The Journey of the Skinnies

[leanguy09]

Sweet! You can use anything you can get your hands on. They are only about $13 bucks at target but you can also use PVC pipes, shrink wrap rolls, tennis balls, golf balls, barbells the list goes on and on. Pretty much anything that will attack the muscle

how have you been my ninja?

[y0lked]

They had a foam roller at the gym. Rolled the muscle some as well as doing some other stretches and a warm up set of squats. Was able to squat without any pain! Seems I just didn't stretch it out enough before. Thanks for your help man!

Also weighed myself today and it seems like I've gained about 7 pounds in 5 weeks! Can't tell it much on my body, but its some progress!

Good sh*t brotha!!! Glad I could help! You should foam roll as often as possible, especially when youre sore. It will hurt like a b*tch but will help reduce soreness. 7lbs i 5 weeks is legit! Perfect weight gain progress bro! Keep it going.

how have you been my ninja?

Pretty good broski, you?

[leanguy09]

Good sh*t brotha!!! Glad I could help! You should foam roll as often as possible, especially when youre sore. It will hurt like a b*tch but will help reduce soreness. 7lbs i 5 weeks is legit! Perfect weight gain progress bro! Keep it going.


Pretty good broski, you?

been doing well man! just studying for final exams and finishing the semester off on a strong note!
plus Ive been working on my pecs man. Check out my profile because I uploaded some updated pics man!
hows training and dieting going for you?

[redmond3]

Hit a landmark (PR) with my bodyweight today. Hit 169lbs on sunday !!!


Most I EVER weighed was 167, so really excited to hit 169. I have 1 more pound to put on before end of year, going for 4 days of gym this week. Was really hard to hit 6 meals a day with busy schedule so reduced it down to 5 meals per day and broke up my daily intake by 5 to make it easier on me.

So far so good. My legs are so sore lmao along with my ass...dam leg press, lunges, and I actually squated first time in years.... not for me even with good form my knees are not cut out for it.


I really think I can hit 175-180, I'm clearly not going to rush it but I'm slowly creeping up. So far to day I added on 69 lbs (notice how I did not say muscle lmfao) most people don't know the difference.

Hope all is well with everyone and you are chasing after that dream bulk

[TheQuiet]

Hit a landmark (PR) with my bodyweight today. Hit 169lbs on sunday !!!


Most I EVER weighed was 167, so really excited to hit 169. I have 1 more pound to put on before end of year, going for 4 days of gym this week. Was really hard to hit 6 meals a day with busy schedule so reduced it down to 5 meals per day and broke up my daily intake by 5 to make it easier on me.

So far so good. My legs are so sore lmao along with my ass...dam leg press, lunges, and I actually squated first time in years.... not for me even with good form my knees are not cut out for it.


I really think I can hit 175-180, I'm clearly not going to rush it but I'm slowly creeping up. So far to day I added on 69 lbs (notice how I did not say muscle lmfao) most people don't know the difference.

Hope all is well with everyone and you are chasing after that dream bulk

Good job man. Keep it up.

Funny that you brought up the weight you gained during a bulk that some people confuse as muscle when it is actually mostly fat. I, myself, just ended a two and half months bulk that resulted with a ~8lb gain, but it's mostly fat. I'll cut this month and then resume bulking smarter.

[leanguy09]

Happy New Year's Everyone!
How has everyone been doing?!

[DanDastardly]

I haven't posted in a while, I've had a really tough year for me on a personal level but I'm still going with the training! I've just started the Vince Delmonte routine (the 4x4 program that gradually moves up to 7x7). Anyway I hope everyone's cool, lets make 2015 count

[Lilmc10]

I feel like this thread needs a bump. Going two months strong over here! Been doing All Pro's Butchered addition. Increased my exercises 10% two different times. Friday I'll be doing my lifts and see how much I can increase again. Good luck to everyone in the new year!!

[redmond3]

Strong bump Checking in New goal this year add 2 lbs per month, going to push myself even further would put me at 195 XD

[redmond3]

Good job man. Keep it up.

Funny that you brought up the weight you gained during a bulk that some people confuse as muscle when it is actually mostly fat. I, myself, just ended a two and half months bulk that resulted with a ~8lb gain, but it's mostly fat. I'll cut this month and then resume bulking smarter.

Thats pretty solid, great job. I know that when you are natural you have to have a much longer off season. At the same time atleast we get the experience, and can pass it on to one another. In it for life so no need to rush. Looking good though!

