What This Cheat Does
The Max Muscle cheat instantly boosts CJ's muscle level to the maximum, allowing him to perform stronger melee attacks and lift heavier objects.
This cheat is particularly useful when you want to dominate in hand-to-hand combat or simply want to show off CJ's physique. Prefer to bulk up the legitimate way? See our guide on how to get muscle for the gym-based approach.
How to Enter the Cheat
On PC
Type BUFFMEUP during normal gameplay — there is no console or menu to open. A message confirms the cheat is active.
On PlayStation
Enter the button combo on your controller during gameplay — not while paused. A confirmation appears on screen.
On Xbox
Enter the button combo during gameplay. The game confirms the moment the cheat activates.
Good to Know
Remember, this cheat won't affect your stamina or fat levels.
Heads up: cheats in GTA San Andreas can permanently affect your save — some can’t be switched off and a few can break missions, so use them on a separate save file. Entering cheats also disables achievements on the Steam and Definitive Edition versions of the game.