Great question, let's adress the "Testosterone Myth".
Testosterone is frequently used as the BASE of all steroid cycles, providing an equal amount of anabolic and androgenic support throughout the duration of the cycle. Testosterone does not have to be the base of every cycle, but it SHOULD be the base of almost every cycle, and for several very important reasons:
First of all,
Testosterone maintains a good mood, a strong libido, and healthy levels of energy. Failure to utilize Testosterone will result in a decreased libido, level of energy and quality of mood. This is because the body has ceased all(or most) endogenous(natural) testosterone production, as the HPTA is inhibited.
Secondly,
Testosterone is SYNERGISTIC. Adding even a MINIMAL dosage of Testosterone to ANY cycle will completely enhance the effects. For most cycles, adding Testosterone is a no-brainer.
However, one can still run a very successful cycle without Testosterone, by simply using Proviron or Masteron as an androgenic replacement. Proviron and Masteron will both counteract the side-effects associated with low testosterone levels, by adding a distinct and powerful androgenic component to your cycle. For example, one could run Trenbolone/Masteron/Proviron or Deca/Dianabol/Proviron and still maintain a healthy libido without Testosterone.
Here are some NON-Test cycles:
BULKING
Weeks 1-6: Dianabol, 40mgs ED
Weeks 1-8: Proviron, 50mgs
Weeks 1-8: Tren A, 100mgs EOD
Weeks 1-6: Dianabol, 40mgs ED
Weeks 1-10: Deca, 400mgs
Weeks 1-10: Proviron, 50mgs ED
Weeks 8-14: Winstrol, 50mgs ED
CUTTING
Weeks 1-8: Masteron, 100mgs EOD
Weeks 1-8: Anavar, 40mgs ED
Weeks 1-8: Winstrol Inject, 50mgs EOD
Weeks 1-10: Primobolan
Weeks 1-10: Proviron, 50mgs ED
Weeks 1-10: Turinabol, 50mgs ED