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Dave Crosland and Scott McNally revisit low-dose Anavar and break down why it delivered surprisingly strong results as an end-of-cycle add-on based on real coaching experience. The discussion expands into practical steroid decision-making, listener questions, and how small strategic changes can meaningfully impact progress without overcomplicating a cycle.0:00 Does Modern Technology Lower Testosterone?0:50 Welcome to DNS with Dave Crosland & Scott McNally3:30 Low-Dose Anavar for Quality Gains5:40 New Dianabol Study Explained6:45 National-Level Off-Season Cycle (Anavar Finish)9:45 How Different Steroids Actually Work13:35 Finding Bodybuilding After Quitting Recreational DrugsListener Q&A17:00 Oral Turinabol for an Oral-Only Cycle20:55 Test + Primobolan vs Dianabol-Based Cycles22:15 Is Dianabol Outdated?23:00 Tapering Doses on Long Steroid Cycles27:20 Injectable Estrogen for Crashed E233:00 Environmental Estrogen & Increased Gyno Risk37:40 Steroids and Gear Availability in Turkey38:00 Trenbolone Fear — Is It Overblown?42:40 Why Equipoise Is Still Being Underestimated43:25 Vitamin D Levels in Winter for Lifters45:40 Should You Check Testosterone While On Cycle?49:15 Oral Dianabol vs Oral Primobolan52:30 Testosterone Levels & Steroid Responsiveness53:10 Running 10mg Dianabol for 10 Weeks53:55 Is Equipoise Used in Contest Prep?55:20 Quad Injection Pain — Causes & Fixes58:40 Preventing BPH Symptoms on Cycle1:02:40 Shoutout to Quinn Headed to NPC Nationals1:04:10 Dave’s Car Update1:09:45 Dave’s Vacation1:12:10 Behind the Scenes🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching!💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com Reach out and learn more about coaching for competitors and non-competitors alike ✅ 🇬🇧 STROM SPORTS UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.com🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca

15 Dec 20251h 15min

How has our understanding of Equipoise evolved? Cycle considerations for older guys. Low Dose Set Ups For Older Lifters, Better Muscle Activation in Upright Rows & More 0:00 Skip’s Highest Tren Dose Ever0:30 Welcome Back to Blood Sweat & Gear (Skip Hill & Scott McNally)2:20 Skip’s First Steroid Cycles — Early Lessons5:00 Boldenone (Equipoise): How Our Opinions Have Evolved7:30 Why Many Lifters Don’t See Estrogen Changes from Equipoise?12:00 Smarter Cycle Planning for Older Lifters14:20 Sleep Optimization for Better Cycle Results17:10 HRV Changes On Cycle (Steroids & Fat Burners)20:45 Low-Dose Cycle Setups for Older Lifters21:50 Testosterone + NPP: When It Works Best26:20 Hematocrit: Why It’s Less Scary Than We Thought29:10 Best Compounds for Older Lifters30:25 Compounds Older Lifters Should Probably Avoid31:25 Lowest Effective Anavar Dose33:45 Don’t Use More Gear Than You Can HandleListener Questions37:00 Better Muscle Activation on Upright Rows41:10 Think Big Tank Tops!41:44 Fixing Constipation & Digestive Issues On Cycle45:40 Audit All Your Food: Ingredients, Condiments, Hidden Calories48:00 Supplements That Actually Help Constipation55:00 Tendonitis Problems While On Cycle1:11:50 How to Structure an Off-Season & Contest Prep1:26:45 Behind the Scenes / Final Thoughts🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca ✅ ✅ Modern AminosNew Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK

12 Dec 20251h 31min

Who Should Coach Samson Dauda? Is Olympia Prize Money Actually Paid? Compounds You’d Never Use for Non-Competitors and Classic Gym Rivalries - It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast 367 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally🔴 Presented By MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!https://www.iammutant.com Codes BIGRON or DUSTY for savings0:00 Intro – What’s Coming Up1:25 Welcome Back with Ron, Dusty & Scott2:25 Paraxanthine Breakdown – MindFK’s Key Ingredient8:00 Who Should Coach Samson Dauda?13:00 Is All the Olympia Prize Money Actually Paid?15:00 Should the Olympia Leave Las Vegas?18:30 Best Bodybuilding Advice for Your Younger Self21:00 How to Retool an Exercise for New Gains23:00 Why the Best Part of Bodybuilding Is Right Now24:30 The Value of Logbooking Your Training26:30 Bodybuilding as a Counter-Culture30:50 How to Find Real Success in Life43:00 How to Build Confidence57:00 Trophy Hunting in Local/State Shows1:04:45 Classic Gym Rivalries1:15:45 Compounds You’d Never Use for Non-Competitors1:21:20 Planning Time Off – Deloads & Surgery Prep1:35:00 Ron’s New App – TrainLikeHell.com Follow the guys on Instagram : 💪 http://www.instagram.com/rep300 💪 http://www.instagram.com/dustyhanshaw08 💪 http://www.instagram.com/scottmcnally1 🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca ✅ ✅ Modern AminosNew Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINKMusic By Casey @ White Bat Audio

