BEGINNER CYCLES WITH SUSTANON
In this article, we will look at beginner cycle options with Sustanon, which, as I have already mentioned, is the least suitable alternative, because it contains 4 different esters, and therefore testosterone levels in the blood will fluctuate. To achieve more stable levels, it must be injected once every 3 to 4 days. Because of the ester blend, it reaches a stable blood concentration only after 5 to 6 weeks of use, and the full effect appears in weeks 7–8, which means it should be used for at least 10 to 12 weeks. To explain further: if you choose to inject it every 5th, 6th, or 7th day, the full effect of Sustanon will be delayed even more — you will reach it later and therefore limit your potential gains, because I doubt any beginner wants to run a 14–16-week cycle. Most beginners still lack information and do not fully understand AAS use, so they mistakenly consider Sustanon (a mix of esters) to be something special and very strong. From the perspective of what we try to achieve in cycles — stable testosterone levels in the blood without unnecessary fluctuations, and the fastest possible onset of action — Sustanon does not meet these criteria at all. I am not saying it is ineffective; I am simply saying it is the least suitable option, even for experienced users. Testosterone Propionate or Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate are always better choices.
CYCLE NO.1 (SUSTANON)
The first cycle, as you may already be used to from my articles, is composed only of Sustanon, without any additional AAS. The cycle lasts 12 weeks, during which HCG is also used to help maintain natural intratesticular production of testosterone, pregnenolone, and DHEA, ensuring better readiness for PCT — this is essential and very important! The cycle also includes an aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole) to regulate E2 levels during the cycle, which is crucial for preventing possible gynecomastia, maintaining sexual function, and controlling prolactin levels, since long-term elevated E2 may lead to increased prolactin and further complications.
Sustanon:
It is applied every third day at a dose of 100 to 125 mg, which produces an average weekly dose of 240 to 290 mg of Sustanon. For the entire cycle, you will need 1,900 to 2,375 mg of Sustanon, meaning you will need to purchase one vial of Sustanon containing 2,500 mg.
HCG:
It is administered subcutaneously every third day at 500 IU using an insulin syringe, which ensures comfortable and painless administration in the abdominal area with a thin short needle. For the whole cycle, you will need 13,000 IU, so it is necessary to buy 3 vials of 5,000 IU. Some of it will unfortunately remain unused.
Anastrozole:
The aromatase inhibitor is taken every third day at 0.5 mg throughout the cycle. In total, you will need 15 mg of Anastrozole, so one pack is sufficient (and the remaining tablets can be used in the next cycle).
The next cycles will also include oral compounds. Let’s start with a brief overview:
Cycle No. 2 → will include Metandienone
Cycle No. 3 → will include Stanozolol
Cycle No. 4 → will include Oxandrolone
Cycle No. 5 → will include Turinabol
All of these cycles are based on the same foundation taken from Cycle No. 1; the only difference is the addition of an oral compound. The purpose of this addition is to bridge the initial phase at the start of the cycle, since it takes several weeks before testosterone reaches its full effect.
Which option someone chooses generally depends on their individual goals and expected results. A cycle with Methandienone is chosen by those who do not mind increased water retention. Methandienone has a very fast onset of action, especially in terms of increasing muscle strength and muscle volume (due to water retention). Most beginners gain 5 kg or more on this cycle, although this weight is often difficult to maintain once the cycle ends.
A cycle with Stanozolol or Oxandrolone is typically chosen by those who prefer increased muscle strength with only mild muscle hypertrophy. Weight gain is not as significant as with Methandienone.
Turinabol has a very favourable profile. Its onset of action is slower compared to the substances mentioned above, but it provides a solid increase in muscle strength (less pronounced than the compounds above) and better muscle hypertrophy than Stanozolol or Oxandrolone.
