Cohiba's Journey from Skinny Fat

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Good job buddy. Don't downplay it. You changed the first digit of three. That's always a big deal. Happy for you. It won't be long before you get that second plate on there. Then we won't be able to tell you shit. :32 (20):

I remember when I couldn't push a single plate, so yeah there's that! I've come a long way.
 

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Hit a new pr on bench today, failed at 225, but I think I could have gotten 215 if I had tried that first.

Awesome!!!! Now don't fall into the trap of trying to beat it all the time. Go on a loonnnngggg block of training, not testing. Don't max out for at least 6 months, and you'll blow that 205 outta the water next time.
 
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Awesome!!!! Now don't fall into the trap of trying to beat it all the time. Go on a loonnnngggg block of training, not testing. Don't max out for at least 6 months, and you'll blow that 205 outta the water next time.

6 mos?!?! Wow, I was gonna try like once a month lol.
 

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Dude, true strength isn't measured in muscle or by weight. The amount of discipline, work, dedication and focus you're showing us through your log demonstrates real strength. More importantly, you're teaching yourself how strong you really are.

Impressive. Amazing shit.

Thanks dude! I know I'm pretty weak compared to most here, I just keep chuggin along though :)
 
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206 lbs this morning
4500 calories yesterday, 337/376/176 (p/c/f)

Squats
45x10
155x10
245x8, 8
285x6
185x10 pause reps
145x10 pause reps

leg extensions
175x12
185x12, 12, 12

lying leg curl
110x12, 12, 10+2 partials, 8

Adductor
205x20, 14

Hammer str standing calf
300x14, 10, 8

seated calf
70x16, 14, 14, 10

Rough day today, I was beat by the time I finished calves. Positives were a little more weight on a few sets of squats, and my 285x6 was cleaner form than last week.
 
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You did 285x6 for a set on squats. You aren't weak.
You're strong and getting even stronger.

I was gonna try for 300 this week but after cj pumped the brakes on my limit testing lol...I'm trying to be a good student.

And I hear what you're saying. And my gym crowd is like a cross between a planet fitness and an old folks home. There are probably only about 3 regulars who can squat more than I do. So I feel good about that. But we got some pretty badass mofos on UG, so that helps keep my ego properly sized.
 

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I was gonna try for 300 this week but after cj pumped the brakes on my limit testing lol...I'm trying to be a good student.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!!!

I said don't keep trying a 1rm, to train instead of constant testing. I also said to work on building your 5rm and it'll transfer over to both size and strength.

You hit 285 for 6 reps, so 300 is a realistic target for 5 reps.
 
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Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!!!

I said don't keep trying a 1rm, to train instead of constant testing. I also said to work on building your 5rm and it'll transfer over to both size and strength.

You hit 285 for 6 reps, so 300 is a realistic target for 5 reps.

Lol i know i was just busting your balls
 
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208 lbs this morning
4800 calories yesterday, 215/468/221 macros

Hammer str shoulder press
70x12
190x10, 8, 7, 5, 5

db side lateral raises
30'sx10
25'sx12, 11, 10
15'sx7 pause reps

db front raises
25's x 12, 10
20'sx15, 10
12'sx13 pause reps

reverse cable crossovers
10.5x12, 12. 12, 12
9x10
7.5x10
5.5x12

pec deck fly
145x20, 14, 12, 12

Today I just tried to focus on my main shoulder lifts and burn out on them as much as I could. Added in pecs because it seemed like a good time to give them some extra work. Arms are tomorrow.
 

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I’m just amazed how much you eat. That may be the hardest part of bulking for you. Good work. It’s not easy to always force feed yourself.
 
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I’m just amazed how much you eat. That may be the hardest part of bulking for you. Good work. It’s not easy to always force feed yourself.

Thanks. I appreciate all you guys for teaching me how to eat to get bigger. If it weren't for the UG, I'd assume my natural size limit was around 200 lbs.

I think I always assumed that as long as I ate enough protein, I would continue to grow. But that's just not the case for someone with a metabolism like mine. Most of y'all have seen my before pics by now, and I looked like Olive Oil.

My long term concern is that I don't know how long I will want to keep this up. My near term goal is to level out at 220 lbs. See how I feel, and decide where to go from there.

I can tell you that if I get to 220 and have to eat 4500-5000 calories just to maintain....I'll probably drop back down eventually. If I can maintain on 4k calories, that is very doable.
 
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208 lbs this morning
Diary says 3500 calories yesterday, but I think that is off because I ate and stayed full all day. Macros were 253/416/88

dip assist warmup 70x10
dips, bw x 11, 9, 7
cable tricep pushdown 85x12, 10, 10
overhead db tricep extensions 50x12, 10, 10
ez bar curls 30x20, 45x15, 50x14, 12
alt db curls 25's x 12, 12, 12
concentration curls 25'sx15, 15, 15
db forearm curls 30'sx 16, 16, 16
reverse bb wrist curls 25x20, 16, 14

Honestly felt like shit today because of poor sleep, but I couldn't skip because it would really throw off my schedule. Routine got too spaced out the past few weeks, trying to stick to 5 out of 7 or 8 days right now.
 

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Good job being disciplined and getting in there.

Your tricep work is continuing to get stronger and stronger. Good job dude.
 
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Your tricep work is continuing to get stronger and stronger. Good job dude.

DUDE, my triceps have never looked anything like this before! I'm freaking out kinda.
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