Anabolic Bodybuilding

Welcome back to another Anabolic Q&A—where we break down real questions from lifters about bodybuilding progress, staying healthy, managing side effects, and making smarter decisions instead of doing the “stupid stuff” that wrecks bloodwork, performance, and long-term results. In this episode, Big Paul covers the topics people actually argue about in the gym and online: berberine vs metformin, the truth about 19-nors and prolactin, when Primobolan starts to “shine,” how to think about estrogen management, what happens when you go off the rails during a rebound, water retention + sodium/potassium balance, and more.00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Berberine Vs. Metformin 07:09 - Do 19-Nors Raise Prolactin? 13:48 - At What Doses Does Primo Start To “Shine”? 18:07 - How To Manage Estrogen If You’re A High Converter 20:23 - Should You Continue A Rebound If You Went Off The Rails For 2 Weeks? 22:57 - How To Manage Peripheral Neuropathy In Two Fingers 27:18 - How Much Sodium Should We Consume? 33:32 - Can Metformin Blunt HGH Conversion To IGF-1? 37:05 - Can A Carb Cycling Diet Be Used During Maintenance? 40:12 - Best Back Exercises For Someone Who Can’t Do Bent-Over Movements 42:51 - Advice Before Starting Gear 45:33 - Can Higher Doses Of T3 & Clen Cause Fatigue & Aches? 48:50 - Wrapping Up!   🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

In this video, we break down a classic early-1980s Dianabol (Dbol) study and answer the question every gym bro argues about: Does Dbol build real contractile muscle tissue—or mostly water/“inflated” weight? We look at why scale weight and “looking bigger” doesn’t automatically mean you added true muscle protein, and how researchers used total body nitrogen + potassium to estimate what the weight gain was actually made of. Then we connect the findings to real-world outcomes lifters talk about: rapid size gains, strength bumps, and why so much of it disappears after stopping. ✅ What you’ll learn: • Why weight gain ≠ muscle gain (contractile tissue vs fluid/glycogen/minerals) • How nitrogen retention and potassium changes can hint at what’s happening inside muscle • Why Dbol can make you look full, round, and bigger fast—and why it often fades • The big tradeoffs: blood pressure, water retention, acne, estrogenic effects, gyno risk • When “quick gains” might be more illusion + leverage than long-term tissue growth You can find the full study here: https://sci-hub.se/10.1042/cs0600457 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Join us for the first episode of 2026 with all your fat loss questions. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:21 - Thoughts On New Year's Resolutions 0:04:09 - Big Paul Goes Through His 2025 0:06:33 - Just Harris Has Huge Forearms! 0:07:40 - What Happens With Fake Snow During Summer? 0:10:07 - There Are People With Weird Kinks In Bodybuilding 0:13:00 - Strength Vs Technique In Armwrestling 0:16:35 - Thoughts On The Message Board Days 0:20:34 - Bodybuilding Media Made Up A Lot Of Stuff 0:22:20 - PED Use Has Been Normalized In The Fitness Industry 0:24:23 - We’re In The Golden Age Of Bodybuilding Information 0:25:08 - Other Sports Also Abuse Steroids 0:26:22 - Muscle Is The Best Indicator Of Health 0:27:35 - Steroids Were Demonized Due To Political Reasons 0:30:31 - Pharmaceutical Companies, Incentives & Political Gains 0:32:37 - Reasons For The Steroids Control Act & Changes For The Future 0:36:36 - Long-Term Research Goal For Troponin IQ 0:40:46 - Upcoming Changes & Updates For Troponin IQ 0:46:34 - We Need Steroids Legalized! Thoughts On Biased Research 0:49:17 - How Bodybuilders Health Risks Compare To The General Population 0:53:12 - Only Pros Have Increased Risk Of Cardiac Death 0:55:50 - Post-Show Are The Riskiest Time For Bodybuilders 0:56:47 - Thoughts On The SAFE Drugs Act (Peptide Ban) 0:58:51 - Women Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of HRT 1:01:13 - Importance of Going To A Hormone Specialist For HRT 1:04:33 - There Are Amazing Doctors Out There 1:08:05 - Thoughts On Injectable YK-11 1:11:05 - Thoughts On Politics & Machiavellianism 1:15:57 - Creating Wealth Is Not A 0 Sum Game 1:17:53 - Having Real Success Is A Long Game 1:19:21 - Thoughts On Elon Musk Taking Risks 1:21:23 - Will Justin Have A Booth At The Arnold? 1:22:32 - Big Paul Needs To Dial In His Diet 1:23:12 - Is It Useful To Get A Coach Even if You Can’t Be 100% Compliant? 1:26:15 - Thai Restaurants Are Bodybuilding Friendly 1:27:44 - Thoughts On Medical Testosterone Ranges 1:33:05 - Low Testosterone Treats Symptoms & Not Numbers 1:34:34 - What If All Athletes Refused To Take Drug Tests? 1:37:12 - Wrapping Up! Should You Train While Sick?

