Think BIG Bodybuilding

Scott McNally sits down with IFBB Pro bodybuilder Kuba Cielen to discuss mitochondrial peptides, retatrutide, and advanced drug application in bodybuilding.
We break down dosing, timing, limitations, and why overuse of GLP-1 drugs and peptides can backfire for serious competitors.

0:00 Kuba’s bodybuilding update
7:30 When to adjust food in the off-season
10:30 Overuse of mitochondrial stacks and GLP meds
11:15 Supporting mitochondrial health without drugs
14:00 MOT-C timing and dosing
15:30 SS-31 dosing discussion
18:00 SLU-PP-332 dosing and limits
25:10 Blood work results from GLP use
32:00 Losing hunger tolerance with GLP meds
33:00 When to stop retatrutide before a show
35:30 Favorite testosterone esters
41:20 Changes in estrogen conversion between cycles
43:16 How much gear is actually needed
45:00 Benefits of estrogen control beyond symptoms
49:00 TRT cycles vs gym bro cycles vs pro cycles
52:20 Best training split with limited time
55:40 Planning a second cycle with test and mast
58:30 Using orals in the off-season
1:03:45 Jordan Peters’ mindset
1:05:45 Enduring pain and side effects
1:09:30 Training to failure in high-volume programs
1:12:45 Increlex preview

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Coaches Skip Hill, Andrew Berry & Scott McNally
0:00 Is HGH Worth It for Gains?
0:30 Supporting the Show
1:40 More Gear or Add GH?
8:00 How GH Gains Differ from Steroid Gains
10:10 Does Playing It Safer Hurt Progress?
15:45 Chasing State-Level Bodybuilding Wins
27:45 Building Strength by Pyramiding Weights
36:00 Using Anabolics After Surgery
44:45 When High Doses Still Don’t Work
51:20 Fake Lab Reports and COAs
57:00 Handling Bad Gym Advice
1:05:20 Solving Gut Distension Before the Stage

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally sit down with Dom Mutascio, better known as Dom Supersliced, to talk about coaching 300-lb pro bodybuilders, Sergio Oliva Jr’s game plan, and whether you can compete in bodybuilding while staying healthy.

0:00 Short acting insulin and peak week

1:00 Welcoming Dom Supersliced

5:00 Sergio Oliva Jr’s New York Pro game plan

9:50 Improving Sergio’s overall look

13:10 Dieting a 300 lb bodybuilder

21:20 Dieting smaller competitors

25:00 Peaking protocols and timing

39:00 Can you bodybuild and stay healthy?

48:00 Coaching athletes who want high doses

52:00 Off-season stress and recovery

54:20 GLP mistakes at the top level

59:50 Training performance drives progress

1:02:15 New York vs Vegas bodybuilding culture

1:11:20 Older bodybuilders pushing too hard

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Scott McNally and Dave Crosland break down moving from TRT to full steroid cycles.Health, bloodwork, peptides, HGH, and smart dosing — all the key considerations.A must-listen for experienced lifters who want results without risking their health.

1:00 “You’re all cheats” and steroid perception1:20 Supporting the show2:45 Dave’s ITV interview5:15 Lovely YouTube comments5:45 Steroid considerations for older users11:00 Graduating from TRT into cycles15:00 Growth hormone for older guys16:00 High blood sugar from HGH19:45 Using Reta to improve insulin sensitivity23:45 TNE during a health phase27:00 When increasing dosage makes sense29:25 Equipoise cypionate in contest prep31:45 PT-141 discussion33:45 Testosterone to Equipoise ratios37:00 Eating late at night40:45 Joint pain from Masteron41:30 Does Masteron age you faster44:30 HCG before PCT48:00 Minimum budget lab work50:15 DNP popularity changes53:00 Peptides and government crackdowns1:02:25 Reta limiting muscle gains1:05:30 Sermorelin is inferior1:06:45 Dave’s drawings1:12:45 Uncle Dave’s wisdom

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Coaching & ConsultingTraining, nutrition, and performance guidance for competitors and non-competitors.Dave Crosland: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/davecrosland_/⁠Scott McNally: [email protected]

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Muscle Minds 182 | Why Most Lifters Misunderstand Training Intensity
Muscle Minds 182 dives deep into why most lifters misinterpret training intensity. Scott McNally and Dr. Scott Stevenson break down the science and psychology of intensity, exploring training volume, failure, pain perception, genetics, and how to push past plateaus for smarter muscle growth. Learn why most lifters never truly reach their limits and how advanced techniques like mechanical drop sets can elevate your results.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 Breaking Plateaus with Training Harder
4:11 What Training Intensity Really Means
17:32 Pain Tolerance vs Productive Intensity
25:46 Understanding True Muscular Failure
31:08 Why Most Lifters Never Push Hard Enough
52:18 Mechanical Drop Sets Explained
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