Are you satisfy with the "outcome" your training has given you thus far?

[bodyhard]

While I am sitting here waiting for the Yankees game to start I started to think about this, so I will piggy back off of my other thread the "why" and get everyone's perspective on where you are at with your current training and are you satisfy with it.

I know this is a loaded question to ask people who train because it seems most people are never truly satisfy and always want more even when they get to where they thought they wanted to be. But for the most part, if you were truly honest with yourself, can you say that you are satisfy, "happy" or maybe content to where your training (whatever that goal might be) has taken you thus far?


For me overall I am quite happy, I would like to have larger traps, more upper chest and around another inch on my calves, but for the most part I like what I see.

How about you guys....

[pharmamarketer]

What up? I was not satisfied. I felt fat and bloated. Because I was. I called it strong. Now, I am 50 lbs lighter than I was a year ago and feel like a million bucks. I'm going to start dead lifting again and building up my back and legs again but I had to get that ****ty weight off. As I got older I just felt like I needed to be leaner. I went on a serious diet and started running boatload. So yes, I am happy now but not before. Big and out of shape was not for me. I could not do both, or either one,] well for that matter

[weiss1967]

I am satisfied with the effect of training on my other aspects in life. As for the physical shape, I am only somewhat satisfied, in retrospect, with my peak form that I achieved multiple times in the recent past.

But, like I said, the training itself is my best satisfaction. Not sure if this makes sense.

[JediRN]

I am satisfied with the effect of training on my other aspects in life. As for the physical shape, I am only somewhat satisfied, in retrospect, with my peak form that I achieved multiple times in the recent past.

But, like I said, the training itself is my best satisfaction. Not sure if this makes sense.

Basically this.

Maybe it's a mind game I play on myself but in areas of my life that I think are important I try to never allow myself to b satisfied, if that makes sense.

With that said, I'm still no where close to my goals where I could even start to play that mind game with myself. I just started a cut so let's see how I look/feel 40 pounds lighter.

[Kansas123]

No. Started out fat when started lifting which is a lot harder to get gains compared to someone who starts skinny. Brb 5 month cut compared to someone who starts out eating 4K calories.

Also first year I didn't pay any attention to nutrition.

[Karl_Hungus]

Very satisfied. When I first started lifting, if you told me that I would hit the numbers that I have, I never would have believed it. Of course, I am not completely satisfied ... I doubt many of us are. Some degree of dissatisfaction serves as a motivating force to improve and get better. Lately my goals have shifted somewhat. Instead of getting as strong as possible, I am more interested in being leaner, while at the same time being reasonably strong. I always have some goal that I am actively pursuing, but I am very happy with what lifting has done for me.

[ElrondHubbard]

I'd say I'm happy, but not satisfied. If I ever get satisfied, I'll probably backslide.

[Cantplankwell]

Very happy to be healthy enough to lift, and play other sports. I really do believe weight training has made me better at a range of things.

However Not happy with how I look. But this is part of the process I have to live with for now. I hope to lean out in the late part of the coming winter. If I did that now I will have to give up my strength goals, and I would also have nothing to lean down to. Lucky I am patient and dont over project things

[Mark1T]

I am ok, but not content. I'm not disappointed, but not completely satisfied.

[bodyhard]

I am ok, but not content. I'm not disappointed, but not completely satisfied.

Are you a politician??

[Mark1T]

Are you a politician??

LOL. Oh, hell no.

reps owed, Johnny

[x-trainer ben]

Satisfied, hmmmmmm, such a loaded word. I will say i am still very happy at the continual progress and changes when i really focus and dial things in. Sometimes that life thing gets in the way.

[Clinos]

My fitness goals have always been pretty simple, try not to hold too much fat and maintain strength. When I had kids a lift partner stated be big enough that you don't need to take your shirt off when someone asks if there is a problem, be the problem the moment you turn around or something like that. So as long as I maintain that physical size/strength I'm good. Older now and don't fight as often so its more mental I guess. Between the 2 I'm good!

[wesleysh21]

Going back to the other post, I love to train its just what I do. However for many years I wasn't satisfied or even happy with my physique. I was clueless and just continuing my weightlifting program from high school football, which is more of a powerlifting routine. Once I discovered bodybuilding style training and high volume, it was game over.

