I' m new to prohormones and I' ve never done gear. I would like to start a 3-5 week cycle of 1-AD (I' ve already got it and 6-oxo for post cycle).

I should preface this with my goal of gaining mass for bodybuilding; I' m cycling strength routines into my bodybuilding, but I' m not a powerlifter.

My question is really about what kind of workout will help me to take the most advantage of a 1-AD cycle. As I understand it, in contrast to the diol PHs, 1-AD will mostly boost one' s strength gains. I understand that by itself it is not ideal for gaining mass (yes, I am aware that one can stack it with 4-AD or something similar for mass, but I' m experimenting with 1-AD alone first).

And realized that I have the 2nd generation " diol" version of Ergo' s 1-AD. Does this mean it is good for mass gains as well, or is it just easier on the stomach? I' m really confused, despite having read plenty of FAQs and links on the subject.)

Therefore, I surmise that I should stay on my current 5x5 strength routine when I begin my 1-AD cycle. Is this advisable? (Or should I return to a more traditional 8-10 rep range and more training to failure? Of course, I' ll do that anyway when I finish with the 5x5 and my 1-AD cycle and post cycle.)

Does it make any sense to do a dynamic week in between heavy 5x5 weeks while on 1-AD? To me, that seems a waste of a week' s worth of 1-AD.

Any alternative advice?

Thanks

You should gain considerable size in addition to strength on 1AD.

To make the most of your cycle, you should be eating 18-22 kcals per pound of BW.

As far as training, apply what generally works best for you for growth, then increase the frequency up to twice as often. Or you can increase frequentcy a tad and increase volume significantly. Recovery is much quicker, and you need to take advantage of this.