IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen and Scott McNally break down how hard you really need to train to build muscle. We cover training volume vs intensity, finding the optimal workload, avoiding overtraining, and what actually drives long-term growth. Simple, actionable advice for lifters who want better progress without wasting time.

0:00 – 🔥 Teaser Clip — Heavy Training & Real Talk with IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen0:34 – Catching Up with Kuba Cielen: Offseason Update, Goals & Mindset3:27 – Are Coaches Spreading Themselves Too Thin? The “Jack of All Trades” Problem7:54 – How to Find the Right Training Volume & Frequency for Growth20:50 – What Made Jay Cutler’s Training So Effective? Breaking Down His Method26:41 – Can You Combine High Volume AND High Intensity Training?27:44 – Signs You’re Doing Too Much (or Too Little) in the Gym38:20 – Does Training More Often Really Lead to More Muscle?44:14 – The Most Optimal Training Approach: What Actually Works48:57 – Listener Q&A: Is High-Level SLU (Specific Load Utilization) Beneficial?57:45 – Should You Add Weight Fast or Prioritize Perfect Form for Long-Term Progress?

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Pro bodybuilder Sas Heirati joins Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally to talk about managing gear, health, and recovery through an insane 8-show season that led him to the Olympia stage. Real talk on steroids, stress, travel, and staying stage-ready all year long. It's Just Bodybuilding 364

0:00 – 10 Weeks Out: Things Start Getting Spicy

0:44 – Welcome Back! Sas Heirati Joins It’s Just Bodybuilding

1:45 – Managing Steroids Through a Long Pro Bodybuilding Season

4:00 – Off-Season Cycle Strategy & Health Management

9:15 – Sas Heirati’s Full Contest Cycle Breakdown

11:20 – Why Lower Testosterone Didn’t Work for Sas

12:15 – How Sas Handles Gear With Minimal Side Effects

13:25 – The Truth About Small Daily Cialis Doses

15:15 – Competing in 8 Shows in One Season — How Sas Managed It

21:20 – Traveling Constantly While Staying Stage-Ready

22:45 – Dealing With Anxiety, Stress & Pressure During Prep

29:45 – Coaching Insight: Keeping Clients Calm Under Pressure

32:45 – Lessons Learned From Years of Competing

34:20 – Why Some Coaches Try Too Hard to Brand Themselves

36:30 – Recovery Tools: How Many Do You Really Need?

50:50 – How Brandon Curry Found His Recovery Limits

52:35 – Learning to Recognize Your Own Limits

55:50 – Sas’s Secret Weapon: The Power of Honey

1:02:20 – Managing Peri-Workout Carbs, Insulin & Honey Timing

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1:16:40 – Where Sas Heirati Trains & His Current Setup

1:19:10 – Sas’s First Olympia Experience & Meeting Fans

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Drugs n Stuff 289 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally

0:00 Estrogen Management on Testosterone, Boldenone, and Dianabol — How to Keep It in Check0:45 Welcome Back to The DNS Podcast!2:30 How to Run a Steroid Cycle on a Budget (Without Wasting Money)3:00 Budget Oral Cycles — What Actually Works and What’s a Waste4:00 Low Trenbolone vs High Boldenone — Which Builds More Muscle?7:00 Building the Best Budget Cycle for Size, Strength, and Health13:00 Is Testosterone, Deca-Durabolin, and Dianabol an Outdated Stack?15:30 Remembering Victor Cante & Doping Stories from the Olympics20:00 Undetectable Compounds — How Steroids Were Used in Olympic Testing25:00 Pros and Cons of Dianabol — The Truth About This Old-School Compound28:20 Are Steroid Users Getting Lazy in Today’s Era?30:00 Ideal Ratio of Nandrolone Phenylpropionate to Testosterone and Boldenone32:30 Nandrolone and Finasteride — Dangerous Combination or Safe Stack?34:30 Using Nandrolone for Strength Gains — Does It Actually Work?38:40 Do Aromatase Inhibitors Limit Muscle Growth?40:15 Dave’s New Electrolyte Routine — What’s Working for Him42:20 Ngenla Dosing — The Truth About Long-Acting Growth Hormone44:30 Why We Should Appreciate Dave More (Funny Moment)50:15 Why No New Steroids Are Being Developed Anymore51:00 Dorian Yates vs Mike Israetel — The Training Intensity Debate52:40 Should You Increase Your Growth Hormone Dose?54:35 Listener’s Terrible Experience with Dihydroboldenone (DHB)56:10 How to Reconstitute Peptides Properly1:00:30 Dave’s Monster Truck Days — Wild Stories from the Past1:08:40 Behind the Scenes: Dave’s New Suspension Setup

