Whether you’ve never used SARMs before or are currently going through a SARMs transformation, this article will help you understand what you can expect during a cycle.
Not only will it show you 14 SARMs before and after results with pics, but we’ll also comment on them, making educated guesses as to what changes the person has gone through.
We’ll also:
- Summarize SARMs
- Reveal SARMs before and after pics
- Talk about my personal SARMs results
- Show tips to get the best SARMs results
We’re in for a lot of fun and I hope that you join us for the ride!
SARMs Summary
When someone mentions the acronym SARM, they are talking about Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, a new class of drugs discovered in the 1990s.
As their name implies, SARMs are androgen receptor ligands, which means that when introduced into the body, they stimulate the release of androgen receptors.
Steroids do the same thing, but SARMs, who selectively target androgen receptors, don’t affect any other internal organs in the body, making them safer and more effective.
The release of androgen receptors leads to a myriad of benefits to be experienced, such as:
- Increased Muscle Mass
- Increased Energy Levels
- Increased Libido
- Increased Strength
- Increased Fat Loss
- Increased Healing Properties
- Increased Vascularity
- Increased Bone Strength
SARMs have undergone a lot of testing in the last twenty years and the outcomes of numerous studies have shown promising results with little to no side effects.
The most popular SARM is Ostarine.
If you’re interested in learning more about SARMs, all the types of SARMs that exist and a whole lot more, check out my in-depth SARMs 101 guide!
SARMs Results With Before And After Pics
Now that we’ve learned a thing or two about SARMs, it’s time to get to the main part of this article, the results themselves.
This section will also present compounds commonly stacked with SARMs, such as Cardarine, Ibutamoren and Stenabolic.
All bodybuilders featured in this section have personally contacted me and requested to be included in this article. I’m incredibly thankful to them, as without their contribution, this article wouldn’t be half of what it is today!
Keep in mind that these people put in a lot of work and the results speak for themselves. Changing the body composition this much is nowadays harder than changing your face or overall look. People can achieve that at some Korean plastic surgery clinics. Body transformations like these, however, require a lot of work and dedication.
One more thing to note is that you have to follow a strict diet and exercise protocol if you want to achieve the same results as the people below.
If you expect SARMs to do all the hard work instead, you’ll be terribly disappointed and your SARMs before and after results will be pitiable.
With that out of the way, let’s get started!
Ostarine (MK-2866)
Ostarine is the mildest and most studied SARM among the lot and it’s the SARM with the least side effects. Perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into the world of SARMs.
Learn more about this SARM by reading my Ostarine review.
Ostarine Results #1
It’s pretty clear from the picture that this bodybuilder was cutting. If we take a look at his muscles, we see that he managed to preserve all of them.
Moreover, he looks even more muscular as a result of his weight and fat loss.
If I had to be the judge of it, this person lost around six to seven pounds of weight and around 3-4% of his total body fat.
The area with the noticeable improvement is definitely his stomach, as he now has a proper six-pack.
His cycle:
Week | Ostarine | PCT |
1-8 | 15mgs per day | / |
A standard Ostarine cycle. No PCT is needed as the body will naturally recover on its own at a 15mg per day dosage.
Read my Ostarine PCT article for more information.
Ostarine Results #2 (+ Cardarine)
Really impressive results by this person.
The addition of Cardarine definitely helped out, but it’s fairly obvious that hard work was put in here.
We can see a loss of around 7 to 8 pounds of weight and 4 to 5% of his total body fat.
Vascularity also increased by a bit, stomach area and shoulders are more defined, muscle mass was preserved.
Overall, a successful cycle!
His cycle:
Week | Ostarine | Cardarine | PCT |
1-8 | 20mgs per day | 15mgs per day | / |
PCT is not needed as Cardarine is not suppressive of the natural hormones in our body.
Want to see seven more people who turned their lives around thanks to Ostarine?
Read my Ostarine before and after results article!
Ligandrol (LGD-4033)
Ligandrol is a full agonist of the androgen receptor and one of the most potent and suppressive SARMs in existence. Despite that, studies have shown its safety profile to be exemplary with participants tolerating the compound very well.
Check out my Ligandrol review for more information!
Ligandrol Results #1
Here we see someone that had an impressive physique even at the start of his cycle. Ligandrol made him into a behemoth and I’m not even exaggerating.
Just look at the blatant increase in muscle mass on his biceps, arms and shoulders.
