3 Best SARMs for Beginners (Highly Safe & Effective)

If you're reading this, you're probably a beginner to the world of SARMs. You're probably a little bit overwhelmed with how many SARMs there are, and wondering which to pick.

Well, I've been researching SARMs since 2010, before they became popular, so I've seen pretty much every research study there is to see, and tried pretty much every SARM myself.

Here's what we'll cover in today's guide:

• Best SARMs for Beginners
• Best SARMs Stack for Beginners
• How to Take SARMs Safely
• Tips for First Time SARMs Users
• …and more

So, if you're new to selective androgen receptor modulators, and want to use them to gain lean muscle mass, shred off body fat, and gain some strength, then keep on reading this article.

How I Picked These SARMs

Before I get to the best SARMs for beginners, let me first explain WHY exactly I think that these are the best SARMs for beginners to begin with (no pun intended!).

I picked these SARMs based on 3 criteria:

1. Must Have Ample Research – Each of the SARMs on this list has been studied for at least a decade, so we understand not only any short term side effects, but long term ones, too.
2. Must Be Very Safe – Not all SARMs are equally safe. Some are more powerful than anabolic steroids, but they wreak absolute havoc on your organs. Every SARM on this list was chosen for its high safety profile, meaning that it's easy for beginners to handle.
3. Must Be Highly Effective – Lastly, each of the SARMs on this list is effective. Not only do we want safe and well-understood SARMs, but we want SARMS that are effective at building muscle tissue, helping you lose fat, and more!

First off, the most important thing, is every SARM on this list has a proven track record that's based on hard clinical data and not bro science. If you're going to be putting a SARM in your body, you want to make sure there's at least 3-4 clinical studies showing its safety.

Some SARMs like YK11 haven't even been studied on animals, let alone humans, but you still see tons of blogs out there telling people to take it even as a beginner. This is stupid.

Second, these SARMs are all VERY SAFE! This is why I only selected SARMs for this list if they have ample data. We need data to prove that there are not many side effects to them.

Third, these SARMs are all HIGHLY effective. They wouldn't be much use to you if you couldn't use them for insane muscle gains and fat loss now would, they?

Best SARMs for Beginners

Now that we've got the criteria out of the way, let me present you my list of the best selective androgen receptor modulators for beginners, that are safe, well-researched, and effective.

Here are the best SARMs for beginners:

1. Ostarine (MK-2866)
2. RAD 140 (Testolone)
3. Ligandrol (LGD-4033)

Each of these SARMs is amazing for beginners and for your first cycle. Not only will they encourage lean muscle growth and fat loss, but they're clinically proven to be safe.

I've personally taken each of these SARMs before, and they're all absolutely amazing at increasing lean muscle mass, shredding body fat, and will make you look amazing.

1. Ostarine (MK-2866)

READ MORE: The Ultimate Ostarine (MK-2866) Guide for Beginners

Ostarine MK 2866, otherwise known as Enobosarm, is the first SARM every synthesized and where everything began. First developed in 1997, Ostarine has an enormous amount of clinical data proving its effectiveness and safety profile as a SARM. [R]

Ostarine has a ton of benefits, like:

• Rapid Muscle Growth
• Improved Bone Density
• Great for Burning Fat
• Improved Athletic Performance
• Minimal Adverse Effects
• …and more

Ostarine is one of the most popular SARMs for a reason. Not only is it as powerful as mild anabolic steroids like Anavar or Winstrol, but it has maybe 5-10% of the side effects.

Beginner's Ostarine Cycle

• Ostarine Dosage: 10mg/day
• Cycle Length: 8-12 Weeks
• Post Cycle Therapy? Yes

Ostarine is an amazing compound overall and will yield amazing results. If you want to see what Ostarine will do to your body, check out my Ostarine before and after results post.

2. RAD 140 (Testolone)

READ MORE: The Ultimate RAD 140 Guide for Beginners

Testolone, or RAD 140 as it's sometimes called, is my favorite selective androgen receptor modulator for building lean muscle mass. Why, you ask? Because not only is it amazing at increasing lean body mass, but it will do so while simultaneously burning fat.

First discovered in 2011, RAD 140 is not nearly as old as Ostarine, but still has a good 10+ years of clinical trials and research studies to prove it's strong, effective, and very safe. [R]

RAD140 is my favorite SARM for a lean bulk, because it gets rid of any water retention you might have, so by the end of your cycle you're not only 20 pounds of muscle mass heavier, but you look extremely shredded, cut, and dry.

Here's some RAD 140 benefits:

• Massive Muscle Gains
• Rapidly Shred Off Body Fat
• Faster Muscle Recovery
• Minimal Side Effects
• Accelerate Muscle Protein Synthesis

Overall, RAD 140 is one of the best performance enhancing supplements on the market right now, that is still safe and well tolerated by most individuals.

Beginner's RAD 140 Cycle

• RAD 140 Dosage: 10mg/day
• Cycle Length: 8-12 Weeks
• Post Cycle Therapy? Yes

If you combine that RAD 140 cycle with intense weight training, good diet, and enough sleep, you can expect gain around 10-15 pounds of muscle mass in just 2-3 months.

3. Ligandrol (LGD-4033)

READ MORE: The Ultimate Ligandrol Guide for Beginners

Pound for pound, Ligandrol is actually stronger than RAD 140 at building muscle mass, but personally I prefer RAD 140 because it's way stronger for fat loss and getting shredded.

That being said, if you want pure muscle mass and strength gains, and don't' care much about fat loss at all, then Ligandrol (LGD-4033) is the best SARM for you to take right now.

