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By Big PaulHealth & Fitness Fitness

Anabolic Bodybuilding episodes

November 04 How to Keep Losing Fat, Do Steroids Speeds Up Fat Loss? Are AIs The Devil? When to End a Bulk
Does more training volume actually build more muscle? Are aromatase inhibitors unfairly criticized? Can you use anabolic steroids without losing your hair? Big Paul tackles these questions and more, breaking down the realities of bodybuilding, muscle growth, fat loss, and performance enhancement.
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In this video, Big Paul shares his experience with training volume vs. intensity, hypertrophy, progressive overload, and finding the right balance between muscle growth and recovery. He also explains why recovering from more sets doesn't necessarily mean you're building more muscle.
On the PED side, Paul discusses anabolic steroids and hair loss, including testosterone, nandrolone, DHT-derived compounds, and finasteride. He also breaks down the controversy surrounding aromatase inhibitors like Arimidex, estrogen management, and the potential consequences of excessively high or low estradiol.
Other topics include overcoming fat-loss plateaus, deciding whether TRT is appropriate, determining when to stop bulking and start cutting, and measuring actual muscle growth versus temporary weight gain from water and glycogen.
Paul also shares practical bodybuilding nutrition advice, discusses muscle-building progress for men over 40 and 50, and explains his perspective on using nandrolone as a primary anabolic compound.
Whether your goal is building muscle, losing body fat, optimizing your training, or understanding the risks and trade-offs of PED use, this video offers decades of real-world bodybuilding experience.
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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Make Sure Yo Join My Members Community & My Coaching!
01:27 - How To Adjust Diet In A Fat Loss Plateau + Can Adding Gear Accelerate Fat Loss?
08:03 - Does Increased Recovery From PEDs Mean More Training & More Growth?
14:58 - Can You Build Muscle Without Losing Your Hair?
19:33 - Why Do Some Coaches Discourage Aromatase Inhibitors?
23:53 - Should You Periodically Change Reps, Weights & Tempo In Your Training?
29:27 - When Should You End A Bulk?
34:01 - How To Increase Food Volume To Help Manage Hunger
38:10 - Target Weekly Weight Gain During A Bulk
46:50 - Thoughts On Low-Dose Test & High Nandrolone Cycles
00:00 - Will Paul Film More Gym Videos?
00:00 - Wrapping Up!

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55 min
November 02 The First Death From a PEPTIDE?! How Peptides Can Cause Allergic Reactions, Natties Using Synthol
Can peptide injections cause dangerous reactions? What separates a winning bodybuilding physique from the competition? And how much gear does it take to maintain muscle gains?
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In this video, we discuss headlines surrounding an actor's death and alleged peptide injections, potential allergic reactions to peptides and HGH, and how media coverage can influence public perception.
We also break down the Poland Pro, what judges look for in professional bodybuilding, why weaknesses become obvious in a lineup, and the controversy surrounding natural bodybuilding, banned substances, and shoulder development.
The conversation dives into performance-enhancing drugs, including injectable Anadrol, guaiacol in steroid preparations, IGF-1 LR3, potential health risks, and the question of how much gear is needed to maintain muscle gains.
On the nutrition and training side, we cover carb-only meals, cream of rice, meal timing, post-contest dieting, rheumatoid arthritis, and why constantly cutting can prevent you from building significant muscle.
We also explore how to track body weight properly, when to stop cutting or bulking, why building muscle takes patience, and how emotions can influence bodybuilding decisions.
Finally, we discuss investing, artificial intelligence, retirement, sleep habits, and balancing fitness with enjoying life.
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:16 - Thoughts On An Actor Dying From “Peptide” Injections
0:08:45 - How Peptides (Including HGH) Can Cause Allergic Reactions
0:15:55 - Why Would The News Frame It A Certain Way?
0:17:29 - There Are A LOT Of Pharmaceutical Ads On TV
0:18:58 - Explaining How Shaun Clarida Won The Poland Pro
0:25:18 - Your Flaws Are Exposed In A Lineup
0:27:15 - Thoughts On Shaun Clarida’s Lats
0:31:14 - Natural Bodybuilding’s Banned Substance List Is Over 300 Substances
0:33:04 - Thoughts On The “Natural” Mens Physique Champion’s Shoulders
0:38:41 - Don’t Inject Your Shoulders!
