Think BIG Bodybuilding Blood Sweat & Gear 340 Does GH Thicken the Skin? We Don’t All Agree + Steroid QA
Apr 3, 2026
They debate whether growth hormone actually thickens the skin and unpack dosing, age, and visual conditioning tradeoffs. They cover fake GH sources, rapid versus regular insulin choices, and practical safety tips for insulin use. Conversation also touches on GLP‑1 effects on iron and motivation, strategies to protect hair during cycles, and when site enhancement oil or different testosterone esters might be used.
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GH Can Increase Skin Thickness With Age
- Growth hormone may thicken skin particularly in older athletes and in areas where they naturally store more fat, changing the visual look on stage.
- Skip McNally observed thicker skin on the backside at higher doses (12–16 IU) and reduced it by lowering dose to ~8 IU.
Fix Nutrition Before Buying Every Supplement
- Focus on foundational tasks before chasing supplements or niche tactics; nutrition and consistent training deliver most gains.
- Andrew Berry warns newcomers buying every supplement while skipping meals wastes money and limits progress.
Lift Heavy Basics Over Perfect Technique
- Beginners can progress despite imperfect technique; prioritize progressive overload and heavy basics over perfect isolation form.
- Scott McNally advocates training heavier on compound lifts rather than obsessing over one-arm isolations early on.