The Best Steroids For Burning Fat

Summary

In this video, Derek debunks the myth that steroids burn fat, explaining that they primarily help preserve lean muscle mass during a calorie deficit. Fat loss happens when you’re in a caloric deficit, not from the steroids themselves. While compounds like Masteron or Winstrol improve the cosmetic appearance of muscle, making you look leaner, they don’t directly burn fat. The key to successful fat loss is maintaining a proper diet and caloric deficit, not relying on steroids. Derek stresses that steroids enhance muscle appearance during a cut, but they are not a substitute for a proper diet and exercise routine.

Takeaways

• 😀 Steroids don't directly burn fat; they help preserve muscle tissue during a caloric deficit.
• 😀 Fat loss occurs when you’re in a caloric deficit and burn more energy than you consume, not due to steroids.
• 😀 The role of gear in cutting is to prevent muscle breakdown while you’re in a deficit, not to burn fat.
• 😀 Steroids can prevent your body from using muscle protein for energy when you are in a caloric deficit.
• 😀 A successful cut focuses on maintaining lean tissue and strength while reducing fat, rather than trying to gain muscle.
• 😀 Anabolics create a better environment for recovery and muscle gain, but they need a caloric surplus to be effective.
• 😀 Some steroids may cause a leaner appearance (like DHT derivatives) by conditioning muscles but don’t actually burn fat.
• 😀 The appearance of fat loss is affected by steroids that can change how your muscles look, not how much fat you lose.
• 😀 Steroids like Deca or Trenbolone may help with a cut, but they are not ‘fat-burning’ compounds—they just influence muscle appearance.
• 😀 Compounds like Anavar or Trend won’t prevent fat gain if you eat poorly; the key is still diet control, not the steroids.
• 😀 'Cutting compounds' don’t burn fat, they just enhance the muscle definition and vascularity that appear as you lose fat.
• 😀 Steroids that increase red blood cell count or vascularity (like EQ) improve the visual look of a shredded physique but do not directly burn fat.

Q & A

What is the main misconception about steroids and fat loss?

The main misconception is that steroids burn fat. In reality, steroids do not burn fat; they help preserve lean muscle tissue during a caloric deficit while the body burns fat naturally through diet and exercise.

What actually causes fat loss according to the speaker?

Fat loss is caused by being in a caloric deficit, which means consuming fewer calories than the body burns through physical activity and exercise.

How do steroids help during a fat loss or 'cutting' phase?

Steroids help by preventing muscle catabolism (breakdown) during a caloric deficit, allowing the body to burn fat while maintaining lean muscle mass.

Do steroids help you burn fat directly?

No, steroids do not directly burn fat. Their role is to help preserve muscle mass while you burn fat through a caloric deficit.

What happens to your body when you're in a caloric deficit?

In a caloric deficit, your body dips into stored energy, which can come from either body fat or muscle tissue, depending on whether muscle preservation is maintained.

What is the ultimate goal of a cutting phase, according to the speaker?

The goal of a cutting phase is to reduce body fat while preserving as much lean tissue and strength as possible. Steroids can help maintain muscle during this process.

Can steroids help you gain muscle while in a caloric deficit?

No, steroids do not help you gain muscle in a caloric deficit. They only preserve the muscle you already have, preventing it from being broken down for energy.

What is the role of compounds like Anavar, Trenbolone, or Deca in a cutting cycle?

These compounds do not directly burn fat. Instead, they affect the appearance of your muscles, enhancing vascularity, muscle hardness, and definition as body fat is reduced.

Why do some steroids, like Deca, appear to help with bulking while others, like Anavar, are seen as cutting compounds?

This difference is due to how these steroids affect water retention and muscle appearance. Some steroids, like Deca, may cause more water retention, which could make you appear bulkier, while others, like Anavar, help create a leaner, more defined look.

Can you eat anything while on steroids and still avoid gaining fat?

No, you cannot eat anything while on steroids and expect to avoid gaining fat. A caloric surplus or overeating will lead to fat gain, regardless of whether you are on steroids or not.