When to start cycle after returning after a long break

[lockdev]

Took a year off of lifting due to what started with a non-lifting related injury, and now finally looking to get back into the swing.

Before the break, I was pretty swole: 5'8", 195lbs, ~10-12% bf. Lifts were decent(335 bench, 425 squat).

I have 6 cycles under my belt, so I'm not new to this. Always done just cyp with a dianabol kickstart.

I'm 37 and my test levels are pretty low and have been for years. It was the original reason I jumped on in the first place. Just got checked and they were ~270.

Should I just hop back on? Or would it be best to try the natural route for a few months first? Looking to do a light 12 week "beginners" cyp cycle.

I lifted the other day and my lifts were extremely pathetic compared to what they used to be. It was expected but it's amazing what you lose in a year. Not sure if it would be better to wait or not.

 

[Black87]

You should train few months and then jump on cycle

 

[stevesmi]

if you took a year off i would give it a good 6 months before hopping back on the sauce if you want to get any sort of benefit

you will be sore the first few weeks anyway so why would you waste your cycle trying to get back your conditioning ?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Took a year off of lifting due to what started with a non-lifting related injury, and now finally looking to get back into the swing.

Before the break, I was pretty swole: 5'8", 195lbs, ~10-12% bf. Lifts were decent(335 bench, 425 squat).

I have 6 cycles under my belt, so I'm not new to this. Always done just cyp with a dianabol kickstart.

I'm 37 and my test levels are pretty low and have been for years. It was the original reason I jumped on in the first place. Just got checked and they were ~270.

Should I just hop back on? Or would it be best to try the natural route for a few months first? Looking to do a light 12 week "beginners" cyp cycle.

I lifted the other day and my lifts were extremely pathetic compared to what they used to be. It was expected but it's amazing what you lose in a year. Not sure if it would be better to wait or not.

The longer the better.

 

[anglela22]

For aslong as youre on cycle should be the same amount of time you take off!

 

[dylangemelli]

i would definitely take some time to get back in the swing of things first... that doesnt happen overnight.. be patient and go about it the right way

 

[Jacksteel]

With those levels why not get on trt?


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[RickRock13]

Give yourself time to capitalize on muscle memory first. 6 months at minimum

 

[cbbram]

Wherever your muscle memory is back to what it was before your break.

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[P0N]

I'd wait 6 months to a year of natty training first to get you joints and tendons ready first. I would seriously consider seeing your endocrinologist about TRT as an option though.