TAKING PEDs FOR STRENGTH? WATCH THIS!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the speaker shares his experience with a healthier approach to using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for strength training. He emphasizes that PEDs are not necessary for getting stronger and discourages their use for beginners. The speaker details his recent success with a shorter, five-day cycle of PEDs under the guidance of a coach, which led to a significant deadlift personal record without the typical side effects. He highlights the benefits of this method, including reduced temptation to deviate from training programs and improved competition performance.
Takeaways
- 🚫 The speaker strongly advises against the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for those who do not already use them, emphasizing that they are not necessary to get stronger.
- 🏋️♂️ The speaker shares his recent achievement of a 422 kg deadlift for three reps, highlighting a 'healthier approach' to using PEDs for those who already do.
- 🔍 The speaker intentionally avoids naming specific compounds to prevent misuse by viewers, aiming to send a responsible message about PED use.
- 🤔 He expresses skepticism turned belief in the effectiveness of using a higher-than-TRT dose of testosterone weekly throughout the preparation period, followed by a short, five-day use of other compounds right before the peak performance.
- 💪 The short-term use of PEDs before a performance allows for significant strength gains and body composition changes without enduring long-term side effects.
- 🤹♂️ The speaker found that using PEDs for a short 'blast' period made it easier to stick to the training program without the temptation to deviate for ego or social media.
- 💊 The reduced duration of PED use minimizes the risk of going off-program, which can lead to injury and suboptimal competition performance.
- 🏆 The speaker suggests that using PEDs for a short period before a competition can lead to a fresher, more confident performance, as opposed to peaking too early.
- 🧠 The speaker calls for a scientific explanation of the effects of PEDs from experts like Derek, indicating a desire for a deeper understanding of the physiological impacts.
- 📚 He reflects on the benefits of his recent PED use strategy, suggesting it could have saved him from past mistakes and health issues.
- 🔄 The speaker is now starting another training cycle, implying a commitment to continuing his strength training journey with the insights gained from his recent experience.
Q & A
What is the main message the speaker is trying to convey about PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs)?
-The speaker is encouraging a healthier approach to using PEDs for those who already do, and strongly advising against PED use for those who are not, emphasizing that one does not need PEDs to get stronger.
What is the speaker's recent achievement in weightlifting?
-The speaker recently achieved a personal record of lifting 422 kg (approximately 930 pounds) in a deadlift for three reps.
Why does the speaker avoid mentioning the specific compounds used in his PED cycle?
-The speaker avoids naming specific compounds to prevent viewers who are not using PEDs from seeking them out, potentially leading to unsafe practices.
What was the speaker's previous approach to using PEDs for strength training?
-Previously, the speaker would run a cycle of several compounds for 8 to 12 weeks, which were effective for strength gains but came with potent side effects.
How did the speaker's coach influence his approach to PED use?
-The coach advised the speaker to use a higher than TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) dose of testosterone weekly for the entire preparation period, and to use the potent compounds for only the final five days before the peak performance.
What benefits did the speaker experience from the modified PED approach suggested by his coach?
-The speaker experienced fewer side effects, no temptation to go off program, and improved performance without the negative impacts typically associated with longer PED cycles.
Why might a shorter PED cycle be advantageous for a bodybuilder?
-A shorter PED cycle could allow a bodybuilder to avoid the negative side effects of PEDs while still gaining the benefits, but significant changes in body composition might still require more than five days of use.
What was the speaker's experience with the modified PED approach during his preparation for the 422 kg deadlift?
-The speaker was initially skeptical but found the approach to be highly effective, resulting in significant strength gains and body composition changes with minimal side effects.
What are some of the risks associated with going off program while using PEDs?
-Going off program while using PEDs can lead to increased risk of injury, peaking too early for competitions, and potentially ruining performance on important dates.
How does the speaker suggest using PEDs in a more responsible and healthy manner?
-The speaker suggests using PEDs for a shorter period, specifically when they are most needed, such as in the final days leading up to a peak performance, to minimize side effects and maintain discipline.
