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If you lift 2 days a week and have whole milk as a major component of your diet, you owe it to yourself to buy, read and follow this book
It will solve your issues.
Awesome. I'm a big fan of Starting Strength as well. I do a lot of my strength training using a 5x5 routine, that was somewhat inspired by SS. Another great book, an oldie but goodie, is Super Squats. It's a different approach, and one I've been wanting to try for a while.
I would buy, read and follow this book
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I am not sure if your current dietary restrictions prevent you from consuming milk in large quantities. If you are able, I'd follow the recommendations there. If unable, it seems you have a solid handle on eating a large quantity of food.
Go purchase and read Super Squats. Follow the program and the advice for six weeks. This will give you a head start and an appreciation how to work hard in the gym. Big takeaways is to eat big and do the Squats. You got this bro.
Sorry I mean Super Squats the program - https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1AHYIPEEX8EPP&keywords=Super+squats&qid=1659723081&sprefix=super+squats%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
It revolves around 20 rep breathing Squats which you increase every session.
Hey man, are you in the United States? If so, I'll buy you a kindle copy of this book if you promise to follow the nutrition and programming contained inside and post results here
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If you've been lifting for a year and know how to do the barbell squat, you should be able to manage it.
Spend a few weeks learning how to squat, then buy, read and follow this book
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
You will be set.
If the $10 price tag is too much, I will buy you a Kindle copy after you upload a video of you squatting with solid technique, as long as you promise to document your training and eating here for 6 weeks
You'll have to buy the book here
TL;DR: The program revolves around taking your normal 10 rep high intensity work weight and doing it for 20 reps in 1 set with breathing squats. You'll do this 3x a week and every time you do it successfully you'll add 5 pounds to the bar for the next session. Repeat until you just fail a whole bunch. Read the book though it's cheap, short, and easy to understand.
As others have said, it sounds like a programming & effort issue. PPL is pretty shit for 3 times a week, but there ARE programs that are intended to be run 3 times a week .. it just means pushing HARD those 3 days. You need to learn what real hard effort feels like, and push yourself there.
If you're willing to try a good challenge that will teach you a lot, buy, read and follow super squats. You'll learn what it means to push hard to grow.
Do you have access to a barbell and some manner to squat? If so, if you are willing to use it, I will buy you a kindle copy of the book "Super Squats" as long as you promise to follow the full 6 week program and diet and post a training log here documenting your progress.
This is the book. It advertises itself as being able to put on 30lbs in 6 weeks. When I followed it, I put on 12 in 6 weeks, and I was already 190lbs at 5'9 at the time. A lighter trainee could definitely put on more.
You can find the program here
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
It's a fantastic read. Also contains exercise instruction and nutrition advice, along with history of the training movement and some psychology tips.
I can only vouch for what is published in the book You NEED to read it if you want to run the program properly.
Super Squats is working well for me. Pick a weight to start with that you can only hit for 10 and take it to 20. The end weight should look impossible so you obsess over it and eat to not fail. I’ve put on about 6 pounds in 2 weeks chasing this sickness of hitting my 20 reps. Check the book out and follow it’s instructions.
Super Squats is the nuclear option to force your body to get good at the squat. I don't know that I really recommend it, but if you're in a hurry to get good at the squat this is a way.
It was Super Squats, which can be found here
Jim Wendler has also had several 5/3/1 programs that allow for squatting and benching in the same workout, and he has produced many big and strong athletes.
Why are you using so many shakes? You shouldn't be so deficient in protein.
I wish I had read this book year one of my training. Read the book and follow the program and you will grow.
> Idk bro I just want some gains
Buy, read and follow this book
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Cheaper than junk supplements and it actually works.
The specific supplement you are talking about is snake oil
Late to the party here, but about a month ago I hopped on the Super Squats program as laid out in Strossen's book. I originally switched because I could feel myself burning out on nSuns, (losing motivation, tired constantly, etc.) and I'm glad I did. Lower volume and a lot more rest mean that you can really bust your ass at the gym. 20 rep squats are no joke though; the hype is true.
Its one of the oldest and most tried and true programs out there
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
doing high volume squat work will roast you but it has a great pay off. The dietary info in Supersquats is pretty outdated though.
>You don't bench sets of 20 reps to improve 1RM strength.
