The shoulder joint is very complex. For a bodybuilder, there should be an effort to ensure the shoulder remains healthy as it is involved in nearly all upper body exercises. It is the muscles deep inside the shoulder joint, known as the rotator cuff, which can often cause discomfort. These muscles are not really visible in the same way as the deltoid muscles, and therefore may go underdeveloped. We have not included a rotator cuff workout here, but it would be important to implement some exercises within your overall training plan which strengthens the muscles of the rotator cuff.

Trenbolone, also commonly known simply as “Tren”, is an extremely potent anabolic steroid which is produced by underground labs. Tren is an oil based steroid which can be administrated via an Intramuscular injection (how to inject steroids), and is not available in a pharmaceutical grade, hence the demand being filled by many underground labs. The steroid was originally used in the form of pellets which are administrated under the skin of cattle. The FDA has not approved Trenbolone for human use, and the steroid is only available as vetinary pellets on the commercial market.

Clenbuterol is used in many different countries for various medical conditions, such as asthma or hypertension. Within the bodybuilding community, Clenbuterol is commonly referred to simply as “clen”, and is typically used as an aid to fat loss due to the drugs thermogenic abilities. By slightly increasing the core body temperature, Clenbuterol can help burn more calories at rest, supporting weight loss. It is stated that increasing the core body temperature by 1°F increases the number of calories expelled by 5%. Clenbuterol is also taken for its perceived anti-catabolic properties, a characteristic much demanded during dieting.

Tanned and darkened skin is often desirable among gym goers, especially bodybuilders and aesthetic focused trainees. Melanotan and Melanotan 2 are peptides which have suddenly become a hot topic due to their ability to tan the skin, even with minimal sun exposure. Not only has Melanotan been the topic of many gym trainees, it has also been reported by the mainstream media who exposed the popularity of the injectable peptide in the wider public who are looking for an effective overall tan. Although Melanotan is in high demand, the peptide is in fact not licensed and therefore not legally sold within the UK. This has not stopped many far eastern products profiting from the high demand however, selling the peptide through the internet to UK based consumers.

Dianabol, or Methandrostenolone as it’s chemically known, is an extremely popular and effective steroid which is commonly made available in the form of an oral tablet which a user can take. Dianabol is known under other terms, such as DBol’s, or Diana’s, and is widely available in the underground scene. The drug is not manufactured by any pharmaceutical companies so any orals found will be produced by an underground lab, with orals typically available in 5mg, 10mg and 50mg tablets. The steroid is widely known as Dianabol as this was the brand name given to the drug by the Ciba pharmaceutical company when they manufactured the drug, and since then the name has stuck. Dianabol remains ones of the most popular steroids available, a testament to its effectiveness and cheapness.