dave_in_ni Member

Yes thats exactly what I am doing, lifts are going up yes but no noticeable muscle built.

No I know you're not, the point is I must have done what 5 programs now, everything from low rep stronglift type workouts to roid based high rep programs and nothing has really done anything worthwhile. Perhaps my expectations are too high, perhaps I am comparing myself to folks who are using a little extra to get results…

Funny I have heard similar stories with weight training, Guys into body building getting no results, they then switch to powerlifting and things take off.

I started this programme in January, I do a program maybe 3 months and then re-evaluate things. I'll actually post it. Reps are either in the 4-6 rep range or 8 - 12, When I can do either 6 or 12 reps for the 3 sets I add weight. Its 4 days per week. Day 1 *Dumbbell Incline BP 6 reps x 3 sets *Barbell Bench Press 6 x 3…

Good point.

Very true.

Nope, I never had any muscle mass to begin with. I think my programme is fine, its provided by a my PT, Last year I tried things like bigger leaner stronger, 5x5, 6 day PPL

I'm thinking the same myself, there is literally no progression.

Carbs varies 200-250grams max

I tend to do fairly high reps for accessory lifts, generally 10-12 reps for compounds its low rep high weight, 5-6 reps

I noticed the same. I may be a non responder but I never noticed any benefits, even when I came off it nothing dropped or changed.

Ah yes I used to get this all the time, still do occasionally. The problem is people have no idea what being to thin is, they perhaps think they are thin when actually they are over weight. I just agree and ignore them now.

I got a trainer in January as I got pissed off with not progressing. The only thing I had form issues with was the deadlift but it was progressing anyway.

I just recently switched to this program from Fierce 5. The amount of reps is the total for all 4 sets, so take squat, 32 reps to be completed within 4 sets. The Fullbody Routine You run it with the standard rest day between the training days, taking two days off after each round. Day 1 Back Squat - 4 sets - 32 reps Bench…

No, 4 sets to hit 32 reps

Yep. Just recently switched to this after a major stall on fierce 5. I'm enjoying this type of program

I was squatting on Sunday for example, my legs are still sore. I generally get through the workouts fine, some exercises are worse that others, over head press for example is always a *kitten*. It generally the next day I have some soreness or stiffness I guess. Sleep wise I'm in bed 10pm and up at 5.30 7 days per week.

I'm not sure how I'd post it but this is the link http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=172565211. I am doing the full body program.

Right guys, over a month into this bulk, I've moved up to 2400 kcals on average now and my weight is 78.3kg from where I started at 76kg, so say roughly 0.5kg per week. Sadly I think this extra gain is fat as I've had zero strength increases in my training. Am I on the right track?

Thanks for the help guys.

Yeah true. It's easier to nip these things in the bud before they get out of hand though.

I am indeed from Northern Ireland. Mid Ulster.

Anyone?

Ok thanks all

I made a good attempt myself. One of my highlights was eating a 1kg bar of Cadburys Dairy Milk myself. Have you seen the size of them bars lol.

3lbs down already guys in the space of 24 hours. Probably worried over nothing.

Yeah, I wasn't gonna go wild but I said f*** it, I've been good all year. I imagine a couple of weeks I'll be back to where I started.

I tracked nothing but 28,000 calories no way.

Yeah went about it wrong, These newbie gains you have went lifting well I never had any because of my deficit and 12 months in now I think I can pretty much forget about them.

Thanks for the advice guys, yes I am a bit keen with my training I guess, I just feel I should be doing more ya know.