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by JRsilva09
Tue Apr 14, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: General Fitness & Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Cardio Killing Gains or Just Bro Myth?
Replies: 8
Views: 45

Re: Cardio Killing Gains or Just Bro Myth?

I used to avoid cardio thinking I’d lose muscle… ended up just getting soft on bulk 😂 Added some steady state and honestly look way better now.
by JRsilva09
Fri Apr 10, 2026 1:30 pm
Forum: Recovery & Injury Prevention
Topic: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?
Replies: 10
Views: 62

Re: Lifting for Years Without Wrecking Your Joints What’s the Secret?

Warm-ups matter more as you age. A few activation sets can save years of pain.
by JRsilva09
Wed Apr 08, 2026 12:44 pm
Forum: Gym Motivation & Mindset
Topic: Does Social Media Hype Actually Motivate You?
Replies: 9
Views: 40

Re: Does Social Media Hype Actually Motivate You?

I follow like 2–3 dudes max now. The rest I muted. Too much content just fries your brain and kills your own focus.
by JRsilva09
Sat Apr 04, 2026 2:33 pm
Forum: Strength & Powerlifting
Topic: Building Explosiveness Out of the Hole in Squats
Replies: 10
Views: 62

Re: Building Explosiveness Out of the Hole in Squats

Speed work helped me a ton. Like 60–70% for fast doubles, focusing on bar speed. Teaches your body to be explosive instead of grinding every rep.
by JRsilva09
Mon Mar 30, 2026 3:03 pm
Forum: Supplements & Performance Boosters
Topic: Anyone Add Glycerol Back Into Their Stack?
Replies: 7
Views: 43

Re: Anyone Add Glycerol Back Into Their Stack?

Too much gave me stomach issues, so yeah dosing matters 😅
by JRsilva09
Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:32 pm
Forum: Exercise Techniques & Form Check
Topic: RDL or Just a Bad Deadlift?
Replies: 9
Views: 81

Re: RDL or Just a Bad Deadlift?

If your lower back is doing all the work, something’s off. You should feel RDLs mainly in hamstrings and glutes. 💪
by JRsilva09
Sat Feb 14, 2026 1:07 pm
Forum: Progress Journals & Transformations
Topic: Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?
Replies: 8
Views: 80

Re: Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?

That’s facts. I’ll probably stick to every couple weeks and stop obsessing over small changes. Big picture matters more than one random flat day. Appreciate the input boys. 💪
by JRsilva09
Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:59 am
Forum: Progress Journals & Transformations
Topic: Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?
Replies: 8
Views: 80

Re: Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?

Yeah I think I’ve been looking too often. Hard not to zoom in on every little thing and overthink it.
by JRsilva09
Sat Feb 14, 2026 9:36 am
Forum: Progress Journals & Transformations
Topic: Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?
Replies: 8
Views: 80

Progress Pics Help or Hurt Your Head?

Some weeks pics motivate me, other weeks they mess with my head. Do you guys take them regularly or avoid them?
by JRsilva09
Thu Jan 29, 2026 12:38 pm
Forum: Supplements & Performance Boosters
Topic: Greens Powders… Worth It or Better Off Eating Real Food?
Replies: 8
Views: 92

Re: Greens Powders… Worth It or Better Off Eating Real Food?

If it helps you hit micronutrients you’re missing, it’s worth it. But don’t expect it to replace real vegetables.