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[Austin Baraki]

Thanks for this information. Very helpful.

Yes, assuming the dermatologic diagnosis is correct (i.e., that it really is dyshidrotic eczema),...

[Austin Baraki]

Using the SSB in those slots should be fine ...

[Austin Baraki]

Hi there,

I think it's unlikely the SHBG/free T findings are causative of the recurrence of gynecomastia here, and hopefully your doctor...

[Austin Baraki]

My bias is that the total benefits of training outweigh the theoretical risk of worsening this condition. Additionally, it is not possible to lift relatively...

[Austin Baraki]

Sorry to hear about your difficulties with this.

What is your occupation? What are all the topical steroids you have tried so far?
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[Austin Baraki]

I would simply ask him for evidence on the matter, as I am unaware of any showing it to be dangerous in that scenario ... even though it "seems"...

[Austin Baraki]

Who told you to reduce your caffeine consumption, and why?

Withdrawal symptoms should resolve in a few days. If you continue with the pre-workout...

[Austin Baraki]

11/7
Incline bench up to 250 x 8

11/8
SSB Squat: 275 x 8, 315 x 8, 355 x 8, 335 x 8 x 2

11/9 at IronSport in PA...

[Austin Baraki]

Doesn't make a significant difference over the long term. I'd personally probably move on and do week 4 myself, other coaches may do it differently. Again,...

[Austin Baraki]

Yes, it's certainly possible to run the developmental blocks for longer if your e1RM trends are continuing to move in the right direction.
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[Austin Baraki]

1. Yes, GPP days would count into the overall calculation

2. Yes, sRPE is independent of each set's RPE. It's a general rating of the difficulty...

[Austin Baraki]

Weekend reading, Episode 4:

1. Load management in sport:
https://www.premax.co/au/blog/load-management-in-sport

2. Conservatively...

[Austin Baraki]

Hi Eric,

Sorry to hear about your long history of issues here. This is a very complex / challenging situation, of course. But to cut to...

[Austin Baraki]

In general, creatine is not dangerous.

[Austin Baraki]

No, you don't "need" to do that. If you're responding well to the program, carry on!...

[Austin Baraki]

Yep, read this yesterday. We've cited Kaptchuk's work before, specifically this recent paper https://www.researchgate.net/publica...26884338_Sympt...

[Austin Baraki]

It's his term for describing specific patterns of neuronal activation in the brain that lead to specific "outputs" like pain, movement, etc....

[Austin Baraki]

A bit harder, probably more like a 9.

11/6

Deadlift: up to 500 x 6, 555 x 6, 485 x 6 x 4 sets

High bar myo-rep...

[Austin Baraki]

I would not say it is exactly like a low bar squat, but it can certainly make it easier to grip the bar for those with shoulder issues. I'd recommend...

[Austin Baraki]

Since we cannot look inside your nose, I don't think we have much to offer from a remote consultation standpoint, unfortunately.

More importantly,...