#309: Recreational Drugs & Bodybuilding
28 May 2026

#309: Recreational Drugs & Bodybuilding

3D Muscle Journey

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Brad, Alberto, and Brian discuss how common drugs and alcohol can negatively interfere with your bodybuilding goals and what you can do to minimize their negative effects. What are Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine? What does Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine look like? Would Alberto say quitting drinking has been worth it? Can someone drink alcohol and still get shredded? Does a small amount of alcohol provide any health benefits? How can you consume alcohol and still stay on track with your goals? What are the pros of recreational drugs and alcohol? How does marijuana use affect progress? When are good times to get off caffeine/preworkouts? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.


Timestamps

0:00- Introduction

1:23- Brad’s experiences with smoking weed and nicotine

5:10- Brian’s and Alberto’s relationship with and use of nicotine  

11:34- Alcohol

17:28- How to consume alcohol while still staying on track with your goals

28:40- Myths about alcohol

35:10- How marijuana use affects progress

40:58- Caffeine & Preworkouts

55:07- Be careful what you take!

1:02:26- Final thoughts


Selected Links From This Episode

Coaching By Team 3DMJ- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3DMJ Podcast Episode #249: The Hidden Risks of Supplements- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dxRo582uhM

Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass


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