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What is Winstrol

Winstrol is by far one of the most popular anabolic steroids of all time; in fact, it is one of the few steroids a non-steroid user might be able to name. 
Winstrol (Stanozolol), also known as Winny among athletes, is a popular steroid in bodybuilding.

This is because it is an oral steroid that produces powerful fat-burning and muscle-building effects.

What's more, its anabolic effects occur without a major increase in water weight, allowing for lean and aesthetic gains instead of bulging-looking muscles. Therefore, Winstrol can be used during the summer months to help users get shredded or used in the off-season to add lean muscle.

Due to its versatility, Winstrol is considered to be the second most popular oral steroid after Dianabol.

This is no mean feat considering the popularity of a rival cutting steroid, Anavar.

Winstrol-Only Cycle

Beginner Winstrol Cycle

The following protocol is tailored for beginners (utilizing lower doses).

1week  8mg/day

2week  8mg/day

3week  10mg/day

4week  10mg/day

5week  10mg/day

6week 10mg/day

All Weeks:

Fish oil (4g/day)

TUDCA (500mg/day)

PCT:

Nolvadex (tamoxifen): 40mg x 45 days

This Winstrol cycle was popular when it was initially released, with more conservative dosages being utilized. Based on what modern-day bodybuilders take now, this is considered a very ‘light’ cycle—perfect for a beginner.

We have seen users gain notable amounts of lean muscle (up to 10 lbs) from this cycle while decreasing their body fat percentage considerably.

TUDCA is a liver support supplement proven to reduce liver damage in clinical studies. Fish oil is used to manage cholesterol and blood pressure, helping to blunt an inevitable spike when taking Winstrol.

Nolvadex is a SERM used to treat low testosterone levels post-cycle. This has helped our patients’ hormonal profile return to normal levels within several weeks of cycle cessation, which otherwise can take several months.


1 week8mg/day Winstrol
2 week
8mg/day Winstrol
3 week
10mg/day Winstrol
4 week
10mg/day Winstrol
5 week
10mg/day Winstrol
6 week

10mg/day Winstrol

Intermediate Winstrol Cycle

The below Winstrol cycle is optimal for someone who’s already taken Winstrol or milder steroids, such as Testosterone or Anavar. This is due to the higher dosages outlined below.

With this cycle, enhanced muscle gains and fat loss will be experienced; however, we also see side effects being more pronounced.

1 week20mg/day Winstrol
2 week
20mg/day Winstrol
3 week
25mg/day Winstrol
4 week
25mg/day Winstrol
5 week
25mg/day Winstrol
6 week

25mg/day Winstrol

All weeks:

Fish oil (4g/day)

TUDCA (500mg/day)

PCT:

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen): 40mg x 45 days

This is a properly dosed bodybuilding cycle capable of dramatically transforming a person’s body composition in a matter of weeks.

Testosterone levels will become more suppressed, and cholesterol levels and blood pressure will spike, as well as liver values, when running this intermediate cycle. We find these to be the main side effects users need to manage when cycling Winstrol.

Winstrol and Testosterone Cycle:



Winstrol
Testosterone
1 week
20mg/day
200mg/week
2 week
20mg/day
200mg/week
3 week
25mg/day
200mg/week
4 week
25mg/day
300mg/week
5 week
25mg/day
300mg/week
6 week
25mg/day

300mg/week

It is important to note that a more aggressive PCT is required in this cycle to kick-start natural testosterone production.


Winstrol and Anadrol Cycle:



WeeksWinstrolAnadrol
1 Week20mg/day
50mg/week
2 Week20mg/day
50mg/week
3 Week
25mg/day
50mg/week
4 Week
25mg/day
75mg/week
5 Week
25mg/day
75mg/week
6 Week
25mg/day

75mg/week

All Weeks:

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) 20–40 mg/day

Fish oil (4g/day)

TUDCA (500mg/day)

PCT:
HCG (2000 IU every other day x 20 days)
Clomid (100 mg/day x 30 days)

Winstrol combined with Anadrol makes for a surprising stack for some, due to Winstrol being viewed as a cutting steroid that can add lean mass without water retention. Meanwhile, Anadrol is classified as a bulking steroid, often resulting in significant fluid retention in the offseason.
However, we have seen bodybuilders successfully cycle the two together just before a competition, looking ripped, dry, and full.
The trick is to consume low amounts of sodium, which prevents the water-ballooning effect that Anadrol can cause. Anadrol is very estrogenic, so cycling this steroid in conjunction with a high-sodium diet is a recipe for water retention and smooth muscles.
However, when used diligently, Anadrol creates a huge and full look onstage, which can catch the judge’s eyes (when other competitors are glycogen depleted).
Even on low calories when cutting, bodybuilders can expect to burn fat and build muscle with this stack.
If a person is not cutting and uses this stack, mass and strength gains will be significant, given the powerful nature of Anadrol.


Winstrol and Trenbolone Cycle

In our experience, Winstrol and Trenbolone cycles are highly toxic AAS and only suitable for advanced steroid users.

In terms of gains, Winstrol and Trenbolone are two of the best steroids you can take for transforming your body in a short space of time (when used as a cutting or bulking cycle). Trenbolone, like Winstrol, has muscle-building and fat-burning attributes, with it also creating a dry and grainy look to the muscles.


