LGD-4033 (Ligandrol) SARM – Uses, Side Effects, and More

Ligandrol, or its research name LGD-4033, is a popular selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that, like most SARMs, has been used to target particular androgen receptors in the muscles and bones. This means it should have little to no impact on any other areas of the body, unlike anabolic steroids, which directly alter the hormones and cause some drastic side effects.

Ligandrol is a first-choice bulking SARM for so many of us. It makes sense to keep using LGD-4033 when it works so well. I would call this the most reliable SARM for gaining muscle and one that universally works well for almost all users. Most other SARMs and PEDs have their fair share of people who say: “Don’t bother” or “It did nothing for me,” but these are words you’ll very rarely hear about LGD-4033. But does that mean LGD-4033 is a perfect SARM and the only one you should ever use for bulking? I would say no to that. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about Ligandrol!

Medical disclaimer: The following guide is based on personal experience and does NOT promote the illegal use of steroids (PEDs). Consult a healthcare professional before using PEDs.

What is LGD-4033?

LGD-4033 has been around for over 15 years, but like every other SARM, it is yet to be approved for medical use. Ligandrol is still classified as a research chemical, and there’s no guarantee that it will ever gain approval to be used as a medication. That hasn’t stopped the bodybuilding community from noticing its superb effects, making this a SARM that appeals to even those who usually would only use powerful anabolic steroids.

LGD-4033 is designed to bind to androgen receptors in the muscle and bone. This boosts the level of anabolic activity in the body, allowing for increased muscular growth and preventing muscle wasting. So, although its anti-catabolic effects are quite good, LGD-4033 is not often used in cutting cycles (at least not on its own) as there are better compounds out there for the job. When it comes to bulking, though, LGD-4033 is up there with the best – including some of the most respected steroids.

Along with its most well-known activity on androgen receptors related to muscle growth, LGD-4033 can also strengthen bones and potentially help prevent deterioration of the bones as a result of aging – this is why it’s gained research interest as a possible treatment for osteoporosis.

The difference between LGD-4033 as a SARM and anabolic steroids is that steroids inadvertently attach to a whole range of androgen receptors throughout the body, causing a whole lot of unwanted effects. LGD-4033 is very specific in its target of muscle and bone receptors and has only minimal, if any, activity outside of those critical targeted receptors.

Despite this, LGD-4033 is still capable of causing some steroid-like side effects through other mechanisms, and this can come as a disappointment to those of us who are attracted to using SARMs, at least partly to avoid the harsh side effects of anabolic steroids.

A Quick Look at LGD-4033

• Other Names: Ligandrol (generic), LGD-4033, others.
• Primary Use: Investigational compound for muscle wasting and osteoporosis. Off-label use for muscle growth, strength gains, and cutting cycles.
• Administration: Oral form (liquid, capsules, or tablets, often sold as “research chemicals”). Typical Dosage: 5-20 mg/day (once daily). Half-life: ~24-36 hours (suitable for once-daily dosing).
• Cycle Length: 8-12 weeks (longer cycles increase suppression risk). Often stacked with Cardarine (GW-501516) for fat loss or other SARMs (e.g., Ostarine) for synergistic effects.
• Benefits: Significant lean muscle gains (even in calorie deficits); improved strength and recovery, minimal water retention (dry, vascular physique); no estrogenic or androgenic side effects (e.g., no gynecomastia or hair loss in most users).
• Side Effects: Testosterone suppression (dose-dependent, but less severe than steroids); cholesterol imbalance (lowers HDL, raises LDL); mild liver enzyme elevation (rare at lower doses); headaches, fatigue, or appetite suppression.

Note: LGD-4033 is one of the most potent SARMs for muscle growth, but it still suppresses natural testosterone and impacts lipid profiles. While milder than traditional steroids, its long-term safety is unstudied in humans, and counterfeit products are widespread. Bloodwork (monitoring testosterone, lipids, and liver enzymes) is critical.

History and Overview

Ligand Pharmaceuticals was the original creator of Ligandrol (which might give you a clue of where that brand name came from). Viking Therapeutics has now taken over further development of this SARM. LGD-4033 has a solid history of studies and clinical trials, proving that this SARM effectively increases lean muscle mass and muscular strength.

As if that’s not enough: Of all the SARMs in existence, Ligandrol has made the most headlines. Several high-profile athletes have tested positive for it over the years, although there’s a chance that they genuinely didn’t realize they were taking LGD-4033.

How could that be?

Some sports supplement makers have been found to have included LGD-4033 in their formula while selling it as a dietary supplement. This is not only illegal (with the FDA investigating them) but serves as a timely reminder that we should take the utmost care when buying any performance products and knowing exactly what’s in them – including SARMs themself.

Mechanism of Action

As a SARM, LGD-4033 can target specific androgen receptors. Muscle and bone receptors are the primary targets. This has two main consequences:

• LGD-4033 promotes anabolic activity
• LGD-4033 can also be anti-catabolic

Although no SARM is perfect in targeting androgen receptors, LGD-4033 is thought to have minimal activity outside the targeted receptors in bone and muscle. This means one thing: Unwanted androgenic side effects are minimized compared with anabolic steroids. But as I’ll describe more below, Ligandrol can still give you some of the troubling side effects that come with AAS steroids, just for slightly different reasons.

Effects of LGD-4033 (Benefits)

As you will expect, the central benefits of Ligandrol revolve around its ability to promote impressive gains in lean muscle and boost your strength to facilitate the lifting of heavier weights. This makes it a SARM primarily used in bulking cycles, although a few users might use it for muscle preservation while cutting.

A common mistake is assuming a high dose is needed for maximum muscle gains from LGD-4033. Still, more experienced users find that the optimal balance between strength, muscle gains, and side effects is at the lower end of the dosage spectrum (I share more about dosage recommendations below).

Despite its potent anabolic effects, LGD-4033 is also usable by women. This is primarily due to its selective androgen receptor activity, reducing (but not eliminating) the risk of virilizing side effects.

Muscle gains

LGD-4033 is one of the best, if not the best, bulking SARMs you can get today. A short 8-week cycle on a low to moderate dose can see you gaining 10lbs of muscle, and more in some cases. Total weight gain can reach 20 lbs for some males, but not all of this is lean muscle.

Gains in muscle with Ligandrol will almost always come with some level of water retention, providing a much fuller appearance (although temporarily). This will result in some weight loss after your cycle because LGD-4033 is not what we could call a dry SARM like Testolone, although water retention will rarely be at the severity seen with some anabolic steroids.

More strength

LGD-4033 will bring on an increase in your strength early in the cycle. How much extra strength you will feel varies; some guys find a massive boost, while others don’t see it as noticeable. Without a doubt, most Ligandrol users find a substantial increase in strength, one of the two main benefits and purposes of using this SARM alongside muscle gains (they do go hand in hand, after all).

