A couple quick Q's about my first cycle!

HeavierPlease

HeavierPlease

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Hey guys, so I'm running my first cycle of test e @ 500 mg/week split into 2 pins. So, it's my first time with the pins and I was wondering a few things:

1. Seems to be normal to be a bit sore around the site, kind of like I bruised my leg (I went the quad as my site) is that typical? Or does it become lessened the more you use a site? I'm pretty sure it's not an affection, I was super cleanly about the whole process. No redness or swelling. Just sore

2. Is the quad a could site? Seems to be a toss up between that and glutes, at least for beginners. Any input would be awesome. Debating about trying the glute next time, just seems tricky

2.5 As for the quad, a lot of the videos I saw seemed to be kind of aligned with the pocket, a little ways down and on the side. Is that best? I saw some that seemed to be almost more on top, than the side

3. Is a 1" needle too big? I'm using 25G 1" needles and it seemed like pushing it in all the way would be overkill. I went about 3/4 and felt a sting so stopped and injected. Did I hit a nerve maybe?

Any help as to improving my pinmenship would be awesome! Thanks!
 
Its a virgin muscle, gonna be sore at first. Glute isnt that tricky at all, and no you dont have to go all the way in 3/4 is fine
 
Pain is normal, your body will adapt a bit to it over time. I’ve personally never pinned quads; glutes and delts seem to be more popular. 1in 25G is my preferred size, so no, it shouldn’t be too big.
 
HeavierPlease said:
Hey guys, so I'm running my first cycle of test e @ 500 mg/week split into 2 pins. So, it's my first time with the pins and I was wondering a few things:

1. Seems to be normal to be a bit sore around the site, kind of like I bruised my leg (I went the quad as my site) is that typical? Or does it become lessened the more you use a site? I'm pretty sure it's not an affection, I was super cleanly about the whole process. No redness or swelling. Just sore

2. Is the quad a could site? Seems to be a toss up between that and glutes, at least for beginners. Any input would be awesome. Debating about trying the glute next time, just seems tricky

2.5 As for the quad, a lot of the videos I saw seemed to be kind of aligned with the pocket, a little ways down and on the side. Is that best? I saw some that seemed to be almost more on top, than the side

3. Is a 1" needle too big? I'm using 25G 1" needles and it seemed like pushing it in all the way would be overkill. I went about 3/4 and felt a sting so stopped and injected. Did I hit a nerve maybe?

Any help as to improving my pinmenship would be awesome! Thanks!
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1. You'll be sore like a bruise. Hell, even after time off, I still get sore the first few pins.

2.Quad is good. I also like glutes, delts, and chest.

3. You may have hit a nerve, it happens. 25x1 is good. I have 23x1.25 for glutes and quads. I use a 1 inch everywhere else.

In terms of improving, try to keep your hand as stead as possible.

Really rub the alcohol pad on the site. Doing this, you will see exactly where the veins are. As long as you're lean enough.

Massage the site post injection for a few minutes.

In smaller sites, chest and delts, keep in pin in. I will hold it in place for 30 seconds or so to make sure oil doesn't leak out.

Check out the website spotinjections just put it into Google.
 
AntM1564 said:
1. You'll be sore like a bruise. Hell, even after time off, I still get sore the first few pins.

2.Quad is good. I also like glutes, delts, and chest.

3. You may have hit a nerve, it happens. 25x1 is good. I have 23x1.25 for glutes and quads. I use a 1 inch everywhere else.

In terms of improving, try to keep your hand as stead as possible.

Really rub the alcohol pad on the site. Doing this, you will see exactly where the veins are. As long as you're lean enough.

Massage the site post injection for a few minutes.

In smaller sites, chest and delts, keep in pin in. I will hold it in place for 30 seconds or so to make sure oil doesn't leak out.

Check out the website spotinjections just put it into Google.
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Alright, thanks man, good to know. Yeah, I could see the veins if I looked close enough, for sure. Would you recommend any other site? I read delts have the fast absorption, but are kind if tricky. I have no idea how true that is. Everything I found seemed to say quads are the easiest, so I went with that
 
HeavierPlease said:
Alright, thanks man, good to know. Yeah, I could see the veins if I looked close enough, for sure. Would you recommend any other site? I read delts have the fast absorption, but are kind if tricky. I have no idea how true that is. Everything I found seemed to say quads are the easiest, so I went with that
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Glutes, bro.
 
Renew1 said:
No problem man.
Ive done quads. For me....glutes are easy, and big. Less pip for me.
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Yeah, my 2nd pin was this morning, and it was actually a lot smoother. A lot less PIP so far, and a lot less pain during, which makes me think I must have definitely hit a nerve in my quad
 
HeavierPlease said:
I definitely sank it. It was a lot smoother. Only pain to keep it steady. I guess that'll come with practice, though
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It will. Easy spot once you get it down.
 
