Ok, I can see this question causing a lot of contention. There are 2 very divided camps on this idea. Personally, I fall into the camp that says that I’m never going to be big enough that it’s going to be worth using insulin. My dreams of competing are behind me, I’m never going to be on the cover of a magazine, and no sponsor is ever going to give me money or product due to my physique being so incredible. And frankly, 99% of the guys on this and most other boards probably fall into the same category, if they’re honest with themselves.
The only reason I can see to use insulin is if you’ve essentially gotten as big as you can using every other method available. With any drug you put in your body, there should be a cost/benefit analysis done beforehand. Can insulin be run safely? Of course it can. Can insulin be dangerous if run incorrectly by someone that lacks experience and basic sense? Abso-fucking-lutely. That doesn’t pass my risk/reward assessment.
I can get as big as I want/need to be with AAS alone. My desire to be a mass monster is long gone, much like my chances of becoming a porn star. There’s just nothing positive that insulin can do for me that can outweigh the negative things it can do to me if I mess up.