How old were you when you started gear?

[Canadian Bodybuilding]

How old were you and why did you start?

I started at 28 because after 3 years of training, I had plateaued pretty much. I had good size and strength and was training very consistent. After I started, my body changed dramatically for the better. It was a good choice for me but I spent tons of hours researching how to do it properly so I wouldn't ruin my health. What about the rest of you?

[Gib]

23, started for the same reason everyone else does: Insecurity.

Wether you are insecure about your physique or your preformance in sports, IMO that is the underlying cause of every injection made.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Early 20's. Started cause I wanted to get as big and strong as possible. Was an obsession back then.

[bigdaddydrew123]

25 ish.this was backin late 80s we didnt know what we were doing di abombs just cause it was arround. got big and bloated for about 4 weeks.started first researched planned out cycle in 2004. what a diference gained 20 solid lbs

[beserker]

Took my first shot at 26

[pseclint]

it was my 20th birthday present........ no regrets

[gustavo77]

Did my first cycle at 31..

[shithead]

Way too young, compared to you guys.

[HoliTheCat]

20 i think. started cuz I wanted to compete. then i changed my mind. prolly too young but who knows. i do not regret it.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

22 years old here, Now im 29.

[megwell]

33........ did years of research......homework ect....... then plunged in.

[spiderman7]

Tried some oral only cycles when I was 35 eventually I got smarter and started my first real cycle when I was 38.

[Boost]

@ 20 years old.

[Bowlcut]

I started at age 10.

[gustavo77]

I started at age 10.

That answers a lot of questions..lol.

[Mr.Freeze]

started trainning for fun at 8 but bodybuilding at 14.

[MassNutrition]

That answers a lot of questions..lol.

lmfao...

Let's see... 11 years ago... I'm 34 at present time... (counts fingers) Yea, I was about 23 when I started. I grew up a skinny kid. 6'1" and 147lbs was my all time low. Started training at 19, just outta high school, brought my weight up to about 200, and said screw it, and scored myself some Deca and D's at 23... never looked back.

[MIAGIONJUS]

21 years old had first injection

[SteveMan]

did my first PH at 19, first pin at mid 20's

[Houstonbc]

22 yrs old havent looked back

[mcgee]

24, should of waited

[td1111]

30 years old. Genetics sucked so bad, I was lifting harder than anyone else in gym, but gaining little to no mass, and some strength. At my worst I was 6"2 150lbs. Impossible plateaus, and calves and biceps that would not grow no matter how I trained them, how much i rested, ate, etc. First cycle I gained over 25 lean lbs using non-aromatizing compounds, training just as hard, so I know my form wasn't the problem.

Gear is the #1 reason I haven't given up entirely, which in the long run means I'll be healthier. Currently I'm 200lbs, but a little fat, I figure I should be 185 shredded.

[Rrrrolla]

25

[bigdaddydrew123]

25post your before and after pics, rrrollla went from marky mark to markus.

[BolicPower]

Early Twenties

[tripleA]

Started when I was around 27. Never even thought of using gear before and was clueless about it. But my training partner got hold of some deca (think it was the 50 mg amps). I was scared shitless of needles and never heard of deca but he convinced me that it was very safe etc and it was low dose. The 3 of us went back to his place and shot each other. Did 1 amp/week for 6 weeks. Best cycle ever, gained about 15 lbs and kept about 12.

[Mr.Freeze]

funny how brave we are when were young! on sen cris!:D

[BAM]

37

[frenchy]

started a year and half ago at 36. at that age natural hormones start to diminish. Lost a bunch of fat within 4 months and now starting to build. My body has been reshaped. Id worked out for about six months before starting. I don't care what anyone says its never too late to start. A lot of guys say you should lift for 5 years before starting but none of those same guys were 36 when they started. At 36 you better get started before its too late and you end up looking like Arnold does now...LOL

[Bowlcut]

That answers a lot of questions..lol.

Not fair! Low blow.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Are you serious bowlcut? You started at 10? Was something wrong with your hormones?

[outshine]

took my first shot of test at 21.

[gustavo77]

Not fair! Low blow.

Awww, do your balls hurt sweety?? ..lol.

[td1111]

Are you serious bowlcut? You started at 10? Was something wrong with your hormones?
Maybe he's that little hercules kid in disguise?

[Canadian Bodybuilding]

Damn, a lot of you guys started young.

[IronRobi]

Would have been 21... i think...

[Girm]

Ya, highschool. Might have been 19, maybe 18. Probably hit 6 or 7 cycles since then. Went from 145 - 220 w/visible abs....no regrets

[TL1000S]

31 after training natural for 5 years. I really didn't want to use gear, but was sick of getting no results from the gym.

[nisser]

31 after training natural for 5 years. I really didn't want to use gear, but was sick of getting no results from the gym.

I was personally sick of losing half a year of progress for taking a 2 week vacation; kept becoming more and more demoralizing.

[guest1]

83

[purelife]

24 still no regrets

[St]

18,but want to know can you drink Winny inj?

[hommer_j]

Started about 23yr. Paid $300 for three, yes three amps of Omnadrine. Knowledge is power my friends!

[Grunt76]

I started at 37 after 14 years of training naturally. I had done tons of research since my early 20's but had hard-headedly decided to hang on to being natural as long as ANY results would keep happening. At 37 I had plateaued for 2 solid years, so that was that.

My only regret is not starting earlier. 30 would have been perfect.

[z83]

will start this month :)

already 6'2" 235