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  • #470
    Friday · 44 min

    Prevent Side-Effects From 1,600mg TREN?! Older Guys Using DBOL? How I Manage HIGH Hematocrit

    💪 Interested in 1-on-1 physique & lifestyle coaching? Fill out the application below for a FREE discovery call with our team to see if coaching is the right fit for your goals: 👉 https://zl3h1q0lbmt.pro.typeform.com/to/kVhpILXi 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 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! #Bodybuilding #MuscleGrowth #AnabolicSteroids #TRT #TrainingIntensity #FatLoss #ProgressiveOverload #BodybuildingQandA 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.

  • #469
    Wednesday · 50 min

    Primo vs Mast vs DHB, Stay on TRT+ Year-Round? Mindset of a Pro Bodybuilder, Best Foods For Growth

    Can anabolic steroids help men over 60? Is “good” blood work enough to justify staying on low-dose compounds year-round? And when it comes to DHB, Primobolan, and Masteron, which option makes the most sense for different bodybuilding goals? 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 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! #Bodybuilding #AnabolicSteroids #TRT #MuscleGrowth #BodybuildingNutrition 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.

  • #468
    September 7 · 1 hr 41 min

    1mg of TREN A Day Is Enough? How to Train For SIZE, How to Resolve Elbow & Shoulder Pain

    Bodybuilding, powerlifting, PEDs, training, injuries, the Olympia, Arnold Classic, clenbuterol, trenbolone, peptides and more — this video covers a massive range of topics. 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:16 - 2nd Place Means You’re The First Loser 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! #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #Powerlifting #PEDs #Olympia #ArnoldClassic #StrengthTraining #MuscleBuilding 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. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6129714795905024

  • #467
    September 4 · 46 min

    Low-Dose TREN With TRT?! GH Causes GYNO? How Good Is Turinabol? Offseason Mitochondrial Peptides

    Can HGH cause puffy or sensitive nipples even when estrogen is under control? Is “low-dose tren” actually worth adding to TRT? What PED options carry a lower virilization risk for women? And where do GLP-1s fit when the goal is bodybuilding, fat loss, or metabolic health? 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 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 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 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.

  • #466
    September 2 · 51 min

    How To Keep LOSING Fat, How To Get BIG In A Rebound, Structure A 1st & 2nd CYCLE, Eat & Not Get Fat

    In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul answers your bodybuilding questions on building muscle, getting lean, managing rebound phases, and making smarter decisions around performance enhancement. 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 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 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! 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.

  • #465
    August 28 · 47 min

    Lowest TREN Dose to See Effects, Tren & E2 Cycles, Best Steroid to Pair With Test, Deca Only Cycles?

    Big Paul is back with another Anabolic Q&A, covering bodybuilding training, nutrition, contest prep, supplements, GLP-1 use, and performance-enhancement topics with a harm-reduction mindset. 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: • GLP-1 discontinuation and bodybuilding • 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 • Anadrol and pre-workout use • Lean gaining, rebounds, and carbohydrate intake 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #BodybuildingQandA #ContestPrep #glp1 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Best Way To Come Off GLPs 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 - Vest Thing Paul Has Purchased Recently For Less Than $100 47:19 - 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.

  • #464
    August 25 · 1 hr

    Everything You Know About Thyroid Is WRONG

    Thyroid health is one of the most overlooked topics in bodybuilding, performance enhancement, and hormone optimization—and in this episode, Big Paul sits down with Optimal Nathan for a deep dive into how the thyroid actually works. This is Part 1 of the conversation. Check out Part 2 on Optimal Nathan’s channel for the continuation. https://www.youtube.com/@UCuupll5hz3ry9uQKYAfmZkw 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Thyroid #ThyroidHealth #T3 #T4 #HormoneOptimization #Bodybuilding #GrowthHormone #IGF1 #Metabolism #Biohacking #PerformanceEnhancement #Hashimotos #Hypothyroidism 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.

