Hi guys,
been lifting naturally for about 6 years, had a serious lack of motivation the last year due to gains coming at a snails pace and subsequently had about 5 months out of the gym and have gotten really out of shape.
I want to start a SARM cycle to get me motivated and get me back in shape quicker than what could be achieved naturally.
Due to me never using any kind of PED in the past I want to start off with something really mild to see how I get on with it.
I am going to do an 8 week solo Ostarine run
15/15/20/20/25/25/25/25
I want to use Nolvadex for PCT
20/20/10/10
Would this be sufficient PCT for an 8 week solo Osta run?
While on cycle I will take, multi vit, fish oil, glucosamine, ZMA and 5-HTP if I have trouble sleeping.
Does this all seem ok to you? Do I need to add anything else in?
Your plan is pretty solid, however I would personally make a few changes.
First, when getting back into the gym, I would give yourself a sort of running start before beginning the cycle. Use a proven basic routine, my personal go-to being stronglifts 5x5. Start with a lot less weight than you think and focus on form, and increase the weight every workout according to the routine's progression. Be patient. This will allow you to re-burn the movements into your muscle memory so that by the time you're lifting heavier your form will be nice and tight.
After five months off, you'll also be benefitting from some easy rebound gains at the very beginning, so no need for the ostarine yet. Again, patience here is the key, as you will benefit in the long term by not advancing too quickly. Focus on the big basic movements, squat, bench (incline), overhead press, row, deadlift, pullups. Ab rollouts are also a good idea. That's it. No isolation yet, and don't you dare do any direct arm work. Keep the volume relatively low, and do a little something for your conditioning like sprints or burpees. After around two months, about when things will start getting difficult, that's when you begin your ostarine, and you'll slam right through the wall you would have otherwise hit.
If you like car analogies or you've seen any of the fast and furious movies, think of the ostarine like your nitrous. You don't want to use it immediately from the starting line. You want to run the race with your car's natural abilities as far as you can, and save the nitrous as your secret weapon for when it really counts.
Once you begin the cycle, keep going with the same routine and the same progression, but you can now also add some additional isolation work at the end of each workout. Bicep curls, tricep extensions, close grip bench, hamstring curls, high rep leg press, chest fly, shoulder fly, pulldowns, cable rows. Keep it simple, hit it hard. Now that you're past the initial comeback, you'll benefit from the isolation work more and since you're on cycle you'll be able to handle the extra volume. Stick to your plan, and work on progressing your chosen movements for the next 8 weeks without constantly switching them out.
As for the cycle itself, just do 20mg all 8 weeks. There's no reason to complicate it. First, you'll get saturated quicker by starting with 20mg rather than 15mg. Second, 20mg will serve you well the entire run, especially being your first ever cycle, so there's no reason to up to 25mg at the end. Take it with fats. There's no need to split the dose 2x/day, but you can if you want, which I do personally.
Your PCT is fine. Nolva vs Clomid is mainly a personal preference thing, though clomid has a bit of an edge in getting your HTPA restarted quicker. For your first cycle just pick one and see, and then for your next cycle consider trying the other. Keep going with the weight and progression for the basic moves in this phase. PCT is not the time to make any changes to your basic routine, but you should reduce volume a little by cutting back the total sets on the isolation movements.
You should pick up some exemestane to have on hand if needed, and possibly also to use your last week of nolva as you taper off. It's always a good idea to have an AI on hand no matter what you're cycling. Better safe than sorry.
Your other stuff:
Multi vit - good
Fish oil - good, take it several hours away from your workout though as it will blunt the inflammation response that's good for gains.
Glucosamine - shouldn't be necessary unless you have some other issues with your joints. Ostarine is very good for joints on its own.
ZMA - not necessary, but won't hurt
5HTP - not necessary, but won't hurt. Try melatonin first if you need help sleeping, and it will also help your GH output. Take it a couple hours before bed, not immediately before.
I would also add some liver support. TUDCA is ideal, but for ostarine NAC is probably enough. Also consider something for cortisol control during PCT, like Reduce XT.