Everyone knows that getting your blood tested during, but particularly after, an AAS cycle is a smart move. But did you know that if you are a first time user, you should have what is called a "baseline" blood panel done first? A baseline means you are testing your normal ranges during a "pristine" phase - a phase where there have been no toxins to speak of introduced to the body for prolonged periods of time. If you are a drug user on a regular basis - marijuana, cocaine or other drugs - that may change things a bit. You won't get a normal reading of your average levels of any portion of the blood if that's the case. But let's assume that you're "clean" before starting a cycle of AAS. The reason a baseline is important is to establish a "normal" ...

When it comes to cutting agents for a bodybuilding show, there are usually only two words that come to mind: ECA and Clen. ECA is the easy, legal solution for weight loss used by many beginner and intermediate bodybuilders when preparing for a show. Advanced bodybuilders (top level NPC and professional athletes) will often use ECA in conjunction with Clenbuterol for an incredibly synergistic fat loss effect. Both are viable options, but Clenbuterol should only be used once ECA is no longer adequate to reach desired body fat levels. The Basics Clen was originally designed for treatment of lung ailments, including asthma. Athletes soon discovered that taking it led to bigger muscles and lower body fat, simply put. Scientifically, Clen makes the use of oxygen in the bloodstream more efficient. In real life terms for bodybuilders, this ...

Q: I'm taking a ton of D-bol and getting great results. I'm hard as a rock and have put on 12 pounds of quality mass and I'm just 6 weeks into my cycle. But, I am getting vicious back pains and don't know what to do about them. Is this normal? A: Mm-hmm, D-bol back pain...It's quite common. I know a lot of guys who get wicked mid and low back pain on D-bol cycles. In fact, I'd be surprised if you were suffering from anything else. But, there is still a chance you're suffering from more than just that. The best thing to do is to go off (taper) for a couple of weeks and see if your back pain is still there. You can bring the D-bol back into the mix after you've found out, but it's probably the ...

Q: What do you guys think about short cycles with high dosages, as opposed to longer cycles with lower or moderate doses, or staggered doses? A: This is a good question and one we don't hear often. We should, is what we think. So we're glad you asked it because it gives us a chance to sound off, hear the tone of our own voice and maybe impart something useful. The short answer is, it depends on a lot of factors, but to be honest, it's more difficult to retain gains from a short cycle. We can only think of one reason to go on a short cycle: If you have an unexpected photo shoot or appearance. In that case, you'd jump on a cycle and go quickly on and off. But you'll need to make sure you're taking the right "short term" ...

Q: What can I take to help with liver damage from AS? I am on liver toxic steroids all the time and I even hurt in the area of the liver. I don't come off cycles often, and I usually always include A-50 in my off season cycles. Anything good for prevention out there? A: Well, good news and bad news. Though the liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself, it can't perform miracles. That's something no one can do anything about. You're lucky you get even half a chance at regeneration or repair. My question to you is, Why are you always taking liver toxic orals? Why not do cycles that are not liver toxic for awhile? Stop taking the Anavar, A-50, D-bol and others! It's just stupid when there are so many 'roids ...

Transdermal carriers are compounds that aid the delivery of drugs through the skin when other routes of administration aren't possible. These carriers cross the blood barrier almost immediately and make absorption of the drugs (usually narcotics, NSAIDs and steroidal compounds) almost immediate. They are often used by pharmaceutical companies and compounding pharmacists. The barriers of the skin are important to understand before looking at transdermal carriers because it will aid in understanding why these compounds work and how to best utilize them. The skin is composed of three major components: the epidermis, the dermis and the underlying sub-dermal tissue. The epidermis, which provides the strongest protection against drug absorption, is composed of five different layers: stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum and stratum basale. When looking at all five of these layers, the stratum corneum is the most ...

Q: I need your opinion... I'm buying ahead for some cycles and was planning for my next cycle to run 500mg Test Cyp with either Deca or EQ. Which would you recommend? A: Well, definitely buy - both Deca and EQ - since it's always good to have your cycle available. You'll use both eventually. But don't decide just yet. I always like to see how my current cycle goes before determining where I need to make adjustments. I also like to see how my body continually responds to specific drugs. It changes all the time. Three years ago, I did well with Test Cyp. Today, not so sure. That's probably because I used it a lot in between there. But that's the point - you need to take notes on your cycles and see whether your PCTs go up ...

