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Hey, all.
This is the first forum I've signed up to regarding bodybuilding. You guys seem cool from where I've been glancing. I think hanging around in a crowd with more experience is beneficial for me.
Here's some information about myself: I'm 22, 6'1. My name's Bradshaw. I started working out when I was 48kg and currently at 77kg. I still have a long way to go but working out has greatly improved my confidence and overall health already. My main goal is to keep going and see how far I can take bodybuilding. 95kg and then 104kg are my future weight milestones.
While starting my bodybuilding journey, I wanted to perhaps compete later down the line. Though lately I've been getting a lot of reality checks regarding my physique. My rose tinted glasses came off and I realised that there's certain things that I lack on or certain genetic factors which aren't in my favour. So now I'm doing my best to just go with the flow and improve on those things.
I recently bought a home gym as I was tired of needing to go outside to weight lift. I also recently bought an exercise bike which I'm addicted to. I'd love to improve my body as a whole, size, cardio, mobility and flexibility. I want to be able to do things like the splits or handstand or both at the same time at anytime for no reason other than I can: no restrictions and whatnot hahaha.
However I've been a bit bummed out because I've developed a bad knee and doctors have been no help. I can't even extend it without it bothering me. It makes me sad as my squat is severely limited because of it. So I have to take things into my own hands and hope I can get rid of it. Right now just cycling on a higher resistance to get some sort of leg movement in without dying. Perhaps any of you guys have a suggestion?
My current training style is an upper lower split 6 days a week. I just enjoy it for some reason. I don't know if it's me but it's like I have a permanent "pump" because of how frequently I am weightlifting. Sometimes I switch it up though, sometimes I go 4 days, sometimes I do PPL or Arnold split. However I'm trying something different with calves: 100 (6 second) reps of calf raises everyday. I saw an article on it and figured there is no harm in trying.
My diet is...let's just say I try to meet my macros. My diet is not the best hahaha. 50% of the time it's super awesome and healthy and the other 50% is mcdonalds everyday. I love food. Love love love it!
All in all, university holiday's are coming up. I'll have 6 months to turn my physique into the best it can be before I return.. I'm going to make the most of it.
Life story rambling aside, I hope I have a good time here.
This is the first forum I've signed up to regarding bodybuilding. You guys seem cool from where I've been glancing. I think hanging around in a crowd with more experience is beneficial for me.
Here's some information about myself: I'm 22, 6'1. My name's Bradshaw. I started working out when I was 48kg and currently at 77kg. I still have a long way to go but working out has greatly improved my confidence and overall health already. My main goal is to keep going and see how far I can take bodybuilding. 95kg and then 104kg are my future weight milestones.
While starting my bodybuilding journey, I wanted to perhaps compete later down the line. Though lately I've been getting a lot of reality checks regarding my physique. My rose tinted glasses came off and I realised that there's certain things that I lack on or certain genetic factors which aren't in my favour. So now I'm doing my best to just go with the flow and improve on those things.
I recently bought a home gym as I was tired of needing to go outside to weight lift. I also recently bought an exercise bike which I'm addicted to. I'd love to improve my body as a whole, size, cardio, mobility and flexibility. I want to be able to do things like the splits or handstand or both at the same time at anytime for no reason other than I can: no restrictions and whatnot hahaha.
However I've been a bit bummed out because I've developed a bad knee and doctors have been no help. I can't even extend it without it bothering me. It makes me sad as my squat is severely limited because of it. So I have to take things into my own hands and hope I can get rid of it. Right now just cycling on a higher resistance to get some sort of leg movement in without dying. Perhaps any of you guys have a suggestion?
My current training style is an upper lower split 6 days a week. I just enjoy it for some reason. I don't know if it's me but it's like I have a permanent "pump" because of how frequently I am weightlifting. Sometimes I switch it up though, sometimes I go 4 days, sometimes I do PPL or Arnold split. However I'm trying something different with calves: 100 (6 second) reps of calf raises everyday. I saw an article on it and figured there is no harm in trying.
My diet is...let's just say I try to meet my macros. My diet is not the best hahaha. 50% of the time it's super awesome and healthy and the other 50% is mcdonalds everyday. I love food. Love love love it!
All in all, university holiday's are coming up. I'll have 6 months to turn my physique into the best it can be before I return.. I'm going to make the most of it.
Life story rambling aside, I hope I have a good time here.