This question has two sides for me. I recently went on a dreamer bulk that I'm coming off of now. I got up to 5'-8" 230 at the height of it. I was definitely not happy at that size. But coming back down (around 205 now) I'm starting to see the gains and I'm satisfied with the amount of muscle I have now, just not the BF% I'm at. Before I discovered BB style training, I felt like the amount of effort I put in far exceeded the results. Now I feel like it correlates.

[Jtbny]

No, still feel like a fat fuk despite hitting 199.8 this morning and despite others comments. It's a self image I've not yet shaken and don't know if I ever will. But hey, at least my lifts look a bit more impressive at a lower weight

[Karl_Hungus]

No, still feel like a fat fuk despite hitting 199.8 this morning and despite others comments. It's a self image I've not yet shaken and don't know if I ever will. But hey, at least my lifts look a bit more impressive at a lower weight

How much have you cut and how has it affected your lifts?

[itsagoodday]

I'm satisfied with where my training has taken me to this point. My main goals are performance based, and while everything certainly has room for improvement, I went past all of my original "lifetime" strength goals a long time ago. I'm not motivated by aesthetics, other than wanting to look like I lift. I'm ok there, too.

[Jtbny]

How much have you cut and how has it affected your lifts?

I'm not 100% sure becasue I didn't weigh myself when first I started my diet, instead, waited 2 weeks to get de-bloated. At that time I was 254 so north of 50lbs since January.

Lifts are hard to tell. My bench has gone down for sure and I'm likely at about 325 paused ( just doubled 315 ). Reps took a hit for sure as I've repped that weight for 9.

Deads I'm really not sure. I stopped doing mixed grip months ago because I did something to left bi tendon which took forever to heal. Instead, I'm doing double-overhand (no hook) so that has been the main limiter for me.

Squats - not sure as I tore my adductor and can't squat at all. I'm sure that took the biggest hit. Prior to the injury I was down about 75lbs off my 1rm and that was about 6 weeks ago. Strange enough I can deadlift through the injury although it gets aggravated after each DL session.

450 DOH deadlift. Had to put it down fast though

https://youtu.be/x8sSIRAYiJg

[Karl_Hungus]

I'm not 100% sure becasue I didn't weigh myself when first I started my diet, instead, waited 2 weeks to get de-bloated. At that time I was 254 so north of 50lbs since January.

Lifts are hard to tell. My bench has gone down for sure and I'm likely at about 325 paused ( just doubled 315 ). Reps took a hit for sure as I've repped that weight for 9.

Deads I'm really not sure. I stopped doing mixed grip months ago because I did something to left bi tendon which took forever to heal. Instead, I'm doing double-overhand (no hook) so that has been the main limiter for me.

Squats - not sure as I tore my adductor and can't squat at all. I'm sure that took the biggest hit. Prior to the injury I was down about 75lbs off my 1rm and that was about 6 weeks ago. Strange enough I can deadlift through the injury although it gets aggravated after each DL session.

450 DOH deadlift. Had to put it down fast though

Nice! 450 double OH is pretty damned solid!

The reason I asked you was because I cut from about 255 to 225, and most lifts are only down a little except for bench. My bench flat-out took a sh!t, so I am always interested to see if others show similar patterns when cutting.

[Jtbny]

Nice! 450 double OH is pretty damned solid!

The reason I asked you was because I cut from about 255 to 225, and most lifts are only down a little except for bench. My bench flat-out took a sh!t, so I am always interested to see if others show similar patterns when cutting.

Ya pressing was the first to go for me. Oddly enough it's been creeping up but my weight loss is at a crawl now - .25-.5 a week. 2017 has been a shti show for injuries though

Good job cutting the weight!

[sy2502]

No.

[wesleysh21]

Nice job JTBNY. Since focusing on my grip strength my DOH deadlift has gone up 30 lbs, but its still far behind yours.

One of the biggest things I like about being muscular is standing out amongst the crowd. I love the jokes at work that relate to how big and muscular I am. On the local news there is a manhunt going on right now. The suspect is a black male approximately 5'-10" to 5'-11" with a medium build. That's awfully general, I'll be staying in just in case. But I'd like to think if there was a manhunt for me, an APB would be put out for a black male approximately 5'-8", pretty as hell and jacked as fuk!!!

