Think BIG Bodybuilding

Can combining Deca and Anadrol create the ultimate mass gaining cycle? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down how advanced bodybuilders use Test, Deca, and Anadrol together for maximum size, strength, fullness, and recovery. We also dive into Anadrol’s estrogenic effects, cycle design, TRT dosing, insulin, Primo lowering estrogen, acne from nandrolone, and the mental side of PEDs. Plus: steroi...

Blood Sweat & Gear dives into TRT, Trestolone, carb loads, GH testing, Masteron & estrogen, Melanotan 2, cutting strategies, and real coaching insight from experienced bodybuilding coaches. We break down physique critiques, off-season nutrition, health support supplements, and what really matters for progress on cycle and in prep. Featuring Scott McNally and the crew discussing bodybuilding, PEDs,...

Ron Partlow and Scott McNally break down the 2026 IFBB New York Pro with detailed analysis of Tonio Burton, Krizo, Blessing Awodibu and the Classic Physique lineup. We review stage footage, posing, structure, conditioning and why the placings played out the way they did. Plus training psychology, fixing bad habits, gym limitations for tall bodybuilders and overcoming burnout. 0:00 2026 IFBB New Yo...

Steroid dosing ratios explained — Test vs Masteron, Primobolan, EQ and Deca breakdowns with Dave Crosland and Scott McNally. We cover real-world cycle logic, minimal effective doses, estrogen expectations, clenbuterol protocols, insulin use and the biggest mistakes we’ve made in bodybuilding. Plus listener questions, training talk and behind-the-scenes stories from the trenches. 0:00 Test vs Maste...

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....

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 Palmtr...

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...

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 Al...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ron and Dusty just got back from traveling to FIBO in Germany. The guys catch up and hang out answering questions from the chat. Here are some very generic time stamps that were auto generated 0:00 - Introduction and casual banter 2:08 - Official start of "It's Just Bodybuilding" 3:32 - Discussion about travel experiences 9:22 - Talk about Fibo and bodybuilding events 17:26 - Listener questions an...

Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down how postal inspectors track illegal shipments and what really happens when a package gets seized. Learn the tools used to monitor mail, legal risks, and how carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS differ. Plus bodybuilding Q&A on insulin use, TRT, cycles, and real-world coaching insights. 0:00 Postal Inspectors EXPOSED – How They Track Illegal Shipments 1:00 Chi...

Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down a rapid-fire PED and steroid Q&A covering testosterone esters, GH, Anavar vs Turinabol, fat loss drugs, and real-world bodybuilding strategies from experienced coaches. 0:00 Blood Sweat & Gear Podcast – PEDs, Diet & Training Q&A 2:00 Combining Testosterone Esters – Fast vs Short Acting Explained 3:40 Tren Hex 1x wk? 6:00 When to Deload – Signs...

Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store. 00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It’s Just Bodybuilding 01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips) 05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings...

Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the latest real-world bodybuilding and PED topics, including a massive Chicago steroid bust, GH effects, MENT side effects, retatrutide insights, liver health, and practical cycle strategies. This episode of DNS delivers unfiltered discussion, experience-based advice, and industry insight you won’t hear anywhere else. 0:00 Support the Podcast – Shop Our S...

Blood Sweat & Gear 341 : Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down 3 hidden mistakes that can ruin your contest prep—far beyond diet and cardio. Plus: depletion strategy, metabolism shifts, carb loads, and real-world PED insights to help you bring your best physique on stage. 00:00 Why Skip Stopped Injectable Anadrol 01:00 3 Things That Will Ruin Your Contest Prep 03:00 Toxic R...

Muscle Minds 185: Is progressive overload actually REQUIRED for muscle growth? Dr. Scott Stevenson and Scott McNally break down brand-new research that challenges one of the biggest gym dogmas. Discover what the latest studies really show about hypertrophy with vs without overload, the true role of effort, effective reps, training to failure, and what this means for your long-term training. 00:00...

Fix Your Form or Just Lift? In It’s Just Bodybuilding 381, Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down one of the most debated topics in bodybuilding—and what actually drives real progress. Real talk on training, progression, mindset, and what builds muscle in the real world—no fluff, just honest gym discussion from three guys who’ve lived it. Plus Mr. Olympia debate, Wesley Vissers c...

Ranking the best anabolic steroids for cutting—Anavar, Tren, Masteron, Primo and more—plus real-world cycle strategy, risks, and listener Q&A on insulin, acne, diet, and bloodwork. Dave Crosland and Scott break down what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it’s time to get shredded. 0:00 Trenbolone for Cutting – Benefits, Risks & When to Use It 0:45 Podcast Sponsors – Support the Show 3:00 Rank...

We break down common bodybuilding mistakes, including “majoring in the minor,” before diving into a real debate on whether growth hormone actually thickens the skin. Plus: insulin use, GLP-1 concerns, hair-safe cycles, and real-world PED insights. Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, Scott McNally 0:00 Bioidentical hormones 1:45 Majoring in the minor 16:30 GH skin debate 34:30 Fake GH 38:20 Trolls 43:...

In this livestream, Scott McNally breaks down a powerful perspective from a medical doctor who is also a bodybuilder and PED user — sharing how to actually work with your doctor instead of against them. If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to get bloodwork, labs, or testing ordered, this episode explains why doctors push back — and more importantly, how to approach the conversation so you get tak...

In this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, longtime bodybuilding coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down “lifting angry” and whether it actually helps your training—or holds you back. They also cover self-coaching, injury management, T3 for fat loss, physique critiques, and real-world experience with GH and performance-enhancing compounds. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Lifting Angry: Does T...

If you’re not currently following a diet but want to start losing body fat, this livestream breaks down exactly how I would set up a fat loss diet from scratch. I design diets for clients every day, and in this stream I walk through the step-by-step process I use to get someone started the right way. After the main discussion we open things up to a live Q&A covering dieting, training, PEDs, and re...