Q: I have access to Anadrol here in my country (don’t want to say which). Here, it’s called Hemogenin and it is most famous because of the big effects it can give for muscle. You can buy it easily in pharmas here, but it isn’t cheap. I want to make a cycle out of Sustanon, Deca and Anadrol – about 50mg of Hemogenin at the beginning of a cycle for about 15 days. But my question is, can I do 25mg a day for 4 weeks of the cycle in an 8-10 week cycle? It might be cheaper and easier on my liver… A: I have a simple rule for AAS use. Go in hard and heavy and come out fast. Don’t play around with tiny “niggling” doses of steroids that are strong or toxic. I’ll give you an example: ...

Testing positive for roids, and steroid busts, are reaching epidemic proportions. Your buddy was busted last week, you were busted 2 years ago, but got off easy. Don't feel alone. There's a world full of folks getting popped for roids. Steroid Scandal at Annapolis The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD is knee deep in a steroid scandal. Several Naval football team members have admitted their roid use. But, surprise! The urine testing has been delayed two months! Can you say "Half life"? Five football players who disclosed their use have essentially gotten off scot-free - this time. But the gross negligence in failing to test the gridiron goons sparked a congressional probe, which is now underway - now that all traces of drugs are a distant memory. We Hope Bonds Is Paying Greg Anderson, the man responsible for the amazing transformation of a ...

Anti-Estrogens - Used to block receptor sites, not stop conversion of AAS to estrogen. So when it's already converted, anti-estrogens block the body from this action. TAKE ANTI-ESTROGENS BEFORE AND AT THE FIRST SIGN OF RECEPTOR ACTIVITY (GYNECOMASTIA), OR BETTER YET, ALONG WITH AN AROMATASE INHIBITOR Nolvadex is the best example of an anti-estrogen. It binds itself to estrogen receptors and blocks the ability of estrogen to attach itself to these areas of the body, such as the breast and testes. It is a very useful compound and garners positive results. It has been used to treat breast cancer for years in those whose circulating levels of estrogen are too high to support the shrinking of estrogen-caused tumors. It is actually possible to reverse action of an existing growth process of diseased tissue and prevent further growth. So those ...

Steroid use by teens has risen steadily since the early 1990s. That's because news of steroids, and athletic superstars caught using them, have catapulted them into the limelight as both unsavory and savior to those seeking a dramatic physical transformation. Children and teens are impressionable. The media knows this and capitalizes on it whenever possible. The caveat, however, has been a backlash effect of the notorious becoming celebrated. Celebs and sports stars are readily admitting that they are human, and therefore, fallible. But in the process, it has given carte blanche to teens to begin experimenting in the realm of vanity-driven drug use. So while it confession feels good to the adult soul, it merely renders permission to those waiting for a sign for affirmation from his or her idol. Sales of adrostendione (a pro-hormone) skyrocketed following news reports that St. ...

The Trouble with Tren (Oh, it works!): But Do YOU Know Which is Which, What to Use and Why? Tren can be confusing. Let's just get that out on the table from the start. Exhibit one: The Moniker "TREN". When someone says "Tren" they could, feasibly, be referring to at least 5 different compounds. They may or may not know that, but that is definitely true. Wait a second... You mean there's more than one? Absolutely. And this is where using the term "Tren" interchangeably is difficult. There really is no interchangeability to be had. Here are the 5 different potential compounds/ origins encompassing Tren: 1. Trenbolone Enanthate 2. Trenbolone Acetate (Finaplix pellets) 3. Trenbolone Acetate (Finaject or Finajet) 4. Trenbolone Cyclohexylmethylcarbonate (Parabolan) 5. Trenbolone Hexahydrobencylcarbonate (also called Parabolan by many) People use the term Tren as if it is a single entity comprised of the same ...

“All hat, no cattle” the old oilman’s phrase goes. This expression illustrates the silliness of the man who doesn’t invest wisely. In the marketing world, the phrase “all sizzle, no steak” might be appropriate to describe a similar case, of the product that looks great but doesn’t have many benefits. In the bodybuilding world, the steroid Esiclene might be somewhat similar. Esiclene, or Formebolone, is a water-based steroid. Made in Italy and very popular among bodybuilders worldwide, it is extremely weak. Yet it remains a top choice of top professional bodybuilders. Esiclene is used strictly for short-term localized muscle swelling. This results in larger, harder muscles wherever the shot is administered. Top professional bodybuilders have been known to take 40-80 small, targeted Esiclene shots on the day of the show, 1 to 2 hours before ...

