Gaining strength but not size
Hello,
I am working out 5x a week and not been able to gain size.
I have been working out and gaining strength, lifting heavier than before but not seeing physical difference.
Any reason why ??
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Thread: Gaining strength but not size
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02-26-2021, 10:26 AM #1Registered User
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Gaining strength but not size
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02-26-2021, 10:39 AM #2Train hard play harder
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Strength can come from CNS adaption and not muscle gain especially in the early stages of training especially if you're also trying to lose fat at the same time
If you don't get what you want you didn't want it bad enough
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02-26-2021, 11:05 AM #3Registered User
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That's pretty standard in the early days of lifting. Like Tommy said, it's more from adaptations than it is from actual muscle growth--that part will take a lot longer to come, just be consistent
BP: 275
SQ: 405
DL: 500
Bodyweight 180
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02-26-2021, 11:19 AM #4Registered User
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Getting stronger won't necessarly equal muscle gain.
The protocol you do would have an effect as well as proper diet and rest/recovery.
Usually hypertrophy requires an intense stimulus to the working area to inhibit muscle growth.
Strength training low reps,longer rest really hits the nervous system more but can cause some hypertrophy it's just not the most efficient way.
Post your training protocol and diet for some more answers to your question.
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02-26-2021, 11:27 AM #5Han shot first!
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Originally Posted by ksha98
That's pretty vague. Care to add context?I can tell time. Time cannot tell me.
Formerly LactoseTolerant. I'm not very imaginative.
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02-26-2021, 11:30 AM #6Registered User
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How long have you been working out 5 days a week?
What is your workout?
How much are you now benching, squating, dead lifting?
How much weight have you gained since you started lifting?
How much protein are you getting daily?
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