Let's start by saying this is not advice or recommendations. PH's are serious business and should not be used by those under 21. None of this is intended to be instructions and is for entertainment purposes only....
The general premise of this cycle is to build lean and hard muscle, while cutting body fat. The dosages and timing of the PH's in this cycle are designed to accomplish this goal. It relies primarily on 1-andro and epiandro, and uses 4-andro as well. 1/4-andro are both ran for 8 weeks, and epiandro is ran on the back 6. The dosage is geared to be effective yet mild, and for the EXPERIENCED lifter. The dosage could be adjusted depending on body weight, physique goals, PH sensitivity, experience, etc. For a 200 lb. man, the dosage should be adequate to achieve a 8-15 lb. increase in muscle, and a 2-3% drop in body fat (assuming diet and workout regime are "respectable"). The epiandro dose is arguably on the lower end of the spectrum, and an increase by 100-200% would not be uncalled for.
For weekly dosage, skip below. For general info about the 3 different andro compounds, start here.
1. For starters, 1-andro coverts to 1-Testosterone, which is more anabolic than regular testosterone. Testosterone normally converts to other hormones such as estrogen and DHT by natural processes within the body, but 1-Testosterone does NOT convert to estrogen or DHT. Therefore, estrogen related side effects (gyno, water retention) are obsolete from taking 1-andro. The effect is lean, hard, and dry muscle gains.
2. 4-andro DOES convert to regular Testosterone, so some conversion into estrogen and DHT is possible. Estrogen, as mentioned before, can lead to gyno, and DHT can lead to an enlarged prostate and hair loss. 4-andro is generally not known to cause these problems at any alarming rate, but caution should be used in case gyno starts to develop. 4-andro will result in increased muscle size, strength, sense of well being, and libido. The mild conversion to estrogen will result in greater mass, fullness and size of the muscles.
3. Epiandro converts to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which as mentioned above has its potential side effects. Again, epiandro is considered generally mild, but, caution needs to be used if 1) you are already prone to thinning hair or male pattern baldness, and 2) if you have problems with an enlarged prostate. In either case, epiandro will not convert to estrogen, and as a result, all gains will be lean, hard and dry. Epiandro is also going to increase strength and density of the muscles, increase libido, sense of well being, and help to burn fat.
This cycle includes supplements to start BEFORE the PH's, and on cycle support (OCS) to use concurrently. Obviously what you use is up to you and depends on things like finances and time. The weeks before the cycle are seen as Week -3, -2 and -1, with the first week of the cycle seen as Week 1.
The PCT uses a combination of the SERM clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and an over the (OTC) test booster and ZMA. The effectiveness of the ZMA and the OTC test booster are arguable, but the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate is very proven. Using a SERM is non-negotiable in my opinion and it MUST be done following a PH cycle. Clomid will trick the body into thinking that estrogen levels are very, very low, and thus will signal the testes into producing testosterone, which is the pathway used by males to produce estrogen by way of aromatization. So the result is increased testosterone production. Most protocols will call for 50mg weeks 1 and 2, then down to 25mg. Personally I like to do 3 or 4 days at 100mg and then to 50mg through week 2, then down to 25mg. But that's just me.
The arimistane is a suicidal aromatase inhibitor (AI) which renders the enzymes that convert testosterone into estrogen completely useless, however the effectiveness at which it does this is subject to speculation. Common dosage is 75mg p/day. Obviously, prescription AI's are proven multiple times more effective, but arimistane is not prescription and can be widely bought over the web. Additionally, for a cycle such as this which only uses 200mg of 4-andro, the worry of estrogen related side effects is low enough in my opinion to not call for a stronger AI. Still, some may argue that it's a necessary practice to always have a strong AI on hand just so it's there if you need it.
PCT should be started on day 1 after last dose of PH's, as all of these andro compounds have very short half life's, somewhere in the range of 12-24 hours. Since testosterone production in the testes will be suppressed from the exogenous testosterone, DHT and 1-testosterone, and the half life of these compounds is so short, PCT should start immediately.
This cycle uses Primeval Labs for all PH compounds and the OTC test booster as well. It will require 3 bottles of 1-andro (60x 100mg tablets p/bottle), 2 bottles of 4-andro (60x 100mg tablets p/bottle) and 1 bottle of epiandro (120x 100mg p/bottle). The Mega Test is optional as is the ZMA, OCS, fish oil, multi vitamins, etc.
There will be 12 tablets of 1-andro left over, so there's room to either break them in half and get 24 days of 350mg, or 12 days at 400mg. Just an option.
Dosage Key:
Epi: 1 = 100mg
1andro: 1 = 100mg
4andro: 1 = 100mg
Clomid: 1 = 50mg
Mega Test: 1 = 1 serving
ZMA: 1 = 1 serving
Weeks -3 & -2
Fish oil
Joint support
Multi vitamin
...continue through at least week 9
Week -1
On cycle support supplement
(Should include ingredients for liver support, cholesterol support, blood pressure support, prostate support)
...continue through at least Week 9
Week 1
Epi: 0
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 2
Epi: 0
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 3
Epi: 2/2/2/2/2/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 4
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 5
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 6
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Week 7
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/3
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Week 8
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 9
Clomid: 50mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA:1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 10
Clomid: 50mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 11
Clomid: 25mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 12
Clomid: 25mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Weeks 13, 14 & 15
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
The general premise of this cycle is to build lean and hard muscle, while cutting body fat. The dosages and timing of the PH's in this cycle are designed to accomplish this goal. It relies primarily on 1-andro and epiandro, and uses 4-andro as well. 1/4-andro are both ran for 8 weeks, and epiandro is ran on the back 6. The dosage is geared to be effective yet mild, and for the EXPERIENCED lifter. The dosage could be adjusted depending on body weight, physique goals, PH sensitivity, experience, etc. For a 200 lb. man, the dosage should be adequate to achieve a 8-15 lb. increase in muscle, and a 2-3% drop in body fat (assuming diet and workout regime are "respectable"). The epiandro dose is arguably on the lower end of the spectrum, and an increase by 100-200% would not be uncalled for.
