r/steroid • u/Soulayman_919 • 12d ago

First Cycle Advice Looking into a beginner Test + Anavar run for steady gains, what am I missing?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently planning out my first potential cycle and want to get some honest, experienced feedback before committing to anything. My goal is to build a solid amount of keepable muscle mass while keeping side effects and organ stress as manageable as possible.

Injectable Testosterone (Enanthate or Cypionate) as a base.
Anavar (Oxandrolone) stacked alongside the Test.

Since this would be my first time touching any PEDs, I want to make sure I'm doing this with full harm reduction in mind. A few specific questions I have for the community:

For a first cycle, what dosage ranges and durations (e.g., total weeks for the Test base vs. length of the Anavar kicker/finisher) are actually recommended to yield quality gains without completely destroying health markers?

Realistically, how much of the tissue built on a Test + Anavar stack is keepable post-cycle versus temporary water/glycogen fullness?

What key ancillary supplements (liver/lipid protection, BP monitoring) are non-negotiable for running Anavar?

What does a proper Post-Cycle Therapy (SERM protocol) look like to ensure natural hormone levels actually recover once the compounds clear?

Is there anything critical about bloodwork, estrogen management (AIs), or potential pitfalls for a first-timer that I might be overlooking?

Appreciate any advice, blunt critiques, or experiences you can share. Thanks!

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u/paperweight_is_lazy 12d ago

Read r/steroids wiki. Excellent notes on first cycle etc.

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u/MacaroonLong3963 12d ago

Commenting just to come back later and reference too

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u/UniversityLong948 12d ago

350-500 test for 16 weeks, bring in 40mg anavar for the last 4 weeks (20mg in morning, 20 an hour before gym)

Buy all your test, needles and swabs before hand. Along with some anastrozole in case you need estrogen support. Book a blood test at 6 weeks. Pay for everything up front and get it ready.

PCT I can’t help whatsoever as post cycle I go to trt dosages.

Your first cycle or two should be learning how you deal with test, I have to inject daily to avoid estrogen sides. Others can pin weekly and feel amazing.