His stomach area is also looking a bit better.
If I had to guess, I would say that this person gained around 8 pounds of muscle mass in just eight weeks.
His cycle:
Week | Ligandrol | PCT (Nolvadex) |
1-8 | 10mgs per day | / |
8-12 | / | 20mgs per day |
A bit of PCT was necessary as he experienced Testosterone suppression near the end of his cycle.
Read my LGD-4033 PCT article for more information.
Intrigued by this SARM? Check out my Ligandrol before and after results article for even more samples!
RAD 140 (Testolone)
Testolone is a SARM known for enabling you to put on some nice dry gains. It is less suppressive on a mg to mg basis when compared to Ligandrol but is still very potent.
Learn more about this SARM by reading my RAD 140 review.
RAD 140 Results #1 (+ Cardarine)
Here we see a unique cycle where the person in question decided to cut with RAD 140 and Cardarine. A bit unorthodox, but I respect it.
He was eating between 300 to 500 calories below maintenance.
From the after picture, we can assume that this bodybuilder lost around four to five pounds of weight and gained around five pounds of muscle.
The muscle increase is mostly seen in the arms and shoulders.
Vascularity is also present but is nothing to brag about.
Still a lot of work to be done, but very good results for one cycle!
His cycle:
Week | RAD 140 | Cardarine | PCT |
1-8 | 10mgs per day | 15mgs per day | / |
This person was very fortunate to not get suppressed by the RAD 140, so he didn’t do PCT.
Usually, on a 10mgs per day dosage, I do recommend PCT.
You can read more about it in my RAD 140 PCT guide.
RAD 140 Results #2
At first glance, this person doesn’t look like he changed much from his eight-week cycle.
Upon further inspection, you can see that his chest and six-pack look more developed.
Even his biceps are more defined and if you look really closely, he gained some nice vascularity on his arms.
Overall, a decent cycle by a person who already had an impressive physique to begin with.
His cycle:
Week | RAD 140 | PCT |
1-8 | 5mgs per day | / |
At 5mgs per day, they didn’t feel the suppression experienced was worth going through PCT.
After only a month, this person recovered without problems and went on to keep all of their gains.
I got a whole lot more RAD 140 results in my RAD 140 before and after results article, so be sure to take a look!
Andarine (S4)
Andarine is a SARM that is very similar to Ostarine but has sadly been abandoned since it causes vision impairment in people who imbue it.
However, Andarine is a better cutting agent when compared to Ostarine and some bodybuilders still use it, experiencing impressive results while on cycle.
Read more about the benefits and side effects of this SARM in my Andarine review.
Andarine Results #1
A very impressive transformation by a popular bodybuilding YouTuber.
He successfully used S4 to turn himself into a shredded monster!
Not all of this can be attributed to S4 alone, he also had a strict diet and exercise routine.
Despite that, it was the S4 that helped him shed at least 6% of his total body fat and around 10 to 15 pounds of weight. Note that this is all in just one cycle, so this is very impressive.
Biggest gains are definitely seen on the shoulders, also pay attention to his accentuated six-pack, just awesome.
His cycle:
Week | Andarine | PCT |
1-8 | 50mgs per day | / |
His Andarine dosage was split into two equal parts, as Andarine has a half-life of only eight hours.
PCT was not needed as Andarine isn’t that suppressive, especially not at the dosage this bodybuilder took.
Last thing to note is that Ryan did experience some vision impairment during his cycle, but it all went away once he stopped imbuing Andarine.
Here are some more Andarine before and after results with pictures!
YK11
YK11 is both a SARM and a steroid. Known for its potent effects and heavy Testosterone suppression, it is usually reserved for people with a lot of experience.
Interested in reading about the massive impact YK11 can have on your physique? Check out my YK11 review!
YK11 Results #1
Here we see two interesting pictures shot from the back.
This person gained at least ten pounds of muscle during his cycle, which is very impressive.
Look at how much livelier his back is in comparison to the before picture.
There is also a noticeable decrease in the amount of body fat, I would say around 5 to 6%, which is awesome.
His cycle:
Week | YK11 | PCT (Clomid) |
1-8 | 10mgs per day | / |
8-10 | / | 50mgs per day |
10-12 | / | 25mgs per day |
A strong PCT was absolutely necessary for this type of cycle.
This person recovered without problems and kept all of his gains, so it was a happy ending.
