Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi Pete Rubish - Losing EVERYTHING Off PEDs, 900lb Deadlift, Blood Work Analysis
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Feb 24, 2023 Pete Rubish, powerlifter and strength YouTuber known for massive deadlifts, shares his journey coming off all PEDs and monitoring health. They dive into his bloodwork, cholesterol and hormone quirks, and the dramatic strength losses and slow rebound after stopping drugs. Conversation also covers training split, lifestyle changes, fertility and testing nuances.
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Physique Changed After Coming Off PEDs
- Pete Rubish describes how his physique lost shape, cuts, and vascularity after stopping PEDs despite similar weight.
- He emphasizes the visible differences between an enhanced and drug-free look when shirt comes off.
Get Basic Blood Work Regularly
- Get a basic blood panel (CBC, CMP, lipid panel) at least once to catch actionable issues early.
- Consider adding CRP and lipid testing if you want better cardiovascular risk information.
NMR Lipoprofile Adds Nuance Not Always Necessity
- NMR lipoprofile gives particle-size detail but often correlates with standard LDL results and may add limited extra information.
- Insurance often won't cover NMR because evidence and utility are still evolving.