Beginner First Cycle (Harm Reduction)
Conservative beginner AAS cycle for harm reduction: testosterone-only at moderate dose with on-cycle HCG and post-cycle Nolvadex. Designed to minimise risk while providing meaningful data about individual response to testosterone before adding other compounds.
Duration
18 wk
Steps
5
Total Weeks
20
Route
IM
Protocols
4
Source
harm reduction
Protocol Timeline
| Step | Weeks | Dose | Compound | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 300 mg | Testosterone Cypionate | 300-500mg/week split into 2 injections. 12-16 weeks. First cycle should be testosterone-only. |
| 1 | 0 | 250 iu | HCG | 250-500 IU 2-3x/week SubQ throughout the entire AAS cycle. |
| 1 | 0 | 0.25 mg | Anastrozole | 0.25mg on injection days. |
| 1 | 2 | 40 mg | Tamoxifen | 40mg/day for weeks 1-2. |
| 2 | 2 | 20 mg | Tamoxifen | 20mg/day for weeks 3-4. |
Rationale
Do NOT add a second compound on your first cycle. Learn how your body responds to testosterone alone. Pre-cycle bloodwork mandatory. AI only if symptomatic E2 elevation confirmed by bloodwork — do not preemptively dose.
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