Determine Whats Holding You Back From MORE Muscle Growth

[@Iron.Historian]

I don't have this problem. Every time I watch Dr Mike, my lower region muscle grows quite rapidly.

[@dushadow3840]

Your legs must be massive!

[@Sebsusss]

Ayoo

[@Satarnoch]

Thats just a pump and does not directly result in muscle growth.

[@iberaku]

Your clitoris must be very engorged

[@Db43343]

The love muscle?

[@hmuz8388]

Finally reached 2 plates bench!💪 Just wanted to share this here cause no one i know irl knows the significance of that😅

[@tylerjpitt3388]

Well done 👏

[@spidey7572]

Nice job 👏🏻💪🏻

[@kostasgeorgiou1973]

Q1

[@RyanMcShane12]

Nice one man I hope I get there in 6 months from now !

[@hmuz8388]

@@RyanMcShane12 good luck man! You def can do it if I could! 👊

[@markcole1857]

My kids are holding back my recovery and taking away from my training time, putting them up for adoption now, thanks Mike!

[@jamesbuchanan3145]

Right there with you 😂

[@admirable_kon5083]

Good decision, bro, gains above all else! Let's go! 💪 Hahahah 🤣

[@kozigreek]

😂

[@gpond7]

Same brother same

[@IntelR]

narcissism keeping us big as hell

[@frisera4005]

Never went to the gym in my life. Stumbled upon this yt channel and watched like 20 videos, im motivated af now to start pumping!

[@guuzzmaann7795]

Do ittttttt

[@calenlaughlin3132]

Fuck ya, lift something.

[@jayrichardson221]

Hit it bro!!! And dont expect yourself to be a pro immediately! Give yourself time to learn and get into your groove with it all ❤

[@horaciot8277]

💪

[@WebWheeler]

It's uncanny how often this channel releases a video that answers a question that's been bouncing around in my head

[@TurdBoi666]

He knows

[@BirdLisa]

I think not going to the gym is holding me back.

[@harukiri2738]

Not going to the gym keeping you big as hell

[@ineedstuff8286]

@@harukiri2738 all of this was so dumb sorta but I laughed out loud cuz the absurdity of comments. I see this type of thing on youtube often... I really need to write a book or create a channel devoted to the value of comment-sections in modern society.🤣

[@freddiekay]

​Internet comment etiquette with Erik. You're welcome

[@lijahjones3844]

@@harukiri2738”keeping you big as hell” keeping you big as hell

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Goddamn this Might be ONE of the most important Videos Dr Mike EVER Made.

[@itskelvinn]

The USE of caps here in certain WORDS is astounding

[@emeryjones8050]

I haven’t even watched it yet but I liked the comment

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@emeryjones8050 Fun Fact i was only 13 Minutes into the Video when i wrote that comment

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@itskelvinn Its almost as IF i want to emphasize certain words.

[@DrainSoldier]

@@sheldoncooper8199emphasize important not one. And don’t emphasise if. ✌️Free tips I got you

[@The_Limon]

Yesterday the owner of the Gym I go to, approached me and congratulated me, saying that he noticed a big difference in me since I began training ~ 6 months ago. I’m taking this video to thank myself for my hard work 😅 and Mike’s wisdom. IMO It’s the best fitness KZbin channel. You and your team deserve a lot of butlers and lambo’s! Thank you Mike.

[@olkid]

I'm so grateful to live in a time where we get knowledge like this on the reg. I fucking love it.

[@winstonsmith11]

Amen

[@FAKEUSERNAME420]

Oh god, its so fresh. Mmm thats some good fresh gainsplaining. 1 year in today, rp/dr Mike has been my guru the whole way. I learned to eat, train and that sleep is important from here. 300lbs and very sedintary lifestyle to 275, lots more muscle and strength, and not hating what i see in the mirror. Life changing, THANK YOU RP TEAM!

[@Paul-yk7ds]

Nice work!

[@DAD2308]

That was GREAT! So many lifters, especially young lifters out there need to watch this whole thing and really take it in. IT TAKES YEARS. Thanks for this man.

[@GOAT-rl2uq]

One thing that was limiting my progress was caring too much. Literally. I was so preoccupied with what the "best" way to train was that I ended up program hopping like crazy. Nowadays I just do three full body sessions a week, doing 1-3 top sets per exercise depending on how I'm feeling that day. That said, I don't prioritize hypertrophy but power. Still though, I've gotten plenty jacked and athletic, which feels damn good. Not stressing about training does wonders for you.

