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Overview

Goal: Lean Muscle Growth

Category: Beginner Cycle

Steroid Compounds: Testosterone + Primobolan

Duration: 12 Weeks

Cycle Description

This cycle is specifically designed for athletes new to anabolic steroids who have completed a few cycles previously. It's also suitable for first-time users. The cycle spans 12 weeks, followed by PCT (Post-Cycle Therapy) to restore your natural testosterone levels and preserve the results. The chosen compounds are designed to promote muscle growth and definition while preventing excessive water retention, which can make you look bloated. The carefully chosen dosages and compounds minimize the risk of side effects.

Potential Side Effects

This cycle includes two anabolic steroids: testosterone (your choice) and Primobolan. Testosterone is the cornerstone of any cycle, being the primary male hormone responsible for libido, emotional well-being, motivation, and providing the drive needed for workouts. It's also essential for muscle mass and strength gains. A common side effect of testosterone is a reduction in endogenous testosterone levels, necessitating PCT after the cycle.

This cycle incorporates Primobolan, a highly regarded compound for clean muscle growth, known for its safety profile. These two compounds work synergistically, enhancing each other's effects. Single-compound cycles are rarely used in bodybuilding because each steroid affects the body differently, making a combination more effective.

The risk of side effects is reduced by using aromatase inhibitors (Arimidyn), which minimize gynecomastia and prevent excessive fat accumulation. Controlling estradiol levels ensures stable mood and libido. Starting in week four, HCG will be used to accelerate testosterone recovery during PCT.

Benefits of This Cycle

● Significant Lean Muscle Growth

● Fat Burning Potential

● Low Risk of Side Effects

● Post Cycle Therapy Included

The goal of this cycle is to gain lean muscle mass without excessive water retention or subcutaneous fat. It's suitable for individuals seeking an athletic physique with defined musculature. This cycle is designed for those striving for a physique like men's physique competitors. While anabolic steroids alone won't create an ideal physique in a short time, this cycle, when executed correctly, significantly aids in achieving these goals.

Compared to traditional bulking methods, this cycle promotes a more aesthetic appearance and defined musculature at the cycle's conclusion. If you want to further enhance muscle hardness, consider using fat-burning agents like Clenbutos, Yohimbinos, or HGH Fragment 176-191 in conjunction with this cycle.

Why 12 Weeks?

A 12-week cycle is considered optimal for most individuals. It balances shorter, safer but less effective 6-week cycles with longer 16-24 week cycles. Unlike short 6-week cycles, a medium-length cycle is more effective due to the sustained impact of anabolic steroids on muscles. Protein synthesis and muscle growth are gradual processes, requiring ample time for significant gains.

Athletes of any age and training experience can benefit from a 12-week cycle. It provides sufficient time for noticeable changes, enabling you to gain an additional 5-6 kg of muscle mass while simultaneously burning 3-4 kg of subcutaneous fat with proper training and nutrition. This cycle can significantly transform your appearance if you follow all instructions, dosages, and use all the supplementary drugs listed here.

The cycle requires discipline, including regular blood tests to monitor hormone levels and make timely adjustments. Adhering to all cycle conditions ensures significant and worthwhile results for your time and investment. Following all instructions and recommendations helps maximize the cycle's effectiveness and safety. Proper PCT is equally crucial to maintaining the results achieved during the cycle.

Nutrition Considerations

Individuals prone to weight gain should carefully monitor their calorie and macro-nutrient intake to align the cycle with their goals. Consuming adequate protein while avoiding excessive carbohydrates and fats is essential for maintaining the right calorie balance for muscle gain without accumulating excess fat. Disrupting this balance may result in the final cycle outcome not meeting expectations.

Cycle Administration

Testosterone and Primobolan

Anabolic steroids are administered intramuscularly using syringes. G21 or G23 needles are most commonly used. We recommend injecting into the glutes, adhering to all intramuscular injection protocols. You can mix Primobolan and testosterone in one syringe and administer one injection per week, or divide the injections into 2, for example, on Monday and Thursday or other days.

