Which steroids are more suitable for beginners and which for experienced athletes. How to build a course correctly, calculate its duration and dosages. You should not think about taking anabolic steroids before achieving certain success in sports. The minimum training experience is 2-3 years, but at the same time you should achieve good strength indicators. For example, in the bench press the working weight should exceed your body weight, in the deadlift - two of your weights, and in the squats - 1.5.
Only after you understand how your body reacts to stress, learn how to build a training process and diet, you can start taking various medications. But which steroids should you use to gain weight, how to combine them and what dosages to use?
Introduction
So you've done your own research and decided you're ready to take the dark side path. However, let me tell you about your level of readiness, because it may seem illusory. In this article I want to convey as much as possible useful information that is usually forgotten. It is much better to take a course and understand everything than to read all the information online and use only theory. So, that's why I'm here to help you with planning and implementation. Nothing in our life can give a 100% guarantee, but if you follow certain rules and tips, then the chance of failure is minimal. As they say: informed means armed.
In this video you will learn:
- How to safely take a steroid cycle while monitoring your blood test
- What are erythrocytes (red blood cells)
- How do steroids affect the number of red blood cells?
- How to tell if your blood is too thick
- Factors leading to increased hematocrit levels
- What problems are associated with high hematocrit?
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Side effects of anabolic steroids
Let's fantasize and imagine what will happen to an ordinary person or an athlete who takes anabolic steroids for muscle growth in unlimited dosages, does not control the lines and generally does not monitor his health or changes in the hormonal system. Impotence and infertility are a mild trend of consequences that an athlete can get away with after taking such drugs.
Regular dosages are fraught with rapid wear and tear of the cellular structure.
After all, the result of taking steroids is accelerated muscle growth, which stimulates the work of human cells at an accelerated pace. After completing the course or after several such courses, the human body begins to age quickly; it is not able to independently produce the hormones necessary for life. After all, before this, anabolic drugs helped him perfectly.
This is if we talk about strong steroids, which are strictly prohibited for sale and use. Getting a good product is very difficult and expensive. However, there is another option, to find their substitutes. Next, the conversation will focus on what anabolic steroids for muscle growth an ordinary passerby can buy in a pharmacy, and how to find and obtain pharmaceuticals in medical institutions.
Age
I will try to tell you only what is important and without unnecessary things, because I am aware that this is the topic that a person least wants to hear about. The fact is that the young guys have not yet fully formed. The bones have not yet reached their maximum potential. Steroids are likely to inhibit (or stop) potential growth in your body that has not yet completed. You should never think that you have already “grown up.” There is a myth that at the age of 18-19 a person has already formed. This is an incredibly rare case and the chance that you are one of these “lucky ones” tends to zero.
To adequately check and find out how much you have developed, you will have to perform the X-rays procedure (bone scan, namely x-ray). This is the only way you can objectively assess the degree of formation of your bones. In this case, you need to pay attention to your epiphyseal lines (EL) or plates. If your ELs have not yet been developed, then you are growing. If you have already developed EL, then you have reached your growth limit. So, do you think your desire to course is worth interfering with the growth mechanism of your bones? I think no. It is better to add a few more centimeters in the volume of the bones.
The second problem that can arise is potential damage to your HPA axis and endocrine system. It is complex and quite sensitive to change. It is especially sensitive in young people, all because the body is still stabilizing, developing and growing. Since there are no specific rules in this topic that would say when you can start the course, it is still worth waiting until the age of 24. Yes, friends, think about the course only at 24 years old. I call you. Stop reading now. Think and re-read this sentence or article again!
Tamoxifen
Description: another anti-estrogen with a different active ingredient in the composition. Available in tablets, commercial name - Nolvadex. Indications and contraindications are the same as for the drug Clomiphene.
Feature: unlike Clomiphene, it demonstrates less selectivity and blocks estrogen-sensitive receptors throughout the body. For comparison: Clomiphene in men affects primarily the pituitary gland and testicles.
