10 Great Bodybuilding Steroid Cycles
====================================
There are loads of great cycles of steroids aimed at different
standards of bodybuilder or looking at different outcome.
I've just picked out ten great ones and given a brief description for
each. Please bear in mind that sometimes there are
different names for drugs depending on where you are in the world or
who makes it.
Most importantly - do not even consider using steroids unless your diet
is ideal for gaining muscle mass, even if you are
looking to increase your definition. You should also be training very
hard and regular. Make sure your natural gains have
slowed down if this is to be your first time.
Gynecomastia (presence of female breast tissue) and other aromatising
side effects of some steroids (for example water
retention) may be more apparent in certain individuals. If this is a
problem take 20mg per day of Nolvadex / Tamoxifen
until symptoms disappear, then continue with 10mg per day until the end
of the cycle, or Clomid. It is generally thought
best not to take Nolvadex unless you have these side effects, though it
is good practice to keep some in stock in case
it's required.
Clomid or HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - may be taken post cycle if a few weeks break is expected.
This is in order to help kick start your own
natural testosterone secretion, to minimise post-cycle side effects
and, more importantly, to minimise any muscle loss
after a course. There are a number of recommended ways to take Clomid,
but an effective method is: 100mg per day for 7
days commencing 7-18 days post cycle depending on what is in the cycle.
This is followed by a further 50mg per day for
a further 2 weeks.
Some folk prefer to use HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - , and after heavy stacks both may be
suggested. HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - should commence during the last week,
with a jab weekly, for 3 jabs of 2500iu each.
Also I've not mentioned beta-agonists, thyroid hormones or growth
hormone in this article. These can be added to any of
the stacks as appropriate.
1. Beginner cycle #1
-----------------
The most frequently asked question in the steroids forums is for a
great effective beginners cycle:
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 200-400mg per week for 8 weeks
Sustanon 250 OR Testoviron depot - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
This is a standard first course recommended by most, even if the
individual wishes to lose fat (as diet is the key to
fat mobilisation, NOT gear). Whether you opt for Testoviron or Sustanon
is personal choice or depends on availability;
both are great drugs. 400mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - per week is generally assumed to be
the minimum amount for gains, however, many
first time users do extremely well on less than this.
Continue on this for the full 8 weeks, but if you are still growing
well, why stop? Review gains every two weeks,
and it may be continued for 10, 12 or more weeks.
Nolvadex should be on hand in case symptoms of aromatisation become
apparent. Clomid should be used post cycle
commencing at 10-14 days afterwards.
The testosterone and the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - can be split down into 2-3 shots per
week: 250mg of test (1ml) plus 100mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate -
(1ml) mixed into the same syringe, and another of 200mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (2ml).
2. Beginners cycle #2 - The Classic Mass Builder
---------------------------------------------
This is a variation on the above:
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week for 8 weeks
Sustanon 250 OR Testoviron depot - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
Dianabol - 30mg per day, six days per week for 6 weeks
This stack should produce good results for the steroid user looking for
mass. Here the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - should be 400mg for
optimum effects, and the Dianabol at the onset helps kick start the
cycle while you are waiting for the longer
acting Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - and test to take effect.
Nolvadex should be on hand in case symptoms of aromatisation become
apparent. Clomid should be used post cycle
starting at 10-14 days afterwards. You may hold a lot of water from
this brought about by the Dianabol and the
testosterone but this can be reduced by the use of Nolvadex / Tamoxifen
or Arimidex.
The dosage of Dianabol may be divided out through out the day and taken
every 3-4 hrs as it has such a short half-life.
Though most people take half in the morning and half in the evening.
Take them with / after a protein-based meal.
The testosterone and the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - can be split down into 3 shots per week:
250mg of test (1ml) plus 100mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (1ml)
mixed into the same syringe, and another of 200mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (2ml).
3. One of the favourites
---------------------
One of my many favourites, again a variation on the above, just with
more dosage. This one is a great mass builder
and for the more advanced bodybuilder:
testoviron depot - 750mg per week for 8 weeks
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
Dianabol (Anabol) - 30mg per day, Monday to Friday weeks 2-7
This is a big stack, but not huge, but bloody great !!! I always seem
to grow well on Testoviron.
The above instructions apply, i.e. Nolvadex, Clomid, etc. Clomid should
begin 7 days post cycle.
