4 Month Progress, What Do You Think?

[SamSS]

So I started working out 5 months ago. The first 2 pics are taken after just 3 weeks, but the rest are after 4 months after I started working out. I'm 5'9" and weigh 156 pounds. How much do I need to gain/lose to get that lean look and also get bigger? Any good programs?
The pics are taken after my workout.

[DerekSuds]

can definitely see improvement. bigger chest, arms, delts and if anything your abs gained a bit of definition. I would hit those traps harder because it looks like they didn't really grow at all.

[SamSS]

can definitely see improvement. bigger chest, arms, delts and if anything your abs gained a bit of definition. I would hit those traps harder because it looks like they didn't really grow at all.

Yeah, I really need to work on my traps.

[FrederikP]

you sure gaines some muscle. I'd be happy with those results. Got any leg shots??

[Shaun0310]

Keep up the good work

[SamSS]

Also any of you know any good program for bulking up?

[DerekSuds]

Also any of you know any good program for bulking up?

honestly looks like your gaining fine on your current program... if you want to make better gains best way is to eat better, get lots of clean food like chicken etc and eat tons of it. Most people will also tell you that you'll gain muscle better if you focus mainly on compound lifts (ie squats, deadlifts, bb rows, bench press etc)

[SamSS]

honestly looks like your gaining fine on your current program... if you want to make better gains best way is to eat better, get lots of clean food like chicken etc and eat tons of it. Most people will also tell you that you'll gain muscle better if you focus mainly on compound lifts (ie squats, deadlifts, bb rows, bench press etc)

Thanks for the advice, man. But I still have a couple questions...
How many times a week should I work out? Because I'm almost not gaining any weight with my current program. Sets? Reps?
About how many calories do I need to eat?
Is it necessary to do cardio more than 3 days a week?

[BenficaSS289]

Thanks for the advice, man. But I still have a couple questions...
How many times a week should I work out? Because I'm almost not gaining any weight with my current program. Sets? Reps?
About how many calories do I need to eat?
Is it necessary to do cardio more than 3 days a week?

Whats your height and weight?

And no you dont need to do cardio 3x a week, that would probably hinder your gains more than help. Your cardio will be from working out which you should do atleast 3x a week if not up to 5 if your beginning

[SamSS]

Whats your height and weight?

And no you dont need to do cardio 3x a week, that would probably hinder your gains more than help. Your cardio will be from working out which you should do atleast 3x a week if not up to 5 if your beginning

I'm 5'9", 156 lbs. And I've been working out for 5 months now, so I'm not beginning to lift weights.

[BenficaSS289]

I'm 5'9", 156 lbs. And I've been working out for 5 months now, so I'm not beginning to lift weights.

Many people would beg to differ. What kinda of routine are you currently doing? And how many days?

[SamSS]

Many people would beg to differ. What kinda of routine are you currently doing? And how many days?

Used to be 5 days a week for 3 months. The last month and a half, 4 times a week, full body. I haven't been working out this week because I've been extremely busy. I'm changing my program to Ripptoe Starting Strength most likely.

[BenficaSS289]

Used to be 5 days a week for 3 months. The last month and a half, 4 times a week, full body. I haven't been working out this week because I've been extremely busy. I'm changing my program to Ripptoe Starting Strength most likely.

Yeah good choice, you need to do more of a split routine. Working 1-2 different muscle groups a day. But you days are good 4-5 a week is excellent.

[SamSS]

bump!

[SamSS]

bump!

[selffirst]

definite improvement.....good work man.....

[NBlifter]

good job

[SamSS]

more bump!

[biggerthanlavar]

big improvement for sure. Every program out there "works" provided you put in the requisite effort. Keep lifting hard/heavy, focus on compound movements and keep the diet clean. Make sure you get your 1.5-2gms of protein per lb of LBM. It won't take 4 weeks though. Give it 6 months of doing that consistently and you'll see a huge change.