SARMs are a new performance-enhancing compound that is shaking up the fitness industry. They can promote muscle growth, fat loss, and even cardiovascular endurance. To maintain legitimacy, these new compounds sold for “research purposes” are becoming a promising alternative to anabolic steroids. Many are designed to promote dramatic changes in the body structure of SARM.
As a bodybuilding enthusiast, I created this guide to help you decide whether to use these compounds. Below you will find all the available SARMs, how they work, and the potential side effects.
I recommend that you read this guide from start to finish. Doing so will give you the knowledge you need to use SARMs to achieve your fitness goals.
SARM stands for selective androgen receptor modulator. , this is a peculiar term for a drug that affects hormones in the body in a particular way. This is very different from the way steroids work. Take testosterone as an example. Testosterone is considered the anabolic gold standard and has been used by millions of people around the world. While it is very good at promoting muscle growth, it can also cause terrible side effects such as gynecomastia and hair loss. This is because testosterone is converted to estrogen and DHT in the body.
Selective androgen receptor modulators are different. Instead of affecting the entire body, they target a specific pathway (such as muscle growth or fat loss). This benefits those who want to bulk up or tear their hair to shreds without growing boobs or losing hair.
Best SARMs for 2022
Below I’ll list my picks for the best sarms for 2020. I’ll update more hardcore bodybuilding technology articles as time goes on. If you want more information on this, feel free to follow along. In this article, I’ve described each compound so you can do more to learn more. Let’s look at the current lineup of SARM products on the market. I will cover each one in detail and explain how they work.
MK-2866
MK-2866 is one of the most popular SARMs in the fitness industry today. It is designed to prevent muscle atrophy and osteoporosis. Ostarine is popular because it is incredibly gentle on the body and does not suppress natural testosterone levels.
In a 12-week, double-blind study, participants gained an average of 3 pounds of muscle and lost 1 pound of fat. Remember, this was without changing diet or physical activity. Basically, those who took ostarine and did nothing else saw a big improvement in their physique. This is incredible when considering that the participants had no significant side effects.
Side effects of MK-2866
As I said before, ostarine is very mild and has no meaningful side effects. Some people have reported slight testosterone suppression for cycles longer than 12 weeks. In my opinion, if you keep your cycles to 8 weeks or less, you should be fine.
MK-2866 Dosing Regimen
Most people find that 20 mg to 40 mg per day is perfect. You can use ostarine in cutting and filling cycles without problems. You can also stack this compound with other sarms to reach your goals more effectively. Read more about MK-2866 here.
LGD 4033
Do you want to gain muscle as quickly as possible? LGD 4033 is what you’ve been waiting for. In one study, men who took LGD 4033 for up to 21 days experienced a dramatic increase in lean body mass. The suppression of natural testosterone levels was also minimal. This study used a dose of 1mg per day.
LGD 4033 also showed increased libido, attention span and bone density. There have been no reported side effects such as prostate enlargement or hair loss.
One thing to consider is that LGD4033 has not shown the ability to reduce fat. Therefore, if you want to increase muscle and decrease adipose tissue, I recommend stacking with MK2866 or GW501516 base for best results.
LGD 4033 side effects
The main side effect of LGD 4033 is the suppression of natural testosterone. Having said that, this only occurs at high doses and is completely reversible. Most people (even those with very strong cycles) recover completely within a few weeks.
Dosage of LGD 4033
You can see results with 1 mg per day. Most people prefer to take about 10 mg per day for 8 weeks. I have seen clients use much higher doses of this SARM, but the benefits seem to diminish after taking more than 20 mg per day.
GW501516
GW501516 is one of my favorite compounds on the market today. It is the only one on this list that improves your cardiovascular function. Literally, if you take Red Cardamom, you will be able to run longer and harder in the gym. Cardamom also has the ability to burn a lot of fat.
Studies have shown that participants doubled their muscular endurance and lost an average of 6 pounds of body fat in 12 weeks. It’s crazy. You won’t find a more effective way to lose weight.
GW501516 Side Effects – Cancer?
Shortly after GW501516 began clinical trials, it was found to be carcinogenic in rats. Having said that, you need to understand two things.
First: these mice were given an equivalent human dose of 2400mg per day (most people take 20mg of GW501516 per day)
Second: the mice were given this dose continuously for 2 years (most people recommend an 8-week cycle)
Dosage of GW501516
I recommend exercising 20 mg per day for 8 weeks. I split the dose into 10 mg in the morning and 10 mg in the evening.
