Hammerblow
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I’ve seen a lot of confusion throughtout my time on the topic of “front-loading” and using a “kicker”. I’d like to take a minute to explain the 2 and how they are different. Then I will explain how each one is beneficial to ones cycle.
”Front-Loading” is a method used to build up the level of long-estered compounds in ones bloodstream without waiting the usual 4-6 weeks that is typical for long esters to stabilize in the blood. When front-loading, you will Double up your wanted dosage during the first week (or 2 weeks depending on ester (EQ)) . Let’s take Test Cypionate for example (7-9 day half-life). For this example we’ll generalize Cyp to a 7 day half-life (1 Week). Say you wanted to run 600mg (2ml using 300mg/ml) Test Cyp a week, you would do something like this:
Following a ONE INJECTION PER WEEK Protocol (Not Typical at these dosages, Just easier to explain/understand)
Week 1: 1200mg (First Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 2: 600mg (Left from half-life of week 1) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 3: 600mg (Left from combined half lives of Week 1 and 2) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 4: 600mg (Left from combined Half lives of Week 1, 2, and 3) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
By doubling your dose the first week, you are stabilizing your blood levels at your wanted dosage after 1 week instead of waiting the usual 4-6 weeks. This would be most effective for someone who wants to run long esters but does not want to wait for the compound to build up in their system.
Using a “Kicker” is kick starting your cycle by incorporating the use of a short ester compound to bring blood levels up to wanted levels while waiting for the long ester to take hold. For this example, we’ll use Test P as a Kicker for Test E. While waiting for the Enanthate ester to fully stabilize at wanted levels, you would incorporate the use of Test P during the first 4 weeks of a cycle. Something like this:
Week 1: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 2: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 3: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 4: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 5: DROP Test P, Continue with Test E 600mg EW
Using this method, the Test P will bring your blood levels up to wanted level “instantly” compared to waiting the usual 4-6 weeks for the long esters to kick in.
As I stated, I have seen a bit of confusion on the 2 methods. Although, in essence, they are both doing the same thing to your blood levels, they are 2 very different methods in themselves. Hopefully this was informative to some of guys and girls out there. Remember everything I write is just based off my knowledge. Any concern or criticism is greatly appreciated. As always...We’re all learning here.
Cheers!
”Front-Loading” is a method used to build up the level of long-estered compounds in ones bloodstream without waiting the usual 4-6 weeks that is typical for long esters to stabilize in the blood. When front-loading, you will Double up your wanted dosage during the first week (or 2 weeks depending on ester (EQ)) . Let’s take Test Cypionate for example (7-9 day half-life). For this example we’ll generalize Cyp to a 7 day half-life (1 Week). Say you wanted to run 600mg (2ml using 300mg/ml) Test Cyp a week, you would do something like this:
Following a ONE INJECTION PER WEEK Protocol (Not Typical at these dosages, Just easier to explain/understand)
Week 1: 1200mg (First Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 2: 600mg (Left from half-life of week 1) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 3: 600mg (Left from combined half lives of Week 1 and 2) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
Week 4: 600mg (Left from combined Half lives of Week 1, 2, and 3) + 600mg (New Injection); Blood levels at end of week: 600mg
By doubling your dose the first week, you are stabilizing your blood levels at your wanted dosage after 1 week instead of waiting the usual 4-6 weeks. This would be most effective for someone who wants to run long esters but does not want to wait for the compound to build up in their system.
Using a “Kicker” is kick starting your cycle by incorporating the use of a short ester compound to bring blood levels up to wanted levels while waiting for the long ester to take hold. For this example, we’ll use Test P as a Kicker for Test E. While waiting for the Enanthate ester to fully stabilize at wanted levels, you would incorporate the use of Test P during the first 4 weeks of a cycle. Something like this:
Week 1: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 2: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 3: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 4: Test P 150mg EOD, Test E 600mg EW (2x300mg)
Week 5: DROP Test P, Continue with Test E 600mg EW
Using this method, the Test P will bring your blood levels up to wanted level “instantly” compared to waiting the usual 4-6 weeks for the long esters to kick in.
As I stated, I have seen a bit of confusion on the 2 methods. Although, in essence, they are both doing the same thing to your blood levels, they are 2 very different methods in themselves. Hopefully this was informative to some of guys and girls out there. Remember everything I write is just based off my knowledge. Any concern or criticism is greatly appreciated. As always...We’re all learning here.
Cheers!