TRT AND HEAVY SANDBAG WORKOUT

Hey guys in this workout vlog I talk about my new programming moving forward with strength and strongman, I also do a heavy sandbag workout that includes a sandbag to shoulder plus walk and sandbag squat. I also go into my health issues I've been facing and my decision to get on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) to better my health and performance down the road. Thanks for watching I hope you enjoy the video!
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[@SzatStrength]

For full transparency and context I came off all exogenous hormones a year ago, I forgot to state that.

[@Thefunwayhome]

Somebody really needs to teach those natty boys that trt is not the same as a full on blast. Hopefully you can do that.

[@SzatStrength]

@@ThefunwayhomeI can assure you that it’s not. But I will agree that being on TRT is not being natty. Where I was before TRT was terrible, so right now I feel kinda just “normal” again lol.

[@Thefunwayhome]

And that's exactly what I'm saying. If you're low test, TRT isn't steroids. It's returning to normal. Alot of these natties act like low t-->trt is the same thing as being on full blast all the time, whereas in reality it's just a return to normal.

[@dessertstorm7476]

i was gonna ask, since when were you natty? but this clears it up thanks

[@DCJayhawk57]

​@@Grumpyoldman666 Also natural T levels are pulsatile whereas TRT reaches steady state after several doses, meaning you can go out and party, get 3 hr sleep, not eat, etc and still sit at a steady T level of whatever. There's a reason why party boy influencers like Mike Thurston are likely on a TRT dose year-round (probably like athlete TRT rather than normal replacement).

[@Bearded360]

Great video! Loved the old gym but there is just something that I can relate to seeing you grind in the garage and on the driveway! Let’s freaking go! Love the motivation seeing the deload day a bit above my max effort day.

[@calcifires]

Really appreciate hearing your transparency on your personal hormone stuff, mad respect. Glad to see you're enjoying the KZbin stuff again! Always awesome to see your content

[@SzatStrength]

Thank you! It's been such a joy to get the fire back to train and put out content.

[@Spade2481]

Glad you are keeping the fire burning. Love all your content!

[@SzatStrength]

Fire is burning for sure, feels good!!!

[@michaelderenne9838]

I just started training with sandbags over shoulder and jump rope in between. Wow what cardio. Love it. I dont know how people can say they dont like working out. So fun👍

[@tyrro0321]

Appreciate your transparency and enjoy seeing how you use sandbags. I have been utilizing sandbags for a few years now and now prefer them over traditional weights. It especially helps in my line of work and real world situations. Keep up the good videos.

[@SzatStrength]

Thank you, I will be doing a video where I load them into the truck and do a park workout to show their versatility and benefits.

[@tyrro0321]

@@SzatStrength I look forward to that. That's actually how I workout by loading my sandbags, macebells in my truck and workout at a local park.

[@gironda11]

I still dont understand how this channel hasnt exploded yet. Coach Joe has always been honest, forthright, transparent, knowledgeable and entertaining.

[@SzatStrength]

I don’t understand why, but it’s okay just here for the loyal subscribers! Love ya fam.

[@juandanieldobreespinosa7506]

Hi coach Joey. I want to thank you for your honesty. There are many who sell smoke and unrealistic dreams that are impossible to achieve in a "normal" way. Your content is entertaining and the information useful. Over the years I have been receiving ideas that I have been able to implement in my way of training so it is time to give a little back. You are doing well and I hope to see you training until after you retire.

[@SzatStrength]

I appreciate that! Im glad you can take some of the stuff from the videos to help better you along your journey :)

[@juandanieldobreespinosa7506]

@@SzatStrength Thanks to you. It is difficult to find hardworking people nowadays so I have gladly subscribed to Patreon. Don't change anything and you'll be fine, Coach Joey.

[@SzatStrength]

that means so much! Thank you. @@juandanieldobreespinosa7506

[@joshdobyns1371]

Hey Joe I have been on TRT for over 3 years now, 14 years in LE just destroyed my hormones with terrible sleep and all the stress. It was amazing how much better I felt after being on it and getting my levels right. I appreciate the transparency and letting everyone know that taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family. I recommend anyone who has worked a high stress job or if you just don't feel "right" find a reputable hormone clinic and get bloodwork done.

[@SzatStrength]

That’s awesome man, I’m glad to hear it’s helping you! I completely agree for people to keep a check on their health. The last several years my stress was out of control too which definitely didn’t help anything.

[@43bigsteve]

I’ve been in LE 16 years, and am going to see a doctor next week about TRT. Glad to know it’s working for you, gives me hope!

[@RogueCylon]

You must have been one of the few LEOs not on steroids. Everyone I’ve met on the force at the gym is loaded to the gills.