[@taylorhillard4868]

The key is figuring out how to let go of the only thing that matters.

[@marcpompette7431]

The timing of this video is too convenient. Dr. Mike lives rent free in my head. 👌

[@kimmoffat6429]

I feel the message about balance at the end of the video was much clearer than the previous video's points about consistency.

[@bryantheking123]

new vid to touch myself too

[@near5596]

Forearm training till i can't grip it any more

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Use Versa Gripps so your grip isn’t the limiting fap factor 💦

[@LUKA_911]

*to 🤓

[@elliot438bcfcVTEC]

​@@near5596Aren't you using versa grips?

[@bigbadlara5304]

Is gooning better with or without caluses?

[@knishofdeath]

My biggest problem is sleep. I am cutting right now, but regardless, I never get enough sleep. No matter how early I go to bed, and whether I'm cutting or not, I consistently wake up 1-2 hours earlier than I want to. It's fucking annoying. That said, I'm still making consistent progress but I'd love to not be tired.

[@rko951]

if ur volume is too high it can cause a cortisol issue and that ruins sleep for some

[@marcpompette7431]

Heard. The last few nights have been brutal. I don't (really) drink anymore, once in a blue moon. Had a single beer the other night and was tossing around all damn night. Ruined me for like two days! Tylenol PM brother we got this 💪😂

[@ValidUsername77]

What seems to be helping me with this exact issue is avoiding technology for the first 0.5-1 hour after waking. Seems like if my body is anticipating checking emails, instagram and stuff first thing that makes me crave it so much I wake up too early. Of course the basic stuff is important too, like pitch black room, no caffeine late in the day etc, but I guess everyone heard that already.

[@FAKEUSERNAME420]

​@marcpompette7431 just take benedryl and save your liver from getting hit as hard for no reason.

[@HEWhitney1]

Best nightcap: magnesium citrate, creatine in a cup of warm bone broth

[@khaledkhaled6299]

I have been faithfully implementing all the teachings from Dr. Mike through the RP app and RP diet, focusing on recovery, eccentrics, and maintaining a healthy diet. After 7 weeks of consistency, I have noticed a remarkable transformation in my life experiences and my understanding of my body's capabilities. I have come to realize the time I wasted in the past and have a newfound appreciation for Dr. Mike's guidance. Thank you very much.

[@chayoto]

I'm often stressed out and have trouble sleeping. Easy to state, much harder to combat.

[@GymPerformance]

Just came to say that you guys are ON FIRE. Keep those frequent uploads up. Killing it!

[@domsolanke1619]

Wow Dr. Mike just made me realize how terrible my life is and I’ve never truly noticed. I do feel my head is under the water the stress from my job/relationship/school has been overwhelming for months. And I haven’t been sleeping more than 5 hours a day I’m always having coffee and going to the gym has been tough. I’m not sure how to figure this all out to recovery from my life but at least I know where my issues are

[@ChrimsonChin]

You got this.

[@Bdavis2475]

My life philosophy is to only do 2-4 major things in my life at a time. Any more than that and I become unhappy. 1. Work 2. Wife and baby. 3. Exercise. 4. Personal creative project. And that's it. Everything else I say no to.

[@TimothyHogstrom]

I love that he uploads so frequently

[@TaserTheSnake]

Dr. Mike has really grown on me kind of like a wart

[@chromie6571]

Got a couple Mike’s growin on my back. They keep naggin at me to emphasize the stretch and control the weight on the way down

[@R-SXX]

​@@chromie6571little warts with mikes head that say "stretch stretch stretch" in unison is truly erotic

[@LatimusChadimus]

​@@chromie6571"as if you're gonna do another" is something I always hear when my RIR numbers are about to vanish

[@Maurdekye]

this is probably the most solid video of fitness advice on the entirety of youtube

I find that the mind-genital connection is much more important for recovery. Helps with stress too!

[@aloniumbonium]

The hand-genital connection matters even more

[@harthypertrophy]

You’ve gone over all of this before but putting all of this information into one video is extremely helpful !

[@TorBoy9]

That was so very helpful. We often worry about things we cannot change, but we never know if we missed something. These checklists are very useful. Thanks Dr. Mike.

