(June 2023

(Sept 2022)

Hey everyone,

I thought I would try to get some objective eyes on my progress this past years. I’m just getting to the end of a 16 week “mini”cut after pushing up for about 8 months. I might continue with this cut depending on what you all think. Honestly, I was hoping to see a lot more progress here but, would love to get the options of the…

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Hey everyone,

I thought I would try to get some objective eyes on my progress this past years. I’m just getting to the end of a 16 week “mini”cut after pushing up for about 8 months. I might continue with this cut depending on what you all think. Honestly, I was hoping to see a lot more progress here but, would love to get the options of the…

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been reading through the forums a lot here and am realizing I need to up my step count by A LOT. I work from home and am having trouble finding the additional time to get 10k in a day. I’m considering buying a little mini stepper (Jane Fonda style) for my standing desk so I can get it in while I’m working. Is that a…

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Hey everyone. I just turned 36 this year and I’m wondering if it’s time to have my test levels checked for the first time (I’m natural). Does anyone have any thoughts on at-home hormone tests? Getting an appointment in the US is an absolute headache tbh. Any help or advice would be great!

Hey everyone, I looked into Alpha T but unfortunately, the shipping costs to the states are a little out of range for me. Does anyone know something comparable in America or a brand to look into?

Hey everyone, I’ve been running UL for about 1.5years and in the past 3 months, I’ve been plateauing on my DL even with de-loads and various rep ranges. I’ve mainly stuck with this movement because I lack overall density (165lbs and 5’10”) but I’m open to switching movements for awhile. I’m currently pulling 365lbs for 1-4reps, once a week.

Hey everyone,

I’d love to get some critique on my split below. I ran JP’s full body split for 1yr and have been now running upper/lower for 1.5yrs and it’s been going well but, I’ve been running into a lot of lower back fatigue even with de-load weeks. I’m a drummer by trade which required me to sit upright with no back support for 5-6hrs at a…

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Hey everyone,
As a 35yr old with little interest in cycling at this point in life, would anyone recommend a test support supplement? Preferably something I can use in a natural circuit competition. Or, is it better to just not even bother. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I’m looking to get some advice on where to go next here. I’ve just finished an 8 week tidy up but still looking pretty soft and stringy in my opinion. I know Jordan has recommended to not go over 8 weeks in a mini cut but I’m not wild about putting on more fat in this current state. At the same time, I also need to put on more… Read more

Hey everyone, I am a natural lifter and I am planning to stay that way. But, I’m interested in taking some kind of testosterone precursor and wondering if anyone has any advice on what would actually make a difference in recovery And performance.

Hey everyone,

I just found out the unfortunate news that I need a gum graft and I’ll be confined to a liquid diet for at least 1 1/2 weeks. Outside of protein shakes, does anyone have any good ideas for slow-digesting carbs and vitamin shakes that won’t shred my intestines? Apparently, it needs to be 100% liquid (no blended foods). I’m hoping…

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Thanks so much Kamara! I’ll look I to this and hopefully I’ve saved myself from some serious injury down the line 🙏🏻

Hey everyone I could use some eyes on this! I’m trying to perfect my squat and I’ll be noticed that it looks like my ankles are rolling in at the bottom of the movement. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks so much Oscar! I’ll do that then. I’ve been loving your videos btw. Such an inspiration 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice as to where to take my training. I was recently cleared to start lifting again at triple hernia surgery (I actually have the athletes here to thank for inspiring me to get them looked at and ultimately, fixed). So, I’m wondering what to do now, I feel a little too soft to start bulking right now and my… Read more

This was super helpful! I just had three hernias repaired two weeks ago. The scar is going to be pretty gnarly which kind of sucks but Haider, how long did it take you to get back to lifting heavy? I’m pretty concerned I’ll still rip something even after staying away from the gym for 6 weeks

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Thanks Hilly! Your mic was cutting in and out a bit around the middle during what seems like an important moment. I’d love to hear all that again if you have a sec

Thanks mate! I don’t really track sodium but I rarely add any to my meals. I’ll start adding that in for sure 🙏🏻

