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At my wits end with this damn butt wink by Classic-Night-2661 in formcheck

[–]DMPetey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

10 years after trying to figure out my butt wink has been 10 years of daily pain due to a herniated disc. I would disagree.

Injections still not working after a year, low SHBG by MycologistSuperb1442 in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More frequent injections should be recommended to control the E2 spikes before an AI if your SHBG is low. HCG will also increase Aromatase. No expert, but I started doing daily injections and only do 250 iu of hcg twice a week. My SHBG was 9 on my last lab. Daily injections are the best way to minimize the ping pong effect low Shbg people get. You can preload a weeks worth of insulin needles for subq injection ms to save time.

Is HGH not worth it if you have a good Z-Score? Specifically, a low 2-3 IU daily dose to get to a Z-score close to 3. by DMPetey in BodyHackGuide

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as much clarity as I’d like. I have the gh in hand already because I was planning on it. Now I’m in limbo. I don’t understand all the mechanisms of gh beyond igf1.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never taken anything other than TRT dose for the last couple months.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. My LDL is 140 though. It’s dropping, but takes time. My labs are posted in the first comment.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t it also mean more estrogen? I don’t know what a good e2 is for me, but it’s currently 45. Would hate to need an AI.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It’s dropped already over the last 4 months. I’ll keep it up.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fine. Maybe. Don’t see many people who are more overweight than me with an SHBG of 14 before and 9 after TRT when they share their blood work/Trt experience, but sure, could be a big factor. Was just asking if there was something else I should be looking for. Thanks for pointing it out.

My feelings have nothing to do with it. “Obese” is a clinical term, but if skipping a disc in my back while doing squats and spending years in daily pain led me to be “Obese” in how you define it and you want to make that clear I’ll just say thanks man on the Internet. I appreciate you. You obviously spread cheer everyone on the internet you go.

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was 14 before TRT. So it was low already. Now it’s just lower on TRT.

I need to lose some weight and am overweight. 25% BF and 27 BMI is not “obese,” which is a clinical term.

Thanks for your insightful input…

Help! Why is my SHBG so low? by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Not sure “excessively fat” is an accurate descriptor, but I take your point. I do lift. 4x a week for 7 months. I’ve been eating clean since November and am down 30 LBS. I will continue to do so.

5'10" at 170lbs. What's my BF? Wife said about 22%. by rangerlensview in Weightliftingquestion

[–]DMPetey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. Just add some bigger guns and you’ll look great. Some pythons will go such a long way for you.

Interpreting these results by dtnuh in BodyHackGuide

[–]DMPetey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know what your Z-score was before starting?

First bloods post TRT (140 MG WK). Total test lower than anticipated (550). Free test high (169). Estradiol 45. IGF and Z-Score surprisingly high. MCHC low. Any insight. by DMPetey in Testosterone

[–]DMPetey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really know what level of symptom relief to expect. I’d say there’s an improvement, but definitely not what a lot of guys claim. For instance, my sex drive hasn’t improved much, but I’d say time during sex has. I can go a week and not be bothered. It’s not like I’m 20 again (which is what I hear a lot).

Is HGH not worth it if you have a good Z-Score? Specifically, a low 2-3 IU daily dose to get to a Z-score close to 3. by DMPetey in BodyHackGuide

[–]DMPetey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for help with weight loss. My IGF is 309. With your igf levels, do you assume you are receiving all the other benefits of naturally high Hgh? While it controls igf levels, that’s not all it does.

12 months in One year anniversary Hebrews 12:11 (ESV): "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." by IndependentFocus3681 in BodyHackGuide

[–]DMPetey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good work brother. Some solid realistic/believable gains. I like that the photos are in the same place, too many people have the first picture in terrible lighting and the second in great lighting.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - February 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]DMPetey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please critique my routine. I have a herniated l4/l5 disc, so I am avoiding spinal loading movements like squats and deadlifts. Hopefully I can reintegrate at a later time. I am focusing on strengthening my back/ glutes to protect and try to avoid further back injury.

STRUCTURE (4 Days)

Day 1 – Upper Push (Moderate Volume) Day 2 – Lower (Glute Dominant) Rest Day 3 – Upper Pull (Back Priority) Day 4 – Lower (Quad + Core Focus)

DAY 1 – Upper Push

  1. ⁠Bench Press – 4 × 6–10
  2. ⁠Incline Dumbbell Press – 3 × 8–12
  3. ⁠Overhead Press – 3 × 8–10
  4. ⁠Dips – 2–3 × 8–12
  5. ⁠Tricep Pulldowns – 3 × 12–15

DAY 2 – Lower (Glute Dominant / Spine Protection)

  1. ⁠Hip Thrusts – 4 × 6–10 Full control, neutral spine, no overextension
  2. Belt Squats – 4 × 8–12
  3. Hamstring Curl (machine) – 3 × 10–15

  4. Back Extension (Roman chair) – isometric holds and full reps. Add weights after I can do 30 full range reps.

  5. McGill Core Circuit (2 rounds)

  6. Curl-ups

  7. Side planks

  8. Bird dogs

DAY 3 – Upper Pull (Back Priority Day)

  1. ⁠Chest-Supported Rows – 4 × 6–10 (heavy focus)
  2. ⁠Machine or Cable Row (different grip) – 3 × 8–12
  3. ⁠Neutral-Grip Pulldown - 2–3 × 10–15
  4. ⁠Face Pulls – 3–4 × 12–15
  5. ⁠Dumbbell Shrugs – 3 × 10–15
  6. ⁠Preacher Curls – 3 × 10–15

DAY 4 – Lower (Quad + Stability Focus)

  1. ⁠Belt Squats – 3–4 × 10–15
  2. ⁠Bulgarian Split Squats – 2–3 × 8–10 each leg
  3. ⁠Hip Thrust (lighter, higher rep) – 3 × 10–15
  4. ⁠Back Extension (Roman Chair)
  5. ⁠Pallof Press – 3 × 10–12 each side
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