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High-Dose Tren On A Bulk? Were In The EQ Craze, Best HGH Dosing, How To Build Muscle & Stay Lean
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Does metformin help or hurt bodybuilding progress? What should you monitor if you use Equipoise? Can bodybuilders still make meaningful gains after 50? And do SGLT2 inhibitors have a place in harm reduction for enhanced athletes?
In this video, Big Paul breaks down some of the biggest questions around bodybuilding, PEDs, health, and longevity, with a practical focus on balancing progress with risk management.
Topics covered include metformin, insulin sensitivity, IGF-1 and muscle growth; Equipoise and its potential effects on estradiol, hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cells, creatinine and cystatin C; why complicated first cycles often create more problems than progress; allopregnanolone and its potential role in sleep, anxiety and high-androgen environments; SGLT2 inhibitors for glucose control, kidney protection and cardiovascular health; immune support for bodybuilders; and how training, nutrition, recovery and PED use may need to change after age 50.
Paul also explains why he prefers a more conservative approach to exercise selection as lifters age, why sleep and micronutrient status matter for immune function, when a mini-cut may make sense versus committing to a full cut, and why getting lean can create a better runway for future growth.
And to finish things off, he shares five metal tracks from his gym playlist that always deliver when it’s time to train hard.
If you’re interested in bodybuilding, hypertrophy, PED education, bloodwork, harm reduction, longevity, contest prep, or staying muscular and healthy as you get older, this video covers a lot of ground.
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Shout Out To Will Parlaman & His New Book – Built By Rituals
01:45 - Does Metformin Have A Place In Bodybuilding?
06:25 - How To Evaluate Someone’s Response To EQ
15:17 - Thoughts On Bulk Cycle – 600 Test, 120 Primo, 300 NPP, 40 Tren, 25 Dbol, 10 IU HGH
18:59 - What Is Allopregnanolone Caproate & What Purpose Does It Have?
23:13 - Can SGLT-2 Inhibitors Help Prevent Cardiovascular & Kidney Issues?
30:13 - How To Support Immune Health
34:57 - Can A 50-Year-Old Bodybuilder Keep Making Progress?
40:55 - Thoughts On A Mini-Cut During A Bulk
44:42 - Top 5 Metal Songs To Workout
47:30 - Wrapping Up!
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Structure, maximum size potential, ability to get lean, tolerance for food and training, and the psychological ability to stay consistent can all influence how far someone can take their physique.
Genetics affect more parts of bodybuilding than most people realize.
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Combine a leg curl with a hip hinge, focus on actually contracting and loading the hamstrings, and don’t sacrifice execution just to move heavier weight. Training them consistently—around twice per week in this example—can also help provide enough quality volume.
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Depleted glycogen and changes in water retention can make you look smaller and can also affect body-composition readings. The real concern is when the calorie deficit, cardio, and fat-loss drugs—especially T3—are pushed too aggressively.
The video also explains why bringing food back up around the show can quickly restore fullness, with many competitors returning close to where they were within a few weeks post-show.
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In this episode, I break down some of the biggest questions from the Anabolic Bodybuilding Members Community, including how PED users can better protect cardiovascular health, manage blood pressure and cholesterol, and use cardio without sacrificing muscle growth.
I'll also shares his experience with DHT enanthate, including its potential benefits, risks, effects on estrogen, SHBG, mood, libido, water retention, and where it may fit compared with compounds like Primobolan or Masteron.
Other topics include:
• How much cardio interferes with hypertrophy and muscle retention
• Mixing different injectable compounds in the same syringe
• Growth hormone timing: pre-workout vs morning vs before bed
• Managing offseason water retention, bloating, sodium, potassium, and digestion
• Injectable Anadrol, Dianabol, Anavar, and other oral steroids
• Flex Wheeler, Kevin Levrone, Kai Greene, Andrew Jacked, and the greatest bodybuilders to never win Mr. Olympia
• Whether starting bodybuilding seriously after age 30 can still lead to a pro card
If you’re interested in bodybuilding, PED education, anabolic steroids, physique development, contest prep, muscle growth, or long-term health while enhanced, this Q&A covers a wide range of practical topics.
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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Make Sure To Join My Community! | Coaching Spots Are Available!
01:28 - Most Effective Ways To Improve Cardiovascular Health
10:36 - Thoughts On DHT Enanthate – Can It Replace Primo?
17:05 - How Cardio Can End Up Negatively Affecting Muscle Growth
19:29 - Can You Combine Different Steroids In The Same Syringe?
21:19 - When Is The Best Time To Take HGH?
24:31 - Strategies To Manage Water Retention From A High Carb Diet
29:28 - Do Injectable Orals Have An Advantage Of Taking Them Orally?
32:58 - The 3 Greatest Uncrowned Mr. Olympias
38:42 - What’s A Realistic Timeline Of Turning Pro?
44:00 - Wrapping Up!
#Bodybuilding #PEDs #AnabolicBodybuilding #Q&A
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Sometimes that means backing off the weight rather than cutting training volume altogether.
