BEGINNER'S STEROID CYCLE

                                                       

A steroid cycle is the duration in which a person uses anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), with each cycle often lasting anywhere between four to fifteen weeks depending on the goals of the user, experience and the anabolic compound(s) used. A steroid compound simply refers to a particular steroid drug, such as Dianabol, Winstrol or Testosterone Enanthate, for examples. Simultaneously using more than one steroid compound during a cycle is known as stacking.

A so-called "beginner steroid cycle" would entail the use of one or two steroid compounds over a limited period of time. The word beginner is used to describe someone who has no prior experience of steroid use, yet understands all the risks involved in using such illicit substances and wishes to embark on a steroid cycle (it does NOT include anyone who is a beginner to weight training - such people should not consider using such substances until they have much greater training experience and have made optimal use of their natural ability to build muscle tissue and strength).

It is paramount anyone wishing to start a steroid cycle first researches as much as possible about steroids, PCT, risks, side effects and so on, so they can make an informed decision on whether to use steroids or not.

Injectable and oral steroids

Using injectable steroids can seem very daunting for many beginner users. Some may therefore opt for a purely oral based steroid cycle for their first cycle, such as Dianabol, Anavar or Winstrol. If you decide to only run orals you are somewhat limited to which anabolic compounds you can run, as well as their doses and cycle duration (due to many orals being toxic to the liver).

Taking the plunge and willing yourself to use injectable compounds allows the use of a wide array of steroids, such as testosterone, Nandrolone, Trenbolone and Sustanon 250. There are many helpful online resources which can help with self-injecting, including this article: how to inject steroids. It is also a lot easier if you have a friend who uses and can help with your first few injections.

Which steroid compounds to use for my beginner cycle?

Someone new to steroid use will have zero knowledge on how they will react to such substances. It is therefore very important to have a good understanding of the compounds you are using, common side effects, and ideally use compounds with a short active life in the body. Using such short acting steroids will ensure the steroid is quickly clear from the body if you decide to cease the cycle due to undesirable side effects.

Below is a brief summary of a handful of popular anabolic androgenic steroids which may be used for a beginner's steroid cycle:

Testosterone (Enanthate / Cypionate / Propionate): The three words in the brackets refer to the ester. In simple terms, the ester is used to delay the release of the testosterone into the system and therefore you can use testosterone enanthate/cypionate if you wish to obtain a more slow release of testosterone (an active life of ~2 weeks) or testosterone propionate if you desire a faster acting effect (active life ~2-3 days). It is worth noting the fast acting propionate variation tends to be a sorer injection, and therefore undesirable for beginners who have never injected before.

Testosterone is extremely effective at causing rapid strength and muscle gains. We would expect to notice androgenic related side effects such as possible aggressiveness, oily skin and acne. Testosterone has a high tendency to convert to oestrogen, therefore side effects such fluid retention and Gynecomstia (breast tissue formation) should be considered possible (and therefore drugs such as Nolvedex and Proviron should be to hand).

Dianabol

Dianabol: Dianabol is very popular among beginners due to it being a highly effective oral steroid for developing muscle mass. If you are thinking of running a Dianabol only cycle then take a look FU's article Dianabol Cycle - The Guide. As with testosterone, Dianabol can bring about both androgenic and oestrogenic related side effects. Being hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver), it can only be ran for a limited time like most orals.

Winstrol: Winstrol is an oral steroid which often brings about much more steadier gains in muscle mass compared to the likes of Dianabol. Winstrol does not convert to oestrogen and therefore oestrogenic side effects should be of no concern to the user. Users often have a more defined look when running Winstrol compared to other steroids due to the absence of any water retention from the drug. If you're interested in running a Winstrol cycle, take a look at FU's great article: Winstrol Cycle - The Guide.

