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11/06/08
Steroid injection technique is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of chemical bodybuilding. The goals are initially to plan out the cycle, locate steroids, make a purchase, and then start growing. It’s not until the bodybuilder finds himself sitting alone in a room, staring down vials of oil with a needle in his hand, that the reality of the situation tends to set in: “I’m about to inject this into my body and I’m not really sure what I am doing.”
The process is easy and takes less than a minute, but for the first time “plunger”, time should be dedicated to researching and mentally preparing for the injection process. There are no “redo’s” once the skin is broken, so it’s always better to prepare mentally beforehand. Here are the steps:
Fill the syringe
Hold the vial of oil upside down. Swab the top of vial with an alcohol pad. Using a 22 or 23-gauge (1 to 1.5 inch) needle, draw air into the syringe, plunge into the vial, and then draw the liquid into the syringe. Replace the lid on the vial.
Prepare the skin
Choose an area of the body to do the injection. The upper/outer glutes are most popular, followed by the deltoids. Rarely, arm, calf, or chest injections can be used as well. Wipe down the area with an alcohol swab, and try to relax. Stretch the skin in the planned area a bit using the index finger and the thumb. You want a tight landing zone.
Injection
Keeping the target area tight, insert the needle into the skin, all the way to the end of the needle. It should enter quickly at a direct, head-on 90-degree angle. Pull back the plunger to inject the liquid, and ensure that no blood enters the vial. Then, pull out the needle quickly. Immediately place an alcohol swab on the injection zone and apply pressure. Place a bandage on the injection area.
Cleanup
Always dispose of the needle carefully. You have a responsibility to place all hazardous materials in a sealed biohazard bag and dispose of them as directed and required by law.
It’s important that individuals research injection technique before attempting to inject a foreign substance into the body. Practicing upon an orange might help one to overcome the natural inexperience with injections. If necessary, have a trusted friend or family member assist with the injection. Good luck!
