You've Probably Seen This Scene Many Times in Movies and TV Shows: A Ruthless Villain, Down and Out, Recklessly Injecting Steroids Into His Butt to Achieve His Goals

If you know anything about steroids, you’ll realize how ridiculous this portrayal is. In fact, everything about steroids in movies and TV shows is absurd. Fortunately, I will explain how to properly inject steroids step by step. Injecting is the most basic step in using steroids, and by the end of this article, you will know everything about steroid injections, allowing you to consider how to use the drugs properly.

How to Perform an Injection

When it comes to this topic, you'll find that most people's ideas about steroid injections are laughably inaccurate. To be clear, steroids should not be injected intravenously, no matter what you might hear online or from people around you. Anabolic steroids are primarily administered intramuscularly, and some can be injected subcutaneously.

Preparation

First, you need to understand the preparation steps before injecting. Injecting is not just about sticking a needle into your flesh. Here are eight steps you need to follow when injecting anabolic steroids. This may seem like a lot, but it takes only a few minutes to perform. Failing to follow these steps can lead to infections or unnecessary muscle soreness.

Step 1: Choosing the Needle

Depending on the dosage, there are various types of needles, and you need to choose the right one. You don't need a needle that's too large, but it shouldn't be too small either, or it won't go in. In most cases, 2.5ml and 5ml needles are the standard choices. Additionally, use a disposable needle and keep it clean. After drawing the steroid, cap the syringe.

Step 2: Drawing Air

Before drawing the steroid into the syringe, draw a small amount of air into the syringe equal to the amount of the substance you will draw. This isn't strictly necessary, but it can make Step 4 easier.

Step 3: Inserting the Needle into the Vial

Insert the needle into the vial containing the steroid and push the air into it. This makes it easier to draw the substance out in the next step.

Step 4: Drawing the Steroid

Gently pull back the syringe's plunger to draw the steroid into the syringe. Some people find it helpful to draw out a bit more than needed. For this, a 5ml "drawing needle" can make the process quicker and easier. If you use a drawing needle, switch it with the needle chosen in Step 1 (e.g., 2.5ml) after drawing the substance.

Step 5: Removing Air Bubbles

Now that the substance is in the syringe, gently push the plunger and tap the side of the syringe to remove all air bubbles. This will result in a small loss of the substance, which is why we drew a bit extra.

Step 6: Disinfecting

Choose the injection site and disinfect it with alcohol. Alcohol swabs are sufficient, but medical sponges are a better choice.

Step 7: Inserting the Needle & Aspiration

After disinfecting, insert the needle into the site but do not start injecting yet. Once the needle is in, gently pull back on the plunger, a step known as aspiration. If blood enters the syringe, pull out the needle and choose another site. This indicates that you hit a blood vessel, which can cause the so-called "tren cough." This reaction is often caused by Trenbolone but can also happen with testosterone. Injecting into a blood vessel can cause some steroids to enter your lungs, leading to a very unpleasant and intense cough. However, don't worry; following the proper aspiration technique will prevent this reaction.

Step 8: Injection

If no blood enters the syringe during aspiration, you can proceed with the injection. Push the plunger until all the substance is injected into the site.

Post-Injection Rules

Now that you know how to inject, you need to know what to do after the injection. This step should not be overlooked.

Specifically, there are three steps to follow:

Step 1

After the injection, do not immediately remove the needle. Hold it in place for 20-30 seconds to ensure all the substance is absorbed. Skipping this step may result in some substance leaking out or being injected subcutaneously, which can be painful.

Step 2

Remove the needle and press a new, clean cotton ball over the injection site. Hold it gently for 20-30 seconds; there may be a little blood, but it's not a concern.

Step 3

Remove the cotton ball and massage the injection site thoroughly to ensure all the substance is absorbed.

Choosing the Injection Site

Now that you know the procedure, the next step is to choose the appropriate injection site. There are nine muscle groups suitable for steroid injections, and most have multiple injection sites. The following table lists each muscle group and its injection sites, along with a brief explanation of how to inject. Of course, further information is needed for actual procedures.

By following these steps and guidelines, you can ensure a safe and effective steroid injection process, avoiding the pitfalls and inaccuracies often depicted in media.