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sver2008
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Overview & Goals
This is my first anabolic gear cycle. The objective is a transformation focused on building high-quality lean muscle tissue, eliminating facial bloat, and optimizing skin clarity and facial features.
Biometrics & Training Context
Age: 18 years, 3 months
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Body Fat: ~10–12%
Diet & Nutrition: Daily intake of 3,100 kcal (+300 kcal surplus). Protein: 120–180g/day. Carbohydrates: 250g on rest days, 400g on training days.
Daily Activity: 10,000–25,000 steps daily.
Training Split (5x/week):
Monday: Back, Biceps, Rear Delts
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Chest, Triceps, Side Delts, Front Delts
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Back, Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back
Saturday: Chest, Triceps, Side Delts, Forearms
Sunday: Legs
Current Protocol
Anabolics & Hormones
Testosterone Enanthate: 250 mg/week (Divided into 125 mg doses twice weekly: Monday morning and Thursday evening).
HGH (Somatropin): 4 IU daily (Split: 2 IU AM on an empty stomach / 2 IU Post-workout).
Note: I am running HGH with the intent to stimulate bone growth/remodeling in the face (mandible, chin, zygos) and potential height expansion. If more HGH (up to 8 IU daily) is required for structural bone growth, let me know in the replies.
Peptides
Retatrutide: 1 mg weekly.
Melanotan-1 (MT-1): 150 mcg daily.
MOTS-c: Mitochondrial support protocol.
GHK-Cu: Subcutaneous daily for collagen synthesis and skin quality.
Glutathione: Subcutaneous daily for liver protection and skin tone.
Pharmaceuticals & Anti-Bloat
Telmisartan: 20–40 mg daily (Blood pressure control, PPAR-\bm{\gamma}activation, deep facial de-bloat).
Accutane: 5 mg daily (Low-dose androgenic acne prevention).
Oral Minoxidil: 5 mg daily (Systemic hair density).
Topical Minoxidil (5%): Applied directly to eyebrows for density.
Bimatoprost: Applied to eyelashes only.
Tretinoin: 0.025% cream (Night application).
Azelaic Acid: 15% gel (Morning application).
Procedures
Lemon Bottle: Targeted submental mesotherapy for jawline definition.
Ancillaries, AI & PCT Schedule
Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) Protocol: Aromasin (Exemestane)
To prevent estrogenic side effects (gyno, facial bloat) without crashing estrogen levels on a 250 mg Test E dose:
Starting Dose: 6.25 mg (1/4 tablet) taken on injection days (Monday and Thursday), starting from Week 3.
Adjustment: Increased to 12.5 mg on injection days only if high-estrogen symptoms (itchy/sensitive nipples, fluid retention) appear.
Intra-Cycle Support: HCG
Dosage: 500 IU/week (Split into 250 IU on Monday and 250 IU on Thursday, injected subcutaneously alongside Test E) to maintain testicular function and speed up recovery.
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) Schedule: Nolvadex (Tamoxifen)
Because Testosterone Enanthate has a long ester, PCT begins 14 days after the final Test E injection to allow exogenous hormones to clear the system.
Weeks 1–2 Post-Cycle (Clearing Phase): Stop Test E. Continue HCG at 250 IU twice weekly.
Weeks 3–6 (PCT Start - Weeks 1–4 of Nolvadex): 20 mg Nolvadex daily (taken every morning).
Weeks 7–8 (PCT Finish - Weeks 5–6 of Nolvadex): 10 mg Nolvadex daily (taken every morning).
Daily Supplements
Morning (With fat source): Vitamin D3 + K2
Dinner: Magnesium + Zinc
Post-Workout / Evening: Creatine + Calcium
Questions for the Community
1. Stack Rating & Optimizations: How would you rate this protocol for a first-time gear cycle? Are there any overlapping compounds or efficiency tweaks you would suggest?
2. HGH & Bone Growth: Is 4 IU daily sufficient for noticeable facial bone remodeling (mandible/zygos) or height gains at 18, or is scaling up to 8 IU daily necessary?
