Dianabol Cycle

Dianabol cycle is the most popular choice among bodybuilders, both advanced and beginners when it comes to bulking or gaining muscle mass. Depending upon your level of experience with steroids you can vary the length of your Dbol cycle up to 10 weeks and may also stack it with other bulking steroids such as testosterone or Deca Durabolin for better results.

What is Dianabol?

Dianabol carries the distinction of being the oldest steroid to have come into inception and is also known by various other names including Methandrostenolone, Methandienone, etc. It is the steroid that of often associated with the Golden era bodybuilders such as Arnold, who is known to have admitted to using it back in the day. However, it must be known that little was known about its negative side effects back then.

Dr. John Ziegler is known to have created this compound back in 1955 to help American athletes defeat Soviet athletes. What’s remarkable about this compound is that it is equally popular now, 67 years later, with most bodybuilders and gymgoers having experimented with it. It is quite possible that guys in your gym are also using it, even though they have to source it from the grey market (since CIBA stopped producing it in the early 2000s).

When it comes to building muscle and strength it is just a few steroids that can outdo Dianabol, Anadrol being one of them.

Another appealing factors about Dianabol is that it is an oral steroid which makes it easy to consume. Not just this, it also happens to be cheaper as compared to steroids that come in the form of injections or shots.

In this article, I have covered the Dianabol cycle length, best dosages, stacking options, PCT and legal alternatives for Dianabol.

Dianabol Only Cycle

Dianabol Only Cycle is pretty descriptive in its name. This is a cycle in which you take just Dianabol without stacking it with any other steroid.

Now, there are some things that you should keep in mind before you begin with a Dianabol only cycle:

• First of all, Testosterone and Anavar are compounds that are likely to be milder as compared to Dianabol and as such, they seem to be a better option for beginners or novices since they are likely to tolerate them better. Most users who opt for a Dbol only cycle have prior experience of taking steroids such as Testosterone or Anavar.
• Secondly, guys who want to make exceptional muscle and strength gains usually opt for Dianabol only cycle. Having said that, you must keep in mind that Testosterone is a better option as compared to Dianabol since it does not strain the liver or cause changes in your lipid profile like Dianabol does.
• Finally, it is important to note that first-time users are likely to gain as much as 30 lbs of weight with Dianabol. Not just this, this cycle may also help a beginner lift 20, 30, 40 and even 50 lbs more on compound lifts.

Dbol Only Cycle for Beginners

One of the most important reasons why most beginners opt for Dianabol rather than Testosterone is that it can be taken orally while testosterone is injected into the body. What it means is it is more convenient to consume.

Here’s what a Dbol only cycle for beginners may look like:

Week	Dianabol (Daily Dosage)
1-2	10mg
3-4	15mg
5	20mg

This is a perfect cycle for beginners who want to get jacked quickly with a lot of muscle mass. Keeping in view that this cycle is for novices, the daily dosage has been kept quite low and the maximum length of the cycle is capped at 5 weeks.

Dianabol Only Cycle for Intermediates

The following cycle is for those who have previously taken Dianabol and are not new to this compound.

Week	Dianabol (Daily Dosage)
1-2	20mg
3-6	25mg

In this cycle, it is suggested that you have a little higher daily dosage of Dianabol. As a result, you will notice even better muscle and strength gains with this cycle. Having said that, it is important to note that the side effects are also likely to be more pronounced during this cycle.

Once you are done with the above two cycles, you get into the league of experienced or advanced users (if you are able to tolerate these cycles well) and may further increase the daily dosage to 30mg per day.

Furthermore, those users who have tried Dianabol and other stronger compounds may scale up their daily dosage to as much as 50 mg/day and also extend the length of the cycle to 8 weeks. Usually, this is done by advanced bodybuilders who are ready or adamant to gain muscle even if it comes at a big price!

Liver Support

Since Dianabol is taken orally it is likely to strain your liver and may result in an increase in your liver enzymes.

Thus, it is important to combine liver support with this cycle.

TUDCA

It is recommended that you combine TUDCA supplements with this cycle.

Let me explain a little more here…

Dianabol is a class 17 AA steroid and it has to pass through your liver to reach the bloodstream. In this process, it is known to cause quite a lot of strain on the liver. Even though this is not dangerous in most cases because of the liver’s self-healing properties (with most users noticing their liver enzymes getting back to normal post-cycle even without liver support), some bodybuilders are known to be wary about Dianabol’s effects on their liver.

