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Testosterone Basics & Questions
Blackhawk's journey with TRT
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 85407" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Switching to the new protocol using injectable(cypionate) was a good move as you know your tt/free t were still low on the transdermal. I would say getting your total near the upper end of the range with a more robust free t will definitely make a difference in your muscle recovery /gains mind you one would have to be in the supra-physiological range to really notice increased muscle mass/strength but having testosterone levels in the high end of the physiological range with a higher free t one will notice changes in body composition adding some muscle/losing fat but what is of critical importance is your diet as if you are looking to increase muscle tissue you will need to consume slightly more calories (250-500cal/day) than you burn as the cost of building muscle tissue (actin/myosin) requires more calories than to maintain and as far as macros meeting the minimum daily protein requirements is crucial along with a good supply of complex/fibrous carbs and healthy fats. You will have to decide if your body type functions more optimally on low carbs/higher fat or moderate-high carbs/lower fat ( basically comes down to your genetics/insulin sensitivity) how well you tolerate carbs. If diet/training are not in check than being on trt and having your testosterone levels in the upper end of the physiological range you will always have a hard time building muscle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 85407, member: 13851"] Switching to the new protocol using injectable(cypionate) was a good move as you know your tt/free t were still low on the transdermal. I would say getting your total near the upper end of the range with a more robust free t will definitely make a difference in your muscle recovery /gains mind you one would have to be in the supra-physiological range to really notice increased muscle mass/strength but having testosterone levels in the high end of the physiological range with a higher free t one will notice changes in body composition adding some muscle/losing fat but what is of critical importance is your diet as if you are looking to increase muscle tissue you will need to consume slightly more calories (250-500cal/day) than you burn as the cost of building muscle tissue (actin/myosin) requires more calories than to maintain and as far as macros meeting the minimum daily protein requirements is crucial along with a good supply of complex/fibrous carbs and healthy fats. You will have to decide if your body type functions more optimally on low carbs/higher fat or moderate-high carbs/lower fat ( basically comes down to your genetics/insulin sensitivity) how well you tolerate carbs. If diet/training are not in check than being on trt and having your testosterone levels in the upper end of the physiological range you will always have a hard time building muscle. [/QUOTE]
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