There are many examples of building size naturally but Joe Rogan believes you do not get to that next level without steroids.
Bodybuilders are some of the biggest athletes on the planet with super-human size. Competitors take time to put together the perfect diets and workout plans with the help of coaches and many others. There is also one other aid to help compete at the highest level and Joe Rogan believes that it is impossible without steroids.
During a recent episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan discussed the impact of steroids in bodybuilding.
“There’s certain sports, if you call bodybuilding a sport right, it’s impossible without steroids. You cannot get to Ronnie Coleman’s size, you don’t get to Dorian Yates’ size without steroids.”
Rogan’s early years were steeped in sports, fostering his passion for baseball, martial arts, kickboxing, and taekwondo. At 19, he won the lightweight category at the US Open Championship taekwondo tournament. He was also a state champion in Massachusetts for four consecutive years and went on to become a taekwondo instructor.
Rogan has maintained an impressive physique over the years while becoming known for his podcast success along with his work as a UFC commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. Joe Rogan incorporates intense cardio into his weekly routine, including running with his dog through Runyon Canyon using a weighted vest or on the treadmill. For his MMA training, he incorporates Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. These activities help improve his range of motion, burn calories, and build muscle and strength.
Joe Rogan Talks Steroids in Bodybuilding
Ultimately, Joe Rogan admits that it is possible to get massive and gain an incredible amount of muscle without steroids. The fact remains, to be up there with the greatest bodybuilders, you will need enhancers.
“You can get very big without taking steroids. There’s a lot of people that are massive without taking steroids. There’s a lot of people that have fantastic genetics.”
The elite of the elite show off their physiques on a weekly basis in competition and on social media. The ultimate goal is to get to the end of the year and compete in the Olympia. Joe Rogan believes that while it is possible to gain incredible size naturally, you cannot get to the biggest level without steroids.
“To get to the size of a bodybuilder, it’s super-human. It’s not possible without steroids. That is a science project. You look at these people that have traps that start at the top of their ears and bowling ball shoulders. That’s not possible.”
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