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YK-11 in bodybuilding: what does the science actually show, and how much is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down the myostatin inhibitor claims, injectable YK-11 concerns, its chemical structure, and questions about dosing, cycle length, and testosterone suppression on Drugs ’n’ Stuff.

Plus, injectable DHT (stanolone), Proviron, and listener questions on low blood pressure, estrogen and acne, Deca for joint pain, testosterone recovery after PCT, high prolactin, and trenbolone for performance versus muscle growth. And, as always, a few detours with Uncle Dave.

What’s your question for the next Drugs ’n’ Stuff? Drop it in the comments.

00:00:00 Welcome to Drugs ’n’ Stuff
00:02:00 Injectable DHT (Stanolone): Problems & Concerns
00:05:20 YK-11 in Bodybuilding: Benefits or Hype?
00:06:50 YK-11 Science: What Do We Know?
00:09:45 Injectable YK-11: Safety Concerns
00:10:50 YK-11’s Structure vs. Oral Steroid Methylation
00:11:15 Is YK-11 Really a Myostatin Inhibitor?
00:12:30 YK-11 Dosing Discussion
00:13:45 Does YK-11 Suppress Testosterone & the HPTA?
00:15:30 YK-11 Cycle Length Discussion
00:17:45 Vigorous Steve’s Injectable DHT Dosing
00:19:30 Low Blood Pressure: Listener Q&A
00:24:00 Does High Estrogen Cause Acne?
00:26:00 Deca for Joint Pain: Dosing & Cholesterol Concerns
00:29:50 Adjusting an Upper/Lower Training Split
00:33:55 Should You Trust Fitness Influencers?
00:35:40 5-Amino-1MQ Discussion
00:37:00 Uncle Dave’s She-Wee Recommendation
00:38:30 Brits Visiting Las Vegas
00:40:45 Swollen Lymph Nodes After Steroid Injections
00:43:15 Injectable DHT vs. Proviron
00:46:40 Testosterone Recovery After PCT: How Long?
00:49:00 Injectable Oral Steroids in MCT Oil: Pros & Cons
00:51:00 Steroid Cycle Plans During Major Fat Loss
00:53:40 How Dave Got His Microphone
00:56:15 High Prolactin After a Steroid Cycle
00:57:45 Trenbolone Dosing: Performance vs. Muscle Growth
01:04:00 Dave’s British Perspective on Americans
01:12:15 Uncle Dave’s Advice
01:19:30 Behind the Scenes: CPAP Talk
01:23:45 Sketchy Motels in the ’90s

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Clenbuterol for fat loss: how long does a dose stay effective, should you stop it on a refeed, and what are the pros and cons? Coaches Andrew Berry and Scott McNally share their experience in a rapid-fire listener Q&A on Blood Sweat & Gear, starting with clenbuterol, albuterol, and yohimbine.

Plus, steroids and PEDs, growth hormone before a bodybuilding show, injectable DHT (stanolone), testosterone injection frequency, and female steroid side effects. We also tackle carb cycling, alcohol and bodybuilding, loose skin, muscle asymmetry, and practical coaching strategies for lifestyle clients.

What’s your question for the next BSG coaching Q&A? Drop it in the comments.

00:00:00 Welcome to Blood Sweat & Gear
00:01:00 Should You Stop Clenbuterol on a Refeed?
00:03:30 How Long Does a Clenbuterol Dose Stay Effective?
00:05:00 Clenbuterol for Fat Loss: Pros & Cons
00:09:00 Albuterol vs. Clenbuterol
00:10:20 Combining Yohimbine & Clenbuterol
00:12:10 Clenbuterol Dosing Frequency
00:13:20 Growth Hormone Loading Before a Show
00:17:00 Injectable Albuterol
00:18:00 More Clenbuterol Drawbacks
00:19:00 Clenbuterol: Anecdotal Anti-Catabolic & Diuretic Effects
00:21:10 Loose Skin After Weight Loss: Building Muscle
00:25:15 Coaching Lifestyle Clients Who Struggle with Consistency
00:29:00 Alcohol & Bodybuilding
00:35:30 Injectable DHT (Stanolone)
00:38:30 How Many Men Maintain 8% Body Fat?
00:42:00 Competing with Type 1 Diabetes
00:46:30 Fat Loss While Working Night Shift
00:50:40 Carb Cycling vs. a Consistent Calorie Deficit
00:55:30 Female Steroid Side Effects
01:02:20 Florida Gyms
01:04:20 Testosterone Propionate Injection Frequency
01:05:45 Testosterone Blood Levels & Muscle Growth
01:09:40 How to Fix Muscle Asymmetry
01:15:14 Behind the Scenes

Is insulin overrated for building muscle? Ron Partlow and Dusty Hanshaw share their experiences with insulin in bodybuilding, how little they relied on it, and their thoughts on using it for contest peaking. Scott McNally joins the conversation on this episode of It’s Just Bodybuilding.

Plus, did Generation Iron paint Phil Heath as the villain? We discuss Phil’s recent comments and how the film shaped fans’ perceptions of him. Then it’s contest prep talk: making show day needlessly stressful, how often coaches should check their clients, and managing water and sodium.

