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Fitness expert Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN, discusses the art of body recomposition, revealing the science behind building muscle while losing fat. He highlights the myths surrounding energy balance and explains the importance of individual variations in results. Nutritional strategies like high-protein diets are emphasized, along with realistic goals that prioritize muscle gain over scale weight. Chris shares insights from personal experiences in contest prep, including challenges with auto-regulation and maintaining lean mass during training.

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

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

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

In this insightful discussion, Peter Magic, the founder of Janoshik Analytical, dives into the unsettling collapse of the underground steroid market. He reveals the fallout from China's crackdown on raw steroid suppliers and how this has led to a surge of counterfeit products. Peter shares alarming cases of dangerous contaminants found in popular substances, emphasizing the urgent need for accurate testing. He also highlights the importance of educating users on safety and the responsible use of anabolic steroids for better health outcomes.

In this engaging discussion, coaches select their top five compounds for contest prep and debate the pros and cons of various steroid options. They dive into the effects of green tea on fat loss, explore the benefits of splitting growth hormone doses, and tackle the controversial use of drugs like Tren and Anavar. Insights on improving sleep for better recovery are also shared, alongside essential tips for joint health, effective dosing strategies, and even a lighthearted segment on favorite firearms. Plus, listeners receive honest critiques on physique presentation.

Dive into thrilling predictions for Olympia 2025 as the hosts analyze fierce matchups like Nick Walker versus Samson Dauda and Derek Lunsford battling Hadi Choopan. They dissect the implications of Sean Clarida’s coaching switch and explore which rookie might steal the show. Insights on conditioning and the quirky drama around height in Classic Physique elevate the discussion. Plus, intriguing thoughts on the best 90s WWF wrestlers and practical dieting tips round out this informative and entertaining conversation.

Explore the potent world of trenbolone, including its powerful binding profile and the differences between tren acetate, enanthate, and hex. Discover effective dosing trends, especially for women, and the long-term side effects on brain and kidney health. The hosts address listener questions about achieving physique goals on various cycles, fertility after TRT, and the surprising cultural impact of tren. Plus, insights into the recent doping news involving an Olympic sprinter and practical strategies for maintaining motivation in training.

Kuba Cielen & Scott McNally0:00 Intro | Think Big Bodybuilding Podcast with IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen2:00 Kuba Cielen Reflects on His 2025 Contest Prep Season5:30 Why Post-Contest Recovery Is Critical for a Successful Off-Season8:00 Building Calories Back Up After Dieting | Reverse Diet Tips16:00 Managing Hunger in the Post-Diet Window | Rebound Nutrition Advice17:30 Steroid & PED Management in the Rebound Phase | Cruise and Rebuild Smart23:45 SLU-PP-332, Injectable L-Carnitine & GLP Meds Explained | Off-Season Enhancement Tools25:55 Training Volume & Frequency Adjustments for Growth Phase28:50 Post-Show Training Strategy | Balancing Recovery and Progression33:24 Post-Show Nutrition & Recovery | Setting Up for Maximum Muscle Gains41:20 Caffeine & Stimulant Management During Prep and Rebound48:01 Injury Management & Recovery Principles for the Off-Season✅ ✅ 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🙏 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/z7zFcGYMfa4

The hosts dive into whether Beyrouz Tabani can shine at the 2025 Olympia and discuss the explosive rise of Nick Walker. They compare old-school intensity with modern recovery-focused training. The importance of knowing your body’s signals for growth and recovery is emphasized, along with first cycle advice and whether men and women should train differently. They also tackle the nuanced roles of diet in health markers and how certain substances affect estrogen levels. The episode wraps with entertaining stories, including a nod to Larry Bird's legendary grit.