Turinabol (Tbol) Steroid – Uses, Side Effects, and More

Turinabol (Tbol) is a steroid that is highly valued by true athletes rather than by bodybuilders, which is often the domain of most steroids. That’s not to say that bodybuilders can’t or don’t use Turinabol with benefits; it simply comes down to your personal goals.

Experienced bodybuilders and beginners keen to learn will soon find that Turinabol has some unique benefits. Still, it will take some planning with your steroid cycle to gain the most out of this interesting and potentially very useful steroid. Without a doubt, though, this is a steroid that directly benefits athletes, including sporting and endurance athletes. For that reason, it was used illegally by elite Olympic athletes in the past, after which official manufacture of this steroid was halted and remains so to this day. It is now only available on the black market.

Turinabol is not what we’d call one of the most popular anabolic steroids. You might be wondering whether that’s because it’s not particularly useful or is just a well-kept secret that’s fallen into the shadow of the big names in the AAS world. Find out all this and more in my Turinabol guide below. Let’s dive in!

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 Turinabol?

Turinabol is a testosterone-derived oral steroid with possibly one of the longest chemical names of any anabolic steroid: 4-chlorodehydromethyltestosterone. You don’t have to remember that name – it’s usually called Tbol. If that name rings a bell, Tbol is a modified version of Dbol (Dianabol).

Dianabol is notorious for its water retention, resulting in huge mass gains. So, Turinabol was designed to be similar to Dianabol but without the estrogenic effects that cause water retention and gynecomastia.

I know what you’re thinking:

So I can get ALL the incredible benefits of Dianabol WITHOUT water retention? Why aren’t more people using and talking about Turinabol, then? What’s the catch? Tbol is nowhere near as powerful as Dianabol and slightly different, but I’ll discuss it more in this guide.

Tbol is derived from testosterone with some modifications that make it less androgenic in activity but still powerfully anabolic. However, it does not compare to the more potent anabolic steroids on the market when it comes to mass gains or bulking, and these are not the areas of common use or major benefit of Turinabol.

Increased endurance, stamina, strength, and improved recovery are the hallmark properties of Turinabol. These effects also benefit many bodybuilders from a performance-enhancement perspective. But perhaps even more powerful is this steroid’s ability to help you get more out of other steroids you’re using. For this reason, Tbol should be seriously considered as an addition to a cycle for any steroid user regardless of goal. Whether serious mass-gaining steroids are being used or those compounds used for cutting, Turinabol can add another dimension to a cycle that allows you to get much more out of your other steroids while keeping their doses lower.

Turinabol is, of course, an oral steroid, and this does come with its downsides, most notably for its negative effects on the liver. For steroid users with experience in using hepatotoxic compounds, common sense precautions such as limiting cycle length will be at the forefront of their minds. But for users new to liver-toxic oral steroids, it is paramount that the risks are well understood so that the real risk of liver toxicity is minimized as much as possible while still allowing you to extract maximum benefit from the incredibly useful and effective steroid that is Turinabol.

A Quick Look at Tbol

• Other Names: 4-Chlordehydromethyltestosterone, CDMT, Oral Tbol, others.
• Primary Use: Historically used in East Germany for athletic performance enhancement. Off-label use for lean muscle gains, strength, and cutting cycles.
• Administration: Oral form (tablets). Typical Dosage: Men: 20-50 mg/day (split into 2 doses due to ~16-hour half-life). Women: 5-10 mg/day (low doses to avoid virilization).
• Cycle Length: 6-8 weeks (due to hepatotoxicity). Often paired with injectables like testosterone or Primobolan.
• Benefits: Lean, dry muscle gains with no water retention, improved strength and endurance, minimal estrogenic side effects (no gyno or bloating), suitable for cutting or recomp phases.
• Side Effects: Liver toxicity (hepatotoxic due to C17-alpha alkylation), cholesterol imbalance (reduces HDL, increases LDL), mild androgenic effects (acne, hair loss in genetically prone users), testosterone suppression, jaundice (with prolonged use), cardiovascular strain.

Note: Turinabol is prized for its “clean” gains and stealthy use in sports history (e.g., East German doping programs). While milder than many orals, its hepatotoxicity and cholesterol risks demand caution. Liver support supplements (e.g., NAC, TUDCA) and regular bloodwork are critical. Not recommended for beginners.

History and Overview

Turinabol was first developed in old East Germany and is now notorious for its use among East German athletes. It also had widespread medical use not only with male patients but with women and children – thanks to its reduced androgenic effects, making it one of the few AAS suitable for low-dose use in children for medical purposes.

Turinabol’s widespread use among East German athletes resulted in approximately ten thousand athletes, including Olympic-level pros, using this steroid (often unknowingly) as part of a state-sponsored performance enhancement strategy over two decades.

Once East Germany ceased to exist and Turinabol became known to the rest of the world, it slowly came to the notice of bodybuilders and athletes. Despite this, Tbol has still never gained the level of popularity of many other more well-known anabolic steroids.

