The BluePrint Power Hour

[6:50] Combining calisthenics and free weight training.

• Rob has spoken on this in the past, but he hasn’t addressed doing weighted calisthenics.
• Buy a weight vest that starts light and allows you to add weight over time.
• Heavy weight vests risk shoulder injury when putting them on.

[13:22] Six sets of 10 on big compounds twice per week for testosterone boost?

• Do individualize it for you.
• Instead of doing the same session twice per week do speed work or something different on your second session.

[17:20] How do I reintroduce myself to training after rhabdo?

• Realize that the game is still the same, but that you have changed.
• Your kidneys don’t work as efficiently as you age.
• Don’t do a lot of something that you aren’t accustomed to or haven’t done in a long time.
• CK levels usually run higher in athletes.
• Myoglobin is a better indicator of rhabdo.
• Creatine supplementation actually helps if anything.
• Tribulus slashes CK levels in athletes.
• TB-4 is worth looking into if you have kidney damage.

[32:02] Why doesn’t curcumin work as well as synthagen for muscle damage and DOMS?

• Synthagen is not a single ingredient and does not have the bioavailability issues of curcumin.
• It is also not a painkiller.
• It also helps to ensure optimal energy state of your cells.

[37:30] Anti-catabolics used to be all the rage. Was the logic behind them a valid one?

• Curcumin, fish oil, eaa, and ecdy would be at the top of Rob’s list.

[50:40] Tip of the day: What Would You Trade To Be Safe?

[1:09:52] What about turkesterone for anti-catabolic properties?

[1:21:08] How to recover HPTA after years of steroid use.

• Sometimes you can’t.