Propios

During the last 2 weeks of the cycle, after the final injection of Testos and Primobolan, as the concentrations of these two steroids in your blood decline, we recommend using the short ester of testosterone (Propios) to maintain a high level of anabolism. Administer a 50 mg injection every other day until you begin PCT.

Arimidyn

The dosage of aromatase inhibitors is determined individually based on your estradiol levels. We recommend starting with 0.5 mg (1 tablet) three times a week. After 14 days, get your estradiol levels checked to adjust the dosage accordingly.

It's important to note that using anastrozole isn't always necessary. This cycle utilizes methenolone enanthate (Primobolan), which in many individuals acts as an aromatase inhibitor, reducing estradiol levels. This means you may be able to control estradiol with Primobolan alone. We recommend getting an estradiol blood test around the second week of the cycle.

If estradiol is too high, you can either use anastrozole as outlined in the cycle table, or slightly increase your Primobolan dosage. If estradiol is within normal ranges, no changes are necessary. If your estradiol is lower than normal, reduce your Primobolan dosage or slightly increase your testosterone dosage. For assistance, contact our specialists.

HCG 5000

This medication is administered using small insulin syringes. Both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections are possible, using a fold on the abdomen. Injections are generally painless and simple, even for those unfamiliar with injections. We recommend using 1000 IU per week. This dosage is average and suitable for most individuals.

To prepare a solution for injection, take a syringe filled with diluent and inject it into a vial containing lyophilized powder. Tilt the vial so the needle touches the vial wall. Avoid injecting the diluent directly into the lyophilized powder. The solvent should slowly flow down the vial wall (don't fill everything at once; take your time). Once all the diluent is added to the peptide vial, mix gently (avoid agitating or shaking the vial) until the lyophilized powder dissolves and you have a clear liquid. The drug is now ready for use. Store it in the refrigerator.

Enclomilad

Take 1 or 2 tablets once a day, as indicated in the table.

Nolvados

Take 1 or 2 tablets once a day, as indicated in the table.

Testosterone Enanthate

In bodybuilding, testosterone is the most popular steroid for gaining muscle mass. The primary benefit of testosterone enanthate is its pronounced increase in both muscle mass and strength (highly valued by weightlifters and powerlifters), as well as a noticeable pump during workouts. Along with its anabolic effects, the drug has a pronounced androgenic effect, significantly increasing libido, improving erections, and positively affecting psychoemotional state, motivation, and drive during training.

The rapid weight gain is often associated with significant water retention due to sodium retention and estrogenic action. However, using aromatase inhibitors significantly reduces fluid retention.

Testosterone enanthate often helps alleviate joint problems for individuals experiencing pain and crunching in the shoulders, or those with early signs of intervertebral disc wear and tear.

Testosterone enanthate stimulates regenerative processes in the body, increases overall tone and desire to train, and prevents overtraining. It also increases blood volume and red blood cell count, enhancing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.

A major concern with testosterone enanthate in bodybuilding is its strong aromatization ability (conversion into estrogens, specifically estradiol). Gynecomastia, edema, fat deposition in a female pattern, and other side effects often develop. Therefore, aromatase inhibitors are used to control estradiol-induced side effects. Testosterone also has a fat-burning effect, and when you use Arimidex, which reduces estradiol's impact on fat tissue increase, this effect is more pronounced.

Primobolan (Methenolone Enanthate)

Primobolan is a perennial favorite among steroids. Methenolone has weak androgenic properties and sufficiently high anabolic properties. Its exceptional qualities for building lean muscle and its low side effect profile make Primobolan a popular choice among bodybuilders. Its relatively mild effects allow vulnerable athletes (novices, older athletes, women) to experiment with this steroid without excessive health concerns.

Primobolan is versatile, suitable for both bulking and cutting cycles, in combination with testosterone and other anabolic steroids. It provides steady, slow gains of high-quality muscle. During bulking cycles, it adds definition to the mass gained from other steroids.

