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Big Paul is back with another Anabolic Q&A, covering bodybuilding training, nutrition, contest prep, supplements, GLP-1 use, and performance-enhancement topics with a harm-reduction mindset. In this episode, we dig into what happens when coming off a GLP-1 after extended use, including appetite, gastric emptying, elevated resting heart rate, and why long-term use may not make sense for every bodybuilder. We also break down magnesium glycinate, elemental magnesium, supplement labels, timing, and whether there’s any real benefit to mega-dosing or splitting doses throughout the day. Then we get into several heavily debated PED topics: whether very low-dose Tren can still produce noticeable results, Tren cough and subcutaneous injections, why Deca-only and low-test/high-Deca cycles keep coming back into bodybuilding discussions, options for high aromatizers, Equipoise and Primo considerations, and the unconventional “SHBG protocol” involving estrogen replacement with compounds like Tren or DHB. Training and nutrition get plenty of attention too. Big Paul explains how to choose the best horizontal pulling movements for back thickness by comparing stimulus, fatigue, and injury risk rather than blindly chasing heavy barbell rows. We also cover carb cycling and binge eating on high-carb days, breaking through a fat-loss plateau, cardio during contest prep, getting stage-ready six weeks out, posing, Anadrol use around training, and how to structure calories and carbohydrates when trying to transition from getting lean into a productive rebound and lean gaining phase. Topics discussed include: • GLP-1 discontinuation and bodybuilding • Magnesium glycinate vs elemental magnesium • Low-dose Tren and Tren cough • Subcutaneous vs intramuscular injections • Deca-only and low-test/high-Deca cycles • Testosterone, Primo, EQ, Tren, and aromatization • Anadrol and pre-workout use • Lean gaining, rebounds, and carbohydrate intake 📧 For exclusive inside Information and free articles, join my mailing list: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/email-list Subscribe to my Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjQmfhe1yyDsRjCVedA5IBA 🎓 Mentorship Group: https://www.skool.com/big-pauls-mentorship/about 📘 The Science of Anabolics E-Course: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/the-science-of-anabolics-performance-enhancing-drugs 🗺️ Get The Ultimate Cycle Cheat Sheet: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/cheatsheet 💪 Team ANABOLIC BODYBUILDING: https://www.skool.com/teamanabolicbodybuilding 💪 For Coaching or Consultations, go to: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ 📧 Contact BigPaul at: https://zl3h1q0lbmt.typeform.com/to/vqzGP4mG SOCIAL MEDIA 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulkbarnett/ 🔈 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PKOCKSDh6ZeaLmVoHF60z 🆇 Formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulb3rd 🤮 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialanabolicbodybuilding/ 🎬 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AnabolicBodybuilding 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding/ 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff 🧪 For Blood Panels: www.UltaLabTests.com/bigpaulmedia 📘 E-Books: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/ebooks 💪 FREE Training Programs: https://www.anabolicbodybuilding.com/free_stuff #Bodybuilding #AnabolicBodybuilding #BodybuildingQandA #ContestPrep #glp1 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Best Way To Come Off GLPs 06:18 - How To Dose Magnesium Glycinate & What Is Elemental Magnesium? 08:54 - At What Tren Dose Do You Start Seeing Its Effects? 10:51 - Injecting Tren Ace Subcutaneously Reduces Tren Cough? 12:57 - Thoughts On Deca Only Cycles Regaining Popularity 16:49 - Best PED For Size Other Than Nandrolone 19:41 - How To Prevent Binge Eating While Carb Cycling 21:45 - Thoughts On Tren + Estradiol Cycles 28:10 - Best Exercises For Back Thickness 33:27 - How To Know If You’re Ready To Step On Stage 37:25 - What To Do After Fat Loss Has Stalled 40:17 - Should You Stop Orals During Rest Days? 41:50 - How To Adjust Carb Cycling For Someone With A Fast Metabolism 45:26 - Vest Thing Paul Has Purchased Recently For Less Than $100 47:19 - Wrapping Up! 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.

Thyroid health is one of the most overlooked topics in bodybuilding, performance enhancement, and hormone optimization—and in this episode, Big Paul sits down with Optimal Nathan for a deep dive into how the thyroid actually works.
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We break down thyroid hormones like T3, T4, TSH, and reverse T3, while exploring why standard thyroid labs may not always tell the full story. Nathan explains thyroid hormone production, conversion, cellular uptake, mitochondrial function, and the role thyroid signaling may play in metabolism, energy, muscle growth, cognition, and overall performance.
