Peptides for gaining muscle mass: courses of use and reviews

Pumping drugs are great for increasing muscle size. In order not to harm the body, let's look at the best pharmacological means for pumping.

Pumping

- this is a feeling of swelling and tightening of muscles after performing physical exercises, with frequent repeated repetitions of a monotonous movement.

Pumping is distinguished:

1. Cosmetic. To do this, creams and oils are applied to the areas to highlight and visually enlarge the selected area;
2. Productive. You can achieve big muscles through long, intense training;
3. Pharmacological. For such pumping, special stimulating drugs are used. They will be discussed in our article.

Pumping preparations do not require much effort on the part of the athlete. Conventionally, I took a pill and my muscles grow by leaps and bounds. Of course, this stimulation method has its drawbacks. In particular, a serious load on the cardiovascular system. You must not forget about her, otherwise she will remind you of herself at the most inopportune moment. Have you chosen pharmacological pumping? Here's what you need to know about the drugs.

Viagra

Previously, the drug was used to improve the intimate life of men; today it is actively used in bodybuilding. It has been proven that the medication promotes pumping quickly and lowers blood pressure. Helps improve blood flow in muscles. Especially where it is needed. The cost is high, analogues do not have such a powerful effect on pumping. You should not take more than 25 milligrams per day.

Pharma for weight gain

Let’s immediately make a reservation that in this article we will consider specifically pharma for weight gain. Because there is also a pharma for fat burning. We'll talk about it some other time.

Pharma can be hormonal and non-hormonal.

Hormonal pharmaceuticals include primarily androgenic-anabolic steroids (synthetic testosterone and its analogues), as well as insulin and growth hormone. This also includes insulin-like growth factors IGF (there are several of them) and peptides (GRPH).

Non-hormonal pharmaceuticals for gaining muscle mass include a wide variety of drugs, for example, potassium orotate, carnitine chloride, riboxin, mildronate, glutamic acid, etc. In general, even simple vitamins can have a positive effect on weight gain (but don’t overdo it and follow the dosages recommended in the instructions).

Cialis

Its mode of action is similar to Viagra, but the dose should not exceed 10 milligrams in 24 hours. Side effects may occur, including fainting and nosebleeds. Promotes erection in men and excessive sexual arousal in women, but has a positive effect on pumping in general. It is not recommended to take longer than 4 weeks in a row.

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Types of kits and their features

Literally, the name “bodybuilding” is translated as “building the body,” which is what athletes who choose this sport do. For a long time it was believed that such a hobby should only attract men, but later women also became interested in developing a beautiful, pumped up body. In order to carry out daily training, you need to choose the right clothes, which are represented by the following sets:

• For women;
• For men.

In addition, you need to understand what materials the sports wardrobe is made from. Only the best fabrics will provide the athlete with high results and comfort during training.

Women's

Experienced athletes who have reached heights in this area recommend using only cotton T-shirts and tank tops: they absorb sweat well and do not irritate the skin. As a rule, bodybuilding clothing can be divided into two categories: training and competition. The latter option is used only for demonstrations of a pumped up beautiful body on stage.

Women's training sets consist of the following items:

1. T-shirt or T-shirt - depending on the degree of comfort, some girls choose T-shirts, the other half prefer T-shirts. One way or another, these components of the kits are made in bright colors. Good quality T-shirts do not change color after washing, which cannot be said about more affordable models. Some women who are not involved in bodybuilding purchase such products for everyday wear, as they absorb moisture well;
2. Closed clothing similar to a rash guard - this intricate name is usually used to refer to closed golf made from elastic materials with the addition of synthetics. It fits perfectly on a girl’s slender figure and also protects against excessive sweating. This type of sportswear is suitable for outdoor bodybuilding, and if training takes place indoors, it is better to choose a rash guard with mesh inserts on the armpits and on the back;
3. Top – the most popular type of clothing for women’s sports is the top – it gracefully emphasizes a girl’s figure without hindering her movement during bench presses and other exercises. The top is selected based on the size of the chest and the width of the back. Often the top is equipped with small foam inserts; its cup is soft, which does not cause discomfort during classes;
4. Leggings - made of elastic materials, often their style is made with a high waistband, which allows the pants to be firmly fixed on the hips and waist. The colors are varied - from traditional black to colored options. It is better to choose products made of opaque fabric - this will not only protect the girl from unnecessary glances, but will also be proof of the quality and long service life of the leggings;
5. Jacket - also made of synthetics with elastane admixtures. The cuffs are necessarily equipped with elastic to prevent discomfort during training. The collar of the jackets is made of knitwear, which allows you to protect the girl from the wind during outdoor competitions. A bright jacket will look attractive, especially if there are no prints on it;
6. Bodysuits – available with or without cups. For bodybuilding, it is better to use a soft cup, avoiding bodysuits with supporting underwires;
7. Shorts – made of lightweight fabric, which allows the body to “breathe”. In these shorts you can not only play sports, but also go for a walk.

