EPI and EQ Plex cycle

[MongoSS]

I am running

EPI 20/30/30/40
EQ plex 600/600/800/800/800/800

I started off with the eq for a week prior to starting the EPI and plan to continue it for a couple weeks after. ( currently on second week of cycle first week with EPI)
I am looking to lean out a little and get some strength gains.
I have noticed some back pumps, and tight arms and legs, is this normal.
What should I look for in terms of strengh gains?
Would this cycle allow me to drop my calories low for a couple weeks and keep my strength up?

Current stats
5'10"
290 lbs

Max's
Squat 550-585?
Bench 470
DL 630

Thanks guys

 

[CopyCat]

Epi is known to cause back pumps for some. Dose some Taurine if it gets to be too much. Between 3-6g is what is commonly used. i.e. 3g if not too bad and 3g pre with 3g post workout if really bad.

 

[MongoSS]

Thanks for the reply copycat. Will do.

 

[kng229]

I agree with copycat. Pick up some Taurine, its dirt cheap. Some formulations like BCS Lab's Cycle Stack already include it.

 

[dpfisher]

EQ Plex gave me calf pumps, I think. I'm not really sure what the term means, but walking more than 1/2 mile became a struggle because my calves would just lock up.