I took an Herbal S.A.R.M. for 60 Days @FocusedLucas

Name: I took an Herbal S.A.R.M. for 60 Days @FocusedLucas
Uploaded: 2023-12-15T08:17:00
Duration: 8 min 17 s
Description: My experience with desert ginseng (Cistanche tubulosa) over the course of 60 days. It has been considered a natural herbal S.A.R.M. but it also has adaptogenic effects as well as some other mechanisms of action. Could this be an ancient secret to boosting test and gh naturally? #biohacking

pigmie My experience with desert ginseng (Cistanche tubulosa) over the course of 60 days. It has been considered a natural herbal S.A.R.M. but it also has adaptogenic effects as well as some other mechanisms of action. Could this be an ancient secret to boosting test and gh naturally? #biohacking

updated 10 months ago

I took an Herbal S.A.R.M. for 60 Days

pigmie 2023-12-15 | My experience with desert ginseng (Cistanche tubulosa) over the course of 60 days. It has been considered a natural herbal S.A.R.M. but it also has adaptogenic effects as well as some other mechanisms of action. Could this be an ancient secret to boosting test and gh naturally? #biohacking

Road to 10% - Full Day of Eating

pigmie 2024-05-23 | Full day of eating in this "clean up" phase trying to get leaner for better performance and ascetics (but not too lean).
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I Wore WEIGHTED CLOTHES for an Entire Week!

pigmie 2024-05-18 | Adapting to a heavier weight by wearing form fitting weight clothing for an entire week. When I take off the extra resistance will I be able to jump higher and run faster? My increase in speed and explosiveness surprised me greatly but at what cost?

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My Top 5 BioHacks I Still Do (From Experiments)

pigmie 2024-05-11 | Five #biohacks I learned about from doing these challenges that I still do!
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YouTube videos to watch mentioned in this video:

[Red Light 1 Year Experience] - youtu.be/5CmuToeURcE

[Grounding Mat Video] - youtu.be/cP6o9s9uKoQ

[Vagal Nerve Stimulation VNS Video] - youtu.be/resRrSDYWXY

[Ice Bath Video] - youtu.be/1jzCfwM03Bs

[Tongkat Ali Video] - youtu.be/O7s-JdNz3u0

[Cistanche Video] - youtu.be/8VB9KV5CdiM

[Ashwagandha Video] - youtu.be/IX4IDfWSuEY

[Nose Breathing] - youtu.be/cBqLt3ke17E

[Dopamine Detox Video] - youtu.be/tit1z1mplQ0

I Tried to Get HUNTER EYES #looksmaxxing

pigmie 2024-05-09 | Doing DIY at home exercises to achieve the hunter eye look sought after by models and looksmaxxers.

NECK-ZILLA Training Device For 30 Days?

pigmie 2024-05-08 | Training with the iron neck for 30 days. Check out my full video for the in depth journey - youtu.be/SZm7kh41XW8

I BULKED For 6 Months - My Progress

pigmie 2024-05-04 | A breakdown of my 6-months of trying to gain muscle by eating more and lifting heavier. Did it work? What setbacks did I have and what did I figure out to make this the best natural bulk yet!

My affiliate links to biohacking products used throughout the bulk. I get a commission if you use my affiliate links:

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I started using this to lightly train neck halfway through the bulk. Check out my full video on Iron Neck:
youtu.be/SZm7kh41XW8?si=nn2-gZtPqXuR39zC

THUMB Training a Secret to Big Strong Hands

pigmie 2024-05-02 | Thumb training sounds strange but when you think about it, it could be one of the most overlooked areas

PARTIAL REPS Grow More Muscle?

pigmie 2024-04-30 | Training only lengthened partial reps for 10 days! Able to lift more weight due to a limited range of motion but did I build more muscle?
[Full video with results] - youtu.be/yawl5hiVVig?si=3dbhyyGsTyo-2ujX

Stretching Between Sets Grows More Muscle? #musclegrowth

pigmie 2024-04-29 | Does stretching between sets grow more muscle? According to this one study it can and I decided to try for myself. So I stretched between every set. [Full video] - youtu.be/WV2-ROy9KQM

I Tried DAY TRADING Meme Coins Over 30 Days

pigmie 2024-04-27 | I learned how to make money day trading on some of the most volatile investments: Micro-cap meme coins and tokens. Will I make a huge profit or a huge loss?

