The bodybuilding sphere has been synonymous with PED usage since time immemorial. In the past, even athletes hailed as idols, like Arnold Schwarzenegger, have confessed to using it, although the doses were lower and supervised by experts back then. Over time, steroid usage has increased in multiple folds, thus posing a major health risk for athletes. Kali Muscle, a notable bodybuilder and fitness influencer recently opened up about his ordeal with PEDs, revealing the grave scenario of his health condition, on YouTube.?
A video shared by another fitness page on the platform featured the athlete sharing honest revelations about his bodybuilding journey aided by steroids. Having battled spiraling health situations, he deeply regretted his decision. Therefore, the community took to the comments to acknowledge his effort and express their admiration for his confession.?
Kali Muscles reveals how steroids influenced his health and life
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As per the video shared on YouTube by the channel, Arcdelio, earlier this month, a clip of the 48-year-old athlete was added that revealed the advice Kali would have given to his 30-year-old self. Hence, he confessed that he would?ve suggested himself to not do bodybuilding shows and take all the ?synthetic made in the lab,”?connoting the steroids.
The YouTuber revealed that Kali initially claimed that he was a natural bodybuilder and hadn?t used steroids to enhance his jacked physique. He influenced enthusiasts with his prison-themed workouts and nutrition, comprising chicken and ramen only. However, after an unfortunate heart attack, the athlete?s opinions on PEDs changed, along with his claims on being natural.
?Do natural bodybuilding. Stay anti-roids,? the clip displayed Kali saying. The influencer further called attention to the rising usage of steroids among the modern generation of bodybuilders, while appreciating the American idol?s effort. Likewise, the fans were also moved by Kali?s feat and shared their insights in the comments.?
Bodybuilding community reacts to Kali Muscle?s stance against steroid usage?
The video has already amassed 355k views and a plethora of reactions from fans, mostly hailing Kali for his honesty. One fan wrote, ?I’m glad he talked openly about his mistake and previously told lies. It takes quite the courage to do this!? whereas another reflected on the athlete?s enhanced physique in the past, misleading several into believing that it was naturally built.?
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Thus, the comment read, ?It’s crazy how many people believed he was natural. Dude was freakin’ gigantic, and scamming people into thinking he was natty. Good thing he survived getting what was coming to him, he can now rethink his life.? A remark added that the fan grew up watching idols like He-Man and Arnold Schwarzenegger, yet he never wished to look like them. ?Man, that’s gotta be terrifying laying there on what could be your deathbed. Im glad he’s spreading the message,? a fan noted.?
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Just like Kali Muscle, there are several athletes who are standing against the use of steroids for bodybuilding or simply appearing fit. While there?s no doubt in the fact that steroids are not worth it, the message needs to reach every corner of the domain so that future generations steer clear of the problem.?