Is Stefi Cohen on Steroids or Natty? (How You Can Tell)

So, I trawled through many forums and Facebook groups to see what people were saying about Stefi and her bodybuilding achievements. Some said they had insider knowledge and others just said that it was totally obvious that she isn't natty.

But there were a few comments that I looked into a bit more. And I'll leave you to make up your mind if they are evidence of steroid use.

"Suspicious" Social Media Behavior

Stefi has a successful YouTube channel where she regularly posts videos of workout exercises, weight training routines, and, of course, powerlifting techniques. She also regularly posts on other social media channels about her food intake and how she's approaching a competition.

Apparently, some people regularly post questions and accusations of steroid use in the comments, which end up being deleted.

Would she be better off addressing those comments than deleting them? Probably, but how often should she be distracted with the same accusations?

Fast And Extreme Weight And Muscle Gains

Some people believe that she bulked up from the moment she started lifting weights and that she set her first weight-lifting world record way too soon.

In reality, you have to account for the fact that she was no stranger to strict workout routines, and she started from a very high level of fitness.

Switching to lifting heavy weights with low reps is then quite easy, and with a change in diet, her body would have responded very quickly.

So, for you guys that think a woman can't bulk up like this, you might want to meet a few more natural female bodybuilders. According to insights from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for women looking to gain muscle mass, strength training and aerobic exercises are key [1].

Yes, it's absolutely possible to gain that much muscle through hard work, and looking at the training plans she's published seems to show that's exactly what happened. And while it may take females longer, that can simply become a challenge for certain sports stars.

And when these women aim to compete at the highest levels, they will make enormous sacrifices to get there and prove their worthiness of a world record.

"I've heard it all. I can't say it doesn't hurt when what you do has nothing to do with your looks, yet as women, we're constantly subjected to comments about our appearance. I'm not a runway model, I'm an athlete."

- Stefi Cohen

Now, for the average woman, it all depends on your starting point. If you already have the strength and endurance of an athlete, then switching to bulking will be a lot easier. Add to that a high-carb and protein diet, and muscle mass will develop.

I've seen many female clients do the same thing with a highly focused macro approach to meal plans combined with workouts that can feel like hell, and supported by legal steroid supplements for women.