test e, deca and dbol: the bulking stack

the purpose of this article is to educate the amateur bodybuilder on the correct set up of a powerful traditional bulking cycle; test e, deca, and dbol. the use of deca and dbol has been long hailed as the mighty bulking cycle. traditionally used as an off season cycle, the stack will do a wonderful job of adding muscle mass and letting the user come in at a heavier weight when reaching their goal body fat when cutting.

testosterone enanthate:

i have said it a million times before and i will say it again, testosterone is king. it is the foundation in which all cycles are built upon. running any compound without the use of testosterone will leave you with hormone levels that are similar to a females. testosterone enanthate is a slower acting ester. with a 7 to 10 day half-life, it requires a less frequent dosing schedule to reach and maintain stable blood levels making it the better choice for beginner steroid users who may not be too fond of needles and do not want to do every day or every other day injections. properly used, the injection schedule should be every 3.5 days on monday and thursday of the week. dosages for testosterone enanthate range from a minimum of 400mg a week to 800mg a week for the average steroid user and cycles should be a minimum of 10 weeks due to the amount of time it takes to reach peak levels. more advanced users have been known to go over 1000mg a week, but one should be aware that it takes a lot of cycle experience to get to those levels. longer estered testosterones like testosterone enanthate are known to cause more estrogen/aromatization side effects due to higher peak values over the course of the cycle. proper ai/serm precautions should be taken.

deca durabolin:

deca has been the go to compound for bulking in bodybuilding amongst steroid users for years. deca is a 19-nor compound. its made from the same cloth as trenbolone. consequently, it also shares many of the same issues as tren. being a 19-nor, deca is liver toxic. it also does not aromatize very well, but will cause a rise in progestin levels. due to its ability to rise progestin levels, deca is known for causing libido issues or “deca dick.” proper progestin/anti-estrogen drugs should be used to make sure you keep you from experiencing libido issues. it also will shut down natural testotsterone almost immediately with the first dose. deca has as strong affinity to the androgen receptor and does great as an anabolic; it will raise both nitrogen retention and igf levels. water retention does become an issue on deca, but the proper progestin drugs should keep it at bay. deca is also known to help joint issues by storing water in the connective tissues and inproving collagen synthesis/mineral content. some use the drug in low dosages such therapeutic effects. the recommended proper dosage for deca is between 400-600mg a week. though the ester connected to deca has a longer half life, its safe to inject deca on the same schedule as test e and c. in theory, deca can be injected once a week, but twice a week is the gold standard. due to the highly suppressive nature of deca, its recommended that hcg be ran with the cycle.

dianabol:

dbol is traditionally found in pill form. like winstrol, dbol is a 17aa oral steroid. 17aa orals are made the way they are to survive the first pass at the liver. unfortunately, this makes dbol highly liver toxic (almost as toxic as winny). dbol will also cause hypertension (a raise in blood pressure) so proper monitoring of your blood pressure should be maintained. dbol is not the best at binding with the androgen receptor and most its effects are secondary. dbol will suppress natural testosterone production. many who are new to steroid use will try to do a dbol only cycle. when dbol suppresses your natural production your levels start looking more like a females. therefore, it should always be ran in a cycle with testosterone as a base. dbol is said to be as strong as anadrol, though most will not see the same effects due to unequal dosages. dbol is known as a kick start compound in cycles. its ability to add weight comes on quickly and many people use it in the first 6 weeks of their cycle. dosages range from 20-100mg a day, though an amateur user should stick to under 50mg to start.

the cycle:

ok, lets set up a cycle for a first time user of these compounds combined. keep in mind this isn’t a beginners cycle and stacking multiple compounds that you haven’t used in the same cycle may cause side effect and leave you wondering what the source of the issue was.

• testosterone enanthate 300mg twice a week week 1-12
• deca 200mg twice a week week 1-12
• dbol 30-50mg a day week 1-6
• hcg 500iu a week (250iu twice a week) week 1-12

post cycle therapy

• clomid 100/50/50/50
• nolva 40/40/20/20

avoid these common steroid mistakes

steroids are nothing to play around with. there are many mistakes that can be made in using them and using them with a lack of general steroid education is the most common mistake made. you need to know what certain types of steroids do, how to stack and cycle different steroids for maximum results with minimum risks, and you must follow proper injection procedures or it’s curtains for you. above all, you must know the dangers and how to take steroids safely.

double-check your information

be sure to do lots of research yourself from reliable sources of information and be sure to read all the stickies as well because they are packed with loads of valuable information. so read as much as possible, gather all available information, then ask as many questions as possible in our forums and please don’t take advice from the first guy that comes along, just make sure that he is on the up and up and knows his stuff.

wait until you are of age

starting to use steroids at too early of an age can cause numerous problems, not only physically but mentally as well since most 18-20 year olds are not mature enough to handle the elevated testosterone levels and ignore the media hype of “roid rage” and you can permanently damage your growth plates and hpta.

double-check the gear

counterfeit steroids are a bigger problem than you would believe. there are more counterfeit steroids in the market than you would think. these steroids offer no positive gains, and some give the side effects of real steroids. taking counterfeit steroids is like injecting poison into your body – bad effects nothing positive.

watch your dosing

when taking steroids, taking more is not always the wise way to go. taking excessive dosages has become a huge problem with steroids today because many think it’s a cure all to gaining bulk the fastest. this is not only dangerous, but various studies have shown it to be ineffective. the body can only use a limited amount of the steroid so the extra is turned into estrogen by the body and you end up with female features.

use realistic cyles

using steroids for long cycles can be risky and in most cases, unnecessary. in many cases, steroid users avoid warning signs telling them not to end a cycle of more than 8 to 12 weeks and take an off period. if an off period is not taken, there is a higher chance for the negative effects of steroids to occur. if there is no off period the body does not have a chance to recover from the steroids, so more damage is done. so don’t forget that your body needs time to recover and this will also have a terrible effect on your kidneys and liver.

maintain a proper diet

remember that if you want to get as big as a beast you have to eat like one, so if it flies, crawls, walks or slithers eat it and chase it with loads of vegetables and fruits!

many people ignore magazines and educators that explain eating as being an important asset to growing, as eating healthy has a big effect on the body. when on steroids, the user should consume between 4000 and 7000 calories a day. this diet must be high in calories and protein, but low in fat and most importantly you should eat 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per pound of desired body weight. trust me that your body will love you for it and you will have loads of natural energy to lift it like arnold.

maintain proper training

note that when you are on steroids the training must be intense and difficult. instead of the usual weight that suits you, you must do excess weight and strenuous work for the best gains. the workout should involve the maximum weight possible, and make progress each time and keep a log of all that you do.

get regular blood tests

keep in mind that steroids are very dangerous and can cause great problems. blood tests should be done often and regularly. when steroids are first taken many tests become elevated but will return to normal with in a few weeks. during the off period tests should also be done to make sure the body is recovering as it should be. if there is a problem with the blood test, consult a doctor that you can trust.

avoid outdated super-anabolics

many athletes will increase their chances of getting negative effects when they take the wrong steroids. always keep in mind that the strongest steroids that build more muscle mass have the most side effects. these drugs should be avoided if possible, unless there is a reason to have an unbelievable gain. don’t forget that these drugs are very toxic and it’s better not to take them.