Waking around 210 for a while now, 6ft, and according to the dexa scan 177lbm, plus what ever they cut off of my right arm in the scan. . Getting Atleast 1g per pound of body weight. I like to think I train hard. I think I’m going to up the calories a good bit, start GVT, get my winter coat going strong and maybe start my first blast. Already on TRT 
Time, patience, consistency and reps. I’ve maybe put on 2-3kg of quality muscle in 1-2 years. It’s a slow process.
But essentially you’ve got to do more reps with the same weight, the same reps with the same weight in less time, or the same reps with more weight over and over brother
This is amazing progress. I wouldnt change a thing.
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Really? Wouldn’t up the calories and test, try and gain as much as possible till after the first of the year and then slowly shed the fat in time for my first ever summer worthy body?
If it comes fast, it doesn’t last! You’re already doing well. Keep getting your workouts in, don’t miss any meals. Get the scale weight moving up slowly.
The weather will be cooling off soon and it will be easier to eat.
Also, what’s up with your leg workouts? I know you had some trouble with squats, that’s OK, they’re not mandatory, do you have some other moves to get good work in? Leg mass is good.
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I’ve been doing mainly dead’s, few light squats, leg entensions and curls. Just recently started doing RDL’s. My quads are pretty decent compared to everything else, hams and glutes need some work. I usually just get so down about not being able to squat (favorite lift of all time) that I half ass leg day, which isn’t a valid excuse, but it’s the one I’ve got lol.
I’m actually working out back and Bi’s GVT style as I type this, today is supposed to be leg day but I moved it till tomorrow. My buddy who owns the gym is gonna do leg day with me at his gym. Should pick up on some new styles/exercises/ideas.
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If your BF% is over 15 (you are about 16) then you are already in a calorie surplus and your body will only gain muscle so fast (the rest will be fat). I would just keep focusing on increasing your numbers and you body will adapt. If progress (strength) stalls then I would add calories.
I say focus on strength gains because the bar dont lie, mirrors do 
Greg Doucette is a firm believer in staying leaner. From personal experience I lean in his direction for us mere mortals. He is a bit extreme. Those huge bulks are really only for enhanced people looking to get HYUGE! They wont work the same for nattys (or even me tbh who is moderately enhanced).
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Squatting has been a problem for me too. It’s frustrating until you find other lifts and get rolling. It looks like you’re already on top of that heading to the gym tomorrow.
(Opinion)Also, huge bulks and giant beginner BW gains that writers talk about are for kids. Like skinny teenagers who are growing and already underweight. You have already grown into an adult so you already put on some of that " beginner" muscle.
I really appreciate you taking the time to respond man. Means a lot and I definitely respect and value your words.
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Well that sucks 
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And yea, I need to get my head down and back into leg day more serious. I really want a giant set of legs!
Thank you for taking the time to reply. It means a lot to have some serious dudes in here trying to help me.
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Used German volume training rest times and rep/sets on pull ups and BOR’s
Pull ups
10
10
10
10
10
8
7
7
8
7
BOR’s (extremely strict form, zero movement)
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 22
So apparently 145 isn’t a good weight. Gonna try 155 next time around and see how that goes.
Dumbbell seal rows
65’s x 10
65’s x 10
65’s x 10
65’s x 10
65’s x 10
Lat pull downs wide grip
4 heavy sets of 12
Dumbbell curls
4 sets to failure
Cable hammer curls
4 drop sets to failure
Cable ezcurl bar narrow grip
3 sets of 10
Good workout minus the wrong weight selection for BOR’s.
Don’t mention it, we’re just some guys talking about our hobby.
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Flats is always choc full of Golden advice nuggets, but this is a special one.
Losing 7 pounds of fat and gaining 2.5 pounds of muscle are results that some people go years without getting. Building muscle is slow. You did that since JUNE? That’s like 10 lbs a year WITH fat loss. I’m literally jealous of that.
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Lol I feel kind of stupid for complaining about it now after everyone (who’s opinion I respect) is telling me I should be proud.
I know it’s takes a long time to build muscle, guess I should start working on accepting that
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Don’t feel stupid! If there’s one thing that unites all lifters, it’s the moment we all share when we come to the soul-crushing realization that building muscle is painfully slow even if you’re doing it right.
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GVT training complete fail
Back squat
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
Almost had it. Lower back is shot. Idk if it’s weak or my technique is horrible or both. Legs are fine, hips are fine, lower back is non existent.
Probably wait till I can feel my spine again and I’ll try and do some accessories so it’s not a total waste.
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If you’re arching your lower back as you descend instead of keeping it neutral, you’ll run into some serious pain.
I’ll have to get some video. My torso has to bend a good bit, but I feel like I’m keeping it straight as I bend at the hips. My torso is stupid long, wonder if that has anything to do with it
Edit: let me rest a little more and I’ll get you a video. I’m still laying on the gym floor
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Get a side and back shot of whatever you’re comfortable with weight-wise