Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate)

PROFILE

Primobolan is a highly popular anabolic steroid that is wildly known for being Arnold Schwarzenegger’s favorite. This led to a misconception of its functions and purposes. A lot of newbies have exceeded expectations of the results they will gain. Actually, Primobolan is a mild steroid so you have to know how to use it the right way to make the most of it.

There are two versions of this steroid, both sold under the brand name Primobolan, and they have similar effects. Methenolone Acetate, or simply Primobolan, is an oral steroid whose hormone is attached to a short Acetate ester. Primobolan Depot, or Methenolone Enanthate, attached to a long Enanthate ester, is an injectable steroid. In this article, we’ll focus on the oral Acetate form, which is considered to be less effective, but at the same time more popular among women. The oral form has been one of the most sought-after steroids in the market recently and therefore is very often counterfeited.

Methenolone derives from dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and unlike many other oral steroids, it is not a C17-alpha-alkylated (C17-aa) steroid, which means you most probably won’t have to worry about hepatotoxicity. It is one of the few steroids, along with Anavar, that are suitable for women. The side effects as well as the risk of virilization in women are very unlikely with this steroid if used at small dosages.

In medicine, Primobolan has been used to promote weight gain, and to build lean tissue, even in premature infants, without side effects. While used as a performance enhancer, among bodybuilders and athletes, this non-estrogenic drug is known to be a very safe yet strong anabolic steroid capable of building lean muscles without side effects.

RESULTS

Being a good cutting compound for men, for female users the story is a little bit different. Women are more sensitive to steroids and usually do not need to gain as much as men do, so using Primobolan during both bulking and cutting cycles will be beneficial for them. However, many male users may find Primobolan Depot more effective than its oral Acetate form. Primobolan slightly enhances protein synthesis and increases red blood cell count. But several major benefits of Methenolone Acetate distinguish it from even more powerful steroids.

Improved nitrogen retention

Nitrogen retention is what helps our muscles to recover faster by keeping our body in anabolic state. Gaining lean muscle tissue while burning fat is a distinctive feature of this steroid. You won’t put on a lot of mass but your gained muscles will surely stay with you when you lose fat.

Lipolysis promotion

A lot of steroids can improve your metabolism but Primobolan can promote direct fat loss, becoming an ideal compound for a cutting cycle. Usually, on a diet, we’re prone to losing our muscle mass as well as fat. With Primobolan, if the diet is carefully planned, you’ll be able to retain your muscles while burning fat.

Enhanced immune system

This is a great bonus that comes with this steroid. Primobolan is known to greatly improve your immune system, and this becomes especially important during cutting cycles when we’re dieting and so on.

Along with these traits, Primobolan is also great for athletes as it slightly enhances your speed and power without adding mass. Besides, Primo can help you build a more defined body which is a plus for everyone from athletes to female bodybuilders. This steroid doesn’t aromatize so you don’t have to worry about gynecomastia and water retention. It will help you to gain quality muscle mass rather than sheer bulk up.

HOW TO TAKE 

It’s recommended to use Primobolan on an empty stomach for better uptake. 

A common dosage for a male user varies from 75mg to 150mg a day with a typical cycle length of 6-8 weeks. For a beginner, it is recommended to start with no more than 25mg a day. Primo is often used in a stack with more powerful compounds to achieve a better, more noticeable result. When used with other steroids, the daily dosage can be lowered to 50mg-75mg. The most common stacks include Trenbolone, Winstrol, and Anavar (especially for women). 

In a prescription, there are no recommendations on how women should use it but a dosage that women usually tolerate well without any symptoms of masculinization is 50mg-75mg a day. The cycle length for women is no more than 6 weeks. 

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 

This steroid is non-aromatizing so none of the estrogenic side effects should be present. Hepatotoxicity is also very unlikely due to being a little different in structure than the other oral steroids, which are usually toxic to the liver. 

Androgenic

Being an anabolic steroid, it can still cause androgenic side effects like acne, oily skin, and hair loss. In women, the risk of masculinization is present with such symptoms as voice deepening, menstrual cycle irregularities, excessive hair growth, and so on. Anyways, Primo is a mild steroid so all of these side effects are possible with higher dosages. With the recommended dosages and cycle length, the risk of adverse effects is low.

Cardiovascular

This is where you have to pay attention because Primo can impact your cholesterol, reducing HDL (good cholesterol) and increasing LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. This impact is much weaker than with c-17 alpha-alkylated steroids but is still possible. Maintaining an active cardiovascular exercise plan and a cholesterol-friendly diet is crucial as well as adding fish oils (4g a day) and any natural cholesterol or antioxidant formula to your cycle.

