Test C + Turinabol — Beginner Bulking Stack
- Cypionat 250 — Testosterone Cypionate 250 mg/ml — 2 vials × 10 ml
- Turanabol — 4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone 20 mg/tab — 1 pack × 100 tabs
- Form: Injectable (long-ester) + Oral
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Goal: Lean mass foundation, strength development, first cycle
- Benefits: Steady testosterone base, dry strength gains from Turinabol, low water retention, manageable side effect profile for beginners
- Brand: Dragon Pharma
- Mass Score: 7/10
- Strength Score: 7/10
- Lean Gains Score: 9/10
- Side Effects: 3/10
Beginner Bulking Stack — Full Protocol
This stack is built around two compounds: Testosterone Cypionate (Cypionat 250) as the hormonal base and Turinabol as the oral addition for strength and lean mass in the first six weeks. It is designed for users running their first or second cycle who want reliable results without complexity.
Testosterone Cypionate is the most predictable testosterone ester for a first cycle. It has a long half-life (approximately 8 days), meaning stable blood levels are maintained with just two injections per week. At 350 mg/week it delivers a clear anabolic effect while remaining well within the range where side effects are easy to manage.
Turinabol (4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone) is an oral steroid derived from Dianabol but modified to eliminate aromatization. It does not convert to estrogen, does not cause water retention, and produces steady, dry strength and mass gains. At 30 mg/day it is well-tolerated and does not put significant strain on the liver over a 6-week run.
What Is Included
- Cypionat 250 — Testosterone Cypionate 250 mg/ml, 10 ml vial × 2
- Turanabol — 4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone 20 mg/tab, 100 tabs × 1
On-cycle support and post-cycle therapy are available separately in the On-Cycle & PCT Stacks section and are strongly recommended alongside this stack.
Full 12-Week Schedule
| Week | Cypionat 250 | Turanabol |
|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | 350 mg/week (0.7 ml Mon + 0.7 ml Thu) | 30 mg/day (1.5 tabs with meals) |
| 7–12 | 350 mg/week (0.7 ml Mon + 0.7 ml Thu) | — |
Injection Protocol
Inject 0.7 ml of Cypionat 250 on Monday and 0.7 ml on Thursday each week. This split maintains stable testosterone levels throughout the cycle. Total volume used: approximately 16.8 ml over 12 weeks — 2 vials cover the full cycle with a small buffer.
Turinabol Dosing
Take 30 mg of Turanabol daily during weeks 1 through 6. Each tab is 20 mg — 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg (half tab) in the afternoon with meals works well. The oral phase covers the period where Testosterone Cypionate is still building to full blood concentration, providing noticeable strength and performance from week one.
Expected Timeline of Results
- Week 1–2: Improved recovery, better training performance, early strength from Turinabol
- Week 3–4: Clear strength and endurance gains, first visible changes in body composition
- Week 5–6: Peak Turinabol effect — strength near its highest point for the oral phase
- Week 7–10: Testosterone Cypionate at full effect — steady lean mass accumulation
- Week 11–12: Consolidation — mass and strength retained, preparation for PCT
Post-Cycle Notes
After the last injection of Cypionat 250, wait 2 weeks before starting PCT. Full details and PCT bundles are in the On-Cycle & PCT Stacks section.
What results can I expect from this stack?
Most users gain 6 to 10 kg of lean mass over 12 weeks, depending on diet and training. Gains from this stack are relatively dry — minimal water retention compared to heavier mass cycles using Dianabol or Anadrol. Strength improvements are noticeable within the first 2 to 3 weeks due to Turinabol.
Why 350 mg of testosterone and not 500 mg?
350 mg/week is a more appropriate starting point for a first cycle. The anabolic effect is clear and significant — especially combined with Turinabol — while the estrogen load is easier to manage and hormonal suppression is less severe, making PCT recovery more straightforward. Users who respond well can increase the dose on a second cycle with full knowledge of how their body reacts.
Why Turinabol and not Dianabol for the oral kickstart?
Turinabol does not aromatize, so it produces no estrogen-related side effects and no water retention. Gains are leaner and slower than Dianabol, but for a first cycle that is the correct trade-off. Dianabol delivers more raw mass but at the cost of more estrogen management — better suited to an intermediate stack where the user already knows their response.
