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Blood Sweat & Gear with Coaches Skip Hill Scott McNally breaks down the destabilization of the underground Growth Hormone market, possible China and US customs crackdowns, and what it means for bodybuilding in 2026.
We also cover GH dosing, recovery, sodium and electrolyte balance, training age, cycle support, NAD+ experiences and real-world bodybuilding problem solving.

0:00 Underground HGH Crisis in 2026 – China or US Customs?
0:50 Generic Growth Hormone Market Destabilization
3:20 3 Reasons the Underground GH Market Is Breaking
10:00 Generic HGH vs Pharma HGH – Water Retention Differences
17:00 Best HGH Dosing Frequency for Bodybuilding in 2026
21:20 All-In-One Cycle Support Supplements
26:25 Recovery Changes With Training Age
31:00 Bulk or Cut? What To Do When You Lack Muscle Mass
34:30 Staying Lean but Still Looking “Baby Faced”
38:30 How Bodybuilders Survive Extreme Heat Waves
41:45 Sodium, Electrolytes and Hydration for Bodybuilders
49:20 Scott McNally’s NAD+ Experience
51:40 When Your Bodybuilding Coach Isn’t Plugged In
1:04:45 Skip's Word of the Day
1:09:00 Behind the Scenes

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally discuss which IFBB Pro is one adjustment away from shocking bodybuilding, plus deep conversations on discipline, recovery, mindset and life outside the gym.

0:00 Best Moments From Today’s Show
2:00 Which IFBB Pro Is One Adjustment Away From Shocking Bodybuilding?
17:10 Discipline vs Obsession
27:20 Does Recovery Change With Training Age?
31:20 What Would Your Teenage Self Think Of You Today?
33:13 Habits Outside The Gym That Change Your Physique
37:00 Not Caring What Other People Think
41:00 When Hustle Culture Becomes A Trap
52:20 Bodybuilding Beliefs We Changed Our Minds About
56:18 Making Bodybuilding Fit Your Life
1:01:20 Things Guys Try Instead Of Going To The Doctor
1:08:30 Things We Care Less About As We Get Older
1:16:00 Music That Instantly Takes You Back
1:22:15 Is Modern Music Worse Or Are We Just Older?
1:29:00 Why Are There No Great Movies Anymore?

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How long are bodybuilding cycles in 2026 — and how long is too long? Scott McNally and Dave break down modern cycle length, TRT, Proviron, Test No Ester, recovery, and real-world PED use.
Plus Milos coaching Hadi, MK677 for appetite, gut health discussion, and Dave’s fugitive story Part 2.

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2:00 WVE-007 RNA Therapy
4:20 6-Month Trial Results
7:45 Financial Fallout
12:30 Max Cycle Length
25:10 Is Proviron Worth It?
29:20 Test No Ester Preworkout
34:30 Shortest Effective Cycle
43:25 MK677 for Anadrol Appetite
44:40 TRT Test/Deca/Mast Ratio
48:55 Fixing Stomach Acid Issues
55:30 Milos Coaching Hadi
1:01:00 Dave Fugitive Story Pt. 2
1:18:10 Behind The Scenes

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down the Pittsburgh Pro guest posing featuring Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford and Andrew Jacked. We debate who looked best, early Olympia predictions, and answer live bodybuilding questions from the chat.

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Two bodybuilding coaches with 20+ combined years of experience answer real questions about PEDs, contest prep, health and getting the most out of bodybuilding. Retatrutide, Clenbuterol, TRT, Tren, stage conditioning, cycle length and bodybuilding health — Andrew and Scott go deep into the real-world side of enhanced bodybuilding.
From blood pressure meds and ancillaries to getting freaky strong, this episode covers the questions competitors actually ask behind the scenes.
Plus listener physique critiques, old-school bodybuilding stories, and a discussion about Luke Sandoe, Dallas McCarver and Justin Compton.

0:00 Intro & Welcome Back to BSG Coaching Podcast
1:00 Retatrutide + Clenbuterol — Dangerous Combo or Effective Fat Loss Stack?
4:45 Performance Health Matrix Explained
7:45 Hormone Suppression in Natural Bodybuilders
11:45 When to Add Bodybuilding Ancillaries (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, AI Use)
16:15 Gear for Maximum Strength & Freaky Power Gains
22:20 How Much Should You Increase Dosages Each Cycle?
27:00 Fullness vs Conditioning — What Wins on Stage?
30:30 Low Dose Tren as TRT Plus
30:45 Do You Need to Time Testosterone Shots Around Workouts?
37:00 Ideal Time Off Cycle to Keep Your Muscle Gains
40:00 Would Andrew Ever Make a Bodybuilding Comeback?
41:00 Muscle Loss vs Muscle Growth During a Diet Phase
47:00 Luke Sandoe vs Dallas McCarver vs Justin Compton
55:00 Scott’s Personal Experience with Luke Sandoe
1:00:00 Listener Physique Critique #1
1:06:30 Listener Physique Critique #2 — Jr USA Prep Feedback
1:18:25 Behind The Scenes Talk

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