Critique my first cycle!

[ArmstrongBrah]

Hey all, after lurking on the forum for a while.. I have finally decided to take my first ride but not before I get a more in depth opinion from the general population here. From my time lurking here, I know who's opinions to take seriously..

A little about myself, 24 years old been training for a few years. Started at 155lb at 20-24% bf and am currently at 195lb 13-15% (fluctuates). Diet hasn't been in check until the last year and I've made significant progress. So for those on the fence whether you should use any sort of anabolic, make sure you take a look at your diet to ensure you have pushed your body to the absolute limit.

My neighbor whom is a long time friend has just competed in just first NPC comp and took 1st in his division (6ft+). He has been cycling all sorts of gear since after high school and is currently a paramedic who is very familiar with how the body works. He will be my coach during this cycle as he has prepared my diet, training regime, as well as my first cycle.

He recommended:

Test Cyp at 500mg for 10-12weeks
H-Drol at 50/50/75/75/75/75/100/100 (I have Halo Extreme from IML)
ON Creatine
Opti-Men Vitamin
CEL Cycle Assist
Arimidex (25 tabs of 1mg on hand)
Clomid (1,800mgs on hand)

We have yet to go over what type of dosing will be required for the Clomid and Adex as the cycle hasn't begun. But what type of dosing should I expect? Also, everything listed above is currently on hand and I am extremely excited for this first cycle but as previously mentioned would like everyone's honest opinion on the cycle mentioned above. I will attach pictures from when I began lifting and now when I get home as my phone isn't allowing me to post more than one.

Thanks in advance boys!

 

[yates84]

Subbed. Looks good bro, interested to see what this does for you. Adex will need to be adjusted to how you react to the steroids but clomid should be run at 50/50/25/25. Good luck

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

Awesome! Thanks for the speedy reply brotha. I only picked up the Arimidex as I still have mild gyno as it has always been there. But I have a hunch that says I will be needing it. I've seen it at doses of .25mg EOD and such. I'm assuming it is a powerful compound?

 

[yates84]

Awesome! Thanks for the speedy reply brotha. I only picked up the Arimidex as I still have mild gyno as it has always been there. But I have a hunch that says I will be needing it. I've seen it at doses of .25mg EOD and such. I'm assuming it is a powerful compound?

Yep. Be EOD or e3d, seen it both ways. Definitely a strong compound

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

Yep. Be EOD or e3d, seen it both ways. Definitely a strong compound

Great, that's what I had also read. Will the clomid be enough to jump start my natural test? I've seen some pretty extensive PCT layouts and it seems lots of the younger crowd take every test booster under the sun?

 

[yates84]

Great, that's what I had also read. Will the clomid be enough to jump start my natural test? I've seen some pretty extensive PCT layouts and it seems lots of the younger crowd take every test booster under the sun?

Clomid and 3 grams of daa and the ai of your choice to run past your serm is all you really need imo

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

Clomid and 3 grams of daa and the ai of your choice to run past your serm is all you really need imo

I thought clomid was a SERM and the Arimidex is an AI? Sorry for all the questions!

 

[dbrock504]

I thought clomid was a SERM and the Arimidex is an AI? Sorry for all the questions!

You would be correct.

 

[yates84]

I thought clomid was a SERM and the Arimidex is an AI? Sorry for all the questions!

No problem. You are correct, your armidex should be run a week or two past your clomid to prevent rebound

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

No problem. You are correct, your armidex should be run a week or two past your clomid to prevent rebound

Sounds good. Thanks! Any other inputs?

 

[yates84]

Sounds good. Thanks! Any other inputs?

It looks like you have it figured out. When are you running this? Planning to log it?

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

It looks like you have it figured out. When are you running this? Planning to log it?

I am going to start in the next week or two. Just trying to make sure I have all the pieces in check. I figure I prepare to succeed or prepare to fail! Yes I will provide a detailed log as well as compile a little video of my progress from start to finish taking a picture every day to show the changes. Should be neat! Do the mods usually prefer to have someone start a new thread for logs or should I just keep it in this thread?

 

[yates84]

I am going to start in the next week or two. Just trying to make sure I have all the pieces in check. I figure I prepare to succeed or prepare to fail! Yes I will provide a detailed log as well as compile a little video of my progress from start to finish taking a picture every day to show the changes. Should be neat! Do the mods usually prefer to have someone start a new thread for logs or should I just keep it in this thread?

You can just update here or start a new one, either way.

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

I'll most likely start the log here. It'll be easier for people to get an idea about where I started.

 

[ryclegman]

Just a personal preference on PCT, add some Torem! The best PCT i have experienced hands down. Gave me a nice jump in sex drive too.

 

[yates84]

Just a personal preference on PCT, add some Torem! The best PCT i have experienced hands down. Gave me a nice jump in sex drive too.

Have been hearing a lot of good things about torem. Dosages?

 

[ryclegman]

Have been hearing a lot of good things about torem. Dosages?

I ran mine with Tamox.

Torem 120/120/60/60
Tamox 20/20/10/10

Or

Torem 60/60/60/60
Tamox 40/20/10/10 (front load of nolva)

just not a fan of clomid to be honest.

 

[yates84]

I ran mine with Tamox.

Torem 120/120/60/60
Tamox 20/20/10/10

Or

Torem 60/60/60/60
Tamox 40/20/10/10 (front load of nolva)

just not a fan of clomid to be honest.

Might try that with clomid. Thanks homie

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

Below are a few random photos to give you an idea of where I started and where I am as of 2 months ago.. I will make sure to take updated photos the day before I begin the cycle.

This was about 9 months after I started training.

You can obviously tell which picture is my default in all of these pictures. The 3 other pictures were taken about 1 year after I started training. My diet had slipped and gained bf.

Legs need work most definitely. Yep, that would be a PF gym, had no choice as I was out of town and did not feel like paying for a guest pass.

Couldn't find a picture of my arm relaxed so this will suffice.

These two back pictures have a 5 month difference.

 

[mgkoret]

Dang good foundation man. That cycle should treat ya good.
Subbed for the gainz

 

[1test]

Looks good
Subbed

 

[ArmstrongBrah]

To the mods- Would it be possible to get the title of this thread changed to 'Halo Extreme/Test Cyp Log'

I would believe it would make more sense for future search purposes as well as the future outcome of this thread. Thanks!

 

[yates84]

To the mods- Would it be possible to get the title of this thread changed to 'Halo Extreme/Test Cyp Log'

I would believe it would make more sense for future search purposes as well as the future outcome of this thread. Thanks!

Just start another thread, will follow