MK-677
MK-677 is another exciting compound that is rapidly gaining popularity. It is special because it significantly increases your growth hormone levels. As far as I know, this is the only highly effective SARM.
Bodybuilders have been using HGH to boost their growth hormone levels for decades. However, injectable growth hormone has two major drawbacks.
HGH is very expensive. It usually costs about $2,000 a month when used more than once
You have to inject HGH multiple times a day.
That’s why MK-677 is so exciting. First, you take it orally, so you don’t need injections. And, it has a long half-life, which means you only have to inject it once a day.
MK677 is a flexible growth hormone because you can take this hormone at the same time. Kenalog also promotes deep sleep, essential for recovery and muscle growth.
Side effects of MK-677
The main side effect of MK-677 is water retention. Some people say that “moon face” means too much water on the face. You can counteract this by taking dandelion root supplements and lowering sodium intake. In my opinion, getting your growth hormone levels high is worth the slight bloat.
MK-677 Dosing Protocol
Most people find 5 to 20 mg is the “sweet spot” for dosing MK-677. You don’t need to cycle this compound, so you can run it as often. I have a friend who has been on it for two years and his blood work looks great.
RAD140
RAD140, also known as testolone, is another exciting SARM. it has been reported to have an incredible anabolic ratio of 90:1. testosterone has a ratio of 100:100. this means that RAD-140 is almost as anabolic, but does not have nearly the androgenic effects of true testosterone. What does this equate to? Massive muscle gains, but no hair loss or conversion to estrogen.
Side effects of RAD-140
None have been reported yet. testolone appears to be very safe. No reports of prostate enlargement, elevated liver enzymes, estrogen conversion, or hair loss.
Dosage for RAD-140
I recommend taking 15-30 mg of Testolone daily. Do not exceed a 12 week cycle and make sure you have enough water while taking RAD-140. This is one of my favorite SARMs and it goes well with MK2866 and LGD4033.
YK-11: a true myogenic inhibitor?
YK-11 was discovered only recently, in 2011, and it has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most powerful compounds ever developed. To better explain this, you need to understand what YK-11 does and why it is so powerful. All humans have a hormone called myogenic inhibitor in their bodies that inhibits muscle growth. Very few people and animals are born without this hormone, and every one of them has one thing in common: they are completely crushed.
Since the discovery of the myogenic inhibitory hormone, scientists have been trying to suppress its effects. Theoretically, suppose you can suppress the effects of muscle growth inhibitors on your body. In that case, you can create an ability to gain insane amounts of muscle beyond what can be achieved through hard work or even steroids.
YK-11 may be the world’s first true inhibitor of myogenic inhibitors. People taking YK-11 have the same result: massive muscle growth in a very short time.
Side effects of YK-11
YK-11 has been shown to slightly elevate liver values, so be sure to drink plenty of water. There are a lot of great liver supplements out there. You can try milk thistle, but I recommend mashed potatoes. You can get it on Amazon and take 500 mg a day. Other than that, YK-11 has no other side effects.
YK-11 Dosage
For best results, take 5mg twice a day. Due to the short half-life of YK-11, frequent dosing is required.
S4
S4 is similar to an ostarine. It is one of the OG compounds and one of the oldest. Its effects are mild and safe to run for a long time. The most excellent effect of Adaline is to promote lean body mass. It can also slightly reduce body fat.
Side effects of S4
The biggest side effect of S4 is impaired vision. Some users have reported that their eyesight has deteriorated after taking S4 for an extended period of time. Please note that this is reversible; just stop consuming S4.
Dosage of S4
Most people find that 50 mg per day is sufficient. I suggest you take two days off and five days off as prescribed.
SR9009
Last but not least, let’s talk about shorthand. When this SARM was first marketed, studies called it “exercise in a pill” because of its effect on mitochondria. In a study of mice, it was found that mice given a stenotype were able to run 50% more than mice not treated with the compound. Another finding of the study was that the mice given the tachykinin lost 60 percent more fat compared to mice not given the drug. Diet and exercise were not changed in this study.
Side effects of SR9009
SR9009 is not a hormonal SARM, which means it does not affect the hormones in your body. If used correctly, Narrow should be relatively safe.
Dosage of SR9009
SR9009 has a half-life of 2.5 hours, so you must take it three to four times a day. Most people prefer to take a dose of 20mg to 30mg per day.
Is it safe to use SARMs?
Most people agree that SARMs are safe when used correctly, and moderation is essential, as with most things. Give your body enough time to recover between cycles, and you will be fine.
