We’re back with another Anabolic Q&A where I answer your questions to get you better results and keep you safer from the stupid crap you know you love to do. Today, we’re pulling the curtain back on training mechanics, bloodwork red flags, and the "open vs. classic" debate.

Inside This Episode:

✅ The "Waist" Debate: Do squats and deadlifts actually widen your midsection? ✅ Hypertrophy Drivers: Mechanical tension vs. volume—what really builds the most muscle? ✅ Bloodwork Deep Dive: At what AST/ALT levels should you actually worry about your liver? ✅ The "Test & GH" Ceiling: How big can you realistically get with just the basics? ✅ Peptide Science: Stacking Tirzepatide and Retatrutide—synergy or redundant side effects? ✅ Rebound Phase: How to structure your "post-bulk" cruise to lock in every ounce of muscle. ✅ The Masteron Effect: Why "contest prep" drugs in the offseason can make you look like an "old leather pocketbook." ✅ Nicotine on Gear: Why Zyn/Nicotine vasoconstriction is a dangerous combo for your heart. ✅ The "Hold" Phase: Is "cementing in" gains bro-science or a mandatory strategy? ✅ Injectable L-Carnitine: Is it worth the pain? Plus, why you should NEVER mix it with your GH

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In this livestream, Paul dives into the growing issue of fake testosterone and the importance of checking total test levels, shares his experience seeing poor bloodwork from EQ, and gives his perspective on classic bodybuilding culture and how the conversation around gear has changed over time. He discusses cycle structure, including EQ vs. Primo and what a safer masters competitor cycle might look like, along with practical advice on injection sites and needle sizes. The episode also covers carb cycling for highly active individuals, training philosophy as you age, loaded stretching, deadlift grip variations, offseason cardio, and why the “best” cycle is always individual.

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In this Q&A, Paul covers key topics including the nootropics he uses, the best time to get bloodwork during a cycle, how to balance Test and EQ without crashing estrogen, and the most important markers to monitor. He also shares insights on HGH, Tren, lipid health, carb cycling, and why nutrition is ultimately the biggest driver of size and progress.

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In this episode, we cover some of the most asked (and most misunderstood) topics in bodybuilding and PED culture, including:

✅ BPC-157 for injury recovery — how it’s actually used, realistic expectations, and why year-round peptide use can be a bad idea ✅ Insulin and fat gain — how exogenous insulin can make you fat, how bodybuilders use it to improve fullness/performance, and what diet/training setups get people in trouble ✅ Growth hormone year-round — real-world pros/cons, common long-term issues (water retention, carpal tunnel, insulin resistance), and smarter ways to dose ✅ Starting bodybuilding at 25 vs 45 — training style, recovery priorities, diet strategy, and how PED approaches tend to change with age

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✅ Exercise variation vs hypertrophy — do you need tons of exercises or can you grow on a simpler routine? ✅ Off-season weight gain rate — how fast to gain to minimize fat while still progressing ✅ Thyroid markers in enhanced athletes — what’s actually common vs what people assume ✅ Best timing for GH — fasted vs bedtime, carbs, glucose management, and what matters most

In this episode, we dive deep into contest prep and rebound strategies, including how to stay consistent with check-ins, manage strength gains, and adjust training as you advance in bodybuilding. We break down major pro bodybuilding storylines and Arnold Classic predictions, covering athletes like Hadi, Samson, and Martin Fitzwater, plus why posing practice always matters. The conversation also hits training longevity, injury prevention, and why certain lifts may not be worth the risk for bodybuilders. To wrap it up, we get into nutrition, supplements, and PED discussions—from prep-friendly foods and Super Bowl snacks to fat loss peptides, HGH timing, gut health, sleep issues, and real-world side effects.

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Big Paul covers a wide range of topics - personal stories on fitness, drama, and influencers. He dives into hormones, estradiol, HGH, liver health, and real-world experience with compounds like Test, Mast, EQ, NPP, Tren, Anavar, and Primo. The conversation also hits cutting vs bulking, sleep, CNS fatigue, injections, blood work, and risk management. Paul wraps it up with practical advice on staying lean, building muscle, and doing things intelligently for the long haul.

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Is testosterone the best choice for the primary compound in your cycle?

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This episode dives deep into cardiovascular health, genetics, epigenetics, and real-world health issues seen in enhanced athletes. The conversation covers EQ, Tren, blood work red flags, heart disease in bodybuilding, and how diet choices like fat intake and carb cycling impact performance and insulin sensitivity. Paul also shares old-school stories from the early 2000s, thoughts on current physique trends, fat burners, contest prep, and training around injuries.

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0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:15 - Starting Anabolic Q&As! + People Don’t Watch Rumble 0:02:31 - Chase Is Significantly Downsized 0:03:18 - Thoughts On Having A Sauna At Home 0:05:02 - Kali Muscle Had Another Heart Attack 0:09:04 - Main Types Of Cardiovascular Disease 0:11:56 - Thoughts On Dallas McCarver’s Heart Disease 0:14:08 - Genetics Also Influence Health Issues 0:15:34 - Epigenetics Has An Impact On Diseases & How It Can Be Reversed 0:17:53 - Big Paul Has Been Noticing Weird Blood Work From Guys Using EQ 0:19:44 - EQ Can Cause Imbalances Between Estrogens 0:21:17 - EQ Hasn’t Been Studied For Over 50 Years 0:22:22 - Equipoise Can Dramatically Raise HCT 0:24:19 - Keto Diet Vs High Fat Diet Study On Mice & Effects On Insulin 0:28:05 - Importance Of Eating Very Low Saturated Fats 0:31:00 - Your Body Uses The Fuel It Has Available 0:33:13 - A Carb Cycling Diet Is Very Effective For Athletes 0:35:01 - It’s Getting Really Cold In Alabama 0:36:00 - Thoughts On Classic Physique Height Measurements 0:38:12 - Wesley’s Making Great Progress 0:38:50 - Is Hadi Choopan Competing? 0:41:26 - Thoughts On The David Bar Controversy (Protein Bar) 0:46:29 - Should Older Guys Compete? 0:54:53 - What Are Good Lower Body Workout Finishers? 0:57:13 - Should Paul Make Content Specifically For Women? 0:59:14 - Tips To Grow Legs With Repaired Knees 1:07:30 - Do You Get Better At Processing Calories As You Age? 1:10:27 - Do You Need Tren During Contest Prep? 1:15:42 - Thoughts On EQ During Prep + Is Tren Nephrotoxic? 1:17:00 - Paul’s Story On Making Tren From Pellets Back In The Day 1:19:59 - Thoughts On Using Tren At The End Of A Bulk 1:21:29 - Most Gear In The Early 2000s Was Pharma Or Vet Grade 1:24:26 - Is EQ More Anabolic Than Test? 1:26:32 - Safety Of Test + AI Vs. Test + EQ 1:28:36 - How To Know If You’re Holding Fat Or Water 1:32:45 - Thoughts & Experiences With MOTS-c 1:37:05 - What Are The Best Fat Burners? 1:40:53 - Fat Burners Affect Everyone Differently 1:43:49 - Wrapping Up!