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Also in response to a couple of comments, not sure exactly where I fail, it's more a case of not being able to keep my lower back straight/good form when the weight gets too heavy.

Also I...

Thanks a lot for the comments and suggestions, will definitely give them a try.

Yeah I will keep upping the weight, was just interested if it seems like my dead is lagging compared to my other...

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Ever since I started lifting, my rough goals have been a 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat and 4 plate deadlift. (I follow SS so the goal is 3x5 reps for each)

I can now bench 2 plates for 8 reps,...

Thanks man. Are you cutting just now too?

Bf estimate? Think 11-12% is about right?

Can't ever imagine actually getting sub 10.

Cheers guys, have repped you all.

Any other comments/criticisms? Will rep.

Thanks a lot JNicko, repped.

I have been cutting for 10 weeks, here are my progress pictures.

I am 6'0, Starting weight 205 lbs, now weigh 194 lbs so lost 11. My waist has went from 35 inches to 32. Strength has stayed almost...

I have quite a wide frame, so was kinda heavy even before is started lifting.

But yeah, lots to work on...

Thanks for the replies. Looks like it's not just in my head.

I have always worked harder on chest/arms/shoulders. Maybe I am overtraining as my legs and back are strongest yet I work them least...

Hey guys,

I have been lifting for a few years (seriously for about a year) and have had some decent weight and strength gains.

I weigh 205lbs at 6'0 and my lifts are:

bench 225x3
squat...

Hey guys,

I am about to begin a cut, I have calculated my maintenance as 2700 cals, so aiming for 2200 per day.

I have read that fat intake should be around .5g per lb of body weight, which at...

Hey guys,

In five weeks I am going to be waitoring with my shirt off at a fundraiser for my sports club.

My basic question is what should I do for the next 5 weeks to be in the best shape I...

Great replies again guys, thanks a lot.

Sorry I should have clarified, I didn't mean if I cut now will I look like a fitness model? I know I am a long way away from that. I just meant would I have...

Yeah 200lbs 6'0. I have a naturally wide frame so weigh a bit more than I look in the photo. I find it hard to look muscular due to wide frame/long limbs. Also my lower body is definitely stronger...

Thanks a lot for a replies.

I basically wanted to cut because I feel a lot softer than in that picture eg perfect light and tensed, and also I wanted to up my aerobic fitness which has gotten...

Do I have a decent base with which to start cutting? Or will I just go back to looking even skinnier?

I currently weigh 200lbs at 6'0, but feel a little fat/soft.

My end goal would be fitness...

6-7 months is my most recent bulk. I have been lifting around 2 and 1/2 years.