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The same applies to nutrition: keep your meals simple, portable, and consistent instead of making your diet harder than it needs to be.
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Are you actually training hard enough to maximize muscle growth—or just going through the motions?
In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul answers your questions on bodybuilding training, nutrition, muscle growth, TRT, anabolic steroids, blood work, fat loss, and performance enhancement.
Topics covered include:
• How to know if you're truly training hard enough to grow
• Reps in reserve, training to failure, and progressive overload
• Whether HCG has a useful role during TRT or a cruise
• Managing elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin while on cycle
• Hydration, sleep apnea, compound selection, and blood donation
• What to do if you get sick during a blast
• Whether long-term low-dose Dianabol makes sense
• The best timing for pre-workout carbohydrates
• Whether stomach vacuums actually improve waist control
• Trenbolone, sleep disruption, and high-dose side effects
• Whether calories should change during a deload
• Combining ephedrine, yohimbine, and clenbuterol for fat loss
• Alternative fat-loss compounds and strategies
If you're trying to build more muscle, lose body fat, improve your training intensity, understand your blood work, or make smarter bodybuilding decisions, this episode covers practical questions that serious lifters regularly encounter.
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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Make Sure To Follow Me On X | Coaching Spots Are Available!
01:29 - How To Know If You’re Truly Training Hard Enough
08:34 - Is There A Benefit Of HCG If You’re Staying On Testosterone For Life?
11:51 - How To Manage High Hematocrit
18:55 - What To Do If You Get Sick On The 2nd Week Of A Blast
21:38 - Thoughts On Using Low-Dose Dianabol For Longer
26:17 - Best Time To Eat Pre-Workout Carbs
29:06 - Are Vacuums Good For Waist Control?
31:44 - Stack To Reduce Side Effects From 1,600mg Of Trenbolone
36:31 - Do You Adjust Carb Cycling Diet During A Deload?
38:40 - Thoughts On ECY Stack + Yohimbine + Clen Vs. Mirabegron & SLU
44:17 - Wrapping Up!
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For me, that means roughly 10–12 reps, starting with leg extensions, then moving into compound exercises like hip presses and hack presses.
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In this anabolic Q&A, Big Paul answers viewer questions on performance enhancement, contest prep, nutrition, recovery, blood work, insulin sensitivity, fish oil, GLP-1 weight loss, and the mindset required to succeed in bodybuilding.
Topics covered include:
• Steroid use in older lifters and the role of muscle mass as we age
• Training intensity, volume, and injury risk deep into a cut or contest prep
• DHB vs Primo vs Masteron for muscle gain, cosmetic effects, estrogen management, and practicality
• A1C, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, CGMs, and post-diet insulin sensitivity
• The best bodybuilding foods for protein, carbs, omega-3s, micronutrients, and performance
• EPA/DHA fish oil intake and what to look for in a quality supplement
• Why healthy blood work doesn’t automatically mean long-term anabolic use is risk-free
• Glycine supplementation and whether it’s actually necessary
• The five mindset traits that separate successful bodybuilders from everyone else
• How to build sustainable eating habits after major GLP-1-assisted weight loss
If you’re serious about bodybuilding, muscle growth, fat loss, contest prep, TRT, PED harm reduction, and long-term performance, this episode is packed with practical discussion and real-world experience.
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00:00 - Intro | Make Sure To Follow Me On X
01:23 - Are There Studies On Steroid Use In Guys Over 60?
07:24 - Should Your Training Change As You Get Deeper Into A Cut?
11:50 - Primo vs. Mast vs. DHB
16:48 - How To Know If You Have High Insulin Sensitivity
20:16 - Top 5 Bodybuilding Foods & Best Supplements
25:29 - What To Look For In A High-Quality Fish Oil
28:47 - Can You Be On TRT+ Year-Round If Bloodwork Is Good?
32:31 - Thoughts On Supplementing Glycine
34:26 - Top 5 Mindsets For A Successful Bodybuilder
46:01 - How To Start Tracking Food & Build Sustainable Diet Habits Before Dropping GLP-1s
49:49 - Wrapping Up!
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Choose the priority, then align your training split, diet, and cardio around it. If muscle growth is the goal, that may also mean choosing a split that gives you more room to prioritize individual body parts.
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From severe insomnia to contest prep, stimulant use, and CPAP, fixing the factors affecting your sleep should come before trying to grind through another training session.
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We start with bodybuilding competition talk, North Americans, the Olympia experience, the new Olympia stage, restrictions on taking pictures, and why the Arnold Classic remains one of the biggest fitness expos in the world.
Dr. Marv Marvin then joins the conversation as things move into bodybuilding vs. powerlifting. We discuss the hardcore powerlifting community, how strength athletes train, differences between powerlifting and bodybuilding, whether younger lifters should build a strength base, using heavier weights to learn proper technique, training to failure, machines, and lifting straps.
The conversation then moves into PEDs and bodybuilding pharmacology, including low-dose tren during a cut vs. bulk, YK-11, frequent injection schedules, clenbuterol side effects, ephedrine vs. clen, old-school pre-workouts, biological hormones, and how Paul would have approached cycling differently when he was younger.
