I’m looking for feedback on a proposed 24-week cycle I’ve structured and wanted to tap into the collective wisdom here. A little about me:
- Stats: 6’0”, 190lbs, 31 years old
- Experience: Solid training consistency, currently on TRT (200-250mg Test weekly). Ran a 16-week Anavar cycle from Jan 2024-April 2024 with excellent results.
- Supplements: Milk Thistle and TUDCA daily for liver support, and I’ve got Arimidex on hand but haven’t needed it yet.
I’m currently on Week 5 of Test blast and Dianabol (50mg); planning to run the following cycle alongside Ultima SuperTest 450 (500mg weekly, split into two doses). I appreciate the results I have gained on Dianabol so far, but am not getting the mass gains that I expected; and feel that Anadrol might be more effective for my goals in this regard.
Cycle Plan
- Weeks 1–8: Dianabol
- 25mg daily (Weeks 1–2)
- 32.5mg daily (Weeks 3–4)
- 50mg daily (Weeks 5–8) - this is where I am at currently in cycle.
- Weeks 9–16: Anadrol
- 50mg daily
- Weeks 17–24: Anavar
- 50mg daily
Notes:
- No PCT planned since I’m on TRT and will continue exogenous testosterone after the cycle.
- The reason I split Dianabol and Anadrol this way is because I initially wanted to run 25mg Dianabol + 25mg Anadrol together but couldn’t get the product I wanted (it’s been out of stock for months).
Goals
- Weeks 1–16 (Bulk Phase): Focus on strength and size, maximizing mass while controlling water retention.
- Weeks 17–24 (Finishing/Hardening Phase): Harden and define the gains, reduce water retention, and refine the bulk into leaner, sharper muscle.
Questions I have regarding various topics/concerns
- Synergy Between Compounds: How well do you think Anadrol will build on the gains from Dianabol in Weeks 9–16? Any tips for maximizing the transition?
- Liver Management: I’ve got TUDCA and Milk Thistle in my protocol. Is there anything else you recommend for a cycle this long?
- Water Retention: I’m expecting puffiness from Dbol and Anadrol. Any advice beyond diet tweaks (low sodium, high potassium) to manage this? Will Anavar in the last 8 weeks be enough to reduce this?
- Cycle Duration: Does a 24-week cycle seem excessive, or would you approach this differently given the compounds?
- General Input: Any red flags or improvements you’d suggest to maximize gains and mitigate risks?