Is My Friend Taking Steroids?

Did your friend suddenly get way stronger than he was before?

Does your friend have bad acne and baldness on the head?

Is your friend very big, very lean, and very strong?

Does your friend show excellent body proportions?

Does your friend have a massive upper chest, shoulders, and traps (these body parts have a higher concentration of androgen receptors than other body parts)?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that your friend is taking steroids. As you know, steroids can make a big difference in size, body composition, and strength. There is still a strong societal stigma against steroid use, so most users will not admit they are using them. Besides the fact that steroids are bad for your health and the legal issues related to it, there is another problem: when users lie and insist they are natural. This is a problem because it will create unreal expectations for non-users or people who are new to weightlifting.

Based on your answers, your friend is displaying some signs of steroid use. Steroids have been popular in the fitness industry for decades. We can all build a body to be proud of: big, lean, and strong- however, it will never look nearly as good as the body of steroid users. However, besides health and legal issues, the problem of steroid users is that they are likely to lie about it. This will lead to unrealistic expectations. If you are worried about your friend’s health, try to talk with him.

Based on your answers, your friend is displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who are using steroids. And of course, this is his own business. However, besides health and legal issues, the problem of steroid users is that they are likely to lie about it. Many fitness influencers claim their brand, their training regimen, diet, and/or supplements are responsible for their size and strength. However, often steroids are the real cause. Besides that this is fraudulent, it also creates unrealistic expectations. Therefore, it’s worth it to know who is natural and who is not, so you can create realistic expectations for yourself and your fitness journey.