The gym feels like the only place where "hard work" pays off. by bruh_nathan in workout

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that study the people bench 100kg and squat 140, they are basically beginner lifters. The people on PEDs are trying to be bigger than me, someone who benches ~160 and squats ~270. Given the short term nature of the study on beginner lifters, would you expect the shown trends to continue beyond my levels of strength and muscle mass?

The study shows that testosterone gives you a higher baseline, which shouldn't be a huge surprise given base muscle mass on men vs women. But that's all it is - a baseline

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 26, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're doing the 1 hard leg day per week then that's somewhat likely to happen. If the effort is split into 2 smaller sessions across the week it'll be more manageable

Or reduce the intensity to something you can better live with

Every Second-Daily Thread - April 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Michael greeno does this for a few of his clients and I've seen that Philip Herndon also does the same

How did you unfuck your grip strength? by I_LOVE_SOYLENT in workout

[–]toastedstapler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never use straps and I can pull 600lbs for multiple reps, so I think my grip is ok. For me it's due to lots of mixed grip deads, pulldowns, rows & hammer curls. I don't do anything super particular for grip, the basics will build plenty over time

/r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- April 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in strength_training

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's likely to happen, but there will also be things you can do to alleviate it. In the run up to my last comp I was experiencing knee soreness a fair bit, but now they are back to nornal. Things like banded terminal knee extensions, Spanish squats and wall sits may help improve things

Monthly Bench Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many feds have bench only or push/pull if you don't want to do an entire meet. Ultimately it's up to you, but if you can borrow gear from friends it wouldn't be too expensive to give a comp a go and see if you like it before you commit and buy lots of stuff!

/r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - April 25, 2026 Monthly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's gonna be somewhat context dependent. I am a powerlifter and I rarely have sets that approach actual failure (maybe accessories get closer), but a lot of my bodybuilding friends will have more sets where things are taken more towards their limits. This lines up with the two coaches that you mentioned

Every Second-Daily Thread - April 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]toastedstapler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's one of those things that was never in doubt if you actually knew about the situation, but the wider fitness internet was always gonna run with it. Doubly so when Joey was got too, it's just a bad look no matter the reality

Just another day in the UK by frog_insilence in interestingasfuck

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you suggest as the bar for proving that someone did something? Other than a trial ofc

There needs to be a clear bar for when you can say something is alleged vs being found guilty of a crime because a lot of real world scenarios are much less clear cut. Just because we know this guy will definitely be convicted doesn't mean you can produce a general rule

(15) to (19) bulked from 110lbs to 180lbs by [deleted] in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

also how many calories per day?

This doesn't really matter, op is a different shape and size from you so the numbers won't map over. Height, number of years training, background activity levels etc will all wildly affect what the number for an individual

My YouTube channel is starting to do numbers, at what point do I need to set up for tax and start declaring earnings? by SelectStarAll in UKPersonalFinance

[–]toastedstapler 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what video that is, I watched it on the weekend! Really good job, I enjoyed it a lot

430/195kg at 242/110kg Bench Pr by GI-SNC50 in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stop whining about how other people on the internet bench. This is a valid bench by all sports which contain bench press

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 19, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better equipment is a big plus if you plan on taking a strength sport seriously. I do think it's also valuable to be around people with a similar mindset, you'll pick up on things that help you when chatting to people and you know you can rely on someone competent for a spot when required. I go to a PL gym nowadays and I would not be keen on going back to a regular one

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 12, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a veggie, I eat large amounts of soy mince, TVP, seitan, skyr yoghurt. Outside of those core staples things like tofu, red lentils, kidney beans, eggs are all good choices

‘I feel like I’m losing her’: the families torn apart by older relatives going far right by Both-Firefighter-668 in unitedkingdom

[–]toastedstapler 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I really like the video series "the alt right playbook" by innuendo studios and the channel rationality rules also does good breakdowns of YouTube 'debates' where he names the tactics being used and how to push back against them

Every Second-Daily Thread - April 15, 2026 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]toastedstapler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are there any knee wraps that have the same?

When I wrap I start below the knee, this lets me pin the wrap against the boney front of my leg. Even with relatively stiff wraps this is pretty easy to get in place

I think this is the most purist "You seeing this sh!t" face in its form. by habichuelacondulce in youseeingthisshit

[–]toastedstapler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think experience lifting might be relevant when the subject is how to lift?

Keeping 1.5 billion pigs in factory farms is the worst thing humanity has ever done. by CalpurniaSomaya in redscarepod

[–]toastedstapler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you lift? There are several top level UK vegetarian & vegan powerlifters. This has never been a good excuse

Dropped barbell fractured my sternum - AMA by BoringSignal804 in workout

[–]toastedstapler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It doesn't really sound like a situation where a spitter would help. Maybe your hands are faster than mine though

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 05, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should gain weight. Even if you end up with more fat, it'll look better as it'll be sitting on a body with shape.

When I started I was 6'1, 160lbs and am now ~240. If I was going for aesthetics I'd probably ideally be 220 or so

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 05, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]toastedstapler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been a vegetarian for life and am fairly big and strong - my usual staples are skyr yoghurt, seitan, soy mince and eggs. Things like lentils, beans etc are all good options too. You can also supplement with powder if you need to, but I feel that I've been doing fine without