In this bodybuilding fraternity, a lot of drugs have been developed in the past 5 decades. At some stage, every bodybuilder would reach a plateau of gains.
It gets really frustrating, when even after putting a lot of effort and eating healthy when you don’t see the desired results. And since bodybuilding is a long term and continuous process, demotivation can be the biggest hurdle.
You should be sensible enough to do proper research before going on any bulking or cutting cycle. SARMs are different from anabolic steroids.
SARMs stands for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators.
They are simply known as synthetic testosterone. SARMs are a safe and legal substitute for steroids. In this article, we will look at the best SARMs available in the market for both bulking and cutting.
How to take SARMs?
Before we jump into discussing products, let’s just briefly talk about how to use SARMs. SARMs mainly come in the following three forms – Capsules, Liquid and Powder.
You can take 1-2 doses daily, depending upon the dose and strength of your SARMs.
But as beginner, one should start off by taking a single dose in a day, and then work your way up to 2 doses. One dose can range from 10-30 mg, depending upon the level of your bodybuilding.
This range is pretty safe, and going beyond this must be done in professional supervision. A good way to use SARMs is starting off with 10 mg, and gradually increasing 5 mg in each cycle.
Since there are no proper lab reports on the doses and effects of SARMs, it requires a bit of hit-and-trail to figure what works best with your body. The source of most of the details regarding SARMs is the reviews from bodybuilders in the last 2 decades.
There are SARMs Stacks that work well for bulking, and others would do it for cutting, and few would work for both, but it is a very individual thing.
Here is a list of Best SARMs –
OSTARINE MK-2866
Ostarine MK-2866 is one of the most popular SARM in the market. The cost is on the lower side, which makes it easy on the pocket, and is widely available.
Ostarine MK-2866 helps in losing fat while keeping the muscle mass safeguarded while you’re on a calorie deficit diet.
One shortcoming is that Ostarine has a characteristic of moderately weakens the natural testosterone production of your body.
So, it needs to be followed by a PCT (Post Cycle Therapy). However, for short cycles, most of the users do not require PCT, although it depends on the individual.
- Dosage: 10mg-25mg/ day
- Half-life: 24 hours
- Suggested cycle duration: 8-12 weeks
- PCT isn’t required for a 4-8 weeks cycle.
TESTOLONE RAD-140
TESTOLONE RAD-140 is one of the modern-day products.
It came into the market in this decade and being a new entry, it still has very promising results. It is known for bulking, and his highly anabolic. So, only low doses are recommended.
It affects the testosterone production strongly, therefore a PCT is mandatory.
- Dosage: 4mg-12mg per day
- Half-life: 16-20 hours
- Suggested cycle duration: 8-12 weeks
- PCT is mandatory, including SERM.
ANDARINE S-4
A very recent addition in the market, and highly potent is the new SARM Andarine S4. It is known for giving pumping veins and chiseled physique that is pursed by the bodybuilders.
Andarine helps in gaining lean muscle and bone density while cutting down fat percentage.
- Dosage: 25-75mg per day
- Half-life: 3-4 hours, split the dosage into 3 times a day.
- Suggested cycle duration: 8-12 weeks
- PCT is mandatory, as Andarine is very a strong SARM
- High doses have reported side effects like night-blindness, so it is strictly recommended to take a lower dose.
LINGADROL LGD-4033
LINGADROL LGD-4033 is also a very strong SARM.
It has shown promising results in fat loss, and muscle gain. But, being a strong chemical, it weakens the natural test production and functioning of the hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonadal glands.
- Dosage: 4-10mg per day
- Half-life: 30 hours
- Suggested cycle duration: 8-12 weeks
- PCT is mandatory, including SERM.
S-23
Next on the list is S-23.
It is one of the highest potency SARMs available in the market. Again, the rule is the same, high potency means lower dosage.
S-23 is known for the impressive cutting of body fat, with muscle retention.
If your aim is to get those dry gains, with very less water retention by the body, this is your go-to option.
It is generally paired with LGD-4033 or S-4.
- Dosage: 10-20mg per day
- Half-life: 6 hours – Take 2 doses a day
- Suggested cycle duration: 8-12 weeks
- PCT is mandatory, including SERM.
NUTROBAL MK-677
Nutrobal is a bulking SARM, also known as Ibutamoren. This SARM increases your body appetite by mimicking the action of hormones. For those who struggle to stuff in a high-calorie diet, this is the best fit.
It is selective against the growth of hormone receptors.
- Dosage: 10mg-25mg per day
- Half-life: 24 hours
- Suggested cycle Duration: minimum 16-20 months
- Since MK-677 doesn’t inhibit the production of any hormone, PCT is not a requisite.
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