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After passing successfully through your first steroid cycle of Testosterone (Test), reading this post indicates that you are now thinking of running a Trenbolone cycle. Also known as Tren, Trenbolone seems to be just perfect.
Any fitness enthusiast or athlete who has run a cycle using an Androgenic Anabolic Steroid (AAS) is likely to run a Tren cycle at some point in time. Here, the concern is to get the first Tren cycle right, rather safe, as it is a highly powerful AAS. This post will just help you with that!
Official Disclaimer: AASs are not recommended officially, as they are likely to result in life-threatening side effects if taken inappropriately. While the benefits are commendable, the risks cannot be ignored. With this post, it may seem that this is hypocrisy. However, the only intention to share information about Tren cycles is to ensure safe running by knowing everything about the different cycles. It is our strong recommendation to seek medical advice before running a cycle and have strict supervision while running a cycle followed by an effective Post Cycle Therapy (PCT).
The figures and doses stated on this page are for reference only. Each body is different and you should learn to know your body. The advise is to start slow and don't overdo it. Do your own due diligence, listen to your body and don't follow any of the on this page suggested products or doses blindly. This website will not be held responsible for any damage done to your body.
Trenbolone is regarded as the most powerful AAS featuring an unusually high ratio of anabolic to androgenic effects. In other words, it triggers extremely powerful anabolic and androgenic effects. This is why it is not an ideal option for the first steroid cycle.
If you know about the Nandrolone or Deca Durabolin steroid, you will recognize the power of Trenbolone. This is because it is a derivative of Nandrolone with a minor structural modification. This modification makes the steroid quite effective for consumers.
As a result, Trenbolone is five times stronger than Testosterone in terms of androgenic and anabolic strength, with a score of 500 for each. It also has properties due to which it can promote weight gain, with almost all being muscle mass. This means no water retention at all.
This is a big benefit that several other steroids do not provide. This forms one of the reasons why Tren is used for cutting or obtaining a ripped and super hard body without bloating. No bloating is due to the chemical alterations that make it incapable to aromatize into estrogen regardless of the dose.
Thus, you can use Trenbolone for bulking to develop colossal muscle mass and strength and for cutting to boost fat burning. Tren is also known to kindle endogenous production of the anabolic hormone called Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) present in muscle tissue. This contributes to its anabolic capabilities.
Note: Being an extremely strong anabolic compound, Tren can give you the desired physique changes even if consumed in small doses. Its large doses are not necessary to get big gains.
Tren is known to cause side effects similar to other steroids. Being a progestin, Tren can also make its consumer more susceptible to gyno. As it is common to stack Tren with an aromatizing steroid such as Testosterone, an anti-estrogen therapy is yet undertaken and a PCT is necessary after a Trenbolone cycle.
Some people consider Trenbolone a harsh steroid, while some say that it is only a myth. However, it is not worse than other steroids. However, this does not mean that it cannot induce critical side effects.
Tren is available as a tablet and an injection. Of the two, the tablet form is not popular. This is because the liver enzymes destroy them, due to which they are not absorbed into the blood. In other words, you do not get the intended effect.
Bodybuilders and athletes often Trenbolone with other compounds. Of all the possible stack pairs, the Tren and Test stack is popular. Here, Tren is typically used with a shorter Testosterone ester such as Testosterone Propionate for reversing the Tren-induced suppressed Testosterone production.
Unlike other steroids, Tren has no approval for medical use. It was initially developed for application in the veterinary world. So, it is an official veterinary drug used mostly for boosting cattle mass to obtain food. These days, Trenbolone Acetate, one of the Tren forms, is used as veterinary medicine. Nevertheless, scientific studies are ongoing with Trenbolone for human use.
Legality Status: The FDA has not approved Trenbolone for human use. All Trenbolone products are controlled substances and are categorized as UnderGround Lab (UGL) products. Trenorol, tagged as the legal Tren alternative, is considered safe.
The intensity and potential for critical side effects are far stronger than Testosterone. Thus, a beginner Trenbolone user, in reality, is an intermediate or advanced steroid consumer. Undoubtedly, Trenbolone is not for beginners who are about to try an anabolic steroid for the first time. Thus, a beginner Trenbolone cycle is an intermediate to advanced AAS cycle.
Tren has three main esters or forms namely, Trenbolone Enanthate (Tren E), Trenbolone Acetate (Tren Ace), and Trenbolone Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate (Tren-Hex or Parabolan (brand)). They are available as prodrugs, which means they are inactive until the body metabolizes them to convert them into Trenbolone.
It is essential to know the difference between these forms for making an informed decision. These esters differ in the pace at which they are released in the body and in chemical composition.
