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Muscle Minds 179 With Dr Scott Stevenson & Scott McNally00:00 Classic Dianabol Study Breakdown00:46 The Original Dianabol Studies Explained03:55 How Early Steroid Research Was Conducted07:50 Placebo Effects in Steroid and Muscle Studies11:32 Psychology Behind Performance Enhancement15:36 How Genetics Impact Placebo and Muscle Response23:31 Placebo Effect and “Perceived Gains” in Bodybuilding25:39 Real-World Anecdotes vs. Scientific Evidence29:41 Old-School Steroid Use: A Historical Perspective32:07 Nitrogen Balance and Its Role in Muscle Growth38:29 Protein Retention, Synthesis, and Recovery Explained42:55 How to Design Better Modern Steroid Studies47:16 The Changing Legal Landscape of Steroids48:12 Nutrition, Genetics, and Building Muscle49:53 Progressive Overload & Adjusting Nutrition for Growth50:53 Challenges of Measuring Body Composition Accurately52:28 Why Scientific Research Has Its Limits53:41 Individual Differences in Steroid Response55:46 Understanding Placebo Power in Performance Gains59:08 Outside Factors That Influence Muscle Growth01:01:45 Why Controlled Studies Matter in PED Research01:07:08 Final Thoughts and Future Directions✅ Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach Hard Cover ( TB affiliate link)https://amzn.to/47figyT🔴 Reach out to Scott or Scott for consults or coaching : Dr Scott = http://www.byobbcoach.com Scott = mcnallydiets@gmail.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/bL7PVm29vFM

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DNS Podcast Dave Crosland & Scott McNally00:00 Solidifying Your Cycle Gains: How to Keep Muscle After a Cycle01:20 Welcome Back Dave Crosland & Scott McNally | Sponsors + Today’s Topics03:15 The First 5 Steroid Cycles: Key Considerations for Beginners10:30 When to Get Bloodwork & Monitor Health on Cycle11:20 How Long to Stay Off Between Steroid Cycles15:00 Primobolan Year-Round Use — Safe or Not Worth It?16:10 Is 5iu of Growth Hormone Worth It in Your Early 20s?17:10 Chase Irons on High-Dose GH and His Experience19:30 Why Chase Irons Is Downsizing — His Next Chapter21:40 How to Maintain Gains After Coming Off Cycle25:30 Does Equipoise Increase Hunger from Higher Caloric Demand?28:00 Is Expired Gear Still Safe? Steroid Shelf Life Explained30:50 Tracking How Much Equipoise Lowers Estrogen32:30 Can You Inhibit CYP3A4 to Boost Steroid Blood Levels?38:00 China Raw Powder Update — What’s Really Happening44:00 How to Manage Naturally High Estrogen Levels47:00 Masteron vs Nandrolone for Joint Support — Which Works Better?49:00 Coaching Advice for Powerlifters Using PEDs52:40 Old School Test/Deca/Dbol vs Modern Test/EQ/Anadrol Cycles57:30 Uncle Dave’s Wisdom🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching!💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com🙏 Support us on Patreon. Every $5 helps!https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 Think BIG T Shirts! https://think-big.printify.me/products✅ 🇬🇧 STROM SPORTS UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.com✅ 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/CyInPT2gFs4

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In this episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding, the crew dives into the Mexico Pro results, Clarida’s performance, and how judging politics continue to shape the sport. They share training tips for older lifters, break down protein myths, and compare old-school vs. modern conditioning. Plus, physique critiques, prep insights, and strategies for super heavyweights aiming to dominate the stage.00:00 Intro & Product Spotlight – MindFK03:11 Best Pre-Workouts for Pumps and Focus07:21 Mexico Pro Show Breakdown – Surprising Results09:20 Shaun Clarida’s Performance Compared to the Competition16:02 Training Tips for Older Bodybuilders – Staying Strong with Age21:36 Politics in Bodybuilding Judging – Is It Getting Worse?26:57 Conditioning in Bodybuilding: Old School vs Modern Era39:17 Super Heavyweight Class Strategies – Building a Winning Look44:50 Protein Powder Myths During Contest Prep56:57 Pro Bodybuilding Competition Insights & Lessons Learned01:01:46 Physique Critique – How to Improve Symmetry and Presentatio

