Gaining 50 Pounds of Muscle?

Where were you two years ago, bodyweight and fat level? And, for reference, what are your current best numbers on the squat, deadlift, bench, row, overhead press, and pulldown/pull-up?

[quote=“ninjalife, post:1, topic:213818”]
i always wanted to be built like mike tyson and hes the same height as me but he fought at 220 pounds[/quote]
I’m no boxing historian, but a quick Google brought up this pic of Tyson weighing in at a smooth 220.

If that’s your target, then, for sure that’s a long-term goal from where you are now. But this isn’t 220 shredded with abs, so I’m comfortable saying you could end up looking similar to that pic, quite some time down the line, without needing steroids.

The key is to remember that you’re young and will be lifting for decades, not months. Bluecollartr8n, one of the best physiques on this site, said he didn’t start training until he was 23 when he weighed 160. I think he’s in his 50s, a bit over 200 pounds lean, jacked, and lifetime natural (fairly certain he’s said that).

But like Tsantos said, before 220, you need to get to 185.

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