0:39:55 - Thoughts On Injectable Anadrol Pre-Workout
0:42:24 - Having Guaiacol In Your Gear Is Very Bad
0:44:37 - Can You Have A Carb Only Meal If You Hit Your Other Macros?
0:48:02 - Thoughts On Cream Of Rice & Rice Flour
0:50:00 - What Are The Best Cream Of Rice’s Out There?
0:52:28 - How To Deal With Rheumatoid Arthritis
0:56:56 - Thoughts On A Client That Eats All Their Meals By 1 PM
1:02:23 - Dave’s Post-Contest Diet Strategy
1:03:30 - Thoughts On IGF-1 LR3 On Weak Body Part Days
1:06:53 - What Negative Health Effects Does Anadrol Have?
1:07:51 - Thoughts On Testing Injectable Anadrol
1:08:38 - Thoughts On Running Gear
1:10:36 - How Much Gear Do You Need To Maintain Your Gains?
1:13:17 - Advice For A 21 Year Old Perpetual Cutter
1:19:38 - Putting On Muscle Tissue Takes Time
1:22:34 - How To Properly Track Your Weight
1:24:33 - The Most Noticeable Changes Are At The End Of A Cut
1:25:15 - Differences In How People See You During A Cut Vs. A Bulk
1:26:41 - Emotion Affects A Lot Of People’s Decision Making
1:27:45 - Stock Market Gains Have Been Great + Thoughts On AI
1:30:47 - Thoughts On Retirement
1:31:50 - Some People Can Function On 6 Hours Of Sleep
1:33:48 - Thoughts On Sleeping Less To Experience Life
1:36:41 - Doing Cardio Really Slows Down Time
1:37:54 - Wrapping Up|!
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1 hr 39 min
October 31 What I Wish I Knew In My 20s To Get BIG, Pros Vs. Cons Of Increasing Doses, How To Grow Your Back
Are you training to failure too often, increasing steroid doses too aggressively, or overthinking blood glucose spikes during a bulk? Big Paul breaks down common bodybuilding mistakes that can hold back muscle growth, recovery, and long-term progress.
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In this video, Big Paul shares his experience and practical insights on some of the most debated topics in bodybuilding, including:
• Anabolic Steroid Cycles: Increasing doses versus keeping them consistent, managing side effects, and getting the most from your approach.
• Training to Failure & Recovery: Why combining high volume, high frequency, and maximum intensity can lead to excessive fatigue and stalled muscle growth.
• Blood Glucose During Bulking: Understanding fasting glucose, post-meal spikes, and CGM readings when using HGH, insulin, and carb cycling.
• Training Frequency & Muscle Growth: Should smaller muscle groups like biceps and delts be trained more frequently?
• Lower Lat Development: Exercise selection, single-arm pulldowns, and technique adjustments for building back width and thickness.
• Shoulder Injuries & Muscle Imbalances: Training around limitations, improving mobility, and rebuilding symmetry.
• Breaking Muscle Growth Plateaus: Why Big Paul made his best gains between ages 45 and 50, and the mistakes that held him back when he was younger.
• Loose Skin After Weight Loss: What to consider before skin removal surgery, realistic recovery expectations, and lessons from his own tummy tuck.
From hypertrophy training and nutrition to performance-enhancing drugs and long-term bodybuilding progress, this video explores what actually matters when you're trying to build more muscle without chasing shortcuts.
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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - I’m Working On A Carb Cycling Book! Launching Soon!
02:10 - Pros & Cons Of Gradually Increasing Doses Vs. Keeping Them Constant
07:31 - Symptoms Of CNS Fatigue & How To Prevent It
12:40 - What Fasting Glucose Levels Should You Have Around Training?
19:50 - How To Adjust Training Volume For Smaller Muscle Groups
22:27 - How To Grow Your Lower Lats
28:01 - How To Fix Shoulder Asymmetry Due To Injury
31:00 - How To Work Through Fatigue & Plateaus During An Offseason
38:31 - Considerations Before Having A Tummy Tuck Surgery
43:23 - Wrapping Up!

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44 min
October 27 Anadrol Gains Are Permanent? What Are The BEST Peptides? Is Muscle Really Hard To Lose?