The choice of clothing will depend on the climate and temperature conditions in the gym or outdoors.

Men's

The most common set of clothes for bodybuilding for men is a sports T-shirt and shorts. These two things will be the best option to conduct effective training. Some features of clothing for men:

• The jersey should be moisture-wicking to ensure maximum comfort during training;
• Clothes should not have many seams: the best choice is a seamless T-shirt made of dense but light fabric;
• The product must fit the athlete’s figure;
• The unique design of the product will allow you to stand out in the gym;
• It is better to choose a style of product similar to a wrestling shirt - it beautifully exposes the shoulder muscles, demonstrating all the work of the athlete;
• If there is no need to demonstrate the relief of the body, you can give preference to loose-fitting T-shirts;
• The main parameter when choosing a T-shirt will be the size of the chest - this is the largest indicator among bodybuilders;
• Instead of shorts, some men choose joggers - tight, long-length leggings;
• If a man’s choice fell on elongated pants, it is better to take narrower options;
• Shorts should be made of soft, light, but two-layer fabric;
• Double-layering is achieved by using mesh instead of lining;
• The waistband on shorts should be elastic.

Tops with long sleeves are also held in high esteem by athletes: they beautifully hug the contours of the body, emphasizing all the muscles. The sleeves on such products are made of raglan, which does not hinder movement when pressing.

Pentoxifylline (Trimetazidine + pentoxifylline)

Its action is similar to Viagra and Cialis. The effect occurs within 20 minutes after administration and lasts for several hours. It is inexpensive, which is why most athletes choose it. But side effects are more often observed: headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting. You can take about 300 milligrams per day. The course should not exceed 4 weeks.

Story

Steroids were first produced in 1935. Two years later they began to be used in medicine and sports. It was then that the “steroid era” began. As you know, Hitler dreamed of getting super-soldiers into his army, who would be obedient but strong puppets in the hands of military leaders. And he was simply unable to ignore substances such as steroids. During the Great Patriotic War, the Nazi special forces already received them to develop the endurance and strength of soldiers, although the drugs were in limited quantities. After the end of World War II, everyone became “sick” from space flights, where steroids were used to prevent calcium from being washed out of the body.

It is interesting that in medicine there are, perhaps, unreasonably few techniques using steroids - only the narrow field of endocrinology. Therefore, these substances did not produce a revolution, as, for example, antibiotics did in their time. If we compare the use of these drugs in areas such as medicine and sports, it should be noted that the latter is still significantly ahead. Many athletes use steroids for muscle growth.

Actovegin

For medical purposes, the drug is used to cure brain diseases. The drug dilates blood vessels, but the effect is not too serious or significant. This drug is hardly suitable for active pumping. But if you need a mild effect, then Actovegin will become indispensable. Made almost entirely from natural ingredients. The base is beef brain.

Growth hormone: pharmacological properties

Content

Somatotropin, or growth hormone, is the most important substance for our body. Its main function is clear from the name - it provokes growth. Produced in a special part of the brain - the pituitary gland - somatotropin reaches its maximum concentration in the human body during puberty. This causes rapid growth in teenagers.

But the functions of the hormone do not end there. Its production allows the body to regulate body weight, keep bones strong, skin elastic, and blood vessels healthy.

Hormones affect the functionality of our body

All these miracle effects are explained by the pharmacological properties of the hormone:

• anabolic (or somatotropic) – the hormone stimulates tissue growth;
• regulation of protein metabolism - thanks to growth hormone, individual peptides actively enter cells, accelerating protein production;
• regulation of metabolic processes – the hormone controls fat metabolism and reduces the volume of adipose tissue;
• control over maintaining water balance - the hormone prevents the removal of fluid from the body;
• preservation of vital elements - prevents the removal of potassium, sodium and phosphorus from the body;
• increased blood glucose levels;
• lowering cholesterol levels.

