Overview
This video documents a week-long experiment with various unconventional “natty” performance enhancers—beet juice and baking powder, nicotine, Cialis, IV drips, smelling salts, and turkesterone—to test their effects on gym performance, pump, and overall workout experience.
Beet Juice and Baking Powder Experiment
- Beet juice is claimed to enhance energy, strength, focus, endurance, and muscle pumps.
- Baking powder may reduce muscle acidity, supporting longer exercise ability.
- Dosage of baking powder was calculated but debated for safety.
- Initial taste and digestion were challenging; significant thirst occurred post-consumption.
- Leg day performance saw increases in strength, faster recovery, and reduced lactic burn.
- Measured muscular pump showed nearly an inch increase in leg size post-workout.
- Rated as a highly effective pre-workout boost.
Nicotine Trial
- Nicotine gum used to increase alertness, focus, and blood flow.
- Effects included energy boost, head rush, tingling, and strong mind-muscle connection with no jitters or anxiety.
- Energy faded towards the end of workout and post-exercise pump was short-lived.
- Concerns raised over long-term health and addiction risks.
- Nicotine gum rated as a notable but potentially risky enhancer.
Cialis (Tadalafil) Use
- Tried for enhanced blood flow, muscle vascularity, and improved muscle pumps.
- Noted as a synthetic drug, not strictly natural, but common in bodybuilding circles.
- 20mg dose used; effects included easier muscle contraction, stronger pump, and greater perceived energy and endurance.
- Achieved personal records (PRs) and significant increase in girth measurements.
- Rated as the most impressive enhancer tested.
IV Drip Administration
- Received an IV drip containing unclear ingredients for maximal “natural” pump and energy.
- Noted immediate pump, vascularity, mental focus, and reduced water intake during workout.
- Arm measurements significantly increased post-workout.
- Observed a prolonged pump, especially in quads, lasting several hours after training.
- Rated highly, comparable to beet juice and baking powder combo.
Smelling Salts Experiment
- Used to boost alertness and physical output before heavy lifts.
- Immediate increase in focus and aggression felt; beneficial for single maximal effort attempts.
- Effect seen as situational, not for regular use due to potential health risks.
- Rated as a powerful but rarely necessary enhancer.
Turkesterone Test
- Tested as a plant-based steroid alternative for muscle growth and recovery.
- Effects included suppressed appetite, increased endurance, and improved motivation.
- Noted visible physique changes and weight loss over a week, but no dramatic performance boost.
- High cost and limited dosages per bottle noted as drawbacks.
- Rated as a moderately effective, long-term prospect.
Supplement & Enhancer Recommendations
- Suggestions included autologous blood transfusion and bronchodilating asthma medication for performance, but these require prescription or medical procedures.
- Over-the-counter stimulant R-sign mentioned for short-term, high-powered energy.
Decisions
- Discontinue nicotine gum due to long-term health concerns.
- Rate Cialis as most effective enhancer based on workout results.
- Reserve smelling salts for rare, maximal effort attempts.
Action Items
- TBD – Experimenter: Consider ongoing use of turkesterone for further long-term assessment.
- TBD – Viewers: Suggest additional legal or over-the-counter performance enhancers to test in future experiments.