Kali Muscle Gets Real About Steroid Use

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we sit down with a prolific bodybuilder, actor, and Internet star. Whether it’s building his body or building a business, Kali Muscle is known for outworking everyone. Turning his life around after a prison sentence, he kicked his PT career off at 24 Hour Fitness before succeeding as a larger-than-life KZbin star.
With his success in bodybuilding, having over 3 million subscribers on his KZbin channel, and starring in several films and commercials, it comes as no surprise that his business ventures took him into the supplement and food industry.
In this week’s episode we talk about his recent heart attack and how it changed his outlook on life.
We also cover:
• How his diet and supplementation has been altered drastically
• His open and honest discussion of his steroid usage and thoughts on performance enhancement drugs
• And how he’s adapted his training and eating habits to his new lifestyle.
CHECK OUT THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE.
• Kali Muscle RETURNS | ...
#steroids #bodybuilding #kalimuscle

[@KaliMuscle]

Always great sitting down with you. I hope everyone take heed and not poison their bodies

[@truthfuturist]

Strength For Length ☀️💪🏽The Clean Team

[@strictly__bizz__2016]

Don’t be Jealouuuusss!!!

[@rockod8880]

Thanks for the information and being totally transparent with this interview. Some will get the game , some won't t got it, and I salute you for sharing

[@belaleone]

Dear Kali Muscle i began to respect you more than Arnold Schwarzenegger! Dear Kali Muscle you are a good guy God bless you!

[@williamthelizzard167]

It would help spread a lot more awareness if you weren't talking nonsense for the entire interview, totally embarrassed yourself.

[@stevenspilly]

The irony is he looks way better now - younger and healthier

[@danielsreal5426]

Yeah looks more human

[@Bradimoose]

lower fat makes people look older too. He was taking alot of stuff that reduces fat.

[@JoshuaStevens-qc2hd]

Matter of opinion I'm not saying it's worth taking steroids but he was a monster now he's.... human

[@Stroke.survivor]

He looks so healthy here less is more

[@carlroland3947]

hes lost a lot more weight now! probably adding years to his life

[@willjackson6729]

That heart attack humbled this man. That’s dope tho. Some ppl don’t learn from shit like this

[@wattoman28]

Some don't get the chance. He's a lucky man to be able to be humbled. It's good he's changed though

[@LSmoney215]

But he still on roids. Yu call that humble ?

[@javybeaz3236]

Destroyed his heart might happen again.

[@josephpyatt3685]

He hasn’t learned anything. He’s too stupid to live.

[@jtdenton1483]

​@@LSmoney215That's a really low TRT dose

[@thenotorious6735]

Respect to kali for changing his lifestyle

[@dimorphos8916]

It's always after the fact. Naw

[@mattoniy2840]

If he fooled you, you’re not the sharpest pencil on the case

[@godeater6382]

No he lied all this time, I hope he dies

[@roninbtw]

@@Charles-nc6kn you're not the sharpest tool in the shed*

[@romiliomillermartin6851]

@@Charles-nc6knyou sharper than a bowling ball

[@tmayo6937]

Kali looks better than ever in my opinion,I been rocking with Kali from the beginning I'm proud of him for being true to himself and his fans

[@DaOne510]

What you mean you proud of him dork

[@QueensNativeNYC]

I agree.. He's definitely not as big as he used to be but he definitely looks healthier..

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

lol

[@Jackedtarheel]

So glad Kali is finally getting real, he lied for a long time. I can get down with him now that he is real

[@Hardgainer14]

God Humbled him

[@ironbran12]

He finally made all his money. Nothing to lose now

[@HOUSEOF_FIGHTINGTV]

@@ironbran12 Exactly 。All those years of lien to the youth now he trying to come clean ? Gtfoh

[@brianunderwood2966]

I feel the same way. I knew guys when I was in the Navy who followed everything he did, including those ridiculous "prison meals" he made. One guy ate like that all the time and started roids and he was dead within 5 years. So glad to see Kali turned his life around and got off all that stuff. Hope he lives a healthy life from here on out

[@MichaelOdomwest16thAve]

If you think he’s “ cured” of lying I got a bridge in New Mexico for sale. I’m not trashing him either but this idea he’s not lying is absurd. Look at his body language, half the interview he’s sideways with no eye contact. Ask yourself does that come off as a man who’s confident or someone who’s off the beam?

