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

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

Episode 452 Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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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?


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