{"id":27175,"date":"2026-08-18T01:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=27175"},"modified":"2026-08-18T01:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:51:35","slug":"calum-von-moger-warns-young-lifters-about-steroid-side-effects-just-stay-natural-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=27175","title":{"rendered":"Calum Von Moger Warns Young Lifters About Steroid Side Effects: “Just Stay Natural” \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Calum Von Moger is offering words of wisdom to the next generation of lifters hitting the gym. In an August 15 video, he warned against starting steroids and emphasized that long-term use will lead to significant side effects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When he first started bodybuilding, fans expected Von Moger to reach tremendous heights. He played bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a> in the film Bigger<\/em>, with many assuming it was only a matter of time before he was battling on the prestigious Mr. Olympia<\/a> stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though Von Moger found some success onstage, that story didn\u2019t quite pan out. Facing mental struggles, Von Moger jumped out of a two-story window<\/a>. The injuries were so severe that doctors placed him in a medically induced coma. Fortunately, the bodybuilding star made a full recovery, but trouble followed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Von Moger was later arrested for a road rage incident<\/a>. Then, he tragically lost his brother to suicide<\/a> in 2022. This pushed him to step away from social media and find a new life in Thailand<\/a>. Now in a clearer headspace, he is laying out why most should steer clear of performance-enhancers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Calum Von Moger Reveals Why Young Lifters Should Stay Natural\u00a0<\/h2>\n

During the video, Von Moger emphasized that steroids have become more expensive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor me to find and source steroids, one, it was a lot harder than it is today. Two, it\u2019s a lot more expensive, and three, I had proper guidance and help at the beginning. If you haven\u2019t started and are considering it, I would say don\u2019t. Just stay natural. Look after your health,\u201d said<\/a> Calum Von Moger.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Most importantly, he shared that abstaining from steroids can help you avoid major side effects:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne, you\u2019re going to save more money because it\u2019s expensive, and two, you\u2019ll obviously save on doctors\u2019 visits and all that sort of stuff, and you are basically completely eliminating the risk of all sides that steroids bring, and there\u2019s a lot of them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Von Moger said lifters notice the new muscle and gains, but eventually, the side effects catch up. He added that prolonged use typically leads to stronger side effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cLook, my hair is starting to recede; your balls shrink up. All these things come later that you won\u2019t see at the start. All you\u2019re going to see at the start is gains and muscle mass and stuff, and you\u2019ll feel great but eventually, the sides will kick in, they will come. The longer you take them, the more stretched out it\u2019s going to be and the more severe the sides [effects] are.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He believes it\u2019s best to train naturally for a few years before considering steroids. According to Von Moger, pursuing a career in competitive bodybuilding is the only legitimate reason for taking them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you\u2019re starting out and thinking about steroids, don\u2019t take them. Train at least five or six years first, see what you can bring your physique to naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSee what your genetic DNA makeup is capable of, and do it that way. If you are considering it, and you want to do it, then make sure you have a really good reason to. The only reason that I would say that you should take steroids is if you want to become a professional bodybuilder.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While he hasn\u2019t stepped onstage in years, Von Moger still hits the gym with serious intent. He recently walked through a high-volume upper body workout<\/a> at Gold\u2019s Gym Venice. He shared that his goal was to lose 10 pounds and wasn\u2019t concerned with losing some muscle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Von Moger continues to lend a helping hand to anyone in the fitness industry. Though steroids remain popular for some, he believes you can build an impressive physique without them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you\u2019re just trying to be an influencer, there\u2019s no need. All you need is a six-pack, a decent chest, and some biceps. You don\u2019t need to be ripped and massive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>Calum Von Moger Talks \u2018Weird Concoction\u2019 Bulking Smoothie: \u2018It\u2019s Just Fuel\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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