Thus, they try to repair the damages caused to the liver as soon as possible with the help of TUDCA liver support supplement. TUDCA is a natural bile salt that promotes liver function by increasing bile flow. Even though TUDCA is naturally present in the liver, it exists in very small quantity and hence the need to supplement it.

According to a study, subjects that were given TUDCA every day for 3 months experienced a 44% reduction in their AST levels and a 49% reduction in their ALT levels. It is important to note that both these are markers of liver stress.

Milk Thistle

Another liver support commonly used by bodybuilders is the milk thistle. It is a plant that is known to contain a powerful antioxidant called silymarin that not only neutralizes free radicals in the body but also helps detox your liver. Even though milk thistle has shown positive results in rats, a lot more clinical study is required to establish its effects in humans.

This is why TUDCA is supposed to be more reliable when it comes to liver support supplements.

PCT

One of the common problems associated with a lot of steroids is that they can be suppressive. In other words, they can lead to a slow down or even a shut down of endogenous testosterone production in your body. This happens when there is too much exogenous (or synthetic) testosterone in the bloodstream, making your brain signal the testes to cease the natural production of testosterone.

Now, this could lead to a lot of other problems and side effects.

Dianabol too is known to be suppressive. Thus, a Dbol-only cycle can lead to a slow-down or shut-down of testosterone production in your body. As a consequence of this, you are likely to experience constant fatigue. lethargy, low libido, erectile dysfunction and mood swings, etc. Not just this, low testosterone is likely to result in a catabolic environment in your body and thus, you will not be able to retain most of the muscle gains that you made during the cycle.

This is why you need a PCT or Post Cycle Therapy that can help you recover and make your body start producing testosterone naturally.

Recommended PCT consists of HCG – 2000 IU every day for 20 days.

What is HCG?

HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and it is a medication that is usually prescribed by doctors for treating hypogonadism in men by restoring testosterone levels and sperm count while reducing the risk of infertility.

One of the most important things to note here is that you should begin when Dianabol is completely out of your body. Since Dianabol has a half-life of 6 hours, the ideal time to begin PCT is 6 X 5.5 =33 hours after the last dose.

Estrogen Control

Dianabol or Dbol is often claimed to be a wet steroid since it can lead to water retention and bloating. Bodybuilders who are on this compound often sport puffy faces with excess water retention being the main reason behind that.

This is why most bodybuilders use this compound during the off-season when they can hide excess weight under the T-shirt rather than when they have to go bare torso either on the beach or for a competition.

One of the common problems with Dianabol is that it aromatizes quickly. What it means is that it converts testosterone into estrogen or the female hormone. High levels of estrogen not only cause water retention in the body but also lead to another problem called Gynecomastia or excessive growth of the breast tissue in men. It’s needless to say that man boobs can be highly embarrassing for most men.

In order to prevent gynecomastia, most bodybuilders combine Dianabol with an aromatase inhibitor or AI or a SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator).

An AI blocks the conversion of testosterone into estrogen and thus, it helps in preventing estrogenic side effects (particularly water retention and gynecomastia). But AI drugs can further complicate things since they are known to increase cholesterol and blood pressure. Thus, it is not a good idea to have an AI with a steroid that already has the tendency to increase blood pressure.

SERMs, on the other hand, are known to block estrogen levels in the breast tissue rather than blocking the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. As a result, estrogen levels in your body won’t go down and thus, there’s likely to be no spike in cholesterol score. Thus, it helps prevent gyno while ensuring good cholesterol levels. Two of the most popular SERMs being used by bodybuilders include:

• Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
• Clomiphene (Clomid)

Blood Pressure Control

As mentioned above, Dianabol can wreak havoc on your lipid profile. It can spike up LDL cholesterol and reduce HDL cholesterol. It can also lead to water retention. The combined effect of these two is that they can elevate your blood pressure significantly.

One of the best ways to solve this problem is by taking Fish oil (3g/day) for 8 weeks. This can help reduce blood pressure considerably.

Having said that, fish oil is not suitable for men who are prone to low blood pressure since this can worsen the condition.

Dianabol and Deca Durabolin Cycle

This cycle is infamous for being used by the Austrian Oak or Arnold for gaining huge muscles. No wonder, it is still used by many bodybuilders around the world to get jacked with solid and dense muscle mass.

Deca happens to be the perfect steroid to stack with Dianabol. While Dianabol is taken orally, Deca Durabolin is a mild injectable that is not hepatotoxic.

This cycle is likely to increase both muscle and strength gains even further. One of the most important benefits of this stack is that Deca is likely to joint support which is a great help considering the fact that heavy and repetitive lifting can put a lot of strain on your joints.

