tapering

[razmataz]

hi guys is there anybody who can answer this.is tapering a cycle a necessity as in anabolics 2007 there are articles explaining how flawed the tapering process is but searching through the threads it seems a majority still do it religiouusly i my self have always tapered but now im not sure which is more benificial tapering or running the same dose right to the end any feed back will be much apprciate

[EPOWER]

Im sure Fraggle will give you some great feeback on tapering. I am going to try it on for the first time at the end of my cycle.

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[andysutils]

what is tapering and what does it do?

[jasthace]

The only reasom tapering would be of any use is for lack of a comprehensive PCT protocol.

[dennis]

I think the jury is still out on this one for sure.I have used no pct.Have used pct.But never used taper method but am getting ready to try it.

[bobvongule]

I used to taper when I was younger. I thought it would help me keep more of my gains. The past 5 years or so I came to realize this was not true, for me. I am not saying for everyone. Me. I stop at max dose and follow with a strict PCT of Hcg and clomid. My test is naturally on the high side and seems to come back rather quick when I PCT. I feel the down fall to tapering is you either (1) have to cut the cycle short to allow time to taper down if you are running a 12 week or (2) run say a 12 week cycle and taper down for 3-4 weeks creating a 16 week cycle. The first option doesn't seem to give you enough time on a cycle and the second can drag the cycle out and cost more money. Just because you taper does not mean you won't need PCT.

If I were on for say 12 months plus then I would taper, like a mother fucker and use PCT.

Of course this is not true for all cycles. It can depend on the compounds used.
I sometimes taper Dbol in a cycle. Always taper T3. Usually taper clen.

I am sure some people on here will have a very different opinion.

[dennis]

Bob..just to be clear on the taper I am planning I will be using hcg and nolva while tapering.

[bobvongule]

Tapering while PCT would probably help. I never tried it. Since I have been stopping at full doses, I don't really lose any size or weight. I may lose some strength and some hardness but I stay at 250-260. I have maintained thid weight for at least 5 years now. I always felt like I was slowly shrinking when I tapered. Could just be me though. Probably more a mental thing. Good luck with it. I am sure you will post your results.

[LifeSize]

Originally Posted by bobvongule

Tapering while PCT would probably help. I never tried it. Since I have been stopping at full doses, I don't really lose any size or weight. I may lose some strength and some hardness but I stay at 250-260. I have maintained thid weight for at least 5 years now. I always felt like I was slowly shrinking when I tapered. Could just be me though. Probably more a mental thing. Good luck with it. I am sure you will post your results.

tapering while doing pct would not be very helpful... 80mg a week of Test will shut you down.. Sort of defeats the purpose of PCT.

[Bigkarch]

tapering of aas IMO is not needed....pct yes.....I dont thinkg there are too many studies on this subject except TRT....but IMO you wont feel a difference....maybe on some blood test you'll see a fluctuation.....but as long as you have a good pct....no needed...