In today’s article, as you can no doubt surmise from the title, we’re going to take a look at how to dose Oxandrolone, aka Anavar. Given that correctly dosing anabolic steroids is critical to the prevalence of both positive and negative effects, it’s imperative to take a little time to figure out which dosage(s) might work best for you. Luckily, we know a thing or two about anabolic steroids, which is why we’ve written this article on how to dose Anavar as we want to provide you, our valued readers, with a single piece that tells you everything you need to know about Anavar doses. So, without further ado, let’s begin.

How much Anavar should I use? These 4 factors will determine your right Anavar dosage!

As is the case with all anabolic steroids, dosing is subjective - and this is certainly no different for Anavar. The question is, how much Oxandrolone should you use? 10mg? 20mg? 50mg?

To get an idea of how much Anavar you should take, four factors need to be taken into consideration (in no particular order):

1. Anabolic steroid experience.
2. Size/weight/level of musculature.
3. Cycle goals.
4. Which other AAS are being taken alongside Anavar?

Let’s discuss each in turn.

Steroid experience

All things being even, the more steroid cycles you run (and the greater amount of muscle mass you build and carry), the higher the dosages required in your next cycle to elicit similar gains. Of course, this isn’t linear, and there are a wide array of factors that can affect this, but typically as your steroid-taking experience increases, the need for higher dosages will also increase. So, if you’ve taken steroids before, your dose of Anavar will need to be higher than someone with zero steroid experience.

Bodyweight/size

This ties in with the above point on steroid experience, as the more cycles you have under your belt, the bigger you’ll be, meaning you’ll need higher doses each time you cycle. It is also something that steroid novices must take into consideration too. For example, two beginners with a 30lb weight difference between them (e.g., 170lbs vs. 200lbs) looking to run the same cycle with the same goals will probably require slightly different doses, i.e., the heavier person will typically require a little more.

Cycle goals

There are four typical steroid cycle ‘goals’: Bulking, cutting, (pure) strength, and recomping. Although Anavar is typically used for the last three, it can be used with more common ‘bulking’ steroids such as testosterone and Deca Durabolin to build size. The goal of your cycle may have some impact on your dosage.

Other steroids being taken

A steroid being taken alone will need to be consumed at much higher dosages than if stacked with other anabolic steroids; therefore, if you’re stacking Anavar with other steroids, you’ll need to use it at lower doses.

Now we’ve taken a look at the various factors that impact Oxandrolone dosage, it’d be wise to ‘plug’ this knowledge in and use it for a few real-world examples. After all, the above information, although essential, does not actually tell you how much Anavar to take.

Before we discuss examples, it’s imperative to state that the following isn’t medical advice and is merely based on our knowledge and experience. Steroid dosing should be tailored to the individual and, therefore, the proceeding information should only be used as a guideline.

Anavar Dosing: Real-world Examples

Although it’s impossible to cover every single scenario (we’d be here all day if we tried!), we can give enough examples to give you an idea of how you should proceed with your Anavar cycle regardless of your current experience, body weight, cycle goals, etc.

Oxandrolone Dose for Beginners

Here are our suggested dosing protocols for novices:

• Standalone Anavar cycle: 30-50mg (for a total of six to eight weeks).
• Stacked with injectable steroid(s): 20-30mg (for the first four to six or last four to six weeks of the cycle).
• Stacked with oral steroids: 20-30mg.

Beginners with lower body weight/levels of musculature should reduce the upper-end doses by around 10mg.

An example Anavar schedule for beginners could look like this.

Oxandrolone Dose for Experienced Users

Here are our suggested dosing protocols for experienced or advanced users to attain the best results with Anavar:

• Standalone Anavar cycle: 40-100mg (for a total of six to eight weeks).
• Stacked with injectable steroid(s): 20-80mg (for the first four to six or last four to six weeks of the cycle).
• Stacked with oral steroids: 20-60mg.

Experienced users with lower body weight/levels of musculature should reduce the upper-end doses by around 10mg.

An example Anavar schedule for experienced bodybuilders could look like this.

As an experienced user, you might also be interested in our other posts on how to choose the right doses when cycling Anavar with winstrol and Clenbuterol.

Be sure to also read my personal experiences with an Anavar only cycle. I've tried one two times and in the referenced post I am happy to share how they worked out for me.

Anavar Dosage: Final Thoughts

Ultimately, dosing steroids isn’t an exact science, and there aren’t any hard and fast rules that should be followed to the letter. However, what should be used is common sense. Unfortunately, many users - particularly newcomers to anabolic steroids and PEDs - seem to think that more is better; it isn’t. Given that steroids can have adverse health effects, it’s always wise to adopt the ‘less is more’ mantra; it’s better to be over-cautious than throw caution to the wind where your health is concerned!

Anabolic steroids are a lot more powerful than most people think, and they don’t require huge doses to build a significant amount of muscle and strength. Even 40mg of Anavar, which is supposedly a ‘weak’ steroid, will build several pounds of muscle and dramatically increase strength over a six to eight-week timeframe, provided that diet and training are dialed in and optimized.

It’s also important to see how your body fares throughout your cycle and track your health markers - even if you feel fine. Anavar, like all androgens, is renowned for having a negative impact on cholesterol, triglycerides, liver values (although not to the same degree as stronger orals such as Anadrol and Superdrol), and blood pressure, so it’s certainly advisable to keep a close eye on these. Plus, if you do this and see that your body is coping well on a certain dose, it will give you the option of increasing the dose.