Two years of lifting but SMV seems stuck

aigamithite · 2018-07-09T02:59:17+00:00

Sorry but there is no way in hell you are 225 at 16% with those lifts. You are fatter than you think, I'd put you at 20% generously unless you have some ridiculously wide frame or are one of those people with super dense bones.

I have about the same lifts as you except I am 6'0 and 30 pounds lighter and I have a little bit of belly flab (wide frame too). The math doesn't work out, you need to cut. My money is that your arms are "big" but they don't have definition because there is a fat layer. 225 at 16% is fucking HUGE, like you would look like a pro bodybuilder which is why I'm calling bs.

Morphs_ · 2018-07-09T01:33:46+00:00

OMG, LIFTING DOESN'T GET YOU LAID. Make money and practive game, lifting is only a supplement. Just because it has to be done daily doesn't mean it's top priority.

Iwannachokekatie · 2018-07-09T01:03:30+00:00

You're 7 pounds heavier and a little leaner. That's barely noticeable.

boy_named_su · 2018-07-09T02:12:21+00:00

Maybe switch to hypertrophy for a while, then cut

boy_named_su · 2018-07-09T05:09:07+00:00

Leanness is the real pussy wetter not strength gains (going to offend some delicate 5x5 sensibilities with this).

suchasonesuch · 2018-07-08T23:03:49+00:00

Time to do a long ass cut and get down to 10%. Never, ever go above 13% bodyfat again. I'm guessing your facial aesthetics are the problem.

Also consider a hair transplant if you are making that much.

LLL3peat · 2018-07-09T02:57:26+00:00

Either I’m strong for my size or you aren’t pushing yourself hard enough in the gym. You’ll have to cut some fat and get down to 11-13% body fat. Right now you should look like you kind of workout but not preparing for a show. Goal is to be leaner.

Women like the look of lean CrossFitter/lean soccer player instead of mass monster. There’s a video from Bradley Martyn asking bodybuilder vs crossfitter.

Sure you are huge and have muscles but you can’t fit into skinny fit hollister shirts. Go figure. I personally commend you for your strength efforts and size goals.

It sounds shitty but gaming girls is going to be difficult in bars and clubs. Club scene is all about SMV and flashy lights and bottles. Unless you go with a group of people and have all the attention/organize a dance battle/ make everyone in your group is having a good time you are invisible.

Go out and do multiple things and meet people there. As an immigrant day game and meeting people doing things I wanted to do works 500% better than club game. Museum, photography around the city, grocery store, cooking store, etc.

Lyxeka · 2018-07-08T22:45:38+00:00

How have you been improving your status? Do you have a good job? Status and money can add an some extra spice to the way you carry yourself and its gonna be visible to women.

salinorum · 2018-07-09T02:08:04+00:00

Your value is determined by more factors than just strength

Black_m0ngoose · 2018-07-09T05:43:17+00:00

Body fat is about 8% too high. Girls don't care so much for size, they care about aesthetics.

abudun79 · 2018-07-09T06:14:55+00:00

First of all: For your size and 2 years of training, your lifts are pretty weak. But that does not mean your physique has to be unattractive.

Second: I think you have a faulty assumption on the role muscularity plays in calculation of your SMV. Your investment in lifting is not going to pay off the way you feel entitle to, just because you put in the effort. It just does not work that way and you rely to much on it.

It's an important part of your SMV for sure, but it's not what makes you attractive. You should have recognized that by now, since you do not get what you expect.

philbignig · 2018-07-09T12:00:15+00:00

hop on gear

AnatoleKuragin · 2018-07-09T00:53:55+00:00

How do you dress? Are you charming? Physique is just a piece of the puzzle.

If you are looking for payoff solely on the grounds of being a fit black dude you need to be looking in the cuckold kink community.

kranos33 · 2018-07-09T01:41:38+00:00

At 225lb, you are approaching chubby/bit fat, level (unless you are doing steroids). You probably are higher than 16% and more like 18%.

Since you are at the end of the bulk, and it is summer now, lean down (while still working out), and go to 190-195lbs max. At that level you will start looking athletic/chisled.

Dress really well, and work on your social game. Also, keep in mind, that given your race most white girls will not want to date you (many are willing to freak with black dudes, but not date them seriously).

Accept that fact, and use it to your advantage. You will meet girls that will be into you, but you have the 'hard' mode. Now, when it comes to dating black women, it should be easy for you. There are more many more black women to black men in the market.

Good luck

(ps. try to find other african emmigrants to date. They seem much more level headed than the average african-american women that was born and raised here).

Title	Two years of lifting but SMV seems stuck
Author	AnatoleKuragin
Upvotes	6
Comments	42
Date	July 8, 2018 10:24 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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