So I’m pretty deep into BJJ and I hit the boxing/kickboxing gym every now and then too. I’m currently looking for advice on what else I should be looking into besides just TRT - I’d love to hear the "why" behind any suggestions so I can actually get the logic. Are there specific side effects I need to watch out for? I’m also curious if there’s anything that helps with flexibility or gives an extra boost to anaerobic cardio specifically. Everyone says more mat time is the ultimate fix, but I’m planning to add some weightlifting into the mix soon. I’m already pretty strong for my size, but I’m definitely not "bodybuilder" shredded or anything like that.
Right now, I’m in a weird spot with my dosage. My primary doctor started me on a low TRT dose, but then a specialist suggested a much higher one. I’ve just been splitting the difference for the time being and honestly, I feel pretty good. I’m just wondering what would compliment the TRT best since most of the leagues I compete in don't test for PEDs anyway - some of them basically look the other way.
honestly for bjj and cardio you gotta look into cardarine. it’s not a steroid but it’s basically "cardio in a bottle" - helps a ton with those long rounds when everyone else is gassing out. just be careful and do your research on it since some of the long term study stuff is a bit sketchy
if you’re adding lifting definitely look into taurine for the back pumps. sometimes trt makes your muscles get way too tight during rolling and it feels like your lower back is gonna explode. cheap fix and helps a lot with the "cramp" feeling during kickboxing too
spliting the difference on the dose is actually pretty smart lol. more isn't always better for jiu jitsu because if your dose is too high you’ll get those insane forearm pumps and you won't be able to grip anything after 5 mins. stay at the lowest dose where you still feel like a beast - that’s the sweet spot
maybe check out bpc-157 for the joint stuff. bjj kills your knees and fingers and that stuff is like magic for recovery. i’ve been using it for a nagging rotator cuff injury and it’s the only reason i’m still on the mats 3 days a week. worth looking into if you’re planning on going hard with the weights too
watch out for the hematocrit levels if you go higher on the dose man. if your blood gets too thick your cardio will actually start to tank which is the last thing you want for boxing. drink a ton of water and maybe donate blood every now and then to keep it in check
more mat time is great but if you’re already strong just focus on explosive movements when you lift. trt will help with the recovery but don't try to train like a bodybuilder or you’ll just get stiff as a board. keep the flexibility work in there- maybe some yoga or just deep stretching after class
If you're looking for recovery and joint help, maybe look into BPC-157 or TB-500 instead of more AAS. BJJ is absolute hell on the neck and knees, and those peptides are honestly magic for keeping you on the mats when you have those nagging "white belt" injuries. They don't mess with your hormones either so they're a great compliment to your TRT.
Since you're doing BJJ and striking, stay away from anything that gives huge pumps like Anavar or high doses of NPP—your forearms will lock up mid-roll and you won't be able to grip anything. Honestly, a low dose of EQ (Boldenone) is a classic for combat sports because it helps with that "never ending" cardio and red blood cell count. Just watch your blood pressure and keep an eye on how thick your blood gets.
I'd be careful with "splitting the difference" on those doses man—consistency is way more important for your mood and energy than just chasing a higher number. If you feel good now, stay there. For the extra boost, maybe try a tiny bit of Masteron. It doesn't really add "size" but it makes you feel strong and aggressive in a good way without the water weight that makes you gass out early.
More mat time is the standard answer for a reason lol but if you want to lift, keep it to compound movements like deadlifts and weighted pullups. Don't go for the bodybuilding "shredded" look or you'll lose that functional strength you need for wrestling. A little bit of Primo is awesome for keeping you lean and strong without trashing your cardio base like Tren would.
Wait, if you're looking for flexibility and anaerobic "pop," look into your mobility work more than the gear. But as far as compounds go, some guys in the gym swear by low dose Halo or Tbol for that "explosiveness" right before a tournament. Just be careful with your liver on those orals. Honestly, if the TRT has you feeling good, don't fix what isn't broken unless you're plateauing hard.