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Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally0:00 Welcome back to Blood Sweat & Gear Bodybuilding Coaching QA2:25 Exploring DHB (Dihydroboldenone) — Why It’s Becoming a Game Changer in Bodybuilding5:00 How Strong is DHB compared to other compounds?7:00 DHB Average Dosing 8:00 DHB Injection Tips & Frequency — Best Practices for Safe and Effective Use13:40 Scott’s DHB Experience 15:50 L-Carnitine for Muscle Growth & Fat Loss — Benefits, Dosage, and Timing Explained19:15 L-Carnitine for Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Fullness In a Calorie Deficit22:25 True Nutrition Cold Filtered Whey Iso - Code THINK23:40 Smaller Bilateral Shots 26:00 Mixing L-Car with AAS? 27:00 Mixing Peptides? 28:11 Blood Thinners & PEDs — Managing Health Risks While Using Performance Enhancers32:40 Benefits of a CPAP as a Bodybuilder 34:30 Top Health Supplements for Bodybuilders — A Coach’s Perspective on Longevity39:00 Vitamin D — The Underrated Key to Performance & Immune Health 47:15 Controlling Calcium Storage from Vitamin D with Vitamin K2 MK748:15  Magnesium for Sleep & Recovery — How It Improves Rest and Muscle Repair19:15 Listener Q&A — Answering Common PED and Supplement Questions🙏 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 🔴 Video : https://youtu.be/LN2M63P4FEo#anabolicsteroids #testosterone

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In this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally are joined by Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN to dive deep into the science of body recomposition—building muscle while losing fat. They break down training, nutrition, and contest prep strategies backed by research and real-world experience. Learn how to apply evidence-based methods to achieve your best physique yet.0:00 Intro – Understanding Body Recomposition and How to Build Muscle While Losing Fat5:42 The Science of Muscle Growth & Fat Loss – Evidence-Based Breakdown with Chris Barakat10:13 Nutrition Strategies for Body Recomp – Protein, Calories, and Timing Explained15:05 Training Techniques That Maximize Muscle Gain and Fat Loss20:10 How Training Experience Impacts Body Recomposition Results24:58 Setting Realistic Goals for Your Body Transformation Journey29:58 Contest Prep Challenges – Managing Fatigue, Recovery, and Expectations35:01 Auto-Regulation in Training – Listening to Your Body for Better Progress41:17 Lessons from Competing – What Bodybuilding Teaches About Adaptation46:25 Future of Bodybuilding Research and Evidence-Based Training Insights✅ Study : https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2020/10000/body_recomposition__can_trained_individuals_build.3.aspx✅ Follow Chris : https://www.instagram.com/christopher.barakat/✅ Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach Hard Cover ( TB affiliate link)https://amzn.to/47figyT🔴 Reach out to Scott or Scott for consults or coaching : Dr Scott = http://www.byobbcoach.com Scott = mcnallydiets@gmail.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/xb9tSilOz5k

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DNS 286 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally0:00 Intro & Teaser | Steroid Market Collapse Follow-Up2:00 Janoshik Interview Follow-Up | What We’ve Learned Since the Market Shutdown4:00 Inside the Raw Powder Busts in China | The Real Story11:00 Masteron and Primobolan Quality Issues in Late 202513:00 What Underground Sources Are Saying About Steroid Supply15:15 Cycle Critique: Test / Deca / Mast with Anadrol20:15 Appetite Problems on Test, Equipoise, and Trenbolone25:30 Using NPP Long-Term on TRT Plus – Safe or Not?27:30 How to Create GH-Like Fullness Without Growth Hormone28:40 Do You Really Need Tren? | Honest Discussion31:40 If You Could Only Pick 4 Compounds for Contest Prep34:00 Can Steroids Cause Hiccups? | Surprising Side Effects37:00 Low Estrogen on Equipoise | How to Fix It40:45 Minimizing Muscle Loss After a Bicep Tear45:50 Enclomiphene for Natural Lifters | Can It Raise Testosterone?47:15 Does HCG Improve Gains on TRT? | Real-World Results49:50 Dropping Tren and Adding Anavar – Smart Move or Mistake?51:40 UCtheFreak Joins the Discussion53:45 Understanding Prolactin and Progesterone on Nandrolone58:00 How Body Fat Levels Affect Steroid Effectiveness1:00:00 Uncle Dave’s Wisdom | PEDs and Mental Health🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching!💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com✅ ✅ Modern Aminos :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Pepshttps://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK🙏 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 !✅ 🇬🇧 STROM SPORTS UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.com🇨🇦 For our Canadians, get blow out deals on top brand name supplements!http://www.supplementsource.ca 🔴 YouTube : https://youtu.be/ep7yDb2rIY8