Mildronate

A drug prohibited for use by professional athletes. Stimulates the functioning of brain vessels. Not suitable for active and effective pumping. But it gives its user strength and endurance, the ability to work for results for a long time without fatigue. You can take 2-3 tablets per day for 3-4 weeks.

In sports

Every training session for bodybuilders does not take place without the use of some kind of medication. Some people use steroids for muscle growth, although they are banned in Russia. But what makes bodybuilders use such harmful substances? Pressure from others interested in the athlete gaining muscle mass, high results from opponents who may also be using drugs other than legal ones, and the desire to win competitions. It is also interesting that there are many more ordinary amateurs who use steroids for muscle growth. Of course, it is impossible to find such substances in a pharmacy, but on the black market it is easy. That's why many take advantage of the opportunity. And while professionals have trainers who may not prohibit their trainees from using substances, but at least know how much of a substance is required to develop muscle mass, then amateurs consume steroids for muscle growth at home, not caring at all about their own health. In addition, such “athletes” often do not have sufficient knowledge to use such substances. In general, the problem of steroids does not end with bodybuilders.

A nicotinic acid

One of the safest and cheapest methods of pumping stimulation. Sold in any pharmacy, sold without a doctor's prescription. It has a good effect on the functioning of blood vessels throughout the body and normalizes blood pressure. Improves strength, endurance, gives confidence. Nicotinic acid has a lot of advantages; even children are allowed to use it. There are practically no side effects, if you exclude the option of individual intolerance.

List of hormonal pharmaceuticals for mass gain

This list may not be complete, but the main drugs include:

A growth hormone

An effective but expensive drug. Ordinary people, as a rule, cannot afford it. Typically used by professionals. Does not apply to steroids. Does not require post-course therapy. At larger dosages, it is required to be combined with insulin.

Outside of bodybuilding, it is used to rejuvenate and heal the body (and it really helps). Capable of improving tissue regeneration. At large dosages it leads to an increase in the size of internal organs. This is the reason why today's top bodybuilders have such terribly large bellies.

Growth hormone is good both in terms of mass gain and fat burning.

Insulin

Pharmacy non-steroidal hormonal drug. Post-course therapy is not required. The principle of action is that insulin “takes away” nutrients throughout the body. Due to this, the bodybuilder can eat more and deliver more nutrients to the muscles, which has a positive effect on their growth.

Insulin leads to the appearance of excess fat deposits, so it is used at the stage of total mass gain. It is not suitable for working on terrain.

An overdose of insulin is fatal and can lead to hypoglycemic coma.

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Next we will talk about steroids.

Steroids

Steroids, as we have already said, are synthetic testosterone (male sex hormone) or its analogues (with slight changes at the molecular level).

Let's list the main names of steroids:

Methandrostenolone (methandienone, Danabol, “methane”)

Methane is the number one steroid. As a rule, chemical engineering begins with this. It is included in almost all mass-gaining courses.

According to different chemical nomenclatures, it can be called either methandrostenolone or methandienone. Both names are correct. Also, it is often popularly referred to as “methane”, and some people even think that it is somehow related to methane gas (gas in tablets). This is absolutely not true.

Methane is a fairly strong androgenic-anabolic steroid, although some mistakenly consider it a weak steroid, due to the fact that chemicals often start with it. Some people even claim that PCT is not required after a solo methane cycle. This is wrong! PCT should be done after any course of steroids, including after methane.

Methane is an oral medication and is available in tablet form. The tablet form impairs the absorption of the drug (compared to the injection), it is more toxic to the liver, but at the same time it is easy to use (you do not need to inject anything into yourself).

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Testosterone

Injectable drug. Very effective. Available in several versions (esters), such as testosterone propionate (fast-acting), enanthate (long-acting), undecanoate, etc.

Propionate allows you to gain weight and burn fat at the same time, although there is an opinion that people who are prone to obesity may, on the contrary, become overweight.

Testosterone is also the basis of many mass-gaining courses.

There are also mixtures of different testosterone esters (long, medium and short), such as Sustanon and Omnadren.

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Nandrolone decanoate (Deca, Decadurabolin, Retabolil)

Injectable drug. The chemical name is nandrolone decanoate. Popularly known as “deka”. Trade names: Decadurabolin, Retabolil.

