Steroids and Bollywood: Body of lies

They are Bollywood's Greek Gods, with a seeming advantage even the Gods never had - steroids. As news of a leading actor being advised by doctors to stop gymming to counter acute muscle fatigue does the rounds, HT City spoke to celebrity fitness trainers and experts - and found some shocking truths about the shortcut men in the film industry use to get that perfect physique.

The steroid train

A renowned fitness trainer, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed, "A male star, known for his macho physique, approached me before he made it big and asked if he should take steroids to bulk up. I told him the pros and cons.

I saw him after a month; he was a completely different person. Now that I see him in ads, I can bet my life that he's on steroids. Recently, I read about him being unwell. He must be suffering from side effects. You don't get big by training hard - you have hundreds of guys training in the gym... why don't they get such bodies and only a handful of actors do?

HRITHIK ROSHAN’S WORKOUT AND FITNESS SECRETS

This Greek god of Indian cinema has such a fine body and muscle gaining ability that makes almost impossible for other mortals. With super chiseled abs and admirable back strength Hrithik Roshan gave full commitment for his key to fitness.

After 20 minutes of cardio each day he starts with:
MONDAY: CHEST,CALVES AND BACK

Total 5 Sets of Dumbbell Bench Press(5 sets)
2 Working Sets of 5-10 reps
3 Warm up Sets of 5-10 reps
 2 sets of Inclined Dumbbell Flyes with 5-20 reps.
 Under Hand Cable Pull down(4 Sets)
3 Working Sets and 1 Warm up Sets of 5-10 reps.
  Bent Over Barbell Row(4 Sets)
3 Working sets of 6-10 reps
1 Warm up set of 8-10 reps
 Back Extensions(3 Sets)

2 Working Sets of 8-10 rep
 1 Warm up Set of 8-10 rep
 3 Sets of Seated Calf Raise of 20 reps
 3 Sets of Standing Calf Raise of 16-20 reps