Thanks a lot brother for this awesome well written reply. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in “google rabbit holes” and think there’s an issue when everything is fine 🙏🏻I’m pretty sure I’ve always pissed this way lol but now I’m here taking pics of piss every day and driving myself nuts. I can’t change the damage i did when i was reckless in… Read more

I deal with this and have for many years. I have always freaked out about it. Usually the next step is the doctor orders an albumin to creatinine ratio test in urine. If you had the +1 protein it will probably be elevated. If issue continues it is good to continue monitoring through time. Although with good egfr, creatinine and cystatin c…

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Hey guys!

I have been training 17 years now and have gotten pretty strong through time. I have gone periods using knee wraps and elbow sleeves on and off and have a question for you.

I base my training around a logbook progressive overload approach with microprogressions (prioritizing standardized execution with tempo, ROM, contractions etc) and…

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Hello!

I am wondering what you guys believe around holding a specific bodyweight after a push phase and cycle and when to start cutting to keep the gains.

Ex. many say that you need to hold that weight for 6-8 weeks at a cruising dose before starting a cut or you will lose muscle and others say that as soon as you finish the bulk cycle you can…

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Not relevant it’s diet induced.[/quote]

Oh okay, so you would say something I am eating is causing it? I am 256 lbs fairly lean with daily protein intake of 330 g. Thank you so much for your help!

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Like I have said it’s diet induced

Fast before bloods , lower pro & take rest and there won’t be any issues same with… Read more

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Not relevant it’s diet induced.[/quote]

Oh okay, so you would say something I am eating is causing it? I am 256 lbs fairly lean with daily protein intake of 330 g. Thank you so much for your help!

Yes you are totally right man! So that is what I am asking.

Bloodwork: Totally fine, creatinine fine, egfr great, cystatin C great.

Urinalysis: Shows protein in urine, specifically Albumin to be high in urine while creatinine is normal in urine but it skews that magical “ratio” that the lab looks for of under 3.

So my question is, is this…

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If I see low egfr yes I do, creatinine wil be elevated from training and muscle mass[/quote]

Thanks so much! EGFR is totally fine and so is creatinine, it is more the albumin aspect IN URINE that is elevated which skews that ratio and this is the “protein in the urine” concern.

Hey Kuba! Just wondering if you ever use a urinalysis with your athlete’s and if you are ever concerned about finding protein in urine or a high albumin/creatinine ratio through urine with big bodybuilders? Some people tell me it’s normal as a big bodybuilder who trains hard and it is exercise induced and other’s say it is not. Would love your opinion!

Hello!

I am wondering how important the weight of this test is in regards to a bodybuilder’s health?

Does bodybuilding lifestyle or training skew this number at all in a non serious way similar to how training affects ALT and AST?

My creatinine, egfr and cystatin c are always superb. Blood Pressure is great along with BG. But this number is…

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Please Jordan, Kuba, Hilly or anyone else who is a great coach I would really appreciate if you guys know something about this 🙂 Thanks so much!

I know you tore your adductor and I keep trying to look back on the log to see where you outline it but cannot find it as I recently resigned up to the site 🙁

If you don’t mind me asking,

How did you tear it?

Was it a full tear, partial or a bad strain?

How long did it take to heal and did you do anything specific to heal it other than…

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Thank you for all the insight! Just wondering, what makes you feel it is “unhealthy as shit”? lol

I know being massive and using this amount of drugs isn’t making health “better” but as you have stated, your BP seems to be always good, vital signs seem to be good, cholesterol is not bad at all etc. what makes you feel this is so terrible?

Honest Question 🙂

Hey Jordan!

Based off your igf lr3 and des experience, do you still believe in the 4 weeks on 4 weeks off approach?

Or would you consider running the whole push phase?

Thanks for your input!

Hey jordan! Did you cycle them 4 weeks on 4 weeks off repeat or just ran it straight through for longer?

Thinking of straight through for my 16-20 week push up phase but would love your input.

Because no one will ever of mixed insulin with peptides and tested to see what happens scientifically. So why would we risk doing so and creating some form of issue or ruining the peptides.

We dont know so we dont risk[/quote]

Thank you for your reasoning I really appreciate it 🙂

All you guys are saying insulin no and again I am asking purely for curiosity purposes, why not? I would love to know as to why you guys have this reasoning. Thank you for the help 🙂

Thank so much! Would love to pick your brain on that, why is adding the insulin in there not ideal?

Hey Peter!

Would you say you can add insulin to that same syringe?

thanks so much for your help!

Hey Jordan 🙂

I’m wondering if you’re still running the igf lr3 and igf des together on 4 weeks on 4 weeks off protocol?

Would there be any benefit to running 4 weeks of one and then 4 weeks of the other and repeating? Thanks for your time!

Bump 🙂

Hey guys!

You have all seen lots of bloodwork. I am wondering how common is it to see zero protein in urine dipstick but an elevated ACR or albumin/creatinine ratio in bloodwork and what are some ways to improve it and how concerned one should be? I have had readings in the past as high as 140 but working with a nephrologist now and have been…

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Thanks so much Peter! I posted pics not sure if you can see them! I mean I consider huge nick walker, jordan, etc. so I still have a while to get there but I would say I am typically the biggest guy when I go to gym’s unless there’s some big open pro’s there lol

Would love advice with someone more experienced than I as to what you would suggest instead 🙂

I love test primo and nandrolone but with the current primo/mast situation I’ve decided to split the dosages between mast and eq.

The deca at low dose I figured would be fun to experiment with!