The conversation also dives into growth hormone and thyroid function, including why GH can affect T4 and T3 levels, the importance of thyroid hormone conversion, and why simply trying to “fix” an abnormal lab value may miss the bigger picture.
Other topics discussed include:
• T3 vs. T4 and thyroid hormone conversion• Growth hormone, IGF-1, and thyroid function• D1, D2, and D3 deiodinase enzymes• Why thyroid activity can differ between tissues• TSH, free T3, free T4, and reverse T3• Genetics and thyroid hormone conversion• Thyroid function during bodybuilding prep and dieting• Carbohydrates and thyroid metabolism• Iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, copper, and thyroid health• Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, and autoimmune thyroid issues• Mitochondrial function and cellular energy production• Common mistakes with thyroid supplementation• Why symptoms and bloodwork need to be evaluated together
If you’re interested in bodybuilding, hormone optimization, biohacking, thyroid health, growth hormone, metabolism, or performance enhancement, this conversation is packed with information that may change the way you think about thyroid function.
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Big Paul is back for a packed bodybuilding Q&A covering PEDs, contest prep, fat loss, training, nutrition, health markers, and what’s been happening behind the scenes — including his permanent Facebook ban.
In this episode, Paul discusses the differences between dieting for men and women, how to transition out of a major fat-loss phase, aggressive cutting, fasted training, counting trace macros, offseason activity levels, and the cravings that can hit after getting extremely lean.
The conversation also dives deep into enhanced bodybuilding topics, including testosterone esters, nandrolone/NPP, Masteron, EQ vs. Primo, HGH, IGF-1 LR3, DHT Enanthate, aromatization, estrogen-related symptoms, bloodwork, and why PED use, nutrition, training, recovery, and cardiovascular health can’t be viewed in isolation.
Paul also breaks down his current training approach and physique, high-volume vs. high-intensity training for muscle growth, rep tempo, his recent weight loss, and why managing blood pressure and heart health matters for enhanced athletes.
Plus, hear the story behind Paul’s Facebook/IP ban, what can get bodybuilding creators removed from social media, his thoughts on the Texas Pro 212 prize money, and plenty more from this live Q&A.
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0:00:00 - Intro0:01:18 - I’ve Been Permanently Banned On Facebook0:08:08 - Differences In Diets Between Men & Women0:10:09 - Do You Need To Refrigerate HGH? + Increase Androgens Vs. Adding GH To A Cycle0:10:53 - How To Come Out Of A Diet After Losing 70 Pounds Of Fat0:13:53 - Thoughts On A Viewers Cycle0:15:06 - Thoughts On Not Getting Sides From Tren0:16:24 - What Are Some High E2 Symptoms?0:17:20 - PEDs, Diet & Training Are Interrelated0:18:13 - Thoughts On Backloading0:19:10 - How Does Big Paul Train?0:20:42 - NPP Can Raise The Rates Of Aromatization0:22:14 - Big Paul & Dave Sponsored The Texas Pro 212 Prize Money!0:23:29 - Do You Need To Use NAC Daily?0:24:34 - Should You Count Trace Macros From Foods?0:27:48 - Paul’s Current Cycle0:29:03 - How Much Weight Did Paul Lose Recently?0:30:12 - Can You Stay On Cycle If Bloodwork Is Good?0:31:01 - Thoughts On Using Nandrolone0:31:50 - Checking On Clients0:32:39 - Things That Can Get You Banned On Social Media0:34:52 - Masteron Doesn’t Suppress E2 Conversion0:35:20 - Thoughts On Doing Aggressive Cuts0:36:50 - Thoughts On Fasted Training Sessions?0:38:49 - You Have Better Skin Post-Show0:41:31 - Paul Got Banned For Explaining How To Prevent LVH0:42:05 - Importance To Control Heart Health0:43:35 - Does Rep Time Matter?0:44:58 - How To Lower High BP From Tren0:45:30 - Test P Vs. Test E + Paul’s Current Physique0:48:47 - Paul Got IP Banned From Facebook0:50:13 - Paul Craves Different Foods After Cuts + 0:51:13 - EQ Vs. Primo As A 2nd Compound0:52:50 - Big Paul If Experimenting With DHT Enanthate0:53:21 - Thoughts On Jayden Daniels0:54:22 - Thoughts On IGF-1 LR30:55:32 - High Volume Vs. High Intensity For Muscle Gain0:57:54 - Why People Use Test Prop During Prep0:59:03 - Thoughts On People Overdoing Steps During The Offseason1:00:47 - Wrapping Up!
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How do you know if you actually have good bodybuilding genetics—and how much do genetics really matter compared with training, nutrition, structure, recovery, and consistency?
