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turboreich
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Hi all-
45yo male. I recently started TRT to deal with low test levels and the 'side effects' I was having from it. Nothing abused, just a natural problem in my case. Only started lifting/working out in the last 2 years and saw next to no improvements.
The normal "free test" range is 25-80. My blood test was around 20, so the doc put me on TRT. In addition to improving the other low-test issues, I would love to pack on some muscle. I also have some core muscle activation and core muscle strength issues I'd like to fix to improve sports performance.
Please excuse my noob-ish questions - I'm new to all this.
SO- now that I am on test cream, I'm curious if there are benefits to rubbing it in in one place over another? ie if I rub it in my biceps will that help enhance muscle building there? Should I split the daily dose between 2 body areas? Pharm said best spots are normally shoulders, arms or inner thighs.
From what I read, you want to stay away from fat areas as the fat cells can metabolize test cream to chick hormones. Don't get me wrong -I love boobs- I just don't want to grow my own!
Also, are there any guidelines as to WHEN I should lift compared to when I take my daily dosage for maximum effect? I read on a TRT doc's site that the creams take 6 hours after application to maximize blood T levels. My doc & pharm offered no info on this.
Lastly, I'm on a pretty decent daily dose (1-2ml daily of a 4% cream) - would there be benefit to splitting that into 2 doses during the day? Timing of doses? If there isn't any 'benefit' to it, are there other 'reasons' I might want to split the dose?
At some point I'm also going to look for help putting together a good (and quick) strength training routine using some basic equipment I have (dumbells, kettlebells, and a chin up bar)
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
45yo male. I recently started TRT to deal with low test levels and the 'side effects' I was having from it. Nothing abused, just a natural problem in my case. Only started lifting/working out in the last 2 years and saw next to no improvements.
The normal "free test" range is 25-80. My blood test was around 20, so the doc put me on TRT. In addition to improving the other low-test issues, I would love to pack on some muscle. I also have some core muscle activation and core muscle strength issues I'd like to fix to improve sports performance.
Please excuse my noob-ish questions - I'm new to all this.
SO- now that I am on test cream, I'm curious if there are benefits to rubbing it in in one place over another? ie if I rub it in my biceps will that help enhance muscle building there? Should I split the daily dose between 2 body areas? Pharm said best spots are normally shoulders, arms or inner thighs.
From what I read, you want to stay away from fat areas as the fat cells can metabolize test cream to chick hormones. Don't get me wrong -I love boobs- I just don't want to grow my own!
Also, are there any guidelines as to WHEN I should lift compared to when I take my daily dosage for maximum effect? I read on a TRT doc's site that the creams take 6 hours after application to maximize blood T levels. My doc & pharm offered no info on this.
Lastly, I'm on a pretty decent daily dose (1-2ml daily of a 4% cream) - would there be benefit to splitting that into 2 doses during the day? Timing of doses? If there isn't any 'benefit' to it, are there other 'reasons' I might want to split the dose?
At some point I'm also going to look for help putting together a good (and quick) strength training routine using some basic equipment I have (dumbells, kettlebells, and a chin up bar)
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
