Anadrol (Oxymetholone) is a steroid that is less flexible and versatile compared to other oral anabolic steroids.
Because it’s difficult to resolve water retention and bloating even with aromatase inhibitors and diet control, it is primarily used in cycles for increasing bulk and strength.
Anadrol cycles are typically focused on bulking and strength building; they are rarely used for fat loss or cutting purposes.
Using Anadrol for cutting results in a soft and bloated physique due to water retention.
Anadrol cycles are generally stacked with other powerful compounds like Testosterone, Trenbolone, and Nandrolone.
Testosterone is essential to maintain natural physiological function, while Trenbolone and Nandrolone provide additional anabolic strength.
Due to its potent nature, Anadrol does not stack well with milder compounds.
Crucially, Anadrol should never be used concurrently with other oral steroids.
Anadrol possesses strong hepatotoxicity, so it must be the only oral anabolic steroid used in a cycle. Combining it with other oral steroids significantly increases the risk of liver damage.
Beginner Anadrol Cycle Example (12 weeks total)
| Weeks 1-12 | Testosterone Enanthate 300 – 500mg / week |
| Weeks 1-6 | Anadrol 25 – 50mg / day |
Testosterone is used at a dose high enough to provide anabolic effects, and Anadrol is included as a kickstart for this basic beginner cycle.
Due to the highly estrogenic nature of this stack, it is advisable to keep an Aromatase Inhibitor and a SERM (e.g., Nolvadex) on hand.
The dose of Testosterone used will lead to aromatization, increasing estrogen levels.
When combined with the estrogenic activity of Anadrol, this can create a high-risk environment for side effects like elevated blood pressure, bloating, and gynecomastia.
Nevertheless, this cycle is a solid start for a beginner looking to bulk up.
Intermediate Anadrol Cycle Example (12 weeks total)
| Weeks 1-12 | Testosterone Enanthate 100mg / week Nandrolone Decanoate 400mg / week |
| Weeks 1-6 | Anadrol 50mg / day |
This intermediate Anadrol cycle introduces a few changes.
First, Testosterone is used at a TRT dose, playing a supportive role to maintain physiological function.
This minimizes the increase in estrogenic activity from the use of Anadrol.
Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate) is used as the primary anabolic compound to gain additional mass after the Anadrol course.
Additionally, the Anadrol dosage is set at 50mg.
Anadrol is such a powerful steroid that 50mg is more than enough to provide substantial gains in mass and strength.
Advanced Anadrol Cycle Example (8 weeks total)
| Weeks 1-8 | Testosterone Propionate 25mg every other day (100mg/week) Trenbolone Acetate 100mg every other day (400mg/week) Anadrol 100mg / day |
This advanced Anadrol cycle features a shorter duration, utilizing short-ester compounds like Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate.
Here, Anadrol is not just a kickstart compound but a central component of the cycle, keeping the 6-week usage limit in mind.
It is overlapped with Trenbolone for a more powerful effect.
Using 100mg of Anadrol for the full 8 weeks is not recommended; when used with Trenbolone, it provides more than enough impact for bulking and strength gains.
