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Okay, I understand. It's interesting to hear what different people prefer. That routine would never work for me unless I was trying to get ripped. Even then, since I'm an ectomorph, anything that burns too much energy tends to make me overtrain and I get extremely lethargic and weaker, almost...

That's 4 sets at 30 reps per set? Am I reading that right? Just wondering, but why did you decide to do a high rep back/triceps workout when you did a low rep chest workout the day before? Normally I'll see guys using either low reps for all their workouts or high reps, but not both. Just...

Question for you... how much do you normally sleep? Does your work, stress, or any other aspect of life affect your sleep? I have found that relying on caffeine is a short term solution, and after a month you're risking overload on your adrenal glands. In other words, if you're always tired...

Yeah, apologies on my previous post which was wrong... LabCorp's range is 348-1197 ng/dl for serum testosterone.

Thanks for the reply. I'm 30. I have been lifting 12 years, living the lifestyle, slowly gaining each year. Gained 55 lbs naturally in that time. Considering bodybuilding for a show, but only because I'm always in the gym anyway. While I have a decent frame, I am not disillusioned in becoming a...

Results are in Everything seems good to go, which is to be expected since I don't abuse alcohol or other substances. Never been on cycle either. On a Serum testosterone scale of 348-1197, I'm in the 600's. Guess I'm normal after all. Of note: took the test at 9am. I hear most people say that...

Not yet. Should have been emailed by now, but probably sometime today. I read people's posts about the ”free” testosterone, and I know that's what you need for muscle gains, so I'm kind of bummed I didn't get that done. But without health insurance it would probably cost me $150. The serum...

I agree that these imbalances are common, but you may see improved growth by stretching the smaller muscle more. If that doesn't work, I'd reduce the number of sets (yes, you heard that right) on the smaller arm and lift heavier with it than you do with the bigger arm. I have fixed several...

Great, keep us updated. Best wishes.

Normal ranges depend on what lab you go to. From what I've read, LabCorp's range is 280-870 (don't quote, but I know I'm close). By that scale, you're way low. What time of day did you get tested? Have you been stressed lately? I agree that if you try PCT, it may start up your test production...

Followed the guidelines for blood testing per this thread... Cheap Bloodwork - How to Get It WITHOUT Insurance Took the $50 blood test (purchased via the PrivateMD website, and taken at a LabCorp facility) to check my baseline testosterone levels. Never had my serum testosterone checked...

Took the blood test at LabCorp to check my baseline testosterone levels (did not test for IGF-1, Free Test, Lipids, or SHBG). Never done a cycle, but want to get some baseline tests out of the way beforehand over the next year or so to establish a pattern in my levels before I get on cycle...

My body goes in cycles. I'll have weeks where I am ravenous and can't ever get full (even on 4500 cals/day), and then for some reason I'll go a few weeks where I am not interested in food. My lifting regimen doesn't change unless I am lacking energy, so you'd think I'd always feel super...

^ Dude, tell me about it. I finished mid-terms last week and I was stressed out. Stress always kills your results. It increases cortisol levels and probably diminishes your testosterone. Being on a cycle of anything would probably help, but still, stress sucks! I'm on my spring break...

Sounds like you have alot to learn about before you try male prohormones. If you are breastfeeding, DO NOT take it. Check out the female forums and read the beginner articles. Women who take male prohormones can end up with some nasty side effects. There's more to it than just taking...