Well I know that the drug tests they had atleast several years ago were a joke. They would test for things that no bodybuilder would ever think to have in his or her system (coke, marijuana, things of that nature).

Also they would test prior to the final round. Thus bodybuilders could use things like injectible lasix (if they happened to test for diuretics) and dry themselves out before the final showdown.

These are just a few of the things I've heard about. I will not pretend to have any 'inside information' as I've never competed.

but i am wondering if they really test for gear becuase there is no way that they would pass with some of the chemicals that stay in your system for a long time ie deca, then i assume that they do not test for masking agents

what are these masking agents u speak of?

Well if they're testing for steroids, I think many, if not all, of the pros get the head's up from certain a somebody in the IFBB as to who will be tested, when they will be tested, and what they will test for.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least. After all, things like this go on in the IOC all the time, and professional bodybuilding is nowhere near the IOC in terms of being a legitimate organization, not even in the same league.

its more of curiosity