LIVE Q&A Replay - training, nutrition, and PED questions answered. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.   00:00:00 — Intro  00:02:45 — UGL contamination study & backlash 00:04:26 — “Trust nothing, test everything” (zero-trust mindset) 00:05:26 — Channel milestones & day-one shoutouts 00:06:00 — Protein target cutting 280→235 (high-protein rationale) 00:08:30 — On making content (process for the UGL video) 00:11:00 — Coaching is 24/7; holiday check-ins never stop 00:11:56 — Zepbound sulfur burps vs GH (it’s the GLP-1) 00:14:33 — T3 on cuts? (No—prefer T4 if needed; weekly high-carb refeed) 00:17:10 — Heavy anabolics when young? (timing, pathways, risk) 00:20:33 — Q4: Post-cut rebound—stay on GLP-1 or cycle off? 00:21:30 — Cycle review: too much EQ → likely crashes estrogen 00:22:05 — Big eaters with reflux: low-FODMAP, simplify foods, pull veggies 00:25:05 — Training with longevity: less failure, more volume/frequency 00:26:40 — Compounds not required (squat/bench/deadlift risk vs reward) 00:29:02 — Peptides: SS-31/NAD+; GLP-1 vs clen; “flatness” near show 00:33:00 — Training “knobs”: intensity ↔ volume ↔ frequency balance 00:35:28 — Crushed estrogen after prep (aromatase inhibitor notes) 00:37:01 — HIT vs higher volume—what most pros do 00:40:09 — IT background; help desk/ops never sleeps 00:41:04 — T4 fasting question (only if actually needed) 00:41:31 — hCG on cycle? Fertility/size vs “don’t care” camp 00:43:00 — Short esters before show (prop for last-minute adjustments) 00:43:29 — Night anxiety on deca: check E2; 19-nors can feel “weird” 00:44:12 — Potassium/sodium ratio: use “Lite Salt” (3:2) 00:45:20 — First lean cycle after GLP-1/TRT: start with test + low GH 00:47:02 — Gyno risk: largely genetic; 30 pg/mL E2 likely fine 00:47:56 — Achy joints on TRT: technique, volume, tiny nandrolone option 00:49:26 — IGF-1 low on GH? Eat carbs; systemic vs local IGF-1 00:50:29 — 16-month bulk? Too long—prefer phases 00:51:13 — Helios vs clen: prefers Helios 00:51:32 — Wrist/carpal tunnel: don’t inject; see a hand specialist 00:53:04 — Finger tingling: likely median nerve impingement 00:54:09 — 8 IU GH with no sides ≠ fake (individual tolerance) 00:55:04 — Finasteride, sleep, and gyno: watch estradiol 00:57:04 — Masteron “aging” look; collagen dryness notes 00:58:02 — “Starting test dose?” (practical TRT/first-cycle numbers) 01:00:03 — High-intensity training trade-offs (injury & career length) 01:03:27 — hCG dosing for fertility/size (ballpark) 01:04:41 — Yohimbine dislike; GLP-1 + SLU + Mots-C stack talk 01:07:04 — DHB and scary liver labs (dose/solvent speculation) 01:08:57 — Anadrol love/hate (reflux); off-season orals view 01:09:54 — Peak-week “trial” at end of bulk? (calls it dumb) 01:10:27 — GLP-1 beginner advice (slow titration; GI sides) 01:11:27 — SubQ vs IM for oils (Primo will hurt; use IM) 01:12:15 — Cardarine/cancer concerns (never used; cautious) 01:12:36 — Myostatin “miracle” claims (skeptical) 01:13:20 — EQ and kidneys: indirect risks (RBC/BP/viscosity) 01:14:56 — Jay Cutler as a role model (steady, healthy, business) 01:16:13 — SLU dosing: conservative vs huge; using with other tools 01:17:01 — “Best first cycle?” Test; add GH if anything 01:18:31 — GLP-1 dose variability (some need much higher) 01:18:56 — Low HCT on EQ? Consider iron/ferritin/B12/other causes 01:19:58 — Tren & prostate; last-week GH/SARMs “fill” lore 01:21:40 — Final Qs rapid-fire; closing thanks 01:22:06 — Sign-off: “See you in 2026”