  • #463
    August 24 · 1 hr 1 min

    I'm BANNED From Facebook, My Current Cycle, EQ Vs. Primo, Year-Long Cycles? Thoughts On NPP

    Big Paul is back for a packed bodybuilding Q&A covering PEDs, contest prep, fat loss, training, nutrition, health markers, and what’s been happening behind the scenes — including his permanent Facebook ban. 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 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! #Bodybuilding #BodybuildingPodcast #PEDs #MuscleGrowth #ContestPrep #FatLoss #BodybuildingNutrition #BodybuildingTraining #EnhancedBodybuilding #Fitness 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. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6129714795905024

  • #462
    August 20 · 59 min

    How I Increase Doses During A Bulk, Best Long-Term HGH Dose? Explaining Bodybuilding Genetics

    How do you know if you actually have good bodybuilding genetics—and how much do genetics really matter compared with training, nutrition, structure, recovery, and consistency? 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 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #MuscleGrowth #BodybuildingTips 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - There Are Spots Available For Coaching & VIP Coaching! 02:36 - How Do You Know If You Have Good Bodybuilding Genetics? 10:00 - Primo Concentrations At 100mg/1mL Vs. 200mg/1mL 12:14 - How To Switch Anastrozole For Primo 14:30 - Could The Mast & Primo Shortages Be Ending? 16:07 - Best 4 Machines To Have In A Home Gym 19:41 - Can A GLP-1 Still Be Useful While Having A Structured Diet & Training? 23:25 - What To Do If You Go Off The Rails With The Diet 27:36 - Where Can You Find Reliable Studies Regarding Bodybuilding & PEDs? 36:12 - Does The Mental Health Field & Bodybuilding Overlap? 42:06 - Is 6 IU HGH Sustainable For A 52-Year-Old? 45:48 - How To Raise Doses During A 20 Week Bulk 50:13 - Most Memorable Part Of The Texas Pro 52:40 - What’s The Most Accurate Way To Measure Body Fat? 55:38 - Best Exercises To Train Middle & Lower Traps 59:28 - 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.

  • #461
    August 19 · 51 min

    Trenbolone Is WAY More Powerful Than We Thought w/Molecular

    Trenbolone may be one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—anabolic steroids ever used in bodybuilding. Follow Molecular: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Molecular-y8f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_molecular/ Watch Molecular's Trenbolone Deep-Dive here: https://youtu.be/flSSmoanWpk?si=i5V2xMKv0_ZLjm9s 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 • Progesterone receptor activity, gyno, lactation, and why prolactin may be misunderstood • Estrogen signaling and why Tren can make hormone management complicated • 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. Subscribe for more evidence-based conversations on bodybuilding pharmacology, PEDs, contest prep, health, performance, and harm reduction. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Trenbolone #Bodybuilding #AnabolicSteroids #PEDs #BodybuildingScience #Steroids #ContestPrep #MuscleGrowth #Hormones #HarmReduction 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.

  • #460
    August 13 · 1 hr 14 min

    How To Raise Steroid Doses During A Cycle, Highest SLU Dose? Do You Lose Muscle During A Cut?

    In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions from serious lifters about bodybuilding training, nutrition, performance enhancement, contest prep, recovery, and harm reduction. 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. If you're interested in evidence-informed bodybuilding, enhanced bodybuilding, PED harm reduction, hypertrophy training, contest prep, nutrition, and becoming a smarter lifter, subscribe and join the Anabolic Bodybuilding community. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #BodybuildingTips #Hypertrophy #MuscleGrowth #PEDs #BodybuildingTraining #BodybuildingNutrition #ContestPrep #HarmReduction 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:35 - Make Sure You’re Subscribed! + Paul Won’t Be Competing Soon 0:04:00 - Is 200mg Test + 50mg Anavar Daily Considered A Cycle? 0:06:51 - How To Grow Your Legs As A Taller Guy 0:11:54 - How To Manage Methyl Estradiol From MENT 0:16:52 - How To Properly Raise Steroid Doses During A Cycle 0:23:03 - Can SERMs Improve Libido? 0:26:10 - How To Lower Resting Heart Rate 0:29:33 - Is YK-11 Worth Using? 0:33:23 - How High Can Someone Dose SLU? 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 1:09:03 - How Much Muscle Do You Lose When Dieting Down For A Show? 1:14:26 - 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.