Nandrolone (a.k.a. "Deca"): Nandrolone decanoate is structurally very similar to testosterone, yet possess reduced androgenic properties and converts to oestrogen at a much lower rate. Whilst oestrogenic side effects tend to be limited, progestin related side effects are of concern to users and these side effects make some users confused as they are similar to oestrogenic side effects. It is paramount such side effects are treated with a competitive aromatase inhibitor, such as Arimidex, to minimise oestrogen levels which avoids activation of the progesterone (progesterone needs oestrogen for activation). Be careful of this steroid if you compete in drug tested sports as it can stay traceable in the body for many months.

Beginner cycle ideas

Below are a handful of steroid cycles which may be suitable for a beginner. Please take note of the PCT (post cycle therapy) shown after the steroid cycle has ceased. Please read our PCT article to fully understand what is required for a productive post cycle therapy.

(priority for Tesosterone enanthate only cycle,because it is the most tried and best beginner's cycle that gives best results.)

Testosterone enanthate only cycle:  

Testosterone enanthate
Week 1 500mg weekly
Week 2 500mg weekly
Week 3 500mg weekly
Week 4 500mg weekly
Week 5 500mg weekly
Week 6 500mg weekly
Week 7 500mg weekly
Week 8 500mg weekly
Week 9 500mg weekly
Week 10 500mg weekly
Week 11 -
Week 12 -
Week 13 PCT
Week 14 PCT
Week 15 PCT

Dianabol only cycle:

Dianabol
Week 1 30mg daily
Week 2 30mg daily
Week 3 30mg daily
Week 4 30mg daily
Week 5 30mg daily
Week 6 PCT
Week 7 PCT
Week 8 PCT

Testosterone enanthate and Dianabol cycle:

Testosterone enanthate Dianabol
Week 1 500mg weekly 30mg daily
Week 2 500mg weekly 30mg daily
Week 3 500mg weekly 30mg daily
Week 4 500mg weekly 30mg daily
Week 5 500mg weekly
Week 6 500mg weekly
Week 7 500mg weekly
Week 8 500mg weekly
Week 9 500mg weekly
Week 10 500mg weekly
Week 11 -
Week 12 -
Week 13 PCT
Week 14 PCT
Week 15 PCT

Testosterone enanthate and nandrolone decanoate cycle:

Testosterone enanthate Nandrolone decanoate
Week 1 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 2 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 3 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 4 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 5 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 6 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 7 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 8 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 9 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 10 500mg weekly 400mg weekly
Week 11 -
Week 12 -
Week 13 PCT
Week 14 PCT
Week 15 PCT

Winstrol only cycle:

Winstrol
Week 1 50mg daily
Week 2 50mg daily
Week 3 50mg daily
Week 4 50mg daily
Week 5 50mg daily
Week 6 PCT
Week 7 PCT
Week 8 PCT

Side effects from your first steroid cycle

Research each compound you will be using for your first cycle to ensure you are aware of common side effects related to the drug.

Steroids which possess androgenic properties (such as Dianabol and testosterone) may cause aggressiveness, oily skin and acne. These side effects are much more likely to show themselves in people who are prone to them, although you often do not know how prone you are until you embark on your first steroid cycle. However, if you had bad acne as a teenager it is more than likely you will be prone to oily skin and acne when running steroids with notable androgenic properties so you may wish to avoid such steroids.

Steroids which aromatise (the steroid converts to oestrogen) have the ability to bring about oestrogen related side effects in some users as the oestrogen levels in the body build up. Oestrogen is primarily the female hormone, and therefore side effects including increased fat storage, water retention, and the formation of breast tissue (Gynecomstia) are possible if left untreated.
Nolvedex binds to the oestrogen receptors

Nolvadex

Drugs such as Nolvedex bind to the oestrogen receptors, therefore reducing the effects of the heightened oestrogen in the body. Such drugs do nothing to reduce the amount of oestrogen in the body; they merely reduce its effects via competition for the receptors. If the user wishes to reduce the amount of oestrogen they should look to drugs such as proviron and anastrozole, which are known as anti-aromatases - i.e. they lower the conversion of the steroid to oestrogen and therefore reduces the overall amount of oestrogen present.

