Considering a cycle...

[MaxSeg]

Well I think I am about to switch over to the dark side...lol

Looking at competing in PLing this coming year and I want to even the playing field a bit. Im thinking TestE and Dbol.

6'2 300lbs 40yrs

Bench 485ish Raw, mid 6's equipped, and climbing quickly!
Squat 550
Deads 570

I have recently started focusing on squats and deads, I have been primarily focused on benching in the past.

 

[Times Roman]

Mate,
Some impressive stats!
In the long run, if this is your first cycle, you may want to consider just running the test. Get familar with it, know what it does, how your body responds to it. I say this because you will probably always have test as your foundation, and anytime you stack something with it, you will be able to tell which part is attributable to the test and which part of the gain is attributable to what ever other new compound you are stacking. first cycles are a little different in this regard, and then moving forward, I'd recommend only adding one new compound to any stack, that way if something goes wrong, you know it aint the stuff you already know about. More of a scientific approach.
Make sure you got your AI and your pct all lined up ahead of time. You may also consider getting some blood panels before so you can use that as your baseline and know your panels pre cycle, referring back to that when needed.
This is what I would do. Nothing terribly complex.
Good luck mate!
---Roman

 

[bigrobbie]

Big fella! Good ta see a Guy closer to my age being competitive!

 

[MaxSeg]

Thanks for the input guys! Yeah one thing about starting later in life is patience, I will NOT start this until I have all my ducks in a row. BR, Im not going down (aging) without a fight. Im going to leave a mark...lol!

 

[PillarofBalance]

Well are you talking about running a cycle for training or a cycle to compete on?

 

[MaxSeg]

Well are you talking about running a cycle for training or a cycle to compete on?

More than likely a training cycle, meet isnt until April I believe.

 

[PillarofBalance]

More than likely a training cycle, meet isnt until April I believe.

Ok... Follow this

http://www.theironden.com/threads/414-First-Cycle-All-You-Need-to-Know

I'd suggest including dbol on the first cycle. If you do a meet, you're going to need to know how you respond to dbol.

 

[Jayt]

You apparently have some excellent genetics with those stats! You will do exceptionally well on Test alone or throwing in the Dbol with. Didn't catch your body fat %, if it is high.... that changes things?

 

[stpete]

Love some d-bol but the only drawback is the back pumps. I tried 50-60mgs once and the pumps were just too much. I seem to do better w/good results, on 30-40. But as mentioned above you will need to know how you respond to it especially in that fashion for it might hinder your lifts during the meet.

That being said, a PL favorite is Halotestin. It's the baddest of the bad and i love the stuff! Biggest drawback there though is the toxicity to the liver. Absolutely nasty. But mine, and others, lifts get crazy when using halo. I also think a person should have several cycles under their belt before trying it, but i also fought w/myself to bring it up to you. But ultimately i feel i'd be doing you somewhat of an injustice if i didn't bring it to your attention.

Good Luck!!

 

[Times Roman]

Love some d-bol but the only drawback is the back pumps. I tried 50-60mgs once and the pumps were just too much. I seem to do better w/good results, on 30-40. But as mentioned above you will need to know how you respond to it especially in that fashion for it might hinder your lifts during the meet.

That being said, a PL favorite is Halotestin. It's the baddest of the bad and i love the stuff! Biggest drawback there though is the toxicity to the liver. Absolutely nasty. But mine, and others, lifts get crazy when using halo. I also think a person should have several cycles under their belt before trying it, but i also fought w/myself to bring it up to you. But ultimately i feel i'd be doing you somewhat of an injustice if i didn't bring it to your attention.

Good Luck!!

See?
All this time I thought just eating my Wheaties would do the trick? =)

 

[MaxSeg]

Ok... Follow this

http://www.theironden.com/threads/414-First-Cycle-All-You-Need-to-Know

I'd suggest including dbol on the first cycle. If you do a meet, you're going to need to know how you respond to dbol.

Printed out and reading.

 

[MaxSeg]

You apparently have some excellent genetics with those stats! You will do exceptionally well on Test alone or throwing in the Dbol with. Didn't catch your body fat %, if it is high.... that changes things?

BF% is high (20s, dropping though)