The Journey of the Skinnies

[Present]

whats up all

im a noob here and started training about 3 months ago

i started with just pushups and 15 lbs dumbbells then started going to the gym, i was around 130~ lbs and now at 155.

hoping to make some progress and get to 180 lbs.

quoting my first post here,

been making some progress and now I've learned what I need to do to make the fastest gains possible.

check out my bodyspace pics for a little 6 month difference

[whiteindian]

Sup yo.

Weighed in at 68kgs 2 years ago.. always doing cardio sport.. 1 year ago i was 73.
6-8 months ago i started doing compounds and eating more, worked part time - 80kg.
Still skinny in the forearms and calves,

[LeroyFleeroy]

Damn good! Time frame? I started at 125lbs and 170lbs is my target BW first up, may not be as defined as you are though but that will set me up for some serious BBing over the medium term

Did you start with a strength routine and then go on to a split or started off with a split?

Total time was 4 years 19-23 so you can imagine how much my life has changed! Always been on a split routine bro just because I find it works best for me.

The best advice I can give is just to keep your diet as clean as you can, as soon as bad snacks and sugars creep in the fat will creep in too.

[sever1n]

i really like this thread so good stuff here...i weighted 62kg extremly skinny in february i had 78kg and i stopped for 2months but tomorrow im starting again i lose some kg but i hope i will back soon

[trayalford]

I've always been very thin. 20 years after high school only weighed 5-10 lbs heavier! I made a new years resolution and gained 25 lbs in last four months. I weigh 171 now and it has taking me consuming ~3500 healthy calories a day...religously

[neklobomex]

I've always been very thin. 20 years after high school only weighed 5-10 lbs heavier! I made a new years resolution and gained 25 lbs in last four months. I weigh 171 now and it has taking me consuming ~3500 healthy calories a day...religously

Is that almost only muscle or have you gained a fair amount of fat too?

[thatswhatshesed]

have my last bulking workout tomorrow. Man, come a far way! looking to get shredded this summer. Posting pics and stats after my last exam tomorrow! its going to be interesting comparing old pictures..

[trayalford]

Is that almost only muscle or have you gained a fair amount of fat too?

I averaged 1.5 lbs per week which is in range of ideal weight to add per week in order to gain optimal muscle mass and minimum fat. I bought fat calipers to ensure I'm not putting on too much fat. Look at my starting and current photos and you be the judge and give me feedback. Sorry the starting pic has poor lighting. Note that I'm also doing very light ab workouts right now.

[orca23554]

Can't make progress on bench press and I am disgust! Progressing on the Squat, shoulder press and deadlift but getting stuck on the bench and rows. Can hardly bench 110lbs for 3X5

Have slacked off on diet for some time now, have to hit those cals harder again else the gains are slowing down for sure

[trayalford]

Can't make progress on bench press and I am disgust! Progressing on the Squat, shoulder press and deadlift but getting stuck on the bench and rows. Can hardly bench 110lbs for 3X5

Have slacked off on diet for some time now, have to hit those cals harder again else the gains are slowing down for sure

Ensure you are getting enough protein daily..about .75 to 1 gram per lb of body weight. You can also try a couple of sets of bench drop weights (really excelerates my bench weight) or weighted dips leaning forward.

[Thewix]

Can't make progress on bench press and I am disgust! Progressing on the Squat, shoulder press and deadlift but getting stuck on the bench and rows. Can hardly bench 110lbs for 3X5

Have slacked off on diet for some time now, have to hit those cals harder again else the gains are slowing down for sure

Eat more, it worked for me!

[neklobomex]

I averaged 1.5 lbs per week which is in range of ideal weight to add per week in order to gain optimal muscle mass and minimum fat. I bought fat calipers to ensure I'm not putting on too much fat. Look at my starting and current photos and you be the judge and give me feedback. Sorry the starting pic has poor lighting. Note that I'm also doing very light ab workouts right now.

I looked at your pics. It doesn't look like you gained a lot of fat. It looks to me like the fat percentage might be slightly higher in the current pic. But I don't have a trained eye. And I guess this is normal and inevitable during a bulking phase. I'm thinking I can speed up my own bulk a bit because I've been gaining at a slower pace than you. I have gained a little bit of belly fat but I think it might be because I wasn't working out in an ideal way in the beginning and also that I can cut that later.

[trayalford]

I looked at your pics. It doesn't look like you gained a lot of fat. It looks to me like the fat percentage might be slightly higher in the current pic. But I don't have a trained eye. And I guess this is normal and inevitable during a bulking phase. I'm thinking I can speed up my own bulk a bit because I've been gaining at a slower pace than you. I have gained a little bit of belly fat but I think it might be because I wasn't working out in an ideal way in the beginning and also that I can cut that later.

In order to gain weight around that pace increase your caloric intake 500-700 calories per day above your current maintenance needs.

[Thewix]

Hit a plateau so I'm up to minimum 3500 calories now.

BRB doing 4 dumps a day because I eat so much.

[Present]

Here is my little 6~ month difference.

[rdang]

Here is my little 6~ month difference.

Nice gains my man. How much weight did you gain?

[OxbowSky]

Im only a couple weeks in and i feel like im only gaining fat. Anybody else have this problem at first? Im hoping in a couple months i gain a lot of muscle

[mr623]

Help please! I'm not gonna be able to go to the gym and only have a few weights. Help would be appreciated. Also, friend me please. I started working out Monday and will post pictures on Sunday. I do care what people think so having some motivation/criticism will push me to meet my goals. Adiós.

