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But after early success competing in bodybuilding, he was encouraged to take steroids if he ever wanted to place well in the open age group.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t until I did the ANB \u2013 Australian Natural Bodybuilding competition\u2026I won the junior natural Mr Universe and then I was 20, turning 21 and I had a mentor \u2013 I had this hype about winning the universe \u2026 and he said \u2018if you want a place in the top five, you have to take steroids.’\u201d<\/p>\n
After seeing what he was up against, he decided to he would take a cycle to prepare for competition. However, Von Moger says it was important to have the guidance of a coach.<\/p>\n
And having been through the process, the Aussie has some sage advice for anyone considering using the supplement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWait until five years of solid training before you even decide to take steroids,\u201d he advises.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou want to see what your body, your potential, your genetics, what you can do naturally before you decide to get some extra help \u2013 see where your body can take it.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t let anyone make the decision for you. If you decide you want to take, be responsible, know what you\u2019re doing and get them from a reliable source.\u201d<\/p>\n