LGD-4033 (Ligandrol)
LGD-4033 is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that usually goes by the names Anabolicum and Ligandrol. It’s mostly known for its muscle mass increasing properties that actually don’t come with the common steroidal side effects. This is part of what makes it so popular for researching and cycling.
LGD has been used by Athletes and Bodybuilders alike all over the world. The most recent case was Australian 3 time gold medal winner Shayna Jack being found with LGD-4033 in her system. Along with countless others like Joakim Noah, a professional basketball player tested positive for LGD-4033 back in 2017, Nate Diaz in the UFC, Rugby league players like James Segeyaro from the Broncos, Michael Jennings from Parramatta Eels and countless others.
LGD-4033 acts much like an anabolic steroid-based substance in that it has the ability to rapidly increase the build-up of muscle mass while reducing overall body fat.
Ligandrol has become very popular because of the fact that it was one of the few SARMs that had been through human clinical trials. Guess what? The results were very promising! The reason why LGD 4033 has gotten so popular is that of the fact that there are almost zero side effects and it’s great for building muscle in test subjects.
The pharmaceutical industry refers to LGD-4033 as a SARM or “selective androgen receptor modulator.” Although initially created by Ligand Pharmaceuticals,
HOW DOES LGD-4033 WORK?
LGD-4033 connects itself to selective androgenic receptors found in bone and muscle tissues, which allows it to avoid contact with the tissues of the body’s major organs such as the heart, colon, prostate and sebaceous glands.
As a result, this SARM doesn’t come with any of the adverse side effects often associated with steroids which tend to meddle with these major organs through the tissues.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER USING LIGANDROL?
Taking LGD 4033 is very similar to cycling with Test-E for the first time, and this makes it perfect for body recomp.
It’s also the closest thing you’ll get to testosterone without suffering the horrendous side effects.
It’s worth noting here that taking Ligandrol while on a calorie surplus diet and a D-bol cycle may lead to slight water retention, but it’s nothing you can’t live through. Plus, the effects are quick to subside.
BENEFITS
- Strength:LGD-4033 is great for breaking through a plateau. According to a majority of researchers, this SARM can increase cardiovascular strength and lifting strength in just three weeks.
- Fat Loss:LGD-4033 helps to naturally build muscle mass by combating muscle breakdown instead of gunning for the usage of stored fat cells. Because muscle tissue is harder to maintain than fat, it makes sense for the body to start burning fat in order to continue functioning.
- Great Feeling:One of the great benefits of LGD-4033 is that it gives you tons of energy and excitement throughout the day. You won’t have to go through the ups and downs associated with other drugs, but you will consistently feel positive all day.
- Pumps:You’re most likely to maintain harder, fuller and venous muscles for longer when you cycle with LGD-4033. These results are similar to what you might experience if you were to cycle with Dianabol or Anavar, both of which are well-known, powerful SARMs.
LGD 4033 SIDE EFFECTS
You are probably wondering if there are any side effects associated with the use of LGD 4033. The short answer is very minimal. The long answer is the first thing you need to know is that you need to purchase LGD-4033 off a legitimate source.
Unfortunately, there are websites out there who will take advantage of you by charging ridiculous prices and providing you with bunk products. A vendor that has real SARMs will always be able to provide third-party documentation.
The most common side effects are headaches, nausea, water retention and fatigue. Keep in mind that some test subjects tend to be quite paranoid. It is hard to say if the side effects are because of the LGD-4033. Most people probably don’t even have real LGD 4033 so who knows what they might be taking.
As long as you purchase real LGD-4033 you will be fine. There are few very people out there who experience side effects whilst running Ligandrol.
WHAT IS THE BEST DOSAGE?
Ideally, you want to be experimenting with 5 to 10 mgs a day. Users have reported that anywhere from 5 to 10 milligrams is great for building lean muscle and gaining strength. Even though there have been results shown at 1 mg a day in the clinical trials, it seems to really shine at 5-10mg.
Of course, you can always start out with a small dosage and build up gradually. There are some users that report doing dosages of 20 to 30mg a day but I honestly would not recommend that. You can expect good results on your test subject at lower doses and they are much safer.
So when you’ve decided on how much milligram your subject is going to run you need to know how long the cycle is going to last.
Anecdotal experiences have shown us that LGD-4033 cycles are often ran from 6 to 8 weeks. And again, there are users who run it for longer periods of time but that is completely up to you.
The half-life of Ligandrol (LGD 4033) is roughly 24 to 36 hours. This means that dosing once a day is sufficient. So you can just take it once a day in the morning during breakfast or at the same time every day of use.
PCT FOR LGD 4033
A lot of users want to know if they need a PCT for an LGD 4033 cycle. There are mixed opinions on this topic because not everybody actually uses a PCT after researching with LGD-4033.
If you aren’t familiar with the term, PCT is short for Post Cycle Therapy.
Some users report taking Clomid or Nolvadex as a PCT to help stimulate their natural hormone production. Whilst others just took a natural testosterone booster and simply stopped taking the compound, all seem to recover just fine.
It’s possible for your natural testosterone levels to be suppressed after an LGD 4033 cycle. If you start feeling lethargic and tired near the end of your cycle, your testosterone levels are probably on the lower end. In this case, you will require a Post cycle therapy.
There are various factors that will play a role in how bad you are suppressed. Dosage and cycle length are the two biggest factors.
If you are running LGD 4033 for 12 weeks at a dosage of 10mg, you will definitely require PCT.
We have personally researched on subjects on 5mg of LGD-4033 for 8 weeks and have recovered just fine without a PCT.
So whether you need a PCT or not depends on how your natural testosterone was impacted. It’s always a good idea to have a PCT on hand just in case. Make sure to read our SARMs & PCT article to learn more about using a PCT for your LGD-4033 cycle.
LGD-4033 RESULTS
You need to take into consideration things like diet and exercise. Not everybody has a high protein strict diet and lifts heavy 4 days a week, even though this is highly recommended.
If the right protocols are followed, you can expect to gain anywhere from 2.5KG to 5KG (5.5lbs to 11lbs) of LEAN muscle mass within the first month. You have read that right, there is minimal bloat when using LGD-4033 so all the gains will be clean. On top of that, a lot of users claim that they appear much fuller than before. In combination with a good diet and workout program perhaps even more. Users also frequently mention gaining a lot of strength which is a big plus.
STACKING LGD 4033
When stacking SARMs you will also increase the chance of being suppressed. This is because you are running multiple compounds at the same time.
However, if you are determined to stack SARMs such as LGD 4033, most users seem to do so with S4 – Andarine, RAD-140 or MK-677
When stacking LGD 4033 with RAD-140 you can expect insane strength and muscle gains.
Seriously, both are known to be great for building size. RAD-140 & LGD-4033 is probably one of the best stacks for putting on rapid size.
Most people stack Ligandrol with Ostarine (MK-2866) during a cut or recomp. Both compounds will make sure you don’t lose any muscle during a caloric deficit. The LGD will even help you put on some extra size and strength even though you are on a cut.
Some people even stack Ligandrol with YK11, this is a myostatin inhibitor which could give synergetic effects same as MK-677 that can spike growth hormone for optimal effects.