  • #459
    August 12 · 1 hr 40 min

    AB Live - Bodybuilding Talk and Q&A

    Join us for another banger of an episode. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 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.

  • #458
    August 7 · 59 min

    Best Cycle To Get Huge During A Rebound, Health Management To Get Huge, Switch From Mast to EQ?

    In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul breaks down some of the biggest questions in bodybuilding, TRT, muscle growth, fat loss, nutrition, training, and performance enhancement — with a strong focus on making smarter decisions and reducing unnecessary risk. 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #TRT #MuscleGrowth #Hypertrophy #Testosterone #Estradiol #BodybuildingNutrition #FatLoss #PEDs #HormoneOptimization #BodybuildingTraining #ContestPrep 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Make Sure You’re Subscribed! + Spots Available For Coaching & VIP Coaching! 02:36 - Thoughts On Boron & Tongkat Ali To Lower SHBG 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 58:50 - 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.

  • #457
    August 5 · 29 min

    Why Nobody Gets Massive Eating at Maintenance

    Do you really need a caloric surplus to build muscle—or can you keep gaining size at maintenance calories or even in a calorie deficit? 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. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #MuscleGrowth #CaloricSurplus #Hypertrophy #Bodybuilding #BodyRecomposition #MuscleBuilding #Bulking #FitnessNutrition #MaintenanceCalories #ScienceBasedFitness 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.

  • #456
    July 31 · 1 hr 38 min

    The Calorie Surplus Drama, Oral Only Cycles Suck, Thoughts On 8 Week Cycles, Tren Makes You Hairy

    Can you build muscle without a calorie surplus—and how much of today’s bodybuilding advice is just confident misinformation? This roundtable gets brutally honest about what works, what’s overcomplicated, and what could be putting your progress or health at risk. The panel breaks down contest prep and coaching dynamics, why switching coaches mid-prep can create more problems than it solves, and how long it really takes to understand an athlete’s metabolism, communication style, and response patterns. They also debate the “maintenance calories for muscle growth” argument, the limitations of bodybuilding research, and the growing problem of social media experts using scientific language without practical experience. The conversation also covers: • The China Pro results and standout physiques • Calorie surplus vs. maintenance for building muscle • Social media misinformation and misleading studies • Military TRT testing and access to hormone care • Cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and cardiovascular harm reduction • Saturated fats, omega-3 intake and insulin sensitivity • IGF-1 LR3, IGF-1 DES, growth hormone and insulin • Recovery after tendon tears and orthopedic surgery • Sleep hygiene, insomnia and recovery strategies • Hair loss, DHT-derived compounds and aggressive dieting • Prohormones, short cycles and common anabolic myths • The biggest lessons experienced bodybuilders wish they knew earlier From bodybuilding nutrition and contest preparation to enhanced bodybuilding, health monitoring, injury recovery and training longevity, this episode delivers an unfiltered mix of science, coaching experience and real-world application. 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:18 - Thoughts On The China Pro - James Vs. Behrouz 0:02:48 - Thoughts On Coach Hoppers - Coaches Need Time To Know Their Clients 0:08:07 - What Shows Is Amy Competing In? 0:09:09 - What’s Considered Fat In Bodybuilding? + Thoughts On Shaving 0:11:39 - How DHT Derivatives & Tren Make You Hairy 0:13:24 - What’s The Best Way To Shave Your Back Hair? 0:17:47 - Thoughts On Anavar Or Halo Only Cycles 0:19:00 - People Who Share Stupid Ideas Sound Smart 0:21:12 - Thoughts On The “You Don’t Need A Calorie Surplus To Grow Muscle” Drama 0:27:50 - Why Most Scientific Studies Don’t Apply Bodybuilders 0:34:04 - The US Military Is Starting To Facilitate TRT 0:37:46 - Molecular Has A Cholesterol/ApoB Target App 0:39:50 - Learn To Control Cholesterol & ApoB For Longevity 0:42:59 - Saturated Fats Makes You Insulin Resistant 0:46:07 - Thoughts On IGF-1 LR3 & IGF-1 DES 0:54:35 - When Should You Start A Healing Protocol Post-Surgery? 1:02:20 - Next Best Compound To Add If Mast & Primo Causes Hair Loss? 1:05:43 - How To Keep DHT Levels Without Losing Hair 1:09:06 - Do Prohormones Work? 1:12:27 - Can Oral Primo Help Fill Muscle Glycogen? 1:13:45 - How To Swap Anastrozole For Primo 1:15:39 - How To Enhance Sleep 1:20:10 - Where To Get Suits If You’re A Bodybuilder 1:22:40 - Thoughts On Cycling For 8-12 Weeks 1:26:05 - Thoughts On Seltorexant & Daridorexant 1:28:11 - Mistakes To Avoid At The Beginning Of A Bodybuilding Journey 1:38:16 - 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.

