Starting Your First Cycle

I've been getting asked a ton about how to run a first cycle, so instead of answering everyone individually I figured I'd put something here. First thing: do your homework. Search anything related to AAS — "first steroid cycle," "beginner cycle," "test and dbol cycle," "proper PCT for first cycle," etc. This isn't an exhaustive, final manual, but a starting point. FIRST CYCLE Your initial cycle should be simple and straightforward: one (maybe two) anabolics, the necessary ancillaries, and a solid PCT. Don't overcomplicate it — testosterone will be the foundation for future cycles, so it's useful to see how you respond to it alone before adding extras. I think using an oral as a short kickstart is fine, since longer-estering test (enanthate or cypionate) can take around four weeks to show noticeable effects, so you can assess the oral separate from the test. Can you run an oral-only cycle? Yes, but in most cases it's not worth it. Many people won't keep the gains from a 4–6 week dbol run — you'll blow up fast, but you won't have enough time on cycle for your body to adapt to holding the added mass while in an elevated anabolic state. Also, all anabolic/androgenic drugs suppress natural testosterone production. Testosterone plays a major role in daily functioning, and when…