Can I get big without steroids? (2023)

Can I get big without steroids?

Can I build muscle and get bigger without steroids? The answer is yes. However, whereas a steroid user is pretty much going to grow no matter what kind of training he or she does, a natural lifter needs to play much closer attention to how he or she exercises, what supplements to use and how/when to eat.

To gain mass you should eat lots of lean meat, protein, beans, fish, and other high calorie low-fat dishes. Replace your after workout carbohydrates with fruit or other healthy carbs. It is best to plan your workout near one of your meals. Eating after your workout helps properly feed your growing muscles.

Most men can naturally gain 40 to 50 pounds of muscle in their lifetimes, and most women can naturally gain 20 to 25 pounds. Research shows that you can use the circumference of your wrists and ankles to predict how much muscle you can gain naturally.

Currently, creatine is the only natural steroid that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve for short-term use in healthy adults aged over 18 years to improve athletic performance.

Anabolic steroids are prescription drugs with medical uses including the treatment of delayed puberty, wasting conditions, and osteoporosis. 1 But they are often illegally used without a prescription by bodybuilders and weightlifters, as well as those competing in various sports.

John Grimek (1910 – 1998)

The secret to his muscle mass still stands true today: "Train consistently two to three days a week and add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water," said Grimek.

John Grimek (1910 – 1998)

The secret to his muscle mass still stands true today: "Train consistently two to three days a week and add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water," said Grimek.

What is this? Mike O'Hearn is the largest natural bodybuilder in the world by weight. He is also famous as an actor, model, and personal trainer.

How do bodybuilders get so big?

With shorter but more intense workouts and more time for recuperation, they don't overtrain, but give the muscles more time to rest and grow. The result is bodybuilders who are able to achieve their genetic potential for developing maximum lean body mass and shape.