Can You Just do Trenbolone?

This has become an increasingly common question amongst body builders, weight lifters and athletes who run cycles of Trenbolone and different anabolic steroids. With much advertised listings of various side-effects and warning labels posted on the bottles, these steroids remain quite popular amongst fitness enthusiasts. This is because they have managed to run these steroids in cycles that are not very detrimental to health or have altered its use with other safer steroids so that the side effects can be balanced.

But before we get to the topic of whether or not Trenbolone can be used alone, it becomes imperative to explain to everyone what Trenbolone is, how it can be used and what side effects can result from its usage.

What is Trenbolone?

Trenbolone is a notable anabolic-androgenic steroid which means that not only does this steroid aim at building tissue and muscle mass; it also aggravates and enhances the various masculine characteristics, like the deepening of voice, increase in body and facial hair. Anabolic steroids have been known to boost appetite and bone growth but exact findings have not been confirmed regarding Trenbolone as it is by far the strongest steroid for muscle boosting yet.

In fact, Trenbolone has never achieved the status of an FDA approved steroid or drug for humans. It was created in the labs solely for veterinary purposes. The drug was injected under the skin of cattle to promote muscle mass effectively. However the potential it carried as an anabolic steroid was soon recognized and body builders started its use as one of the most effective and powerful boosters of muscular strength and muscular mass, even though its side effects have been confirmed as more pronounced and severer.

How is Trenbolone Administered?

Because Trenbolone was meant for use amongst animals, it was not readily available in injectable form for humans. Therefore, people would convert the tablets or capsules into a rough injectable form themselves. This manner was undoubtedly crude and rough and carried a dangerous potential as it was not sterile, nor safe.

Nonetheless, with its increased usage, certain underground labs (UGLs) started manufacturing the Trenbolone in sterile injectable forms for use amongst humans. The usual vial dosage of Trenbolone comes in 67mg/ml to 250mg/ml. That being said, it is also true that even today, an athlete or body builder will not be able to find pharmaceutical grade Trenbolone.

What is Trenbolone More Commonly Known As?

The pharmaceutical names of Trenbolone are,

    Trenbolone Acetate
    TrenboloneEnanthate
    Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate
    Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate

The most common street names of Trenbolone are,

    Tren
    Para
    Fina
    Trenbolone

The common brand names are,

    Finaplix and
    Finajet

Uses of Trenbolone

The regular use of Trenbolone will not only result in rapid gain in muscle sizebut also in muscle strength. However, if it is not run in cutting cycles, it can also cause hardening of muscles and may even result in a change in body’s composition.

As it becomes responsible of building lean mass, it also generates the loss of fat. However, excessive use in women for this purpose alone should be prohibited as it is highly androgenic in nature and would surely result in masculine characteristics.

Warnings and Side-Effects

Excessive and disproportioned use of steroids easily leads to side-effects, many of which are non-reversible and serious; but there are some that are specific to overuse or wrong use of Trenbolone. In fact certain side-effects are bound to show up even with regular and light dosage of Trenbolone and these include, over sweating, insomnia, acne and notable decrease in cardiovascular capability. For this reason it is not recommended for those athletes who are involved in cardiovascular fitness training. Some other, rather commonly observed, side-effects are hair loss, high water retention, aggressive behaviour, overgrown testicles and extremely oily skin.

Should Trenbolone be Used Alone?

The general consensus of using Tren alone is that it can result in some undesirable effects; the most common one being affected libido. Your libido will come crashing down with Tren-alone cycles. Similarly, fierce acne has resulted in numerous users and this is not limited to face or some parts of back, but severe acne bursts have been seen on chest, arms, face and whole of back. The use of testosterone, or even HCG or Dianabol can solve these issues.

Also tren-alone usage can easily result in suppressed estradiol levels as natural testosterone production is affected with its use. The estrogen reaches an abnormally low level and hence it should be used with other drugs.

Cycles of Trenbolone with Testosterone

The usual dose of TrenboloneEnanthate is 200mgs per week coupling it with 500mgs of Testosterone every week and 0.25mgs of Dostinex every other day. However people, who have been on regular dosage of Tren, suggest that even 125mg of Testosterone per week is enough for whatever amount of Tren.

50mg of Tren coupled with 100mg of Testosterone per week, gets better results when compared to any other steroid cycle. Tren is a strong compound and results in mass physical changes soon enough.

Long-Term and Low-Dose Oral Steroid Use as an Alternative to Traditional Steroid Cycles

However, there’s a real lack of evidence for the idea. I’ve never seen it done with success worth mentioning. On the other hand, it’s rarely tried, so I’ve only seen a handful of examples. And perhaps less-focused, less-dedicated training might have gone along with the less-focused, less-dedicated steroid use.

Pharmacologically, there are reasons why using anabolic steroids some days but not others might not give as much results as sustained use. The biological processes activated by the androgen receptor are not immediate, but take days to complete. Failing to sustain high androgen levels throughout the process might limit results. But that’s not a conclusive argument. For example, GH levels don’t have to be sustained to provide sustained biological activity.

What is conclusive is that sustaining high androgen levels does work, beyond doubt. Peaks that come and go? Not proven, and what evidence there is has it not working very well.