Suppression of natural testosterone

Primobolan has an impact on testosterone production but it’s not as strong as on other steroids. You will be able to recover in 1 to 4 months without any testosterone-stimulating substances if there’s no underlying condition. Even after this mild steroid, you should include a PCT, because it will help to get your natural testosterone production back to normal much faster and effective.

All of the above-mentioned side effects are very moderate comparing to the other steroids but you have to be aware of them anyway. If you don’t have any underlying conditions or predisposal to, for example, hair loss, you’re most likely to notice little to no side effects at all.

CYCLE

Primobolan, especially its oral form, is much more effective as a cutting cycle compound because of its mild nature. Nevertheless, women may be satisfied with running a Primo only cycle as the effect for female users will be much stronger. Common stacks include Trenbolone, Winstrol, Masteron, Halotestin, and other more powerful cutting steroids. Primobolan will usually serve as a support rather than a primary cycle compound.

Beginner cycle

Primo is one of the best steroids for novice users. A basic stack is 25mg-50mg of Methenolone Acetate per day plus any form of Testosterone.

Female cycle

A basic Primo cycle for women includes 30-50mg of Methenolone Acetate per day for 4-6 weeks. If you are an experienced user, you can stack it with Anavar to achieve a more defined physique.

Intermediate cycle

Primobolan — Winstrol — Testosterone Enanthate Cycle

Cycle length: 10 weeks

• 100mg Methenolone Acetate a day
• 400mg Winstrol injectable per week
• 100mg Test Enanthate per week

This cycle will help you gain lean muscles without aromatizing. Testosterone will ensure that your testosterone level is normal, while the other compounds let you achieve defined and lean physique.

Advanced users may prefer Primobolan Depot as it is more effective. At the same time, it’s also much more expensive so it all depends on your budget.

PCT

Post Cycle Therapy is required even with this mild steroid to retain your normal testosterone function. It can be an easy one but it’s obligatory. Your PCT plan will also be determined by other compounds you use in a stack.

For a Primobolan only cycle, you’ll use Clomid or Nolvadex for 3 weeks and that’s it. If you have more powerful steroids in a stack, your PCT may take longer and require hCG.

POPULAR QUESTIONS

What is methenolone used for?

In medicine, Methenolone is used for the treatment of anemia and is generally prescribed as a lean tissue anabolic agent. It is also wildly used for physique- or performance-enhancing purposes. It is a perfect steroid for a cutting phase; if you want to achieve a more defined, slender physique without water retention and few side effects then go for it! It will also provide you with a slight improvement in power and speed, which is an ideal trait for athletes.

Does Primobolan build muscle?

Primobolan is not a bulking steroid, and it’s never been. It is used for cutting cycle which means that gaining muscles is not the result you would expect. You will build some lean muscles but the result is not even close to the steroids used in bulking cycles. What it does help in is retaining muscles while burning fat. With the right diet and workout plan, you will achieve a toned body with little water and fat.

What are the benefits of Primobolan?

One of the main benefits of Primo is its ability to improve nitrogen retention. This means that your muscles can recover faster and ensures that you won’t lose them while on a diet. Another huge benefit is the enhancement of the immune system, which is just what we need on a cutting cycle when our bodies are stressed out.

Can you run Primobolan alone?

I would say that adding a Testosterone compound is a bare minimum for retaining your natural testosterone function. Using Primo alone, especially for more experienced users, won’t give noticeable results but it’s often used as a secondary compound to define the results of other steroids. For women, however, running Primobolan alone will be quite beneficial as they are much more susceptible to steroids in general.

What's best to stack with Primobolan?

Used for cutting cycles, the best stacks include Winstrol, Testosterone, Anavar, Trenbolone, Masteron, and Turinabol. It all depends on your experience, which steroids you would choose as a second compound. For example, Trenbolone is definitely not a beginner steroid, and Masteron will provide a newbie with great results while not being effective for an advanced user.

Is Primobolan the safest steroid?

It is one of the safest steroids out there. Similar to Anavar, it is maybe even milder because it’s not toxic to the liver. Think about this: it was given to the underweight infants with no negative effects. It is also one of a few steroids that are well-tolerated by female users.

REVIEWS

Methenolone is a perfect steroid if you want to refresh and polish up your physique. You can expect to gain a little lean mass with little to no side effects, and enhanced strength and speed, which will be useful in the gym. Muscles will be recovering faster, and your body will become a perfect environment for fat loss. All in all, Primobolan is worth attention. It’s not a foundation for your cycle but it’s a great addition to achieve better results. But then for women, it is a fundamental steroid that will provide impressive results.