ZeroToHero said:
[quote="RickRock":1k56zxca][quote="ZeroToHero":1k56zxca][quote="RickRock":1k56zxca][quote="ZeroToHero":1k56zxca]I've seen a lot of posts here where people have recommended using SARMs as a bridge between cycles. I've got to admit, I really like this idea since being off of aas is the hardest part about doing them. Especially if you run a 16-20 week cycle and you have to take 5 months off. However, I am a little confused as to how this works. I know that SARMs are also going to suppress your natural test (albeit not as bad as aas of course) and I've always seen minor PCT's listed along with a SARMs stack. So wouldn't this be counter productive if you're trying to recover your natural levels in your period off of aas? And I've also seen people using Ostarine in PCT which I would think is also counterproductive if you're trying to recover your natural test. I was hoping Dylan or someone else who knows SARMs well could explain how this works.
For PCT purposes, both MK-2866 and GW are recommended because they help hold onto gains made during the cycle. GW is nonhormaonal and does not impact the HPTA whatsoever, and MK-2866 has a very minimal impact on HPTA, to almost no impact at all. Therefore you can recover just fine with it in PCT and it will only help you by adding the anabolism. Other sarms are not recommended in PCT because they are a little bit more suppressive.
As for bridges between cycles, sarms are still not anything like AAS when it comes to side effects and impact on the HPTA. Yes a sarms stack can lower your test levels, but you will not get entirely shut down from them like AAS. They also won't negatively affect health markers like lipids, liver, and cholesterol values. This is why they are perfect to bridge between cycles with to continue making progress and gains