I’ve been on T-Nation for a while never really had any reason to post anything… well I’ll get to the point.
Late last year I weighed a whopping 145lbs at 6’0… so i decided to change that, I hit the gym and ate a lot more. I used a lot of the idea’s in Alwyn Cosgrove’s hypertrophy programs. Now I’m up to around 170 which I am totally excited about. But here is the reason I’m making this post.
I want you guys (and girls) to help me out… Now i want to get strong… a lot stronger than I am now (I also want more size but i know that will come with the strength). If you could give me any input as to certain exercises or pointing me in the direction of an actual program would be awesome. Words of encouragement and general advise is also wanted. Thanks a lot
Depending on where you’re at, you might benefit from Rippetoe’s Starting Strength program. It’s high weight, low rep, and is good for beginners to build the strength. I’m sure if you post what your lifts are at, others with more experience than I could weigh in on what program might be best for you.
You have the right thinking OP. With strength comes size … and vice versa. I wouldn’t consider those weak numbers for weighing 170. We/us/I/me always give ourselves less credit then deserved. I like humble people.
cool. thanks for the advise i will look at rippetoe and the 5x5 … i think im gonna invest in an Olympic bar and some bumper plates so i can do the olypmic lifts in my garage… i can only do them at the gym when no one is there because people are retarded and walk right next to me when im trying them… On the bright side i cleaned 190 the other day and im really happy about that… and i will update this thread as i continue in a new strength program