Developed for use in cattle to boost muscle mass, Trenbolone Acetate has a short half-life of around two to three days. It is regarded as the most potent Tren form with the maximum percentage of active steroid per 100 mg. It is also a fast-acting form of Tren to give you quick results. To maintain a stable blood level, it is essential to inject it frequently in a cycle, which is almost daily although the alternate day injection is also common. Trenbolone acetate is the most widely used Tren form. It is mostly used in powerlifting to boost strength indicators. Its short-term cycles are common.
This form of Tren was never introduced to the market but is still seen in the black market. It has a half-life of seven days and is a slower-acting type. Still, you can expect the same benefits such as nitrogen retention, a huge boost in muscle mass, a colossal increase in endurance, and boosted protein synthesis. You need not inject it frequently, which is unlike Tren Ace. This is beneficial, as it reduces the risk of scar tissue. Tren E is more affordable than Tren Ace. The recommended frequency of this form is twice a week and is targeted on a set of muscle mass.
This form of Tren comes with a half-life of 10 to 14 days. It is a long-acting steroid, due to which it is injected once a week. It is considered to trigger the same effects as Tren Ace. If used suitably, this Tren form can help in achieving any goal. It is worth knowing that its production was stopped in the late 1990s.
Note: A few people try to stack more than one form of Tren. However, this is not beneficial, as chemically they are all similar. Rather, doing so would mean consuming a harmfully high dosage resulting in intensified side effects. However, stacking Tren with other steroids can be beneficial for experienced users.
The ideal Tren cycle dose depends on the quality of the purchased steroid and your response to it. If you are a beginner, you must start with a very low dose so that you can find out how your body reacts to Tren. Remember, even the lowest recommended dose may result in an adverse response and that Trenbolone side effects can be the worst.
If you are thinking of getting started with Tren Ace, 50 mg daily or 350 mg per week is what you should consider for stability. You will have to take the Tren and Test stack. There are different viewpoints when it comes to the actual dose of Test needed for the Test Tren cycle.
However, there is only one right dose; it is the dose YOU need. This is usually decided once you know how your body responds to the compounds. A few users will require just 25 mg of Testosterone Propionate daily. Although an extremely low dose, it works!
When it comes to Test and Tren cycle dosage, many sources will recommend a minimum of 500 mg of Test per week along with Tren. While this is a great dose, it is only suitable or required for some people; it may not be required for you.
Takeaway: Start low and then increase or decrease the dose according to how you feel. Your tolerance level will indicate the best dosage as well as which compound to stack.
When used for bulking, a Trenbolone cycle for four weeks can make you gain around 15 to 20 lbs. of lean mass. If the cycle is for eight weeks, this gain can be around 25 to 30 lbs. However, the longer the run, the more likely it is for you to go through its side effects.
A few visual effects are increased sweating, enhanced vascularity, bigger pumps, thinner skin because of reduced water under the skin, and red-colored skin.
When used for cutting, a trenbolone cycle is likely to result in significant fat loss. However, this loss will not be as much as compared to other steroids used for this purpose such as Clenbuterol or Anavar. Due to the high anabolic nature of Tren, you are likely to develop muscle while cutting. This effect may not be seen if you are consuming reduced calories.
Let’s now explore the Tren cycles as per the different Tren types.
Tren Ace is an exceptionally fast-acting ester with a swift half-life due to which it is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. Although its effects are almost identical to those of Tren-E, this form of Tren is hard to overcome.
Tren E is a long-acting form that is derived from Nandrolone. Most people consider Tren E for cutting, although many people use it even for bulking.
Tren Hex is a more gradual release as well as a longer-acting variant than Ace. As the half-life is longer, it needs to be injected less frequently for sustaining optimal levels.
Let’s now understand the Tren cycles as per the different types of users.
A beginner Trenbolone cycle should feature Tren stacked with Test, a major anabolic steroid with which a Trenbolone beginner should have experience. It should be a pure Test Tren cycle, meaning only Test is included as the only other anabolic steroid.
Doing so will help you know your body’s reaction to Trenbolone while using it for the first time. In other words, you will be able to recognize any uncomfortable side effects and find out why it is happening.
It is recommended to start with 200 mg of Tren per week for 12 weeks. However, it is essential to stack with Testosterone for ensuring the normal level of natural Testosterone in the body. Keeping this in mind, the following are the suggested cycles:
Although a beginner cycle, it is frequently run by even intermediate and advanced users. The minimum Test ester dose should be at least equal to that of a Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Both short-estered steroids are faster acting, due to which the duration is the shortest one, which is of eight weeks. Most users will find this duration acceptable, as any Tren cycle longer than this is considered harsher with more pronounced side effects.
Note: It is vital to run a Tren cycle as short as possible to escape its harsh side effects.
This Test E Tren E cycle features long-estered forms of both steroids, due to which the duration has been extended to 12 weeks. This also means that the kick-in period is a bit longer than that of short-estered steroids. The Test E dose is equal to a TRT dose to retain the normal level of Testosterone and ensure little or no Testosterone aromatization for normal Estrogen level. The latter ensures that there will be no rise in the intensity and severity of Tren’s progestogenic side effects.