After your first cycle (PCT)

It is absolutely vital you follow a post cycle therapy once your steroid cycle has ceased. Steroid use will reduce your body's natural testosterone production, and it is therefore vital to restore the natural hormone balance as quickly as possible post cycle. Please read our post cycle therapy article to fully understand the concept of PCT and to ensure you have the correct drugs before you begin your steroid cycle - Post Cycle Therapy (PCT).
         
               
                                                                        good luck.

MEGA CUTTING WORKOUT

          (This workout is designed for those who need to loss Extra Fat and Cuttings to the bones)


Day 1: Chest

1.BARBELL BENCH PRESS - MEDIUM GRIP
    5 sets of 15, 12,10,10,10 reps
2.INCLINE DUMBBELL PRESS
    4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps
3.DUMBBELL FLYES
   4 Sets 10,10,10,10 reps
4.STRAIGHT-ARM DUMBBELL PULLOVER
   3 Sets 15,12,10 reps
5.BUTTERFLY
  4 Sets 12,12,12,12 reps

Day 2: Quads/Calves

1.STANDING CALF RAISES
    3 sets of 60,60,60 reps
2.SEATED CALF RAISE
    3 sets of 60,60,60 reps
3.LEG EXTENSIONS
    5 Sets 15,12,12,10,10 reps
4.BARBELL SQUAT
   5 Sets 20,15,12,10,10 reps
5.LEG PRESS
   4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps
6.SMITH MACHINE SQUAT
   3 Sets 15,15,15 reps

Day 3: Back

1.WIDE-GRIP LAT PULLDOWN
   4 Sets 12,10,10,10 reps
2.SEATED CABLE ROWS
  4 Sets 15,12,10,10 reps
3.BENT OVER BARBELL ROW
  4 Sets 15,12,10,8 reps
4.ONE-ARM DUMBBELL ROW
  4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps

Day 4: Shoulders

1.STANDING MILITARY PRESS
  4 Sets 12,10,8,8 reps
2.DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS
  4 Sets 10,10,8,8 reps
3.BARBELL SHRUG
  4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps
4.SMITH MACHINE SHRUG
  3 Sets 12,12,12 reps
5.SIDE LATERAL RAISE
  3 sets of 12,10,8 reps(one arm at a time)
6.FRONT PLATE RAISE
  3 Sets of 12,10,8 reps

Day 5: Arms

1.BARBELL CURL
  4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps
2.DUMBBELL ALTERNATE BICEP CURL
  4 Sets 12,10,8,8 reps
3.STANDING DUMBBELL REVERSE CURL
  4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps
4.ONE ARM DUMBBELL PREACHER CURL
  3 Sets 12,12,12 reps
5.DUMBBELL ONE-ARM TRICEPS EXTENSION
  4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps
6.WEIGHTED BENCH DIP
  4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps
7.LYING TRICEPS PRESS
  4 Sets 12,10,10,8 reps
8.TRICEPS PUSHDOWN
  3 Sets 12,10,10 reps

Day 6: Hamstrings/Calves

1.STANDING CALF RAISES
  3 sets of 60,60,60 reps
2.SEATED CALF RAISE
  3 sets of 60,60,60 reps
3.SEATED LEG CURL
  4 Sets 12,10,10,10 reps
4.STIFF-LEGGED BARBELL DEADLIFT
  4 Sets 15,12,12,10 reps
5.DUMBBELL LUNGES
  3 Sets of 20 steps

Day 7: Rest

ABDOMINALS:

Trained every other day alternating between weighted exercises on one day and non-weighed the next abdominal day. I use a variety of different exercises with my main focus being on controlling the movement and maximizing the contraction.

CARDIO:

Moderate intensity cardio for 30 minutes first thing in the a.m. and 20 minutes post-workout daily.

WORKOUT FOR MASS BUILDING

                                       New Workout routine for Building great MASS.

                          (I have tried this routine for 4 months and gained 21 kg of weight.)

Sure, there are routines that could make you train 7 days a week or even twice per day for a total of 14 workouts per week. But eventually the line has to be drawn and I draw it at 5 days per week for 99% of natural trainers.

