Guide to syringe selection for new guys!
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:33 pm
Figured there’s a lot of guys new and maybe even old that could benefit from this little guide. Obv this isn’t the end all be all only way to do things but def a more than good start for everyone!
Injection Methods
Intramuscular injection: An injection into muscle tissue.
Subcutaneous injection: An injection into the region between the skin and the muscle, also known as a “SubQ” injection.
AS far as performance enhancement is concerned, there are two primary injection methods. These are the intramuscular injection method and the subcutaneous injection method. An intramuscular injection is exactly as it sounds; it is an injection given directly into a muscle. A subcutaneous injection is an injection which is placed between the skin and the muscle. Which method is utilized will depend on the drug being administered and the goals & preferences of the user. The overwhelming majority of individuals choose to administer their AAS by way of IM (intramuscular) injection, although they can be injected subcutaneously, if desired, although it is not recommended to inject over ½ cc/mL of AAS. HGH, Insulin, HCG, and Peptides) are typically administered subcutaneously.
The 3 Variables
Gauge: The gauge of the syringe refers only to the thickness of the needle itself. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the needle. The higher the gauge number, the thinner the needle.
CC: A cc refers only to how much volume a syringe can hold. The average syringe will hold anywhere between 1-3 cc’s. The more cc’s a syringe holds, the larger the barrel will be.
Needle Length: Needle length refers to just that…the length of the needle. This is not a measure of the entire syringe, but only the needle itself. The average needle will measure between 5/16th’s of an inch and 1.5 inches in length.
Standard Syringe Specifications
Most common syringe specs for steroid injections:
18-22g for drawing and 23-27g for injecting
1/2" to 1.5 inch needle length
3 cc syringe
Note: If your syringes come with the needles already attached, order the drawing needle to come on them. Otherwise, you'll have to switch needles, each time you want to draw from a vial.
Most common syringe specs for peptide injections:
28-31 gauge
5/16th" to ½ inch needle length
½-1 cc syringe
Needle Lengths For Injection Sites
The recommendations below are the “average” needle lengths used for each body part listed.
Glutes: 1-1.5 inch (For one's first purchase, unless you are exceptionally lean, it's best to stay with 1.5" needles for Glutes to make sure you inject deep enough into the muscle.)
Ventro Glutes: 1 inch
Delts: 1 inch (some individuals can get away with ½ inch)
Quads: 1 inch (some individuals can use as small as a ½ inch needle when injecting into the quads, depending on how lean they are).
Chest: ½-1 inch
Biceps: ½-1 inch
Triceps: ½-1 inch
Calves: ½ inch
Traps: ½-1 inch
Lats: 1 inch
Feel free guys to chime in with anything I missed or anything you want to add to this!
Injection Methods
Intramuscular injection: An injection into muscle tissue.
Subcutaneous injection: An injection into the region between the skin and the muscle, also known as a “SubQ” injection.
AS far as performance enhancement is concerned, there are two primary injection methods. These are the intramuscular injection method and the subcutaneous injection method. An intramuscular injection is exactly as it sounds; it is an injection given directly into a muscle. A subcutaneous injection is an injection which is placed between the skin and the muscle. Which method is utilized will depend on the drug being administered and the goals & preferences of the user. The overwhelming majority of individuals choose to administer their AAS by way of IM (intramuscular) injection, although they can be injected subcutaneously, if desired, although it is not recommended to inject over ½ cc/mL of AAS. HGH, Insulin, HCG, and Peptides) are typically administered subcutaneously.
The 3 Variables
Gauge: The gauge of the syringe refers only to the thickness of the needle itself. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the needle. The higher the gauge number, the thinner the needle.
CC: A cc refers only to how much volume a syringe can hold. The average syringe will hold anywhere between 1-3 cc’s. The more cc’s a syringe holds, the larger the barrel will be.
Needle Length: Needle length refers to just that…the length of the needle. This is not a measure of the entire syringe, but only the needle itself. The average needle will measure between 5/16th’s of an inch and 1.5 inches in length.
Standard Syringe Specifications
Most common syringe specs for steroid injections:
18-22g for drawing and 23-27g for injecting
1/2" to 1.5 inch needle length
3 cc syringe
Note: If your syringes come with the needles already attached, order the drawing needle to come on them. Otherwise, you'll have to switch needles, each time you want to draw from a vial.
Most common syringe specs for peptide injections:
28-31 gauge
5/16th" to ½ inch needle length
½-1 cc syringe
Needle Lengths For Injection Sites
The recommendations below are the “average” needle lengths used for each body part listed.
Glutes: 1-1.5 inch (For one's first purchase, unless you are exceptionally lean, it's best to stay with 1.5" needles for Glutes to make sure you inject deep enough into the muscle.)
Ventro Glutes: 1 inch
Delts: 1 inch (some individuals can get away with ½ inch)
Quads: 1 inch (some individuals can use as small as a ½ inch needle when injecting into the quads, depending on how lean they are).
Chest: ½-1 inch
Biceps: ½-1 inch
Triceps: ½-1 inch
Calves: ½ inch
Traps: ½-1 inch
Lats: 1 inch
Feel free guys to chime in with anything I missed or anything you want to add to this!