Hall of Gains and Hypertrophy

In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss a recent, very interesting video about Mike O'Hearns training that Paul saw. Then they get into what Stoph plans on going for in 2024 with his fitness journey and what goals he wants to accomplish in the near future.

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, Paul and Stoph review CBum’s (Chris Bumstead) announced baby gender. Paul and Stoph are very happy for that family, but the fitness community has reacted a certain way to the news. Beyond that, they review the impossible daily life of Chef Rush. Chef Rush’s insane daily routine has been out for some time but it still holds to use as an example of lyin...

In this episode, we are going to review our fitness accomplishments, bodybuilding news, and influencer drama from the 2023 year. We will start by sharing our personal fitness goals and achievements, and how our physiques changed over the year. We will also react to some of the most viral and controversial fitness videos and posts on social media from the year. Thanks for listening throughout 2023...

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, Paul and Stoph review Paul's recent blood after his PCT. Stoph asks clarifying questions as he learns about blood tests while Paul discusses his results, how to read the results, what markers to look for that are important, what his markers mean to him, and many more topics.

In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph give brief updates on their progress in their own respective journeys. They also further discuss one of the most popular bodybuilders of all time, Arnold Schwarzenegger. This week is focused on his training style, effort in the gym, thought process with the training he did, etc.

In this weeks episode of the HGH Podcast, Paul and Stoph discuss the influence that Arnold Schwarzenegger has had on bodybuilding. The focus of this weeks review is the overall influence he has had on competitions as he has his own bodybuilding competition, known as one of the biggest competitions of the year, called the Arnold Classic. They dive into his history as a bodybuilder, the shows he com...

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, Paul and Stoph discuss a handful of different topics including Paul's PCT progress, Stophs cycle, abuse/addiction, current happenings in bodybuilding, etc.

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, Paul and Stoph discuss the controversial evidence of sight enhancing oils that new Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford may have used going into the Olympia this year. Paul and Stoph discuss what Synthol is as a sight enhancement oil, how often it may be used, and their overall opinions on it. The second part of the episode, Paul discusses his current PCT, what...

In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the exciting Mr. Olympia competition results. This year was a very exciting competition in every division. Listen in on their thoughts on who won, who they think was going to win in each division, and the consensus of what they have seen is the opinion of the public.

In this weeks episode of the HGH Podcast, Stoph and Paul discuss what their predictions are for the top 5 of each division in the Olympia. Stoph is hard pushing for a #2 placing for a competitor Paul hopes for top 10. Do you agree with their predictions?

Welcome back to a new episode of the HGH Podcast. WE apologies for the late episode. Stoph and Paul have been going through busy periods in each of their lives but Paul is back this week interviewing Jose "Chuy". He is currently 4 weeks and 7 weeks out from shows he will be competing in. 4 weeks from a regional to earn the national qualifier for the national show in Texas in December. Paul and Chu...

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, we're diving into unorthodox training methods with weird splits we have encountered, ‘functional’ fitness, awkward hybrid workouts, and other styles that work like strongman training and olympic lifting. Check us out on Anchor! - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallofgainsandhypertophy Check us out on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.app...

In this week's episode of the HGH Podcast, we're diving deep into our predictions for the Mr. Olympia competition and the brief but important science behind a compound called enclomiphene with how/why male bodybuilders use it. Check us out on Anchor! - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallofgainsandhypertophy Check us out on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ha...

In this weeks episode of the HGH podcast, Paul and Stoph discuss the new viral influencer that is Sam Sulek. Sam has been criticized for his insanely terrible diet, and supposed abundance of steroid use. Paul and Stoph express what they think of his content along with what the general public has said over time. Do they think he is a wreckless kid only making others potentially hurt themselves? Or...

In this weeks episode Paul and Stoph discuss Stoph’s exciting new gym membership at Vanarchy, a gym known for its hardcore atmosphere and dedicated community The conversation takes a turn as Stoph opens up about his potential plans to use Ligandrol, a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM). The hosts dive deep into the science behind SARMs, their potential benefits, and the ethical considera...

In this episode of HGH podcast, we dive deep into the extraordinary life and legacy of Rich Piana, a man whose impact on the fitness industry remains palpable even years after his passing. Join us as we explore the multifaceted reasons behind Rich Piana's popularity and the indelible mark he left on the world of bodybuilding and fitness. Throughout the episode, we discuss Rich Piana's unique onlin...

In this episode, we're diving deep into some pivotal aspects of your fitness journey. Whether you're an experienced lifter or just starting out, there's something valuable here for you. New Training Split Unveiled 🏋️‍♂️ Topic: Ready for a fresh approach to your workouts? We introduce a difficult but rewarding training split that promises to shake up your routine and keep those gains coming. Planni...

In this week’s episode, we delve into the mental fortitude required to navigate the challenging world of bodybuilding, particularly when faced with significant plan changes. Join us as we explore the psychological strategies that keep Paul and Stoph resilient and focused in the face of evolving training and nutrition plans. We'll hear from Paul and Stoph as they open up about their personal ex...

In this week’s episode, we delve deep into Paul's results at the Excalibur, dissecting his performance, physique, and the emotions that surged through him as he stood under the stage lights. Join us as we uncover the blood, sweat, and tears that led to his placing. We also dive into the heart of the matter as Paul shares what him and his coach gained as invaluable lessons they learned from his jou...

In this episode of The HGH Podcast, we've got a double feature that's bound to excite all you bodybuilding enthusiasts out there! We're delving into the intricacies of peak week strategies, courtesy of our special guest, Paul, a seasoned competitor, and we're also breaking down the recent changes in the IFBB's Classic Physique division weight caps. Inside Paul's Peak Week 🏋...

In this week's episode, Paul and Stoph discuss their current updates and Paul's progress in his prep for his show on August 12. They also discuss further questions of whether or not supplements and supplement companies are trustworthy. We are always questioning big Pharma and large corporations for making a profit on potential lying to their customers, why don't we do the same for the multi billin...

In this week's episode, Paul discusses what goes into achieving vascularity (veininess) and what it takes to get veins in different areas of the body. There are many variables that go into whether or not you have veins in a particular area or not and when/where you will develop them. At the end of the day, we all have veins in our body but making them come to the surface and visible is part of...

In this week's episode, Paul and Stoph discuss tons of different topics that were very fun to talk about. The main focus for the episode was how to properly travel with food while on a meal plan and/or food options when traveling and trying to stick to a plan. Stoph has experience with meal prep being a teacher and Paul has experience with needing to stick to very specific macros/micros no mat...

First up in this week's episode, we'll hear from Paul and Stoph as they share their personal changes, discussing how they adapted their food choices and training regimens to meet their new plans. On a somber note, we'll also pay tribute to the unfortunate passing of Jo "Joesthetics" Lindner, a beloved figure in the fitness and YouTube community. Join us as we remember Jo'...

This weeks episode is a solo episode just with Paul. He discusses his entire prep and stage experience for the NPC Victory Classic. The plan for him now is to go for the overall win at the NPC Excalibur in Charleston, SC.