MLX – Healthy Combat Athlete Cycle

[MLX]

1. Starting Stats​

• Age: 23
• Height: 184 cm
• Weight before cycle: 82 kg
• Body fat: ~9.5 %
• Lean body mass (LBM): ~74 kg

Sports background:​

• Combat sports: 5× per week (90 min, sparring & conditioning, very intense)
• Gym: 5× per week (Push/Pull/Legs, 60–90 min, progressive overload)
• Cardio: Covered naturally through combat sports

Goal: ​

Lean mass gain / recomp – maximize muscle growth while minimizing side effects, fat-gain and achieve a harder, drier look in the final phase.

Why important?​

With ~10% body fat, insulin sensitivity is high, hormones are well-balanced, and side effects are generally lower. This is the ideal starting point for a clean, lean-gaining cycle.

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2. PEDs Protocol – 16 Weeks Cycle + 8 Weeks PCT​

Phase	Compounds	Dosage	Notes
Week 1 (START)	Test-E: 50 mg every 24h (350mg/week) HCG: 250 IU every 3 days (Mon/Thu/Sun) Exemestane: 12.5 mg EOD only if symptoms	Frontload builds stable blood levels quickly.
Weeks 2–9 (Base Phase)	Test-E: 50 mg every 24h (350mg/week) HCG: 250 IU every 3 days (Mon/Thu/Sun) Exemestane: 12.5 mg EOD only if symptoms	Simple base for muscle gain and performance.
Weeks 10–16 (Hardening Phase)	Test-E: 50 mg every 24h Drosta-E: 50 mg every 24h (in same syringe) HCG: 250 IU every 3 days	Drostanolone adds muscle density, hardness, and mild anti-estrogenic effects.
Weeks 17–24 (PCT)	HGH: 1.5 IU ED (morning, empty stomach) Enclomiphene: W17–18: 25 mg ED → W19–24: 12.5 mg ED Tamoxifen: W17–20: 20 mg ED → W21–24: 10 mg ED	Restores natural HPTA function. HGH helps recovery, mood, sleep, and fat loss. No HCG during PCT, as it suppresses natural LH/FSH.

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Why this setup?​

• Test-E: Reliable, steady results.
• Drosta-E: Adds definition and anti-estrogen benefits in the last stage.
• HCG during cycle: Prevents testicular shutdown, easier recovery.
• No HCG in PCT: It would block natural LH/FSH restart.
• Enclo + Tamox: Combination strongly stimulates natural testosterone while controlling estrogen rebound.
• HGH: Enhances recovery, supports keeping more gains.

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3. Bloodwork Plan​

• Pre-cycle: Full panel (liver, kidney, lipids, testosterone, estradiol, hematocrit).
• During cycle: Every 4–6 weeks → adjust if needed.
• Post-cycle: Full panel again 4–6 weeks after PCT.

Why?​

Bloodwork prevents hidden issues (e.g. thick blood, high E2, low HDL). Without labs, you’re guessing – with labs, you’re controlling.

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4. Training & Nutrition​

Nutrition Targets​

• Calories: 3,500–4,000 kcal/day
• Protein: 220–250 g/day (~40–60 g per meal, spread across 4–5 meals)
• Fats: ~100 g/day
• Carbs: Remainder (~400–550 g/day depending on training volume)

Why these numbers?​

High protein for muscle growth, high carbs to fuel intense combat + gym, moderate fats for hormone support but without excess fat storage.

Meal Examples​

• Breakfast: Eggs + egg whites + bread → Protein & healthy fats
• Pre-Workout: Cream of rice + whey → Fast carbs + protein
• Post-Workout: Rice + chicken → Glycogen refill + protein recovery
• Dinner: Pasta + fish/meat + vegetables → Balanced nutrients
• Snack/Flex meal: Whey + fruit or light carbs → Fill macros

Why structured like this?​

Fast carbs around training maximize performance and recovery. Balanced meals later cover micronutrients and long-term energy.

