When it comes to the most powerful steroids, Halotestin (Fluoxymesterone) is near the top. Halotestin is a very potent steroid but one that has quite specific uses and for these reasons it has not seen the same popularity among bodybuilders as most other steroids.

Halotestin excels at boosting strength significantly and for that reason it can be valued by competitive strength athletes. While many steroids offer some level of strength enhancement, Halotestin ability is at the extreme level but as we will see, this great benefit does come with some significant downsides which greatly reduces the desirability for most bodybuilders in choosing to use this steroid.

Halotestin comes with an anabolic rating that is about 19 times more powerful than testosterone. This can be misleading to uninformed or novice steroid users who might automatically think that this substantial anabolic profile will lead to amazing gains in mass. This however is not the case at all because despite this massive anabolic rating, Halotestin doesn’t transfer its anabolism very well at all to the body.

A very small amount, if any, of this anabolic property has any effect when taking Halotestin. Instead it’s the androgenic properties of this steroid that are most notable and here it is has a rating of 8.5 times more powerful than testosterone in androgenic strength and it’s for this reason that androgenic side effects are so strong with Halotestin.

With these factors in mind we can look at the possible benefits and effects that someone will experience with Halotestin:

Strength and Energy
Greatly enhanced strength is the most important and desired effect of Halotestin and often the sole reason that a bodybuilder will choose to use it. The massive boost in strength and energy mainly comes from the effect of Halotestin on red blood cell function. This increased strength will help any athlete push performance to new levels, but with it comes increased aggression overall and this often makes it useful for powerlifters, fighters and others where aggressive strength might be a desirable trait.

Fat Loss
Although not a specific fat loss steroid or one with very powerful effects in this area, it can still contribute to the loss of fat but these effects will only really be seen if you are very lean already. Those who haven’t already lost a significant amount of body fat through previous cutting phases are unlikely to notice the fat loss effects of Halotestin.

Aggression and Drive
While this is often thought of as a negative side effect, increased aggression is also valued as a benefit by specific Halotestin users – most notably those who require the extra drive and energy for certain pursuits like fighting and powerlifting. As long as this increased aggression is put to positive use it is not seen as a problem by Halotestin users.

However those who are especially prone to existing mood or anger issues should take heed that this trait may worsen those existing tendencies in other aspects of life outside the competitive arena where it’s valued. Starting Halotestin at a low dose for first time users will allow you monitor its effects on your aggression levels and how well you cope with it. Doses can then be altered from there as needed.

Pre-contest
One of the few uses of Halotestin is during the pre-contest phase where the diet is extremely restricted and strict and where many people will struggle or fall before the final hurdle. Halotestin can provide the extra kick and energy needed to push through the toughest times just before a contest.

Competitors will also benefit from enhanced physical conditioning prior to a competition with definition and hardness receiving a boost. This is only of great benefits to those who are already very lean with some of the lowest body fat levels if you are to see the true power of Halotestin in this area. For the average bodybuilder this will not be possible but those who take physical conditioning to the highest level will value what Halotestin can contribute to this phase of contest preparation.

Many steroids give you a great deal of versatility in dosages, allowing the more experienced users to increase the dose to levels that provide some very powerful benefits.

When it comes to Halotestin we are limited by the potency of this steroid and doses really should not exceed a certain level. Doing so brings with it dangerous health risks, particularly in regard to the liver and cholesterol. This limits your possible dose to a much smaller range compared with other steroids.

Additionally, there is little room to move when it comes to how long it’s safe to use Halotestin regardless of your chosen dosage. Below are some of the common examples of Halotestin dosages and use.

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Halotestin Dosage
Halotestin is unlikely to be a steroid that beginners or even intermediately experienced steroid users will want to consider using both because of its limited and narrow benefits and its harsh side effects. But for those beginners who do choose to take the plunge into a Halotestin cycle, the safest dosage to stick to is between 10mg and 20mg daily. Even at the low dose of 10mg you can expect very noticeable results and the time frame of use for a beginner should not exceed the two week mark so impacts on the liver can be minimized as much as possible.

Intermediate users will still see excellent results from as low as 10mg or 20mg daily, but some may choose to venture up to 30mg per day for increased strength and boosts to drive to enhance performance. Liver and cholesterol health should be monitored closely when advancing to the dose of 30mg as increased risk of toxicity is virtually guaranteed.

Advanced users might be tempted to ramp up Halotestin to high doses in an attempt to enhance the effects further, but this is not the right or safe way to use this steroid. 40mg daily is considered the highest safe dose of Halotestin. Anything about this level is going to put you at extreme risk of liver damage.

Advanced steroid users will see serious effects with just 20mg daily of Halotestin but once you’ve used to steroid and desire more hardcore effects by venturing up with the dose, there is just a little room to move and 40mg is considered the ceiling with Halotestin. No matter how advanced or experienced you are, exceeding 40mg of Halotestin each day is too taxing the liver for anyone to handle.