While you’re not likely to be on a calorie deficit diet when using LGD-4033, some users have found that when they are on a diet, LGD-4033 STILL provides excellent strength gains that support the heavier weights being lifted. The type of diet and training activity that you undertake during a Ligandrol cycle will heavily determine the results you achieve: Regular weight lifting will have your gains coming on faster and more significant, intensive cardio work will see more efficient weight loss, and serious cutting and toning training will result in a harder physique with minimal fluid retention.

Better performance

Although it’s far from one of the most potent endurance or performance-enhancing SARMs, LGD-4033 will significantly increase your workout capacity. This can come in the form of more stamina and energy or simply noticing that you can train at a higher intensity for longer. This can reduce your break between sets, resulting in more efficient workouts where you can fit more in and get those muscle gains happening faster.

Increased bone density

Along with targeting androgen receptors in muscle tissue, bones are also targeted, and this brings us the benefit of increased bone mineral density (essentially, strength and health of the bones). With increased muscle being gained and heavier weights being lifted, the stronger your bones are, the less likely you are to be injured, and the better your body can support that extra weight.

Faster recovery

Quicker recovery allows you to fit in an increased training volume in the same amount of time as before. In other words, as LGD-4033 speeds up muscle recovery following intensive weight lifting, those muscles can be worked on again with a shorter rest period. A previous 3-4 day recovery can become as short as just one day on Ligandrol.

Bigger pumps

That added water retention that comes with Ligandrol can provide some benefits, including better pumps. Sometimes, the pumps are potent (and not necessarily when/where you want them to happen, like in the lower back), while some users find their pumps don’t improve much. Again, this will be an individual effect with factors like anatomy, nutrition, workout intensity, and dose.

LGD-4033 Dosing and Administration

What clinical trials have revealed about LGD-4033 is that not only is it proven to increase muscle and strength, but it does it very well at low doses. But your gains will still be dose-dependent, and as bodybuilders, we’ll almost always be using higher doses than those given in human clinical studies.

Take note, though: There is an upper limit where you won’t keep seeing positive gains by increasing the dosage. You will, however, see some more nasty side effects! In other words, stay within the recommended range that bodybuilders have defined over the years as the best balance between great results and managing the side effects.

Doses

In most clinical studies with humans, doses of LGD-4033 were typically only 1mg and below. This is an exceptionally low dose, yet lean muscle and strength gains still occur! Researchers have also found that gains are usually dose-dependent, and a dose of 1mg can yield better results than 0.5mg (all other factors being equal, like diet and training).

When it comes to us bodybuilders, we usually want to start a little higher on the dosage scale. But not too high; there comes a point with bodybuilding doses where more does not mean better. LGD-4033 has a pretty small dosage range that we should stick to. Check out my suggested guidelines below for LGD-4033 doses for beginner through to advanced users, as well as females:

Beginner

If you’re new to LGD-4033, starting at a very low dose is ideal. 2 to 3mg daily gives you an excellent introduction to LGD-4033 while minimizing water retention and suppression. Don’t let these small numbers fool you. This is still going to be a potent cycle with significant gains.

Intermediate

Many users think of 5mg as the ideal dose of Ligandrol, and I tend to agree. It’s a perfect balance of getting the very best effects of this SARM without taking the side effects too far. Even experienced users will always stick by a standard 5mg/8-week cycle. If that’s what you find comfortable, rest assured, you’re missing out on nothing by maintaining this optimal Ligandrol dose.

Advanced

10mg is the maximum even advanced users will want to take. Many will find that the benefits are not noticeably better than a 7-8mg dose, so some experimentation is needed to find your ideal dose. I’m sure you’ve read people talking about taking 15mg daily. That’s a very high dose. My opinion? It’s not worth it. If you need more gains than you can get with 10mg of Ligandrol, then you should be looking at stacking it with other PEDs. See some of my suggested stacks in the Stacking section below.

Female

Women should maintain a daily dosage of well under 5mg; starting at just 1mg is a good idea. Since Ligandrol has powerful anabolic effects, very few women will see the need to take more than 3mg of this SARM and will still see excellent muscle and strength gains with a low risk of virilizing effects.

Note: Higher doses of LGD-4033 (even 5mg) over several months of use can have masculine effects, and females should avoid such doses. More women are choosing Ligandrol over Anavar due to the decreased incidence of overall side effects with LGD-4033 at low doses.

Bioavailability, half-life, and cycle length

The accepted half-life of LGD-4033 is somewhere between 24 and 36 hours. There’s no such thing as an exact half-life because everyone’s body processes and metabolism will differ slightly. In any case, this half-life length makes it convenient to take LGD-4033 just once per day and enjoy the full benefits without worrying about your levels dropping too low throughout the day.

Dosing schedule and administration methods

LGD-4033 is taken once daily, but the timing of your dose is a matter of personal preference. People swear by taking it in the morning, while others think it gives a workout boost 30 minutes before training.

• If you find sleeping difficult on LGD-4033, as a small minority of users can do so with any SARM, avoid taking it at night.
• There is no known benefit to taking LGD-4033 before a workout; giving it a go won’t hurt (don’t discount that placebo effect).

With a half-life of over 24 hours, whatever time of day you take LGD-4033 should not affect your results as long as you’re consistent with timing. Liquid and capsules are available, and their administration is self-explanatory – liquid SARMs are taken directly into the mouth using a dropper. Hold the liquid under your tongue for up to 15 seconds to help with absorption before swallowing.

LGD-4033 Cycles

It’s not a secret: LGD-4033 is what we can confidently call a high-quality bulking SARM. Even some of the most experienced bodybuilders, including me, will happily run LGD-4033 alone! We can’t say that for a whole lot of other SARMs or non-AAS PEDs. That’s just how potent LGD-4033 is at delivering muscle gains.

And that brings me to my next point: Rarely will you use Ligandrol for anything other than bulking unless you need to use this particular SARM while cutting (there are plenty of better options). So, my example cycles below are based on the primary goal of gaining lean muscle and increased strength and performance in the gym.

LGD-4033 cycle for men

Most men who run an LGD-4033 cycle are pleased with the results. Being able to significantly increase the weight you can lift, recover much faster, and put on size relatively quickly make this a favored SARM by men for bulking cycles.

A simple but effective LGD-4033 cycle for men is 10mg/daily for 8-10 weeks. Results will vary according to many factors, but almost every male will see muscle and weight gain above 10 lbs over eight weeks.

The strength increase is often described as “massive” and becomes notable within week one. It can feel like your lifts are way up overnight after a week or so of starting. Something else positive that most male LGD-4033 users will talk about is their pumps! Pumps can be massive with this SARM.

On the downside, it’s not unusual to see complaints about water retention. In some cases, it will be noticed within the first week. Those who get bloodwork done can find a halving of total and free testosterone at the mid-cycle period, the same with cholesterol. This shows the importance of getting your bloodwork done.

LGD-4033 cycle for women

LGD-4033 has become more popular with women who want an alternative option to steroids. The great thing about LGD-4033 for females is that it has a very low risk of virilizing side effects (development of masculine traits) unless high doses are used for a prolonged time.

