First off I'm a 5'9" 170lbs. This November will be two years of training for me. Since the begining of August I have been doing an a low volume training program based around big lifts I have 1/2 lb and 1 pound plates every week I'm adding a minimum of 1/2 lb to the bar even more. WTF is wrong with me I'm not growing at all I'm about ready to give up its starting to depress me.
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Thread: Why aren't I getting bigger?
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09-24-2002, 04:29 PM #1
Why aren't I getting bigger?
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09-24-2002, 04:37 PM #2Registered User
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You can't grow if you aren't eating a lot, and I don't know what your program looks like, so I can't give you advice there. At any rate, genetics will effect you on how much you grow and how much strength you are capable of gaining. You are surely capable of getting bigger, but I don't know enough of the story here.
Military Press-75 for 8
Squat-225 for 8
Pullups-20 from a dead hang
5'7"
140lbs
15% bodyfat
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09-24-2002, 04:38 PM #3
What else do you want to know?
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09-24-2002, 04:39 PM #4Registered User
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What your workout and diet look like.
Military Press-75 for 8
Squat-225 for 8
Pullups-20 from a dead hang
5'7"
140lbs
15% bodyfat
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09-24-2002, 05:37 PM #5Registered User
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Yeah, give us your workout and diet. I made a few tweaks to my diet and routines and I'm noticing a significant difference in my gains - for the better.
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09-24-2002, 07:18 PM #6Amphibious Killer
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Without even knowing anything else........eat like a horse and lift heavy. When I say eat like a horse, that means eat lots of real food, not a bunch of protein powders. You'll be surprised at what you can do just by eating good, wholesome, healthy foods.
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09-24-2002, 08:46 PM #7Registered User
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I would also like to ask if you are getting enough rest, sleep plays a large part in recovery as well,
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05-25-2009, 09:03 AM #8Registered User
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is it ok to bump a 2002 thread?
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05-25-2009, 09:11 AM #9Abiad's Army
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I guess so but why?
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