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!

A rapid-fire Q&A with IFBB pro Big Paul.

In this episode, Big Paul dives deep into TRT updates, shoulder health, and hard truths about joints, tendons, and long-term progress while using PEDs. We break down popular compounds (Dbol, Anadrol, Primo, EQ, NPP, HGH, insulin, peptides) and cover real health markers like HbA1C, liver enzymes, thyroid issues, E2 management, and dizziness or bloat side effects. You’ll also hear practical advice on cutting, bulking, cruising, peaking clients, insulin safety, and whether muscle growth is still on the table in your 60s. No fluff—just blunt, experience-based takes on what works, what doesn’t, and when to stop overthinking recomps and changes.

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Big Paul is back with another Anabolic Q&A where we break down training, nutrition, recovery, and responsible performance enhancement so you can make smarter choices, get better results, and avoid the “bro-science” traps that wreck health markers.00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Does Big Paul Check Clients Total Test Levels During A Bulk? 05:11 - Recommended Organ Tests To Do Outside Of Blood Work 11:56 - How To Start A Lean Muscle Gain Phase 17:04 - Big Paul’s Favorite Bodybuilder Of All Time 23:38 - How To Optimize Sleep While On Gear 27:34 - How Much Water Should You Drink If You Have A Sedentary Job? 30:19 - Does Anavar Actually Work As A Pre-Workout? + Thoughts On Sublingual Anavar 34:39 - Thoughts On HDL Not Dropping While On 300 Test & 300 Mast 36:39 - How To Approach Diet & Gear After Experiencing Rapid & Unexplained Weight Loss 40:51 - Should You Always PCT After Cycles? 43:40 - Should You Worry About Prolactin Side Effects From NPP? 46:53 - Where Should You Test Your Gear? 47:51 - Best Exercises For Abs 51:01 - Thoughts On Turinabol 53:32 - Wrapping Up!

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0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:22 - Thoughts On People Calling You Out For Minimal Mistakes 0:04:43 - HGH Misconceptions & How They Managed Side Effects From 18 IU 0:08:29 - Insulin Resistance Greatly Affects Wound Healing 0:11:43 - Thoughts On The Serostim Prescribing Guidelines & Doses 0:12:29 - Is Acromegaly A Real Risk From HGH? 0:14:15 - Big Paul Has Been Taking A Break From Gear 0:15:28 - Cardiovascular Events Are The Biggest Risk In Bodybuilding 0:16:39 - Everyone Should Get Tested For Clotting Mutations 0:19:19 - 23andME Is Basically A Scam 0:21:37 - Importance Of Controlling Your Lipids & Inflammation 0:25:52 - Importance Of Getting Ahead Of Lipid Issues 0:28:45 - GLP-3 Significantly Benefits Blood Glucose & Lipid Metabolism 0:30:21 - Big Paul Has Seen Crazy Blood Work Results From Clients 0:31:00 - A Lot Of Bodybuilding Risks Can Be Prevented 0:31:59 - Thoughts On People Running SERMs Long-Term 0:32:59 - Thoughts On Andrew Jacked Current Physique & Posing 0:37:16 - Thoughts On Nick Walker’s Current Physique 0:37:50 - How To Significantly Enhance Your Side Chest Pose 0:41:11 - Nick Walker Vs Answer Jacked Side Chest Pose 0:44:38 - Thoughts On Ramon Dino Neck Tattoo 0:45:51 - Tattoos Can Take Away From Your Physique 0:48:00 - Best Ways To Manage LDL 0:52:08 - Can Caffeine Make You Go Hypo? 0:55:45 - Thoughts On 600 Test & 300 NPP Cycle 1:02:01 - Best Body Fat % Before Starting Gear 1:03:35 - Anavar Doesn’t Affect The Liver & Why It’s Used For Burn Victims 1:07:22 - Benefits Of True TRT For Obese Guys 1:10:52 - Ryan Is Helping Out A Lot Of People 1:12:00 - Do Peptides Degrade Easily? 1:15:17 - How To Speed Up Tendon Healing (Supraspinatus) 1:22:15 - How Often Should You Rehab Your Tendons? 1:26:36 - How To Resolve Adductor Tendon Pain 1:34:23 - Test Enth Vs Test Cyp – Deca Vs NPP 1:39:14 - Could Test Prop Cause Less Water Retention? 1:41:25 - Experiences With Test No Ester 1:44:40 - Best Places To Learn Posing 1:46:14 - Thoughts On Popcorn During Contest Prep 1:47:09 - Foods To Avoid If You Have Diverticulitis 1:49:39 - Does Dieting During Prep Impact Digestion? 1:53:15 - Wrapping Up! How Cold Is It?

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Back with another anabolic bodybuilding Q&A where we cover training, nutrition, recovery, and responsible performance enhancement with a focus on getting better results while avoiding the dumb stuff that gets people hurt.