Differences from Clomiphene: Tamoxifen is more toxic; taking this drug is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Advice: taking antiestrogens is a serious test for a bodybuilder’s body. The decision to start therapy must be weighed, so it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Have a clearly defined meal plan
Contrary to popular belief, steroids do not build muscle on their own.
It would be magic, but we know that it doesn’t happen. Well, unless, of course, you believe in magic. Consider the stereo/mono amplifier for the subwoofer in your home or car on steroids. What happens if you install an amplifier to connect a subwoofer, but use 30-gauge wire to connect it all? Well, just like in a water pipe, you can conduct sound through a frail wire. But if you connect a 10-gauge wire, then when you turn on the entire system you will see a BOOM effect. Your nutrition plan is the key to your success. To allow your muscles to grow, you must nourish them with something. If you eat right, you will grow. If your diet is bad, then the result will be the same. You can inject yourself with liters of farm, but it will be of little use. It's all in the DIET.
Your meal plan should align with your goals.
First, you need to determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). This is the number of calories you burn per day. This calorie content can be determined in several ways. In general, the most accurate calculation will be given by a certain device that is attached to your body and you walk with it for 24 hours. But I believe you can use a simpler method to calculate TDEE by multiplying your TMM by 15. This will give you a great starting point for calculating your daily calories.
But to determine your SMM, you need to know your subcutaneous fat percentage. Unfortunately, this is not easy to do using a caliper or similar devices found in the gym. The error in the calculations may be too large. Here the cards are in your hands, either use X-Ray, or Tanita, or hydroweighing... In general, everything where there is a minimum of error and a maximum of accuracy in measurements.
All these scans will give you information regarding the percentage of subcutaneous fat and SMM. But if you need to determine the SMM yourself, then there are no problems here, you subtract the % of fat from your total weight and voila - you get the SMM weight. For example, a person’s weight is 100 kg and the fat percentage is 15. Then we get the following calculation:
- 100 x 0.15 = 15, this is how many kilograms of fat are in your body.
- 100 – 15 = 85, this number of kilograms is the MMM.
- 85 x 27 = 2295, this will be your daily calorie intake (estimated TDEE).
Let me remind you that these are approximate calculations and you will have to see for yourself whether the system works for you, or whether you need to make adjustments. It is logical that if you have an active job, then your TDEE will be significantly higher. If you work sedentarily, then the consumption is less. In general, I think you understand.
What advantages do I have when I know my daily energy expenditure?
Very simple. If you want to gain weight, then you need to eat so that there is a caloric surplus (that is, above your TDEE). If you want to lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit.
Whether you are a pro or a beginner, I do not recommend that you increase or decrease your caloric intake by more than 500-800 calories. If you do this, you will gain a lot of fat, or if you lose weight, it will negatively affect your health. So, going back to our example, when a person weighs 100 kilograms, he will need 2795 calories (about 3k) to gain meat. Or 1795 calories for weight loss. And now this calorie content needs to be tied to our proteins, carbohydrates and fats. These macronutrients have the following calorie content:
- Protein = 4 calories per 1 g;
- Carbohydrates = 4k/1g;
- Fats = 9k/1g.
Contrary to popular belief that marketers have promoted regarding protein...protein intake does not have to be super high. 2-2.5 grams of protein per SMM(!!!) will be more than enough. So our 100 kg muscleman (at 15% body fat) will need only 170-210 grams of protein (averaging up to 190 g/b).
If he gains meat, then: multiply protein by 4 (calories) = 760 calories. Let's not forget that he is gaining, and to gain weight he needs 2795 calories. Subtract the protein calories from the total calories and get 2035 calories. These calories will be split between carbohydrates and fats. When talking about fats, I always stop at 100 grams of fat, or rather 75 or a little less. That is, 100 grams is the ceiling. So if a person decides to eat 75 grams of fat, that would be 675 calories from fat.
This leaves us with 760 calories from protein + 675 calories from fat = 1,435 calories total. Now we subtract the total calorie content from this and get 1360 calories. And all these calories are for carbohydrates. We remember that a carbohydrate has 4 calories (that is, 1g = 4k). Divide the remaining calories by 4 to get 340 grams of carbohydrates.
