Who /noobgains/ here? Post stats.
>finally bothered to start going to the gym
>1 month later
>feel like I'm on steroids
i remember when i first started lifting in 2012 that id look like zyzz or ogus or at least that monkey guy that use to post on here
>tfw no where near close to obtaining any 1 of those 3 physiques
despite having really good results in the gym in terms of progression, i essentially went from skinnyfat abomination to average guy in 4 years....where the fuck is my massive transformation?
shit genetics are shit genetics
>b-but theres no such thing as genetics!
yes there is, you're a fucking idiot, if there wasn't, and everyone could obtain zyzz tier body, he would have never even been famous
>>36962279
1.5 months in here
bench lacking as FUCK
squat 1pl8
bp 37.5kg
row 45kh
dl 85kg
ohp 40kg
>>36962316
Do you mind posting your body after these four years? Also what was your routine?
Thanks in advanced
Progress pic from 3 1/2 months. Noob gains are awesome. Not sure if I have the right insertions or genetics, but I feel like I do. Hoping the noob gains last another 9 months.
No squat rack or dead lift area, so I do leg presses and rows instead.
Bench Press 120lbs > 215lbs
OHP 80 > 140lbs (I use dumbbells)
On a PPLPPLx routine.
>be in 1st year lifting
>the gains are so good I am completely shocked that anyone would even bother with steroids!
>fast forward to 3rd year lifting
>can i has steroids pls?
>>36962340
bump
this shit good for 1.5 months?
my bench is going up now, so has my ohp which i was stalling on 35kg for a long time
>>36962388
you do have muscles from before starting lifting though
>>36962388
Also, learn how to progressively overload bros. This is how I've been able to constantly up my weight. And focus on form, I didn't, as a result I had tendonitis in my right arm for nearly two months. Height gains are possible, went from 5'10 > 5'11 by fixing my forward head posture and anterior pelvic tilt.
Both pics are with a pump.
>>36962447
Youve made gains but you haven't changed as much as you think you have. And your gains aren't going to keep getting better and better like you probably assume they will.
Prepare to be extremely disappointed in the next few years.
>>36962388
That's good gains man
>>36962388
First pic shows a guy who lifted for quite a while.
>>36962407
No, the most activity I had in a day was walking to and from class.
I think most noobs on here don't push themselves to manage all aspects of good fitness, specifically diet. I eat healthy and hit all my macros, currently on a clean bulk 300 calorie surplus. I've been gaining 2.5lbs-3lbs every month and I can safely say most of that is muscle. I have a friend who started at the same time as me but opted for a dirty bulk, he looks unhealthy and his lifts haven't gone up as quickly.
>>36962497
how much you been eating anon? kcal wse
how much of that is protein
>>36962472
>>36962407
He just has good genetics. I'm cutting atm and haven't lifted in years and my arms look like the first pic if I flex in that way.
Not everyone is naturally skelly
>>36962456
Definitely, this month has been the slowest in terms of progress. But it's still fun going to the gym.
>>36962316
>if I post the same thing in every thread ill make people believe it
back to /r9k/ faggot.
>>36962340
bump
just tell me i'm weak and i'll go for more weight
How long before an average/slightly chubby body will start to see muscles? I'll keep up with it regardless but i'm checking the mirror too much these days waiting for noticeable gains
>>36962521
I counted calories for the first few months, but I don't do that anymore. Sorta have a feel for it now (as long as I'm cooking for myself). I've been eating 2800 cal/day. Protein intake is around 0.60g/lbs. That's around 100 grams of protein for me.
>>36962340
>>36962392
>>36962568
i did my first bench press two days ago and i was at 85lbs, more than you. thanks for making me feel better i kind of wanted to cry for not being able to bench 1pl8
>>36962456
He has lifted for 3 and a half months. Drop in the ocean with plenty of noobgains left.
>>36962597
alright, thanks man
gonna take your pics as motivation!
>>36962602
welp, there i have it
>>36962528
I know a dude named Ziggy, are you him?
>>36962340
wait how the fuck is your OHP higher than your BP?
>>36962639
because my bp form is, or rather was, shit.
>>36962647
well your OHP and rows are impressive for 1.5months i think, i dont think i'll get there in that amount of time
>>36962661
thanks, atleast something good i guess.
my bp is improving though, got my form in check now i think.
how long youve been at it?
>>36962279
lifting since 9 months
185 lbs
16inch arms
bench - 190
I dont do the others.
>>36962691
Dont be retarded
>>36962674
i joined a gym 3 weeks ago, havent really been keeping track, took me that long just to have confidence to get on a bench. kind of an awkward sadcunt right now, trying to find a simple PPL routine that i can stick to but i havent even tried to squat or deadlift yet
>>36962711
alright, try stronglifts anon, compound lifts, really good
>Start lifting 5 months ago
>Bench 140
>Leg press 160 (can't do squats really, only have shitty smith and it hurts my knees)
>Rows 80
>OHP 100
>DL bodyweight backextensions instead
I need to get to a real gym DESU.