Mechanism of Action

With its simple yet powerful modifications to the chemical structure of Dianabol, Turinabol became a steroid that was not aromatizable and had a considerably reduced androgenic rating. Modifying Tbol’s chemical structure to include a chloro group at carbon four differentiates it from Dianabol. This is what prevented aromatization and reduced its androgenic activity. Tbol is still a c17-alpha alkylated (C17-aa) oral steroid, and its primary mechanisms of action are similar to all anabolic steroids, namely:

• Increases protein synthesis
• Boosts nitrogen retention
• Enhances red blood cell count

Turinabol also acts to reduce Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). By decreasing SHBG, you get an increase in free circulating testosterone. This is particularly useful for improving synergy with other anabolic steroids.

Effects of Turinabol (Benefits)

Despite being a modified form of Dianabol, you won’t find Tbol near the top of the list of mass-gaining steroids. Still, it can work well in lean bulking cycles as well as for maintaining muscle and finishing off for contest prep (or just your next beach vacation).

Tbol is a steroid that can be used for multiple purposes, and the user is best advised to develop an understanding of how this steroid works so you’re in a position to include it in a cycle to the greatest effect. Below are the main benefits and effects that Tbol can deliver:

Strength

Perhaps the single most noticeable effect of Tbol is the strength increase it provides. Ranging from moderate to substantial, it’s usually the first and best feature of a Turinabol cycle and often the primary reason we use it.

Performance enhancement

It’s in the area of improving performance where Turinabol shines. This makes it a desirable compound for users who might not have ever used any of the more popular bodybuilding steroids, as it’s the elite athlete who will most benefit from these effects.

Expect increased performance in all the important areas, including endurance and the overall ability to keep up an intense level of physical activity for longer periods. Increased red blood cell count will provide greater oxygen-carrying ability to the muscles, thus enhancing endurance. Less fatigue, improved recovery, and better physical conditioning results in Tbol not only benefit you at each workout, race, or game but for longer periods, like over an entire season, where by the end, you can expect to feel less worn out and closer to peak fitness rather than depleted.

Muscle preservation

Preserving muscle tissue is critical during a cutting cycle; Turinabol can play that role well. Tbol is an excellent preserver of lean muscle while dieting and cutting, where there’s a risk of falling into a catabolic state. Tbol promotes nitrogen retention, red blood cell production, and protein synthesis, which is essential when retaining lean muscle while losing fat.

It will also contribute to muscle hardness because it does not cause water retention. While it doesn’t have the hardening abilities of the more hardcore cutting steroids, Turinabol is a favorite for use early in cutting cycles where it can get you to the point of being nice and lean, which you can then take further with more powerful steroids like Masteron or Winstrol.

Muscle gains

While growth isn’t a core property of Turinabol, and it certainly won’t give you the gains of more powerful and dedicated bulking steroids, some mild gains can be expected, and they come with the bonus of no water retention thanks to the lack of estrogenic activity of this compound.

So if Turinabol is being used as the primary anabolic compound in a cycle, gains will at least be dry and clean, and you know any mass you’ve gained is lean tissue rather than fluid. Mild to moderate muscle gains free of water retention are possible, but these will be at the low end at under 10 lbs on an average cycle.

Pumps and muscle definition

Lots of users report powerful pumps with Tbol, and they can be of good or bad variety. Plenty of us find that Tbol gives excellent solid pumps that last all day (see my side effects section below for info on the not-so-nice pumps). Dryness, hardness, and increased vascularity all contribute to the excellent aesthetic effects of Turinabol, making this a great steroid for recomp cycles.

Boosts efficiency of other AAS

Turinabol can bind to the SHBG protein, preventing testosterone from binding. This frees up more testosterone to circulate. This property of Tbol makes it appealing to bodybuilders, rather than any direct performance-enhancing or growth effects.

Turinabol can play a powerful supporting role to boost the effectiveness of more powerful steroids like Deca-Durabolin or even just testosterone itself. By using Turinabol with other compounds, you can expect better results with those steroids without the need to pump up the dose simply because they are now working more efficiently, and less will be wasted through the binding activity with SHBG.

Quicker recovery

Although not a primary effect, all AAS, including Tbol, will help speed up your recovery, and you should notice decreased muscle soreness after intensive training. You can expect a noticeable improvement in how you recover from intense exercise. Once again, this comes down to the Turinabol effect on nitrogen retention, red blood cell activity, and protein synthesis, which all combine to make the muscles operate more efficiently with more stamina and much-improved repair activity.

Turinabol Dosing and Administration

Turinabol isn’t a potent steroid, so diving right into a higher dose can be tempting. But we still need to remember that Tbol can also be quite liver toxic and stressful to cholesterol levels, and that only increases with higher doses.

Men often find that lower doses don’t result in the desired effects, and some only get noticeable effects after pushing the dose to the higher end of the recommended range. In those cases, you need to start considering whether Tbol is the right AAS for what you’re trying to achieve or if there’s something else that you might respond better to. Here are the basics of dosing your Turinabol:

Doses

Clinical use of Turinabol was extensive in East Germany after it was developed in the 1960s, and Tbol was well tolerated by men, women, and even children. Dosing for medical use was generally below 10mg per day for men, with women taking as little as 1mg per day or, in some cases, over 2.5mg. Bodybuilders will use Tbol for different reasons, which will influence your dose.