[@millertimes8]

Hey man, long time subscriber - glad to see you're still going strong. Just wanna ask what brand those boots are? 😅🤣

[@jwt-nu3ei]

It's good you're talking about your experiences, man. We're about the same age, and whilst I avoided taking PEDs, many of my friends who did take them have had similar issues getting their testosterone to rebound, and I get the impression that most of them hadn't realised how commonplace this sort of thing is. One friend, 2 years removed from PEDs, has levels under 100 (although, interestingly, he says he doesn't feel too bad). Not sure what his free t is.

[@SzatStrength]

thanks for the comment and being open to discussion. The main thing for me I learned was just how different we are as individuals. Yes I took PED's I won't dismiss that, however I'm honest in the fact that compared to what I know others were taking I was pretty dang conservative yet my biomarkers were pretty bad. That was very eye opening to me. I'm doing a podcast with a buddy of mine talking about our compared blood work and just how different we respond to things.

[@scooobyj8714]

Great sandbag workout. I only have a 150lb bag and it destroys me. That dead weight is no joke! Also thanks for opening up and the honesty about TRT

[@SzatStrength]

sandbags are gnarly! Of course, honesty is the best policy. I usually don't dive super deep into it because 1- not everyone is mature enough to handle the conversation and be open to discussion and 2- because I work in a highschool but if they fire me for being transparent and trying to provide educational information then so be it. That's on them.

[@scooobyj8714]

@@SzatStrength I agree. Social media can be very toxic when it comes to any physical traits (beauty, muscle mass, etc). I don’t think it would be fair for the high school to judge you. You are not encouraging PEDs. You are explaining your case based on your bodies hormones and you are under the care of a Dr.

[@donutfitness6324]

I came off everything to have our second kid (I had been on trt for a decade after 5-7 years of competing in bodybuilding). That’s as a brutal year. We had our kid, so it was well worth it but my gosh being back on just a small dose of test is life changing.

[@nickvoelker7180]

Doing it pandemic style! Sandbag training is just brutal, that's all you, unless they shut the world down again. I hope you what you need out the TRT. I've been on it since last fall, and it's been a positive experience. My adrenal glands don't work so I lack adrenal DHEA production, and due to the demand I place on my body, my testis are unable to produce enough DHEA to support sufficient testosterone production. Talking with the brain trust at my gym, we've concluded that it takes a few months before the effects of the TRT are seen in performance and body composition in any meaningful way. But, the low-t symptoms went away almost immediately, which is pretty good feeling, if you know you know. I do stay on top of my labs, and make sure my t-levels stay in the normal range. I'd encourage others to do the same, high-T levels bring significant risks.

[@iamTHElck]

All hail the Sandbag King! 🤴

[@anthonymarconi761]

After listening to Dave Tate's tabletalk, I got to admit that seeing this sandbag video pop up made me chuckle a bit 😁

[@lewnor7659]

I was 40 when I went on test, my level was 95. Didn't ever do PEDs, so I must have had an injury or from the massive stress I was under. No regrets going on it. I would recommend dropping the dosage every now and again. Excessive test can have a lot of the same symptoms as low levels. I would shoot for staying in that sweet spot of 500-750

[@Morphinominall]

Harnessing the power of Tom with those boots

[@SzatStrength]

Of course. Dude is a fricken work horse.

[@jrssae]

Commenting for the algorithm!

[@adamopbroek4709]

I almost counted the organization of the garage gym as a workout movement 💪🏻

[@Eyembig2]

Oh, fuck yeah, Coach de la Swole is going to be a journey to watch and admire!! Already beastin' them delts! Big full iron balls bangin' the walls fosho!!!

[@SzatStrength]

haha yes the iron balls are hanging solid for sure. Thank you for making me chuckle and smile with this comment.

[@RogueCylon]

I liked watching Andrew Hiller chart going on TRT. He’s an active CrossFit coach, and wanted to show people the difference between Natty and on TRT.

[@its_Xcore]

I’m coming down for a session in Garage De La Swole

[@migglewiggle521]

What kind of boots are those?? Love the videos!

[@markb6679]

Given the traditional meaning of the word "natty", you should be quite pleased. I always find it quite funny when people describe themselves as "natty". :D Thank you for the good advice and entertainment you give to us.

[@tracewaybos]

Always recommend people try low dose HCG for 6-8 weeks to reset HTPA system. It is quite effective to restart natural test production.

[@SzatStrength]

thank you for the input, I appreciate it!

[@daggersdown]

appreciate you Joe. pretty sure my hormones are trashed after 14 years in the Army. thinking its time to get some lab work

[@SzatStrength]

Yeah for sure, won’t hurt to get a glimpse of what’s going on!

