Deca cycle review: Deca-Durabolin, or ”Nandrolone” is one of the world’s oldest steroids. Let’s dive into everything there is to know about this extremely popular anabolic form of gear.
Max’s Note: The article you are about to read, is based on my own personal experience, it does NOT promote any illegal use of anabolic steroids (Performance Enhancing Drugs). I’m currently using this alternative to Deca-Durabolin (100% legal).
What is Deca-durabolin?
Dec- Durabolin is the oldest steroid, and was introduced in the 1960s.
It was widley used during the ”golden era” of bodybuilding. Deca is a testosterone-derived anabolic hormone known as ”Nandrolone”. It is used to build muscle tissues that are weakened by injuries or illness. Nandrolone is also used to increase one’s lean body mass.
Many bodybuilders have been using Nandrolone during cycles for decades now.
- EXPLOSIVE strength & power.
- Supports functionality & health of joints.
- Assists muscle growth, endurance & recovery from workouts.
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Benefits of Deca-Durabolin:
Overall mass gain
Deca Durabolin’s chief ingredient, nandrolone phenylpropionate, is effective for bulking.
When this steroid is used correctly, it can result in many noticable differences in the body. If compared to other steroids such as ”Anadrol” or Dianabol, Deca is more powerful.
Lean muscle mass gain is what its known for primarily. This being said, the more dialed in your diet is, the faster you can expect to achieve your desired look from it. Quality calories (and consuming enough of them) is the most critical component of this.
So how does Deca specifically help your body grow muscle tissue? We’ll cover this in the rest of this article, but to sum it up: by enhancing protein synthesis and your production of your growth hormone.
Faster muscle recovery
Users usually gain much more strength and energy, and therefore find themselves wanting to train for longer durations. When Deca-Durabolin is continuously used, it helps regulate the amount of cortisol produced by your body. Exess cortisol damages body tissues, and over time, Deca assists cortisol in helping your body recover from muscle strains or injuries.
Collagen synthesis
Deca is a good collagen stimulant and increases bone mineral density.
Most of your body’s bones are made up of collagen, and over time as we get older, this collagen depletes. As a result: your tendons, bones, skin, ligaments, and muscles become weaker. It can be life-changing when you take measures to strengthen these areas, and the use of Deca-Durabolin will give you incredible pain relief, not to mention faster recovery of tissues and, most notably: cell replacement.
Deca-Durabolin then, is often regarded for its pain killing properties.
Lower Androgenic Effects & Mild Estrogenic Activity (compared to Testosterone)
Deca has only one fifth the aromatizing tendency that testosterone does. Since many men also add testosterone to their Deca cycles however, this usually gets offset.
Deca is a long lasting steroid, so the PCT doesn’t need to be administered until about 3-4 weeks after the end of your cycle.
Nitrogen retention
Deca keeps nitrogen levels in the body steady, which is essential for entering into an anabolic state. A catabolic state is the opposite of this, and is the process of your body eating-into its own muscles. Anabolism, therefore, is definitely what you want, especially for a bulking cycle.
Anabolism is achieved by increased nitrogen retention, which Deca is very famous for being effective for. More so than most other steroids actually.
Increase in red blood cell production
When Deca-Durabolin is used frequently and in the right way, the rate of red blood cell production increases which supply oxygen to all your body organs and cells. Bodybuilders can then train for longer durations, without getting as fatigued as they normally would.
deca cycle: How to take deca-Durabolin
Deca Durabolin is taken as an injection into the upper arm, buttocks, or upper leg. The dose can be adjusted depending on the requirements of the individual taking it. Usually, one injection a week is perfectly fine, though some people like to split the dose between two (ex. Mon & Thurs.) so they aren’t taking so much at once.
Deca-Durabolin Dosage:
One’s dosage obviously depends on the intended use of the steroid. Generally though, it’s considered a tolerable anabolic steroid.
