Muscle Gain Forum

Will do. Next update at the 6-month mark. Thanks for the encouragement, this community's the reason I stuck with it.

Yeah - bench went from a sad 40kg to 60kg, and I added a proper push/pull/legs. Lifts climbing keeps me motivated more than the mirror some weeks.

The shoulders thing genuinely shocked me, never had any before.

Always been 'skinny-fat' - no muscle but soft round the middle. Three months into actually training and eating with intent. Posting my progress to stay accountable and because this forum got me started. Down a belt notch and shoulders finally exist.

Sipping ‘em now— 135 deads, cherry flavor—fun vibe, but sore as ever!
Overrated or am I missing something?

Sipping ‘em now— 135 deads, cherry flavor—fun vibe, but sore as ever!
Overrated or am I missing something?

Flat back— 105 lbs, arch felt wobbly—nearly dropped it!
Flat’s comfier—form check?
Video soon—tips?

4 days on, 3 off— 135 deads feel smoother now.
Was daily—crashed hard!
Rest day naps—your recovery must-have?

Tried it post-135 deads— calves felt like knives, but soreness dropped fast! New fave—any newbie tricks? Rollers out there?

A month-long slump ended when I signed up for a 5K. Cross-training got me back to 135 deadlifts!