Thanks to the relatively long half life, for an oral steroid, of about 9.5 hours Halotestin can be taken either as a single dose each day or to have the daily dosage split into two. The goal is to maintain consistent levels of the steroid in the blood so you receive its maximum effects. Your dosage and timing of your workouts can determine whether you choose to take a single daily dose, or if you will find greater benefit in splitting it.

Regardless of the dosage you decide on, Halotestin’s potent effects on the liver and cholesterol dictate that this is a steroid that can only be used for a very limited period of time if we are to avoid very serious health issues. Many people will find that even a 2 week administration of Halotestin is ample enough to experience excellent results, such is the fast working nature of this steroid. Others will want to stick to a 4 week period. The very maximum length of use of Halotestin is 6 weeks and this is not recommended to be exceeded.

Female Halotestin Dosage
The extremely strong androgenic activity of Halotestin makes this a difficult steroid for females to use. Even at very low doses virilization is an almost certainty for women and for that reason Halotestin is not a steroid that is recommended for use by females at all for performance enhancement. Because of the lack of use by female athletes there is no information available about dosing for this purpose.

Being a very powerful steroid particularly in the androgenic department, Halotestin does not come with the versatility that a lot of anabolic steroids do. This makes it quite limited in how it can be used in a cycle to maximum benefit while keeping the side effects as minimal as possible.

Because Halotestin doesn’t have high anabolic effects, it’s not used as the primary anabolic compound and it should not be used on its own or even alongside low dose testosterone. Finally, the liver toxic effects of Halotestin dictate that it can only be included for a short period in a steroid cycle so once again we see another limiting factor when it comes to Halotestin use. Below are some example cycles for different user levels which include Halotestin:

Beginner Halotestin Cycle
Beginners to Halotestin will want to limit its use to include testosterone as the only other steroid in the cycle at a dose that will both provide lean gains and a source testosterone that will be essential while Halotestin is suppressing normal function. Testosterone Enanthate taken at between 300mg and 500mg per week will result in some nice mass gains, with Halotestin providing the strength and drive needed to push through your workouts.

While the Testosterone can be taken for the entire 12 weeks of the cycle, Halotestin should only be utilized for the first 4 weeks to provide the initial boost. This particular cycle can be considered as a bulking cycle and while not common, users will find Halotestin provides a different experience than some of the more standard steroids that a beginner might select to use.

Intermediate Halotestin Cycle
This 12 week cycle adds famous steroid Deca-Durabolin to the stack, which is a compound that also does not aromatize so the user will be able to experience gains and physique enhancement without the concern of water retention. Testosterone in this cycle is used purely as a supportive compound at a low enough level to be useful but not a high enough dose to result in rising estrogen. The intermediate user can expect quality mass gains in this cycle where Testosterone is used at 100mg weekly, Deca at 400mg per week for the entire 12 weeks, and Halotestin used only for the first 4 to 6 weeks maximum at 30mg daily.

Advanced Halotestin Cycle
Only the most advanced users will consider this cycle which makes use of Halotestin for less than half the cycle length, placed in the final weeks of the cycle with the main goal being to achieve maximum hardness of the physique, but with the addition of Trenbolone Acetate some mass gains and fat loss can also be targeted.

Tren is considered a steroid only suitable for very experienced users and this cycle is particularly targeted at those competing in contests where the cycle prepares you in the lead up to the contest. This entails achieving maximum definition and hardness with zero water retention and minimal body fat.

Testosterone Propionate, or any testosterone ester, once again acts as a testosterone support at 100mg weekly for the entire 10 weeks, alongside Trenbolone at 400mg per week. Halotestin should be added only in the final 4 weeks of the cycle at the maximum safe dose of 40mg daily.

Stacking Halotestin
Halotestin is a steroid that at the very least needs to be stacked with a form of testosterone because its suppression effects are severe. This is the most basic stack including Halotestin. People using Halotestin for pre-contest hardening purposes will find that stacking this steroid with another very powerful androgen in Trenbolone will result in an extremely defined physique, however the side effects can be expected to be just as extreme so such a stack is only a consideration for the most experienced and advanced users.

To stimulate your natural testosterone production again after having it suppressed during your Halotestin cycle, implementing post cycle therapy is critical. Halotestin has very strong suppression activity even compared with other powerful steroids, so preventing Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis (HPTA) by limiting the length of time the steroid is used, and the dose, is of vital importance because such damage can make it difficult or impossible to restore normal testosterone function.

The timing of your PCT for Halotestin will also depend on which other compounds you’ve used in your cycle. A standard protocol is to take Nolvadex along with HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) for 6 weeks. Halotestin has very harsh suppressive properties and the fact that it’s often utilized for the final phase of a cycle make it wise to extend PCT to 6 weeks rather than stopping at the 4 week mark which is possible with other steroids.

This provides ample time for the stimulation of testosterone function and helps you avoid falling into a state of low testosterone where not only will any gains made start to reduce, but excess fat can be gained, energy drained and a range of health issues develop. By the end of the PCT cycle your body should once again be producing its own testosterone to an adequate level.