{"podcast":{"title":"Anabolic Bodybuilding","slug":"anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370","podcast_index_feed_id":7247370,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/anabolicbodybuilding/feed.xml","website_url":"https://anabolicbodybuilding.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15891284/Copy_of_How_to_Get_Huge_Presentation_700_x_700_px_1400_x_1400_px_3_88onm.png","author":"Big Paul","episode_count":100,"summary":"Most of what you read or watch on the internet about bodybuilding regarding training, steroids, growth hormone, insulin, and nutrition is completely wrong. We filter through all the nonsense and tell you the truth about what the top pros and amateur competitors are doing.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T02:17:33.097701+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370"},"episode":{"title":"Primo vs Mast, HGH Side Effects, Ideal IGF-1 & How Much Test Is Too Much?","slug":"primo-vs-mast-hgh-side-effects-ideal-igf-1-how-much-test-is-too-much","published_at":"2026-07-15T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/primo-vs-mast-hgh-side-effects-ideal-igf-1-how-much-test-is-too-much","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370","url":"https://anabolicbodybuilding.podbean.com/e/primo-vs-mast-hgh-side-effects-ideal-igf-1-how-much-test-is-too-much/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mhkuganhp64ne3xq/LIVE_-_Anabolic_Q_Abfnzl.mp3","summary":"What does a real bodybuilding contest prep look like behind the scenes? In this live Q&A, I break down my current progress, carb-cycling diet, training recovery and the decisions that go into getting stage-ready. We also go deep into some of the most commonly debated topics in enhanced bodybuilding—including testosterone, Primo, Mast, Anavar, EQ, Trenbolone, HGH, IGF-1, insulin, GLP-1 medications, fat burners and mitochondrial enhancers. Topics discussed include: • Current contest-prep progress, weight loss and physique update• Carb cycling, high-carb refeeds and breaking fat-loss plateaus• Why bodybuilders combine Primo and Mast• Low SHBG, estrogen management and joint pain• HGH side effects, fasting glucose, edema and numb hands• When HGH results become noticeable• IGF-1 levels, IGF-1 LR3 and muscle growth• PSMF dieting and essential fatty acid intake• Blood work, hematocrit, hemoglobin, lipids and kidney markers• Libido and erectile-function issues while enhanced• Test-only cycles, testosterone limits and aromatase inhibitors• SARMs versus anabolic steroids• Lean bulking, rebound phases and ideal body-fat levels• Training form, connective-tissue stress and injury prevention• Why great bodybuilding coaching requires individual problem-solving This is an honest, uncensored discussion based on personal experience coaching competitive bodybuilders and navigating my own bodybuilding journey. There is no universal protocol: genetics, health markers, goals, drug response, diet and training history can all change the outcome. 0:00:00 Intro0:02:20 Contest Prep, Cycle Update & Summer Diet0:10:59 Anavar, Low SHBG & Joint Pain0:12:01 Optimal IGF-1 for Muscle Growth0:12:59 Why Primo + Mast Is So Popular0:15:53 GH & Rising Fasting Glucose0:18:59 Primo + Mast: Bulk…","meta_description":"What does a real bodybuilding contest prep look like behind the scenes? In this live Q&A, I break down my current progress, carb-cycling diet, trainin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5486,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/episodes/primo-vs-mast-hgh-side-effects-ideal-igf-1-how-much-test-is-too-much/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/primo-vs-mast-hgh-side-effects-ideal-igf-1-how-much-test-is-too-much.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}