YK11 Results #2
This person only did a six-week cycle with YK11, probably to avoid doing PCT, which is understandable.
We see some nice improvements in the arms, especially the biceps are more defined.
Six-pack also looks sturdier.
His shoulders experienced the biggest increase and really showcase just how potent YK11 is.
This bodybuilder gained at least six pounds of muscle.
He also told me that he was able to best all of his personal records on the big three!
His cycle:
Week | YK11 | PCT |
1-6 | 5mgs per day | / |
A very rare example where the person in question didn’t have to do PCT. I usually recommend PCT while on YK11, but this is an exception.
See more pictures and learn some cool tips and tricks by reading my YK11 before and after results article!
S23
S23 is by far the strongest SARM available and is comparable to real steroids when it comes to potency.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t been tested on human subjects as of now, but future studies could reveal its potential in serving as a contraceptive.
Learn all about its potent benefits in my S23 review.
S23 Results #1
This person was probably a bit shy, opting not to take his shirt off.
Not a big issue, as we can still surmise some facts based on what we have in front of us.
First of all, the increase in arm size and the general look of his biceps just shows how potent of a hardener S23 is.
Although it’s a bit hard to see, his shoulders also experienced a marked increase in size.
If I had to give an estimate, he probably gained around 8 to 9 pounds of muscle and broke all of his personal records.
His cycle:
Week | S23 | PCT (Clomid) |
1-8 | 10mgs per day | / |
8-10 | / | 50mgs per day |
10-12 | / | 25mgs per day |
He split his dosage into two equal parts, which was the smart thing to do.
PCT is absolutely necessary after SARMs like S23. You don’t want to skip it, as that could result in disastrous side effects.
View more results and learn tips and tricks to make your cycle even better by reading my S23 before and after results article.
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
MK-677 or Ibutamoren is a compound that forces the pituitary gland to secrete more GH (growth hormone) into the body.
Not only that, but it also increases IGF-1 levels, which have been known to increase muscle mass.
Learn all there is to know about this versatile compound in my MK-677 review.
MK-677 Results #1
This person had a lean body before starting his MK-677 cycle. After just ten weeks, we can see that he got a lot bulkier and stronger.
Biceps definitely grew by quite a bit; his shoulders look two times bigger and his entire chest area looks more defined.
He gained around ten pounds of weight, most of it in the right places.
Overall, a really good cycle, commendable results.
His cycle:
Week | MK-677 | PCT |
1-10 | 25mgs per day | / |
MK-677 doesn’t require a PCT.
Moreover, it is actually utilized as one and serves as a safer alternative to Nolvadex or Clomid.
MK-677 Results #2 (+ RAD 140)
A stack of RAD 140 and MK-677 is popular for a reason and I think that the after picture tells the entire story.
This person gained around 11 to 12 pounds of muscle mass, it’s almost unbelievable.
Not only that, but upon talking to him, he told me that the strength gains were insane. He bested all of his personal records and set new heights for himself, goals he never even dreamed of.
Six pack is looking awesome in the after picture, shoulders, arms and neck have all undergone a drastic transformation.
All in all, marvelous results.
His cycle:
Week | RAD 140 | MK-677 | PCT |
1-8 | 10mgs per day | 25mgs per day | / |
8-12 | / | 25mgs per day | / |
Here we see a good example of using MK-677 as a PCT.
Learn more about this compound and glean on even more transformations by reading my MK-677 before and after results article.
Cardarine (GW-501506)
Cardarine is a PPAR delta agonist, which tells us that it functions as a compound that stimulates the release of the PPAR delta nuclear receptor.
In return, this leads to benefits such as increased endurance, better lipid profile, fat loss…
If you want to learn all the benefits of this compound, be sure to read my Cardarine review.
Cardarine Results #1
Here we see some nice fat and weight loss. Not much muscle was gained, but still, it’s an impressive cycle by this young person.
He lost around 10 pounds of weight and 5 to 6% of his total body fat.
This wasn’t just the doing of Cardarine alone, a proper diet and exercise routine were quintessential to his success – that’s something to keep in mind.
His cycle:
Week | Cardarine | PCT |
1-8 | 15mgs per day | / |
Cardarine is not a SARM and is therefore not suppressive of our endocrine system. This means that PCT is not needed after a Cardarine cycle.
