I'm 14, almost 15 and i just cannot gain muscle. I've been lifting for a few months now, and i try to eat whenever i have the chance. I have some sleeping problems sometimes due to stress, but i mostly get around 8 hours. My arms still feel absolutely tiny. My biceps are only almost 12 inches flexed, and i can't even train my forearms because my wrists start hurting like ****. Since we have a bench press bench and a ton of weights, and a leg curl machine at home, i've been using those. When i get stronger, i'll move on to a gym. My routine is as such:
Day1 : Cardio
Day2 : Biceps/triceps (barbell curl, 10-12 reps, 8 sets/narrow grip bench press, 8-12 reps, 7-8 sets)
Day3 : Chest (bench press, 8-10 reps, 7-8 sets)
Day4 : Cardio
Day5 : Legs/Shoulders (leg curls, 10-14 reps, 8 sets/barbell shoulder press, 8-12 reps, 8 sets.)
Day6 : Break
I also play heavy metal on the drums almost everyday for like 45 minutes, about 5 hours after lifting, which is pretty heavy cardio, depends on the song. I usually play fast paced songs.
I can't make gains, i mean i know i shouldn't expect it to happen overnight, but damn i should see at least some results by now. The weights i use are such that i can barely get the set amount of reps with. I also can't really lose body fat for some reason. I'm not making ANY progress. I desperately need help.
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Thread: Why can't i build muscle?
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08-12-2015, 07:23 AM #1
Why can't i build muscle?
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08-12-2015, 07:28 AM #2
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08-12-2015, 07:42 AM #3
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You're only 14, on a bad routine and likely not eating enough...
Eat more and get on a proven routine, give it time; muscle needs time to grow (and so do you).
Once you have done that select a proven beginner routine, these are made to give the best results, some good routines would be-
Starting Strength - http://startingstrength.com/
BabyLover's Starting Strength - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=135564721
AllPro's Beginner Routine - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
StrongLifts 5x5 - http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
IceCream Fitness 5x5 - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=148036063
Fierce 5 - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159678631
Coolcicada's Push/Pull/Legs - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=149807833
Read into those and pick the one you like best.Short cuts to success are often paved with lies.
1/13/16: Massive hernia.
5/10/16: Finally back to lifting, light but improving.
Why Teens shouldn't cut/Lack of progress thread- http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169272763&p=1397509823#post1397509823
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08-12-2015, 08:37 AM #4
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