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Steriod Bodybuilders

frank72nova
frank72nova
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Joined: 2002/01/21
United States
2002/01/23, 01:10 PM

Is it possible to get as big as professional bodybuilders without steriod use? I understand they workout very hard but I workout hard as well and my results are not even half of what they are?
rpacheco
rpacheco
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United States
2002/01/23, 01:46 PM
Good question Frank. What also comes into play with muscle size, definition and mass is genetics! Therefore, unless you're willing to overcome this (through the use of steroids) your body just may not see the same type of gains these bodybuilders have amassed.

Just be happy with yourself, and if you want to try safer alternatives, maybe you should consider pro-hormones and other OTC supplements.
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/01/24, 03:36 AM
Just like is it possible to win Tour de France without taking any illegal products?

Hmmmm..... no comments.

I believe steriods is just like cigs, if you can control it then fine for you, but as you know, a lot of people can't.
Ironbod
Ironbod
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Joined: 2002/01/18
United States
2002/01/24, 05:46 PM
It may be possible to get as big as a professional bodybuilder without the use of steroids, but chances are you won't be able to unless you have perfect genetics and really know what you are doing. I am not one with perfect genetics and, like many others, have realized that I will not be able to get as big or become a top professional bodybuilder without the use of steroids. I am just striving to become the best that I can be.
jbennett
jbennett
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United States
2002/01/24, 08:13 PM
I have seen natural bodybuilders bulk up to 240lbs. Getting up to 285lbs (competition weight) without the use of steroids would be very close to impossible. Even with incredible genetics, it takes a lot of juice to get that huge.
Davo_85
Davo_85
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Joined: 2001/12/05
Australia
2002/01/24, 08:17 PM
Why do u want to be that big anyway ? They look sick being that big. Thats what I think anyway.
onklo
onklo
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Joined: 2002/02/05
Sweden
2002/02/05, 07:51 AM
Yeep they look like freaks!, I dont thinks you can get that big without steroids!(TRUE), Look at the last winner of Mr Olympia! CANT get that big with out steroids!

/Christian
*NO PAIN NO GAIN*
Arnold
Arnold
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Canada
2002/02/05, 01:15 PM
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you can't get that big without steroids.. there is no question about that. I really hate when people always say "steroids this.. steroids that.."

yes, steroids do AID tremendously.. BUT the results only come with very intense training.. 5-6 HEALTHY meals a day.. 8-10 hours of sleep.. basically 110% dedication and lifestyle change.

I'm natural.. but I'm so tired of people whining about being small.. everything comes down to proper training and nutrition.

just me 2 cents.

.o0 Arnold 0o.
Stroyer
Stroyer
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Joined: 2002/02/04
United States
2002/02/05, 01:59 PM
I hate to admit to it, but I would guess that ALL of the top level ifbb pro's use juice actually I will bet my right nut on it, having talked to several & got some inside info.

Though, there are some guys, who use the mega doses, & then there are those who use more "sane" doses who look just as good & in most cases better than the mega dosers...using to much is just overkill, the main thing you will get is just more sides, be it some will be mass, but alot of it will be h20 retention as well.

Which leads to another topic, the blatant routines that are featured in all the muscle rags...ever notice how, you may read one article about your fav pro, with his routine, then the same month in a diff rag, there will be another article on him, & he will totally contradict himself in what he stated in the other mags article & not to mention the seeemingly drastic change in his/her training as well, from mag to mag....thank god for them magazine editors & their made up training routines, at least they could get together & put the same routine in each mag, instead of 2 totally diff ones, now dont get me wrong, I know instinctive training & mixing things up is not all that uncommon but c;mon, some of these articles contradict themselves so much it is ridiculous.

We need a totally unbiased mag, with no ties to weider, ifbb or etc, who will print the truth & only the truth from the pros them selves.
Arnold
Arnold
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Canada
2002/02/06, 10:20 AM
Muscular Development is a good mag if you want unbiased information..

.o0 Arnold 0o.
mikencharleston
mikencharleston
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United States
2002/02/06, 10:45 AM
planetmuscle.com is another. The hardcopy edition is free but all the info is online.

Mike
alriz
alriz
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Joined: 2002/03/30
Philippines
2002/04/07, 01:05 PM
as i have know about steroids, it can affect your body system & organs.besides, why do you wan to look that big???
sexy man is much better that muscle man. just try to be in shape. OK
yury
yury
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Joined: 2001/11/01
United States
2002/04/07, 01:30 PM
try testosterone.net they have some good stuff about diet and excersize its pretty good!

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**Yury**