Tips for Maintaining Gains After a Steroid Cycle

A concern among many steroid users is post cycle deflation. After finishing a steroid cycle, your body no longer has the same testosterone levels as it did during the cycle, and as a result, this could lead to muscle and mass shrinkage.

So how do you avoid post cycle deflation? Is it possible to keep steroid gains after cycle?

In short ‚yes it is possible. Here are some tips for keep hold of mass steroids:

 

Post cycle therapy (PCT)

Taking a PCT (post cycle therapy) is a strategy that some bodybuilders use to keep steroid gains after cycle - with success.

As testosterone levels drop without the help of steroids during the cycle, hormones will be out of balance and need regulation. A PCT is incorporated to restore a person's hormones to normal once their testosterone levels are suppressed.

If a steroid user does not cycle excessively with huge doses, they can get away with not running a PCT and retaining most of their gains. However, if they have been on a very aggressive cycle with harsh steroids (such as trenbolone or anadrol), a PCT might be a good option.

A standard PCT protocol usually involves taking natural testosterone boosters, such as: aspartic acid, tongkat ali and/or maca. Bodybuilders take them for the purpose of bringing natural testosterone levels back to a normal range.

When your testosterone production is really shut down, you often experience fatigue, less energy, low libido, and a feeling of lack of life.

 

Maintain your workout schedule

It is essential to keep steroid gains after cycle by following your programtraining regular. Training creates a natural release of testosterone and keeps your new muscles strong and healthy.

Some users find that a post-cycle workout boost helps balance out the lack of testosterone and the extra help from the steroids.

 

Maintain a healthy and supportive diet

For maintain steroid mass gain, you have to continue the eating regimen you started during your cycle - and a raise protein and whole grains will help keep your muscles in good condition.

Anabolic steroids increase protein synthesis, which in turn promotes muscle growth and repair.

Your muscles act like a sponge and absorb the proteins, carbohydrates and other nutrients you consume. That's why it's important to prioritize protein-rich foods in your meal plan when using steroids and post-steroids.

To protect your liver, avoid red and processed meat. Processed meat can raise your cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease due to its high trans fat content. The anabolic steroids lower good cholesterol and raise bad cholesterol, leading to a higher risk of cardiovascular events.

Anabolic steroids increase your strength and endurance, allowing you to work harder for longer. It puts stress on your body and your central nervous system, even if you don't feel it right away. Carbs help restore glycogen stores in muscles and liver, fueling your performance. A high carbohydrate diet increases your energy level and allows you to recover faster from exercise.

Whole grains, like oats, barley, brown rice, and wheat, are loaded with fiber and complex carbohydrates that are slowly released into your bloodstream. These foods have been shown to lower triglycerides and bad cholesterol, which reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

Reduce your intake of sugar and junk food to protect your liver and keep your cholesterol levels within normal limits. Grill, steam, boil or bake your food instead of frying it. Avoid alcohol at all costs, as it promotes weight and can cause inflammation of the liver.

 

Steroids that reduce post cycle deflation

The steroids that stop you hard and cause you to retain huge amounts of water are the ones to avoid if you don't want to shrink.

Here is a list of the most popular steroids people use today and how good/bad they are for retaining all your gains:

1. Anadrol - Poor
2. Dianabol - moderate
3. This side - moderate
4. Trenbolone - Very good

Although you will lose some obvious size / mass while taking Anadrol, you will still gain a lot of lean muscle.

 

Conclusion

Before taking steroids or other supplements, medical advice is strongly recommended to ensure safe use that will not produce more harm than good. The use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is an ancient practice that will continue, with or without regulations and bans. So if you choose to participate, it is better to do so under the best possible conditions.

 

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