Testosterone pellets encourage protein synthesis, thus an increase in muscle mass and strength. This will aid the power transfer from body to blade.

How	Pellets are inserted under the skin at the hips, effective immediately after insertion, and should be present for at least 4 months to see beneficial changes.
When	4 months before competition for beneficial changes
Dosages	3mg testosterone/kg body weight/week for 12 weeks can increase muscle protein synthesis by roughly 27%, consequently increasing muscle mass. e.g. for an 80kg athlete, 240mg should be taken
Frequency	Pellets are effective as they slowly release and only have to be redone every 3-6 months, avoiding the risk of infection from injections.
Side effects	Mood swings, acne and reduced sperm count but with correct dosage they’re negligible

Fig. 6   Testosterone administration and repercussions