Many men aspire to have Schwarzenegger’s bicep, but not everyone is ready to put in the time and effort required to reach their goal. Unfortunately, some people appear to have resorted to a less complicated approach: they began using a substance that, while helping to build muscle mass, harmed their health. That substance is Synthol.
Synthol is frequently advertised on the internet as a “posing oil” that bodybuilders put all over their bodies to give their muscles that desired “shine” during competition, although that is not how it is usually used by bodybuilders. Rather, the chemical is injected directly into the body.
Some bodybuilders use Synthol to enhance and improve the appearance of a specific muscle group just before a competition. It is considered as a last-ditch effort to get an advantage over their opponents.
Not all bodybuilders approve of Synthol use; in fact, Synthol abusers are considered cheaters, even in a sport where many people seek enhancement through pharmacological means.
Why Do Pro Bodybuilders Take Synthol
Bodybuilders began injecting oils as fillers directly into their muscles to artificially gain fast mass, pushing the boundaries of extremity. These intramuscular oils cause regional muscle swelling and are similar to dermal muscle fillers in the way that increased muscle growth is caused by swelling, not hypertrophy or adaptation to the type of training. Bodybuilders usually use it by injecting it into a weaker or unbalanced muscle to give it instant mass. In essence, Synthol acts as an implant of synthetic oil.
Synthol has no medicinal use, and while it expands muscular tissue, it does not affect muscle strength. The biceps, triceps, deltoids, and calf muscles are usually injected. Bodybuilders might choose to try Synthol before a competition because the results are nearly instantaneous. According to a study of bodybuilders who take the chemical, these injections frequently cause muscles to appear distorted and abnormally shaped.
Synthol Look
Synthol uses should not be recognizable by the unaided eye. Some people take it too far and begin to resemble inflatable men.
For unknown reasons, many Latin American countries, including Brazil and Argentina, have adopted Synthol as a “getting n shape” strategy. The majority of Synthol’s photos are from Latin America, as you can see if you search for them on Google. This, we believe is owing to a fundamental misunderstanding of Synthol’s nature and function. As a result, it is being abused.
The muscles generated by Synthol are not aesthetically pleasing. To some extent, even repulsive. It is very difficult to convince people that it is a natural look due to obviously swollen muscles and unnatural bumps. Synthol, in use of appearance, will only help you to be criticized by others who see your “muscles” as nothing more than oil accumulations in your muscles. Also, if you have big bumpy arms that look like two bags of potatoes, girls will not be impressed.
Building lean muscle mass is not an easy task; it takes hard work and dedication.
Most Famous Synthol user
Speaking of the look Synthol provides, have you ever heard of a man nicknamed “bazooka arms” or “Russian Popeye”? If you haven’t, you probably saw his photo while googled the use or the side effects of Synthol. If you still don’t know who are we talking about, let us introduce you to Kirill Tereshin.
K. Tereshin is a Russian MMA fighter, who thought injecting Synthol into his upper body would give him an edge, but it ruined his muscular structure and created major health issues. He had injected three liters of Synthol oil into each arm, which hardened and was actively cutting off blood supply to his muscles, which were already rotting beneath his skin, according to physicians. Tereshin was warned by doctors to have at least three surgeries to remove it, or risk amputation and death. He got all he wanted from the injections at first, and this man was holding arms that measured 24 inches across the biceps.
Kirill Tereshin now regrets injecting himself and is grateful that he was able to find doctors who were prepared to help him.
Side Effects Of Using Synthol
Even when done correctly, any injection poses a risk to the body. It is very possible to injure a nerve during an intramuscular injection, resulting in paresis (reduced sensitivity).
Intramuscular oil injections, such as Synthol, which produce slowly dissolving oil-based deposits, are a hot issue in bodybuilding and fitness. Synthol injections are used solely for aesthetic purposes to increase muscle volume, with no benefit to muscle strength.
The usage of these Synthol has been linked to several side effects, ranging from nerve damage, blockage of the pulmonary artery, which supplies blood to the lungs, heart attack, stroke, complications caused by infection. Furthermore, injection sites can get infected, resulting in redness and pus formation. Significant scarring is also a possibility, which can restrict blood circulation to the area. If left untreated, gangrene can develop, leading to amputation of limbs. Additionally, Synthol abuse has been linked to staph infections, which can spread throughout the body and lead to death.
In a few case reports and case series throughout the last few decades, the unlawful use of muscle fillers has increased. Understanding these impacts may aid in reducing the morbidity associated with Synthol use.
Synthol Addiction
Many bodybuilders who abuse Synthol become hooked to it. They may notice that they have fewer triceps than biceps, for example. So they inject a small amount of oil, which aids in the evening out of their arm. After a few months, the Synthol fades and the triceps revert to their original size. They’ll inject it once again. However, they may inject a bit more to see if it lasts longer. A bit here, a bit there, and before you know it, you’re trying to use the oil to build up your body and iron out every single flaw.
Is Synthol Legal?
Surprisingly, ready-to-use Synthol can be obtained legally and online, but it is ingeniously promoted as a posing oil. Most posing oils are under $20, but Synthol ranges from $200 to $400 for 100ml. Isn’t that posing oil rather expensive?
For obvious reasons, Synthol is legal. First and foremost, there are no illegal components in it. All of the components are either OTC or FDA-approved dietary supplement ingredient grade. Secondary, it’s exclusively for external/topical use. The merchant indicates a recommended use, just like any other product, but they have no control or liability if things are misused (such as if people are injecting it).
Is Synthol Permanent?
Synthol, a type of substance driven by numerous power-crazed urges to gain muscle mass as rapidly as possible, has destroyed the health of its users and forced many of them to have invasive surgery.
Once Synthol takes hold in muscle tissue, it’s never absorbed by the body. Instead, Synthol hardens, leaving muscles large, but damaged and not any stronger.
Although injured muscle can be surgically removed, scarring may be permanent. If a large portion of muscle tissue must be removed, muscle strength and function may be compromised.
Summary
Bodybuilding, once a beautiful discipline built on symmetry and beauty, has turned into a sport of mass monsters and inhumane ergogenic drug use. Bodybuilders are willing to risk their health to succeed and want to win at all costs. In many cases, the price is their own life.
Some bodybuilders turn to Synthol when they need a quick solution to bulk up and improve the appearance of their muscles. They inject this drug directly into the muscle, oblivious to the dangers to their health. Because the effect is immediate, they frequently inject it right before the competition.
Synthol produces a visibly abnormal body image, and it is easy to identify its use with the naked eye if you overdo it. Despite its numerous negative consequences, it is legal (for external use) and simple to obtain via the internet. Synthol is not absorbed by the body, but it coagulates and remains in the muscle. It can be surgically removed.
We would not advise anyone to take this approach to fitness. Before utilizing any substance, do your homework on the subject. Bodybuilding is a sport that requires hard work, adequate rest, and quality supplements. Anyone, especially recreational athletes, does not need to take on the additional risk of doping. Don’t seek a faster way to build a body, but rather something that is safe for your health and will provide results over time.
Bodybuilding is, after all, a marathon, not a sprint.
