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The subject that never gets old -- Natural vs Steroid
🕑 Added 2021-06-14 02:31:36 +0000 UTCCan you recognise whether a lifter is a natural bodybuilder or steroid user? The following methods may not be 100% correct, but if you notice many of them, there is high possibility that someone is a natural bodybuilder.
Here are few simple ways to spot a natural bodybuilder.
1. They weigh less
The famous mantra for natural bodybuilders is 'lose fat and build muscle',so they typically weigh less compared to what other people imagine.
If you have seen bodybuilders in the Mr Olympia, than you are aware that they weigh less than they look. The3-D muscles create an illusion that makes them looks like they weight more than their actual weigh.
A natural bodybuilder maintains his worldly look despite losing a high percentage of body fats. They will look lean for a short period of time,will be able to peak in time for photo shoots, unlike steroid users who look competition read all year around because the drugs allows them to sustain such a body.
2. Ratio
One of the funniest developments on bodybuilders who used steroids is the ratio of their head to their body. sometimes, their heads seems to be too tiny for their body. Although sometimes steroids can make the head a little bigger, it will still remain non-proportion with the body.
3. They don't age fast
Because they don't forced to build muscles, natural bodybuilders develop healthier habits. which gives them more youthful looks. They can avoid the possible side effects of anabolic drugs such as fatigue, distorted sleep patterns and baldness.
Most Noticeable Changes
Athletes that use steroids can be identified by
Quick weight and muscle gain
Purple or red coloured spots on the body
Swelling of feet or lower legs( post cycle)
Trembling
unexplained darkening of the skin( specially senior bodybuilders)
Bad breath
Increased aggressive behaviors