[@omarazami7377]

I can’t respect him enough for opening up and telling the truth.

[@dallastexas2301]

He lied for the longest tho fuck that

[@tylerm993]

After he made millions lying to us all for years lol okay

[@chrisbuehler6868]

​@@tylerm993 exactly. He came clean because his health is fucked. He slammed grams of gear nonstop for years. And topped it of with mukbang fast food eating challenges. Blames it on the gear when he's the one who did it irresponsibility. He's an idiot

[@Thatdude877]

​@Tyler M I don't think he made nearly as much as we'd think, but I agree with what you're saying.

[@Team_Banchamek]

Your 10 years late bro 😂

[@damianbaileyfitness9348]

Im 47 years old, lifting since I was 22, drug free, no hgh, no TRT, nothing. As I get older i think about using all the time just to see but wifey is against it and watching this...yeah I think Ill just stay on the natty path. Blessings

[@jade6761]

You can go on trt but get a sports med doctor when hormones are bal its helps with every part of your life

[@Killerkarotte1]

Nice story....but most likely not true.

[@xeravon]

Wifey is against it because wifey does not understand it, But ooooo let a doctor say its OK and she will be OK. LMAO. Doctors today are a joke.

[@murdaapolis612]

@@damianbaileyfitness9348 I agree fam. I turned 45 this year, never took peds no hgh trt nothing. I don’t take creatinine, nasty protein shakes . Nada, I do take pre workout and that raised my natural creatinine levels. So I stopped that too. Still in great shape but I feel 45# 💯💯💯

[@Owyourhurtingme]

@@murdaapolis612 TRT is proven to stave off dementia and osteoporosis in later life…enjoy forgetting your children’s names…it’s TRT for me. I’m 48.

[@eddiewardsautogaming9096]

Kali thank you for getting straight to the point. I'm just a skinny dude, but have been watching your videos for many years. You inspire people to do better, and even with this you are still doing it. Keep it up!!!

[@markark7736]

The guys s cheat

[@NickJacobs1986]

I’m a physical therapist, I see swollen ankles and legs all the time with patients and it’s 99% related to heart issues/diseases or diabetes. Take care of yourselves.

[@shrumplestiltskin7922]

For me it's celiac, my feet swell up like crazy if I eat anything with gluten.

[@tonyK_72]

This was/is a very valuable video. Definitely one to watch for all those kids who are addicted to the pursuit of better bodies. Thank you, and thank you Kali for being so open, honest and truthful.

[@williamblankenship6501]

Kali, I have so much respect for you. I wish we could just all stay strong forever

[@trollzone1]

You respect a known homosexual adult actor? Kali did G4P under the name CHUCK BASHER

[@rollthelosingdice]

@@trollzone1 100 dollars is 100 dollars lmao

[@trollzone1]

@@rollthelosingdice lol stupid is as stupid does. Kali would know.

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

@@trollzone1 to stop him from robbing peoples grandma’s

[@ManaFate321]

​@@trollzone1 no way! Your serious😮?

[@WondurrEdits]

I made his hyphy oreo prison cake when I was a high school football athlete lol probably one of the unhealthiest things I’ve ever consumed

[@East_Texas_Gaming]

😂😂😂

[@28stretch]

Shit! I remember that 😂😂

[@Ghostface__x_]

I made his prison burrito when i was in high school trying to gain muscle 💩worst thing ever

[@ErikShen2907]

You MUST add a GENEROUS AMOUNT OF HYPHY MUD

[@maxtorque5329]

The part he said he shrugged off docs warnings because he look fine is a very common issue..a lot of us gym rats think we're healthy cause we have 6packs and can rep 315...But check your internals...doing a checkup twice a year only takes you a couple of hours and you can catch issues early

[@markjones2453]

That's true but other then that doctors don't really know 💩 about nutrition or health and fitness

[@ryno_adaptfitness]

I like seeing this side of Kali. Sometimes people need a refresher, the real side of shit. 💪🏽

[@touchmoney6741]

Respect to him. Wish him health and longevity.

