Keeping strength gains after Anavar cycle?

[mollyk]

I am a female strength athlete considering my first low-dose Anavar cycle. I'm most concerned about building muscle and strength, not cutting or losing any weight. (already at 10% bodyfat and don't want to get any lower).
What I'm wondering is, for folks who have done an Anavar cycle, did you keep the strength gains when you ended the cycle, if you kept your training the same? Or did you see strength diminish right away. Thanks in advance for sharing any experiences.

 

[Jburn]

You’re going to drop some weight due to glycogen etc. a lot of issues that people have when they come off a compound is even though it may not seem but their training intensity will drop. I’ve been guilty of it and so have others. Once the gear is outta your system it can become a different mindset, energy may not be as high, food intake will change. Just remember to train hard whether you’re not on anything vs being on everything. Get your macros and calories in and have a positive mindset going into the gym even tho your energy levels may be low.

 

[19NorFan]

I am a female strength athlete considering my first low-dose Anavar cycle. I'm most concerned about building muscle and strength, not cutting or losing any weight. (already at 10% bodyfat and don't want to get any lower).
What I'm wondering is, for folks who have done an Anavar cycle, did you keep the strength gains when you ended the cycle, if you kept your training the same? Or did you see strength diminish right away. Thanks in advance for sharing any experiences.

This applies to all AAS, not necessarily just Anavar - Post cycle you will lose some of the gains that came with Anavar, regardless to your training or diet. However, overall you should be stronger than you were before ever using the Anavar. I wouldn't beat myself up about losing post cycle gains.

The way this works is... You take 2-3 steps forward with a cycle, one step back post cycle... and repeat.

 

[NobodyKnowsMe]

I took 40mg Anavar an hour to an hour and a half before working out for several months when cutting. I mainly did it to help training intensity when my calories were low. The pump was insane and my strength did increase a little bit. When I came off it, I noticed a slight decrease in strength, not much. It may also have been the fact that I had acclimated to being a lighter bodyweight as well. I’d hope it had more to do with gaining some muscle during that time. There was not an instant loss in strength. It took over a week for me, maybe two, for me to realize OK I am not outputting quite as much as before.

I should add I was taking Test Cyp and EQ before, during, and after the Anavar for full transparency.

 

[mollyk]

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. I'm planning to start next week, only on training days and see how it goes. I'm planning a 7-week cycle if all goes well for this first run.

 

[williamcorlin]

I am a female strength athlete considering my first low-dose Anavar cycle. I'm most concerned about building muscle and strength, not cutting or losing any weight. (already at 10% bodyfat and don't want to get any lower).
What I'm wondering is, for folks who have done an Anavar cycle, did you keep the strength gains when you ended the cycle, if you kept your training the same? Or did you see strength diminish right away. Thanks in advance for sharing any experiences. free online games

I think it varies quite a bit, but I wouldn’t expect every bit of strength gained during a cycle to disappear immediately afterward. Some of the increase can be maintained if training, nutrition, recovery, and bodyweight stay consistent, although a drop in performance is possible as your physiology returns toward baseline. Since you’re already at a very low body-fat level, I’d also be cautious about pursuing further weight loss. For a first cycle, I’d discuss the risks and potential long-term effects with a qualified sports-medicine doctor, especially because women can experience androgenic side effects.

 

[mollyk]

Thanks! Definitely not trying to pursue weight loss. I'm actually trying to gain right now. I'd like to gain 2-3 lbs of muscle and would be fine adding some bodyfat as well since I'm so low currently.

 

[GYMnTONIC]

You will lose most of the strength you gain but as someone said u should still be ahead of where you were. Think muscle memory alone.

Dht is a strong powerful hormone w explosive strength gains. It's easy to add 20+ lbs in strength to your 3 major lifts the first week alone.

If you see such result and can keep even 5lbs of that or you jump up even say 10lbs on your max lifts and keep that, it is usually worth it.

I'd say as a female watch for deepening of voice, acne and clitoral enlargement. It can happen quick. I've coached dozens of women on var over the years and those are the most common sides we see hit quickly.

 

[mollyk]

Thanks and I hear you! I am working with a coach and am going to start super low, 2.5mg and titrate up slowly. I'm not in a rush here, just want to add strength over time without too many sides.