  • #455
    July 29 · 58 min

    2:1 Masteron To Primobolan Ratio Cycle, Low-Dose Deca For Joints? Importance Of Genetics For Muscle

    Can genetics stop you from building muscle—even when your training, nutrition, recovery, and performance-enhancement strategy are dialed in? In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions about muscle growth, progressive overload, exercise selection, fat loss, hormone optimization, coaching, and responsible performance enhancement. Topics covered include low-dose nandrolone and joint discomfort, when to change your training program, what a high-quality personal training session should look like, and whether a coach should simply push you or also teach you the reasoning behind each exercise. Paul also breaks down shoulder presses versus lateral raises for complete delt development, why genetics affect muscle-building potential, whether cold rice and resistant starch can cause digestive issues, and how long carb cycling can remain effective during a fat-loss phase. The discussion also explores why IGF-1 levels may drop during a calorie deficit, whether the upper and lower body require different training approaches, hormone replacement considerations for women, Masteron and Primobolan ratios, reps-in-reserve training, water retention while using insulin, and whether Paul plans to attend the 2026 Mr. Olympia. If you enjoy honest, experience-based discussions about bodybuilding, hypertrophy, nutrition, PED harm reduction, contest preparation, TRT, fat loss, and physique development, subscribe and join the conversation below. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Upcoming Video - Do You Need A Calorie Surplus To Grow Muscle?! 02:36 - Thoughts On Low-Dose Nandrolone For Joint Pain 06:48 - How Long Can You Keep Progressing Before Changing Training Programs? 11:22 - How Should A Good One-on-One Coached Training Session Be? 15:42 - Shoulder Press Vs. Lateral Raises For Delt Development 20:48 - How Important Are Genetics For Muscle Growth? 26:02 - Thoughts On Resistant Starches From Cold Rice 28:20 - How Long Can Someone Lose Fat On A Carb Cycling Diet? 31:34 - Why Are IGF-1 Levels Lower During A Cut? 35:21 - Does Upper Body & Lower Body Require Different Training Approaches? 40:55 - Optimal Test Levels For Women 45:15 - Thoughts On Running 2:1 Mast To Primo Ratio 48:34 - Thoughts On Training With RIR 50:40 - Will Paul Go To The Olympia 2026? 54:01 - How To Manage Water Retention While Using Insulin 57:44 - Wrapping Up! #Bodybuilding #MuscleGrowth #Hypertrophy #AnabolicBodybuilding #ProgressiveOverload #BodybuildingTraining #FitnessQandA #PEDHarmReduction #TRT #FatLoss #ShoulderWorkout #CarbCycling 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.