Can you keep muscle and strength gains after Anadrol? Do peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 actually work? Is training to failure necessary for hypertrophy, or can reps in reserve deliver the same results?
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In this video, IFBB Pro Big Paul dives into real-world bodybuilding questions about muscle growth, training intensity, recovery, nutrition, anabolic steroids, and performance-enhancing peptides.
We cover:
- Training to failure vs. reps in reserve (RIR), progressive overload, and building muscle without unnecessary injury risk.
- Which peptides have meaningful effects: HGH, IGF-1, GLP-1s, BPC-157, TB-500, and more.
- How to build bigger biceps and triceps without aggravating elbow pain.
- Why bulking and aggressive gaining phases can leave you exhausted, and what health markers are worth checking.
- Drop sets, rest-pause training, and whether intensity techniques are worth the recovery cost.
- Anadrol, temporary strength increases, and the difference between short-term size and lasting muscle growth.
- High-carb days, glycogen, and smarter nutrition during a growth phase.
- Recovering shoulder symmetry after injury and preserving muscle while cutting.
- Push-pull-legs splits, rest days, and how to train smarter after 40 or 50.
Whether you're focused on bodybuilding after 40, improving hypertrophy, or understanding the tradeoffs of PED use, this video is about making better long-term decisions, not just lifting heavier.
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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Make Sure To Join My Community & Master Mind Group + Strategy For A Beard
02:08 - Difference Between Reps In Reserve Vs. Perceived Reps In Reserve
10:58 - Which Peptides Produce Meaningful Results?
13:48 - How To Grow Arms Without Aggravating Elbow Problems
18:55 - Is Feeling Fatigued Normal During A Gaining Phase?
23:01 - How To Incorporate Drop Sets, Rest-Pause Sets & Assisted Reps In The Offseason
27:80 - Do You Keep Gains After Breaking A Strength Plateau With Anadrol?
31:21 - How Should Someone Run Their High Carb Days?
33:20 - How To Fix Muscle Asymmetry
36:29 - How Hard Is It To Really Lose Muscle During A Cut
40:56 - When Is The Best Time To Place Your Rest Day In A 6-Day Training Split?
44:43 - How Should A Man Over 50 Train To Keep Making Progress?
53:32 - Wrapping Up!

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54 min
October 26 Science Bros vs. Bodybuilders, Thoughts On “You Grow More On 6 Week Cycles”, HCT Rebound
Can shorter steroid cycles really build more muscle? How should bodybuilders manage high hematocrit? And what does it take to compete in back-to-back bodybuilding shows?
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In this video, we dive into competitive bodybuilding, anabolic steroids, PED management, contest preparation, and the health challenges that come with enhanced bodybuilding.
We discuss how to manage training, nutrition, and PEDs between competitions, how long to wait between bodybuilding shows, and why the final stages of a cutting phase can leave you feeling terrible.
On the anabolic steroid side, we explore whether 6-week cycles are effective for muscle growth, Halotestin and liver health, how androgens may affect the brain, and the decision to downsize instead of continuing to blast.
We also take a closer look at elevated hematocrit (HCT), including common causes and symptoms, the potential drawbacks of donating blood, hematocrit rebound, and discussions around pentoxifylline, cardio, hydration, and telmisartan.
Other topics include GLP-1 medications and their potential effects on motivation and enjoyment of life (anhedonia), alternatives to GLP-1s, the Olympia's Fit Model division, Masters Olympia, and why bodybuilding fundamentals still matter more than overcomplicating the science.
There's also plenty of personal experience, bodybuilding stories, and unfiltered discussion along the way.
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1 hr 41 min
October 23 Best Time to Take HGH? When is Someone Ready for a Cycle? Primo Vs. EQ Vs. AIs, Anavar Propionate
How lean should you be before starting an anabolic steroid cycle? Does HGH timing around meals affect blood sugar? And how do you know when hard training has become too much?
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In this video, Big Paul tackles some of the toughest questions about bodybuilding, TRT, HGH, anabolic steroids, and performance enhancement, focusing on muscle growth, recovery, and long-term health.
We cover how lean you should be before starting a cycle, transitioning from fat loss to a lean gaining phase, reverse dieting, and managing estrogen with testosterone, Primobolan, Equipoise, Proviron, and aromatase inhibitors.