As for the training, yes I mean 6 row movements. For…

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Hey guys! Did my cut for the year (a personal prep without stepping on stage) and now on week 4 of the maintenance phase with a broken toe. Looking to maintain as much muscle as possible and I have found ways to be able to train as best as possible around this toe. Things do not seem as bad as I initially imagined. I am very confident I will…

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On paper, I feel like chest 2 looks more optimal if prioritizing resistance profiles. With my equipment, is there anything you guys recommend to change to either day?

Another big question is, how truly important is the optimization of the order of resistance profiles to just pure bodybuilding development? I do not mean this as disrespect, but…

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Hi guys! I hope you are having an amazing day!

I have recently watched AND rewatched Jordan’s new youtube video on resistance profiles as he does his push session. Resistance profiles are not completely new to me by any means but I would still love the advice of some of the guys that are more experienced than me.

I have struggled improving…

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Thanks so much guys I really appreciate all your responses! To answer Louis’ question, I am progressing with physique as well, is just as bodybuilders, we always wonder “could it be better?” lol

I definitely wonder if for sure the much heavier weights I use now than I did months prior along with just being able to learn how to train more…

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Hi guys!

I have been training for 12 years and I am decently strong. Only since last 3 years have I been following a specific log booked protocol obsessing about training with lower volume. Started with DC training, then in Nov. 2021 did an Upper Lower split post show (just like JP outlines it in the book). Moved on to a PPL and saw some…

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Man it is so annoying. I love this site but I notice myself and many other members have trouble uploading pics… whether from phone or computer. It never works for me. I am sorry…Maybe tech support could look into this?

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL YOU GUYS! Really appreciate your input. I will keep playing around with those factors and see what happens. I do live a high stress life year round (bodybuilding, 2 kids I take care of 9-5, a business etc.) but I do work hard at how I perceive this. But again, when cutting or at maintenance it is not an issue.

I do think…

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Hi guys! Hope you are all doing well!

To get to the point, I have been struggling the last few months when calories get high in offseason to have perfect log shaped poops. I use the same food sources bulking or cutting (just different portions) and when I am cutting(2800-3700 cals) or at maintenance (4000ish) poop is perfect. But when I am at…

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Thanks so much for your response to the 2 of you! 🙂

Jordan, I saw it here at about the 2 minute mark. I always sift through the old videos as I work to learn more 🙂

Density Day Jordan & Corinne

Sorry, I must have understood wrong where you said:

“There are factors you can monitor in regards to your appetite, your…

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Hi guys!

I was watching a video where Jordan mentions (paraphrasing) that him and Corinne do not measure heart rate variability but they do monitor resting heart rate and when he notices that it goes up is time for a deload/devolume. He did not go in depth at all and just mentioned that.

I was wondering if Jordan or another person who knows…

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Are you sure it is the telmisartan and not something else?

Meditation, stress management, breathing techniques, addressing things like thick blood or sleep apnea, cardio will definitely help, avoiding stimulants, losing weight, proper gut health, etc. Those are some basics. If you have those covered, I find hibiscus tea along with celery and beets can help a ton (anecdotal).
If all else fails, an ARB… Read more

Albumin levels in blood for me are normal. For peace of mind, I personally would do the biopsy and an ultrasound and ask for constant monitoring. Your number is quite high but with no other sign of kidney damage is just a marker. You just want to make sure the bodybuilding lifestyle is not making the problem worse as time goes by. Get… Read more

I have actually. Not that high and no other sign of kidney damage at all based off bloodwork and kidney ultrasound. Have seen loads of doctors and nephrologists and seems to be genetic as my grandmother and uncle have it as well. They recommended just monitor every 3 months. It has actually surprisingly reversed a lot throughout the last… Read more

Thanks for all the great answers guys! Will be adding some hiit and higher intensity steady state ad opposed to lower intensity this offseason and see how body responds 🙂

Thanks so much bro!!! I was thinking of that option as well!

Hi guys!

In bodybuilding we talk lots about bloodwork, blood sugar and blood pressure. But a lot of people seem to skip over resting heart rate. When I am close to a show, light and/or off gear I am in the 40-50 range. But as soon as food goes up, weight is up and gear is added I am hitting the 80-90 range. Although still considered…

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Hi Kristian!

I know exactly what you are talking about as many of my clients throughout the years (INCLUDING MYSELF) have dealt with this. One of the most amazing and easy fixes I have found for this is doing yoga. I truly believe every strength athlete (actually every athlete really) should do yoga. In bodybuilding it helps with posing,…

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Thanks so much man! This is great advice and I will keep it in mind 🙂 Really appreciate it!

Hey guys (and Jordan :))!

I was going through some old videos here and there was a very good one that Jordan mentions that he feels he grew too fast and made mistakes that at 32 his midsection is blown out and he cannot compete because of this.

I would love more insight on this if you could expand Jordan. As someone looking to build huge…

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Thanks so much to you and everyone else here for the awesome suggestions! 🤗💪🏽

This is golden by friend thanks soooo much!!!!

It’s not brother I’m so sorry to keep bothering you 🙁 I really appreciate all your effort!

I don’t think a slow concentric is horrible in terms of learning how to keep tension on a muscle if that’s what you struggle with. So in that aspect it can be helpful in the long-term of gains in my opinion if you implement them from time to time on the body part that you feel you don’t have a good connection with. But it’s really going to… Read more

Hilly thanks so much for your repsknd as usual man. You are so helpful here. But I’m so sorry if you listen to your response there are lots of gaps in the audio where I cannot hear your voice at all 🙁 I want to know qhta you have to say so bad as i greatly value and respect your opinion!!! I’m so sorry to bother you with this but if you… Read more