Is lifting for me?

Cool_Quote_7647 · 2021-04-06T17:36:24+00:00

get those bitch ass thoughts out of your head and lift. every body starts off somewhere and if youre consistent with this shit you'll look back in a year and be thankful u didn't give up on yourself

i-am-the-prize · 2021-04-06T17:47:32+00:00

" I am starting to think maybe I don’t have the genes for it "

bitch please.

you are descended for apes who fought/killed/fucked/foraged and survived at least partially due to their physical prowess. yes, our big brains and consciousness propelled us to the top of the pyramid, but the body didn't shrivel away fully.

do eat clean
do get a base blood panel (lipids, vit D, c-reactive protein, glucose, A1C, testosterone, pregnenalone, dha) so you can do it again in 6 months and to rule out any actual issues.
do get on a newbie lifting program
do track your food intake in an app like myfitness pal to ensure enough protein and calories in general

no excuses for a year, then re-evaluate.

youngfuture7 · 2021-04-06T17:38:30+00:00

Do it. Your first year growth is insane. Don’t mind people, you’re there for yourself. I started out with empty bar on most things. 6 months later and I can bench plates. It also makes your posture way better, you feel more confident and stronger overall. Do it

TorpCat · 2021-04-06T17:36:00+00:00

Well start with 60, 50, 40 etc then. As one reads to sidebar, start watching some scienced base channels on yt (Ienjoy AthleanX personally). There are plenty of tipps and things to consider - quitting shouldn't be one of them.

Musicgoon · 2021-04-06T18:23:06+00:00

Lifting is for everyone. You start from whever you start. Don't settle for being a pussy.

familiarfolly · 2021-04-06T18:04:00+00:00

eat more. be consistent. you will see progress.

scissor_me_timbers00 · 2021-04-06T18:41:55+00:00

Lifting is for everybody, don’t be a ph@ggot

comcain · 2021-04-06T18:56:42+00:00

Your initial gains will be fantastic! That's one of the most fun parts of weightlifting!

Cheers

mahicks66 · 2021-04-06T19:00:13+00:00

I started lifting in September at 5 reps of 85. That’s about the same as you. Now I’m at 5 reps of 170. Literally doubled my numbers in 6 or so months, and I still have a long long way to go. 15-20 pounds of muscle has a huge affect on your appearance.

DubbleFUPAwitCheez · 2021-04-06T19:45:12+00:00

I'm your height and I have no idea how anyone this tall can weigh under 200 lbs. Unless you are narrow as a fence post you should have no problem getting to at least 205 with muscle. The lowest I've ever been was 215 and people told me I looked emaciated.

You obviously have never lifted weights in your life. The best time for you to start was 10 years ago, the second best time is now. Get to it.

150420throwaway · 2021-04-06T20:29:57+00:00

Sounds like you’re looking for an excuse.

Who gives a fuck where you start, all that matters is what you achieve in a year and beyond a year.

Good luck

Smerdakas · 2021-04-06T20:35:25+00:00

I'm taller and thinner than you.

Struggling with 70 lbs? That's actually good, start with an empty bar until you get the move right. In the gym nobody cares about you, nobody criticises you, and everyone was once a beginner.

If you're not into weights, there's bodyweight, there's BJJ, there's boxing etc. An active body is a must.

11-Eleven-11 · 2021-04-06T20:45:14+00:00

I'm 5'9 and weigh 160 lbs. I can bench around 215-220 for one. Your genetics are better than mine so you should be able to bench at least 185 in 6 months to a year with just consistent effort.

Kodiak01 · 2021-04-06T21:14:42+00:00

You can lift.

I can lift.

Fuck, even my wife can lift and she has MS. Started out with her barely being able to squat 20lbs, now she's up to 125 for reps. She loves waking her 4'11" self up on Sunday mornings to lift with me.

Stop being a pussy and start moving the bar up and down.

lolomotif12 · 2021-04-06T22:32:56+00:00

"I don't have the genes for it"

Lamest excuse I have ever heard to not go gym because you're a bitch hahah

kclanton80 · 2021-04-06T23:18:57+00:00

Yes it is

User36474746 · 2021-04-07T01:35:55+00:00

Never too late to start! Sure, it sucks now but shouldn't that motivate you to get in better shape? I remember not being able to bench the bar when I was 14 but I didn't say "Ya, I don't have the genes for this bullshit." I stuck to it and made progress.

Don't give up hope. Drink some protein shakes, look up bench press programs and maybe get a trainer.

Good luck! You should be proud for beginning this!!

User36474746 · 2021-04-07T01:40:47+00:00

ALSO, I see tons of guys my age in the gym (early-mid twenties) who bench below 100 pounds, I don't judge them. No one does. We all have our shit to do. It's like when fat people are scared going to the gym because people might "judge" them, I've never given it a thought.

Give it a year of benching and you should be maxing at around 180-200ish pounds. Soon, 70 pounds won't be shit to you!

allyess · 2021-04-07T04:47:49+00:00

I would like to note that when you're a beginner, you can make some real good progress. Your weights are low rn because the musculature isn't adapted to doing the movements. Once you learn the proper form and get used to it, you can 2X your weights in under one month. So don't worry about genes at this point.

I personally came from not even doing a single pull up to sets of 12. You can do it, too!

Nguch1234 · 2021-04-07T13:23:48+00:00

Stop being a pussy and start lifting.

ignitedwolf9200 · 2021-04-06T19:04:46+00:00

absolutely it is! you HAVE to start somewhere. you sound like a male based on your height and weight. men tend to improve much quicker than women physical-wise. yeah you’re at 70 lbs now but that’ll improve in a month or even less. just keep at it and watch yourself improve

showerbro666 · 2021-04-06T18:15:15+00:00

I managed to fuck up my shoulder benching which in turn fucked up my whole upper right side lat neck arm head. Managed to do that in under 3 months as a beginner lifter. It's been years since the injury and I have permanent damage no amount of physical therapy costing 1000s could solve. Lifting absolutely is not for everyone. I regret ever lifting.

ManTheFudgeUp4 · 2021-04-07T03:20:40+00:00

Lol. Yes lifting is for you. Doesn't matter if you can only lift the bar.

ImpossibleFarts · 2021-04-07T03:24:01+00:00

Girls in my gym have lower numbers than you and they still go. So... we can say women are more capable at training than you.

How that feels?

rm_-rf_Trump · 2021-04-25T18:41:01+00:00

I too started at 70ish LB, good to avoid injury, but I moved upto 110lb in about 2 months.

If you don't know what your doing, better to start slow, and dial in rask assessment as you gain more information

Title	Is lifting for me?
Author	helpfulguy2
Upvotes	5
Comments	30
Date	April 6, 2021 5:30 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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