Gear, Growth, and Gains Hosted by Type-IIx

About Gear, Growth, and Gains Hosted by Type-IIx

Anabolic steroid and peptide chemistry and bodybuilding training discussions with expert guests

Publisher

Type-IIx

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2024

Latest episode

12 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Nov 2025

   How Can Advanced Recovery Techniques and Hormone Optimization Transform Your Performance as an Athlete? Dr. Nisar, Nick Walker's Soft Tissue Clinician Speaks

   Umar Nisar discusses advanced recovery techniques and hormone optimization for athletes, offering insights into transforming athletic performance in this interview.

2. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Janoshik Laughs Off Bribery, Says SLU-PP-332 is NOT Meant for Vials, and Talks About a Sharp Influx in Counterfeit Steroids... Masteron, However, Has Been Mostly Real!

   Janoshik discusses peptide testing, market trends, and counterfeit steroids within the performance enhancement industry, offering listeners insight into product authenticity in this interview episode.

3. 

   30 Sept 2025

   Are You Aware of the Hidden Risks of Endotoxin Contamination in Peptides?

   Type-IIx and Tom Jeffers discuss peptide safety, highlighting endotoxin testing and quality control in underground labs to mitigate health risks for bodybuilders in this interview.

4. 

   30 Aug 2025

   Exploring the Dangers and Benefits of Gregg Valentino’s “Get the Bucket” Leg Press Routine

   Host Type-IIx interviews Gregg Valentino about his "Get the Bucket" leg press routine, exploring its risks and benefits for enhanced athletes.

5. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Peptide Reconstitution Demystified, Emerging Data on Combined GLP-1 Agonists and Myostatin Inhibitors, Oral Steroids and the Heart, and Coach's Corner - Training Volume Myths

   Type-IIx explores evidence-based bodybuilding, covering peptide reconstitution, GLP-1 agonists with myostatin inhibitors, oral steroid risks, and training volume, emphasizing quality and recovery for muscle growth.

6. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Ep. 013: Managing Blood Viscosity, Why Do Some People Build Strength but Not Muscle, and Navigating the Peptide Landscape: What Women Should Know in 2025

   Host Type-IIx interviews industry experts on managing blood viscosity, understanding strength without muscle gain, and navigating peptides for women in 2025.

7. 

   11 Mar 2025

   Ep. 012: Homebrewing 101 with Kain (Interview) - Equipment, Risk, Community; Case Study of Ben Pollack (IFBB Pro) - 3 Contest Prep Cycle Designs - General Approach, John Meadows, Justin Harris

   Host Type-IIx interviews Kain, a Meso-RX forum veteran, discussing homebrewing steroids, equipment, safety, and legal risks, offering insights for aspiring brewers.

8. 

   2 Mar 2025

   Ep. 011: Sleep Meds and Bodybuilding, Genetics and Bodybuilding, Cardarine (GW501516): Is the Risk (Cancer?) worth the Reward? Secrets of Russian Weightlifting

   Host Type-IIx explores sleep medications, bodybuilding genetics, and the risks of Cardarine, revealing Russian weightlifting secrets in this interview.

9. 

   20 Feb 2025

   Ep. 010: The Expanding World of PEDs, Emerging Compounds SLU-PP-332, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide; and SARMs

   Host Type-IIx interviews industry experts on emerging performance-enhancing drugs like SLU-PP-332, semaglutide, tirzepatide, retatrutide, and SARMs, exploring their impact and future.

10. 

    12 Dec 2024

    Ep. 009: Why DHB (1-Testosterone) Raises E1 & DHT; Restorative Methods: Soft Tissue Flexibility, ART, Graston techniques, Body Tempering, Voodoo Floss, etc., and RhGH and Hyperplasia

    Host Type-IIx explores DHB's hormonal effects, restorative techniques like ART and Graston, and growth hormone's role in muscle hyperplasia in this interview.

11. 

    6 Nov 2024

    Ep. 008: AI Comparison between Aromasin vs. Arimidex; Masteron (Mast) vs. Primobolan (Primo); Coach's Corner: Feeling and Using the Back in Exercises

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 008: AI Comparison between Aromasin (Asin) vs. Arimidex (Adex); Masteron (Mast) vs. Primobolan (Primo); Coach's Corner: Cues and Modifications to Emphasize Different Back Muscles Runtime 23 min Synopsis Type-IIx discusses the clear winner (Aromasin) between the AIs Aromasin and Arimidex, including a concise explanation of what suicide inhibition means, and why Aromasin is best. Then, in the next section, Masteron (Mast) is compared to Primobolan (Primo; Rimobolan; Rimos), and it too is the clear winner here. Tangentially, the AI atamestane is discussed, albeit merely to point out its total irrelevance to the topic since it is not any sort of metabolite of either drug despite claims to the contrary! Finally, cues and modifications for back exercises like rows, pulldowns, pull-ups, shrugs, et cetera are discussed. A YouTube video will follow demonstrating different shrug variations for maximally growing the trapezius (upper, middle, and lower segments). Features Type-IIx Topics anabolic steroids, steroids, AI, AAS, Primo, Primobolan, Rimobolan, Rimos, Mast, EQ, atamestane, Arimidex, anastrozole, suicide inhibition, suicide inhibitors, Aromasin, exemestane, bodybuilding, training cues, enhanced bodybuilding, supplements, training, weight training, exercise References Labcorp Research Insider Quest Research Insider Check out the actual sheet listing biomarkers and pricingJoin the Discord! <https://discord.com/invite/PzUgFDrJsX>Kurt Havens, Ph.D. candidate's claim that atamestane is a potential intermediate metabolite to explain antiestrogenic effects in Primo v.s. Mast "Advanced Discussion"