To get the most out of Deca, the best dosage is 250-300mg. weekly. This will give you quality lean muscle gain.
Most who’ve taken Deca, advise that 400 mgs. a week is really where the sweet spot is.
Extremely advanced users, have been known to even take it as high as 500-800 mgs. a week, though this is very uncommon (just not entirely unheard of).
If you only wanted to take Deca for Therapeutic reasons, then 100mg-200mg once or twice month would suffice.
Popular Deca-Durabolin Cycles:
Beginner Deca cycle
Even beginners are advised to stack Deca with at least a Testosterone ester. The most common one being Enanthate. This is most often a 12-14 week cycle period with Test E taken at 300-500 mgs. a week. Deca Durabolin should be taken at 200-300 mg. a week. This cycle can be utilized for lean mass addition, and bulking.
Intermediate Deca cycle
Intermediates usually stack Dec with 2 other steroids. Common choices being Dianabol and Test Cypionate.
This cycle takes 12 weeks. For the entire period, it would look like this:
- Dianabol @ 30mg. a day for Week’s 1-6.
- Deca-Durabolin @ 400 mgs. for Week’s 1-10.
- Test-Cypionate @ 400-500 mgs. for Week’s 1-12.
Advanced Deca cycle
- Dianabol @ 40mgs. for Week’s 1-6.
- Test Sustanon 250, @ 500mg/week for Week’s 1-12.
- Deca-Durabolin @ 40mg/day for Week’s 1-12.
Deca Durabolin results: What to expect
This steroid can have varied results. Apart from massive gains, you can also expect an increase in appetite. This results of course in more mass from the increases calorie intake.
One will also experience an increase in body strength, as well as the sheer size of their muscles.
You will also experience less muscle build-up, and less joint pain.
Deca Side Effects:
Cholesterol
Nandrolone causes mild alterations in HDL cholesterol amounts, increasing blood pressure. However, the potential for developing heart disease is not substantial.
”Deca dick”
Deca has sometimes been known for decreasing male sexual performance. It can potentially lead to erectile dysfunction known as ”Deca dick”. This is because the steroid does not contain enough androgncicity, which is responsible for the production of oxide needed for supplying blood flow to the penis.
Low testosterone
This steroid is a suppressive anabolic steroid causing a low level of testosterone. This is why its commonly advised to stack a Test ester with it.
Progesterone & estrogen
Using this compound causes low progesterone production, which can sometimes increase estrogen-like side effects.
Deca post-CYCLE therapy(PCT)
Deca post-cycle therapy is essential for reducing its side effects, and this can be achieved by using the proper doses the day of your workouts.
Deca FAQ’s:
Is Nandrolone Decanoate the same as Deca-Durabolin?
Nandrolone Decanoate, is an androgen and AAS used in the treatment of anemia and muscle-wasting syndrome. It is sold under the brand name Deca Durabolin. Also, since they have the same effect, they are often used to achieve the same goals.
How long should you cycle Deca?
Almost all the Deca Durabolin cycles last up to 12 weeks. From a beginner to a advanced cycle, users are often advised to take the injection for 12 weeks.
Conclusion:
Deca-Durabolin is a steroid that is very common among bodybuilder cycles. This steroid has many benefits to the body, including lean mass building, a high tolerance among women, and promoting joints health (with often minimal side effects).
Cutting cycles, far less water-retention, and high-quality lean muscle gains give Deca-Durabolin a legendary reputation.
- EXPLOSIVE strength & power.
- Supports functionality & health of joints.
- Assists muscle growth, endurance & recovery from workouts.
If you enjoyed this article and you’d like a more real, NO-BS info-packed guide on cycling steroids, then grab your digital E-Book copy of ”Straight From The Underground” by John Doe Bodybuilding. This is my #1 recommended underground handbook on EVERYTHING related to steroids. Everything in this book is based on first-hand experience instead of theory.
-Mad Max