Females can see excellent strength and muscle gain results with LGD-4033 at very low doses. A female cycle can be as simple as eight weeks at 1mg to 3mg of LGD-4033 daily. Gains of 10-15lbs are possible, but remember that some will be water weight lost following the cycle. A 25% increase in your weightlifting ability is an achievable goal.

What women are saying about their LGD-4033 cycles is mainly positive. Side effects are often limited to changes in libido (although usually an increase), acne, and stomach upset in sensitive users. Women who have used unnecessarily high doses of LGD-4033 or used it for many months continually note that virilizing effects do develop in those cases.

LGD-4033 only cycle

Using this SARM alone will provide excellent muscle gains and performance enhancements. So, this can either be a bulking cycle or one to boost sporting performance, specifically in areas of strength and endurance. A 1mg daily dose will deliver excellent results to most people; some won’t need to exceed this low dose during the cycle. Many users will increase the dose to 5mg for the whole cycle or even up to 10mg.

The cycle duration for Ligandrol only is ideally capped at eight weeks, which provides plenty of time to see the positive effects while reducing any potential health risks and, most of all, minimizing the level of testosterone suppression in male users.

Beginner LGD-4033 cycles

Research has proven that even the lowest doses of LGD-4033 promote noticeable muscle gains. So, if you’re brand new to this SARM and this is your first cycle, you could evaluate your response and results by using no more than 2mg per day over eight weeks, which provides the optimal amount of time to get maximum results.

Keeping the dose at this low level gives you excellent strength and muscle gains while side effects can be kept to a minimum. Some men can even get by without the need for PCT after a low-dose cycle due to minimal or no noticeable testosterone suppression. This is also an ideal dosage and cycle length for female LGD-4033 users.

Intermediate LGD-4033 cycles

Once you’ve gained experience and confidence using LGD-4033 at low doses, upping your dose to 10-15mg is the next logical step. This will improve your strength gains quite substantially, while your capacity to gain muscle should increase. However, a lot of this will come down to diet and training.

At the intermediate level, you should be well informed on what and how much you should be eating to support muscle growth because, without those quality calories, no dose of LGD-4033 will give you the gains you want. Eight weeks is still the recommended minimum cycle length to allow enough time for LGD-4033 to work to its maximum effect. Noticeable muscle gains usually show around the fourth week.

Advanced LGD-4033 cycles

More advanced LGD-4033 users will start taking 15mg to 20mg per day if using this SARM on its own. 20mg is considered to be a very high dose, and most people will strongly recommend against it for good reasons.

The testosterone suppression alone at such a dose will be substantial, as will fluid retention early on. Still, at the same time, you don’t gain significant benefits because of how effective LGD-4033 is at doses of 10mg and lower. In short, the pros and cons of a 20mg dose don’t weigh up favorably for most of us. But if you’re insistent on going ahead with a mega dose to see if it does result in more significant gains, a 15-20mg/day 6-8 week cycle followed up by essential PCT will provide an interesting outcome for you to compare to lower dose cycles.

LGD-4033 bulking cycle

Ligandrol, on its own, is excellent for bulking, and many users will find that this SARM alone can take care of their bulking needs. Only those seeking more extreme results will want to stack it with something else in a bulking cycle. All gains made with Ligandrol come with no bloating, so it’s critical to stack it with another compound that causes no water retention.

A typical bulking stack is Ligandrol and RAD-140 (Testolone). This compound can also be dosed once daily and is very effective at helping build mass at only 10mg daily. The combination of Testolone and Ligandrol can supercharge gains 20lbs and above range throughout a short cycle of 8 weeks.

LGD-4033 cutting cycle

Cardarine is one of several other SARMs that will make a powerful combination with Ligandrol for cutting and fat loss. Cardarine will significantly enhance stamina and endurance, compounding the effects of Ligandrol and increasing your cardiovascular output – this can only result in faster fat loss.

There’s no water retention with either compound. Retaining lean muscle tissue will be easier as both compounds are excellent at helping preserve muscle while losing fat and ensuring the body does not fall into a state of catabolism where the muscle is being used as energy.

My source for Ligandrol

Ligandrol is one of the most potent SARMs for strength and muscle gains, and Ligan 4033 does not disappoint in delivering very similar results. Ligan 4033 is about our two biggest priorities: Muscle and strength gains. This makes it a potent bulking formula, just like the famed LGD-4033.

Why I Like It: All the muscle and strength gains of Ligandrol without crashing my testosterone levels or adding water weight, so I don’t need to think about running PCT or taking an AI.

It’s Worth Noting: Ligan 4033 is one of Crazy Bulk’s most potent bulking formulas, and for maximum muscle gain, aim for 20% above maintenance calories to support muscle growth.

Ligan 4033 has you covered for the increased bone strength and fast recovery times that Ligandrol is known for. But it’s in the strength department that Ligan 4033 shines. Pushing my max lifts beyond previous records was quick and pronounced within the first week. As for muscle gains? Results with Ligan 4033 closely rival that of Ligandrol. More than 15 lbs of quality lean gains (and some fat loss) within three weeks is possible, and the minimum – results above 20 lbs are achievable.

This brings me to this point: Ligan 4033 can be used for longer cycles than Ligandrol because of its absence of side effects or stress on the body that LGD-4033 causes. With Ligandrol causing many of the same side effects as steroids (think testosterone suppression, water retention), this is all avoided with Ligan 4033, which has ZERO suppressive effects on testosterone and doesn’t cause fluid build-up. So, I can say goodbye to AIs and SERMs while getting nearly identical results. If you decide to use Ligan 4033, I recommend buying it here.

LGD-4033 vs. Other PEDs

There are a few other PEDs that I regularly see people trying to compare with LGD-4033 or asking whether one is better to use than the other. Here are four comparisons to consider:

LGD-4033 vs. Ostarine

Ligandrol is superior for bulking compared to Ostarine, while Ostarine will provide more benefits for endurance activity and is much better suited for cutting cycles. Put simply, LGD-4033 is much more potent than Ostarine in both its effects and side effects.

Ostarine can undoubtedly provide some muscle gains, but with LGD-4033, you can expect to gain two to three times more. If you’re comparing these two PEDs for a bulking cycle, then the choice is clear: Go with LGD-4033.

LGD-4033 vs. RAD-140

RAD-140 is another SARM that’s compared with Ligandrol because they’re both excellent bulking PEDs. They are two of the most potent SARMs, and the choice between them is often what it comes down to.

I still prefer LGD-4033 for a straight-up bulking cycle, but it’s unsuitable for cutting. RAD-140 is better if recomp is a goal rather than pure mass gain. RAD-140 gains will be much drier than LGD-4033, which alone can be the decision maker for you between these two – depending on your personal goals.

LGD-4033 vs. Anavar

We could also compare a whole bunch of steroids to LGD-4033, but I want to look at Anavar here.

Anavar (Oxandrolone) is a very mild anabolic steroid and appeals to those wanting to use SARMs to experience reduced side effects compared to most other AAS. If you’re male? Anavar will not be a steroid that rivals LGD-4033 for bulking; most men find Anavar too weak to use.

