20 years on gear - what I actually regret and what I would do the same
3 posts · started by Jock · Sep 15, 2025
Posts: 1,025
Joined: Mar 2015
Rep: 10
👤
Jock
1,025 posts · joined Mar 2015
Sep 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#1
Been running cycles since 2005. Not here to preach but a few things I wish I had done differently. Should have started bloodwork earlier. Ran too much too soon in my 20s chasing size and paid for it with lipids. Wish I had started TRT protocol instead of blasting PCT blasting pattern years earlier. What I would do the same - deca at 300 to 400mg has been the backbone of every good bulk. Still stands up. Anyone else at 20 years in feel free to add.
Member
Posts: 114
Joined: Feb 2020
Rep: 10
👤
Geoff K
114 posts · joined Feb 2020
Sep 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#2
20 years in - respect. The bloodwork point is the one I wish I had started earlier too. Ran my first 3 cycles with no bloods at all, just going on feel. Stupid in hindsight. Now I do full panels before and at week 6 of every blast.
Member
Posts: 50
Joined: Jun 2023
Rep: 10
👤
ScouseLad
50 posts · joined Jun 2023
Mar 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
#3
20 years thats mad. respect. im only on my second cycle and already learned loads from reading your posts on here. the bloodwork advice is something my mates who are on gear never bother with and it worries me a bit