Q & A with PJ Braun NPC National Bodybuilder Competitor

[drizzyjake]

Would u recommended t3 while on tren?

 

[dutchmaster454]

that burger video is freaking awesome !!!

 

[kridonas]

PJ, do you take time off from "advanced" supplements during the year? If so how long, when (after comp, before precontest starts etc). If no - you stay on all the time of reasonable dosage or lower it to what is the body natural producing?

 

[btex34n88]

Your thoughts on Methyl-1-Testosterone?

 

[Arnold]

PJ Braun's Message To The Fans After 2012 NPC Cal State - YouTube

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Do you miss the days when you used to train with Evan frequently? Do you think you guys learned from each other?

 

[IrishAnimal11]

Thanks for your input PJ!!

What is your opinion on running AI or SERMS during cycle? What is your protocol on the topic and what would you recommend?

 

[ctr10]

Hi PJ, Have you ever injured your pec, if so how did you heal it and prevent it from happening again

 

[dfwtp]

hey PJ,
I have a question regarding hamstrings popping on stage. For 2 years I have been doing (not all at once) deep squats, box squats, walking lunges, Glute ham raises, leg curls, partials, stiff legged deads you name it. My hamstrings are nonexistent. Quads are my best bodypart, but when i turn around they do not match at all, and I know it is hurting my placings and I know without it I cannot be competitive @ the national level. Have been thinking @ A.R.T. directly on the hams for facial breakup, or to see if they are just not firing correctly.(unsure if it is worth the money)
Any advice for someone with this type of dilemma.
thanks

 

[fit4life]

PJ Braun's Message To The Fans After 2012 NPC Cal State - YouTubeprogress

progress pics looked unbeatable, what do you plan to weigh @ the usa's?

 

[Buckeye Fan]

What exercises do you do for abs?

 

[littlekev]

First i wanna say Pj your way to hard on yourself imo, but that what makes a champ. Second i need some help. Im 5'11, 220-223 vary,roughly 15% bf, age 27, training off and on since 18 but seriously for 5 years now. I cycle i know this isnt anabolic zone but i figured it would be important to list cycle and training to let u know what im working with.
Current cycle=
test prop 300 mg wk
anavar 50mg ed
t3 50mcg ed
clen 2 on 2 off
1mg adex ed
500 iu hcg 2x wk
50 mcg ghrp6, 50 mcg mod grf 3x ed

Now Im cutting eating 6 solid meals ed, 7 some days. I have been doing clean fats low carb high protein. about 300 gr protein ed, 150 gr carbs, and 2700 cals

So Im not getting results i am hoping for so far, yes im only 3 1/2 weeks in but im stuck at about 220, i dropped 10 lbs first week, mostly water. last two weeks nothing. So im doing 2 miles fairly intense cardio, not to intense as i dont wanna burn to much muscle. I usually do 10% to 12% incline for 30 min at about 3.6 to 3.8 mph then walk slower for the last little stretch. Im doing high rep workouts with low weight. Also doing abs and core eod. usually one good abs exercise and one good core exercise.
Example= chest= flat bench 4 sets 15 to 20, usually till failure
cable flys 4 sets 15 to 20 same usually till failure
incline hammer strength machine same as above.

My goals are to have dense solid looking low bodyfat muscle, obviously.

Meal example= my dinner tonight was 6 oz lean beef, 3 cups spinach, 1/4 cup avacado, light light amount of salsa, and 1/2 cup asparagus.
My meals are all this clean except for a stray prob once maybe twice a week, and by a stray i mean a bad carb source like lean beef but with a bun (burger) etc. I do one cheat meal a week, with a desert. I dont drink alcohol so no carbs from that.

My questions are= Should i go keto and drop carbs completely
Am i eating enough protein since using t3
is my training wrong, should i go heavier?

Mainly just any tips would be great, and if i left out any info please just say i will post, thanks alot

Macros again=
Protein=300 grams/day =1,200 kcals/day
Fat=115 grams/day=1,035 kcals/day
Carbs=150 grams/day=600 kcals/day

gonna lower carbs and healthy fats, and increase cardio. Your thoughts? Thanks

 

[roiddy]

Well, Hypothetically I am a gonn give you my favorite for OFFSEASON gains...Pre Contest you gotta pay for

I am a Test guy...Everyone can get AWESOME results running 750-1000mg or Test E or C for 8-10 weeks then simply bridge into the other...No Sustanon, its simply a compound that was designed more as a marketing drug. Now when you really wanna go hard offseason for gains that are steady and quality you can go for 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off blast periods, you can add in 100mg Tren Every other day with 10iu's NOVOLOG post workout...No one needs to do more thatn that. Its over kill. I can tell you many pros are doing WAY more...but they are the ones who usually look unhealthy.

My favoite quote on the subject, "Test is Best"

what would you use as a bridge?

thanks in advance..

 

[slownsteady]

I feel uncomfortable in public and around le as I think my size and musclebellies plus freaky muscularity is a dead give away That I use test. Are you ever parinoid about le? I mean it's clear what we are doing even covering up our bodies all the time. Come on, are you a little parinoid or is there a way of feeling good about obtaining test illegally.

