New to my first forum

**jacked369** · 02-08-2015, 09:46 PM

Hello everyone.

This is the first forum I actually registered on. I registered because I find the topic of steroid use fascinating and find people that are honest about their use unlike fake naturals running around.

I'm 18 and I've been on a 5x5 type routine to build overall strength for half a year now. I've no desire to use steroids at this age obviously, I'm just curious about the cycles etc so when I make the decision to use gear five or ten years from now, I'd be truly well-informed about the risks.

Before weight training I've been doing (and still doing) MMA and Muay Thai. I did a lot of cardio back then, and I was wondering why I still had a fat gut even though I'm 52 kg at 166 cm. I figured that maybe it's because I have low muscle mass but high body fat, putting me into the 'skinny-fat' category, possibly the worst category for building muscle and strength.

Now after six months of weight training I'm at 64 kg. I gained some body fat, no big deal as I'm currently doing a clean bulk and eating a moderate carb, high fat and moderate protein diet.

I mainly do compounds and here is my progress after six months:

SQ: from nothing to 100 kg for 5x5
BP: from nothing to 48 kg for 3x5 (I'm still not sure why my bench is so low, I need help with this)
DL: from nothing to 115 kg (I did my first deload today)
OP: from nothing to 36 kg (Again not my strong point, I need help with this)
Rows: from nothing to 60 kg

The thing I've noticed whilst weight training is that my work mate has been giving me the cold shoulder lately. I don't know why, maybe its because he's jealous or found my new self-confidence aggravating. Needless to say I'm not the one to fight over small things.

Thanks for taking the time to read and I look forward to posting here.

**Bio-Active** · 02-08-2015, 09:51 PM

Welcome to the forum

**clarky.** · 02-09-2015, 02:15 AM

Welcome to the forum you have joined the best forum on the net you will soon see this for yourself.

**brazey** · 02-09-2015, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the community!

**RUI-Products** · 02-09-2015, 09:13 AM

Welcome!

**NACH3** · 02-09-2015, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the forum!

**Fokker** · 02-10-2015, 02:40 AM

Welcome =)

**Phoenix2015** · 02-10-2015, 05:01 PM

welcome

**zempey** · 02-10-2015, 05:14 PM

Welcome. Pressing was never my strong suit either. Make sure your grip is not too wide, and start building your triceps with close grip presses. Once I found my sweet spot for grip width, which is much narrower now than before, my bench has gone up substantially, and my shoulder joints are in much better condition.