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Bodybuilding isn’t simply a passion, it is a way of life, and it has to be said that the bodybuilding lifestyle is not an easy one. Building muscle is notoriously difficult, and if you’re looking for a quick fix when it comes to bodybuilding, well, sadly, you’re in for a great deal of...

Here is a quick read on how steroids actually build muscle. This is a simple description for a really complicated occurrence. The picture below of Amit Sapir is not related to the article in any way. Why did I add it? Why the fuck now? Look at this guy! Amit Sapir How Steroids Build Muscle By...

This is a very informative bodybuilding article on Estrogen inhibitors. Check it out. Phil Heath for bodybuilding motivation. The Forgotten Supplement By Troy Charves Pearsall What is that Stuff? Estragon inhibitors ? Estrogen inhibitors are the forgotten supplement, for many years they...

Steroids - Medical and Non-Medical Uses Explained Since the synthesis of the hormone testosterone in the 1930s, steroids have been put into use by physicians for a great many purposes and have achieved varying degrees of success in each of these cases. Stimulation of the Bone Marrow For many...

Great bodybuilding article on steroid cycle recovery. Quick Recovery After a Cycle of Steroids Or Prohormones Like Methyl 1-D By Erin Raad Ok, so one of the common joked about side effects of anabolic steroid use is the classic "little penis" syndrome, where your penis supposedly shrinks up...

There's a high probability that steroid use has created a lasting negative impression in your mind. Judging by the news you hear every day about bodybuilders developing a heart attack due to steroid use and all of that. Steroids don't leave a positive impression on anyone. Meanwhile, it's also...

Deca Durabolin is a very popular AAS made with the Nandrolone Hormone. It has the Decanoate ester attached which helps extend the release of the hormone. Nandrolone first began being synthesized in the 1950s making its first appearance in 1960 and began being marketed by Organon for commercial...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy – why is it so controversial? For reasons that are not readily apparent, there appears to be a conservative political movement that opposes the use of testosterone in older men. This was clearly demonstrated by the report of the Institute of Medicine, which felt...

If you're going to use anabolic steroids—or any type of performance enhancing compounds—it's important to run bloodwork at least three to four times per year. It's like getting your pool water checked to make sure there is the right amount of chemicals for it to stay clear and problem free, or...

Gyno Mechanics First of all there are three different types of Gynecomastia (Gyno): Estrogen induced, Progesterone induced and Prolactin induced. Of course, you can avoid all three types of Gyno by keeping Estrogen (E2) within the normal range (unless using a 19-nor). The precursor to any type...

Some people don't need extensive convincing about anabolic hormones. This post is written assuming you're talking to the most difficult and critical group of laypeople who are nonetheless open to your viewpoints -- that way, any other discussion will be easier. Any time you are talking with a...

Typical AAS usage comes in pre-planned lengths of time that a person is taking any compounds. The idea is to achieve a set of goals and then allow the body to get back to stasis and ensure that there are no medical issues before doing it again. There is also some controversy about possible...

Anabolic steroids, technically known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs that are structurally related to the cyclic steroid ring system and have similar effects to testosterone in the body. They increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles. Anabolic steroids also...

Ester Profiles Acetate ( C2 H4 O2 ) Also referred to as Acetic Acid; Ethylic acid; Vinegar acid; vinegar; Methanecarboxylic acid. Acetate esters delay the release of a steroid for only a couple of days. Contrary to what you may have read, acetate esters do not increase the tendency for fat...

A Primer On Esters And How They Work One of the most misunderstood subjects in the world of steroids is the ester--the mechanism by which injectable esterified steroids like testosterone cypionate, testosterone enanthate, and Sustanon work. If you take a quick look around the Internet you will...

The First 1-3 Months Doctor visits: Most docs will have you come in every couple of weeks for the first 2-3 months and then once every year. Time to notice effect: You can notice some effects on libido within the first few hours (although it may be placebo). Effects on mood may take more like...

Testosterone There are a few different forms of testosterone for TRT. These forms can be broken down into four categories: 1) injectable oil-based testosterone, 2) testosterone gels/creams, 3) testosterone lozenges, and 4) implantable testosterone pellets. The two most common forms are...

The normal range for total testosterone levels in men is approximately 300 ng/dL to 1050 ng/dL. There is no absolute consensus among different medical organizations for the exact cutoff for low testosterone. In general, the cutoff ranges from high 200s to low-to-mid 300s ng/dL. This range is...

Categorization of Low Testosterone (T) Before we get into testosterone replacement therapy for treating low T, let’s look at the categories of male hypogonadism (low T). Primary Hypogonadism This type on low T is caused by a problem with your testicles. The testicles are still receiving the...

The Cycle Typical AAS usage comes in pre-planned lengths of time that a person is taking any compounds. The idea is to achieve a set of goals and then allow the body to get back to stasis and ensure that there are no medical issues before doing it again. There is also some controversy about...