So if you want to experiment with this idea, you can, but inferior results are likely.

To meet your concerns while making at least as much gains per year as with traditional cycles, I’d suggest 2-week cycles. Total yearly progress is typically as good or better as with longer cycles, but body transformation is in smaller jumps.

Another reason not to rely only on orals is liver toxicity. With properly-planned steroid cycles, at most some of the steroids used will be liver toxic, because half or more of the total amount used will be non-alkylated injectables. Relying on orals only, the entire amount used is liver toxic, typically. It’s better to get most or all of the effect from injectables than to rely solely on orals.

What is “Roid Rage”?

Basically when an anabolic steroid is taken it adds extra levels of testosterone to the body. The hormones can have different effects on the body which can include:

 These hormones can first produce a very positive effect on a person’s psyche
 This positive effect can later turn into a negative one which can alter the way people act.
 In the early stages of steroid use it may seem that the steroids are making you feel great and very happy, however with continued use these feelings can greatly change.

When buying steroids most people think about the positive effects but do not consider the negative psyche effects that can occur.

With the continued use of steroids the below symptoms can begin to occur

 Aggressiveness
 More hostile
 Anger.

These behaviours are referred to as “roid rage.” It’s a term given to people that act very aggressive and hostile after taking doses of steroids, usually on a consistent basis. There have been many studies performed related to roid rage and these studies support the theory that people most likely to get roid rage are those people who were already angry and hostile prior to taking the drug. However, despite these studies steroids can have psychological effects on any steroid user. So, if you’re thinking about taking steroids be cautious as they could greatly affect your behaviour.

What IGF-1 Does in the Body

IGF-1 or Insulin like Growth Factor 1, is a protein encoded by the IGF-1 gene and it is similar to the molecular structure of insulin. It contains seventy amino acid polypeptides that are produced by the liver and endocrine hormone. IGF-1 has many effects on the body. When in balance… It does a body good! But when out of balance it can cause many repercussions to the body.

IGF-1 supports cellular division and growth to the muscles and organs. IGF-1 automatically begins being produced at birth. This is one of the major factors in height and muscle growth throughout childhood and puberty. Some people, however, are born without the correct amount of IGF-1 production and that can lead to dwarfism, or in some cases have synthetic IGF-1 therapy.

IGF-1 helps in repairing nerve damage, which can aid in many different areas of the brain, cardiovascular, circulatory systems and my favorite anti-aging. It helps to reduce body fat because it halts insulin from moving glucose through the body, resulting in the body using fat as a source of energy instead of glucose.

IGF-1 also plays a role in cell repair to the brain, heart and of course muscles. New developments have shown that IGF-1 helps in the development of new muscles by igniting human stem cells. It also plays a role in muscle regeneration, due to cell repair. It also, increases the number and size of cells in the body. It helps to reduce the amount of muscle loss, and in turn aids in muscle growth, as mentioned before. It is due to all of these reasons synthetic IGF-1 is of the hottest muscle building products and anabolic steroids on the market today.

One must be careful not to have too much supplemental IGF-1 in the body or side effects can occur. When too much synthetic IGF-1 is present one can experience jaw pain, facial, hand, and heart swelling. Heart swelling can lead to higher blood pressure and heart failure. Synthetic IGF-1 stays in the body longer than natural IGF-1 and because IGF-1 produces growth cells it can lead to muscle and organ overgrowth. References to bodybuilders and power lifters with abnormally large stomachs have been linked to overuse of IGF-1 because their internal organs have grown too large. Lastly, if free roaming IGF-1’s stay in the body too long there has been evidence to show that it can produce different cancers.

So, in a nutshell, IGF-1 is a great hormone that your body produces naturally. It is an amazing compound that helps with cellular growth and repair throughout the body. It helps our bodies grow to their natural state as well as aids in the building and repairing of muscles. But one must be careful when using synthetic IGF-1 for bodybuilding purposes, not to over do it. In my opinion the side effects of overuse do not outweigh the results. Again, the saying “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” comes to mind.

The Five Basic Stipulations of Proper Steroid Cycles and Responsible Steroid Use

1. No individuals under the age of 24 should engage in any anabolic steroid cycles what so ever.
2. Testosterone must be the very first and the ONLY anabolic steroid used in the very first beginner anabolic steroid cycle, and Testosterone must also be included in all cycles, no exceptions.
3. Cycle lengths should be kept as short as possible.
4. The lowest effective dose in order to provide gains should always be utilized before increasing doses.
5. An absolute minimum of stacked compounds (no more than 2 at any given time unless absolutely necessary) should be used in any given anabolic steroids cycle.