I remember trying to put the most amount of weight on in a short period of time, ended up doing 20 lbs in 2 months... def not smart but hey you learn from it. That was much further back.

[y0lked]

CHeckin in! WHats everyone up to?

[DanDastardly]

CHeckin in! WHats everyone up to?

Not much man! This week has been **** for me I didn't get the job at thomson reuters so that put me in a foul mood, I've only been gym once this week. Gonna go tomorrow to get rid of that stress and get my focus back.

[y0lked]

Not much man! This week has been **** for me I didn't get the job at thomson reuters so that put me in a foul mood, I've only been gym once this week. Gonna go tomorrow to get rid of that stress and get my focus back.

Man that sucks. If i was pissed id be at the gym every day

[redmond3]

Little honesty- been inconsitent lately with hitting the gym. Think I got my motivation back. Aiming for 5 days a week at the gym.

Just ordered my supps from bb.com picked up some vitamin d, zma and true mass 1200.

Needed something to help my quality of sleep so going to start back up with zma. Last time I tried it I slept through my alarm clock lmfao. Bb.com has the fastest shipping ive seen so far with a supplement company. Gets to me in 2 days gotta love it

[thisishow8]

Well after 1 year of lifting, I think it's time I look back and see what I've accomplished. I come from a family where most of my grandparents and uncles, are absolute monsters when it comes to strength and size. You can say I have good genetics, but unlike most of my family, I wasn't naturally strong, or big. I have skinny wrists, a small waist, and just a small frame overall, although I did get lucky with broad shoulders, I was just your average, underweight, teen. After being sick and tired of living my life as an underweight guy, I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to change.

I played football as a kid up until I was a freshman in high school, where I literally got tossed around on the field by the much bigger, much stronger guys on my team. I fell prey to the myth that lifting before you're 18 can stunt your growth and cause problems for years to come. I occasionally did a few sets of sit ups and push ups here and there like many young, naive guys do, not seeing much of an increase of strength or size. After ACTUALLY researching in-depth if working out under 18 is good for you, I came to the overwhelming conclusion that it was perfectly healthy. It was then that I'd wished I had started lifting earlier, but there's no changing the past and no point focusing on it. I was determined to leave my old self behind and change my life for the better. I spent the majority of my time, probably 6 months, following strength building routines. The other 3 months were spent following bodybuilding routines (Mostly during the summer.) I took 3 months off due to a family emergency that had me feeling not so great. As for my diet and supplements, I ate very healthy and through trial and error, I rotated through a variety of supps. Here's how I've done so far.

Height stayed at 6 feet tall throughout

Starting Weight on 1/17/2014 :144lbs
Weight as of 1/17/2015 :178lbs

Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2014 :10.3%
Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2015 :13.1
(I've never cut before)

Arm Size
1/17/2014 :12 Inches, cold, flexed
1/17/2015 :15 Inches, cold, flexed

Lifts

Max Bench (I wasn't able to perform these CORRECTLY for the majority of the year time due to lack of a cage/ stand, I placed the bar on my abs then rolled it onto chest, while I got in place, which honestly wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world.)
1/17/2014 :115
1/17/2015 :225

Max Deadlift
1/17/2014 :155
1/17/2015 :395

Max Standing Press
1/17/2014 :55
1/17/2015 :140

Max Front Squat (I wasn't able to perform back squats due to lack of cage/ stand and didn't start front squats for a while. STUPID I KNOW.)
10/1?/2014 :185
1/17/2015 :255


Max Amount of Dips (I overcame my hatred of dips caused by lack of being able to do them, to loving them more than most anything)
1/17/2014 :BENCH DIPS :10 (0 Parallel Dips)
1/17/2015 :Weighted Parallel Chest Dips :50 Pounds for 4 Reps


The first pic was taken the night of 1/17/2014
The second pic was taken tonight after some cardio (No flexing in either pic)

As you can see, I still have a long ways to go before I'm up there with any experienced lifters, but I'm a better version of myself and for that, I'm grateful I made that first step. Lifting really has changed my life for the better. It's opened up a whole new world of confidence, discipline, health, and a major sense of accomplishment. I'm a real life example proving that no matter where you start, you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. All of you who are currently trying to gain weight, YOU CAN DO IT!! For any of you beginners out there looking to change your lives, all I have to say to you is do it, take the steps needed to creating a better version of yourselves, later on you'll look back and be glad you did.

[leanguy09]

CHeckin in! WHats everyone up to?

how have you been bro?
im doing well. im makin some gainz! checkout my pics man!
how have you been doing btw?!