Women are another story; both compounds can result in significant muscle gain. Anavar should not cause water retention but does come with a risk of virilization at higher doses.

LGD-4033 vs. MK-677

Finally, I want to look at LGD-4033 compared to MK-677. These are two entirely different PEDs, with MK-677 not being a SARM.

MK-677 won’t suppress you and can be used alone without side effects. It can promote some muscle gain but is not like LGD-4033. MK-677 comes into its own when stacked with LGD-4033, which can further enhance your results thanks to these two PEDs’ synergistic activity.

Stacking LGD-4033

Before you think about stacking Ligandrol with anything else, you should have done at least one (preferably more) cycle using this SARM. Many guys don’t feel a need to stack LGD-4033 at all, ever. It’s that good on its own! However, there are additional benefits and results to combining Ligandrol with other PEDs, as long as you plan your stacks carefully. LGD-4033-based stacks will be focused mostly on bulking and strength enhancement.

Why?

This isn’t a SARM you want to be using in cutting cycles. There’s too much water weight to make Ligandrol of any use for cutting or fat loss.

Ligandrol stacks well with some other SARMs and similar compounds, and the one (or more) you choose to combine will depend on your goals and what effects the other compound has that can amplify or work alongside those of Ligandrol. Three commonly used compounds with Ligandrol include Ostarine, Cardarine, and Testolone.

A stack with Testolone and Ostarine will benefit those prioritizing mass gains. At the same time, Cardarine will enhance your endurance and fat loss when combined with Ligandrol. Testosterone suppression and potential combined side effects of all compounds should always be evaluated before deciding on a stack.

Here are some of my top stacks that include LGD-4033:

LGD-4033 + RAD-140 (bulking stack)

The ultimate bulking stack! These are two of the best bulking SARMs money can buy, and each provides exceptional results when used alone. So this combination is one for the more advanced and experienced user where you’re looking to take your gains to a much higher level.

This is a fantastic stack – but not if it’s your first one. You’re stacking a SARM that causes water retention (LGD) with one that doesn’t (RAD). So ensure you’ve got enough experience with each SARM individually before even thinking about this stack.

Benefits

• Muscle gains
• Strength gains
• Leaner and drier results compared to LGD-4033 only cycle
• Increased bone density

Dosing

• RAD-140: 10mg daily
• LGD-4033: 5mg daily
• Cycle length: 8 weeks

Possible side effects

• Testosterone suppression
• Water retention
• Some liver stress
• Cholesterol increase
• Aggression
• Hair loss
• Acne
• LGD flu
• Hair shedding
• Insomnia

Results

As expected, muscle gains and strength increases will be as good as it gets with SARMs on this stack. The sky is the limit to how much your lifts will increase. Growing your lifting capability by up to 10% each week as the cycle progresses has been reported by some users.

Muscle or overall weight gain of 15 lbs over eight weeks is achievable. Some water weight will be lost after your cycle. Yes, some guys claim gains of 20 lbs or even more, but how much can they keep on after the cycle ends? That’s where your PCT is going to be critical.

You can skew the dosage of each PED here to lean more towards RAD-140’s dry and hard effects. Keep in mind that Ligandrol is the stronger PED, and I still think dosage should be kept low for both because even at my dosage guidelines above, you’ll find this is a very suppressive stack.

RAD-140 will help reduce and eliminate some of the water retention caused by Ligandrol. But that fluid does come with its small benefit – it can help keep your joints comfortable, so this can offset some of the joint dryness that RAD-140 brings about.

Recovery times are drastically improved, which all users of this stack will notice quickly. Two, three, or more days of recovery becomes as little as one day.

PCT

This is a suppressive stack, so PCT will be required for all males. Enclomiphene has become the favored option for many of us (although Nolvadex and Clomid are still OK). A 4-week PCT cycle with Enclomiphene at 12.5mg daily for the first three weeks, dropped to 6.25mg for the final week, will get your testosterone back to normal.

LGD-4033 + MK 677 (recomp/bulking stack)

This stack is so highly regarded that it was the subject of an official study where it was found to successfully increase body mass, lean mass, and fat mass^[1]. MK-677 will make it easier to eat increased calories with its appetite-enhancing effects.

Benefits

• Muscle gains
• Strength increase
• Fast recovery
• Improved bone density
• Fat loss
• Increased appetite
• Improved sleep

Dosing

MK-677 can be used as a PCT support compound and extended to 16 weeks, while Ligandrol use is limited to 8 weeks.

• Week 1-8: LGD-4033 5mg-10mg/day
• Week 1-16: MK-677 15mg/day

Possible side effects

• Lethargy
• Testosterone suppression
• Water retention
• LGD flu
• Reduced libido

Results

Some fat loss is possible with this stack, depending on whether your training includes enough cardio activity and just how many calories you take. Muscle gains can be expected up to 10 lbs. This can be thought of as more of a recomp than a straight-up bulking stack, so increased definition and vascularity is possible much more so than with Ligandrol only, BUT you’ll need to keep water retention under control, with both these PEDs potentially causing that side effect.

PCT

A low dose of LGD-4033 could allow you to get away without PCT on this cycle if MK-677 is extended to 16 weeks. Otherwise, a standard Nolvadex or Clomid 4-week PCT will be adequate.

LGD-4033 + Cardarine (bulking + cholesterol support)

Cardarine is mostly a supportive compound that can help offset the cholesterol-raising effects of Ligandrol. Getting bloodwork done will confirm if Cardarine is having a positive impact on cholesterol. Cardarine will also bring to the table some other additional performance benefits:

Benefits

• Muscle and strength gains
• Big pumps
• Cholesterol support
• Endurance and stamina
• Some fat loss
• Fast recovery

Dosing

• 8-12 weeks cycle length
• Cardarine 10mg daily
• LGD-4033 5mg-10mg daily

Possible side effects

• Testosterone suppression
• Water retention
• LGD flu
• Cancer risk of Cardarine

Results

Cardarine will not contribute much to muscle gains during this cycle; weight gain results will be similar to those of a Ligandrol-only cycle. The secondary goal of this stack is to improve your cholesterol outlook. If you’re looking to lose some body fat, Cardarine will make it easier, although this can be masked by water retention during the cycle.

PCT

Cardarine is not suppressive, so PCT will only be relative to Ligandrol. Enclomiphene at 12.5 mg for three weeks decreased to 6.25 mg for another week.

LGD-4033 PCT

I’ve read more than a few times that LGD-4033 doesn’t require PCT to get testosterone levels back to normal. But we know from some of the studies that Ligandrol can and does suppress testosterone by 50% or more. Guys who are happy to go 30 days with possible low testosterone symptoms are typically in the minority.

If you’ve run a short cycle at a very low dose, you might not be suppressed enough to feel it, but bloodwork is the only reliable way to know your levels. If you’re unsure? I do PCT, anyway. Better safe than sorry, and I don’t want to lose my gains. PCT does not have to be complex or expensive after a Ligandrol cycle. A simple Tamoxifen at 10-40mg (according to your need) for 3-4 weeks works well for me.