Detailed explanations of the five stipulations:

1. There is no specific age for each and every human that has been determined to be the age by which the human body and its subsystems (especially the endocrine system, which is our primary concern here) have fully matured and developed. The ultimate final age by which we all reach full growth and maturation is determined by our genetics and to a lesser extent, our lifestyle habits. Every individual’s genetic ‘programming’ is different, and therefore some individuals will fully mature at a younger age while others may reach full maturation at approximately 24 years of age, and others will perhaps mature at an even older age. It is general knowledge concerning the endocrine system that Testosterone levels in males are continually rising until the median average age of approximately 24 – 25 years old, at which point these levels reach their peak and begin to decline. The Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis (HPTA) which controls endogenous natural Testosterone production is a very sensitive network. Furthermore, there is no specific ‘test’ that one might be able to undergo in order to determine if he/she has reached full maturation of the human body’s subsystems. Therefore, the average median age by which almost all human beings reach maturity has been determined to be 24 – 25 years of age. Some may mature earlier (as mentioned earlier) and some later than this. By engaging in anabolic steroid cycles and introducing anabolic steroids to the body prior to the age of 24, the risks of severely and permanently disrupting and damaging the endocrine system is extremely high. Only after the age of 24 – 25 do the risks of considerable and permanent HPTA damage drop drastically.

2. Testosterone is literally the original anabolic steroid, produced naturally within all humans and most animal species. It is considered the safest anabolic steroid one could use for this reason, due to the fact that it is the hormone that each individual’s body already produces, already uses, and is already accustomed to. Therefore, the use of Testosterone for the purpose of performance and physique enhancement is simply the equivalent of introducing more of a hormone into the human body that it already manufactures and uses.

Furthermore, all first cycles for bare beginners to the world of anabolic steroids should always use some form of Testosterone-only as their very first anabolic steroid cycle. Solitarily run Testosterone cycles provide the user with a safe compound (Testosterone) that the human body is already accustomed to naturally, as all humans already produce Testosterone endogenously. This will allow the user to gauge their response to the most basic anabolic steroid, Testosterone. It is from this gauging process that individuals can assess their potential responses to other anabolic steroids, as the chances are that if an individual responds horridly to a basic Testosterone cycle, then there will likely be a higher chance of the individual responding even worse to most other compounds which are essentially modified analogues of Testosterone.

As explained above, solitary Testosterone-only cycles are the ideal beginner first-time anabolic steroid cycles. The problem with stacking multiple compounds in a beginner first-time cycle lies in the fact that it is quite a potentially dangerous practice. A hypothetical beginner who has never used anabolic steroids or whom has never run a cycle before would not know what to expect upon use. It stands to reason that if a stack of several different compounds are run for a first cycle and the individual reacts in a very negative manner (or experiences a particular very undesirable side effect), there will be no possible means for this individual to figure out which anabolic steroid is responsible for the bad reaction if a cocktail of several anabolic steroids have been stacked in one cycle. This would become possibly life-threatening if said reaction were to be a very serious mortal reaction (such as an allergic reaction, for example).

3. Duration of use is an extremely very influential factor but very easily understood, as it need not be explained that the longer a particular anabolic steroid cycle is run, the increased incidence of side effects will also present themselves as the duration of use becomes longer and longer. The recovery of natural endogenous Testosterone production also becomes increasingly difficult following the termination of an anabolic steroid cycle if a cycle is run for longer and longer lengths of time. Various anabolic steroids may exhibit higher degrees of HPTA suppression and shut-down than other compounds, but all anabolic steroids exhibit this effect of HPTA suppression and eventual shutdown as duration of use continues. Severely atrophied Leydig cells in the testes following extremely long cycles will have far greater difficulty re-engaging endogenous Testosterone production again due to desensitization to gonadotropins resultant of long-term suppression/shutdown. Ideal cycle lengths for short-estered anabolic steroids should be in the range of 8 – 10 weeks, and for long-estered anabolic steroids, 10 – 12 weeks. Any longer than this and the individual runs high risk of increasingly difficult HPTA recovery.

4. The issue of utilizing the lowest effective dose is simple: make progress with the lowest possible dose first, grow into this dose, and then increase the dose as required (which is on average, several cycles into beginner use). Many individuals (mostly beginners) tend to engage in extremely ludicrous activity whereby a brand-new first-timer will run 500mg/week on their first cycle, then proceed to 700mg/week on their second cycle, and then 1,000mg/week on their third, and so on and so forth. This is absolutely unnecessary, and, not to mention not very healthy at all. As mentioned earlier, many anabolic steroid users (both beginners and experienced users) severely underestimate the power of these hormones and most usually when individuals do things like that, it is because they claim their gains and progress has stopped. The culprit is usually a flaw in their nutrition or training (or both), not in how many mg per week of total steroid they are using. These details and concerns must be kept in mind. A very important detail for all individuals to understand in relation to anabolic steroid doses is that the human body only manufactures approximately 50 – 70mg weekly of Testosterone (depending on various factors such as age, lifestyle habits, genetics, etc.). Considering this, we can use logic to conclude that: 500mg is approximately 7 – 10 times the amount that the human body produces. Suffice to say, 300mg weekly should then be perfect for any first-time beginner cycle.

5. Quite simply put: the use of more than two compounds stacked in any given anabolic steroid cycle is completely unnecessary for the average casual recreational anabolic steroid user. The stacking of three or more compounds in a single anabolic steroid cycle is only necessary for competitive bodybuilders and professional athletes. Increasing the number of anabolic steroids utilized in a single cycle increases the weekly dose of total steroid, which thereby increases the risk and intensity for side effects tenfold, and presents increasingly harsh stressors on the human body. 

