If you’ve done a bit of research on steroid cycles, you are probably aware of the fact there are a lot of generic cycles out there that are assumed to just work for anybody. It’s true that a steady, standard testosterone injection cycle or 1 to 4 esters will get the job done no matter what your goal. However, altering your cycle to more accurately fit the needs of your situation is very wise. It’s also noteworthy that the bodybuilder has a very good definition of what his goals are, exactly. “Getting big!” doesn’t mean much. Detailing how much weight you plan to gain or lose, or comprehensive strength improvement goals, would be much more meaningful and effective with the gear planning. Here are some standard scenarios for steroid use, and some adjustments which can be made to suit each situation.

It’s my first cycle

Your first cycle should be a simple and small one. You have never used steroids before, so anything you use is going to have a major impact upon your system. You would gain muscle on something as simple as 200 mg of testosterone per week, seeing as your own natural production is less than 50 mg per week. Seeing as life is so short and you don’t really want to use increments of 200, 250, 300, etc, for your first two years, you will want to start at a standard recommended dosage of 400 mg of a testosterone of your choice per week. Your second cycle will be identical, with the amount moving up to 500 mg per week.

I want to bulk

This sort of cycle is a big one. You don’t just want to make muscle gains, you wish to make major body weight gains. Eat a lot of food, sleep a great deal, consume a gallon of water per day, and run a testosterone stack in the area of 600 mg per week.

I am ready for a second bulk

If you have run a first bulk, then you probably know what worked and what did not during your first go-around. If you gained too much fat, cut back the calories and maybe toss in a bit of Halotestin to help dry you out a bit. If Gynecomastia was a problem with the ample amounts of food and gear, then you may want to consider running Letrozole along with your cycle. Keep the base testosterone, and maybe bump it up 100 to 150 mg per week over your first bulking cycle.

I’m a powerlifter

Testosterone is king for the powerlifter, but an oral such as Halotestin may be useful as well toward the beginning of the cycle (when T levels will be low) and at the end of the cycle, when you’ll want to dry out and drop a bit of size for competition. Don’t over-eat, even if your appetite increases, or you may find yourself in a heavier (and tougher) weight class.

I need a bridge

This type of cycle is ideal for “connecting” several smaller cycles. For instance, the bodybuilder who completes a bulk and needs to tread water for 4 weeks before entering his cutting cycle would need a small cycle to tie them together. This is where bridging comes into play. Very small amounts (or none) of testosterone, coupled with Nolvadex or other PCT drugs are optimal for holding it all together while allowing your HPTA system a chance to rest and recover.

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