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