Hello guys, trying to nail down my nexst cycle. My bio: 57yo, 5.11 height at 175 pounds, ~15% BF and have been on 120mg test cyp/wk for years..... My goal is to stay lean but hopefully pickup 3-5 pounds of muscle. My tentative cycle will be: Test - 120/wk (pin eod), NPP - 250/wk (pin eod) and Proviron 25mg/day, 8-10 weeks and bloods before, during and after (watching E2 and prolactin closely). Everything has been ordered from the sources from this forum as well as ancillaries: caber, aromisin and P5P. Question for the pros, am I on the right track with the cycle length and dosages? Thanks guys!
Rebird, first off, huge respect for staying in the game at 57 and looking that sharp. You’re proof that age is just a number if the discipline is there.
I have to chime in on the dosage though. At 57, jumping to 500mg of EQ and 500mg of Test might be overkill for your goal of "3-5 lbs of lean muscle." Boldenone (EQ) is notorious for spiking red blood cell count and hematocrit, which at our age is something you want to monitor very closely to avoid cardiovascular strain.
If I were in your shoes, I’d lean towards a "Quality over Quantity" approach:
The EQ/Test Ratio: 300mg of EQ and 200-250mg of Test is more than enough to hit your goal while keeping your blood pressure and lipids in a much safer range.
Purity is King: Since you’re focused on health markers, make sure the brands you’re using are pharmaceutical grade. I’ve noticed a massive difference in systemic inflammation when switching from standard UGLs to high-end lines like Swiss Remedies or Deus Medical. Their carrier oils are much cleaner (MCT/Miglyol), which means less stress on your body to process the "junk."
The Finishing Touch: If you really want that lean, polished look without adding more heavy oils, stick with that 25mg of Proviron. It keeps the libido high and the water retention low.
You’ve got a great base. Don’t ruin the health you’ve worked so hard for by chasing "pro-level" doses. Clean, moderate cycles with pharma-grade gear will get you much further. Good luck!