First cycle of anabolic steroids - specific schemes and dosages

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.

The goal of the first anabolic steroid (AS) cycle is not only to increase strength indicators but also to gain experience in using doping. This experience encompasses understanding how steroids work, how to train and diet during a cycle.

What to Use in the First Cycle?

It is most advisable to use mild drugs. These include drugs such as oxandrolone, oral turinabol, stanozolol, primobolan, boldenone. All these steroids do not aromatize and do not have progestational activity. Consequently, you will not experience side effects such as:

• water retention,
• increased blood pressure,
• severe suppression of endogenous testosterone production.

What Dosages to Use in the First Cycle?

The best choice would be to use minimal effective dosages. Even these will surpass the anabolic effects of hormones secreted by the body several times over. In the first cycle, the sensitivity of receptors to hormones is very high, and the response will be good regardless.

After a few months, the cells adapt to the new hormone levels, and the effectiveness of AS significantly decreases. To make the steroids work well again, one must increase the dosages. This method is almost impractical. Soon, to make progress, one will need to introduce huge dosages of steroids, and even then they may not work effectively. At the same time, side effects will become more pronounced.

To ensure that the drugs work well and that the hormonal system has time to return to normal, a cyclic intake of AS is used. The break between cycles should be roughly equal in time to the duration of the cycle.

Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT)

Post-cycle therapy is a set of measures aimed at helping the body quickly transition to normal functioning after a cycle. First and foremost, this involves restoring one's own testosterone production, improving liver function, and detoxifying the body. Since the steroid cycles for beginners are mild and practically devoid of side effects, only one additional drug is usually sufficient – tamoxifen.

Tamoxifen is fundamentally a hormone that binds to estrogen receptors, but it is much weaker than estrogen itself. Thus, it blocks the action of estrogen. The body responds to this by increasing testosterone production by 40% after 10 days of taking 20 mg per day. With prolonged use, this can rise to 80%. This occurs due to the stimulation of luteinizing hormone production. Tamoxifen also reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol.

Examples of Cycles

Below are examples of steroid cycles suitable for first-time users. All of these cycles should be accompanied by tamoxifen intake during and after the cycle, which reduces the drop in endogenous testosterone production and ensures a quicker recovery. After the 12th week, the body will return to a normal state, and you can start the next cycle. As long as these mild cycles yield results, there’s little point in using more powerful ones.

Table 1. Scheme of the First Oxandrolone Cycle

This cycle is ideal as a first one. It is completely devoid of side effects, will allow you to increase strength, burn fat, and gain 2-5 kg of muscle. Oxandrolone is a mild drug, and it will work well only during the first cycle.

Table 2. Scheme of the First Stanozolol Cycle

This course is more suitable for increasing strength and burning fat. But you will also gain 2-4 kilograms of high-quality muscle.

Table 3. Scheme of the first course of Oral Turinabol

Oral Turinabol does not burn fat as strongly as Stanozolol. However, it significantly increases libido. Courses 2 and 3 are almost identical in their effects. However, during the first use, this drug works better.

Table 4. Scheme of the first course of Boldenone

This course is good for gaining mass due to Boldenone's ability to increase appetite. It also enhances erythrocyte production, which increases endurance.

Table 5. Scheme of the first course of Primobolan (Methenolone Enanthate)

Primobolan is virtually free of side effects. It is excellent during periods of strength training or improving the quality of muscle mass.

Courses 4 and 5 consist of drugs with a long half-life. This means that their concentration in the blood will rise slowly, reaching a maximum only by the third week, and will then decrease slowly after discontinuation. These courses are approximately equal in potency to the second and third, but Boldenone and Primobolan are completely non-toxic to the liver.

Summary

1. The goal of the first course is not only to increase sports performance but also to acquire the skill of training on steroids.

2. It is best to use mild compounds in minimal dosages during the first few cycles. As long as light cycles yield results, there is no sense in using more powerful ones.

3. Post-cycle therapy is necessary after the course to bring the body's performance indicators back to normal.