Are these things legit or just a meme?
>>36962706
> Dont be retarded
If you are talking about me not doing the other compounds, i might implement OHP and diddlys at some point.
But i will prolly never bother with squats
>>36962279
Joined gym few weeks ago, but been going steady since, 3-4 times a week. That is pretty much my biggest fitness accomplishment in 30 years. The fact that I'm now craving for workout right now is unprecedented.
5 months lifting and going for summerbulk 2016
deadlift 155
squat 145
bench 145
>>36962821
youre skelly as fuark
>>36962760
>leg press 160
wow, work on that m8
>>36962821
Did you say 5 months and those are the numbers? Do you go once every moon cycle?
>>36962316
>and everyone could obtain zyzz tier body
but I thought we were all gonna make it...
>>36962458
Thanks, dude!
>>36962603
Awesome.
>>36962608
Cool
>>36962316
Yeah its not like all of these people are on roids or anything.
let us totally not mention that too, its not like it matters at all
>>36962568
Depends on what you weigh bro
>>36962834
ik but I'm at 200 pounds as of now and started as lord of the skeletons weighing 160 at 6'4
>>36962861
5 days a week but I have to go slow on dls, squats etc as I had spinal surgery and don't wanna go to snap city
>>36962821
How is your bench the same as your squat?
>>36962894
see >>36962892
don't need to worry about my back doing bench
I did cardio for a few months before I started lifting. I'm still enjoying cardio but something about lifting gets me way more hype and I have no idea what it is. Maybe its the noob gains feeling of progress
>>36962934
You're forgiven.
>>36962388
i see no changes
>>36962279
2 months here, recovering fatty so lost 20 lbs
6'1"
185
BP:175
Squat: 275
Ohp:90
Dl: 345
>>36962789
>But i will prolly never bother with squats
give one good reason why that isn't based on "i've already got muscular legs" because no, you haven't. it's worth doing squats for the improved mobility if nothing else.
>>36963801
First of all i hate huge legs, despite /fit/ worshipping huge t-rex legs.
I also do a lot of parcour and free running, i have more leg mobility and explosivness than i will ever need.
Huge legs suck, i think legs are that one body part that should stay functional and efficient, instead of bulky and heavy.
They are muscular definetely,
noob gains are awesome
but feel like stalling already
how much more time I should expect of noob gains?
>>36964138
2 years.
If this is wat you look like after 6 months, i can tell your right fucking now that you are not hitting the gym hard enough.
> b-but i do!
No you dont faggot, look at this guy >>36962691 . This is what you can achieve if you use your noob phase well.
>>36962691
190 bench? You look like you can bench way more than 190.
>>36964231
well I do 3 days a week fullbody combined with martial arts 5 days a week, I'm counting calories but not in a strict diet (though I never eat or drink junk shit) just in a surplus bulk
not looking to get big and swole fast, just whatever comes out of it, I have no rush, I'm lifting mainly to lift the feels away and because I enjoy going everyday
I prefer to keep it relaxed and fun so I can stay doing it for years rather than burn myself for a few months
>>36962279
>mfw started january and already lost 20 lbs from 162 to 140 i am 5'7'' inb4 manlet
i literally now look like a homeless person when I go out with my clothes since they are like 2 sizes bigger than what I actually need.
>>36962340
1.5 years here, almost same stats, just a bit stronger
3 more weeks and you got me
Noob gains did me good (me at 8 months)
>inb4 manlet
i know ;(
>inb4 shit posture
It's normally great, no idea why I internally rotated for that pic...
>>36964598
Arms looking thick as fuck, first thing i noticed looking at that picture?
Can you tell me how tall you are?Im really curious because You look average height on that picture.
>>36962691
>since 9 months
lrn2english faggoo
>>36964598
Arm size? They look thick
>inb4 i dont know
Measure them faggot
Been lifting for 3 months, already feel better than ever:
Bench: 110 lb
OHP: 85 lb
Squat: 180 lb
Deadlift: 195 lb
Barbell Row: 105 lb
back 8 months lifting
>>36964627
5'8. Welcome to Britain, where everyone's short af lmao.
>>36964656
15.5 at 5'8
>>36964668
I know that you are making your back look thick with that angle and pose, but i still gott ask.
natty?
if yes, good job
>>36964669
uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhh yes feels good.
Mine are 16 and i always thought they are skelly.
But yours already look big.
That means im slighty bigger.
That means im a sik kent.
" im fooookin zeez breh".
