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Dave Crosland and Scott McNally discuss the shutdown of one of the largest peptide retailers in the U.S. and what it could mean for the peptide market.
We also recap the latest information surrounding raw powder supply issues before jumping into a full round of listener PED and bodybuilding Q&A.

Chapters
0:00 China Raw Steroid Powder Supply Update
4:00 Major Peptide Company Forced to Shut Down
7:00 The Rise and Fall of “Research Chemical” Companies
21:00 Can Mirabegron Actually Burn Fat?
22:20 How to Reduce or Tighten Chest Fat & Gyno
27:00 Vitamin B5 for Acne — Does It Work?
30:00 Accutane Pros and Cons for Bodybuilders
34:00 Waking Up at Night to Pee — Causes
35:00 Slow Treatment for Low Testosterone (NHS Issues)
41:10 Are Any SARMs Actually Worth Using?
43:00 Arnold Classic Talk — Why Dave Wasn’t There
46:15 Hair Loss and Estrogen Levels Explained
47:45 Why First Cycles Usually Use One Compound
52:00 Equipoise Crushing Estrogen in a Client Case
53:40 Listener Feedback on Kurt Havens Episode
55:40 Edible Cannabis — Does It Affect Bloodwork?
1:03:00 Uncle Dave's Advice to Martin Fitzwater
1:19:00 Behind the Scenes

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On this episode of Muscle Minds, Scott McNally and Dr. Scott Stevenson discuss one of the most common training questions in bodybuilding: pyramiding vs straight sets for muscle growth.
Dr. Stevenson breaks down the science behind hypertrophy training, including neurological adaptations, fatigue management, exercise selection, and how to properly distribute training volume.
They also dive into back training biomechanics, progressive overload under fatigue, and practical ways to improve muscle activation and long-term progress in the gym.
If you want to better understand how to train smarter for hypertrophy, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own training. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to effective hypertrophy strategies 02:27 Pyramiding vs straight sets for muscle growth 04:34 Neurological adaptations and building strength 06:33 Heavy loads, nervous system effects, and post-activation potentiation 08:39 Managing fatigue and rest intervals for optimal progress 10:41 Mount Saint Hypertrophy and volume distribution 13:08 Training weak muscles vs strong muscles 14:55 Exercise selection and biomechanics for back training 17:43 Joint health and injury risk with heavy training 19:42 Progressive overload when training under fatigue 22:47 Back training for width vs thickness 25:53 Mobility issues and activation patterns for back development 33:37 Single-arm pulldowns and improving muscle activation 40:56 Pump sets and hypertrophy-focused training 44:22 Lightheadedness and blood flow issues during squats 46:19 Neck and vascular considerations in heavy lifting 54:48 Bracing, core stability, and breathing techniques 60:03 Evolution of bodybuilding standards and physique aesthetics Support THINK BIG Bodybuilding Support the podcast on Patreon and help us keep the episodes coming. Even $5 per month makes a difference. https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding Get Dr. Scott Stevenson's Book https://drscottstevenson.com/byobbcoach.html Hardcover linked through Scott's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ THINK BIG Bodybuilding Apparel Official THINK BIG T-Shirts and merch https://think-big.printify.me/products Official Sponsor: TRUE NUTRITION Custom supplements trusted by bodybuilders Save with code THINK https://www.truenutrition.com/THINK Canadian listeners — Supplements Made Easy Huge deals on top brand supplements in Canada http://www.supplementsource.ca

Dave Crosland and Scott McNally have new information about the suspected testosterone raw powder situation.

After speaking with several labs and contacts in China, we're seeing lab reports showing underdosed products and hearing that raw production may currently be restricted.

This is a short breaking update episode with the latest information.

Chapters below.

0:00 Important Update — Don’t Panic, But Know What’s Happening

1:00 Contaminated or Underdosed Testosterone Raw Powders

1:40 Bloodwork Showing Unexpectedly Low Testosterone

4:30 “No Steroid Raw Production in China Right Now” ?

7:50 Why 92% Purity Can Be a Big Problem

9:45 Source Board Supermod Reports Returning Market Instability

15:00 Have You Experienced This? Let Us Know

17:30 What Happens If the Raw Powder Supply Is Disrupted?

22:50 Why You Should Be More Careful Right Now

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If you’re not getting bigger, something is wrong.
3 experienced bodybuilding coaches break down the biggest reasons lifters stop making progress.
Find your mistake in the chapters below.

00:00 Why Bodybuilders Stop Growing
01:15 Diminishing Returns in Bodybuilding
03:00 You Think Your Diet and Training Are Dialed In
06:00 Everyone Thinks Their Training Is Optimal
09:30 Recovery Is the Missing Piece for Muscle Growth
16:45 Should You Raise Testosterone on Vacation?
19:00 Doing Great on TRT — Should You Go Higher?
22:10 Traveling Internationally With Testosterone
28:00 Standing Out as a Bodybuilder in Public
29:00 Skip Hill Gets Called Out for Steroid Use
35:45 Is More Than 8 IU of GH Worth It?
37:15 Great Natural Genetics vs Using Gear
40:15 Struggling to Eat More After Being Fat
42:45 Alcohol and Bodybuilding Don’t Mix
49:15 Skip Hill and Scott McNally: 10 Years of Podcasting

From the MUTANT® booth, Sergio Oliva Jr., Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw share stories and memories from the Arnold Classic and talk about what the Arnold Expo experience is really like. From meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger to unforgettable expo moments, the guys explain why every bodybuilding fan should attend at least once.

0:00 Inside the Mutant Booth at the Arnold Classic Expo
2:30 Sergio Oliva Jr’s First Arnold Classic Expo Experience
5:25 Ron Partlow Predicts the Future of Bodybuilding
6:45 How Andrew Jacked Would Look in Other Bodybuilding Eras
8:00 Is Bodybuilding Better Today Than the Golden Era?
11:00 Favorite Arnold Classic Memories and Stories
25:50 Bodybuilders Still Struggle With Insecurity
29:00 Advice for First-Time Arnold Classic Expo Visitors

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