Bodybuilding Fitness Myths

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I have been lifting for many years, over 30 to be exact.  Over the years I have learned a lot from my own personal experience. Many of the things we are told about working out, gaining muscle, and losing body fat just don't make a lot of sense.

I have always looked at bodybuilding more from a common-sense point of view instead of all this bro-science stuff we read today.

You can watch bodybuilding videos and read articles all day long and the more you do the more complicated and confusing things seem to be.

Gaining muscle and getting a ripped body doesn't have to be complicated.

When I was young I would see all these modern-day bodybuilders who had massive bodies that would show how much they ate and the things they did to get massive.

When I smartened up realized it was all smoke and mirrors and these guys took a lot of steroids in order to look like they did.

I have made a list of myths to share with you, it's what I have learned about gaining muscle, losing fat, and increasing strength.

Andre Skoromney

You can't gain muscle without lifting heavy

This is not true.

I personally tried this after working out for several years, at one point in time I spent six months working out as heavy as I could.

I focused a lot on compound movements (deadlifts, rack pulls, and squats) and while I did gain a lot of strength and some muscle it was not as much as I had expected. Read more

3 Best Legal Steroids for Women

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Legal Steroid Alternatives for Women (Before and After Pictures)

Anyone who works out knows that sometimes no matter how hard you train, you fail to see results. This can be demoralizing even more so when you feel you are putting forth effort and seeing results. In this article, I will explain what you should know about the best legal steroids for women.

In a previous article, I talked about female friendly steroids and the fact that why they are considered safe they are still chemical compounds that can have side effects.

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What are legal steroids?

Legal steroids are the closest thing to anabolic steroids you will find.

The way they work is by mimicking the effect of anabolic steroids without the side effects.

Just like anabolic steroids, these powerful supplements have similar names which, include Anvarol (Anavar), Winsol (Winstrol),  and Clenbutrol (Clenbuterol). Read more

Female Friendly Steroids

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Do Female Friendly Steroids Exist?

When we talk about steroids most of the time we think of male bodybuilders, while there are not as many women who take them, they are still popular especially for those women who want to gain abnormal amounts of muscle. In this article, I will discuss in detail what is considered female-friendly steroids and safe alternatives.

What are female-friendly steroids?

The term female-friendly steroids are something that is deceiving, this is because they don't exist.

The reason some steroids are called female-friendly is that they have fewer side effects than those not considered friendly.

Blonde and Ripped Female

First, let's take a look at what anabolic steroids do?

Anabolic steroids are derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone, something women produce very little of.

As you can imagine putting high levels of testosterone into a woman's body would begin to cause transformations. Read more

Closest Supplements to Steroids

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Are You Considering Steroids? Why Not Try a Legal Alternative

Looking for the closest supplements to steroids, in this article, we will tell you about D-Bal, Testo-Max, Decaduro, Winsol, and Anvarol which are the closest thing to steroids you will find.  Learn how these can help men and women lose body fat, increase strength and gain lean muscle without taking anabolic steroids.

If you don't know much about bodybuilding, you may not know that many bodybuilders use anabolic steroids in order to gain massive amounts of muscle.

Over the last decade, we have seen steroids use skyrocket and unfortunately, we see more deaths due to the abuse of these substances.

It is common for both men and women to use steroids to enhance their performance and gain muscle. Even fitness models have jumped on the steroid bandwagon and use them in order to sculpt their physique.

We don't condone steroid use and for this reason, we believe that there are ways that men and women can get into shape without putting chemicals into their bodies.

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If you have considered taking steroids, you may want to think twice about your decision.

Some of you may already be aware of the side effects steroids can cause, long term use can cause severe health problems that can lead to heart problems, kidney failure, and liver damage.

What if I were to tell you that there are supplements that come close to offering similar benefits that steroids can.

Believe it or not, these do exist!

You are probably asking yourself, why people don't talk more about these supplements?

The main reason is that legal steroids take longer to work and most people want instant results.

In the days of old school bodybuilding, anyone who was serious about lifting knew that gaining muscle took time and lots of hours of training and eating right.

This is not to say that bodybuilders did not take steroids, because they did, many of them only took them 12 weeks before a major competition.

If you look at some of the old photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane before a competition both had full muscles with a lot of definition, after competing they would lose some weight because they would stop taking steroids.

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Is Phil Heath Natural?

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Who Is Phil Heath?

Phil Heath is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and 7-time winner of the Mr. Olympia competition.

Known for his muscularity, conditioning, and roundness, Heath is arguably one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

His first Mr. Olympia victory came in 2011, after defeating his mentor and 4-time Olympia champion, Jay Cutler.

Phil lost the title in 2018 to Shawn Rhoden.

Throughout his career, he competed against Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf, Dexter Jackson, and other future hall-of-fame athletes.

