One of the most natural questions to ask before commencing a steroid cycle is ‘what result can I expect?’ - and this no different for Anavar, whether you’re taking it alone or in conjunction with other anabolic steroids or PEDs. It’s entirely natural; you want to know what the possibilities are, how much muscle you can gain, how much stronger you can get, how much body fat you can lose, and how much better you can look.

The truth is, answering the question, ‘What result can you expect from Anavar?’, is akin to asking ‘How long is a piece of string?’, i.e., it’s impossible to give a specific, one-size-fits-all answer. However, that doesn’t mean that this article will end here; it is entirely possible to discuss feasible outcomes based on a variety of variables (training, diet, cycle goals, genetics, etc.) and see how these may impact potential results. Furthermore, given the wealth of people out there who have used Oxandrolone, it’s possible to take the anecdotal evidence and use it to see what one can expect result-wise from taking Anavar.

When thinking about what results are possible, we can narrow it down to four categories: muscle gain, fat loss, physique changes, and strength. While it’s true that diet will play a large role in the first three, there is no doubt that different characteristics of exogenous hormones will play a significant role in determining ‘results’ and to what extent and how quickly they come. So, without further ado, let’s look at each category in greater depth.

Anavar Muscle Gain Results

One common misconception about Oxandrolone is that it doesn’t build muscle or it builds very little at all. This, contrary to popular belief, isn’t true. Oxandrolone, by its very nature, is a very anabolic compound. However, due to the fact that it won’t ‘blow you up’ like stronger steroids such as testosterone, Trenbolone, Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Anadrol, and Superdrol, users often perceive it as a much weaker muscle builder. Much underestimated, Anavar can provide you great results in muscle gain, even in an Anavar only cycle.

At the end of the day, most anabolics will give similar lean muscle gains (actual muscle tissue), as the body - even when matured with powerful, exogenous anabolic hormones - can only build a certain amount of muscle at a certain rate. Sure, the likes of the anabolic mentioned above might build it at a quicker rate and to a slightly greater extent. However, Anavar can still build respectable muscle mass provided training and nutrition are dialed in.

The question is, how much muscle? Well, that’s impossible to say given the sheer number of variables that come into play - training, diet, recovery, cycle goals, genetics, etc. However, based on my own personal experience, it would not be uncommon to gain three or four pounds of lean muscle mass over an eight week Anavar only cycle, providing you train your ass off, eat correctly, stay away from alcohol, and do everything you can to optimize your gains.

Anavar Fat Loss Results

Oxandrolone is one of the few anabolic steroids that has been shown in studies to burn body fat; therefore, results in relation losing bodyweight and burning fat is where Anavar really shines - particularly when combined with training and nutrition geared towards fat loss, aka ‘cutting’. Alongside Winstrol, Anavar is the most common cutting steroid, and it’s easy to see why.

But how much fat can you actually lose? Well, this will depend on your training and nutrition. If your training and diet are geared towards exclusively burning fat, then dropping several percent of body fat is more than achievable over six to eight weeks. However, Anavar should not be viewed as a pure fat loss agent, as there are far better PEDs out there for this purpose (Clenbuterol, T3, etc.); instead, it should be viewed (and used) as an anabolic steroid that will preserve muscle mass while allowing the user to cut body fat percentage.

Anavar Physique Changes

Although physique changes and improvement in your body composition are primarily down to training and diet, PEDs such as Anavar can help to boost such changes given its anabolic and fat-burning nature. If we were to rank anabolic steroids in terms of body composition and physique changes (all variables being equal), Trenbolone would sit atop the list. However, Oxandrolone wouldn’t be that far down the list, since voice change, face change, skin color change and even mood change (although this isn’t a real physique effect) have all been reported changes with Anavar use; in fact, only high-dose Masteron and Winstrol probably eclipse Anavar.

But, it’s not just about how much a compound can change your physique; it’s primarily about risk vs. reward. While Trenbolone will have a profound impact on anyone’s physique, it comes with a myriad of physical and mental side effects that wreak havoc on 99% of users. Therefore, a ‘milder’ steroid such as Anavar is often a better choice simply because it is still effective yet comes with fewer side effects. Of course, it’s not side-effect-free, but from experience, I can tell you that Tren and Oxandrolone are completely different!

Anavar Strenght Increase Results

Despite often referred to as a ‘mild’ steroid, Oxandrolone performs exceptionally well in the strength department; therefore, it’s safe to say the strength results you can expect from Anavar are beyond that of most steroids (aside from Trenbolone and Halotestin). From personal experience, I know how powerful Var is where strength is concerned, so an increase of 10-15% in bench press, deadlift, squat, and military press is not uncommon in just a short six to eight-week cycle. In another post of this Anavar series I have given an insight in the right dosages to use. Of course, how you train will impact how much strength you will gain. Training in a low rep range (2-5 reps) with 80%+ of your one-rep max is the best way to maximize strength gains.

What Results Can You Expect From Anavar?: Final Thoughts

Regardless of your cycle goals, Anavar will certainly help you on your way and play a not insignificant role in helping you achieve what you want to achieve - be that muscle gain, fat loss, recomping, strength, or a little bit of all. While it’s true that Oxandrolone is best for recomping and strength gain, it can be used for bulking and solely fat loss, but your expectations must be reined in given that it’s kind of a jack-of-all-trades where these are concerned.