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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...

I’m currently on a “off cycle” with PEG-MGF, but I am noticing that it has helped with bringing up an imbalance. I run it for about 6 weeks, then off for 4-6 weeks. I use 250mcg twice a week and use it locally on the lagging muscle group, or lagging side. I have run it for 2 cycles so far and...

Introduction As bodybuilding has become more advanced—both in training methodology and pharmacology—the conversation has gradually shifted beyond muscle growth alone. Longevity, immune resilience, recovery quality, and overall systemic health are now recognized as critical factors in...

Daily Log Week 8, Day 7 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 162.4 Workout: 60min cardio Rest Day Diet: (PMSF) Meal 1: 4 eggs, 2 Keto Tortillas Meal 2: 7oz cooked ground beef Meal 3: 2 scoops whey isolate Meal 4: 5.8oz chicken breast Meal 5: 7oz cooked ground beef Protein: 248g Carbs: 8g...

I usually add in weekly pics with my weekly check ins, but I’ll make an effort to throw in the pump checks and stuff from the gym when I can.

Introduction Within bodybuilding, growth hormone (GH) occupies a very different role than anabolic steroids. GH is rarely dramatic in the short term, yet over long time horizons it influences fat metabolism, recovery quality, tissue health, and physique maturity. Because of this, many athletes...

Daily Log Week 8, Day 6 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 162.4 Workout: 30min cardio Rest Day Diet: (PMSF) Meal 1: 4 eggs, 2 Keto Tortillas Meal 2: 7oz cooked ground beef Meal 3: 2 scoops whey isolate Meal 4: 5.8oz chicken breast Meal 5: 7oz cooked ground beef Protein: 248g Carbs: 8g...

Introduction In bodybuilding, growth hormone (GH) has long occupied a unique space. It is not a classic muscle builder like anabolic steroids, yet its influence on fat metabolism, recovery, tissue health, and overall physique quality has made it a staple topic in advanced circles. Over time...

Daily Log Week 8, Day 5 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: 162.4 Workout: 45min cardio Rest Day Diet: (PMSF) Meal 1: 4 eggs, 2 Keto Tortillas Meal 2: 7oz cooked ground beef Meal 3: 2 scoops whey isolate Meal 4: 5.8oz chicken breast Meal 5: 7oz cooked ground beef Protein: 248g Carbs: 8g...

Introduction As bodybuilding has evolved, so has the conversation around what actually limits progress. For beginners, the limiting factors are usually effort, nutrition, and consistency. For advanced and enhanced athletes, the bottlenecks often shift toward recovery capacity, cellular stress...

Daily Log Week 8, Day 4 Start weight: 176.6 Current weight: forgot to get the weigh in due to getting lab work first thing in the AM. Workout: Chest/Triceps Incline Machine Press - 5 sets, 8-12 reps Cable Chest Flies - 4 sets, 12-15 reps Dumbbell Flat Press - 5 sets, 6-10 reps Triceps...

Introduction In bodybuilding, fat loss compounds tend to fall into predictable categories: stimulants, thyroid hormones, adrenergic agonists, and appetite suppressants. Over time, however, more advanced athletes begin looking beyond short-term scale weight changes and toward metabolic...