Q: “I started with classical progressive weight training, trying to add a rep every week and then when getting to 12 reps, increase the weight and build up again. That got to where it just wasn’t happening that I could add reps. I moved to 5×5, adding weight each week, and same story. Training similarly […]
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"Ask Bill Roberts" your questions on how to use anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Bill is an internationally-recognized expert on the topic whose combination of practical experience and academic knowledge make him one of the consultants most sought after by athletes and bodybuilders.
Why Do You Rarely Discuss Steroids Like Halotestin and Oral Turinabol?
Q: “There are a lot of anabolic steroids that you only rarely mention like Halotestin and Oral Turinabol. Why is that, and are there times when actually one or more of them could be an optimal choice for a steroid cycle?” A: Basically, there are at least a thousand compounds which can work as anabolic […]
Instinctive Steroid Cycles for Instinctive Training Style?
Q: “I’ve always trained naturally and have made good progress, though now things have gotten stuck. One thing I don’t like about steroid cycles is all the planning. I’m an instinctive trainer. For example I’ll want to do pyramids for a while, then do ladders for a while, then another thing. Whatever it is, I […]
What is the Ideal Steroid Dosage to Maximize Fat Loss?
Q: “How high a dose of anabolic steroids do I need for good acceleration of fat loss? And if wanting to do a body recomp steroid cycle, losing about as much fat as I gain muscle in the cycle, how should I pattern the weeks? Fat loss first then muscle gain, or the other way […]
Anabolic Steroids Cycles for a Basic Training Program
Q: “I built up pretty good strength, for me anyway, in 7 years of training, but lost it all during a bad relationship. I’m back on track again now. I know how to train without anabolic steroids because my first 5 years was natural, but I just don’t want things to be slower than they […]
How to Use Masteron in a Two-Week Steroid Cycle
Q: “I’m age 61 and very active, still with mid-normal testosterone but I don’t feel the same. My blood lipids aren’t good, and my blood pressure is borderline. However I care more about performing well and feeling good than about hanging around the longest time possible in a sorry state. I like the 2-week steroid […]
How to Use Steroids with Smolov Jr. Bench Program and Smolov Squat Cycle
Q: “I’d like to do one or more Smolov Jr cycles to boost my bench press, with help from testosterone propionate injections. I have gotten to 275 lb 1RM at a bodyweight of 200, moderately lean. I want to reach 315. What do you think of this program, how would I do it, and how […]
Are Intermediate-Length Steroid Cycles Ever a Good Idea?
Q: “Most of the anabolic steroid cycles you describe are either in the 8-12 week range, or are exactly 2 weeks long. Why is it that when cycle length exceeds 2 weeks, you usually have it go to 8 weeks or sometimes more? Are there situations where intermediate lengths make sense for the individual situation?” […]
Does Trenbolone Have Progestagenic Activity or Increase Prolactin?
Q: “Is trenbolone progestagenic? Or does trenbolone increase prolactin? A friend did a cycle of 500 mg/week testosterone plus 500 mg/week trenbolone enanthate and got gyno, when previously he’d done just the testosterone and did fine. This has me concerned about trenbolone.” A: Trenbolone has near zero progestational activity, as found both in veterinary science […]
What Can Be Done About Prolactin-Induced Gynecomastia During a Steroid Cycle?
Q: “I’m concerned about prolactin-induced gynecomastia (gyno) during my steroid cycle, as I’ve read a lot on the boards about it. Do I need to have anything on hand to counter prolactin? Which anti-prolactin drug would you recommend?” A: The first thing to understand with regard to gynecomastia is that individual susceptibility varies widely. Most […]