A strong steroid, it is added to many mass-gaining courses, but has its own specifics. Unlike most other steroids, it does not aromatize, that is, it does not convert into estrogens at high dosages. Deca has progestogenic activity, that is, it leads to an increase in the level of progesterone and prolactin. Therefore, side effects need to be suppressed with other drugs. When using conventional steroids, the side effects are usually suppressed with tamoxifen or Clomid. In the case of deca, other drugs are needed, for example, Dostinex.

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Boldenone (Equipoise)

Injectable drug. Initially used in veterinary medicine, then migrated to bodybuilding.

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Primobolan (methenolone)

There are injectable and oral forms. It is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone.

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Stanozolol (Winstrol, Strombafort)

There are injectable and oral forms (Winstrol is injectable). It mainly gives relief and strength, so it is rarely used in mass-gaining programs. Good for drying. However, it is still capable of providing some mass. Dries joints, especially the oral form. For this reason, it is recommended to combine it, for example, with testosterone.

Oxandrolone (Anavar)

Injection form. A fairly mild steroid, which is often recommended for women involved in bodybuilding.

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Oxymetalone

A strong oral steroid. Has progestogenic activity (like nadrolone).

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Trenbolone

Professional strong steroid. Also, it has progestogenic activity.

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Turinabol

Oral steroid. Its properties are similar to methane, but it gives less mass, more relief and fewer side effects.

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Peptides

Peptides (GHRP-2, GHRP-6) stimulate the production of growth hormone (somatotropin). Relatively new and little-studied drugs by bodybuilders, about which you can find conflicting opinions and reviews.

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Insulin-like growth factors

There is very little information on the Internet about these substances and the principles of their action, and among bodybuilders they are also considered poorly understood and rarely used.

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Arginine

Contained in meat, walnuts, cottage cheese, tuna. You don't have to run to the pharmacy to get arginine into your body. This amino acid saturates organs and tissues with blood, relaxes and widens the walls of blood vessels. It doesn’t cause any particular harm, the pumping is noticeable some time after you start taking the amino acid, you definitely shouldn’t expect instant results.

How does growth hormone work?

The basic principle of the hormone’s action: activation of metabolic processes in the body. This means that under the influence of somatotropin, metabolism accelerates: protein synthesis improves, at the same time fat is actively burned, tissues are saturated with necessary organic substances, stimulating muscle growth.

Growth hormone activates metabolic processes in the body

Citrulline

You can take a maximum of 3 grams per day daily in any form that is available to the athlete. Thanks to this amino acid, arginine is almost completely absorbed by the human body. Often used in combination with malic acid, there are no contraindications. The bodybuilder becomes more resilient, capable, and purposeful.

What are peptides

Let's figure out what these peptides are and what doctors' reviews about them are. These are molecules that are found in every living cell. They have different biochemical properties. A peptide molecule is two or more amino acid residues connected by an amide bond.

The number of amino acids in a molecule may vary. Based on this principle, they distinguish:

• oligopeptides containing up to ten amino acids;
• polypeptides containing more than a dozen amino acids.

It is worth noting that polypeptides are divided by quality into:

• homomeric, consisting only of amino acid residues;
• heteromeric, containing non-protein components.

Based on how amino acids connect to each other, peptides are divided into:

• homodety, in which amino acid residues are connected only by peptide bonds;
• heterogeneous, in which disulfide, ether and thioether bonds are present.

Beet extract

Beetroot extract is safe if a person does not have an individual intolerance to the drug. It should be taken carefully, in portions. You are unlikely to find beetroot extract separately. Added to food supplements and medications. The dose should not exceed 6 grams of the mixture, which includes beet extract. It should be consumed only before the training process.

Pumping while on steroids

It is not safe. If your health is important to you and you don’t need a lightning-fast effect, it’s better to avoid steroids. They strike parts of the body, affecting the heart and blood vessels first. Be careful when taking steroids and do not exceed recommended dosages. When the desired result is achieved, steroid use should be stopped immediately.

Pumping and bodybuilding are inseparable concepts. One cannot live without the other. But pumping is reasonable, otherwise in addition to the muscles you will get serious health problems.

Equipment[edit | edit code]

Special gloves will make exercise more enjoyable, especially if the skin on your hands is delicate and you quickly develop water calluses. If it starts to dry out and crack, use a moisturizer.

A weightlifting belt is essential when you start using heavy weights for exercises such as squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, etc. Using it will reduce the likelihood of injury.

If the room is hot, a small towel will come in handy. Always bring it with you to training - and you will not have problems with sweat flooding your eyes.