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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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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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