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5 years of lifting, amazing shape, I dont make gains, and I dont want to. What should be my goals?

mkirklions
mkirklions Posts: 10 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
For the last 5 years ive been crushing it at the gym. I've completely transformed from gangly desk nerd to... Not small.

Very happy with my numbers from strength training, and I continue to do heavy set deads, squats, bench, and OHP 1-2 times a week.

My last 2 years of lifting was minimal gains, only 5-15lbs moving up on my PRs.

I'm basically trying to maintain my lifts. I don't think I need or want to lift more than a 3 plate squat.

Whats next for me? Do I even have goals?

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  • mkirklions
    mkirklions Posts: 10 Member
    (sorry I'm new, not sure if I can edit a post)

    but if anyone wants to cheer each other on, I'd add you as well. I am a big fan of motivation
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    @psulemon might could point you in the right direction and give you some guidance. I tagged him here for you.
  • jdscrubs32
    jdscrubs32 Posts: 515 Member
    mkirklions wrote: »
    For the last 5 years ive been crushing it at the gym. I've completely transformed from gangly desk nerd to... Not small.

    Very happy with my numbers from strength training, and I continue to do heavy set deads, squats, bench, and OHP 1-2 times a week.

    My last 2 years of lifting was minimal gains, only 5-15lbs moving up on my PRs.

    I'm basically trying to maintain my lifts. I don't think I need or want to lift more than a 3 plate squat.

    Whats next for me? Do I even have goals?

    How about aiming for a powerlifting meet? You would have something to aim for.

    Also you don't mention anything about cardio. How about take up running while maintaining your lifting and aim for a 10k race or half marathon? Just a thought.
  • MamaMollyT
    MamaMollyT Posts: 197 Member
    Train for a marathon or a triathlon. You are obviously disciplined and achieve your goals. Set a wildly different one!
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