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09-12-2015, 04:00 PM
Steroid Undercover: A Pro Bodybuilder Tells All About His Steroid Use



by David Robson

In the following interview our featured pro reveals all about his association with AA steroids and provides a rare glimpse into a side of bodybuilding seldom read about. See what he uses and why cycles are so important. Get the facts!

Professional bodybuilders often talk freely about their nutritional, training and supplementation programs, aspects of bodybuilding that are of critical importance to their success onstage. One subject that is not often discussed is the role anabolic/androgenic steroids play in "assisting" gains in muscle size and conditioning at the pro level.
Many pro bodybuilders are reticent about their association with various steroids and other anabolic substances, although the fans and administrators know these enhancers are widely used to the point where there is now, and has been for quite some time, a reliance on these drugs among users who desire competitive equality.
Given the lack of discussion on AA steroids, one might be led to think they are not entirely necessary for competitive success, that they don't have any special growth enhancing properties.
Although it is true that a great physique can be developed without the use of AA steroids, as diet, training and recovery remain the essential components of any good bodybuilding program, AA steroids do facilitate gains in muscle through their ability to promote greater recovery and increased protein synthesis, and through their anti-catabolic properties.
AA steroids are synthetic (lab produced) forms of the male sex hormone testosterone. Anabolic refers to their tissue building properties (accelerated growth of muscle, bone and red blood cells, and enhanced neural conduction); while Androgenic describes the masculinizing effects they have on the body (enlargement of testes and penis, voice changes, hair growth on the face and increased aggressiveness).
They are used in medicine to treat conditions that occur when the body produces an abnormally low level of testosterone - delayed puberty and impotence being two such conditions. AA steroids exert their muscle-building effects by activating specific genes to produce proteins, through their stimulatory effects on special receptor molecules found in muscle cells.
They also increase protein synthesis by enhancing the activation rate of enzyme systems involved in protein metabolism, thereby inhibiting protein degradation and promoting protein synthesis. In addition to AA steroids anti-catabolic effects, users have reported, and researchers have speculated, that these substances profoundly increase feelings of well-being, euphoria, increased aggressiveness and tolerance to stress, thus allowing the user to train harder and sustain motivation levels for longer periods.
These increased psychosomatic effects are even thought to underpin the positive actions of AA steroids - more so than their physiological effects.
A seemingly never-ending source of controversy, the use of AA steroids remains a taboo subject in the sporting world. Given mixed reports regarding their effectiveness and safety (some users report various side effects ranging from acne through to anger problems), AA steroids remain on the margins of what is regarded as acceptable sporting practice.
Many feel AA steroids are required to be at ones best in the ultra-competitive world of professional sport, while others feel they are damaging substances used by cheats to gain an unfair advantage. Whatever the case, AA steroids have become an entrenched part of sport.
Professional bodybuilders, notorious for their use of AA steroids due to the overt results these drugs have on their physiques (compared to other steroid using sports where they are taken for performance gains, not pure muscle size), balance the dilemma associated with their choice to use with the consequences of not using: falling behind in the competitive placing's and sacrificing bodybuilding-related career opportunities due to a less "marketable" physique.
Although it is widely thought all pro bodybuilders use AA steroids to assist their careers, the athletes themselves generally do not talk about such matters. I recently spoke to one professional bodybuilder and he shared with me his AA steroid history, in addition to why he made the choice to use, on the proviso his name and identity are not revealed.
In the following interview, which is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only, our featured pro reveals all about his association with AA steroids and provides a rare glimpse into a side of bodybuilding seldom read about in the magazines.

QI understand you are currently on an off-cycle. How long do you stay on a cycle? Do you increase the dosages or taper off?

Yes, I am now on an off-cycle. My last cycle was two months ago. I took 500mg of Sustanon a week and 30mg of Dianabol on training days. Before going on an off-cycle I increased my dosage before tapering off and cutting my intake completely.

QWould this dosage be considered a large, small of moderate level for a pro bodybuilder? Have you ever been tempted to increase your intake of steroids?

500mg of Sustanon and 30mg of D'bol (Dianabol) would be considered a moderate dosage for me. As a professional bodybuilder my dosages are considered very low, compared to other pros. For instance, the most testosterone I have ever taken is 1,250mg a week and this is considered nothing since I am a pro. I am not tempted to take more than that because health is still my main priority.

