How many pounds do I need to gain to be ideal?

Throwaway-242424 · 2018-07-16T06:15:18+00:00

A good rule of thumb for the point where you look conspicuously like you lift is when, while still lean, your BMI crosses over into "overweight".

At your height, this would be around 185lbs.

360_no_scope_upvote · 2018-07-16T05:54:33+00:00

I'm the same height as you and 200lbs lean natty.

You could add way more muscle onto that frame.

GhostYourself4IDo · 2018-07-16T04:42:38+00:00

15/20 lbs of muscle... putting you at about 185/190 on the way there. You’re looking at a solid 2-4 years if no extra curriculars involved and you work hard and sleep well.

On the bright side, you’re not fat, and a couple, two, tree years of heavy lifts and the right diet and you’re in there. Well, your foot is. Goal is 200 lbs at 10% BF, then you’ll look gnarly. That’s a good like 6-8 year goal for you.

CalvinRichland · 2018-07-16T04:56:33+00:00

20-30 of muscle maybe but doing well

[deleted] · 2018-07-16T05:18:15+00:00

20-25 pounds if you’re trying to fill a shirt and be noticed in stores and shit.

daytonbull90 · 2018-07-16T05:50:01+00:00

Women prefer definition over mass, so you're good. I know a 5' 7" 110 Ib dude that pulls more tail than me, skinny af, small af, has all the game in the world and knows exactly what to say all the time. You'll look swole af at 190 with 10% body fat, just bulk for a long time, and then shred when you hit a 350 bench.

CalvinRichland · 2018-07-16T05:05:37+00:00

Start light watch youtubes and focus on technique

BeeBopJoe · 2018-07-16T06:00:16+00:00

Dude 145lbs at your height is extremely skinny. You should be somewhere around a lean 200 lbs imo.

TehJimmyy · 2018-07-16T08:10:51+00:00

Can someone also help me ? I am also 6 feet 180lbs at 21 % bodyfat. I am taking one month summer break now of no lifting so what i should ido ? Keep cutting or bulking ?

Should i maintain till i get back or cut/bulk now ?

abudun79 · 2018-07-16T09:53:27+00:00

I doesn't matter how many pounds you are missing until you find yourself muscular enough. That question is one-dimensional and... stupid.

You continue to lift until you like what you see in the mirror. How much you weight is absolutely irrelevant, since you're focused on looks.

Title	How many pounds do I need to gain to be ideal?
Author	ThaBeaverCleaver
Upvotes	4
Comments	38
Date	July 16, 2018 4:23 AM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/asktrp/comments/8z7y1k/how_many_pounds_do_i_need_to_gain_to_be_ideal/
Archive Link	https://theredarchive.com/r/askTRP/how-many-pounds-do-i-need-to-gain-to-be-ideal.102806 https://theredarchive.com/post/102806

Comments