Alternatively, Enclomiphene has become a favored PCT drug for SARM users. For many of us, it can work better than the older Nolva/Clomid options and with reduced side effect risk. A simple Enclomiphene-based PCT involves taking 12.5mg/day for three weeks, then 6.25mg/day for 1-2 weeks, depending on how suppressed you are.

LGD-4033 Side Effects

Ligandrol is not a side-effect-free SARM. But it’s also not a SARM with any extremely worrying side effects either, despite being one of the most potent SARMs. Most of these are tolerable and manageable and along the lines of what most of us are already familiar with if we’ve used any other PEDs (including steroids).

Short-term side effects

As far as SARMs go, LGD-4033 comes with a longer list of side effects than many others, and some of these are as serious as you will experience with steroids. The two side effects that will bother most users are water retention and testosterone suppression (the latter for males only).

It can be a surprise how suppressive LGD-4033 can be for some users. At the lowest doses, you might get away with not having to do any PCT, but most males will find that PCT is necessary to avoid low testosterone. Trials have found that LGD-4033 results in suppression even at low doses.

Water retention is an unfortunate side effect that steroid users will be familiar with, and once again, this is another side effect we see with LGD-4033. It can cause an alarming amount of fluid retention, especially early in the cycle.

This doesn’t come about as a result of aromatization or estrogen conversion, as is the case with steroids. It’s thought that LGD-4033 causes fluid retention due to testosterone binding to estrogen, indirectly raising estrogen levels and bringing about estrogenic-type side effects of water retention and gyno. Some users will use Nolvadex or an aromatase inhibitor like Aromasin to deal with bloating.

It’s well known that poor quality Ligandrol puts you at higher risk of water retention, and it’s a side effect that can have a drastically negative impact on your appearance, so you should be sourcing the very best quality LGD-4033 to minimize the risk as much as possible.

Other short-term and less serious side effects can include hair loss or shedding of the hair (this is not necessarily permanent), headaches, acne, joint pain, and insomnia. Not everyone will experience all or any of these side effects. You can reduce your risk of these particular adverse effects by only purchasing high-purity LGD-4033.

Long-term side effects

Just like all the possible short-term effects, there’s still much to be discovered about any potential long-term side effects of using LGD-4033. Clinical studies are still needed to determine the safety profile of this drug. Still, even that won’t necessarily fully inform us bodybuilders of the risks involved in using LGD-4033 at higher doses or for long periods. Or what happens when it’s stacked with other SARMs or anabolic steroids?

What is known is that LGD-4033 results in a decreased production of testosterone, so there is some hormone-signaling disruption going on. Whether this or any other effects of LGD-4033 can result in longer-term health complications is not something we will likely have an answer for any time soon, so using Ligandrol is entirely at your health risk.

Hepatotoxic side effects (liver toxicity)

Some conflicting data exist about LGD-4033’s impact on the liver. Once again, a lot more research will be needed to discover the full effects on the liver, but this is an area we always want to be cautious about. If you’ve used any oral steroids that are liver toxic, then you might already be experienced with introducing liver support protocols into your cycles.

There are two instances in studies where people developed liver conditions after taking LGD-4033, while another more extensive study produced no adverse liver effects. So whether it is a dose-dependent risk or if some individuals will be more susceptible to LGD-4033’s liver activity is unknown. You don’t want to take any chances with liver health, so if you have concerns, regular monitoring is essential, and consider the use of a liver support supplement as well.

Testosterone suppression

It’s well known that Ligandrol causes testosterone suppression in men. As far as SARMs go, this is possibly the most suppressive. Even at very low doses (down to 1mg daily), testosterone can drop a massive 50% from normal levels. Since we will be using Ligandrol at up to 10mg per day for bodybuilding, you can expect testosterone suppression to be even more pronounced the higher your dose.

Without any PCT after an LGD-4033 cycle, you’ll be looking at around two months before your normal testosterone production is back on track. This is far too long to wait for and can result in severe low testosterone symptoms. So, post-cycle therapy is highly recommended after an LGD-4033 cycle. Using Nolvadex or Clomid, the same PCT drugs used after steroid cycles, will speed up the return to normal testosterone production instead of waiting up to two months for it to normalize on its own (and potentially suffering severe low testosterone symptoms and loss of muscle gains). PCT will typically run for 30 days.

Gynecomastia and water retention

LGD-4033 is notorious for causing fluid retention. This is a dreaded side effect you must prepare to deal with when using this SARM. The good news is that some users won’t suffer from this side effect much or at all, but on the flip side, some users will get a lot of bloating. It’s critical to source high-quality LGD-4033 to minimize the severity of this side effect. Additionally, drinking adequate amounts of water can help reduce or even eliminate water retention, and lack of drinking water is a significant cause of this side effect.

In some users, the testosterone suppressive effects of LGD-4033 can lead to a hormone imbalance with testosterone and estrogen, and this can cause gynecomastia and bloating to develop. In the worst cases, the tried and tested mitigation methods used with steroids, such as aromatase inhibitors, can help reduce this side effect.

However, time and again, experienced LGD-4033 users will be adamant that it’s not so much LGD-4033 itself that causes terrible water retention. Still, the use of low-purity and potentially fake LGD-4033 is the main culprit. Those who can source top-quality LGD-4033 will often do away with most or all fluid retention issues, so it pays to get the best quality LGD-4033 you can find (even if it costs more).

Hair loss

LGD-4033 can indirectly lead to increased DHT levels, resulting in hair loss or shedding your head hair. Hair loss is usually an androgenic effect when using steroids, but with LGD-4033, it happens due to similar effects that result in increased estrogen, causing bloating. However, we have increased DHT in this case, causing hair to shed. Too much DHT causes hair follicles on the head to shrink.

Another cause of this side effect is the sudden changes that happen when you begin using LGD-4033, resulting in a process called telogen effluvium, where the hair follicles suddenly quit actively growing as they usually do and instead enter a rest phase where hair is shed.

Unlike with anabolic steroids, where male pattern baldness will often occur and will be permanent, the hair-shedding side effect of LGD-4033 is reversible, and most users will see the hair grow back usually a few weeks after their cycle ends.

Cholesterol

One of the more worrying side effects of Ligandrol is its impact on cholesterol levels. This is a problem we see with many steroids, but SARMs are not immune from hurting cholesterol, and with LGD-4033, it can be quite pronounced. This involves reducing HDL cholesterol levels- the good cholesterol type that supports heart health.

Alarming HDL reductions of nearly 40% occurred in a study where people took only 1mg daily of Ligandrol for three weeks. This shows us just how seriously this SARM can impact cholesterol. Firstly, you should think twice about stacking LGD-4033 with any other substance that affects cholesterol and then reconsider using it altogether if you have existing cholesterol issues.

Women-specific side effects

Even though LGD-4033 is a potent SARM, many women do use it. It is one of the more popular SARMs used by female bodybuilders. Ligandrol can cause virilization effects in women when used at higher doses. 5mg is the highest recommended dose for women. While it’s not a certainty that all women will suffer from severe virilizing-type side effects at doses higher than that, the risk increases.