Many consider Primobolan to be the safest steroid regarding side effects. It's the top choice for individuals with increased sensitivity to estrogenic effects, older athletes, and beginners.

While taking this steroid, androgenic side effects such as acne, oily skin, and excessive body/facial hair growth may occur. Although androgenic side effects are uncommon and usually mild, those predisposed to baldness should take precautions. Finasteride can help preserve hair during the Primobolan cycle.

It's crucial to remember the suppression of natural testosterone production. Like all steroids, Primobolan suppresses this hormone, making PCT after the cycle essential.

As methenolone is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), it doesn't convert to estradiol when interacting with the aromatase enzyme. This is advantageous because Primobolan use doesn't lead to estrogenic side effects. Water retention, increased blood pressure, fat accumulation, and gynecomastia aren't associated with this compound. Like all DHT derivatives, methenolone has a significant fat-burning effect.

Arimidyn

Let's begin with the fact that testosterone (which is always present in your cycle) can convert into the female sex hormone, estradiol. Increased levels of this hormone can trigger various side effects, including gynecomastia, fluid retention, mood swings, and libido fluctuations.

These effects are readily apparent, but a range of other side effects can go unnoticed until it's too late. Beginners often believe that if they don't have outward signs of gynecomastia, they don't need aromatase inhibitors, but this is incorrect.

First, estradiol significantly increases fat storage, potentially hindering the effectiveness of your diet. There is also evidence that prolonged elevated estradiol can negatively affect cardiovascular function.

However, you can avoid these problems by using aromatase inhibitors (like Arimidyn) in your cycle, preventing testosterone from converting to estradiol. Dosage is always individualized based on your estradiol levels, which in turn will depend on your testosterone dosages and personal characteristics.

Our recommendation is to maintain estradiol levels within the middle of normal ranges, neither too low nor too high. These are optimal values for maximizing the benefits of your cycle. You'll avoid excess fluid retention that affects your appearance, high blood pressure (caused by fluid retention), accumulation of excess fat, decreased libido, and other negative effects.

It's also crucial not to reduce estradiol levels excessively. This can lead to the opposite effect, causing side effects of a different nature. This includes unfavorable cholesterol levels, decreased bone mineral density, reduced anabolism, and a drop in libido, as low estradiol levels negatively affect sexual desire similar to excessively high levels.

HCG 5000

Why should drugs like HCG be included in any cycle lasting longer than 6 weeks? There are several reasons.

Reason One

As you know, while taking anabolic steroids, your body completely shuts down the production of its own testosterone.

After your cycle, you must restore testosterone levels using PCT. Using HCG during your cycle helps accelerate testosterone recovery, meaning that with normal testosterone levels, you'll maintain your gains better and avoid the "emotional slump" that often occurs with low testosterone.

HCG functions by instructing your testicles to produce their own testosterone, even during a steroid cycle. While your hypothalamus and pituitary gland won't be involved in this process, your testicles will function naturally or close to it, without shrinking. This means that by the time PCT begins, your testicles will be ready to increase testosterone production without delay.

Reason Two

Another reason to use HCG, especially during longer cycles, is that anabolic steroids not only "shut off" the production of your own testosterone, but they also affect the production of steroid hormones by the adrenal glands.

This process produces hormones such as pregnenolone, progesterone, aldosterone, DHEA, and others. Each of these hormones plays a vital role in the body, and when testosterone production is interrupted during your cycle, the production of these hormones is also disrupted.

As a result, your body lacks certain reactions it needs. Using HCG preserves the entire chain of prohormone synthesis of steroid genesis. Importantly, some hormones created in this cascade of reactions are neurosteroids, which positively affect mood, behavior, and libido. We'll briefly discuss the beneficial properties of some hormones in this chain below.

● Progesterone reduces the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia and tumor processes, participates in nervous system function, helps maintain normal levels of female sex hormones, strengthens bone tissue, normalizes thyroid function, and has numerous other important properties.

● Pregnenolone is crucial for brain function; its deficiency can lead to memory and cognitive impairment.

