Cutting course is a very relative term, since the main differences lie not so much in the very course as in diet and workouts. Almost all mass-gaining courses are appropriate for the cutting phase (taking into account some nuances). This article describes the safest approaches to the matter, which are increasingly complex and effective.

Drug choice

Anabolic steroids are known to be distinct from each other not only in anabolic and androgenic properties, but also in their fat-burning ones. Winstrol and Anavar are considered to be classic drugs for bulking up (getting more visible veins, increasing muscle density and tone). They have virtually no effect in terms of muscle mass gain, but they easily burn fat while preserving muscles. The use of these steroids presupposes that one already has adequate muscle mass.

Proviron is a safe drug with a complex mode of action. Practically, it is the safest option, yet the effectiveness is relatively low.

Besides, there are often used testosterone, primobolan, equipoise (boldenone), trenbolone and masteron, which help to increase the muscle mass. Growth hormones and peptides are new trends.

Aromatase inhibitors also contribute to obtaining well-defined muscles due to estrogen level suppressing.

Who can opt for the course

Men over the age of 25 can opt for the course in order to get well-defined muscles. If the fatty layer on the stomach (2cm to the left of the navel) or on the thigh (in the middle of the front area) is more than 3.5cm, then one first need to lose some weight.

See also:

  • Category: Pharmacology – section: fat-burners
  • Weight loss diet
  • Sport nutrition for weight loss

 

Other Recommendations

If you want to get the best possible effect, make sure to include the following components into the course:

  • Diet for cutting and bulking up
  • Bulking up workouts
  • Complex of sport nutrition for bulking up
  • Growth hormones or peptides course can complement a steroid cycle, or serve as a basis for a post-cycle therapy. This will ensure maximum preservation of muscle mass and definition.

Solo Courses for Cutting Phase

Week Oxandrolone Tamoxifen
1 50 mg/day -
2 50 mg/day -
3 50 mg/day -
4 50 mg/day -
5 50 mg/day -
6 50 mg/day -
7 50 mg/day -
8 - 20
9 - 10
  • Anavar. Synonyms: Oxandrolone, Oxandrin, Anatrofill, Lipideks, Lonavar, Vasorome. Take Anavar 3 times a day: 20 mg in the morning, 20 mg in the afternoon and 10 mg in the evening (before 6 p.m.). Do not take steroids during 3 months after the course completion. For stronger fat-burning effect it is recommended to include Clenbuterol or other fat-burners into the course.
  • Tamoxifen. Despite the fact that Anavar slightly suppresses its own hormones, it is advisable to carry out post-cycle therapy. One should start taking Tamoxifen in 2 days after the course completion.
Week Winstrol (tablets) Tamoxifen
1 30 mg/day -
2 30 mg/day -
3 30 mg/day -
4 30 mg/day -
5 30 mg/day -
6 30 mg/day -
7 30 mg/day -
8 - 20
9 - 10
  • Winstrol (Stanozolol). This drug is more affordable and significantly cheaper than the previous one. The course has similar structure. To reduce toxicity to the liver one can opt for injections (50 mg daily), since the substance passes through the liver partially (from systemic circulation), whereas in case of oral intake, the liver gets the full dose. On the other hand, the mentioned dosage is safe, while injections are very painful and quite often cause abscesses.

Winstrol in tablets can be taken in 2-3 stages (bigger part of the dose should be taken before afternoon) on an empty stomach. Optionally, the cycle can be followed by hepatoprotectors course to restore the liver.

Combined Courses

Winstrol + Testosterone

Perhaps it is the most popular and effective combination for the cutting phase, which can also increase the lean muscle mass. The balance between the muscles growth and fat burning entirely depends on the nutrition and workouts.

Week Winstrol (tablets) Testosterone propionate Anastrozol Tamoxifen
1 30 mg 100 mg every other day - -
2 30 mg 100 mg every other day 0,5 mg every other day -
3 30 mg 100 mg every other day 0,5 mg every other day -
4 30 mg 100 mg every other day 0,5 mg every other day -
5 30 mg 100 mg every other day 0,5 mg every other day -
6 30 mg 100 mg every other day 0,5 mg every other day -
7 - - - -
8 - - - 20
9 - - - 20
10 - - - 10
  • Testosterone Propionate. Short ester stimulates anabolism, so that the course length reduces significantly. In case of side effects development, the drug can be quickly discontinued. One can reduce the dosage to 50 mg every other day.
  • Aromatase inhibitors (anastrozole) are required even at low doses of testosterone, since testosterone is easily aromatized, so it is necessary to prevent estrogenic side effects (fluid retention, gynecomastia, suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axes).
  • Tamoxifen serves as a basis for the post-cycle therapy, which starts in 3-5 days after the final injection of propionate. Tamoxifen can be replaced by less toxic clomiphene or toremifene.
  • Hepatoprotectors to restore the liver.

 

Week Winstrol (tablets) Testosterone enanthate (cypionate) Anastrozol Gonadotropin Tamoxifen
1 - 500 mg/week - - -
2 - 500 mg/week - - -
3 - 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day - -
4 - 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day - -
5 30 mg 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day 250МЕ twice a week -
6 30 mg 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day 250МЕ twice a week -
7 30 mg 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day 250МЕ twice a week -
8 30 mg 500 mg/week 0,5 mg every other day 250МЕ twice a week -
9 30 mg - 0,5 mg every other day 250МЕ twice a week -
10 30 mg - - - -
11 - - - - 20
12 - - - - 20
13 - - - - 10

Propionate is more commonly used during the cutting phase, but the effectiveness and the mode of action are actually equivalent to the ones of enanthate. These esters differ only in the duration of the half-life and ease of the drug administration. Propionate is more expensive, less comfortable in administration, moreover, injections are painful and can cause post-injection abscesses. So, there are grounds to replace it with testosterone enanthate or cypionate, slightly modifying the course. One can also take Sustanon.

Primobolan or Boldenone + Testosterone

This combination can be used both for muscle mass gain and highly effective cutting phase.

Week Boldenone or Primobolan Testosterone enanthate Anastrozol Gonadotropin Tamoxifen
1 400 mg/week 250 mg/week - - -
2 400 mg/week 250 mg/week - - -
3 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days - -
4 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days - -
5 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days - -
6 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days - -
7 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days 250 МЕ, twice a week -
8 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days 250 МЕ, twice a week -
9 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days 250 МЕ, twice a week -
10 400 mg/week 250 mg/week 0,5 mg every 3 days 250 МЕ, twice a week -
11 - - 0,5 mg every 3 days 250 МЕ, twice a week -
12 - - - - -
13 - - - - -
14 - - - - 40
15 - - - - 20
16 - - - - 10
  • Primobolan is a relatively safe drug with high anabolic index. It is often reported that Primobolan increases vascularity.
  • Boldenone (Equipoise) can be used instead of Primobolan, but mind that it significantly increases appetite.
  • Testosterone enanthate can be replaced with Cypionate, Sustanon or Omnadren.
  • Aromatase inhibitors are not needed in this case, since the dosage of testosterone is low. However, they must be at hand, so that one can start taking them, if the first signs of gynecomastia are observed (itching and swelling of nipples).