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNGGGG
>>36964861
Wtf's going on in this thread lmao.
>>36962279
Guys I think I finally into Noobgains.
>Hit 50 days a week ago
>Started weak as dog tits
>Bench picking way the fuck up
>Squat finally picking up
>Learned to Diddly correctly
>Gone up in almost every lift now including isolations
I'm still laughably weak but my progress these last few weeks have given me hope.
>>36964387
>Martial arts five days a week
End this. You are squandering your noob gains. When you're not lifting, eat. Also strap yourself to a bed so you don't burn of your precious surplus.
Do this for 6 months. Only then do you allow yourself some brief walking.
Almost 5 months in, I think my noob gains are slowing
Bench 70kg
Squat 110kg
Row 95kg
Deadlift 150kg
Ohp (easily my weakest) 45kg
>>36964828
yep natty, ive always put most work in my back because i thought it was my most lacking body part
How the fuck do I get bigger arms?
I'm about to finish sl and I really feel like it was a big ass meme.
>Bench : 90kg
>Ohp : 55kg (so close to 1pl8 yet impossible to advance)
>Row: 77.5kg
>Squat: 120kg
>Deadlift : 115 kg (really bad form got me delayed)
Should I just start curling or what?
Been doing chin ups like this for a month: >10 with 5kg
>8 with 10kg
>5 with 15kg
>8 with 10kg
>10 with 5kg
Yet there is no progress in my arms, I feel like I am cursed to small arms.
I hate being an indecisive fag. Lifting for 4 months, about half of it on a half assed cut since I started lifting as a fat cow
>DL: 135lbs to 245lbs
>Squat: 90lbs to 205lbs
>Bench: 65lbs to 115lbs
>Overhead THE PRESS: 55lbs to 75 lbs
155lb 5'7"
Kill me
>>36965063
>triceps makes up 2/3 of upper arm size
>people still focus on biceps when they wanna get thick arms
I hate faggots like you
>>36962279
squat:95 to 355
bench:95 to 205
>>36962279
So far I've done about 7 workouts of SS while cutting / doing cardio. Down 14 pounds, here are my stats.
5'11
270 lbs
>Bench - 85 lbs
>OHP - 80 lbs
>DL - 150 lbs
>Squat - 115 lbs
>Chinups - too fat atm
Not bad for what is about a week of lifting
Is genetics a real thing? Can I get strong with low test?
I'm 19, lifting 2 years. I don't bench anymore, but I OHP 70kgx2, squat 150kgx1, DL 180kgx1. 5'9 75kg BW.
I look pretty fucking small still. Some of the guys in this thread look the same as me after 3 months lifting.
Could I be low test?
>>36965339
Do you train for hypertrophy?
Rep range between 8-12 and shit
>>36962691
9 months? Lmao this is achievable in 5 easy if you're doing a 3 day split and eating 3k calories or more a day.
>>36965291
Being honest with you, never thought it that way, it is probably the reason for my smallish arms.
>>36965365
Nah not at all, I just would have thought that with my stats, I would have been bigger but I'm literally smaller than some people who have lifted for 6 months.
>>36965393
Eat more, accessorize 'small' areas
what are noob gains? only been going for 3 weeks but i cant make gains, eating 150-200g protons too
>>36965393
>5'9
>75kg
You should be doing good, how is your bodyfat?
i miss my noob gains :( this was like my first 3 months progression
>>36962316
how clean is your diet?
>>36964046
Oh I understand now.
>>36965339
Post a pic. I'm the same weight and height I'll post mine if you want to compare.
>>36962340
45 kilohertz row? Gotta slow down bro ur disintegrating ur rotator cuffs
>>36965107
Yeah I'm in the same boat only I'm some 6-7 months in, I think we should abandon our shitty attempts at cutting and just eat normally and lift
>>36962279
3 months here
6' 188 lbs
>260 bench
>330 squat
>420 dead
>155 ohp
>>36965876
>roiding for this
>>36965876
If that's for real, you'd better stick with it. You could actually be good.
>>36965897
>>36965929
I swear I'm real. I've always been pretty strong.
This is me when I was 16 and didn't work out at all.
>>36965953
do you still have long hair?
>>36966036
No, I shaved it when I needed to get a job.
>>36965953
I'm so sorry
>See threads like these all the time
>Think: "jesus how can people lift 190 lbs bench and 300 lbs deadlift after 9 months?"
>Realize that i actually 1RM more than 190 lbs bench and 320 lbs deadlift
>Realize that i have also been lifting actively for less than 9 months.
It's a weird but good feel, brehs.
