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20% BF is way too high of a body fat to start a steroid cycle. It is going to put a lot of unnecessary stress on your organs. Especially your heart and kidneys. Not to mention cholesterol levels which are probably not great to begin with at 20% body fat.
It is also counterproductive because the higher your body fat percentage, the more testosterone will aromatize into estrogen. The sides will also hit you harder because your endurance and conditioning will be poor.
I would recommend getting down to 12% body fat before starting a steroid cycle. The body grows best in a lean state. You will get much more out of your cycle if you wait until you are at a better starting point.
Steroids are very safe if you use sensible dosages, take the proper support supplements with your cycle and run a proper PCT after your cycle.
Here is a video I did on support supplements to stay healthy and side effect free while on a steroid cycle -> https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...upplements-stay-health-while-cycle-45316.html
This thread explains how to run a proper PCT after your cycle -> https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/perfect-pct-simplified!-49252.html
It is also counterproductive because the higher your body fat percentage, the more testosterone will aromatize into estrogen. The sides will also hit you harder because your endurance and conditioning will be poor.
I would recommend getting down to 12% body fat before starting a steroid cycle. The body grows best in a lean state. You will get much more out of your cycle if you wait until you are at a better starting point.
Steroids are very safe if you use sensible dosages, take the proper support supplements with your cycle and run a proper PCT after your cycle.
Here is a video I did on support supplements to stay healthy and side effect free while on a steroid cycle -> https://www.evolutionary.org/forums...upplements-stay-health-while-cycle-45316.html
This thread explains how to run a proper PCT after your cycle -> https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/anabolic-steroids-peds/perfect-pct-simplified!-49252.html
Fit-PharmD
New member
The original post is correct when he said the higher your bf the more Test will be aromatized into E2. The aromatase enzyme is stored in our body fat and where it also carries out its action. So the more bf we have the more aromatase enzyme is present.
It is possible to keep your E2 in check while on cycle using certain mandatory meds. But it's still not a good idea if the rest of your body is under metabolic stress from high cholesterol and insulin resistance from ooor diet.
I'm not saying you're a complete slob lol I'm sure you're in quite good health. But I would heed the advice of these posts and get a good 6 months of training under your belt steroid free. Build up a significant base of strength and re-evaluate the steroid use. By then you should be around 12-14% bf and in much better condition to handle the potential stress of gear usage.
Hope this helps,
Fit _PharmD
It is possible to keep your E2 in check while on cycle using certain mandatory meds. But it's still not a good idea if the rest of your body is under metabolic stress from high cholesterol and insulin resistance from ooor diet.
I'm not saying you're a complete slob lol I'm sure you're in quite good health. But I would heed the advice of these posts and get a good 6 months of training under your belt steroid free. Build up a significant base of strength and re-evaluate the steroid use. By then you should be around 12-14% bf and in much better condition to handle the potential stress of gear usage.
Hope this helps,
Fit _PharmD
for someone your age 20% isn't that bad. you are better than most people out there but you just aren't in good or great shape.
just go to walmart everyone is 25% body fat or higher aside from the crackheads
we live in a society that treats food as a treat and pleasure. restaurants give you a plate of food that has 4 digit calories and smothered in oils and butter. start cooking your own food, eat CLEAN and exercise daily and good things will happen
don't think that steroids are the answer cause they are not
just go to walmart everyone is 25% body fat or higher aside from the crackheads
we live in a society that treats food as a treat and pleasure. restaurants give you a plate of food that has 4 digit calories and smothered in oils and butter. start cooking your own food, eat CLEAN and exercise daily and good things will happen
don't think that steroids are the answer cause they are not
normagene
New member
At 47 having a BF % of 20 is pretty good. You're close to the "ideal" percentage which is just around 18%.
Men in their 40s, average men, should try to stay between 18 - 23%
Athlete level is a whole different thing. That range is more like 13 - 17%
Not sure what your goal is; bodybuilder, powerlifter, or just a guy wanting to be in really good shape.
Moderation is always the answer. Get your bloods, track your numbers and since its your first cycle, low dose test is fine, say 500 (250 twice a wk). Aromasin 12.5 EOD starting day one plus liver support.
Start eating leaner
Also follow the perfect pct and you should be good to go.
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Great point above.....it really depends on what your goals are. For most people steroids are not going to solve what they are looking for. Diet and exercise will do that for almost everyone.
As far as danger, there are lots of potential issues. Starting off in the UGL market you really have know way of knowing exactly what you have unless you are testing it. Even then you are hoping it is sterile.
At your age I would not worry as much about HPTA but for younger guys they should really wait until at least 25 to start using hormones.
As far as danger, there are lots of potential issues. Starting off in the UGL market you really have know way of knowing exactly what you have unless you are testing it. Even then you are hoping it is sterile.
At your age I would not worry as much about HPTA but for younger guys they should really wait until at least 25 to start using hormones.
Jay Scott
Retired VIP
at that level of bodyfat - no they will no be safe.
The problem with high bodyfat is that you probably have high blood pressure. While being on a steroid cycle, that increases even further.
And with high blood pressure there is a high chance of a heart attack.
I would suggest trimming down the fat first a little bit and then when you are 12-14% bodyfat, consider trying out some gear.
