Hormones and heavy lifting

[Kally_Reborn]

I started on hormones a couple months ago when I was working in a janitorial field.  Suffice to say that it was a low-exercise area of work.  After getting let go, I have found myself back in the industrial field.  I was initially in an area where there was a good deal of heavy lifting, but now am in an area where it is only moderate lifting.

The question I have is how does this tend to affect breast growth and/or interaction with pectoral growth?  A friend was talking about how that kind of lifting "activated" the testosterone, but I'm really not sure on that one.

Since I'm still temping as contract labor, it is definitely not too late for me to aim for an area that would be better, if that is what it takes, but I just wanted to see if the heavy lifting would be adverse to the transitioning and effects of hormones.

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. I know you have been a member longer than I have but you haven't been posting much. I am assuming your HRT package contains a blocker and if so, T is out of the picture. Without T you find it harder to build muscles and what you have will not be as massive. You might develop some pectoral muscles but your breast growth shouldn't be affected unless you are aiming for a low fat to muscle ratio like a body builder might do. As long as you can safely handle the weight, there shouldn't be a problem.

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[Kally_Reborn]

Thanks for the info on that and the wall o' links Been meaning to do a bit more research for some writing this week, and that will be really helpful!  And yep, I kinda pop in and out of here every so often...

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[ToniB]

Hi my experience with hormones and heavy lifting is twofold one I found that I lost about a third of my bodily strength and power .and when it came to lifting things down from high shelves  I had a real problem with my developing breasts as resting the heavy weights in the boobs hurt a lot .The only answer was to wear a good Bra and to quickly lower the item to a lower level where I can use my belly for support instead of my chest .But now I have transitioned to full time living as a Woman all those nice chaps offer to do it for Me ( what's a girl to do but accept LOL).

[RobynD]

I have noticed that HRT has caused a loss of some muscle but i have continued to work out and that has meant the stuff i have left is better toned. I do some pretty demanding sports and i have been able to continue those.

Over the entire time my breasts have continued to develop even though my weight has stayed the same or only slightly increased. My hips and bottom have enlarged. Physical activity in and of itself I don't believe appreciably raises T levels.

[KayXo]

The question I have is how does this tend to affect breast growth and/or interaction with pectoral growth?  A friend was talking about how that kind of lifting "activated" the testosterone, but I'm really not sure on that one.

Indeed, if you work out your pecs, they will develop but to much lesser extent when T is low. As far as lifting activating T, total BS.

I just wanted to see if the heavy lifting would be adverse to the transitioning and effects of hormones.

I don't think so. But, it will slow down muscle mass loss which can compromise overall feminine figure if you started with significant muscle mass.