The bodybuilding world is infamously synonymous with persistent steroid usage. Such feats have been going on since the past. However, the alarming increase in its employment in the modern generation has left several prominent athletes concerned. One such example is IFBB icon, Victor Martinez. Recently, he touched upon the topic while talking to Generation Iron Fitness Network hosts, on YouTube. 

Amid other performance-enhancing substances, the Dominican bodybuilder particularly elucidated the dangers of Anadrol. He explicitly mentioned that it’s a fast-acting steroid and proves to be a train wreck for the internal organs. 

Victor Martizned calls attention to the perils of Anadrol

As per the interview that surfaced on Tuesday, the 49-year-old former athlete was enquired about “the most dangerous steroid” according to his knowledge. “Anadrol can be dangerous…man, if you take Anadrol…” he insinuated. Martinez asserted that if an athlete takes it half an hour before training, then “you’re lifting buildings you know.”

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But quickly getting to the point, the former Arnold Classic winner illustrated the permanent damage it can do to the body. “Again it’s cute at the moment but it’s an alkaline seven, I mean you know steroids. It’s crack to the liver man because it’s fast acting but the faster the steroid you got to remember that it means it’s metabolizing real fast in your system,” he enlightened. 

Furthermore, the IFBB pro shared that the effects are similar to “running a train through your freaking organs.” That’s not all, he revealed that it’s “irreversible” damage done to the body. Hence, he advised resorting to Creatine only.  He mindfully added, “you could do that without all this stuff…you’re rushing, I know life is moving so fast, you got to see between the blurs.” 

Victor Martinez stands against steroids use in bodybuilding

In another episode of the interview, Martinez strongly condemned the use of steroids. He voiced his concern for today’s generation of bodybuilders who are trapped in the vicious cycle of steroid abuse. “You have to stop, it is kind of pointless if you’re gonna stop on a weekend. There’s no cleansing on the weekend,” he stated. 

He also added that the cleaning cycles are usually about 8-14 weeks long. It’s a gradual process and is based on cleaning out the receptors and giving “your organs a break.” Surprisingly, he disclosed that most athletes don’t want to refrain from steroids. Martinez let out, “nobody stops these days. It’s kinda hard to explain it to them, that you actually need to stop in order for this to be effective.”

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Despite the icon’s history of selling steroids, he personally chastises the use of such substances. His valuable advice stems from his wealth of wisdom and long expertise in the field.  Thus, it is imperative that it shall prove beneficial for young aspirants.