QWhat have you found to be the best on-cycle strategy, and why?

I would normally stay on a cycle for 12 weeks. I increase my dosage and taper off. The best thing is to increase the dosage slowly for the body to adapt, and taper off slowly to keep the gains obtained from the cycle. That is the strategy that works best for me.

QWhen, and for how long do you have an off-cycle?

As mentioned, I am doing an off cycle now and it will last for 12 weeks.

QWhy do you do an off cycle? What are the benefits of an off cycle?

I do off cycle for health purposes, and to get bigger physically in the long run. Off cycles are needed for the body to reproduce its own testosterone - endogenous testosterone will be shut down during a steroid cycle when testosterone is taken - and to give the liver and other organs in my body a "break."
An off cycle is also important to prevent receptor saturation. This usually occurs if a cycle is taken for a long period of time. When the receptors are "free," they will respond better to steroids in a new cycle.

QHow does your training change between cycles?

When I am on a cycle, I am a lot stronger. Hence, I train as heavy as possible, but with good form. Also, I train six days a week because when I am on a cycle it is less likely I will overtrain. On an off cycle I will train lighter and do four days a week routine.

QWhat steroid do you find best for gains in size and strength?

For me its Sustanon - best for size and strength gains because it is a testosterone (a combination of four different types of test from short acting to long acting) and I think together they work in a synergistic fashion.

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What steroid do you use for cutting up? What kinds of results does this give you?

I use Winstrol V, Anavar and Halotestin for cutting up and they work wonders.



QSince you have been on steroids, what kind of gains have you made? Do you keep these gains when you go on an off-cycle?

Since I started my first cycle I have gained about 40lbs of pure muscle - all this in the space of nine years. In my first contest I weighed 180lbs and at my last pro show I came in at 220lbs. Beside that I have been a lot stronger too. I kept most of my gains (muscle and strength) when I was on an off cycle.

QHave you experienced any side effects while on steroids? What have they been and how do you deal with these?

I do medical checkups every four to five months and so far my health is excellent. The only side effect I have when I am on the juice is acne on my face and shoulders. I usually take antibiotic such as Accutane to treat this problem.

QMany users report depression when they go off steroids and their weight drops as a result. Do you get depressed on an off-cycle, when your weight drops?

I do not get depressed when my weight drops during an off cycle. Self-confidence is very important in this respect, as I believe that I will get even stronger and bigger when I begin my next cycle. It is only a temporary period and I am looking at the big picture. What happens in the long run is more important to me.

QDo you get water retention problems from steroid use? How do you deal with these?

Excessive water retention is usually not a problem for me during a cycle in the off-season, because I eat pretty clean. Nolvadex should be taken when one is holding too much water during a cycle.

QWhat are the main advantages of taking steroids? Why do users take the risk?

The main advantage of taking a steroid is it enhances one's performance significantly. The athlete gets significantly bigger - all muscle weight - and stronger. Steroids also improve endurance levels in those who use. The benefits of steroid use far exceed the risk involved if one takes it cautiously - has a good knowledge of steroids, or is guided by a professional such as a doctor.

QFor someone starting on steroids, what are some recommendations to ensure safety?

For someone starting on steroids, make sure he is taking the ones that are very mild on the body like Anavar and a little testosterone. Take the minimum dosages and the cycle should be as brief as possible - about 4-6 weeks - before following an off cycle. If injecting, make sure to get a doctor to do it - it can be done as a matter of course in some countries - to ensure cleanliness and safety.

QSteroids have received their share of negative publicity as of late. Do you think this publicity is warranted? Morally speaking, what are your views steroids as performance enhancers?

In pro sport there is often a lot of money involved. A professional athlete makes his or her living from their sport, and professional sport, by its very nature, is extremely competitive. Therefore, these athletes will do anything possible to win and this likely means taking steroids.

QWhat are your views on steroid use in bodybuilding? Would you like to see them banned, or are they needed to keep the sport alive?

In my opinion, steroids should not be banned in bodybuilding because if this happens the crowd will be lost - especially at the professional level. People pay to see huge, ripped bodybuilders competing.

