Is a quarter of an inch gain on the arms good for a year of training?

[WalkingBeast]

Hey everyone. Was just curious if a quarter of an inch on the arms is good progress for a year of training. Ive been at a plateau for a while and seem to finally be increasing little by little. Im expecting atleast an overall half inch of increase by april. This would be half an inch in a year. But it may or may not happen. Im staying natural as long as possible. Im at 17 3/4 now ,on my best arm, the other is only one line on the tape below it. My arms were 17 1/2 about 6 months ago, And I expect to have 18 cold by april. Anyway just curious to know if 1/4 inch a year is a good increase. ThanX

 

[WalkingBeast]

Also I should add. A quarter of an inch isnt much when you start out, I realize that (haha I gained an inch and a half on my arms in one year,when I started) But really what I meant is once you hit that plateau for a while. ThanX

 

[SAGAT]

hmm it would be depend on a number of things, like how long have you been training? to give an example; i've been training for about 7 years myself and a year ago i gained a full inch on my arms. personally i thought that was pretty good (taken into account that ive been training pretty long), and from what i can gather you've been training for a while yourself as well so i'd say that a quarter inch is quite decent. of course it also depends on if it's pure muscle that you've put on.

 

[WalkingBeast]

hmm it would be depend on a number of things, like how long have you been training? to give an example; i've been training for about 7 years myself and a year ago i gained a full inch on my arms. personally i thought that was pretty good (taken into account that ive been training pretty long), and from what i can gather you've been training for a while yourself as well so i'd say that a quarter inch is quite decent. of course it also depends on if it's pure muscle that you've put on.

Hey Sagat! Its been 9 years of training for me now. In that 9 years the most ive been out of the gym was a week. My body composition doesnt seem to change much, so Im pretty sure its a muscle gain. haha An inch in a year would be awesome now. Two years and Id be at about 20" cold and 21 pumped. Im aiming for 1/2 an inch per year atleast. ThanX for the feedback

 

[SAGAT]

you're welcome bro. well considering the fact that you've been training for 9 years (which is pretty damn long!) i'd say a quarter inch is pretty damn good. i'd say if you get half an inch a year you're doing a great job. good luck!

 

[fr0st.Shardz]

hey, if i trained for 2 hours in the gym and my muscles feel a little sore and weak at first and after and hour, its different. I feel weak but not sore. is that normal?

 

[SAGAT]

are you getting enough water in?

 

[PolishHammer1977]

We all grow at different levels. Nutrition, rest, training, and work often pay the most integral role when and if the balance is there.

I would be happy with that gain

 

[WalkingBeast]

you're welcome bro. well considering the fact that you've been training for 9 years (which is pretty damn long!) i'd say a quarter inch is pretty damn good. i'd say if you get half an inch a year you're doing a great job. good luck!

ThanX Sagat!

 

[WalkingBeast]

hey, if i trained for 2 hours in the gym and my muscles feel a little sore and weak at first and after and hour, its different. I feel weak but not sore. is that normal?

Hey Shardz! The description is a little vague. You mean weak as in dizzy,tired or weak as in muscles fatigued,can't lift much, or both.
I dont usually get sore til the next day. I also feel soreness during my workout when getting a burn, if thats what you mean. Doesnt sound like anything abnormal to me, but also not exactly sure what you mean. Hope that helps