In any case, females will find that even low doses of Ligandrol have a powerful anabolic effect when producing muscle gains, so there’s little reason to raise the dose too much. There are reports of females using just 1-2mg of LGD-4033 and experiencing side effects like voice deepening, so it is considered an individual response.

Again, it must be stated that the quality of LGD-4033 could be contributing to these side effects, but in any case, LGD-4033 is often considered by women to induce more side effects than a steroid like Anavar. Women should start at a very low dose of 1mg of LGD-4033 to assess their response before considering a higher dose.

Is LGD-4033 safe?

No SARM can ever be considered safe, including LGD-4033. Even though it’s one of the more well-researched SARMs, it still has not been put through all of the intensive and wide-ranging trials that are required for a drug to be deemed safe and approved for medical use, so there’s no way of knowing whether LGD-4033 will cause any long term adverse health problems for people using it for bodybuilding purposes.

Also, since bodybuilders will often use LGD-4033 at doses or for periods that may be longer than those studied, it would be impossible to gauge the long-term effects for every circumstance and type of use. In other words, using LGD-4033 for bodybuilding purposes is at your own risk and may come with unexpected long-term health impacts.

LGD-4033 Supplement

Ligandrol comes with a lot of unknowns, including what it could do to your health in the long term. These real potential risks and unpredictability make Ligandrol not worth the risk. This is why I strongly suggest you look at Ligandrol alternatives.

Many replacement products can offer much of the same benefits as Ligandrol without the side effects and those unknown long-term health complication risks. So, with this in mind, if you’re searching for the absolute best Ligandrol alternative on the market right now, don’t look past LIGAN 4033.

Why I Like It: Ligan 4033 gives me an increase in testosterone levels and all the related benefits without needing to prepare for testosterone shutdown and PCT afterward.

It’s Worth Noting: It will save you money to prepare in advance and purchase several months supply of Ligan 4033.

Ligandrol is named the most powerful and best muscle-building SARM by many bodybuilders, so Ligan 4033 has much to live up to. Ligan 4033 is closely based on Ligandrol, so its primary effect is muscle gains, and at its core, this is a bulking formula. There’s more to it, though: Ligan 4033 boosts endurance, stamina, strength, and energy and speeds up recovery – just like Ligandrol. But there’s one big difference I love about Ligan 4033 compared to Ligandrol: the way I get LEAN on Ligan 4033. Ligandrol’s water retention is not ideal for aesthetics if you want a more ripped look.

People love SARMs because they think they cause none of the side effects of steroids, but Ligandrol does indeed come with other adverse effects, including fluid retention that can lead to high blood pressure. Ligan 4033 completely does away with these and other risk factors Ligandrol causes like testosterone suppression, liver toxicity, increased cholesterol, LGD flu, and high blood sugar. Like many others, I’ve used Ligandrol because it’s excellent at delivering fast and significant muscle and strength gains, but this is coupled with just as powerful downsides that you don’t have to deal with on Ligan 4033. This means you don’t need PCT or a pile of ancillaries and supplements to manage adverse effects.

This is potent stuff that essentially replicates the positive effects of Ligandrol but without the unwanted health risks and side effects. It’s also completely legal for anyone to buy and use anywhere. If you decide to use Ligan 4033, I recommend buying it here.

LGD-4033 Results

This SARM can almost rival the power of some steroids when it comes to muscle gains. Although your gains are unlikely to be as huge as you can achieve with steroids, you also do without those nasty side effects. Users who take LGD-4033 and undertake intensive and consistent resistance training can expect gains anywhere in the range of 5 to 10 pounds per month, and this should come with zero or close to zero water retention, so the weight you gain is the weight you keep. Your LGD-4033 results will depend on multiple factors:

• Your genetics
• Your age
• Your gender
• The quality of your Ligandrol (this is the most critical factor)
• Your training and diet plan

No two people will get the same results with LGD-4033, nor will everyone have the same side effect experience. Once you’ve got a handle on how you respond individually to LGD-4033, you can adjust your dosage up or down to balance any side effects with the results you expect or want to get.

LGD-4033 results for men

The kind of results you as a man can get with LGD-4033 will be limited only by the work you put into your diet and training. LGD-4033 will provide the basis for some incredible muscle and strength gains even when using LGD-4033 on its own.

LGD-4033’s boost to your strength will soon allow you to push through your old personal best lifting weights and into new territory. You can plan to be lifting 20-30 pounds or more above your previous maximum limit. This will amplify and speed up your muscle gains, so everything starts happening much faster than normal when you use LGD-4033.

LGD-4033 also starts working quickly regarding noticeable strength improvements (obviously, you will be waiting longer for muscle gains). If you take it within an hour of a workout, you should feel some effects during your workout (some users will state this is nothing more than a placebo effect, but it’s still worth experimenting with your dosage timing). But expect to wait one to three weeks until you start seeing physical improvements. You will notice excellent pumps and vascularity, increased size, and nice body recomposition effects.

This is very important to note when considering your LGD-4033 results: Poor quality Ligandrol will produce poor quality results (not to mention worse and unexpected side effects). To get the results that LGD-4033 is capable of, you need the best quality LGD-4033.

LGD-4033 results for women

Despite its potent effects that can rival steroids, females do use LGD-4033. Technically, this SARM should not cause virilizing type side effects in females, but some women do report it happening. Therefore, women generally keep very low doses of LGD-4033, with around 2mg daily, and can still provide impressive results.

LGD-4033 is a SARM used by female bodybuilders who want to gain muscle and a lot of it. This isn’t a substance to use for fat loss, not only because it doesn’t excel in that area but also because water retention is common.

Women who gain muscle weight with LGD-4033 will find that fluid is part of that weight, and it can make LGD-4033 a difficult SARM to use. Some people will say that females shouldn’t use LGD-4033 and that plenty of better options exist. The more hardcore female bodybuilders may feel comfortable using LGD-4033, but it’s not recommended for women who have never used any other SARMs previously.

Strength gains results

The way LGD-4033 boosts strength might be its most significant benefit, even more so than promoting muscle gains. The amount of strength increase you experience with an LGD-4033 cycle will push you to new heights as far as the weight you’ll be lifting.

Consider how you’d feel about increasing your bench press one rep max by 30 lbs without using LGD-4033 or any other substance. That increase is possible and a standard achievement by guys on a Ligandrol cycle. These are the sort of strength results that only a select few anabolic steroids can even promote, which shows just how powerful LGD-4033 is.

LGD-4033 delivers some incredible gains in strength, which can come about even when you’re not consuming a diet that would typically help support such extreme strength. The better your diet is, the more you’ll benefit here, but experience has shown that even on a calorie-deficit diet, weightlifters have seen substantial strength gains.