We also cover common issues lifters face after years of training: arthritis pain, BPC and TB peptides, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder pain, sleep and cardiovascular concerns, and Paul’s experience with a prostate procedure for BPH.
If you’re interested in bodybuilding, muscle growth, strength training, PED discussion, contest prep, injury management, powerlifting, or the enhanced bodybuilding world, there’s a lot packed into this one.
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:16 - The Pain Of Being 2nd Place
0:02:19 - There Were A Lot Of Competitors At North Americans
0:03:33 - Money Donated Goes To The Arnold Dinner Fund
0:05:57 - Who’s Going To The Olympia? Thoughts On The New Stage
0:07:45 - Thoughts On The Olympia Not Letting You Take Pictures
0:09:26 - Why Is The Arnold Classic On Columbus?
0:11:03 - The Olympia Is Worth Going At Least Once
0:12:09 - The Arnold Is One Of The Biggest Expos In The World
0:15:45 - Dr. Marv Marvin Joins! Thoughts On Going To Dave Tate’s Podcast
0:18:14 - Thoughts On The Powerlifting Community & Their Training
0:20:59 - Story On How Hardcore Powerlifters Are
0:24:20 - Strength Athletes Use A Lot More PEDs Than Bodybuilders
0:26:48 - Differences In Training Between Bodybuilders & Powerlifters
0:29:53 - Shoulder Younger/Beginner Lifters Focus On Some Strength Training?
0:32:03 - You Need To Use Decent Weight To Teach Someone Proper Form
0:33:40 - Machines Can Teach People How To Go To Failure
0:37:50 - Thoughts On Using Straps
0:40:54 - Differences Between Using Low-Dose Tren During A Cut Vs. Bulk
0:44:27 - Thoughts On YK-11
0:49:18 - Thoughts On Bodybuilding Forums
0:52:30 - Can BPC & TB Fix Arthritis? How To Reduce Arthritis Pain
0:56:51 - What Is Tennis & Golfers Elbow & How To Resolve Them?
1:06:19 - How To Resolve Shoulder Tweaks & Pain
1:11:18 - Thoughts On Injecting 6 Days A Week Instead Of 7
1:15:24 - How To Prevent Sleep & Cardiovascular Sides From Clen
1:24:28 - What Prostate Procedure Did Paul Get To Lower BPH?
1:28:58 - Ephedrine Vs. Clen + Old Pre-Workouts With Illegal Substances
1:34:09 - How lOng Can You Run Biological Hormones?
1:35:08 - How Paul Would’ve Cycled When He Was Younger
1:41:10 - Wrapping Up!
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Before adding more sets or more training days, make sure you’re creating proper tension in the muscle you’re actually trying to grow. Once technique is dialed in, smaller muscle groups like the arms can often handle more frequency and volume.
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In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul answers member questions covering performance enhancement, bodybuilding, training, nutrition, blood work, health markers, and harm reduction.
We get into HGH and IGF-1, gyno concerns, low-dose trenbolone with TRT, Anavar and other PED considerations for women, Turinabol for bodybuilding vs. endurance performance, GLP-1 drugs during contest prep and the offseason, maintaining protein intake when appetite is suppressed, cholesterol management while using PEDs, GH-related sleep changes, and more.
Training also gets plenty of attention. Paul breaks down how he structures a Push/Pull/Legs A/B split when a single leg day becomes too taxing. He also discusses mind-muscle connection, mechanical tension, strict form, training volume, progressive overload, and why constantly changing training styles may hold back progress.
Finally, the conversation goes beyond the physical side of bodybuilding with a discussion about mental health, coaching and the importance of keeping a mind, body, and overall life in balance.
Topics covered include:
• HGH, IGF-1 and nipple sensitivity/gyno concerns
• Low-dose trenbolone for “TRT+” approaches
• Anavar, Primo, NPP and growth hormone
• GLP-1s for fat loss, bodybuilding and metabolic health
• Peptides, nootropics and offseason supplementation
• Cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Growth hormone and sleep quality
• Mind-muscle connection, training blocks, volume and progressive overload
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Make Sure To Subscribe & Follow Me On X & On TikTok
02:12 - Can HGH Cause Gyno?
04:48 - Thoughts On Low-Dose Tren On Top Of TRT
07:55 - Compounds With The Lowest Virilization Risk
11:39 - Thoughts On Turinabol
14:46 - GLPs With Glucagon Agonism Is The Best For Fat Loss?
18:52 - Thoughts On Taking Mitochondrial Peptides During An Offseason
20:45 - Can You Stay Drunk For Longer If Using GLPs?
23:09 - How To Have Adequate Protein Intake While Having Low Appetite
25:02 - Should You Take Cholesterol Meds While On Cycle?
30:02 - Should You Take T3 While On HGH? Does Thyroid Shut Down If You Take T3?
33:52 - Does Sleep Keep Improving As You Raise GH Dose?
35:59 - How To Properly Structure Leg Training
38:48 - Thoughts On Alternating Weekly Splits Between Low & High Volume
42:23 - How Was Paul’s Mentorship With AJ Sims?