Example of the resulting diet
- 190 g protein (760 calories);
- 340 g carbohydrates (1360 calories);
- 75 g fat (675 calories).
Yes, of course, this is just an example and you will probably have to adjust your nutrition for the BEST result, depending on your goals. Just don’t go to extremes; too much of anything will not be beneficial for the body. In the same way, you can calculate calorie content if your goal is to lose weight (we lower the calorie content by 500 from the base metabolism and calculate).
The simplest conclusion: if you eat more than your daily allowance, you will gain weight. If you eat less than the daily norm, you lose weight. It all depends on your caloric intake, you can lose weight on not very healthy food, but then the question is about health benefits. Although this is a question for another article. That's the whole story. If you want to eat more, well, then do more cardio.
"Pentoxifylline"
This drug is also used for drying and, in addition, to dilate blood vessels, improve blood supply and nutrition of tissues without significantly changing blood pressure levels. It is considered one of the best doping drugs for bodybuilding. Its effect appears two hours after consumption. In 80% of cases, athletes observe a powerful pump lasting several hours. Enhances the effect of venousness, pumping, fullness.
For headaches associated with hypotension, nausea, redness of the skin, tachycardia, the dosage of this drug is reduced or discontinued. It is recommended to take the product before and after training. The medication is contraindicated for bodybuilders with heart and vascular diseases.
Possessing the necessary strength base for further progress
This is another mistake that newbies make.
Your body is like a home. If it has a weak foundation and resistance, then when a strong wind blows, there will be nothing left of your house. To start, you need to prepare before you begin to progress in the strength direction so that your body can cope with the pressure that is placed on it. Otherwise, there is a high probability of injury, for example to the shoulder, tendons and ligaments. Connective tissue does not develop as quickly as your muscles. There are 2 physical characteristics to consider before you sit down for your first course:
- Your weight to height ratio (how tall you are);
- % subcutaneous fat in your body.
The ratio of body weight to height is what determines the safer course that will prevent (or reduce the likelihood of) injury. This will help you understand how strong you can become and how you should train. It is clear that this information is not truly written in stone, but not taking it into account is taking a step back on the path to your success. At 6 feet tall and 150 pounds, farming wouldn't make much sense. What I personally believe in is the proportion of your body weight to your height.
- 5'3" to 5'5" - 155 to 165 lbs
- 5'6" to 5'7" - 165 to 175 lbs
- 5'8" to 5'9" - 175 to 180 lbs
- 5'10 to 5'11" - 180 to 185 pounds
- 6'0" to 6'1" - 185 to 195 pounds
- 6'2" to 6'3" - 195 to 205 pounds
- 6'4" to 6'5" - 210 to 220 pounds
The bigger, the better. But overall, this is not a good idea. You can ride calmly and safely with less weight, but the lower the weight, the higher the chances of injury. I realize that many competitive athletes go below these numbers above, however we are talking about naturals who compete and it is in your best interest to compete further into naturals.
If you start a course when you are still skinny/small or have a weak foundation, a lot of things can go wrong. Regardless of your diet, you will progress in strength. Especially the smaller ones, their gains in strength can be astronomical. Not much time passes, and you are already benching 35 kilogram dumbbells. This is because your endurance has increased at the moment, but most other parts of your body are not yet ready for this. It is at such moments that some feel or hear an uncharacteristic click in the shoulder or elbow. So, AGAIN, make sure you have the foundation in place for continued growth. If you are stubborn and will move under any circumstances, then you need to move away from the concept of progressing in superweights, even if you feel like a champion at the moment.
And finally, there is another option when you decide to take a course because you have reached a plateau (progress has stopped). This is the biggest and classic mistake. I would advise you to return to the second rule, that is, to nutrition. Don’t even think about starting a diet and immediately taking pharmacology. First, you need to be 100% sure that the diet is suitable for you and it works for you, and after you have decided on the diet and have squeezed out all the benefits of exercising with such a diet in kind, then you need to think about AAS . BUT NOT BEFORE.
