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Energy levels seem to be down, but other than that I am ok

I was given a referral some time back, but never went. I hate seeing Docs and Specialists and all that garb. Both Docs really down played my T levels, so I just shrugged it off. Last test seemed to indicate that the signal pathway from the brain was ok? Whatever it is, I am not a candidate for...

800 ng/dl?? Whoa, I wish I had those levels... My testosterone was down around 240 ng/dl and it is currently the highest it has been at 290 ng/dl. Two Docs both say I don't need TRT, so I have been playing with hormones and this is why I have seen an increase I believe. I will keep playing and...

My set up is very simple really... I only do a handful of exercises like the following; Bench press Face pulls (cannot shoulder press any more) Rows Chin ups Tricep push downs Hammer / barbell / concentration curls I rarely squat.... With volume, I tend to stick with what Totentanz mentioned...

Please take this for what it is worth to you, but I feel that your routine is too complicated. Over the years I have learned that it is way better to simplify. In my opinion, the basic HST set-up used with myo reps works just fine.

I am not quite sure what the negative comments regarding myo reps are about? I use them and would not train any other way. In my opinion, I feel it is the best way to work a muscle in a very efficient manner.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/2-mechanisms-for-rapid-muscle-growth Interesting, but I am not sure you can "bust out" some heavy sets and then do the metabolic training all in the same workout.

http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/examining-the-relationship-between-metabolic-stress-and-muscle-growth http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/the-role-of-metabolic-stress-in-muscle-growth/ I found a couple of articles on this. Interesting reads...

Thanks Bryan! I appreciate you chiming in! I am already experimenting in these parameters and your post certainly helps me fine tune things. Can you clarify further on the "occlusion" technique and maybe some alternatives to this? Also... As an example, if I were wanting to induce metabolic...

Thanks Mick! After reading through the article, I think it goes to show that you do not need a heap of volume to generate hypertrophy. Time to ditch the "train until it hurts" mentality needs to be jettisoned

Higher frequency - I am meaning 5-6 times a week. Based on my experience, I found that I could not complete 3-4 sets of an exercise every day, so I wondered what Bryan thought about this.

The higher frequency is going ok. I feel that there is still a trap with overdoing volume. For example, if you work a body part each day, a part of you thinks that you need to do more than just 2-3 sets. This is where you have to just cap it off and rack the weights. It is a different way of...

Sounds good... I tend to have a differing opinion on "eating for gains" to other people here... Personally, I don't think that we need the huge surplus in food that is sometimes spoken about and I really disagree with the whole bulk and cut thing. I am more about keeping lean and just adding...

Take it from me... HST does work! I recommend keeping things simple though and above all, be consistent. Set up your plan and just follow it, week after week. This is where the results come from. I have learned that the moment you start to complicate things, you risk injury and it puts a block...

@adpowah Big thumbs up dude. Thanks. I never heard of this guy before and it sounds like he has a strong background and history in exercise physiology. Next week I will just up the frequency on a couple of muscle groups and drop back frequency on a couple of muscle groups to see how it goes. I...

I am currently trialing these supplements and based on what I have researched, they are considered steroids or prohormones at least. I feel they are having an effect, but need more time.

Thanks O&G, but I understand this and feel that this is what happened to me a while back. I was hoping to generate some discussion on what a high frequency routine would look like. I know Blade (aka Borge) is now an advocate of higher frequency, but what does this look like?

That is why I am taking very low doses of DHEA. I feel that in my case, there have been deficiencies, so I am keen to see how this will translate over my trial. With testosterone, I was probably eligible to go on it. My Doc was very cautious though and even with my T level being down around...

I am taking the following; Pregnenolone - 50mg every second day DHEA - 10mg every second day Natural Progesterone Cream (yes, I know) - about a small teaspoon topically most days Androsterone - 3mg topically morning and afternoon Pansterone - 6mg topically morning and afternoon I take the...

I cannot seem to find the post right now, but you made reference to higher frequency is better than lower frequency and higher volume. Can you please take a moment to unpack that comment a little more and share what this would look like? I have trained the HST style for a good number of years...