Muscle gains (bulking) results

LGD-4033 is considered by many to be the number one muscle growth SARM. Its powerful anabolic effects rival that of some of the best steroids, and the muscle gain results you could see on an LGD-4033 can be equal to or even better than steroids. As always, you’ll only get out what you put in, but with the right diet and workout program, your gains can be in the 10-15lbs range in a single cycle.

Keeping water retention under control will help ensure your gains are of high quality and are not being masked by water weight. Even gains in the 5-10lbs range are easily acquired for less hardcore cycles, even if your diet isn’t perfect. Studies have shown that doses as low as 1mg daily resulted in nearly 3 lbs of muscle gains in 3 weeks – this does indicate the massive potential of LGD-4033 when used correctly.

Fat loss (cutting) results

LGD-4033 is not a SARM that will be used in a cutting cycle. With its primary benefits around muscular gains, LGD-4033 could help you maintain lean muscle when cutting; however, this SARM isn’t known to affect fat loss directly. You might only consider using LGD-4033 in a fat loss cycle when you stack it with another compound – for example, MK677 – to build muscle and burn fat simultaneously to enhance definition. For most people, though, there will be far better SARMs and other compounds for fat loss and cutting cycles.

Some users on an LGD-4033 cycle may think they’re gaining fat. This will mostly come down to the water retention that LGD-4033 can cause by indirectly raising estrogen levels. This bloated look is the opposite of what you want to appear when gaining muscle. Still, it’s essential to know this is not fat and that once the fluid subsides, your muscular definition, hardness, and vascularity should be noticeable – provided your body fat percentage isn’t high. Utilizing a more powerful fat-burning SARM to eliminate subcutaneous fat is essential if enhancing muscle definition is a primary goal; MK 677 or Ostarine are good options.

Recovery results

LGD-4033 will improve your recovery time to some extent; although it’s not the most substantial benefit of this SARM, it is a nice bonus. Recovery times will vary between individuals, depending on the type and intensity of workouts you do, how much rest you’re getting, your age, and other factors. Some users find recovery decreases by 24-48 hours compared to normal, which will give you a significant boost to adding more workouts to your routine each week or month.

LGD-4033 reviews

So many positive LGD-4033 reviews, experiences, and comments are shared among the bodybuilding community and beyond. People are happy with the gains they can achieve with this SARM. Results of 5lbs right up to 15lbs in a single cycle are standard. Countless users rave about their pumps and the excellent vascularity being achieved using LGD-4033 on its own. Strength gains are among the most commonly discussed results, and few will find this aspect of LGD-4033 disappointing.

Most people lift 20-30lbs heavier than usual, and even better is that the strength gains are maintained after the cycle. How long strength stays up will vary with individuals, but you definitely won’t see a strength crash as soon as you finish an LGD-4033 cycle, so you can continue lifting heavier weights and maintaining your gains.

Remember that LGD-4033’s side effects can cause significant problems for some users, so they stop using it altogether. Some people react poorly to new substances compared to other people, and it’s a disappointment when users find that water retention, in particular, is too severe with LGD-4033 to make it worthwhile using.

One point of importance here is that severe side effects can often result from low-quality LGD-4033. In these cases, a negative experience can later become positive if the low-quality LGD-4033 is discarded and a source of high-purity LGD-4033 is found. The difference can be night and day simply by purchasing the best quality you can find (it’s always worth paying more if you have to).

Where to Buy LGD-4033?

Buying Ligandrol is something most of us find very easy to do nowadays. Where you are in the world will affect how much you pay, and if there are any complications in ordering SARMs, but for most countries, including the US, it’s a stress-free process.

Ligandrol is sold as a liquid and as a capsule. Capsule products should be especially scrutinized as they might also contain other ingredients as a supplement. Sometimes, these additional ingredients are not prominently displayed on the packaging but can be found in small print.

Those wanting a pure LGD-4033-only product should stick with research-grade liquid or buy it in capsule form only from the most reputable SARMs sellers. Research chemical companies are the best place to find LGD-4033 for sale. Although this regulation is not enforced, they can legally sell SARMs as research-only chemicals in most countries, including the US. This makes it easy to buy LGD-4033 for personal use.

Pharmaceutical grade LGD-4033 for sale

LGD-4033 is still classed as an investigational chemical in its research phase. This means it may or may not ever become approved for medical use, but it would need to be taken through extensive research and clinical trials before that happens.

For now, this means LGD-4033 is not manufactured in any pharmaceutical facilities anywhere in the world. Therefore, pharmaceutical-grade LGD-4033 does not exist, and the closest we can get is to buy research-grade Ligandrol. This comes from chemical research labs that are legally allowed to provide chemicals like LGD-4033 to researchers – this might have you saying, “I’m not a researcher, so how can I buy LGD-4033?”.

The gray legal area in which research chemicals operate makes it possible for anyone to purchase them online. You can easily find research lab grade (high purity) Ligandrol for sale online at reasonable prices. The best suppliers will state that their LGD-4033 is 99% purity, backed by third-party lab testing.

When looking at online retailers selling LGD-4033, you will almost always find the disclaimer that the SARM is being sold for “research purposes only and not for human consumption.” This disclaimer is legally necessary and also protects the supplier in the case of any serious adverse effects on those who consume LGD-4033. You will always take SARMs like LGD-4033 at your own risk, knowing that any FDA or other laws will not protect you if you suffer from severe health implications.

Underground lab LGD-4033 for sale

With the wide and easy availability of LGD-4033 directly from chemical research labs, few people will see the need to seek out underground sources. These underground labs are often a necessity for anyone wanting to buy anabolic steroids in countries where very strict laws exist (such as the United States). Still, SARMs can legally be sold by research labs, which makes underground lab manufacturing of LGD-4033 unnecessary.

You might come across third-party sellers, such as supplement makers, who include LGD-4033 in capsules or powders with a list of other ingredients. Often, the LGD-4033 in these products will be at a very low dose (which is not altogether useless with this powerful SARM). Still, including other ingredients can bring results or other adverse side effects you did not expect.

Availability of LGD-4033

It is fast and easy in most countries to buy Ligandrol online through a legal loophole. We don’t know if this will ever change, but you can find liquid, powder, and capsule forms of LGD-4033 for sale on countless websites.

Due to the lack of FDA approval, you should remember that LGD-4033 is never manufactured in approved pharmaceutical facilities. So, while it’s legal for companies to manufacture LGD-4033, there is little oversight on their hygiene and quality control.

What does this mean for you? It just makes it necessary to know who and where you buy from. Unfortunately, there are quality control issues that can and do occur either intentionally or unintentionally, such as:

• Under-dosing
• Ingredient swapping
• Addition of useless and harmful filler ingredients
• Dangerous contamination

Not only do low-quality and low-purity Ligandrol products waste your time and money, but they’re very likely to result in disappointing results, side effects you never expected with this SARM, and, in the worst case scenarios, health risks from unhygienic manufacturing practices. But don’t worry: As long as you stick with well-regarded suppliers, you should be able to find high-quality Ligandrol at reasonable prices.