Winstrol Trenbolone

1week   20mg/day 150mg/week

2week   20mg/day 150mg/week

3week   25mg/day 150mg/week

4week   25mg/day 150mg/week

5week   25mg/day 225mg/week

6week   25mg/day 225mg/week


All Weeks:


    Fish oil (4g/day)

    TUDCA (500mg/day)

    Letrozole (1.25mg every other day) is optional and not suitable if blood pressure is high.


PCT:

HCG: 2000 IU administered every other day for 20 days

Nolvadex: 2 x 20mg for 45 days

Clomid: 2 x 50mg for 30 days

When Winstrol/Trenbolone is used as a bulking stack, this is perhaps the most aesthetic steroid duo of all, with lean muscle gains, no water retention, and users’ body fat decreasing.

The main difference between Winstrol and Trenbolone is that Tren will pack on significantly more muscle, is harsher on the body, and is an injectable steroid. Thus, Tren is branded more as a bulking steroid due to its incredible anabolic effects.

This cycle is appropriately dosed for an experienced steroid user. However, the cycle is just 6 weeks to minimize damage to the body. If users tolerate this cycle well, they may extend the duration to 8 weeks for further gains.

The Trenbolone dose increases by 50% at week 5 to continue making significant gains for the last 2 weeks. However, if users are concerned about the side effects by week 4, they should not increase the dose of Tren.

We have found this cycle to build similar amounts of muscle to the Winstrol/Testosterone cycle, but with less water weight gain.


Winstrol and Clenbuterol Cycle


Clenbuterol isn’t a steroid; however, it’s often cycled with cutting steroids (like Winstrol) due to its powerful fat-burning effects.


It’s unknown how effective Clen is for building lean muscle in humans, with users experiencing different results (mostly mild to no muscle gains). However, in research horses have experienced significant increases in lean mass.


You’ll see a slightly lower dose of Winstrol in the cycle below (20mg instead of 25mg) because of the increased risk to the heart due to the presence of Clenbuterol. Consequently, Winstrol may be taken for 8 weeks instead of 6; however, liver enzymes should be monitored.



Winstrol                       Clenbuterol

1-3 days    20mg/days         20mcg/days

4-6 days    20mg/days         30mcg/days

7-9 days    20mg/days         40mcg/days

10-12 days   20mg/day 50mcg/days

13-15 days   20mg/day 60mcg/days

16-18 days   20mg/day 70mcg/days

19-21 days   20mg/day 80mcg/days

22-24 days   20mg/day 90mcg/days

25-27 days   20mg/day 100mcg/days

28-30 days   20mg/day 110mcg/days

31-37 days   20mg/day 120mcg/days

38-44 days   20mg/day

45-51 days   20mg/day

52-60 days   20mg/day


All Weeks:

 Fish oil (4g/day)

TUDCA (500mg/day)

PCT:

Clomid (100mg x 30 days)

We have seen users stacking Clen with Winstrol experience rapid fat loss due to their metabolism going through the roof.

Clenbuterol, being a beta2-agonist, typically acts differently than steroids. Thus, there is no risk of gyno, testosterone suppression, hair loss, acne, etc. However, heart rate and blood pressure levels can rise significantly, which users will need to be cautious of.

It is important to regularly monitor your BP during this cycle and only increase the Clenbuterol dose as planned if your blood pressure is within normal levels. If blood pressure rises too high, do not increase the clenbuterol dose or immediately discontinue the cycle (if it is very high).

We have had patients experience arrhythmia as a result of Clenbuterol use.


Winstrol and Anavar Cycle


Anavar is a very similar steroid to Winstrol, being an oral steroid used in cutting cycles. Both compounds have fat-burning and muscle-building properties.


We have found Winstrol to be more powerful than Anavar; thus, gains may be a little more noticeable, yet side effects are considerably more.


Winstrol is a lot more affordable compared to Anavar, with the latter sometimes costing hundreds of dollars to run a cycle.


The only main advantage Anavar has over Winstrol, other than its safety profile, is that it’s more suitable for women to take. Anavar is low-risk for causing virilization side effects in females, whereas Winstrol is much higher.

                  Winstrol                       Anavar

1week   20mg/day 15mg/day

2week   20mg/day 15mg/day

3week   25mg/day 15mg/day

4week   25mg/day 20mg/day

5week   25mg/day 20mg/day

6week   25mg/day 20mg/day


When cycled together, fat loss, muscle gains, and strength will reach new levels (as opposed to running a Winstrol-only cycle). This is a powerful cutting cycle when trying to drop body fat levels quickly without losing muscle or strength.

One downside of Winstrol is that sometimes users can become depleted in their muscles due to a loss of intracellular fluid. However, Anavar can counteract this temporary shrinkage as it increases cellular volume, creating a full and pumped look to the muscles.

Side Effects

Anavar, despite being an oral steroid, will not greatly increase liver toxicity. This is due to the kidneys processing much of the compound, and thus TUDCA should be sufficient to limit strain on the organ.

In our testing, testosterone suppression is moderate when taking Anavar alone. Thus, Winstrol stacked with Anavar will cause it to shut down, requiring a PCT.

Cholesterol levels will rise a little higher on this stack, as opposed to taking Winstrol alone.

Gynecomastia will not be an issue, as none of these steroids aromatize.