Boldenone - properties, dosages, and combination with other substances

Author: Nikita Shilkin - Candidate for Master of Sports in Powerlifting and gym trainer.
2014-03-27

Important! We do not advocate for the use of steroids and other potent substances. All information is provided so that those who still decide to take them can do so with minimal health risks.

Boldenone (Boldenone Undecylenate) is an anabolic steroid originally created for veterinary use. Its initial purpose was to increase muscle mass in horses. However, its use among humans has reached such scales that its veterinary origin is rarely mentioned. In Russia, boldenone is not very popular. However, among Western athletes, it is one of the most popular drugs, and for good reason.

Features of Boldenone Action

1. When using boldenone, a slow but steady increase in muscle mass is typically noted.

2. It also increases appetite, which is very beneficial, as the main reason for the lack of progress in mass during a cycle is insufficient nutrition.

3. Boldenone also stimulates the production of erythropoietin, which in turn stimulates increased production of red blood cells. This improves tissue oxygen supply and increases endurance, making the drug attractive during training with moderate (8-12) or higher repetitions.

4. An important advantage is also the very strong stabilization of the androgen receptor by boldenone, giving it strong anticatabolic properties. This is very important during cutting.

5. The drug is suitable for both gaining muscle mass and during the cutting phase. It aromatizes very weakly and does not possess progestational activity, so it does not retain any noticeable amount of water even at high doses.

6. The androgenic effect is also weakly expressed. The main side effect is increased libido.

7. Thus, boldenone has very few side effects and is not a strong androgen, making it possible for women to use it. However, the weaker sex should not exceed a dosage of 400 mg per week when using it solo.

Dosages

Working dosages of boldenone undecylenate are considered to be 300-1000 mg per week. The drug has a long half-life of at least 8-9 days, and for most people, it can be up to 10 days. Therefore, it is recommended to administer the entire weekly dose in one injection, as more frequent administration does not have much significance.

Despite all its undeniable advantages, boldenone is quite a mild substance. Using it solo (as the only drug in the cycle) is advisable only for beginners in steroid therapy or during a bridge between cycles. Boldenone can be combined with almost any AAS, depending on the goals and objectives of the cycle.

Examples of Combined Cycles with Boldenone

Below are examples of combined cycles using boldenone. Only AAS and their dosages are indicated, as well as a single auxiliary drug – tamoxifen. However, like any other cycles, these require post-cycle therapy (PCT). But this topic is so extensive and complex that it deserves a separate article.

Boldenone and Primobolan Cycle for Beginner "Chemists"

Primobolan, like boldenone, is a rather mild drug. It does not aromatize and has approximately the same half-life. Thus, these two drugs will work synergistically, enhancing each other's effects. This is a fully workable cycle for beginners with little (2-3 cycles) experience, suitable for both cutting and gaining dry muscle mass.

Cutting Cycle: Boldenone, Primobolan, Stanozolol

A good cutting cycle, especially if this will be your first cutting phase. The only downside is that stanozolol, like boldenone, increases appetite, which is not very convenient during a cutting diet.

Mass Gain Cycle for Experienced "Chemists"

A cycle for gaining muscle mass and strength for athletes with at least 2-3 years of experience in using steroids. It will cause noticeable swelling due to the aromatization of testosterone and methandienone, which is very beneficial for joints and ligaments, especially when lifting heavy weights.

Strength and Quality Mass Cycle for "Veterans of the Chemical Front"

A cycle for strength and quality mass for experienced steroid users. The advantage of this cycle is that it will not result in as much water and fat gain as the previous one, and it will provide more strength and quality muscle mass. Instead of methandienone, oral turinabol is used here, allowing for the use of higher dosages and a longer cycle.

Summary

1. Boldenone is a mild steroid suitable for both muscle mass gain and cutting.

2. It provides a slow but steady increase in muscle mass, boosts appetite, and enhances endurance.

3. It is virtually free of side effects and is suitable for use by women.

4. It can be combined with almost any other AAS depending on the goals and objectives of the cycle.