Thread: Everything there is to no about roids!

Read all the threads in Anabolic Zone since the beginning,should give you a pretty solid base!

My 1st reccomendation would be to wait until you'r 30yrs of age (opinions vary on this). 2nd I would spend about two months performing searches on this site & purchase some of the books offered here. After all of this, when you have a basic understanding of how the process works, start asking/posting questions. You have tons of time, so take advantage of it.

30? Most people recommend 25. Most of your growing is done by 21 though, so I don't personally see much of a problem with starting at 22-24. Main thing would be that your natural test levels are so good at that age. But then again, natural test levels don't even begin to compare to 500mg of synthetic test / week, lol.

Originally Posted by Tyler3295

30? Most people recommend 25. Most of your growing is done by 21 though, so I don't personally see much of a problem with starting at 22-24. Main thing would be that your natural test levels are so good at that age. But then again, natural test levels don't even begin to compare to 500mg of synthetic test / week, lol.

Would tend to agree with flathead on this one Tyler!Athletes and individuals tend to reach their physical peak around 25, testosterone and growth hormones begin to decline around 30.I know what i'm talking bout i'm a 32 years old motherfucker!!!Like you mention ,all the reasons are good to pin and win!I don't know how you do to like pinning,just hit a shot in left quads,damn it hurts!Must be kind of a masochist!

21 is a good age to Start. Just work on getting a really good base now what are you stats?

Originally Posted by fredlabrute

Would tend to agree with flathead on this one Tyler!Athletes and individuals tend to reach their physical peak around 25, testosterone and growth hormones begin to decline around 30.I know what i'm talking bout i'm a 32 years old motherfucker!!!Like you mention ,all the reasons are good to pin and win!I don't know how you do to like pinning,just hit a shot in left quads,damn it hurts!Must be kind of a masochist!

Well, what I meant was that I think 25 is what most people recommend. I just mentioned that 22-24 can be done, just know the potential damages running them that young can have. This is such a touchy subject I generally try to stay away from it.

I see where you're coming from though, better safe than sorry and wait until 30, lol.

Originally Posted by Road Warrior

21 is a good age to Start. Just work on getting a really good base now what are you stats?

Lol, 21 is not a good age to start. While it is better than all the high school kids who start at 17-18, I wouldn't recommend starting that young..

Originally Posted by dsc123

Everything there is to no about roids!

I hate the word "roids". Sounds like something law enforcement (or inexperienced) people call it.

^This is not meaning to offend anyone. Just a biased stereotypical opinion I have.

Originally Posted by fredlabrute

testosterone and growth hormones begin to decline around 30.I know what i'm talking bout i'm a 32 years old motherfucker!!!

You're still a kid.

Originally Posted by Tyler3295

I hate the word "roids". Sounds like something law enforcement (or inexperienced) people call it.

I've been on this board, what, 2-3 months? And I've learned from the CT gang that it's "GEARS!!"

Originally Posted by Kathybird

I've been on this board, what, 2-3 months? And I've learned from the CT gang that it's "GEARS!!"

Lol yeah, more what I said was for humor.

Lol sorry lads will use the word gears next tym

There is no set timing when a person should start using gear. Steroids are used to propel an individual past his GENETIC potential. The only age limitation is when you SHOULDN't use them. That doesn't mean when you turn 25, you are free to go pinning yourself. You eat and train for as long as you can naturally make gains. that can be 25 or 35, it's different for everyone. The addition of steroids should only come after your bodies natural ability to grow muscle has ceased. A 25 year old guy should still have plenty of natural ability to make muscle gains without the use of steroids. A 30 year old COULD still make gains naturally too. It all depends on your genetics. Depending on one's goals and thier ability to train hard and eat properly, they may never have a need for gears. Before running for the needles, why not put forth some real efforts and see what you can do instead of planning years in advance to take the easy way out.

Originally Posted by FMJ

There is no set timing when a person should start using gear. Steroids are used to propel an individual past his GENETIC potential. The only age limitation is when you SHOULDN't use them. That doesn't mean when you turn 25, you are free to go pinning yourself. You eat and train for as long as you can naturally make gains. that can be 25 or 35, it's different for everyone. The addition of steroids should only come after your bodies natural ability to grow muscle has ceased. A 25 year old guy should still have plenty of natural ability to make muscle gains without the use of steroids. A 30 year old COULD still make gains naturally too. It all depends on your genetics. Depending on one's goals and thier ability to train hard and eat properly, they may never have a need for gears. Before running for the needles, why not put forth some real efforts and see what you can do instead of planning years in advance to take the easy way out.

Dman good post brother.

Originally Posted by dsc123

Lol sorry lads will use the word gears next tym

Don't take it personally man. While that really was how I relate to the word "roids", it was more a joke.

Yh it's all good mate

"Gears"? I think "gear" is the plural of "gear".

Practically speaking for bodybuilding competition, you shouldn't really play around w/ your hormones until you've gotten at least a decent handle on how to manipulate your body via diet and training. Any dipshit can pin himself (or herself), but as a competitor, it becomes OH so much more important to know how to train & diet for the results you want. AAS and all the other supplements out there are not meant to be replacements for the foundation that you should already have in the things your body responds to - diet, training, cardio and recovery. All this other stuff is just SUPPLEMENT to that. If you dont' have those four things already at least well established, then anything else you throw on top is, at best going to produce sloppy partial results and at worst, fuck you up.

You are the only one who can decide if / when you decide to manipulate your hormone levels, but IMO its only one tiny piece of what goes into being a competitive bodybuilder. Master the art of hypertrophy via food and lifting like a mutherfucker first. You'll find that you should be growing like crazy if you eat for your goals and develop the discipline required to go somewhere in this sport.

All the other stuff comes AFTER that.

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