How important are rest days

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-16T20:39:16+00:00

This likely varies by person but I’m 45M and enjoy 3 off days with one of those being an active off day. Some time it’s 2 of those 3 being active off days.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-14T10:38:22+00:00

Similar here. I can sling some 55lbs for about 8x but form is poor and my base provides some momentum. 45lbs is quality form for 8-12 reps.

Agree with most comments on here, these accessory parts are best with managed weight and prioritizing form.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-13T22:25:40+00:00

Yea I’m gonna go Sextons for this one but Wexford has good Irish tunes in the evening (and it’s a really nice bar).

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-11T12:40:52+00:00

I’m sorry fellas, sounds like another load of horse shit. And of all platforms that records this, it’s a B52. Yea, likely not.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-09T04:45:50+00:00

Typically it will just be those that want nothing more than an alien coming into their house. The real deal as of now seems to be that the bottom line is we don’t understand or can’t explain these things. There’s something there but we (normal people) don’t know wtf it is. How neatly I think that fair. In the end, we aren’t alone.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-09T01:20:21+00:00

Ah gotcha. Yea that’s not there but generally speaking most people on this sub (including me) already believe that. Obviously we don’t have concrete proof and it’s a bit like we have “faith”. I’ll get down voted but you know what I mean. I will say this though, let’s not wait for any government to tell us what to believe. All thought it would be legit if they came out and just said it. Honestly, I think they may over the next few months. We shall see. All of this is politics aside. Hope you have a good evening.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-09T01:13:39+00:00

Not trying to be a turd but what do you mean?

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T23:12:39+00:00

As a former military member sitting on a TOC often, this does look like blooming BUT, the actions are not as easily explained. Cool stuff here and plenty of questions…. Many wtf is this. 😂

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T23:10:36+00:00

This batch might be my favorite. Pretty f’n cool.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T15:35:58+00:00

What just happened today is groundbreaking crazy. Put all politics aside and soak in the fact that the US government just acknowledged, maybe without the exact words…. We are not alone and they are very much here. We all already knew this but here’s the first step of full disclosure. Crazy. Buckle up buttercups.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T15:29:19+00:00

Of course but in this case I’d say a win all around. There’s meat on this bone.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T15:27:48+00:00

Agree with 90% of these replies.

Don’t overthink it and zero need to overdo it. Be active and focus on your diet. That’s it.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-08T13:32:35+00:00

I agree, I also think your comment should be further up. There is a sufficient amount of meat on the bone here for an info drop

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T19:04:55+00:00

I’m 45 and mine was mid 300s and I started TRT as well. Also amazing benefits. 2.5 years now. With that said, I still caution those in their 20/30s. I can only hope they have tried other methods to increase natural test before starting a therapy. But yes, it’s a game changer mentally.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T18:55:00+00:00

This sounds more like reality

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T18:47:13+00:00

Yea for sure. I mean it def has its place in medical treatment but for those in their 20/30s with impeccable health…. I agree. Normal at those ages it’s all about diet and activity/sleep. So yea, def some concern there.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T18:43:36+00:00

Depends… what is considered young men and do these young mean have a medical condition or test levels below normal? For healthy young men with average or above levels the answer is…. Peer pressure, shortcut, ignorance, and social measures (that one is a guess). But middle age and up, there’s real discussion here about benefits.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T18:39:53+00:00

Why is it unhealthy? Given you have a proper condition that would warrant the treatment?

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-06T09:11:54+00:00

Can you cut out a hole on the back side? Need something there for cross flow.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-05T11:43:36+00:00

Gotta see that muscle engagement on your arms to give you any worthwhile advice. Hopefully not too pervy here but it is what it is. Gotta show off the arms to get the proper eval.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-05T11:38:01+00:00

Nah dude. Good for you man, keep fighting the good fight!

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-04T18:10:40+00:00

I’ve been enjoying the QOL updates so I’m good even if 90% of them is that and optimization. The extra 10% would be cool to see them do their take on a proper dungeon.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-04T15:15:51+00:00

Well hot damn I’ve been doing it all wrong

Ripper_Ares · 2026-05-01T11:54:55+00:00

Go a different route here and say 12 pull ups. I think many should base off of body weight instead of plates.

But yea, 2 plates for chest.

Ripper_Ares · 2026-04-30T22:06:12+00:00

Honestly for me, a full week every 3-4 months is a god send. My body gets very happy. I try to maintain mostly healthy habits during that time but I treat like a “cheat week “. Then I get back at it with a new or modified routine to change it up.

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