iamddevil said:I need some help. I'm a thinnish guy, I'm about 5ft 8 in tall, and I weigh about 59-60kgs now. I joined a gym about 2 months back, and I've been going there regularly. I've supplemented my diet with 2-3 eggs, and 1.5ltrs of milk/day + 1 serving of whey protein. I'm sure I'm getting enough nutrition cos I've put on about 3kgs since I joined the gym.
The problem I'm facing is that I'm not getting much stronger. Or bigger. I don't really care too much about size, but I really want my strength to increase. My legs have become stronger, and I think I've added about 60-70% on my leg curls and presses, but I'm still lunging with the same weight, and my bench press strength hasn't increased. Also, when I'm doing cable rows for my back, I haven't seen any strength increase there either.
I'm also not feeling too energetic anymore.
I've begun working out "all-out" only 2 days a week, and the other times I only put in 60-70% of the effort it would take to tire me out.
In my gym they want us to do 20 reps of everything, and only 2 sets of each exercise. I'm on a plan where I do about 6 different exercises for my lower body on 1 day, and another 6 for my upper body on another. I do cardio every 3rd day. I'm looking to get more athletic, and quicker in general, so I want to continue with the cardio.
But I really need some advice on how to gain strength.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Welcome to ur good life !iamddevil said:Thanks for the reply. I'm 32.
I think I'm getting enough calories, proteins, carbs etc, but I may not be getting enough vitamins/minerals. Not enough raw fruits and vegetables, even though I'm vegetarian. But I have begun having fruit smoothies recently, so that should help. Rarely eat snacks, my only bad habit, dietary wise, is too much coffee.
I don't sleep enough for sure...usually about 6-7 hrs...I'll try and improve on that.
Stress..practically none...I live a charmed life.
While working out I rarely feel a burn. But I take a long time to recover. For example, if I do legs today, my legs will be sore for 2-3 days after...till the day I work them out again. It's only when I get my Sunday off that I feel like I've recovered. It doesn't affect my workout, but I think it's affecting my progress.
U & me are same height and age , i just now touched 25 same height 6.2 ! 80 wud be normal & gr8 dont reduce below 80 - strength will also reduceggt said:^ you are in good shape then. Congrats.
How much weight have you lost/gained etc.
Or is it just the inches.
It been 3 months since i've joined a gym and my weight has increased from 85 kgs to 95 kgs. If it was'nt for the fasting weekly, i would have gained much more weight.
Though size increase is for inches in muscle rather than fat.
I've lost around four inches of my belly fat(tyre).
P.S My height is 6.2 and age 24.
How much should my weight be?
Because earlier just by math 85 was sort of perfect but i had a tummy fat around.
DOnt see your weight -- many reasons weight is needed but its should not be over 30% of body fat ! Weight will give u more strength and willpower !ggt said:^ but i m 95 kgs now. Should i reduce my weight?
I dont feel like i am overweight though.
Its been like this only when i do workouts my weight starts to reach in higher ninetys. Max being 98, then for 3years did no workout my weight reduced to 85kgs with occasional fluctuations.
Then have "alsi seeds" and take supradyne multivitamin caps twice daily. Sleep quality matters more than duration. If u sleep deep for 6 hours try to increase it to 8 hours. Good to go! Good u don't have any stress, i am surprised but it is good to atleast think that way.speedyfreak said:No need to waste 3K for building muscle/mass/weight , me too from coimbatore i am from sleek gym ! a very useful and sample diet - we all proceed for muscle building is!
There are two types is building Filthy bulk and clean bulk !!
Filthy bulk -> not toned muscle but mass !
Clean bulk -> a lean muscle mass
Taking these foods wont cause u belly !
Milk - have it only @ night 1 to 2 cups is enough
Cheese - have it 100gms per day
Paneer - 100gms p/day
Eggs - 2 egg full with 4 egg whites in morning
Chicken/fish - 4 times a week 400 to 500gms p/day
I agree. Abs are very over-rated anyway. Muscular body (if looks is your priority) shows in a shirt, abs won;t u can't be salman khan and open shirt on the streets even if u have a 10 pack!iamddevil said:Thanks for the reply. I'm 32. I think I'm getting enough calories, proteins, carbs etc, but I may not be getting enough vitamins/minerals. Not enough raw fruits and vegetables, even though I'm vegetarian. But I have begun having fruit smoothies recently, so that should help. Rarely eat snacks, my only bad habit, dietary wise, is too much coffee. I don't sleep enough for sure...usually about 6-7 hrs...I'll try and improve on that. Stress..practically none...I live a charmed life. While working out I rarely feel a burn. But I take a long time to recover. For example, if I do legs today, my legs will be sore for 2-3 days after...till the day I work them out again. It's only when I get my Sunday off that I feel like I've recovered. It doesn't affect my workout, but I think it's affecting my progress.
Then increase only 2.5 kgs next time and do 5 sets of 5 reps each. if u feel u can't do the errr.. lets says last 3 reps of the last set rack the bar, no need to risk injury trying to get the last reps. Great job having balls to bench alone, many people can't dare it. I also bench alone.SharekhaN said:Remember guys, its not possible for everyone to get ripped. Everyone has a body type determined by genetics. You can try changing it as much as you can, but if it seems that no matter how hard you try, you are not able to lose that extra inch off your belly, blame your forefathers! However above is no reason for you to not sweat it out in the GYM! Happy work outs everyone..I feel so much better after losing some now and getting in what probably is the best shape I am in, for the past 7 years.
rishabh.asthana said:did a bench press of 50 Kgs (4 sets) without trouble but was scared of increasing the weights as i dont have the luxury of a spotter
also there is a lil application for android called JEFIT kinda awesome, loads of exercise options and have animations (along with text) so one can see the correct method of exercising also it have schedule and Routine options
Face has changed totally! nice work!universal said:my 5x5 progress....
squat 220lbs
benchpress 160lbs
OHP 120lbs (failed in last set with 3rep)
deadlift 220lbs
speedyfreak said:My transformation in 3 months
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just changed my face , i cud post my body also but bit shy !