July 15, 2026

Primo vs Mast, HGH Side Effects, Ideal IGF-1 & How Much Test Is Too Much?

1 hour 31 minutes

What does a real bodybuilding contest prep look like behind the scenes? In this live Q&A, I break down my current progress, carb-cycling diet, training recovery and the decisions that go into getting stage-ready.

We also go deep into some of the most commonly debated topics in enhanced bodybuilding—including testosterone, Primo, Mast, Anavar, EQ, Trenbolone, HGH, IGF-1, insulin, GLP-1 medications, fat burners and mitochondrial enhancers.

Topics discussed include:

• Current contest-prep progress, weight loss and physique update

• Carb cycling, high-carb refeeds and breaking fat-loss plateaus

• Why bodybuilders combine Primo and Mast

• Low SHBG, estrogen management and joint pain

• HGH side effects, fasting glucose, edema and numb hands

• When HGH results become noticeable

• IGF-1 levels, IGF-1 LR3 and muscle growth

• PSMF dieting and essential fatty acid intake

• Blood work, hematocrit, hemoglobin, lipids and kidney markers

• Libido and erectile-function issues while enhanced

• Test-only cycles, testosterone limits and aromatase inhibitors

• SARMs versus anabolic steroids

• Lean bulking, rebound phases and ideal body-fat levels

• Training form, connective-tissue stress and injury prevention

• Why great bodybuilding coaching requires individual problem-solving

This is an honest, uncensored discussion based on personal experience coaching competitive bodybuilders and navigating my own bodybuilding journey. There is no universal protocol: genetics, health markers, goals, drug response, diet and training history can all change the outcome.

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:20 Contest Prep, Cycle Update & Summer Diet

0:10:59 Anavar, Low SHBG & Joint Pain

0:12:01 Optimal IGF-1 for Muscle Growth

0:12:59 Why Primo + Mast Is So Popular

0:15:53 GH & Rising Fasting Glucose

0:18:59 Primo + Mast: Bulk or Cut?

0:19:21 IGF-1 LR3 Review

0:21:10 Injectable vs. Oral SLU-PP-332

0:23:31 HGH Edema & Numb Fingers

0:27:03 PSMF Diet Tips

0:29:34 Mitochondrial Enhancers During a Bulk

0:31:58 Low SHBG on Test + Primo

0:32:32 High Hematocrit with Low Iron

0:34:56 Can Tren Improve Sleep?

0:35:10 When Does HGH Start Working?

0:38:34 Is Deca as Anabolic as Tren?

0:38:43 Why Run HGH + Insulin Pre-Workout?

0:41:35 Tricep Tendon Pain on Cycle

0:42:20 How High Can You Push Test?

0:44:59 Low-Dose Tren for ADHD?

0:49:19 Does Perfect Form Matter?

0:51:47 How Long Can You Run Tamoxifen?

0:53:11 Libido Issues on Cycle & Proviron

0:57:51 Weight Gain After Coming Off Cycle

0:58:34 Why EQ Has Fewer Side Effects

1:01:10 Primo for a TRT Cut?

1:03:15 NPP vs. Deca on a Cruise

1:06:09 Anavar 3x/Week During a Cut

1:07:59 Blood Work Targets & Red Flags

1:10:35 Is the Rebound Effect Real?

1:11:01 Lower Resting Heart Rate

1:11:17 Choosing Testosterone Esters

1:11:38 Test Only + AI Off-Season

1:13:21 Ideal Body Fat for Lean Bulking

1:14:15 SGLT2 Inhibitors for Bodybuilding

1:15:35 Should Skinny Guys Cut First?

1:17:15 Is HGH Worth It for Fat Loss?

1:18:07 Cardio Tips for People Who Hate Cardio

1:18:57 300 Test / 200 Primo / 50 Deca

1:20:07 Post-Show Rebound Success

1:20:51 SARMs vs. Steroids

1:21:24 Tracking Body Fat with Loose Skin

1:22:42 HGH & Cystatin C

1:23:41 Test-to-Mast Ratio for Bulking

1:26:36 Genetics & Anabolic Response

1:27:22 Breaking a Fat Loss Plateau

1:27:57 High Morning Cortisol While Dieting

1:30:00 Untracked Sushi Before a Bulk?

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