bootspaceJust hit 185 on bench before school today, first time benching over my body weight (182lbs)

how much weight do you do for reps? Start adding on an additional 5 lbs to that each week and track your progress in a notebook. If you use progressive overload, you'll be repping 2 plates at your body weight in no time.

armchair_skierAvg 200lb male can hit those numbers in a couple years of good training

with some Dbol and TRT, absolutely. I've been training pretty consistently for 8 years and I wouldn't make those claims. Maybe for a single rep... but thats a lot different IMO.

bootspaceJust hit 185 on bench before school today, first time benching over my body weight (182lbs)

hell yeah, wagmi

Craw_Daddyhow much weight do you do for reps? Start adding on an additional 5 lbs to that each week and track your progress in a notebook. If you use progressive overload, you'll be repping 2 plates at your body weight in no time.

I did 165 for 3 today, and yeah football lifting just started again so ill be benching 1-2 times a week now

bootspaceI did 165 for 3 today, and yeah football lifting just started again so ill be benching 1-2 times a week now

Unless your coach is directing you to stay in that 3 rep range I would drop the weight a bit and do sets in the 8-10 rep range. You’re young enough to benefit from a more hypertrophic focused exercise regimen. Get those newby gains in while you can.

Craw_DaddyUnless your coach is directing you to stay in that 3 rep range I would drop the weight a bit and do sets in the 8-10 rep range. You’re young enough to benefit from a more hypertrophic focused exercise regimen. Get those newby gains in while you can.

i do that when lifting on my own, and it was just our max day today, i think that’s what he’s going to do after this

After years of lifting I finally had to do my first roll of shame while benching today. I was feeling weak going in and just went for an extra rep when I shouldn’t have. It was pretty funny standing up with the bar and having three dudes that ran over to help just staring at me. If you’re ever failing on bench and don’t want to die just calmly lower it to your chest and roll the bar to your legs. Works like a charm.

sup guys i’ve never lifted consistently but i just picked up a 6 month supply of tren and test so wish me luck!!!!!!!!

This thread had me thinking ya'll are superhuman until I realized you were talking pounds not kg. I've been in the gym for maybe 18 months now, originally for ACL rehab, and it's surprisingly fun.

I just started but I'm seeing good progress so far for someone at 135

bench - 135

squat - 215

deadlift - 210

would love tips on good ways to gain mass as well

steez_apprenticeI just started but I'm seeing good progress so far for someone at 135

bench - 135

squat - 215

deadlift - 210

would love tips on good ways to gain mass as well

i’m currently on a bulk and i found that throwing on my 750 calorie shake after dinner has been working, combined with consistent working iut

bootspacei’m currently on a bulk and i found that throwing on my 750 calorie shake after dinner has been working, combined with consistent working iut

what do you usually put in your shakes? I have a fuck ton of whey but never really did much with it

steez_apprenticeI just started but I'm seeing good progress so far for someone at 135

bench - 135

squat - 215

deadlift - 210

would love tips on good ways to gain mass as well

How old are you?

armchair_skierAvg 200lb male can hit those numbers in a couple years of good training

No way dude. To clean and jerk 315lbs? Most NFL players couldn’t even do that.

steez_apprenticeI just started but I'm seeing good progress so far for someone at 135

bench - 135

squat - 215

deadlift - 210

would love tips on good ways to gain mass as well

Eat as much as you can, try to make your meals slightly bigger each time and your body will get used to it. I'd recommend trying to keep it fairly healthy, but lifting consistently and eating a shit ton you will gain mass. You do need to be patient though, the rule of thumb is 3,500 additional calories for a single pound of body mass, so it takes time. You'll probably gain some fat as well but I wouldn't sweat it, its far easier to simply overshoot on calories and gain muscle and fat at the same time. If you are struggling to eat enough, you can buy mass gainer shakes that are like 700-1000 calories, you can chug one before bed and they are definitely effective but it kinda sucks after a while ngl.

Don't forget to eat plenty of vegetables and be easy on your joints if you just went up a lot in strength. Lifting is a long game.

i made the horrific decision to hit legs yesterday, failed 10 reps of 115. Never going back

The_Best_Breadi made the horrific decision to hit legs yesterday, failed 10 reps of 115. Never going back

Sounds like you did exactly what you’re supposed to do when you lift. If you’re not pushing yourself to failure then you’re not making gains.

STEEZUS_CHRI5TNo way dude. To clean and jerk 315lbs? Most NFL players couldn’t even do that.

Easy to spot the BSer's in this thread.

VTshredder69Easy to spot the BSer's in this thread.

Lol I know

VTshredder69Easy to spot the BSer's in this thread.

Are you saying I'm a BSer because I'm claiming a 315 c+j?

armchair_skierHow old are you?

17

Physique pics anyone?

The_Best_BreadPhysique pics anyone?

Dec. 14 - Aug 17

steez_apprenticewhat do you usually put in your shakes? I have a fuck ton of whey but never really did much with it

ice, milk, two scoops of protein powder, two tbsps of peanut butter, some honey, and then something chocolatey

The_Best_BreadPhysique pics anyone?