  • #454
    July 22 · 1 hr 8 min

    Adding TRENBOLONE During A Cut, How EQUIPOISE Affects Estrogen, Thoughts On YK-11 & Cardarine

    Should bodybuilders use T3 or T4 during a cut—and which thyroid labs should they monitor? In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul covers thyroid supplementation, bodybuilding nutrition, safer training, contest prep, PED health, and the fundamentals that produce results. You’ll also learn how to build your legs without heavy squats or spinal loading and which exercises can stimulate growth while reducing stress on the knees, hips, and lower back. Additional topics include: • Whether two-a-day bodybuilding splits are sustainable • Trenbolone versus nandrolone during a cut • Workout carbohydrate timing and post-training hypoglycemia • Accurate body-fat measurement methods • Why PED users may experience fatigue and lethargy • Cardarine and injectable YK-11 during a cruise • How Equipoise may lower estradiol over time • Cardio when calorie reductions stop producing fat loss • Maintaining estrogen during a lean bulk • Contest-prep dieting while traveling • Blood pressure, glucose, hydration, cardio, and kidney health • Why perma-bulking and perma-cutting limit progress • The fundamentals of muscle growth and fat loss Paul also shares his path from personal training and IT into bodybuilding coaching, content creation, and helping competitors and lifestyle clients reach their goals. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #BodybuildingQandA 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:23 - Big Paul’s Experience Coaching At Masters Nationals 0:03:35 - Thoughts On Using T3 & T4 During A Cut 0:09:30 - How To Build Legs If You Can’t Load The Spine? 0:14:21 - Is Training 2x A Day Effective For Muscle Growth? 0:16:07 - When Should You Add Tren During A Cut? 0:18:57 - Can Switching Rice With Oats Prevent Hypoglycemia? 0:22:32 - Who’s Considered A Bodybuilder? 0:24:15 - How Did Big Paul Get Into Coaching? 0:31:24 - Is It Normal To Feel Lethargic While On Gear? 0:33:50 - What’s The Best Way To Measure Body Fat? 0:36:08 - Best Time To Have Your Pre-Workout Meal 0:39:06 - Thoughts On Fasting 18-24 hours Once A Week During A Cut 0:41:24 - Thoughts On Cardarine & YK-11 0:45:58 - Favorite Cigar? Sativa Vs. Indica, Coke Vs. Pepsi 0:47:23 - Is It Common To Start Losing Fat Only When Increasing Cardio? 0:48:53 - Is There An Optimal E2 Level During A Lean Bulk? 0:50:52 - How Does EQ Affect Aromatization Over Time? 0:52:49 - Are There Hard Rules In Bodybuilding? 0:57:32 - Thoughts On Someone Only Wanting To Improve Body Composition 1:01:31 - How To Stay On Plan While Traveling During Prep 1:04:08 - Best Strategies To Maintain Healthy Kidneys 1:08:08 - 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.

  • #453
    July 17 · 1 hr 35 min

    Determine Cruises Doses, High-Dose PEDs Prevents Organ Repair? Orals Vs. Injectables, How To Deload