[Present]

Nice gains my man. How much weight did you gain?

10 lbs

[seenboy]

nice gains , what are your diet plans looking like? I've been trying to increase my diet to about 2600 - 3000 calories but i havent seen any increase in weight over the last month

[stealthlife49]

nice gains , what are your diet plans looking like? I've been trying to increase my diet to about 2600 - 3000 calories but i havent seen any increase in weight over the last month

If you're not gaining, add 500 more calories daily. It's going to be different for everyone, just have to eat what works for you.

[orca23554]

My lifts are starting to get into the vicinity of the strength standards for a novice lifter. Bench is the one lift I really suck at but need to get better at this - and I will

Got past 170lbs on Squat for 3X5 and 210lbs on the DL for 1X5 yesterday. I am more thrilled about progress on the squat because I can't afford to push hard on the squats with the current setup I have - a makeshift squat rack with no safety mechanism if I can't get out of the hole and no spotter. Can probably do an easy 10-15lbs more for 3X5 but will continue to be conservative till I outgrow the current gym, which should happen in the near term - max weight that can be loaded onto the BB (including the BB) is 240lbs which ain't very far away on the DL

[rdang]

Gaining so much weight my coworkers are noticing. Pants are starting to not fit anymore, gotta go shopping! Was a 30 waist but my 31st fit too snug now, scared to spend money on buying 32s only to outgrow those too!

[UltraMaximum]

Can't make progress on bench press and I am disgust! Progressing on the Squat, shoulder press and deadlift but getting stuck on the bench and rows. Can hardly bench 110lbs for 3X5

Have slacked off on diet for some time now, have to hit those cals harder again else the gains are slowing down for sure

If you hit a serious plateau, do the following:

1) Switch up your routine (so add some different chest workouts, change things around).
2) Adjust your diet (you probably need to eat more).

[thatswhatshesed]

what erally raised my bench was alternating between incline, decline, and flat bench, whether DB or BB. each few weeks, change the angle of your barbell bench, then hit a different area with dumbells.

[JayJay4]

Hey guys,

I am new to bodybuilding.com; I stumbled on this group and I'm 100% ready to commit myself to bulking up. I did a lot of cardio based activities and workouts in the past because I play ball hockey year round but now it's time to bulk up and stop being pushed around.

I am currently 5'8, 133lbs. My goal is to reach the 164lbs marker. I am looking for some guidance and motivation. I plan on eating roughly 2000 calories a day with 1.5g of protein per lbs of body weight and 2.5g of carbs. Any types on a nutrition plan would be greatly appreciated. My main issue is finding a good workout routine.

I look forward to meeting some of you guys and getting to where I want to be

[williamteo]

I am a skinny old man by bodybuilder standards

[thatswhatshesed]

Hey guys,

I am new to bodybuilding.com; I stumbled on this group and I'm 100% ready to commit myself to bulking up. I did a lot of cardio based activities and workouts in the past because I play ball hockey year round but now it's time to bulk up and stop being pushed around.

I am currently 5'8, 133lbs. My goal is to reach the 164lbs marker. I am looking for some guidance and motivation. I plan on eating roughly 2000 calories a day with 1.5g of protein per lbs of body weight and 2.5g of carbs. Any types on a nutrition plan would be greatly appreciated. My main issue is finding a good workout routine.

I look forward to meeting some of you guys and getting to where I want to be

good for you for coming here!! Firstly, 2000 calories is not enough to bulk up. During my bulk ill eat around 3600-4000 calories (i am tall, and fast metabolism, so it may not be THIS high for you). 2000 calories is what most people will LOSE weight on. Im planning on getting shredded eating at 2500 calories per day, which isnt much.

Firstly, understand this- you need to eat big to get big. I know, its hard to grasp at first. But why do you think you see bodybuilders constantly feeding themselves?

Your main issue right now isnt only finding a good workout routine. its learnign HOW to bulk, which is largely based on food.

From personal experience, going to the gym and lifting hard isnt enough. you need to back it up by diet. are you a beginner lifter?

if so, i would HIGHLY recommend Starting Strength, a great strength AND size building program which will make you very strong, and help you in your sports. Myself and many others here did it, and the results speak for themselves. Give us a bit more info and we can help you. i just dont want you to make the same mistakes that myself and others here mad with unrealistic expectations of eating and working out wrong, and expecting right results.

[JayJay4]

I have a fairly active background by yes I am new to lifting. I've been doing more research on dieting and I do now realize how 2000 Calories seems so few. More information on me:

I have a ectomorph body type.. I don't gain weight quite easily at all.
I play a mixture between ball hockey and ice hockey year round so my cardio is good
I am small as mentioned and never really lifted before. I have done many workouts using my own body weight, resistance bands and a pull-up bar

Anything else you would fine useful please let me know! Thanks for the quick reply I am super eager to get started

[babyfacegainer]

hi there everyone been doing SS workout loving it but only problem is i did my lower back doing deadlift other day at time i thought it was ok went in gym today went on squating rack min i stepped back felt instant pain i my loer bck so i obv strained it worse than i thought. what im here to ask is, is there a alternative workout i can do that won't strain my lower back till its better and i can get back to doing the SS workout much appreciated for replies guys