GH and abdominal fat?

WeirdAl · May 16, 2004

Have you used growth hormone? If so, please post what effect, if any, it had on your abdominal fat. I've heard lot's of people say that it immediately caused fat reduction on the abs, and also had a permanent effect of keeping the abs lean regardless of fat in the rest of the body... Pro's offseason pics certainly point to a positive effect (clearly visible abs even at higher bf levels),

JonnyO · May 16, 2004

An offseason pro's bf% is like 7-8%. Not many go very high in the offseason.

I dont think GH directly works toward abdominal fat. I havent noticed that anyways myself. And I dont think the fat loss is permanent....nothing is permanent. GH obviously has been keeping my waist tighter as well as overall bodyfat while trying to bulk, but I havent noticed anything reduction on my abs alone.

einstein1905 · May 17, 2004

GH binds to GH receptors on adipocytes to induce free fatty acid (FFA) release. So, since GH is free to bind its receptors immediately upon injection and we inject it subQ into the abdominal area, there is lots of potential for site-specific fat loss. Since it only induces FFA release and doesn't eradicate the adipocyte, the fat loss is not permanent but welcomed all the same

Ivan · May 17, 2004

JonnyO said:
An offseason pro's bf% is like 7-8%. Not many go very high in the offseason.

I think Lee P. or Nasser do not fit into this range LOLOL.

Steak Helmet · May 17, 2004

NOr did KING KAMLI when I saw him...he was 303lbs...pretty chubby

JonnyO · May 17, 2004

Well, they may be the exception. I dont know what % these guys are, but even when the top guys like Coleman, Gunter, Cutler are fully offseason they have visible abs. Dexter too. But those guys yeah, they do get fat thats for sure.

Armageddon · May 18, 2004

I've seen Dexter at different times around the year and I have never really seen this man fat. I really think he's a FREAK.

bigbadasian · May 18, 2004

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|--[\\\]>----------- yes, i am a firm believer that it helps fat loss in the ab area. i know b/ci have done it myself and my bf really dropped while on the GH. GH also helps rejuvenate(sp) the skin, so it 'tightens' it up a bit.

big_byrd52 · May 18, 2004

here is dex offseason, he really lets go doesnt he?!

Queefer · May 20, 2004

I quit using GH because I thought it was a waste of cash. Yes, it did help, but only marginally. I leaned up in the belly area while using it, but then again I was also doing 14 sessions of cardio per week and also using clen. So who knows what really works well or not when you use a whole lot of different stuff. $500 a month is waaaay too much for a person on a budget like I am now.

saint808 · May 22, 2004

not worth it in my opinionion.

chris250 · May 22, 2004

In my opinion...I seem to really lean up fast on GH...seems to keep my metabolism gonig ...but hey, that could be the T3, clen, cardio, low carbs...so who knows...but I use it everytime im getting ready for a show...

chris