Anabolic steroids are natural male hormones that build up muscle mass and increase weight gain. Other team mates and even some coaches pressure and persuade their high school athletes to use steroids for higher levels of competition and to also induce strength. Professional athletes are role models and idols for these young athletes. “Teenagers looking up to those elite athletes whose muscles ripple with steroid-enhanced power, are picking up some dangerous training tips [...] (Manning).” Once …showed first 75 words of 597 total…

…showed last 75 words of 597 total…only real way to succeed is hard work, practice, and weight lifting. Taking the athletes natural ability and becoming the best athlete from what they were given naturally will only allow them to succeed better in that sport. Using illegal anabolic steroids can not only scar your body, but also scar your future. Meanwhile, safe and legal supplements such as protein drinks and creatine will help build muscle to become a stronger and smarter athlete.