 

[slownsteady]

I
always worry whengetting my test. How can I do this risk free like all the pro's, and they don't seem to even care that people know they use test. How can I get around this worry and still get all the test I want?

 

[PJ BRAUN]

here is where u mentioned 4 on 4 off

Oh, OK, I was referring to the insulin.

Email pj at braunfitness@yahoo.com

Thank you sir!

Man, what great guys these guys are!

I'd like to share a mega Mel with these guys someday. Well, maybe a few beers.

I don't wanna tell you your business, Prince. But you hired some quality gentlemen.

Thank you!

Hey pj would do u think about igf-1? Maybe taking it with a test and tren cycle for 4 weeks? Would I see good benifits from that?

Honestly...I think its a waste, lol

Would u recommended t3 while on tren?

No

that burger video is freaking awesome !!!

It was gross!

PJ, do you take time off from "advanced" supplements during the year? If so how long, when (after comp, before precontest starts etc). If no - you stay on all the time of reasonable dosage or lower it to what is the body natural producing?

Yes, 8 weeks!!

Your thoughts on Methyl-1-Testosterone?

Great product

Do you miss the days when you used to train with Evan frequently? Do you think you guys learned from each other?

Yes, I do. I miss thhe intensity I would get trying to keep up with him and I miss having a best friend to confide in during the tough times of prep when your really dragging. Evan can be very motivating.

Thanks for your input PJ!!

What is your opinion on running AI or SERMS during cycle? What is your protocol on the topic and what would you recommend?

Off season I avoid them!!

Hi PJ, Have you ever injured your pec, if so how did you heal it and prevent it from happening again

I have, the best advice is simply don't do anything that bothers it at all!! Warm up thoroughly and listen to your body!

hey PJ,
I have a question regarding hamstrings popping on stage. For 2 years I have been doing (not all at once) deep squats, box squats, walking lunges, Glute ham raises, leg curls, partials, stiff legged deads you name it. My hamstrings are nonexistent. Quads are my best bodypart, but when i turn around they do not match at all, and I know it is hurting my placings and I know without it I cannot be competitive @ the national level. Have been thinking @ A.R.T. directly on the hams for facial breakup, or to see if they are just not firing correctly.(unsure if it is worth the money)
Any advice for someone with this type of dilemma.
thanks

I have the same problem. I have been getting ART. I think ART and Deep Tissue massage can help for sure. Other than that its just something we can only hope will get better from hard work and variety of training.

progress pics looked unbeatable, what do you plan to weigh @ the usa's?

225. Thanks!

What exercises do you do for abs?

I don't really do abs until I am a couple weeks out from shows, I love kneeling rope crunches!

what would you use as a bridge?

thanks in advance..

Test

I feel uncomfortable in public and around le as I think my size and musclebellies plus freaky muscularity is a dead give away That I use test. Are you ever parinoid about le? I mean it's clear what we are doing even covering up our bodies all the time. Come on, are you a little parinoid or is there a way of feeling good about obtaining test illegally.

Not at all. I don't care what people think of me, if I did I would not have turned my self into the giant creature I am now, lol

I
always worry whengetting my test. How can I do this risk free like all the pro's, and they don't seem to even care that people know they use test. How can I get around this worry and still get all the test I want?

Go to a Dr! Check out Envision Medical!

 

[PJ BRAUN]

First i wanna say Pj your way to hard on yourself imo, but that what makes a champ. Second i need some help. Im 5'11, 220-223 vary,roughly 15% bf, age 27, training off and on since 18 but seriously for 5 years now. I cycle i know this isnt anabolic zone but i figured it would be important to list cycle and training to let u know what im working with.
Current cycle=
test prop 300 mg wk
anavar 50mg ed
t3 50mcg ed
clen 2 on 2 off
1mg adex ed
500 iu hcg 2x wk
50 mcg ghrp6, 50 mcg mod grf 3x ed

Now Im cutting eating 6 solid meals ed, 7 some days. I have been doing clean fats low carb high protein. about 300 gr protein ed, 150 gr carbs, and 2700 cals

So Im not getting results i am hoping for so far, yes im only 3 1/2 weeks in but im stuck at about 220, i dropped 10 lbs first week, mostly water. last two weeks nothing. So im doing 2 miles fairly intense cardio, not to intense as i dont wanna burn to much muscle. I usually do 10% to 12% incline for 30 min at about 3.6 to 3.8 mph then walk slower for the last little stretch. Im doing high rep workouts with low weight. Also doing abs and core eod. usually one good abs exercise and one good core exercise.
Example= chest= flat bench 4 sets 15 to 20, usually till failure
cable flys 4 sets 15 to 20 same usually till failure
incline hammer strength machine same as above.

My goals are to have dense solid looking low bodyfat muscle, obviously.

