I just started my career as a police officer. it's not the shift work or the long hours that's killing my gains, it's the stress
how do i combat this?
>>41835255
bump
Awww piggy having a tough time?
home gym
>>41835510
yes, i am. that's why i started the thread obviously
>>41835521
currently living in a bachelor so no room for even squat stands
>>41835255
bump
inject test
>>41835255
get a lower stress job
>>41835255
meditate
in thru nose for 10, hold 10, out thru nose 10
rip stress
>>41835255
i used to hate the police, then I got radicalized online and started liking you guys after trayvon martin happened. Raid a traphouse and keep some opiates for yourself to calm down and you'll be fine
>>41835255
does stress actually negatively effect your gains in the same way, say, lack of sleep would?
If so I truly am fucked
>>41835919
cortisol
>>41835255
Don't most police stations have a gym in the basement or something?
Use that before your scheduled shift if you can - my uncle is a sergeant and he still does it.
>>41835255
>>41835255
Jesus
>>41835255
how is being a cop stressful? it gets along with gym
>>41835255
How stressful really is it? Apart from the weird hours you get. Thinking of becoming one after I get my geophysics degree.
>>41835255
I'm heading into the academy, give me anything and everything advice-wise you can.
IE, will I be able to lift during or will I be no-gainz until academy is over?
>>41835255
Take up some kind of practical martial art. Boxing, wrestling or BJJ.
jerk off alot
>>41835255
What kind of shape are you in and what do you do to stay in shape?
>>41835255
Reduce stress by shooting negros
>>41835255
Not a LEO, but I was in the military doing stressful stuff.
When deployed my team and I would pump iron when we woke up, have a meal, then prepare for that night's mission. I know there is a lot of variables with your hours, but having something closely resmebling a routine will help.
Also, if you have to miss a workout due to overtime or exhaustion, don't sweat it man. Keep your head clear and take care of your body. Hydrate, get those 7-8 hours of sleep, and eat clean when you can.
>>41837256
Why shoot them when you can beat them instead? More satisfying and less paperwork
>>41837300
And I forgot to mention, stop worrying about things outside your locus of control.
>>41835255
Lifting relieves stress. Thanks for Serving.
>>41835255
You get used to it after many months. I'd just think about how there are 100 pound girls serving as officers and they're fine. Take 2 scoops of PWO and lift and you'll be too tired to be stressed out.
>>41836056
>>41836056
Are you retarded