A 2025 study examined UGL steroids sold in Australia to assess their purity and detect hidden contaminants, including heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Only 4 of 21 samples were correctly dosed, and most contained contaminants. The study raises legitimate concerns, but it also has limitations that are important to understand before drawing broad conclusions. Link to the study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.70007 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Join us for another banger of an episode.  🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:21 - Why Are TRT Docs Still Prescribing SERMs? 0:04:27 - It’s A Matter Of Time For Josh Brown To Get His Pro Card 0:05:56 - Importance Of Considering Injury Risk In Movements 0:09:41 - Thoughts On Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson 0:12:59 - Experiences On Removing Arch Bars 0:14:59 - Thoughts On Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua 0:17:22 - MMA Guys Aren’t Known To Be Good Boxers 0:18:49 - Pros & Cons Of Training With A Ghee 0:20:37 - Experiences On Wrestling  0:21:41 - Thoughts On Wresting As A Tall Guy & Cutting Weight 0:23:07 - Wrestlers Make Good Bodybuilders 0:23:47 - Thoughts On “Training 3 Days A Week Is Optimal” 0:25:34 - Nobody Overtrains In The Gym 0:29:05 - Thoughts On Cristiano Ronaldo’s Physique At 30 Vs. 40 0:33:25 - Extreme Genetic Outliers Exist 0:34:36 - Big Paul Is Back At 270! 0:35:21 - Big Paul Felt Great While Cruising 0:37:00 - Paul Has Been Experimenting With EOD HGH Dosing 0:39:13 - Thoughts On IGF-1 Levels In Serum 0:42:40 - Trenbolone Increases IGF-1 Responsiveness 0:45:02 - Thoughts On Austin Oral’s Experimentations 0:46:36 - Are There Logistical Issues With 25mg/mL Testosterone? 0:49:56 - Big Paul Reversed His LVH & Improved His Ejection Fraction 0:55:34 - When Is The Best Time To Take A Beta-Blocker? 0:57:51 - Lose Fat Or Gain Muscle Before Going Back On Cycle? 0:59:04 - Do Women Prefer Dad Bods? 0:59:46 - What’s The Ideal Warm Up Routine? 1:04:07 - Most Bodybuilders Don’t Barbell Bench Press 1:05:24 - Should Bodybuilders Increase Strength On The Big 3? 1:08:48 - Squats Aren’t Ideal To Grow Legs On Tall Guys 1:12:00 - How Does DIM Work (Diindolylmethane)? 1:15:38 - How To Manage Hematocrit 1:20:31 - How To Manage High Blood Pressure 1:26:12 - Should You Add Primo While On 210mg Test & 27 E2? 1:28:11 - Big Paul Has Seen Horrible Blood Work Through Consults 1:33:51 - Do You Need To Cruise If Blood Work Is Decent? 1:34:49 - How To Start Cutting While At +25% Body Fat 1:38:48 - How To Raise Doses While On 180mg TRT 1:40:31 - Wrapping Up!   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

What’s up, Gym Bros, I'm back with another Anabolic Bodybuilding Q&A covering training, nutrition, cutting, bulking, recovery, and responsible performance enhancement so you can get better results without doing the stupid 💀 stuff that wrecks your body. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - How To Recover Tennis Elbow 07:22 - Do Mixed Supplements Degrade Overnight? 10:18 - What’s The Best Way To Cut Fat? 14:59 - Thoughts On 5α-Reductase Inhibitor To Reduce Body Hair Growth 19:18 - Thoughts On First Cycle At 450mg Test 23:26 - For A Cut – GLP-1s Vs. Clen & Lowing Calorie Intake Vs. Increasing Output 28:26 - Who Punches Harder - Ivan Drago or Clubber Lang? 29:34 - Thoughts On Injectable YK-11 33:43 - How To Adjust Carbs During A Bulk 40:26 - How To Dose GLPs, SLU, T3, Clen & Tren During A Cut 45:54 - Wrapping Up! WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Is 55% hematocrit dangerous? Why do people still think that androgen receptors downregulate? 