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First cycle of anabolic steroids - common mistakes
Author: Slauta Alexander - sports nutrition specialist and gym trainer. All articles by the author ➤
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. As a gym instructor, I often encounter questions from people who do not engage in any sport: “How can I quickly gain muscle mass, how to get lean, and how to just be beautiful and strong?” Today, information about training, nutrition, and anabolic steroids (AS) is available to everyone. More and more people are willing to resort to pharmacological support. I will try to answer and share my opinion on the use of anabolic steroids by non-professional athletes. I won't say that my experience with AS is particularly valuable, but it can be useful, especially for beginner athletes and amateurs who have decided to use pharmacological support or, as it is now commonly said, "cycle". Many make mistakes when putting together their first cycle. Let's try to discuss them. 1. The use of anabolic steroids under the age of 21. The use of AS before this age is not recommended, as the level of endogenous (internal) testosterone is already high without the intervention of exogenous (external) testosterone. At this age, the body is still forming its endocrine system. 2. Taking AS with a short training history in the gym. Do not take AS if you have a short training history. When taking steroids, muscles rapidly become stronger. However, the connective tissue does not progress as quickly. This increases the risk of injury. The minimum training experience should be 2-3 years. During this time, the connective tissue will have adapted to the loads. 3. A careless attitude towards your health. Any pharmacological drug has contraindications and side effects. Make sure you do not have chronic diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys, or endocrine system. 4. An overly long and complex cycle. When using AS for the first time, do not opt for cycles longer than 6 weeks. Your goal should be to conduct a short cycle, observe your body's reaction, and draw conclusions. Prefer solo schemes (taking only one drug). Do not use more than one oral drug, such as methandienone, oxandrolone, stanozolol, oxymetholone, turinabol. Using multiple oral drugs will increase the load on the liver, as they are 17-alpha alkylated. Choose one of the above-mentioned drugs, as they aromatize less and will not significantly harm your endogenous testosterone. With the right combination of drug intake, diet, training, and rest, you can achieve results even with a solo scheme. Remember – more is not always better. 5. Insufficient training intensity. Many beginner athletes maintain the same training regimen during steroid use. During the cycle, add at least one training day per week. The intensity of your workouts should also change. This is related to the acceleration of the body's recovery process. 6. Insufficient calorie and protein intake. Eat adequately and add sports nutrition to your diet. An additional intake of BCAA or protein will not hurt. It will even be necessary due to the accelerated protein synthesis. You should not be in a calorie deficit. 7. Lack of proper PCT (post-cycle therapy). Although using non-aromatizing drugs will not significantly suppress your endogenous testosterone, having insurance is never a bad idea. I strongly recommend including in your PCT: tamoxifen, tribulus, or yohimbine. Also, take a hepatoprotector. I believe that Karsil is the best drug; Essentiale Forte is not suitable as it has a slightly different mechanism of action. But do not take the hepatoprotector during the cycle, only after its completion. 8. High expectations from taking AS. Progress when taking anabolic steroids is guaranteed. However, do not expect anything supernatural. Be prepared for some of the results to fade after the cycle. Creatine, tribulus, and yohimbine will come to your aid. Conclusion Your first cycle should be straightforward and informative. Your primary goal is to conduct a short cycle and draw conclusions, assessing the drug’s effect on your body. If a person is using anabolic steroids for the first time, provided the proper use, training, nutrition, and PCT, the results can be quite impressive. Remember, the most important principle is to avoid harming yourself. And most importantly, bodybuilding is an occupation for thinking individuals. Personal Fitness Training by the Author of This Article:
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