Phil Heath 2011 Olympia

Also known by his nickname “The Gift”, he's been featured in countless bodybuilding magazines and is followed by millions of fans around the globe.

There probably isn't a single amateur bodybuilder out there that doesn't aspire to build a physique like his.

So, how exactly did Phil Heath build his cartoonish physique?

And, more importantly, did he do it naturally?

Stick to the end to find out. Read more

Is Jay Cutler Natural?

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Who Is Jay Cutler?

Jay Cutler is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and four-time Mr. Olympia winner.

Known for his insane muscularity, jaw-dropping shoulder width, and elite conditioning, Jay is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

Born and raised in Sterling Massachusetts, he later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue a full-time career in bodybuilding.

Jay claimed that in order to be the best, he needed to train like the best, and this would only be possible in Vegas.

Jay Cutler Relaxed Pose

Before long and at a very young age, he competed in arguably one of the most competitive eras of bodybuilding – facing off against his biggest rival, Ronnie Coleman.

After five years of going face to face with Ronnie, he eventually defeated him; winning his first Olympia title in 2006.

His last Olympia win was captured in 2010, and he would unofficially retire from the sport in 2013.

Off the stage, Jay is one of the most popular and respected bodybuilding figures in the world. Read more

Is Zac Efron Natural?

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Who Is Zac Efron?

There probably isn’t a single person in existence that doesn’t know who celebrity superstar Zac Efron is.

The Baywatch actor first stole the hearts of women around the world when he made his acting breakthrough, back in 2006, in Disney’s High School Musical.

Guys, on the other hand, probably didn’t think much of him until photos of his jacked physique surfaced online in 2016.

Zac also recently got a lot of people talking when he played serial killer Ted Bundy in a Netflix production titled “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile”.

Unlike other Disney child actors, the 32-year-old heartthrob managed to successfully leave his Disney image behind and moved on to building an impressive acting career.

Even more impressive than his career though, is his physique.

Those who've followed his career know that Zac has always been fairly skinny – lean, but skinny.

Zac Efron Physique

When tabloids first published photos of his ripped physique in 2016, people couldn’t stop talking about it – my gym buddies and I included.

It also didn’t take long before naive teenagers wanted to know how they could build a chick-magnet physique like his.

While the mainstream part of society attributed his physique to strict dieting and training, the bodybuilding world had a very different opinion.

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Is Michelle Lewin Natural?

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Who is Michelle Lewin?

Michelle Lewin is easily one of the most popular, female fitness models on the planet.

Actually, let me rephrase that…

Michelle Lewin is the most popular, female fitness model on the planet.

Also known as “La Cuerpa”, a nickname that translates to “The Body” in Spanish, Michelle has amassed over 22 million (combined) followers on her social media feeds.

Michelle quickly established herself as the queen of fitness with a physique that’s truly out of this world.

Michelle Lewin Bikini Body

Her impressive muscularity, amazing shape, and balanced conditioning are unlike anything the fitness scene has ever seen.

If there’s such a thing as the perfect female physique – Michelle has definitely come close to creating just that.

The question is… did she do it naturally?

Join us as we take a close look at her stats, background, and fitness philosophy so we can analyze and determine if Michelle Lewin is natural. Read more

Is Sergi Constance Natural?

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Who Is Sergi Constance?

Sergi Constance is an IFBB Professional athlete and one of the world’s most popular health & fitness icons.

It’s safe to say that there isn’t anyone in the bodybuilding industry that doesn’t know who the successful Spanish bodybuilder is.

Sergi has built of one of the largest followings on social media.

He has also established himself as a sponsored athlete and entrepreneur – a feat that is nothing short of impressive.

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All of this has been made possible because of his persistent work ethic, impressive physique and charismatic personality that continue to inspire millions of people from all over.

It’s no secret that a big chunk of his followers follow him in hopes of learning how he built his physique.

We know he’s big and shredded but, is Sergi Constance natural?

We have our theory, but before we tell you the answer, let’s take a look at everything there is to know about him and his fitness career.

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Is Frank Zane Natural?

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Who Is Frank Zane

Frank Zane is a Mr. America, Mr. Universe, and Mr. Olympia winner – often regarded to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

Known for his impressive proportions, crazy aesthetics, and flawless posing – Zane is only one of a handful of men that can say they've defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Even more impressive is the fact that he managed to do so weighing in at less than 200lbs and standing at 5'9.

To this day, the competitive scene has yet to witness a physique that can compare to that of Zane's – he truly perfected his craft.

Frank Zane Physique

Outside of competing, the legendary athlete has dedicated a big part of his life to both teaching and writing.

Although the last time he competed was nearly four decades ago, he still holds a strong influence on bodybuilding and the culture that surrounds it.

In this article, we are going to explore who Frank Zane is, and how we believe he built his iconic physique.

Is Frank Zane natural? Here are our thoughts. Read more