Most SARM sellers now advertise that their products are third-party tested by labs that can verify the purity of the product. This is not a legal requirement. It does give the supplier increased trust, but as always, your due diligence is required to check who and where this verification was done. As there would be virtually no legal consequences for falsely advertising a 99.9% verification, you’ll want to know that the claim is legitimate!

Is LGD-4033 legal?

LGD-4033 is currently legal to buy for “research purposes,” but as we all know by now, buying SARMs is a straightforward process that anyone can do. Sellers can sell Ligandrol by marking the product for “research purposes only.” But does this mean you must be a scientific researcher to buy it? No – although that’s the intention, there is no known enforcement over who is buying and using SARMs currently.

LGD-4033 and all other SARMs are indeed banned by world sporting and anti-doping authorities because they recognize just how powerful the performance-enhancing benefits are. So, if you’re a competitor who expects to be drug tested, consider LGD-4033 in the same way as you would anabolic steroids and use it with great caution, or avoid it altogether. For non-competitors and hobbyists, LGD-4033 does not (for now) come with legal complications in most countries.

Typical pricing

Experienced steroid users will often be shocked at just how cheap it is to run a SARM cycle compared to many AAS. Ligandrol is quite a low-cost SARM, even when purchasing from the most reputable and high-quality suppliers. Running a complete LGD-4033 cycle for less than $70 for 30 days is possible. This will naturally depend on your dose. Take a higher dose, and you’ll need more Ligandrol.

However, a standard 30ml bottle of 10mg/ml concentration provides a month of LGD-4033 at a dosage of 10mg daily (or two months if you only take 5mg daily). These bottles (liquid form) can easily be bought for as low as $60 from suitable suppliers.

LGD-4033 FAQs

Is Ligandrol a steroid?

No, Ligandrol is a SARM and not an anabolic steroid. SARMs can have some similar benefits to steroids, but they are more targeted to muscle and bone and almost always come with much less risk of side effects than steroids; additionally, females can use SARMs without the virilization effects that come with using steroids.

SARMs are much newer compounds than steroids, and there is often little scientific study available; however, Ligandrol is one of the more studied SARMs available, and these studies have shown clear benefits in the way this SARM functions that makes it desirable for different types of athletes to use.

What is the drug Ligandrol used for?

Most people use Ligandrol to increase lean muscle mass. It also increases strength and stamina, can make fat loss more efficient, and speed up recovery times. This makes it a SARM beneficial for bodybuilders, athletes, sportspeople, and those who want to improve overall body composition and appearance.

Is Ligandrol illegal?

It is only available to buy LGD-4033 on the black market, and it is on the prohibited substance list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which means it can not be used by anyone competing in professional sports.

If you plan to buy this SARM through an online source, always make sure it’s a reliable seller, as there are often counterfeit and low-quality versions out there, which can be ineffective or, worse, downright dangerous to use if they are contaminated or contain unknown ingredients.

Ligandrol has been known to be included in some nutritional supplements without being listed as an ingredient, catching consumers unaware that they are using a SARM and possibly testing positive.

What are the side effects of Ligandrol?

Most users will experience only mild side effects or no side effects at all. Some of the most reported side effects of LGD-4033 are headaches, nausea, and decreased testosterone. These effects should subside straight away after the end of your Ligandrol cycle. More severe testosterone suppression as a result of higher doses or longer-term use of Ligandrol can require post-cycle therapy to restore normal hormone function.

Does Ligandrol cause hair loss?

There are no androgenic side effects with Ligandrol, so that means it won’t cause hair loss or acne the way steroids can in men. These are androgenic side effects that this SARM does not activate because of its selective nature in targeting only specific androgen receptors in the skeletal muscle.

Is LGD 4033 liver toxic?

Ligandrol is not known to be liver-toxic, and no studies indicate that it hurts the liver at low doses over a limited period. When using this SARM at high doses over long periods, many risk factors can arise, and one of those could be liver toxicity; to avoid the risk, limit the use of Ligandrol to low and moderate doses and limited cycle lengths.

Does LGD-4033 cause liver damage?

There’s been some evidence in small studies that LGD-4033 might cause negative impacts on the liver in some people, but little is still known about how liver-toxic LGD-4033 might or might not be. Many people are confident that LGD-4033 can be used with little to no stress to the liver.

How long is Ligandrol in your system?

Drug tests can pick up Ligandrol in a test 21 days after you took your last dose. If you think you will be tested, you will want to stop all Ligandrol use at least three weeks before the expected testing. This length of time can differ between individuals.

Do you need a PCT after an 8-week cycle of Ligandrol?

I’ve done 2-3 cycles of 10mg/day for 12 weeks and never took a PCT. You’ll notice test suppression but will be back from it in about 2-3 weeks. But that’s my experience. The half-life of LGD is 24-36 hrs, so if you decide to start a PCT, wait two days after your last dose and use 25mg/day Clomid for 20 days.

Does Ligandrol make you tired?

Some users note that fatigue is a side effect they experienced with LGD-4033. This onset of lethargy and tiredness seems to be a very individual side effect, and many users won’t feel it. Those who suffer from fatigue find they wake up feeling tired. This side effect is thought to be caused by decreased levels of testosterone.

Which is better, RAD-140 or LGD-4033?

Both are excellent for muscle gains. RAD-140 will usually produce faster gains, while LGD-4033 is slower and steadier. You could get the best of both worlds by combining LGD-4033 and RAD-140 into a powerful bulking stack.

How do you take LGD-4033?

Liquid LGD-4033 is best taken by placing the once-daily dosage under your tongue with a syringe and holding it there for at least 10 seconds before swallowing. This helps it more quickly absorb into the bloodstream.

Does Ligandrol affect testosterone?

Yes, this SARM will suppress your testosterone, ranging from mild to heavy suppression, depending on your dose, cycle length, and health status. Most men will want to do PCT following a Ligandrol cycle to get normal testosterone function back on track quickly.

Does Ligandrol increase testosterone?

Ligandrol is not a testosterone booster. It can decrease testosterone by reducing the normal testosterone production process in males. This is more likely at higher doses, above 5mg daily, and where the cycle length exceeds eight weeks. Unlike most anabolic steroids, Ligandrol does not work by using testosterone to promote muscle growth and other performance benefits.

Final Thoughts

LGD-4033 is one of the most potent SARMs in use today. It’s no wonder it has a reputation as a potent SARM, with results able to rival those of some of the best steroids for athletes with a focus on gaining muscles. It has a positive history of working very well in clinical trials to build muscle and, importantly, to do this without gaining fat. If you want to get close to a perfect SARM, you could do much worse than LGD-4033! No, it’s not ideal, but there’s no better choice for a simple, well-tolerated bulking cycle for both males and females.

LGD-4033 does provide us with a viable alternative to anabolic steroids, provided you’re not looking for outrageously huge AAS-style gains. Please make no mistake, though: Ligandrol can transform your body and do it quickly. I and many others love a solid 8-week LGD-4033 cycle and always will. Ligandrol is reliable, and it just works like you want it to. This is a SARM I can recommend for just about anyone getting into the world of PEDs.

— Furious Joe