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liveforjesus26 wrote: »

I do about 10-15 reps per exercise sets between 3-4 though trainer has me at 1-2 but i do more

Sounds like you should be lifting a lot heavier than what you are. 10-15 reps is a bit high in my opinion. 8-10 is optimum for hypertrophy( which will allow your muscle to get enough work put on it in order to grow). I would say you should go on a strength program which would also help you build size. Maybe just do 5 reps of each exercise on a well written plan. Go to the gym at least 3 times a week. And add 5 Ibs to each movement each time you do them. I'll offer my help if you need it. Nothing against your friend but I believe he may not be taking the best approach.

liveforjesus26 wrote: »

Im progressing more each week and reason it so low is il new to it

I don't buy it. I've been lifting for a month- I'm a runner and I don't usually do more than basic strength training. I STARTED at dead lifting 95 pounds and I'm 5'2" and 117 pounds. You need to progress higher if you want to see progress.

bryanacuna wrote: »

liveforjesus26 wrote: »

He been trained in this for 18 years lol

liveforjesus26 wrote: »

I do about 8-12 reps and reason im doing slow on weights i broke my elbow 8 months ago
And im in a strength program as it is and i do add 5 every week part of my
Strength program and so far results showing

Hey man. If you haven't been training for a while don't be ashamed of it. It's not about how big you are or how much you can lift. Everyone's different. It's okay if you're new to this. Just give solid and honest information if you need help. For your friend to be training 18 years he should be giving you a little better insight than what he is. Again, I'm not saying it in a hateful way. Just constructive criticism bro.

He does have somewhat of the correct idea for a plan. Although you could have a better one written for you. Or look online. Bodybuilding.com has loads of plans.

kkenseth wrote: »

I'm still confused. Shouldn't one be deadlifting way more than what they bench? Someone help me out here. If you're progressing every week 5-10 lbs, then you just started dead lifting last week?

Yeah it's confusing lol.

liveforjesus26 wrote: »

Im getting help my close friends do it woth me

From everything you've said about what your friend is telling you to do the workout is inefficient. You're asking for advice, but you refuse to listen to experienced lifters on this thread saying that you need to stop listening to your friend and pick a different program. It's especially concerning that your deadlift is only 50 pounds. The bar is 45 pounds, a 5 year old is 50 pounds. I know that lift is new to you, but most untrained men at your weight should get 135 in their first session. This isn't to make fun of you. I'm trying to stress the importance of ditching your friend's advice and following a well written plan like Stronglifts or even New Rules of Lifting.

usmcmp wrote: »

liveforjesus26 wrote: »

Im getting help my close friends do it woth me

From everything you've said about what your friend is telling you to do the workout is inefficient. You're asking for advice, but you refuse to listen to experienced lifters on this thread saying that you need to stop listening to your friend and pick a different program. It's especially concerning that your deadlift is only 50 pounds. The bar is 45 pounds, a 5 year old is 50 pounds. I know that lift is new to you, but most untrained men at your weight should get 135 in their first session. This isn't to make fun of you. I'm trying to stress the importance of ditching your friend's advice and following a well written plan like Stronglifts or even New Rules of Lifting.

Agreed. Your friend may have lifted for quite some time but he isnt addressing your goals with such a mininal and ineffecient program. When i help get friends into lifting, i alwayd start wiyh a structured full body routine developed by professionals. This includes helping my wife get into lifting.