[Drew]

Thank you for the reply it is much appreciated. I will start light and build up!

[Drew]

Great replies thanks guys!

I’m going to mix up where I go for a bit as I have a lot more time on my hands at current

[Drew]

Sorry you’re having these problems- seems like a nightmare

I would possibly consider stopping all AAS use until it’s cleared. AAS seem to be able to negatively effect mental health in some people, could be due to changes in dopamine?

For cravings I don’t think there’s anything specific, maybe do the basic things like remove all bad food from the house?

I know it’s probably not popular but intermittent fasting so you eat more calories in the evening may be useful if you crave things mainly at night.

I would also suggest speaking to your psychiatrist (assume it is one given the combination of medications your on). It seems like a lot of medication for insomnia and depression, and these professionals will recognise the benefits of optimising your physical health too.

All IMO- but speaking from a place of some personal experience

[Drew]

I know a lot of people that like cannabis and seem to have little side effects

I would add for some people it can really affect them in a bad way, paranoia, THC hangover, mental health issues (know quite a few people who have had cannabis induced issues).

I’m not saying don’t take it, but be aware there are significant side effects for some people.

[Drew]

On the footwear issue I’ve found wrestling boots to have excellent grip. Adidas or Nike are good and extremely durable

[Drew]

Thank you very much for the feedback. I started my cardio today. Looking forward to getting the fat off.

I log lifts and track calories/protein

Hopefully I’ll be able to drop 1.5-2lb a week, that’s the aim.

[Drew]

Maybe upper/lower/full body

So you’re hitting everything twice a week still.

As a side note, people have been getting big and strong off low frequency training for years. The higher frequency training only started to become popular in last 5-10 years maybe. So PPL 3 x a week will work.

*not saying higher frequency training isn’t effective just that’s its not the only way

[Drew]

IMO depends on how advanced you are?

Best advice would be to train with other powerlifters if you can.

Loads of good programming coaches out there, but a coach in person/training partners are the best.

[Drew]

From my limited knowledge;

Dorian DL- as a regular DL but without weight touching floor

RDL- emphasis on pushing arse backward, eliminate knee bend (but not straight leg). Weight doesn’t touch foot

SLDL- can be done either completely straight leg or with stiff leg (almost locked). Weight typically from dead stop – same as with normal DL

Will be individual variations on the above. Some people seem to allow knee bend and end up doing a Dorian when they intend to do RDL

[Drew]

Thank you very much for your response

I’ll look into those supplements and hopefully they will help.

The dissertation ends in a month so hopefully it passes then!

[Drew]

Thanks for the reply!

Ok, I will try 30 mins 3x PW after weights

And increase steps on off days to 7,500

[Drew]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated!

[Drew]

You were a big name in Powerlifting as a Junior, will be interesting to see how you train now.

I remember when you came down to Workout Mill for a bench comp with Josh Maley.

Very interested to hear how you train now and your aims.

[Drew]

pics included here,

I would add that long term aim is to look like a mini classic natural bodybuilder.

[Drew]

Thanks for replying.

Sleep is generally good, 8-9 hours (I need more sleep)

Diet is ok, protein at 200g minimum, cals around 2,600-2,700 (enough to maintain on). I’m 87-88kg.

I don’t get in much fruit or veg though, and probably don’t drink enough water.