An anabolic steroid.
"The athlete tested positive for banned substances after he admitted to taking anabolic steroids to bulk up before the championship."
of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
"The athlete's diet was carefully planned to maximize anabolic processes, ensuring his muscles grew stronger after every intense workout session."
characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
"some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily"
Of or relating to anabolism.
"The athlete's recovery plan focused on anabolic exercises designed specifically to rebuild muscle tissue after intense training sessions."