so ive been on 300mg of test for 6 weeks now and things are going pretty smooth but im planning on adding anavar soon and was wondering if i should bump the test up to 400 or maybe 500mg or just leave it where its at. how long do you guys usually run anavar at 50mg and what else would u stack for a simple cycle with low sides?
my bloodwork actually looks great on the 300mg so far and im using 12.5mg aromasin to keep the e2 in check. currently eating around 1800 calories with 170-200g protein since im trying to do a recomp - just looking for any advice or suggestions you guys have on the dosing or if i should just stick to what im doing since it’s working. let me know what u think!
1800 calories is pretty low for 300mg of test plus var! you might find you can actually bump the calories up a bit once the anavar kicks in because your metabolism is gonna be screaming. i usually run var for 6-8 weeks max just to be kind to my liver. make sure you're taking some tudca or milkt histle!
if things are going smooth at 300mg i wouldnt touch the test dose honestly. if your bloods are good and your e2 is dialed in with that aromasin, why mess with the chemistry? 50mg of var on top of 300 test is a killer recomp stack- you'll get super grainy and strong without the extra water bloat of 500 test.
var at 50mg is the sweet spot for most guys. i usually run it toward the end of a cycle to really polish everything off. if i were you id keep the test at 300- if you go to 500 you might have to mess with your aromasin dose again and that can be a headache to re-balance.
honestly man "if it aint broke dont fix it" applies here. if you're seeing results on 300 test keep it there and just let the var do its thing. for a simple stack with low sides maybe just add some taurine? var gives me crazy back pumps sometimes and taurine is the only thing that helps.
nice work on the protein intake! for 50mg of var i usually go 6 weeks. any longer and my lipids start looking a bit wonky even if i feel great. since you're already doing a recomp the var is gonna make you look way more "pop" in the mirror. just watch out for the hunger increase lol.
just a heads up that var can tank your hdl pretty fast even at 50mg so just stay on top of your cardio and fish oil. i usually run it for the last 6 weeks of a 12 or 16 week cycle. enjoy the strength gains bro- the pumps on var are honestly the best part.
300 test and 50 var is like the "gentleman's cycle" haha. super low side effects but great results. i wouldnt bother bumping the test to 500 unless you hit a major plateau. simple is always better especially if your bloodwork is already looking healthy.
if your bloodwork is great and ur already seeing results on 300mg i’d honestly just leave the test where it is. adding 50mg of var is gonna give you a huge boost in strength and vascularity anyway. no point in bumping the test and having to mess with your aromasin dose if you already have the e2 dialed in perfectly.
1800 calories? damn bro youre definitely in a deep cut lol. at those cals the var is gonna be a lifesaver for holding onto muscle. i usually run it for 6-8 weeks max because it can be a bit harsh on the lipids even if it’s "mild." just watch your cholesterol and you’ll be golden.
i ran 50mg var for 8 weeks on my last recomp and it was awesome. i wouldnt even touch the test dose tbh- keep it simple. maybe add some taurine if the back pumps get too annoying tho because those are real on anavar.
var is great but 50mg can actually be a lot for some guys if its legit stuff. i’d start at 25mg for a week just to see how your stomach handles it then bump it up. as for stacking something else? nah keep it to test and var for now since its your first time with it. keep it easy
lol i literally just finished a cycle like this. 300 test and 50 var is like the perfect "feel good" cycle. i kept the test at 300 and the var really hardened me up. plus at 1800 cals you'll probably see your abs popping in like 2 weeks. just make sure your drinking a ton of water!
