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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.