We have already seen what the best steroids are for mass, strength, and cutting. However, if you are a beginner, or you are looking into steroids for the lead up to your first cycle, things can be a little daunting. We all know how people react: They tell you that you shouldn’t do it, they ask you to do your research. Well, here you are, doing your research. Luckily for you, we can tell you which the best steroids for beginners are.
Below are common questions asked by those who have never used steroids, and are thinking about doing it, but first, they want to find out what they are and how they act. Although nothing is set in stone, the answers should educate those who want to know what they will expose their body to.
Steroids are synthetic derivatives of the primary male hormone, testosterone. In short, testosterone can increase muscle mass and strength. Specifically, the steroids we are talking about bear the full name of anabolic and androgenic steroids.
Anabolic and androgenic steroids cause anabolism by increasing protein synthesis in muscle cells. Furthermore, they also have androgenic properties, which cause the appearance or utterance of male characteristics.
Testosterone also aromatizes, through the interaction with the aromatase enzyme, which leads to its conversion into the female hormone, called estrogen. Excess estrogen can have unwanted side effects such as water retention, fat accumulation, and gynecomastia, which will be explained in more detail later in the article. The side effects mentioned above are dependent on the steroid used. Each has different anabolic and androgenic properties and different capabilities.
The steroids you should use depend on the purpose pursued and the risk that each has concerning the possible side effects. Considering these criteria, you can find the steroid that is best for you, including the method of administration, the doses, and the impact it can have on the body.
For most beginners, oral steroids are the most appealing. Injections can lead to infections and pain, so many beginners avoid them. You should not decide to use steroids lightly. However, avoiding injectable steroids because you are afraid of them seems silly. Injectable steroids are often less demanding for the body, and oral ones are 17-alpha alkylated; that is, they are structurally modified to survive the passage through the liver. That puts a lot of stress on the liver, which is why most oral steroids are hepatotoxic. Therefore, the doses and the period of use of oral steroids are lower than those injectable. And too much injectable steroids can cause damage to the kidneys and even the liver, but this is already within the scope of steroid abuse, not rational and moderate use.
To protect the liver, especially when using oral steroids, you should consider silymarin, or other products with a hepatoprotective role, such as ALA or Liv-52. The administration of oral steroids is also more frequent due to the shorter half-life, so the administration is done daily, to stabilize the levels of the particular steroid in the blood.
Injectable steroids are usually given with a much lower frequency, as oil-based steroids remain active in the blood for long periods. In contrast, water-based steroids should also be administered daily for optimal plasma concentration. There are also natural alternatives to anabolic steroids. They are not as effective, but given that they do not come with side effects, they may be worth the compromise.
Gluteus maximus, also known as the “back part,” is the most common area. It is a large, thick muscle, with few blood vessels. It is the ideal area for a beginner. The injections are done intramuscularly, i.e., in the muscles. Do not inject into the vein; it can lead to serious health complications and even death!
The use of appropriate injection methods can prevent complications, such as an abscess, etc.
The use of anabolic and androgenic steroids can cause premature closure of cartilages if those who use them are not fully developed. In simplified terms, it means that there is a risk of not rising in height.
The equally bad idea is to use steroids when the endocrine system is in development. External interventions can overwhelm you, and the effects can be very long-term. For these reasons, it would be wise not to take steroids unless you are 21-22 years old.
Age is not the only parameter to consider. If someone has been training for just a few months, it is not wise to take steroids. The increases, both in the muscular mass and in the force, have not been exhausted naturally, and the knowledge about the training and nutrition techniques is probably limited. Anabolic and androgenic steroids are not magic pills. All components must be well adjusted to maintain the steroid results.
Before switching to steroids, learn to eat, train, and rest. Furthermore, while working up to steroids, there are plenty of natural sports supplements that can help.
If you decide to use steroids, you must already be experienced at a level that allows you to know how to train correctly, and what proper nutrition means. The caloric intake must be high during the period following the cycle, to prevent catabolism. It is not recommended that, immediately after the end of the cycle, a defining period, you have a caloric deficit. Leave it for a few weeks until the body recovers.
The esters are the carbon chains attached to the steroids to slow the spread rate in the body from the injection site. Shorter chain esters will require more frequent injections than long-chain esters. An example of a short ester is propionate, which is injected every two or three days. Long esters, such as enanthate, can maintain stable concentrations of steroids in the blood for up to a few weeks, but for sports purposes, the administration is twice a week.
Most beginners will choose preparations similar to the enanthate, to have a smaller total volume of injections. 500 mg/week of testosterone enanthate, divided into two doses of 250 mg each (Monday and Thursday), will provide decent results.
The advantage of shorter esters is that blood steroid levels will decrease rapidly after cessation of administration. It is beneficial when immediate side effects occur, and their rapid disappearance is desired.