Meal example= my dinner tonight was 6 oz lean beef, 3 cups spinach, 1/4 cup avacado, light light amount of salsa, and 1/2 cup asparagus.
My meals are all this clean except for a stray prob once maybe twice a week, and by a stray i mean a bad carb source like lean beef but with a bun (burger) etc. I do one cheat meal a week, with a desert. I dont drink alcohol so no carbs from that.

My questions are= Should i go keto and drop carbs completely
Am i eating enough protein since using t3
is my training wrong, should i go heavier?

Mainly just any tips would be great, and if i left out any info please just say i will post, thanks alot

Macros again=
Protein=300 grams/day =1,200 kcals/day
Fat=115 grams/day=1,035 kcals/day
Carbs=150 grams/day=600 kcals/day

gonna lower carbs and healthy fats, and increase cardio. Your thoughts? Thanks

email me. pjbraunfitness@yahoo.com

 

[msumuscle]

Weird question, PJ. Do you ever plan on having kids? I want to start competing and I know eventually i'll have to blast and cruise but the only thing that worries me is permanent infertility from AAS usage. If you do plan on having kids, is this a worry for you?

 

[fit4life]

PJ i have a question about the use of anti estrogens. When i first started working out until recently i never used any ai's in fear that it would INHIBIT muscle gains. And now over the the last couple of years there seems to be a sudden surge on the extreme importance of using an ai on cycle. I was curious on your thoughts on this. I am glad we have a Q/A section with the pros. Thanks in advance and i really appreciatte any input u may have. Thank you.

 

[fit4life]

Hey PJ do you think doing cardio in a fasted state does produce more caloric expenditure and fat loss. Say an AM session before you eat? This seems debatable but i would like a pros point of view and what works for you. Plus if a person is running gear wouldnt that help preserve muscle tissue during fasted cardio? Thank you very much.

 

[fit4life]

PJ i have a question about the use of anti estrogens. When i first started working out until recently i never used any ai's in fear that it would INHIBIT muscle gains. And now over the the last couple of years there seems to be a sudden surge on the extreme importance of using an ai on cycle. I was curious on your thoughts on this. I am glad we have a Q/A section with the pros. Thanks in advance and i really appreciatte any input u may have. Thank you.

Do you use an ai or do u feel it hinders gains? Thanks

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Do you use an ai or do u feel it hinders gains? Thanks

Read through the Q and A he already answered this and doesn't use an AI in the off season bc he's already had gyno surgery.

 

[fit4life]

^^Thank you. I see, page 9.

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Weird question, PJ. Do you ever plan on having kids? I want to start competing and I know eventually i'll have to blast and cruise but the only thing that worries me is permanent infertility from AAS usage. If you do plan on having kids, is this a worry for you?

Lets just say I know for a fact...that I can still have kids,so no its not a worry

PJ i have a question about the use of anti estrogens. When i first started working out until recently i never used any ai's in fear that it would INHIBIT muscle gains. And now over the the last couple of years there seems to be a sudden surge on the extreme importance of using an ai on cycle. I was curious on your thoughts on this. I am glad we have a Q/A section with the pros. Thanks in advance and i really appreciatte any input u may have. Thank you.

Unless your going OVERBOARD in dosage I do not feel its necessary at all. I have talked about it before!

Hey PJ do you think doing cardio in a fasted state does produce more caloric expenditure and fat loss. Say an AM session before you eat? This seems debatable but i would like a pros point of view and what works for you. Plus if a person is running gear wouldnt that help preserve muscle tissue during fasted cardio? Thank you very much.

Its definitely debatable and I have tried both ways with success...I personally do my cardio fasted.

Read through the Q and A he already answered this and doesn't use an AI in the off season bc he's already had gyno surgery.

Thank you!

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Will high estrogen prevent you from gaining muscle while on cycle? Which kills more estrogen Arimidex or Aromasin?

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Are you moving to Florida and not back to CT? Listened to the last IER and I got the impression you were moving to Florida soon but it wasn't actually said.

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Will high estrogen prevent you from gaining muscle while on cycle? Which kills more estrogen Arimidex or Aromasin?

Yes it certainly will, and it will make you look like shit too! Well Aromisn is a bit stronger but arindex is more than strong enough.

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Are you moving to Florida and not back to CT? Listened to the last IER and I got the impression you were moving to Florida soon but it wasn't actually said.

ITs up in the air

 

[roiddy]

Hey PJ i wanted to show you this cycle layout i was thinking of and wanted your input on it?

so i was planning out a cycle and wanted to do this..

i want clean lean mass gains

Weeks 1-10 Test E 200-250mg
Weeks 1-10 Boldenone 100-200mg
Weeks 1-4 Turinabol 30-40mg per day
Weeks 1-13 Arimidex .5mg per day
Weeks 11-16 Clomid 100-150mg per day

so with the T-bol kickstart what i was wondering could i keep it through out the cycle and if i could at what dosage?
i think for clomid im off on that i had a brain fart on that just now.. just correct me if needed

thanks in advance...

 

[msumuscle]

PJ, I think you said you did your first cycle precontest when you were 21 years of age. At what age did you start to blast and cruise?