Naturally occurring
testosterone facilitates vital functions in the human body. It is involved in the development of mental, reproductive, physical, and
physiological
aspects of the human body. Exogenous testosterones, also known as
anabolic-androgenic steroids, are designed to copy these functions of
endogenous testosterone. For bodybuilders, one quality that stands out
among testosterone’s myriad functions is the fact that it helps you
build muscle.
Testosterone Cypionate is one popular form of these synthetic steroids.
Testosterone Cypionate
binds strongly to androgen receptors. You have probably heard of the
androgen receptors, but what are they exactly? What is their role in
bodybuilding?
Hormones
like testosterone are your body’s chemical messengers. They help
maintain the body’s steady state or equilibrium. Hormones tell the
endocrine system what to do relating to different aspects of
physiological processes – metabolism, immune response, sexual
reproduction, physical growth, and so on. But, in order for the
hormones to fulfill their roles, they need to find their respective
receptors.
For instance, testosterone has to find the
testosterone receptor (commonly referred as androgen receptor) and has
to ‘lock in’ so it can elicit the needed effect, which in this case is
muscle growth. When steroids like
Testosterone Cypionate is introduced into the body it is carried by blood to bind with ARs, completely mimicking the action of naturally occurring
testosterone. Now your next question would be: If both natural and synthetic testosterones fulfill the same role, why spend money for
steroids?
This is because for bodybuilders who want to achieve muscle hypertrophy, the amount of natural testosterone isn’t enough. What
Testoterone Cypionate
does is to elevate the androgen blood level so that more androgens are
carried by the bloodstream to exert muscle growth, otherwise known as
anabolism. Of your natural testosterone (testosterone in plasma) 98% is
bound to the sex hormone-binding globulin, which means that a scant 2%
is in unbound state to exert muscle growth. If you’re an ordinary
individual who’s satisfied with having a less-than-impressive body that
would definitely suffice. However, if you’re a bodybuilder whose aim is
to achieve six-packs and rock-hard biceps then that 2% is lame.
Steroids like Testosterone Cypionate compensates for that ‘lameness’.
As mentioned above,
Testosterone Cypionate
binds well with the ARs. But aside from that this steroid offers more
ways in promoting not only muscle growth but also strength gains.
Testosterone Cypionate promotes erythropoiesis, or the production of
red blood cells. Erythropoiesis improves endurance by pumping highly
oxygenated blood to working muscles. Thus, Testosterone Cypionate is
also a popular choice amongst endurance athletes, such as those in
swimming, cycling, and cross-country skiing. Nowadays, you can induce
erythropoiesis in many ways. There is the so-called “live high-train
low” regimen, in which you live at high altitudes where the air is
described as “thinner” inducing erythropoiesis. When you train or
compete at low altitudes, you’ll be able to perform harder you’ve been
trained to endure lower oxygen concentration. You can also avail of
synthetic substances, such as steroids or
EPO, for enhanced endurance.
Testosterone
Cypionate is effective if taken at 200mg-1000mg per week. You can cycle
it for 10 weeks to see great bodybuilding rewards.
