Steroid Cycles
Steroid CyclesWhen it comes to anabolic steroids, questions regarding steroid cycles are some of the most common. There are countless opinions on what makes a quality steroid cycle, what steroid cycle works best for gaining strength and mass, what steroid cycle works best for leaning out such as prepping for a bodybuilding show, as well as what steroid cycle works best for sports enhancing performance. When you’re planning a steroid cycle the options you have are truly endless and because of that it can be a little confusing. You need to decide which drugs you’ll use and you have hundreds to choose from; you need to decide how long you’ll use each drug during the cycle, at what doses and how long the steroid cycle will last. Another important aspect is developing a plan around all of your steroid cycles in the manner in-which you will come off your cycle. There’s no doubt about it, some make this process a little more difficult than need be but it still takes some planning and you need to know what you’re doing in order to avoid trouble down the road; steroid cycle planning is not rocket science but it’s not play time with an “Easy Bake Oven” either. Planning and implementing steroid cycles refers to the time you’ll be using steroids and the stacks of various steroids that make up that cycle. Your goal is to plan a cycle, determine what steroids or PED’s will be used and how much and for how long. Time OnOne of the most common questions and highly debated revolving around steroid cycles is how long one should run the steroid cycle (the length of time the drug(s) are used) as well as the time off in-between your next steroid cycle. The truth is there is no set time for a length of a cycle; this can vary from person to person, it can change depending on your goals, as well as be affected by your experience and what you’re willing to risk. There’s no doubt about it, the longer you’re on cycle the greater the risk of side-effects, however, if you’re on a steroid cycle for too short of a time you may indeed find your results to be minimal at best. SafetyWhen it comes to safety and planning anabolic steroid cycles the general rule of thumb for optimal safety is time on equal’s time off. If you run steroid cycle “X” for “Y” amount of weeks you are off-cycle for the same exact number of weeks before beginning your next steroid cycle. However, when it comes to things like competitive bodybuilding this may not be an option for you, especially if you’re a competitor who is eying the national stage. In situations like these the individual may indeed find his planning of steroid cycles to far surpass the time on/time off mantra. Yes, this individual has increased his risk but he has also increased his results. It is a tradeoff; is it worth it? That depends on the person and can only be decided individually.
StackingA very important aspect of steroid cycles is the manner in-which your steroids will be stacked and there is often a lot of confusion among users. For instance, many users plan their steroid cycles around testosterone but are unsure as to which testosterone to use. Let’s be clear, in general testosterone is testosterone; choosing testosterone Enanthate versus testosterone Cypionate will not make a big difference in your cycle at all; they are virtually the same. There are advantages to choosing fast short estered testosterones such as testosterone Propionate depending on your goals but in the end, propionate like test-e and cyp is pretty much the same thing; remember test is test.
Which SteroidsAs mentioned, in most anabolic steroid cycles many are always built around testosterone. There are many other drugs to choose from and add but depending on your goals the wrong ones will simply be a waste. Take for instance adding in halotestin (halo) to your steroid cycle; halo is a very strong compound, excellent for hardening and increasing strength but relatively weak at putting on size. Then there are compounds such as Trenbolone that do it all; add strength, can aid in adding size and harden like no other but if you’re trying to improve athletic performance Trenbolone can be a poor choice for your steroid cycle due to its negative effect on the cardiovascular system. Common MisconceptionOne of the oldest and biggest lies regarding anabolic steroids is that when planning anabolic steroid cycles all drugs have one purpose and it is either for bulking or cutting. These kinds of statements are typically made by those who simply don’t know any better, which makes up the majority of those spouting off at the mouth. For instance, Anadrol, a powerful oral steroid is often used in a steroid cycle for adding strength and size and inappropriately labeled only an off-season steroid. Well, if that’s the case why do many bodybuilders use it in the final weeks of their prep before a competition? The exact same thing can be said for deca or winstrol, people have inappropriately labeled them as one or the other, cutters or bulkers and truth be told, when planning a steroid cycle both of these drugs can be used, used effectively and efficiently no matter what type of cycle you’re running. In the end planning effective steroid cycles takes time and education; it also takes a bit of trial and error because each steroid that can be used can affect certain individuals better than others. Read, read and read some more about each and every drug. Consult with your doctor, devise a plan and go from there but never haphazardly go into a steroid cycle if for no other reason than wasting your time.
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