How Long Are Steroid Cycles in 2026? Dave Crosland and Scott McNally break down modern bodybuilding cycles, strength-focused PED protocols, PCT strategies, TRT, fertility, and the latest compounds being discussed in the industry.
We also react to Mitch Hooper's revealed cycle, discuss oral steroids for strength, and answer listener questions. Plus, stay for Dave the Fugitive Pt 3!
0:00 Steroid Cycles For Strength (Show Preview)
1:00 Podcast Sponsors & Support
2:00 Best Steroid Cycles for Strength Gains
4:45 Strongman PED Cycles: Off-Season vs Contest Prep
9:45 Performance Enhancing Drugs Beyond Anabolic Steroids
11:15 Best Oral Steroids for Strength
15:00 Strength Cycles for Average Lifters
19:00 Mitch Hooper Reveals His PED Cycle
22:45 Our Reaction to Mitch Hooper's Cycle
26:00 How Long Is a Used Steroid Vial Sterile?
29:45 Why Injection Infections Seem Less Common Today
31:30 Enclomiphene as a TRT Alternative?
36:20 Testosterone Crash After PCT Explained
38:30 Are Bodybuilding Approaches Different Around the World?
43:00 Winstrol vs Anavar for Contest Prep
44:00 Anavar and Sleep Problems
45:40 Fertility Protocols While Staying on TRT
49:45 SLU-PP-332 and 5-Amino-1MQ Before a Contest
53:10 Low Dose Testosterone and NPP Cycles
57:00 How Long Can You Stay On Cycle and Still Recover?
58:00 Is Gaining 8 Pounds of Muscle in One Cycle Possible?
1:04:35 Can Natural Lifters Build Better Muscle Using GH?
1:11:00 Dave the Fugitive Part 3
1:29:30 Behind the Scenes Stories & Final Thoughts
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