[DanDastardly]

Well after 1 year of lifting, I think it's time I look back and see what I've accomplished. I come from a family where most of my grandparents and uncles, are absolute monsters when it comes to strength and size. You can say I have good genetics, but unlike most of my family, I wasn't naturally strong, or big. I have skinny wrists, a small waist, and just a small frame overall, although I did get lucky with broad shoulders, I was just your average, underweight, teen. After being sick and tired of living my life as an underweight guy, I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to change.

I played football as a kid up until I was a freshman in high school, where I literally got tossed around on the field by the much bigger, much stronger guys on my team. I fell prey to the myth that lifting before you're 18 can stunt your growth and cause problems for years to come. I occasionally did a few sets of sit ups and push ups here and there like many young, naive guys do, not seeing much of an increase of strength or size. After ACTUALLY researching in-depth if working out under 18 is good for you, I came to the overwhelming conclusion that it was perfectly healthy. It was then that I'd wished I had started lifting earlier, but there's no changing the past and no point focusing on it. I was determined to leave my old self behind and change my life for the better. I spent the majority of my time, probably 6 months, following strength building routines. The other 3 months were spent following bodybuilding routines (Mostly during the summer.) I took 3 months off due to a family emergency that had me feeling not so great. As for my diet and supplements, I ate very healthy and through trial and error, I rotated through a variety of supps. Here's how I've done so far.

Height stayed at 6 feet tall throughout

Starting Weight on 1/17/2014 :144lbs
Weight as of 1/17/2015 :178lbs

Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2014 :10.3%
Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2015 :13.1
(I've never cut before)

Arm Size
1/17/2014 :12 Inches, cold, flexed
1/17/2015 :15 Inches, cold, flexed

Lifts

Max Bench (I wasn't able to perform these CORRECTLY for the majority of the year time due to lack of a cage/ stand, I placed the bar on my abs then rolled it onto chest, while I got in place, which honestly wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world.)
1/17/2014 :115
1/17/2015 :225

Max Deadlift
1/17/2014 :155
1/17/2015 :395

Max Standing Press
1/17/2014 :55
1/17/2015 :140

Max Front Squat (I wasn't able to perform back squats due to lack of cage/ stand and didn't start front squats for a while. STUPID I KNOW.)
10/1?/2014 :185
1/17/2015 :255


Max Amount of Dips (I overcame my hatred of dips caused by lack of being able to do them, to loving them more than most anything)
1/17/2014 :BENCH DIPS :10 (0 Parallel Dips)
1/17/2015 :Weighted Parallel Chest Dips :50 Pounds for 4 Reps


The first pic was taken the night of 1/17/2014
The second pic was taken tonight after some cardio (No flexing in either pic)

As you can see, I still have a long ways to go before I'm up there with any experienced lifters, but I'm a better version of myself and for that, I'm grateful I made that first step. Lifting really has changed my life for the better. It's opened up a whole new world of confidence, discipline, health, and a major sense of accomplishment. I'm a real life example proving that no matter where you start, you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. All of you who are currently trying to gain weight, YOU CAN DO IT!! For any of you beginners out there looking to change your lives, all I have to say to you is do it, take the steps needed to creating a better version of yourselves, later on you'll look back and be glad you did.

Killed it bro!

[y0lked]

Well after 1 year of lifting, I think it's time I look back and see what I've accomplished. I come from a family where most of my grandparents and uncles, are absolute monsters when it comes to strength and size. You can say I have good genetics, but unlike most of my family, I wasn't naturally strong, or big. I have skinny wrists, a small waist, and just a small frame overall, although I did get lucky with broad shoulders, I was just your average, underweight, teen. After being sick and tired of living my life as an underweight guy, I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to change.

I played football as a kid up until I was a freshman in high school, where I literally got tossed around on the field by the much bigger, much stronger guys on my team. I fell prey to the myth that lifting before you're 18 can stunt your growth and cause problems for years to come. I occasionally did a few sets of sit ups and push ups here and there like many young, naive guys do, not seeing much of an increase of strength or size. After ACTUALLY researching in-depth if working out under 18 is good for you, I came to the overwhelming conclusion that it was perfectly healthy. It was then that I'd wished I had started lifting earlier, but there's no changing the past and no point focusing on it. I was determined to leave my old self behind and change my life for the better. I spent the majority of my time, probably 6 months, following strength building routines. The other 3 months were spent following bodybuilding routines (Mostly during the summer.) I took 3 months off due to a family emergency that had me feeling not so great. As for my diet and supplements, I ate very healthy and through trial and error, I rotated through a variety of supps. Here's how I've done so far.

