How to bulk up?

[117 M34]

Atleast your pushing yourself, the only way you will grow. Would recommend getting a spotter prior to the set though...

I know but I can't really ask someone to spot all 5 sets for me when I don't know them.

Going to drop down a bit and try to build back up.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Atleast your pushing yourself, the only way you will grow. Would recommend getting a spotter prior to the set though...

I know but I can't really ask someone to spot all 5 sets for me when I don't know them.

Going to drop down a bit and try to build back up.

Of course you can mate. As soon as you step in the gym everyone is your mate.

If your not keen on that ask a member of staff to spot you.

 

[Richard]

Atleast your pushing yourself, the only way you will grow. Would recommend getting a spotter prior to the set though...

I know but I can't really ask someone to spot all 5 sets for me when I don't know them.

Going to drop down a bit and try to build back up.

Of course you can mate. As soon as you step in the gym everyone is your mate.

If your not keen on that ask a member of staff to spot you.

Only this. Ask them, they might want you to return the favour.

 

[decmancity]

Spoiler

Squat 50kg
Overhead Press 25kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 55kg
Bench Press 37.5kg
Barbell Row 20kg

Squat 60kg
Overhead Press 27.5kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 50kg- 40 reps
Bench 40kg
Barbell Row 25kg

Squat 55kg- 30 rep
Overhead-30kg
Deadlift- 80kgt

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Bar Row- 30kg

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Overhead Press- 25kg

Squat- 70kg
Barbell Row- 30kg
Deadlift- 80kg

Hi guys, Past few weeks I have been recording what I have lifted. Still following the StrongLifts program. As you can see I have stalled on some of the exercises.

I just don't have the strength in me to do more, To try and combat this I have started doing a few extra exercises like triceps dips/press etc. But still mainly sticking to the core principles of 5x5.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Spoiler

Squat 50kg
Overhead Press 25kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 55kg
Bench Press 37.5kg
Barbell Row 20kg

Squat 60kg
Overhead Press 27.5kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 50kg- 40 reps
Bench 40kg
Barbell Row 25kg

Squat 55kg- 30 rep
Overhead-30kg
Deadlift- 80kgt

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Bar Row- 30kg

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Overhead Press- 25kg

Squat- 70kg
Barbell Row- 30kg
Deadlift- 80kg

Hi guys, Past few weeks I have been recording what I have lifted. Still following the StrongLifts program. As you can see I have stalled on some of the exercises.

I just don't have the strength in me to do more, To try and combat this I have started doing a few extra exercises like triceps dips/press etc. But still mainly sticking to the core principles of 5x5.

Alright mate. Have a look at dropping your weight slightly, but concentrating on your time under tension (TUT) instead.

 

[adrianr]

Spoiler

Squat 50kg
Overhead Press 25kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 55kg
Bench Press 37.5kg
Barbell Row 20kg

Squat 60kg
Overhead Press 27.5kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 50kg- 40 reps
Bench 40kg
Barbell Row 25kg

Squat 55kg- 30 rep
Overhead-30kg
Deadlift- 80kgt

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Bar Row- 30kg

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Overhead Press- 25kg

Squat- 70kg
Barbell Row- 30kg
Deadlift- 80kg

Hi guys, Past few weeks I have been recording what I have lifted. Still following the StrongLifts program. As you can see I have stalled on some of the exercises.

I just don't have the strength in me to do more, To try and combat this I have started doing a few extra exercises like triceps dips/press etc. But still mainly sticking to the core principles of 5x5.

How much are you eating mate? Might want to consider upping the calories a touch.

 

[smudgedj]

Spoiler

Squat 50kg
Overhead Press 25kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 55kg
Bench Press 37.5kg
Barbell Row 20kg

Squat 60kg
Overhead Press 27.5kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 50kg- 40 reps
Bench 40kg
Barbell Row 25kg

Squat 55kg- 30 rep
Overhead-30kg
Deadlift- 80kgt

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Bar Row- 30kg

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Overhead Press- 25kg

Squat- 70kg
Barbell Row- 30kg
Deadlift- 80kg

Hi guys, Past few weeks I have been recording what I have lifted. Still following the StrongLifts program. As you can see I have stalled on some of the exercises.

I just don't have the strength in me to do more, To try and combat this I have started doing a few extra exercises like triceps dips/press etc. But still mainly sticking to the core principles of 5x5.

How much do you weigh?

 

[117 M34]

Spoiler

Squat 50kg
Overhead Press 25kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 55kg
Bench Press 37.5kg
Barbell Row 20kg

Squat 60kg
Overhead Press 27.5kg
Deadlift 70kg

Squat 50kg- 40 reps
Bench 40kg
Barbell Row 25kg

Squat 55kg- 30 rep
Overhead-30kg
Deadlift- 80kgt

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Bar Row- 30kg

Squat- 60kg
Bench- 40kg
Overhead Press- 25kg

Squat- 70kg
Barbell Row- 30kg
Deadlift- 80kg

Hi guys, Past few weeks I have been recording what I have lifted. Still following the StrongLifts program. As you can see I have stalled on some of the exercises.

I just don't have the strength in me to do more, To try and combat this I have started doing a few extra exercises like triceps dips/press etc. But still mainly sticking to the core principles of 5x5.

Why has your deadlift stalled? Strength or grip?

 

[decmancity]

I will have a look at TUT, thanks mate.

I don't have exact figures, will track myself religiously next week and update!

I am going to the gym in about 30mins, will weigh myself there and update!

My deadlift has stalled really because of the weight, My grip feels comfortable and I am not in any pain or anything. I physically feel I can't lift more!

 

[quiet_riot]

I will have a look at TUT, thanks mate.

I don't have exact figures, will track myself religiously next week and update!

I am going to the gym in about 30mins, will weigh myself there and update!

My deadlift has stalled really because of the weight, My grip feels comfortable and I am not in any pain or anything. I physically feel I can't lift more!

IF you've been hammering it for weeks and weeks, your body might just be knackered. Try lightening the load for a week or two and then go back to heavy.