[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Xray negative got referral to pt so can work on few things.

That's good news.

I wonder if he does any type of myo-fascial release. I do it myself after having it done by a PT for awhile.

I actually use a rolling pin. Very effective for keeping the IT Band supple as you know that can be a big spot of contention especially if you squat a lot.

Other areas I do foam rolling, and I do Trigger Point release with a tennis ball along my back.

But extensor tendonitis is no joke. I have a friend at work who developed it from running on uneven surfaces. He said it was unbearable at times.

[harris69]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

With the gel...give it about 3-4 weeks to start seeing some stuff in the gym happen. With it's half-life, I would expect that you would start seeing some mental benefits within 2 weeks.

Do you know what mg dose they have you on?

They are not prescribed to me but on the box it says 50 mg (1% alcohol or something like that). Is that decent?

[harris69]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

That's good news.

I wonder if he does any type of myo-fascial release. I do it myself after having it done by a PT for awhile.

I actually use a rolling pin. Very effective for keeping the IT Band supple as you know that can be a big spot of contention especially if you squat a lot.

Other areas I do foam rolling, and I do Trigger Point release with a tennis ball along my back.

But extensor tendonitis is no joke. I have a friend at work who developed it from running on uneven surfaces. He said it was unbearable at times.

I do some of these from my PT days some years ago. I use foam rolling (not all the time), massages, and IT band stretches.

[harris69]

Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

Ahhhh ok. So 500mg per pill. Mine are 1000mg per pill. I take 3 on training day. 1 serving 30mins before training. 1 immediately after training and 1 before bed. On non training days just 1 serving before bed. I should also mention I take glutamine before bed also. That’s why I like Excel, more dosage in 1 pill.

As for ThrowDown, it’s gone. I checked and the app is unavailable. It must of went belly up. Bummer.

The TRT should get you results tho, definitely keep us updated!

I only have a one month's supply After that I am back on low-T OK! I will try to follow your recommendations and report back. For some odd reason my left-elbow is starting to give issues again. Always something..

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

That's good news.

I wonder if he does any type of myo-fascial release. I do it myself after having it done by a PT for awhile.

I actually use a rolling pin. Very effective for keeping the IT Band supple as you know that can be a big spot of contention especially if you squat a lot.

Other areas I do foam rolling, and I do Trigger Point release with a tennis ball along my back.

But extensor tendonitis is no joke. I have a friend at work who developed it from running on uneven surfaces. He said it was unbearable at times.

Yeah I need to be able to get those calves stretched out at least cuz this is no good. Standing or walking is pretty painful then I do my workout and aggravate the shit out of it. Setback but hate to take steps back. Some prednisone for few days.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by harris69

They are not prescribed to me but on the box it says 50 mg (1% alcohol or something like that). Is that decent?

Most that I know of on the gel..(I have a co-worker here who does it) are on that dose, and their total test comes back in the 300-500 range. Most doctors are fine with that number as long as free test and E2 levels are kept in check...which at that low of a level they are unless you are very prone to aromatization.

Try it for a month and see how it does for you. I don't think that it's strong enough that when you stop taking, that you are going to shut your body down that hard to experiencing any major side effects.

Another thing...if you are wanting to get on prescribed TRT treatment, run the gel until you are out....then wait 4 weeks or so and go get your levels tested. I guarantee they will be low enough to warrant a prescription at that point.

[harris69]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Most that I know of on the gel..(I have a co-worker here who does it) are on that dose, and their total test comes back in the 300-500 range. Most doctors are fine with that number as long as free test and E2 levels are kept in check...which at that low of a level they are unless you are very prone to aromatization.

Try it for a month and see how it does for you. I don't think that it's strong enough that when you stop taking, that you are going to shut your body down that hard to experiencing any major side effects.

Another thing...if you are wanting to get on prescribed TRT treatment, run the gel until you are out....then wait 4 weeks or so and go get your levels tested. I guarantee they will be low enough to warrant a prescription at that point.

I didn't think they were strong enough, but friend of mine (who is 54) swears by them. He applies one pack a day, seven days a week, and says that his total testosterone levels are in the 600 ng/dl range. I will be happy with mine in the 600 ng/dl range. I think I am my 2nd week of it now, but my buddy promised me another box if I finish the box that he gave me. So I am cool with it...

[harris69]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yeah I need to be able to get those calves stretched out at least cuz this is no good. Standing or walking is pretty painful then I do my workout and aggravate the shit out of it. Setback but hate to take steps back. Some prednisone for few days.