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5. Support Supplements (Health & Protection)​

Supplement	Dose	Timing	Purpose
Morning
Vitamin D3 + K2	5000 IU + 200 µg	Breakfast	Hormone balance, bones, cardiovascular health
Astaxanthin	18 mg	Morning	Antioxidant, skin, endurance
Astragalus	1000 mg	Morning	Kidney & heart protection, immunity
Vitamin B-Complex	As per label (1 tab)	Morning	Energy, nervous system
Boron	6 mg	Morning	Increases free testosterone
Methylene Blue (optional)	Microdose (<1 mg/kg)	Morning	Neuroprotection, mitochondria
Creatine	5 g	Morning / Pre-WO	ATP regeneration, strength
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol)	200–300 mg	Morning (with fat)	Heart, energy, mitochondria
Electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Ca)	Adjust to sweat loss	Morning + Training	Balance high sweat losses (3–4 L/day)
Vitamin C	1000 mg	Morning	Immune support, antioxidant
Midday
Curcumin + Piperine	1000 mg	Midday (with fat)	Anti-inflammatory, liver protection
Citrus Bergamot	1500 mg	Midday	Cholesterol & lipid profile, vascular health
Berberine + Chromium + Piperine	1000 mg	With meals	Blood sugar & lipid control
Ashwagandha (1st dose)	300 mg	Midday	Cortisol ↓, stress reduction
Evening
NAC	600 mg	Evening (with meal)	Liver, glutathione, antioxidant
TUDCA	600 mg	Evening	Strong liver protection
Omega 3 (Fish Oil)	3000 mg EPA/DHA	Evening	Heart, blood pressure, anti-inflammatory
Taurine	2000 mg	Evening	Heart, pump, electrolytes
Zinc	30 mg	Evening (with meal)	Testosterone, immunity
Copper	1 mg (to balance zinc)	Evening (with zinc)	Balance, anemia prevention
Milk Thistle + Artichoke	As per label	Evening	Liver & gallbladder support
Red Yeast Rice	~100 mg (2.9 mg Monacolin K)	Evening	LDL cholesterol ↓
Bedtime
Magnesium Bisglycinate	300 mg	Before sleep	Sleep, recovery, cramp prevention
Ashwagandha (2nd dose)	300 mg	Before sleep	Cortisol ↓, sleep quality
Melatonin Complex	1 mg (if needed)	Before sleep	Sleep regulation

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Why so many supplements?​

Each targets an organ system affected by PEDs:

• Liver: NAC, TUDCA
• Heart/lipids: Citrus Bergamot, Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice
• Kidneys: Astragalus
• Hormones: Zinc, Boron, Vitamin D3/K2
• Inflammation/stress: Curcumin, Ashwagandha, Astaxanthin
• Hair: Finasteride (optional, for DHT-sensitive users)

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6. Peptides (Recovery & Joint Support)​

Peptide	Dose	Method	Purpose
BPC-157	250–500 mcg ED (split AM/PM)	SubQ near injury site	Regenerates tendons, ligaments, joints, gut lining
TB-500	2–5 mg weekly (split injections)	SubQ or IM	Systemic healing, speeds recovery, reduces inflammation

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Why peptides?​

• BPC-157 accelerates localized healing: tendonitis, ligament strains, even gut issues.
• TB-500 has systemic benefits, improving blood flow and healing rate across the body.
  Together, they are extremely effective for athletes under heavy training stress (combat + lifting).

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7. Health Monitoring & Essentials​

• Blood pressure monitor (automatic + manual) → track hypertension risk.
• Blood glucose monitor → check insulin sensitivity.
• Sauna (Infrared + Finnish): 3 rounds (20–12–12 min with cold showers) → recovery & cardiovascular health.
• Massage gun → reduces soreness, improves blood flow.
• Access to phlebotomy (blood donation) → crucial if hematocrit rises too high.

Why essential?​

PEDs silently increase risks (high BP, thick blood, insulin resistance). Monitoring = prevention.

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8. Progress Tracking​

• Updates every 1–2 weeks: weight, pictures, bloodwork.
• Aim: full transparency and education → showing how to run a cycle safely and effectively.
  
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[MLX]

Pre-Cycle Bloodwork – July 2025​

 

[SalvatoreCorvus]

Fuck.

