Going on TRT, anything else I should be taking alongside?

[Tom]

anything else I should be taking besides the usual protein, creatine, multi, etc to build muscle?...

Going to be going on the "cream" instead of injections.....

[Rambone]

DVDs?

[Grape Ape]

15 almonds a day
2 sweet potatoes
duck eggs only

[Hulkotron]

Going to need some extra cardio

[a_pupil]

Bhanky is the resident trt expert here. Wait for his feedback.

[IroNat]

anything else I should be taking besides the usual protein, creatine, multi, etc to build muscle?...

Going to be going on the "cream" instead of injections.....

Glad to hear you are joining the multitude of men going on TRT to add 1/2 inch to their arms.

[Skeletor]

Anadrol for anemia.

[Gym-Rat]

TRT (especially the cream) wont help much w/ muscle-building. (Unless a total noob (with no muscle) of course).

[Rambone]

Pro tip: Apply to scrotum for enhanced DHT benefits like hair loss and increased body hair to appease the bear community

[Dave D]

You’re going to need an extra set of (strong) hands to really massage that cream into the muscles. It’s a penetrating lotion that needs to be worked in. PM me for details.

[bhank]

What was your Total and Free Test prior? The cream isnt very strong but assuming you were in fact low it should help. How much are they prescribing you?

[ThisisOverload]

anything else I should be taking besides the usual protein, creatine, multi, etc to build muscle?...

Going to be going on the "cream" instead of injections.....

Cream is useless.

But a lot of Docs will try that first before they move you to injections.

Just follow what the Doc tells you.

Most general Docs don't know much about TRT. So you might want to shop around.

My recommendation is to see an Endocrinologist.

[Gym-Rat]

The other thing to think about, what most dont is your training and diet (when building muscle).
I read on forums "been on TRT for 6 months, when does the magic happen"? 

Uhmm, it doesnt...

The they post their workout (3 sets of 10 on cable curls, 3 sets of 10 on pec-deck, etc).
No 'progression plan', no heavy barbell training, no 'intensifiers" etc. (overload, negatives, rest-pause, etc).
Basically, training like a twink.
People always ask for the best program, there isn't one. The main thing that matters is what ohers can not measure (only you can) intensity and effort.

But Brian mentioned it, the cream isnt the best method, if you dont mind pinning yourself, you should re-visit, say the cream isnt good.
(Transferring it to wife during banging her, or whatever). 

[ThisisOverload]

The other thing to think about, what most dont is your training and diet (when building muscle).
I read on forums "been on TRT for 6 months, when does the magic happen"? 

Uhmm, it doesnt...

The they post their workout (3 sets of 10 on cable curls, 3 sets of 10 on pec-deck, etc).
No 'progression plan', no heavy barbell training, no 'intensifiers" etc. (overload, negatives, rest-pause, etc).
Basically, training like a twink.
People always ask for the best program, there isn't one. The main thing that matters is what ohers can not measure (only you can) intensity and effort.

But Brian mentioned it, the cream isnt the best method, if you dont mind pinning yourself, you should re-visit, say the cream isnt good.
(Transferring it to wife during banging her, or whatever). 

"Real" TRT isn't going to build mass, not like people think.

It will certainly give you a boost if you really have low T, but you aren't going to blow up on it.

A good way to get passed the cream stage is to not use it at all, then during your next visit for blood work your Test will still be crap. They should try to move forward at this point, but not always.

But again, a lot of old school Docs are very hesitant to prescribe injections.

[Freemason]

I started TRT on a dose of 200/wk test cyp. I do a pretty intense training style. Put on about 20 lbs of lean tissue over a period of about 2 years. Had a lot of issues on that dose, mainly estrogen-was put on arimidex. Did some of my own research and decided to dial it back and up the frequency. I now do 50mg every three days, lost nothing and have probably put on another 10 lbs of lean tissue with zero pills and less water retention.

I will say this, I can’t measure my training intensity Vs other high level trainers as I don’t really have any here. But even when I am not at 100% everyone else at my gym thinks I am killing it. I just try to keep pushing for a little more, either up the weight, up the reps, or shorten the rest. But something has to move up at minimum every month if not week.

[bhank]

You guys talk about intensity like it can be measured by reps or sets or exercises. You vant twll intensity based on that. Intensity is about how close you are trainign the muscle to failure it can be any rep range any set range and any amount or type or exercises.

[robcguns]

I started TRT on a dose of 200/wk test cyp. I do a pretty intense training style. Put on about 20 lbs of lean tissue over a period of about 2 years. Had a lot of issues on that dose, mainly estrogen-was put on arimidex. Did some of my own research and decided to dial it back and up the frequency. I now do 50mg every three days, lost nothing and have probably put on another 10 lbs of lean tissue with zero pills and less water retention.

I will say this, I can’t measure my training intensity Vs other high level trainers as I don’t really have any here. But even when I am not at 100% everyone else at my gym thinks I am killing it. I just try to keep pushing for a little more, either up the weight, up the reps, or shorten the rest. But something has to move up at minimum every month if not week.

How old are you Freemason?

[Dave D]

You guys talk about intensity like it can be measured by reps or sets or exercises. You vant twll intensity based on that. Intensity is about how close you are trainign the muscle to failure it can be any rep range any set range and any amount or type or exercises.

I can fell the intensity of this post!

Please explain that.

[Walter Sobchak]

anything else I should be taking besides the usual protein, creatine, multi, etc to build muscle?...

Going to be going on the "cream" instead of injections.....

I will bet you go on the cream from penis injections quite often.

[joswift]

You guys talk about intensity like it can be measured by reps or sets or exercises. You vant twll intensity based on that. Intensity is about how close you are trainign the muscle to failure it can be any rep range any set range and any amount or type or exercises.

If you know that why are you still squatting to try and improve your quads?

[Bevo]

Make sure you take at least 500 mg a wk, that’s the starting dosage for TRT

[Freemason]

How old are you Freemason?

50

[IroNat]

You guys talk about intensity like it can be measured by reps or sets or exercises. You vant twll intensity based on that. Intensity is about how close you are trainign the muscle to failure it can be any rep range any set range and any amount or type or exercises.

Don't get philosophical on us, Bhanky.

[BlackMetallic]

Remember the acceptable doses to still be considered TRT are:

Test Cyp: 1200mg/week
Deca: 400mg/week
HGH: 6 IU/Day

[Matt]

anything else I should be taking besides the usual protein, creatine, multi, etc to build muscle?...

Going to be going on the "cream" instead of injections.....

^ This moron cited one 65-year-old man dying as "proof" that Covid is a lethal virus.

You're too stupid to be on TRT, Tom.