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> Does this mean, that the use of anabolic steroids to build muscle at one point in time can lead to better performance years after usage? Yes, and it's very w

> Does this mean, that the use of anabolic steroids to build muscle at one point in time can lead to better performance years after usage? Yes, and it's very well known too. You don't need to take steroids for very long to increase your muscle mass, then you go off them and stay off them for a few months and maintain it. You can then repeat multiple times if you need/want to. I've been told that it's fairly safe when done this way, with appropriate monitoring, etc.

barry-cotter 7y ago
You just described steroid cycling. > cycling steroids involves alternating the active and in active use of steroids. This means that there would be times where a person would be using the drug as well as times where they would refrain from using them. https://www.whatsteroids.com/steroids/what-is-a-steroid-cycle/ https://www.whatsteroids.com/steroids/what-is-a-steroid-cycl...
oceanghost 7y ago
You are correct, but there is more to it than that. At one time I was a serious lifter-- and I did half a dozen cycles. Even though I haven't worked out seriously in 3 or 4 years (illness, childcare, divorce) my body shape is permanently altered, as are my overall strength levels. So, when I was entertaining trying to be a bodybuilder, I had two problem areas. Chest and arms. Also, I should mention that my trainer at the time was an IFBB judge, and has his pro card. I really, really dived into this. My chest got big from gear and stayed that way, and I kept most of my strength, even when I don't work out. The reason I can't be a bodybuilder is-- I can't get my biceps to grow, even on the most aggressive steroids they grow mildly and shrink back to crap the moment I'm not killing myself. My point is, bodies are weird. They're an indignity frankly. Anecdotally, I have evidence your supposition is correct and incorrect. It's mostly down to genetics.

barry-cotter 7y ago

You just described steroid cycling. > cycling steroids involves alternating the active and in active use of steroids. This means that there would be times where a person would be using the drug as well as times where they would refrain from using them. https://www.whatsteroids.com/steroids/what-is-a-steroid-cycle/ https://www.whatsteroids.com/steroids/what-is-a-steroid-cycl...

oceanghost 7y ago

You are correct, but there is more to it than that. At one time I was a serious lifter-- and I did half a dozen cycles. Even though I haven't worked out seriously in 3 or 4 years (illness, childcare, divorce) my body shape is permanently altered, as are my overall strength levels. So, when I was entertaining trying to be a bodybuilder, I had two problem areas. Chest and arms. Also, I should mention that my trainer at the time was an IFBB judge, and has his pro card. I really, really dived into this. My chest got big from gear and stayed that way, and I kept most of my strength, even when I don't work out. The reason I can't be a bodybuilder is-- I can't get my biceps to grow, even on the most aggressive steroids they grow mildly and shrink back to crap the moment I'm not killing myself. My point is, bodies are weird. They're an indignity frankly. Anecdotally, I have evidence your supposition is correct and incorrect. It's mostly down to genetics.