46:43 - Wrapping Up!
#Bodybuilding #HGH #TRT #PEDs #AnabolicBodybuilding #Trenbolone #Anavar #GLP1 #MuscleGrowth #Hypertrophy #BodybuildingTips #PerformanceEnhancement #Fitness
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If you’re prepping for the stage, don’t judge your progress by the scale alone.
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That’s why I prefer leaner protein sources and intentionally add omega-3 fats from sources like fish oil, flax, and walnuts.
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We break down what really happens after a hard cut when bodyweight jumps 15–20+ pounds, why that weight isn’t necessarily all body fat or new contractile muscle, and how glycogen, minerals, intracellular fluid, and improved training performance can contribute to a bigger, fuller physique.
We also cover how to transition from a rebound into an offseason mass phase, when a lean bulk actually makes sense, how to minimize unnecessary fat gain while increasing food, and why your metabolism can become a moving target as calories and carbohydrates rise.
For fat loss, Paul explains why doing too much too soon can backfire, how to preserve as much lean body mass as possible during a cut, the importance of protein, essential fats, cardio and a controlled calorie deficit, plus his perspective on GLP-1s and other fat-loss tools in bodybuilding.
Other topics include:
• Rebound vs. offseason bodybuilding phases
• How long a productive mass-gaining phase may last
• Glycogen supercompensation and rapid post-cut weight gain
• Lean bulking without excessive body fat
• When you may be too high in body fat to start gaining
• Breaking through a fat-loss plateau
• Reverse dieting and increasing carbohydrates after a long cut
• Maintaining muscle while losing body fat
• GLP-1s and bodybuilding physique outcomes
• Peak week electrolyte balance, sodium, hydration and carb loading
• Why extreme water and electrolyte manipulation can ruin your look
• Body-fat ranges for rebounds and growth phases
• Competing in bodybuilding after age 50
• Why first-time competitors can benefit from a knowledgeable coach
• TRT, anabolic steroids and performance-enhancement risk reduction
• Bloodwork, estradiol management and the lowest-effective-dose mindset
• Recovery considerations after injury or surgery
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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - I’m Getting Censored – Make Sure To Follow Me On X!
03:35 - Best Length Of A Rebound, Cruise & Offseason
07:35 - Can You Still Be Lean After Gaining 20 lbs During A Rebound?
11:15 - Thoughts On Counting Calories For A Lean Bulk + Best Offseason Meals
15:36 - How To Lose Fat While Preserving Muscle
21:22 - What To Do After Fat Loss Stalled
25:59 - How Electrolyte Imbalances Worsen Someone's Look On Stage
31:43 - Best Body Fat To Be At Before Starting A Rebound
34:28 - Could A Guy Over 50 Coach Themselves Or Hire A Coach To Compete?
38:01 - How Should Someone Structure Their First Cycle?
41:07 - Thoughts On A Test, Primo, NPP & Anavar Cycle
44:57 - How To Structure A 2nd Cycle For An Average 64-Year-Old
48:37 - Lowest Effective Dose Of Anavar For Tissue Repair
50:57 - Wrapping Up!
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Most lifters already give their front delts plenty of work from pressing. If you want that round, capped shoulder look, putting more focus on lateral delt and rear delt development can make a big difference.
Prioritize your weaker shoulder heads first, then add front-delt work based on what you actually need—while keeping long-term shoulder health in mind.
Save this for your next shoulder workout. If you have any questions, DM me and I’ll be happy to help.
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In this episode, we dig into what happens when coming off a GLP-1 after extended use, including appetite, gastric emptying, elevated resting heart rate, and why long-term use may not make sense for every bodybuilder. We also break down magnesium glycinate, elemental magnesium, supplement labels, timing, and whether there’s any real benefit to mega-dosing or splitting doses throughout the day.
Then we get into several heavily debated PED topics: whether very low-dose Tren can still produce noticeable results, Tren cough and subcutaneous injections, why Deca-only and low-test/high-Deca cycles keep coming back into bodybuilding discussions, options for high aromatizers, Equipoise and Primo considerations, and the unconventional “SHBG protocol” involving estrogen replacement with compounds like Tren or DHB.
Training and nutrition get plenty of attention too. Big Paul explains how to choose the best horizontal pulling movements for back thickness by comparing stimulus, fatigue, and injury risk rather than blindly chasing heavy barbell rows. We also cover carb cycling and binge eating on high-carb days, breaking through a fat-loss plateau, cardio during contest prep, getting stage-ready six weeks out, posing, Anadrol use around training, and how to structure calories and carbohydrates when trying to transition from getting lean into a productive rebound and lean gaining phase.
Topics discussed include:
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• Magnesium glycinate vs elemental magnesium
• Low-dose Tren and Tren cough
• Subcutaneous vs intramuscular injections
• Deca-only and low-test/high-Deca cycles
• Testosterone, Primo, EQ, Tren, and aromatization
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• Lean gaining, rebounds, and carbohydrate intake
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00:00 - Intro
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06:18 - How To Dose Magnesium Glycinate & What Is Elemental Magnesium?