DNP – or Dinitrophenol – is a dirty word among bodybuilders and gurus. Bodybuilders to boost metabolism by 50% and raise body temperature by several degrees use this industrial chemical. When one considers the jitters and hot flashes that accompany ECA (ephedrine, caffeine, aspirin stack) use boost the metabolism only 3%, the true power of DNP begins to be realized. Introduced by Dan Duchaine after initially being used as an explosive, DNP is popular in underground circles and highly banned in over-the-counter supplement. In high-level bodybuilding, DNP is used to help advanced athletes lose a lot of weight in a very short amount of time. Most trainers and bodybuilders publicly rally against it. However, when hundreds of thousands in winnings are on the line, it’s unknown how many athletes take the DNP route to lose fat ...

Q: What is Sermorelin? Is it a supplement available over the counter, and just given an "official sounding" name like a lot of crap out there, or is it the real deal? hear it's more powerful than GH? A: Officially named GhRF 1-29 NH2-acetate, Sermorelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It is a drug, not a supplement with a fancy name. it was originally marketed for children with a GH deficiency, and alleviated the need to take GH, or was an analog to GH. However, it was withdrawn from the market for children. It failed in its applications when used in children, for the same reason it became known as a good therapy in adults. In actuality, it is a better alternative than GH-replacement for an adult male in his 30s or 40s. Sermorelin is regulated at the ...

In bodybuilding circles, the debate over just how much protein athletes need each day has raged since people first picked up weights. We know protein is essential for building new muscle, and that there is an absolute baseline for athletes. Most people put it at .75 to 1.0 grams per pound of bodyweight. That would mean a 200 pound person would need 150 to 200 grams of protein per day. Most strength coaches, bodybuilders, and personal trainers would vehemently dispute this number. Most competitive bodybuilders (high intermediate to advanced) consume at least 1.5 to 2.0 grams of protein daily per pound of bodyweight. This would put the daily requirement for a 200 pound bodybuilder at 300 to 400 grams per day. This is the most common number for strength athletes. It should be noted that these numbers ...

When the liver is facing additional stress and work due to the presence of anabolic steroids, it releases compounds called SGOT and SGPT. When the damage stops being incurred, it stops releasing these two chemicals. Standard blood screens detect the levels of SGOT and SGPT, and those are the readings that doctors use to analyze just how much damage is being incurred by the liver. Once the damage stops being incurred, the liver stops releasing these compounds. The liver is a remarkable organ which does have the ability to regenerate new cells, but the level as to which it can repair itself varies among individuals and is influenced by many factors, including rest times in which it isn’t being damaged. Very often, the steroid users who use heavy (damaging) levels of steroids are the same users who tend ...

Abscesses occur with athletes of all calibers and levels of experience, from beginners to the very top pros. Anyone who injects anabolic/androgenic steroids is at risk. What causes abscesses? Non-sterile injection techniques lead to abscesses. This can involve sharing or re-using needles, or a failure to properly clean the area before injecting. Bacteria in the vial itself also cause abscesses. Thanks to very strict government restriction on steroid production and prescription in the United States, the black market supplies the vast majority of steroids in use in the United States. Since there is zero oversight as to the purity or hygienic nature of black market manufacturing facilities, you never know what you’re getting in each vial. What is the treatment for abscesses? Typically an abscess will be treated at home by a worried bodybuilder, followed by a rushed trip ...

Human growth hormone has become extremely popular in recent years. Until recently, it was very loosely monitored and dispensed freely by “anti-aging clinics”. Once it was discovered that men and women of all ages and walks of life – from young Olympia athlete, to professional football player, to active grandmother – were partaking in the HGH fountain of youth, its use was quickly regulated. Why is HGH so popular? Aside from its ability to boost lean muscle mass, increase energy levels, and reduce body fat, growth hormone is also highly effective at improving sports performance. In the last year, we’ve seen dozens of reports of professional football, baseball, hockey, and mixed martial arts athletes being caught for growth hormone usage. Why is it so popular with athletes? Growth hormone promotes faster recovery. In a sports world ...

When an untrained person thinks of bodybuilders, they typically think of two things: Arnold, and “roid rage”. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a world-famous bodybuilder, actor, and politician, and the association with bodybuilding is a positive thing. However, the generic term “roid rage”, or the increased anger and aggressiveness, which supposedly accompanies steroid use, is typically the second thing that comes to mind. Is Roid Rage real? Or is it just another example of overblown negative media coverage and anti-drug fairy tales designed to scare potential steroid users? The phenomenon cannot be completely blamed on outside parties. Many bodybuilders who have been charged with crimes have tried to blame their behavior on compounds they were injecting, not decisions they made. Their lawyers and experts argue for hours that artificial hormones are the cause of their violent behavior, ...