Why The Fuck Cant I Get Stronger!!!

[seizer]

Thanks for the advices guys. As for my training styles...well, i've been pretty experimental considering the time i have spent training. I have tried programs like MAX-OT, HST, some 5x5 and then some of my own splits (pyrimiding and stuff).

 

[tzan]

diet and rest is the key.

Forget about your training styles. If you don't have the above in check nothing else matters.

 

[H_T_]

be patient, i was like 170 when i was 18, by the time i was 22-23 i had put on 60 lbs. of good body weight. bodybuilding/powerlifting are processes, it takes a formula for it to work.

 

[Madcow2]

If you've done HST, which is a decent program, and actually completed a full training cycle without any gains in hypertrophy or strength there is a problem. The program I posted is more condusive to all around athletics and strength gain (large hypertrophy gains are an added benefit to a BBer using the program).

You mention you are cutting? That would indicate to me at least an excess of calories over the past year or you'd have little to cut? Are you eating enough quality protein? In general, if the training program is good people will make gains with subpar diet and sleep (as long as it's not extreme). For most people diet and sleep isn't the problem. That said, the lack of results is surprising so there is something wrong.

 

[curgeo]

A couple of things:

How old are you and what are your current stats?
Make sure you stick to something for a while to see if it works. If you are doing 5x5...stay with it for a couple of months to see if it's working and then reasses your strength.

What exercises are you doing? Are you trying to max out every week? That in itself is not possible as the CNS will shut down your max attempts at the same exercise after 3 weeks. You cannot go over 90percent of your 1rm everyweek on the same exercise.

What does your routine look like? Can you tell us some more information please?

 

[Royster]

look at the whole picture. Concentrate on the big three always, the rest is secondary.

 

[blut wump]

Almost everyone reading this is thinking you're overtraining but curgeo and madcow2 aren't sure so listen to them.

I've just finished week two of the routine madcow posted and feeling great about it.

 

[time2getbig]

Thanks for the advices guys. As for my training styles...well, i've been pretty experimental considering the time i have spent training. I have tried programs like MAX-OT, HST, some 5x5 and then some of my own splits (pyrimiding and stuff).

A modified pyramiding works for me as far as strength (10,8,6,4,2,2). Once I reach the 2,2 weight easier, I bump that weight to the 4rep spot and so on. Good luck bro, keep working!

 

[seizer]

Alright.

My Age: 18

Current weigtht: approx 214
Height: 6'2

Measurements:
Arms: 16 inch, maybe a little under
Chest: 43 inch
Quads: 25 inch
Waist: 34 inch

Those are the only ones I know off the top of my head

Lifts...here comes the shameful part..

Bench: 185-190(max)
Squat: 255
DL: 260
Rows: 150-160
Chins:...myself

If u want any other lifts lemme know.

 

[supreme]

some simple advice:

Eat, sleep, days off from the gym and stick to compound FREE weight exercises, leave the machines for the geeks & girls.

Try cutting your your reps to 8 or less & increase the # sets and stick to 4 - 5 exercises per workout for a total of about 20 sets and always to train to get stronger BUT not to failure!! Trainingto failure increases the risk of injury & over training. Set a goal and stop once you reach it and do more the next workout. you should have constant progress.

Try to find copies of Charles Poliquin's 5X5 & maximal weights programs, they work extremely well for increasing strength without injury or overtraining.

S