3. Expectations: What realistic physical and cosmetic shifts should be anticipated over a 15-week run?
This is my first anabolic gear cycle. The objective is a transformation focused on building high-quality lean muscle tissue, eliminating facial bloat, and optimizing skin clarity and facial features.
Biometrics & Training Context
Age: 18 years, 3 months
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Body Fat: ~10–12%
Diet & Nutrition: Daily intake of 3,100 kcal (+300 kcal surplus). Protein: 120–180g/day. Carbohydrates: 250g on rest days, 400g on training days.
Daily Activity: 10,000–25,000 steps daily.
Training Split (5x/week):
Monday: Back, Biceps, Rear Delts
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Chest, Triceps, Side Delts, Front Delts
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Back, Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back
Saturday: Chest, Triceps, Side Delts, Forearms
Sunday: Legs
Current Protocol
Anabolics & Hormones
Testosterone Enanthate: 250 mg/week (Divided into 125 mg doses twice weekly: Monday morning and Thursday evening).
HGH (Somatropin): 4 IU daily (Split: 2 IU AM on an empty stomach / 2 IU Post-workout).
Note: I am running HGH with the intent to stimulate bone growth/remodeling in the face (mandible, chin, zygos) and potential height expansion. If more HGH (up to 8 IU daily) is required for structural bone growth, let me know in the replies.
Peptides
Retatrutide: 1 mg weekly.
Melanotan-1 (MT-1): 150 mcg daily.
MOTS-c: Mitochondrial support protocol.
GHK-Cu: Subcutaneous daily for collagen synthesis and skin quality.
Glutathione: Subcutaneous daily for liver protection and skin tone.
Pharmaceuticals & Anti-Bloat
Telmisartan: 20–40 mg daily (Blood pressure control, PPAR-\bm{\gamma}activation, deep facial de-bloat).
Accutane: 5 mg daily (Low-dose androgenic acne prevention).
Oral Minoxidil: 5 mg daily (Systemic hair density).
Topical Minoxidil (5%): Applied directly to eyebrows for density.
Bimatoprost: Applied to eyelashes only.
Tretinoin: 0.025% cream (Night application).
Azelaic Acid: 15% gel (Morning application).
Procedures
Lemon Bottle: Targeted submental mesotherapy for jawline definition.
Ancillaries, AI & PCT Schedule
Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) Protocol: Aromasin (Exemestane)
To prevent estrogenic side effects (gyno, facial bloat) without crashing estrogen levels on a 250 mg Test E dose:
Starting Dose: 6.25 mg (1/4 tablet) taken on injection days (Monday and Thursday), starting from Week 3.
Adjustment: Increased to 12.5 mg on injection days only if high-estrogen symptoms (itchy/sensitive nipples, fluid retention) appear.
Intra-Cycle Support: HCG
Dosage: 500 IU/week (Split into 250 IU on Monday and 250 IU on Thursday, injected subcutaneously alongside Test E) to maintain testicular function and speed up recovery.
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) Schedule: Nolvadex (Tamoxifen)
Because Testosterone Enanthate has a long ester, PCT begins 14 days after the final Test E injection to allow exogenous hormones to clear the system.
Weeks 1–2 Post-Cycle (Clearing Phase): Stop Test E. Continue HCG at 250 IU twice weekly.
Weeks 3–6 (PCT Start - Weeks 1–4 of Nolvadex): 20 mg Nolvadex daily (taken every morning).
Weeks 7–8 (PCT Finish - Weeks 5–6 of Nolvadex): 10 mg Nolvadex daily (taken every morning).
Daily Supplements
Morning (With fat source): Vitamin D3 + K2
Dinner: Magnesium + Zinc
Post-Workout / Evening: Creatine + Calcium
Questions for the Community
1. Stack Rating & Optimizations: How would you rate this protocol for a first-time gear cycle? Are there any overlapping compounds or efficiency tweaks you would suggest?
2. HGH & Bone Growth: Is 4 IU daily sufficient for noticeable facial bone remodeling (mandible/zygos) or height gains at 18, or is scaling up to 8 IU daily necessary?
3. Expectations: What realistic physical and cosmetic shifts should be anticipated over a 15-week run?
