That statement is somewhat misleading.
Stronger, larger (and therefore "more muscle") in the proper places will improve performance, while added muscle mass in the wrong places will inhibit performance. And there is always too much mass gain which will inhibit performance.

Think of it this way

Look at pitchers for examples - pitchers who throw harder typically have larger leg muscles providing for more leverage and force behind their pitches. So a pitcher that adds 5 pounds of leg muscle will have better results than a pitcher who adds 5 pounds of arm muscle.

As for the too much mass gain being a problem, think of it this way - a catcher wear a chest protector is better protected than a catcher not wearing a chest protector - but if the chest protector is too thick or large, it inhibits the catchers ability to throw down to second base decreasing his ability to throw out baserunners.

Yes, Steroids and HGH are more useful as a battler of fatigue during the course of a season...
but let's compare here.


I'd say Barry looks bigger now than he did earlier in his career.