4. A Biggy from Trident
--------------------
Trident claims this is his favourite cycle which he has done a few
times:
Weeks 1 - 4
Sustanon 250 - 1,000mg per week
Testoviron depot - 1,000mg per week
Anadrol50 / Anapolan 50 - 100mg per day
Weeks 5 - 8
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week
Testoviron depot - 1,500mg per week
Dianabol / Anabol - 50mg per day
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Weeks 9 - 12
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week
testoviron depot - 250mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Nolvadex 10mg per day all through
Proviron - 50mg per day weeks 2 to 6.
Commence Clomid week 10 - 50mgs per day for 14 days
HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - - 2 shots per week of 2500iu with the Clomid
This is a big cycle, and very androgenic. Like me, Trident swears by
testoviron. Side effects may be high,
hence the use of Nolvadex throughout, and the use of Clomid commencing
14 days afterwards, and HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - before the end
of the cycle. The use of HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - gets your own testosterone levels up
before any fall in androgens. There is a
degree of tapering in this cycle due to its high testosterone amounts.
5. Superman's Super Stack
----------------------
This is another great lean mass builder:
Finajet / Trenbolone - 75mg per day
Winstrol - 50mg per day
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100mg every other day
A six-week course and the usual precautions apply.
6. Phantomdh's 'Sus-Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - -Dianabol - methandrostenolone - -end-with-Winstrol - stanozolol' Stack
------------------------------------------------
Phantomdh's favorite cycle is the 'Sus-Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - -Dianabol - methandrostenolone - -end-with-Winstrol - stanozolol'cycle:
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week, weeks 1-10
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week, weeks 1-10
Dianabol - 35mg per day, weeks 1-4
Winstrol 30mg/ED, weeks 5-10
This is another great mass builder. The usual precautions apply.
7. A testosterone-Free Lean Mass Builder
-------------------------------------
This is one if you want to avoid testosterone-based steroids. It's too
often assumed that just because
'mild' steroids like Primobolan are not very androgenic, then they're
not very good mass builders. Remember,
all steroids are anabolic, and Primabolan as part of a stack is an
excellent adjunct:
Primobolan depot - 300mg per week for 8 weeks
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week for 8 weeks
Winstrol - 150mg per week, weeks 2-7
This is not a huge stack, but is great for building quality, lean size
(coupled with a sensible diet).
There is a number of non-bodybuilding fellows, e.g. athletes,
footballers, etc, and this may be a great cycle
for them to try.
8. Knorkop's Frontloader
---------------------
This is a great cycle from Knorkop, used as an example of frontloading
Equipoise and Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - :
Week 1 - Frontloading
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 800mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 800mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100 mg every other day
Week 2
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100 mg every other day
Week 3 - 4
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Winstrol - 50mg every other day
Week 5 - 8
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Winstrol - 50mg every other day
Week 9 and 10:
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone: 100mg every other day
This is a great lean mass builder again, showing how frontloading is
done. The downside is a lot of jabs,
due to Equipoise being just 50mg per 1ml. The usual precautions apply,
and use HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - and Clomid post cycle at 7 days.
9. Wrongun's Mind Blower:
---------------------
This 'Mind Blowing Stack' was posted by Wrongun. It is a heavy
androgenic cycle, and only for use by the
experienced gear-user.
testoviron depot - 1,000mg per week, weeks 1-10
IGF1 lr3 - 80mcg daily
Equipoise - 800mg per week, weeks 1-10
Dianabol - 50-75mg per day, weeks 1-5/6
testosterone suspension - 100mg per day, weeks 1-4/5
Finajet/Trenbolone - 150mg per day, last 4-6 weeks
Winstrol at the last - 100mg per day, last 4-6 weeks
This is not for the faint hearted, and certainly for advanced
bodybuilders only. Equipoise is used rather than
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - so as not to overdo progesterone aromatisation. This involves a
lot of injections, so try to get Ttokkyo
Equipoise, as this is 200mg per 1ml, as opposed to Ganabol or Bolderbol
H, which is 50mg per 1ml.
Side effects will be high on this so take precautions. I would
recommend Nolvadex use throughout at 10mg per day,
or Arimidex 1mg every other day. Clomid and HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - post cycle are a must -
commence the HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - in the last week of the
cycle, but Clomid 14 days afterwards
10. Nice and simple, but very effective:
-----------------------------------
Anadrol 50 / Anadrol 50 - 100mg per day, 6 days per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
This 6-week course produced very effective results for me recently. It
took 4 weeks to kick in properly though,
but well worth it. The usual precautions are a must here, with Clomid
commencing 7 days post cycle.
Credit to John Maynard
====================================
There are loads of great cycles of steroids aimed at different
standards of bodybuilder or looking at different outcome.
