Bodybuilding icon and fitness influencer Chuck “Kali Muscle” Kirkendall is taking a stand against the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), a resolution born from personal experiences and past addiction. In a recent YouTube video, he recounts his bodybuilding journey and the role of steroids in it.
Life Behind Bars: The Turning Point
Starting his fitness path as a naive teenager, Kali’s trajectory took a dramatic turn following a prison sentence at the age of 19. Despite these challenging circumstances, he remained undeterred, striving to better his situation. However, he acknowledges the unhealthy choices made along the way.
Kali Muscle: From Bodybuilder to YouTube Sensation
A well-known figure on YouTube, Kali Muscle is celebrated for his unique content, engaging personality, and remarkable physique. Yet, his outspoken demeanor and controversial stances have sparked multiple headlines. His past has also been marred by severe health issues, including a heart attack in 2021.
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A Plea Against Steroids: Kali Muscle’s New Stance
Having gained a significant following in the bodybuilding community, Kali Muscle has become an outspoken critic of steroid use. His position was heavily influenced by the premature deaths of several bodybuilders, including Shawn Rhoden, George Peterson, and Cedric McMillan. In the aftermath of his departure from the sport and its practices, Kali Muscle has been unafraid to flaunt his downsized physique.
Now, he’s back with a renewed message, cautioning others about the potential dangers of steroids, with a focus on the lessons learned from his personal experiences.
“Steroids Is A Waste of Time” – Kali Muscle Recounts Struggles w/ Bodybuilding Career & Health
Before diving into his own personal struggles, Kali Muscle went over the dangers of some popular anabolic compounds.“Just for educational purposes, I just had to do this video, I had this stuff [gear] laying around and I got mad. Trenbolone, it gets you strong, right? It also gets them arteries hard and strong, it causes high blood pressure, water retention, which we all know, water retention is bad for all your organs in your body. It raises your estrogen, right? It’s the most harmful roid, juice PED.”
“Some Test cyp, I don’t know why it’s orange. All the test I’ve ever had wasn’t orange. That’s test cyp right there. We all know what that do, it raises your estrogen and of course, it boosts your testosterone level which all of us want a high testosterone level but it causes water retention.”
“Primobolan, supposed to be a nice one right? When you get ready for a show it keeps you lean, less water retention, and all that. It’s all trash man. I don’t need them no more.”
In a candid revelation, Kali Muscle shared details about his first steroid cycle, which consisted of an alarming 1,000 grams of testosterone and 600 grams of Trenbolone. Over time, Kali Muscle found himself addicted to the enhanced feelings of power and endurance that steroids provided during his workouts.
“I felt I got addicted to the feeling of being stronger than everybody, my muscles just got full and so I remember Diego, ‘Boy, you need to do a show.’ I started looking at bodybuilding shows to do, my first one was the Orange County Classic in 2009. Went in there, didn’t know what I was doing, at that point I was on about 1,000 grams of test, maybe 600 grams of tren, I didn’t know what I was doing, I was reading on the internet what to take for shows.”
“I came in there and won it,” added Kali Muscle. “Every day I would study what chemicals, I bought all the books, I was experimenting on myself, it was foolish.”
Muscle confessed that a stage arrived in his career when he realized he’d have to resort to dangerous drug usage if he wanted to improve the conditioning in his legs.
“I was getting big 255, 260, you guys can see the documentary I did. The Kali Muscle Story, I was 260 in that video just juiced to the gills. 1,000 migs of test, 800 migs of tren, you know all that stuff that’s tearing up those insides man.”
“It wasn’t for me, bodybuilding wasn’t for me because I would have to kill myself literally to become Pro. I knew I’d have to take a lot of GH, IGF-1, Insulin to really get my legs how they’re supposed to be. I knew I didn’t have that in me. I knew it would cost a lot of money. I decided to focus on social media. I tapered the roids down. I was doing 500 migs of test a week. I would do Tren here and there.”
Kali Muscle Claims Improved Health and Embraces All-Natural Approach.
“The muscles… if I had the muscles are not, if that was the case now – I’m reaching more people in my eyes being fit and preaching a healthy message. Steroids is a waste of time, bro. If you started, okay, you feel good. You look good. But, you got to take anti-estrogen to keep your estrogen and most of y’all don’t even have medical.”
“I was happy natural like I am now. It’s not necessary. You can do it like this, natural. Kudos to all the natural guys out there but you still got to think if you natural, natural guys, they want to gain weight. So you go eat a lot of the wrong foods. What you’re eating and how you’re eating, what you’re consuming. Even me right now, they saw my test level now is down to 280.”
Kali Muscle is making a personal observation rather than offering medical advice. His statement could possibly be interpreted as suggesting that the body’s natural abilities start to decline after 35, but it’s important to remember that this is a generalization and not universally applicable. Each person’s body and abilities are unique, and age-related changes can vary widely.
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“Roids are not needed until 35 on up. But I wouldn’t recommend it until your testosterone levels drop below 600. Been off everything. I’m a natty right now. So that’s why my testosterone level is 280, it was 281. I feel good.”
A Transparent Discussion on Steroids
Kali Muscle, a notable figure in the bodybuilding scene and a recognizable face on YouTube, has been remarkably open regarding his history with performance-enhancing substances. In an unreserved discussion in May, he disclosed his prolonged use of such drugs, a habit he only abandoned following a severe heart attack that nearly cost him his life. Just a few months earlier, Kali acknowledged using a ‘minor dosage’ of steroids to uphold his iconic physique, indicating a significant shift in his perspective following his health crisis.
A Cautionary Voice in the Bodybuilding Community
As a response to his personal health struggles, Kali has stepped into the role of a conscientious advisor, alerting well-known competitors in the Men’s Open class about the looming threat of heart-related health problems. He singled out Andrew Jacked and Nick Walker, warning that they too could be vulnerable to such health risks, and expressed his concerns with genuine empathy.
An Inspirational Journey Towards Health and Longevity
Kali Muscle envisages his personal journey as a stark warning for the younger athletes looking to follow in his footsteps. Even though he now deals with the challenges of low testosterone levels, Muscle remains undeterred in his fitness journey, prioritizing health and longevity above all else. His story highlights the potential health hazards associated with steroid use and underscores the need for a healthier, more sustainable approach to bodybuilding.
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Overview
Bodybuilding icon Chuck “Kali Muscle” Kirkendall has become a strong advocate against the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), inspired by his personal history with these substances. Kali’s fitness journey began in his youth and took a significant turn during a prison sentence at 19. Despite various hardships and health challenges, including a heart attack in 2021, he built a successful career as a YouTube personality and influencer.
In recent times, Kali has turned his focus towards promoting a natural approach to bodybuilding, using his platform to caution others about the dangers of steroids. His personal revelations, including his first steroid cycle and subsequent addiction, have highlighted the perils associated with PEDs.
Kali’s story serves as a stark reminder of the potential health risks in bodybuilding, stressing the importance of a healthier, more sustainable approach. Despite dealing with low testosterone levels, Kali remains committed to his fitness journey, prioritizing his health and longevity above all.
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