08:54 - At What Tren Dose Do You Start Seeing Its Effects?
10:51 - Injecting Tren Ace Subcutaneously Reduces Tren Cough?
12:57 - Thoughts On Deca Only Cycles Regaining Popularity
16:49 - Best PED For Size Other Than Nandrolone
19:41 - How To Prevent Binge Eating While Carb Cycling
21:45 - Thoughts On Tren + Estradiol Cycles
28:10 - Best Exercises For Back Thickness
33:27 - How To Know If You’re Ready To Step On Stage
37:25 - What To Do After Fat Loss Has Stalled
40:17 - Should You Stop Orals During Rest Days?
41:50 - How To Adjust Carb Cycling For Someone With A Fast Metabolism
45:26 - Best Thing Paul Has Purchased Recently For Less Than $100
47:19 - Wrapping Up!
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You’ll hear people recommend ratios like 1:1, 2:1, or 1:2 between different PEDs, but these should only be viewed as starting points — not a one-size-fits-all formula.
The reason is simple: everyone responds differently to these compounds.
For example, a low dose of Primobolan may lower someone’s estrogen too much, while another person may require a higher dose to maintain their estrogen levels within range.
Regular bloodwork is essential to understand how your body responds and to make informed adjustments over time.
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Lower body muscles can often handle more training volume and may require a different approach because of their size, exercise demands, and recovery needs. While fiber type plays a role, it’s not the only factor that determines how you should train.
One of the most important things to look at is your total weekly volume. If your legs are lagging, simply giving them more quality work throughout the week is often the answer.
Train them more frequently, recover properly, and they’ll grow.
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Many guys are going through major transformations, losing 50, 70, or even 100+ pounds of fat, and a transformation of that magnitude will often require more than 16–20 weeks.
When fat loss starts to stall, even though it may sound counterproductive, I actually increase carbohydrate intake. After a long period of dieting, this is often enough to get fat loss moving again.
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This is Part 1 of the conversation. Check out Part 2 on Optimal Nathan’s channel for the continuation.
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We break down thyroid hormones like T3, T4, TSH, and reverse T3, while exploring why standard thyroid labs may not always tell the full story. Nathan explains thyroid hormone production, conversion, cellular uptake, mitochondrial function, and the role thyroid signaling may play in metabolism, energy, muscle growth, cognition, and overall performance.
The conversation also dives into growth hormone and thyroid function, including why GH can affect T4 and T3 levels, the importance of thyroid hormone conversion, and why simply trying to “fix” an abnormal lab value may miss the bigger picture.
Other topics discussed include:
• T3 vs. T4 and thyroid hormone conversion
• Growth hormone, IGF-1, and thyroid function
• D1, D2, and D3 deiodinase enzymes
• Why thyroid activity can differ between tissues
• TSH, free T3, free T4, and reverse T3
• Genetics and thyroid hormone conversion
• Thyroid function during bodybuilding prep and dieting
• Carbohydrates and thyroid metabolism
• Iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, copper, and thyroid health
• Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, and autoimmune thyroid issues
• Mitochondrial function and cellular energy production
• Common mistakes with thyroid supplementation
• Why symptoms and bloodwork need to be evaluated together
If you’re interested in bodybuilding, hormone optimization, biohacking, thyroid health, growth hormone, metabolism, or performance enhancement, this conversation is packed with information that may change the way you think about thyroid function.
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The guys who blow up in bodybuilding and make it to the top are the 1% of the 1%. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make incredible progress and become the best version of yourself.
Chances are, you have average genetics and an average ability to build muscle. But even average progress compounded over 5–7 years can completely transform your physique.
And remember: most people don’t even work out consistently.
It’s all about perspective. Stop comparing your progress to genetic outliers and focus on how far you can take yourself.
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In this episode, Paul discusses the differences between dieting for men and women, how to transition out of a major fat-loss phase, aggressive cutting, fasted training, counting trace macros, offseason activity levels, and the cravings that can hit after getting extremely lean.
The conversation also dives deep into enhanced bodybuilding topics, including testosterone esters, nandrolone/NPP, Masteron, EQ vs. Primo, HGH, IGF-1 LR3, DHT Enanthate, aromatization, estrogen-related symptoms, bloodwork, and why PED use, nutrition, training, recovery, and cardiovascular health can’t be viewed in isolation.
Paul also breaks down his current training approach and physique, high-volume vs. high-intensity training for muscle growth, rep tempo, his recent weight loss, and why managing blood pressure and heart health matters for enhanced athletes.
Plus, hear the story behind Paul’s Facebook/IP ban, what can get bodybuilding creators removed from social media, his thoughts on the Texas Pro 212 prize money, and plenty more from this live Q&A.
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:18 - I’ve Been Permanently Banned On Facebook
0:08:08 - Differences In Diets Between Men & Women
0:10:09 - Do You Need To Refrigerate HGH? + Increase Androgens Vs. Adding GH To A Cycle
0:10:53 - How To Come Out Of A Diet After Losing 70 Pounds Of Fat
0:13:53 - Thoughts On A Viewers Cycle
0:15:06 - Thoughts On Not Getting Sides From Tren
0:16:24 - What Are Some High E2 Symptoms?