Frankly, I think you are committing the "rep range fallacy". Sure, endurance rises in importance for longer sets, but strength never leaves the equation.
More importantly, holding a plank well doesn't mean hanging out down there with the minimum possible level of contraction for 5+ minutes at a time. Bracing hard enough for people to walk on your back demands strength, and doing it for a long time requires even more strength.
I did the squat program outlined in Super Squats by Randall Strossen. Is this the program you're talking about or is it similar?
Regardless, I did 20-rep squats (and 20-rep romanian DLs) twice per week for over a year. I put a lot of muscle on my legs even though I didn't follow his dietary guidance (which is essentially eat a lot of meat and veg + drink a quart of milk a day). My chest also got noticably larger, though that wasn't a goal so I didn't track progress.
It took 6 weeks to run. During that time, I put on 4.5lbs, going from 194.5 to 199 at 5'9. It's an incredibly tough program, and you come out reborn.
On a similar note, Super Squats was another 6 weeks of hell. Gained 12lbs during that time, going from 190 to 202 (this was back in 2006). Everyone owes it to themselves to run that program.
On a more sustainable approach, 5/3/1 BBB is a great baseline, and can be run more indefinitely. The same can be said of 5/3/1 SVR II. Westside Barbell for Skinny Bastards was another solid program to run.
Regarding beast status
All that said, growth takes time. It's going to take years to get something significant, but you can still push hard during that time.
Buy this book and run the diet and training program within it.
Here you go dude
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
Fantastic read
Buy, read and do what it says in this book
You will catch up with your friends
DoSuper Squats, as u/MythicalStrength commented on your other post.
This is 17 reps because I cannot reliably count to 20.
I am interested in running a modified Super Squats program with the zombie front squat and small (1kg) increases. I have heard of people doing Super Squats with the front squat, but never the zombie/Frankenstein front squat.
My reason is I recently injured my neck doing Super Squats with the high bar back squat. This was the second time I have injured myself with the back squat (bad enough to see a medical doctor), and it makes me think maybe the back squat just isn't for me and my body. I find that both barbell and kettlebell front squats are more comfortable and more fun. So far, I haven't injured myself doing the front squat.
My reason for the zombie front squat is that I hope it is an even safer variation of the front squat. The claim I have read is that you'll either do them perfectly or not at all; I hope that the low tolerance for technical error will promote low probability of injury.
Anyways, anyone see anything I need to work on?
https://old.reddit.com/r/gainit/comments/khjabq/3_solutions_for_skinnyfat_trainees_from_across/
Were I you, I would buy, read and follow everything in this book
It's the program in this book
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
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You got this dude
Dude, here is the answer
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There's something to be said about a financial commitment driving us to remain consistent.
If you do get that rack, this is a great starting point
https://www.jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/101085062-2016-help-a-friend-get-stronger
And then THIS is the magic bullet
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Buy, read and follow this book
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Or maybe 27lbs in 10 days
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That will transform you
https://thefitness.wiki/ - free and all you need to get started.
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/art-and-science/ - More in depth
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005 - Older so it has some questionable science, but really gets the "fuck it, just work hard" message across.
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2x a week is all you need
https://www.jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/101085062-2016-help-a-friend-get-stronger
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https://www.jon-andersen.com/free-deep-water-ebook/
Follow this in this order and you will be transformed by Sept
It's the program in this book
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
Here I am doing day 1
https://www.reddit.com/r/gainit/comments/ylygre/started_super_squats_today_15_years_after_my_last/
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You got this dude
I would go with the book. Execution goes beyond just reps and sets
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Make sure to actually read the book before you get started dude.
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You're going to have tons of advice from people saying to go slow, shoot for X calories over TDEE, do easy bodybuilder splits, and other such advice that's well intentioned because they're interested in being Instagram worthy 24/7.
With all due respect, ignore those people, they're not interested in you getting big, strong, fast, conditioned, or otherwise becoming a well rounded athlete.
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I put on almost 20lb in 6 weeks following Super Squats, and I believe the promised 30 was possible if I'd eaten the full diet presented for the full duration. I've got a writeup of my experiences here.
Other methods for getting fucking big and strong include doing the full workout and food prescription of 531 Building the Monolith (including jumps/throws and conditioning), doing Deep Water following similar diet rules, and generally listening to people like /u/MythicalStrength.
