Is 20 years old to young?

[Mr. Hyde]

My brother is turning 20 and was thinking about running a very basic test / eq cycle for 12 weeks. I always told him to wait until he was 21 but does it really matter?? He's been lifting hard and eating good for a while now and has plateaued for over a year now. He started lifting around 14-15 years old.

[GottaGetLean]

My brother is turning 20 and was thinking about running a very basic test / eq cycle for 12 weeks. I always told him to wait until he was 21 but does it really matter?? He's been lifting hard and eating good for a while now and has plateaued for over a year now. He started lifting around 14-15 years old.

Stacking 2 different steriods doesnt sound very basic for a first cycle. If hes eating right and working out consistently and wants to make that next step, stick with a very basic testosterone cycle. 500mg a week for 10-15 weeks, he should be fine.

[Youngguns]

Post pics of what he looks like, and as gottgetlean has stated, test e 500mg for 10 weeks seems to be the general consensus for a beginner cycle.

[Carson]

Have your brother run an aromatize inhibitor to control estrogen levels. Asking such a question will merely open up a can of worms so to speak with individuals on this board. Some will say too young, while others will beg to differ, but it comes down to your own personal choice.

If your brother is knowledgeable and can afford to do it correctly then let him do as he wishes. However, he must be aware of all the risk and liabilities with taking this plunge into anabolic and androgenic world.

[drsalomon]

educate yourself on everything before you take anything. gear, different types, side effects, PCT, what each thing does. Starting some stuff because some dude in the locker room gives you info is gay. because he probably doesnt know what he's talking about and what he takes might be too much for you.

[drsalomon]

Also go by what your body responds to what works for one may not work for another.

[Bryan Hildebrand]

ubut more important, he has to commit to doing the right things. and that one factor alone is the reason I turn younger guys away from using. pizza, fri nights with the guys (beer), saturday nights with the girls (beer), not enough rest, eating randomly, not having the $$$ to buy proper supplements. thats just for starters. if he is a typical 20yo, then no. he needs to wait until he can commit completely.

and 500mg of test cyp or enan for 10, 12, 15 weeks, being able to monitor sides and have access to an AI are all perfect for a first time cycle.

[Gunners]

ubut more important, he has to commit to doing the right things. and that one factor alone is the reason I turn younger guys away from using. pizza, fri nights with the guys (beer), saturday nights with the girls (beer), not enough rest, eating randomly, not having the $$$ to buy proper supplements. thats just for starters. if he is a typical 20yo, then no. he needs to wait until he can commit completely.

and 500mg of test cyp or enan for 10, 12, 15 weeks, being able to monitor sides and have access to an AI are all perfect for a first time cycle.

This! Taking drugs without everything else on point ends in shitty results and often serious health issues. Certainly wouldn't discount him purely on age however.

[Mr. Hyde]

I all ready stated that he trains hard and eats right. I did my first cycle when i was 18 knowing nothing and i was fine. I did a test only cycle my first time and regretted not using a second compound. Im not suggesting a tren / test stack for a newbie but i feel 500mg test / 400mg eq hitting up 2x a week is a good beginners stack. I would also have him run a-dex along the whole cycle just to be safe.

I've ran my fair share of cycles and have my own opinion on what a good age to start is. Obliviously i have my own opinion about this question, i just wanted to hearwhat a few others thought.

[Mr. Hyde]

ubut more important, he has to commit to doing the right things. and that one factor alone is the reason I turn younger guys away from using. pizza, fri nights with the guys (beer), saturday nights with the girls (beer), not enough rest, eating randomly, not having the $$$ to buy proper supplements. thats just for starters. if he is a typical 20yo, then no. he needs to wait until he can commit completely.

and 500mg of test cyp or enan for 10, 12, 15 weeks, being able to monitor sides and have access to an AI are all perfect for a first time cycle.

I agree with this almost 100%. He knows the deal. He wouldn't invest money in a proper cycle / PCT without taking it seriously.

[s2h]

if he is serious and is committed to doing it the right way....he should start with some bloodwork to get a baseline to where he is at....I'm not gonna say he's to young or any of that but many young BB's neglect this aspect and it is something that should be done if he ventures into the world of AAs's....

[donfryesmustache]

I think as a sibling, the best thing to do is to make sure he understands the risks, and offer to help him with any questions/issues he has. Make sure he understands that many regular steroids users thought they were only going to do "one or two cycles", and that there are a couple of things he should keep an eye on, depending what he's using (BP, cholesterol, etc).

Also, make sure he doesn't get ripped off by some jerk at the gym. If one of my family members was using gear I'd make sure that they were using good quality stuff!

[swoltup88]

I am 22 and i did my first cycle at 19 getting ready for a contest. I made sure i read and researched as much as possible. I have wrote 3 research papers and one speech before i ever took a shot. I personally felt i was adequetly prepared for it. I did a cycle of test cyp 250 mg and everything went smoothly. Since then i have done 3-4 cyles including the one i am on currently. The only reason i began so young was because i was competing against grown men much older than i was. But like was said earlier it comes down to how much you brother is willing to go nutrition wise and dedicate himself while on the cycle. He cant be out partying and wasting his time while on it. These are powerful drugs with risk and if taken lightly can have serious side effects. Make sure he is educated before he ever takes a shot. Just my two cents from a young competitor myself.

[Warped]

I ended up ruining my physique on my first cycle at 17. Just be careful and know that steroids are very powerful drugs.

[Vivid04]

My first cycle was at 19yrs old of 250mg test cyp e5d for 10 injections. I raised my competing weight by 11lbs. I think it can be done correctly. Look at Lee Priest.