How to Avoid Suppression of Testosterone Production

The classic cycle of anabolic steroids taken within 24 hours (for example, injectable testosterone esters) necessarily lead to a suppression of LH and products, respectively, to the suppression of testosterone production.

There are 3 ways to avoid this:

1) Avoid permanent use of highly-androgenic steroids.
This can be accomplished, for example, using the oral steroid (whose half-life of several hours), half the dose in the morning (eg. at 9 AM), while the remaining half of the dose at approximately at the afternoon (at 12 AM). Even 100 mg per day of Methandrostenolone can be used in this way with a slight suppression of testosterone production.

This is due to the fact that high eroven exogenous (produced outside of) testosterone is kept for 3-4 hours, but this has not been enough to trigger the lowering of its own testosterone level (probably due to the fact that the pituitary and the hypothalamus does not respond only the current level of androgens, but also on past levels of testosterone and this 4-hour hormonal racing roughly be ignored endocrine system). The problem with this approach is that the effect on the growth of muscle mass is not very good compared to when the steroid in the blood constant.

2) Use the number and type of steroid, which will not significantly inhibit the production of testosterone. Primobolan in a dosage of 200-400 mg per week suitable for this purpose. However, in this case, the results of such a cycle would not be comparable to the more substantial cycle. Esters of testosterone (eg. drugs like Sustanon, Omnadren, Test Enanth, Testosterone Cypionate, etc.) and nandrolone decanoate (Retabolil, Deca Durabolin) significantly inhibit the production of testosterone, even at a dose of 100 mg per week, so that the use of these drugs in low dosage does not make sense: testosterone production will be suppressed and quite unsignificant progress will be achieved.

3) Generally, anti-androgens could be used, but it's just completely stop the growth results in a mass and strength.

In those cycles where steroids doses are high enough to effectively increase the results seen an interesting thing. During the first 2 weeks of the cycle only the activity of the hypothalamus is suppressed, and it produces much less LHRH as a result of high levels of steroids.

Activity of the pituitary gland at this time is not suppressed at all: in fact, LHRH receptors are sensitive and will respond to LHRH (if it is produced) even more than usual. However, after two weeks, the activity of the pituitary gland is also suppressed, and even if LHRH is produced, the pituitary will produce little or no produce LH. In this case, there comes a deeper type of suppression of the arc. Apparently, after the suppression of this point, there is no next point, where again the suppression becomes deeper. But over time, the restoration is complicated.

Practically there is no distinction between the use of steroids for 3 weeks and 8 weeks: recovery will take the same time. Between 8 and 12 weeks, it becomes increasingly likely that the recovery will be harder and slower, even though the 12-week cycle typically does not create too many problems, and recovery takes only a few weeks. Cycles longer than 12 weeks can create substantial problems with recovery.

It is not known exactly what changes occur in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland when courses are too long, but in practice it appears that the more the cycle goes for 8 weeks, the longer and more difficult the subsequent recovery. There is a suspicion that what occur violation of the mechanisms of secretion of LHRH hypothalamus.

How To Cycle Off From Steroids

Heavy steroid using athletes, particularly weight lifters, bodybuilders, football players, hockey players, shot-putters etc., are subject to many adverse consequences from continuous steroid use without a break. Adverse cardiovascular effects, liver stress, HPTA downregulation, excessive virilization (women) and psychological disturbances or dependency, are some of the major problems that may develop in these individuals. Additionally, users may develop a tolerance for anabolic steroids that can only be overcome by increasing the dosage or by ceasing the use altogether. The latter, of course, is a much healthier course of action than the former.

Coming off of steroids, particularly long-term usage, is certainly not easily done without considerable loss of muscle mass. Additionally, there can be psychological effects that include depression and loss of motivation. For many athletes, especially those with schedules that do not allow prolonged periods away from competition completely coming off of steroids is not considered an option. However, if these athletes knew how to take the right approach they just might be able to cycle off and have a good chance at maintaining much of their physical condition. This could enable them to increase their ultimate potential in their sports as well as their longevity in the competitive arena.

The Strategy
The off cycle regimen must consist of proper drug, nutritional, and training protocols. The primary goals to achieve are the following:

Minimization of protein catabolism

Maintenance of muscle glycogen levels

Maintenance of high-normal red blood cell levels

Minimization of fat deposition

Avoidance of injury, or injury aggravation

Maintenance of healthy attitude and psychological state

Drugs
This is an off steroids cycle and most certainly not an off drugs cycle. In fact, the proper use of non-steroidal drugs is the mainstay of this program and is vital to its success. I will describe the drugs to be used, why they are used, and how they should be used.

Growth Hormone

GH is probably the single most important drug to maintain muscle mass and bodyweight off of steroids. While GH is not known to be great for anabolic effects, it is very effective for anti-catabolism. Anti-catabolism, or minimization of muscle mass loss, is after all what we are most interested in here. GH has an overall anti-proteolytic effect on the body and shifts the body's metabolism away from the utilization of amino acids and glucose for energy, and towards the use of fat. The end result will be a protective effect upon muscle protein and glycogen, and a mobilizing effect upon body fat.