[@Blafard666]

Why the "respect" tho , I don't get it. He lied for decades, called all kinds of names those who where saying the truth about him... then now that he is sick and can't cheat anymore you all recpecting him for finally admiting the obvious ??

[@christaylor7916]

​@@Blafard666 omg FACTSSSSSSSS

[@alfredpannell7812]

Glad that you are doing better bruh health is wealth !great message!

[@jeanmendez8289]

Never seen Kali Muscle look so clear, looking good my guy!!!!

[@rvoykin]

It’s amazing how different these guys look where they’re not blasting a ton of garbage. Better to be downsized and healthy though.

[@alvarocasillas1292]

Don’t drink alchol that’s the real garbage

[@9770G]

Gear makes a huge difference. Some may pretend like it doesn’t but it 1000% does

[@GalacticalAmbassador]

​@greg9770 You probably never used gear. Gear is only a piece to the puzzle. Only those with optimal training, diet and genetics look juicy on steroids which is less than 10%. 90% of steroids users look 100% natty. I guarantee you I can claim natty yet have used 700mg tren 700mg test and 700mg NPP.

[@MrTraveller.]

Way to go Kali

[@pastoryoda2789]

Yup, better to be not on gear, the dudes on gear are huffing & puffing while talking like Rich Piana

[@jayboy6563]

good to see you now being transparent with your fans this will save lots of lives

[@brillo86]

This is the healthiest I've ever seen you look man. Keep it up!!!

[@vaporiiz]

Glad to hear he’s doing good. As someone hopping on gear I appreciate all these guys insight.

[@savage3114]

This is actually probably one of the most important videos for young people to listen to.

[@merkoutios]

Hi from Greece and I hope all go well. I am happy that you are better now and hope for the best

[@alessandrozuffi5068]

Glad he's on a healthier path now and he's spreading awareness, good on him.

[@dimorphos8916]

......dude it's too late!

[@DopeBoysofAtlanta]

Wait a minute.. he swore up and down he didn’t do roids!

[@jmen357]

I met Kali Muscle at a fit expo super humble man. Always great videos and great shirts by the way.

[@brndnmr13]

Respect for being so open and honest. I can’t forget how when I first found out about him he was preaching top ramen lol knowing it was giving him headaches and issues. It’s hard to watch him sometimes tbh

[@fred5149]

I pray you live a long life Cali 🙏 God bless OG

[@ohhmeech168]

I respect him sooo much for opening up about this

[@christaylor7916]

Why? He was forced to cuz of his health. He name called people for YEARSSS whenever they spoke the truth and said he used steroids smh

[@GLKHDtwo]

Typical NPC with below 90 iq like 99% of comments here lmao

[@GeorgeOfTheJungle.]

Kali you 100% spot on! Your health and keeping your health safe is major important

[@ghernandez5jh]

Much luv Kali. Good interview

[@user-oi9dn4ej5g]

Glad Kali came out and is speaking openly and freely about the different compounds or products he used. I remember a time he claimed natural, though it was clear that he wasn’t. Respect and blessings to Kali muscle

[@aaronedwards6507]

I remember too

[@universem2978]

Me too he was just on hyphy mud back then.

[@itzviru]

34 years old first started😅😅

[@donny357tx]

Been following kali since day one....salute the vid

[@oSaWw]

Such a great thing to make the decision to take care of yourself for your kids.

[@getmorecontent.]