Height stayed at 6 feet tall throughout

Starting Weight on 1/17/2014 :144lbs
Weight as of 1/17/2015 :178lbs

Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2014 :10.3%
Body Fat Percentage on 1/17/2015 :13.1
(I've never cut before)

Arm Size
1/17/2014 :12 Inches, cold, flexed
1/17/2015 :15 Inches, cold, flexed

Lifts

Max Bench (I wasn't able to perform these CORRECTLY for the majority of the year time due to lack of a cage/ stand, I placed the bar on my abs then rolled it onto chest, while I got in place, which honestly wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world.)
1/17/2014 :115
1/17/2015 :225

Max Deadlift
1/17/2014 :155
1/17/2015 :395

Max Standing Press
1/17/2014 :55
1/17/2015 :140

Max Front Squat (I wasn't able to perform back squats due to lack of cage/ stand and didn't start front squats for a while. STUPID I KNOW.)
10/1?/2014 :185
1/17/2015 :255


Max Amount of Dips (I overcame my hatred of dips caused by lack of being able to do them, to loving them more than most anything)
1/17/2014 :BENCH DIPS :10 (0 Parallel Dips)
1/17/2015 :Weighted Parallel Chest Dips :50 Pounds for 4 Reps


The first pic was taken the night of 1/17/2014
The second pic was taken tonight after some cardio (No flexing in either pic)

As you can see, I still have a long ways to go before I'm up there with any experienced lifters, but I'm a better version of myself and for that, I'm grateful I made that first step. Lifting really has changed my life for the better. It's opened up a whole new world of confidence, discipline, health, and a major sense of accomplishment. I'm a real life example proving that no matter where you start, you can achieve whatever you put your mind to. All of you who are currently trying to gain weight, YOU CAN DO IT!! For any of you beginners out there looking to change your lives, all I have to say to you is do it, take the steps needed to creating a better version of yourselves, later on you'll look back and be glad you did.

crazy progress! Did you follow a program?

[thisishow8]

Killed it bro!

crazy progress! Did you follow a program?

Thanks guys! I posted in this thread to hopefully inspire, the thread with the routines I followed can be found below. Keep up the gains!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=166020601

[DKL25]

Hello, new to this thread. First off let me start off by saying I've been lifting 7 years (seriously). I'm kinda glad I came upon this thread, I was really starting to lose hope in myself.

I've decided to really get into bodybuilding training. I've been doing a combination of weight lifting and power lifting. I just really don't like the way I look. For the last two months I've been doing high intensity/ high rep stuff. 5x6-15 (6 of course being tge bare minimum. I've been training like this for about four and half months. To be honest I haven't really made too much progress in cutting weight. Yes, I've done a calorie deficit (2900kcals). I currently weigh 200 even; I'm aiming for 185.
I still look like garbage (in my opinion). I'm not doing any cardio because I'm afraid I'll cut too much muscle mass.

I have strength which I want to some what maintain. On another note I'm doing Arnold's routine or one of them. I'm in the gym btw 2-3 hours. Is that too much? I'm afraid that if I minimize my workout too much I won't maximize my gains.

Given the information there am I training too hard? Do I need reduce my cal intake or what any help would be greatly appreciated..

[pokpokpok]

Hello, new to this thread. First off let me start off by saying I've been lifting 7 years (seriously). I'm kinda glad I came upon this thread, I was really starting to lose hope in myself.

I've decided to really get into bodybuilding training. I've been doing a combination of weight lifting and power lifting. I just really don't like the way I look. For the last two months I've been doing high intensity/ high rep stuff. 5x6-15 (6 of course being tge bare minimum. I've been training like this for about four and half months. To be honest I haven't really made too much progress in cutting weight. Yes, I've done a calorie deficit (2900kcals). I currently weigh 200 even; I'm aiming for 185.
I still look like garbage (in my opinion). I'm not doing any cardio because I'm afraid I'll cut too much muscle mass.

I have strength which I want to some what maintain. On another note I'm doing Arnold's routine or one of them. I'm in the gym btw 2-3 hours. Is that too much? I'm afraid that if I minimize my workout too much I won't maximize my gains.

Given the information there am I training too hard? Do I need reduce my cal intake or what any help would be greatly appreciated..