We also guess what famous bodybuilders did for work before bodybuilding, break down 10 gym stereotypes, hear how Ron became the “mayor of the gym,” and discuss the importance of bodywork for bodybuilders.

Do you think insulin’s role in building muscle is overrated? And did Generation Iron give Phil Heath an unfair portrayal? Let us know in the comments.

00:00:00 Welcome to It’s Just Bodybuilding
00:02:30 Generation Iron: Did It Make Phil Heath the Villain?
00:14:20 Is Insulin Overrated for Building Muscle?
00:28:00 Why Bodybuilders Make Show Day So Stressful
00:28:45 Insulin for Contest Peaking
00:31:40 Show Day Coaching: How Often Should You Check Clients?
00:40:40 Managing Water & Sodium for Contest Prep
00:47:15 Guess the Bodybuilder’s Job Before They Were Famous
00:56:55 10 Gym Stereotypes
01:10:30 How Ron Became the Mayor of the Gym
01:12:50 Growing Up in −40°C: Ron’s Stories
01:19:40 How Important Is Bodywork for Bodybuilders?

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Injectable DHT, also known as stanolone, is getting plenty of attention in bodybuilding. But what are the benefits, what are the drawbacks, and how much of the excitement is hype? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally discuss it on Drugs ’n’ Stuff, including Vigorous Steve’s early use, Paul Barnett’s experience and dosing, and potential concerns with using stanolone during a cruise.

Then it’s listener Q&A: enclomiphene instead of TRT, loose skin after fat loss, muscle memory and using less gear, injectable oral steroids, and the best injection sites. Plus, estrogen management with Primobolan and Masteron, whether cabergoline is needed with NPP, topical dutasteride for hair loss, and dealing with back acne on cycle.

Have you tried injectable DHT? Tell us about your experience in the comments, including any benefits or side effects you noticed.

00:00 Welcome to Drugs ’n’ Stuff
01:30 Injectable DHT (Stanolone): Benefits & Drawbacks
05:40 Vigorous Steve’s Early Use of Injectable DHT
06:25 Paul Barnett’s DHT Experience & Dosing
07:30 Potential Problems With Stanolone During a Cruise
10:00 Injectable DHT: Share Your Experience
12:00 Steroids in a Vape?
16:25 Enclomiphene Instead of TRT?
21:45 Tightening Loose Skin After Fat Loss
24:00 Muscle Memory: Can You Maintain With Less Gear?
28:00 Are Injectable Oral Steroids Safer?
31:00 Ranking the Best Injection Sites
34:45 Primobolan for Estrogen Control: 600 Test / 300 Deca
36:00 Do You Need Cabergoline With Test & NPP?
41:00 High-Dose SLU-PP & MOTS-c
47:00 Estrogen Control: Masteron-to-Testosterone Ratio of 2:1
49:00 Topical Dutasteride for Hair Loss
49:30 Does Methyltestosterone Convert to Methyl DHT?
50:30 Managing Back Acne on Cycle
53:00 Uncle Dave’s Wisdom
01:09:00 Behind the Scenes

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Andrew Berry and Scott McNally team up for an It’s Just Bodybuilding × Blood Sweat & Gear crossover, looking back at the 2026 Mr. Olympia and the predictions we got wrong. We debate Nick Walker vs. Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda’s finals performance, the judging, and who deserved to place higher.

Plus, Andrew Jacked’s next step, Martin Fitzwater, Hadi Choopan, Keone Pearson, women’s bodybuilding and Women’s Physique controversy, stories from Olympia weekend, and what’s coming in 2027.

00:00 The Primo Shortage Didn’t Stop Bodybuilding
00:20 It’s Just Bodybuilding × Blood Sweat & Gear
01:40 Our Olympia Predictions That Aged the Worst
04:45 Olympia Judging: Did They Get It Right?
07:00 Nick Walker vs. Derek Lunsford
09:15 Samson Dauda’s Olympia Finals Performance
12:20 Did Tonio Burton Deserve to Place Higher?
14:11 Should Prejudging Count as Much as Finals?
21:00 The Listeners Picked Nick Walker
22:45 Regan Grimes, Jordan Hutchinson & James Hollingshead
24:50 Does Michal Krizo Have the Best Most Muscular?
27:00 What’s Holding Andrew Jacked Back?
31:40 Nick Walker Commits to the 2027 Arnold Classic
32:20 Where Does Hadi Choopan Fit in This Lineup?
34:00 Nick Walker as Mr. Olympia: Representing the IFBB
39:50 What Happened With Martin Fitzwater?
44:20 Does Samson Dauda Need a Coach?
49:30 Keone Pearson & the 212 Olympia
50:45 Shaun Clarida & Lucas Garcia
56:10 Andrea Shaw & Women’s Bodybuilding
1:00:45 Lola Montez
1:07:00 Natalia Coelho & Women’s Physique Controversy
1:10:30 Ron & Dusty’s Olympia Weekend Stories
1:26:20 Wheelchair Bodybuilding
1:34:20 Bodybuilding Predictions for 2027

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