The BluePrint Power Hour

[5:31] Rob’s opinion on the study showing no results from ecdy on rats.

• It used turkesterone from Spain (not Uzbekistan), which does not have the same actives.
• The turk was standardized to 20-OH ecdy.
• Subjects underwent no physical exercise.

[17:10] How do you develop your calves?

• Rob feels that a different stimulus is required.
• A gain in bodyweight (weight vest) will add up over the weeks.
• Jump soles are also a valid approach, but be careful and go slow.
• Prioritize calves in your training (train them first in the week and workout, or give them their own day).

[23:52] Does Synthagen need to be taken with creatine?

• Creatine boosts hypertrophy.
• Synthagen boosts recovery, wound healing, and injury repair.

[38:30] Rebuilding size and strength in a below-the-knee amputee.

[42:12] Bromantane.

[43:50] BPC-157 orally with Mk-677 for injury?

• The MK-677 is not recommended.
• The pituitary gland is designed to pulse GH, not continuously bleed it.

[49:00] Delta-8.

[50:45] Caffeine inhibits acute creatine absorption.

• Dose 6-8 hours away from each other.

[57:30] Best way to avoid injurie for a football player.

• Balance activity with recovery and take planned off time.
• Find a good chiropractor.
• Listen to your body.
• Measure your waking pulse rate. > 8 bpm above average indicates an over reached state.
• Don’t make stupid decisions about your health ( alcohol, drugs, etc)
• Eat enough.
• Get your hormone lab ran- testosterone protects the brain from TBI.

[1:09:46] Which type of creatine is Rob using?

• Creapure
• Kre-alkalyn
• Creatine HCl.

[1:11:38] Carl’s water based testosterone.

[1:12:25] Best natural aromatase inhibitors.

• Resveratrol
• Grapeseed extract
• Stinging nettle
• Cox inhibitors- ginger, curcumin, Omega-3’s
• Vitamin C and zinc.

[1:18:14] Suicide vs. non-suicide aromatase inhibitors.

[1:22:05] You can absorb more than 20g of protein per sitting.

[1:31:37] Tip of the day: What it really takes to be hitting on all cylinders in strength training.

• Progress in strength or some variable of overload.
• Know when to push and when to back off.
• Diet is on point to match training.
• 7-9 hours of consistent sleep. Do not take prescription sleeping pills.
• Supplements are not necessary but can help if you have the other pre-requisites taken care of.