    Can bodybuilders maintain their size on a true cruise dose—and are scheduled deload weeks actually necessary? In this episode, the panel breaks down some of the most debated topics in bodybuilding, performance enhancement, recovery, nutrition, and long-term health. The conversation begins with Mike’s YouTube channel being removed and a candid discussion about platform bans, prohibited links, content moderation, and why creators need backup platforms. From there, the crew answers viewer questions and challenges popular claims circulating throughout the fitness industry. Topics discussed include determining an appropriate bodybuilding cruise dose, maintaining muscle on lower testosterone, TRT versus coming off completely, muscle memory, stem cells and organ repair, anabolic sensitivity, short-cycle claims, oral steroid liver toxicity, and the dangers of chasing “secret” bodybuilding shortcuts. The panel also covers: • How training, nutrition, sleep, and recovery help preserve muscle during a health phase • PSMF dieting, carb cycling, high-carb refeeds, and dietary fat intake • Cialis side effects, acid reflux, and the possible causes of high blood pressure in bodybuilders • Peak-week compounds, Winstrol, injectables, joint health, and contest preparation • IT band and lower-leg pain during squats, hack squats, and leg presses • Foam rolling, hip rotation, foot pressure, rib-cage mobility, and shoulder rehabilitation • When deload weeks are useful—and when someone simply needs to train harder • Recovery indicators such as resting heart rate, sleep, fatigue, HRV, soreness, and creatine kinase levels • Masters Nationals preparation and Mike’s upcoming heavyweight appearance This is an unfiltered bodybuilding roundtable featuring real coaching experience, competing perspectives, practical takeaways, and plenty of humor. Share your opinion in the comments: Do you schedule deload weeks, or do you adjust training based on recovery and performance? 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd #Bodybuilding #TRT #BodybuildingPodcast #ContestPrep #MuscleGrowth 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:17 - Social Media’s Are Getting Banned For Mentioning Certain Things 0:09:11 - TikTok Content & Moderation Is Weird 0:11:49 - Paul Doesn’t Do Any Of The Affiliate Stuff 0:12:43 - Meta’s Content & Moderation Is Also Strange 0:14:50 - Meta Applies Their Rules Differently Between Creators 0:16:58 - Dr. Marv Is Newly Wed! 0:18:26 - Thoughts On Love Notes From Younger Years 0:19:26 - How Do You Determine Cruise Doses? 0:25:20 - Losing Muscle Tissue Is Harder Than You Think 0:29:14 - Using Supraphysiological Doses Of PEDs Prevents Organ Repair? 0:37:31 - Are Androgens Only Anabolic For 6-8 Weeks? 0:44:13 - Why Are There Clams That Halo Is Not Liver Toxic? 0:49:08 - How To Rehab Your Shoulder 0:51:18 - How To Resolve IT Band Pain From Squat Movements 0:56:28 - Tips For Axe Throwing 0:57:41 - With Are Ultrasensitive E2 Results Taking A Long Time? 0:58:38 - How To Have A Proper High Carb Day 1:00:06 - Thoughts On Cialis For Blood Pressure + How To Resolve High BP 1:04:38 - Importance Of Finding The Root Of Your Problems 1:08:23 - Orals Vs. Injectables For Peak Week 1:11:44 - How To Add Food & Adjust Gear After A Cut To Maximize Gains 1:14:03 - Should You Come Off Gear During A Cruise? 1:19:43 - How Should You Deload? 1:28:56 - Creatine Kinase Can Give You An Insight On Overtraining 1:32:52 - How To Control An Overworker 1:34:41 - 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. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6129714795905024

  • #452
    July 15 · 1 hr 31 min

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

    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? 📧 For exclusive inside Information, join The Anabolic Mail List: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list 💪TEAM ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING - Members Only Community: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding/about 🎓THE SCIENCE OF ANABOLICS E-COURSE - Free Preview https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet FOLLOW: 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd #Bodybuilding #ContestPrep #AnabolicSteroids #HGH #TRT #Primobolan #Masteron #FatLoss #MuscleGrowth #BodybuildingDiet 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. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6129714795905024

  • #451
    July 8 · 1 hr 8 min

    TREN vs. NPP In Offseason, Best Mass Cycle for Older Guys, Control Appetite After Dropping GLP-1s

    Today’s anabolic bodybuilding Q&A covers offseason growth, cutting strategy, performance enhancement, health markers, and smarter decision-making for serious lifters who want results without ignoring long-term health. Big Paul answers questions from the Anabolic Bodybuilding Members Community on HGH dosing, Trenbolone vs NPP for offseason size, appetite control after GLP-1s, Winstrol for getting peeled, injectable L-carnitine, thyroid optimization with T3/T4, and the safest offseason approach for masters bodybuilders over 50. You’ll also hear practical breakdowns on estimating maintenance calories, using progress pictures vs BMR calculators, SLU-PP-332, intra-workout carbs like cyclic dextrin and dextrose, transitioning from a rebound into maintenance, mobility for bodybuilders, bodybuilding-friendly blood pressure medications, hydration and electrolytes for outdoor work, and whether test/GH/insulin beats test/primo/NPP for an offseason bulk. If you’re trying to build muscle, stay lean, improve performance, manage health risks, and understand how advanced bodybuilding protocols actually fit together, this Q&A is packed with real-world experience and practical insight. 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #PEDs #HGH #Trenbolone #NPP #Testosterone #BodybuildingPrep #MuscleGain #FatLoss #HormoneOptimization #PerformanceEnhancement #MastersBodybuilding #BodybuildingCoach #OffseasonBodybuilding 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.

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