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After 5 years of struggling with illness and limited training, I finally made a comeback to fitness in 2025. In this live AMA, I’ll break down the low-dose PEDs and peptides that helped me rebuild my physique the smart way. Join me live to ask questions about my program or anything else!0:00 Welcome to Scott McNally’s AMA - Preamble and intros 5:20 Who is Scott ?8:00 Scott’s 2025 transformation9:30 Shout out to Vigorous Steve and Victoria Felkar12:00 SLU-PP-332 Dosing from Modest to Extreme 18:00 Mitigating Reactive Oxygen Species and Other Side Effects of SLU20:35 C60 For Oxidative Stress22:00 SS-31 Benefits for Mitochondria and ROS24:30 Retatrutide - Weekly Dose or more frequent shots? 32:00 Planks for a tight core and reverse distention 34:40 Adding Anabolic steroids to the mix 35:00 DHB Dyhydrobodenone showing NO Inflammation38:00 Scott’s DHB Cycle and Client DHB Cycles 42:20 Melanatan 2 - Modern Dosing vs Old School Dosing52:20 DHB VS Tren 1:03:00 Equipoise - Reflections after 15 years of experience 1:08:25 The Number 1 Secret To Bodybuilding1:12:40 Feeling nervous to post progress pics1:14:20 DNP - Scott’s experience 1:17:15 Keeping hematocrit in check 1:18:00 Retatrutide and peaking for a contest 1:19:15 Minimum effective length of GH Cycle 1:23:30 Setting up a slow muscle gaining diet 1:27:30 We are not as big as we think we are lol 1:29:00 The Highest Scott has pushed T3? And dosing T3 in a Prep1:34:00 Oral BPC-157 1:34:45 Can you grow muscle in your 40’s and 50’s? 1:37:00 NPP - What do you need to know to start a NPP cycle ? 1:39:00 Has your perspective changed as a coach, as you have gotten more mature ? 1:41:30 Hitting a wall with handling food in a growth phase 1:45:00 is less than 4iu gh a waste ? 1:47:00 What aspects of bodybuilding don’t matter much when you’re young but get more important as you age?1:50:45 Scott's game changing back training adjustments 1:58:00 Holding 15 lbs of fluid on 5iu Generic GH 2:00:00 First Cycle for a TRT guy? Test only or test and something else ? 2:03:15 Updates on the Bropocalypse (Raw Powder Shortage)2:04:00 GH 5iu every day or 8 iu 5x wk ? 2:05:30 IGF-LR3 vs HGH

2:10:00 Did metformin become obsolete when GLP meds came out

2:12:30 Cardio improves insulin sensitivity

2:16:40 Injectable L-Carnitine

2:17:40 Scott's Contest Peaking Techniques

2:22:17 Numb and tingling hands on high Growth Hormone

2:24:25 Correcting Loose Skin on a competitive bodybuilder

Off Season Tren? Do you really need shoulder press for great delts? Continual low dose gear over blast and cruise ? BSG Coaching Podcast 323

0:00 🔥 Teaser Clip — What’s Coming Up on Blood Sweat & Gear

0:45 Welcome Back to Blood Sweat & Gear: Coaching Q&A

2:00 Using Tren in the Off-Season — Smart or Risky Strategy?11:00 How to Calculate Your Gear Dosages (Getting the Math Right)

13:30 Wider Shoulders — Lateral Raises vs Overhead Press

20:10 Why the Arnold Press Might Be a Bad Idea

24:00 Do You Really Need Overhead Press for Shoulder Growth?

