I hate tbol. Or I should say tbol hates me. Gives me wicked gas and wrecks my appetite. I would much rather add some test prop at the beginning as a kicker vs an oral. That's just me though!
As 44 has stated, I think it came down to diet. A caloric deficit, especially if aggressive, can really hurt strength. I know some dudes who feel really lethargic and crappy on tren, and that could affect gym performance as well.
No, you didn't do anything wrong brother. You're more than welcome to just go straight to the man. He knows me and you talk so it's all good. Keep them gainz coming, my man :D.
I would keep it simple and roll with something like this:
Weeks 1-15
500mg test e or cyp
600mg eq
Aromasin 12.5mg eod
Weeks 9-15
50mg S4 (split in am and pm)
Recomping will come down to mainly diet and training, but the above should provide more than enough of an anabolic environment to...