0:17:20 - PEDs, Diet & Training Are Interrelated
0:18:13 - Thoughts On Backloading
0:19:10 - How Does Big Paul Train?
0:20:42 - NPP Can Raise The Rates Of Aromatization
0:22:14 - Big Paul & Dave Sponsored The Texas Pro 212 Prize Money!
0:23:29 - Do You Need To Use NAC Daily?
0:24:34 - Should You Count Trace Macros From Foods?
0:27:48 - Paul’s Current Cycle
0:29:03 - How Much Weight Did Paul Lose Recently?
0:30:12 - Can You Stay On Cycle If Bloodwork Is Good?
0:31:01 - Thoughts On Using Nandrolone
0:31:50 - Checking On Clients
0:32:39 - Things That Can Get You Banned On Social Media
0:34:52 - Masteron Doesn’t Suppress E2 Conversion
0:35:20 - Thoughts On Doing Aggressive Cuts
0:36:50 - Thoughts On Fasted Training Sessions?
0:38:49 - You Have Better Skin Post-Show
0:41:31 - Paul Got Banned For Explaining How To Prevent LVH
0:42:05 - Importance To Control Heart Health
0:43:35 - Does Rep Time Matter?
0:44:58 - How To Lower High BP From Tren
0:45:30 - Test P Vs. Test E + Paul’s Current Physique
0:48:47 - Paul Got IP Banned From Facebook
0:50:13 - Paul Craves Different Foods After Cuts +
0:51:13 - EQ Vs. Primo As A 2nd Compound
0:52:50 - Big Paul If Experimenting With DHT Enanthate
0:53:21 - Thoughts On Jayden Daniels
0:54:22 - Thoughts On IGF-1 LR3
0:55:32 - High Volume Vs. High Intensity For Muscle Gain
0:57:54 - Why People Use Test Prop During Prep
0:59:03 - Thoughts On People Overdoing Steps During The Offseason
1:00:47 - Wrapping Up!
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It’s well known in the bodybuilding scene that nandrolone can make joints feel better. This is often attributed, at least in part, to increased water retention, which may make movements and impacts during training feel more comfortable.
But that relief can come at a cost. 19-nors can cause significant side effects in some people, including psychological effects such as increased anxiety. That’s one of the reasons nandrolone is generally better kept at a low dose rather than assuming more is better.
Less pain doesn’t necessarily mean the underlying problem is fixed.
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In this Anabolic Q&A, I’m answering your bodybuilding questions on muscle growth, fat loss, training, nutrition, health, and responsible performance enhancement. We get into everything from evaluating bodybuilding genetics and choosing home gym equipment to GLP-1 use, HGH, estrogen management, body-fat testing, bodybuilding research, and bringing up stubborn muscle groups.
We also discuss some of the realities that don’t always get enough attention: why PED response is only one part of bodybuilding genetics, how appetite and binge eating can derail a contest prep, why bodybuilding studies need to be interpreted carefully, and how physical health, hormones, training, and mental health can overlap.
Topics covered include:
• How to tell if your bodybuilding genetics are great, average, or below average
• Muscle structure, recovery, PED response, health genetics, and work capacity
• Managing estrogen when adding Primo to testosterone
• Primo and Masteron availability and concerns about underdosed gear
• The best machines to prioritize when building a home gym
• Whether GLP-1 drugs make sense when diet and training are already dialed in
• Binge eating, high-carb/high-fat days, and contest-prep adherence
• Where to find bodybuilding, training, and nutrition research
• How to evaluate study quality instead of relying only on abstracts
• Mental health, hormones, resistance training, and bodybuilding culture
• HGH, sleep quality, recovery, and long-term considerations
• How enhanced bodybuilders think about progressing a mass-gaining phase
• DEXA scans vs. bioelectrical impedance for body-fat testing
• Middle and lower trap development, rowing, and scapular movement
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42:06 - Is 6 IU HGH Sustainable For A 52-Year-Old?
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Many top bodybuilders have been following the same routines—and doing the same exercises—for years.
If you want to grow, focus less on exercise variety and more on executing each rep well, controlling the tempo, and progressively getting stronger over time.
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In this deep-dive conversation with Molecular, we break down what makes Tren so unique, why bodybuilders continue to use it despite its notorious side-effect profile, and what the available research actually tells us about nitrogen retention, body composition, neurological effects, sleep, estrogen and progesterone signaling, kidney health, cardiovascular stress, and more.
We also discuss the surprisingly low doses examined in early human research, how Tren compares with compounds like Anavar, nandrolone, testosterone, Masteron, and EQ, and why dramatic changes in appearance don’t necessarily mean dramatically greater muscle growth.