Is Turinabol safe for a first cycle?
Yes. At 30 mg/day for 6 weeks it is one of the most manageable oral steroids available. No aromatization, no significant water retention, and a mild liver stress profile within normal 6-week oral protocols.
How much product is needed for the full 12 weeks?
Two vials of Cypionat 250 (20 ml total) cover 12 weeks at 1.4 ml/week with approximately 3 ml remaining as buffer. One pack of Turanabol (100 tabs) covers the 6-week oral phase at 30 mg/day — 126 tabs needed if splitting perfectly, so halving tabs is required or a second pack gives more flexibility.
Do I need on-cycle support with this stack?
Having an aromatase inhibitor on hand is standard practice with any testosterone cycle. At 350 mg/week most beginners tolerate it without aggressive estrogen management, but individual responses vary. Estrogen control and PCT bundles are available separately in the On-Cycle & PCT Stacks section.
Related Products
- Active Substance: 4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone — Turinabol
- Form: Oral tablets
- Goals: Lean mass, strength output, dry conditioning
- Benefits: Supports clean muscle gains, steady strength progression, and a hard dry physique look
- Brand: Dragon Pharma
- Cutting Score: 8/10
- Mass Score: 6/10
- Side Effects: 5/10
- Active Substance: Testosterone Cypionate
- Brand Name: Testosterone Cypionate (Depo-Testosterone in clinical use)
- Form: Oil-based injectable solution
- Manufacturer: British Dragon
- Concentration: 250 mg/ml
- Pack Size: 10 ml vial — 2,500 mg total testosterone per vial
- Ester: Cypionate (8-carbon chain) — longest single-ester testosterone commonly used in performance protocols
- Half-Life: ~8 days
- Recommended Injection Frequency: Twice weekly (every 3–4 days)
- Recommended Cycle Length: 12–16 weeks
- PCT Start: 14–18 days after final injection
- Detection Time: ~3 months
- Aromatization: Yes — standard AI management required
- Hepatotoxicity: None
- Primary Use: Universal testosterone base for any cycle type — mass, cutting, recomposition, or TRT-range support
- Active Substance: Testosterone Cypionate — Test C
- Form: Injectable (long-ester oil)
- Goals: Mass foundation, strength output, hormonal stability
- Benefits: Supports steady testosterone levels, consistent strength gains, and long term muscle development
- Brand: Dragon Pharma
- Cutting Score: 5/10
- Mass Score: 9/10
- Side Effects: 6/10
- Active Substance: 4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone (Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone)
- Brand Name: Turinabol
- Common Abbreviation: Tbol, OT (Oral Turinabol)
- Form: Oral tablet
- Manufacturer: British Dragon
- Concentration: 10 mg per tablet
- Pack Size: 100 tablets — 1,000 mg total
- Half-Life: ~16 hours — split daily dosing recommended
- Aromatization: Zero — the 4-chloro substitution completely blocks aromatase conversion
- Water Retention: None
- Androgenic Rating: Low (~6 relative to testosterone's 100) — favorable side effect profile
- Anabolic Rating: ~54 relative to testosterone
- Hepatotoxicity: Yes — 17α-alkylated oral; liver support mandatory
- Detection Time: Historically ~5–6 weeks; modern IRMS analysis detects specific metabolites for significantly longer — reviewed below
- Primary Use: Lean, dry oral cycle; clean injectable kickstart without estrogenic burden; SHBG suppression for free hormone enhancement
- Cypionat 250 — Testosterone Cypionate 250 mg/ml — 2 vials × 10 ml
- Turanabol — 4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone 20 mg/tab — 1 pack × 100 tabs
- Form: Injectable (long-ester) + Oral
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Goal: Lean mass foundation, strength development, first cycle
- Benefits: Steady testosterone base, dry strength gains from Turinabol, low water retention, manageable side effect profile for beginners
- Brand: Dragon Pharma
- Mass Score: 7/10
- Strength Score: 7/10
- Lean Gains Score: 9/10
- Side Effects: 3/10