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Thread: The Journey of the Skinnies
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04-14-2012, 03:04 PM #2761
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04-14-2012, 06:52 PM #2762
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04-16-2012, 02:11 AM #2763
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04-16-2012, 11:16 AM #2764
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04-16-2012, 08:44 PM #2765
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04-17-2012, 06:41 AM #2766
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04-17-2012, 08:05 AM #2767
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04-17-2012, 08:41 AM #2768
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.
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04-17-2012, 08:58 AM #2769
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
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04-17-2012, 09:18 AM #2770
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04-17-2012, 10:39 AM #2771
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04-17-2012, 11:52 AM #2772
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.
bulk
start: january 2012 64 kg/141 lbs
current: 70 kg/154 lbs
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04-17-2012, 12:17 PM #2773
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04-17-2012, 01:18 PM #2774
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04-17-2012, 06:09 PM #2775
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04-18-2012, 08:54 AM #2776
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04-18-2012, 09:12 AM #2777
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04-18-2012, 04:11 PM #2778
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04-19-2012, 03:57 PM #2779
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04-20-2012, 10:34 AM #2780
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04-20-2012, 11:37 AM #2781
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04-22-2012, 10:58 AM #2782
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
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04-24-2012, 07:35 AM #2783
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04-24-2012, 09:19 AM #2784
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04-24-2012, 10:13 AM #2785
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04-24-2012, 09:40 PM #2786
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
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04-25-2012, 07:47 AM #2787
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04-25-2012, 09:00 AM #2788
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.Certified GIF reactionist
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04-25-2012, 10:51 AM #2789
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
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04-25-2012, 12:21 PM #2790
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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
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