Here’s me with no pump

STEEZUS_CHRI5TDec. 14 - Aug 17

Mirin brah

saskskierAre you saying I'm a BSer because I'm claiming a 315 c+j?

I just find it funny that it's what you "used to do"

Like all of a sudden now you lost your strength. I'm guessing you're under 30 which means you have no excuse to give it up.

VTshredder69I just find it funny that it's what you "used to do"

Like all of a sudden now you lost your strength. I'm guessing you're under 30 which means you have no excuse to give it up.

Me and the other guy weren’t calling him out it was the other total bs surrounding his comment. This dude is like 6’4” 280lbs, I believe him

VTshredder69I just find it funny that it's what you "used to do"

Like all of a sudden now you lost your strength. I'm guessing you're under 30 which means you have no excuse to give it up.

I moved to a new city where gym prices are exponentially more expensive (particularly anywhere that allows olympic lifting) and took a massive pay cut in the process. Also shifted from having nothing to do in a small town to easy access to all the mountain things (mountain biking, hiking, climbing, etc). So yeah, used to...

(I'm late 30's and the "loss of strength" didn't happen overnight. Just a gradual shift in priorities over the years)

VTshredder69

Trying to cut. Effing sucks

Try Adderall

coolflash8Try Adderall

I can't find any! i used to have friends in college but i'm way past that now. Want to send me some ? I'll pay ya haha

VTshredder69I can't find any! i used to have friends in college but i'm way past that now. Want to send me some ? I'll pay ya haha

Wish i could help, i don't have a script

saskskierI moved to a new city where gym prices are exponentially more expensive (particularly anywhere that allows olympic lifting) and took a massive pay cut in the process. Also shifted from having nothing to do in a small town to easy access to all the mountain things (mountain biking, hiking, climbing, etc). So yeah, used to...

(I'm late 30's and the "loss of strength" didn't happen overnight. Just a gradual shift in priorities over the years)

That's fair. I guess i just assume everyone here is young. Lifting gets ten times harder in your 30's. Test goes way down. I havn't hit the TRT Train yet - i'm hoping i have until 40.

VTshredder69That's fair. I guess i just assume everyone here is young. Lifting gets ten times harder in your 30's. Test goes way down. I havn't hit the TRT Train yet - i'm hoping i have until 40.

Is that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.

STEEZUS_CHRI5TIs that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.

From what I've heard it's harder to grow muscle the older you get becaause your test levels drop.

I think i jumped the gun with saying 30's - but i know your testosterone diminishes in your 40's much faster than your 30's. That is when a lot of people start to take Testosterone replacement therapy.

I'm in the 30's and having no issues in the gym besides hurting my dumbass by trying to squat too much.

STEEZUS_CHRI5TIs that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.

I'm sure it's more effort that in your 20's, but ultimately I think it still depends on effort and priorities. I haven't been in a gym in ages, but lost a ton of weight this year because I (mostly) stopped eating like crap and spent my summer biking, running and hiking to distract myself after a bad breakup. I'm at a point where losing some excess weight and improving my cardio is better for the activities I'm into as well as my long term health.

Definitely not saying it's an either/or (cardio vs weights). Both are important, but lifting isn't the priority for me right now.

STEEZUS_CHRI5TNot there anymore since I broke my leg skiing but here is where I left off

PRs:

Bench: 295

Dead Lift: 415

Hang clean: 245

3 Mile Run: 20:24

I'm so tired of eating chicken, burgers, and deli meat. Any suggestions?

Fish is too expensive.

**This post was edited on Dec 7th 2022 at 11:11:09pm

bugs

Randolbugs

What kind of bugs?

STEEZUS_CHRI5TWhat kind of bugs?

crickets

Randolcrickets

I don’t like those

Randolbugs

armchair_skier

Eat the slop

Looking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.

NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.

Best way to gain weight is develop a crippling love for beer. Stop using nicotine if you do use it

Seriously though, I get motivated by my back pain going away after working out and the euphoric feeling and complete exhaustion as you leave the gym and feel all the endorphins flowing. Sometimes watching someone do something obviously physically demanding while skiing is good motivation too.

ReturnToMonkeyBest way to gain weight is develop a crippling love for beer.

This made me laugh way too hard haha. Not wrong though

NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.

Set a weight goal and write up a weekly routine. Do that routine for 8 weeks. I can send you some of my routines if you want just message me.

Eat well and work out intensely. Also helps to find or build a playlist that gets you into your workout.

IsaacNW82This made me laugh way too hard haha. Not wrong though

unfortunately its also true.

NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.

Liquid calories go down way easier than solid. milkshakes, icecream, smoothies, etc are great for getting a caloric surplus. muffins, and little debbie sweets are packed with calories and aren't very satiating just make sure that you are also getting your protein in and try not to get diabetus. As for motivation... that comes down to your values. You need to have a goal in mind and you need to track your progress in a notebook to see that you are making gains.