[@YMESYDT]

Mine is stress, straight up. Hits sleep, deprives energy, doing my best but I know it’s definitely a thing

[@idid69ok]

Same, I'll feel physically exhausted from work and gym and my eyes feel heavy but my mind won't rest. Makes my heart hurt when I go to the gym after a restless night

[@thejungle11]

im pretty much the Dr. Mike of cobra science, and i can state definitively that the hood spread reared back posture means they want to high five you. they have no idea that cobra high fives are often fatal to humans.

[@SteveK-ys2nl]

Absolute gold, like sitting in on a college lecture, thank you!

[@joshuacameron5922]

At 44, I didn't start really working out until, well, 25 years ago in the Army, but recently due to Dr. Mike and his dick jokes + anime references. I could tell I was getting stronger but not much visually changed. I recently changed up my focus on arms, chest, doing 4 separate exercises at 4 reps each. I no longer get late onset soreness in those cycles but it does take two days before I'm ready to do it again. My pecks are squaring now, my biceps are more curvaceous, and my delts seem to be getting broader. It's take 4 months, as an amateur, to play around, watch countless hours of dick jokes and spirit bomb references but I feel like I'm really locking on what's working. Thanks, Mike.

[@kptgradascevic8440]

My day doesn't have a purpose if I don't get a video

[@musculinko1233]

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[@drewjdelaney]

I love the check list. Very helpful!

[@ninja1man4u]

This video is SO HELPFUL! Thanks RP!

[@Jesterz3PIC]

This is like the gold medal of youtube video explaining stuff on the already 10x olympic champion youtube channel. Amazing stuff, thank you. I will try to come back regularly on this one and go through the checklist each time.

[@StoneyShoki]

Going to the sauna or getting a massage does definetly help with recovery, as they add to the "multiple hour+ blocks each week to really relax and wind down". Taking some time for yourself to calm down physically and mentaly is really important... There are very few things that help me relax more then going to the sauna on a rest day.

[@jessicamartin2796]

Definitely helpful! Im 55 yr young woman! Started this journey a yr ago at 189lbs. Worked on myself and now at 156 and started weights. I consistently up the weight OR i up my reps to failure. I now taking creatine, collagen and upped protein and allow mys

[@kinuchiha]

I was sure my issue was diet and consistency but now I realize it's because I have low testosterone levels! Thanks Dr. Mike!

[@tbidzzzz]

This was concise af. I need to eat more and make my workouts a little shorter. Also sleep a little more were my big red flags. I'm 14 weeks in and looking a lot better than when I started, i was stick thin. My newbie gains are still going strong for sure tho.

[@champievlogs]

I can always count on your humor and knowledge Dr Mike!

[@aymanhamza324]

Ok....I have to say it, you're for sure a very good exercise expert, but you're a genius teacher

[@LeytonVelardi]

yea this is def one of the best videos you've made so far gotta get that diet in check

[@freddiekay]

6 months into the RP methodology after many years away from the gym. Currently clocking in at 98kg (200ish lbs) fairly lean (20+%) and side-eyeing the veteran lifters at my gym with their terrible form and 9RIR. Got 100% stronger in the last 6 months, and at this rate I'm gonna outpace and outlift the roidheads in my gym (injury free) in a year. Thanks RP and dr. Gay

[@estuardo2985]

The happy ending massage improves my gains and no one can tell me different!!!

[@SimpForLatinas]

"Hello Sam" 1:32

[@hcarlin1]

‘Time, is the ultimate arbiter of gains’ absolute chills when you said this

[@BearFackerr]

Really appreciate the last bit of the video, thank you they were almost eye-opening to me!

[@awangendahl]

I love this channel so much, helping me so much and creating a lot of clarity. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻

[@bostoncopguy]

Fitness advice is a paradox. This video is an excellent example.

[@SeuOu]

🤔

[@tarunverma3335]

Finally someone who is explaining real science

[@TheTrueNatty]

You forgot one: Comparing your natural physique to an enhanced physique and wondering what’s holding you back - when in reality nothing is and you’re doing every thing quite well 🤔 Health >

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

@@TheTrueNatty or comparing my slightly enhanced physique running just 250 mg of test compared to a fully enhanced physique of someone running 2.5 grams or more 😅 health over all, indeed. Everything in moderation. Except edging to Dr. Mike’s videos, of course

[@maitreip1433]

@@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer did you notice any bad effects ?

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

@@maitreip1433 not on that dose of that compound, no. Except that I’ll have to do it the rest of my life, probably. The side effects get noticeable at higher doses or with adding other compounds. Everyone’s tolerance will vary

[@taylorhillard4868]

Unfortunately that's just the standard now. The self-worth thing is great until you have to stand next to those guys and participate in the musical chairs dating market.

