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by TropicStrength
Sun Jun 07, 2026 5:52 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Wrist Pain in the Front Squat Rack Position
Replies: 12
Views: 8235

Re: Wrist Pain in the Front Squat Rack Position

Agreed, don't use straps as a permanent crutch unless structural restrictions exist from old breaks.
by TropicStrength
Sun Jun 07, 2026 3:42 am
Forum: Injury Prevention & Recovery
Topic: Wrist Pain in the Front Squat Rack Position
Replies: 12
Views: 8235

Re: Wrist Pain in the Front Squat Rack Position

Crossed-arm bodybuilder style is another alternative. Doesn't require any wrist extension whatsoever.
by TropicStrength
Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:15 am
Forum: Research & Science
Topic: Omega-3 Supplementation and Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis
Replies: 4
Views: 91989

Re: Omega-3 Supplementation and Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis

Be careful with oxidation in cheap brands. High quality is a must for these effects.
by TropicStrength
Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:45 am
Forum: Health Monitoring & Blood Work
Topic: Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 93880

Re: Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure

135/85. A bit high. That's why I'm looking at Potassium.
by TropicStrength
Wed Jan 28, 2026 8:00 am
Forum: Research & Science
Topic: Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Strength Athletes
Replies: 11
Views: 98253

Re: Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Strength Athletes

Somewhat, but the local muscular fatigue is different from central cardiovascular adaptations.
by TropicStrength
Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:45 am
Forum: Health Monitoring & Blood Work
Topic: Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 93880

Re: Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure

A little bit metallic, but you get used to it.
by TropicStrength
Wed Jan 28, 2026 4:05 am
Forum: Research & Science
Topic: Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Strength Athletes
Replies: 11
Views: 98253

Re: Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Strength Athletes

If your heart rate is 160 after a set of 5 squats, your aerobic base sucks and you need cardio.
by TropicStrength
Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:30 am
Forum: Health Monitoring & Blood Work
Topic: Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 93880

Electrolyte Balance and Blood Pressure

Everyone talks about Sodium, but is Potassium the real key for keeping BP low during heavy cycles?
by TropicStrength
Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:55 am
Forum: Research & Science
Topic: Caffeine and Power Output: The Genetic Factor
Replies: 11
Views: 94028

Re: Caffeine and Power Output: The Genetic Factor

It also lowers RPE. You just feel like the weight is lighter.
by TropicStrength
Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:55 am
Forum: Health Monitoring & Blood Work
Topic: Vitamin D3: Optimal Levels vs Toxicity
Replies: 11
Views: 96025

Re: Vitamin D3: Optimal Levels vs Toxicity

Good call. Most lifters are deficient in Mag anyway.