6 weeks if you follow this
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For the life of me, I can think of no better minimalist program for gaining than this
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There you go dude!
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You got this dude
Get your head start on now dude!
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Hell yes!
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You got this dude
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You got this dude
You got this dude
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This will solve it
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This is what you need
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> U can’t put on 20 pounds of pure muscle in 4 months
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Buy, read and follow that program for 6 weeks.
nope. It's this one. 1 set of 20, done 3 times a week.
Were I in your situation, I would buy, read and follow all the instructions in this book
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You absolutely WILL gain weight.
I would follow everything in this book
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For BBB Beefcake, there's no clearly defined mainwork reps to hit, but hitting the bare minimum reps like that would work fine. Another strategy people use is "5s progression", which is just sets of 5 for all sets of the main work, no matter the week.
>Do you have any recommendations on a program I could potentially run instead if you don’t think I’m physically ready for this? Something I can do for 6 months to bulk up and get my strength and size up.
I am a fan of the program "Super Squats", contained in this book
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
It can't be run for 6 months. It's a 6 weeks program. But it has programs built into it that can be alternated every 6 weeks.
Additionally, if you're familiar with 5/3/1, Jim has 5/3/1 programs for beginners, that can allow for more bodyweight training
https://www.jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/101065094-5-3-1-for-a-beginner
>Edit; Also holy fuck?? So this means some people can fr get 100-200 dips done in one gym session?
Here I am doing 800 dips in one session while doing sets of 5 on the trap bar deadlift every minute on the minute.
> but if there’s anything that i could gain mass faster with i am totally open.
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I'd grab this book and follow everything in it
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It would be a great start
Do you know how to execute the deadlift though?
If not, learn how to brace and hinge
But this is an awesome program that requires no deadlifitng
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That is not the program I'm referring to. I'm talking about this one
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
There is a deadlift in the main program. The abbreviated program doesn't have it, but it still works.
Oh my goodness, dude, if you want easy to follow AND your job is to push yourself in the gym, I have two fantastic books for you
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Overcoming-Waves-Life-ebook/dp/B019ZZLODC
The second one you can get for free here, but some people report difficulty with the link
https://www.jon-andersen.com/free-deep-water-ebook/
Both are VERY simple programs, incredibly effective, and absolutely brutal.
No tips, but here are some great resources
https://old.reddit.com/r/gainit/comments/vcwsiu/how_to_build_an_appetite_in_the_morning30_day/
https://old.reddit.com/r/gainit/comments/tgdea1/conditioning_what_it_is_why_you_need_to_do_it_to/
https://old.reddit.com/r/weightroom/comments/pimzfr/per_request_my_free_ebook_mythical_strengths/
https://old.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/p10mil/my_guidereview_for_the_most_effective_muscle_gain/
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This is probably THE best solution for wheel spinning that I know of
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You have everything you need
If you can get access to a barbell and a rack and learn how to barbell squat, I'd say it'd take you six weeks to gain
I would change programming and up calories. Something intense to trigger some new growth, like this
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Buy, read and follow that book
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Buy, read and follow that book
The 6 month program the automod linked is an awesome protocol. Otherwise, I am a big fan of this
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You need to focus on calories rather than just protein
Super Squats would be perfect for that
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That will help with the battle and feeling confident
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Buy, read and follow that and you will be good
Chasing perfect form tends to harm progress, as long as you can control the weight comfortably you should be fine, there's a large spectrum between perfect form and unworkable form
It's also possible to clean up any issues you notice with a bit of weight on the bar, getting stronger should help. It may be worth posting a form check in the applicable subs
https://thefitness.wiki/routines/strength-training-muscle-building/
The wiki has some great programs or, if you want to progress your squat in particular, super squats is fantastic. They'll tell you what to do if you fail a set, how to eat, and when to increase the weight
Super Squats! Awesome program.
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Wishing doesn't help in my experience. Try this
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
https://old.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/p10mil/my_guidereview_for_the_most_effective_muscle_gain/
Ah. I am sure you can see the issue with that.
This would help
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Deadlifting and squatting IS resistance training.
This will get you gaining.
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You got this dude
The automod replied with many awesome ones. For my own sake, were I in yoru situation, I would buy, read and follow everything i this book
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/u/MythicalStrength will recommend https://www.amazon.com/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
Deadlifts & (heavy) KB swings work great for posterior chain, glutes, hams, calves, traps, lats.
