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Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down steroid dosing strategies, female fat loss stacks, NPP anxiety, contaminated gear risks, and real-world cycle decisions. From Anadrol vs Anavar to estrogen control, this DNS Podcast covers what actually matters for long-term progress and health.0:00 P5P (Vitamin B6) Loading Protocol Before Nandrolone Use0:30 Dave Crosland & Scott McNally – DNS Podcast Intro1:10 Christmas & Holiday Message to the DNS Community3:35 Minimal Effective Dosing for Oral Steroids Explained9:25 Internet Trolls & PED Misinformation10:30 Female Fat Loss Stacks – Compounds, Dosing & Safety17:00 How to Safely Open Steroid Ampoules Without Injury19:45 NPP Anxiety & Mental Side Effects Explained24:00 Coach Responsibility, Ethics & Athlete Health36:35 Best Treatments for Steroid-Induced Acne38:50 Dorian Yates on the Current State of Bodybuilding41:45 Injectable Oral Steroids – Myth vs Reality43:05 Arnold Classic Plans – Will Dave & Scott Be There?47:00 Injectable Estrogen – Why It Exists & When It’s Used49:10 Anadrol vs Anavar – Results, Risks & Use Cases49:45 AI vs DHT Compounds for Estrogen Control52:10 ECA Stack for Appetite Control & Fat Loss53:25 Testosterone, Equipoise & DHB Cycle Breakdown55:20 Contaminated Gear – How It Happens & Warning Signs57:00 Relationships vs Bodybuilding – Muscle or Marriage?1:10:45 Dave Crosland Vacation & Travel Update🔴 Reach out to the guys for Coaching!💪 Dave : https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/💪 Scott McNally : [email protected] 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

In this episode of Blood Sweat & Gear, coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down gym bro steroid dosing for bulking vs cutting, discuss contaminated gear that failed mold and yeast testing, and analyze the current generic HGH market. The crew also covers Retatrutide Phase 3 trials and the shifting research peptide landscape, plus a listener win as Stevie King earns his IFBB Pro card at NPC Nationals.0:00 Blood Sweat & Gear – Gym Bro Steroid Cycles & Gear Safety0:51 Welcome Back + Support the Sponsors & Patreon1:30 Gear Failed Testing – Mold & Yeast Found4:30 Genetic HGH Market – What’s Legit Right Now8:30 Retatrutide Phase 3 Trials + Peptide Site Shutdowns16:30 Skip Hill’s 900mg Tren Story 😂19:20 Steroid Doses & Compounds for Regular Gym Bros22:55 DHB (Dihydroboldenone) at Low Doses25:45 Tracking CRP & Inflammation on DHB26:00 Ethyl Oleate, Super Solvents & Inflammation Markers29:00 Are Super Solvents a Hard No?30:40 Bulking vs Cutting – How Doses Actually Change32:55 Choosing the Right Compounds for YOU34:45 Female Steroid Dosing Considerations42:30 NPC Nationals Breakdown43:45 Stevie King Earns IFBB Pro Card58:20 Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up🙏 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 Reach out to the guys for coaching ! 💪 Skip Hill : http:/www.teamskip.com 💪 Andrew Berry : http://www.bodyberry.com 💪 Scott McNally : [email protected]

Shaun Clarida’s continued dominance sparks a debate on whether he should compete in both the 212 and Open Olympia, while Dorian Yates weighs in on Derek Lunsford’s physique and modern bodybuilding standards. The episode also covers pro coaching insights, long-term physique development, and real-world bodybuilding recovery and training discussions.0:00 It’s Just Bodybuilding Podcast – Bodybuilding News & Talk1:00 Shaun Clarida Wins Another Show – 212 Olympia Contender2:14 John Jewett Coaching – Top IFBB Prep Strategies3:40 Shaun Clarida Open vs 212 – Olympia Rules Debate13:00 Hip Replacement Surgery – Bodybuilding Injury Recovery21:45 Post-Surgery Pain Meds & Bodybuilding Comeback29:00 Over-Competing in Bodybuilding – Too Many Shows?31:10 How Long It Takes to Build a Pro-Level Physique35:30 Dorian Yates on Derek Lunsford – Olympia Criticism48:10 Chris Aceto Coaching Call – Pro Bodybuilding Insight49:25 Weight Training for Hockey – Strength Program Basics53:00 Best Foods for Eating Challenges – Bodybuilder Picks56:30 Vijay at IHOP – Bodybuilding Stories1:00:55 Gym Wardrobe Malfunction – Untucked Moment1:02:00 Hoist Gym Equipment Review – Is It Any Good?1:05:40 Pro Bodybuilding Results With Minimal Effort1:15:30 Accountability in Bodybuilding – Owning Mistakes1:19:20 Off-Season Lifestyle – Holidays & Bodybuilding1:24:25 Mind FK Pre-Workout – New Flavor by Mutant🔴 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

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 : [email protected] 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

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