Topics covered include:
• Why Tren’s nitrogen-retention data stands out from other anabolic steroids
• Low-dose Tren and whether there may be benefits at doses far below typical bodybuilding protocols
• Why Tren can create such dramatic changes in body composition and “hardness”
• Anxiety, increased heart rate, blood pressure, insomnia, and other common side effects
• Why sleep can become especially problematic during contest prep and calorie restriction
• Trenbolone, neurotoxicity, cognitive health, and long-term exposure
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• Kidney markers, cystatin C, liver enzymes, cholesterol, and cardiovascular remodeling
• Why adding more drugs to manage side effects can create even more problems
• Whether Tren actually belongs in an offseason bodybuilding program
• Why advanced competitors may view Tren very differently from newer enhanced lifters
Tren has an enormous reputation for a reason—but the same pharmacology that makes it effective can also make it extremely difficult to tolerate.
If you want a deeper understanding of trenbolone beyond gym folklore and bro science, this conversation goes into the mechanisms, research, real-world bodybuilding experience, and risk-versus-reward discussion in detail.
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But in bodybuilding, if you truly want to build more muscle while maintaining a lower body-fat level long term, you have to commit to dedicated bulking and cutting phases—think 16–20 weeks at a time.
Permabulking or permacutting won’t lead to significant progress.
The key during a bulk is to keep your food quality high and your surplus controlled so you keep fat gain to a minimum.
During a cut, don’t crash diet. Keep the deficit reasonable, train hard, and give yourself enough time so you can retain as much muscle as possible.
Commit to the phase you’re in instead of constantly trying to stay somewhere in the middle.
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We love getting into the nuances of bodybuilding because they’re interesting to discuss. But the truth is, most of your progress comes from the boring stuff we already know—and that most people simply don’t repeat consistently enough.
To really grow, you need at least:
• Mechanical Tension & Progressive Overload
• Prioritize Protein
• Eat in a Surplus
• Sleep at Least 7 Hours
The rest of the nuance can make a difference, but it won’t give you nearly as much progress as consistently getting the basics right.
Still, it makes for great discussion.
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Fasting while you're on a diet—does it help or hurt?
Fasting can help with fat loss during a cut, but it may be counterproductive if you're trying to retain as much muscle as possible.
You're already more likely to have lower glycogen levels while dieting, and adding an 18–24-hour fast on top of that can leave you feeling weak or nauseous. That can make it harder to train well the next day, reducing the stimulus your muscles need to stick around.
Instead of not eating at all, you're usually better off getting enough protein and some carbs to support your training while keeping your overall calories in check.
You can still achieve similar fat loss without feeling horrible or sacrificing your performance the next day.
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We dig into some of the biggest questions enhanced bodybuilders run into: how to know when progress has actually stalled during a cycle, whether training volume should change when moving from a cruise into a growth phase, how taller lifters can build stubborn quads, what really matters when choosing fish oil and omega-3 supplements, and how to structure biceps and hamstring training for better hypertrophy.
Paul also shares his current bodybuilding update, why competing is off the table for now, and why staying pain-free, progressing in the gym, and enjoying training have become the priority.
Other topics discussed include Anavar vs. Primo, estrogen and prolactin management, MENT, YK-11, GLP-1 medications and resting heart rate, SLU-PP-332, insulin use in bodybuilding, Dianabol, Tren-related side effects, low estrogen symptoms, bodybuilding contest prep, muscle loss while dieting, nutrition for truck drivers, training frequency, exercise selection, recovery, and building muscle while maintaining body composition.
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0:38:00 - Dianabol Vs. Insulin For Muscle Gains
0:41:15 - How Much Fish Oil Do You Really Need?
0:44:42 - Favorite Bicep & Hamstring Exercises
0:50:13 - How To Manage Training 2x A Week Due To Scheduling Issues
0:53:33 - How To Adjust Training When Moving Into A Growth Phase
0:56:27 - Thoughts On Using Insulin Pre & Post-Workout
1:02:33 - Can Tren Cause Estrogen-Related Side Effects Like NPP?
1:05:43 - How To Know If You Have Crashed E2 & How To Recover Quickly
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1:14:26 - Wrapping Up!
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I usually feel my best during the first half of contest prep, around two weeks post-show during the rebound, and while cruising.
The rest of the time, I’m either battling the fatigue that comes with forcing down a ton of food or dealing with the fatigue and high cortisol that come from a steep caloric deficit while trying to get the last bit of fat off and reach true stage condition.
There are definitely phases where you feel great, but a big part of bodybuilding is learning how to perform even when you don’t.
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Honestly, if you live the lifestyle, you’re a bodybuilder.
We’re not going to get into the semantics of the word—what it technically means or what you have to do to earn the title. We’re bodybuilders, not linguists.
If you train, eat, recover, and structure your life around building your physique, I’d say you’ve earned the right to call yourself one.
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We dig into estradiol management on TRT, what really drives muscle hypertrophy beyond just testosterone levels, how IGF-1, SHBG, thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, liver health, micronutrients, and metabolic health can affect your ability to grow, and why optimizing your overall health may matter just as much as pushing anabolic hormones.
We also cover what it really takes to get below 10% body fat while preserving muscle, why getting stage lean becomes a completely different challenge, how to structure a hypertrophy-focused training phase, whether increased training frequency can help lagging muscle groups, and why exercise execution may be more important than simply adding more volume.
