Has DECA fallen out of favour?

[rizzlekdizzle]

I plan to do a bit of a winter bulk in a little while - but have notice deca seems to have fallen out of favor?
Has anyone else experienced that? I thought it was a tried and tested old school bulker (i.e test + deca) that has
been used for a long time - but have seen on some chats that people are preferring eq/primo to bulk rather
than deca/npp.

 

[Grumpy]

Still quite a popular choice definitely does the job I personally got to many sides from deca but loved npp currently running eq and enjoying that also

 

[Eveflorence]

I really like deca and yeah Test and Deca hard to go wrong with. Some people don't get along with deca, others love it. It can wreak havoc on dopamine pathways as all nandrolones do, so some struggle mentally on it.

 

[Yuri]

Each to their own - but there’s plenty of other compounds id prefer to push higher with less sides. Nothing wrong with it if you like it bro.

That being said, your intelligence and adherence to your caloric surplus and stimulus is the determining factor in a successful ‘bulk’ over the compound choice

 

[Kurobigg]

Still quite a popular choice definitely does the job I personally got to many sides from deca but loved npp currently running eq and enjoying that also

Im in the same boat as grumpy. Decas sides were too much. Love npp but EQ is now my true love

 

[Kurobigg]

I really like deca and yeah Test and Deca hard to go wrong with. Some people don't get along with deca, others love it. It can wreak havoc on dopamine pathways as all nandrolones do, so some struggle mentally on it.

This was my biggest battle tbh. Alongside the blood pressure

 

[rizzlekdizzle]

I at least think this is what I want in terms of a bulk, and I have asked the question before but as usual there are so many options. This is my physique before - is it possible to ‘tell’ whether a deca bulk would be a good choice for my physique? Did 500T 300d last year and didn’t actually add much weight only a couple kg, felt fine on it though.

 

[Grumpy]

I at least think this is what I want in terms of a bulk, and I have asked the question before but as usual there are so many options. This is my physique before - is it possible to ‘tell’ whether a deca bulk would be a good choice for my physique? Did 500T 300d last year and didn’t actually add much weight only a couple kg, felt fine on it though.View attachment 88748

Give it a go nothing to loose go a bit higher maybe 750 test 400d maybe add some mast

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

I plan to do a bit of a winter bulk in a little while - but have notice deca seems to have fallen out of favor?
Has anyone else experienced that? I thought it was a tried and tested old school bulker (i.e test + deca) that has
been used for a long time - but have seen on some chats that people are preferring eq/primo to bulk rather
than deca/npp.

depends what you use it for bro
some guys hate the bloat some love it
personally the "joint lube" myth is only valid until we discovered bpc157
@rizzlekdizzle

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

I at least think this is what I want in terms of a bulk, and I have asked the question before but as usual there are so many options. This is my physique before - is it possible to ‘tell’ whether a deca bulk would be a good choice for my physique? Did 500T 300d last year and didn’t actually add much weight only a couple kg, felt fine on it though.View attachment 88748

you look amazing bro your chest and arms grew huge since the time is saw your first log impressive
i you do end of going the test/deca route, you gotta sprinkle it with dbol thats the magic stick with deca for thick gains

 

[vialturn]

Deca is the most underrated compound

 

[Freki]

Did 500T 300d last year and didn’t actually add much weight only a couple kg,

More food maybe?

 

[Ratatata]

I at least think this is what I want in terms of a bulk, and I have asked the question before but as usual there are so many options. This is my physique before - is it possible to ‘tell’ whether a deca bulk would be a good choice for my physique? Did 500T 300d last year and didn’t actually add much weight only a couple kg, felt fine on it though.View attachment 88748

Compound itself doesn’t help you to grow tissue. Proper nutrition, eating in surplus, sleep and recovery need to be in pinpoint. Checkin ur weight weekly and adding more carbs pre and post workout will help you aswell. If u still struggle having a proper coach to assist will be game changer.

 

[Freki]

Compound itself doesn’t help you to grow tissue. Proper nutrition, eating in surplus, sleep and recovery need to be in pinpoint. Checkin ur weight weekly and adding more carbs pre and post workout will help you aswell. If u still struggle having a proper coach to assist will be game changer.

What if your fat adapted and don't eat carbs?
Do you think running the same protocol with extra fats pre and post workout would work?

 

[Ratatata]

What if your fat adapted and don't eat carbs?
Do you think running the same protocol with extra fats pre and post workout would work?

I am not big expertise what ever knowledge i have i gained through my coach. Fat before and after workouts slower the digestion negatively effect blood flow during workout and readily available of nutrients after training when tissue r broken but having completely zero carb i have no idea. You need fuel to preform good workout and fill up glycogen after training.
I used to be of the guy who used to easily put excess body fat and gain weight easily and barely gaining any muscle while abusing ped, after having coach and doing very low fat diet and high carb during peri window only 1 time in last 2 and half year i gained excessive fat when i injured lower back squatting and had to take time off from gym. Right now i am over 4500 cal growing slowly and still have abs with veins.
Every person is different it is important to understand ur body and work accordingly what works for me not guaranteed works for you.

 

[coolguy77711]

I didn't like it personally felt depressed taking it and lead to a few sides.
Npp though was great

 

[Blast]

It must agree with me. I found that I had great results on Deca and the only negatives I experienced were that my hair fell out like crazy.

 

[KAOS Anabolics]

Deca is a great addition for a off season same as alot of long lasting esters keeping regular blood work and all in check is essential to regulate any sides no matter anything your doing/running.

Short ester compounds are normally run for prep phases leading up to stage, 12 weeks out sometimes even further or so, heavy pinning is then introduced with short ester EOD etc or so this is when the real fun starts, that's why physiques change so drastically so fast in lead up weeks in prep phase, this has always been protocol forever.

Along with diet and consitistant nutrition, added cardio aswell to burn into a nice deficet.

Seems alot people want maximum results in minimal amount of time these days, short fast acting esters will achieve that alot faster of course.

I always advise, once your on "you are on for life" cycles don't exist that's a myth, blast and cruise. Long esters are great for cruises and still making additional progress.

playing with hormones and your endocrinologist system, will be fully shut down wether short ester or long.

For cruise phase long esters are still the way to go, if you want too look great really fast and impress your friends in 12 weeks, short esters cycles are the way too go, but dont think you can then jump off and keep anything, literally you will feel the wrath of 0% test production, taking months and months to recover.

In short Nandrolone deca still definitely has its place and is a very usuaful tool in the belt for offseason or cruises for progression just depends on what phase your in.

Much Love

KAOS

 

[KAOS Anabolics]

It must agree with me. I found that I had great results on Deca and the only negatives I experienced were that my hair fell out

That's likely because you where prone and DHT secretions causes hair loss.

Adding additional hormones into your body can induce higger production of DHT of course, would have been wise to take something like finastride once you started noticing alot hair loss.

 

[Mobster]

Any PED used should never be picked on the basis of it being in or out of favour. Like a fan choice or winner of PED of the month.

Instead on how you get on with it (a few comments above on that), other choices (see NPP comments) and your specific needs (not everyone will use it for the same reasons as you).

It's also worth mentioning that often, back in the mists of time lol, we didn't have access to or the breadth of scale of PEDs we do now.