I've just picked out ten great ones and given a brief description for
each. Please bear in mind that sometimes there are
different names for drugs depending on where you are in the world or
who makes it.
Most importantly - do not even consider using steroids unless your diet
is ideal for gaining muscle mass, even if you are
looking to increase your definition. You should also be training very
hard and regular. Make sure your natural gains have
slowed down if this is to be your first time.
Gynecomastia (presence of female breast tissue) and other aromatising
side effects of some steroids (for example water
retention) may be more apparent in certain individuals. If this is a
problem take 20mg per day of Nolvadex / Tamoxifen
until symptoms disappear, then continue with 10mg per day until the end
of the cycle, or Clomid. It is generally thought
best not to take Nolvadex unless you have these side effects, though it
is good practice to keep some in stock in case
it's required.
Clomid or HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - may be taken post cycle if a few weeks break is expected.
This is in order to help kick start your own
natural testosterone secretion, to minimise post-cycle side effects
and, more importantly, to minimise any muscle loss
after a course. There are a number of recommended ways to take Clomid,
but an effective method is: 100mg per day for 7
days commencing 7-18 days post cycle depending on what is in the cycle.
This is followed by a further 50mg per day for
a further 2 weeks.
Some folk prefer to use HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - , and after heavy stacks both may be
suggested. HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - should commence during the last week,
with a jab weekly, for 3 jabs of 2500iu each.
Also I've not mentioned beta-agonists, thyroid hormones or growth
hormone in this article. These can be added to any of
the stacks as appropriate.
1. Beginner cycle #1
-----------------
The most frequently asked question in the steroids forums is for a
great effective beginners cycle:
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 200-400mg per week for 8 weeks
Sustanon 250 OR Testoviron depot - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
This is a standard first course recommended by most, even if the
individual wishes to lose fat (as diet is the key to
fat mobilisation, NOT gear). Whether you opt for Testoviron or Sustanon
is personal choice or depends on availability;
both are great drugs. 400mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - per week is generally assumed to be
the minimum amount for gains, however, many
first time users do extremely well on less than this.
Continue on this for the full 8 weeks, but if you are still growing
well, why stop? Review gains every two weeks,
and it may be continued for 10, 12 or more weeks.
Nolvadex should be on hand in case symptoms of aromatisation become
apparent. Clomid should be used post cycle
commencing at 10-14 days afterwards.
The testosterone and the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - can be split down into 2-3 shots per
week: 250mg of test (1ml) plus 100mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate -
(1ml) mixed into the same syringe, and another of 200mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (2ml).
2. Beginners cycle #2 - The Classic Mass Builder
---------------------------------------------
This is a variation on the above:
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week for 8 weeks
Sustanon 250 OR Testoviron depot - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
Dianabol - 30mg per day, six days per week for 6 weeks
This stack should produce good results for the steroid user looking for
mass. Here the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - should be 400mg for
optimum effects, and the Dianabol at the onset helps kick start the
cycle while you are waiting for the longer
acting Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - and test to take effect.
Nolvadex should be on hand in case symptoms of aromatisation become
apparent. Clomid should be used post cycle
starting at 10-14 days afterwards. You may hold a lot of water from
this brought about by the Dianabol and the
testosterone but this can be reduced by the use of Nolvadex / Tamoxifen
or Arimidex.
The dosage of Dianabol may be divided out through out the day and taken
every 3-4 hrs as it has such a short half-life.
Though most people take half in the morning and half in the evening.
Take them with / after a protein-based meal.
The testosterone and the Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - can be split down into 3 shots per week:
250mg of test (1ml) plus 100mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (1ml)
mixed into the same syringe, and another of 200mg of Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - (2ml).
3. One of the favourites
---------------------
One of my many favourites, again a variation on the above, just with
more dosage. This one is a great mass builder
and for the more advanced bodybuilder:
testoviron depot - 750mg per week for 8 weeks
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 500mg per week for 8 weeks
Dianabol (Anabol) - 30mg per day, Monday to Friday weeks 2-7
This is a big stack, but not huge, but bloody great !!! I always seem
to grow well on Testoviron.
The above instructions apply, i.e. Nolvadex, Clomid, etc. Clomid should
begin 7 days post cycle.
4. A Biggy from Trident
--------------------
Trident claims this is his favourite cycle which he has done a few
times:
Weeks 1 - 4
Sustanon 250 - 1,000mg per week
Testoviron depot - 1,000mg per week
Anadrol50 / Anapolan 50 - 100mg per day
Weeks 5 - 8
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week
Testoviron depot - 1,500mg per week
Dianabol / Anabol - 50mg per day
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Weeks 9 - 12
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week
testoviron depot - 250mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Nolvadex 10mg per day all through
Proviron - 50mg per day weeks 2 to 6.
