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Re:Fitness for geeks: my annual review of the Stronglifts 5x... by yummyfajitas on Friday January 28, 2011 @07:31AM (#2151576)
I don't think this is true. My understanding is that steroids speed up your recovery phase - you can work out 7 days/week (and make commensurate gains) instead of simply 3 days + 4 recovery days.

They certainly don't prevent you from destroying your back during a deadlift with poor form.

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Re:Fitness for geeks: my annual review of the Stronglifts 5x... by eru on Friday January 28, 2011 @11:36AM (#2152433)
What about the stuff that makes cows gets muscles while just standing in the stables?
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Re:Fitness for geeks: my annual review of the Stronglifts 5x... by matwood on Friday January 28, 2011 @09:30AM (#2151879)
You are correct. Steroids allow the user to work harder and more often.
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