31:00 Does “The Pump” Build Muscle? (Science & Experience)

34:00 Dealing With Competition Disappointment — Real Client Stories

44:40 Low-Dose Continuous Use vs Blast & Cruise — What Works Better?

54:00 Learning Through Feedback — Experience Makes the Coach

57:00 Self-Coaching vs Hiring a Coach — Pros & Cons

1:05:45 Best Nandrolone Ratio for Bulking (Deca & NPP Insights)

1:09:40 Is “Roid Test” Legit or a Waste of Money?

1:11:45 Mixing Esters — Test Cypionate + Test Propionate Explained

1:16:45 Steroids and Immune System — Do They Weaken or Boost It?

1:19:50 Fun Q&A: Fight 3 Current Skip Hills or 1 Prime Dave Crosland?

1:24:00 Should You Tell a Friend His Coach Is Scamming Him?

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In this episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding, the crew breaks down the 2025 IFBB season — from the most improved athletes and biggest comebacks to shocking Olympia results and rising new stars. They also dive into coaching changes, trends in training and supplements, and what’s next for the sport heading into 2026. Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw & Scott McNally

00:00 – 2025 IFBB Bodybuilding Season Recap02:35 – Most Improved Bodybuilders of 2025: Who Leveled Up This Year05:21 – Biggest Comebacks in Pro Bodybuilding08:16 – Best Posing Routines of the 2025 Season11:01 – Shocking Placements & Robbed Competitors: Olympia and Beyond13:43 – Breakout Stars of 2025: New Names to Watch16:19 – Most Underrated Bodybuilders in the IFBB19:17 – Coaching Changes That Shook Up the Season22:09 – Future Trends in Bodybuilding: Training, Aesthetics & Judging39:23 – The Role of Genetics in Modern Bodybuilding41:35 – Supplement & Peptide Trends in 202549:04 – Finding Success in Bodybuilding and in Life49:58 – “Mind Your Own Business” – Mental Health & Focus for Athletes55:08 – Why Organization Matters for Progress55:58 – Personality Traits That Drive Growth01:03:28 – Lessons Learned from the 2025 Bodybuilding Season

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In this episode of the DNS Podcast, Dave Crosland and Scott McNally dive deep into Nandrolone vs Equipoise, breaking down their anabolic-androgenic ratios, side effects, and best uses for muscle growth. The guys also discuss Tren, Retatrutide, GH, insulin, and modern PED cycles, plus why new steroids aren’t being invented anymore. Packed with insight, experience, and a few laughs along the way!0:00 Nandrolone vs Equipoise | Which Is Better?0:32 Welcome to the DNS Podcast w/ Dave Crosland & Scott McNally3:00 Equipoise vs Nandrolone for Muscle Growth & Strength6:40 Understanding the Anabolic:Androgenic Ratio of EQ and Nandrolone9:00 Is Equipoise Safe for Females?11:30 Using Nandrolone and Equipoise Together — Smart or Risky?16:00 How to Manage Nandrolone Side Effects22:45 Support the Show – True Nutrition Code: THINK24:15 Funny Stories & “Dropping Logs” Segment25:30 Should You Test Tren Before a Contest Cycle?27:50 Do You Really Need Tren to Compete?29:00 Ngenla Long-Acting Growth Hormone Explained33:20 Test / Equipoise / Primo Bulk Cycle – Estrogen Management Tips36:40 DHEA vs 7-Keto DHEA – What’s the Difference?37:50 ALT, AST & Creatinine Increases from Training – What’s Normal?43:20 Are Anti-Aromatase Compounds Being Unfairly Demonized?45:20 Why Aren’t New Steroids Being Created Anymore?47:40 Myostatin Inhibitors & Gene Doping – The Future of PEDs?51:00 Retatrutide for Contest Prep – Effective or Dangerous?55:00 Retatrutide Dosing Frequency – The Latest Research1:01:00 Generic GH vs Pharma GH – How Much Do You Need?1:03:10 Do You Need Insulin and GH to Be Competitive?1:05:10 Using Insulin During a Fat-Loss Phase1:07:20 Planning the Perfect Cut Cycle1:09:00 Dave’s Selling His Boat!1:10:10 Increased Scar Tissue from Repeated AAS Injections1:12:00 Clearance Times for Common Steroids🙏 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/rhe73kqZIvY

