Androgenic/Anabolic clarifications/questions

[187GN]

So to start this thread off the right way, let me say I've been around here for a few months now, and appreciate all the help.

I have recently been very interested in what makes each steroid posses its own qualities. More along the lines of what are definitive androgenic and anabolic qualities, and how each can be applied.

From my readings of Anabolics 2006 and Chem Mus Enhan and a few other ebooks I got off here, this is my knowledge as follows:

If a compound is predominately:

Androgenic:Muscle hardness, strength gains, moderate size gains (unless the compound aromatizes then there are considerable size gains but mainly in water weight). Side affects include basically all the nasty stuff. If it converts to DHT then hairloss, prostate enlargement(potentially) aggression, acne, etc.

Anabolic:Predominately physical size gains. Strength is not as pronounced, and muscles do not get very dense. Doesn't appear to be many sides from these compounds (maintaining of course they are not very androgenic).

If I am wrong, please correct me.

My understanding of usage in these compounds:

Aromatizing androgenic compounds:
Off season bulking sessions. Powerlifters seeking to add size. Anyone not minding bloat and heavy water retention and looking for size and strength.

Non-aromatizing androgenic compounds: Pre-contest muscle hardening and lean mass strength gains. Users would like to see an increase in muscle density and strength. Good for people who wish to remain the same weight but add strength.

Anabolic compounds: Bodybuilders who wish to add size and are not concerned too much with strength. Could be used on a strict diet to maintain muscle mass or to increase muscle mass on a calorie deficit diet. Can be used in conjuction with an aromatizing androgenic compound to create a leaner bulk?? <--I'm not too sure on that statement.

If any of this is wrong, please correct me and feel free to add any additional information if possible. The reason for creating this thread was to see if I am on the right track in understanding these compounds and how they work.

I am approached almost daily with steroid questions and it has come to the point where I need to make sure I am right, and who better to ask then you guys.

Again, please add any other tips or information you feel is important. I love learning about this stuff and Anabolics 2006 is my new bible.

Thanks,

-187GN

[YoungNJacked]

u r right in ur conclusions. it is the reason people stack compounds to get a "all around" feel from the cycle. androgens are almost always combined with a anabolic to counter act some side effects or to "amplify" the 2. for example test and deca or eq.

[187GN]

Originally Posted by YoungNJacked

u r right in ur conclusions. it is the reason people stack compounds to get a "all around" feel from the cycle. androgens are almost always combined with a anabolic to counter act some side effects or to "amplify" the 2. for example test and deca or eq.

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I was on the right track.