● DHEA - While its full action is not fully understood, evidence suggests a widespread influence on the body. DHEA is beneficial for the cardiovascular system, helps with obesity, various diseases of the central nervous system, osteoporosis, and weakened immune systems.

To prevent testicular atrophy and resume steroidogenesis in your adrenal glands, HCG should be taken throughout the entire cycle. We recommend using 1000 IU per week, which is an average dosage suitable for most individuals.

There's a misconception that HCG should be taken during PCT. This is incorrect because the stimulation of your testicles, mimicking the action of hormones like LH and FSH, occurs during PCT.

The actual triggering process for HPTA must begin in your pituitary gland and will be accelerated by drugs like clomiphene and tamoxifen. HCG should be used during the cycle to prevent your testicles from atrophying, so they can quickly respond to pituitary stimulation with testosterone production when PCT begins. If you don't do this, you'll have to wait a long time for this mechanism to restart after months of inactivity.

Optional Enhancement: Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone)

You can add an optional component to this cycle that can significantly enhance its efficiency. We did not include it in the main drug list due to its cost, as it may be unaffordable for everyone. Therefore, we decided to make the inclusion of Somatropin in your cycle an optional solution.

What is Somatropin?

Growth hormone is a hormone that regulates the growth of bone tissues and muscles, controls the increase of collagen in the body, and influences metabolism. Somatropin supports lipid metabolism and slows down aging processes in older age.

Various systems in the body are influenced by the effects of growth hormone, as cellular growth affects various metabolic processes. It impacts not only lipids but also bone tissues. However, the most significant process influenced by somatropin is fat metabolism. Therefore, during periods of energy deprivation, growth hormone utilizes lipids as the primary source of fuel to sustain the body.

Benefits of Growth Hormone

Growth hormone stimulates protein synthesis in muscles. Protein is the fundamental building block of muscles and plays a crucial role in muscle growth and development. Increased protein synthesis allows athletes to improve their physical fitness and achieve maximum muscle growth. Growth hormone promotes accelerated regeneration of all damaged tissues, including muscles. This enables athletes to recover more quickly after workouts, preventing overtraining and muscle cell breakdown. This contributes to more effective physical exercise and enhances sports performance.

Growth hormone contributes to increased bone mass and density. This is particularly important for athletes and bodybuilders, as it enhances their strength and resistance to injuries. It enhances the body's ability to recover. Growth hormone has a powerful anabolic effect, promoting tissue recovery after injury or physical stress. It stimulates collagen synthesis, facilitating rapid wound healing, muscle and tendon recovery, as well as bone and ligament repair.

Strengthens the immune system. Somatropin plays a vital role in maintaining normal immune system function. It increases the quantity and activity of immune cells, such as leukocytes and neutrophils, helping the body effectively cope with infectious and inflammatory processes.

Improves the condition of the skin and hair. Growth hormone contributes to skin cell renewal, stimulates collagen synthesis, making the skin more firm and elastic. It also promotes healthy hair growth and strengthens their structure.

Positively influences brain function. It has a protective effect on brain neurons and promotes the growth and development of nerve cells, improving cognitive functions, memory, attention span, and mood.

Effects

● Increases strength and muscle mass

● Increases bone density

● Accelerates the regeneration of tendon injuries

● Improves the condition of hair, skin, and nails

● Neuroprotective effect

● Improves immunity

● Burns fat

● Improves sleep

Powder or Liquid Form

Human Growth Hormone is produced in two forms: Somatropin growth hormone in liquid form and Somatropin growth hormone in powder. The main difference between the forms of somatropin growth hormone is that liquid form comes in 2 vials containing the finished liquid and can be used immediately. The powder form contains 10 vials with powder and 10 ampoules of water for mixing.

The drug is administered using small insulin syringes. Both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections are possible, using a fold on the abdomen. Injections are generally painless and simple, even for those unfamiliar with injections.

Athletes usually use from 2 to 12 IU per day, depending on the athlete's level of training and the body's response to growth hormone. We recommend starting with 3 IU per day, giving an injection before bedtime.