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Blood Sweat & Gear 320 Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally00:00 – Gear Supply Crisis and Coaching Insights 02:38 – How the Gear Shortage Is Affecting Bodybuilders and Prep Cycles05:24 – Why Good Coaching Matters More Than Ever in Bodybuilding08:17 – Finding Safe Alternatives When Traditional Compounds Aren’t Available11:09 – Peptides and New Recovery Tools in Modern Bodybuilding13:59 – Barbell vs. Machine Training: Which Builds Better Muscle?16:40 – Why Posing and Presentation Still Define Bodybuilding Success34:45 – Forearm Training and Balanced Physique Development39:57 – From Forums to Reels: The Shift from Written to Visual Fitness Content42:51 – Debating GH Dosages: What Really Works?48:36 – Coaching Adjustments Based on Client Feedback and Biofeedback54:16 – Bodybuilding with ADHD meds and PEDs59:13 – Timing Peak Week and Competition Prep for the Best Look01:00:05 – Current Judging Trends and What the Judges Are Rewarding01:01:32 – How Presentation Can Make or Break a Contest Outcome01:04:32 – Do Suit Colors Affect Judging? What Competitors Should Know01:06:30 – Building the Total Package: More Than Just Muscle01:08:24 – Bodybuilding Controversies: Comments, Reactions, and Online Noise01:10:44 – Altruism vs. Self-Promotion in Today’s Fitness Industry01:18:45 – The Power of Social Connections in Bodybuilding and CoachingReach out to the guys for coaching ! 💪 Skip Hill : http:/www.teamskip.com 💪 Andrew Berry : http://www.bodyberry.com 💪 Scott McNally : mcnallydiets@gmail.com ✅ ✅ Modern Aminos :https://tinyurl.com/y4nts94n✅ ✅Code THINKBIG✅ Parabolic Peptides :https://tinyurl.com/ycpnbjzd✅ ✅Code THINK✅ ✅SomaChemshttps://somachems.com✅ ✅Code THINK🙏 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

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It's Just Bodybuilding LIVE Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw & Scott McNally FT Ivan Bodybuilding. The guys review the 2025 Olympia & talk about the inevitable Vegas drama0:00 Welcome to It’s Just Bodybuilding | Olympia 2025 Review Begins1:00 First Impressions from Olympia Weekend 20253:22 Derek Lunsford vs Hadi Choopan – Who Really Won the Olympia?6:17 Andrew Jacked’s Rise – A Future Olympia Contender?9:14 The Crowd Reacts to the Olympia Winner – Was It the Right Call?12:24 Posing Critiques and Improvements from the Top Pros15:10 Martin Fitzwater’s Consistency and Classic Shape18:11 Brandon Curry’s Comeback and Resilient Mindset22:36 Nick Walker’s Olympia Controversy and Future Expectations28:04 Classic Physique Takes Over – The New Standard of Bodybuilding30:28 From Open to 212 – Should Bodybuilders Downsize?43:04 212 Olympia Showdown – Sean Clarida vs Keone Pearson46:09 Flex Lewis Reflects on Life After Bodybuilding47:02 Coaching Changes in Bodybuilding – Do They Make or Break Athletes?47:54 Finding the Right Coach – Why Trust Matters More Than Ever48:47 John Jewett’s Scientific Approach to Training and Prep50:11 Building Strong Athlete-Coach Connections for Success51:23 The Future of 212 Bodybuilding – Keone Pearson and Sean Clarida Lead the Way52:29 Olympia 2025 Highlights – Celebrating All the Champions57:30 Wheelchair Division Inspiration – Stories That Moved Us59:14 Personal Olympia Highlights – Connections and Memorable Moments1:06:34 Final Reflections – Lessons Learned from Olympia 2025🔴 Presented By MUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!https://www.iammutant.com Codes BIGRON or DUSTY for savingsFollow 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

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