[@bmstylee]

Coach Joe. Any suggestions for strength training for the BJJ practitioner? I'm an old powerlifting guy who also trains BJJ and would like some more functional stuff that would have good carry over.

[@drip369]

💪❤💪

[@chrisc7764]

I have no doubt you'll be able to pick up your 350 "hamburger" style like 13:40 in no time, but for your next attempt "hot dog" style at 13:55 try grabbing it a little closer to the center of the bag then rotate it onto your lap so it ends up sitting "hamburger" I'm a natural stone lifter and this is my approach to long sandbags. Works very well for me

[@SzatStrength]

thanks I appreciate the pointers, I will definitely try it again at some point. I was trying to stick to my intensity plan and if I did it again I know I would of overshot that haha! Looking forward to trying your technique, thank you!

[@ChosenKryptonian]

this water effect freaking killed me 😂😂😂

[@SzatStrength]

It’s the little things haha

[@tracewaybos]

Lifting in jean shorts - what is this New Jersey? What's next snow boarding in jeans?... 😜

[@SzatStrength]

You never know what I’ll do next…

[@MattMitschke]

Tom Haviland is a beast.

[@SzatStrength]

Freak of nature. I love it.

[@edwatson4997]

👍

[@Arms.Enthusiast]

Not only should everyone get their blood work done, but just making sure to have occasional checkups with their doctor anyways!

[@SzatStrength]

Agreed!

[@QQyoko]

Lawn mowers have forced Joey indoors and thus ends the Cicada Gang D: RIP my insect brethren, it was a good ride.

[@SzatStrength]

oh I'm sure the cicadas will be back with vengeance. The locust army shows no mercy.

[@drip369]

Joey Allday Swolzmary is the garizzouse

[@SzatStrength]

Haha appreciate you!

[@airgordo4]

What boots does he wear?

[@ChosenKryptonian]

where can I get that t ?

[@SzatStrength]

Iron panda

[@blainetoms]

ya boi on that russian water 💪💪💪💪💪

[@blainetoms]

*that natty russian water

[@SzatStrength]

Hahaha yes 🙌🏼

[@Xaer_]

Didn’t you join the dark side about 3-4 years ago? I remember a specifik video you made about it.

[@SzatStrength]

Yes I came off for a year and now I’m Back on.

[@Xaer_]

@@SzatStrength Ah I see! Nice, wish you the best 💪🍀

[@harvey_weenstain8857]

Joined the dark side

[@david7101]

Yeah A long time ago

[@SzatStrength]

Back again…

[@uberlifter]

Dude , wicking shorts ...buy some.

[@EnsoGhisonisuccessgateway]

Whats TRT ?

[@esma.ga5]

Testosterone

[@esma.ga5]

Injection

[@raviolibandit8396]

So he was clean before this? 😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@SzatStrength]

No, go watch older videos which I talk about it.

[@StephColbertsonStrength]

I certainly understand the appeal of PEDs and don’t judge those who go down that path. But unless someone is trying to be competitive in an untested sport (like you were) I find it hard to justify the risks…. But I’m the guy, at 36 y/o, who’s never had beer or thc so I might be a bit biased 😅

[@SzatStrength]

Haha I appreciate the honest, all dependent on the individual with what they decide to to. Obviously if you go down that road it's wise to do your homework and keep up with your health even more so!

[@randygentry2442]

Pftttttttt…..your sandbagging……pickup a heavier bag

[@SzatStrength]

I TRIEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@xxacidmv]

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[@SzatStrength]

Thank you for the comment :)

[@MeliorIlle]

Did you just imply you have been natty at any length of time for the entirety of this channel? LMAO

[@SzatStrength]

No, have you watched older videos where I say that I’m not natty? Or read the pinned comment where I give context for clarity?

[@MeliorIlle]

@@SzatStrength In your thumbnail picture you put "No Longer Natty" which implies you ever were once you started uploading videos to this channel.

[@MeliorIlle]

Many people care about honesty and integrity, sorry you do not.@@Pler1978

[@HickLif3]

So your digging for some view huh? ;-) Just referencing what you said on your recent table talk episode about sand bags driving views lol

[@SzatStrength]

Wasn’t intended actually just worked out nicely haha. I was gunna do stone to shoulder + squat but it hurt my rotator cuff so sandbag was the next best options 😅

[@HickLif3]

Just busting your balls! Keep up with th awesome content man!@@SzatStrength Honstly the sandbag stuff helps me a lot at work, I'm a roaster for Polite Coffee, where I regularly have to move a lot of 70kg green coffee bags. Learning the proper technique makes it so much easier