Do Pros Stay On Gear All Year Long?

[jocktheglide]

i heard from someone (not here) that pros stay on gear all year long to maintain and gain their size? Just wondering if anyone has heard if this is true or not.

 

[BiggieSwolls]

Hell, I know amateurs that stay on year round so Id definitely assume that most Pro's stay on year round. Understand that the year round approach to cycling does not mean they are hitting it hard year round. What I know from some top-ranked amateurs is that "OFF" time is generally when a low dose of Test is used, like 400-600 mg/wk, and this allows them to stay somewhat "clean" while not losing gains like they would if they came completely OFF. But in actuality, they are using gear year round, just doing it with caution if there is such a thing when considering that drugs are being used 365 days a year.

 

[Brock Landers]

They are definitely "on" year round. If they were to come off they are so far over their natural limit it would be inevitable that they would lose a considerable amount of size. Like Biggie said they are not going at it on insane dosages year round, instead using modest dosages at periods to maintain what they have.

BTW Biggie, I dont remember giving you permission to use my picture in your avatar

 

[Mudge]

We can assume the answer is "duh" with so many not-yet pros who are on year round.

 

[rpwhit777]

THese guys can also afford to go to the doctor once a month to get checked out!!!!!! MAybe even more frequently than that!!! I have the money to see th doc all the time but I gotta tell you I'd rather run 10-16 week cycles go see the doc once every couple months and spend the leftover money on another cycle!!!!!

 

[Stillgoing]

I absolutely agree with all the above comments. When your 50lbs or more above your natural max, and expected to come in bigger and better every year, how can you possibly clean out for a period of time.

Funny thing is, every time I post something like this a bunch of idiots post something like: how could anyone possibly be on all the time, their prostate and/or livers would blow up........get real....

That being said, there may be some pros that do go off. I would say candidates are: Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone, Lee Priest. You see pics of them in the offseason small. And - they are not getting better year over year. They hit thier peaks a number of years ago and simply strive to get back there.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

I'm of the minority here that says no.....i would say 8 months out of the year their on. Do some stay on year round, Probably.

 

[jocktheglide]

Huh...I would assume the same thing certain pros stay on gear year round the taller guys anyways like ronnice, gunter s, etc.., but I think the smaller guys such as dexter, lee, shawn probably only get on gear to get in contests shape. I mean damn imagine seeing a 5'6" person coming in at 300lbs lean and ripped would be scary for sure!!!

 

[Conan35]

I am not even a bodybuilder and I have been on for like 5 years

 

[Golden_Muscle]

A bro at my gym has been on for about 2 years straight now. Scary shit if you ask me. He is not even progressing anymore, but still wont take a break.....

 

[jocktheglide]

huh...that is scary 2 years straight damn i would assume after being on gear for X amount of years straight your own testosterone production probably shut down indefinitely?

 

[needsize]

There is no way that anyone carrying as much mass as those guys could come off completely and not lose tons of mass. I agree thats its probably a cycling thing, a few months of huge doses followed by a time of much lower. Running hcg throughout will prevent the HPTA from sustaining any permanent damage.
Luckily up here in canada, it costs us nothing to visit the Doc and get as many tests as we want, as often as we need

 

[Stillgoing]

I'm of the minority here that says no.....i would say 8 months out of the year their on. Do some stay on year round, Probably.

Have you ever carried mass above your natural max and then gone completely clean for an extended period of time? If so, what happened? You lost a shitload of mass thats what.

And the top guys are guest posing year round. Ever seen one of them up there substantially smaller than when they were in contest shape? No. Conclusion: they are on year round bro.

 

[MentalMike]

lee priest only does 2 cycles a year

 

[JohnnyB]

I'd say most if not all do, there may be a few that don't. I'd say most of them would tell you their not.

JohnnyB

 

[Golden_Muscle]

lee priest only does 2 cycles a year

Yeah, each one probably lasts 6 months! lol..........

 

[Stillgoing]

Yeah, each one probably lasts 6 months! lol..........

 

[jocktheglide]

LOL funny 6 months lasting! yeah, thats how they get their money is guest posing I assume cause winning a contest you hardly get crap and the BBing world is considered a pro sport.

 

[rpwhit777]

Luckily up here in canada, it costs us nothing to visit the Doc and get as many tests as we want, as often as we need

I gotta get to Canada damnit.... Any body got any sisters that wanna marry for the money....LOL...???

 

[Brock Landers]

I am seriously thinking of spending some quality time in Canada after commencement