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  • Blood Sweat & Gear 345 Are Bodybuilders Overcomplicating Steroid Cycles?

    Blood Sweat & Gear 345 Are Bodybuilders Overcomplicating Steroid Cycles?
    May 8 2026
    Skip Hill, Andrew Berry & Scott McNally break down real PED strategies, training, GH use, dieting, physique critiques and the biggest mistakes bodybuilders make.

    This episode of Blood Sweat & Gear is packed with advanced bodybuilding discussion, contest prep insight and hard-earned coaching experience.

    New episodes every week covering bodybuilding, performance enhancement, training and nutrition.

    0:00 Blood Sweat & Gear Podcast

    0:45 Are Bodybuilders Overcomplicating Steroid Cycles?

    3:00 Skip Hill’s 2002 Contest Prep Cycle

    7:40 Too Much Clenbuterol by Accident

    11:00 Why Natural Lifters Must Master Training

    12:45 Health Effects of 200mg vs 400mg Testosterone

    16:20 Better Form vs More Weight for Muscle Growth

    24:20 1300mg vs 600mg Steroids with Growth Hormone

    29:00 Natural vs Enhanced Dieting Differences

    31:00 Sublingual Oral Steroids vs Traditional Orals

    36:50 Best Growth Hormone Timing Protocols

    41:00 GH vs Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides

    42:15 Fake Increlex & Fake Serostim Problems

    44:30 Biggest Needle Movers for Muscle Growth

    53:45 Masters Bodybuilding Physique Critique

    1:04:20 Classic Physique Competitor Critique

    1:11:10 Behind the scenes

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • It's Just Bodybuilding 385 100 lb Transformation to Super Heavyweight + Home Gym Tour

    It's Just Bodybuilding 385 100 lb Transformation to Super Heavyweight + Home Gym Tour
    May 6 2026
    Braden Palmtree joins It’s Just Bodybuilding to break down his insane 100 lb transformation, training evolution, and life as a new super heavyweight.

    From training with elite pros to building one of the best home gyms you’ll ever see—Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally bring the knowledge and the laughs.

    0:00 Braden Palmtree Interview – 100 lb Transformation Story

    1:00 Meet Braden Palmtree – From Skinny to Super Heavyweight Bodybuilder

    2:50 Training Legs Twice in One Day – Advanced Leg Training Strategy

    6:45 Bodybuilding Consistency – How to Stay Disciplined Year Round

    9:00 Transition to Super Heavyweight – Mass Building Secrets

    14:30 Best Bodybuilding Training Splits – How Often Should You Change It?

    16:00 Warm Up Sets vs Feeder Sets – Proper Hypertrophy Setup

    23:20 Training with Chris Bumstead & John Meadows – Lessons from the Pros

    27:50 Hardest Part of Bodybuilding – What Most People Underestimate

    33:00 Ultimate Home Gym Tour – Bodybuilder Setup Walkthrough

    41:20 Home Gym Problems – Mistakes & Limitations Explained

    44:00 Overrated/Underrated - Nic Pounces

    47:00 Training Partners - Overrated/Underrated

    53:00 poutiene - Overrated/Underrated

    55:30 Arsenal Gym Equipment - Overrated/Underrated

    56:40 Andrew Jacked- Overrated/Underrated

    59:30 Netflix or Prime?

    1:02:45 Grocery Shop or Door Dash?

    1:05:30 Masteron or Primo

    1:08:20 Avoiding Injury in the gym

    1:10:00 5 Guys or In-N-Out?

    1:13:20 We are back on Spotify

    1:15:15 Braden’s next contest

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Muscle Minds 186 The Science of Grinder Reps: Muscle Fiber Type, CNS & Fatigue

    Muscle Minds 186 The Science of Grinder Reps: Muscle Fiber Type, CNS & Fatigue
    May 5 2026
    Why some lifters go straight to failure with no grinder reps—explained through muscle fiber types, CNS fatigue, and training science. Learn how to push past early failure and unlock more effective reps for hypertrophy. Practical tips to improve effort, bar speed awareness, and get more out of every set. 0:00 Muscle Minds Introduction 1:13 Van Life and Simple Living 3:44 Training Intensity and Bar Speed 7:29 Muscle Fiber Types and Fatigue 27:21 Visualization and Training Techniques 33:50 Psychological Aspects of Training 43:04 Pain Tolerance and Gender Differences 1:02:09 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser 💪 Support THINK BIG Bodybuilding ❤️ Support the Channel on PatreonHelp us keep the podcast and videos coming. Even $5/month makes a difference.👉 https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding 📕Get Scott Stevenson's Book https://drscottstevenson.com/byobbcoach.html Hardcover linked through Scott's IG https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ 👕 THINK BIG Bodybuilding Apparel 🔥 Official THINK BIG T-Shirts & MerchTrain. Represent. Support the brand.👉 https://think-big.printify.me/products 🥇 Official Sponsor: TRUE NUTRITION ✅ Custom Supplements Trusted by Bodybuilders• 3rd-party tested• Fully customizable formulas• Used by serious lifters worldwide 💥 Save with code: THINK👉 https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 🇨🇦 Canadian Viewers — Supplements Made Easy 💊 Huge Deals on Top Brand Supplements in CanadaFast shipping. Trusted retailer.👉 http://www.supplementsource.ca
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • IFBB Pro Explains How Bodybuilders REALLY Use Oral Steroids in Prep : Kuba Cielen