Another benefit is that this cycle is likely to produce fewer androgenic side effects and as such you are less likely to experience hair loss or hair thinning.

Having said that, it is quite possible that your testosterone levels will plummet further (as compared to just the Dianabol cycle) and for this reason, you may require a stronger PCT.

Dianabol and Deca Cycle (for Intermediates)

Week	Deca Durabolin	Dianabol
1-2	400mg/week	XX
3-4	400mg/week	10mg/day
5-10	400mg/week	20mg/day

The above-mentioned Deca Dianabol Cycle is for those that have previously used Dianabol and have been able to tolerate it well. For the first 2 weeks, you may have 400mg of Deca per week and start adding 10mg/day of Dianabol in the 3rd week. It is suggested that you follow this dose of Dianabol till the end of the 4th week and increase it to 20mg/day from the 5th week onwards till you end the cycle at the end of the 10th week. Throughout the cycle, you may have 400mg of Deca per week.

As mentioned above, this cycle will definitely cause more testosterone suppression as compared to Dianabol only cycle. Thus, in order to restore your testosterone levels and sexual function, you will need a stronger post-cycle therapy.

Prolactin Control

One of the most common side effects that a lot of guys experience earlier in the Deca cycle is erectile dysfunction. This is commonly referred to as Deca Dick. It is likely to occur due to Deca increasing prolactin (a protein hormone) in your body quite significantly. It is known that high levels of prolactin in the bloodstream can lead to erectile dysfunction, poor sex drive and gynecomastia too.

One of the ways out of this situation is to take Dostinex (Cabergoline) from the beginning of the Deca cycle itself. This way, you are likely to prevent your prolactin levels from rising right from the beginning of the cycle itself. This is a medication that is normally prescribed by doctors for treating hyperprolactinemia. However, most bodybuilders choose to buy is from the black market in order to prevent their prolactin levels rise.

It is suggested that you consume 5-10mg of Dostinex in a week split into two doses. Moreover, this should be consumed for the complete 10-week cycle while you are on Deca.

Estrogen Control

Your estrogen levels are likely to rise because of Dianabol in this cycle and as mentioned above, the best way out is to consume Nolvadex 10/30mg per day.

Liver Support

Dianabol is toxic to the liver while Deca is taken in injectable form. As such, Deca is not only likely to put a strain on your liver. Anyhow, you will need to take TUDCA 500mg/day in order to provide liver support.

Blood Pressure Control

In order to control your blood pressure from rising to dangerous levels, it is suggested that you consume Fish Oil – 3g/day.

PCT

As mentioned above, a more aggressive PCT is needed in this case since Dianabol and Deca combined can cause more suppression and getting your endogenous testosterone production back on track would require more effort. Here’s a suggested PCT for Dianabol Deca Durabolin Cycle:

• HCG – 2000 IU should be taken every other day for 20 days
• Clomid – Two daily doses of 50 mg each for 30 days

Dianabol and Testosterone Cycle

Combining Dianabol and Testosterone is a stack that is likely to help you get some great results but a Dianabol Testosterone Cycle is not meant for beginners or first-timers. You have had to have prior experience with both Dianabol and Testosterone (and should have tolerated them well) in order to begin with this cycle.

Here’s the suggested Dbol and Test Cycle:

Week	Testosterone	Dianabol
1	200mg	XX
2	400mg	XX
3-4	400mg	10mg/day
5	400mg	20mg/day
6-9	500mg	20mg/day
10	200mg	20mg/day

Dbol and Test Cycle Explained:

Begin with Testosterone and have an injection of 200mg in the first week. If you are able to tolerate it well, increase the dosage to 400mg in the second week (continue with the same dosage of testosterone till the end of the 5th week). At the beginning of the 3rd week, you may start having 10mg of Dianabol every day and continue with the same dosage till the end of the 4th week. At the beginning of the 5th week, increase the daily Dianabol dosage to 20mg per day and stick to this dose till the end of the 10th week.

In weeks 6-9, increase the dosage of testosterone to 500mg per week before tapering it off to 200mg in the 10th and the last week of this cycle.

More on Dbol and Test Cycle

What you need to know is that Dianabol and Testosterone are similar compounds. Dianabol was created by Dr. John Ziegler in order to beat the Soviets who were taking testosterone. Dr. Ziegler was entrusted with the task of creating a compound more powerful than testosterone while being less androgenic. Dianabol is what came into inception as a result of his tireless efforts. Dianabol was not just more powerful but had fewer androgenic side effects. Not just this, it was supposed to be better for prostate health too.