Thanks for commenting everyone! I’ll definitely start adding more fluid. To answer these variables:

– No fat burners (I had tried them in the past but even the most mild interferes with my sleep)

– No caffeine (also interferes with my sleep, even one cup if consumed dail)

– Currently 183lbs, 5’ 10” and 11%bf

– I’m generally a little… Read more

I’ve been finding that when I’m in a calorie defect, I always get mild headaches, tension in my jaw and also on the sides of my head. Is this par for the course or is there something I can do about it? Currently taking 3 liters of water a day, electrolytes are from broccoli(100g) and banana(80g), 6-9hrs of sleep a night. Any thoughts would be… Read more

No probs Andy. Cheers for the photo, really helps and I can appreciate it can be nerve wracking. So, I’d say you were a little more north of 13% IMO but I’ve never been a fan of declaring bf as a marker. In most cases judges or people in general will just base it on what they can see.

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You can definitely see a glimpse of your physique… Read more

Thanks so much for the help here everyone! I’m a week into the cut and numbers are still going up which is great. To answer your question @samking104 here is a photo of where I’m at. I started at 159lb-5% and I’m currently at 185-13% (I think)

Hey everyone. I’m getting ready to start my first mini cut since joining this platform and following JP’s full body split. As a natural lifter, should expect to continue hitting PB’s while in a caloric deficit? Or should I be mentally prepared to exclusively hold on to the strength I have? For reference, I’m at 13% body fat and hoping to pull… Read more

I’d be interested to know as well. I’ve come for a similar background as well. Overall, my body feels phenomenally better with the lower volume. I honestly feel 15 years younger but a joint support formula would be nice to add in

Thanks Hilly. I’ll definitely look into this. It’s been an issue for a long time and I’m looking forward to getting this finally resolved

Thanks Kamara! That makes a lot of sense. I certianly don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that I could be taking tension off of my posterior chain at the top of the movement as well. 🙏

Thanks Clare! Yes, it seems to happen exclusively when I’m going heavy, above maintenance weight and when I’m just about to reach failure. I’ll give the higher volume approach a good once I’m healed up and consulted with a therapist. Thanks again

Thanks Rich! Pardon my ignorance but, would this be as a warmup exclusively or should I go to failure with a work set on the hypers?

Thanks Joey. Ya, that’s a pile of money! I never get any shooting pains which leads me to believe it’s muscular and not neurological?

Thanks mate! I train EOD per JP’s advisement. Sometimes I need a 2nd day to rest though if I’m feeling to sore

Thanks for the reply Joey. Usually, it only hurts at the end of any moderately heavy RDL or DL and it’s a strong, dull pain in my lower left back that goes away in a few seconds. I’ve always assumed it was just part of lifting. But sometimes, when I’m going heavy, I feel a tendon or something slipping around in my glute area at the top of the…

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About every 3-4months I strain something in my lower back doing RDLs and can’t have a proper legs day for a week or two. I feel like my form is immaculate and I take the movement very slowly. Is this just something I should be expecting to have happen? I’ll be 34 this year and I’m wondering if DL and RDLs are just not the best selection for me…

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Hey everyone. I’ve been training seriously for about 5-6 years now and decided to give JP’s full-body work a go. I’d love to get some eyes on my current split. I’ve been running this for about 8 weeks and I’m finding that my progress has stalled on benching and all delt pressing working. Diet, sleep and H20 are all in check. But, I have had…

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thanks mate. I’ll resubmit this in txt format. Much appreciated!

(As a sub-note, some of these exercises are split up so that I don’t have to hunt for a smith machine at the gym…mine is extremely busy almost all hours of the day)

Hey everyone! I’ve been training seriously for about 5-6 years now and decided to give JP’s full-body work a go. I’d love to get some eyes on my current split. I’ve been running this for about 8 weeks and I’m finding that my progress has stalled on benching and all delt pressing working. Diet, sleep and H20 are all in check. But, I have had…

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I’d love to get some eyes on my current bulking diet! Protein is calculated based on 1g per lb of LBM but, I’m open to suggestions. (I’m currently 177lbs, 9% body fat, natural)