12. 

    22 Oct 2024

    Ep. 007 Long-Acting GH Formulations vs. Rapid-Acting recombinant (hGH); L-Citrulline and L-Arginine; GIP and Fat (Body Fat and Metabolism); and Oxandrolone's (Anavar's) Unique Effects

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 007: Long-Acting GH Analogues vs. Rapid-Acting (rhGH) Growth Hormone; L-Citrulline and Arginine: Acute Effects on Performance; GIP and Fat: Body Fat and Fat Metabolism; and Unique Effects of Oxandrolone (Anavar) Runtime 27 min Synopsis Type-IIx discusses the topics of long-acting GH (e.g., Somatrogon) versus recombinant hGH administration, L- Citrulline and Arginine: Effects on Performance and Strength; GIP and Fat: Body Fat and Metabolism; and What Makes Anavar (Oxandrolone) Unique Features Type-IIx Topics anabolic steroids, steroids, androgens, AAS, growth hormone, GH, bodybuilding, enhanced bodybuilding, supplements, Anavar, Citrulline, Arginine, L-Citrulline, L-Arginine, training, weight training, Var, GIP, Incretins, GLP-1, Ozempic References L- Citrulline & Arginine, Beetroot Extract, Effects on Vascularity and Pump, Strength, Performance Labcorp Research Insider Quest Research Insider Check out the actual sheet listing biomarkers and pricingJoin the Discord! <https://discord.com/invite/PzUgFDrJsX>

13. 

    16 Sept 2024

    Ep. 006 Subcutaneous Pros & Cons (SubQ); Dorian Yates' 1st Cycle Design Review & Analysis; Coach's Corner: Hack vs. Pendulum vs. V Squats; What Makes Testosterone Unique?

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 006: Subcutaneous Injection (Pinning SubQ) Pros & Cons, Dorian Yates' First Cycle: Design Analysis, Review and Discussion; Coach's Corner: Hack vs. Pendulum vs. V- squats; What Makes Testosterone Unique? Runtime 22 min Synopsis Type-IIx discusses the topics of subcutaneous administration of anabolic steroids (AAS), its pros and cons; Dorian Yates' First Cycle: Review and Analysis of Cycle Design; Hack squat vs. Pendulum squat. vs. V-squat; What Makes Testosterone Unique? Features Type-IIx Topics anabolic steroids, steroids, androgens, AAS, subcutaneous, subq, bodybuilding, enhanced bodybuilding, Dorian Yates, Anavar, Primobolan, Dianabol, oxandrolone, training, weight training, pendulum squat, hack squat, V squat, metenolone enanthate, metandienone, Dbol, Var, Primo, testosterone, TRT References Dorian Yates Discusses First Cycle <youtube> Join the Discord! <https://discord.com/invite/PzUgFDrJsX>Estrogen Functions in Men (Web Article) https://thinksteroids.com/articles/anabolic-androgenic-steroid-effects-on-libido-in-men/

14. 

    31 Aug 2024

    Ep. 005: Symposium 3 Live + Q&A: Principles of Cycle Design with Examples

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 005: Symposium : Principles of Cycle Design with Worked Examples (Live Recording with Visual Presentation and Q&A) Runtime 71 min Synopsis 1. Individualization Compound Selection Dose: Initial & Titration 2. Efficacy Dose/Response 3. Tolerability 4.Monitoring: Efficacy vs. Tolerability Push Factors Pull Factors 5. Application: Combination Strategies (Two [2] Worked Examples) Synergy Complementary Additive 6. Q&A Features Type-IIx Topics AAS, androgens, growth factors, GH, GH secretagogues, GHRH, GHRP, Ipamorelin, Ibutamoren, MK-677, Mod GRF (1-29), RhGH, growth hormone, testosterone, oxandrolone, trenbolone, drostanolone, methenolone, Primobolan, References https://discord.com/invite/PzUgFDrJsXhttps://ampouletude.com/~type-iix/Symposium-3-Principles-of-Cycle-Design-AAS-Growth-Factors-Type-IIx-ampouletude.com.pptx

15. 