What I told you earlier: if you eat more than your daily allowance, you will gain weight. If you eat less than the daily norm, you lose weight.
Your body fat percentage is a very important factor before starting a cycle (any cycle). In principle, you can exercise within a fairly wide range of subcutaneous fat percentage. However, there are a number of nuances that you need to understand before you stick the needle in yourself. I said before that steroids are not magic. And asking the questions “what drugs will make me dry and sculpted?” - idiocy of the highest degree. This will be the first step towards disappointment. Here's what to consider when it comes to body fat %:
- Safety and side effects;
- The result is in the reflection of the mirror.
The side effects when you cycle with a high amount of fat are quite significant. Here are some of them that may appear during your cycle with a high percentage of body fat:
- increased conversion of testosterone to estrogen (advances in estrogen management);
- the level of water retention increases (do you think you are bloated now? No matter!);
- increased blood pressure;
- risk of thromboembolic problems (blood clots);
- pulmonary embolism (blocked pulmonary artery);
- high risk of prostate cancer;
- steroid induction of fatty liver disease;
- death of two hundred kittens (you soulless bastard!!!).
Some of the side effects may seem quite dangerous to you, but the degree of their likelihood directly depends on the amount of subcutaneous fat; the more there is, the greater the risk of these problems. Symptoms of high estrogen levels are quite simple and basic, such as gynecomastia. The more fat you have, the more flavoring enzymes you have. This is ordinary science. Blood pressure is an inevitable thing, let alone when a person is also carrying so much fat. Don't be that guy who says, "that would never happen to me." Be responsible.
You seem to be studying in order to look good in the mirror (and not only), right? Well, a course during a high percentage of body fat will not show you anything in the mirror. Nothing good. If you've heard that Winstrol, Anavar or Trenbolone are the steroids that will make you ripped and lean, then...you're in for a big surprise. As long as layers of fat hang over you, you will never see anything in the mirror. How disappointed you will be when you remember how much time and money you spent. Probably at this moment you will think like this: “well, I can build meat, and then burn the fat to see how that same meat sticks to me.” Good luck with this idea! This is exactly how this mechanism DOES NOT WORK. Preserving meat is much more difficult than gaining it. Well, only if you are not an experienced CHAMPION. And if not, then forget about it. You will waste your meat before you render the fat.
To conclude this third step, I will say this - it is ideal to be below 16% body fat. I don’t advise anyone to gain weight at 16%, much less at a higher percentage. You should be closer to 13%, this way it will be easier for you to manage the set during the course. Drugs like Winstrol and Anavar won't do much for you if your percentage is 15. For these drugs, your percentage should be 13-12%. And please, forget about clenbuterol and other fat burning drugs, they may not be safe at a high percentage of body fat.
Glycine
Description: the product is an aminoacetic acid, available in 100 mg tablets. Refers to nootropics - drugs that affect the functioning of the nervous system.
Indications: periods of intense physical and psycho-emotional stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia, insomnia, neurosis.
In sports: the medicine is used to reduce the load on the central nervous system, restore sleep and wakefulness, and improve cognitive functions.
Principle of action: neurotransmitter that regulates metabolic processes in the central nervous system. Restores metabolic processes occurring in the brain, has an antitoxic effect, and prevents the development of nervous exhaustion. In bodybuilding it is often considered to prevent overtraining syndrome.
Doses for bodybuilding: one tablet three times a day. The course lasts 4 weeks.
Contraindications: individual intolerance, childhood.
Adverse reactions: not identified, the drug is well tolerated by the body. In some cases, an allergic reaction may develop.
Note: the medicine is not included in the top mandatory drugs for athletes. It is used rather for the prevention of various disorders of the nervous system. The sedative effect is weak, the medicine does not have a special effect on the training process in bodybuilding.
Make sure you have training experience
In this situation, most beginners make mistakes.
