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Musclemag International's Anabolic Primer: An Information Packed Reference Guide to Ergogenic Aids for Hardcore Bodybuilders

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WHAT IS THAT YOU SAY? THE NAME SAYS ANABOLIC IN IT SO IT MUST CONTAIN INFORMATIN ABOUT STERIODS? NO SO MY FRIEND. I MEAN THERE ARE SOME STUFF ABOUT STERIODS IN IT,BUT YOU WOULD LEARN MORE BY VISITING A STERIOD WEB SITE. IF ON THE OTHER HAND, YOU ARE A NTURAL BODYBUILDER AND ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PACK SIZE AND STRENGTH, TAKE GOOD SUPLMENTS OR THINGS LIKE THAT YOU COULD BUY THIS BOOK. ALTHOUGH, I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT MOST OF THE STUFF THAT THEY LOOK AT IN THIS BOOK ARE PRODUCTS THAT ARE EITHER MADE BY MUSCLEMUG OR THEY ARE THE ONES THAT SPONSER THE MAGAZINE, SO YOU CAN IMAGINE THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU THE HARD FACTS BUT RATHER WHAT THE SPONSERS TELL THEM TO PUT IN.

I wanted to learn more about steroids. Hands on info. Dosages, stacking etc. This book contains 5 pages about specific steroids. You would learn moreabout steroids in any SteroidSite. Too much personal comments from the author's rather than hard facts.

This text is an excellent source of information on virtually all of the anabolic substances available today, as well as some that aren't available. The even-handed treatment of controversial substances and their advantages and disadvantages shows that the authors have really done their homework. There is plenty of information here that I haven't seen in any other weightlifting books, and it's all up-to-date. On the down side, I felt that the book had far too many pictures. As with all books of this genre, you have to put up with the finger-pointing at the "medical establishment" and their supposed ignorance of, or apathy towards, any of the burning issues facing bodybuilders today. Having said that, however, I would still heartily recommend this text to anyone who is curious about any of the pharmacological and natural aids available to bodybuilders from novice to pro.

I ordered this book for my husband little did I know that the picture and the actual book that shipped would be different. A completly different copy from like the 80's arrived instead of what you see in the picture.

This book is pretty much what its title promises: a discussion of many forms of anabolic (muscle-building) agents and procedures. It's a bit dated now, but still contains a lot of useful information, and is a standard source I consult when I am learning about something. That said, it is a "primer": it contains basic information, and it should probably never be the only source you consult, unless it is for a well established and thoroughly researched agent like creatine monohydrate. I would recommend this book for any beginning or intermediate weight lifter.

One thing that puzzles me about the design of this book is that it begins with a discussion of anabolic steroids. I didn't know much about steroids before reading it, so I found this informative. The authors' position is the now-conventional "We don't recommend steroids, but it's a personal decision" line, which makes it an odd way to begin the book. Who begins a book with something you should *not* do? Why not highlight safe alternatives? While I appreciated the information, I am not a user, and if I was, I would definitely read some source other than this one, which is too elementary for someone who needs dosage, cycle, manufacturer, and product identification information. While I can see why a primer would need to discuss steroids, at least in a cursory fashion, I don't see why they led off with the book's weakest point.

All in all, though, I find this a good book to have on my shelf.

Needs to be updated. If they updated it somehow it would be better

This book is very informative for those individuals who are passionate in their bodybuilding/bodysculpting quest and although there have been advancements in the science of the art/sport the contents within these pages are valuable not only for the novice but also for the advanced who could use a quick reference when needed. For the price I paid, it can't be beat! Thank You!

This book deals with steroids on a very general basis. The information about other substances such as fat burning supplements is generally very well done. They're a lot of pictures, but they highlight the topics well. Overall its useful for its information on things other than steroids.

It is no secret that MuscleMag International is nothing more than a soapbox for MuscleTech. Don't get me wrong, I used MuscleTech products and they worked for me. However, since there are no longer Nortesten and Anotesten (sorry if I misspelled) they have lost me as a customer. Try Universal Nutrition products, they are better anyway.