After extensive research on other user experiences with Tbol, it’s safe to say that we’re all experiencing this steroid in our way, and some guys find that even low doses bring on some unwanted side effects (like gastro issues or cramping). Put simply, not every AAS will work for every individual, and mild ones like Tbol can trigger unpleasant reactions in a few people. But as a general rule, this is what works for me (relevant to males):

• At 40mg daily, I feel some significant effects, like excellent pumps and strength gains.
• At 60mg and up is where you notice a lot more power: Bigger pumps (not always good), obviously more strength, and the muscles will harden up (not everyone will handle this dose well, though).

With that in mind, here are my primary recommendations for Tbol doses for beginner through to advanced males, as well as female dosages:

Beginner

If it’s your first ever Tbol experience, I would start very low at around 20mg daily. Some guys will find this low dose a waste of time while others see notable strength gains – but the idea is to evaluate your response and then increase the dose if you respond well. Raising the dose to 30mg per day, even as a beginner, will generally provide more noticeable benefits while still keeping the side effect risk profile low enough for most people to be comfortable with, keeping in mind that cholesterol should still be monitored even at these lower doses.

Intermediate

Intermediate users wanting more anabolic benefits from Turinabol, as well as enhanced endurance and recovery, will find that 30mg to 50mg each day, with 40mg daily being the sweet spot, is a suitable dose that strikes a balance between providing great benefit while keeping liver and cholesterol risk at a manageable level. This dose will increase mass and strength while minimizing the risk of common androgenic effects. Many males won’t feel the need to exceed this dose.

Advanced

The most advanced and confident steroid users will likely be using some other very powerful compounds in the cycle, whereby Tbol can play a vital role in enhancing the effectiveness and activity of those other steroids. Whichever goal an advanced user has, most will feel confident in starting their dose at 40mg daily.

Some of the most advanced steroid users have been known to boost the dose right up to 80mg daily, but this should be done with extreme caution and a high level of understanding of the risks to the liver and cholesterol. High doses of this amount will increase mass and strength gains, as will the risk of androgenic side effects. Advanced users on a cutting cycle will likely want to stick to a 40mg daily dose, which uses Turinabol mainly as a muscle preservation compound rather than a mass-gaining one.

Female

Virilization is a real risk for women using Turinabol, so female dosages must be kept low enough to avoid these side effects. The maximum dosage for a female Tbol should not exceed 5mg daily. However, most women will want to start lower at about half that amount (2.5mg).

Despite its low androgenic activity, Tbol can bring on virilization at higher doses. Any dose above 5mg daily is highly likely to result in the development of masculine traits. Women should not use Turinabol for longer than six weeks, but many will find that even four weeks is effective while minimizing the risk of side effects.

Dosing schedule, half-life, and cycle length

Tbol’s half-life is about 16 hours. This is relatively long for an oral AAS. Still, it’s an essential factor in planning your dosing schedule because Tbol does have a noticeable effect on workouts – hence why it’s often timed to be taken as a pre-workout compound.

What’s the best time to take Turinabol?

Many will argue that the whole dose should be taken before the workout. This option is viable if your daily dose isn’t too high (under 50mg). Most of us will split it into two administrations daily – morning and evening. So a 60mg daily dose is split into 30mg in the AM and PM, and Tbol isn’t thought to hurt sleep.

Another strategy I see people using is to take advantage of Tbol as a pre-workout AAS in a stack. This means taking a higher dose on your training days while reducing the dose (under 20mg, even for men) on non-training days. This works well when stacking with more powerful AAS, where Tbol is primarily used as a strength boost compound.

How long should you use Turinabol?

Using the above pulsing strategy is not unusual if you do it for longer cycles. But with regular, consistent daily dosing, I limit my Turinabol cycles to six weeks or eight at the most. It’s a surprisingly harsh AAS on cholesterol for many of us, which is a good reason to limit its use.

Likely results

Tbol’s most valuable benefits are strength, preserving lean muscle, and improving aesthetics (muscle hardening and vascularity). You should go into using Turinabol with realistic expectations; this isn’t going to give you a Winstrol or Masteron level appearance, and you will need higher doses to get exceptional physique results with Tbol, but with no water retention to worry about Turinabol’s effects will always be aesthetically pleasing. It also won’t give you Dianabol or Trenbolone-like gains. So what CAN you expect to see with Tbol?

• Mild to moderate slow lean gains in size (around the 5 lbs mark for males).
• Moderate to high gains in strength, so you’re lifting heavier weights and beating PRs.
• Enhanced vascularity is one of the best effects of Tbol.
• You’ll see excellent muscular definition in the quads, pecs, shoulders, and elsewhere if you’re at low body fat.

Tbol stacks well with virtually any injectable steroid (I wouldn’t stack it with another oral), so the above results are just for starters, and your results can be substantially enhanced even on a basic stack with mid to high doses of testosterone.

Turinabol Cycles

Tbol is one of the few steroids that works equally well as a kick-start AAS or one to add to the end of a cycle to finish off and sharpen your physique, thanks to its lack of water retention.

Few men will use Tbol as a primary compound, so we won’t often have first-hand experiences specifically for Turinabol ONLY results. There’s almost always at least one other AAS contributing to the outcome. However, anyone with some AAS experience will be able to differentiate what Tbol is doing in a cycle and how it adds (or detracts) from the overall effects of a stack.

