Good progress, but really nothing close to a “hack”.
In 9 months, you’ve put on 35 pounds, increased your bench 105, increased your squat 70, and increased your dead 100. I’d’ve expected a hack to deliver those kinds of results in less time than you could’ve achieved naturally.
No, not anyone at any age. Context matters. A guy who competes in a sport and runs 500mg a week for two 12-week cycles a year isn’t abuse. A guy who lifts in his basement and runs 1200mg a week 4 times a year would be.
I do not personally agree, no. The risk:reward is enormously different.
If I run one cycle, I need to know that I’m likely in for several months of regulating hormones afterwards, however many hundreds of dollars, and potential federal jail time. If I drink three double bourbons, I’m in for a few hours of being buzzed, about 20 bucks, and a deep night’s sleep.
Fair enough. Steroids have impacted my life because, if they didn’t exist, I would have a different job right now.