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Muscle Minds 182 | Why Most Lifters Misunderstand Training IntensityMuscle 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 Harder4:11 What Training Intensity Really Means17:32 Pain Tolerance vs Productive Intensity25:46 Understanding True Muscular Failure31:08 Why Most Lifters Never Push Hard Enough52:18 Mechanical Drop Sets ExplainedSupport Muscle Minds & THINK BIG BodybuildingPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuildingScott Stevenson’s Book: https://drscottstevenson.com/byobbcoach.htmlTHINK BIG Apparel: https://think-big.printify.me/productsTRUE NUTRITION Supplements: https://www.truenutrition.com/THINKCanadian Supplements: http://www.supplementsource.ca

Sergio Oliva Jr joins It’s Just Bodybuilding 371 to talk about returning at the New York Pro and owning his last season.From world-class gyms to life as Sergio Oliva’s son, this episode goes deeper than competition prep. Hosted by Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally0:00 Sergio Oliva Jr’s New York Pro Game Plan5:17 Joining Mutant Nutrition9:00 Sergio’s Bodybuilding Comeback Update12:00 Training and Bodybuilding in Vegas vs Dubai19:16 Favorite Gyms Around the World24:10 Culture Shock Living in Dubai31:30 Why Bodybuilders Are Built Different37:30 When Fans Don’t Recognize Sergio Oliva’s Legacy41:00 Sergio Oliva vs Arnold Discussion45:30 Setting the Record Straight on Sergio Oliva48:30 Why Sergio Oliva Didn’t Want His Son Competing50:10 Sergio Oliva Jr on His Relationship With His Father1:08:00 Training Lessons From Bodybuilding Legends1:17:30 2020 Arnold Classic Memories1:19:15 Cedric McMillan and Freaky Genetics1:29:20 Future Stars of Bodybuilding1:35:00 Chris Aceto Stories1:46:50 Sports Talk and Closing Thoughts💪OFFICAL SPONSOR : MUTANT https://mutantnation.comCodes : BIGRON or DUSTYTHINK BIG BODYBUILDING — OFFICIAL LINKSSupport the podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuildingOfficial THINK BIG Bodybuilding merchandisehttps://think-big.printify.me/productsPresented by TRUE NUTRITIONSave on custom supplements with code THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINKCanadian supplement sourceTop brand supplements with fast shipping in Canadahttp://www.supplementsource.ca

Dave Crosland & Scott McNally break down a real court plea agreement where a peptide company admitted to fake COAs and spiked products. Then we dive into Masteron vs testosterone and answer listener questions on real-world PED use.0:00 Fake COAs and Spiked Peptides1:00 Supporting the Show2:30 Peptide Company Busted6:30 Breaking Down the Affidavit10:30 Misleading Customers13:30 Masteron vs Testosterone17:10 Free Testosterone and Muscle Growth21:00 Managing Side Effects With Masteron24:00 Comparing Test, GH, and Masteron Stacks26:30 Equipoise in Contest Prep30:00 Dave’s Fashion Talk31:20 Think Big Merch32:00 Test, Mast, and NPP Ratios34:10 The Valentine’s Day Stack 😂35:50 Filtering HGH37:00 Setting Up Insulin42:30 Outdated Raws45:00 Nandrolone on TRT48:45 Talking About MENT50:20 Olympic Athlete Comment53:00 Is the Dose High Enough?58:00 PCT Setup and HCG1:01:05 ED and Nandrolone1:03:30 Final Life Message1:16:25 Post Show Talk1:19:15 Behind the ScenesTHINK BIG BODYBUILDING — OFFICIAL LINKSSupport the podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuildingOfficial THINK BIG Bodybuilding merchandisehttps://think-big.printify.me/productsPresented by TRUE NUTRITIONSave on custom supplements with code THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINKSTROM SPORTS Great Health Stacks and Cycle Support UK : tinyurl.com/ydmbfa54 US : https://stromsportsus.comGets Your Labs Done By Dave in the UK :https://evalbloodanalysis.comCanadian supplement sourceTop brand supplements with fast shipping in Canadahttp://www.supplementsource.ca

Skip Hill, Andrew Berry, and Scott McNally break down how to run a cruise phase the right way so you keep gains and protect your health between cycles. Listener questions hit HCG, bloodwork vs feel, EQ ratios, aging and growth, having kids on gear, supplements, and the mental side of PED use.0:00 Welcome Back to Blood Sweat & Gear0:45 What the Cruise Phase Really Is2:20 Training While You’re Cruising8:25 Why Recovery Feels Worse on a Cruise19:15 PED Choices During a Cruise25:00 Should You Use HCG on a Cruise?28:45 How Nutrition Should Change37:45 Can Older Lifters Still Grow?41:00 EQ to Test Ratios for Estrogen44:40 Bloodwork vs Feel-Based Decisions48:25 Nicotine Pouches Discussion50:30 DHB Compared to Other Steroids56:20 Ghost Syndrome Explained1:00:25 Patreon Physique Critiques1:09:20 Skip’s Word of the Day1:17:00 Vitamins After Getting Sick1:19:15 Words Bodybuilders Should Stop Using1:20:00 When to Have Kids as a Bodybuilder1:25:06 Lessons Skip Learned in 20251:36:00 Behind the Scenes With the HostsTHINK BIG BODYBUILDING — OFFICIAL LINKSSupport the podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuildingOfficial THINK BIG Bodybuilding merchandisehttps://think-big.printify.me/productsPresented by TRUE NUTRITIONSave on custom supplements with code THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINKCanadian supplement sourceTop brand supplements with fast shipping in Canadahttp://www.supplementsource.ca

Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally talk through where bodybuilding might be headed in 2026 — from fan scrutiny of site enhancing oil to judging trends, taller pros, and a growing push to simplify how bodybuilding is approached.0:00 Dumpster genetics and building a 300-lb open bodybuilder0:45 Welcome back to It’s Just Bodybuilding2:00 What trends 2026 could bring to bodybuilding2:40 Site enhancing oil and possible crackdowns8:45 When a bodybuilder’s delt leaked on stage11:00 Plain black stage backdrops in bodybuilding15:45 Taller open bodybuilders and judging trends20:45 Classic physique and solidifying a champion26:00 Martin Fitzwater and Andrew Jacked in 202631:00 Back to basics and simplifying bodybuilding47:30 Metal plates versus rubber coated plates53:35 Knowing when to lower training volume57:25 What ruining insulin sensitivity feels like1:03:45 Balancing aesthetics and strength with age1:09:15 The gym becoming the new night club1:20:10 Training at home versus the gym1:27:00 Gym shirts versus dressing nicer🔴 OFFICIAL SPONSORMUTANT® — Born Different. Born Hardcore!Save with code: BIGRON or DUSTYhttps://www.iammutant.com📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTSRon Partlow: https://www.instagram.com/rep300Dusty Hanshaw: https://www.instagram.com/dustyhanshaw08Scott McNally: https://www.instagram.com/scottmcnally1📱 TRAIN LIKE HELL APPRon’s official training apphttps://www.trainlikehell.com🙏 SUPPORT THINK BIG BODYBUILDINGPatreon (Every $5 helps keep the shows going)https://www.patreon.com/thinkbigbodybuilding👕 THINK BIG MERCHhttps://think-big.printify.me/products✅ ADDITIONAL SPONSORTRUE NUTRITION — Code: THINKhttps://www.truenutrition.com/THINK🇨🇦 CANADIAN VIEWERSBlowout deals on top supplement brandshttps://www.supplementsource.ca