Many bodybuilders have discovered how wonderful GH, at the proper dosages, is in maintaining their muscle mass off of steroids. Former IFBB pro Gary Strydom once commented that he didn't care if the IFBB tested for steroids, as long as they didn't test for GH.

Notice how I said at the proper dosages. That's right, small dosages just won't cut it. For most people a minimum of 4 i.u. a day is required to impart a proper metabolic response in the body. Some may go as high as 18 i.u. a day but at this levels many problems can occur (i.e. edema, nerve impingement).

There probably is no great advantage to taking GH more than once a day, though some may inject twice a day. GH primarily works through its conversion to IGF-1 and the half-life of IGF-1 in the body is plenty long (8-16 hours). So once a day administration will be good enough to maintain pretty constant levels of IGF-1 in the blood. Furthermore, evidence is also mounting that GH breaks down to certain active peptide fragments with specific biological functions (i.e. lipolysis) and that these have prolonged half lives. Therefore, the active lifetime of the intact GH molecule itself in the blood might be pretty irrelevant.

GH is not cheap through most channels. However, good GH can be obtained from Asia at a fraction of the cost (10 - 20%) that it is available elsewhere.

I think I should also mention now that there is a big misconception amongst people as to what the shelf life of GH is, and that most people grossly underestimate it. The Journal of Chemical Technology states that freeze dried GH products (unreconstituted) are quite stable under refrigerated conditions, and a 24-month shelf-life is typical at this temperature. Also, although solutions of GH at neutral pH readily deamidate (lose ammonia group from end of molecule), and storage of the reconstituted product is limited to a few weeks under refrigerated conditions, biological activity is relatively unaffected even after prolonged storage. So the stuff really stays pretty active in the frig for a considerable time. By the way, reconstituted solutions of GH should NEVER be frozen (this will be the death of it)

Insulin (Humalog)

The use of insulin provides a couple of very important functions in the off steroid period. First of all, it helps preserve glycogen storage in the muscle. Steroids are very good at stimulating glycogen storage and this property likely plays an integral part in their performance enhancing benefits. Going off of steroids leads to a reversal of this and the result is muscular weakness, fatigue, and loss of size and bodyweight. The proper use of insulin can help minimize this.

Furthermore, insulin can help to minimize protein breakdown through its anti-proteolytic effects. Insulin is quite potent in regards to its protective effect on muscle protein, unfortunately it also is very potent in regards to its protective effect on maintaining body fat. Insulin therefore has to be used in the proper fashion to maximize the former, and minimize the latter.

The proper usage of insulin requires the fast acting insulin analog known as Lis-Pro insulin, or Humalog. This altered insulin product is available only by prescription. It differs from other insulin in that it is absorbed quickly into the body after subcutaneous injection. The average time to peak blood levels is 90 minutes and generally it is out of your system in 3 to 4 hours.

Humalog is to be taken immediately after training. The physiology of the body after intense training is such that the benefits of insulin can be maximized, while drawbacks are minimized. Muscle insulin sensitivity as well as insulin independent glucose uptake will peak in the 2-3 hours or so after training. In this time, insulin will preferentially stimulate glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in muscle over fat. Additionally, high insulin levels at this time will help to counteract the catabolic state that exists in muscles right after they have been damaged by training. A discernible improvement in training recovery (less soreness and injury pain) is often noticed by individuals who utilize this technique.

Humalog administration must be followed by intake of simple carbohydrates and protein within 20 minutes. A general rule is one unit of Humalog per ten kilograms bodyweight, and ten grams of carbs and ten grams of protein per unit of Humalog. That sounds like a lot of carbs and protein but it must be ingested. Whey protein is best, and glucose or maltodextrin can be used for the carbs. 5 grams of creatine can also be added as well as well as 5-10 grams of glutamine.

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a protein hormone secreted by the kidneys and liver that stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis). Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues of the body and so obviously are vital to maximal health and athletic performance.

When people take anabolic steroids, particularly some oral ones such as Anadrol, erythropoiesis is stimulated. The result is an increase in the proportion of blood cells in the blood, also known as the hematocrit. This increase in the hematocrit is partially responsible for the energizing and recovery benefits of steroids. It may also contribute to the blood volume and vascularizing effects of anabolics.

When you go off anabolics, the increase in hematocrit gradually subsides and you return to pre-cycle lower levels (or below). This effect will take its toll on your physical condition and ability to train at high intensity. Therefore, administration of exogenous EPO can have obvious benefits in the steroid withdrawing athlete.

In addition to its effect in increasing hematocrit, there is some evidence that EPO has direct anabolic effects. It has been shown in rat studies to substantially increase weight gain and injury repair after surgery. Furthermore, EPO receptors are present on myoblasts (immature muscle cell progenitors) and may have a potential in muscle development and repair.

