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...

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...

Cystatin-C is an increasingly important lab marker for bodybuilders because it provides a more accurate picture of kidney function in individuals with high muscle mass. Traditional kidney markers—especially serum creatinine—are heavily influenced by muscle size, training intensity, protein...

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...

Reverse T3 and Bodybuilding: One-Page Summary Educational and research purposes only. Not medical advice. Reverse T3 (rT3) is one of the most misunderstood components of thyroid physiology in bodybuilding. While athletes often focus on T3 as the driver of metabolic rate and fat loss, reverse...

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...

PE-22-28 is a lesser-known neuroactive peptide that has gained interest in research-focused bodybuilding circles—not for muscle growth or fat burning, but for its potential role in appetite regulation, diet adherence, and psychological stress management during demanding phases like contest prep...

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...