In this Anabolic Q&A, I’m answering your bodybuilding questions on muscle growth, fat loss, training, nutrition, health, and responsible performance enhancement. We get into everything from evaluating bodybuilding genetics and choosing home gym equipment to GLP-1 use, HGH, estrogen management, body-fat testing, bodybuilding research, and bringing up stubborn muscle groups.
We also discuss some of the realities that don’t always get enough attention: why PED response is only one part of bodybuilding genetics, how appetite and binge eating can derail a contest prep, why bodybuilding studies need to be interpreted carefully, and how physical health, hormones, training, and mental health can overlap.
Topics covered include:
• How to tell if your bodybuilding genetics are great, average, or below average• Muscle structure, recovery, PED response, health genetics, and work capacity• Managing estrogen when adding Primo to testosterone• Primo and Masteron availability and concerns about underdosed gear• The best machines to prioritize when building a home gym• Whether GLP-1 drugs make sense when diet and training are already dialed in• Binge eating, high-carb/high-fat days, and contest-prep adherence• Where to find bodybuilding, training, and nutrition research• How to evaluate study quality instead of relying only on abstracts• Mental health, hormones, resistance training, and bodybuilding culture• HGH, sleep quality, recovery, and long-term considerations• How enhanced bodybuilders think about progressing a mass-gaining phase• DEXA scans vs. bioelectrical impedance for body-fat testing• Middle and lower trap development, rowing, and scapular movement
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00:00 - Intro01:29 - There Are Spots Available For Coaching & VIP Coaching!02:36 - How Do You Know If You Have Good Bodybuilding Genetics?10:00 - Primo Concentrations At 100mg/1mL Vs. 200mg/1mL12:14 - How To Switch Anastrozole For Primo14:30 - Could The Mast & Primo Shortages Be Ending?16:07 - Best 4 Machines To Have In A Home Gym19:41 - Can A GLP-1 Still Be Useful While Having A Structured Diet & Training?23:25 - What To Do If You Go Off The Rails With The Diet27:36 - Where Can You Find Reliable Studies Regarding Bodybuilding & PEDs?36:12 - Does The Mental Health Field & Bodybuilding Overlap?42:06 - Is 6 IU HGH Sustainable For A 52-Year-Old?45:48 - How To Raise Doses During A 20 Week Bulk50:13 - Most Memorable Part Of The Texas Pro52:40 - What’s The Most Accurate Way To Measure Body Fat?55:38 - Best Exercises To Train Middle & Lower Traps59:28 - Wrapping Up!
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Trenbolone may be one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—anabolic steroids ever used in bodybuilding.
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In this deep-dive conversation with Molecular, we break down what makes Tren so unique, why bodybuilders continue to use it despite its notorious side-effect profile, and what the available research actually tells us about nitrogen retention, body composition, neurological effects, sleep, estrogen and progesterone signaling, kidney health, cardiovascular stress, and more.
We also discuss the surprisingly low doses examined in early human research, how Tren compares with compounds like Anavar, nandrolone, testosterone, Masteron, and EQ, and why dramatic changes in appearance don’t necessarily mean dramatically greater muscle growth.
Topics covered include:
• Why Tren’s nitrogen-retention data stands out from other anabolic steroids• Low-dose Tren and whether there may be benefits at doses far below typical bodybuilding protocols• Why Tren can create such dramatic changes in body composition and “hardness”• Anxiety, increased heart rate, blood pressure, insomnia, and other common side effects• Why sleep can become especially problematic during contest prep and calorie restriction• Trenbolone, neurotoxicity, cognitive health, and long-term exposure• Progesterone receptor activity, gyno, lactation, and why prolactin may be misunderstood• Estrogen signaling and why Tren can make hormone management complicated• Kidney markers, cystatin C, liver enzymes, cholesterol, and cardiovascular remodeling• Why adding more drugs to manage side effects can create even more problems• Whether Tren actually belongs in an offseason bodybuilding program• Why advanced competitors may view Tren very differently from newer enhanced lifters
Tren has an enormous reputation for a reason—but the same pharmacology that makes it effective can also make it extremely difficult to tolerate.
If you want a deeper understanding of trenbolone beyond gym folklore and bro science, this conversation goes into the mechanisms, research, real-world bodybuilding experience, and risk-versus-reward discussion in detail.
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In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions from serious lifters about bodybuilding training, nutrition, performance enhancement, contest prep, recovery, and harm reduction.
We dig into some of the biggest questions enhanced bodybuilders run into: how to know when progress has actually stalled during a cycle, whether training volume should change when moving from a cruise into a growth phase, how taller lifters can build stubborn quads, what really matters when choosing fish oil and omega-3 supplements, and how to structure biceps and hamstring training for better hypertrophy.
