Well, i am visiting from over at elitefitness.com. Like these guys have said. All cycles are different, depending on experience, goals, types of anabolics wether they by the 17aa orals or injectables. A beginner may start out with 400mg to 500mg of test per week and stack some winny or dbol pills on top of it. A pro will some times do 2 to 3 grams of test a week and stack several other drugs with it. As far as anadrol, which was mentioned. It is a drug of the past for body building purposes. You have significant gains but most of it is water and after your cycle is over most gains are lost. Although it is still being used by some. If you have any other questions about your friends cycle and how he should do it let me know. There can be some very bad sides to AAS, such as liver and kidney problems, gyno, water retention, acne and balding, if not done right. But if done right these sides can be kept to a minumum and one could use aas for 30 years or more and be very healthy. So tell your friend not to start a cycle without educaton. At least pm me and I will get him on the right track. Later Nautica