The culture of steroid use in bodybuilding has seen exponential growth in recent years. For many aspiring bodybuilders, steroids may initially seem like a shortcut to massive muscle gains and an impressive physique.  However, IFBB Pro Flex Lewis, a respected figure in the bodybuilding world, has chosen to warn new-age bodybuilders against the long-term consequences of relying on these substances for muscle development. The 39-year-old shed light on the harsh realities associated with early steroid usage.

Flex Lewis’s expertise in bodybuilding needs no introduction as his 7 consecutive 212 Mr. Olympia titles speak for him. The legendary bodybuilder recently grabbed the limelight as he opened up about the drastic effects of steroid use. 

Flex Lewis highlights the vicious steroid cycle

The body-building influencer recently appeared for a podcast on Bradley Martins’s Raw Talk. In a candid conversation, Lewis highlights the detrimental effects of steroids on the internal system of the body without any prior knowledge.  One of the most significant concerns Lewis raises about steroid usage is the damage it inflicts on muscle receptors. 

According to Lewis, as young bodybuilders keep using steroids in their daily routine, over time, their body’s receptors become less sensitive to the effects of these hormones as a result. Hence it makes it increasingly difficult for them to achieve muscle growth without higher doses or stronger compounds “You’re going to destroy your receptors.”, he said in the video. 

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This traps the youngsters into a vicious cycle where their bodies keep demanding to take more and more steroids, placing their health at risk and perpetuating a never-ending reliance on these substances. 

Lewis wants people to learn from mistakes

The pro bodybuilder accepts people’s personal choices and says that all lessons are learned from mistakes. He believes that everyone should be free of choosing what is good for them and what is not. He said, “Everybody is going to live their life and unfortunately mistakes will be learned as the years go on.” 

The professional bodybuilder often makes headlines on social media, sometimes with his workout routine and sometimes with his resemblance to UFC stars. As the culture of steroid usage continues to grow within the bodybuilding community, IFBB Pro Flex Lewis’s insights into the harsh realities of early steroid usage serve as a sobering reminder of the risks and pitfalls associated with these substances. 

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