Cardarine Results #2 (+ Ostarine)
Finally, a woman that has joined our ranks!
She is a very experienced bodybuilder who did numerous cycles with both Ostarine and Cardarine. However, this time, she decided to stack the two compounds and the results are amazing.
She gained a six pack, lost a formidable amount of weight and best of all, she looks fit as hell.
She told me that she lost nine pounds of weight and 5% of her total body fat.
Her cycle:
Week | Ostarine | Cardarine | PCT |
1-8 | 7,5mgs per day | 10mgs per day | / |
She didn’t feel suppressed at the end of her cycle, meaning that PCT was unnecessary.
Want to see more awesome results? Read my Cardarine before and after results article!
Stenabolic (SR9009)
Bodybuilders call it ‘exercise in a bottle’ for a reason, as it massively improves endurance and leads to great benefits to be experienced.
Sadly, Stenabolic suffers from poor bioavailability, but there is one way around it.
I reveal it all in my Stenabolic review.
Stenabolic Results #1
Here we see someone that took Stenabolic on its own. There is a small issue, that being the fact that Stenabolic doesn’t build muscle.
Everything this bodybuilder achieved in the muscle department was thanks to hard work alone.
However, Stenabolic helped him lose ten pounds of weight and over 5% of his total body fat.
Due to his impressive weight and fat loss, this bodybuilder managed to get himself a six pack!
His cycle:
Week | Stenabolic | PCT |
1-8 | 30mgs per day | / |
Stenabolic doesn’t suppress our Testosterone levels since it’s not androgenic. Therefore, PCT is not needed.
I reveal a potent stack with this compound and much more in the Stenabolic results section of another article of mine.
My SARMs results
I’ve been in bodybuilding since the age of 15 and I’ve used SARMs on and off for the last six years of my life.
I’ve tried every SARM on the market, from Ostarine to S23.
Here are my SARMs results:
Ostarine
I remember losing 5% of my total body fat and around six pounds of weight.
Best of all, I kept all of my previous gains and looked amazing in the mirror!
Ligandrol
Ligandrol got me a bit suppressed towards the end of my cycle, even at 2,5mgs per day.
That was no fun, but I still managed to gain eight pounds of muscle mass and enough strength to surpass my previous limitations.
RAD 140
RAD 140 remains one of my favorite SARMs simply for the fact that I broke the 1000-pound club with the help of the strength it bestowed me with.
I put on around eight pounds of muscle mass and lost 5% of my total body fat. Not too shabby.
Andarine
I’m going to be honest with you guys, I didn’t really like Andarine.
The vision impairment was serious enough that I was a danger to myself and others while driving my car and the gains weren’t worth it.
I did manage to lose 6% of my total body fat and 8 pounds of weight.
YK11
I was a beast on YK11, the experience was otherworldly!
I gained a hefty 15 pounds in just one eight-week cycle. The side effects did bother me a bit, but I managed to power through.
S23
S23 had me feeling like I was on real gear. I even had a bit of ‘roid rage’ at the end of my cycle.
Despite that, I gained around 17 pounds of muscle in just one cycle.
I trained like a monster, almost every day.
As you can see, SARMs bestow the user with awesome benefits while harboring minimal side effects.
I hope that I’ve managed to convince you to at least give SARMs a shot.
Before jumping on your first cycle, be sure to read the next section carefully.
Tips to get the best SARMs results
With six years of experience under my belt, it’s safe to say that I know what I’m talking about.
Here is six years of self-experimentation summarized in a few words:
- Stick to eight-week cycles
- Stick to recommended dosages
- Keep your diet clean
- Exercise regularly
- Take note of the half-life of SARMs
- Be aware of the side effects
- Do a blood test before, during and after your cycle
- Buy your SARMs from vetted and trusted vendors.
All these points are equally important, but the last one takes home the bacon. You can do everything right, but if your SARMs are not pure or in the worst-case scenario, not SARMs at all, you’re screwed.
Please, for your own sake, only buy SARMs from the vendors I’ve personally tried and tested.
Conclusion
We’ve seen so many great SARMs before and after results in this article.
You too can achieve such results provided you follow the guidelines and keep your diet and exercise routines in check.
Most SARMs are supported by actual science and their safety and effectiveness has been evaluated in numerous studies.
To conclude; there is nothing to fear, you’ve seen the results, now it’s time to tread your own path!
Stay safe and good luck.
