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Big Paul reads the carb study past its headline; your group-chat screenshot gets an uncomfortable follow-up.
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A blunt Q&A on protein, GH starting points, and the grind of staying in shape with age.
This episode keeps its focus on practical bodybuilding talk: protein measurement, starting GH at two units and nudging it up by two units every four weeks or so, plus the day-to-day work of staying consistent with walking and training as age starts to matter more.
Yoga, grief, breath, and brave self-compassion.
Western bowhunting lessons from the field.
Big Paul hosts a live Q&A answering viewer questions on performance-enhancing drugs, blood work interpretation, cardiovascular health management, nutrition science, contest prep protocols, and general life advice.
Big Paul’s Anabolic Bodybuilding Q&A covers IGF-1 LR3, stubborn belly and chest fat, blood pressure, metformin, insulin resistance, HCG, Dianabol, cardio, appetite control, and cutting protocols.
Big Paul reviews Menno Henselmans's 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies comparing higher- and lower-carbohydrate diets during resistance training.
Big Paul hosts a live Anabolic Bodybuilding Q&A covering offseason mass cycles, insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogen management, and contest preparation.
Anabolic Bodybuilding debates dietary tribalism after a protein-bar post on X received more than one million impressions and provoked objections from carnivore and vegan advocates.
Big Paul answers community questions about training, nutrition, and responsible performance enhancement, including concerns about C-reactive protein, kidney health, and post-surgery TRT.
Big Paul discusses his recent Disney World vacation, weight loss from walking, and his approach to eating while on vacation.
Anabolic Bodybuilding examines a Classic Physique height dispute, including the risk of planning around a hoped-for re-height instead of the athlete’s confirmed cap.
Paul links post-show strength gains to added water leverage and glycogen, while warning older lifters about tendon and muscle tears.
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Big Paul answers community questions on bodybuilding training, nutrition, and responsible performance enhancement, including differences between metformin and berberine.
Big Paul answers community questions about muscle gain from steroid cycles, training for older bodybuilders, and meal timing.
Host Big Paul answers community questions about bodybuilding, including PED use, carb timing, and whether NFL stars could succeed in the IFBB.
Big Paul answers member questions about safe steroid dosages, side effect management, and comparing compounds like EQ and PrimaBull for off-season massing.