7 months
70kg OHP
110kg bench
140kg front squat
250kg dead
all at 6ft 83kg
>>36962279
Decided to cut fat and started lifting to avoid muscle loss
>day 1 struggle benching 90lbs
>ohp 40
>can't squat because left leg abductor gives out
1 month in
>1pl8 bench 1RM
>ohp 65 5x3
>squat 120
Babyweights but feels good man, down 10 pounds too.
>Start cutting
>Eventually join Muay Thai classes and do some workout at home
>Nowaday getting equipped to do Scooby's workout at home because I'm poor as shit and muay thai is 150 bucks a month
>Lost over 40 pounds
>Realize I have shit genetics when some anon pointed out I looked like I had Klinefelter's
>Bought a pull up bar and working on that upper body like there is no tomorrow
>Everyday is shoulder and back day
>Being a psychological wreck, I didn't think I got better
>Remembered yesterday that unlike before, my shirts fit, I don't have a belly poking out and I don't pull down on my shirt daily
>In fact, I wouldn't mind being shirtless everywhere
>At least there's that, r-r-right?
>>36962279
4 mo here cutting from 210-215. 6'2"
1800 cal, pretty strict
all 5x5 except dl 1x5 in lbs.
squat: 215 (failed 220)
BP: 135
row:115
OHP: 90 (failed 95)
DL: 260
HIIT post lift 3 x week
outdoors stuff on off days. maybe one rest day maybe not.
when can cut be over senpai?
>>36966383
180ish lbs now btw.
>>36965839
If I can't muster the discipline to lose 5 more pounds I'm inclined to agree
>>36966256
>90lbs to 1pl8 bench in a month
Goddamnit I hate being a skinny faggot
>tfw almost 10 month time frame yet everything is still baby weights
6'0"
BW: 216 -> 182 lbs
Squat: 85x5 -> 235x5
Bench: 65x5 -> 152.5x5
OHP: 45x5 -> 110x5
Chin-Up: Not even one -> BW+30x5
Pull-Up: Not even one -> BW+30x5
DL: 95x5 -> 260x5
>>36965696
>(you)
nice
>>36966383
dat body doe
>>36962597
up your protein. you're working hard and not getting the results you should.
>>36965876
post some fucking proof
>>36962691
Fuck.. Those are crazy gains if you ain't lying sempai
>>36966661
great job man, i currently look like you on the left and started not too long ago, this gives me faith.
>>36962821
WHAT LOL
>>36962691
Seems off.
I bench 230, and my arms have a long way to go before they're that pretty.
Guys so you know, lifting should be for you. To make your life better and make you feel better. Not to try and compare to compulsive liars on a Turkish antique trading board. If youre improving thats awesome but dont feel the need to compare your progress with everyone else
>>36966299
nigger you what
$150 for a month
You are getting so ripped off you don't even know
I pay literally half that and I have the option of daily Jiu Jitsu classes and boxing classes on days w/o Muay Thai.
>>36967130
>benching
>arms
>>36967295
Not the dude you replied to
I'm looking into a gym that would charge $125 for all that, $100 for striking (Muay Thai and boxing) or grappling (BJJ and wrestling) only. But this gym boasts legit competitors and state and regional champions so idk, maybe it's a rip off too. It's also the only option within twenty miles
>>36962340
How is your ohp better than your bench??
>>36967452
Tricpers contribute more to arm size than biceps. With that logic benching is easily one of the best exercises for arms
>>36964046
Im with you on this anon
>>36962279
5'5 mini manlet, 155lb. Been lifting on and off in periods of 2 months for ~2 years. Started doing it consistently 2 months ago.
DL: 245lb
BP: 175lb
Squat: 2pl8+10's on Smith because I'm a fucking pussy (don't know how much a Smith bar weighs, if it weighs anything at all lmao)
OHP: N/A bc I never do it lmao
>>36962279
Guys please help.
I have been lifting for about 3 months now, I normally do a bro split chest/tris, back/bis, legs and shoulders. I do this split once a week. Should I do it twice a week or is that too much?
>>36966659
I'm skinny fat, 5 11, started at 190, just a bit in the overweight range.
I rock climb though so maybe I had some strength I didn't know how to use.
>>36967295
I'm in cucknada though. Everything is more expensive here. The class is actually 140$ after taxes, which is $110 US dollaridoos. Still expensive as sin I guess but you don't need to work out in-between classes because it's complete as fuck.
Dunno if someone could recommend me a place cheaper in Montréal, QC. I'm all ears because I still have my boxing gloves and handwraps and shit. I need to get back on practice.
>>36962691
What the fuck man 9 months?
Did you have muscle mass prior to lifting? Did you play sports? Don't you dare fucking tell me you started as a skelly
>>36962279
Come back in 1 decade and update your blog post.
>>36962340
How much do you weigh??
I did a 60BP my first time ever lifting and i was no muscle..
You must be a twig
