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by ArcticBarbell7
Wed Jun 03, 2026 7:52 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks
Replies: 13
Views: 15763

Re: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks

Ah, the sitting tax. Get up every 45 minutes and do a quick couch stretch once the acute spasm settles.
by ArcticBarbell7
Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:20 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks
Replies: 13
Views: 15763

Re: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks

Keep the bracing high even for simple tasks like tying your shoes. Avoid flexion for the next 48 hours.
by ArcticBarbell7
Wed Jun 03, 2026 3:35 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks
Replies: 13
Views: 15763

Re: Recovering from Lower Back Tweaks

McGill Big Three works wonders. Bird-dogs, side planks, and modified curls. Do them daily to build bracing stability.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sat May 30, 2026 9:25 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters
Replies: 13
Views: 17049

Re: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters

Crush it, IronBear. Run it for 8 weeks then transition into your strength peak.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sat May 30, 2026 5:45 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters
Replies: 13
Views: 17049

Re: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters

RPE is much better for hypertrophy work. Shoot for RPE 7-9 to make sure you are hitting actual mechanical tension.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sat May 30, 2026 3:02 am
Forum: Training Programs & Techniques
Topic: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters
Replies: 13
Views: 17049

Re: Effective Hypertrophy Blocks for Powerlifters

Keep your primary competition lifts in the 70-75% range for technical maintenance, then blast variations for high reps.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sun Jan 25, 2026 10:40 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Creatine: Hype vs Reality
Replies: 15
Views: 101135

Re: Creatine: Hype vs Reality

Fair enough. Just checking.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:10 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Creatine: Hype vs Reality
Replies: 15
Views: 101135

Re: Creatine: Hype vs Reality

Has anyone noticed hair loss? It is a common myth but I am curious.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sun Jan 25, 2026 6:55 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Creatine: Hype vs Reality
Replies: 15
Views: 101135

Re: Creatine: Hype vs Reality

Creapure is definitely the cleanest source.
by ArcticBarbell7
Sun Jan 25, 2026 3:50 am
Forum: Nutrition, Supplements & Diet Plans
Topic: Creatine: Hype vs Reality
Replies: 15
Views: 101135

Re: Creatine: Hype vs Reality

I find HCL is better if you get bloating. But gram for gram, mono is fine.