his 365 was utter utter dogshit

he was lucky it didnt fold him.

so what does he do

a) lessen the weight, perfect the form build back up
b) perform 3/4 reps with 225 in the belief that it translates to 405

Little hard to calculate, but for most, 8-10 would be the zone you'd start thinking you'd make a go at it. Hankins has never handled heavy weights before, I don't think we've seen him unrack and hold high #300s before. He'll be shaking like a palm tree in a hurricane.

I seem to recall he tried a 1RM squat a few years ago (the knee sleeves debacle) and topped out at 365 or so with questionable form.

Is pro commie pro American?

Not yet

I love training mainly as a tool to keep me right, I am also considering going back on a bit of test in December for the same purposes not because I have lost some size and strength which sucks but for a more positive head, my thoughts have been very negative at times lately.

For best bodybuilding results, are you a low, medium or high volume guy?

If testosterone testing was as easy as glucose monitoring I'd consider going the more natural route for a bit, with supplements and drugs that only enhance natural production. Even low dose true TRT isn't physiological since the levels don't really change through the day.

It may have nothing to do with test. I've been much more cynical and negative lately as well. I think we all have been.

 

I've heard even serious competitors how good they feel mentally after a cycle, like a load off their shoulders. But usually in a few months they start missing it again

He'd be better off using lighter weights more consistently in order to build muscle instead of obsessing over lifting numbers.