CYCLE No. 2 (METHANDIENONE)
Stable testosterone levels with Sustanon are reached only after 5–6 weeks — until then, you won’t feel too much. The full effect typically becomes noticeable between week 7 and week 8, which is why Sustanon cycles usually last 10–12 weeks. For those who do not want to wait that long for the full effect, a fast-acting oral AAS can be introduced at the start of the cycle to bridge this “silent” period. Therefore, this second cycle includes Methandienone for the first 6 weeks at 20–30 mg per day. The daily dose may be split into 2–3 doses (2×10 mg or 3×10 mg). Methandienone has a very fast onset of action. After approximately 2–3 days of consistent use, stable blood levels are reached, and the first noticeable effects — initial water retention, a slight increase in strength, and a pump effect — begin to appear after 4–5 days. The maximum effect occurs approximately 10–14 days after starting use.
In this cycle, you will need 840 to 1,250 mg of Methandienone, depending on whether you take 20 or 30 mg per day. You will need to purchase 100 or 150 tablets, each containing 10 mg.
As you can see, the rest of the cycle is essentially the same as the first one, meaning HCG and the aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole) are used throughout the entire cycle. The only difference is the addition of Methandienone, which ensures a faster onset of effects — primarily a faster weight increase due to increased water retention.
CYCLE No. 3 (STANOZOLOL)
This cycle again has the same foundation as the first or second one, with the difference that Stanozolol is added at a daily dose of 20 to 30 mg for the first 6 weeks. The daily dose is divided into 2×10 mg or 2×15 mg. Stanozolol has a relatively fast onset of action. After approximately 3 days of consistent use, a stable blood level of Stanozolol is reached, and the first noticeable effects — increased muscle hardness and a slight increase in strength — begin to appear after 5–6 days. The maximum effect occurs approximately 14 days after starting use.
For this cycle, you will need 840 to 1,250 mg of Stanozolol in total, depending on whether you take 20 or 30 mg per day. You will need to purchase either 100 or 150 tablets, each containing 10 mg.
CYCLE No. 4 (OXANDROLONE)
In this cycle, Oxandrolone is used instead of Stanozolol. It offers a slightly lower potential for muscle mass gain, but for many users, Oxandrolone provides a more noticeable increase in strength compared to Stanozolol. In terms of negative effects, they are essentially the same — both are similarly hepatotoxic, and Oxandrolone is even slightly more cardiotoxic due to its impact on cholesterol levels. The daily dosage for beginners ranges from 30 to 40 mg, divided into 2×15 mg or 2×20 mg per day. After approximately 3–4 days of consistent use, a stable blood level of Oxandrolone is reached, and the first noticeable effects — such as gradual strength increase and improved muscle definition — begin to appear after around 7 days. The maximum effect occurs roughly 14 days after starting use.
For this cycle, you will need a total of 1,260 to 1,680 mg, depending on whether you take 30 or 40 mg of Oxandrolone per day. You will need to purchase either 150 or 200 tablets, each containing 10 mg.
CYCLE No. 5 (TURINABOL)
In the final cycle, No. 5, Turinabol is included. Very few beginners choose this AAS — why? Because it is not as well-known as Methandienone, Stanozolol, or Oxandrolone. Most newcomers typically choose Methandienone or Stanozolol because they are relatively inexpensive AAS. Those with better financial resources often choose Oxandrolone or Turinabol, as these are slightly more expensive. However, even in this case, Oxandrolone usually wins — why? Because it has long been presented as a mild AAS, also in terms of side-effects, which is not true. It is just as hepatotoxic as all other oral AAS and has just as strong a negative effect on cholesterol as Stanozolol or Turinabol.
So what about Turinabol? Turinabol has a fairly solid potential for muscle growth compared to Stanozolol or Oxandrolone, which in practice provide only mild or minimal hypertrophy and are more focused on increasing muscle strength and hardness rather than size. Turinabol has a slower, but steady onset of action. With consistent use, stable blood levels are achieved after approximately 4–5 days, and the first noticeable effects — such as increased muscle strength and improved muscle hardness — can be felt after around 10 days. The maximum effect occurs after approximately 3 weeks of use. The recommended daily dosage for beginners is 30 mg (divided into 15 mg in the morning and 15 mg in the evening) or 40 mg per day (20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening).
For the entire cycle, you will need a total of 1,260 to 1,680 mg, depending on whether you take 30 or 40 mg of Turinabol daily. You will need to purchase either 150 or 200 tablets, each containing 10 mg.
