Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Alberto, Jeff, and Brian share why they have chosen to stay natural, why they are glad they have, and give advice to younger lifters who are considering using steroids, SARMs, etc. Were the coaches ever tempted to use performance-enhancing drugs? What ultimately deterred them from using them? What are good questions to ask yourself if you are considering using steroids, SARMs, etc.? What are the pros of staying natural? What is the coaches’ advice if you do decide to use performance-enhancing drugs? The answers to these questions and more are covered in this episode.


Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
1:13- Why Jeff has chosen to stay natural
11:25- Why Alberto has chosen to stay natural
21:19- Why Brian has chosen to stay natural
30:43- There is longevity with natural bodybuilding
38:07- Advice for those considering using steroids, SARMs, etc.
50:48- High-level natural physiques are much more impressive than the statistics indicate
1:05:34- Good questions to ask yourself if you’re considering using steroids, SARMs, etc.


SELECTED LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
3DMJ Podcast Episode #294: The Biggest Mistakes Among Intermediate Bodybuilders- youtube.com/watch?v=7-EpKKDL3hM

Coaching By Team 3DMJ- 3dmusclejourney.com/coaching

Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- 3dmusclejourney.com/mass


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