Scott McNally sits down with IFBB Pro bodybuilder Kuba Cielen to discuss mitochondrial peptides, retatrutide, and advanced drug application in bodybuilding.
We break down dosing, timing, limitations, and why overuse of GLP-1 drugs and peptides can backfire for serious competitors.

0:00 Kuba’s bodybuilding update
7:30 When to adjust food in the off-season
10:30 Overuse of mitochondrial stacks and GLP meds
11:15 Supporting mitochondrial health without drugs
14:00 MOT-C timing and dosing
15:30 SS-31 dosing discussion
18:00 SLU-PP-332 dosing and limits
25:10 Blood work results from GLP use
32:00 Losing hunger tolerance with GLP meds
33:00 When to stop retatrutide before a show
35:30 Favorite testosterone esters
41:20 Changes in estrogen conversion between cycles
43:16 How much gear is actually needed
45:00 Benefits of estrogen control beyond symptoms
49:00 TRT cycles vs gym bro cycles vs pro cycles
52:20 Best training split with limited time
55:40 Planning a second cycle with test and mast
58:30 Using orals in the off-season
1:03:45 Jordan Peters’ mindset
1:05:45 Enduring pain and side effects
1:09:30 Training to failure in high-volume programs
1:12:45 Increlex preview

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