I'm currently doing research for a beginner cycle (never touched injectables). I've found some information regarding the cycle, but very mixed and sometimes contradicting information on PCT.
First a little bit of background information about me.
-26 years old male
-5'9
-between 160-175lbs usually.
-BF (from a scale that measures through BIA); 9-11% (I know it's not as accurate as other ways of measuring it, but it gives a number to track progress).
-Weightlifting for about 8 years (sometimes taking a couple of weeks off); I never trained specifically for strength, but here are 3 lifts: Bench-265, Squat 315, Deadlift 315.
-I eat fairly clean most of the time, but not enough; on average probably about 2,000 calories. This is because I haven't set anything in stone. 2 years ago I followed a plan for 2 months (eating about 3,500calories - clean diet) to reach my goal of 175lbs. I actually weighed in at 178lbs after the program, which was my highest. I was also pretty lean, the scale said 8% BF.
I also got bloodwork done this summer just to see where my levels are at.
My goals are not set in stone yet, but I'm thinking I want to get at about 185lbs-190lbs.
For a cycle from what I've seen, read, and watched online you want to start with smaller amounts, then build up (if you want to do more cycles).
Most people recommended Test Enanthate from 250-500mg/week, anywhere from 8-16 weeks.
I was thinking of doing 250mg/week for 10 weeks.
Now the tricky part is some people say because it's such a low dose and only 10 weeks, you don't need to run an AI along, but you should have some in case of noticing high estrogen levels.
Others say to run 12.5mg Aromasin ED (which seems overkill for me).
Now PCT is the most confusing part. I haven't seen dosages or what type of compounds to run for this. They were mostly aimed at expert cycles.
The 2 compounds that were suggested for other beginner cycles (no dosages though) are HCG and Clomid. Also, there was contradicting information on when to start PCT, some said 3 days after the last injection, others 3 weeks.
Would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on PCT, and AI (if needed during cycle).
Thanks for reading!