Knowing that there are countless variables to take into account when striving to gain strength, and LBM, I'm not claiming this is the final word.
That being said...
I personally believe that if someone is having trouble gaining muscle, and they have learned DIET, and at the very least, basic training principles (like progressive overload / avoid overtraining), then their bodies are hormonally deficient in some way. The number one reason would be low FREE testosterone. This could be caused by a myriad of things, including diet, high SHBG, etc.
I think ALOT of people who have low free T believe they are forced to resort to AAS to be able to look and feel the same way as those who have naturally high T levels. Most of the time, it should be possible to increase their free test naturally without having to resort to AAS...
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That being said...
I personally believe that if someone is having trouble gaining muscle, and they have learned DIET, and at the very least, basic training principles (like progressive overload / avoid overtraining), then their bodies are hormonally deficient in some way. The number one reason would be low FREE testosterone. This could be caused by a myriad of things, including diet, high SHBG, etc.
I think ALOT of people who have low free T believe they are forced to resort to AAS to be able to look and feel the same way as those who have naturally high T levels. Most of the time, it should be possible to increase their free test naturally without having to resort to AAS...
Discuss