Need lifting/life advice

Westernhagen · 2017-07-11T03:04:43+00:00

I started Stronglifts 3 weeks ago and ... I am stuck at 50 on my OHP.

Dude. Three weeks is NOTHING. Three months is nothing. Get in there 3-4 times a week for six to nine months and you will see progress. But every guy I've seen who lifts heavy has been doing it for many years.

It is worth hiring a trainer. But failing that, ask someone who is there to check your form. I guarantee you there will be times you think you are doing the lift properly but you really aren't.

nastynickdr · 2017-07-10T21:12:15+00:00

Check Mark Rippetoes youtube videos on the form of lifts. Theres lots of videos of him teaching students how to do them, very good videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMAiNQJ6FPc

Also, if you are skinny/skinny fat you should focus on gaining weight, even if you get a little more fat. Focus on getting strong for a while and worry about burning fat later, I see guys that weight like 140 pounds with girly arms worrying about how to lose belly fat instead of just gaining weight and getting strong.

http://startingstrength.com/article/maybe-you-should-gain-weight

Read articles on that page, lots of great articles.

drypumpkin20 · 2017-07-11T02:46:27+00:00

Not big on stronglifts. Grayskull is better imo, more upper body volume, and still just a 3 day program. Check it out if your interested.

Primary__Account · 2017-07-10T21:06:34+00:00

My guy, you gotta put in work man. Read and adapt. Advice is good but reading and looking up topics on TRP is a great way to learn, and then u apply it to your life.

SirKolbath · 2017-07-10T21:07:01+00:00

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do_it_or_leave · 2017-07-10T22:11:37+00:00

If you can work out more often, do it. I saw little results on SS. Things started to change when I worked out six times a week and fixed my diet, eating a lot more protein.

Reducing my bf was key too.

For form, I suggest Dr YouTube, with Allan Thrall channel and Scott Herman fitness. Very good content.

[deleted] · 2017-07-10T22:56:54+00:00

Dude, you just started. This is an ongoing thing. Your numbers aren't going to triple overnight. Just keep at it. Slowly increase your number of reps, and then sets at a particular weight, then try moving up. That's what I do before I ever increase weight. Add another set at the end of your probably 3x12 or 4x8 or whatever. Then when you can complete that, increase the weight.

Mobiiz · 2017-07-10T23:21:36+00:00

You might want to deload to just the bar on OHP and slowly ramp the weight up again following the SL progression. Keep in mind OHP is going to be your weakest lift. Progression will be harder to come by than it will with Bench/Squat/DL.

VengefullyY0urs · 2017-07-11T00:52:06+00:00

I would check your diet.

Your body need the proper amount of calories for energy, and to gain mass (look of your TDEE and make an educated target guess, and adjust accordingly).

Also protein is important for recovery, and building back stronger. I think the rule is 1.3 grams of protein per pound you weigh.

I guess another one is getting proper rest every night.

[deleted] · 2017-07-11T05:37:20+00:00

Everyone gets stuck on OHP and there's nothing you can do about it. Start using the smallest plates to progress and don't give up. If your other lifts are progressing nicely then you're doing a good job, forget about OHP.

LordThunderbolt · 2017-07-11T06:52:02+00:00

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? If you're struggling with 50lbs it means you're weak. Food is the source of strength. If you're eating sun dried lettuce, crackers and ground turkey as a meal you can forget about those strength gains. In going to assume you're skinny and you refuse to eat properly since thats the most common problem with new guys here

Watch this: https://youtu.be/JFZWM-_JNhQ

Wedontbelieveyourlie · 2017-07-11T08:51:07+00:00

I've heard a lot of bad things about stronglifts, you should maybe look into GSLP

intradasting350 · 2017-07-11T02:15:40+00:00

you think u need to read a freaking book to get jacked? LMFAO

dude all u need is weighed chinups and dips. You'll get big arms, round chest, wide back, and thick shoulders. Powerlifters are fat and fatigued. Powerlifting is soooo 2009

Title	Need lifting/life advice
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Date	July 10, 2017 8:59 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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