Another cycle unveiled.

The pursuit of massive muscle gains is the name of the game when it comes to bodybuilding. Whether you’re an elite pro or just your average run of the mill lifter with the intentions of looking more shredded, achieving greater muscle development is the key goal. If you’re not making gains then you’re just wasting time and because of that mentality many professionals and amateurs believe that they must rely on substances like steroids and synthol in order to achieve greater gains. The more we move forward in bodybuilder the more common it is for even the average Joe walking the streets to be on some kind of anabolic or synthetic substance in hopes of obtaining massive muscle.

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Some people may have their gripes about this kind of mentality dominating the bodybuilding scene while others may not take much issue with it at all. But one thing is certain, the more we look into these issues the more we begin to realize that steroids is beginning to dominate the industry, for better or worse.

There are many natural bodybuilders who believe this approach is unhealthy, the complete opposite of what they believe the sport of bodybuilding should truly be about. It’s an opinion that many athletes share and although steroid use on a minor scale isn’t all that horrible for an individual, it’s the steroid abusers that can end up giving a negative stigma on the sport.

One such individual that many consider to be damaging to the image of the sport is the young bodybuilder Bostin Loyd. He has gone on record with his steroid use and the fact that he uses synthol to enhance his appearance. His outspoken nature is appreciated by many while others consider the young man a bit obnoxious. Recently that bit of honesty has revealed the amateur bodybuilders staggering steroid cycle on Instagram. Internet bodybuilding personality Lui Marco commented on the young man’s cycle in the video below.

Do you think Bostin Loyd is taking things too far with his steroid and synthol use? Let us know what you think in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

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Jay Cutler dropping some knowledge.

There are so many different elements to keep in mind when it comes to bodybuilding. There’s obviously the training which is essential to making gains. There’s nutrition which is undoubtedly the most important element of making great development. In order to see the most advancement you have to keep track of all your bad habits and improve upon things that you may already do well. The life of a bodybuilder is far from simple to say the least.

For the most part when it comes to bodybuilding many fitness experts would advise you not to emulate a professional bodybuilder if you hope to make progress. It’s a notion that’s been given credence because so many people would rather have immediate results rather than play the long game. But it’s an ideology that’s flawed. Bodybuilders are able to be who they are because of the hard work and dedication they’ve acquired. They’re pros for a reason, it’s not an accident. If you want to listen to anyone in regards to building a physique like a pro then maybe a pro is exactly who you should be taking some pointers from.

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One such pro who knows what they’re talking about is four time Mr. Olympia king Jay Cutler. Known for his battles with Ronnie Coleman and the only man to regain the Olympia crown after losing out to the great Dexter Jackson, Jay Cutler is a bodybuilder that has garnered much respect from fans and competitors alike for his easy going attitude and candid approach to giving advice and tips. Jay recently appeared on Jerry Ward’s Bios3 video on YouTube to give some candid advice to bodybuilding amateurs and aficionados. Check it out.

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Lightweight Baby.

The above quote is probably my favorite from any bodybuilder or person in general. It says so much in so little. Before you take the weight off the rack, it’s a warrior cry saying that I will not be defeated. It tells the world that no matter what lies ahead it is insignificant compared to my will and testament. That’s the stuff that champions are made of baby – get some. But there I go getting emotional again.

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Despite all the fancy words and inspirational quotes, a leader, an icon, has to leader by example…he must do. The very word lead means to “go first”. Now it’s no secret that Big Ron Coleman has been leading by example – winning the Mr. Olympia title 8x in a row, holding the most wins for an IFBB pro at 26, but what continues to baffle is that even at 52 he’s still paving the way for the bodybuilding community, and he’s still fitter than you!

Check out this inspirational video of Ronnie Coleman then and now, and though he might not be as big physically, the will of a champion never fades, it just gets more precise. When you love something you don’t just die for it, you live for it too. If this video doesn’t make you want to do something you’ve been putting off for a long time, we don’t know what will. The time is now. Go get it.

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What did you think of the video, did it make you want to go out there and lift some heavy ass weights? Hit us up with you favorite part below!

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The nightmare becomes a reality.

Everyone has a journey that has led them down the road of building muscle. Whether you were stick skinny and looking to pack on muscle or it you were overweight and looking to burn fat and look more aesthetic, everyone has a motivating factor that has made them want to make a change in their life. Coming to that realization is the first step on the journey and it doesn’t end there. If you’re planning to see continued improvement then you have to stick with it and push yourself continuously in order to see the results you desire.

Martyn Ford was a skinny professional cricket hopeful whose dreams of making the sport he loved into a career were dashed with an unforeseen injury. After his dreams crumbled, Ford turned towards running as his training method but after losing a tremendous amount of weight and dropping to unhealthy four percent body fat realized that he needed to educate himself and find a new way to train. That was the beginning of the journey that would lead to him becoming the 325 lbs behemoth, nicknamed ‘The Nightmare’, that he is today.

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“I never really had a goal as such, I just wanted to be bigger. 12 years on I seem to be that for sure, but there’s still more to achieve with my physique. The initial transformation I would say took two to three years. You were definitely looking at two different people then for sure.”

He not only made some major gains in his physique, but was also able to take his body transformation and utilize it in his favor, turning it into a promising acting career.

“Acting came about by chance to be fair. It was something I had always had in the back of my mind. People always said ‘you should be in films’ etc but that’s as far as it went. Then one day, a friend of mine – a great actor who has been in Hollywood films himself – suggested I went for the role of the bad guy in the latest James Bond film. His agent sorted out the casting, and before you know it I was sat in a huge, posh lounge in London waiting to audition. Unfortunately I never got that role but it kickstarted my acting career to date. I signed up to a great agent in London, got myself into acting school and before you know it I’d managed to secure my first job. It was a pilot which was filmed in South Africa for an American TV channel. Ray Winston was the lead man and it was an incredible experience.”

Ford’s story is inspirational and shows how bodybuilding can truly have a positive effect on a person’s life. Ford is looking to use his experience to provide inspiration to other youths that may be in the position that he once found himself. So what’s the advice that he would give to newbies looking to make gains?

“The best advice I could give to young lads is to research! There are so many kids who jump into training and just presume by moving weights and working hard that results will automatically come. Knowledge is an amazing tool, and with so much out there don’t be a fool. Give yourself every opportunity to be a success and also be safe.”

Have you experienced a body transformation like Martyn ‘The Nightmare’ Ford? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.

Source: The Lad Bible