> 3 months into gymming
> still can't deadlift bodyweight
> tfw
>>36507632
>3 months at the gym
>can only lift like 25 pounds per arm for 3 sets of 10
but i get hella laid by muscle guys in the shower / sauna so im already achieving half of what i started going for. chest is starting to grow and arms have definitely grown.
>>36507658
>can only lift like 25 pounds per arm for 3 sets of 10
Are you talking about curls? who tf measures their gym progress with curls?
>>36507670
i use the machines.
>>36507658
>but i get hella laid by muscle guys in the shower / sauna
>>36507692
>i use the machines.
It all makes sense now
>>36507739
on the day with the personal trainer he said he prefers to use the weights, and not the machines, then proceeded to only show me how to use machines, so thats what I've been doing.
>fractured my vertebrae in back
>frayed labrum in my shoulder
>knee surgery
>chemo medication to fight my auto immune disease that causes joint inflammation and suppressed immune system
>still pull 4 pl8 dl
step your game up son take this shit srs 4 real
>tfw can't even deadlift the bar
>>36507793
might genuinely have a medical problem there
>>36507793
how the fuck is this even possible?
weight?
height?
>>36507799
>>36507829
Stop weakshaming me shitlords REEEEEEE REEEEEE #HealthAtEveryStrength
You either have a shit routine or a a big fattie, maybe both.
>>36507793
Tfw recovering from anorexia and still stronger than this guy
>>36507769
As fast as you can, stop it. Use weights. Youtube how to do it. Get a proper program.
Seriously.
>>36507769
kystbhfam
>>36508046
may i ask why?
>3 Months of squatting
>Can only do 5 reps of 155 lbs
Thought I could get to 2 pl8s but I'll be happy if I could do a pl8 35 before Summer
>>36507799
>>36507829
>>36508039
It's a meme you dips
>>36508085
You can do it, senpai. I'm pulling for you!
>be me
>start lifting
>fuck up wrist after 2 months with babyweight bench press
>recover after 6 months without lifting (still kinda feel it tho)
>get back into lifting
>lift for 3 months
>fuck up shoulder on pull ups
>not lifting for a month already
I want off this ride.
>inb4 learn a proper form
>>36507779
>Tfw auto immune disease that causes everything from muscle weakness to sensation loss
>still pull 5pl8 and squat over 4pl8
I feel you breh, there are some properly undedicated weaklings on here.
>>36508063
Not him but I used machines for a few months ages ago and gave up after not making much progress.
Got my motivation back a while later and started using free weights. It's much better and you can feel the difference immediately.
I can't say exactly what makes it so much better, but the machines are so stable and rigid, so you can only move in certain ways.
In comparison, free weights are, er, free-er. You have to compensate for gravity and lack of stability that the machines previously provided. Plus you have a much bigger range of motion so your muscles get hit much more.
>>36507885
this made me laugh. my friend can't deadlift the bar without rounding his back, but he has only been to the gym twice and is skelly
>>36508063
lol
Why would you not? Does it intimidate you?
>>36508205
interesting. i thoguht the machines would be the better choice because they'd allow for me to keep correct form.
i might pay for an hour of personal trainer-ing. my biggest concern is that none of the free weights areas seem to be open. like ever. but id much rather wait in line and feel anxious having meat heads watch me than spend 5 years trapped in the DYEL mode.
im sure ill be a lot less anxious after someone actually shows me what to do too.
>>36508222
>why would you not?
the question was why, as in why would it be better. without actually telling me what one offers over the other, i could just say 'why not?' to using machines over free weights.
>does it intimidate you
only in the sense that i dont know what id be doing. the machines i jumped on cuz the PT showed me how to use em. he refused to show me the free weights cuz they were (and almost always are) being used by everyone.
>>36508240
They target stabilizers, and allow you to lift more weight, doesnt force you into a specific range of motion and allows for more exercises. Thats a basically it.
>>36508255
that makes sense. i figured the machines were better cuz they kept form, but i never really though about how they might be limiting me. im going to try and switch my routine.
>>36508266
>i figured the machines were better cuz they kept form
Thats right, they keep the form for you. They only let you push with prime movers. If you train like that you will be helpless the second you dont have something to hold your form in place, sure, your chest or whatever might be strong enough but whats going to hold everything in place when the machine is gone?
>>36508292
idk man sounds like you're wording that a little dramatically. just cuz i use muse doesn't mean i cant code.
either way id like to switch to free weights. im okay with the progress ive made the last 3 months, but if switching will up my progress, im all for it. no harm in trying. worst case scenario ai bruise my ego a bit
>>36508307
Squat 225 in a smith machine and do the same with freeweights, come back and tell me the same shit again with a straight face faggot.
>>36508183
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDBP_xdzyxI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp7-5gbtfOY
is this you?
>>36508317
i never said it would be tit for tat, just that you're being dramatic. i have used free weights before. yes its more difficult, and i suppose that means it'd be better for me in the end.
I am agreeing with you, you just made it sound really retarded.
>>36508359
what the fuck?