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 00:00:00 — INTRO 00:01:08 — Disclaimer (entertainment/education) 00:01:37 — Intro: Christmas Eve live Q&A + holiday check-in 00:02:30 — Post-surgery lifting update (cleared to train again) 00:03:24 — Surgery details (shoulder/labrum/rotator cuff/biceps tendon) 00:03:52 — Big Paul's Show timeline: decision later (after spring break/Disney) 00:04:14 — Current stats: bodyweight + height; open vs classic talk 00:05:04 — Current “baby cycle” / dosing routine 00:05:46 — GH schedule change (every day → every other day) 00:06:11 — Q&A begins 00:06:48 — Q: Add ~10 mg/day tren to 600 test / 300 primo? 00:08:16 — Q: TRT + clomiphene/enclomiphene; raising test without it 00:09:27 — Q: Masteron causes acne; possible causes / product quality 00:10:12 — Q: Lowering triglycerides on labs 00:13:25 — Q: Injectable glutathione (dose/route) + NAC use 00:14:47 — Q: Carb cycling at maintenance (what it looks like) 00:15:35 — Q: Cutting GH on high-carb days 00:16:35 — Q: Hematocrit at 55%—how concerned? 00:18:56 — Q: Cycle critique (test/EQ/MP/GH/orals + insulin sensitivity plan) 00:19:32 — Q: Bad coaching experiences/coach ignoring feedback 00:23:20 — Q: Fasting glucose 100–110 with GH (what’s going on?) 00:24:50 — Topic: GLP-1 access/patents / legality debate 00:31:11 — Q: 10–20 sets/week per muscle—rule of thumb vs individual 00:33:32 — Q: Post-show E2 recovery timing 00:37:20 — Q: Sourcing outside the US vs inside (risk comparison) 00:38:33 — Q: First cycle setup (test-only vs adding compounds) 00:39:02 — Q: MENT experience / recomp use 00:40:07 — Q: Older lifter on TRT—adding low-dose Deca for joints 00:42:52 — Topic: Peptide ban / “safety” argument; Tylenol comparison 00:44:42 — Q: Stopping TRT and returning to natural levels? 00:45:06 — Topic: Bodybuilding vs BJJ (conflicting goals) 00:47:34 — Topic: Androgen receptor “downregulation”  00:50:40 — Q: Tempo—slow negative vs squeeze (what matters?) 00:51:36 — Topic: Oral use timing (pre-workout vs offseason) 00:53:16 — Q: “Recomp” approach + minimum test for results 00:54:15 — Topic: SS-31 / “mitochondrial” peptides discussion 00:57:04 — Q: Bulk plan—test + Deca; adding injectable Dbol; add mast/EQ? 01:00:19 — Q: Attending the Arnold? 01:02:13 — Q: Cycle log template (where to get it) 01:02:19 — Q: PCT (tamoxifen + enclo/clomid) 01:03:41 — Q: Sustanon thoughts 01:05:01 — Q: Highest total dose ever run / longest run 01:05:36 — Q: Arimidex vs Aromasin preference 01:06:32 — Topic: Coaching natties vs PED users; diet focus 01:09:23 — Q: Labs to watch on test vs multi-compound cycles (HDL/LDL etc.) 01:16:40 — Wrap-up/goodbye WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

We break down everything from testosterone potentially leaving the schedule list and an upcoming peptide crackdown to the latest Retatrutide trial results and major bodybuilding news like John Cena’s retirement and the Arnold Classic lineup. The crew dives into coaching philosophy, steroid ratios, Winstrol forms, mind–muscle connection, and health questions on Ashwagandha, Telmisartan, inflammation, and post-surgery peptides. Paul shares updates on his own training, gaining 30 pounds on cycle, and why he’s not taking criticism from people who don’t lift. Plus, thoughts on Shaun Clarida, Dorian Yates, Wesley Vissers, new Vegas gyms, cheat meals, gyno prevention, and more.   🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding   0:01:12 - Thoughts On The Arlington Cemetery & The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier 0:03:02 - Big Paul Has Gained 30 Pounds Since Starting His Cycle 0:04:28 - Testosterone Finally Might Be Taken Off The Schedule List 0:07:06 - There’s Going To Be A Huge Crackdown On Peptides 0:10:17 - Thoughts On Retatrutide Phase 3 Trial Results 0:13:52 - John Cena Retired From Wrestling - Paul’s Guilty Pleasures 0:16:00 - Barry Bonds Head & Shoe Size After Gear 0:18:29 - Thoughts On Guys Looking For Shaft Protocols 0:19:45 - Steve Just Doesn’t Give A F! 0:20:32 - Big Guy Redemption Story - De’Von Barnes Becoming An IFBB Pro 0:24:51 - Thoughts On Shaun Clarida 0:27:47 - There Are Clients You Have To Pull Back From Doing Too Much 0:29:12 - Will The Olympia Let Shaun Clarida Do The 212 & The Open? 0:32:40 - Thoughts On Dorian Yates  0:33:29 - Thoughts On Wesley Vissers Competing At The Arnold 0:34:45 - The Arnold Classic Competitors List 0:37:33 - Thoughts On Samson Not Competing + Arnold Classic Prize Money 0:39:51 - Thoughts On People Hating On Nick 0:42:20 - You Don’t Need Much Guidance In The Offseason 0:44:00 - Sometimes Even Coaches Need Coaches 0:45:03 - Coaching Advanced Guys Is More Flexible 0:48:32 - Paul’s Having Fun Training Again 0:50:12 - Winstrol Oil Vs. Winstrol Suspension 0:53:12 - Do You Titrated Test Dose Down After Ending A Cycle With EQ? 0:54:12 - Paul Fought Hard To Get Rid Of Southern Accent 0:55:23 - Research Only Peptide Sellers Will Die Off 0:56:26 - Thoughts On Training With The Neubie 1:01:41 - How To Get More Mind-Muscle Connection 1:02:58 - Interactions Between Ashwaghanda & Thyroid Meds 1:06:18 - Does Telmisartan Increase Risk Of Hyperkalemia? 1:09:07 - Time To Wait Post-Surgery Before Using BPC & TB-500 1:11:15 - Best Of The New Gyms In Las Vegas 1:15:50 - How To Reduce Systemic Inflammation 1:19:12 - When Is Jackie Starting Prep? 1:20:57 - Advice On Using English Toffee Stevia 1:21:51 - Thoughts On Cheat Meals 1:25:06 - Thoughts On Ratios Between Steroids + Thoughts On EQ 1:29:45 - In Person Vs. Online Coach 1:33:01 - Best Way To Prevent Gyno 1:37:17 - Paul Is NOT Accepting Criticism From People Who Don’t Lift 1:42:24 - Thoughts On Delusional People On Social Media 1:48:47 - Wrapping Up! WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Retatrutide is Eli Lilly’s investigational triple agonist (GLP-1 + GIP + glucagon) and the newest “next-gen” metabolic drug everyone in the GLP-1 world is watching. In this video, Big Paul breaks down the new Phase 3 TRIUMPH-4 topline results in adults with obesity + knee osteoarthritis (without diabetes)—including the absolutely wild weight-loss numbers, the arthritis pain improvement, and the side effects people keep reporting. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Big Paul is back with another anabolic Q&A – answering real questions from YouTube and the School of Anabolic Bodybuilding members community about training, diet, PEDs, and staying as safe as possible while you idiots try to get jacked. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding   00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Can You Mix Esters In The Same Syringe? 05:40 - Reasons Why Carb Cycling Tends To Be The Best Diet 14:23 - How To Lower C-Reactive Protein 18:42 - Best Way To Bring Up Lagging Muscles 23:21 - Thoughts On Pairing 8 IU HGH To 800mg Total Androgens 27:19 - Does L-Carnitine Increase Androgen Receptor Density? 29:46 - What Is The Best Insulin Protocol? 36:43 - Thoughts On Fish Oil 40:35 - Best Practices To Reduce Cardiovascular Risk In Bodybuilding 46:39 - Importance Of Controlling Blood Pressure 49:22 - Should You Front-Load Long Esters? 52:59 - Wrapping Up! WARNING!! ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

In today’s video, IFBB Pro and coach Big Paul reacts to an epic conversation between bodybuilding legends *Lee Priest* and Jay Cutler. Lee breaks down the cycles he used back in the 90s – his “low dose” test, Dbol, growth hormone, and limited Tren – and I give my honest thoughts as a modern pro who’s been around this game for decades. Podcast Template 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.  