What is the speaker's perspective on the importance of discipline when using PEDs?
-The speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in sticking to a program and not succumbing to the temptation of using PEDs to attempt personal records outside of a planned schedule.
Outlines
💪 Healthier PED Use for Strength Training
The speaker emphasizes the importance of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) responsibly and only by those already engaged in their use, discouraging new users from starting. He shares his recent experience with a healthier approach to PEDs, which involved using a higher-than-TRT dose of testosterone weekly throughout his training, culminating in a successful 422 kg deadlift. This method was suggested by his coach and proved to be effective with fewer side effects compared to traditional long-cycle PED use. The speaker reflects on the benefits of this approach, including the lack of side effects and the reduced temptation to deviate from the training program.
🚀 Short-Term PED Use for Peak Performance
This paragraph discusses the advantages of using PEDs for a short period, such as a few days, instead of weeks or months. The speaker found that this approach led to significant strength gains and body composition changes without the typical side effects associated with long-term PED use. He also highlights the psychological benefits, such as reduced temptation to deviate from the training regimen and the increased likelihood of peaking at the right time for competitions. The speaker warns against the risks of going off-program while on PEDs, which can lead to injury and suboptimal performance, and stresses the importance of discipline and following a program for the best results.
🏆 Reflecting on PED Use and Training Discipline
In the final paragraph, the speaker reflects on his experience with PEDs and the importance of training discipline. He expresses regret for not having adopted the short-term PED use strategy earlier in his career and shares his belief that it could have advanced his progress significantly. The speaker also calls for a scientific explanation of the effects of PEDs from a trusted source, indicating a desire for a deeper understanding of the physiological impacts. He concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the topic and hints at his ongoing training journey, aiming for another personal record in the future.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡PEDs
💡Deadlift
💡Cycle
💡TRT Dose
💡Coach
💡Side Effects
💡Program
💡Peak
💡Body Composition
💡Injury
💡Confidence
Highlights
The speaker emphasizes the importance of not using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) unless absolutely necessary and encourages a healthy approach for those already using them.
The speaker recently achieved a personal record (PR) of a 422 kg deadlift for three reps, highlighting the effectiveness of a new approach to PEDs.
Traditional PED cycles, which last 8 to 12 weeks, are contrasted with a new method that uses PEDs for only five days, resulting in fewer side effects.
Under the guidance of a coach, the speaker used a higher than usual testosterone dose weekly, leading up to the peak performance without the side effects of longer PED cycles.
The speaker expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of using PEDs for only five days, which was proven wrong by personal experience.
The benefits of a shorter PED cycle include avoiding the temptation to deviate from the training program due to the absence of potent compounds in the system.
The speaker discusses the psychological impact of using PEDs, noting the increased confidence when following a program without the temptation to go off-script.
A shorter PED cycle can lead to better competition performance by avoiding the risk of peaking too early and ensuring the body is fresh and recovered for the event.
The speaker reflects on past mistakes of going off-program due to the influence of PEDs and the negative impact on competition performance.
The importance of discipline when using PEDs is highlighted, with the speaker acknowledging the difficulty of resisting the temptation to misuse them.
The speaker suggests that a shorter PED cycle can lead to better recovery and less fatigue, contributing to improved performance on competition day.
The potential for significant strength gains and body composition changes within just a few days of using PEDs is discussed, based on personal experience.
The speaker calls for scientific explanations from experts like Derek to validate the effectiveness of the new PED approach from a theoretical standpoint.
A call to action for the audience to share their thoughts on the video's content and the approach to PEDs discussed.
The speaker plans to rebuild strength from scratch, applying the lessons learned from the recent PED cycle and the importance of discipline in training.
