Beginner cycle with Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate

BEGINNER CYCLES WITH TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE OR CYPIONATE

In this article, we will look at beginner cycle options using Testosterone Enanthate or Testosterone Cypionate(medium-length esters). These are among the most suitable esters for a first steroid experience, as they are not too demanding in terms of injections (once every 4–5 days) and are very well tolerated in most cases. There is only a minimal difference between TST E (half-life 4–5 days) and TST C (half-life 5–6 days), so it really doesn’t matter which one you choose — in practice, the difference in effects is negligible, and the decision usually comes down to personal preference.

CYCLE No.1 (Testosterone Enantahte or Cypionate)

The first cycle consists only of Testosterone Enanthate or Testosterone Cypionate, applied every fifth day without adding any other steroids. This is the most suitable option for beginners as a first steroid experience. The cycle lasts 12 weeks, during which HCG is also used to help maintain the body’s own intratesticular testosterone, pregnenolone, and DHEA production, ensuring better readiness for PCT — this is necessary and very important!The cycle also includes an aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole) to regulate E2 levels during the cycle, which is essential to prevent potential gynecomastia, maintain sexual function, and keep prolactin levels under control, since long-term elevated E2 can lead to increased prolactin and further complications.1. Testosterone Enanthate or CypionateIt is applied once every 5 days at a dose of 180 mg, which equals an average weekly dose of 270 mg (fully sufficient for a beginner). A total of 2,790 mg of testosterone is needed for the whole cycle, meaning you will need to buy either one vial of 3,000 mg or two vials of 2,500 mg (with a significant amount left from the second vial, which can be used in your next cycle).2. HCGInjected 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 you must buy 3 vials of 5,000 IU each. Some amount will unfortunately remain unused.3. AnastrozoleThe 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 enough (and the remaining tablets can be used in your next cycle).

The next cycles will also include oral compounds. Let’s start with a brief overview:

Cycle No. 2 → will include Methandienone

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 these additions is to bridge the initial period at the start of the cycle, as it takes a few weeks before testosterone reaches its full effect.

Which option someone might choose would generally depend on their individual goals and expected outcomes. A cycle with Methandienone is chosen by those who don’t mind increased water retention. Methandienone has a very fast onset of action, especially in terms of gaining muscle strength and muscle volume (due to water retention). Most beginners gain 5 kg or more on this cycle, though this weight is often difficult to maintain after the cycle ends. A cycle with Stanozolol or Oxandrolone is chosen by those who prefer an increase in muscle strength with only mild muscle hypertrophy. Weight gain is not as noticeable as with Methandienone. Turinabol has a very favourable profile. Its onset of action is slower compared to the compounds mentioned above, but it provides a solid increase in muscle strength (smaller than the ones mentioned above) and better muscle hypertrophy compared to Stanozolol or Oxandrolone.

CYCLE No.2 (Methandienone)

Stable blood testosterone levels are reached after 4–5 half-lives, which for TST E and TST C means approximately 3–4 weeks — until then, you won’t feel much. The full effect becomes noticeable between week 4 and week 6, which is why cycles with Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate typically last 8–12 weeks. For those who don’t want to wait so long for the full effect, a fast-acting oral AAS can be added to fill that “silent” waiting period. Therefore, this second cycle includes Methandienone for the first 6 weeks at 20–30 mg per day. The daily dose can be split 2–3 times per day (2×10 mg or 3×10 mg). Methandienone has a very fast onset of action. After approximately 2–3 days of consistent use, a stable blood level is reached, and the first noticeable effects — such as 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 either 100 or 150 tablets, each containing 10 mg.

As you can see, the rest of the cycle is essentially identical to the first one, meaning that 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 faster weight gain due to increased water retention.

CYCLE No.3 (Stanozole)

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, 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, instead of Stanozolol, Oxandrolone is included. 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 about 7 days. The maximum effectoccurs 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 daily. You will need to purchase either 150 or 200 tablets, each containing 10 mg.

CYCLE NO.5 (Turinabole)

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 usually choose Methandienone or Stanozolol because they are relatively inexpensive AAS. Those who have better financial options choose Oxandrolone or Turinabol, as these are slightly more expensive. However, even in that case, Oxandrolone often wins — why? Because it has long been presented as a mild AAS, also in terms of negative 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 is an AAS with 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 about 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 morning and 15 mg evening) or 40 mg per day (20 mg morning and 20 mg 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.