Physlifter

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12 hours ago, Strength4dayz said:

Hey @Physlifter. Didn't want to start a new thread for this question... How long do you stop a blast before getting TRT bloodwork? Am i reading that correctly that you cruise back at 200mg for 3 months prior to getting your blood pulled? If you were running prop or acetate esters, would you be comfortable with less time due to half life etc? I know its not a black and white answer, more so just wondering your opinion? 

I give 6 weeks after the last enanthate ester to clear out and put me in the normal zone, all while i still take my normal TRT amount.  I take my shot on a monday night, then get bloods the following monday morning before my next shot.  

1 hour ago, funlog said:

Great numbers Physlifter. Very cool you can get free test measured. They won't do it at lifelabs in BC if you're in range. Have a look at my ferritin from yesterday, lol. Oxygen, I don't need no stinking oxygen.

Your iron levels are especially low and your blood cell volume is low.  Those correlate. Are you anemic?  Flags right there buddy you need to address those if you haven't.

My test gets checked because I see an endocrinologist for low test to validate the dosage i'm taking.  This is always at the end of the week before my next shot so i'm in the trough.

i don't know how you guys wear hoodies in the gym...too hot, too restrictive...plus i want to show the world the gainnnnnnnnnnnz

Stringers all the way!!! 

Twice a year I get my bloods done the week of seeing my Endo. 

I run blast and cruises twice a year. Generally 16 week blasts. Then I go back down to my 200 mg a week dosage and run that for 3 months. 

Everything is bang on. I didn't get psa checked because of a form error but it's always 0.1. Normal. Vit D is getting checked again as I have some hx of low numbers, but that may not translate to anything clinically. 

Moral of the story..always do bloods. At least once a year. Live a positive lifestyle, even when using super supps. It pays for itself!!

2 hours ago, Carlos Medrano said:

I really like these ones

I like both black logos..
the canadian flag adds a touch

but the barbell as an H just has a 'cool' factor to it...almost tattoo worthy

There are some potential design changes coming to the sites 'logo. 

We would appreciate some input from the members

And what was the purpose of the bloodwork? What is your physician checking for?

This is a solid article for RC repair
Do all band work, very light.  Everything should just be fatiguing or just mildly aching.  Pick 3-4  strength ex's, stretch; do them 2 times daily, 3 sets of up to 10 reps.  

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/rotator-cuff-and-shoulder-conditioning-program/

7 hours ago, Nekkomi said:

I'm currently facing a gripping problem in my wrist and forearm and was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences to mine and could help me out.

1) nature of injury. 

Not really sure. I think it might be tendons in my forearm causing my hands to lock under heavy loads.

2) symptoms.

Burning sensation that runs from my wrist down the belly of my forearm that causes my hand to lock into place when gripping heavily. After racking something such as bench, I'll have to lay an wait until I can slowly unlock my grip one finger at a time.

3) no past history

4) what makes it worse.

Mainly only feel it when I'm gripping heavy weight. Bench is the worst culprit for it, but I don't start to feel it until about 275+. The heavier the weight= more time it takes me to wait until I can unlock my grip.

5) Haven't had the chance to go to a doctor yet due to hectic holiday and work schedule.

6) Goals. 

Right now I'm cutting so I'm hoping to recover while I'm using less intensity

7) medications. 

So far CBD butter has help mask the problem but that's about it.

Does your symptoms go into the inside of the elbow?
What if you stretch your wrist back into extension? Does it hurt the forearm then?
Do you get any pins and needles/asleep sensations when you grip? If so, is it the whole hand? specific digits (if thumb is the first digit?)

If you just open and close your hand, do you get a trigger response where it just snaps?
What do you do for work?  Very labourous?

So my cycle is done

225-240 lbs

Best. Offseason. Ever.

Best use of body techs gear ever. Please please please never go away. 

Here's a before and after. Same pose. Same light. Everywhere is bigger!! 

Eat. Train. Sleep. Take your supps. Live the life. Life returns the goods. 

7 hours ago, GameChanger said:

Wheels are pumping 

Solid bro 

 

Gotta say I got some pretty 'pumpin' supps
And i didn't even train my legs that's just from doing heavy stretching!!

I like this one...shows off some of my density and symmetry. Also getting that grainy older man look lol. 

Ps...see the classic shirt? Wish NL would make a Y back like that.

wow that's a crazy physique! 1.5 litres of eggwhites a day?? You gotta be living close to a costco?

Here's the deadlift!
https://youtu.be/mquRMPVmWPk

With another month to go, (hitting 12 weeks now), I think I may have finally plateaued unless I start eating a crap ton more, so I feel like i'm just going to keep things the same, and work on keeping what I have before I go on TRT by xmas. Sitting at 240 and here's a couple of good back shots after doing a good 455x5 dead workout, lots of heavy rows, pulldowns, seated rows.  Will put video up after.

Judges said I wasn't 3d enough in the back.  Well I think i've been correcting that...thoughts?

Hot damn you guys

BT stuff fucking rocks

Check me out!!  I can't believe I look like this in the offseason.  Sitting at a good 240 lbs still but changing shape!

1 hour ago, NorthernLifters said:

Wrist curls? Would spank wire suffice? 

not if you're only using your finger tips??

the compounds above will help with recovery.  
Basic exercises are wrist curls with bands or like 3-5 lbs dumbbells, easy easy cable curls to pump blood.  Avoiding long arm reach and grab moves.  Heat and local massage.  

My turn to contribute:

Both of us have been running their MK-677 - her at 12.5 mg a day, myself at 25 mg.   Vivid dreams, increased hunger (which has now stabilized), and most important to me is significantly improved wellness and rested sleep I get.  This is only been running for ONE week.  We take our doses at night before bed.

But the big thing is the wife is running their Enigma: 

Filling out!! 

A bit more full body.  Still can't say enough good things about how this cycle is going. Pumps and strength are fantastic. Fullness, vascular, the whole deal. Eating 3000 Cals a day. 20-25 mins of cardio 3-4 days a week. I'm definitely in the classic physique stage. 

238 lbs today! Still have ab lines! Man. This has been a frickin awesome offseason!  My freaking arms feel like their bigger than my fat head now!

2nd place??! NOT GOOD ENOUGH! AHHHHHHHHHHHH

Damn man super impressive!!  But you have leggggggggggggggggs you could do classic as well!!  You looked frickin great!