When it comes to the intermediate users, they are already used to Trenbolone and know how their body responds to it. So, they can increase Trenbolone doses gradually and even stack it with other anabolic steroids. An intermediate Trenbolone user would never feel the need to stack Tren with any other compounds except for Test.
This intermediate Tren cycle has Tren Ace at a bit higher dose than that for the beginner cycle. Although not required, one may consider adding Dianabol as a kickstarting compound for more strength and bulking.
Advanced users have already gained control over Trenbolone cycles. So, they are likely to experiment with higher Tren doses. However, this is extremely risky, as such doses can be destructive to the body. These users may even stack Tren with other compounds as well.
Caution: Trenbolone, due to its very strong side effects, should be used with extreme care regardless of whether you are an intermediate or advanced user.
This advanced Trenbolone cycle features Enanthate ester variants. Trenbolone’s dose is raised, while Masteron compliments Trenbolone to give the intended lean, shredded, and tough look. The percentage of body fat must be low for gaining this look. Masteron is used by competitive bodybuilders only during the pre-competition periods.
Let’s now understand the Tren cycles as per the purpose.
The suggested best Tren cycle for bulking has a duration of 12 weeks and involves injecting a steady dose of 200 to 400 mg of Tren per week. If you wish to stack it with other compounds, this dose will change.
If you wish to stack, the best bulking cycle will then consist of Tren, Test, and Anadrol. However, this is also the most dangerous cycle to run. This trio will give you tremendous mass gains, but the side effects would be harsh even for the most experienced users.
Note: Stacking Anadrol with Tren without Test is not recommended for beginners, as these anabolic steroids are quite harsh, including liver toxicity.
If you are bulking and intend to gain maximum quality mass, you may consider stacking Tren with Dianabol, Deca Durabolin, and Testosterone.
A Trenbolone cycle with testosterone is ideal for those who do not want water retention. Such a cycle is called a dry cycle, while the gains are known as dry gains. After the cycle, your weight is almost the same, as the gain is only pure muscle and not water weight.
You can even add Deca and Dianabol to this mix for top-notch muscle gains. Whether it is the Test Tren Deca cycle or Test Tren Dianabol cycle, you will experience water retention to some extent.
Tren Ace is regarded as the best Tren ester for a cutting cycle whose goal is to burn off most fat without compromising the lean muscle tissue. A quality cutting cycle using Tren involves injecting 75 to 100 mg of Tren Ace twice or thrice a week across a period of four weeks and then raising it to 100 to 150mg for the subsequent eight weeks.
As this Tren ester leaves the body quickly, you need to go for more frequent injections. Stacking it with other compounds such as Test helps in regulating some side effects.
Note: Although Tren Ace is an ideal Tren ester for cutting, it is fine to use Tren E for cutting if that is what you can get.
As many steroid users do not exercise well, have poor genetics, and do not eat nutritious items, they do not look that great. However, with decent genetics and a good workout, Trenbolone can make you very lean.
However, only Tren will not result in much fat loss. So, it is common to stack it with other powerful fat burners such as Anavar, Winstrol (Winny), and Clenbuterol (Clen) to be a lot leaner. These cutting steroids can result in much fat loss, provided you are eating and training well.
Clenbuterol is not a steroid but contains steroid-like properties as well as fat-loss traits. Anavar is fairly mild, due to which its side effects are not harsh. Like Tren, Anavar will remove excess water to give you a more toned look.
Winstrol is considered solid for getting lean. Just as Tren and Anavar, it will remove excess fluid and reduce fat percentage. It is considered better than Clen and Anavar when it comes to developing muscle tissue. The Tren Winny cycle helps in building muscle but not as much as with a Tren cycle. Both these steroids can trigger harsh side effects. To get rid of them, many bodybuilders choose Anavar, a safer stacking compound.
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The goal of PCT for Tren is to sustain the gains and restore the normal testosterone function after being suppressed by Tren. There is no universal PCT protocol. Thus, for many, it is a trial and error.
If Tren Ace alone forms the four-week cycle, you should start PCT three days after the last injection. You can use three drugs together in PCT namely, Nolvadex, Clomid, and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG). However, some people do not use HCG. Even aromatase inhibitors or SERMs can be used.
Recommended PCT for Tren
If you're more experienced and have medical advice you might also consider the Winstrol + Testosterone Propionate + Primobolan + Trenbolone Ace Cycle
Trenbolone is more powerful than testosterone and quite effective for bulking and cutting. Due to its ability to boost the robust anabolic hormone IGF-1, it is likely to result in boosted lean body mass. Without water retention, this steroid retains you dry and lean. On the flip side, its side effects are more significant than Testosterone. Thus, it is not for beginners but for intermediate and advanced users.
Written by Lee Jackson
Last edited: April 20th 2021 | Reviewed by J. Stone M.D.
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