Other topics include:
• Managing high estradiol on TRT and testosterone cycles
• SHBG, free testosterone, boron, and Tongkat Ali
• The physiological drivers of muscle hypertrophy
• Getting from 10% body fat to stage conditioning
• Training after a terrible night of sleep
• Improving lagging shoulders and biceps
• OTC fat burners and what actually matters for fat loss
• Equipoise, nandrolone, testosterone, and hormone management
One of the biggest themes in this episode: stop obsessing over the last 1% while ignoring the fundamentals. Training quality, nutrition, recovery, metabolic health, blood work, and intelligent programming all have to work together if you want to maximize muscle growth and physique progress.
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05:46 - Should You Manage Estradiol Levels While On True TRT?
13:44 - Humalog Vs. Humulin R For High Carb Days
19:28 - Blood Markers To Check When Maximizing Muscle Growth
23:10 - Benefits Of Adding Dietary Fats To Meals Vs. Relying On Fats From Protein Sources
27:32 - Thoughts On Doing Upper / Lower Strength & Hypertrophy Splits
32:23 - How To Manage Estrogen While On A Test & Nandrolone Cycle
36:02 - How To Get From 10% Body Fat To Being Stage Lean
39:13 - How To Switch From Masteron To EQ
41:48 - Should You Train Even After Only 2 Hours Of Sleep?
43:33 - Should You Eat Simple Sugars Before Protein & Starchy Carbs?
45:35 - Can You Train Smaller Body Parts More Frequently?
49:55 - Thoughts On OTC Fat Burners
54:15 - Thoughts On Experimenting With A Test Only Cycle During A Rebound
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to training. The best split is the one that fits your schedule, supports your goals, and allows you to recover properly.
Most importantly, it should be something you enjoy and can follow consistently over the long term.
Consistency will always matter more than choosing the “perfect” split.
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• Water retention: ACE inhibitors & ARBs can reduce the hormonal signals that cause the body to retain sodium and water.
• Increased sympathetic nervous system activity: Beta blockers can slow the heart rate and reduce the force of its contractions.
• Vasoconstriction: Calcium channel blockers help relax and widen the blood vessels.
Understanding what is contributing to high blood pressure helps healthcare professionals choose the most appropriate treatment.
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In this episode, Big Paul breaks down one of the biggest debates in the science-based hypertrophy community: whether a calorie surplus is necessary for optimal muscle growth. While body recomposition is possible under certain conditions, especially for beginners or people with higher body-fat levels, does “possible” automatically mean “optimal”?
This discussion explores:
• Building muscle in a calorie deficit
• Muscle growth at maintenance calories
• Body recomposition versus dedicated bulking and cutting phases
• Why beginners and advanced bodybuilders may require different approaches
• The relationship between body-fat levels, training performance, recovery, and hypertrophy
• Macronutrient distribution and nutrient partitioning
• Carb cycling, glycogen storage, and workout performance
• The difference between gaining productive bodyweight and simply getting fat
• What decades of competitive bodybuilding can teach us alongside controlled research
• Why maintenance calories are a constantly moving target
The goal is not to dismiss exercise science or promote reckless bulking. It is to examine whether a small, intelligently managed calorie surplus remains the most efficient strategy for experienced lifters trying to maximize muscle gain while minimizing fat accumulation.
Can someone become truly massive while staying at maintenance calories indefinitely? Or does meaningful long-term hypertrophy eventually require pushing food?
Share your experience and opinion in the comments. Keep the discussion respectful—even when you strongly disagree.
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Around my workouts, I combine simple carbs with starchy carbs. This helps replenish glycogen and supports the insulin response and GLUT4 activity that move glucose into working muscles.
On high-carb days, I usually use a 50/50 split of starchy and simple carbs. On medium-carb days, I shift to roughly 75/25.
The goal is simple: fuel your training, support recovery, and put those carbs to work.
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L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative with relatively low oral bioavailability—around 15%. However, for most people following a typical bodybuilding diet, dietary intake may be enough to keep their L-carnitine stores replenished.
If your stores are low, supplementing for a few weeks may help restore them. But once your levels are adequate, taking it continuously may not provide much additional benefit.
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Hydration levels, inflammation, food intake, glycogen stores, and even a recent workout can affect the results produced by body-fat machines.
Hydrostatic weighing—also known as the dunk tank—is considered one of the more accurate methods. Because fat is more buoyant than lean tissue, people with less body fat tend to sink more. However, this type of testing can be difficult to find.
For most people, a practical alternative is working with an experienced coach who can assess their physique, track changes over time, and provide a consistent estimate.
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In fact, many top-level bodybuilders have moved away from relying on exercises like barbell squats. Instead, they use movements such as leg presses, hack squats, lunges, and leg extensions to train their legs effectively with less spinal loading.
These exercises can help you build bigger legs while managing fatigue, reducing injury risk, and supporting longevity in bodybuilding.
The exercise matters, but how you perform it matters even more. Train with intent, prioritize proper form, and maintain tension on the target muscles.
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