The time of day when you do the injection does not matter, with most steroids. The difference of several hours daily has no impact when it comes to esterified steroids. Many prefer to take the injection in the morning, because the activity during the day will dissipate the oil better in the muscles, thus resulting in less discomfort. A hot bath or shower, as well as gentle massage of the injection site, also help.
Most oral steroids have short half-lives, so splitting the dose into several mini-doses a day is a good practice. For example, in the case of Dianabol, it can be from 3 to 4 hours, and in the case of Anavar twice a day. Oral administration during meals is recommended to prevent gastric discomfort.
Some drugs fight estrogen (as the name suggests) that prevent side effects caused by it. As many steroids convert to estrogen, it may result in the presence of too much of this hormone in the body. Estrogen is the primary female hormone, so its effects are not desirable for an athlete: fat accumulation, subcutaneous water requirements, and gynecomastia.
We have drugs such as Nolvadex (tamoxifen), which compete with estrogen for receptors, thus blocking its action. But it does not reduce the estrogen present in the body; it only temporarily blocks its effects. There are also preparations such as Proviron or Arimidex, which effectively reduce estrogen levels.
A certain amount of estrogen is needed, only when it increases too much will you see the side effects appear. It can be concluded that you should only use anti-estrogens when the user begins to notice signs of estrogen side effects, or if the type of steroid used and the duration of the cycle require it or the user is prone to such adverse effects.
As you probably expect, I can’t give you an exact answer. Doses, steroids used, cycle duration, individual reaction, lifestyle, nutrition, training, experience with steroids, and genetic factors will all play a role in the result. All we can do is maximize the effect through the effective and safe use of steroids, through effective workouts, adequate diet, and sufficient rest.
There are people with no significant change even after using potent steroids, as can be the case with a natural supplement, for example. What works or does not work for someone does not mean that it will have the same effects on everyone. Never take a supplement (be it legal or steroid) just because it worked for a friend or acquaintance.
Gynecomastia is the formation of glandular tissue under the breast, as a result of an excessive presence of estrogen in the body. In other words, breast augmentation in men. The first symptoms may include itching of the nipples, their fluffy appearance, and the formation of small knots. When such symptoms occur, you should start the anti-estrogen administration. Once the gynecomastia is fully apparent, you can only remove it surgically.
Acne is a common androgenic side effect, so the answer to the large proportion of users will be yes. Some preparations are more prone to cause acne; sensitive people should avoid such steroids.
Benzoyl peroxide antibacterial creams can help cure acne. If the situation worsens, we recommend a visit to a dermatologist, and sometimes antibiotics help.
Some may choose to use the powerful Roaccutane drug, which reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands, producing sebum oil, thus treating the root cause. However, this medicine is a potent one, with many possible, dangerous side effects. They are so critical that there are reports of mental disorders or suicides from them, and the beneficial effects appear after prolonged use (several months).
The use of potent androgens will increase the libido for most users. If some steroids cause a decrease in libido, the use of Proviron may remedy the situation, in some cases. Some steroids cause erectile dysfunction, such as Deca-Durabolin, Trenbolone, and sometimes Oxandrolone. The safest thing is that a form of testosterone (enanthate, cypionate, propionate, etc.) is not missing from a cycle. It will provide the androgen base to avoid such inconvenience.
PCT, or post-cycle therapy, involves the use of drugs after steroid treatment to help restore testosterone production. Thus, catabolism will diminish, and muscle mass accumulated during the cycle will not be lost. Nolvadex and Clomid are the most common for that purpose.
Even though steroids are relatively safe when used properly, they can have devastating effects when they are not. Therefore, it is wise for you to have regular blood tests to ensure that no toxins are building up to dangerous levels. The doctor will also check your blood pressure and liver function to check that they are all ok.
So, now that the lecture about safety is almost out of the way, we will get into the steroids that you can start with for your first cycle. Of course, the first thing that you need to look for is a mild steroid. You do not want to get straight on the harsh, more potent products straight away. The milder ones will allow you to see how your body reacts to them, and if you have any adverse effects.
Most beginners will not opt for injectable steroids for their first cycle. It is much more common to see people use oral steroids, and that’s for several reasons:
There are two downsides that you will need to consider with oral administration though:
There are still a large number of beginners who will opt for injectable steroids as their first cycle, and if you do, that’s fine. However, you need to take the proper precautions to ensure that you do not inject them incorrectly.
So, the top four steroids that you will find great for beginners are:
Next, we will look at each of them in a little more detail.