QWhat do you think about natural bodybuilding? Is this an oxymoron?

There is no natural bodybuilding really, as the natural federations have their share of steroid users. Some of these so-called natural bodybuilders are pretty big and shredded and there is no way they could have achieved these physiques naturally.

QHow long will you continue using steroids? When you stop, will you continue bodybuilding?

I will keep using steroids as long as I am competing, but I will use them intelligently. I will still pump iron for fitness purposes when I retire from bodybuilding, at which time I will stop taking steroids.


[ Q ] Okay pro, is there a place for anabolic drugs such as steroids, insulin and Human Growth Hormone in bodybuilding?
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[ Pro ] Sure there is. If used intelligently, drugs are necessary to build a close-to-perfect-physique that is so much loved by the bodybuilding crowd.

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[ Q ] What are your thoughts on this Tony? Are drugs needed for bodybuilding glory?
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[ Tony ] Just like in any sport, the goal is to reach the top. Bodybuilding is a sport where to be the best you have to be bigger and better than the guy you are competing against.
Bodybuilders will put their lives on the line in order to win. Drugs have become a necessity in bodybuilding and in many other sports today because that is where the money is. If you are the best, you will be paid for it and that's what it's all about in some of the athletes' minds.
I remain a natural because I'm not looking at the financial gains from endorsements for products I do not, or will never use.
Just because every pro uses them to be the best, why should I use them to be the best? The truth is you don't need them to be the best, look at the larger picture. Don't focus on the lake when there is an ocean behind you.
I want to leave a legacy behind me for others to follow. My goal has always been to inspire and motivate others to live a happy healthy lifestyle. Drugs are never the answer. Like I always say,

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[ Q ] Pro. Tony says he feels money is the driving force behind a professional's choice to use bodybuilding drugs and that he is able to inspire others as a natural athlete. As one of the world's top bodybuilders, an IFBB professional, what is your response to this Pro?
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[ Pro ] Drugs are not only prevalent in bodybuilding, but in almost all other pro, as well as amateur sports. And who would not want to win, especially when it involves money, as is the case in pro sport. A professional will do anything to win, and that involves taking performance-enhancing drugs.
To me, the reason I take drugs is not because of financial gains, but to see how far drugs can benefit me physically. I can still inspire and motivate people because my body is not super-human-sized, like many other pros. I dare say people would want to look like me if they see my photos. I am taking drugs sensibly, I am healthy and do have a body that inspires others also.

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[ Q ] Pro. Other than wanting to see how far their use will take you physically, are there any other reasons behind your decision to use anabolic drugs to assist your bodybuilding efforts?
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[ Pro ] I mainly started (taking drugs) because I wanted to see how much my body could improve after I reached a plateau, and could not respond no matter what I did in terms of training, diet and recuperation. But I only started my first cycle after seven years of consistent training.

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[ Q ] And Tony, why have you chosen to stay natural?
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[ Tony ] That is an easy one. I want to live to see my 50th birthday, healthy with no liver problems or kidney disease. Plus whatever I do affects my family, friends, and whoever I'm close to. So if they know I'm taking drugs to be where I am then what will stop them from taking drugs as well. You become a product of your environment.

[ Q ] Pro. Do anabolic drugs give you greater confidence compared to when you are on an off-cycle? Do you feel strong and healthy when on?

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[ Pro ] Yes, I feel very energetic, strong and I am healthy when I am on the stuff (I do a full medical check up every six months). When I am off, I am weaker and a little smaller. I do not have an ego problem when I am using, nor do I lose self-confidence when I am off the stuff. My mind is very strong.

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[ Q ] Tony. Do you think Pro's comments would be representative of steroid using pros in general?
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[ Tony ] That's the whole thing with this stuff. It is artificial, starting from what it is made of and what it does. I can't speak for Pro, but I will say that drug-using pros are, in general, not very healthy. To me, strength comes from within and I don't need any enhancement to be the best.
The bottom line is drugs are drugs, whether they are prescribed by a doctor or not, they are still drugs. Doctors are the biggest drug dealers around. Doctors do not really have the answers. They are very scientific and they don't believe in the supernatural or the power of mind by and large.
The doctors believe in brain washing patients to believe that they need to be on something in order to be healthy. But the truth of the matter is doctors are not in the business to cure you, they are in business to treat you. That is the difference. We all should be our own doctors and learn all we can about our health.

