[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Bulgarian split squats. You'll hate me later but damn do they work.

Can you post a good link or any tips? I do them but not heavy and want to get better at them.

[rmedina]

2025 has been pretty good for myself. Hitting the weights 6 days a week. I always start off in a hoodie, but once it comes off it's go time.. It feels good when young bucks approach me asking for tips. The one thing I have notice is I have to work my shoulders at least twice a week to maintain the caps. I'll be 49 in August. Also, get your testosterone levels checked. If your levels are low, TRT will make a huge difference if you put the work in.

[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by rmedina

2025 has been pretty good for myself. Hitting the weights 6 days a week. I always start off in a hoodie, but once it comes off it's go time.. It feels good when young bucks approach me asking for tips. The one thing i have notice is i have to work my shoulders at least twice a week to maintain the caps. I'll be 49 in august. Also, get your testosterone levels checked. If your levels are low, trt will make a huge difference if you put the work in.

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[floridaorange]

TRT is like medicine for those with 300 ng/dL on multiple morning labs. Similar to a diabetic needing insulin. Otherwise it’s best to focus on sleep, stress, belly fat, inflammation, insulin resistance, sex, lifting heavy. And Vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, boron.

TRT obv feels great at first. But once you’re on, your body stops producing its own.

I know I dont need it - I make plenty. But some men do medically need it for normal levels.

[19M5]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

How's it going?

What muscle groups are feeling strong, which ones are not?

What changes have you made to your workout that have helped?

Lower back focus in gym and a lot more stretching has all led to a better golf game…..which was a reason for gym and better eating habits.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by 19M5

Lower back focus in gym and a lot more stretching has all led to a better golf game…..which was a reason for gym and better eating habits.

What are you doing for lower back strengthening? I need some help!

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Bulgarian split squats. You'll hate me later but damn do they work.

Thought about it, but my knees are pretty shot from playing hockey when I was younger. I have to be careful about loading up my knees too much.

[19M5]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

What are you doing for lower back strengthening? I need some help!

Hyperextension. 3 sets. 1st and 2nd set are 15 reps. 3rd set is to failure.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by 19M5

Lower back focus in gym and a lot more stretching has all led to a better golf game…..which was a reason for gym and better eating habits.

A really strong flexible core in front amd back is such a game changer!

[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

TRT is like medicine for those with 300 ng/dL on multiple morning labs. Similar to a diabetic needing insulin. Otherwise it’s best to focus on sleep, stress, belly fat, inflammation, insulin resistance, sex, lifting heavy. And Vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, boron.

TRT obv feels great at first. But once you’re on, your body stops producing its own.

I know I dont need it - I make plenty. But some men do medically need it for normal levels.

I was at 300. 6 months of strength and HIIT training doubled mine. No TRT

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher

I was at 300. 6 months of strength and HIIT training doubled mine. No TRT

Thats awesome - prob should have been more clear. If you are doing all that you can to get your levels to normal - but levels in morning tests stay low regardless then intervention is not bad.

I dont get tested - I like you know what program to run to feel my best.

[azuki]

Originally Posted by CBO

I've been a weight lifter for about 15 years. Started a desk job 2 years ago and really started holding weight. So, 6.1.24 I started counting macros, limiting carbs to under a 100g a day, 2000 calories and running everyday. Starting was 235 pounds (I'm 5'11") and about 25% body fat.

I'm currently 165 pounds, up to 5 miles a day at a 7 minute pace and 7% body fat. Still lifting every day too but no where the same amount of weight.

Not really a 'new year' goal but thought I'd share. It's been one hell of a journey

7%? sheesh that is low, bodybuilder competitors go for 3-4%.


I'm shorter at 5'5'' and weigh 160, my body fat is around 12-13%. I'll bench 315lb x2, deadlift 495lb x1, squat 350lb x3, ohp 170lb x3 weekly (pyramid lighter weight to these), among other exercises