Video breakdown:
0:49 - What are micro-caps and why can they be so crazy
2:00 - Why I thought I was going to the moon (My initial patterns)
3:10 - How I started trading micro caps and what platform I used
4:30 - The first trades
7:10 - End of trading session 1
7:45 - Being a complete degen
9:50 - Completely destroyed
10:45 - How I checked basic security of crypto tokens
12:30 - Discovering day trading strategies
12:45 - New discovered pattern
14:20 - Round 2 (redemption)
15:00 - Applying the new technique
16:00 - Finally making money with new technique
20:40 - Trading session 3
23:16 - One last HUGE trade
29:18 - Skit preview (full skit - youtu.be/_Ez_1kCPtu0)

I Made a RESISTANCE SUIT - The Worlds First?

pigmie 2024-04-20 | Creating a conforming evenly distributed weight suit to be better than a weight vest. Could this be a performance enhancement breakthrough?

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I Trained SUPER LIGHT then SUPER HEAVY Every Other Day - Greasing The Groove

pigmie 2024-04-13 | Using baby weights for one day and then the next doing the same exercise but way heavy. "Greasing the groove" is a term passed around in calisthenics and other skill based specialties. But could there be benefits to applying it to hypertrophy? Thats what I wanted to find out so I did one grease the groove day followed by one heavy day. Was it too much junk volume? Or did I unlock a new technique for muscle growth.

I Traded STOCK OPTIONS as a Beginner - and it Actually Worked!

pigmie 2024-04-06 | I Learned what stock options are and just using basic strategies I bought and sold stock options and actually turned a significant profit in a short time! Turns out options can be way more profitable than regular stocks, but they could also cause way more of a loss (but only to a certain point?) Find out some of the ins and outs in this video.

I Only Trained MULTIPLE MICRO WORKOUTS For a Week

pigmie 2024-03-30 | Doing multiple small workouts instead of one big workout. Is it more effective? What are the downsides? In this video I discover the forgotten secret of doing multiple small workouts a day.

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I Invested in Ridiculous MEME COINS for a Week - Insane Gains or Loss?

pigmie 2024-03-23 | I tried to find the next 100x meme token to go to the moon with. After hours of studying and looking at so many charts did I come out with a bag full of crypto? or was I left holding it empty?
[New video day trading meme coins!] - youtu.be/eO79BOApurs

I STRETCHED One Side After EVERY SET For 10 Days

pigmie 2024-03-16 | Stretching one side of my body after every set for 10 days! It actually made a difference! But how much? Did I double muscle growth with this simple technique? What problems did I run into?

I Invested in PENNY STOCKS for a Week - It Actually Worked!

pigmie 2024-03-09 | I decided to only invest in penny stocks for 7 days to see if I could make some fast money. Did it work? It was quite the roller coster but did I end up on top?

*This video is NOT financial advice and is for entertainment purposes only!*

I Did HUNTER EYE Exercises Every Day for 30 Days

pigmie 2024-03-02 | Doing exercises and techniques from the topic: how to get hunter eyes naturally. Did they end up working after 30 days? What are the methods I used for increasing hooding, confidence and canthal tilt? Watch and find out!
#looksmaxxing

[Mewing for 100 Days Results] - youtu.be/yAX32ve2TBc

My Heaviest Weight Yet - Full Day Of Eating

pigmie 2024-02-24 | An update on the muscle gain process, a new all time high weigh in! How heavy? Can I still do a flip on the trampoline? Can I continue to gain?

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[My Red Light] - mitoredlight.com/?afmc=focus
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I Completely LET MYSELF GO for 7 Days - Round 2

pigmie 2024-02-17 | A trip to Florida to take a break from regimented training and eat whatever I want. What effect will taking an entire week off have on my body?

I Invested in Crypto According to My Subscribers

pigmie 2024-02-10 | Investing my a chunk of from my savings into 10 different crypto coins/ tokens according to your picks! Exactly 1 month later I sold it all. Did I make a huge profit? or did I lose it all?

I Went BEAR MODE For 90 Days

pigmie 2024-02-03 | Eat, sleep, lift, repeat! Trying to gain as much natty muscle as possible. What are the results of going bear mode after 3 months?