Turinabol will often be the primary or only anabolic compound for women, so it’s typically easier to evaluate the precise effects of this steroid. This is not a steroid that anyone is likely to use on its own in a cycle. It is best used alongside at least one other steroid, such as Testosterone, although more powerful steroids are also suitable.

Not only is adding at least a testosterone steroid into a Turinabol necessary to combat testosterone suppression, but Turinabol has excellent synergy with testosterone itself and contributes to the freeing up of testosterone, so circulating levels are higher. This is one of the significant benefits of Turinabol and can be the sole reason people add it to a cycle. Below are some of the typical cycles we see with Turinabol at various experience levels:

Turinabol cycle for men

Men have a lot to say about Turinabol. This is a love-it-or-hate-it AAS. Those who don’t like it think it’s too weak to bother using, and that’s fair enough. It won’t be a Dianabol for bulking, nor will it be like Winstrol for cutting or contest prep.

There’s plenty of positive sentiment out there from males who are running Tbol cycles, either as the primary anabolic with a testosterone base (not an overly common choice) or as part of a stack with higher doses of testosterone and other AAS like Trenbolone. This is what men love about their Turinabol results:

• Vascularity: Nearly all guys will celebrate the increased vascularity, with many finding veins are more prominent all over the body – as this user states: “Across the shoulders, onto the chest, and from my ankles up into the lower abs and obliques.“
• Strength: Guys see a significant boost to strength, with many saying things like it “shot up a ton.”
• Pumps: “Fantastic pumps,” “Pumps were substantial and lasted throughout the day.“
• Mood: A nice bonus is an enhancement of mood and outlook that many users experience, and is certainly a nice change from roid rage and other negative mood changes we can experience with other AAS

That’s the good stuff.

All anabolic steroids will have guys complaining either about the lack of results they expected or the problematic side effects. With Tbol, we get a bit of both. “Didn’t really put on any mass” is something I’ll hear a lot from guys who don’t understand what Tbol is about. There are FAR better AAS for bulking, and going into a Tbol cycle with the expectation of significant gains will always lead to some disappointment.

• Cramping is one of the most complained about issues with Turinabol, and I’ve read several guys complaining about heartburn (some severe enough to quit using Tbol).
• And there can, of course, be some downsides to those incredible pumps. Some are unwanted and painful, as this guy found out: “Ridiculous shin pumps!“
• Lower back pumps are also often complained about, but to be fair, this is something we can see with just about any AAS.

Overall? Turinabol is a very well-received AAS by male users who go in with realistic expectations and a solid understanding of what Tbol is and isn’t capable of. If you ARE looking for gains rather than just muscle maintenance and definition, this user comment summarizes the Turinabol experience well: “Gains are dry, slow, and gradual.“

As I’ve said, men will always benefit from stacking Tbol and using it as a kick-start or end-of-cycle compound rather than trying to take excessive doses to extract powerful results from an AAS that is one of the mild ones we can use.

Turinabol cycle for women

Women don’t use Tbol as often as men or as often as females use a few other anabolic steroids like Anavar (which is typically the number one AAS preferred by women). But those who DO use it often love it. It’s somewhat of a well-kept secret in women’s performance, and a relatively small (but growing) number of females use AAS regularly.

Results from female Tbol users will be pretty similar to those of men. However, women can potentially see more muscle gains than males because the weaker anabolic strength of Tbol will still exert a strong effect on women:

• Increased lean muscle
• Fat loss
• A leaner, fuller look
• Increased vascularity
• More strength

The above are results women can expect from Tbol – just how much muscle is gained and fat lost will depend on all the usual factors, but there’s no doubt women are impressed with their results. Some of the positive comments I’m seeing include:

• It gives me a fuller look.
• Great strength gains, decent pumps, overall feeling good.
• Feel like my workouts are much more productive.

Negative comments are expected from women taking higher doses, although those on 10mg or less find that they can avoid most or all virilization. Females who have taken higher doses note that Tbol can stop menstruation completely. Some find that they respond better to Anavar. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and individual response, whether a woman will find Anavar or Tbol the better option.

Beginner Turinabol cycle

Most beginners want to keep the first cycle as simple as possible, which means stacking Turinabol with a testosterone ester such as the long-acting Testosterone Enanthate. The testosterone itself will work more efficiently with Turinabol binding to SHBG. In this cycle, Tbol will still contribute to mass gains while improving recovery and endurance. Testosterone Enanthate is taken for the entire 12-week cycle at between 300mg and 500mg weekly, and Turinabol used only for the first eight weeks at 30mg daily will kick in earlier in the cycle while the slower-acting testosterone ester takes over for the cycle’s second half.

Intermediate Turinabol cycle

This intermediate cycle uses slow-acting steroids that will require patience to start benefiting from their full effects several weeks into the cycle. With the addition of the powerful Deca-Durabolin, this Turinabol cycle is focused on mass gains, and they will be quality gains with fluid retention kept at a minimum. Testosterone in this cycle is used only as a supportive compound to provide your testosterone requirements due to the suppressive effects of the other compounds. In this case, just 100mg/week of Testosterone Cypionate will cover your bases, with Deca used at 400mg weekly for 12 weeks and Turinabol included for the first eight weeks only at between 40mg and 60mg per day.