[@xViperSGx]

The Honda Civic reference, I'm here for it. Always knew Dr Mike was a man of taste.

[@cozyflannel]

This one was very very helpful, loads of good info here. I need to remember the time factor most. I only just started weight training 6 months ago and it’s a long journey

[@thunderkat5282]

I love this vid. Thanks Mike!

[@spicy.jimmyjams]

Mike out here reppin' the Focus Gang!

[@TejasGuptaMusic]

1:12 No Greg doucette was harmed in the making of this video

[@bryandarrylcastillano445]

😂😂😂 I did catch that

[@IamDevron]

The last segment might be my favorite on this channel ever

[@Robbiee3344]

Oh my god I needed this video

[@darrellashby1093]

Very knowledgeable, glad I found your channel bro

[@felixpos3917]

Awesome Video!!!! loved it, thanks Mike

[@tradingpoker1324]

Excellent video. Thank you!!

[@Devlin360i]

Endocrine imbalances. A lot of men today have suboptimal levels of testosterone; a lot less than their fathers or grandfathers had just 30-50 years ago. There are various reasons for this. One factor that is oftentimes neglected is endocrine disruptors in our environment (i.e., xenoestrogens, BPA, phthalates, triclosan, etc.), phytoestrogens in food (i.e., soy, which is present in almost all processed foods), and hypothyroidism (subclinical or autoimmune Hashimoto's disease). To increase testosterone levels naturally, including libido and erection quality, and reduce chronic inflammation: • Get enough daily sunlight. • Vitamin D3 (especially during the winter or if you live in a northern climate). • Zinc picolinate (20-40 mg per day). • Magnesium glycinate/citrate. • Resistance training (3-5 times per week for 45-90 minutes max). • Adequate neuromuscular recovery (e.g., don't overtrain). • Adequate (quality) sleep. • More healthy fats (monounsaturated and saturated fats from sources like grass-fed red meat, pasture-raised eggs, fatty fish, organic full-fat dairy, coconut fat, avocados, cocoa butter, certain nuts and seeds, etc.). • Increase dietary cholesterol intake through nutrient-dense, whole foods. Cholesterol is the building block of all steroid hormones, including androgens such as testosterone. • Manage stress. Do what you have to do to keep it under control (i.e., meditation, yoga, nature walks, relaxing music, massage/reflexology sessions, adaptogenic herbs, etc.). • Chronically elevated cortisol levels disrupt the HPT (hypothalamus-pituitary-testicles) axis and deplete your body of the very resources it needs to produce androgens like testosterone and DHT. • Eat enough quality calories (not all calories are the same!). • Avoid large or prolonged calorie deficits. • Eat adequate amounts of each macronutrient (protein, carbs, fats). All of them are important in their own way and serve specific physiological functions. Beneficial Supplements: • Shilajit • Ashwagandha • Maca • Taurine • L-Carnitine (increases androgen receptor density) • Creatine • Tongkat Ali • Fadogia Agrestis • Black Ginger • Pine pollen (contains natural androgens) • Boron (increases free testosterone) • DIM (natural anti-estrogen) "The Testosterone Advantage" by Timotheus Ray is a nice read on male health and hormone optimization.

[@aeowid]

I tried to speed up my progression on the RPH app by adding sets prematurely. It's been 4 days and my hamstrings are still sore. Lesson learned.

[@WaqarKhan-hf9it]

Or the right kind of exercises...... 2:10 we see what you did there dr.mike .... Respect from India.

[@Yupppi]

Time and conflicting interests. I have all the effective pieces to build muscle and strength, but I don't have time and resources to hit the gym like that. Having a university schedule, prioritising a sport hobby, wanting to learn weightlifting. Almost all the iron related programs revolve around dedicating your resources to that goal, there's much less of "you can handle the minimum volume in strength or hypertrophy, here's a way, a program to lift without being dead and still be able to do your sport, facilitating your sport by lifting as secondary". With free schedule the strength or hypertrophy training programs work like a charm. It's not even the question of "well just do less sets" like you're already doing only 2-3 sets per exercise in main and accessories, and the accessories are just like another squat type movement in the week, overhead press, pullups and rows once a week. I'm Finnish so not getting regular sauna actually drives me into deep depression and kills all my gains.