Transcripts
i'm trying to encourage a healthy
approach
to using pds for those who already do
guys if you don't already use peds
please do not you don't need peds to get
stronger
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welcome back to the channel guys
so on my ig story i made a post saying
that i'm going to go into depth
about my healthier approach to peds
as of late so fresh off of a huge dell
of pr i did 930 pounds or
421.8 let's say 422 kg deadlift for
three reps from arguably a dead stop i
did try and dead stop with so much
adrenaline you know it was like a half
dead stop there still was some momentum
to be honest it wasn't like completely
dead it was like in between it wasn't a
touch and go it wasn't a dead stop it
was right there in the middle anyway
that's not what's so important today
in the past typically a cyclide run i'm
not going to name the compound
specifically because i do fear that
people watching this not everyone but
some will hear the compounds call their
drug dealer and say i want this and that
that's what larry took i'm gonna take it
so
to keep things a bit more vague and
trying my best to send the right message
here to those who already are using pd's
not those who are natural and are
considering it
i'm trying to encourage a healthy
approach
to using pds for those who already do
guys if you don't already use peds
please do not you don't need peds to get
stronger okay
now that that's out the way
in the past i'd run a cycle of several
compounds
there's a couple specifically for
strength that work extremely well and
that most people in the strength world
use as a bread and butter um i use those
compounds for usually eight to twelve
weeks so the first two weeks are okay
but each week that you're on your body
is enduring more and more stress sides
become increasingly more unbearable
and then especially the most effective
ones the most effective stories for
gaining strength unfortunately come with
the most potent side effects so under
the guidance of
a coach of mine i can say exactly who
which one i've had several coaches over
the years under the guidance of a coach
i was advised
to use testosterone
just a bit higher than a trt dose weekly
for the entire prep
leading all the way up through the peak
so
i was thinking to myself okay
in the past i've always used several
compounds from the beginning of the
preparation
because i figured that's what was
necessary to reach my goals what was
necessary to reach the pr had in mind
so when my coach told me you can reach
your all-time best
with just five days as opposed to the
usual eight to twelve weeks that i would
use these compounds for
you can imagine
i was a bit skeptical
but i took his word for it and i did the
entire eight week prep
for this 422 kg dela for a trip which
meant to only be two reps by the way on
just again a bit higher dose weekly of
trt just testosterone and update
and the final five days
i use those extra compounds that are
typically used for eight to twelve weeks
and i was blown away at how effective
this
was how this how effective this process
was because in only five days you're not
experiencing any side effects you're not
getting acne insomnia mood swings you
know i'm just thinking of the worst ones
that come to mind when you take various
really potent steroids you're not
getting those really unbearable annoying
and potentially life-threatening side
effects um with just five days of use
right um
so
and now i'm thinking okay wow i wish i
knew i could do it this way
a decade ago
it's a bit of a it's a bit bittersweet
that i'm only learning this now 10 years
after the fact of you know hitting my
pr's and still making progress and
having a successful lifting journey but
doing it
you know in a much more unhealthy way
compared to the way i just did it
over the last couple of months
um so there's a couple of other things i
want to talk about besides just being
much healthier to run it for several
days as opposed to several weeks or
several months
and again this i can attest works really
well for gaining strength or hitting prs
but if you're a bodybuilder i imagine
you need more than five days to have
significant change in your body
composition with that said
um
before i started that five-day blast of
those compounds
uh there was a significant change in how
full i was and in my body composition as
if i hadn't been on for weeks i was
really shocked at how quickly everything
worked and how much strength i gained
and how
much my body competition changed guys
you know what if you want the scientific
version of this i'm sure more pleats
more dates derek can definitely give you
the legit breakdown um and all the
science behind it i'm used to talk from
experience and try and pass on a message
to those already using pd's and how to
take a more healthy approach if you're
trying to smash a huge pr if you're
already taking pds um so
one
really
important benefit to running
it for a much smaller period of time
in addition of course it being healthier
is
there is no temptation to go off program
because the entire cycle you're not on
these very potent um compounds right
you're
just on testosterone and you know that
if you just went off program and lifted
either for ego social media for example
or
it's a pure is not going to come out of