Advanced Turinabol Cycle

The most experienced steroid users will already have or be ready to try some of the most advanced and powerful steroid compounds, and in this case, we can include the excellent Trenbolone in the cycle. Like Turinabol, Trenbolone also does not aromatize, and the gains will be very clean.

Expect high-quality muscle and strength gains with the combination of these two steroids and the inclusion of Testosterone at a maintenance dosage for this 8-week cycle. The dose of Turinabol in this cycle can be considered up to 80mg even though this goes beyond what many might be comfortable with; even a dose of 40-70mg daily will be sufficient, but those with existing cholesterol issues need to be extra cautious with dosing.

Trenbolone Acetate at a dose of 400mg per week will provide excellent mass gains suitable for cutting or other goals, including contests, because of the lack of fluid retention that will bring about a superb hard and dry physique. Trenbolone doses should be broken down into 100mg and taken every two days for best results. Finally, to mitigate testosterone suppression that will occur, the inclusion of Testosterone Propionate at just 100mg weekly will cover your testosterone requirements during the cycle. This 8-week cycle should only be considered by advanced users as Trenbolone is a very potent steroid only suited to the most experienced people.

Turinabol vs. Other PEDs

The most obvious AAS I want to compare Turinabol is Dianabol since that’s what Tbol is based on. It’s also worth looking at Anavar vs. Turinabol as they’re both relatively mild orals that give you a lean, dry, and hard physique with minimal side effects.

Turinabol vs. Dianabol

Turinabol is much more than just Dianabol, with no estrogenic side effects. Gone, too, are the out-of-the-mind anabolic effects. Tbol is certainly still anabolic but at a considerably lower level, and as such, it’s used for different purposes than Dbol. In short, Dianabol is for fast, massive weight gain and often kick starts an off-season bulking cycle. Most gains with Dbol will be lost because most of it is water weight.

Dianabol is rarely going to be a cutting cycle choice, either. Tbol, on the other hand, does work very well in cutting cycles (no water retention, remember?). Tbol can’t match Dianabol in gains, but whatever you gain will be high quality and easy to maintain post-cycle.

Turinabol is the better AAS for aesthetic improvement if you’re looking for definition, hardness, and vascularity. Dianabol’s bloat means it will never be a compound you finish with before a contest. Turinabol and Dianabol are two very different oral steroids used for different purposes, even though Tbol is a slightly modified version of Dianabol.

Turinabol vs. Anavar

Anavar is a DHT-derived oral steroid, putting it in a different category from the testosterone-derived Tbol. While they’re similar in that they can both be excellent for cutting, they will provide unique experiences and results.

Here are some of the differences between Tbol and Anavar that are worth thinking about:

• Tbol users are likely to report painful shin and back pumps (although these are possible on Anavar but tend to be less likely).
• Turinabol provides a more significant strength boost than Anavar. Just about every user will find Tbol is the better strength-increasing choice.
• Anavar’s high price can make it not a cost-effective choice for men who want more dramatic results.
• Most users find Anavar provides better muscle hardness than Tbol – but we need to consider how dose-dependent this effect will be.
• Tbol is a good kickstarter for a cycle, whereas Anavar will often be used to finish off a stack and harden and dry for a contest.

I like both Anavar and Turinabol, and female users will find these are two of the most tolerable AAS a woman can use.

Stacking Turinabol

Rarely will men use Tbol as the main or only anabolic compound unless it is to enhance a TRT cycle. Turinabol is best used as part of a larger cycle where it can introduce different effects on top of the other AAS – and often, it will be utilized as a kickstarter compound.

Regardless of your stack plans, Turinabol should always be used with a testosterone base for males. With Tbol not aromatizing into estradiol, men will experience crashed estrogen and all the unpleasant symptoms without this base of testosterone. Therefore, all stacks below include a testosterone base.

Turinabol excels at maintaining lean muscle, making it an excellent addition to cutting cycles and recomp goals. Although it’s not particularly useful for bulking as the main compound, it provides a powerful kick start or finishing off compound on a lean bulking stack, as shown in some examples below.

Turinabol + Testosterone (bulking/strength stack)

Tbol provides a great kickstart to a basic but powerful testosterone blast cycle using a slower ester of testosterone like Enanthate or Cypionate. Tbol’s role in this cycle is to promote strength gains and some muscle gains early on, while testosterone kicks in several weeks into the cycle. Adjust your testosterone dose according to your preferences and goals.

Benefits:

• Lean gains
• Strength boost
• Nice pumps
• Enhanced mood
• Increased vascularity and definition
• Possible fat loss

Dosing and cycle length:

• Turinabol: 50mg/day (first 4-6 weeks only)
• Testosterone Enanthate: 500mg-800mg/week
• Cycle length: Varies according to how long you want to run testosterone (minimum 16 weeks recommended)

Possible side effects:

• Liver stress
• Cholesterol
• Lower back pumps
• Cramps
• Acne
• Hair loss
• Testosterone suppression
• Water retention
• Shin and lower back pumps

Results

This can be a lean bulking cycle where water retention should be easily controlled. Gains of 15 lbs are more than possible, and Tbol will amplify the already excellent gains in strength that testosterone always provides.