They buy a membership, go to the gym and start training hardcore for several months. And then they get upset because they don't see any visible results. Why? Because this is a long process that requires reasonable training, self-discipline in diet and sleep, and in the regime in general. Still want to pump up for summer in 3 months? Relax, this will never happen. One day my good friend told me:
*It is natural for a person to think that “the more the merrier.” Today's society, and specifically young people, crave everything at once in order to get instant gratification, but in the end they complain that they get nothing. The problem will always get worse before it gets better.
Couldn't have said it better. It took me years to understand what I had been doing wrong for several years in the gym. You need to spend a considerable amount of time in the “rocking chair” (for experience) and explore certain exercises/movements, what and where you feel better, and so on. You should be able to understand how to build muscle mass in a natural way. This will help you in the future because this way you will understand the essence of diets and understand what works best for you. As a result, the meat will begin to grow. Otherwise, you will definitely lose the battle, even on steroids. Pay attention to the guys in the gym, they have been walking for 4-5 years, but their body does not change. Moreover, some of them even used pharmacology. To be honest, some of them lifted unrealistic weights, but still the growth of meat was mediocre.
I believe that two years of going to the gym, doing natural training and studying all the issues of nutrition, training, etc. – THIS IS A MINIMUM. Better 3 or more years.
Natural preparations
Using natural supplements to quickly gain muscle mass is ineffective. However, during natural training, when the athlete does not want to start taking potent hormonal medications, it is recommended to pay attention to natural remedies.
The following drugs can accelerate muscle growth:
- Alvezin. The product contains a complex of amino acids and microelements. It is used by athletes to quickly saturate the body with protein. It is administered intravenously using droppers.
- Glutamic acid. The supplement is a powder containing a non-essential amino acid of the same name. The compound takes an active part in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, helps to quickly absorb nutrients from food, and increases the energy potential of cells.
- Tribulus. The dietary supplement contains Tribulus terrestris extract. The plant contains phytosterols, saponins and alkaloids. These compounds stimulate the production of luteinizing hormone, an increase in the level of which leads to increased testosterone production.
Natural preparations have virtually no significant side effects or contraindications. They are used according to the instructions included in the package.
Potassium orotate
Non-steroidal drugs used to enhance anabolism include potassium orate. The medicine exhibits the ability to increase the rate of protein synthesis, increase the degree of absorption of nutrients, and improve athletic performance during training.
In rare cases, when taking the drug, negative manifestations such as swelling and impaired liver function are possible.
The use of potassium ororate should be avoided if there is an individual intolerance to its components, as well as in case of severe pathologies of the liver and kidneys.
Planning and budgeting for your course
For some reason, the words of beginners come to mind: “I bought methane, how to use it?”
For me this is just harsh, I don’t understand this. Please do not buy or take anything until you have been tested. It’s not like going to a restaurant and only choosing what to eat directly at the establishment. This is a very serious step, so everything needs to be done thoughtfully and have certain knowledge for this. Otherwise, you are wasting both your time and money. To start the course correctly, you need to complete certain actions. You can't buy drugs and just hope for the best. This is exactly what most newbies do, unfortunately. You need to think not only about choosing steroids, but also calculate your options if suddenly something doesn’t go according to plan. Never think about “oh, I’ll buy it later.” It's irresponsible.
Below is a small list of what you will need to calculate your budget:
- Food (the most money is spent on it);
- Steroids
- Aromatase inhibitors
- PCT drugs
- Hall membership
- Auxiliary items (syringes, alcohol wipes, etc.)
- Taking tests BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the course
- HCG (if you're smart)
Your budget, especially if you are in the recruitment phase, will require a lot of food. If you do everything correctly, then a large amount of finance will go towards it. The second biggest waste is steroids. If you have already decided to take the dark side, then don’t turn off your head and try as much as possible to understand this issue, the question of where to buy them. Do not under any circumstances go to forums and ask where to buy. This is not only an option to fall under the hot hand, but you can also be easily deceived. Look through the sources well and watch the reviews of real people.
Next, you will need an AI, such as Arimidex or Aromasin. This will prevent and reduce estrogen levels, so you won't get flooded, suffer from gynecomastia and cry while watching the movie Titanic.
