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After bumping my daily calorie intake, today was the first day I did bench press. Unfortunately I still don't see a progress. I couldn't press 10kgx2 with 6 reps for 4 set. I'm not sure if it was something internal that causes the weakness. I had a shoulder cartilage problem 12yrs ago. What else I can think of?

After listening to many of yours advices, I realized that I need to increase my daily calorie intake. I'm still waiting to see the new result of my bench press performance later in the day today. Thanks!

Thanks! I also do believe that I need to get it checked but it can wait on the wishlist for a while at the moment. Are those dietary t pills going to do any good?

Thanks!

Thanks a lot for your time and thoughts. Even though I'm having chicken legs, my squats and deadlifts are acceptable. They can lift 60kg without a much hassle now. As I already mentioned on my previous replies, I increased my carbs intake and overall cal intake. Honestly I'm afraid of carbs as my body reacts quickly for…

Thanks! I have already bumped my cals intake and I will keep posted on the progress.

I bumped my cals intake to 2200 and carbs intake to 30%. So far I gained about 1.4kg in three days or so. But as you mentioned it could be the extra water retention. I have also started taking a BCAA. I managed to squat with 25kgx2 and 22kg bar today. It was a huge improvement from 10kgx2 before. Tomorrow will be my chest…

Thanks! I do have a short breath due to smoking but I don't think I'm having COPD. But it's worth checking though.

Thanks, I see a progress on other areas but I'm always struggling with bench press, triceps and biceps. Yes, I need to check my foam and I'm not happy about it too.

Thank you for your valuable information! What do mean by 5:2 fasting? I have been using a Whey isolate. This is the first time that I heard about BCAA and I will definitely try it out.

Thank you!

Thank you for your lovely words, it's really encouraging!

Thank you!

Thanks but I don't want to gain fat either. What do you suggest? What my options are?

Thank you!

Thanks for the little motivation!

Thanks, man! I really appreciated it!

Thanks for your reply! I'm currently following a split schedule. I.e. I focus one or two muscles group each day. Doing 15-8 reps and 3-4 sets depending on the exercise. I will have a look at the link that you shared.

I'm just a beginner too so don't expect any advices from me at this stage but I have just jumped in to cheer you up. ☺️ keep up the good work because it's gonna be a long journey!