PCT

If using Testosterone Enanthate, start PCT two weeks after your final injection.

• Enclomiphene: Five weeks at 25mg/day, one week at 12.5mg/day

Turinabol + Trenbolone + Testosterone (bulking/recomp stack)

This cycle uses Turinabol at the higher dose only on gym days and at a very low dose of 10mg on rest days. Trenbolone and testosterone do the heavy lifting here, but Tbol will boost strength and help power those workouts.

Benefits:

• Lean gains (20lbs or more)
• Huge strength
• Fat loss
• Muscle hardness and definition
• Fast recovery

Dosing and cycle length:

• Turinabol: 30mg on gym days, 10mg on rest days
• Trenbolone: 350mg/week
• Testosterone: 700mg/week
• Cycle length: 10 weeks

Possible side effects:

• Testosterone shutdown
• Liver toxicity
• Cramping
• Lower back and shin pumps
• Cholesterol and cardiovascular stress
• Acne
• Hair loss
• Trenbolone-related mental side effects, excess sweating, and insomnia

Results

Tbol will add a noticeable boost to your training, being essentially used as a pre-workout compound. It will amplify the aesthetic effects of Trenbolone (even better vascularity and definition) while, at the same time, you’ll be bulking up and losing fat. This is an advanced cycle for users who have already experienced Trenbolone’s harsh side effects.

PCT

As Trenbolone can linger in your system for months or even years, PCT will not necessarily restore normal testosterone function. Cruising on TRT doses of testosterone is often needed after using Trenbolone instead of a regular PCT.

Turinabol + Deca-Durabolin + Testosterone (recomp/lean bulk stack)

Tbol is used here to finish the cycle and potentially as a contest prep to dry out your physique after the steady, quality gains made with Deca, which comes with the significant benefit of making your joints feel great.

Benefits:

• Muscle gains (15lbs or more)
• Joint support
• Enhanced definition, vascularity, and hardness
• Fast recovery
• Great pumps

Dosing and cycle length:

• Turinabol: 50mg/day (Last six weeks only)
• Deca: 300mg/week
• Testosterone: 200mg/week
• Cycle length: 20 weeks

Possible side effects:

• Testosterone suppression
• Lower back pumps
• Cramping
• Some water retention
• High blood pressure
• Hair loss, acne
• Liver toxicity

Results

Gains of 15-20lbs on this moderate Deca dose are realistic. Tbol will help maintain those gains while reducing water during the final weeks of the cycle. Joints will feel fantastic, and combined with the significant strength increase, you’ll find smashing through PRs more comfortable with less risk of joint pain or injury.

PCT

Deca can leave lasting metabolites in your system, resulting in ongoing testosterone suppression that regular PCT may not restore. Long-term TRT or cruising is recommended after using Deca. PCT can still be attempted using a high dose of Clomid at 100mg for two weeks, then 50mg for two weeks.

Turinabol Results

If you’ve ever used Dianabol, you might wonder if the results from Turinabol will be similar; after all, it is simply a modified version of Dianabol itself. Despite this, there are some significant differences between the two, the most notable being that Turinabol is much milder in its effects than Dianabol. For that reason, the two are often stacked together for great results.

A major benefit of Turinabol that will considerably enhance results is that it can improve the efficiency of other steroid compounds you’re taking by binding to SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), which then allows more free testosterone to circulate and be used by the body. For this reason, Turinabol is best stacked with other steroids so you can make the most of the synergistic properties and ultimately get even more out of the other steroids you’re using. This renders Turinabol more of a supportive compound and allows you to use it at a low dose because it does not provide the main anabolic effects. Due to its liver and cholesterol-impacting effects, this is often considered the best use of Turinabol.

Higher doses of Turinabol can deliver for those wanting mass gains, but the results can’t be expected to rival those of the more legendary mass-gaining steroids. When cutting with Turinabol, the expected results can include improved hardening, moderate gains without bloating, and preservation of muscle tissue.

All in all, your results with Turinabol are going to depend on three main things: Your dose, your goals and associated workouts and diet, and other steroids that are being used. These factors make the expected results from Turinabol quite variable and highly dependent on each individual and his or her method of use.

Turinabol PCT

All men will want to run post-cycle therapy to avoid the inevitable symptoms of low or crashed testosterone after a Turinabol cycle. Turinabol’s short half-life means you can start PCT the day after your last dose. However, most of us will be running Tbol as part of a cycle/stack that includes other suppressive AAS. This could be higher dose testosterone or more potent steroids like Trenbolone. In those cases, you will need to plan your PCT according to the requirements of the additional AAS.

Depending on which other compounds are being used and how powerfully suppressive they are, the inclusion of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) can greatly stimulate testosterone function. Typically, I will use Enclomiphene as my primary PCT SERM, with Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) as a secondary or additional SERM if needed.

Turinabol Side Effects

Turinabol is a remarkably side-effect-friendly steroid. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise because the original purpose of creating Tbol was to reduce Dianabol’s harsh estrogenic side effects as much as possible.

