Update: my struggle. growth

[Too-$mall]

So my lifts have gotten stronger, but i am not seeing growth. i have been working out since July 2018, but where is the growth? I've not any bigger to be honest. and the strength i'm at is where i plateaued last time. i figure it's just a patience and time thing. i mean in 3 months it's not going to matter, but that's a whole other story of my life that i have to live if i want to retire one day from my current job. sorry! i digress.

I've been tracking everything I've been eating. everything! for the last 4 months. i eat more on workout days and drop to TDEE on non workout days. granted i don't eat incredibly clean. like for instance tonight i needed to get about 20G of fat, so i ate a Chicago dog from sonic. SO what i'm saying is that the fuel i'm giving myself isn't the best, but it keeps me on track because i can have variety in my diet. i mostly eat clean. mostly. -oatmeal, white rice, tuna, peanut butter, bananas, chicken, fish, avocado, quinoa, whole milk, etc....

the junk i eat,
cinnamon toast crunch after a i workout, or in the morning, but not tons. about 40g in carbs worth.
sometimes a quarter pounder from McDonald's, and most recently a hot dog with Chicago fixin's
that's really about it. i keep it mostly clean.

i honestly think i just have to dedicate more so than i ever have before. keep using gear obviously, but yea. keep it up. stay sexy. i will say this is the longest period I've ever gone staying on track. my diet is under control and my lifts are progressing, but i believe very very slowly. so to speed things up i have to eat much cleaner? OR is it the lack of regiment to my training routines? what's a good lift tracking app? i want to be able to log my lifts in my phone, but i hate following a standard routine. sometimes i just want to blast the F. out of my chest. A standard routine won't get me sore'ish / my PUMP. i love the pump. BUT should i regiment my routines???? like chest and triceps day, and leg day, and biceps and back day. when i hit the gym i like doing chest upper back and biceps. I squat a bit, but mostly i also run because in my line of work i need to be able to run fast and have high endurance.

I've just been thinking... i hate my f.ing arms. they are too small. and my back sucks. i think i need to start shrugging again. ... huh. i just realized that i want to hit up my traps like no other... what's a good workout that will destroy my traps?

anyways, what are your thoughts?

sometimes i look at myself in the mirror and i'm like what the f. i have the ugliest body that just wont grow. i'm small and frail. it's really frustrating.

that's what i'm doing tomorrow. lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyFMBf-SrHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh8EU1iSyYw

[Obs]

Add slin
Eat more
Train hard

Beat the hell out of your arms the first 8 weeks with slin.

Traps seated shug x5
Db shrug times x5
Upright row with barbell, close grip, lift to your teeth and roll shoulders back at the top of the ROM and pull the bar apart. Creates the ultimate squuze on your traps.

Super wide grip deadlifts help too.

Favorite is the upright row as described.

[Too-$mall]

I've been thinking about using slin too. i know it can be dangerous, but as long as the right precautions are taken and i don't do anything stupid i should be fine. that settles it. i'm adding slin. i hear nothing but great things about it. there any good posts here that outline its use? i need to educate myself on it.

i think i'm going to start using more of the TREN i have. I've been able to better control myself and i think i'm ready to start using tren again.

thanks man.

yes, i really want to understand the mechanics of slin. why it works so well and how it needs to be administered.

[Obs]

I've been thinking about using slin too. i know it can be dangerous, but as long as the right precautions are taken and i don't do anything stupid i should be fine. that settles it. i'm adding slin. i hear nothing but great things about it. there any good posts here that outline its use? i need to educate myself on it.

i think i'm going to start using more of the TREN i have. I've been able to better control myself and i think i'm ready to start using tren again.

thanks man.

yes, i really want to understand the mechanics of slin. why it works so well and how it needs to be administered.

Gearheaded has several.
Just click on his profile and look at "latest started threads".

There is also one I will try to bump called the book on insulin

[Obs]

I bumped the book on slin in the Q&A section.
Some of the info is old but the basics still stand.

GH can expand on it infinitely

[Windex]

If you need calories or fats on the go you can keep nuts in your vehicle. Could even add dried fruit, coconut flakes, and/or granola and make a trail mix. Just need to be mindful of the temperature as the food can go rancid is high heat.

I wouldn't recommend trying to bulk on Tren until your diet is more dialed in and you have more experience on Tren. Most people who try to bulk on Tren end up losing weight. Tren also jacks lipid values, and if fast food is part of your regular diet, then your putting added stress on your body from all the trans fats in fast food.

For training best thing to do is make a journal - track your progress. Eventually you'll have enough data between tracking weight, body measurements, and training to find out what works best for you. Everyone has a slightly different training regiment. For example, Dorian and Arnold had completely different approaches to training, both won Olympia multiple times.

[kelkel]

I've just been thinking...

Why start now?

you can keep nuts in your vehicle.

My vote is you keep them in your pants. No one here wants to see them.





ps: but seriously. You look great in your avi! Far better than 99% of the population.

[Couchlockd]

Why start now?





My vote is you keep them in your pants. No one here wants to see them.





ps: but seriously. You look great in your avi! Far better than 99% of the population.

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[Too-$mall]

Why start now?





My vote is you keep them in your pants. No one here wants to see them.





ps: but seriously. You look great in your avi! Far better than 99% of the population.

ah thanks kelkel. That's not the first time you've said that.

well, after March I've only got April. then well i don't know. guess i'll be totally MIA on here for about a year, or 2 even. probably gonna loose another 15 -20 lbs. i'll be emaciated, but fast an lean AF. there will be nearly no time at all for pinning, but you better believe whenever i get the chance. i really don't think there is enough time from slin. i'm currently away from home until mid April. after than i got less than a month. i'll be much closer to 40 when this is all over... gosh darn it. i hate getting old. best thing i can do is to prepare.

here is another. fudge, i just started getting this stuff to another level too. guess i'll always be small. whatever. can't say i don't enjoy gear though.

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[Too-$mall]

the article on insulin is super exciting https://www.steroid.com/Insulin.php

[DeeCee112]

I've struggled for years to put on size. My arms were always my best feature but my back was always behind. Here's some advice on what worked for me to get my back into now my best, biggest and strongest areas and my arms have grown too:

Deadlifts x5 or more sets - warmup set - 8rep set - max lift 1 or 2 rep set, pyramid back down 6/8/12/12 ect
Chins to failure superset with lat pulldowns to extreme failure. I would literally throw a quick set of various grip chins supersetted into exercised throughout the rest iof the entire workout. Sometimes only getting 3 or 4. My lats thanked me after not long.
Bent over rows heavy superset with dumbell chainsaws

Those three are the main focus - smash them hard every workout first then =mix in seated rows with front pulldowns ect whatever else to finish off. I did these workouts three times a week and threw in only 1x set of bicep/tricep exercises, 1 or 2 chest and 1 or 2 shoulders. To my suprise the rest of my body grew just as well thanks to the compound movements. I threw in a legs workout twice a week with a few exercises for whatever I felt was lacking from my back focused upper body routine.

Goodluck!

[redz]

In my opinion you have mental blocks. You tell yourself you are small and weak so you are. The power of the mind is incredible. I’ve been training the 6 months with the context of best me ever and I’ve broken into the best shape of my life even coming off of a serious surgery 2 years ago where I didn’t know if I’d ever be the same. Now I’m bigger, stronger and way better looking than ever. The scar motivates me now. It’s in your head you gotta become the beast mentally first and physically second.

[Too-$mall]

ok,

thanks Redz. DeeCee, i'm going to copy that routine.