Dianabol has been, and will continue to be, one the most popular oral steroids for gaining mass and strength. Dbol is a derivative of testosterone, exhibiting strong anabolic and moderate androgenic properties. Since it is a drug with rich history, it was recommended to take 10mgs/day to provide full androgen replacement for a man. Incidentally, this is also the dose that Bodybuilders were reputed to take from then until roughly the 1970's, when dosage was increased even up to 100mgs/daily. However be careful; It'll raise your blood pressure and is hepatoxic (Liver-Toxic).
Being moderately androgenic, Dianabol is really only a popular steroid with men. When used by women, strong virilization symptoms are of course a possible result. Some do however experiment with it, and find low doses (5mg) of this steroid extremely powerful for new muscle growth. Whenever administered, Dianabol will produce exceptional mass and strength gains. In effectiveness it is often compared to other strong steroids like testosterone and Anadrol, and it is likewise a popular choice for bulking purposes. A daily dosage of 4-5 tablets (20-25mg) is enough to give almost anybody dramatic results.
The inclusion of Dbol at any point in a cycle would contribute to gains; however, Dbol is most regularly used for 2 reasons:
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At the start of a cycle to "Kick Start" gains
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As a "Bridge" between cycles to maintain gains
In order to kick start a cycle, usually what you do is incorporate a fast acting oral like dianabol (or Anadrol) and combine it with long acting injectables (such as Deca Durbaolin or Equipoise with some Testosterone). The reasoning here is that the oral (Dbol in this case) will give almost immediate results, while the injectable takes time to produce results. The end result is that you start seeing results within the first week of your cycle and continue up until the end with the injectables. This entails taking anywhere from 20-25 mgs of dbol (although as little as 10mgs or as much as 100mgs have been reported) for 3-6 weeks at the start of a cycle (average time for a "Kick Start" is 4 weeks, though) and then ceasing their use as the injectables start to produce results.
In order to successfully bridge between cycles, (and this means using a low dose of AAS, in this case dbol) you need to recover your natural hormonal levels to pre-cycle levels or to within acceptable parameters, and then you start your next cycle. The idea here is that you won't lose any gains, but rather a low dose of an AAS will help you maintain them. Typically, you'd use around 10mgs/day of dbol and combine it with an aggressive Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) course of Nolvadex (and/or Clomid) and HCG. This would give you full androgen replacement from the Dbol and a shot at recovering your natural hormonal levels via the other stuff you are taking.
All in all, this is a very good drug, and a potent tool for quick gains or retaining gains when used properly and safely.
