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2nd cycle advice | Re-comps are a waste of time | Is my coach bad?

from Anabolic Bodybuilding · host Big Paul

Is 55% hematocrit dangerous? Why do people still think that androgen receptors downregulate? 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding 00:00:00 — INTRO 00:01:08 — Disclaimer (entertainment/education) 00:01:37 — Intro: Christmas Eve live Q&A + holiday check-in 00:02:30 — Post-surgery lifting update (cleared to train again) 00:03:24 — Surgery details (shoulder/labrum/rotator cuff/biceps tendon) 00:03:52 — Big Paul's Show timeline: decision later (after spring break/Disney) 00:04:14 — Current stats: bodyweight + height; open vs classic talk 00:05:04 — Current “baby cycle” / dosing routine 00:05:46 — GH schedule change (every day → every other day) 00:06:11 — Q&A begins 00:06:48 — Q: Add ~10 mg/day tren to 600 test / 300 primo? 00:08:16 — Q: TRT + clomiphene/enclomiphene; raising test without it 00:09:27 — Q: Masteron causes acne; possible causes / product quality 00:10:12 — Q: Lowering triglycerides on labs 00:13:25 — Q: Injectable glutathione (dose/route) + NAC use 00:14:47 — Q: Carb cycling at maintenance (what it looks like) 00:15:35 — Q: Cutting GH on high-carb days 00:16:35 — Q: Hematocrit at 55%—how concerned? 00:18:56 — Q: Cycle critique (test/EQ/MP/GH/orals + insulin sensitivity plan) 00:19:32 — Q: Bad coaching experiences/coach ignoring feedback 00:23:20 — Q: Fasting glucose 100–110 with GH (what’s going on?) 00:24:50 — Topic: GLP-1 access/patents / legality debate 00:31:11 — Q: 10–20 sets/week per muscle—rule of thumb vs individual 00:33:32 — Q: Post-show E2 recovery timing 00:37:20 — Q: Sourcing outside the US vs inside (risk comparison) 00:38:33 — Q: First cycle setup (test-only vs adding compounds) 00:39:02 — Q: MENT experience / recomp use 00:40:07 — Q: Older lifter on TRT—adding low-dose Deca for joints 00:42:52 — Topic: Peptide ban / “safety” argument; Tylenol comparison 00:44:42 — Q: Stopping TRT and returning to natural levels? 00:45:06 — Topic: Bodybuilding vs BJJ (conflicting goals) 00:47:34 — Topic: Androgen receptor “downregulation”  00:50:40 — Q: Tempo—slow negative vs squeeze (what matters?) 00:51:36 — Topic: Oral use timing (pre-workout vs offseason) 00:53:16 — Q: “Recomp” approach + minimum test for results 00:54:15 — Topic: SS-31 / “mitochondrial” peptides discussion 00:57:04 — Q: Bulk plan—test + Deca; adding injectable Dbol; add mast/EQ? 01:00:19 — Q: Attending the Arnold? 01:02:13 — Q: Cycle log template (where to get it) 01:02:19 — Q: PCT (tamoxifen + enclo/clomid) 01:03:41 — Q: Sustanon thoughts 01:05:01 — Q: Highest total dose ever run / longest run 01:05:36 — Q: Arimidex vs Aromasin preference 01:06:32 — Topic: Coaching natties vs PED users; diet focus 01:09:23 — Q: Labs to watch on test vs multi-compound cycles (HDL/LDL etc.) 01:16:40 — Wrap-up/goodbye 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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