That's a fucking solid log cycle !
Everything is well organized, readable and clear. I love it

Your blood is good.
Support supplement also

Just be careful with frontload. It can play tricks on you. For the e2 in particular.
And we don't normally take any AI without blood tests. Because identifying symptoms is sometimes false signals or it's too late.
If you feel something, bloodwork for the e2 and prolactin. And THEN you choose the dose of AI if necessary

 

[dr. Doping]

2. PEDs Protocol​

Total Duration: 16-week cycle + 8-week PCT
Frontload Phase – Week 1 (for instant steady levels)

• Test-E: 85 mg every 48h (~298 mg/week)
• Test-P:
  • Day 1: 50 mg
  • Day 3: 50 mg
  • Day 5: 25 mg
  • Day 7: 25 mg
• HCG: 250 IU every 3 days (Mon/Thu/Sun)
• AI: Exemestane 12.5 mg EOD only if symptoms occur

I think the frontload protocol like this is a mistake. It takes around 4 to 5 half lives of a drug to reach steady concentrations, in the case of test E with its half life of 4.5 days, the time until saturation (or flushing out of the system) is 18 to 22.5 days (about 3 weeks). Test P has a half life of 0.8 days and you plan on injecting it every other day. The test from test P would flush out of your system before test E even saturates. Also, according to dr. Todd Lee, you should not frontload anything aromatisable, because it will spike your estradiol too much. A simple graph on steroidplotter.com with test P at 50mg EOD for the first week and test E at 85mg EOD until the end og the cycle shows exactly what I mean.

If you want, I can now also make you a “Week 0” intro teaser using this bubble-heavy style to post right before you start —
so the thread gains followers from day one.
Do you want me to do that next?

HAHAHAHA (not meant as an attack, I just find it very funny when anyone forgets to remove chatGPTs additional notes after the answer to their prompt). In all seriousness, please don't use the bubbles, I can't quote what you write.

As for the supps (I can't quote because of the bubble), check if you even need TUDCA. I've found with myself and my clients 500-2000mg of NAC to be sufficient and I've heard TUDCA, when not needed, can cause more problems. I have not been able to dive into whether this is true though. As for the lipids, if citrus bergamot isn't enough, look into red yeast rice extract (with monacolin K), because it's a statin and it lowers cholesterol, LDL and raises HDL. Combine it with ezetimibe if you need even stronger effect. And when you do your next bloodwork, check your vitamin D levels. Go off bloodwork when determining the dose for supplementation.

As for the bloodwork: you blood glucose (I assume you did it fasted) is quite high for someone not using anything GH related. HbA1c also confirms this, I'd not suspect a 5.5 reading on a natural with no predispositions for diabetes. Your fasted insulin is fine though. Your IGF1 and CRP are very good. The only other things to note are that you are borderline vitamin D deficient and that you already have relatively high estradiol with 721 ng/dl testosterone levels, so you will very likely need to use something to control your aromatase.

Measure your blood pressure. That's the only other thing I can think of.

Big props for being comprehensive with bloodwork, supps and everything else.

 

[Alvin]

Very Accurate , informative post. @MLX

 

[MLX]

I think the frontload protocol like this is a mistake. It takes around 4 to 5 half lives of a drug to reach steady concentrations, in the case of test E with its half life of 4.5 days, the time until saturation (or flushing out of the system) is 18 to 22.5 days (about 3 weeks). Test P has a half life of 0.8 days and you plan on injecting it every other day. The test from test P would flush out of your system before test E even saturates. Also, according to dr. Todd Lee, you should not frontload anything aromatisable, because it will spike your estradiol too much. A simple graph on steroidplotter.com with test P at 50mg EOD for the first week and test E at 85mg EOD until the end og the cycle shows exactly what I mean.
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HAHAHAHA (not meant as an attack, I just find it very funny when anyone forgets to remove chatGPTs additional notes after the answer to their prompt). In all seriousness, please don't use the bubbles, I can't quote what you write.

As for the supps (I can't quote because of the bubble), check if you even need TUDCA. I've found with myself and my clients 500-2000mg of NAC to be sufficient and I've heard TUDCA, when not needed, can cause more problems. I have not been able to dive into whether this is true though. As for the lipids, if citrus bergamot isn't enough, look into red yeast rice extract (with monacolin K), because it's a statin and it lowers cholesterol, LDL and raises HDL. Combine it with ezetimibe if you need even stronger effect. And when you do your next bloodwork, check your vitamin D levels. Go off bloodwork when determining the dose for supplementation.

