Recent content by Andy-Just-Gyms

Introduction Inflammation is an unavoidable part of bodybuilding. Resistance training deliberately creates tissue stress, muscle damage, and an inflammatory response that ultimately drives adaptation and growth. The challenge for bodybuilders is not avoiding inflammation altogether, but...

For most, that is correct. One single “bad lab” in isolation is typically not a problem. It measures the current status at the moment of the blood draw. A hard workout can raise liver enzymes, it doesn’t mean your liver is poorly performing. But you also have to take in to account 2 factors...

Daily Log Day 4/84 Start weight: 165.4 lbs Rest Day 30 mins cardio Supplements 1 serving of Liver/Organ Defender 5% Nutrition (Rich Piana) 2.4g Fish oil 500mg Citrus Bergamot 500mg (extracted)15g Astragalus 5mg Rosuvastatin 10mg Ezetimibe 600mg Ashwagandha Sleep: 8 hours Cycle: 500mg...

Introduction Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is one of the most commonly referenced numbers on standard blood work, and for many bodybuilders it is also one of the most anxiety‑provoking. It is not uncommon for strength athletes—especially those with significant muscle mass—to see...

Daily Log Day 3/84 Start weight: 163.6 lbs Workout: Legs Leg Press - 6 sets, 6-10 reps Lying Leg Curls - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Unilateral Leg Extension - 4 sets, 8-12 reps Hip Adduction - 5 sets, 6-10 sets Single Leg Hamstring Curl - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Bulgarian Split Squats - 4 sets, 8-12 reps...

Introduction Kidney health is an often-overlooked topic in bodybuilding, despite the fact that the sport places unique and sometimes extreme demands on renal physiology. High-protein diets, large body mass, intense training, dehydration cycles, and—in enhanced athletes—pharmacologic stressors...

Daily Log Day 2/84 Start weight: 164.8lbs Workout: Shoulders/Arms Unilateral Cable Lateral Raise - 6 sets, 8-12 reps Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Reverse Pec Deck - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Curl - 4 sets, 6-10 reps Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curl - 3 sets...

Introduction In bodybuilding, few hormones generate as much confusion and emotional reaction as estradiol (E2). It is often treated as something that must be eliminated at all costs—associated with water retention, fat gain, gynecomastia, and poor conditioning. While excessive estradiol can...

Daily Log Day 1/84 Start weight: 168.4lbs So the last few days, over the holidays, I had gone out of town. I wasn’t tracking any of my food, and I had a few days off. The reason for this is because they published the NPC Schedule for 2026 finally. I decided on a show that I will be competing...

Introduction Few hormones in bodybuilding are as misunderstood—or as unfairly demonized—as cortisol. It is often labeled the “muscle-killing hormone,” blamed for fat gain, poor recovery, and stalled progress. In reality, cortisol is neither inherently good nor bad. It is a stress-adaptation...

Daily Log Week 9, Day 3 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 161.8 Workout: 30min cardio Legs Hip Adduction - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Leg Press - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Hip Thrust - 4 sets, 8-12 reps Seated Hamstring Curl - 2 sets, 8-12 reps Lying Hamstring Curl - 2 sets, 8-12 reps Quad Extension - 4...

Introduction In bodybuilding, thyroid hormones are often discussed in simplified terms: T3 increases metabolic rate, T4 acts as a prohormone, and higher thyroid activity generally means easier fat loss. In practice, the thyroid system is far more nuanced. One of the most misunderstood...

Daily Log Week 9, Day 2 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 161.8 Workout: 45min cardio Shoulders/Arms Unilateral Cable Lateral Raises - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Machine Shoulder Press - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Reverse Pec Deck - 4 sets, 8-12 reps Dumbbell Lateral Raises - 3 sets, 12-15 reps Rear Delt...

Introduction As bodybuilding continues to evolve, interest has expanded beyond anabolic drugs and fat-loss agents into compounds that influence neurology, appetite regulation, recovery behavior, and training drive. One of the lesser-known peptides that has begun to circulate in...

Daily Log Week 9, Day 1 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 162.4 Workout: 45min cardio Back/Biceps Chest Supported High Row - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Unilateral Cable Low Row - 4 sets, 8-12 reps Machine Mid Row - 4 sets, 8-12 reps Lat Pulldown - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Pull Ups - 3 sets, failure...