10 Dec 20251h 43min

Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down Dianabol (Metandienone) — its history, how strong it really is, side effects, and how to manage them. We also cover common Dbol dosing protocols, why it fell out of favor, and whether it deserves a comeback. Then we dive into a full steroid Q&A, answering listener questions on PED use, cycles, and real-world bodybuilding strategies. DNS Podcast 2930:00 – Dianabol: The First Steroid Invented Specifically as a PED1:15 – Welcome to Dr*** n Stuff w/ Dave Crosland & Scott McNally2:05 – Why Dianabol Fell Out of Favor in Modern PED Use3:45 – Metandienone Explained: What Makes Dbol Unique6:45 – The History of Dianabol (Metandienone)9:45 – How Metandienone Became the First True Performance Steroid13:00 – Classic & Historical Dianabol Brands Reviewed15:25 – Dianabol Side Effects & Managing Estrogen the Right Way21:20 – Bodybuilding: mastering delayed gratification22:35 – Dbol Protocols: Effective Dosing Options & Timing26:10 – Can Women Use Dbol? Risks & Real-World Insights29:00 – Scott’s Mic Problem30:00 – World’s Strongest Woman DQ Controversy (Trans Eligibility)35:45 – PEDs for Size: NPP vs Higher Testosterone & Equipoise39:20 – Cycle Review: Low Test, High EQ, Moderate Deca42:10 – Does EQ “Kick In” Faster Than We Think?45:40 – Budget-Friendly Off-Season Cycle Ideas48:45 – Do PEDs Improve Nutrient Partitioning?50:25 – High-Carb / Low-Fat Growth Strategy Explained53:55 – Low Test with High Tren: When Does It Make Sense?58:45 – Finding the Ideal Testosterone-to-EQ Ratio1:01:45 – Dave Opens Up About His Health Needs1:03:30 – Dave’s Trip to Holland1:09:45 – Uncle Dave’s Final WisdomCheck out Scott's Mic here : https://amzn.to/47tr1Uo🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca

8 Dec 20251h 16min

Kuba Cielen & Scott McNally - Time Stamps Below 0:00 Teaser — Running High-Dose Testosterone0:35 Episode IntroMain Topic: Cycles for Pennies2:09 Low-Cost Test-Only Cycles That Actually Work9:22 Using Bloodwork & Physical Signs to Know When You Need an AI21:23 Adding Deca to a Testosterone Cycle — Benefits & Risks28:12 How to Properly Design an Effective Steroid Cycle37:29 Estrogen Clearing Issues & Managing Liver StressListener Questions51:09 Cycle Design Recommendations During a Dieting Phase54:13 Should You Use High Volume Training?56:31 Best Chest Exercises When Training Around a Shoulder Injury🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ ✅ Modern AminosNew Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/0d8Rg4aBp_g

5 Dec 20251h 14min

2 New Studies : NSAIDs IMPROVE Muscle Gain? Clenbuterol Increases Muscle Mass?Dr Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally break down 2 New Studies. Muscle Minds 180✅ Check out Scott's mic here : https://amzn.to/47tr1Uo0:00 – Are These Research Papers Even Legit?9:37 – Welcome Back to Muscle Minds With Dr. Scott Stevenson12:48 – New Study Claims NSAIDs Improve Muscle Gains14:00 – Inside the NSAID Study: How It Was Really Conducted22:00 – The Other Research: Reduced Protein Synthesis & Muscle Breakdown27:00 – Why Older Lifters Might Benefit More From NSAIDs33:45 – NSAIDs for Overtraining? Or Just Correcting Training Dose?38:00 – How to Find the Right “Training Dose” for Growth43:25 – New Research: “Clenbuterol Induces Lean Mass” Explained46:00 – What Measurements This Clenbuterol Study Actually Used49:00 – Could Clenbuterol’s Diuretic Effect Skew the Study Results?58:44 – Placebo Study Breakdown: What They Really Found1:11:20 – The Best Pre-Workout? The Surprising Power of the Placebo Effect✅ Check out Scott's book : http://www.BYOBBCoach.com🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ ✅ Modern AminosNew Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Share this video with a friend : https://youtu.be/KCa8xLVoGXU

