Should you do a PCT or Blast/Cruise??
This question right here is one that I have gotten more than any other during my decade plus training and coaching career and it is one that is truly a life changing decision and one that needs to be talked about. Now let me first preface by saying “I am not a doctor, even know I am extremely knowledgeable. Everything I talk about is for educational purposes only and it is up to you to make an informed decision!” Well now that's out of the way lets get down to the nitty gritty.
Let’s first talk about what the difference is between a PCT and a cruise. A PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) protocol is when you discontinue a traditional cycle and utilize female hormones, typically Clomid, Nolvadex or HCG, to restart your bodies own natural testosterone production. You would run a mix of these compounds depending on the cycle for 4-6 weeks before going completely off everything until your next cycle. Essentially you shut yourself down, re stimulate it and possibly shut it down again if you end up doing another cycle (Which most people do!!!!!) Now I think initially this is a great approach and most appropriate for any beginner or anyone new to the game. It’s the safest and allows your body or try and regain a sense of normalcy. Now as you go further and further down the anabolic road that is where this second method may and should come into play.
The good ol’ cruise or bridge method, essentially is taking a TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) dose of test only during the off period between cycles. This is where you will sometimes here the phrase blasting and cruising, meaning undergoing a traditional cycle then reverting to TRT only (usually 150-200 mg a week) for anywhere between 8-16 weeks between blasts. Now I will say with 100 percent certainty this is what a vast majority of your favorite “influencer” and professional bodybuilders are doing. Once you reach a certain level of experience and cycling you can no longer afford to go off and have the big up and down fluctuations in your hormone levels as your body tries to re-balance itself out. It just will not work and you would be doing yourself a pretty big disservice to even try. This is where the rapid mood swings between cycles and the shitty skin come from, the up and down of your hormone levels as it tries hard to balance itself back out.
Now, again the question was which is right for you. Well if you plan to be a lifelong cycler and are someone who competes on a fairly high level or you are someone who is heavily involved in this lifestyle I will say the cruise method is most likely the smartest approach. If you are someone who is young, has no idea where they are going in life (because lets face it this lifestyle requires commitment and is expensive) then I would say PCT without a doubt. The last thing you want is to permenatly shut your body down with no means to TRT and not the financial means to keep up with the revolving expense that this lifestyle can bring. Things like support supplements, lab work, blood donation, checkups and diet are just a few of the expenses that are revolving.
So there you have it guys. Again do your own research and it is up to YOU to make this informed decision for yourself. I am just here as a guide and if you really want to have an insider guide to what you should do or how to do it safely, pick up my Ebook “Underground bodybuilding Handbook” as a reference guide that can help steer you in the right direction.
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