    IFBB Pro Explains How Bodybuilders REALLY Use Oral Steroids in Prep : Kuba Cielen
    May 4 2026
    Kuba Cielen breaks down how IFBB pros structure oral and injectable steroid stacks during contest prep and the off-season.

    We get into Anadrol vs SuperDrol, Halo vs methyl tren, dosing strategy, timing, and how compounds evolve through a 22-week prep.

    Part 2 covers training volume, fatigue management, frequency, and how gear changes training when you’re extremely lean.

    0:00 Intro - Things Don’t Always Line Up on Paper

    1:00 How Pro Bodybuilders Structure Oral Steroids in Prep

    3:00 Choosing the Right Compound for the Individual

    13:30 Anadrol vs SuperDrol - Which Is Better?

    17:00 When to Add Anadrol During Contest Prep

    19:30 Do IFBB Pros Use Injectable Orals?

    20:30 Halotestin vs Methyl Tren (Metribolone)

    25:00 How Steroid Compounds Change in the Off-Season

    30:45 22 Week Contest Prep Stack - Hypothetical Cycle Breakdown

    33:00 Applying the Same Principles in the Off-Season

    34:30 Nuances Between Each Compound

    38:45 Kuba’s Updated Thoughts on EQ

    44:45 Training While on Gear and Extremely Lean

    50:00 When to Increase or Decrease Training Volume

    52:30 Adjusting Volume Per Session to Manage Fatigue

    54:40 Higher Frequency Training While Maintaining Volume

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Blood Sweat & Gear 344 Beyond Push Pull Legs – The Next Step for More Muscle + Steroid QA

    Blood Sweat & Gear 344 Beyond Push Pull Legs – The Next Step for More Muscle + Steroid QA
    May 1 2026
    Blood Sweat & Gear with Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally—three top coaches break down real listener questions on training, TRT, and performance. From fixing lagging body parts to dialing in hormones and maximizing muscle growth, nothing is off limits. Straightforward, experience-based answers you can actually apply. 1:00 Fixing Weak Upper Body (Best Training Split Adjustments) 12:30 Best Add-On to TRT for Muscle Growth (Low Dose, Big Impact) 15:45 Anadrol vs Testosterone – Which Builds More Muscle? 17:20 Why Some Pro Bodybuilders Miss Conditioning (Real Reasons) 32:20 Using NPP During a Cut – Smart or Mistake? 34:00 Can Bloodwork Replace Coming Off Steroids? 35:00 How to Dial In Aromasin on TRT (Estrogen Control Guide) 39:00 Bodybuilding as a Firefighter – Training Around Shift Work 48:40 Losing Muscle While Cutting? (How to Prevent It) 58:40 Physique Critique – Tanya (Listener Check-In) 🙏 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: THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK 🇨🇦 Canadian deals on top supplements: http://www.supplementsource.ca
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • It's Just Bodybuilding 384 Can Retatrutide Kill Your Motivation? Vigorous Steve Explains Dopamine

    It's Just Bodybuilding 384 Can Retatrutide Kill Your Motivation? Vigorous Steve Explains Dopamine
    Apr 29 2026
    Vigorous Steve joins It's Just Bodybuilding to break down the real effects of retatrutide on dopamine, motivation, and relationships.

    We dive into his experimental DHT-only cycle and how modern bodybuilders are approaching PEDs differently. Plus: cholesterol management, mitochondrial health, and the long-term cost of getting big.

    0:00 Vigorous Steve Interview Begins

    1:30 Welcome Vigorous Steve to the Podcast

    2:30 Will Vigorous Steve Go on Joe Rogan?

    4:00 Retatrutide & Dopamine Effects Explained

    6:00 GLP-1 Drugs Compared (Ozempic vs Retatrutide)

    10:00 How Retatrutide Works & Why It’s So Popular

    12:00 Does Retatrutide Lower Dopamine & Motivation?

    14:40 Dopamine vs Love: Are Feelings Really Affected?

    21:20 Why Doing Hard Things Builds Growth & Discipline

    24:45 Who Should Use Retatrutide?

    29:40 Using Retatrutide in the Offseason for Bodybuilding

    33:20 Vigorous Steve’s New DHT-Only Cycle Explained

    37:00 How DHT Impacts Estrogen Levels

    39:25 Can DHT Prevent or Reduce Gynecomastia?