I have pictures with Kali at the fitness expo in LA, been watching him for years! me and my girlfriend met Kali's mother she's really nice! Kali just all-around awesome real dude from Northern California that's where I'm from you're my hero Kali Muscle! 😂

[@pastoryoda2789]

Bro keep Kali away from your gf, he might take her from you

[@nazeryoshi]

I'm proud of you for getting back to good health, bro!!!

[@t-virusterrance4734]

I'm glad Kali is healthy now. I remember watching this guy for years. He has a family, so it's important for him to live as long as possible. TERRANCE OUT

[@eddiemas6788]

this is dope. Thanks Kali for raising some real awareness cause I know you lied for a while. But this helps a whole lot of people really understand from a real dude.

[@eddieogun]

His face looks much healthier.... Good work, Kali 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@Mrgood189]

Mad props to this guy for the honesty

[@duke2462]

Always honest and transparent ❤❤

[@carrieknoth4346]

Thank you for your honesty! He looks great.

[@clarin3318]

Much respect to Kali. He is honest and transparent. Always stricken me as a genuine person.

[@trollzone1]

He’s lied for years and only came clean after a heart attack. He also hid his homosexual g4p past. Nothing is honest or transparent about this guy.

[@dimorphos8916]

​@@trollzone1thank you man smh

[@trollzone1]

@@dimorphos8916 don’t hate. He did 🏳️‍🌈 stuff for money in my opinion

[@stevesute]

Wasn't this the guy for years and years saying he never touched the stuff and he was all natural

[@jorndoff2002]

Yeah a liar till he almost died

[@sclark7577]

@@jorndoff2002 Yep but that heart attack changed all that. I can imagine bcuz I’ve heard stories how scary heart attacks are. Not to mention to live through it that’s a blessing.

[@Will-ex2wr]

Stay well champ, God bless you 🙏🏾

[@K9BuiltLife5053]

Much Respect for Kali Muscle realness!!

[@gapboyzspeedshop6415]

Damn kali is the goat for this. Gained a lot of respect

[@christaylor7916]

Respect? He cussed out and insulted people for years when they accused him of being on roids. Even though he KNEW they were right. Smhhh. He's 🗑️

[@ojames1983]

Goat for being honest about it after the fact from a heart attack and nearly dying? Stop it, folks handing that title out like peppermints at Sonic.

[@Lovegear]

Well, he clogged everything up, but without that life, he wouldn't have had that luxury life he has now. Easy for him to come around and talk it down now.

[@384rfbb]

He could have died from the heart attack. You are really downplaying the whole thing.

[@Lovegear]

@@384rfbb I am not, Absolutely not. I am just saying that I have had enough of all these guys doing what they need to, in order to get rich, then come around and talk it down.

[@seanmay3605]

It’s amazing he is is not in pain. All the unbelievable workouts.. Heavy , Heavy Lifting. Amazing

[@frankstucatz3270]

Moderation is always key with EVERYTHING

[@dliv1687]

I'm glad he's finally being honest about it. I unfollowed him when i found out he been on roids the whole time. He use to talk so much sh!t about being natural, that sh!t was disappointing.

[@ownthispwn]

shit was dead obvious too. It was actually crazy to watch him brand himself as natural and everyone knew he was bullshittin

[@pjprevite3021]

He never said he was natural he just said nobody is natural because of chemicals in food as a cop out

[@dliv1687]

@@pjprevite3021 naw, I heard him say he was natural on multiple occasions. I knew he was lying by the way he responded to Coach Greg.

[@pjprevite3021]

@@dliv1687 honestly though it was stupid to ask that it was obvious he was on juice

[@dliv1687]

@@pjprevite3021 It wasn't obvious to his fans outside of the bodybuilding community

[@mushroomman6142]

He used to deny the steroid claims for years. Anybody who has been following can tell you that.

[@makedreamsareality3634]

Glad Kali had made this huge turnaround! This move definitely saved his life!!!

[@jackandlunaMia]

Amazing video! Can help any addict going through addiction. Don’t ignore the signs!

