Although almost every steroid experienced bodybuilder knows this difference, the practical application of this knowledge rarely occurs. The injection free intervals of the compound Stanozolol must be distinctly shorter than with the other common steroids. Simplified, this means that Stanzolol 50 mg/ml must be injected much more frequently than the oil-dissolved steroids (e.g. Primobolan, Deca-Durabolin, Sustanon, etc.).

The reason for this is the relative low half-life time of steroids. Those dissolved in water must be injected at least every second day, and best results are observed at a daily injection of 50mg.

The substance stanozolol is a precursor to the dihydrotestosterone and consequently, it prevents Stanozolol from aromatizing into estrogens with water retention occurring only rarely. Based on these characteristics the main application of Stanozolol is clearly defined in bodybuilding preparation for a competition. Together with a calorie reduced diet which is rich in protein Stanozolol gives the muscles a continuously harder appearance. Stanozolol is usually not used as the only steroid during dieting since, based on its low androgenic component, it does not reliably protect the athlete from losing muscle tissue. The missing, pronounced androgenic effect is often balanced by a combined intake with Parabolan.

Depending on the athlete's performance level, the athlete usually takes 50 mg Stanozolol every 1-2 days and Parabolan 76 mg/1.5 ml every 1-2 day. Although there is no scientific proof of a special combined action between Stanozolol and Parabolan, based on several practical examples, a synergetic effect seems likely. Other steroids which athletes successfully combine with Stanozolol during the preparation for a competition include Masteron, Equipoise, Halotestin, Oxandrolone, Testosterone propionate, Primobolan, and HGH.