    43:00 Primobolan vs Masteron vs Equipoise (Key Differences)

    45:45 Cholesterol in Bodybuilders: Causes & Fixes

    49:45 Supplements for Cholesterol (Dante Trudel Protocol)

    55:15 Why LDL Gets High on Steroids (Perfect Storm)

    56:25 Are Steroid Carrier Oils Dangerous?

    1:03:30 The PED Experiment Steve Regrets Most

    1:05:45 Mitochondrial Health & Reducing Oxidative Stress

    1:15:30 Starting PEDs Too Early: Long-Term Consequences

    1:29:00 Bodybuilding Lifestyle in Thailand

    1:42:45 Behind the Scenes

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Drugs n Stuff 310 Best Low Dose Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros (2026 Update)

    Drugs n Stuff 310 Best Low Dose Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros (2026 Update)
    Apr 27 2026
    Best steroid cycles for average gym bros in 2026—what’s changed with gear availability and smarter dosing strategies. Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down TRT-based cycles, orals, estrogen control, and real-world Q&A. If you want practical bodybuilding advice without the BS, this is it. 0:00 Best Steroid Cycle Ratios: Masteron vs Primobolan with Testosterone 0:40 Sponsor Message – Support the Show 1:30 Best Steroid Cycles for Average Gym Bros (2026 Update) 6:15 Equipoise Cycles: Low Testosterone and Estrogen Control Explained 10:30 Oral Steroids in Cycles: When and How to Use Them 15:20 TRT + Anadrol vs Higher Testosterone: Which Works Better? 17:25 Quick Life Update: Dave’s Car Problems 17:50 TRT Plus Cycle Ratios: How to Structure Low Dose Stacks 20:00 Sublingual Orals: Faster Absorption and Real Effects 28:00 Fat Loss Cycles: Compounds for an Aggressive 60 lb Cut 32:40 MK-677 Explained: Is It Worth Using? 35:30 Anastrozole Side Effects: What to Watch Out For 37:45 Testosterone Dosing for Amateur Bodybuilders 43:10 Listener Comment: Postal Carrier Question 44:30 Blood Donation on Steroids: Is It Safe or Ethical? 46:10 Cycle Critique: Testosterone, NPP, Trenbolone Stack 48:10 Deca vs NPP: Stacking Strategies Explained 50:20 HCG Use: When It Makes Sense + TRT Applications 54:00 Real Talk: De-escalating Confrontations as a Bigger Guy 59:15 Stories from Dave’s Time as a Bouncer 1:16:15 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Banter & Wrap-Up UK Blood Work Get your Labs done by Dave in the UK : https://evalbloodanalysis.com/home/ Support the Podcast Patreon — Help keep the show growing. Even $5/month makes a difference. https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding Sponsors TRUE NUTRITION — Custom supplements for serious lifters Use code THINK to save https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK STROM SPORTS — Performance supplements trusted by athletes UK: https://tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US: https://stromsportsus.com Supplement Source Canada — Top brand supplements with fast shipping http://www.supplementsource.ca Merch Official THINK BIG Merch — Train, represent, support the brand https://think-big.printify.me/products Merch Official THINK BIG Merch — Train, represent, support the brand https://think-big.printify.me/products
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  • Blood Sweat & Gear 343 Using Tren at the START of a Cut? Coaches Explain This Controversial Strategy

    Blood Sweat & Gear 343 Using Tren at the START of a Cut? Coaches Explain This Controversial Strategy
    Apr 24 2026
    Blood Sweat & Gear 343 is a no-BS bodybuilding coaching Q&A with Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally, breaking down real-world training, PED use, and contest prep.

    This episode dives into the controversial strategy of starting a cutting cycle with tren, plus insulin use, fat loss, and staying healthy while enhanced.

    0:00 Tren to Start a Cutting Cycle? (Controversial Strategy Explained)

    0:30 Blood Sweat & Gear Coaching Q&A – Sponsors & Intro

    1:10 Why Use Tren Early in a Cycle for Strength & Momentum

    4:25 Fitness “Telephone Game” – How Misinformation Spreads

    5:55 Bodybuilding on Paper vs Real-World Results

    9:25 Starting a Cycle Earlier to Build Motivation

    17:15 Monitoring Heart Rate During Cardio for Fat Loss

    23:45 Insulin Use in Bodybuilding: IM vs SubQ Differences

    26:15 Is Roid Test Legit? Steroid Testing Explained

    31:40 Female Bodybuilder to Follow for Mass & Progress

    32:45 Do You Need a Diet Break During Aggressive Fat Loss?

    42:30 Managing Blood Pressure While Using PEDs

    46:45 Does Equipoise Affect Estrogen? Estradiol vs Estrone

    49:00 Sleep Medications During Contest Prep

    56:45 Mixing Water-Based and Oil-Based Steroids Safely

    1:00:25 Natty vs Enhanced Dieting Differences Explained

    1:03:30 Top Natural Bodybuilder to Watch

    1:11:00 Behind the Scenes + Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 20 mins