26 years old. Gym has become an off an on thing. When younger, I would have long hiatuses, I'd get back to it quick, makes gains, and get right back where I started.
But now, my body can't cope with it so much anymore. I've had minor and some moderate muscle strains from going too hard, some taking 2 full weeks to completely heal. I've noticed cuts, scrapes, bruises take longer to heal too. Hair thinning (genetics)
At 26, aren't I too young for this? My diet is good, micros at least. Macro's, I lack a bit on, for my goals in mind.
smoke/drink?
>>36972624
Drink, yes. But just weekends. I don't get hammered though. But still, maybe 7+ beers
TOO OLD, GET OUT
>>36972614
>Check your sleep.
>Eat more.
>Consider which deficiency of vitamin you fall in.
>Foam roll, stretch and sauna.
We laugh about shills but maybe you should consider using supps. At least try creatine monohydrate. Maybe even bcaas.
>>36972614
26 is your prime, you'll notice this as you get older but if you are taking care of yourself and getting adequate rest/nutrition you shouldn't be falling off at 26.
There's probably other factors playing into your situation that you aren't considering. Are you stressed out a lot? Work/school/women/friends?
I'm 26 and there's really no difference between me now and me when I was 20 except I have experienced a bit more, and that's the same for pretty much everyone I know.
GW501516 SARM or roids will help you.
>>36972614
Time to start juicing
use steroids
>>36972614
I'm 24 and heavy squats or DL kill my back for at least 3 days. inb4 check form, yes, I have. many times form check on /fit/, once with my buddy who is a personal trainer. my back just sucks. so I don't do them anymore, I found alternatives. gotta work around your weaknesses brah
>>36972614
Idk dude I'm 28 and have no issues at all. You just sound mentally weak.
>>36972614
Wow dude. I'm 37 and not falling apart like you described. I can still do all of that. Listen to the Bros here. Get more sleep. Check your diet. See a doctor maybe. You're too young for this BS man.
>>36973016
Maybe change the order of your exercises. My back started feeling great after I started doing Deads after squats. Also, stretch after deadlifts. Maybe slow your progression à bit and lessen the weight.
>>36972614
The beetus? Low test? See an MD and get a good blood workup done. Men's health panel.
Starting SS at 27 is definitely different than it was at 23. I take longer to recover and don't have as much energy boost on the off-days.
