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A pro bodybuilder's cycle

one year ago (01 August 2023)

THE TRUTH

Remember those heated debates you heard as a kid about whether or not pro wrestling was real? Well, when I first started bodybuilding there were people actually arguing about whether or not the pros used steroids and other drugs.

Today things have changed, but I still hear a lot of lies and misconceptions about steroid use in professional, amateur, and "natural" bodybuilding.

Most of this comes from online rumors and internet "gurus" throwing around nonsense. I want to set a few things straight about the real cycles used by pros and top amateurs.

NOT TRUE: BODYBUILDERS "DYING OF STEROID USE"

It does not happen. This is a big misconception and the most moronic thing I've ever heard.

The media likes to blow up stories like this and blame steroids immediately, without any kind of investigation into the subject. The people who are writing these stories have no educational background in sport. There has yet to be any kind of proof that the reason for death was purely from steroid use.

Then again, when you look at the government officials who made prohormones illegal, it just goes to show you the kind of idiots who are making the decisions about our lives.

Of course, there are stupid people out there. I knew a bodybuilder taking 36 IU of GH every day, up to 5-6 grams of oils every week, and 100 IU of insulin everyday. Those are crazy amounts – very extreme.

I honestly think the dumbest thing bodybuilders can do is go out on the weekend and abuse recreation drugs while on a cycle. It puts them at a huge risk for health issues.

SIXTEEN WEEK CYCLE: GENERAL USAGE

Cut long esters at 6-8 weeks out and switch to short-acting compounds.
Increase anti-estrogens as the show get closer in order to get harder and dryer. This is where a lot of people fail because of lack of knowledge on the subject.
Testosterone should be cut anywhere between 2-4 weeks out. Some people can get away with going all the way to the show but it really depends on the person. If they're going for a very hard and dry look, then likely they'll cut it earlier.
Make sure supplementation is on target during the cycle to protect your health. I use liver support supplements, Flameout, Curcumin, etc.
Simplicity is the key; a cycle doesn't need to be fancy. If a bodybuilder is not advanced or experienced – and most who think they are actually aren't! – he should go with a lower dosage.

SIXTEEN WEEK SAMPLE CYCLE: MODERATE TO HIGH DOSAGE

This is an example of a common pro-bodybuilder cycle. It's something I've done before and I do not recommend this for anyone!

1 to 10 – Testosterone Enanthate.
1 to 10 – EQ.
1 to10 – Tren E.
1 to 8 – D-Bol.
10 to 16 – Testosterone prop.
10 to 16 –Trenbolone Acetate.
10 to 16 – 100mg Masteron.
10 to 16 –Winstrol or/And Anavar ED
8 to 16 – Start T3 at 25mcg ED and taper up as needed.
12 to 16 – Halotestin

Pharmaceutical GH 6 to12 IU ED for the whole cycle (If people can afford more then the sky is the limit. I know guys who've gone up to 30 IU but this is rare.)

Clenbuterol is on option starting at 6 to 8 weeks out. Most start low, 20 to 40mcg.

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