For weekly dosage, skip below. For general info about the 3 different andro compounds, start here.
1. For starters, 1-andro coverts to 1-Testosterone, which is more anabolic than regular testosterone. Testosterone normally converts to other hormones such as estrogen and DHT by natural processes within the body, but 1-Testosterone does NOT convert to estrogen or DHT. Therefore, estrogen related side effects (gyno, water retention) are obsolete from taking 1-andro. The effect is lean, hard, and dry muscle gains.
2. 4-andro DOES convert to regular Testosterone, so some conversion into estrogen and DHT is possible. Estrogen, as mentioned before, can lead to gyno, and DHT can lead to an enlarged prostate and hair loss. 4-andro is generally not known to cause these problems at any alarming rate, but caution should be used in case gyno starts to develop. 4-andro will result in increased muscle size, strength, sense of well being, and libido. The mild conversion to estrogen will result in greater mass, fullness and size of the muscles.
3. Epiandro converts to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which as mentioned above has its potential side effects. Again, epiandro is considered generally mild, but, caution needs to be used if 1) you are already prone to thinning hair or male pattern baldness, and 2) if you have problems with an enlarged prostate. In either case, epiandro will not convert to estrogen, and as a result, all gains will be lean, hard and dry. Epiandro is also going to increase strength and density of the muscles, increase libido, sense of well being, and help to burn fat.
This cycle includes supplements to start BEFORE the PH's, and on cycle support (OCS) to use concurrently. Obviously what you use is up to you and depends on things like finances and time. The weeks before the cycle are seen as Week -3, -2 and -1, with the first week of the cycle seen as Week 1.
The PCT uses a combination of the SERM clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and an over the (OTC) test booster and ZMA. The effectiveness of the ZMA and the OTC test booster are arguable, but the effectiveness of clomiphene citrate is very proven. Using a SERM is non-negotiable in my opinion and it MUST be done following a PH cycle. Clomid will trick the body into thinking that estrogen levels are very, very low, and thus will signal the testes into producing testosterone, which is the pathway used by males to produce estrogen by way of aromatization. So the result is increased testosterone production. Most protocols will call for 50mg weeks 1 and 2, then down to 25mg. Personally I like to do 3 or 4 days at 100mg and then to 50mg through week 2, then down to 25mg. But that's just me.
The arimistane is a suicidal aromatase inhibitor (AI) which renders the enzymes that convert testosterone into estrogen completely useless, however the effectiveness at which it does this is subject to speculation. Common dosage is 75mg p/day. Obviously, prescription AI's are proven multiple times more effective, but arimistane is not prescription and can be widely bought over the web. Additionally, for a cycle such as this which only uses 200mg of 4-andro, the worry of estrogen related side effects is low enough in my opinion to not call for a stronger AI. Still, some may argue that it's a necessary practice to always have a strong AI on hand just so it's there if you need it.
PCT should be started on day 1 after last dose of PH's, as all of these andro compounds have very short half life's, somewhere in the range of 12-24 hours. Since testosterone production in the testes will be suppressed from the exogenous testosterone, DHT and 1-testosterone, and the half life of these compounds is so short, PCT should start immediately.
This cycle uses Primeval Labs for all PH compounds and the OTC test booster as well. It will require 3 bottles of 1-andro (60x 100mg tablets p/bottle), 2 bottles of 4-andro (60x 100mg tablets p/bottle) and 1 bottle of epiandro (120x 100mg p/bottle). The Mega Test is optional as is the ZMA, OCS, fish oil, multi vitamins, etc.
There will be 12 tablets of 1-andro left over, so there's room to either break them in half and get 24 days of 350mg, or 12 days at 400mg. Just an option.
Dosage Key:
Epi: 1 = 100mg
1andro: 1 = 100mg
4andro: 1 = 100mg
Clomid: 1 = 50mg
Mega Test: 1 = 1 serving
ZMA: 1 = 1 serving
Weeks -3 & -2
Fish oil
Joint support
Multi vitamin
...continue through at least week 9
Week -1
On cycle support supplement
(Should include ingredients for liver support, cholesterol support, blood pressure support, prostate support)
...continue through at least Week 9
Week 1
Epi: 0
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 2
Epi: 0
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 3
Epi: 2/2/2/2/2/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 4
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 5
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Week 6
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Week 7
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 2/2/2/2/2/2/3
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Week 8
Epi: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
1andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
4andro: 3/3/3/3/3/3/3
Arimistane: 50-75mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 9
Clomid: 50mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA:1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 10
Clomid: 50mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 11
Clomid: 25mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Week 12
Clomid: 25mg ED
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
Weeks 13, 14 & 15
Mega Test: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1
ZMA: 1/1/1/1/1/1/1