[Mark1T]

I'm not 100% sure becasue I didn't weigh myself when first I started my diet, instead, waited 2 weeks to get de-bloated. At that time I was 254 so north of 50lbs since January.

Lifts are hard to tell. My bench has gone down for sure and I'm likely at about 325 paused ( just doubled 315 ). Reps took a hit for sure as I've repped that weight for 9.

Deads I'm really not sure. I stopped doing mixed grip months ago because I did something to left bi tendon which took forever to heal. Instead, I'm doing double-overhand (no hook) so that has been the main limiter for me.

Squats - not sure as I tore my adductor and can't squat at all. I'm sure that took the biggest hit. Prior to the injury I was down about 75lbs off my 1rm and that was about 6 weeks ago. Strange enough I can deadlift through the injury although it gets aggravated after each DL session.

450 DOH deadlift. Had to put it down fast though

Great lift, JT. Just between you and I? I cannot do that

[Mark1T]

No.

Thanks for that in-depth explanation, sy

[grubman]

Hmmm..."satisfied"

I love training. I like that I look better than Joe average and I feel healthy.

Most of this is genetic (and there isn't **** I can do about it), but I wish...

-I had a better skeletal structure to place it on (taller, broader shoulders, narrower hips)
-My muscles were all the same shape on each side of my body
-I didn't have such short muscle attachments
-I actually LOOKED like a bodybuilder (or physique model) instead of just a "guy who lifts"
-I had better all around lower body genetics (especially hamstrings and calves)
-I didn't have ugly Boyer Coe arms
-I had triceps you could see from the front

So yeah, I think I've done a pretty good job, and I have awesome forearms (no negatives about the forearms). Am I "satisfied" with my progress...yes. Am I satisfied with this as a potential "end result", not really. Am I completely happy with the genetic hand I've been dealt...not at all (but I'm well aware there are people much worse off).

[ElrondHubbard]

-I had triceps you could see from the front

Seem like most people want biceps you can see from the back.

[TM79]

Interesting topic. I train for different reasons than many of you, and am definitely satisfied. I would say, for me, it is about the following:

80% Functional (strong and in good cardiovascular shape, mentally tough and confident, able to work really hard without getting tired, better able to defend myself and my family, etc.)
20% Aesthetics (not so much how I look to other people, but to myself in the mirror)

I exceeded my expectations long ago as far as how much I could lift or how fast I can run, etc. and at this point just like to have fun with it. It's nice to get creative and mix up my training some here and there to keep it from getting boring. It's honestly just about having fun and staying in shape now.

[grubman]

Seem like most people want biceps you can see from the back.

Ha ha.

My arms look good front the sides...but the horseshoe doesn't pop from the front. To me, that's what makes arms look muscular. My tris are pretty well developed all around, and I've done the recommended" excercise...pretty sure it's a genetic issue.

[dragman72]

Never satisfied! It's a sickness honestly. I told myself when I started the beginning of the year that 225 was a comfy weight then when that got close I said maybe 215 but I don't want to compete. Now I am thinking what the hell 190-195 I might be able to do well. I just hope I don't burn myself out like I did 10 years ago with it. I'm better in the fact that my bench is suffering weight Wise but that doesn't bother me anymore. It's about the look not the numbers me anymore.

[congore]

Not really too concerned with how I look. As long as I stay under 205 lbs., I'm satisfied - although my wife would prefer me at about 190 or so. My main concern is how I feel once I start hitting heavier weights. Currently running Juggernaut 2.0 program and notice a significant difference between high rep/light weight cycles and low rep/heavy weight cycles. The high rep/light weight cycle (4-week blocks) result in fatigue after the workout, but recovery is decent. The low rep/heavy weight cycle is tough though and has me crushed for days. I known the CNS is hit harder during the heavy weight workouts and I'm not a young bull anymore, but the desire to stay strong is hard to resist. Current working max (90%) are 290 bench, 425 dead lift, and 375 squat.

How are your results with high rep (8-10)/light weight cycles vs low rep(1-5)/heavy weight? You guys still pushing heavy (relative to your personal history) or doing lighter higher rep sets? Also, any affect on sex drive (I notice a decline on heavy weeks)?

Let a bro know. Thanks.