I only pin on quads. I just feel more comfortable sitting down, legs relaxed, and can see exactly what I’m doing. First 2 weeks it felt like I got kicked by a mule in the quads!!! No redness swelling or heat, but was sore as ****!!! All good now. I use a 23g 1inch, all the way in. After sinking it I slightly pull back to see if any blood from a vein, it’s only happened once. Welcome to the club bro!
 
Check out spotinjects.com. shows vids on each muscle u can shoot but if ur just runni g 500mgs just hit ur delts painless easy
 
5/8" 25g is perfect for quads considering you don't have a lot of fat. It works for me quite well. My quads were sore for the first 6 months at least, now it's nothing. There's not too many nerves on the uppers outside quad so if you pinned there, probably not a nerve and definitely not a nerve if the pain came a day later.
 
dillface02241 said:
5/8" 25g is perfect for quads considering you don't have a lot of fat. It works for me quite well. My quads were sore for the first 6 months at least, now it's nothing. There's not too many nerves on the uppers outside quad so if you pinned there, probably not a nerve and definitely not a nerve if the pain came a day later.
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Man, you guys with your 25g. I ordered a box for my current cycle and only used one. I still had some 23g lying around. The 25g took forever.
 
AntM1564 said:
Man, you guys with your 25g. I ordered a box for my current cycle and only used one. I still had some 23g lying around. The 25g took forever.
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Yea it takes a bit longer, but it’s not that bad. 23g is a pretty good size as well; probably better for some people.
 
medinacirilo said:
I only pin on quads. I just feel more comfortable sitting down, legs relaxed, and can see exactly what I’m doing. First 2 weeks it felt like I got kicked by a mule in the quads!!! No redness swelling or heat, but was sore as ****!!! All good now. I use a 23g 1inch, all the way in. After sinking it I slightly pull back to see if any blood from a vein, it’s only happened once. Welcome to the club bro!
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That's why I chose it for my 1st pin. It definitely felt like I got kicked by something in my leg! It's all good now, though. I definitely check I didn't hit a vein, everytime. I'll probably hit the site again, just for practice. I'm excited to see my results from this
 
Country said:
Check out spotinjects.com. shows vids on each muscle u can shoot but if ur just runni g 500mgs just hit ur delts painless easy
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I did stumble across that site. I did not notice the videos, though! I'll definitely revisit. I definitely wanna try the delts at some point this cycle. Just for experience. Thanks man!
 
edsd said:
Glute was easier for me. Didn’t hurt as bad either. Either option will offer some soreness at first. If you hit a nerve or did something bad you’d really be able to tell.
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Good to know! Thanks! That's basically why I'm nervous about pushing it in too fast, even though I've read you want to do it that way for reduced soreness
 
dillface02241 said:
5/8" 25g is perfect for quads considering you don't have a lot of fat. It works for me quite well. My quads were sore for the first 6 months at least, now it's nothing. There's not too many nerves on the uppers outside quad so if you pinned there, probably not a nerve and definitely not a nerve if the pain came a day later.
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Alright! Must've not have been a nerve. I was "nervous" about it Haha �� also, reassuring to know there isn't many there! Thanks!
 
AntM1564 said:
Man, you guys with your 25g. I ordered a box for my current cycle and only used one. I still had some 23g lying around. The 25g took forever.
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I went with it, since it seemed everywhere I read, people were recommending it. Mainly for less pain. However, it is definitely frustrating with how long it takes! Couldn't go faster if I wanted to! Might have to test a 23g
 
HeavierPlease said:
I went with it, since it seemed everywhere I read, people were recommending it. Mainly for less pain. However, it is definitely frustrating with how long it takes! Couldn't go faster if I wanted to! Might have to test a 23g
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The difference in pain is non existent in my opinion. I am using Deca and Test right now, 1.5 cc every pin and hate the 25 g. Pinning under 1 cc isn't too bad though. Gauges don't freak me out, it is the length. The first time I used a 1.25 in needle versus 1 in, I was shocked, but in all reality, it is not that big of one.
 
AntM1564 said:
The difference in pain is non existent in my opinion. I am using Deca and Test right now, 1.5 cc every pin and hate the 25 g. Pinning under 1 cc isn't too bad though. Gauges don't freak me out, it is the length. The first time I used a 1.25 in needle versus 1 in, I was shocked, but in all reality, it is not that big of one.
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That's kind of what I figured. I've seen some posts about people really making them sound horrible Haha the 1" scared me enough. It's all good after that 1st pin, though. I was sweating like crazy the 1st time from nerves. Didn't even care, in fact, looked forward to my 2nd pin, as I am also ready for my 3rd pin tomorrow!
 
load with an 18g and pin with the 25g. loading takes a second and the pin takes 3 seconds. If you load with the 25g, then it gets a little frustrating
 
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