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[ Q ] Pro. Why do you think there are two separate camps on the issue of drugs in bodybuilding? Why is there a "for and against" debate?
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[ Pro ] It is all about the individual's personal choice. Some may think steroids are very bad for them (health wise), like they would die if they take them, so they choose not to use them. It may also be due to ethical issues, whereas others may take them to bring their physique to the next level.
For those who use these drugs it is this little edge they look for to achieve their dream physique. They may also be better informed about the effects of steroids. In my opinion, if taken cautiously steroids have no negative side effects on health.

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[ Q ] Do you agree on Pro's suggestion that steroids have no negative side effects Tony?
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[ Tony ] Wow. It's true, it is up to the individual. But building your body with drugs is like cutting your nose to spite your face. Steroids are complete junk and the competitors know this, it is just that the gains that are made with them are so addicting, that it is hard not to fall into the trap, let's say.
I know that in the end there is only one concern and that is your health. So using steroids to build a dream physique will only turn into a nightmare in the future. I get emails all the time from guys that only did one cycle under doctor supervision, and now that they are off it, they are smaller and weaker than when they first started.
Taking steroids even once plants a seed that will take root and grow to affect you in time. It is like planting a virus in your computer: you may not know it is there, but it is doing its damage behind the scenes.

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[ Q ] Pro. Do you think there will ever be a time where drugs are accepted in bodybuilding by a majority of fans and athletes? How would promoters, fans, athletes and the sport in general benefit from widespread drug use among the athletes?
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[ Pro ] I am sure there will come a time when the majority in bodybuilding will accept drugs, a time when the general public are better informed about steroids and other anabolic substances. The promoters will get more ticket money (people want to see big, symmetrical physiques), fans will get what they want to see (they do not want to see skinny guys onstage competing) and athletes will get to achieve their dream physiques (big, ripped and proportioned) and maybe get more prize money from the promoters when the shows are running well.

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[ Q ] As a natural bodybuilder Tony, do you feel that one day professional bodybuilding may become completely natural? What would happen if there were a heavily enforced, blanket ban on all anabolic drug use in bodybuilding?
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[ Tony ] Well let's put it this way: the pros would all have to buy new clothes.
If drugs were banned completely, and if athletes were heavily and honestly tested, the world of bodybuilding and sports would really take off in my opinion.
For example, if a normal everyday person who does not understand the world of bodybuilding were to turn on the television and see guys like Ronnie and Jay they would say, "oh my god, that's disgusting." Now I am just being honest here, this is what they would say. I know because most of the world is ignorant to what bodybuilding is on a professional level. And nobody watching would say, "I want to look like a professional bodybuilder."
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[ Q ] Pro. How would you respond to what Tony has just said? Will professional bodybuilding ever be natural?
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[ Pro ] There is no way a pro bodybuilder could be completely natural. It is impossible to be competitive as an all time natural in pro shows. If there were a complete ban on all steroids in pro bodybuilding, then the competitors would be a lot smaller and less ripped and the promoters would lose the crowd.
True, drug abuse in pro bodybuilding is getting out of control and we probably do need some restraints. I still think they (the IFBB) should do something about the emphasis on freakiness. In my opinion, what inspires others is a physique that is hard enough to get, but attainable.
I have a physique that is not too big, like the mass monsters we are seeing more often nowadays, but bigger than lifetime drug-free bodybuilders. To achieve such a physique requires taking drugs, but within limits.

