Steroids vs. Naturals…Has the Clean Muscle Illusion Been Fitness' Best Kept Lie?
The decades-old argument of steroids vs natural bodybuilding is as prevalent today as before. Well, fitness influencers displaying their “clean” bodies make it even worse and definitely begs the question… is clean muscle mass nothing more but a giant lie? Is there an unfair illusion created by secretly PED (performance enhancing drug)dependent people displaying/endorsing a “natural” way?
The most important of these are: The Deceptive World Of ‘Clean Muscle’
The word natty is short for natural, and in the fitness industry being “natty” was almost a badge of honor. Influencers and athletes proclaim with a smile that they are natty, made their gains the good ole fashion natural way without using steroids; implying steroid-users gain muscle mass through an unnatural, dirty process. But, the peak natural bodybuilding industry has been plagued with lies and many of these “naturals” are In naturality anything but.
1. Steroids in Disguise
Many steroids are re-branded as legal supplements, or performance enhancers that fall through the cracks in the system. Products such as SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators) do not act in the same way, but they have an effect on your body similar to steroids. This can help facilitate muscle growth in a hurry, while claimants still give their substances the “natural” tag as SARMs are not traditional steroids.
2. The Fitness Influencer Lie That Will SHOCK You
The story many fitness influencers sell us on is a natural look when they are really full of PEDs. This illusion is what sells all the workout programs and supplements promoting to get you your results. Unfortunately for the vast majority of people actually training naturally, they can not achieve the same physique which is a recipe for disappointment and irrational choices to use steroids.
Steroids — the Good and Battleground
Sure, steroids do indeed speed up muscle growth— we need to talk about the consequences of that cavalry charge. Long-term steroid use can cause a host of problems, including heart disease and liver damage; disrupt the hormonal balance in your body leading to types 2 diabetes,* or aggressive behaviors** (also known as “roid rage”); depression. This blinds many users from these dangers because quick gains seem to be the path till you are knocked back.
Question: Can I Gain ‘Clean Bulking’ Muscle Naturally?
The fact is building natural muscle can be done, its slow and a matter of discipline. It takes commitment to training, proper nutrition and rest. It might not be sexy enough to get you shredded in two weeks for that hot bod pic on IG, but it is the one guy cultivating real longterm health.
Conclusion: The Clean Muscle Myth
Most of the idea behind “clean muscle” is an imaginary, made up ploy that and egocentric opinion leader about a physique who would not want to show you the process. Now do not be shattered by this. Even though the natural route is slower and you will receive all of your shares on a regular basis, this way it's safe and more legitimate. But alas, without the shortcuts of PEDs building natural muscle allows you to save your body….and mind…and future.
Steroid use usually gives quick gains but only the human body can provide true muscle growth for long-lasting health and power.