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18-year-old bodybuilding enthusiast Moises Arrendell has sparked controversy by openly discussing his use of ste**ds. His admission, a rarity in the fitness world, has left many concerned about the impact on his health at such a young age.

The fitness model boldly stated in an Instagram post, “Rather be honest about gear than be a fake natty,” emphasizing his choice to be transparent about his ste**d use. The spotlight recently shifted from 22-year-old Sam Sulek to Arrendell, who has faced scrutiny for his massive physique, often speculated to be unnatural.

Unlike Sulek, who has never admitted to using ste**ds despite criticism, Arrendell stayed transparent about his journey. He shared a transformation video spanning 9 months, captioning it as a “9 Months gear Transformation,” showcasing a dramatic change from a leaner frame to a heavily muscled physique with notable conditioning.

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Arrendell’s transformation has not been applauded by many, especially within the online fitness community. Many people are worried about the health risks and ethical issues of Moises Arrendell using ste**ds at such a young age. They’re expressing these concerns on his social media posts. Fans and critics alike are concerned about the example he sets for younger followers and aspiring bodybuilders by being so open about his ste**d use. Despite criticism, Arrendell’s Instagram page is filled with his admission of using ste**d.

This situation brings up ongoing debates in the fitness community about whether it’s okay to use drugs to enhance performance and the pressures athletes face to look a certain way. The reactions to Arrendell’s openness have stirred a buzz in the pursuit of fitness goals.

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Moises Arrendell’s transparency raised serious concerns within the industry

The online community believes Moises Arrendell could have achieved his physique naturally if he had tried harder or at least he could have waited until he hit his wall without the gear. One of them wrote, “At least hit your natty potential.” Another expressed disappointment that Arrendell chose to use steroids instead of achieving his physical appearance naturally through hard work and dedication. “That’s sad bro you can do this natural,” remarked a user.

One ridiculed the idea that his transformation could have happened naturally in just nine months, saying, “Lmao ‘you can look like that naturally’ not in 9 f**ng months you can’t.” Similarly, one commenter is speculating that Arrendell might not realize how much progress he could have made without using ste**d. “Bro don’t even know what he could have achieved naturally,” stated the commenter.

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Others criticized the online fitness enthusiast for using PEDs. One drew a comparison, “Bro been doin gear for 9 months to look like me 2 months into working out lol ppl are sad.” Netizens were disappointed, as one wrote, “You didn’t even give yourself a chance.”

Moises Arrendell’s openness about ste**d use sparked debate within the fitness industry. Will his choice influence fitness norms in the future? Let us know your opinion in the comments section below.