The Post-Show Rebound: How Bodybuilders Get Huge Fast
AjBuck
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The bodybuilding rebound is almost mythical.
You finish contest prep shredded…then suddenly gain 30–40 pounds in a matter of weeks while still looking lean, full, and jacked.
How does that actually work?
In this episode , I sat down with veteran bodybuilding coach Justin Harris to break down the science and strategy behind the post-show rebound, offseason growth, GLP-1 use in bodybuilding, and why some bodybuilders explode in size after prep.
If you're a competitive bodybuilder, physique athlete, or just someone trying to maximize muscle growth intelligently, this episode is packed with practical insight.
We cover:
✅ What the bodybuilding rebound actually is
✅ How to eat for maximum muscle growth
✅ GLP-1s and Retatrutide in bodybuilding
✅ Steroid use, blood work, and offseason health
✅ Training for hypertrophy vs. strength
Follow me on Instagram:
Instagram: ajbuuck
Justin Harris:
Instagram: troponin_nutrition
Timestamps:
0:41 – Rebounding after contest prep
4:59 – The rebound isn’t about health — it’s about getting huge
9:09 – Extreme rebound hunger explained
12:10 – Avoiding excessive fat gain in the offseason
17:42 – “No one gets fat from apples”
22:04 – How long the rebound phase lasts
26:16 – Steroids and blood work during the offseason
33:34 – Using GLP-1s during the rebound and offseason
41:20 – Training for muscle growth vs. strength
52:11 – Without training, there is no bodybuiding
55:56 – Why diet matters more than training or drugs
#Bodybuilding #Bodybuilder #Hypertrophy #MuscleGrowth #ContestPrep #OffSeason #MensPhysique #ClassicPhysique #OpenBodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #EnhancedBodybuilding #GLP1 #Retatrutide #FitnessPodcast #BodybuildingPodcast #Steroids #PEDs #GymLife #StrengthTraining #JackedNerdPodcast #AjBuuckCoaching #JustinHarris
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Great content btw AJ
The Post-Show Rebound: How Bodybuilders Get Huge Fast
AjBuck
4,695 views
For customized coaching and accountability:
https://app.youform.com/forms/db9hpmyz
The bodybuilding rebound is almost mythical.
You finish contest prep shredded…then suddenly gain 30–40 pounds in a matter of weeks while still looking lean, full, and jacked.
How does that actually work?
In this episode , I sat down with veteran bodybuilding coach Justin Harris to break down the science and strategy behind the post-show rebound, offseason growth, GLP-1 use in bodybuilding, and why some bodybuilders explode in size after prep.
If you're a competitive bodybuilder, physique athlete, or just someone trying to maximize muscle growth intelligently, this episode is packed with practical insight.
We cover:
✅ What the bodybuilding rebound actually is
✅ How to eat for maximum muscle growth
✅ GLP-1s and Retatrutide in bodybuilding
✅ Steroid use, blood work, and offseason health
✅ Training for hypertrophy vs. strength
Follow me on Instagram:
Instagram: ajbuuck
Justin Harris:
Instagram: troponin_nutrition
Timestamps:
0:41 – Rebounding after contest prep
4:59 – The rebound isn’t about health — it’s about getting huge
9:09 – Extreme rebound hunger explained
12:10 – Avoiding excessive fat gain in the offseason
17:42 – “No one gets fat from apples”
22:04 – How long the rebound phase lasts
26:16 – Steroids and blood work during the offseason
33:34 – Using GLP-1s during the rebound and offseason
41:20 – Training for muscle growth vs. strength
52:11 – Without training, there is no bodybuiding
55:56 – Why diet matters more than training or drugs
#Bodybuilding #Bodybuilder #Hypertrophy #MuscleGrowth #ContestPrep #OffSeason #MensPhysique #ClassicPhysique #OpenBodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #EnhancedBodybuilding #GLP1 #Retatrutide #FitnessPodcast #BodybuildingPodcast #Steroids #PEDs #GymLife #StrengthTraining #JackedNerdPodcast #AjBuuckCoaching #JustinHarris