From bulking to cutting - a question...

[plural]

Gentlemen, perhaps someone can help me answer this. I am currently nearing the end of a 12 week cycle, 500 test-e and 400 eq per week. At the 15th week, I expect to start taking Nolva and Clomid as part of PCT.

My question is this. I have gained very well so far, and would like to try cutting between now and next summer. I wonder which route might be best for this.

Is it better to say, a) finish with the PCT (which will be done by week 18) and then start some new (cutting) cycle?

or

b) continue to take test-e at around 500/week, and in a sense, continue the cycle im currently on while changing my routine to a more cutting-oriented one? And if this were a better option, would I even need to do the PCT?

The above is my first cycle, so please forgive my ignorance...
THanks in advance for your help!

 

[Big Danny]

I would choose b option, without PCT.

 

[THEWARDEN]

Cutting = Dieting

If you want to lose bodyfat, you must diet. Thats the only variable you MUST consider when trying to cut. You don't have to change ANYTHING else. You may as well stay on for another 10 weeks and diet. That'd be your best bet.

 

[plural]

So in a sense, with option "B", i'm looking at a very long uninterrupted cycle, during which I can both bulk and cut.

This is as opposed to say, bulking with a seperate cycle, recovering (if its even necessary), and starting a new cycle during which one would cut.

Is there any disadvantage to doing a longer cycle like this?

 

[ALLEX]

Some folks feel that shorter esters are a best bet while cutting. And is a very common option to add winstrol or var at 30-50mg daily. Since it's a long cycle, you may want to add some HCG during the cycle. There's a ton of info here about it.

 

[plural]

Well, I’m pretty partial to the idea of continuing with the Test-E only. From what I’ve read, this is what folks call “cruising”? Say I should choose to extend this for another 12 weeks, then I guess I can save my Clomid/Nolva PCT for when the extended cruise is over, right?

You mention HCG – how would you recommend I go about integrating this into this current cycle?

Also, given a Test-based “cruise”, one could also “boost” by adding in say, d-bol or some oral for a short period of time? Or by increasing the test - is it reasonable to do this?

Thanks!

 

[Bullman]

Well, I’m pretty partial to the idea of continuing with the Test-E only. From what I’ve read, this is what folks call “cruising”? Say I should choose to extend this for another 12 weeks, then I guess I can save my Clomid/Nolva PCT for when the extended cruise is over, right?

You mention HCG – how would you recommend I go about integrating this into this current cycle?

Also, given a Test-based “cruise”, one could also “boost” by adding in say, d-bol or some oral for a short period of time? Or by increasing the test - is it reasonable to do this?

Thanks!

I would take HCG at 500iu every 4-5 days. Depending on how you react, you may be able to stretch it to once a week.

As for the "boost", I would stick to Anavar, Winny or possibly OT since you are trying to cut. This will lead to good hard muscle with no water gain.