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If the type of androgen is a particularly powerful one i. It is common to see acne on a steroid-user or scarring. There was a study done on sumo wrestlers, testing their fat free mass. Thus it is possible to gain huge muscles naturally in some rare cases, however it is unheard of for a natural athlete to gain such muscle mass without initial fat gain.
So, rapid lean muscle gains is a sure sign of a steroid-user. Note : It is also possible to gain large amounts of muscle mass without fat gain, however this would happen over a long period of time, via the principle of progressive overload.
If a bodybuilder shows multiple signs of steroid-signs listed in this article , they almost certainly are juicing. It is extremely rare that a natural bodybuilder will have any signs of steroid-use, however it is possible. Such as acne scars during puberty or gynecomastia developed during their childhood years. Now you know what to look for when trying to work out if someone built their physique naturally or not. With bodybuilding, as popular and as mainstream as it has now become, unfortunately there is a certain stigma attached to it that simply will not go away, and that stigma in question is the use of anabolic steroids, hormones, and various other illegal, and potentially harmful compounds.
As dedicated to bodybuilding as an individual may be, most members of the general public will take one look at a muscular guy and immediately brand him as being a steroid user. Now, make no mistake about it, steroid use, and indeed steroid abuse for that matter, is rife in gyms all over the globe, in people of all ages, genders, shapes and sizes, from all walks of life. With natural bodybuilding, you are basically committing to build your body up naturally, I.
E without the use of drugs, hormones, or other similar compounds. Many bodybuilding competitions and organizations actually have natural divisions, in which competitors will be drug tested to ensure that they are indeed, not using illegal and dangerous compounds. One of the main benefits of building muscle the natural way, is the fact that it is much, much safer than if you were to use steroids, hormones, or anything else.
When you bodybuilding the natural way, you will still build muscle and will therefore improve your physique as a result.
Granted the results may take much longer to become noticeable, but with persistence and consistency, the results will come. If you choose to use steroids, you MUST do as much research as you possibly can, you must ALWAYS buy from trusted and reputable suppliers, and you should get regular blood work done with your doctor to keep an eye on your health.
Steroids, as dangerous as they are, will provide dramatic increases in lean muscle mass in a relatively short amount of time. The results will actually be pretty startling as you will pile on some huge size in weeks rather than months or years, as is the case with natural bodybuilding. Another downside to steroid use the side effects, which are pretty nasty. Typically, you may find yourself becoming spotty, growing breasts, experiencing shrinking of the testicles, becoming infertile, suffering a stroke, suffering a heart attack, experiencing mood swings, suffering from low testosterone levels , experiencing organ failure, and more.
Fast Start. The first year of training is the best, and can never be rivaled. You will make amazing progress in both strength and muscle mass gains. To maximize these gains, remember the follow:. Pick one and stick with it.
Your muscle mass and strength gains hinge on 2 factors, and 2 factors alone: progression and overtraining. Always, always, always, always and always try for more reps and more weight during each workout. No excuses.
Progression of weight accelerates the anabolic growth process, and will help you maximize muscle gains. Because most training routines work for new lifters, there is no point in killing yourself. They can only use supplements on the Cologne List of doping-free sports nutrition.
These have been analyzed to prove that they present a minimum risk of contamination with banned substances that would show up in drug testing. This means that professional athletes competing in the drug-free version of bodybuilding or other sports can use them. As a rule, athletes are advised to consume an surplus of calories per kilogram of body weight. Proteins are the building blocks of new muscles so you should consume 1. High-quality protein sources include eggs, cottage cheese, poultry, salmon, and mackerel, as well as vegetable alternatives such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, and soy products.
Excess protein is excreted through the kidneys, so you need enough liquids to facilitate this process. You also need fat , as well as vitamins and minerals , to stay in balance, and maintain a healthy body composition. Make sure you get the variety of nutrition you need with foods like nuts, avocado, and fish, as well as seasonal fruits and plenty of vegetables.
Your diet should keep your macronutrients in the following ratio: Anyone who wants to change or challenge their body needs a well-structured training plan.
Common mistakes in bodybuilding naturally include working out too hard, i. Recovery periods between training sessions that are too short can also slow down your growth. This topic is one of the most discussed in the bodybuilding community and is very controversial too.
If you are looking to improve your appearance and increase overall health without any negative side effects, then you should stick to natural bodybuilding. The best way to stay healthy and maintain a muscular body for long is finding ways to increase the natural testosterone production rather than counting on steroids that have dangerous health risks and eventually lose your muscles.
So, just set your goal and go after it! It is extremely rare that a natural bodybuilder will have any signs of steroid-use, however it is possible. Such as acne scars during puberty or gynecomastia developed during their childhood years. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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