your ass you know it's not going to be
there because of course you're still
going to make progress quicker than if
you're natural but being on
testosterone and being on x y and z
there's a very big difference so
that temptation throughout this entire
prep just wasn't there it was so much
easier to just stick to the program even
though it's a bit mundane and repetitive
and boring to be honest you know i
started eight weeks ago with 180 kg
deadlifts you know and then we only
added 40 kg each week so you can imagine
it was very monotonous and i was very
eager to lift heavier and make you know
hit a pr um but
it wasn't so much to the point where i
was like okay i woke up one morning
because i know i have all these drugs in
my system and i know if i wanted to pr
today even though i shouldn't just
making examples of myself from the past
i could hence why so many times i go off
program and
it would be a gamble because when you go
program typically you're not supposed to
and your body's not ready for it so your
chances of getting injured are much
higher than if you were to listen to
your coach or follow your program and do
the pr attempt when you're supposed to
so there are several there are dozens of
benefits i'm sure i haven't even thought
of all in these last few days to taking
these compounds for just several days as
opposed to several weeks or months um
but off the top of my head in the last
couple days of thinking about it like
those were the things that i think made
the biggest difference of course of
being healthier and just eliminating
that temptation from having all these
extra compounds in your system um so
there was just no temptation to go off
program and going on program you know
again it's a gamble
you may hit a pr you may get hurt
um and beyond that even if you do hit
your pr
you 100 are going to peak early
okay and
if you're on pd's chances are that
you're competing right you're either at
a world-class level a very elite level
you have something on the line something
very important you're competing for and
you're taking these compounds for right
i doubt you know most of you watching
taking pd's or taking it just to have a
better beachbody if you're a lot of
people watching my channel are very
serious about strength training very
seriously hitting pr's and eventually
chasing world records um so you're going
to go off program and you're going to
peak too early and you're going to ruin
your on date competition performance you
should never feel worse
or more beat up at
game day
than in training but for me over the
years you know i have had not
the best discipline and i have several
times going a program and then i always
feel so beat up you know seeing us
fatigue dream you know by the time i get
to game day and still would manage to do
what i needed to do but in the back of
my head i know it still could have been
so much better had i just not had that
temptation not have felt like superman
the whole two or three months of prep
and i had gone into game day um
fully recovered fresh peaked
and not only that but you'll also go
into game day with confidence because
you know that you've been doing what
you're supposed to be doing you haven't
gone on program your body is fresh you
haven't missed any lifts you know
a lot of this is speaking from
experience but i know a lot of guys
on peds who make the same mistakes i do
for the same reasons you know it's
we're talking about very powerful
compounds and it does
get the best of us
you know sometimes
the ones who can overcome that you know
more kudos to you if you can run peds
for several months and then you can
stick to your program and you can smash
world records you can you know feel
you can um peak when you're supposed to
like ideally that's the way it's
supposed to go but now i'm thinking okay
let's rewind had i
just done the way i did it the last
couple of months just a five day black
as opposed to what i used to be doing
i'd be so much even though i'm healthy
today
you know i'd be that much further ahead
you know so without rambling too much i
think every start around a little bit
let me wrap this video um i hope it's
been helpful to some of you um again i
was skeptical at first five days really
like am i gonna make that much progress
get that much stronger in just a few
days but yes absolutely you know i did
all the training i rested well i ate
well did everything right you know and i
just took the
pd's when i needed to take them when it
was absolutely necessary and i got
incredible results i was only supposed
to go for two reps and we both thought
my coach mark and i hmm
maybe we should go 4 10 4 15 and again
it was just a blowout day so i was
really happy with that and how i got
there most importantly
on that note please comment below your
thoughts about all this
um like subscribe
derek if this video got back to you
please make a video explain the science
behind this that would be awesome
because i like to know for myself
because this is just me speaking from
experience on that note guys i'll see
you very soon i'm building back up again
from scratch basically eight weeks ago
starts today again for another several
weeks and middle strongest man i'm
coming in august see you soon
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