If you want an all round lower body workout, KB swings & cleans & FSQ/goblet squats make a fun combo that you can do in 20m.
Worth a try.
Buy, read and follow this book
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All depends on the lifter and the program. For instance, Jon Andersen's Deep Water uses a lot of barbell movements and will help any beginner to intermediate lifter accumulate a large amount of muscle.
And anyone who has ever ran Super Squats will tell you that 20 rep squats sets 3 times a week is amazing for leg hypertrophy.
Same with Wendler's Beefcake and Building the Monolith templates.
But of course, as you said, other body builders do not rely as heavily on the barbell.
But I think OPs real issue is they are confusing "the pump" with hypertrophy. You do not need a pump to build muscle, although with isolation excercises or lagging body parts it can certainly help.
Much appreciated dude.
This is it
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Buy, read and follow everything here
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Buy, read and follow all the instructions in this book
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Buy, read and follow everything written in here
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To start with, buy read and follow everything in this book
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Then go with this
https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/how-to-stay-small-and-weak/
https://startingstrength.com/article/eating_through_the_sticking_points
No problem dude. If you want to know everything about the program, this is the source
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Super Squats is a programme from https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Squats-Pounds-Muscle-Weeks/dp/0926888005
Buy, read and follow the instructions in this book.
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You will crush your goals.
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As a fellow 5'9 trainee, buy, read and follow this book
>insights and experiences with this form of training
It fucking sucks, but it makes you hard - mentally and physically. Check out super Squats
https://mythicalstrength.blogspot.com/2018/03/ode-to-super-squats.html?m=1
Buy, read and follow the instructions in this book
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Buy, read and follow the instructions in this book
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Buy, read and follow this book
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Buy, read and follow the instructions in this book
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As a fellow 5'9 trainee, you are underweight.
Buy, read and follow this book
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I liked this book for gaining
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Serious suggestion: Super Squats I think the 30 pounds of muscle in 6 weeks is a bit of a stretch but it will certainly put some meat on your legs.
Ok, I'll jump in a little on this debate here. As an adult of around 23, I was slightly over 6' and 155 lbs. I decided I wanted to put on muscle. doing pretty much only squats, benches, pullups and barbell curls I got myself up to 205lbs in 7 months. At my maximum, I had a bench press of 295 lbs (5 pounds away from 300! grrrr!!! btw, not those benches where you curl your back like a cobra and you have like 2" of movement!), a deadlift of 425 lbs and a squat of 365 lbs at a body weight around 210-215 lbs. At my heaviest I was 230 lbs but at that point I was putting on too much fat so I've dropped down to the 205 lbs I am today.
I can only talk for myself and YMMV, but for me, isolation movements are a waste of time. If you're a genetically average person and not your typical physical freak, isolation movements won't do much for you. I went from 16 years of age until about 23 putting on maybe...0 lbs!!! I finally read Super Squats and let's just say my sister, who didn't see me while I was putting on my weight, did a double take when she came by.
Now again, YMMV, but I spent years reading the muscle magazines and getting advice (from people taking steroids). For me (and you may be different), working out with the heaviest weights I could (and constantly pushing them upward), doing only the basic compound movements (squats, deadlifts, benches, pullups) and working out much, MUCH less was the key. I honestly would never work out more than two days a week, sometimes only one. Again, not looking to get into a "bro, wtf are you talking about" contest. Just mentioning what did and did not work for me. Isolation stuff? Cable pull downs? Preacher curls? Hack extensions? I did that stuff for years and years and years and got nothing for it size-wise. I also took creatine and slowly increased my calories (maybe upped it by 250 calories or so every 3 weeks? I don't remember, but I did it slowly).
Edit: for those who didn't know what I meant about the "curl your back like a cobra" bench presses, this is an example. To me there's so little movement after you contort your body like this that it's almost no longer a bench press.
- Start in middle school, not junior year of college.
- Start with super squats until I got to 225x20.
GOMAD sounds like Strossen's Milk & Squats formula Super Squats
The basics are to lift heavy and eat big. While you're at it pick up Strossen's IronMind
READ: Strauss,
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I have my story too, that's right. ;)
20 Reps is what "Super Squats" advocates
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