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I put ROSEMARY OIL in My HAIR Everyday - 120 Day Results

pigmie 2024-01-27 | Four months into hairmaxxing! Applying 100% pure rosemary essential oil to some weak spots or receding spots in my hairline to see if there are any results yet. Could this help regrow hair?

[Rosemary Study] - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469

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[My MSM Lotion] - amzn.to/3SsGKwC

I Trained IRON NECK For 30 Days

pigmie 2024-01-20 | Will I become the next neckzilla? Using the Iron Neck 5 days a week for 6 week. Did I get a thicker stronger neck? Did I run into any issues. This is what happened!

My affiliate link if interested:
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*I just signed up for their affiliate program after making this video*

I Did MEWING Everyday for 100 Days

pigmie 2024-01-13 | Mewing results and what happened along the way. Can tongue placement really have an effect on jawline shape, strength and looksmaxxing? I tried to find out for myself after learning how to mew! This is mewwing for 100 days straight!

@FocusedLucas

I Did a Dopamine Detox for 7 Days

pigmie 2024-01-06 | Information overload fast for 7 days. Trying to do no social media, no phone, more nature, etc. How hard can it be? Turns out really hard for me.

3 Challenges That FAILED ME Hard this Year

pigmie 2023-12-30 | Unseen challenges never uploaded that I spent a lot of time and even money on. From more jawline experiments to investing in meme coins? Yes!

[Instagram] - instagram.com/focusedlucas

I Trained THUMBS for 1 Month

pigmie 2023-12-23 | One of the most neglected body parts. I trained Thumbs for 30 days to gain wrist and hand girth and strength. Did it work? Yes! but to what extent?

The Heaviest I Have Ever Been - Winter Bulk Week #7

pigmie 2023-12-21 | Full day of eating. One of the two intermittent fasting days a week I have been doing on this farm boi bulk.
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I Took an ICE BATH Everyday for a Week

pigmie 2023-12-16 | Will I experience the superhuman cognitive and physical effects of cold exposure? Will I recover like wolverine? Maybe! The positive and negative impacts that I experienced by taking an icebath everyday for 7 days.

Full Day of Eating - Winter Bulk (4700 Calories) - Week 5

pigmie 2023-12-09 | This day got a little higher than normal on this bulk but I was hungry.

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I Tried Vagus Nerve Stimulation For 30 Days

pigmie 2023-12-02 | #biohacking my nervous system through VNS using TENS.
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for discount

In this video I go over various methods in an effort to stimulate my vagus nerve in order to improve HRV as well as cognition and sleep. I make my own device and then do a Hoolest VeRelief review and daily test. My results were very compelling!

Free method to help improve HRV:
Coherent breathing:
5-6 second inhale followed by a 5-6 second exhale.
Do about 1-2 minutes preferably in a comfortable location.

I Got FATTER, But Look Way BETTER

pigmie 2023-11-25 | how I gained nearly 5lbs in 2 weeks (most is probably water) but some of it is certainly bodyfat; However, it happened in a way where from the chin down I feel like I look way better and more aesthetic!

Im Applying this My Hairline Daily - DIY Rosemary Cream #Looksmaxxing

pigmie 2023-11-22 | This is how I make the simple rosemary essential oil cream to apply to my hairline weak spots to hopefully see a difference in 6 months! I will be keeping you updated! #shorts

Formula:

1. small jar
2. 1/4 cup msm lotion
3. 20-30 drops of rosemary essential oil
Mix together and apply to weak hair line spots daily.

I Did LOOKSMAXXING Everyday for 30 Days

pigmie 2023-11-18 | Every DIY looks max technique I could find I did over the course of one month. It actually worked!

