Victor Martinez is a bodybuilder who held the top ten ranks nine times in Mr. Olmypia and a former Arnold Classic Champion who was invited to the Generation Iron Fitness and Bodybuilding Network’s podcast. In the podcast, Mantiez opened up about staying natural as long as possible. 

Mantinez shed light on the effect of PEDs on athletes’ careers and how they harm and affect your whole body as you grow older. He also mentioned Robbie Robinson’s training as a perfect example of a foundation for building your physique.

Martinez’s insights on the harsh reality of PEDs

In the podcast, while having a conversation about substance use in bodybuilding, Edwin Mejia Jr. said,” I’ve seen the effect.” Then Martinez explained the effects of PEDs, saying, “They crash and burn.”

He highlighted how substance users fall apart due to the use of PEDs at an early stage, neglecting to build a proper base for their body. They lose all their size and muscle definition as they age. He shed light on the fact that when you stop your training, there is no coming back for you.

Continuing further, they talked about Robbie Robinson and highlighted how well-defined his muscles are, even at his age. Martinez said,” I know guys half his age that bodybuild for 10 years stopped they’re half his age right now and they’re falling apart.” He highlighted that substance users lack the passion that Robbinson holds for bodybuilding.

He mentioned,” You can’t do it for girls you can’t do it just because you need a more confidence you really got to be into it because you’re passionate about it you love it.“

Later on, Ehsan Farahi explained how building your fundamentals is important for you despite using PEDs. He highlighted that using substances at a young age makes your muscles strong and you lift heavy, but that’s not all to it. The joints, ligaments, and fundamentals get neglected, and this catches you off guard.

He concluded by stating,” It’s like you’re building a building without a base.” Martinez not only shed light on the importance of building a base but also on the other potential effects of PEDs on your body.

Potential risks of using PEDs

In another video with Generation Iron Fitness and Bodybuilding Network, the former Arnold Classic champion discussed the side effects of PEDs on your liver. He started by mentioning,” Reason why most people not using it so for you to go out thinking you’re going to be a trends setter of steroids and start using that”.

He further added, “Motherf**ker want to be Trendsetters of steroids and then they get f**ked and then they want to come out and do a GoFundMe like save my f**king liver.”

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He also opened up about donating blood while using PEDs and their effects. Martinez said using substances makes your blood thicker and gave a solution for that: using baby aspirin to prevent your blood from getting thick. Donating blood reduces hemoglobin levels, which helps reduce the chances of a heart attack and blood clotting. 

Martinez’s insights on the potential risks of using PEDs highlight the importance of staying natural and following your training while avoiding any shortcuts. He also made it clear that bodybuilding needs passion and requires building a proper foundation.

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