Steroids, are they really that bad?

C-grij · 2017-12-14T21:22:26+00:00

Doesn't sounds like you've done your own research.

Not all are in perfect health. There's many potential risks / complications that come up as a result of using. There's a reason why most everyone gets their blood work done regularly. Check out /r/steroids or /r/body_building steroid Saturday threads.

Are you thinking of hopping on the bicycle? IMO it's not something you just do once, you never only do just 1 cycle. Ask yourself why you want to use them.
Have you been lifting for an extended period of time and or reached your genetic potential? What are your stats (weight, height, body fat, bench/squat/dead)? Do you know the risks? If your answer is no to these and your stats aren't that of at least an intermediate lifter then I would suggest you reconsider.

Gravs824 · 2017-12-15T15:53:07+00:00

So i'll add my two cents in here.

A little about me. I'm 6'1 215-220 roughly 7 percent body fat. Fairly athletic and overall aesthetic. I've been working out seriously for 10 years and am about to turn 29 in a month. I started taking steroids when I was 24 and have been essentially on them since as I had low T and am prescribed TRT. I blast and cruise year round typically.

In my opinion steroids are something you really have to sit down and think about long term. In your 20's it sounds great and the benefits seem to far outweight the cons but there are some serious health issues to consider. Overall if you're safe, don't run a crazy dose, and stick to essentially just testosterone I think you'll be just fine. I get labs done yearly and everything comes back great and overall I'm considered very healthy. Keep in mind I do not drink, I eat very very healthy, and workout at least 6 days a week sometimes 7 performing cardio and heavy lifting everyday. This is a lifestyle I have committed to along with making the choice that every week for the rest of my life I'm going to have to stick a needle in my ass or quad no matter how I feel about it, no matter how much scar tissue is in my leg, I have to do it as at this point recovering my already low natural levels is not an option. Like other guys have stated here no one ever does just one cycle and most guys cannot stick to just taking testosterone. As I get into my 30's I'll stop blasting my test dose up to 750mg a week and actually follow the doctors orders but again long term I don't know what could happen in my 40's or 50's. Right now I'm very healthy but again no drinking, no smoking, eating healthy religiously, cardio everyday. Yes they will make you grow more body hair, yes they will speed up your balding if you're prone to that sort of thing, yes if you don't plan everything out accordingly you can mess yourself up develop gyno and what not. When done safe and in a controlled/monitored environement along with a very healthy active lifestyle I don't think they are that bad. But can you really stop after one cycle? Can you really stop drinking/smoking and commit to eating healthy? I tell all the young guys who come to be about steroids to look at the long term and understand there can be repercussions.

Have they helped me get laid? Yes. Do they do all the work for you? Absolutely not. If you haven't been working out seriously for 5 years I wouldn't even look at them. You can make great gains and look great without them. Think about everything before you make a decision on taking them not just having a 6 pack and 18 in arms. Best of luck.

4angrydragons · 2017-12-14T21:53:40+00:00

I’ve used them. No problems at all. But like anything you put in your body their is a risk/reward to it

Rollo_Mayhem3 · 2017-12-14T21:23:55+00:00

Have done your own research on steroid use?????? Go to Google scholar and search some medical journals on the side effects of using steroids. I've never used steroids but the mainstream info I've read or heard is yes, their are side effects and they are probably not worth the gains for the average joe.

One friend who used them told me that since he started squating heavily because of the increased strenght, he now has bad knees, he is in his 50s... And that's just the indirect effects of using them...

Coolguy1699 · 2017-12-14T21:30:11+00:00

Don't take them

whizkidmill · 2017-12-14T22:24:00+00:00

There's not much wrong in the short term, but in the long run it's very detrimental. Once you get to 40+ after long term use, you'll definitely notice.

yeahnahimgood · 2017-12-14T22:12:05+00:00

I’ve been lifting for about 6 years so the thought of pinning has definitely crossed my mind.

You can minimize most risks if you get legit pharma grade stuff, use sane dosage, and most importantly get a doc’s supervision (sports’ clinics are a thing, they won’t give you the drugs but they’ll do everything to keep you safe, including regular blood analysis, PCT prescriptions, etc). Costs a lot of money to do it right, though.

Only reason why I haven’t done it is because I’m prone to balding and I like my hair.

Ricky469 · 2017-12-15T18:36:57+00:00

NEVER do steroids! The potential for health problems is far too high. It offers an easier way to being ripped but is that worth heart damage, liver damage, testicular atrophy, or a myriad of other maladies. I have seen a few people truly screw themselves. This is my humble opinion.

Title	Steroids, are they really that bad?
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