prairiedog24
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Hi guys. I never got motivated enough to keep a journal on here, but I have been at the gym every other day (usually) for two months now. Few observations and questions.
1) I can see a difference in the mirror for sure. I also feel like I've nearly doubled my strength. I weigh 135lb and am now repping on the bench press @ 115, and using 30 lb free weights. However, I've gained at most 3 lbs. I guess that makes me a hardgainer.
2) For the most part, I've been ****ing around with the machines and free weights, just kind of copying what I see other people do. It's time to get serious about a routine. I discovered the Strongs 5x5 online... what do you guys thing of that. Good starter routine? I don't really know how to do most of the standard lifts, etc, so I need something to teach me good technique the first time.
3) I've been trying to eat healthier and in greater quantities, but without success so far. I guess I'll just keep trying to up the caloric intake until I finally notice some weight gain. I've been eating a lot of canned tuna/salmon, Scottish oats, fruit/veggies, whole wheat homemade bread, and occasionally eggs and steaks, etc. Everything seems to be there. I guess I just need to eat more and more.
1) I can see a difference in the mirror for sure. I also feel like I've nearly doubled my strength. I weigh 135lb and am now repping on the bench press @ 115, and using 30 lb free weights. However, I've gained at most 3 lbs. I guess that makes me a hardgainer.
2) For the most part, I've been ****ing around with the machines and free weights, just kind of copying what I see other people do. It's time to get serious about a routine. I discovered the Strongs 5x5 online... what do you guys thing of that. Good starter routine? I don't really know how to do most of the standard lifts, etc, so I need something to teach me good technique the first time.
3) I've been trying to eat healthier and in greater quantities, but without success so far. I guess I'll just keep trying to up the caloric intake until I finally notice some weight gain. I've been eating a lot of canned tuna/salmon, Scottish oats, fruit/veggies, whole wheat homemade bread, and occasionally eggs and steaks, etc. Everything seems to be there. I guess I just need to eat more and more.