Paul also discusses recovering from rhabdomyolysis, HGH timing and its effects on blood glucose and insulin resistance, and whether growth hormone can worsen hand numbness and carpal tunnel symptoms.
Other topics include injectable Anavar propionate, managing hematocrit, cholesterol, and kidney and liver markers while using PEDs, and maintaining muscle, strength, and training intensity during a cruise or health phase.
Finally, we tackle a serious question: Is returning to anabolic steroids worth the cardiovascular risk after three heart attacks, even when your latest bloodwork and heart tests look good?
Whether you're focused on building muscle, optimizing TRT, improving body composition, or understanding the health risks of performance-enhancing drugs, this video covers important considerations for making more informed decisions.
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Quick Correction From The Previous Q&A
01:41 - How To Determine If Someone’s Ready For A Cycle
04:48 - Comparing AIs Vs. Primo Vs. EQ
07:56 - How To Manage Training Finishing A Cut To Prevent Rhabdo & Muscle Loss
11:59 - Can Proviron Help Control Estrogen?
16:27 - Does GH Need To Be Taken Fasted?
22:12 - Thoughts On “Anavar Propionate”
25:17 - How To Manage Hematocrit, LDL & Creatinine While On Gear
31:47 - How To Differentiate GH-Related Nerve Compression Vs. An Injury
35:13 - How To Determine If Someone Can Transition From A Cut To A Surplus
38:17 - Does Aromatization Increase Proportionally With Test Dose?
40:45 - How To Adjust Training & Diet During A Cruise
44:11 - Is Normal Heart Health Assurance To Use Gear Again After 3 Heart Attacks?
50:53 - Wrapping Up!

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52 min
October 20 This is Why Bodybuilders Dislike AIs, Reduce 19-Nors Mental Sides, There's a New Myostatin Inhibitor
Does taking Anavar sublingually actually reduce liver toxicity? Can electrolytes and hydration lower high hematocrit on testosterone? And how much muscle can you realistically gain during a bulk?
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In this video, Big Paul breaks down some of the most debated topics in bodybuilding, anabolic steroids, hormone management, muscle growth, and performance enhancement.
We explore whether sublingual Anavar is easier on the liver, aromatase inhibitors vs. Primobolan and Equipoise for estrogen management, and why growth hormone (GH) doesn't automatically require insulin. We also examine elevated hematocrit on testosterone, red blood cell production, hydration, electrolytes, and strategies for managing bloodwork.
On the nutrition and training side, we discuss carb cycling, dietary fat intake during cutting and bulking phases, realistic muscle gain expectations for natural and enhanced lifters, and how to minimize unnecessary fat gain.
Other topics include testosterone-related acne, the psychological side effects of Trenbolone and Nandrolone, and whether FLGR242 and myostatin inhibitors actually deliver on their muscle-building claims.
Finally, we examine Nick Walker's improved waist appearance, the benefits of vacuum training, weighted ab exercises, and how to bring up lagging muscle groups while improving overall physique balance.
Whether you're a natural bodybuilder, on TRT, or interested in understanding performance-enhancing drugs, this video offers practical insights into building muscle, improving body composition, and managing health risks.
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Make Sure To Join My Community
01:08 - Is There Evidence Sublingual Orals Reduce Liver Toxicity?
04:49 - Why Are AIs Sometimes Frowned Upon In Bodybuilding?
08:03 - Is There A GH Dose Where Insulin Is Needed?
12:38 - How Does Consuming Electrolytes Keep Hematocrit Below 51?
17:49 - How To Manage Low-Day Macros
21:52 - How To Reduce Acne From Testosterone
24:19 - How To Manage Mental Side-Effects From 19-Nors
29:16 - Thoughts On FLGR-242 (Myostatin Inhibitor)
33:39 - How Did Nick Have A Tighter Midsection At The Olympia?
36:22 - Thoughts On Dealing With Strong Vs. Week Body Parts
38:31 - How Much Weight Should You Gain Weekly During A Bulk?
43:42 - How To Control Hematocrit
47:40 - Should You Train Abs Year-Round?
50:31 - Wrapping Up!