2-3 hours per day is quite too much imo... just 1 hour and a half is enough really if u train properly during that period of time... u are what u eat, to me, if u wanna see changes as i did, u should train, eat and rest accordingly... be patient and good luck

[y0lked]

Hello, new to this thread. First off let me start off by saying I've been lifting 7 years (seriously). I'm kinda glad I came upon this thread, I was really starting to lose hope in myself.

I've decided to really get into bodybuilding training. I've been doing a combination of weight lifting and power lifting. I just really don't like the way I look. For the last two months I've been doing high intensity/ high rep stuff. 5x6-15 (6 of course being tge bare minimum. I've been training like this for about four and half months. To be honest I haven't really made too much progress in cutting weight. Yes, I've done a calorie deficit (2900kcals). I currently weigh 200 even; I'm aiming for 185.
I still look like garbage (in my opinion). I'm not doing any cardio because I'm afraid I'll cut too much muscle mass.

I have strength which I want to some what maintain. On another note I'm doing Arnold's routine or one of them. I'm in the gym btw 2-3 hours. Is that too much? I'm afraid that if I minimize my workout too much I won't maximize my gains.

Given the information there am I training too hard? Do I need reduce my cal intake or what any help would be greatly appreciated..

Man I used to be just like you. Scared I wasnt doing enough, didnt like the way I looked or the level of strength I had. I was in the gym 2 hours and playing basketball for cardio 3-4 days a week. Completely overtraining and eating like sh*t. It caught up to me and I got hurt (back spasms).

You need to deload. The research shows that it can take just as long to get out of an overtrained state as it can to get into an overtrained state. You can do a TON of damage to your body by overtraining. Endocrine system dysfunction, sporadic leptin levels, decreased testosterone levels, poor fat oxidation preformance. Basically the opposite of all the benefits training can bring. You need proper programming and nutrition. Nutrition will come easier once you get your confidence back in the gym. Your dedication level will skyrocket. You just gotta trust me on this.

What you need to do is completely deload. Dont do any compound movements, dont do a single exercise to failure, dont drop set, dont rest pause, dont do cardio. Start taking a multi-vitamin if you havent been, and start doing this:

Just do a full body routine of this 3 times a week. Be patient with it, and then youll be able to make some serious PRs again. While you lift I want you to drink 1 scoop of whey protein, and atleast 1 serving of gatorade. Then go home and eat a healthy meal with 40g minimum good fats (olive oil, avocado, whole eggs, any meat fat, whole milk), 40g minimum protein from meat (no whey here), and 40g max carbs. Eat like this 3+ meals a day even on off days. Eat more grams of fat than grams of carbs. And double the amount of protein per gram of carbs. If you eat 100g carbs, eat 100g of fat and 200g protein.

MWF-
7 rounds of this circuit (20 pushups, 15 goblet squats, 3 pullups, 10 leg curls, 10 dips, 15 decline situps) Adjust these numbers if needed, the key here is to go for power and to not struggle. It should feel easy and even the last rep you should be able to do easily but still get a burn. You should get a full body pump here but not burn out and get tired. Whatever numbers you do on the first workout, add 10% (rounded up) to everything the next workout. Aka, 20 pushups workout 1 means 22 pushups workout 2.

[BaltimohrBrah]

was sick last week, so practically ate nothing. ended up losing 4-5 lbs, so back down to 140ish.

[DKL25]

I greatly appreciate the comments, and I can figured I was training too much, considering I've read articles stating training over an hour will result in the release of cortizal and testosterone which will have the opposite effect in what you're trying to achieve; hence my hesitant outreach to the community.

I really don't think i eat horribly, two years ago would have been a different story. I'm usually consistent with my protein intake at 200g plus. Carbs is any where btw 175-300g and lastly my fat is really low 30-80g. I follow the general assumption that fats are detrimental and bad.

I'm not really to concern on strength gains, I feel My strength is pretty optimal. I've always had a problem with training too much since high school track result in, 'Race Syndrome'. I hate leaving the gym feeling like I didn't do anything. I'm pretty good at detecting the onset of overtraining and I act accordingly.

I apologize if I sound ungrateful, but do you have any other recommendations with other routines that involve barbell training? I love squats and bench (specially incline).

I assume coupling compounds with isolations is alright? I really would like to work on my forearms and calves...

I greatly appreciate the replies and support.. Thanks..

[naderqud]

I greatly appreciate the comments, and I can figured I was training too much, considering I've read articles stating training over an hour will result in the release of cortizal and testosterone which will have the opposite effect in what you're trying to achieve; hence my hesitant outreach to the community.