[@leaucatalin3715]

You guys still remember him back in the day when he was lying daily about his natural status..and he kept that bs for years..

[@Itshimitshim]

Wow. He looks so damn healthy now. Glad he turned things around.

[@mrgunginder4967]

Kali - what a great guy, never realised he was such a decent down to earth gent......

[@nele350c7]

Much respect Kali! To see you put everything in perspective!

[@chrisballard5743]

Wow Kali actually looks great. Im so glad he stopped the "only top ramen and tuna" charade 😂. His story can actually help so many other young bodybuilders in helping to make correct lifestyle changes.

[@theaustraliananimal]

😂😂😂😂 bro is trying to convince us his on 250mg a month no chance

[@DJYC21215]

He lost all his muscle, so it's possible.

[@navy9452]

Means 250 MG a week

[@msshann187]

see this makes me wanna fall back and clean up my eating habits!!!!! i workout like a madman but, i eat really unhealty so im worried about my insides more than anthing!!!!

[@btmfb69]

Glad that you’re okay and still here

[@jonathanmcniel6483]

I used steroids. I noticed I would get a shortness of breath, horrible sleep, my vision would get all weird, and I'd get these weird hot sweaty panic attacks and get dizzy. So i met up with my physician and my blood pressure was high and i had occasional chest pain with little popping sounds. Eventually she sent my to an overnight sleep study and a cardiologists. In my sleep they noticed i had a minor heart attack in my sleep, and the cardiologists noticed my heart was enlarged. I had hypertension, and a graph showed signs of heart attacks. Once i realized the severity of the situation. I vowed never to use that shit again. I had depression, anger, aggression. Now i feel calm, patient, i think clearly, happy, and my sense of humor is back.

[@davidjelinek9970]

I am on cycle now and the panic attacks are no joke . Scans came back good and bloods .

[@PhiyackYuh]

Yall both looking for shortcuts 😂 just work your butts out and get results.

[@jonathanmcniel6483]

@@PhiyackYuh just cause you take steroids doesn't mean you don't work hard. In fact it pushes you harder. Also, I don't even need it. I'm already very muscular and I'm currently not using. But damn dude that's some negative shit. Especially when you don't know what you're talking about.

[@user-vi9fi2gb7b]

What was the BP?? Thanks

[@FLEXZILLAGAMING]

@@jonathanmcniel6483 true dat, i’ve just started at 32 been training since i was nineteen, the boost you get is madness, work twice as hard in the gym

[@gooogleaccount1640]

All the best Kali please stay natural !

[@mr.c8033]

He ain't natural.

[@brianrussell5378]

@@mr.c8033 Being on Test is not natural no amount. The new thing is I am a natural I only take TRT LOL. Glad he was smart enough to get off the majority of the drugs. I wish him the best.

[@mr.c8033]

@@brianrussell5378 Exactly.

[@anglistalukazzz]

The more you pin test the more natural you are! Test is a natural hormone!😊😂

[@woooooooo9061]

This guy lied for decades. He looks tiny now. I’m bigger than him, I haven’t touched steroids in my life. He’s just a cheater.

[@pcharm3711]

Im so glad i found this. Im sharing this with my boyfriend

[@novanoskillz4151]

Respect for keeping it real

[@GodFatherOfChaos]

He hinted on a few things. HGH and Insulin big big time health issues with these two. It isn’t just testosterone these guys took that caused these issues they took obscene amounts of everything to obtain fame. That’s the bottom line.

[@renegadeace1735]

I remember a video from 10+ years ago where he completely denied steroid use. Said it was all the junk food in prison that made him buff.

[@bigreece_7151]

Excellent video 💪🏾

[@petershanle9675]

Brilliant interview

[@david_lauw]

I just dropped 50 IQ points listening to that.

[@RottiDog100]

Wishing Kali all the best for the future.