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00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Are There Peptides To Feel Better At The End Of Prep? 07:12 - Recommended Potassium & Magnesium Intake While On GH 16:58 - Best HGH Doses For Strength Athlete 19:42 - Why Does HGH Raise Fasting Glucose & How To Control It? 27:53 - Thoughts On Backfilling Syringes & Injecting With Small Needles 30:26 - Can A Lack Of Sleep Affect Gains? 34:34 - Experiences With The Tummy Tuck Surgery 40:18 - Thoughts On TRT Doses With Higher Doses Of Secondary Anabolic 46:20 - Thoughts On Tren Hex 50:55 - How To Approach A Cruise Phase 53:40 - What Are The Best HGH Doses During A Bulk & Fat Loss 58:41 - Wrapping Up!

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In this episode, the conversation dives into the realities of bodybuilding coaching, from tracking client progress and managing the psychological demands of prep to the nuance that separates good coaches from great ones. It expands into supplements, protein intake, GLP-1s, insulin, HGH, TRT management, and the often-overlooked health considerations enhanced lifters need to understand. Along the way, there are unfiltered stories, industry rants, practical cooking tips, and plenty of humor before wrapping up with cardio, prep decisions, and lighthearted moments.

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Ready to go from “holiday fluffy” to shredded for summer? In this video, Big Paul breaks down exactly how fat loss works (no BS), what actually matters for getting lean, and how to do it without losing muscle or wrecking your metabolism.

You’ll learn the real “3 levers” for fat loss:

✅ Eat less (diet strategy first) ✅ Do more cardio (smart, not savage) ✅ Use fat burners strategically (including GLP-1s, stimulants, etc.)

Plus, why macros are better than calorie counting for body composition, how carb cycling can help you stay strong and full while leaning out, and what to realistically expect with weekly fat loss (spoiler: 1–2 lbs/week is the sweet spot for keeping muscle).

What’s inside:

💥 The fastest way to lose fat (and why cardio isn’t the first move) 💥 How to use carb cycling + refeeds without getting fat 💥 Why protein stays high (and usually shouldn’t change) 💥 How to adjust carbs/cardio when you stall (small moves that work) 💥 Why intense cardio can make you look/feel like trash 💥 How long to run a fat loss phase (16–20 weeks) + when to take a diet break 💥 How people accidentally create metabolic damage (and how to avoid it)

In this episode, Big Paul opens up about his sky-high hemoglobin levels and the ongoing effects of GLP-1 medications — from appetite control to potential impacts on iron and cravings. We also dive into a 100mg Dbol study that shocked everyone, plus a deep look at Arnold’s legendary physique and how bodybuilding standards have changed.

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0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:21 - Big Paul’s Hemoglobin Was Very High + Paul Can’t Get Off GLPs 0:02:44 - Are GLP-1s Lowering Iron & Ferritin? 0:04:06 - Do GLP-1s Increase Sugary Cravings? 0:07:59 - How Businesses Make Food Hyperpalatable 0:10:58 - How The Bliss Point Works 0:14:03 - Favorite Source Of Digestible High Calorie Carbs 0:19:42 - Low-Dose Tirz Smashed Big Paul’s Appetite 0:20:18 - People Build Tolerance To GLPs 0:21:05 - Reta’s Effects On Lipids + How To Control Lipids 0:22:36 - Thoughts On Combining Appetite Suppressants 0:23:47 - GLP Doses Are Person Dependent 0:25:52 - 100mg Dbol Study Found It Does’t Build Muscle 0:28:04 - Thoughts When Arnold Used Dbol 0:30:57 - No One Cared About Health Back In The Day 0:32:57 - Do NOT Take Dbol During A Rebound 0:35:23 - What Was Arnold’s Best Physique In Films? 0:39:28 - How Tall Is Arnold? + You Lose Height When You Get Shredded 0:41:35 - Steps To Take If Fat Loss Stalls + Thoughts On Helios & L-Carnitine 0:49:03 - Thoughts On 5 On 2 Off Injection Frequency + Thoughts On Serostim Phase 3 Trials 0:52:20 - Thoughts On Combined Peptides With Catchy Names 0:53:40 - Does GHK-Cu PIP Ever Stop? 0:56:01 - Thoughts On Having Issues Climaxing 1:01:25 - Should You Train For Strength During A Cut? 1:03:42 - Thoughts On TNF Inhibitor & Its Effects On IGF-1 1:05:40 - What Causes Strength Decrease After 10 Pound Weight Loss? 1:10:05 - Deadlifts Are Not Good For Bodybuilding 1:14:20 - How To Transition From A Mass Phase To A Health Phase 1:17:14 - Why Are SERMs Sometimes Used On Contest Prep? 1:19:56 - Should You Do A Cut Right After A Mass Phase? 1:22:49 - Should You Run A Mitochondrial Stack During A Mass Phase? 1:30:06 - What Shows Do The Bros Have Planned For 2026? 1:38:15 - Is A Bodybuilder Ever Really Fasted? 1:41:12 - Wrapping Up!

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