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51 min
October 19 WE'RE BACK! Nick Won The Olympia! Big Paul's Cycle Updates, Joel Competing & How To Heal Injuries
After a month away, Big Paul is back to break down the 2026 Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker’s win, Samson Dauda, bodybuilding injuries, steroid cycles, contest prep, and how to maximize muscle growth.
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Big Paul shares his thoughts on why Nick Walker gets so much criticism and what the Olympia judges wanted. He gives updates on his cycle and shoulder recovery, with discussions on tendon injuries, cortisone injections, testosterone, Masteron, Deca, gynecomastia, injectable Anavar, and PMMA.
The group discusses the realities of bodybuilding prep, peak week adjustments, and the challenges of competing. They also cover productive offseasons, structuring a two-year growth phase, avoiding overtraining, and the importance of communication with your bodybuilding coach.
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:15 - A Lot Has Happened Since The Last Livestream
0:01:46 - Thoughts On The 2026 Mr. Olympia
0:05:13 - Why Do People Complain About Nick Walker’s Physique?
0:07:09 - Samson Dauda Has A Strong Fanbase
0:08:14 - Nick Did Exactly What The Judges Asked For & Won
0:12:33 - Nick Living With His Parents & Taking Care Of Them Is A Virtue
0:14:52 - Haters Are Only Projecting
0:15:56 - There’s Injectable Oxandrolone Propionate?
0:17:52 - Thoughts On PMMA Site Enhancement
0:20:04 - Big Paul Loves Football
0:21:29 - Philly Football Fans Are The Worst
0:26:10 - Updates On Paul’s Cycle & Shoulder
0:28:19 - Strength Increases At The End Of Prep & On TRT?
0:29:39 - Post-Shoulder Surgery Looks Better Than The Healthy One?
0:31:26 - How To Know If You Have Tendon Or Muscle Issues
0:33:05 - How To Manage Pain & Healing With Cortisone Injections
0:34:20 - Why Do Repaired Muscles Look Better Post-Surgery?
0:35:52 - The New Bodybuilding Fans Don’t Look Like They Lift
0:37:47 - Stories On Wrong Number Calls
0:39:37 - Thoughts On A Test, Mast & Deca Cycle
0:43:42 - How Does Masteron Help Shrink Gyno?
0:45:28 - Joel Just Competed – Thoughts On His Prep Experience
0:47:31 - Joel Discusses His Peak Week
0:49:54 - Thoughts On Roman Fritz
0:50:50 - What’s Your Biggest Difficulty?
0:52:09 - Thoughts On Living With A Pro Bodybuilder & A Normie
0:54:20 - Paul Is A Victim Of Pushing Too Hard – Living With A Ruptured ACL
0:55:40 - Thoughts On Football Players Playing With Injuries
0:57:40 - How Did Marv Get Injured During His Prep?
0:58:35 - Pain & Injuries Are Multi-Factorial
1:00:12 - Importance Of Treating Yourself As A Client & Not Going Too Hard
1:08:01 - Most People Can’t Progress With A 2 Year Offseason
1:13:52 - Paul Explains How To Make The Best Progress
1:16:04 - How Dave Would Structure A 2 Year Growth Phase
1:17:57 - Looking Through Joel’s First Show Pics
1:20:09 - Joel’s Thoughts On How He Felt After Competing
1:23:38 - How Was Joel’s Experience Competing?
1:25:48 - Peak Weeks Don’t Always Follow A Plan
1:28:05 - What Does Paul Like The Most In Coaching Bodybuilders?
1:31:21 - Importance Of Having A Coach From The Beginning Of An Offseason
1:36:17 - You Need To Have Good Communication With Your Coach
1:37:26 - Will Paul Go To Maryland’s Night Of Champions?
1:38:09 - Wrapping Up!
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1 hr 39 min
October 16 700mg+ Second Cycle? Which Anabolic Pathways Are Worth It? HGH Dosing, Grow Your Arms For Older Guys
Can you still build bigger arms after 60? How do you manage rising blood pressure during a lean bulk? And does taking HGH daily versus every other day actually make a difference? In this video, Paul dives into these questions and more, covering muscle growth, bodybuilding, anabolic steroids, hormone optimization, and smarter training strategies.
