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Muscle Maxxing Guide
1. Training and Diet Foundation
- Training:A high-intensity resistance training program, such as push-pull-legs (PPL) split or an upper-lower body split, training 4–5 times per week with a focus on progressive overload.
- Diet:
- Protein intake: 1.6–2.2 g/kg of body weight.
- Carbohydrates: Ensure ample carbohydrate intake to fuel training, ideally 4–6 g/kg.
- Fats: Keep fat at around 0.8–1 g/kg for hormone support.
- Calorie Surplus:A mild calorie surplus of 10–15% above maintenance to promote lean muscle growth while minimizing fat gain.
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2. Pharmacological Approach
A. Testosterone Replacement or Optimization (Base)
- Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate
- Dosage: 100–250 mg per week.
- Purpose: Acts as a base for anabolic activities, ensuring normal physiological testosterone levels. It helps in muscle retention and growth.
- Minimizing Side Effects: At low doses, side effects like estrogen conversion (gynecomastia, water retention) are less pronounced, but monitoring with AI (Aromatase Inhibitors) like Anastrozole (0.25 mg every 2–3 days if needed) helps keep estrogen in check.
B. Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
- RAD140 (Testolone)
- Dosage: 10–20 mg daily (6-8 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Known for strong anabolic effects with less androgenic activity, RAD140 promotes muscle growth and fat loss.
- Side Effects: Can suppress natural testosterone production; post-cycle therapy (PCT) is often required.
- MK-677 (Ibutamoren) (not a SARM, but a growth hormone secretagogue)
- Dosage: 10–25 mg daily.
- Purpose: Increases growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, aiding in muscle growth, recovery, and fat loss.
- Side Effects: Increased appetite, mild water retention. No direct suppression of testosterone.
C. Anabolic Steroids (Advanced Option)
- Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca-Durabolin)
- Dosage: 200–400 mg weekly (10–12 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Highly anabolic with joint support properties (often preferred for minimizing joint pain). It promotes lean mass gain with reduced risk of androgenic side effects.
- Side Effects: Potential suppression of natural testosterone production, possible sexual dysfunction (mitigated with testosterone base).
- Oxandrolone (Anavar)
- Dosage: 20–50 mg daily (6–8 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Mild anabolic steroid with minimal androgenic effects, often used for cutting while maintaining muscle mass.
- Side Effects: Liver toxicity (should be used for short cycles), cholesterol impacts.
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3. Supportive Medications
A. Aromatase Inhibitors (AI)
- Anastrozole (Arimidex)
- Dosage: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days.
- Purpose: Helps to manage estrogen-related side effects (e.g., gynecomastia, water retention) from testosterone or other aromatizing compounds.
B. Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT)
- Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid)
- Dosage: 50 mg daily for 4 weeks after the cycle.
- Purpose: Helps restore natural testosterone production after a cycle of steroids or SARMs.
- Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
- Dosage: 20 mg daily for 4 weeks post-cycle.
- Purpose: Helps prevent estrogen rebound and stimulates the body's natural production of testosterone.
C. Liver and Cardiovascular Protection
- TUDCA(Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) or NAC(N-Acetyl Cysteine)
- Dosage: 500 mg daily.
- Purpose: Liver protection, particularly during cycles involving oral steroids (e.g., Anavar).
- Fish Oil: 1–2 g daily to support heart health and improve cholesterol profiles.
D. Blood Pressure Management
- Telmisartan: 20–40 mg daily for cardiovascular protection, especially when using compounds that may affect blood pressure or cholesterol.
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4. Monitoring and Bloodwork
- Before, During, and After Cycle Monitoring:
- Liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
- Kidney function (creatinine, BUN)
- Lipid profile (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
- Testosterone levels (total and free)
- Estradiol
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood pressure monitoring
Regular bloodwork ensures early detection of adverse effects, helping you adjust the dosages or discontinue substances if necessary.
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5. Cycle Plan Example
Beginner Cycle (Testosterone and SARMs combo):
- Testosterone Enanthate: 200 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- RAD140: 10 mg daily for 8 weeks.
- MK-677: 10 mg daily for 12 weeks.
- Anastrozole: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days as needed.
- PCT (starting 2 weeks after the last testosterone injection):
- Clomiphene 50 mg daily for 4 weeks.
- Tamoxifen 20 mg daily for 4 weeks.
Advanced Cycle (Testosterone + Steroids):
- Testosterone Enanthate: 250 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- Deca-Durabolin: 200 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- Anavar: 30 mg daily for the first 6 weeks.
- Anastrozole*: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days.
- PCT:
- Clomiphene 50 mg daily for 4 weeks.
- Tamoxifen 20 mg daily for 4 weeks.
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6. Key Considerations for Minimizing Side Effects
- Blood pressure control: Monitor frequently.
- Liver support: Use liver supplements, especially with orals.
- Proper PCT: Essential for restoring hormonal balance.
- Dosage management: Avoid unnecessarily high doses to minimize risk.
- Cycle length: Keep cycles within 8–12 weeks to minimize long-term suppression and damage.
GO FUCK OFF NOW.