As for the bloodwork: you blood glucose (I assume you did it fasted) is quite high for someone not using anything GH related. HbA1c also confirms this, I'd not suspect a 5.5 reading on a natural with no predispositions for diabetes. Your fasted insulin is fine though. Your IGF1 and CRP are very good. The only other things to note are that you are borderline vitamin D deficient and that you already have relatively high estradiol with 721 ng/dl testosterone levels, so you will very likely need to use something to control your aromatase.

Measure your blood pressure. That's the only other thing I can think of.

Big props for being comprehensive with bloodwork, supps and everything else.

Thanks for the feedback, @dr. Doping
I’ll skip the Test-P frontload and just run Test-E and thanks for the suggestions.

Yes, I always use ChatGPT for summarizing. In the last 5–6 months, I’ve created 5–6 documents every day about cycles, products, supplements, etc., and ChatGPT has been a huge help in summarizing everything.

About the glucose the night before that blood test I had two pizzas around 11 PM, then tested at 10–11 AM, which gave the 101 result. A colleague lent me a glucose meter and I checked several times afterwards in a truly fasted state — always in the 80–90 mg/dL range. So it was just that one meal before the test, nothing abnormal.

 

[MLX]

Very Accurate , informative post. @MLX

Thanks, I still need to find the perfect layout to make it easy to read and improve it

 

[MLX]

I’ve reworked the entire layout, corrected everything, and polished the structure. Would be great if you guys could take a look and share your thoughts

 

[Donvitosharkone]

I’ve reworked the entire layout, corrected everything, and polished the structure. Would be great if you guys could take a look and share your thoughts

This cycle is honestly dialed in really well bro, especially considering your age, stats, and background.

First off, you’re starting from a prime position. At 23 years old, 184 cm tall, 82 kg at under 10% body fat, you’re basically walking into this with the kind of baseline most people dream of. High insulin sensitivity, clean hormone profile, and years of combat sports + lifting under your belt. That’s the perfect platform for a lean mass cycle as you wish for.

The cycle itself is clean, minimal, and smartly structured. Test E at ~300 mg/week is a sweet spot for growth without pushing estrogen out of control. Adding HCG on-cycle keeps the boys alive, which makes recovery so much smoother. Using Exemestane only if symptoms appear shows maturity like you’re not nuking estrogen unnecessarily, you’re respecting balance.

The second phase with Drosta is a beautiful touch. It hardens the look, gives mild anti-estrogenic effects, and works synergistically with Test without blowing up side effects. Keeping dosages symmetrical (Test and Mast at the same frequency and volume) is clean, efficient, and minimizes injection hassle.


The PCT is elite. You’re not just tossing in Nolva and hoping for the best. You’re using Enclomiphene + Tamoxifen in a taper that makes sense. That’s how you stimulate LH and FSH strongly without a crash. No HCG in PCT? Perfect. That’s exactly what most people miss — HCG is for during the cycle, not after. Adding low-dose HGH for recovery, sleep, mood, and fat control is next-level smart. That’s how you preserve gains and feel good while your natural system kicks back in.


The bloodwork plan shows you’re not flying blind. Pre, mid, and post labs are what separate reckless blasting from real bodybuilding. That’s the difference between “I hope it’s fine” and “I know it’s fine.” You got Sharky’s Respect.

Training and nutrition are dialed in for a combat athlete. 3,500–4,000 kcal with high carbs to fuel sparring, high protein for muscle, and fats kept in check for hormone balance. The example meals are basic but effective. Around training, you’ve nailed it with fast carbs + whey pre, rice + chicken post. (It can be too high in cals… though)

The supplement stack is thorough. It covers liver (NAC, TUDCA), heart and cholesterol (Citrus Bergamot, Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice), kidneys (Astragalus), hormones (Zinc, Boron, Vitamin D3/K2), and inflammation/stress (Curcumin, Ashwagandha, Astaxanthin). That’s not overkillz that’s protection. You’re not just growing, you’re future-proofing your health.

Throwing in peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 makes complete sense with your combat workload.


the progress tracking plan is legit. Photos, weight, and bloodwork updates every 1–2 weeks make this not just a cycle, but an education and a logbook you can look back on. That’s how you actually learn your body. (I’ll be seated here! )

In short: this cycle is textbook smart, safe, and efficient. You’ve got structure, health protection, training, food, and recovery all aligned. It’s not excessive, it’s not reckless, it’s surgical. If you run this exactly as written, the outcome should be lean gains, a harder look, and minimal side effects.

Keep it up mate!

