I don`t quite get the benefits of steroids

[Frank1985]

Let`s say you`re like 20 years old or 40 even, and you`ve been training so long that the body is used to building muscles, you`d gain couple of pounds of muscle every month, anyways. What do steroids really do? Is it like the oxe that was overly muscular from birth, muscle just builds themselves because of increased synthesis? The body produces enough testosterone and other hormones to build muscles, is it really easier to build muscle on it, or do you just train harder? What`s the difference?

 

[WV0224]

Let`s say you`re like 20 years old or 40 even, and you`ve been training so long that the body is used to building muscles, you`d gain couple of pounds of muscle every month, anyways. What do steroids really do? Is it like the oxe that was overly muscular from birth, muscle just builds themselves because of increased synthesis? The body produces enough testosterone and other hormones to build muscles, is it really easier to build muscle on it, or do you just train harder? What`s the difference?

I think gaining couple of pounds of muscle per month is quite some stretch. If you are experienced, train very hard you would do well to gain that much naturally in 6 months.
This is where steroids, specifically anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) come into play. They help build muscle by increasing protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in muscle cells. They mimic testosterone, leading to faster recovery, increased muscle fiber size, and enhanced strength. This allows users to train harder and more frequently, accelerating muscle development beyond natural limits.
Of course there is no free lunch. Steroid usage does come with health risks. So the decision to use them really depends on how ambitious you want to be with bodybuilding such as competing at pro level etc.

For full disclaimer I have never used steroids myself as I don’t feel the long term risks are worth taking. It’s a personal choice.

 

[Brian Multigym]

I think gaining couple of pounds of muscle per month is quite some stretch. If you are experienced, train very hard you would do well to gain that much naturally in 6 months.
This is where steroids, specifically anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) come into play. They help build muscle by increasing protein synthesis and nitrogen retention in muscle cells. They mimic testosterone, leading to faster recovery, increased muscle fiber size, and enhanced strength. This allows users to train harder and more frequently, accelerating muscle development beyond natural limits.
Of course there is no free lunch. Steroid usage does come with health risks. So the decision to use them really depends on how ambitious you want to be with bodybuilding such as competing at pro level etc.

For full disclaimer I have never used steroids myself as I don’t feel the long term risks are worth taking. It’s a personal choice.

Well written about the difference!

 

[WV0224]

Well written about the difference!

Thanks. I thought this was worth posting on our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TMuscleUK/

 

[Panty-sniffer]

It depends on what your goals are, if you're just the average gym pumper then you don't need them.
If you're seriously looking to be a thonged warrior then you won't reach the top without steroids.
Of course some do take them even if not competing just for the quicker results but in my opinion not needed if a young guy

 

[WV0224]

I think this clip from Dorian Yates is relevant to the discussion here:

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