If I may ask a question regarding this stack, why Ostrashed instead of 1 Andro? Everything about this list looks good, but it seems like I see more people recommending 1Andro over Ostarine.
And to be clear, I know little about this subject, other than I plan on running something probably the first of the year. I like the look of this, just curious about the Ostarine part of it.
That outline was based upon what the OP's friend already had on hand (Ostashred/4-Andro), and a few things I added on top of that. I would not personally recommend Ostashred as I have never used it before. I have however used OL UK Ostarine a few times and I did enjoy that product.
As far as what to use on a first cycle, there can be arguments made for many things - a SARM, a mild PH such as 1-Andro, a "mild" designer/PH such as Halo. It really depends on your gaols and your aversion to specific sides that might occur depending on the compound you choose.
Based upon my cycle history and what I have seen over the years from many different logs, SARMs and the DHEA-based PHs are both
fairly mild on the sides (outliers notwithstanding). They do different things though, and your cycle goals should help to decide the compound you choose.
From my experience, I see almost no negative side-effects from SARMs, even when dosing fairly high and also when stacking them. Others have undertaken a simple Ostarine or LGD cycle and dealt with severe lethargy and shutdown. First cycles are always an uncertain thing and this is why we prepare for the worst possible outcome before we start.
Ostarine when dose properly, and with the proper support ancillaries, can be a solid first cycle. A simple 1/4-Andro stack can be a great first cycle as well.