EPO is sold in recombinant form (rhEPO) for injection. One popular form is called Epogen, and it is made for subcutaneous usage. A safe or starting dosage is usually 20 i.u. per kilogram bodyweight, 3 times/week. After two or three weeks, a maintanence dose of 20 iu/kg BW can be taken once a week. One should wait about two weeks after ceasing steroids to commence EPO therapy to avoid any excessive increases in hematocrit which can be quite dangerous. It is also very advisable to have periodic blood tests that include a hematocrit assay while taking EPO just to be safe. Interestingly, I think that this test is automatically done for free everytime you donate blood, and all you need to do is ask the nurse what your hematocrit is reading (just out of curiosity of course). 

BACK 15-MINUTE

CABLES GIVE THE BENEFIT OF speed — handles and weight selection are very easy to change — and provide continuous tension on your muscles.
>> The pulldown-to-front and standing pulldown compound set is configured to take advantage of the slightly easier second exercise. Once you tire on the seated pulldown, you put your body in a better leverage situation by standing, giving you the ability to power out some reps before your lats give out.
>> For the standing pulldown, if you have trouble getting to failure, try this trick — when you get to 12 reps, increase the weight and continue repping.


INCLINE CABLE ROW
START: Place an incline bench so that the higher end is near the low pulley. Set the angle at about 30–45 degrees. Grasp the rope attachment with both hands facing in and sit facing the weight stack, leaning forward against the angled bench. Keep your chest up with a slight arch in your back, and let the rope pull your shoulder blades forward into stretch.
Move: Pull on the rope, moving your elbows straight back. Pinch your shoulder blades together as your hands move out to your sides, contract your lats briefly at the end of the move, and return to the start.

STANDING PULLDOWN
START: Standing puts you in a stronger position, so you can continue lifting despite being fatigued from the seated pulldowns. Grasp a long pulldown handle about 4 inches wider than shoulder-width with an overhand grip. Bend your knees slightly, keep your back arched and chest up, and press your lower thighs, just above the knees, into the padded seat for stability.
MOVE: Lean back about 10 degrees and slowly pull the bar toward your mid-chest. As you reverse the movement, concentrate on making your back do the work. Stretch your lats at the top and pull again.

ONE-ARM CABLE ROW
START: Grasp a D-handle on a low pulley with your palm facing your body. Grasp the support bar with your free hand to stabilise yourself and lean forward about 45 degrees.
Use a split stance: the foot of the side you’re working should be back while the other is forward. Keep your chest up, shoulders squared and a slight arch in your back.
Move: Pull the handle into the side of your waist until your elbow is past your body. When you return to the starting position, go for a deep stretch.

GP T3 (Trijodthyronin, Cytomel) For Bodybuilders

Bodubuilders and athletes have used thyroid hormone to lose weight for a long time. Since the thyroid hormone can cause combustion of fats and carbohydrates, many individuals have utlised this ability to lose weight and to perform better at sports. Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) has been used by individuals in every type of sport. The thyroid hormone is taken orally for 4-6 weeks and then stopped just a week prior to the event. There is no doubt that Cytomel is a very effective fat burner and enhances exercise performance. Many athletes report that short duration usage of Cytomel can result in loss of weight and increased energy.
While this may be true, the issue becomes very complex because most of these athletes also take a wide variety of other supplements and hormones to lose weight.

Thyroid hormones are naturally synthesized in our body, but since the molecules are not complex, many pharmaceutical companies make the synthetic variety of the hormones. There are two basic types of thyroid hormones - T4 known as levothyroxine and T3 known as liothyronine. Both are manufactured and stored in the thyroid gland.

Thyroid hormone from the pharmaceutical companies are obtained in 2 ways - either derived from animal thyroid gland (bovine or ovine sources) or made synthetic. In the USA, the content and quantity of iodine in the thyroid preparation is well regulated.

Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) is available both as a tablet or the salt of a naturally occuring thyroid hormone. GP T3 is many times more potent that T4. The maximum dose of Cytomel which can be taken without causing side effects is about 100ug/day. Anecdotal data from athletes indicate that it takes anywhere from 6-12 weeks to lose weight with Cytomel. The crucial thing for all users of Cytomel is to understand that when the drug is stopped, most people will have developed a state of thyroid insufficiency because the Cytomel has suppressed the thyroid gland from making the natural hormone.

Bodybuilders stimulate their metabolism with Cytomel, which causes a faster conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Fat-burning is the deciding motive of course. Competing bodybuilders use Cytomel in the weeks leading to a championship since it helps maintain extremely low fat content, without demanding a hunger diet. Athletes on low dosages of Cytomel report that with simultaneous intake of Cytomel with steroids, the steroids become more effective - most likely as the result of the faster conversion of protein.

Cytomel was being used by bodybuilders male and especially female, on a daily basis over several months to remain 'hard' and in good shape throughout the year.

There are bodybuilders who eat fast food and burn it out by taking Cytomel. The over stimulated thyroid burns calories like a blast furnace. Nowadays, Cytomel is being increasingly replaced with Clenbuterol by athletes. Then there are those who combine these two compounds and burn an enormous amount of fat.
So the dose of thyroid hormone should be slowly tapered over a few weeks to months to allow for the thyroid gland to begin working again.