Live Q&A with IFBB Pro Big Paul. These questions and many more.  🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:26 - Updates On Big Paul’s Training Post-Surgery 0:04:17 - Would Big Paul Want To Compete? 0:05:03 - Current Physique Update 0:06:43 - Thoughts On Clients Eating Chicken Thighs During Contest Prep 0:07:55 - What Can You Consider High ALT? 0:08:28 - Thoughts On MOTS-c & Reta 0:09:01 - EQ Can Crush E2 0:09:58 - Thoughts On People Trying To Take Down Mike Israetel 0:12:07 - Thoughts On Unilateral Training While Training 0:13:04 - Do You Need To Change Your Training Routine? + Thoughts On The Bro Split 0:14:05 - What Pro Show Would Paul Want To Do? 0:16:17 - How Hard Should You Cut Before A Rebound? 0:17:50 - What’s The Ideal LDL Level? 0:19:23 - How Long Should A Diet Break Be? 0:19:56 - When Do You Start Seeing Results From HGH? 0:20:26 - Do You Get High Prolactin From Nandrolone Or Tren? 0:22:17 - How To Deal With Clients With An Adaptable Metabolism 0:23:28 - When Should You Stop A Bulk? 0:24:13 - Big Paul Had A Lot Of Water Retention Recently 0:25:41 - How To Deal With Golfers' Elbow 0:26:50 - Can People Be Non-Responders To BP Meds? 0:29:23 - What Is The Ideal Fat Loss Per Week? 0:30:10 - Does Paul Like Using A Gi During Jujitsu? 0:32:38 - Thoughts On Test, NPP & HGH Cycle 0:33:47 - How Much Muscle Can You Hold On To If You Stop Using Gear? 0:36:51 - Thoughts On MOTS-c & SLU In The Offseason 0:38:21 - How Would Anadrol Affect Blood Work? 0:38:59 - How To Know Your Response To Androgens 0:39:49 - What’s The Upper Limit Of Reta For A Client? 0:40:13 - Differences Between MOTS-c & Reta 0:41:21 - Should You Inject Daily? + How Quickly Do You Go Back To Maintenance Cals? 0:42:23 - Who’s Going To Come Out With Real Follistatin? 0:43:01 - Favorite Supplement Brands 0:43:41 - Thoughts On Elevated BP From Test, EQ & NPP 0:44:13 - There Are Multiple Pathways For Muscle Growth 0:47:16 - Thoughts On Mitochondrial Peptides 0:48:20 - Will Paul Be At The Arnold? 0:49:01 - Story On Phil Heath Becoming A Pro On 300mg Deca 0:49:37 - Most People Never Make It Past The Intermediate Lifter Stage 0:51:11 - Can Overweight Guys Use HGH? 0:52:09 - Thoughts On GHK-Cu 0:54:47 - Thoughts On Combining NPP + Tren & Their Effects On Sleep 0:56:34 - Software Recommendations For Bodybuilding Apps 0:57:13 - Thoughts On HRV 0:57:51 - Thoughts On Steroids’ Effects On The Brain 0:59:45 - Thoughts On Myostatin Inhibitors 1:02:08 - Does Reta Actually Work Or Is It Overhyped? 1:04:56 - A Lot Of Other Peptides Are Being Overhyped 1:07:17 - Wrapping Up! Paul’s Blocking All The Weirdos! 1:09:04 - Will There Be Coaching Discounts For Christmas? 1:10:20 - Closing Thoughts   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Mortality in male bodybuilding just got hard numbers. In this video, I break down a new 16-year European Heart Journal study that tracked 20,286 IFBB bodybuilders (2005–2020) and recorded 121 deaths, with sudden cardiac death as the leading cause. We look at why pros are dramatically higher risk than amateurs, what’s really happening around contest prep, and how PED use ties into cardiovascular and kidney health. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

IFBB Pro Big Paul answers your questions about training, nutrition, and safer performance enhancement.  🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Make Sure To Like & Subscribe! 01:55 - How To Adjust Estrogen On A Test, Nandrolone & EQ Cycle 06:49 - When Is It Time To End A Mass Phase? 11:02 - Growth Hormone Vs. GH Secretagogues 14:34 - How To Adjust Training Volume In A PPL Split 17:50 - Thoughts On Insulin Use In The Offseason & Fat-Loss Phase 22:50 - How Do GLP-1s Impact Insulin Use? 25:12 - Thoughts On 65+ Year Olds Using HGH For More Muscle 31:10 - PED Cycle Outline For Powerlifting & Strongman? 37:24 - What’s The Secret For A Great Glute Spread?! 39:45 - Wrapping Up!   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Sarcoplasmic gains, muscle-memory comebacks, PED famine, 90s cycles, protein truths, peptides, overtraining myths, and legendary physiques like Levrone, Rivas, and Dorian Yates. Paul also covers show selection for amateurs, recovery after surgery, fixing crashed E2, returning stronger after a break, PPL vs bro splits, and how much protein you ACTUALLY need to grow. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:18 - Most Women Don’t Dig The Mustache? 0:03:34 - Muscle Memory Is The Best Part Of A Comeback 0:05:37 - Sarcoplasmic Adaptation Research Can Be Coming Soon 0:08:37 - John Rivas Is A Perfect Example Of Sarcoplasmic Adaptation 0:11:52 - How Kevin Levrone Transformed In Minimal Time 0:14:27 - Has Paul Gotten Stronger After Coming Back To The Gym? 0:15:22 - Bro Split Vs. PPL 0:17:39 - Definition Of Training Volume Changes Over Time 0:20:55 - Thoughts On How Dorian Yates Trains 0:22:32 - There’s No Clear Correlation On Workout Routine & Growth 0:25:22 - To Get Big You Need To Train Hard & NOT Get Hurt 0:27:52 - Thoughts On Lee Priest’s Training, Diet & Height 0:29:54 - Thoughts On LISS Cardio To Burn Fat 0:32:03 - How Much Gear Did Guys In The 90s Use? 0:33:42 - The Great PED Famine & Peptides Being Taken Of The Market 0:35:47 - Big Paul Has Been In A Caffeine Fast 0:37:26 - Best Pre-Workouts - Metal, Anadrol, Injectable Aminos & Anavar 0:42:17 - Thoughts On The Olympia’s New Point System 0:45:01 - How Many “Active” Pros Are There? 0:47:06 - Thoughts On Bariloche, Argentina 0:49:10 - Thoughts On Sergey Danilov & Andrey Smaev 0:53:16 - Quick Fix For Crashed E2 0:55:46 - Thoughts On Low T4 Without Using HGH 0:58:56 - Troponin IQ Is Really Good 0:59:38 - How Much Protein Do You Really Need To Build Muscle? 1:10:34 - What Protein Sources Does Amy Eat? 1:12:09 - Go-To Protein Sources - Benefits Of Varying Protein Sources 1:18:18 - Can Dbol Be Good For A Strongman? 1:22:42 - Tips To Select Your First Amateur Show 1:24:45 - How Long After Surgery Should You Use BPC & TB-500? 1:27:11 - How To Recover From Neuropraxia 1:29:01 - Overtraining Is Fake 1:30:29 - Thoughts On Taking TRT & 1mg Arimidex A Day 1:34:27 - Equipoise Crushes Estrogen Levels 1:37:34 - Thoughts On Sam Sulek Doing The Arnold 1:44:33 - Wrapping Up!   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:15 - Big Paul Started Training Jujitsu Again! 0:02:26 - Jujitsu Doesn’t Mix Well With Bodybuilding 0:05:00 - Risk Of Injury Is High In Jujitsu 0:06:51 - Big Paul Watched Star Wars In The Theaters 0:08:02 - Experience Watching Alien At 7 Years Old 0:09:22 - Thoughts On Watching Movies In Drive-In Theaters 0:11:01 - Fear Of Parents Makes Kids Feel No Pain 0:14:02 - Reasons Why The Bros Were Good Kids 0:15:37 - New Study - What Kills Bodybuilders? (PMID 40393525) 0:21:53 - Women Are At Higher Risk Of Health Issues 0:25:22 - Local Female Competitors Are Very Viralized 0:27:42 - Genetics In Bodybuilding Is Paramount 0:31:25 - People Don’t Do The Things That Make Them Better Bodybuilders 0:35:06 - Does Fasted Cardio Give More Insulin Sensitivity? 0:36:25 - Big Paul’s Health Practices Checklist 0:37:22 - Importance Of Consistent Sodium & Potassium Intake 0:41:34 - Never Hide Anything From Your Coach 0:42:46 - Thoughts On People Thinking Trail Mix Is Health Food 0:43:49 - You Know You’re Lean When Mustard Tastes Amazing 0:44:45 - A Lot Of Bodybuilders Use Recreational Drugs 0:45:58 - Can 0 Calorie Sauces Affect Your Look? 0:47:36 - Dogs Will Eat Anything 0:49:01 - Not Using Straps Causes Wrist Pain? 0:55:00 - How Long Should You Cruise Between Cut & Bulk? 0:57:46 - Best Time To Start Using Suppressor Max 0:59:57 - Berberine Can Cause An Upset Stomach 1:01:32 - NAC Can Also Irritate The Gut 1:06:13 - Benefits Of Injectable Glutathione 1:07:09 - Thoughts On PEDs For Endurance Sports 1:11:25 - Thoughts On Primo 1:12:39 - Don’t Worry About Your Diet During Holidays 1:16:57 - Everyone Should Get Their Gear Tested 1:20:04 - Janoshik Prefers To Do Blind Tests 1:22:05 - What Is The Clearance Time Of Mast E? 1:22:59 - Reading Scientific Studies Is Difficult 1:24:58 - Artificial Intelligence Psychosis Is Real 1:29:31 - Thoughts On AI Hallucinations 1:32:28 - Thoughts On Different AI Models For Research 1:37:20 - Technology's Limiting Factor Is Energy 1:39:22 - Productivity Is Up While Jobs Are Down 1:40:10 - Universal Basic Income Is Inevitable 1:42:01 - Humans Are Made To Work 1:44:07 - Humanity Might Be Heading To Idiocracy 1:47:08 - How To Get Over A Heartbreak 1:51:05 - Wrapping Up! WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

