How Big of an Advantage Do Steroid Users Have in the Gym? Science Answers @MikeMatthewsFitness
How Big of an Advantage Do Steroid Users Have in the Gym? Science Answers  @MikeMatthewsFitness
Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 30 minutes ago
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We often hear claims from steroid users that performance-enhancing drugs only give them a slight advantage, emphasizing their dedication and hard work.

But is this reality or just a smokescreen?

This episode unpacks a study from The University of Sydney comparing 147 natural bodybuilders with 40 steroid users. We'll delve into training volumes, rest intervals, cardio habits, supplementation choices, and their actual results.

If you've ever wondered about the tangible advantages of steroids and how natural bodybuilders' methods contrast with their "enhanced" counterparts, this episode offers clear insights.

From volume and intensity to supplement choices that highlight the health concerns of steroid use, this podcast sheds light on what truly sets apart the natural from the enhanced.

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0:00 - Please Like the video, Subscribe to the channel for more content, click the bell, and leave a comment below!
1:08 - How do training and supplementation practices differ between steroid users and natural bodybuilders?
10:13 - What are the actual outcomes of using steroids versus pursuing natural bodybuilding?

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