After training for many years and developing your maximal strength and growth, you may need to start training using a 5-day split routine focusing on only 1-2 muscle groups per workout.


When you train for more than 2 years or so, the strength gains experienced in the beginning (due to an adaptation in your central nervous system) due not occur at the same rate. You will reach a point where it will be very tough to add more weight to your lifts or even grow additional muscle.

It's not to say that you can't, it just becomes a lot harder.

At this point, it is better to increase the volume trained on the muscle on the day you work it and allow a longer cycle for it to repair fully and to stimulate growth.

Sample 5-Day Split Routine

Day 1: Chest

1.Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
3 sets, 12 reps

2.Incline Dumbbell Press
3 sets, 12 reps

3.Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
3 sets, 12 reps

4.Dumbbell Flyes
3 sets, 12 reps

5,Cable Crossover
3 sets, 12 reps

6.Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover
3 sets, 12 reps

7.Weighted Crunches
3 sets, 12 reps

8.Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise
3 sets, 12 reps

9.Russian Twist
3 sets, 12 reps

Day 2: Back

1.Barbell Deadlift
3 sets, 12 reps

2.Weighted Pull Ups
3 sets, 12 reps

3.Reverse Grip Bent-Over Rows
3 sets, 12 reps

4.One-Arm Dumbbell Row
3 sets, 12 reps

5.Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
3 sets, 12 reps

6.Dumbbell Shrug
3 sets, 12 reps

Day 3: Off

Day 4: Shoulders

1.Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3 sets, 12 reps

2.Arnold Dumbbell Press
3 sets, 12 reps

3.Side Lateral Raise
3 sets, 12 reps

4.Front Dumbbell Raise
3 sets, 12 reps

5.Upright Barbell Row
3 sets, 12 reps

6.Weighted Crunches
3 sets, 12 reps

7.Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise
3 sets, 12 reps

8.Russian Twist
3 sets, 12 reps

Day 5: Legs

1.Barbell Squat
3 sets, 12 reps

2.Leg Press
3 sets, 12 reps

3.Barbell Lunge
3 sets, 12 reps

4.Leg Extensions
3 sets, 12 reps

5.Seated Leg Curl
3 sets, 12 reps

6.Donkey Calf Raises
3 sets, 12 reps

Day 6: Arms

1.Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
3 sets, 12 reps

2.Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
3 sets, 12 reps

3.V-Bar Pulldown
3 sets, 12 reps

4.Barbell Curl
3 sets, 12 reps

5.Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
3 sets, 12 reps

6.Preacher Curl
3 sets, 12 reps

7.Reverse Barbell Curl
3 sets, 12 reps

8.Weighted Crunches
3 sets, 12 reps

9.Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise
3 sets, 12 reps

10.Russian Twist
3 sets, 12 reps

Day 7: Off

Starting Point Guidelines

If you do not know where your starting point is, please refer to the guidelines below:

Beginner: 6 months or less of weight training.
Intermediate: 6-18 months of weight training.
Advanced: 24 months or more of weight training consistently.
If you have trained on and off over many years but never consistently followed any program, then I would consider yourself to be intermediate, but you may even want to start as a beginner to condition your body for the higher volume training to come later on. It's your choice.

Decide what your training level is and then choose a routine that best suits your individual requirements. Be patient and focus on one thing at a time and you should start to progress through each routine and see some very impressive gains.

A Final Note On Nutrition

Now that you have your workout plan dialed, it’s time to think about your nutrition plan. While a full muscle-building nutrition diet is beyond the scope of this article, one easy goal to target is eating at least one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight daily. For example: If you weigh 180 pounds, try to eat 180 grams of protein every day spread into several meals of at least 30 grams.

Protein is responsible for tissue growth and repair, so it’s the mightiest macronutrient when it comes to muscle. Without enough protein in your diet, you simply won’t recover or grow very well! Consider adding a protein supplement to your nutrition plan so you can have a shake after your workouts and any other time of day you may need some convenient protein assistance, whether added to a meal or as a standalone snack.