The main reason Tbol is mild in its side effects (similar to Primobolan and Anavar) is the disparity between its androgenic and anabolic effects and the lack of aromatization into estrogen. That doesn’t mean Turinabol is not without its side effect risks, though. Below, I’ll outline the main categories of side effects and how they relate to Tbol.

Testosterone suppression

Despite its mildness, Tbol will always cause testosterone suppression, and PCT is required after using this steroid. A common mistake is thinking that low libido, depression, and low energy are caused by low testosterone when using Tbol. The likely cause is low estradiol due to the lack of aromatization – which is why we (men) always use a testosterone base with Turinabol.

Estrogenic

As I’ve mentioned, one of the best aspects of Tbol is its lack of estrogen conversion (but a prime reason men always need a testosterone base). This area sets Turinabol apart from Dianabol, which it’s based on, and it means you won’t be dealing with gynecomastia, water retention, or fluid-related blood pressure.

Androgenic

Tbol has such a low androgenic activity that men can usually use it in low and moderate doses without any androgenic side effects. But for men extra sensitive to androgenic side effects due to their genetics, you won’t get away without an acne flare-up or some hair shedding. Females taking doses above the recommended range can experience virilization due to Tbol’s androgenic activity.

Liver

Tbol will negatively affect your liver enzymes, and I recommend taking liver support when using it (as I do with all oral AAS). TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) and milk thistle are two common choices. Elevated liver enzymes (determined through bloodwork) should be temporary and return to normal if you take an adequate break between cycles of any c17-aa steroids.

Cardiovascular

Tbol can be surprisingly strong on your cholesterol. Some users will find drastic cholesterol changes in their bloodwork, while others are virtually untouched. Diet will play a role, as will dosage, but the only way to truly know what Tbol is doing to your lipids is to undertake that important, regular bloodwork.

Cramping

Some users will suffer from severe cramping, but others will have zero issues with cramps. This is also dosage-related and can compel you to decrease the dose. Increasing your intake (or supplementing) of foods rich in potassium and magnesium can go a long way to reducing muscle cramps.

Lower back and shin pumps

Painful pumps are not often discussed in advance. Still, once you experience repeated and often excruciating shin and/or lower back pumps, you begin to understand how debilitating these side effects can be. The worst shin pumps can make walking difficult for a while. Many oral steroids will cause painful pumps, and some users find relief by supplementing with magnesium and taurine.

Female-related side effects

Although women will typically choose other steroids like Anavar ahead of Tbol, the little that we know about Tbol’s androgenic activity is that it is low. Females can use Turinabol at low doses with a relatively low risk of virilization. The main virilizing effects women can experience with high doses or long-term use of Turinabol include:

• Hoarse or deeper voice
• Clitoral enlargement
• Menstrual cycle changes or cessation
• Body and facial hair growth

At doses at or above 10mg per day, these risks increase, with a changing of the voice often being the first sign. Stopping Tbol at that point can usually reverse the symptoms, but ongoing use will put you at risk of potentially irreversible changes.

Turinabol Supplement

I’m not here to give you medical advice, but it’s no secret that using an anabolic steroid like Turinabol is going to set you up for some nasty side effects. If you’re determined to use Turinabol, get ready for serious risks to your cardiovascular health and liver. It will zap your normal testosterone function, so you’ll need to rely on prescription medications.

Look, there’s no doubt Turinabol works; it does what it does very well. But what if there was a less harmful but equally effective natural option you could use instead so you didn’t have to deal with all the downsides? There is – and it’s called D-Bal. If you’re searching for a legitimate, safe alternative to Turinabol that works, check out D-Bal.

Why D-Bal?

For starters, it’s legal. It comes without the side effects of Turinabol. It has a top reputation, and guys are getting real-world Turinabol results from it. You can buy D-Bal without going underground or going to a dodgy dealer at your local gym. It’s also cheaper in the long run, and you won’t need those prescription pills either. D-Bal can replicate what Turinabol does without the devastating risks to your health.

• Fast muscle gains? D-Bal can deliver.
• Strength increases? D-Bal does that.
• Drop body fat? Yes, with D-Bal.
• Increase free testosterone? D-Bal is proven to boost T levels.

For Turinabol-like results, safe long-term use, and no side effects, join thousands of other guys raving about D-Bal as the ideal substitute for Turinabol. If you decide to try D-Bal, I recommend buying it here.

Where to Buy Turinabol?

Turinabol is not the most common steroid around. But if you’re determined to use it, finding it online is not overly complicated. As you’ll see, we have limited options when purchasing this AAS, so you’ll need to be extra vigilant to ensure you’re getting good quality and accurately dosed Tbol products.

Availability of Turinabol

This is one steroid that has no pharmaceutical manufacturing anywhere in the world. Therefore, you won’t find any legitimate pharmaceutical-grade Tbol to buy because there’s no such thing.

What if you come across a Turinabol being sold as pharmaceutical quality? This is a huge red flag, and you can be sure you’re dealing with a deceptive supplier that you wouldn’t want to send a single dollar (let alone risk ingesting their steroids). This is one of the notorious problems with Turinabol: Fake Tbol is quite widespread, and with this being a more expensive steroid than something like Winstrol, it’s not unheard of for Tbol tablets to be Winstrol. This will bring about a different set of side effects, and anyone experienced with Winny will usually be able to tell they’ve bought bunk Tbol (joint issues will be a telltale sign).

