Primobolan steroid/Methenolone acetate bodybuilding
Primobolan steroid, chemical name Methenolone, is by far the most popular injectable anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) for cutting cycles. The only steroid that’s more popular in cutting cycles is trenbolone. You’re probably wondering the reason it’s so popular, right? Ironically, primo is popular for one big reason: Arnold Schwarzenegger. I’m not sure where the rumor came from, some say Pumping Iron (the movie) others say Arnold said it in an interview. Though, there is historical accuracy in the rumor mill. The “old-school” bodybuilders did use primobolan for cutting cycles and even bulking cycles. There are a myriad of primobolan and dianabol, anavar cycles, which keeps lending credibility to primo as an all around steroid.
Primobolan steroid is a synthetic anabolic steroid with very little androgenic properties. It has been widely used by bodybuilders to build up muscle mass and strength. The drug is slow acting and the weight gain is gradual. Most users of this product indicate that the muscle mass build up takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks to develop. It is a preferred drug for the off season. It actions are similar to Deca Durabolin, but needs to be administered at much higher doses.
The drug is not as potent as other anabolic steroids in suppressing the synthesis of endogenous testosterone from the testes and hence the androgenic effects are much less.
Primobolan is a mild anabolic agent with little or no androgenic activity at low doses. The drug is known to slowly build the protein mass when the diet is rich in calories. Many bodybuilders combine its use with other anabolic steroids and GH. The potency of the Primobolan is still questionable. There are many individuals who claim that the drug does nothing and there are a few who claim that it can increase body weight. Because bodybuilders take so many other drugs and supplements it is very difficult to know which drug has actually caused the weight gain. Past research with animals does show that over time Primobolan can increase body weight. There are some experts who suggest that Primobolan only works when taken in high doses. However, at high doses the drug does produce a number of potent side effects including development of breast enlargement.
There are several studies which have shown that the absorption of the drug from the stomach is not great. Less than 30% of it is actually absorbed. The remaining drug is broken down in the liver. To enhance the potency of the drug, some experts indicate that it should be taken together with Clomid. Others recommend that the Clomid should be taken after the drug is discontinued in a series of cycles.
Methenolone Acetate Dosage:
Primobolan is taken in three different ways by the bodybuilders. Some take it orally, others inject it and yet others apply it topically on the skin. In all cases, the exact dose for an effect is simply guess work.
For oral ingestion, the recommended dose is 25 mg once a day. The amount of drug absorbed into the blood stream is not known. Some experts suggest that when there is no effect seen in 3-4 weeks, the dose should be increased to 50 mg during the next cycle. Some even take up to 150 mg on a daily basis. Others even recommend the dose should be based on weight – 1 mg /kg per day. The drug is taken for 4 weeks and then a wash out period is undertaken. During the washout period, most bodybuilders take either growth hormone or thyroxin.
Primobolan is also available as an oily emulsion for injection. The dose recommended is anywhere from 200-350 mg two times a week. The injection is given in the buttock area and can be uncomfortable. The site of injection must be rotated to prevent abscess formation. The injection should never be in the arms or the abdomen. The outer aspect of the thighs is the next most common site of injection.