>>36507632
> 3months into gym
> can only fit 2 dicks on my ass in the gym shower
>>36508359
You have used free weights before, went to a gym and needed the instructor to help you use machines, and now you say you dont know why or how to use free weights?
Come on dude, you're retarded.
>>36508359
I see you troll.
>>36508334
Say what you will about crossfit, kipping is a legitimate pullup variant.
>>36509394
is this you?
>>36509394
>>36510051
KEK THAT FUCKING MANLET DOING CURLS
>>36507793
>tfw cant overhead press hands
>>36510152
>>36510051
Out of curiosity, explain to me why it isn't. Devil's advocate here, assume that I'm one of these crossfit jabronies.
I see a lot of gifs, but very few answers.
>tfw I can overhead deadlift more than I can conventional
How the fuck does this happen lads?
>>36510571
It grinds your joints to hell.
>>36510571
It is far less efficient at targeting the muscle groups involved in a traditional pullup at the cost of your shoulder joints. But enjoy your "functional" strength.
>tfw can barely bench 115 4x5 due to shoulder pain but can bench 105 for days
>OHP not progressing
>squat stalled
>curls and rows chugging along as normal
Trying to cut ego lifting from my routine and I'm looking slightly better but fuck I want to make progress
> TFW 6'4" 195
> TFW can only bench 150lbs for 1x5
I cannot fucking progress on my bench to save my life. I've been plateued at 150 for the past 1.5 month.
Could it be because I don't isolate my biceps? I never liked the curlbro aesthetic. What do I do to break this plateu /fit/ ;____;
>>36510938
try different rep ranges. also do this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ5iCcKzg2Q
make sure youre eating. 195 at 6'4 is really skinny
>>36507632
Hey OP, it's okay, a 500lb deadlift is impressive no matter who you are.
>>36510938
>TFW 5'10" 160 lbs
>TFW 1rm of 250lbs after 8 months of lifting with a shitty diet
Dude seriously, step it up.
>>36511290
kek
>>36507793
>tfw when you spend every minute of you life locked in a room stuck in bed. All you have is your phone you browse a fitness forum to cope and see what it's like to be normal. One day you call for your mother and tell her you want to go to the gym. She carries you over. You're laying on the ground and manage with all your might to deadlift the 45 pound bar off the ground.
>>36510938
Eat more, also, higher rep ranges, even if it means lower weight (at first).
>>36510938
try switching grip
>>36507632
dont give up you have to start somewhere
>>36510571
>>36510860
>I see alot of gifs, but very few answer
>Guy gives you the exact answer
>No reply back
>working out 4 months
>can't do 1 pullup
>can't do 5x8 dips
>>36507632
>gymming
>>36510535
Lost it at that imagery
>>36511951
Because samefag.
I am that guy, I was just seeing if someone would come to correct me or throw something in. I wanted to see if it would spawn a conversation, it didn't.
That is where it started, that is where it ended. I feel no desire to sit here and have a conversation with myself for consistency sake.
>>36511977
you're doing it wrong
>>36508266
you're fucking autistic holy shit im surprised peopl are still being nice to you
>>36511471
Why did you feel the need to take the opportunity to boast about how you're better than he is when he just asked for some advice my dude?
Also
>implying you aren't just estating
>>36512852
I don't think I am doing anything wrong. My genetics aren't the best. I'm making progress, slow progress, but that's better than nothing.
>>36513345
As long as you're steadily progressing, you're not doing it wrong anon.
It took me about two months of dedicated training towards being able to do a pullup, just work on your negatives and doing it slow and controlled.
Keep doing what you're doing brah.
>tfw dont even lift and load up 315 lbs weight set and deadlift it easily
>>36513381
Gone from 0 to 5 chinups. Not even close to a proper pullup tho. REEEE
>>36513439
keep doing negatives until you cant hold yourself up anymore. get a pullup bar and do 1-2 sets everyday. try the hammer grip
>>36513482
thanks senpai
>>36513439
Chinups are slightly easier usually, but you're seriously neglecting your back if the difference is that massive. Really work on your negatives and rows, and you'll get one out in a month or so I'd say.
Don't worry, friends! As long as you're eating enough and keeping good form, you'll get stronger. Don't go overboard on reps, either
>tfw skipped squats for first ~9 months of gym due to mobility (I wanted to do squats, but I didn't wanna be the guy who doesn't go below parallel)
>got some help from a guy, form not perfect but at least I can hit parallel most of the time
>tfw bench the same as I squat (2pl8)
a-at least my DL is okay...
>>36508240
Free weights are the bomb man. Check out some youtube videos on form, and get at it. You will progress much faster. Ask some guys if your unsure, I've never actually seen someone get mad about being asked for information. Just don't ask while they are mid set, and don't bombard the guy with questions. Just ask "does this look right?"
>>36513609
its all good anon, as long as you keep doing working on squats it wont matter in another 9 months
>tfw my desire to be swole is at odds with my ethics and morals
>>36507793
No..no we do not all know that feel. How do you even stand up?
The great thing about lifting weights is the right weight to lift is "as much as you can."
>>36513975
how so?
