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I'm not sure which section to post this in, but either way: Over the last two years I've tried to get back into lifting regularly, but whenever I start to make progress, something goes wrong with my...

Looking big, dude. Nice work. Thinking of a cut for summer? What do your lifts look like now?

This past Saturday, I was experiencing some lower back pain (just aches, really) and I attempted to train through it. I was grabbing two plates for deadlifts and I felt a small pop in my lower back....

If you can naturally gain 20 lbs of MUSCLE in 6 months, your genetics are unreal. I was close to 190 lbs for a while last year, but I wasn't anywhere near as lean as I am now. I did lose a bunch of...

I think I pointed out in the initial post that it wasn't a HUGE improvement, but I've had lots of things to deal with over the last 3 years and I'm proud of what I've done.

Not to pull out a...

Nothing special, man. If you're looking for secrets, I don't have any for you. I spent three years doing bench (incline and flat with dumbbells and barbell) and dips once a week and got some...

Thanks! I tried to work everything. lol

Nothing special, really. I do hanging leg-raises and crunches. Mostly, I try to use total-body lifts that involve my abs as well as the primary movers. I also run a lot, which helps.

Looking ridiculous. Have you posted your diet or routine at any point? I'd love to hear it.

from 145 lbs august of 05 to 165 august of 08. 3 years might be a long time for 20 lbs, but its been a tough and winding road for me. Comments are welcome, as always.

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Maybe some, but if you're losing TONS, then you've cut your calories way too drastically. I don't think relying on supplements is a safe or effective way to cut body fat. Variations in diet and...

10 or 15 lbs of muscle in 5 months would be remarkable. If you can hit that, by all means, do it up. I would just focus on eating big and clean and lifting heavy. You'll know when it's time to...

It honestly just looks like you had less body fat and were "smaller" because of it. I'd really focus on shedding that excess weight before trying to pack on some muscle. If your cut is causing you...

You looked better at that weight. Cut your fat down as much as possible and then try gain "good" weight. Your face is the best indicator.

You're skinnyfat. Eat and lift. Everything else is immaterial.

Nice work so far. Keep at it.

i have a 5-speed 04 325xi. i didn't customize it or anything... i just like driving it.

I guess the biggest thing is to actually make sure you're sticking to your workout plan/diet. Don't let ANYTHING slide. Don't miss workouts, don't do cheat meals, don't **** around. If you have...

yeah success, but you have more work to do. really limit your carbs and work on total body lifting and you'll hit your goals in no time.