In this month's issue of Musclemag International, Shahriar gives explanations :
Myth 1: Synthol is widely abused in pro bodybuilding
Fact: "Wrong! Synthol was popular when it first hit the scene a few years ago but use died off quickly due to the lumpy and distorted look it gives. Nowadays, if a competitor has an outstanding bodypart, the jackass haters automatically assume it must be synthol when more often than not, it's the result of site injections from water-based steroids or (this idea may sound far-fetched to some of you morons) just plain hard work."
Myth 2: Pro bodybuilders train harder than everyone else
Fact: "Most pros train with lighter weights and less intensity than amateurs." He says most pros don't train heavy because they don't want to risk joint injuries (let's Ronnie doesn't read that article and starting training light). Kamali said the average pro is in fact "lazy" and prefers to rely on his superior genetics.
Myth 3: Growth Hormone is responsible for the distended stomach look
Fact: "Wrong again, jerkies! GH is primarily used a fat burner that helps maintain lean body mass." He says that INSULIN is the cause of distended stomachs, because pros have to eat a lot of carbs to offset their higher than normal insulin production. "This constant pounding of carbohydrates and intercellular fat storage cause the distended look".
Myth 4: The Weiders are so powerful and corrupt that they often fix contests.
Fact: "Joe, Ben, and Eric Weider have no more influence over the outcome of bodybuilding competitions than does my own grandmother. There has never been an incident in which the Weiders have stepped in and fixed the results of a contest."
Myth 5: Drugs are the difference between the wannabes and the top dogs of the IFBB
Fact: "Sorry to disappoing you slapnut haters out there, but bodybuilding success all comes down to genetics....There are amateurs out there who take insane amount of drugs (almost twice what the average pro takes) every day and still have not achieved even a local contest win. Anyone can diet hard, train, and step on stage as a competitive bb'er, but you need superior genetics to make it to the next level. Bodybuilding should be fun and a healthful lifestyle, not a financial burden that will put you in the poorhouse or have you posing for some gay businessman. Don't let obsession and drugs take over your life. You could end up a bald, acne scarred, disgruntles ******* with a short fuse and a dick that doesn't work. Not a good way to go through life."
