How Big Can You Get With & Without Steroids? (Science Explained)

In this video, I cover how much muscle most people can build naturally versus how much muscle can be built by using steroids.

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Topics:

0:00 – How much muscle can you build naturally?
4:02 – How much muscle do steroids add?
11:25 – Downsides of steroids
11:57 – Natty vs enhanced discussion

In this video we will look at scientific studies and real world examples to determine how much muscle can be built naturally versus enhanced. The natural examples we’ll consider are Alex Leonidas (AlphaDestiny), Geoffrey Verity Schofield as well as pre-steroid era lifters from the early 1900’s. On the enhanced side, we’ll look at 212 Mr. Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida and IFBB Classic Physique Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead. We’ll then look at some downsides of enhancing and some practical takeaways when it comes to the decision of whether to use anabolics or not.

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References:

Fat-Free Mass Index in Steroid and Non-Steroid Users:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7496846/

History of Anabolic Steroid Usage:
https://alanaragon.com/researchreview/ (Aug 2014)

How Effective are Steroids?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8637535/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11701431/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12517741/

Variability in Muscle Growth
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15947721/

Steroid Side Effects:
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/anabolic-steroids#side_effects

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Filmed, edited and produced by Jeff Nippard

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Geeko – Roots of Legend
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Bankrupt Beats – Destination
mtbrd – When I Tell You
Bankrupt Beats – Braaains

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About me: I’m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I’ve been training for 15 years drug-free. I’m 5’5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).

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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.