PT will definitely help you with your issues. I used to think I could do anything, but when my PT put me through the paces, only then I realized that I had several week areas that were my weak points. He'd also use a flat-metal piece to break up the scar tissue in my forearms to help with my tennis elbow issues, and IT band stretches, bulgarian splits and bunch of other stretches, and exercises.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by harris69

I didn't think they were strong enough, but friend of mine (who is 54) swears by them. He applies one pack a day, seven days a week, and says that his total testosterone levels are in the 600 ng/dl range. I will be happy with mine in the 600 ng/dl range. I think I am my 2nd week of it now, but my buddy promised me another box if I finish the box that he gave me. So I am cool with it...

I had mine tested not to long ago...and it came back somewhere in the 700's I believe. I would have to check.

But I'm on injections. My doc wants to see me stay somewhere in the 600-700 range as E2 and Estradiol all check out good at those levels.

You could always push it higher, but then you get into having to use anti-aromatizing agents often more times than not...and most of them can really mess up your lipid levels which is something I will not fool around with!

[1MOREMOD]

Side note, what a joke BMI is. I'm one number away from obese and tops of overweight category!

[harris69]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Side note, what a joke BMI is. I'm one number away from obese and tops of overweight category!

BMI doesn't account for muscle mass. It works for most, but not for us unfortunately. Gold's gym does 3D scans, and I don't even put too much faith into them (primarily because they tell me that my BF% is 16% )

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Side note, what a joke BMI is. I'm one number away from obese and tops of overweight category!

Hahahahahaha..........I'm actually in the Obese category. We had our Company Wellness Checkup and the nurse told me that.

I'm currently sitting around 203lbs at 5'7". She then gave me a handheld "resistance" meter to measure my BF. I told her these things were okay for tracking changes, but inconsistent as I could drink a ton of water before and after and get completely different measurements.

I told her that calipers were better than that.

It came back at 15.8%

I then proceeded to lift up my shirt as I still have most all of my abs showing...and I said..."Does this look obese to you????"

I was pinched last week at 12.1% in my gym. So I am a little higher than I normally like to get, but no way am I obese!!!

[1MOREMOD]

I'm trying to get on my 600 lb life so dont have to work anymore

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I'm trying to get on my 600 lb life so dont have to work anymore

LOL....Then you can get paid to be on TV to document your Gastric Bypass Surgery and road to recovery!

[1MOREMOD]

I'd be terrible fat person cant do it. I notice 5 lbs too much to get extra 200. I've been 205-215 for over year now and hasnt bothered my knees like did in past at least, maybe I'm used to being obese now.

[1MOREMOD]

We need BP bro lifting event. I will be the token old guy

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

We need BP bro lifting event. I will be the token old guy

I'm 45....so I may possibly be the old guy. I can't remember if I ever seen your age posted.

But you guys would kill me as I'm back in the higher rep training camp (5-7) on this progression.

That what I like so much about this program, one day I'm hitting multiple sets of 3...next time I'm doing EMOM (Every minute on the minute) sets that typically start around 10..and I'm supposed to end that series when I can no longer hit 5 reps or more. Usually I'm good for about 7-8 sets before fatigue sets in.

[1MOREMOD]

47 bro. And I dont lift heavy enough to be a threat

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

47 bro. And I dont lift heavy enough to be a threat

Heavy is a relative term anyway. I thought I lifted pretty heavy until I met my training partner. He made me feel like a small kid just starting out.

Plus now you have a legit injury.....so we have to account for that!

All jokes aside, I really hate it for you bro. Injuries suck. I have never had an injury from the gym, but have had injuries that kept me away from the gym and it's so hard to get back in the groove of things.

Keep your head up and know you will come out of this stronger than ever!

[1MOREMOD]

Yeah not worried about it. Wont stop me, just another opportunity to overcome a challenge.

[FlaPatsFan]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yeah not worried about it. Wont stop me, just another opportunity to overcome a challenge.

Sry to here bro, I’ve had a bunch over the years. Currently my shoulder. Considering PRP treatment.

Rmtt....love me some EMOMs! Nice to hear you doing those. They great for muscle endurance and conditioning!

Back to volume stuff today on BS. Switch up and did pauses and 1 1/4 squats finishing with 4 reps of each at 355. Then 40ft walking Barbell lunges at 185x3. Legs smoked!

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

Sry to here bro, I’ve had a bunch over the years. Currently my shoulder. Considering PRP treatment.

Rmtt....love me some EMOMs! Nice to hear you doing those. They great for muscle endurance and conditioning!

Back to volume stuff today on BS. Switch up and did pauses and 1 1/4 squats finishing with 4 reps of each at 355. Then 40ft walking Barbell lunges at 185x3. Legs smoked!

Barbell lunges are killers!

I've recently become addicted again to Farmer's walk with dumbbells in between sets to bring my grip strength back up to where it used to be. Plus my traps were at their thickest when doing them.

Guy I train with is fanatical about grip and forearm training!