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[ Q ] Pro has said there is no way a professional bodybuilder could be completely natural. In your view, Tony, should anabolic drug use be permitted in bodybuilding competition, as perhaps an option strictly reserved for pro athletes? Do you think, from a competitive standpoint, promoters, fans, athletes and the sport in general would stand to gain from any degree of drug use among the athletes?
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[ Tony ] I truly feel that anabolic drugs should not be part of bodybuilding or any sport - period.
Look, the whole purpose of bodybuilding is building the body to be stronger healthier. So how can one do this if they are in a hospital bed from the use of steroids?
The world of competitive bodybuilding, to me, has become a freak show. There is no way in hell anybody off the street would want to look like these guys. It is just too much. Most of them are all out of proportion for their height. For instance, Arnold was his best at around 240 lbs on stage but he was 6'2".
Nowadays, the bodybuilders that are 240 are 5'6" and personally to me they look like crap. Yes I know this is my opinion, but lets face it, if you put 100 pounds of meat in a 25lb bag, what's that bag going to look like? When is enough, enough?
Bodybuilders have to understand this, and this comes straight out of Anthony Catanzaro's mouth: bigger muscles do not mean better muscles. It is all about balance and proportion, and you definitely don't need drugs for that.

t is a shame that competitive bodybuilding makes money on holding what I like to call freak shows instead of bodybuilding shows. But this is the road it has chosen and I truly feel that one day the competitors will realize it is just not worth the damage they are doing to themselves, just for a plastic trophy, some money and a pat on the back.
To me, the real champions are the guys willing to stay natural and true to their bodies. It is funny, but we all plant seeds in one another.
I'm happy to say that I planted a seed of trueness in other's by being a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and you can't beat that - even with drugs.

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[ Q ] So how would an all-natural stance improve the sport Tony?
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[ Tony ] It (an all natural stance) would generate many more bodybuilding fans around the world because the bottom line is bodybuilding started out with people wanting to make their muscles bigger and stronger and healthier. This results in the muscles looking beautiful as well.
For example, diamonds are the most beautiful creations to come from earth as rock, but it has to first be formed, cut and polished into perfection.
The diamond cutter examines the diamond and turns the rock into something truly amazing.
You see, it takes time and effort to build something beautiful, they say diamonds are forever, and so should be your work of art, your body sculpted and carved naturally just like that diamond.

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[ Q ] Pro. Anabolic drugs are often cited as being health damaging. Is this reputation deserved?
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[ Pro ] This way of thinking is completely false. If used intelligently, anabolic steroids are not harmful to one's health.

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[ Q ] Do you agree Tony?
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[ Tony ] Drugs will never make you healthy, I can guarantee you that. I know I lost my mother to cancer, and I know that drugs can keep you alive, but they can never help you to live a normal, balanced life.
You have to understand something: drugs are man-made-substances. They do not come out of the ground or from a tree, like fruits and vegetables do. You see, God made everything we need in life for us to survive a healthy long existence.
There are more people on depression medication now then ever before. Well then, why are there more depressed people in the world than ever before? There are more drugs to fight disease than ever before, so why are there more people dying of disease each day.

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[ Q ] So how does it feel to be a drug free, all-natural champion Tony? Do you sometimes wonder what it would feel like to use anabolic drugs? Have you ever been tempted to use these substances?
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[ Tony ] Being a natural champion is all I know, and all I will ever know.
I would never consider taking drugs to better my physique and performance.
"That would be like Jesus going into a crack house."

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[ Q ] Pro. Some say that professional bodybuilders contradict themselves, as they use drugs, yet are involved in what is essentially a healthy activity? How would a bodybuilder justify drug use when aiming building a healthy, attractive physique?