 

[MLX]

This cycle is honestly dialed in really well bro, especially considering your age, stats, and background.

First off, you’re starting from a prime position. At 23 years old, 184 cm tall, 82 kg at under 10% body fat, you’re basically walking into this with the kind of baseline most people dream of. High insulin sensitivity, clean hormone profile, and years of combat sports + lifting under your belt. That’s the perfect platform for a lean mass cycle as you wish for.

The cycle itself is clean, minimal, and smartly structured. Test E at ~300 mg/week is a sweet spot for growth without pushing estrogen out of control. Adding HCG on-cycle keeps the boys alive, which makes recovery so much smoother. Using Exemestane only if symptoms appear shows maturity like you’re not nuking estrogen unnecessarily, you’re respecting balance.

The second phase with Drosta is a beautiful touch. It hardens the look, gives mild anti-estrogenic effects, and works synergistically with Test without blowing up side effects. Keeping dosages symmetrical (Test and Mast at the same frequency and volume) is clean, efficient, and minimizes injection hassle.


The PCT is elite. You’re not just tossing in Nolva and hoping for the best. You’re using Enclomiphene + Tamoxifen in a taper that makes sense. That’s how you stimulate LH and FSH strongly without a crash. No HCG in PCT? Perfect. That’s exactly what most people miss — HCG is for during the cycle, not after. Adding low-dose HGH for recovery, sleep, mood, and fat control is next-level smart. That’s how you preserve gains and feel good while your natural system kicks back in.


The bloodwork plan shows you’re not flying blind. Pre, mid, and post labs are what separate reckless blasting from real bodybuilding. That’s the difference between “I hope it’s fine” and “I know it’s fine.” You got Sharky’s Respect.

Training and nutrition are dialed in for a combat athlete. 3,500–4,000 kcal with high carbs to fuel sparring, high protein for muscle, and fats kept in check for hormone balance. The example meals are basic but effective. Around training, you’ve nailed it with fast carbs + whey pre, rice + chicken post. (It can be too high in cals… though)

The supplement stack is thorough. It covers liver (NAC, TUDCA), heart and cholesterol (Citrus Bergamot, Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice), kidneys (Astragalus), hormones (Zinc, Boron, Vitamin D3/K2), and inflammation/stress (Curcumin, Ashwagandha, Astaxanthin). That’s not overkillz that’s protection. You’re not just growing, you’re future-proofing your health.

Throwing in peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 makes complete sense with your combat workload.


the progress tracking plan is legit. Photos, weight, and bloodwork updates every 1–2 weeks make this not just a cycle, but an education and a logbook you can look back on. That’s how you actually learn your body. (I’ll be seated here! )

In short: this cycle is textbook smart, safe, and efficient. You’ve got structure, health protection, training, food, and recovery all aligned. It’s not excessive, it’s not reckless, it’s surgical. If you run this exactly as written, the outcome should be lean gains, a harder look, and minimal side effects.

Keep it up mate!

Thanks a lot bro really appreciate your detailed feedback! Glad you see it the same way I tried to keep the cycle smart, clean and health-focused. I’m actually thinking about switching to daily microdosing ~350 mg Test-E/week (≈50 mg ED with 27G pins), just to keep levels even more stable. For now I’m really happy with how it’s all set up –training, diet, supps and recovery feel dialed in.
I’ll keep you posted on the progress

 

[Donvitosharkone]

Thanks a lot bro really appreciate your detailed feedback! Glad you see it the same way I tried to keep the cycle smart, clean and health-focused. I’m actually thinking about switching to daily microdosing ~350 mg Test-E/week (≈50 mg ED with 27G pins), just to keep levels even more stable. For now I’m really happy with how it’s all set up –training, diet, supps and recovery feel dialed in.
I’ll keep you posted on the progress

Please do so, picture advances are important too, but plan us SHARP!

 

[MLX]

Cycle Picture Update:​

Day 0: 82kg, 10%BF

 

[MLX]

BODY-SCAN UPDATE:
11.08.2025

 

[MLX]

Daily Health Tracking: Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Fasting Glucose​

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)	Blood Pressure (mmHg)	Oxygen Saturation (%)	Fasting Glucose (mg/dl)
01/09/2025	125/68	98	96
02/09/2025	127/68	98	97
03/09/2025	121/64	98	98
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