Even though Dbol was originally created for athletes, it found its way into the world of bodybuilding in a massive way because it proved to be a great help in increasing muscle mass too.

Having said that, testosterone itself is quite effective and powerful for gaining both muscle and strength and a Dbol Test cycle is likely to help you experience incredible results in terms of both muscle and strength gain.

However, adding testosterone in this cycle will certainly worsen the testosterone suppression in your body and will also increase the risk of both gynecomastia and water retention because of the high conversion of testosterone into estrogen.

Thus, it is more than essential to control estrogen levels during this cycle. Not just this, an aggressive PCT may also be needed to ensure a better optimal hormonal profile.

Your blood pressure is likely to soar high during this cycle because of a large spike in your LDL cholesterol levels. In order to tackle this issue, you need to cut down on sodium intake (in your diet). Regular cardio workout may also help a great deal to ensure better blood flow in your body. Over and above, fish oil supplementation is recommended to keep a tab on your blood pressure.

There are a couple of testosterone esters but the most popular ones include Testosterone Cypionate and Enanthate. They happen to be cheaper as compared to other esters and also they do not require overly frequent injections.

Additional Supplements Required with a Dbol Test Cycle

Support for	Supplement	Dosage
Liver Support	TUDCA	500mg/day
Blood Pressure Control	Fish Oil	3g/day
Estrogen Control	Nolvadex	30mg/day
PCT	HCG + Clomid	(HCG)2000 IU every other day for 20 days + (Clomid) 2 X 50mg for 30 days

Natural Testosterone Supplements

One of the best and proven ways to increase testosterone in your body is with the help of natural test boosters that are formulated with proven herbs, amino acids, vitamins and other natural ingredients that stimulate testosterone production in your body. In other words, these supplements are known to enhance endogenous testosterone production in your body.

There’s no synthetic hormone being injected into the body and as such, there’s no interference with your body’s hormonal system. Top-of-the-line testosterone supplements are legal, safe and do not have any side effects and have been getting incredible user reviews.

One of such supplements that have been used by more than 100,000 men over the past few years is Testogen.

Dianabol and Anadrol Cycle

Dianabol and Anadrol stack is for advanced bodybuilders who have used steroids or drugs earlier and have been able to tolerate them well. I must mention here that this cycle or stack is not meant to be used by first-timers or beginners.

Here’s a typical Dbol and Anadrol Cycle with respect to dosage:

Week	Dianabol/day	Anadrol/day
1-3	30mg	50mg
4-6	30mg	75mg

During the first three weeks, you may consume 30mg of Dianabol and 50mg of Anadrol every day while during the 4th to 6th week consume 30mg of Dianabol and increase Anadrol to 75mg per day.

Dianabol and Anadrol are two compounds that are simply great for a bulking cycle (Check out how they compare in my article Dbol vs Anadrol here). You are likely to experience amazing strength gains when on this cycle. One of the positive points of this cycle is that like Dianabol, Anadrol is also taken orally. Even though this is likely to put a strain on your liver, it is easy to consume.

Having said that, this is a stack that may lead to a lot of nasty side effects. This is why this cycle is not really recommended. It can be highly toxic to your liver and may also shoot your blood pressure up to record-breaking values.

Unless and until you are in impeccable health, stay away from this stack.

Additional Supplements Required

Liver Support	TUDCA supplement – 500mg/day
Blood Pressure Control	Fish Oil – 3g/day
Estrogen Control	Nolvadex – 30mg/day
PCT	1. HCG – 2000 IU every other day for 20 days 2. Clomid – 2 daily doses of 50 mg for 30 days

Conclusion:

Before starting a Dianabol or Dbol cycle, you must try to understand the science behind it and how it may affect your body. If you are able to understand it well, you should be able to make amazing muscle and strength gains from this cycle.

However, if you combine Dianabol with the wrong steroid or consume a dose that is too high, you may end up damaging your internal organs (including the liver and heart) and that may prove fatal in the long run.

Some of the best Dbol cycles could include Dbol only cycle, Dbol and Deca cycle, and Dbol and Testosterone cycle.

There is absolutely no reason why you should be combining two steroids that have really harsh side effects. In such a case, side effects are likely to outweigh the benefits and may not be worth taking the risk.

Having said that, different people react to steroids in different ways. While Dianabol may be harsh for someone who is new but to advanced bodybuilders having 50mg of Dianabol may be as easy as having a cake!

At the same time, when on any of the above-mentioned cycles, it is important to take liver support, and other drugs that may help control blood pressure, estrogen and testosterone levels in your body.