Yeah, I think you missed the point.

I was mostly having a lel. But if you want some points, here are a couple.

1. DK Metcalf's physique is an outliar even among NFL pros. There was a discussion on here about whether he was natty or not. Perhaps him starting lifting at such an early age was an important factor.

I'm sure privileged kids who are encouraged to pursue sports, get all sorts of support such as specialized camps and the like, but I've never heard any of these parents getting their 5-year-olds to do compound barbell lifts. That is also very atypical.

2. Every now and then someone on H&F wonders about when they should introduce lifting to kids. I don't think anyone has ever suggested anything anywhere near 5. I still think that's crazy, but maybe I'm wrong.

I heard he left so he could focus on his 2020 goals.

I assume they're gummi bear-related.

What's the lowdown Aidan/Monte?

An out of context non sequitur troll post against someone that doesn't even post here anymore (and barely ever did at that). This was the move that finally melted the last of the wax off of his wings.

Wasn't aware that there was a de-waxing in progress.

As always, I'm of two minds. He's been way more chill this time around imo, so good enough reason to keep. Also so Evo and jdock can't complain about PC culture suppressing the will of righteous men.

Is it permanent, or will DM be back? Like Soulman, I think he was pretty chilled this time around. He added a lot to the forum.

It appears to be permanent this time, or as permanent as these things ever are.

delete the whole forum

hit the gym

An old friend of mine started working out at an extremely young age. Maybe like 1st grade? By 5th grade he had a six pack, pecs, and those compound biceps like a mini papa pump. Alas he was a manlet though. Maybe in part due to the working out? I've heard mixed things about the ramifications of lifting that early.

The ruling on DK Metcalf is still natty. Guy got jacked at 13.

Of course, G4S will cry peds

https://www.realclearscience.com/blo...em_taller.html



Recently, a pediatric endocrinologist was at her wits' end, and so, she blew the whistle. The endocrinologist, who chose to remain anonymous, wrote to the radio show This American Life claiming she was "inundated" with affluent parents seeking human growth hormone (HGH) for their short, but otherwise healthy, children. The requests now constitute roughly half of her caseload, she reported. Even parents of kids whose heights are in the 40th percentile – just barely below average – have been demanding HGH.

HGH treatments generally last three to five years and cost upwards of $300,000. And they do work. Studies show the average boost to height is 3.5 to 7.5 centimeters (1.4 to 2.8 inches)


I thought there was way cheap Chinese GH these days. Looks like I will be popping out a kid soon. And the vitamins of champions starting at age 10.

"Looks like I will be popping out a kid soon."

Congrats buddy!

Yeah, I never really got that guy but he did seem deeply miserable.
Didn't get that post either and why he has so much hate for some individual. Just seems weird. Weirder yet are his defenders. If he was chill this time around I'm really glad I didn't see any of the crap from before. Good riddance imo. Dude was a downer.

Let’s not go too overboard here. He trolled a supremely trolley poster who has trolled him in the past. It is what it is.

Fair enough, I'm not familiar with either of their history in that regard.

I'm just going off of my limited observations in the past year or so. He really didn't seem like at all a pleasant person. That last troll post aside.

It's performance art.

Mine was 3 days, but reserving the option of another perma if the brains trust decides that way.

Mazel Tov Loco.

I definitely understand people that want to do this for even average kids. $300K for extra 2.8" of height is a pretty good deal for any manlet, imo. I'd be surprised if the kid (if male) didn't get an extra $300K lifetime worth of value out of that. However much of that value would be a little hard to quantify. $300K for 1.4" is certainly more questionable.

Just skimming your link, there was something about an increased risk of heart disease and overall mortality. I'd probably need to research that more before I pulled the trigger myself.

Oh, congrats on kid. How does pregnancy affect the fortunes of Instagram girls? I could honestly see it going either way.

Yeah, I've heard the weight lifting stunts your growth thing more than a few times. It just sounded like an old wives tale to me, but I never actually looked into it.

I honestly just assumed kids before puberty wouldn't get much out of it, but that's not based on any facts, just a gut feeling.

On the other hand a friend of mines kid got deep into gymnastics at a young age and now he's like 9 or 10 and has a visible 6 pack and is very strong. I don't think he lifts weights, just does gymnastics a lot.

probably negative muscle gain

Eh, I won't cry anything, I'm just realistic. High school cheerleaders take PED's and you're gonna white knight a pro athlete? But here's the real kicker, I don't care. Whatever you want to put in your body, or not put in your body, that's cool with me. I'm not the one that makes excuses for my physique or athleticism.

The GH thing for kids has been going on a long time. And I agree with Melk, $300k for almost 3" in height is a no-brainer.


Congrats!

-won't go on trt because terrified of health ramifications
-will put 10 year old on steroids

Confirmed? If so, welcome to the club buddy! You're in the 40+ dad club right?