[@paricemilan861]

Glad he spoke on it, he’s gotten alot leaner and looking better

[@nicholasstowbridge1456]

Always keep it a 💯

[@Sentarry]

I only found out about this man after running across his old man heavy lifting prank video a couple of months ago. Glad to see he's getting healthier. I hear steroids just enlarged everything. Not just muscle but all the organs hence when you can see a stomach bulge of some of these body builders.

[@reallymakesyouthink]

Kali still looks great despite coming off the gear.

[@kwp9270]

I still pump iron running that CT Fletcher/Kali Muscle video. "40 years old Still Growin!"

[@Jason_The_Man]

Nice to see someone being honest.

[@jimmybaldwin737]

He actually looks really good here. And healthy looking

[@daddybear8849]

At least he did it age 34. Dudes are doing Sarms age 17 now its getting crazy out here

[@VB-zx1yk]

Ya these teens going on gear are going to look like shit in their 30s when they get off and can't stabilize their hormones.

[@taydub88]

I don’t believe anything these bodybuilders and fitness influencers say. They all lie and minimize their use

[@Texas_Cruiser]

The internet and bad decision making has really Fucked some shit up.

[@nicowins]

Finally he admits it and Big probs for that! I respect that a lot !

[@keymaster9200]

Kali looks even better now than when he was lifting heavy. Glad to see him doing great in life.

[@marcoinvesting5339]

Never skip foot day, gotta get swole

[@fatman4346]

Kali was under pressure not to tell the truth in the past.from sponsorships and everything.blame the system.nice to hear his advice (from england) i am coming up to age 51 myself and have trained for 37 years so always nice to hear another sesoned veteran speak.keep on spreading the word brother.

[@nicknikolia8682]

Atleast he's honest and open about his situation.

[@padraig9445]

Kali looks waaaay healthier and better now. Good for him!!

[@jakemorj5498]

15-31 is a strange age range for a kid

[@MannyRiberaOriginal]

He only opened up after nearly dying.

[@MrEvans557]

ok......

[@rochellejjphiilips8888]

Solid kali real talk man.

[@jizim8947]

I appreciate how humble and honest he is now.

[@user-is1yo3nj8p]

Fake

[@jonathansimo4049]

After decades of lying finally chose to not lie too the kids

[@chazzstarling2454]

I was thinking of doing deca or even tren but now I definitely will not do it. Thank Kali!!!!!

[@ggb6383]

Nah bro you are missing the point you should do it but keep your blood work in check and have a good doctor

[@pullsupatthepark405]

Don’t ever do it! My friend took tren and it ruined his life and just from 1 cycle, KZbin “steroid users suffer quietly” from anabolic doc.

[@energysurgefitness1738]

​@ggb6383 you're telling people to take drugs 😂. Even if you get blood work done your ass is still dying because of the roids..no difference. Don't take drugs and do it natural.

[@ggb6383]

@@energysurgefitness1738 no

[@trey2735]

Don't listen to this GB idiot. Every cycle takes more and more of a toll on your body. People have heart attacks living healthy lives in their 50s all the time. You don't want to speed that process up. It all adds up.

[@BuddyDanger]

Kali is a true warrior!!! Bless him!!!

[@Azag514]

admire his truthfulness

[@davidkoba]

Can't respect this guy. He lied about roids. He made videos about nutrition that was totally unhealthy. To this day his videos about eating trash is still up. All the while he knew exactly what he was doing.

[@AlexxxPerales]

After 20 years of lying he tells the truth once. Lol. Can’t believe people actually thought this dude was natty. He’s only telling the truth because he can’t lie anymore. Without the heart attacks he’d still be lying.

[@squuid15]

Yup,like every single other bodybuilder. At least he lived to make a change

[@AlexxxPerales]

@@squuid15 he wasn’t no body builder. Lo. He just made videos and sold supplements. Lying to gullible teenagers.

[@kekceo3942]

That's the right thing to do, bless him, some people ignore problems into their grave, wish him well

[@weinegustavsson5274]

thanks for the onesty, mr muscle!!!