Attenuating the decline in ATP arrests the exercise training-induced increases in muscle GLUT4 protein and citrate synthase activity. Researchers: Yaspelkis BB 3rd, Castle AL, Ding Z, Ivy JL Department of Kinesiology, The University of Texas at Austin, 78712, USA. Source: Acta Physiol Scand 1999 Jan;165(1):71-9 Summary: Thirty-two rats were assigned to one of four groups: […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Ask Charles Staley #11
Speed Strength Article Generating More Questions Q: I saw your material on Speed strength training and I want to know more about the specific exercises, such as how to modify if I do not have access to certain things. The Swiss ball crunch to be specific. A: You can simply perform a high-cable rope crunch, […]
Ask Patrick Arnold #9
Patrick Arnold’s response to the 3alpha,17beta-androstenediol controversy
Pharmacological Differences Between Anabolic Steroids
One rather key issue to usage of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is how one chooses which to use, or which combination to use, and indeed, why combinations might be superior to comparable amounts of single steroids. The issue of combining AAS for most efficient muscle gain is one that has been entirely neglected in the medical […]
Ask Lyle McDonald #12
Subject: Protein and overtraining Mr. McDonald, Good morning! Is there a maximum amount of protein that is absorbed in one sitting? I’ve never found anything to suggest that this is the case. While there is probably a maximum rate that protein can be digested, it should all eventually get absorbed. If it didn’t, you’d be […]
Ask Dave Palumbo #4
How many steroids do pros really take?; Dislocated Hip and Squats; Hair Loss; Insulin Growth Factor; Protropin versus Humatrope; Extreme Bodybuilding and Health; IGF-1 and Refrigeration; Insulin & GH and Diabetes; Substituting Albuterol for Clenbuterol;
Ask Bill Roberts #10
Timing of Orals; Steady Levels vs. Peaks; Winstrol vs. Anadrol® Controversy (from Nelson Montana); Deca and 2 on / 4 off; Nutritional Plan for Jim’s Experiment; Triacana: A Nutritional Supplement?; HCG Past Expiration Date?; Liquid Androstenedione?; Androstenedione: Muscle Builder or Acne Inducer?; An Objector to Meso-Rx; “Quality” Muscle: Different for Different Steroids?; Gaining 15 lb. with Winstrol Tablets or Primobolan Depot; What Supplements Do You Use?; When To Take Clomid; Tribulus; Norandrostenedione vs. Norandrostenediol For Men; Why Are Steroids Being Used in “Off” Weeks?
Connective Tissue Part 2 – Pathophysiology of Connective Tissues, Influence of Nutrition and Phrmaceuticals
In Part I of this series, readers were introduced to basic histology and physiology of connective tissue. We learned that all connective tissue has similar components, although the proportions of these components vary. These variations impart the mechanical and biochemical attributes to specific connective tissue. To illustrate, mechanical properties of articular cartilage that allow it […]
Anabolic Steroid Injections and Abscesses
Abscess related to anabolic-androgen steroid injection. Researchers: Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Flanigan TP, Valone SE. The Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence RI, & Boulder County Hospital, Boulder CO. Source: Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 31(2) 207-209, 1999 Summary: A case report is presented of a 26 year old anabolic steroid user who did not use sterile […]
Ask Charles Staley #10
Soviet Peaking Cycle Q: Charles, I vaguely remember a soviet six week peaking cycle from an old issue of Muscle & Fitness— it’s different from the 6 week squat routine that you recently spoke about in Mesomorphosis. I wonder if you know of this routine, and if so, what do you think about it? A: […]