In this episode of Blood, Sweat and Gear, hosts Scott McNally, Skip Hill, and Andrew Berry welcome young bodybuilder Andrew Stafford. They discuss Andrew's journey into bodybuilding, the challenges he has faced with injuries, and the importance of coaching and nutrition in his training. The conversation also touches on the mental pressures of competition, the role of social media in building a brand, and Andrew's aspirations for the future.

00:00 Welcome Back to Blood Sweat & Gear ft. Andrew Stafford

05:30 Struggling to Make Classic Physique Weight Class

07:30 Inside Andrew Stafford’s Current Cycle

08:40 Coach Chris Tuttle Shares His Thoughts on Andrew

11:32 What It Means to Be Coachable in Bodybuilding

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15:00 Overcoming Injuries and Making Training Adjustments

17:45 Andrew Stafford’s Training Setup and Split

18:50 The Challenges of Self-Coaching in Bodybuilding

19:40 Dealing with Pressure and Expectations as a Competitor

21:10 Mastering Training Technique and Mind-Muscle Connection

23:30 Is Tennessee a Good State for Bodybuilding?

26:00 “Living the Dream” – The Reality of the Bodybuilding Lifestyle

28:35 Building a Financial and Emotional Safety Net in Bodybuilding

34:45 Andrew Stafford Reveals He’s a Cat Guy

37:16 Andrew’s Favorite Cheat Meals and Off-Plan Treats

43:45 Post-Interview Reflections and Behind-the-Scenes Chat

48:45 The Evolution of Bodybuilding Advice Over the Years

52:10 Smart Dietary Adjustments for Better Performance

57:10 Swapping NPP for Deca – What’s the Difference?

59:30 Using Dianabol on Specific Training Days Only

1:00:20 Growth Hormone and Midsection Growth – Myth or Reality?

1:02:12 Why Lighting and Backdrops at Bodybuilding Shows Matter

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The guys are back with another episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding (Episode 362) ! They break down the 2025 EVLS Prague Pro results, talk Martin Fitzwater’s huge win, and ask if Keone Pearson can really make it in Open Bodybuilding. Plus—Samson Dauda’s tough season, switching coaches mid-prep, tall bodybuilders struggling for size, and Lee Priest sounding off on politics in bodybuilding.

00:00 Welcome Back to It’s Just Bodybuilding Podcast 

01:26 2025 EVLS Prague Pro Preview & Results

03:10 Martin Fitzwater Dominates the Prague Pro — Even Beats Samson Dauda

05:00 Can Keone Pearson Win in Open Bodybuilding?

07:30 Joan Pradells’ Impressive Progress on the Pro Stage

11:30 Michal Krizo: Freaky Muscle and Unreal Conditioning

14:00 Samson Dauda’s Rough 2025 Season — What Went Wrong?

18:10 Should Samson Dauda Find a New Coach?

21:30 Changing Coaches During Prep — When Is It the Right Move?

26:30 Scott’s Client Freaks Out Before a Show

32:25 Dusty Saves a Spilled Client — Backstage Bodybuilding Story

39:00 Kyle Wilks Reacts to Losing Nick Walker from the Prague Pro

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43:25 How Do IFBB Pros Manage Gear Through Long Contest Seasons?

51:40 Is It Harder for Taller Bodybuilders to Build Muscle?

54:15 Gym Owner Question: Influencers Who Don’t Tag the Gym

1:13:18 Lee Priest on Politics and Drama in Bodybuilding

1:15:45 Martin Fitzwater Surprises Dusty with His Progress

1:19:00 Big Announcements: Think Big Tank Tops, Ron’s New Gym, & Ron’s Training App

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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 = [email protected] 🙏 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