My First Steroid Cycle: Breaking Plateaus and Staying Smart

Larry Weber · 2025-12-19T12:33:03Z

Alright, so I remember when I first considered taking that leap—you know, hopping on a cycle. I'd been lifting naturally for a solid three years, hitting plateaus that felt like brick walls. You pour in the work week after week, and the gains just… trickle. It’s frustrating, right? I was hitting the weights hard, focusing on the big compound movements: squats, bench presses, deadlifts—the stuff that's supposed to move the needle. I was stuck at a squat of 195kg, bench at 115kg, and deadlift at 232.5kg. That’s when the thought crept in: “What if…?” My first cycle was a low dose of test enanthate—2ml a week for ten weeks. I’ll admit, the first injection was nerve-wracking, and I could barely walk the next day or two. But after that initial hurdle, something shifted. A few weeks in, it felt like the weights were moving themselves. I was running 5/3/1 for squats and bench, and an Ed Coan program for deadlifts. The numbers just kept climbing, and the reps… they just wouldn't quit. It was unreal. My lifts went up—squat to 220kg, bench to 130kg, and deadlift to 245kg. More than that, the motivation came back. Going to the gym wasn't a drag; it was exciting again. Now, before you jump in headfirst, a word of caution. One thing that was pointed out to me—and it’s stuck with me—is the potential to keep chasing higher dosages when you're never satisfied. It's easy to get caught up in the "more is better" mentality, but that road can lead to some serious health consequences. Also, make sure you do your research—listing your dosage in ml isn't accurate; you need to know the mg/ml. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but if you're seriously considering it, be smart. Know the risks, understand the compounds, and have a plan for post-cycle therapy. And most importantly, be honest with yourself about why you're doing it. 6A9F3021-C7F5-465A-9FCB-7579B7F84041.jpg

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ed coan program for deads is absolute gold. pairing that with a bit of test is basically a cheat code lol. those are some serious gains for a first run man. keep that smart mindset about the health stuff and you will be able to do this for a long time.

Posted : 18/01/2026 3:28 pm

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