Gear for longtime lifter 55+

Hello fellow Ironworkers. Am a 55+ longtime natural lifter looking to gain 20-30 lbs of muscle and finally ready to try a cycle or two of gear to help me reach that goal. Would like to keep things simple if possible. What do you guys suggest for a older lifter who has lifting experience but no gear experience and just looking for modest gains? How much of the gains will remain after stopping the gear?
Thanks
Gb
 

suppsforlife

Well-known member
yeah, you're very likely you will need TRT and surely will start with testosterone rather than something else. and bloodwork is necessary to understand where you're at and where you're heading! You'll get there, pretty sure about that!
PS: it's great that you do not give up and continue pursuing your gains goals at 55+! it just gives so much hope to youngsters. no joking! saying it because I often see elders saying that it's "too late".
 

bobby ricky

Well-known member
Blood work and stay on testosterone the rest of your life 👍. Check your psa because of age. 30 lbs of muscle is not modest gains brother. You will look like a different person. I’m 52 and getting better every fucking day. Just remember your age when choosing your weight to lift. Testosterone is going to make u feel like you’re 20 again but I wouldn’t go for crazy pr’s. You will be on gear so you can use the pump to your advantage. You will also recover so much quicker than ever before. Your body will not hold 30 extra pounds of muscle at your age and that’s the truth. If you cycle you can just say goodbye to any gains you made while on cycle. You will just be wasting your time and money. So think this through and remember trt or blast and cruise is for the rest of your life. It will change your life for the better and might even extend your life. I’m watching everyone around me looking old and suffering from age related decline while I’m getting better and better.

Remember steroids were made to help your health from stuff like wasting disease and many other things that you can read about. They are good for you if not abused and used correctly. Ibuprofen is bad for you if abused and that goes for any medication. Steroids are so health promoting but you have to live the healthy lifestyle with them.
 
yeah, you're very likely you will need TRT and surely will start with testosterone rather than something else. and bloodwork is necessary to understand where you're at and where you're heading! You'll get there, pretty sure about that!
PS: it's great that you do not give up and continue pursuing your gains goals at 55+! it just gives so much hope to youngsters. no joking! saying it because I often see elders saying that it's "too late".
Appreciate it. General consensus seems to be TRT is the way to go. Time to do more research. And yes. Age is just a state of mind. Like the old saying, "whether you think you can or can't, you're right."
Peace Brother
 
Blood work and stay on testosterone the rest of your life 👍. Check your psa because of age. 30 lbs of muscle is not modest gains brother. You will look like a different person. I’m 52 and getting better every fucking day. Just remember your age when choosing your weight to lift. Testosterone is going to make u feel like you’re 20 again but I wouldn’t go for crazy pr’s. You will be on gear so you can use the pump to your advantage. You will also recover so much quicker than ever before. Your body will not hold 30 extra pounds of muscle at your age and that’s the truth. If you cycle you can just say goodbye to any gains you made while on cycle. You will just be wasting your time and money. So think this through and remember trt or blast and cruise is for the rest of your life. It will change your life for the better and might even extend your life. I’m watching everyone around me looking old and suffering from age related decline while I’m getting better and better.

Remember steroids were made to help your health from stuff like wasting disease and many other things that you can read about. They are good for you if not abused and used correctly. Ibuprofen is bad for you if abused and that goes for any medication. Steroids are so health promoting but you have to live the healthy lifestyle with them.
Thanks for the sage advice brother. Refreshing to see positive input on the subject. Too many naysayers out there. Have even put my Drs on the spot and asked them to prescribe something for me because I wanted to do it the "right" way. Both refused. But like they say, there's no money in wellness. The medical industrial complex needs us all to be broken down and sickly.
Thanks again for the response.
Gb
 
Need blood work done first, at 55 you might want to look into trt. Then you won't worry about losing gainz.
But you absolutely need blood work done first
Guessing an online blood work kit would be sufficient? Prices are all over the map. Anywhere from $46-$300. I generally go with the low end providers. Any reasonable four or five star labs out there that you'd recommend?
 

BulkinWes

Well-known member
you mean kits for testing your T, estrogen, liver, cholesterol etc. at home? better have it checked at a clinic
I second this comment for one not always as accurate and 2 the clinic is more provided with better equipment and people that know what they are doing so there is a lot less chance of doing something inadequate. 3rd due to your age i would definitely make sure everything is on point because it can do a lot more bad then good if not done properly. Dont wanna scare you away from this decision its just a whoooooole lot bettter for you and easier to get it all right from the get go then to start dabbling and hope your getting the correct dosages etc.
 

Gainz.

Well-known member
Back on cialis 💪💪 shit is so good for pumps

I don't think I'll ever be able to take it 🤣😂.
I brought it up to my girl...
I'm like hey baby, been thinking about starting cialis. Its supposed to improve your mood and increase your pump.
She said "doesn't it also increase your sex drive and make your shit bigger?"
I said, well increase your drive yes, but I don't know about actually making it bigger...

The look of fear that flashed over her face...🤣😂
She said "NO...NO... FUCK NO, YOU'RE NOT TAKING ANYTHING THAT INCREASES YOUR SEX DRIVE ANY MORE, ITS THE LAST THING YOU NEED!"

Shes still recovering from my test, tren, mast cycle.

I haven't had the heart to tell her I'm starting another in like 8 weeks... and I'm doubling the dose 🤣😂🤣😂.
 

lineman1007

Well-known member
Hello fellow Ironworkers. Am a 55+ longtime natural lifter looking to gain 20-30 lbs of muscle and finally ready to try a cycle or two of gear to help me reach that goal. Would like to keep things simple if possible. What do you guys suggest for a older lifter who has lifting experience but no gear experience and just looking for modest gains? How much of the gains will remain after stopping the gear?
Thanks
Gb
Welcome to the site. I am 60+ and am getting ready to cycle some drol and test c. Nothing crazy, just trying to maintain. My weight is where I want it to be now. My advice would get blood work done before you start a cycle. Diet is a must. Slow and easy is the way for me now in a cycle. This is a great site with lots of good info. Glad you are here and maybe we can share our progress. Best of luck to ya
 
Welcome to the site. I am 60+ and am getting ready to cycle some drol and test c. Nothing crazy, just trying to maintain. My weight is where I want it to be now. My advice would get blood work done before you start a cycle. Diet is a must. Slow and easy is the way for me now in a cycle. This is a great site with lots of good info. Glad you are here and maybe we can share our progress. Best of luck to ya
Appreciate it. Figured it wasn't as easy as popin a half dozen dbol with my morning coffee. Be nice if it was. Looking for a test kit I can order online. Don't really have the coin for a clinic.
 
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