[@darren5591]

I love your videos I only consume you and Greg doucette both monsters of the industry thanks for the great content again later bro

[@Anonymous5936]

Great video!

[@M1keDaly]

Watching some of your videos the past few weeks makes me realize even more how much a good coach can help you. *Edit* I remember those days. 190 pounds, drug free with abs. Only two of those things are true for me these days.

[@DevsScents]

This was a damn good video. I'm gonna each it again so everything sinks in

[@wubzero4709]

God Bless You Sir 🙏

[@amirhusseinnnn]

I need your help to start working out at the gym I'm totally new I’m a skinny guy, weighing 121 lbs (55 kg) with a height of 5'9" (177 cm). How many days a week should I train? When should I rest? What specific body parts should I train, and in what order? Could you please also explain terms like "training to failure," "volume," "high volume," "intensity," and "low intensity"? How many reps and sets should I be doing? It would be great if you could also explain the science or reasoning behind these recommendations. I would be very grateful for your help. Thank you so much!

[@FriedChorizo]

Keep your same diet for now try to up your protein intake. Work out Monday-Thursday. Just do one body part a day for now. Work out with weight where you can get 10-15 reps each time. Focus on form and proper technique. Stick to the basic exercises ex. Bench squat deadlift. So Monday chest Tuesday back Wednesday legs Thursday arms Stick to this regiment for 2-3 months you should see significant amount of gains. After this time you should be able to tweak and adjust weight different exercises. Don’t over complicate things and don’t buy any supplements. Get enough sleep and you should be fine. Weigh your self maybe every other week just so you can can keep up with the progress but weight doesn’t matter

[@amirhusseinnnn]

​@@FriedChorizo Could you please also explain terms like "training to failure," "volume," "high volume," "intensity," and "low intensity"? How many reps and sets should I be doing

[@Chrishum]

Training to failure is done in a set where you’ve fatigued the muscles completely to where you can’t do another rep of that exercise. I’d only recommend going to failure at your last set (let’s say 3 sets of bicep curl for 8-10 reps and you fail on your 9-10th rep) since that’s really all of the “failure” you need for muscle growth, but still go hard on each set (make sure you warm up/stretch first though, very important!) “Volume” is a term to describe how much of a certain workout you’re doing either in one workout session or a week. Let’s say that in one particular workout I did three sets of curls (biceps) three sets of bench press (chest) three sets of hammer curls (biceps) and three sets of cable flies (chest). Let’s break that down. 6 total sets of arms would mean that your volume for arm workouts was 6 sets, and that your volume of chest workouts was 6 sets. And if we do these two exercises twice a week we would get that: 6x2=12 total sets for each muscle group, meaning that we did a total volume of 12 sets per each muscle group. “High volume” is just a term people throw around that means to exceed more than 4 sets of a particular exercise (like if I did 5 sets of bench press and 5 sets of cable flies per chest day, that would be considered relatively high volume. “Intensity” is basically the interval and power you put into each set you do. Let’s say that you do a set of bench press and went to failure, only rested for 30-45 seconds, then attempted that same type of set again. This would be considered very high intensity. I hope this helped you figure out the basics terms and feel free to reread some of the first stuff I wrote just in case you need to go over the terms again! 👍 good luck on your journey and remember to stay consistent! It’s key!

[@FriedChorizo]

Just stick to 4 sets per exercise and a rep range where you are struggling but can get 10 good reps and maybe 1 in reserve

[@amirhusseinnnn]

@@Chrishum Thank you very much for the time you've taken to help me. Could you also please explain how I should train? How often should I train each week, when should I rest, and which muscles should be targeted? How many muscle groups are there? When people say to train one or two muscle groups per day, what exactly does that mean? Which muscles or muscle groups is there Which muscle groups should be trained on a given day? I would greatly appreciate it if you could clarify these points for me.

[@thebadgladdadd5218]

My biggest problem is time and consistency. Two jobs, wake up at 340 am. Get off at 2 pm. Cone home shower work 4 more hrs. Come back home spend time with daughter then cook supper. Then try and train. Then bed and 6 hrs of sleep if lucky. So I've started trying again. Today is day 1 lol. I gained 20 lbs first time around. 135 to 155.

[@JoeAuerbach]

I will be the first to admit that the first week of any new program is really lacking for me. But I'm also 46 years old and I have been injured before and I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of that progress to make sure that I don't kill myself

[@emadkafaji2918]

Excellent Video ❤

[@nunezale]

We do in fact want a new video everyday. Back to work!