1. Training and Diet Foundation
- Training:A high-intensity resistance training program, such as push-pull-legs (PPL) split or an upper-lower body split, training 4–5 times per week with a focus on progressive overload.
- Diet:
- Protein intake: 1.6–2.2 g/kg of body weight.
- Carbohydrates: Ensure ample carbohydrate intake to fuel training, ideally 4–6 g/kg.
- Fats: Keep fat at around 0.8–1 g/kg for hormone support.
- Calorie Surplus:A mild calorie surplus of 10–15% above maintenance to promote lean muscle growth while minimizing fat gain.
---
2. Pharmacological Approach
A. Testosterone Replacement or Optimization (Base)
- Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate
- Dosage: 100–250 mg per week.
- Purpose: Acts as a base for anabolic activities, ensuring normal physiological testosterone levels. It helps in muscle retention and growth.
- Minimizing Side Effects: At low doses, side effects like estrogen conversion (gynecomastia, water retention) are less pronounced, but monitoring with AI (Aromatase Inhibitors) like Anastrozole (0.25 mg every 2–3 days if needed) helps keep estrogen in check.
B. Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
- RAD140 (Testolone)
- Dosage: 10–20 mg daily (6-8 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Known for strong anabolic effects with less androgenic activity, RAD140 promotes muscle growth and fat loss.
- Side Effects: Can suppress natural testosterone production; post-cycle therapy (PCT) is often required.
- MK-677 (Ibutamoren) (not a SARM, but a growth hormone secretagogue)
- Dosage: 10–25 mg daily.
- Purpose: Increases growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, aiding in muscle growth, recovery, and fat loss.
- Side Effects: Increased appetite, mild water retention. No direct suppression of testosterone.
C. Anabolic Steroids (Advanced Option)
- Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca-Durabolin)
- Dosage: 200–400 mg weekly (10–12 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Highly anabolic with joint support properties (often preferred for minimizing joint pain). It promotes lean mass gain with reduced risk of androgenic side effects.
- Side Effects: Potential suppression of natural testosterone production, possible sexual dysfunction (mitigated with testosterone base).
- Oxandrolone (Anavar)
- Dosage: 20–50 mg daily (6–8 weeks cycle).
- Purpose: Mild anabolic steroid with minimal androgenic effects, often used for cutting while maintaining muscle mass.
- Side Effects: Liver toxicity (should be used for short cycles), cholesterol impacts.
---
3. Supportive Medications
A. Aromatase Inhibitors (AI)
- Anastrozole (Arimidex)
- Dosage: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days.
- Purpose: Helps to manage estrogen-related side effects (e.g., gynecomastia, water retention) from testosterone or other aromatizing compounds.
B. Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT)
- Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid)
- Dosage: 50 mg daily for 4 weeks after the cycle.
- Purpose: Helps restore natural testosterone production after a cycle of steroids or SARMs.
- Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
- Dosage: 20 mg daily for 4 weeks post-cycle.
- Purpose: Helps prevent estrogen rebound and stimulates the body's natural production of testosterone.
C. Liver and Cardiovascular Protection
- TUDCA(Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) or NAC(N-Acetyl Cysteine)
- Dosage: 500 mg daily.
- Purpose: Liver protection, particularly during cycles involving oral steroids (e.g., Anavar).
- Fish Oil: 1–2 g daily to support heart health and improve cholesterol profiles.
D. Blood Pressure Management
- Telmisartan: 20–40 mg daily for cardiovascular protection, especially when using compounds that may affect blood pressure or cholesterol.
---
4. Monitoring and Bloodwork
- Before, During, and After Cycle Monitoring:
- Liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
- Kidney function (creatinine, BUN)
- Lipid profile (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
- Testosterone levels (total and free)
- Estradiol
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Blood pressure monitoring
Regular bloodwork ensures early detection of adverse effects, helping you adjust the dosages or discontinue substances if necessary.
---
5. Cycle Plan Example
Beginner Cycle (Testosterone and SARMs combo):
- Testosterone Enanthate: 200 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- RAD140: 10 mg daily for 8 weeks.
- MK-677: 10 mg daily for 12 weeks.
- Anastrozole: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days as needed.
- PCT (starting 2 weeks after the last testosterone injection):
- Clomiphene 50 mg daily for 4 weeks.
- Tamoxifen 20 mg daily for 4 weeks.
Advanced Cycle (Testosterone + Steroids):
- Testosterone Enanthate: 250 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- Deca-Durabolin: 200 mg/week for 12 weeks.
- Anavar: 30 mg daily for the first 6 weeks.
- Anastrozole*: 0.25 mg every 2-3 days.
- PCT:
- Clomiphene 50 mg daily for 4 weeks.
- Tamoxifen 20 mg daily for 4 weeks.
---
6. Key Considerations for Minimizing Side Effects
- Blood pressure control: Monitor frequently.
- Liver support: Use liver supplements, especially with orals.
- Proper PCT: Essential for restoring hormonal balance.
- Dosage management: Avoid unnecessarily high doses to minimize risk.
- Cycle length: Keep cycles within 8–12 weeks to minimize long-term suppression and damage.
GO FUCK OFF NOW.