Testosterone is one of the most widely used steroids in the bodybuilding community, and it is available in three forms:
All three of those esters will change the speed that the testosterone releases into the body. As this is an injectable steroid, you may be wondering why it is suitable for beginners. Well, the answer is simple. Your body already produces the hormone on its own; using testosterone injections only increase what you already have in your system. Therefore, it is a very well-tolerated steroid. You are likely to find some estrogenic side-effects from it. However, a lot of people will advise that you use something alongside it to reduce those effects, and the most common of those is Nolvadex.
Now onto the question of which of the esters to use. Well, that is a personal preference. Propionate is the shortest acting ester, therefore, the fastest acting. However, it is also the most painful to inject. Both Cypionate and Enanthate have an approximately 9-day half-life, so they have longer release times into the body. So, if you want a longer-acting ester, which do you choose? The main difference is the oil that it is dissolved in; Cypionate uses cottonseed oil, while Enanthalte used sesame oil. So, the only real choice here is if you are allergic to either of them.
Anavar is one of the safest and mildest steroids on the market. It is a hugely popular beginner steroid because of those two factors, too. Anavar is one of those steroids, after which both beginners and experienced bodybuilders crave. Although it is an excellent steroid for a beginner, it is not the most potent.
Anavar is a steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone. Its production was to have a clear separation between anabolic and androgenic effects, without estrogenic effects. Anavar is known for promoting qualitative increases in muscle mass and strength, with no noticeable side effects. Milligram per milligram, it is six times more anabolic than actual testosterone, without the androgenic effects associated with it. Nonetheless, muscle mass gains are not at all impressive compared to testosterone. It is the preferred steroid for those who want to have a low-risk beginner cycle, its anabolic effects being useful during weight loss treatments. It has been found that oxandrolone in reasonable doses has no significant side effects. That is also because it was initially designed for women and children.
Why is Dianabol so popular and well-known? Due to several important factors:
Even if it is found in the injectable form, it is most often used orally, like a small pill. The injectable variant is also toxic to the liver with no significant differences from the oral option, so it does not make sense to use that if the oral form is available. Methandrostenolone (Dianabol) has a relatively short half-life, which means that you should divide the dose into several small doses throughout the day to maintain constant blood levels. The dose distribution is easy to do, due to the concentrations of the pills that can be found on the market; it seems beneficial to consume doses around meals, to avoid any gastrointestinal distress.
Another idea of administration is to consume the full daily dose before training, thus obtaining a better absorption and efficient workout due to the high concentration. Although it looks good, you should still remember the stress on the liver if you take a large dose in one go. However, it is a method used by experienced users who use Dianabol as a training incentive. For most users, though, sharing the dose throughout the day remains the best and most effective option.
Deca-Durabolin is the most widely used nandrolone steroid, and one of the most commonly used steroids in general. Quality muscle mass and relatively mild side effects make it highly sought after. It is a steroid that has been designed for women, children, and the elderly, so it is desirable for those who want to take a few risks as possible.
Deca-Durabolin is the second most widely used and used injectable steroid, after testosterone. It is classified as an anabolic steroid 19-nortestosterone (19-cloud). The name comes from its chemical structure, which is testosterone but without a carbon atom at position 19. The active substance is nandrolone, and in this case, it is attached by a decanoate ester, which slows its release. It is active in the body for 2-3 weeks, which is why it is administered every 2-3 weeks. However, bodybuilders and athletes use Deca-Durabolin weekly.
The strong anabolic effect, in combination with the insignificant androgen component, promotes a good increase in muscle mass and strength, without pronounced androgen or estrogen side effects. As a value, it is more anabolic than testosterone, but with a much lower androgenic activity (37 compared to 100 as it is for testosterone).
Another feature for which Deca-Durabolin is recognized is that it protects and restores the joints. It does this through two functions: increasing bone mineral absorption and increasing collagen synthesis (even at doses of only 100 mg per week). It is used by many athletes just for this purpose, reducing pain and treating injuries. It is the steroid with the most pronounced therapeutic effects on connective tissue restoration.
Deca-Durabolin is not a fast muscle mass builder. The gains are noticeable, but not spectacular. That is why it is ideal for long cycles. Cycles of 8-12 weeks are indicated, gaining smooth muscle mass and good quality.
As a beginner starting to use steroids, be careful. There are many side effects that you may find. However, you can minimize and control them by correctly following a beginner’s plan. Never try to go for something too strong as a first cycle, you will regret it. Furthermore, make sure that you are healthy enough before and during the cycles to continue by making regular appointments with the doctor.
Clenbuterol is a substance coming from a group of compounds called beta2-agonists. Compounds belonging to this category can promote dilation of the bronchial muscles. However,
Antiestrogens are a class of drugs that prevent estrogens from mediating their biological effects in the body. They are also known as estrogen antagonists or
There are many potential side effects of taking steroids, but steroid acne is one of the most obvious ones. Acne is generally an inflammation of
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