WHAT AN ESTER IS, AND HOW IT WORKS

I'm sure that if you have taken an interest in anabolic steroids you have noticed the similarities on the labeling of many drugs. Let's look at testosterone for example. One can find compounds like testosterone cypionate, enanthate, propionate, heptylate; caproate, phenylpropionate, isocaproate, decanoate, acetate, the list goes on and on. In all such cases the parent hormone is testosterone, which had been modified by adding an ester (enanthate, propionate etc.) to its structure. The following question arises: What is the difference between the various esterified versions of testosterone in regards to their use in bodybuilding?

An ester is a chain composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms. This chain is typically attached to the parent steroid hormone at the 17th carbon position (beta orientation), although some compounds do carry esters at position 3 (for the purposes of this article it is not crucial to understand the exact position of the ester).

Esterification of an injectable anabolic/androgenic steroid basically accomplishes one thing, it slows the release of the parent steroid from the site of injection. This happens because the ester will notably lower the water solubility of the steroid, and increase its lipid (fat) solubility. This will cause the drug to form a deposit in the muscle tissue, from which it will slowly enter into circulation as it is picked up in small quantities by the blood. Generally, the longer the ester chain, the lower the water solubility of the compound, and the longer it will take to for the full dosage to reach general circulation.

Slowing the release of the parent steroid is a great benefit in steroid medicine, as free testosterone (or other steroid hormones) previously would remain active in the body for a very short period of time (typically hours). This would necessitate an unpleasant daily injection schedule if one wished to maintain a continuous elevation of testosterone (the goal of testosterone replacement therapy). By adding an ester, the patient can visit the doctor as infrequently as once per month for his injection, instead of having to constantly re-administer the drug to achieve a therapeutic effect. Clearly without the use of an ester, therapy with an injectable anabolic/androgen would be much more difficult.

Esterification temporarily deactivates the steroid molecule. With a chain blocking the 17th beta position, binding to the androgen receptor is not possible (it can exert no activity in the body).

In order for the compound to become active the ester must therefore first be removed. This automatically occurs once the compound has filtered into blood circulation, where esterase enzymes quickly cleave off (hydrolyze) the ester chain. This will restore the necessary hydroxyl (OH) group at the 17th beta position, enabling the drug to attach to the appropriate receptor. Now and only now will the steroid be able to have an effect on skeletal muscle tissue. You can start to see why considering testosterone cypionate much more potent than enanthate makes little sense, as your muscles are seeing only free testosterone no matter what ester was used to deploy it.

HGH Human Growth Hormone Effects in Bodybuilding

For young athletes under 27 years, human growth hormone (HGH) acts as a powerful anabolic, positively influencing on increase in body size. This applies to length and thickness of the bones, as well as the amount of muscle. In later years the effect of growth hormone is less noticeable, but its ability to some extent, increase muscle mass, as well as significantly reduce body fat, used in bodybuilding.

Effect of growth hormone

    enhances protein synthesis, provides a steady but slow increase in muscle
    strengthens the bone and connective tissue
    improves metabolism
    increased use of fat for energy needs
    increases in liver glycogen
    at speeds up healing of injuries and rehabilitation

The level and stimulators of growth hormone
Receiving a command from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland produces growth hormone, which is getting into the blood reaches the liver and converted it into the main working material - somatomedin. Number of growth hormone production increases from birth and reaches a peak of about 21 years, with the same slow down in life. During the night may take place before the 10ti releases the hormone into the bloodstream.
For effective training in bodybuilding, prevent injuries and fatigue, normal growth hormone levels is vital. Even better - if we can improve it.

Stimulants
- Good night's sleep
- The state of stressful
    exercise stress
    pain
    a sharp temperature drop
    Hunger - sleep on an empty stomach is useful in many ways

- The use of protein food. The greatest influence on the production of growth hormone has an intake of protein such as arginine (pork, cheese, cottage cheese, nuts).

Obstacles for the development and effectiveness of HGH can be:

- Exhaustion of the nervous system
- Violations of the liver
- High levels of cortisol
- Receipt of carbohydrate foods

What You Should Know Before You Buy Steroids

As is known anabolic steroids are synthetic analogue of the human hormone testosterone. Steroids can be classified as either anabolic steroids or corticosteroids. Anabolic steroids are hormones which help boost muscle tissue of the body and are commonly used by athletes and bodybuilders to help improve their athletic capabilities. Corticosteroids are usually used in conditions such as asthma. Nowadays it is legal to buy steroids by prescription only, however some people buy steroids online without a prescription.

A huge number of people all over the world buy steroids every day because of medical conditions. But it is also very popular product among athletes and bodybuilders. However, the steroids have side effects which may cause health problems to any user. Anabolic steroids which are used incorrectly or abused may cause side effects such as increased levels of cholesterol, blood pressure and liver problems. When you buy steroids you must be careful especially if you buy steroids online. Because it is very hard to find a good and trust able online store or pharmacy to buy steroids.It is very important to be extra careful and not buy steroids online from fraudsters who will get access of your personal information.

A steroid user and especially bodybuilders, who need a big quantity of steroids often buy steroids on the black market or from the dealers. The black market is a very dangerous place to buy steroids because these steroids are usually not clinically tested and thus are not legit. Users often buy steroids from these sources because they are usually cheaper than to buy steroids from pharmaceuticals and more accessible. In countries like US it is illegal and a serious offense to buy steroids from the black market. That is why to buy steroids online is more safely and reliable.