Paul also shares his current bodybuilding update, why competing is off the table for now, and why staying pain-free, progressing in the gym, and enjoying training have become the priority.
Other topics discussed include Anavar vs. Primo, estrogen and prolactin management, MENT, YK-11, GLP-1 medications and resting heart rate, SLU-PP-332, insulin use in bodybuilding, Dianabol, Tren-related side effects, low estrogen symptoms, bodybuilding contest prep, muscle loss while dieting, nutrition for truck drivers, training frequency, exercise selection, recovery, and building muscle while maintaining body composition.
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:35 - Make Sure You’re Subscribed! + Paul Won’t Be Competing Soon
0:04:00 - Is 200mg Test + 50mg Anavar Daily Considered A Cycle?
0:06:51 - How To Grow Your Legs As A Taller Guy
0:11:54 - How To Manage Methyl Estradiol From MENT
0:16:52 - How To Properly Raise Steroid Doses During A Cycle
0:23:03 - Can SERMs Improve Libido?
0:26:10 - How To Lower Resting Heart Rate
0:29:33 - Is YK-11 Worth Using?
0:33:23 - How High Can Someone Dose SLU?
0:38:00 - Dianabol Vs. Insulin For Muscle Gains
0:41:15 - How Much Fish Oil Do You Really Need?
0:44:42 - Favorite Bicep & Hamstring Exercises
0:50:13 - How To Manage Training 2x A Week Due To Scheduling Issues
0:53:33 - How To Adjust Training When Moving Into A Growth Phase
0:56:27 - Thoughts On Using Insulin Pre & Post-Workout
1:02:33 - Can Tren Cause Estrogen-Related Side Effects Like NPP?
1:05:43 - How To Know If You Have Crashed E2 & How To Recover Quickly
1:09:03 - How Much Muscle Do You Lose When Dieting Down For A Show?
1:14:26 - Wrapping Up!
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In this Anabolic Q&A, Big Paul breaks down some of the biggest questions in bodybuilding, TRT, muscle growth, fat loss, nutrition, training, and performance enhancement — with a strong focus on making smarter decisions and reducing unnecessary risk.
We dig into estradiol management on TRT, what really drives muscle hypertrophy beyond just testosterone levels, how IGF-1, SHBG, thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, liver health, micronutrients, and metabolic health can affect your ability to grow, and why optimizing your overall health may matter just as much as pushing anabolic hormones.
We also cover what it really takes to get below 10% body fat while preserving muscle, why getting stage lean becomes a completely different challenge, how to structure a hypertrophy-focused training phase, whether increased training frequency can help lagging muscle groups, and why exercise execution may be more important than simply adding more volume.
Other topics include:
• Managing high estradiol on TRT and testosterone cycles• SHBG, free testosterone, boron, and Tongkat Ali• The physiological drivers of muscle hypertrophy• Getting from 10% body fat to stage conditioning• Training after a terrible night of sleep• Improving lagging shoulders and biceps• OTC fat burners and what actually matters for fat loss• Equipoise, nandrolone, testosterone, and hormone management
One of the biggest themes in this episode: stop obsessing over the last 1% while ignoring the fundamentals. Training quality, nutrition, recovery, metabolic health, blood work, and intelligent programming all have to work together if you want to maximize muscle growth and physique progress.
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00:00 - Intro01:32 -  Make Sure You’re Subscribed! + Spots Available For Coaching & VIP Coaching!02:36 - Thoughts On Boron & Tongkat Ali To Lower SHBG05:46 - Should You Manage Estradiol Levels While On True TRT?13:44 - Humalog Vs. Humulin R For High Carb Days19:28 - Blood Markers To Check When Maximizing Muscle Growth23:10 - Benefits Of Adding Dietary Fats To Meals Vs. Relying On Fats From Protein Sources27:32 - Thoughts On Doing Upper / Lower Strength & Hypertrophy Splits32:23 - How To Manage Estrogen While On A Test & Nandrolone Cycle36:02 - How To Get From 10% Body Fat To Being Stage Lean39:13 - How To Switch From Masteron To EQ41:48 - Should You Train Even After Only 2 Hours Of Sleep?43:33 - Should You Eat Simple Sugars Before Protein & Starchy Carbs?45:35 - Can You Train Smaller Body Parts More Frequently?49:55 - Thoughts On OTC Fat Burners54:15 - Thoughts On Experimenting With A Test Only Cycle During A Rebound58:50 - Wrapping Up!
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Do you really need a caloric surplus to build muscle—or can you keep gaining size at maintenance calories or even in a calorie deficit?