PCT medications are designed to restore your natural testosterone levels and spermatogenesis. Why? Because these processes suffer during the course. If you do not do PCT, then you risk finishing the course with, as a result, big problems. For example: erectile dysfunction, infertility, etc. There is no need to become dependent on HRT. There is no need to live in a marriage and at the same time “sit on the needle” all your life. And please, never think that you don’t need children. You never know what life will throw at you along your mortal journey. Perhaps you will get divorced, then get married and then you will want children.
Next, you should always have syringes and alcohol wipes on hand, with a supply. Anything can happen in life and there may come a time when you need to use 2 needles or more alcohol wipes. There is no need to buy everything on the spot, and when it gets hot, you don’t know what to do or where to go.
As for hCG, it is a must if you value your recovery. In short, it will prevent testicular atrophy and help maintain natural testosterone production (because steroids stop this mechanism). As a result, you will be healthy and recover faster.
And finally, the last resort is getting tested. One of the most important parameters, I think. Steroids will cause complete sodomy in your blood. That's why you need results before, during and after the course. This way you can be aware of all the events happening in your body, but in the end what? That's right, we can keep our body healthy.
Indicators that need to be monitored (this is a minimum list):
- Total and free testosterone.
- E2
- General blood analysis
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Lipid profile
- LH and FSH levels
These tests need to be taken BEFORE the course to make sure that everything is normal and you are ready. We need tests during the course to make sure how the AI works, that your blood is not thick, your liver is in order, and the steroids did not turn out to be empty/underfilled/otherwise. As for the tests after the course, they are needed to check how you are recovering and make sure that you are healthy. Well, in the end, they recovered.
Here's what (approximately!) the frequency of testing looks like:
- Two weeks before the course
- During the course at 7-8 weeks if your course lasts 12 weeks, or at week 5 if the course lasts 12 weeks (although it is better to take it every 2 weeks)
- After the course, namely 6 weeks after the end of PCT
Blood thickening is very dangerous, and steroids actually thicken the blood in the body. An increase in CCT will provoke an increased level of hematocrit. It is better to keep this percentage to 50. If you reach 55% or higher, then you are at risk of blood clots, increased fatigue, high blood pressure, headaches and many other problems. To solve this problem, you will have to donate your blood. But be careful, if your level is 55%, then many clinics will not accept your donated blood. Then you will need to see a doctor to be prescribed therapeutic phlebotomy. This is why it is so important to donate blood during the course
List of the most dangerous anabolic steroids
There are a decent amount of dangerous anabolic steroids. Their negative impact on the athlete’s body and health has been proven. At the same time, many athletes, in pursuit of muscle growth and the beauty of the relief, put themselves in danger. Let's look at the 5 most dangerous steroids that have serious side effects.
1. Synthol. This aggressive anabolic steroid should not be used by beginners. Professionals use the drug to “pump up” muscles. The injection is given into the desired muscle, but this can damage the vessel. Such manipulations threaten the loss of motor abilities of different parts of the body.
2. Fluoxymesterone. The drug cannot increase the volume of muscle mass, but it can destroy the liver and prostate gland.
3. Growth hormone. The biggest danger in this remedy is the growth of not only muscle mass, but also all neoplasms in the body. If an athlete has a predisposition to the occurrence of malignant tumors, growth hormone will contribute to their development.
4. Insulin. All the beneficial and effective qualities of this hormone are canceled out by side effects in the form of fat gain, primarily visceral fat.
5. Nandrolol. The excellent results from the action of this anabolic steroid are undeniable. But at the same time, the drug causes a negative effect on the athlete’s reproductive system.
It may be interesting: Steroids with minimal rebound phenomenon
What should your first course consist of?
Regardless of whether this is your first course, only oral ones should be avoided.
