Anabolic Bodybuilding

Dive into gym wisdom with insights on getting under 20% body fat before a cycle and the pros and cons of using Anadrol as a pre-workout for lagging body parts. Hear personal tales from winning a pro card and valuable tips for first-time competitors. Discover the right HGH dosing for strength athletes and the caution surrounding DHB's use. Learn about side effects from NPP and Test cycles, and explore the best dosing protocols for GLP-1s in bodybuilding, along with their potential impacts. Get ready to enhance your training and nutrition game!

Dive into the intriguing debate over berberine versus metformin and their impacts on health. Discover the truth about 19-nors and prolactin before exploring when Primobolan truly shines in your cycle. Big Paul provides insights on managing estrogen levels and tackling rebound strategies after a break. Learn about sodium-potassium balance and its effect on water retention, then weigh the pros and cons of T3 and Clen for fat loss. Finally, find out the best back exercises for sensitive lifters.

A groundbreaking study on Dianabol challenges conventional gym wisdom. Weight gain from Dbol might not mean real muscle but mainly fluid and glycogen. Researchers reveal how nitrogen retention indicates muscle changes, while potassium spikes suggest water retention. Rapid gains can be impressive, but they often fade after stopping the supplement. The risks include increased blood pressure and acne, making it crucial to weigh short-term size against long-term health effects. Tune in for insights that every lifter needs!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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