In this episode, Big Paul breaks down one of the biggest debates in the science-based hypertrophy community: whether a calorie surplus is necessary for optimal muscle growth. While body recomposition is possible under certain conditions, especially for beginners or people with higher body-fat levels, does “possible” automatically mean “optimal”?
This discussion explores:
• Building muscle in a calorie deficit• Muscle growth at maintenance calories• Body recomposition versus dedicated bulking and cutting phases• Why beginners and advanced bodybuilders may require different approaches• The relationship between body-fat levels, training performance, recovery, and hypertrophy• Macronutrient distribution and nutrient partitioning• Carb cycling, glycogen storage, and workout performance• The difference between gaining productive bodyweight and simply getting fat• What decades of competitive bodybuilding can teach us alongside controlled research• Why maintenance calories are a constantly moving target
The goal is not to dismiss exercise science or promote reckless bulking. It is to examine whether a small, intelligently managed calorie surplus remains the most efficient strategy for experienced lifters trying to maximize muscle gain while minimizing fat accumulation.
Can someone become truly massive while staying at maintenance calories indefinitely? Or does meaningful long-term hypertrophy eventually require pushing food?
Share your experience and opinion in the comments. Keep the discussion respectful—even when you strongly disagree.
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Can you build muscle without a calorie surplus—and how much of today’s bodybuilding advice is just confident misinformation? This roundtable gets brutally honest about what works, what’s overcomplicated, and what could be putting your progress or health at risk.
The panel breaks down contest prep and coaching dynamics, why switching coaches mid-prep can create more problems than it solves, and how long it really takes to understand an athlete’s metabolism, communication style, and response patterns. They also debate the “maintenance calories for muscle growth” argument, the limitations of bodybuilding research, and the growing problem of social media experts using scientific language without practical experience.
The conversation also covers:
• The China Pro results and standout physiques  • Calorie surplus vs. maintenance for building muscle  • Social media misinformation and misleading studies  • Military TRT testing and access to hormone care  • Cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and cardiovascular harm reduction  • Saturated fats, omega-3 intake and insulin sensitivity  • IGF-1 LR3, IGF-1 DES, growth hormone and insulin  • Recovery after tendon tears and orthopedic surgery  • Sleep hygiene, insomnia and recovery strategies  • Hair loss, DHT-derived compounds and aggressive dieting  • Prohormones, short cycles and common anabolic myths  • The biggest lessons experienced bodybuilders wish they knew earlier  
From bodybuilding nutrition and contest preparation to enhanced bodybuilding, health monitoring, injury recovery and training longevity, this episode delivers an unfiltered mix of science, coaching experience and real-world application.
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0:00:00 - Intro0:01:18 - Thoughts On The China Pro - James Vs. Behrouz0:02:48 - Thoughts On Coach Hoppers - Coaches Need Time To Know Their Clients0:08:07 - What Shows Is Amy Competing In?0:09:09 - What’s Considered Fat In Bodybuilding? + Thoughts On Shaving0:11:39 - How DHT Derivatives & Tren Make You Hairy0:13:24 - What’s The Best Way To Shave Your Back Hair?0:17:47 - Thoughts On Anavar Or Halo Only Cycles0:19:00 - People Who Share Stupid Ideas Sound Smart0:21:12 - Thoughts On The “You Don’t Need A Calorie Surplus To Grow Muscle” Drama0:27:50 - Why Most Scientific Studies Don’t Apply Bodybuilders0:34:04 - The US Military Is Starting To Facilitate TRT0:37:46 - Molecular Has A Cholesterol/ApoB Target App0:39:50 - Learn To Control Cholesterol & ApoB For Longevity0:42:59 - Saturated Fats Makes You Insulin Resistant0:46:07 - Thoughts On IGF-1 LR3 & IGF-1 DES0:54:35 - When Should You Start A Healing Protocol Post-Surgery?1:02:20 - Next Best Compound To Add If Mast & Primo Causes Hair Loss?1:05:43 - How To Keep DHT Levels Without Losing Hair1:09:06 - Do Prohormones Work?1:12:27 - Can Oral Primo Help Fill Muscle Glycogen?1:13:45 - How To Swap Anastrozole For Primo1:15:39 - How To Enhance Sleep1:20:10 - Where To Get Suits If You’re A Bodybuilder1:22:40 - Thoughts On Cycling For 8-12 Weeks1:26:05 - Thoughts On Seltorexant & Daridorexant1:28:11 - Mistakes To Avoid At The Beginning Of A Bodybuilding Journey1:38:16 - Wrapping Up!
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