With thousands of underground labs operating worldwide, Turinabol is relatively easy to find but of varying quality. So how do you find legit Tbol? Good old-fashioned word of mouth and sticking with suppliers who have built a reputation for consistent quality.

Is Turinabol legal?

Turinabol exists in the same category as all other anabolic steroids, making it a prohibited substance for personal possession and use in the United States. The US has some of the strictest laws in the world for anabolic steroid possession, sale, and use.

Many other countries do not have such stringent laws; plenty of countries legally permit the use and even the open sale of Turinabol. Thailand is one such location, and it’s quite common for people to travel to countries like Thailand, where steroids are more readily available for purchase. However, traveling back to the United States with any anabolic steroids bought overseas is not legal.

Turinabol is, like all AAS, prohibited for use in professional sports and competitions worldwide where anti-doping regulations apply.

Typical pricing

With Tbol only being available from underground labs and on the black market, you will see a diverse range of pricing. The mistake is easily made to assume that higher priced Tbol is the better product. But this is by no means true. Remember that suppliers can market their Tbol as top quality but deliver something far from it!

So, what should you be expecting to pay for Turinabol? Prices per 10mg tablet can range from $0.50 to $1.50. Turinabol is often called an expensive AAS, but compare this to Anavar, where you can be paying two or even three times more than this per tablet, and most of us will find that a Turinabol cycle is going to be more affordable than Anavar.

FAQs

What are the effects of Turinabol?

Turinabol has multiple benefits, but the main ones concern performance enhancement, like increased endurance and stamina, allowing your workouts or athletic activity to be performed at a greater intensity and for a longer time. Recovery is enhanced, and overall fatigue is reduced. Turinabol can be used for moderate mass gains without water retention, but this is not its primary benefit.

Is Turinabol safe?

Turinabol is considered to be one of the more mild steroids with a higher safety rating than most others. But it comes with some risks, as steroids do, with the main one being changes to cholesterol. So, while Tbol is relatively safe to use, it should be done at sensible doses and with strict attention paid to cholesterol levels throughout your cycle.

How much Turinabol should you take a day?

Because of the lack of standard manufacturing, the available tablet dosage can vary between products. Traditionally, Tbol was available in 1mg and 5mg tablet forms, from which you would need to formulate your doses. Common dosing ranges from just 15mg daily right up to 60mg per day for the most advanced users.

Is Turinabol good for bulking?

While Turinabol can provide some mass gains without fluid retention, it’s not considered a bulking steroid. It will not have you gaining muscle like truly powerful anabolic steroids can, and this is not the purpose the majority of people use for it. Turinabol is best considered a performance-enhancing compound rather than a bulking steroid.

How long does Turinabol stay in your system?

Turinabol has a relatively long detection time in the system, about six weeks, but this will vary between individuals. This means after your final dose, Turinabol can show up in drug tests for about six weeks following. Those who know they will be undergoing drug testing will, therefore, need to plan a cycle adequately to avoid having any Turinabol remaining in the system.

What is the half-life of Turinabol?

Sixteen hours is the approximate half-life of Turinabol. This is a longer half-life than most oral steroids. It makes it easy to administer Turinabol once daily, knowing that blood levels will remain optimal for sufficient time between doses.

Where can I buy Turinabol?

This is a steroid that pharmaceutical company no longer manufactures, so it is only available from underground labs on the black market. This makes it susceptible to poor quality and dangerous ingredients, so choosing a reliable supplier is paramount. Prices vary wildly, but Turinabol is one of the lower-cost steroids available.

Can I take Turinabol alone?

Technically, you can take Turinabol along, but it is never recommended because this steroid will cause your testosterone production to suppress to the point where you will experience low testosterone – this means you’ll suffer a host of symptoms from low energy and sex drive, to poor concentration, fat gain and muscle loss and general poor health. For this reason, Turinabol should at least be taken with a testosterone steroid for the entire duration of your cycle.

Final Thoughts

Turinabol boosts muscular endurance, fatigue prevention, strength, power, and speed and improves recovery. This makes it very appealing for athletes. But there are other benefits, and a major one is that Turinabol can make the other steroids you’re using more available and more efficient because Turinabol binds to SHBG, preventing testosterone from binding. This frees up more testosterone, so you have higher circulating levels. For some Turinabol users, this is the most important benefit of this steroid.

So once you get over that Tbol isn’t just a weaker version of Dianabol without water retention and is quite a mild steroid in its anabolic effects, the question remains: Is Turinabol worth using at all? It depends. Are you looking for fast, huge gains? Then Tbol is not for you. If slower, steady, dry lean gains with significant strength gains and enhanced aesthetics are up your alley, then Turinabol is worth a look.

This steroid doesn’t stress the body too much and is an easier AAS. I consider this a bit of a niche AAS and one that I don’t turn to often, but when I use it, I’m always pleased with the results (make sure you get the real deal when buying Tbol).

— Furious Joe