Last seen: Jan 21, 2026
its definitely common man - tendons take way longer to adapt than muscle tissue does. if the bro split makes you feel flat maybe try a 4 day upper/low...
hope your body settles back down soon, that’s a hard lesson but you caught it
Honestly, this is why I stick to brands that show their sourcing and lab testing. Anything else feels like a gamble.
sometimes “doing less” is actually the safer move
Thanks for being so open—it’s a reminder that progress isn’t linear and setbacks don’t define us. Every session, every meal, every sober day counts.
no issues on my end, strength and recovery both creeping up nicely
sharing tips on hormones and supplements would be awesome, I feel like that’s where a lot of guys get lost after 50
sets of 10 on squats always feel easy til they absolutely don’t
biggest help for me was reminding myself it’s temporary and not a permanent crash. once that clicks it’s way easier to ride out
bodybuilding’s always evolved with drugs so maybe this is just the next thing
ngl at your stage, a “recomp” approach might actually make sense—eat at maintenance with high protein, lift hard, and you’ll slowly gain muscle while ...
the show is entertaining, but yeah, anyone expecting natural-level results from that cast is gonna be disappointed
honestly appreciate this post a lot. I’ve been using steroid cream on and off for years and never thought about long term effects