Even if you read that the compound is not very suppressive and/or toxic. The oral course will lead to lethargy and a very poor state of mind. After its effect begins, your mood will become decadent, and the course will not be of much use. This is a very common occurrence and as a result you will see many people saying that they feel terrible and unmotivated during the course. The next point is that testosterone is only for the first course. As mentioned above, oral only courses are a poor choice. Testosterone should be your starting point for all subsequent cycles. But must be the only connection in the first loop. This is because you have to figure out how your body responds to testosterone. If you have already completed a couple of courses on testosterone, then you can start injecting other drugs. This way you can accurately determine which substance is causing the side effects. Otherwise you will get confused.
Consider eating 2 or 3 exotic foods in one sitting. If you get food poisoning, how do you know what food caused it? You'll never know. So there is no need to rush, we are moving slowly, little by little.
The choice of broadcast is very important. If this is your first time, then you are probably not a fan of frequent injections. Long esters such as Enanthate allow injections to be given twice a week. Every 3.5 days. But short esters require more frequent injections - daily or every other day. So, for our example, we will use long broadcast, because this is the approach I recommend when it comes to beginners.
Here's a perfect example of a beginner's course:
- From 1 to 12 weeks: testosterone enanthate 250 mg every 3.5 days (500 mg/week)
- From 1 to 12 weeks: hCG 250 IU every 3.5 days (500 IU/week)
- From 1 to 14 weeks: Arimidex 0.25 mg every other day (from the 2nd day until the start of PCT)
After your last testosterone injection, you will have to wait 14 days to start PCT. This will allow enough time for the enanthate to leave your system so you can begin PCT. Be sure to continue taking the AI during these 2 weeks. You can also use Aromasin, the recommended dose of which is 25 mg per day.
After a course of therapy, it should consist of Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Clomiphene (Clomid). The combination is very important as they work in synergy to help you recover. If only one of them works, your chances of recovery will not be so high. An approximate PCT for your first course looks like this:
Clomid 75/50/50/50 & Nolvadex 40/20/20/20
Each number above is representative of the daily dose for the current week, and so on up to 4 weeks. Therefore, Clomid should be taken 75 mg daily for 1 week, then 50 mg per day for 3 weeks. Nolvadex - 40 mg daily for 1 week, then 20 mg daily for the last 3 weeks. Got the point?
If you decide to cycle with a short ester, for example, testosterone propionate, you need to administer it at least every other day. A good starting dose is 100 to 150 times per day, or 50 to 75 daily. The course in which short broadcasts are used should last about 8 weeks. HCG and AI doses remain the same as described above. However, PCT begins 3 days after the last testosterone injection.
PCT:
- Testosterone Enanthate = 14 days after last injection
- Testosterone Cypionate = 18 days after last injection
- Testosterone Propionate = 3 days after last injection
In conclusion, I recommend that you take care of your liver. Yes, even when using only injectable drugs. For this, I recommend 600 mg of N-acetyl-cysteine daily.
Glutamic acid (L-glutamine)
Description: antihypoxic agent, available in tablets of 250 mg of glutamic acid.
Action: glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that takes part in metabolic and oxidative processes. Accelerates metabolism, has a detoxifying effect, increases resistance to hypoxia. Stimulates the process of synthesis of acetylcholine and ATP, the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, and promotes better penetration of potassium ions into muscle fibers.
Purpose: epilepsy, depressive states in chronic diseases, myopathy and cerebral palsy.
In bodybuilding: used to improve brain activity and increase endurance. Minimizes the risk of overtraining syndrome and stimulates weight gain. According to some data, the combination of glutamic acid with whey protein provides better gains in lean muscle mass compared to the results of consuming protein alone.
Contraindications: fever, increased excitability of the nervous system, renal and liver failure, stomach ulcers, leukopenia and anemia.
Dosage regimen: 500 mg 2-3 times a day. You can take the product for a long time, up to six months.
Side effects: well tolerated by the body. Long-term use of large doses can cause headaches, insomnia, and decreased hemoglobin.