Affiliate links to products featured in this video:
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[SNAP Beet Powder] - snapsupplements.com/nitric_oxide_beets?p=FOCUSNOW

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[Astaxanthin] - Link featured in video

[My Shampoo] - Link featured in video

I Only Worked Out With NATURE for a Week

pigmie 2023-11-11 | No gym, no equipment, just the forest. But how did Tarzan workout? How is it to train using only what nature provides. Are there difficulties we don't realize. How will I bushcraft a barbell with only the forest?
[Bodyweight Beast 2.0] - onlykindsfitness.com/discount/focus

I Trained WAY TOO MUCH R.O.M. For 7 Days

pigmie 2023-11-04 | 'Extra range of motion' exercises only! What are the benefits to training with a ROM that is laughable?
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[Instagram] - instagram.com/focusedlucas

I Trained Only Prison Workouts for 10 Days

pigmie 2023-10-28 | NO equipment, not even a pull up bar and doing so in a small space. Is it possible to have an effective workout in solitary confinement? What are the obstacles to overcome?
Thank you to @HybridCalisthenics for the back exercise idea!

I GROUNDED Every Day For 30 Days - Natures Ultimate Biohack?

pigmie 2023-10-21 | Earthing or grounding everyday up to 20 hours! for 30 days. I Explore this forgotten technique. #biohacking

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I ONLY Trained PARTIAL REPS for 10 Days - (2X Muscle Growth?)

pigmie 2023-10-14 | Only training baby reps also known as quarter reps but to be more specific, "lengthened partials" in order to maximize time under tension in the stretched position. Could this have super stimulatory effects? Maybe!

[Instagram] - instagram.com/focusedlucas

I Trained the MIKE MENTZER Way for 30 Days

pigmie 2023-09-30 | The secret to endless natural muscle growth? Well, Mike Mentzer training for one month led to some serious results! But were they good results? Watch the video for some in depth experience doing Mr. Mentzers 4 day routine.

[Instagram] - instagram.com/focusedlucas

My amazon affiliate links
[Mike Mentzer's book in video] - amzn.to/3EWZSez

Should I Try to Gain 20lbs in 4 Months? - FarmBoy BULK

pigmie 2023-09-23 | I would call the series the "Farm Boy Bulk". Trying to gain 20lbs of natural weight in 4 months from mid November 2023 to mid March 2024. This would be an effort to bust through plateaus, and build some healthy muscle. Let me know how you would want me to cover this!

I Took Tongkat Ali for 1 Year - Benefits & Dark Side

pigmie 2023-09-16 | My over 1 year experience taking tongkat also known as longjack. As one of the best known natural herbal test boosters I had some ups and some potential concerns! Let me know what you think!

[30 Day Tongkat video] - youtube.com/watch?v=t5WvZU1QI9s

I ONLY Trained NEGATIVES For 10 Days

pigmie 2023-09-09 | Would only training eccentrics for over a week allow me to build strength faster than normal? It has been studied that individuals can be up to 160% stronger on the negative rep. So I loaded up the weights and training way heavier but only eccentrically.

[Instagram] - instagram.com/focusedlucas

I Survived SAM SULEKs Full Day of Eating - (Spring BULK Diet)

pigmie 2023-09-02 | Sam Sulek's spring bulk diet as seen on Fouad's channel. I tried to eat exactly the macros and mimic the foods the best I could using organic and home made ingredients. If this video gets 10,000 likes ill try Brian Shaw's final strong man prep full day of eating.

[Sam Sulek] - youtube.com/@UCAuk798iHprjTtwlClkFxMA

[Fouad Abiad] - youtube.com/@FouadAbiad

[Original Full Day of Eating Video] - youtube.com/watch?v=PA3CiFurW_E

[Jaclyn's Channel] - youtube.com/@jaclynrfinley

I Tried to Re-LEARN FLIPS on the Ground

pigmie 2023-08-19 | A vlog style video going through my savage morning routine and then trying to build back up the confidence to re-learn flips on the ground. Also, just freestyling in the gym and a full day of eating "meat and fruit"!

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How My Hair Grew Back Double - After losing it?

pigmie 2023-08-18 | My spontaneous hair regrowth story. How my hair was friction burned off the top of my head but then grew back thicker. I dive into what and why this might have happened.

Studies from video
[Scalp burn study] - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1351889

[Microneedling study] -
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34714971

I ONLY Trained WEIGHTED CALISTHENICS For 30 Days

pigmie 2023-08-12 | Only bodyweight workouts with added weight for an entire month. I made some serious progress with this switch up!

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Belly Transformation After No Carbs

pigmie 2023-08-10 | [Full Video] - youtu.be/cuCEPrAw7M8

#shorts