[ Pro ] True, bodybuilding is viewed as a healthy sport, but drug use is widespread in this sport and in all other sports as well. It is not necessarily bad for one's health thoug
[ Q ] Tony. Pro has just made a pretty big statement. Does the public have the wrong perception regarding drug use in bodybuilding? Is it not contradictory for bodybuilders to be using drugs?
[ Tony ] This is really sad. True, the public is usually always ignorant and, yes, it is good to learn all you can about the drugs you are taking, but at the same time who wants to know about the devil? I don't even want to look his way. I know that all good healthy and wonderful things come from God, and drugs are not one of them. Like I always say
Unfortunately, kids today who are just starting out do not understand the whole concept behind bodybuilding. They look at a guy with muscles like myself, and just think, yes he's on drugs and in order for me to look like him I have to be on drugs too. This stems from a lack of knowledge and patience on their part
I do not think the public has a very good understanding of what exactly goes into a world-class physique, but I do think it is a contradiction for bodybuilders to be using harmful drugs when they are supposed to be improving themselves
No, I'm not on drugs, nor have I ever been. To this day I don't even know what they even look like. I wish drugs would just disappear in general, not just from the bodybuilding community but in the world of prescription and non-prescription medicine as well
Its funny: drug dealers and users are thrown in jail, but if you think about it most of the world is on some type of drug, and the doctors and pharmacies are the biggest drug dealers and pushers of them all. But people do not look at it like that. They think because it is legal and prescribed by a doctor, that it is fine. We need to open our eyes and realise what is going on in the world today and that drug use is spiralling out of control
[ Q ] Tony. Pro is pretty adamant that performance drugs, if used correctly, will not harm the bodybuilder. It does seem the bodybuilding community is divided on both the health and ethical implications of using anabolic drugs to gain a muscle-building advantage. Why do you think there is this division? What do you think are people's motivations for using drugs or remaining natural?
[ Tony ] Like I always say, I never question what a man or woman does for a living in order to pay the bills. Unfortunately, money is like the devil in this case. The drug users know the risks and downsides, but the money is root of all evil
I'm sure there have been cases where bodybuilders who have started out natural and never thought about using drugs. But as time went on and the competition got harder, they were tempted because unfortunately in this sport there is no financial reward for being natural, crazy but true
For example take a look at all the muscle-building products drug-taking bodybuilders endorse.
I always said that I am before my time. One day I feel that natural bodybuilding will become larger than what it is now. It seems to me that the drug using bodybuilders are starting to understand themselves that the money is not worth the health problems.
[ Q ] That being said Tony, would the pro champions of today still be champions if bodybuilding were totally drug free? What other qualities are needed to make a champion?
[ Tony ] If the pro's today were no longer on growth hormones they would no longer be champions in that form of competition. They would be downsized
I have seen drug bodybuilders come off the drugs and shrink so much that you couldn't even recognize them. It is like taking the air out of a balloon and just watching them shrink to less than what they stared with. Yes, this is the truth.
I have had guys come up to me and ask me what they could do because they are smaller and weaker now than when they were before they even started. Scary isn't it. Bodybuilders of today need a lot of different qualities such as perseverance and determination. Drugs will not compensate for a lack of these qualities.
[ Q ] Do you agree Pro? Are drugs needed? Would the pros become downsized as Tony has said?
[ Pro ] Sure, this would be the case. But with or without drugs, dedication, discipline, drive and will power and talent are still necessary qualities needed to make a champion. Drugs are no magic pills. Also, without anabolic drugs a pro bodybuilder would be downsized, but remember, it is more than drug use that makes a champion.
Training, nutrition and recuperation are equally as important. Concerning the loss in size bodybuilders are thought to experience, it all depends on how a bodybuilder goes off drugs.
If it is done correctly by slowly tapering off, and modifying their training and nutrition, one would keep many of the gains obtained from drugs, even during an off cycle. Again, you need knowledge about what you are doing. Know what you are putting in your body, its effects either good or bad, and when and how to do an on or off cycle.
[ Q ] Question for you Tony. Are drugs a necessity for bodybuilding success among all bodybuilders at the high end?
[ Tony ] As far as the level of impact drugs would make on a bodybuilder, it would have a lot to do with his or her genetics for one. I would never turn into Ronnie Coleman if I took them. I do not have his genetics. The other main aspects would be diet and training.
Yes, guys who have trained natural and made great progress, like myself, have made their tremendous natural gains by training hard and eating right.
But no, a champion is not made with drugs; a champion is made with heart.
[ Q ] Pro. Let's say a beginning bodybuilder has weighed the information presented here and has decided to begin a cycle. What advice would you give? How would you balance your answer to give them advice on safety while highlighting the benefits these substances can have for them as bodybuilders?
[ Pro ] Start slow. Take the mild types and follow on and off cycles. Do get regular medical check-ups. Drugs are not magic pills though. Training, diet and recuperation are equally as important. If all these were followed in a first cycle, the bodybuilder would be stronger physically, have better recuperation and of course build bigger muscles while improving self-esteem.

Presser
09-12-2015, 04:04 PM
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Pushtoday
09-12-2015, 04:11 PM
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Presser
09-12-2015, 04:22 PM
it looks fixed now lol, i thought maybe my pc was on the fritz lmao

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