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)

Anabolic steroid use replaces your natural testosterone production during the cycle. While steroid molecules are circulating in your blood, your body stops producing its own testosterone. After the cycle ends, steroid molecules are gradually eliminated, leaving you without your natural testosterone. Although your body will begin producing testosterone again, it does so at a slower rate than needed. This is where drugs like clomiphene and tamoxifen come into play, accelerating the process and ensuring your body produces testosterone as quickly as possible.

This approach helps prevent a sharp decline in muscle mass gained during the cycle and re-establishes hormonal balance in your body. Essentially, it returns your body to its pre-cycle state. The sooner you initiate PCT, the fewer losses you'll experience.

While PCT protocols are typically simpler than steroid cycles, they are just as crucial. Consider PCT the second phase of your cycle, focused on retaining your hard-earned results.

The effectiveness of your PCT directly impacts the benefits you gain from your previous cycle and influences the success of future cycles. Neglecting PCT can lead to a complete loss of gains from the cycle, requiring you to start over during the next one. This essentially stalls your progress, resulting in minimal gains from cycle to cycle.

Key Insights on PCT

After every steroid cycle, a recovery period known as post-cycle therapy (PCT) is essential. Each anabolic steroid cycle disrupts various bodily systems, primarily impacting your reproductive system. Put simply, it alters your natural settings, making them "advanced," which triggers numerous changes.

Your body perceives steroids as if you're introducing external testosterone. Consequently, your body reduces its natural testosterone production after a couple of weeks. With longer cycles, your testicles, responsible for daily testosterone production, can essentially forget their function and enter a prolonged state of inactivity. The typical male body produces approximately 7 mg of testosterone per day. However, by introducing large amounts of anabolic steroids (compared to natural levels), you effectively shut down your natural testosterone production, bringing it down to zero.

The Main Goal of PCT

The primary aim of PCT is to stimulate your body to produce its own testosterone after discontinuing all drugs. This isn't a simple task because your natural testosterone production is completely halted during the cycle. Even after extended cycles, your testosterone will eventually restore itself, but this can take a considerable amount of time. During this period, you'll not only lose all your gains but also experience psychological discomfort due to the complete absence of testosterone, the primary male hormone. Prolonged testosterone deficiency leads to not only psychological distress but also harms your overall health, placing you in a state of hypogonadism, according to medical diagnosis.

Skipping PCT can lead to various issues associated with low testosterone levels. Low testosterone levels can hinder your athletic performance, negatively impact your mental well-being, and affect numerous body systems. We strongly recommend taking post-cycle therapy seriously. In fact, it might be even more crucial than the steroid cycle itself. If you've intentionally disrupted your body's natural balance by increasing androgen levels, it's imperative to restore the balance as quickly as possible when androgen levels are too low. Essentially, we're engaging in an anabolic game, and it's crucial to play by the rules.

PCT is mandatory after any steroid use, even if you've only used a single drug like oxandrolone at the lowest dosages. Individual responses vary, and recovery from cycles can sometimes be delayed. Never listen to those who claim that certain cycles don't require PCT – it's always a misconception.

Using SERMs to Restore Testosterone

The main objective of PCT is to restore your body's natural testosterone production. Achieving this goal necessitates the use of anti-estrogenic drugs (SERMs). Enclomilad (Enclomiphene), and Nolvados (Tamoxifen) are classified as SERMs - selective estrogen receptor modulators. This means these agents act selectively: they bind to estrogen receptors and activate them in some tissues, while they bind and block them in others.

SERMs (Post-Cycle Therapy Compounds)

Enclomilad

Enclomilad is a novel selective estrogen receptor modulator that overcomes many drawbacks associated with other SERMs. Enclomiphene is a derivative of clomiphene but more effective. Importantly, enclomiphene was specifically designed to combat secondary hypogonadism in men (suppression of testosterone production due to anabolic steroids or other drugs is a form of secondary hypogonadism).