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  • What's your goal ? Strength, size , or some of both ?

    Yeah. Ideally a bit of both.

    I'm sure you've already read up on this, workouts that stimulate hypertrophy will be better for increasing size. So 10-12 rep range per set. 3-6 reps per set will get you stronger, but not necessarily big / swole.

    Yeah, I suppose I haven't hit my plateau yet and should continue with the plan I'm on until I do. Theoretically, it hits all the major muscle groups I have found lacking in the past so maybe just gradually adding weight till I max out is the way for now, and then potentially sit down and set some goals as well otherwise WHY I'm working out will become a question.

    A good mid point, would be a powerbuilding routine. Mike Matthews etc.

    Thanks for the heads up, will take a look

    If you're skinny, eat more !

    This I think is my main problem - I've got a chip on my shoulder about not putting on a load of body fat or getting that 'bulk phase' look, but it's potentially acting at a detriment to muscular gains. Much like cycling, I imagine strenght/swoleness gains are primarily actually made in bed and in the kitchen..(?)

    Also as @starfish&coffee says, I think maybe focussing on shorter harder sessions would be beneficial - potentially a 5 day split with an hour each session instead of the 3x2hrs I'm doing atm. Less volume but higher quality etc etc.

    Thanks also to @Ptown, @zooeyzooey and @Tenderloin. I've read and appreciate your replies but don't have specific responses - thanks though.

    Big takeaway, as is often the case for noobs; Eat more, lift heavier.

  • Think we're in similar boats - I've found that the myfitnesspal app is an easy way to track calories.

    I've historically over-estimated my intake and underestimated my maintenance level (approx. 3000kcal according to various calculators).

    Also bought a big bag of myprotein mass gainer to help out.

  • I quite regularly neck one of those 'for goodness' shakes straight after a session as they're in the tesco meal deal! Chicken triple sando, a shake and a protein bar for £3.50. Don't mind if I do...

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