Can't Get Any Results!! Need Help - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Andrew29 · 03-05-2003, 05:22 PM

I'm 18 year old male (ectomorph body type, 5'6" 130lbs) and have been weight training for strength/size for almost a year now, and am not getting any results in strength. I mean NONE. My body is more toned now, but strength is the exact same. In fact, I think I also may have actually lost weight. I've changed my workout split plenty of times, changed the routine, # of sets (increase+decrease), etc.. but usually keep the reps to 7-10. I have used several different kinds of protein supplements. Nothing seems to be working. I love working out, but am getting really frustrated by the lack of results. Does anyone know what I can do??

safahasa · 03-05-2003, 07:52 PM

for strength you need to do 3-6 reps

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netviper13 · 03-05-2003, 08:05 PM

More reps + less weight = toned

Less reps + more weight = big

Try more weight and fewer reps. Also if you want to get big you need quite a bit of protein, like close to 1 gram per pound of bodyweight if you're going to be doing heavy lifting.

CanadianConvict · 03-05-2003, 08:21 PM

I'm just going to tell you some facts that you may or may not know.

-Its obvious that you are not eating enough, because you are losing weight instead of gaining.
-In order to put on muscle you should expect to put on a bit of fat.
-You should be getting at least your bodyweight in protien per day...in order for your body to build more muscle.
-Always go to failure or close to.
-Change your routine up every couple months...try to hit all angles.
-Cardio should be kept to a minimum so as not to burn too much muscle.

When im bulking i eat as much as i can. (clean foods) Im going to guess about 4500 to 5500 calories per day. I do cardio 1 time per week...and always lift to failure or close to. I use a high volume routine for bulking, to try and hit as many angles as possible. IMO, you not eating enough. Eat more...and gain more.

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CanadianConvict · 03-05-2003, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by netviper13:

More reps + less weight = toned

Less reps + more weight = big

I dont know where this formula came from, but its wrong. I dont think the answer lies in your rep scheme, but you might see some benifit if you mix up your reps. It's just like your routine, you have to change things up.

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~If your not going to give 110% at the gym then why bother going at all~