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The Best Bulking Cycle? Can You Safely Use EQ? Mini-Cuts Don't Work, Older Guys Keep Making Progress
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- Anabolic Bodybuilding
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- Sep 18, 2026
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You can find Will Parlaman's book "Built By Rituals" here:http://www.50rituals.com/bbr Interested in 1-on-1 physique & lifestyle coaching? Fill out the application below and get a free discovery call to see if coaching is the right fit for you:https://zl3h1q0lbmt.pro.typeform.com/to/kVhpILXi Does metformin help or hurt bodybuilding progress? What should you monitor if you use Equipoise? Can bodybuilders still make meaningful gains after 50? And do SGLT2 inhibitors have a place in harm reduction for enhanced athletes? In this video, Big Paul breaks down some of the biggest questions around bodybuilding, PEDs, health, and longevity, with a practical focus on balancing progress with risk management. Topics covered include metformin, insulin sensitivity, IGF-1 and muscle growth; Equipoise and its potential effects on estradiol, hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cells, creatinine and cystatin C; why complicated first cycles often create more problems than progress; allopregnanolone and its potential role in sleep, anxiety and high-androgen environments; SGLT2 inhibitors for glucose control, kidney protection and cardiovascular health; immune support for bodybuilders; and how training, nutrition, recovery and PED use may need to change after age 50. Paul also explains why he prefers a more conservative approach to exercise selection as lifters age, why sleep and micronutrient status matter for immune function, when a mini-cut may make sense versus committing to a full cut, and why getting lean can create a better runway for future growth. And to finish things off, he shares five metal tracks from his gym playlist that always deliver when it’s time to train hard. If you’re interested in bodybuilding, hypertrophy, PED education, bloodwork, harm reduction, longevity, contes…