Be realistic
I'm a big fan of setting the bar high for my goals. However, I am still more of a realist. What I will say next, you have probably heard many times. You will gain 20 to 30 kg of muscle mass during your cycle. However, this is far from the truth. It is very difficult to achieve good muscle mass, and even more difficult to maintain it. So yes, if you eat a decent amount in excess of your daily allowance, you will probably gain more than 10 kilos. But most of this is unlikely to be your muscles. It is a combination of muscle, fat and a lot of water. That’s why people then say that everything goes away from them after the course. Well, naturally, you lost all the water and were left with some percentage of fat and muscle.
Think about it, if I actually gained 10 kg per cycle... and I was on the course for about 17 years, then what happens, I would weigh more than 350 kilograms? Doesn't seem real, does it? So be humble, be patient and be realistic. Do you think you become a professional in a couple of years? This process takes a lot of time, which is calculated over years, as well as a huge amount of steroids and food. These guys live...no, they breathe this lifestyle. They record meals, sleep, etc... If it was easy, everyone would be a bodybuilder by now. But in the real world it's a little different. Very little.
If you train for 12 weeks, eat sensibly and train, it will be a great success to gain about 2-3 kg of good hard muscle. Not very much, right? However, this is reality. You can probably gain 10 kilos of weight, half of which will be water and the rest fat, glycogen and some meat. Water is a huge effect that is misleading. Weigh yourself before bed and in the morning. Then you will notice that you feel lighter in the morning. You can lose 0.5-2.5 kg per night. When you sleep, you sweat and excrete about a liter of water. Seems crazy, doesn't it? However, it's true. This is why photo sessions are held in the morning, when you are thinner.
Got it? Be realistic to avoid disappointment.
Vitamin complex Universal Daily Formula
This complex compares favorably with previous options due to its affordable price. The drug is deservedly popular among those who want to gain muscle mass. The composition of the drug, in addition to a large list of vitamins, also includes minerals and whey protein. The dietary supplement does not include amino acids and training factors, which becomes a stumbling block for weightlifters. In addition, the ratio of B vitamins in the drug is relatively small, so it becomes a choice for those who do not adhere to a high-intensity training rhythm.
"Agapurin"
It is a vasoactive medication that improves microcirculation in muscle tissue and thins the blood. It is used as an additional drug during drying, ensures the fullness of the muscles, the formation of a network of capillaries in it, since without this it is impossible for a bodybuilder to pump and build muscles. The duration of the course of taking the drug "Agapurin" is 20 days. After a 3-week break, the course must be repeated. It is recommended to take the tablets with plenty of water.
Preparations for drying the body are sold in pharmacies without a prescription.
Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite
Thermogenic, the action of which is aimed at the powerful destruction of fat deposits while preserving muscle mass.
The main qualities of this drug are:
- an increase in temperature in a safe range to accelerate metabolism and increased breakdown of adipose tissue;
- increase in energy reserves, increased concentration.
Due to the presence of anhydrous caffeine, the thermogenic effect of the drug is complemented by an energy charge. The result is effective drying, increased workout intensity and increased motivation.
Reviews
Reviews about these products are most often positive. Mostly comments are left by those athletes who have successfully dried out. Specialized preparations such as Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite, Lipo 6 Black (Nutrex) are especially popular. Among pharmaceutical products, “Clenbuterol” and “Saltos” are considered effective. But these drugs should be taken strictly according to the instructions, in a certain dosage and for a long time. Only then will the result be noticeable.
According to reviews, all these drugs work better if combined with a diet.
We reviewed the most popular pharmaceutical preparations for drying the body in bodybuilding.
"Saltos"
It is a highly effective fat burner, with properties similar to the medication Clenbuterol. This medication stimulates the production of thyroid secretions, as well as adrenaline and norepinephrine, which, against the background of rising temperature, provokes fat oxidation. The drug "Saltos" is used in bodybuilding during cutting. The daily dosage of the medication for weight loss for an athlete weighing 80 kg is 3 tablets. Provided normal tolerance, the dosage can be increased by 2 times. A course of 6 weeks should be repeated after 1.5 months. The drug activates the nervous system, so its use is often accompanied by tremors of the limbs, headache, increased heart rate and irritability.