First synthesized in 2009, there's over 14 years of evidence to support the fact that Ligandrol encourages rapid muscle growth, with most people experiencing little to no side effects. [R]

Here's some Ligandrol benefits:

• Rapidly Increase Muscle Mass
• Great for Pure Muscle Growth
• Increased Bone Density
• Quickly Improve Physical Function
• Very Few Side Effects

Overall, Ligandrol is a great SARM for bulking. It doesn't have a whole lot of fat loss characteristics, and won't really pack on lean muscle, but if you want to just get bigger and basically look like the Incredible Hulk, then Ligandrol is the SARM for you.

Beginner's Ligandrol Cycle

• Ligandrol Dosage: 10mg/day
• Cycle Length: 8-12 Weeks
• Post Cycle Therapy? Yes

Pound for pound, Ligandrol is the strongest SARM for just pure muscle gain on this list, so if your primary concern is to build muscle and increase skeletal muscle mass, LGD-4033 is great.

Best SARMs Stack for Beginners

Any one of these selective androgen receptor modulators taken individually will drastically improve bone density, pack on lean muscle mass, and shred off body fat very quickly.

However, what if you want the best results possible in as short a time period as possible? Well, then you should consider taking the following SARMs stack, that's safe and effective.

Here's the best SARMs stack for beginners:

• Ostarine Dosage: 10mg/day
• RAD 140 Dosage: 10mg/day
• MK 677 Dosage: 25mg/day

This stack will give you insane muscle gains with minimal side effects, and will also rapidly burn fat by encouraging fatty acid oxidation throughout the body.

You may be wondering why I put MK 677 there instead of Ligandrol, and here's why. Ligandrol and RAD 140 are very similar and both very suppressive to your endogenous testosterone production, so you should usually only take one or the other on a stack.

So, instead of throwing Ligandrol in there, I threw in some MK-677 which is an extremely well researched growth hormone secretagogue (technically it's not a SARM).

If you want to learn more, you can read my Ibutamoren (MK-677) guide, but the gist of it is that MK-677 boosts growth hormone in your body and is so safe that it's being developed as a medicine to give children with growth hormone disorders. [R]

In short, this beginner's SARMs stack is more powerful than anabolic steroids at building new muscle tissue, improving athletic performance, and encouraging fat loss in the body.

Tips for Beginners

Unlike anabolic steroids, SARMs have relatively few side effects, but that doesn't mean they're entirely free of side effects, and it doesn't mean you shouldn't be safe on your first cycle.

As a general rule, you should always take certain supplements while you're on cycle to counteract the common side effects and drawbacks of anabolic compounds. Even though each of these SARMs is highly effective with minimal side effects, it's better to be safe than sorry.

I recommend taking these supplements on every cycle you do:

• Baby Aspirin (1 Per Day) – Generally speaking, any compound that helps you gain muscle mass faster, will slightly elevate your blood pressure. 1 aspirin per day has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, and is extremely safe, too. [R]
• Citrus Bergamot (2 Per Day) – Most compounds that build muscle can slightly elevate cholesterol, because your body uses cholesterol to build new muscle cells. Citrus Bergamot is a natural herb that improves overall heart health to counteract this, and has been clinically proven to lower cholesterol. [R]
• Milk Thistle (2 Per Day) – Any sort of SARM or anabolic compound is going to be processed by your liver, so taking something like milk thistle, which is a natural herb that encourages liver detoxification, is a great way to preserve your liver health on cycle. [R]
• DIM (2 Per Day) – SARMs will slightly suppress your natural testosterone production and increase your estrogen levels, as testosterone aromatizes into estrogen. DIM is a natural extract from Broccoli that prevents your estrogen from getting too high while you're taking SARMs or anabolic steroids. [R]

In addition to this, you should always run a post cycle therapy after every single SARMs cycle you do, not only to keep your muscle gains, but to get your testosterone production to normal.

Some people recommend a Nolvadex or Clomid PCT for SARMs, but in my opinion, this is massive overkill, especially for the SARMs on this list which aren't that suppressive.

All you need for your SARMs post cycle therapy is one bottle of Testo Max. It's got a ton of natural herbs and ingredients that encourage natural testosterone production, and all you've got to do is take 3 pills per day, for 30 days after your cycle, to get your test back to normal.

Where to Buy SARMs

If you're a beginner, you've likely never bought SARMs before. I'd like to offer you a huge word of warning – be very careful which SARMs companies you buy products from online.

The SARMs industry is notorious for fake products. In fact, a study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), surveyed 44 popular SARMs companies and found the truth about what they're putting in their products [R]:

• 48% of “SARMs” Products Don't Contain Any SARMs
• 59% of “SARMs” Products Were Not Dosed Accurately
• 25% of “SARMs” Products Contain Substances Not on the Label
• 9% of “SARMs” Products Have Zero Active Ingredients (Just Filler)

This is why it's so important to get your SARMs from a good source. If you're new to this blog, I regularly update and maintain a verified list of the best SARMs companies out there.

Each of these companies sells SARMs online as well as other research chemicals, and not only has 3rd party verification (to ensure it's pure), but has been personally tested by myself.

I only recommend you buy SARMs from companies on that list. Especially if you're a beginner to SARMs, and don't know what signs to look for to tell a company is ripping you off.

Conclusion

In summary, Ostarine, RAD 140, Ligandrol are the best SARMs for beginners due to their ability to rapidly build muscle and burn fat, while still being extremely safe and well tolerated.

If you want to build lean mass with minimal side effects, go with Ostarine.

If you want to rapidly gain muscle, but stay super lean, go with RAD 140.

If you want as much pure muscle building as possible, go with Ligandrol.

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