First cycle — bloodwork and compound choice

[rpe10]

Hey guys,
I’m 22, 180 cm tall and weigh 86 kg, with an estimated body fat of 15–20% and have been training in the gym for around 4 years, possibly longer.
I used to compete in powerlifting, but I no longer practice it and have shifted my focus to bodybuilding-style training, with the goal of building as much muscle mass as possible rather than increasing maximal strength. I’m currently finishing my degree at a sports university, studying to become a personal trainer. Unfortunately, sports pharmacology isn’t covered in our curriculum, so I’m trying to learn more about it from experienced people.

My goal is maximum muscle mass, and my current body fat is around 15–20%.

I’m considering 250–300 mg testosterone and 200 mg Masteron per week. I also have chronic gastritis and pancreatitis, so I want to avoid oral compounds.

I have a few questions:

1. What exact blood tests should I do before starting?
2. Which blood tests should I repeat during the cycle, and after how many weeks?
3. What should I monitor throughout the cycle?
4. Would it be better to run testosterone alone for my first cycle, or is adding Masteron a reasonable option?
5. Would you recommend a different compound instead of Masteron, considering my goal?
6. Should I buy anastrozole in advance? If my estrogen is elevated, should I use it?
7. Is hCG necessary during the cycle, or can I run it without hCG? If it is necessary, how much should I use?

Thanks!

 

[rpe10]

Would really appreciate some feedback on this. Even if you can’t answer everything, any advice on a few of the questions would be helpful.