How To Use Testosterone Enanthate Cycle?
Testosterone Enanthate is a complex ester of natural testosterone. In bodybuilding, triathlon training and weightlifting it is one of the most popular steroids for gaining muscle mass. Testosterone Enanthate is a long-acting steroid. Depending on the user’s metabolism and hormonal background, the average period of action of the drug is 2-3 weeks (the Test E half-life is 6-7 days). In a Testosterone Enanthate cycle, injections are performed once or twice a week to maintain a consistently high and as stable concentration as possible.
In the US market, a Testosterone Enanthate cycle is very popular. One of the best trademarks is Delatestryl, produced by the company Endo Pharmaceuticals, but it is also sold as Enaprime, Test-Enan-1 and Testobolin from Indian pharmaceutical companies.
Our Catalog of Products Containing Testosterone Enanthate
Steroid Profile
- Anabolic activity – 100% of testosterone
- Androgenic activity – 100% of testosterone
- Aromatization (conversion to estrogens) – high (there is need for antiestrogens)
- Suppression of hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis – expressed
- Liver toxicity – none
- Method of administration – injection
- Duration of action – 15 days
- Detection time – 3 months.
How to Properly Cycle Testosterone Enanthate?
The anabolic effect of Testosterone Enanthate is directly proportional to the dosage used. The steroid is most commonly sold in a concentration of 250mg/ml for injection. The recommended dose for a Testosterone Enanthate 250 cycle is 1-2ml (250-500mg) per week. If the bodybuilder has a higher-than-normal body weight, the Test E cycle dosage is most often revised upwards to a maximum of 1000mg weekly.
The maximum dose of Testosterone Enanthate in professional bodybuilding is 2-4 grams per week, and a further increase in the Test E cycle dosage is meaningless. Injections are performed 1-2 times a week, intramuscularly, preferably in the gluteal region.
Very often, Testosterone Enanthate is used for longer periods of time. Usually, the Testosterone Enanthate cycle lasts 8-12 weeks to receive the full benefits of the steroid. To achieve the best results, it is also necessary to follow an appropriate diet with the use of proper sports nutrition and a strict training routine.
Testosterone Enanthate Side Effects
Testosterone Enanthate has a high tendency to aromatize into estrogen, increasing estrogen levels in the body, which may cause certain side effects in men. In order to avoid the development of estrogenic side effects, it is advised to use aromatase inhibitors such as Arimidex, Aromasin, Letrozole or Proviron, starting from weeks 2 or 3 of the Testosterone Enanthate cycle. You can then stop taking aromatase inhibitors a week after the end of the Test E cycle. Ideally you should undergo analysis of estradiol levels prior to the use of aromatase inhibitors and during their use to control the effectiveness of these drugs.
Combined Cycle of Testosterone Enanthate with Other Steroids
One of the benefits of a Testosterone Enanthate cycle is that there are several other steroids that can be added to increase the effectiveness of the cycle. Whether the cycle is aimed at bulking or cutting, Testosterone Enanthate is compatible with most other steroids.
Testosterone Enanthate Combined Cycle For Bulking
For a stacked cycle aimed at building muscle mass, a medium-sized Test E cycle dosage of 500mg is taken. A Testosterone Enanthate cycle for mass-gaining combines well with Anadrol, Dianabol, Deca Durabolin and Trenbolone Enanthate.
Example of a combined Testosterone Enanthate cycle for bulking:
- Dianabol – 40 mg per day (weeks 1-4)
- Testosterone Enanthate – 500 mg per week (weeks 1-12)
- Deca Durabolin – 200-250 mg per week (weeks 1-12)
- Don’t forget to use an aromatase inhibitor (Anastrozole) and a prolactin-inhibitor (Cabergoline) during the cycle (weeks 4-12)
Side Effects Using Dianabol
When taking Dbol as a kick-starter to your Testosterone Enanthate cycle, you must consider the potential Dianabol side effects. These will include extra water weight being added to the body at the start of the Test E cycle. Water retention is included in both the Testosterone Enanthate and Dianabol side effects lists, therefore, using an aromatase inhibitor during the cycle will be highly beneficial to reduce bloating after Dianabol use.
Side Effects Using Deca
When running Deca Durabolin alongside Testosterone Enanthate in a cycle, there are also possible side effects of Deca to think about. Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca) has progestogenic activity, this means that prolactin levels in the body are likely to rise, causing progestogenic side effects including gynecomastia. Therefore, a drug like Cabergoline should be used during the Testosterone Enanthate cycle as a preventative measure. Additionally, due to the effects of Nandrolone, the use of Nolvadex for PCT will be ineffective after this cycle.
Testosterone Enanthate Combined Cycle For Cutting
For a cutting cycle, Testosterone Enanthate is taken at a lower dose of 250mg. A Testosterone Enanthate 250 cycle is complemented with Winstrol or Anavar in average dosages to reduce water retention and provide lean muscle gains.
Example of an intermediate combined Testosterone Enanthate cycle for cutting:
- Testosterone Enanthate – 250 mg per week (weeks 1-10)
- Winstrol – 50 mg per day (weeks 6-10)
Side Effects Using Winstrol
The benefit of stacking Winstrol in a Testosterone Enanthate 250 cycle is that there is no need to use an aromatase inhibitor during the cycle. This is because Winstrol has slight anti-aromatase properties which will reduce both water and fat retention during the Testosterone Enanthate 250 cycle. The only side effects that you may need to consider during this cycle is androgenic side effects like acne and hair loss, but only if you are prone to these issues.
Testosterone Enanthate and PCT
Roughly 2-3 weeks after the end of the Testosterone Enanthate cycle, Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) is performed. This is to restore natural testosterone production and preserve the gains received during the Testosterone Enanthate cycle.
Depending on the Test E cycle dosage and other steroids taken during the cycle, the best drugs for PCT are either Clomid at 50mg daily, or Nolvadex at 40mg daily, for 4 weeks. You can also use HCG for PCT where necessary.