So, you’ve finished your SARM cycle and are wondering what happens next. Are your gains going to disappear overnight? The short answer: it depends on the SARM, how long your cycle was, and whether you run PCT (post-cycle therapy).
Let’s break it down.
Mild SARMs vs Strong SARMs
If you’ve been using mild SARMs like Ostarine or S4, recovery is usually pretty smooth. These SARMs don’t suppress your testosterone much, and if you kept the doses low, you might not even need PCT.
You’ll likely hold on to most of your gains as long as you stick to your diet and training routine. I’ve seen plenty of people maintain muscle with just a solid recovery plan.
But when you’re coming off stronger SARMs like RAD-140, LGD-4033, or YK11, it’s a different story. These suppress your testosterone pretty hard. Without PCT, you’ll lose more muscle and feel the effects of low test levels—fatigue, slower recovery, and less motivation to hit the gym.
Do You Lose Gains After SARMs?
You’re going to lose some muscle, no way around it. How much depends on the SARM and if you did PCT. With Ostarine, for example, muscle loss is minimal if you stay on top of your workouts.
For the stronger SARMs, though, like RAD-140, skipping PCT means you’ll lose more muscle than necessary. PCT helps you keep the hard-earned gains from your cycle. Without it, you’ll notice a much steeper drop-off in strength and size.
Importance of PCT
PCT is a must after suppressive SARMs. If you’ve run something like YK11 or RAD-140, don’t even think about skipping PCT. I’ve seen people lose all of their new gains because they didn’t take it seriously.
A good PCT with Nolvadex or Clomid will restore your testosterone faster, help you keep more muscle, and make the recovery phase way easier. Typically, 2-4 weeks is enough, but make sure you adjust based on your cycle length and dose.
Keeping Your Gains
The key to keeping your gains after SARMs is staying consistent. For lighter SARMs like Ostarine, sticking to a solid diet and keeping up your workouts will usually be enough to hold on to most of your muscle.
For stronger SARMs, don’t skip PCT. Without it, you’re going to lose more muscle than necessary. Keep your protein intake high, train hard, and stay on top of your recovery. That’s how you maintain the gains you worked so hard for.
What About MK 677?
MK-677 works differently because it’s a growth hormone secretagogue. That means it boosts your growth hormone production rather than messing with your testosterone. So, you don’t need PCT after stopping MK-677.
But are MK-677’s gains permanent? MK-677 gains last longer than SARMs gains. But, like everything else, you’ll still need to maintain your diet and training if you want to keep those gains.
TL;DR
When you stop SARMs, expect some muscle loss and fatigue. How much depends on the SARM and if you do PCT. Strong SARMs like RAD-140 suppress testosterone more, so running PCT is crucial to maintaining your gains and speeding up recovery.