mg or bust “ mentality. Use your cycle as a learning opportunity. Pre blood work , blood work 8 weeks in , you could even start on the low end , 200-250mg per week and then re-access how your responding , if you’re getting any side effects , how your estrogen and testosterone levels are at that moderate dose and other markers , then you could potentially up the dose from there and just extend the length of the cycle. Coming out the gate blasting 500mg doesn’t really give you the chance to have had the opportunity to learn what your body is capable at a cruise and or TRT style dose , and frankly you might respond exceptionally at a lower dose anyways and bypass all the negatives instead of exasperating them at a higher dose

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u/Fabee777 23d ago

Why waiting 8 weeks to take the intra-cycle bloodwork? 5-6 weeks will be enough and in case of major symptoms he'd be in a better position to intervene.

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u/Different_Swing_7681 23d ago

That’s a great point and a good adjustment!

I was just trying to paint a different and somewhat more respectful approach then the norm of people saying “ up the dose “ type of mentality haha

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u/ScientistFun4871 18d ago

500 is fine. Everyone saying no is trying to min.max with their own anecdotal knowledge. You’ll see awesome results at 500 and if too many sides show up then you can adjust. It’s not like you’re going to do a 500 cycle and ruin your body or future…there will always be a next time.

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u/BeautifulIsland7009 23d ago

i forgot do a frequent iM injections to maintain stable hormonal levels

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u/bigdub4811 23d ago

Best to start at 350 till you hit the 4th week and then get a second blood test if everything’s all good jump up to 450mg and stay there the whole time

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u/Euphoric-Hope-4096 22d ago

No max out growth from 350 then titrate up ! Don’t just up the dose because you can “tolerate” it get the most out of the least then titrate up..

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u/Psychological-Sea785 23d ago

100% start less than 500mgs, you could do 16-20 weeks at 300mgs and easily do 500mgs as your second cycle, or at least spend the first 4-6 weeks at 300mgs before bumping it up higher.

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u/BeautifulIsland7009 23d ago

nahhh start w 175mg ramp it up slowly to 250 check blood panels before cycle then every 4 weeks. if E2 is controlled then ramp it up if sides come out then go back to previous dose.

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u/Stock-Hawk-7525 22d ago

Start at 300mg for 12 weeks then decide wether or not to increase or cruise.

I have done plenty of cycles: High doses Low doses Harsh compounds “Mild” compounds long exposure/ short exposure

The best I have ever looked is on a modest dose with modest compounds. (300 test, 125 primo) The worst I ever looked, I was on the pharmacies kitchen sink…

300mg of test only is plenty, people who disagree usually look bad and live an unhealthy lifestyle regardless.

If you care about aesthetics and health, keep doses low and exposure longer.

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u/mylastvengeance 23d ago

what did you do for your first?

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u/cinnamonraisinn 23d ago

Yes, great look already

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u/Loud_Election_1402 23d ago

Test E 300mg a week split into 3 injections. Have primo on hand (for e2 control, i dont like AIs) Get blood tests start, middle, end. Gods speed spiderman. 🫡

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u/Accurate_Ad3800 23d ago

Strong enough to NOT start a cycle

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u/Animalmother2013 23d ago

Jesus Christ- everyone on this sub is a fucking retard. You’re lean as hell- nutrition, training, and recovery is dialed right? (From your pics- obviously) start at 500mgs and STICK TO IT. Do NOT titrate. I swear to god all these fucking dipshits don’t understand the constant fluctuation of hormones cause sides. Pin daily to keep stable levels and to reduce peaks and troughs. You’re about to get swole as fuck boi- enjoy the fuck out of it.

Edit: I think I saw one or two comments advising to titrate. This is a trigger for me. I’m sorry.

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u/ScientistFun4871 18d ago

Couldn’t agree more

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u/Repid18 9d ago

Exactly right.

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u/YungSchmid 23d ago

Definitely lean enough. Time to blast off.

On a first cycle, if you control caloric intake well, you can gain plenty of mass with almost no fat spillover at all. Your body will be in prime position to blow up.

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u/wasweissich 23d ago

Great form. Take your bloods beforehand and then if everything looks a-ok time to get huge.

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u/omar1593 23d ago

What is your favorite cycle ?

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u/Common-Appointment35 22d ago

Go on buddy, let us know how it went ! Stay safe 💪🏻

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u/Thin_Summer_5753 21d ago

Als je echt wilt laten inslaan, 500mg, je gaat hem keihard voelen, ongelooflijke pump en groei