I’ve nearly finished my first cycle—500mg of Test C for 20 weeks. It’s been great so far, with solid results and minimal side effects (just a touch of acne, but I’ve always had that). I’m 5’9", 205 lbs, and sitting around 14-15% body fat. My goal is to sculpt a physique inspired by the golden era of bodybuilding—classic, aesthetic, and balanced.
I’m considering cruising, getting bloodwork done, then cutting with Test and Anavar to get down to 185-190. Does that seem like the right move? And beyond that, what’s the next step after the Test + Var cycle? How do I best progress from here in terms of a more elite cycle to truly elevate my physique to the next level?
I normally run my physique on the leaner side most of the year and I can tell you that I can go from 15% to sub 10% while losing next to zero muscle in doing so. The only time I suspect I would need gear on a cut would be if I wanted to go from 10% to 6 or 7%.
Guys who use steroids to cut are the guys who have copious amounts of muscle well over their natural limits. These are the guys that actually have muscle to lose. I simple dieting phase is all that’s required here.
Save your next cycle for a building phase.
How much lean tissue can one expect to lose while cutting 10 lbs of body fat? Not much if any. Just my 2 cents
Honestly I’ve built a better physique with lower test . Less water retention. Pure muscle without bloat . More gear doesn’t mean better body. Diet is always key. Training . Simple test cycle can go very far