Big problem

[ReiverFootball]

I have a problem with the way my body is building. I am very VERY skinny genetically. I am 6 ft 175 pounds in the morning. My arms, legs, chest, and shoulders are all building very nicely and showing noticeable size gains. My problem here is that if you look at me when i am turned sideways, my arms literally are almost as big as I am wide. EVERYTHING is growing except for how big my actually body is. Its beginning to get ridiculous. Im gaining weight and strength gains so i dont understand. Basically my back is not filling out at all or something. My back days I do deadlift 4x8, bent row 5x6, lat pull downs 4x8, one arm rows 4x10, and seated row 4x8. Im getting very desperate and confused on what is going on. If i need to post up a picture on what is going on I will, but i'd rather not. Someone please help!!!

Bench -260
Deadlift- never maxed out for one but can do 300 for 8 reps
Squat - 280
Hang clean - 250

Just to give you somewhat of what I can lift.Also, I take 10g creatine, 100g protein ( just from shakes ) plus the protein from normal diet, and Amp02.

 

[bblazer]

1) Eat more protein (actually more in general)

2) Concentrate on DL, Squat and standing overhead press. Forget about bench for a while.

3) Lower your reps to 3-6 and increase your number of sets

Should help

B-

 

[joe d]

1) Eat more protein (actually more in general)

2) Concentrate on DL, Squat and standing overhead press. Forget about bench for a while.

3) Lower your reps to 3-6 and increase your number of sets

Should help

B-

i agree with this only difference i think i would also add weighted dips

 

[SouthernLord]

I agree with those who agree

Add on some Pendlay or regular bb rows.

 

[SouthernLord]

I agree with those who agree

Add on some Pendlay or regular bb rows.

 

[bblazer]

Yup to the weighted dips.

Make sure you tuck in your chin and lean forward slightly too.

Shrugs may not be a bad idea either. Not the ones where you touch your shoulders to your ears, but the ones where you try and touch the tops of your shoulder blades together.

B-

 

[rockhustler]

get some juice

 

[lockdownd7]

If you're eating enough (which is a big if - don't "think" you're eating enough, make damn well sure of it), you're not activating your back muscles during those exercises. Guaranteed. You can lift all the weight in the gym, but if you're not using the right muscles, they won't grow.

 

[AEKDB]

Simple solution:
1) Lift heavy weight overhead from the ground, repeat.
2) Grams of protein per day should be at least 1x body weight and from real food not powder.
3) Get plenty of sleep.