I really don't think i eat horribly, two years ago would have been a different story. I'm usually consistent with my protein intake at 200g plus. Carbs is any where btw 175-300g and lastly my fat is really low 30-80g. I follow the general assumption that fats are detrimental and bad.

I'm not really to concern on strength gains, I feel My strength is pretty optimal. I've always had a problem with training too much since high school track result in, 'Race Syndrome'. I hate leaving the gym feeling like I didn't do anything. I'm pretty good at detecting the onset of overtraining and I act accordingly.

I apologize if I sound ungrateful, but do you have any other recommendations with other routines that involve barbell training? I love squats and bench (specially incline).

I assume coupling compounds with isolations is alright? I really would like to work on my forearms and calves...

I greatly appreciate the replies and support.. Thanks..

Take a routine, modify it to your liking. So if you find a great routine that has flat bench, and not incline, then just replace it with incline. Change up the order, the reps, the rest. You don't need to find a whole new routine to be satisfied. Eventually, you'll just know what a routine should look like and you'll create your own.

You can couple isolation with compound, it doens't matter much where you place it in the program. You could pre exhaust with chest flies before bench press or vice versa.

Also I never really found the amount of carbs to effect my body weight as much as the frequency did. If you're eating carbs all day, you'll be messing around with your insulin, leaving you with more fat stored away then you can imagine. So limit the frequency, just a little tip I learned the other day.

[pokpokpok]

I really would like to work on my forearms and calves...

For calves do 3 series of a decent number of reps ( 10-12) with different angles, I mean, with the tip of ur feets aiming front, then other 3 series with tips pointing at theirselves and the last 3 with tips sepparated ( with them toes toguether and the tips aiming outside). The calves are strong muscles, one of the most stronger ones in our body, u can put size on the exercises with no problem.

For forearms... wrists are genetics, appart from that u can build nice mass around them. If u want details message me, cuz I dont have 50 posts to post links or videos of the exercises.

[TheQuiet]

I'm not doing any cardio because I'm afraid I'll cut too much muscle mass.

I have strength which I want to some what maintain. On another note I'm doing Arnold's routine or one of them. I'm in the gym btw 2-3 hours. Is that too much? I'm afraid that if I minimize my workout too much I won't maximize my gains.

Given the information there am I training too hard? Do I need reduce my cal intake or what any help would be greatly appreciated..

Cardio would help though and muscle doesn't melt away from a little cardio. I'm not sure where you heard that...I always wondered why people thought that it would "kill gains".

I've tried Arnold's routine and it takes way too long with a lot of volume and not as much rest. It's best to listen to your body. Adding a couple rest days may make a huge difference. I'm trying that now. It's good to experiment and see what's best for you since everyone is different. The amount of time in the gym doesn't correspond to the amount of muscle you build. It's more about what you do with the time you have. 2-3 hours is excessive.

[UKmanmore]

Long time lurker making first post, pretty much joined to join this thread! Been lifting for a while, but very, very skinny. 6.3 and 66kg (130lbs?) Yeah, not great.

[MTTS88]

Been a really long time since I posted in here. Started at 6'1 140lbs, currently 175lbs and working towards 180 by early spring. I did get up to 180-182 and hurt my shoulder, took about 6 months off the gym to heal up. Back at it and my lifts have never been stronger, been going again for about 5 months. Progress seems way easier this time around and I've already far surpassed where I was previously. Keep at it everyone!

[y0lked]

I greatly appreciate the comments, and I can figured I was training too much, considering I've read articles stating training over an hour will result in the release of cortizal and testosterone which will have the opposite effect in what you're trying to achieve; hence my hesitant outreach to the community.

I really don't think i eat horribly, two years ago would have been a different story. I'm usually consistent with my protein intake at 200g plus. Carbs is any where btw 175-300g and lastly my fat is really low 30-80g. I follow the general assumption that fats are detrimental and bad.

I'm not really to concern on strength gains, I feel My strength is pretty optimal. I've always had a problem with training too much since high school track result in, 'Race Syndrome'. I hate leaving the gym feeling like I didn't do anything. I'm pretty good at detecting the onset of overtraining and I act accordingly.

I apologize if I sound ungrateful, but do you have any other recommendations with other routines that involve barbell training? I love squats and bench (specially incline).

I assume coupling compounds with isolations is alright? I really would like to work on my forearms and calves...

I greatly appreciate the replies and support.. Thanks..

Yea or just ignore all the advice I wrote. Just keep looking for the answers you want to hear. As an Exercise Science major and a strength and conditioning coach I dont know anything, why listen to me when you can read bogus magazine articles.