[@AndrewTurner150]

Hello Dr Mike. Excellent points you made today especially about muscle recovery.. I recall a video Rich Piana posted years back where he was working out his biceps for 8 hours straight. At what point do you know you’re overworking your muscles? Does overworking them prevent healing and hypertrophy?

[@tradingpoker1324]

Would love to see similar video for cutting and fat loss!

[@flipperzero9662]

Great vid

[@csabasaka8546]

Greg will have a field day with this one

[@cocovann1882]

Dr. Mike. I’ve been following you since last November and I’ve learned so much. Thank you! I’m a 130lb female that stands at 4’11. I look really good. I’m lean and muscular. Working on my 6-pack. I want to gain about 5lbs of muscle but outside of force-feeding myself 🤢 idk how. My weight sticks between 130 and 133lbs. How do I eat more w/out making myself sick? How do I gain weight but keep my abs visible? 😩😩😩😩 I’m STRUGGLING

[@davidharms9288]

I would really love to see a video going over how training differs for type 1 or 2 diabetics.

[@sebiisonline]

Could you do a video on how to balance martial arts and bodybuilding/strength training? What sort of lifting supplements MAs?

[@vt7241]

Thank you

[@aeeejekdkee6828]

Thanks ❤

[@rogerleonard2880]

Hi Dr. Mike, I likely fall short on recovery and diet, but how would one manage performance improvement on a calorie deficit? Also, could you offer your perspective and advice regarding training and performance improvement for military preparation? (especially running). Maybe it would be an interesting video topic? Thank you!

[@BaldmanFPV]

Good info 💯

[@jjhbball]

I need to work on consistency with sleep and stress management. And not be 4-months post ACL reconstruction surgery.

[@belenbecu3051]

Loved this video. Glad he’s not saying grocerias

[@zhongxina3052]

I love you Mike.

[@Money21415]

28:45, bro just described my goal wtf

[@herbmerced7780]

Excellent

[@travisharvey4439]

Much love

[@maximiliandewoske28]

Being in the gym hitting a squat pr while listening to dr mike just hits different

[@ipadtoast2348]

Hey Dr. Mike, can you review some of Charlie Glass’s training advice. Love to know some of your thoughts on his techniques.

[@Shrrrg]

my problem is definietly recovery. I miss so much sleep currently

[@Paul-yk7ds]

My self-diagnosis for the 2 biggest limiting factors to my muscle growth: - I'm not spending enough of my year in a calorie surplus. In the last year, I only bulked for 3 months. I had ~5 months around maintenance, so I probably made slight gains then, too. But for max gains, I'd want to bulk more of the time. Which means I'd need to bulk slower and more controlled, or be okay with higher body-fat percentages. - I've only been working out 3 days a week. If I worked out 4 days a week instead, I could fit in more total volume. I've seen improvements when I increased my chest volume and leg volume before. But I typically get quite systemically fatigued by the end of my workouts, so I don't think I can add much more volume per workout fruitfully. Adding a 4th training day is probably the best way to fit in more volume.

[@cheesr2k282]

Hey mike, I do mma around 4 days a week and train hypertrophy 5-6 days a week, often going straight from hypertrophy to mma training. Was wondering if you could possibly make a video around balancing the two and how you maximise results of both, thanks

[@Ryhno411]

That Grandma comment got me at the end 😂😂😂

[@ThaStonedGardner]

My testosterone dropped pretty hard in my late 30's. I wasn't making gains in the gym, I was taking four naps a day. Got it checked, and my levels were on the very very low end of normal. I did not have a baseline level, but I knew my body and knew it hadn't always been that low. On TRT like a year now, and the difference is amazing. My levels are now at the high end of normal and I feel 15 years younger. I don't need naps. I sleep better. I make gains consistently in the gym. My horizontal polka routine with my ten year younger wife is much improved. On shot day, wowzers I'm randy AF that night and then the next couple nights, then it tapers off a bit but I'm still ready to go if need be.

[@drunkenrampage1588]

As a college student, I already know it’s my rest and recovery. I sometimes stay up to finish programming assignments.

[@erinodonnell386]

Yeah… my recovery is terrible and I know it. I live my life in a state of almost constant panic, sleep idk… not nearly enough… and rarely make time for the things that help me relax. 😅 It’s a problem. And it’s almost certainly why the last few months my workouts have sucked and my motivation to workout has been low (very unusual for me).