Commence Clomid week 10 - 50mgs per day for 14 days
HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - - 2 shots per week of 2500iu with the Clomid
This is a big cycle, and very androgenic. Like me, Trident swears by
testoviron. Side effects may be high,
hence the use of Nolvadex throughout, and the use of Clomid commencing
14 days afterwards, and HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - before the end
of the cycle. The use of HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - gets your own testosterone levels up
before any fall in androgens. There is a
degree of tapering in this cycle due to its high testosterone amounts.
5. Superman's Super Stack
----------------------
This is another great lean mass builder:
Finajet / Trenbolone - 75mg per day
Winstrol - 50mg per day
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100mg every other day
A six-week course and the usual precautions apply.
6. Phantomdh's 'Sus-Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - -Dianabol - methandrostenolone - -end-with-Winstrol - stanozolol' Stack
------------------------------------------------
Phantomdh's favorite cycle is the 'Sus-Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - -Dianabol - methandrostenolone - -end-with-Winstrol - stanozolol'cycle:
Sustanon 250 - 500mg per week, weeks 1-10
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week, weeks 1-10
Dianabol - 35mg per day, weeks 1-4
Winstrol 30mg/ED, weeks 5-10
This is another great mass builder. The usual precautions apply.
7. A testosterone-Free Lean Mass Builder
-------------------------------------
This is one if you want to avoid testosterone-based steroids. It's too
often assumed that just because
'mild' steroids like Primobolan are not very androgenic, then they're
not very good mass builders. Remember,
all steroids are anabolic, and Primabolan as part of a stack is an
excellent adjunct:
Primobolan depot - 300mg per week for 8 weeks
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week for 8 weeks
Winstrol - 150mg per week, weeks 2-7
This is not a huge stack, but is great for building quality, lean size
(coupled with a sensible diet).
There is a number of non-bodybuilding fellows, e.g. athletes,
footballers, etc, and this may be a great cycle
for them to try.
8. Knorkop's Frontloader
---------------------
This is a great cycle from Knorkop, used as an example of frontloading
Equipoise and Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - :
Week 1 - Frontloading
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 800mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 800mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100 mg every other day
Week 2
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone - 100 mg every other day
Week 3 - 4
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Winstrol - 50mg every other day
Week 5 - 8
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
Winstrol - 50mg every other day
Week 9 and 10:
Equipoise / Bolderbol-H - 400mg per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
testosterone propionate / Viromone: 100mg every other day
This is a great lean mass builder again, showing how frontloading is
done. The downside is a lot of jabs,
due to Equipoise being just 50mg per 1ml. The usual precautions apply,
and use HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - and Clomid post cycle at 7 days.
9. Wrongun's Mind Blower:
---------------------
This 'Mind Blowing Stack' was posted by Wrongun. It is a heavy
androgenic cycle, and only for use by the
experienced gear-user.
testoviron depot - 1,000mg per week, weeks 1-10
IGF1 lr3 - 80mcg daily
Equipoise - 800mg per week, weeks 1-10
Dianabol - 50-75mg per day, weeks 1-5/6
testosterone suspension - 100mg per day, weeks 1-4/5
Finajet/Trenbolone - 150mg per day, last 4-6 weeks
Winstrol at the last - 100mg per day, last 4-6 weeks
This is not for the faint hearted, and certainly for advanced
bodybuilders only. Equipoise is used rather than
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - so as not to overdo progesterone aromatisation. This involves a
lot of injections, so try to get Ttokkyo
Equipoise, as this is 200mg per 1ml, as opposed to Ganabol or Bolderbol
H, which is 50mg per 1ml.
Side effects will be high on this so take precautions. I would
recommend Nolvadex use throughout at 10mg per day,
or Arimidex 1mg every other day. Clomid and HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - post cycle are a must -
commence the HCG - human chorionic gonadotropin - in the last week of the
cycle, but Clomid 14 days afterwards
10. Nice and simple, but very effective:
-----------------------------------
Anadrol 50 / Anadrol 50 - 100mg per day, 6 days per week
Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - durabolin - 400mg per week
This 6-week course produced very effective results for me recently. It
took 4 weeks to kick in properly though,
but well worth it. The usual precautions are a must here, with Clomid
commencing 7 days post cycle.
Credit to John Maynard