In this episode I break down whether you can actually build muscle in a caloric deficit with the right cycle setup, why 200mg NPP caused gyno while 400mg tren E didn’t, how to train for hypertrophy after 40 using only free weights while minimizing injuries, how many sets are really needed to maintain muscle mass, and the best fast food / quick-serve options when life gets hectic and you can’t meal prep. I also dive into extended fat loss phases, Masteron vs Primobolan vs EQ as second compounds, HGH shelf life and proper storage, and how to handle holiday eating without blowing your progress. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Make Sure You Subscribe! + Big Paul Started A Cycle!  03:59 - Can You Build Muscle On A Deficit With A Proper Cycle? 06:33 - Tren, The Nectar Of The Gods 08:27 - How To Get Big While Minimizing Injuries With Free Weights 13:41 - How Many Sets Maintains Muscle Mass? 18:59 - Best Fast Food Option When You Can’t Meal Prep 22:51 - Should You Continue An Extended Fat Loss Period If You’re Still Progressing? 25:29 - Thoughts On Pokemon, DBZ, Deep Tissue Massage & Lifting Equipment 28:58 - How To Choose A Second Compound 34:33 - How Can 200mg NPP Cause Gyno While 400mg Tren E Doesn’t? 40:46 - What Is HGHs Shelf Life & How Should It Be Stored? 42:26 - Should You Stay On A Strict Offseason Diet During The Holidays? 46:37 - Wrapping Up! WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

Live Q&A and Bodybuilding Roundtable  🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:20 - Big Paul Has Started Training 0:04:12 - Paul Should’ve Done Tampa After His Pro Card Win 0:04:57 - Paul’s Strategy To Regain His Strength 0:06:41 - Is Paul Using Healing Peptides? 0:07:55 - Thoughts On GHK-Cu 0:08:42 - Can HGH Help Nerve Healing? 0:10:05 - Paul Started A Cycle! 0:10:50 - HGH Is Best Taken In A Bolus At Night 0:12:29 - Using Lantus To Control Glucose Can Be A Bad Idea 0:14:58 - Is There A Strategy To Dose HGH? 0:16:41 - Does Daily Fasted Cardio Make A Positive Difference? 0:18:59 - Everyone Has Their HGH Upper Limit Dose 0:20:26 - There Are Some People Who Haven’t Eaten McDonalds! 0:22:11 - Thoughts On In-N-Out 0:24:44 - Jay Cutler Always Trained With High Volume 0:26:23 - High Volume Training Vs High Intensity Training 0:30:22 - Most People Have Never Overtrained 0:35:28 - Thoughts On Training 2x A Day 0:39:18 - You Should Enjoy Training 0:40:08 - A Dialed In Diet Is The Most Important Part Of Bodybuilding 0:42:14 - 95% Of People Are Too Fat 0:43:35 - Most People Underestimate How Fat They Really Are 0:44:52 - Gonzo & His Son Really Liked Competing 0:47:26 - Updates On Amy’s Latest Show - Thoughts On Runaway Metabolism 0:54:11 - Thoughts On The FDA Updating Hormonal Therapies Guidelines 0:58:19 - What Can Be A Good First Cycle? 1:01:39 - Do PEDs Expire? 1:02:56 - Thoughts On MCT Oil & Coffee As Pre-Workout 1:06:26 - Thoughts On DHB 1:15:08 - Should You Run Nandrolone? 1:17:20 - What Is Masteron Enanthate’s Clearance Time? 1:18:18 - Can 1mg Reta Raise Fasting Glucose? 1:22:49 - Thoughts On Very Low Calories & Not Losing Fat 1:26:11 - Thoughts On Enclomephene As TRT 1:29:48 - It’s Not Smart To Be On Prep During The Arnold 1:30:28 - Do You Need To Take Deloads? 1:33:45 - Can You Assess Clotting Risk? 1:36:09 - Thoughts On Getting Genetics Testing 1:40:14 - Why Are Statins So Controversial? 1:44:44 - What Can CauseGyno & How Can It Be Prevented? 1:47:24 - Wrapping Up!   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

IFBB Pro Big Paul answers your diet, training, and performance enhancement questions.  This episode covers HGH side effects like water retention and carpal tunnel, whether EQ can cause insomnia, how to choose the right division (bodybuilding vs classic vs men’s physique), when to cruise between a bulk and prep, how to line up gear increases with food and training, smart carb cycling for 7-day training weeks, and fixing crashed estrogen from EQ/Primo without doing dumb gym-bro stuff.  🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding   WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes only. I do not make any warranties to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the content. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. I hereby disclaim any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.