For clinical conditions such low testosterone or low body mass one should buy steroids prescribed by their doctors. These steroids are called legit steroids because they are prescribed by the doctor with the wright doses and amount. The wright way to buy steroids is a local pharmacy, but it is not so cheap. A user can also buy steroids online with his medical prescription but only after good research and they should not disclose any personal information in the process.

Anavar Oxandrolone for a Strong Increase in Strength

Anavar 20 (Oxandrolone) is an oral steroid which contains 20 mg of the hormone Oxandrolone. Anavar (Oxandrolone) is a mild drug, when taken in doses less than 40 mg per day did not give any side effects, because drug originally designed for women and children. This is one of the few steroids which does not cause premature delay physical development in adolescents, because it does not contribute to the closure of epofiznyh compounds, and the drug is used primarily at teenagers to promote growth of the body and women - in osteoporosis. The drug causes a very weak phenomenon of masculinization. This quality makes it a favorite tool for athletes, because at a dose of 10-15 mg per day they have rarely seen the outward manifestations of masculinity.

Anavar 20 (Oxandrolone) promotes a strong increase in strength. This is due to the fact that excited the synthesis of creatine phosphate in muscle cells and thus does not accumulate fluid. Anavar (Oxandrolone) gives them the opportunity to become stronger, not adding to their own weight. Although Oxandrolone itself and does not contribute to significant growth of muscles, but markedly enhances the effect of many steroids in the body, especially combined with Deca-Durabolin, methane and various versions of testosterone, as arises when taking Oxandrolone strength gains while taking Deca-Durabolin, methane or testosterone that accumulate fluid and contribute to a strong increase in muscle, the result is more muscle mass.

Oxandrolone does not aromatize nor at any dose. With Oxandrolone muscle never gets watery form, which makes to consider the drug a good way to prepare for competition. In combination with diet Oxandrolone helps to make the muscles firm and toned. Though he does not destroy the fat, it still plays an indirect role in this process, because the chemical suppresses appetite in many athletes. Oxandrolone may cause something like a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, causing some athletes nausea and vomiting if tablets taken with meals. Those who train for competition or increase interest in quality muscles should combine Oxandrolone with steroids as Winstrol, Parabolan, Primobolan and testosterone propionate.

Even in very high doses (more than 40 mg daily) Oxandrolone has no effect on the production of testosterone. Oxandrolone does not suppress the production of hormones in the body, as he does not have a negative effect on the arc of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testes, ie when receiving the testes do not signal the hypothalamus of the need to reduce emissions and the complete cessation of hormone releasing hormone and luteinizing hormone, as is the case with most taking anabolic steroids. This special position of Oxandrolone can be easily explained by the fact that its substance does not aromatize into estrogen. With regard to dosage of Oxandrolone, it is 20-30 mg per day for men and 15-20 mg for women, bring good results. In the first two or three weeks the daily dose of 0.25mg per kg of the drug proved itself in practice, the tablets are usually taken 3 times a day (since the half-life of 8 hours) after meals, and thus achieved optimal resorption (optimal intake) drug. Those who do encounter while taking the drug gastro-intestinal upset, do the right, taking a pill an hour - two after eating.

Oxandrolone is no toxic and has virtually no side effects, it shall take a long period of time, or during the period between cycles will help maintain the results achieved. But do not use it for several months without a break since it like almost all oral steroids, alkylated by 17-alpha and has a strain on the liver.
Women should not take the medication in a dose more than 6 tablets per day, as otherwise may arise due to side effects of androgen in the form of acne, breaking votes, decreased deep voice, clitoral blood pressure and enhanced precipitation bands.

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Are Steroid Supplements Safe For Muscle Building?

As it not sad, but today people want everything at once, fast and easy. Seeing athletes and models with ideal bodies probably make them want to have ideal body to. But it may take some time and going to the gym is not so easy. You want something that will guarantee you fast, favorable results without exerting too much effort. A lot of shops can have what you are looking for. It is steroids. The advertisement promises great results in a short period of time. Are steroids safe for muscle building?

Steroids are human made imitations of testosterone, sex hormone that is responsible for the development of sexual characteristics in males. Testosterones are also present in females but in minimal amounts. They help in the development of muscles and tissues in the body. And if steroids are imitations of these hormones then they produce the same effect. With anabolic steroids body’s ability to generate tissues and build muscles increases. Steroids are very popular among bodybuilders because of its capability to enhance body mass and reduce fat in a faster way.

Steroids are available online, in local pharmacies but only with prescription. As it known, researchers have identified harmful effects of steroids to the body when abused. It can affect the cardiovascular system in terms of increasing the blood pressure. It can also be the cause of infertility or the inability to have children. It can decrease level of good cholesterol in body, because steroids are also medically used as cholesterol-lowering drugs. Some reports have shown that the abuse of steroids can also affect the emotional well-being of a person.

The danger appears when anabolic steroids are purchased from dealers or from unreliable pharmacies, which can sold fakes. To avoid this, you should buy anabolic steroids from proven and reliable online pharmacies.