    18 Aug 2024

    Ep 004: AAS and Strength/Power, Making Weight, Cardiovascular and Psychological Harms of AAS, Female Use: GH Secretagogues vs. rhGH, Thyroid a la AAS & GH

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 004: AAS & Strength/Power (Making Weight); Cardiovascular & Psychological Harms; Female Issues: GH Secretagogues vs. RhGH; Thyroid Function a la AAS & RhGH Runtime 25 min Synopsis I. AAS & Nonhypertrophy Objectives ("Making Weight") for Untested Powerlifters: (i) Increased Strength/Power; (ii) Anticatabolism & Antiadipogenic Effects; (iii) Enhanced Bone & Soft Tissue Metabolism; & (iv) Increased Glycogen Synthetase Activity II. Curated Biological Harms of AAS: (i) Cardiovascular; (ii) Psychological III. Female Considerations: GH Secretagogues vs. RhGH, Enhanced Efficacy/Tolerability IV. Thyroid Function a la (a) AAS and (b) RhGH Features Type-IIx Topics AAS, androgens, neural drive, central motor command, rate coding, GHRH, GHRP, Ipamorelin, Ibutamoren, MK-677, Mod GRF (1-29), RhGH, growth hormone, testosterone, oxandrolone, Dianabol, metandienone, methenolone, Primobolan, thyroid, T3, T4, TBG References https://thinksteroids.com/articles/steroids-growth-hormone-connective-tissue-bone-tendons-ligaments/ https://thinksteroids.com/articles/estrogen-functions-in-men/

16. 

    15 Aug 2024

    Ep. 004: AAS & Strength/Power (Making Weight); Cardiovascular & Psychological Harms; Female Issues: GH Secretagogues vs. RhGH; Thyroid Function a la AAS & RhGH

    Title Type-IIx's Gear, Growth, and Gains: Ep. 004: AAS & Strength/Power (Making Weight); Cardiovascular & Psychological Harms; Female Issues: GH Secretagogues vs. RhGH; Thyroid Function a la AAS & RhGH Runtime 25 min Synopsis I. AAS & Nonhypertrophy Objectives ("Making Weight") for Untested Powerlifters: (i) Increased Strength/Power; (ii) Anticatabolism & Antiadipogenic Effects; (iii) Enhanced Bone & Soft Tissue Metabolism; & (iv) Increased Glycogen Synthetase Activity II. Curated Biological Harms of AAS: (i) Cardiovascular; (ii) Psychological III. Female Considerations: GH Secretagogues vs. RhGH, Enhanced Efficacy/Tolerability IV. Thyroid Function a la (a) AAS and (b) RhGH Features Type-IIx Topics AAS, androgens, neural drive, central motor command, rate coding, GHRH, GHRP, Ipamorelin, Ibutamoren, MK-677, Mod GRF (1-29), RhGH, growth hormone, testosterone, oxandrolone, Dianabol, metandienone, methenolone, Primobolan, thyroid, T3, T4, TBG References https://thinksteroids.com/articles/steroids-growth-hormone-connective-tissue-bone-tendons-ligaments/ https://thinksteroids.com/articles/estrogen-functions-in-men/

17. 

    27 Jul 2024

    Ep. 003: Bolus Update, Stacking Principles and Examples of Combination Strategies, Why T3 Sucks, & MENT's Unique Features

    Title Bolus Update, Stacking Principles and Examples of Combination Strategies, Why T3 Sucks for Cutting, and MENT's Unique Features Runtime 15 min Synopsis I. Bolus: Practically Ready to Ship! II. Stacking AAS: Principles of Rational Cycle Design and Combination Strategies, with Examples III. Why T3 Sucks for Cutting IV. MENT's Unique Features Features Type-IIx Topics Bolus, AAS, RhGH, trenbolone, testosterone, stanozolol (Winstrol), dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (Oral Turinabol; OT), oxymetholone (Anadrol), tolerability, efficacy, CVD risk, estrogenicity, androgenicity, T3, muscle size, hypertrophy References

18. 

    21 Jul 2024

    Ep. 002: DHEA for E2, LR3 IGF-I, Allopregnanolone & Pregnenolone, and Epistane

    Spotify: Synopsis I. DHEA, and its use for crashed E2 II. LR3 IGF-I explained III. Allopregnanolone & Pregnenolone (P5) Neurosteroids, why you might use them, what to consider IV. Epistane, its use in contest prep & peaking

19. 

    18 Jul 2024

    Genesis: Teaser

    Gear, Growth, and Gains Hosted by Type-IIx ampouletude.com Ep. Title Genesis: Teaser Duration 00:59 Guest(s) Host Synopsis 1. DHEA to increase E2 2. LR3 IGF-I 3. Allopregnanolone & pregnenolone— adrenal neurosteroids — Safer Use 4. Epistane Topics AAS, growth factors, neurosteroids, prohormones Language(s) English

Who has been a guest on Gear, Growth, and Gains Hosted by Type-IIx

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• Umar Nisar
• Janoshik
• Tom Jeffers
• Gregg Valentino
• Kain

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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