Greg Kovacs, Steroid Shortages And The Future Of Bodybuilding – RX Muscle Ask Dave Recap

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Just watched the RX Muscle “Ask Dave” episode titled “Most MASSIVE Bodybuilder of ALL-TIME?” and it turned into a lot more than a Greg Kovacs story. Dave covered gear quality, blood work, health supplements, longevity, PCT in older guys, and named his freakiest male and female bodybuilders in person. Here is a cleaner breakdown for anyone who does not feel like watching the full thing.

Steroid shortage and what it means for bodybuilding Dave talks about the current “shortage” of legitimate anabolics because raw materials from China are tighter. His take:

• Less low grade Chinese raws might actually be good in the long run.
• Too much underground gear is dirty, underdosed, or not what the label says.
• The market will adjust. Other countries or domestic labs will move in, or clinics will prescribe more. Bottom line: today the real danger is quality, not quantity. A lot of competitors have no idea what they are really pinning.

Estradiol testing: why the lab you choose matters Dave explains the difference between regular estradiol tests and “ultra sensitive” tests.

• Regular estradiol tests work well for women.
• For men, they often read falsely high.
• Many guys show “high estrogen” on the basic test, then fall into the normal range on the ultra sensitive test. If you feel fine and have no estrogen side effects, but your regular test says your estrogen is sky high, it is worth asking for the ultra sensitive version before nuking yourself with anti estrogen drugs.

Daily supplements Dave ranks as non negotiable He gives the same answer whether you are natural or enhanced.


Top three everyday:

1. Essential fatty acids Fish oil and evening primrose oil for omega 3 and omega 6. He likes 3 capsules twice per day of his EFA product for people who do not eat wild fish and quality fats.
2. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants A full spectrum multi that covers vitamins, minerals, trace metals and polyphenols so your body can actually run the reactions behind muscle gain and fat loss. Training hard and eating protein is useless if the micronutrients are missing.
3. Fiber A strong fiber supplement for digestion, gut health and even stubborn fat loss. He says it is almost mandatory if you are on a GLP 1 drug, because those slow digestion and often cause constipation.

If you never eat fats like avocado, whole eggs, olive oil or macadamia nuts, he suggests adding a clean oil source on top of the EFAs.


Extra support if you are on gear For enhanced lifters he adds a few more basics:

• Liver support every day, especially with orals. Things like milk thistle and TUDCA.
• Watch blood pressure. High blood pressure is what kills kidneys. If your numbers stay high, talk to a doctor about an ACE inhibitor or ARB to protect your kidneys without hurting gains.

Healing peptides instead of growth hormone After thyroid cancer and removal, Dave refuses to use GH at all, even for healing. Instead he uses:

• BPC 157
• TB 500
• A copper peptide He feels these heal better than GH ever did for him, even if they do not build muscle like GH.

Simple longevity stack that is not insane Dave keeps his “longevity” approach tight:

• NAD+ for brain function and mitochondrial support.
• Injectable glutathione (with NAC as a backup) for detox and antioxidant support.
• Melatonin before bed, and higher doses when he travels overseas to reset sleep.

He is skeptical about metformin, rapamycin, and telomere gimmicks for lifters. Metformin lowering IGF 1 is enough for him to stay away if you care about muscle.


The freakiest bodybuilders Dave has seen in person This is where the original title comes in.

Male: Greg Kovacs

• Height: around 6'2 to 6'2.5
• Weight: about 420 pounds in his prime Dave says he was 320 at his biggest and people still ignored him when he stood next to Greg. Whether you liked Kovacs’ shape or not, in terms of sheer size and presence, Dave calls him the freakiest bodybuilder he has ever seen live.

Female: Iris Kyle

• In clothes she did not look wild.
• On stage, Dave compares her to Ronnie Coleman in her division. He calls her the greatest women’s physique he has ever seen at her best.

PCT and TRT after 60 A common question came up: if you are over 60, do you still need PCT or can you just go straight to TRT?

Dave’s answer:

• If you are still competing and running real cycles, he wants you to do a proper cleanout: 2 weeks HCG 2 weeks Clomid Then 4 full weeks off everything That four week “empty” period is where androgen receptors upregulate and reset. When you go back on, even at TRT doses, you respond better.
• If you are done competing and only care about feeling good and staying healthy, you can move to TRT and stay there without full PCT cycles.

Quick hits from the Q&A

• Insulin: The caller claiming “1 IU” of N insulin is probably using more than that, based on the effect. Fasting blood sugar of 110 is a red flag that the pancreas is struggling, so dealing with it early is smart, but you need to understand dosing and food timing.
• Statins: Dave puts more weight on a cardiac CT with contrast than on LDL alone. A calcium score of 9 is very low, so in that situation he personally would avoid statins because of the link between statins, reduced cholesterol for nerve repair, and higher dementia risk. He would only consider them with real plaque plus a strong family history of early heart disease.

Final thoughts This “Ask Dave” episode covers a lot: gear quality, how to read labs, basic supplement strategy, aging on gear, and who really wins the “most massive bodybuilder” conversation in person. If you are into bodybuilding, care about health, and like hearing old school stories about guys like Greg Kovacs and Iris Kyle, this one is worth checking out.