Hello Everyone,
Firstly I’d like to thank everyone in advance for taking the time to respond and any criticisms or kudos’ are definitely welcome. Been reading the forums for a little while now and finally decided to get some direct input/advice. I just started lifting about 8 weeks ago and in this time I’ve added a few pounds, 7lbs to be exact and am looking to end up somewhere in the neighborhood of 175-180lbs all said and done. I have no set time line really to achieve this weight since I’m just lifting to get more fit but was wondering how long I should expect it to take. Currently it seems I am gaining at about 1lb per week but I suspect that the larger you get the harder it will be to keep gains linear.
Aside from the weight gain goals I would also like to add some mass to my entire upper body (shoulders/back/arms/chest). I know currently I’m far from being monstrously big but I didn’t realize until after having these pictures taken how small I look!
I try to lift at least 4x a week and this has been working for me so far but there’s always room for improvement. I do work very hard when in the gym and motivation isn’t an issue for me.
Chest/Tri
3x6 flat Benchpress
2x7 decline bench
2x7 incline
2x6 skullcrushers
2x10 tri kickback
Back/Biceps:
3x6 working sets of Deadlifts
3x6 DB Rows
2 sets of to failure bodyweight pull ups
2 sets of either DB or BB curls
Usually includes a couple sets of woodchopper or variations of
Leg Days are something like:
3x6 working sets of back squats
2x8 OH squat
Then OH barbell lunges to one side of the yoga studio and back x2
Usually includes a couple sets of woodchopper or variations of
Willy Nilly Upper body day
Consists of whatever I feel like working. Usually involves some type of shoulder pressing and lateral lifts.
Personal stats:
25yrs old
158lbs
Just shy of 5’7"
Cambodian/Chinese mix
Pictures aren’t the most superb quality but are as follows: