1. 1876: Cocaine Use in “Pedestrianism” The leaves of the plant Erythroxylum coca found in South America, Mexico, Indonesia and the West Indies have served as a source of strength and energy for centuries. After the Spanish conquest of Peru, European scientists began analyzing the plant. Around 1860, the German chemist Albert Niemann isolated cocaine […]
One of the driving forces behind Mike Tyson’s incredibly intimidating appearance was his physical development – he was strong, muscular and thick. Most people on the planet were scared to death by his muscles. Besides carrying a frightening musculature, Tyson was also pretty lean for a heavyweight boxer. His muscular definition used to render his […]
Gymnasts are guilty of big arms, broad shoulders, wide backs, square chests and impressive leanness – a combination that results in the formation of an aesthetic physique that many aspire to acquire. As expected, the common belief is that gymnasts are 100% natural. However, is this really the case? However, is this really the case? Not All […]
Laron Landry is an American football player with an incredible physique. His biceps are so big that even Arnold Schwarzenegger would look at them and approve. However, is it possible to achieve a physique of that magnitude naturally? Can drug-free bodybuilders get to this level of development? Let’s look at the data. How big is […]