Contrary to the ancient dictum, the end does not always justify the means. Modern society through advertising stimulates people to look athletic, both men and women. False statistics assure us that it’s easier for sports-built, pumped-up people to achieve success and settle in life. Of course, many break down and run into the gym, and achieve excellent results, but what about those for whom genetics does not allow building the desired body? Such, as a rule, resort to the use of pharmacological preparations, such as Synthol. What is it and how it works - these are the questions everyone should ask himself who has decided to try such a drug on himself.
Appearance story
Initially, everything was very simple: he wanted the body of Hercules - swing with all your might and follow a diet. But the middle of the twentieth century gave the world anabolic steroids. Now everyone could feel like an athlete, and get in a matter of weeks what others have been pumping for years. True, the joy of a quick result was overshadowed by side effects, of which there were many. But even steroids sometimes did not live up to expectations, and then Chris Clark gave the world an innovative product, namely the Synthol drug. Is this a miracle or, on the contrary, an ugliness in a syringe? Appearing on the market in the 90s, he replaced the then-popular Esiklen, which gave a powerful effect, which, unfortunately, did not last more than a couple of days. Chris Clark decided to increase the effect of the drug and achieved his goal: in order to remove the entire Synthol, the body needs at least three years. But bodybuilders who fanatically wanted a pronounced relief in a short time did not stop, even the terrible asymmetry of the body.
Spread
In fact, “Synthol” never officially bore such a name, as bodybuilders themselves called it. From the very beginning, it was registered as Pump-n-Pose, which literally means "swing and pose." Many bodybuilders take, or at least have tried Synthol. That this is a prohibited drug, only a few know. Another interesting fact: the sale of this product was conducted and is conducted exclusively under the guise of body oil, as those who are coated with athletes before posing. This is done in order to avoid liability for unpredictable consequences of the reception, which will not occur if you use it as oil. It’s not so easy to get Synthol, even now, and if you manage to get it, it’s not a fact that it will be that original drug.
What is this drug?
So, "Synthol" - a tool that can locally increase muscle volume. It is used in bodybuilding exclusively for cosmetic purposes. It acts as follows: after the introduction of the drug fills the free space between muscle fibers, creating the effect of hypertrophy and development of a particular muscle group. However, no one gives guarantees that you will not end up with an imbalance and asymmetry. They use Synthol pitching, which despaired of getting the desired shape in a natural way and mainly before the competition. There are three main arguments against using such an unreliable tool. It is worth disassembling each of them and decide for yourself whether it is worth it or not.
First argument
The main thing that scares off is terrible disproportionate tubercles, which not only look ugly, but also create the impression that these are not muscles, but some strange growth. The main task of Synthol is correction, and nothing more. It is impossible to create biceps that do not exist in principle, using it, the use of the drug will only lead to dire consequences. It’s another matter when an athlete, right before the competition, realizes that he lacks the very finishing touch that is necessary for perfection. Perhaps the problem is in the deficiency, or maybe in genetics it is laid down that this should be exactly so, but you want everything to be perfect. Only in this case is it justified to use a drug such as Synthol. Photos of athletes sometimes indicate a subjective view of beauty, the same is observed in the case of silicone implants and Botox injections - people just lose their sense of proportion. All this can be compared with the work of a sculptor or artist: a chisel or brush is just tools, more importantly, in whose hands they are. So "Synthol" is just a means, and if you can get a masterpiece or ugliness with it, it depends on the person. Everything should be approached wisely and not succumb to fanaticism.
Second argument
Every day we endanger our body, because the threat lies in wait in the most unexpected places. In principle, any improper exposure to the body from outside is in itself dangerous. If everything is done rationally, then the consequences can be avoided, and even completely eliminated. So for those who use Synthol, the consequences are not as frightening as they might have seemed the first time, which cannot be said for other drugs, for example, stimulants or diuretics. The latter are dangerous in relatively small doses, although their distribution is not prosecuted. The main problem of Synthol is that getting a really original and high-quality product is not easy. He appeared in Russia recently, in 2011, before that it was almost impossible to buy the drug. It is very important that in your hands, since you have decided to use Synthol, it is the very, real one that gets into it, otherwise the use of clandestine analogues can lead to most dire consequences. It is in your power to reduce all risks to nothing: make sure of the quality and determine for yourself why you need it. If you are a beginner, do not be afraid to seek help, take this seriously. And remember, although it is distributed under the guise of body oil, however you are buying Synthol, the oil should not be present in its composition.
Third argument
The last argument, rather, is ethical in nature, because many believe that athletes should use exclusively the strength given to them by nature for their achievements. But if you think so, then the whole world of professional sports consists of crooks and deceivers. It is common for a man not to stop there, he will always be few. Now in almost any sport, stimulants are widely used, in addition, there are a number of athletes who would never have become them without taking medications, for example, patients with asthma. Many people say about Synthol that this is an unworthy means for an athlete, that you need to achieve everything on your own, but in any case, a person will look for a way to improve their results, turning to various drugs again and again. If you completely remove any use of pharmacology in sports, it will turn into something boring and monotonous, because even as spectators, we are waiting for new records.
How to apply
The drug should be administered intramuscularly, while the needle should enter no more than 7 mm. Most often it is mixed with painkillers such as Lidocaine, so the injection itself does not cause pain. The amount of the injected agent sometimes reaches 300 ml for each of the muscles, however, not at a time, the course lasts about 3-4 months. Of the total volume injected, 30% is immediately split, the remaining 70% can be in the body for up to several years. Those who used Synthol have different reviews, this is due to the different effects on different muscle groups. Initially, it was used exclusively for pumping biceps and triceps, since it gave the best results, now the drug is injected into various muscle groups, but the effect is not so pronounced.
Warnings
Do not try to administer the drug yourself, especially if you have never done it before, it is better if a knowledgeable person does it. Not all professional doctors will undertake such a procedure, however, self-activity can lead to nerve damage, and subsequently to paralysis. If you get into the vessel, the Synthol preparation is immediately absorbed through the blood, which in the worst case is fatal. In addition, even with the right hit, the drug causes suppuration of tissues, and this can provoke ischemia or sclerosis of skeletal muscles. Avoid fakes, check suppliers and product quality. It is very bad that the price on Synthol varies greatly (from 12 to 15 thousand rubles per 100 ml or 300-400 dollars per bottle), and it is difficult to determine whether it is a fake or not. Another point: even if you inject the same amount of the drug into each muscle, it can behave in the most unpredictable way.