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We explore the importance of changing your beliefs when new scientific evidence emerges, considerations surrounding cutting cycles with testosterone, Primobolan (Primo), and Anavar, and when to resume normal training after discontinuing Winstrol. Paul also discusses electrolyte management through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), potential anabolic pathways beyond traditional approaches, HGH dosing frequency, and the role of HCG beyond fertility.
On the training and nutrition side, we cover strategies for building bigger arms after age 60, managing blood pressure while lean bulking, and adjusting your calorie surplus when body fat starts increasing too quickly. You'll also learn what to look for when evaluating a bodybuilding coach, how to recognize whether a coach is worth hiring, and Paul's perspective on the annual January influx of new gym members.
Whether you're focused on hypertrophy, building muscle after 40 or 60, optimizing your bodybuilding training, or better understanding performance-enhancing drugs and their health implications, this video offers practical insights to help you make more informed decisions.
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00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Changing Your Stance When There’s New Evidence Is A Sign Of Intelligence
04:06 - Thoughts On A Second Cutting Cycle Of 400 Test, 300 Primo & Anavar
07:58 - How To Manage Electrolyte Intake Based On The RAAS
17:07 - When Can You Train Normally After Dropping Winstrol?
19:43 - Are There Additional Anabolic Pathways Worth Pursuing?
26:56 - Thoughts On HGH Daily Vs. Double The Dose EOD
29:47 - How To Manage Rising Blood Pressure During A Lean Bulk
33:41 - How To Grow Your Arms For Guys Over 60
39:17 - Does HCG Have Other Function Other Than Fertility?
41:06 - How To Adjust A Bulk If Fat Gain Starts Increasing
46:16 - How Can You Evaluate A Coach Before Hiring Them?
1:00:46 - How Does Paul Handle January’s Influx Of Gym Newcomers?
1:06:39 - Wrapping Up!

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1 hr 7 min
October 14 Front-Load 600mg of EQ?! Test + GH Is Best? Tell Your Dr. You're on Gear? Doing Enough To Lose Fat?
Can you build serious muscle using only testosterone and HGH? Is front-loading Equipoise (EQ) actually worth it? And what does it really take to increase your bench press strength?
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In this video, I break down some of the most important questions about anabolic steroids, muscle growth, HGH, training, nutrition, and responsible performance enhancement.
We explore how far testosterone and growth hormone alone can take your physique, whether adding compounds like Primobolan or Masteron offers meaningful benefits, and why front-loading long esters like Equipoise might create more problems than advantages.
Other topics include:
• Why contest prep doesn't have to be miserable to deliver great conditioning
• How to improve bench press strength and the differences between strength training and hypertrophy
• Setting protein, carbs, and fats for muscle growth and fat loss
• Building more muscle during the offseason, especially for bodybuilders over 40
• Why your lats might not be growing despite increased training volume
• Managing digestion and high food intake during a bulk
• Whether injection sites affect localized muscle growth or fat loss
• Discussing anabolic steroid use with your doctor
• Bloodwork, estrogen management, and monitoring health markers while using PEDs
Whether you're a competitive bodybuilder or simply looking to build muscle, lose fat, and improve your physique, this video offers practical insights from decades of bodybuilding and coaching experience.
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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Make Sure To Join My Community
01:01 - Lifestyle Guys Can Learn A Lot From Bodybuilders
03:49 - Progression On Test + GH Vs. Test + GH + 2nd Compound
09:57 - Can Lower Insulin Sensitivity Hinder Muscle Growth Even With High IGF-1?
17:50 - How Do You Know If You’re Doing Enough Work To Get Lean On Prep?
23:29 - Thoughts On Front Loading Equipoise
26:18 - How To Deal With Water Retention From HGH
30:03 - How Do You Make Someone’s Diet & Do Future Adjustments
35:22 - How To Increase Strength For A Bench Press
40:04 - Thoughts On Telling Your Primary Care Doctor That You’re On Steroids
47:25 - Can You Gain 20 lbs Of Stage Weight In 20 Months When Over 40+?
53:55 - Do Injections Cause Any Localized Effects Like Insulin, HGH Or Steroids?
57:58 - How To Manage Digestion When Food Volume Gets Too High
1:02:10 - How Often Should You Get Blood Work?
1:06:54 - Wrapping Up!

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1 hr 8 min