What is Testosterone Enantate?

Testosterone Enanthate is an ester of natural testosterone. In bodybuilding, it is one of the most popular steroids for gaining muscle mass. Testosterone Enanthate is a long acting steroid. Depending on metabolism and hormonal levels, the average period of drug action is 2-3 weeks (half-life is 6-7 days). In bodybuilding, triathlon and weightlifting, injections are given once or twice a week to maintain a consistently high and as stable concentration as possible.

Steroid profile

- Anabolic activity - 100% of testosterone;
- Androgenic activity - 100% of testosterone (high);
- Aromatization (conversion to estrogens) - high (there is a need for antiestrogens);
- Suppression of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testes axis - pronounced;
- Toxicity to the liver - absent;
- Method of administration - injection;
- Duration of action - 15 days;
- Detection time - 3 months.

Effects and action on the body

Perhaps the main advantage of testosterone enanthate is a pronounced increase in both muscle mass and strength (therefore it is highly valued by weightlifters and powerlifters), as well as pumping. Along with the anabolic effect, the drug has a pronounced androgenic effect. Rapid weight gain is associated with significant water retention through sodium retention and estrogenic effects. At the end of the course, a noticeable rollback phenomenon is observed.
In powerlifting, Testosterone Enanthate and Sustanon are the most commonly used anabolic agents.
Testosterone enanthate often helps to eliminate joint problems, for those who complain of pain and crunching in the shoulders, and for those to whom their intervertebral discs show the first signs of wear and tear, while nandrolone and growth hormone preparations are more preferable in this regard.
Testosterone enanthate stimulates regeneration processes in the body. Increases overall tone and desire to exercise, prevents overtraining. Increases the oxygen capacity of the blood.

Testosterone enanthate course

The anabolic effect of testosterone enanthate is directly proportional to the dosage used. You can trace this dependence on the graph on the right. The recommended dose is 250-500 mg per week, while with an increase in the athlete's body weight, the dosage is most often revised upward. Injections are performed 1-2 times a week, preferably in the gluteal region. Usually the course of testosterone enanthate lasts 8-10 weeks, and after 2-3 weeks post-cycle therapy is carried out. Very often testosterone enanthate is used for longer periods of time. To achieve the best results, it is necessary to follow an appropriate diet (relief or gain in muscle mass) with the use of sports nutrition.
Maximum effective dose. According to Bill Roberts, the maximum testosterone dose is 2-4 grams per week in professional athletes, further increase in the dosage is pointless.
In order to avoid the development of estrogenic side effects, it is advisable to use aromatase inhibitors or Proviron, starting from 2-3 weeks, as described in the relevant articles. The intake of aromatase inhibitors ends a week after the end of the cycle. It is optimal to test the level of estradiol before and during the use of aromatase inhibitors to monitor the effectiveness.
Also, as PCT, cortisol blockers should be used immediately after the course of enanthate, to maintain the gained mass.