4 Dec 20251h 34min

Join Evan Centopani, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw & Scott McNally, as they dive into the evolution of gym equipment, from classic Nebula pieces to today’s home gym favorites. They break down the machines they love, why they work, and how training styles have changed over the years.02:57 – How Home Gyms Have Evolved Over the Years05:39 – Nebula Strength Equipment: History, Legacy & Influence11:41 – Gym Equipment Quality vs Cost: What Really Matters16:57 – Prosumer vs Commercial Gym Gear: Key Differences23:06 – How to Judge Real Equipment Quality for Home Gyms26:05 – Why Basic Movements Still Matter Most29:25 – The Hierarchy of Gym Equipment: What to Prioritize31:31 – Training Intensity vs Volume: Finding the Sweet Spot37:44 – How Training Methods Have Evolved Over Time43:13 – Discovering What Training Style Actually Works for You44:11 – Life After Surgery: Training Adjustments & Mindset49:07 – How Pain Impacts Training and Everyday Life52:02 – Healthcare Systems, Personal Choices & Athlete Realities01:00:53 – Brotherhood in Bodybuilding: Real Stories & Insights01:05:22 – Individual Goals vs Team Mindset in Bodybuilding01:06:42 – Self-Care as the Foundation for Long-Term Success01:08:23 – Wealth, Responsibility & the Truth About Success01:09:49 – The Zero-Sum Fallacy: Why Wealth Isn’t a Fixed Pie01:12:34 – Wealth Distribution Myths & Personal Responsibility01:18:47 – Financial Fundamentals Every Athlete Should Know01:25:54 – Pay Now or Pay Later: The True Cost of Life Choices🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ ✅ Modern AminosNew Peptide and Research Chem Affiliate :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides Great Research Tabs and Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/rerV2pVa1R0

3 Dec 20251h 35min

IFBB Pro Big Nathan Styles shares his cycles, dosing and strategies behind his PED use as well as his successful fertility protocol. Plus Listener Questions : Test to Equipoise Ratio, DHB experience, Low Test & High Deca? Plus More DNS Podcast 292 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally0:00 Nathan Styles’ Full Steroid Cycle Breakdown + Current GH Dosing0:45 Welcome Back to Drugs ’N’ Stuff — Dave Crosland, Scott McNally & IFBB Pro Nathan Styles2:20 Why Nathan Came Completely Off Gear for 18 Weeks (Then Stayed on TRT)4:40 How Nathan Maintained Size While Off Cycle and Off TRT6:45 The Fertility Protocol That Successfully Worked for Nathan11:30 Running TRT During a Fertility Protocol — What Happens?14:00 Freezing Sperm for Bodybuilders — Nathan’s Experience16:00 Nathan Styles’ Philosophy on Gear Use for Bodybuilding Longevity17:40 Nathan’s New Cycle Revealed — Compounds, Doses & Strategy21:45 How Nathan Plans to Increase His Doses Throughout the Cycle24:30 Nathan’s Updated GH Dose, Timing & Protocol27:00 How Training Changes When You Go Back On Cycle30:00 Training to Failure vs. RIR — What Nathan Actually DoesListener Questions36:25 Optimal Testosterone to Equipoise Ratio Explained40:00 How Harsh Is Superdrol? + Oral Steroid Philosophy46:40 High-Deca / Low-Test: Pros, Cons & Who It Works For49:30 Scott’s Ongoing DHB Research — Latest Findings53:00 Can Peptides Help You Run Higher Gear Doses Safely?57:20 Health Markers to Monitor + Nathan’s Supplement Stack1:00:30 Nathan Styles’ Podcast Announcement1:09:30 Behind-the-Scenes Wrap-Up🔴 Follow Nath : https://www.instagram.com/bignath_styles_ifbbpro/And check out his podcast : https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGDOGCAST🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching!💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com Reach out and learn more about coaching for competitors and non-competitors alike ✅ 🇬🇧 STROM SPORTS UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.com🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ Presented by TRUE NUTRITION. Code : THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 3rd Party Tested, Discover the source that bodybuilders trust !🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 Youtube : https://youtu.be/kLHDWFowWD0

1 Dec 20251h 16min